12月大学英语六级全真模拟（二）

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　　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 the statements in the fewest possible words on Answer Sheet 2.
　　Questions 47 to 51 are based on the following passage.
　　There is no doubt that adults, and even highly educated adults, vary greatly in the speed and efficiency of their reading. Some proceed very slowly throughout; others dash along too quickly and then have to reread. Poor readers, in particular, may lack the ability to vary their manner of reading according to the type of reading matter and to their intentions in reading it. A good reader can move at great speed through the text of a novel or similar light reading matter. He may be able to skim a page, picking up a word or two here and there, and gain a general idea of the whole of it before proceeding more slowly. But even then he will vary his pace, concentrating on the key words and passages, perhaps rereading them several times, and passing more quickly over the remainder. A less efficient reader tends to maintain the same speed whatever material he reads. Consequently even light reading matter gives him little pleasure because he reads so slowly. But his pace may be too fast for really difficult material, which requires special concentration at difficult points.
　　A type of reading which necessitates careful attention to detail is proofreading, in which the reader, in order to detect misprints in a sample print, has to notice not so much the meaning of what he reads as the exact shape and order of letters and words in the text. This is extremely difficult for most people, since they are accustomed to overlooking such details. In fact, considerable practice is required to perform this task efficiently, and it can be done only by reading very slowly, paying comparatively little attention to the general meaning of the text.
　　47. What is a good reader?
　　48. There are differences in reading speed among .
　　49. is the focus of proofreading.
　　50. How does a less efficient reader tend to read?
　　51. What is the passage mainly about?
　　Section B
　　Directions: There are 2 passages in this section.Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A),B),C)and D).You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
　　Passage One
　　Questions 52 to 56 are based on the following passage.
　　Every day from the time we wake up until the time we go to bed, we are bombarded with information from all sides, from TV, radio, newspapers and books; from family, friends, and colleagues. As a new cable television subscriber, I am absolutely amazed at the quantity and varying levels of information quality on cable television. Including the networks, there are eight TV "news" organizations vying to provide us with all the information we can possibly absorb. Newspaper, magazines, books, radio, the Internet, email, snail mail, and the telephone all compete for our attention and our minds. At the office conversations around the water cooler and coffee maker serve to spread even more items of information.
　　There is valuable information out there about the world we live in, on topics as varied as health, safety, traffic, nutrition, business, finance, philosophy, nature, science, weather, history and the human condition. There is also a large amount of misleading and outright false information, not just on controversial subjects such as politics and religion but on any topic one can think of, including all of the topics mentioned above.
　　With all this information coming at us from all directions, how does one sift through it all to sort out the facts from the fiction, the truth from the lies, the more important from the less important? Should we turn off the TV, cancel our newspaper subscriptions, disconnect our phones and modems to become information "hermits"? Probably not.
　　A better method of sifting through the information wave without being overwhelmed and confused is to become a skeptical inquirer-or skeptic-with regard to the surrounding world. By "skeptic"-I do not mean a cynic-a person who rejects new ideas simply because they are new. A skeptic is one who questions the validity of a particular claim by calling for evidence to prove or disprove it. Skepticism is a method, not a position. It is a provisional approach to all factual claims. In terms of processing information, a skeptic needs to be able to grasp reality and acquire knowledge about the environment that agrees with reason, logic, and evidence. In other words, as skeptics, when we hear a claim that may or may not be fantastic, we should say, "That's nice, prove it."
　　52. According to the passage, casual conversations at work provide .
　　A) all the latest news B) many useful facts
　　C) only trivial personal gossip D) more items of information
　　53． The writer implies that if we want to make some judgments about some information, the first thing that we should do is to .
　　A) ask for the information B) cut off all channels of information
　　C） receive and go through the information D) become information "hermits"
　　54. What does the author say is the more reasonable approach to processing the information wave?
　　A) A skeptical approach. B) A subjective approach.
　　C) A cynical approach. D) A philosophical approach.
　　55. What can we conclude from the difference between a skeptic and a cynic?
　　A) Skeptics are reasonable but cynics are too optimistic.
　　B) Skeptics are reasonable but cynics are too pessimistic.
　　C) Skeptics take a position but cynics are extreme in their attitude.
　　D) Skeptics reject all new ideas but cynics only reject some of them.
　　56. When faced with an incredible or fantastic claim, what shall we do according to the author?
　　A) Ask questions and look for proof. B) Ignore the information and its source.
　　C) Change the subject immediately. D) Try to consult an expert who knows the truth.
　　Passage Two
　　Questions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.
　　"Self-Reliance," by Ralph Waldo Emerson, has influenced the way I view the world and myself. This work has had a profound effect on me. It concentrates on the powers of positive thinking and careful decision-making. I believe that decision-making is one of the most important aspects of life. Since my thoughts and viewpoints will carry me throughout life, it is important that I should be confident in the decisions I will make and the viewpoints I will possess."Self-Reliance"has made it evident to me that in order to obtain the best results from my decisions I have to trust in myself.
　　Through reading this work I learned that the only way I can accomplish my goals and prevail in this world is to be confident in myself. Emerson said, "To believe your own thought, to believe that what is true for you in your private heart is true for all men that is genius." I realize that in the future I will interact with many different people who will disagree with my views. Therefore, I have to be confident in myself in order to accept criticism and remain focused on my goals. With self-assurance I will be able to view the world realistically and overcome any disappointments.
　　"Self-Reliance"also influences the way I view myself. I have come to the realization that ultimately I can only depend on myself in many situations. "None but he knows what he can do, nor does he know until he has tried."I also realize that I will make mistakes but I will learn from them. However, I must not dwell on past mistakes. Instead, I should focus on confidence for future decisions. I learned that I am the key to my success. My success will depend on my persistence, intelligence and self-assurance.
　　Emerson has helped to elevate my confidence. I now have the ability to trust my own judgment. I do not worry about what others think of my views. I have learned to voice my opinions with confidence and clarity. Also, I should learn from and accept criticism without choosing the alternative, abandoning my views and relying on the views of others. "Your genuine action will explain your other genuine actions. Your conformity explains nothing." I am now able to confront my future.
　　"Self-Reliance" has influenced the way I view the world and myself. After much thought, I have found strength and confidence in myself and I hope to utilize these qualities in making wise decisions in the future.
　　57. In the first paragraph, it can be inferred that Ralph Waldo Emerson holds the view that .
　　A) one should have confidence in oneself but not in others
　　B) one should trust in oneself and have confidence in one's own decisions
　　C) one should do things without partners or companions
　　D) one should live away from one's parents
　　58. What does the work "Self-Reliance"concentrate on?
　　A) The power of positive thinking .
　　B) The most important ways to live one's life more happily.
　　C) The importance of careful decision-making.
　　D) Both positive thinking and careful decision-making.
　　59. What does the author think is the only way to succeed in this world?
　　A) Interacting with different people. B) Focusing on the goals.
　　C) Being confident in oneself. D) Viewing the world realistically.
　　60. What has the author come to realize according to Paragraph 3?
　　A) She herself is the key to her own success.
　　B) She will never make mistakes again.
　　C) She must dwell on past mistakes.
　　D) She shouldn't always rely on herself.
　　61. What is the main idea of the passage?
　　A) We should disagree with others if we want to succeed in the future.
　　B) We should accept others'opinions if we want to prevail in this world.
　　C) We should voice our opinions with confidence and clarity.
　　D) We should be confident and self-reliant if we hope to be successful.

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