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1、溫故而知新，下筆如有神 近幾年6月英語六級專題習(xí)題訓(xùn)練(A卷) Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled On the Importance of a Name. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below. 1. 有人說名字或名稱很重要 2. 也有人覺得名字或名稱無關(guān)緊要 3. 我認(rèn)為 On the

2、 Importance of a Name Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes) Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C)

3、and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage. Helicopter Moms vs. Free-Range Kids Would you let your fourth-grader ride public transportation without an adult? Probably not. Still, when Lenore Skenazy, a columnist for the New York Sun, wrote abou

4、t letting her son take the subway alone to get back to her Manhattan home from a department store on the Upper East Side, she didn’t expect to get hit with a wave of criticism from readers. “Long story short: My son got home, overjoyed with independence,” Skenazy wrote on April 4 in the New York Su

5、n. “Long story longer: Half the people I’ve told this episode to now want to turn on in for child abuse. As if keeping kids under lock and key and cell phone and careful watch is the right way to rear kids. It’s not. It’s debilitating (使虛弱)—for us and for them.” Online message boards were soon full

6、 of people both applauding and condemning Skenazy’s decision to let her son go it alone. She wound up defending herself on CNN (accompanied by her son) and on popular blogs like the Buffington Post, where her follow-up piece was ironically headlined “More From America’s Worst Mom.” The episode has

7、ignited another one of those debates that divides parents into vocal opposing camps. Are Modern parents needlessly overprotective, or is the world a more complicated and dangerous place than it was when previous generations were allowed to wander about unsupervised? From the “she’s an irresponsible

8、 mother” camp came: “Shame on you for being so careless about his safety,” in Comments on the Buffington Post. And there was this from a mother of four: “How would you have felt if he didn’t come home?” But Skenazy got a lot of support, too, with women and men writing in with stories about how they

9、were allowed to take trips all by them selves at seven or eight. She also got heaps of praise for bucking the “helicopter parent” trend: “Good for this Mom,” one commenter wrote on the Buffington Post. “This is a much-needed reality check.” Last week, encouraged by all the attention, Skenazy starte

10、d her own blog—Free Range, kids—promoting the idea that modern children need some of the same independence that her generation had. In the good old days nine-year-old baby boomers rode their bikes to school, walked to the store, took buses—and even subways—all by themselves. Her blog, she says, is d

11、edicated to sensible parenting. “At Free Range Kids, we believe in safe kids. We believe in car seats and safety belts. We do NOT believe that every time school-age children go outside, they need a security guard.” So why are some parents so nervous about letting their children out of their sight?

12、Are cities and towns less safe and kids more vulnerable to crimes like child kidnap and sexual abuse than they were in previous generations? Not exactly. New York City, for instance, is safer than it’s ever been; it’s ranked 36th in crime among all American cities. Nationwide, stringer kidnaps ar

13、e extremely rare; there’s a one-in-a-million chance a child will be taken by a stranger, according to the Justice Department. And 90 percent of sexual abuse cases are committed by someone the child knows. Mortality rates from all causes, including disease and accidents, for American children are low

14、er now than they were 25 years’ ago. According to Child Trends, a nonprofit research group, between 1980 and 2003 death rates dropped by 44 percent for children aged 5 to 14 and 32 percent for teens aged 15 to 19. Then there’s the whole question of whether modern parents are more watchful and nervo

15、us about safety than previous generations. Yes, some are. Part of the problem is that with wall to wall Internet and cable news, every missing child case gets so much airtime that it’s not surprising even normal parental anxiety can be amplified. And many middle-class parents have gotten used to man

16、aging their children’s time and shuttling them to various enriching activities, so the idea of letting them out on their own can seem like a risk. Back in 1972, when many of today’s parents were kids, 87 percent of children who lived within a mile of school walked or biked every day. But today, the

17、Centers for Disease Control report that only 13 percent of children bike, walk or otherwise t themselves to school. The extra supervision is both a city and a suburb phenomenon. Parents are worried about crime, and they are worried about kids getting caught in traffic in a city that’s not used to p

18、edestrians. On the other hand, there are still plenty of kids whose parents give them a lot of independence, by choice or by necessity. The After School Alliance finds that more than 14 million kids aged 5 to 17 are responsible for taking care of themselves after school. Only 6.5 million kids partic

19、ipate in organized programs. “Many children who have working parents have to take the subway or bus to get to school. Many do this by themselves because they have no other way to get to the schools,” says Dr. Richard Gallagher, director of the Parenting Institute at the New York University Child Stu

20、dy Center. For those parents who wonder how and when they should start allowing their kids more freedom, there’s no clear-cut answer. Child experts discourage a one-size-fits-all approach to parenting. What’s right for Skenazy’s nine-year-old could be inappropriate for another one. It all depends o

21、n developmental issue, maturity, and the psychological and emotional makeup of that child. Several factors must be taken into account, says Gallagher. “The ability to follow parent guidelines, the child’s level of comfort in handling such situations, and a child’s general judgment should be weighed.

22、” Gallagher agrees with Skenazy that many nine-year-olds are ready for independence like taking public transportation alone. “At certain times of the day, on certain routes, the subways are generally safe for these children, especially if they have grown up in the city and have been taught how to b

23、e safe, how to obtain help if they are concerned for their safety, and how to avoid unsafe situations by being watchful and on their toes.” But even with more traffic and fewer sidewalks, modern parents do have one advantage their parents didn’t: the cell phone. Being able to check in with a child

24、anytime goes a long way toward relieving parental anxiety and may help parents loosen their control a little sooner. Skenazy got a lot of criticism because she didn’t give her kid her cell phone because she thought he’d lose it and wanted him to learn to go it alone without depending on mom—a major

25、principle of free-range parenting. But most parents are more than happy to use cell phones to keep track of their kids. And for those who like the idea of free-range kids but still struggle with their inner helicopter parent, there may be a middle way. A new generation of GPS cell phones with track

26、ing software make it easier than ever to follow a child’s every movement via the Internet—without seeming to interfere or hover. Of course, when they go to college, they might start objecting to being monitored as they’re on parole (假釋). 注意：此部分試題請在答題卡1上作答。 1. When Lenore Skenazy’s son was allowed

27、to take the subway alone, he ________. A) was afraid that he might get lost B) enjoyed having the independence C) was only too pleased to take the risk D) thought he was an exceptional child 2. Lenore Skenazy believes that keeping kids under careful watch A) hinders their healthy growth B) ad

28、ds too much to parents’ expenses C) shows traditional parental caution D) bucks the latest parenting trend 3. Skenazy’s decision to let her son take the Subway alone has net with ________. A) opposition from her own family B) share parenting experience C) fight against child abuse D) protect

29、children’s rights 4. Skenazy started her own blog to ________. A) promote sensible parenting B) share parenting experience C) fight against child abuse D) protect children’s rights 5. According to the author, New York City ________. A) ranks high in road accidents B) is much safe than before

30、 C) ranks low in child mortality rates D) is less dangerous than small cities 6. Parents today are more nervous about their kids’ safety than previous generations because ________. A) there are now fewer children in the family B) the number of traffic accidents has been increasing C) their fe

31、ar is amplified by media exposure of crime D) crime rates have been on the rise over the years 7. According to child experts, how and when kids may be allowed more freedom depends on ________. A) the traditions and customs of the community B) the safety conditions of their neighborhood C) the

32、ir parents’ psychological makeup D) their maturity and personal qualities 8. According to Gallagher and Skenazy, children who are watchful will be better able to stay away from ________. 9. Being able to find out where a child is anytime helps lessen parents’ ________. 10. Nowadays with the help

33、 of GPS cell phones, parents can, from a distance, track their children’s ________. Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes) Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be as

34、ked about what said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A) B) C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a

35、single line through the centre. 注意：此部分試題請在答題卡2上作答。 11. A) Fred forgot to call him last night about the camping trip. B) He is not going to lend his sleeping bag to Fred. C) He has not seen Fred at the gym for sometime. D) Fred may have borrowed a sleeping bag from someone else. 12. A) Summer h

36、as become hotter in recent years. B) It will cool down a bit over the weekend. C) Swimming in a pool has a relaxing effect. D) He hopes the weather forecast is accurate. 13. A) Taking a picture of Prof. Brown. B) Commenting on an oil-painting. C) Hosting a TV program. D) Staging a performance

37、. 14. A) She can help the man take care of the plants. B) Most plants grow better in direct sunlight. C) The plants need to be watered frequently. D) The plants should be placed in a shady spot. 15. A) Change to a more exciting channel. B) See the movie some other time. C) Go to bed early. D

38、) Stay up till eleven. 16. A) Both of them are laymen of modern art. B) She has beamed to appreciate modem sculptures. C) Italian artists’ works are difficult to understand. D) Modern artists are generally considered weird. 17. A) They seem satisfied with what they have done. B) They have call

39、ed all club members to contribute. C) They think the day can be called a memorable one. D) They find it hard to raise money for the hospital. 18. A) The man shouldn’t hesitate to take the course. B) The man should talk with the professor first. C) The course isn’t open to undergraduates. D) T

40、he course will require a lot of reading. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 19. A) Current trends in economic development. B) Domestic issues of general social concern. C) Stories about Britain’s relations with other nations. D) Conflicts and compromises among

41、 political parties. 20. A) Based on the poll of public opinions. B) By interviewing people who file complaints. C) By analyzing the domestic and international situation. D) Based on public expectations and editors’ judgment. 21. A) Underlying rules of editing. B) Practical experience. C) Audi

42、ence’s feedback. D) Professional qualifications. Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 22. A) The average life span was less than 50 years. B) It was very common for them to have 12 children. C) They retired from work much earlier than today. D) They were quite

43、optimistic about their future. 23. A) Get ready for ecological changes. B) Adapt to the new environment. C) Learn to use new technology. D) Explore ways to stay young. 24. A) When all women go out to work. B) When family planning is enforced.. C) When a world government is set up. D) When al

44、l people become wealthier. 25. A) Eliminate poverty and injustice. B) Migrate to other planets. C) Control the environment. D) Find inexhaustible resources. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both th

45、e passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choice marked A) B) C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. 注意：此部分試題請在答題卡2上作答。 Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28

46、 are based on the passage you have just heard. 26. A) To help young people improve their driving skills. B) To alert teenagers to the dangers of reckless driving. C) To teach young people road manners through videotapes. D) To show teens the penalties imposed on careless drivers. 27. A) Road ac

47、cidents. B) Street violence. C) Drug abuse. D) Lung cancer. 28. A) It has changed teens’ way of life. B) It has made teens feel like adults. C) It has accomplished its objective. D) It has been supported by parents. Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard

48、. 29. A) Customers may get addicted to the smells. B) Customers may be misled by the smells. C) It hides the defects of certain goods. D) It gives rise to unfair competition. 30. A) Flexible. B) Critical. C) Supportive. D) Cautious. 31. A) The flower scent stimulated people’s desire to buy.

49、 B) Stronger smells had greater effects on consumers. C) Most shoppers hated the small the shoe store. D) 84% of the customers were unaware of the smells. Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard. 32. A) A goods train hit a bus carrying many passengers. B) T

50、wo passenger trains crashed into each other. C) A passenger train collided with a goods train. D) An express train was derailed when hit by a bomb. 33. A) The rescue operations have not been very effective. B) More than 300 injured passengers were hospitalized. C) The cause of the tragic accide

51、nt remains unknown. D) The exact casualty figures are not yet available. 34. A) There was a bomb scare. B) There was a terrorist attack. C) A fire alarm was set off by mistake. D) 50 pounds of explosives were found. 35. A) Follow policemen’s directions. B) Keep an eye on the weather. C) Avoi

52、d snow-covered roads. D) Drive with special care. Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in t

53、he blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when th

54、e passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. 注意：此部分試題請在答題卡2上作答。 English is the leading international language. In different countries around the globe, English is acquired as the mother (36) ________, in others it’s used as a second language. Some nations use Engli

55、sh as their (37) ________ language, performing the function of (38) ________; in others it’s used as an international language for business, (39) ________ and industry. What factors and forces have led to the (40) ________ of English? Why is English now considered to be so prestigious that, across

56、the globe, individuals and societies feel (41) ________ if they do not have (42) ________ in this language? How has English changed through 1,500 Years? These are some of the questions that you (43) ________ when you study English. You also examine the immense variability of English and (44) ______

57、__. You develop in-depth knowledge of the intricate structure of the language. Why do some non-native speakers of English claim that it’s a difficult language to learn, while (45) ________? At the University of Sussex, you are introduced to the nature and grammar of English in all aspects. This invo

58、lves the study of sound structures, the formation of words, the sequencing words and the construction of meaning, as well as examination of the theories explaining these aspects of English usage. (46) ________, which are raised by studying how speakers and writers employ English for a wide variety o

59、f purposes. Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes) Section A Directions: In this section, there is a short passage with 5 questions or incomplete statements. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete statements in the fewest possible words. Please

60、 write your answers on Answer Sheet 2. Questions 47 to 51 are based on the following passage. There is nothing new about TV and fashion magazines giving girls unhealthy ideas about how thin they need to be in order to be considered beautiful. What is surprising is the method psycholo gists at the

61、University of Texas have come up with to keep girls from developing eating disorders. Their main weapon against superskinny (role) models: a brand of civil disobedience dubbed “body activism.” Since 2001, more than 1,000 high school and college students in the U.S. have participated in the Body Pro

62、ject, which works by getting girls to understand how they have been buying into the notion that you have to be thin to be happy or successful. After critiquing (評論) the so-called thin ideal by writing essays and role-playing with their peers, participants are directed to come up with and execute sma

63、ll, nonviolent acts. They include slipping notes saying “Love your body the way it is” into dieting books at stores like Borders and writing letters to Mattel, makers of the impossibly proportioned Barbie doll. According to a study in the latest issue of the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psych

64、ology, the risk of developing eating disorders was reduced 61% among Body Project participants. And they continued to exhibit positive body-image attitudes as long as three years after completing the program, which consists, of four one-hour sessions. Such lasting effects may be due to girls’ realiz

65、ing not only how they were being influenced but also who was benefiting from the societal pressure to be thin. “These people who promote the perfect body really don’t care about you at all,” says Kelsey Hertel, a high school junior and Body Project veteran in Eugene, Oregon. “They purposefully make

66、you feel like less of a person so you’ll buy their stuff and they’ll make money.” 注意：此部分試題請在答題卡2上作答。 47. Were do girls get the notion that they need to be thin in order to be considered beautiful? 48. By promoting “body activism,” University of Texas psychologists aim to prevent ________. 49. According to the author, Mattel’s Barbie dolls are ________. 50. The positive effects of the Body Project may last up to ________. 51. One Body Project participant says that the real motive of those w