1、2020年12月大學英語六級考試模擬題1聽力原文及答案Part I WritingWith the quickening pace and increasing pressure of life, more people seem to care for their own business solely and have less interest in others9 business. Ifs inevitable people become more indifferent and less considerate. Thus, more conflicts arise and the

2、 world seems to be unfriendly. It seems that we all should be a little more considerate of others both at work and in life so that the world will be better and all of us can benefit.Take Aaron, one of my college dormmates, for example. He was not aware of the importance of being considerate. He tend

3、ed to adopt his own way of doing things, without caring about others, feelings. He played music loudly at noon or at night when other dormmates were sleeping. He wouldnt share the responsibility of cleaning out the dorm with others. As a result, he was considered selfish and was isolated by other do

4、rmmates. Of course, he felt bad about that. Finally he realized his foolishness and decided to be more considerate of others when doing things. Since then he has always thought carefully about others before he wants or doesnt want to do something. Gradually, he won back his roommates9 friendship and

5、 the atmosphere in our dorm became warm.From the above we can conclude that being considerate of others is basic in interpersonal relationships. No matter you hope to live happily or have a successful career, its always advisable to be considerate.Part II Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections:

6、In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A)f B), C) and D). Then mark

7、 the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Conversation OneM: Money is a big issue for every one of us. I have some practical tips on saving money. Do you want to have a try?W: Fd love to. Tm badly off for a plan to cut down on unnecessary spending and save som

8、e money for rainy days.M: Ok, the first tip is to find your hidden money and put it in your savings account.W: Hidden money?M: Yes. It refers to the money you put somewhere in your home, office or even your car.W: Right. I remember I get some change in my car. I usually put the change there each tim

9、e I go to the gas station.M: You know, people just have the habit of leaving money behind unconsciously.W: Yes. I usually toss pocket change each night into ajar near the door when I get home after work.M: Yes, find them, and put them into your bank account.W: Ok, ril take your advice, and do it fir

10、st thing tomorrow.M: Though it may not be a big sum each time, keep doing it and eventually your money will grow.W: Sounds good. By and by, I might find a handsome sum of money in my account.M: But, it takes time. So, please be patient and persistent in your money saving.W: I know, it will be a long

11、 journey.M: So, you should be psychologically prepared for that. My second tip is to avoid using an online bank.W: Is it very hard for me to use an online bank?M: No, its convenient to manage your money in an online bank. But, it may pose a major threat to your money-saving plan. Since the money you

12、 saved is just a few clicks away, youre easy to give in to the temptation to shop online or withdraw money to cover a bill.W: I think ril find an off-line bank which is far away from my home, to keep the money I saved.Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.What is the man

13、s first tip for saving money?Why does the woman get some change in her car?For what reason does the man advise the woman to avoid an online bank?What will the woman decide to do at the end of the conversation?A 2. B 3. A 4. CConversation TwoW: You know, about 40 million people get water from the Col

14、orado River for their daily use. But, sadly, the river may be drying up.M: Drying up? You mean its running out of water?W: Yes, it is a sad story. But, this is already taking place. Data shows that, during the droughty years from 2000 to 2017, the river has already lost 16% of its flow. That means t

15、he water flowing in the river is diminishing.M: Thats awful! 1 know that, besides the 40 million people you mentioned, more than 5 million acres of farm land also depend on the river for water.W: According to scientists, the rivers dwindling flow is caused by high temperatures. Warmer temperatures c

16、aused the severe drought which lasted from 2000 to 2017.M: Youre referring to global warming?W: Yes, the high temperatures caused droughty years and the loss of snowpack at the upper end of the river. What5s worse, the trend is getting faster in recent years. Scientists predict that for each additio

17、nal 1.8 degrees of warming, the rivers average flow is likely to drop by about 9%.M: No wonder those western states from Wyoming to Southern California are reported to plan to build more reservoirs in the coming years. I think every one of us should join forces to help to reduce greenhouse gas emiss

18、ions.Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.What happened to the Colorado River?What did warmer temperatures lead up to during the years from 2000 to 2017?How does the man feel about the current situation of the Colorado River?According to the man, what did Southern Calif

19、ornia plan to do?D 6. A 7. B 8,CSection BDirections: In this section, you will hear two passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four c

20、hoices marked A)f B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneWhile we are supposed to go to bed tired and wake up energized, ever notice its often the other way around? Instead, you are wide awake when you lie down at night an

21、d wake up exhausted. Sound familiar? Late-night technology may be to blame. And it could be harming your personal and professional life.There is certainly a lot of technology around us in this modem era, and were bringing it to the bedroom, which can have negative impact on a good sleep. There are s

22、ome reasons why you shouldnt bring your tech to bed. And you can learn to manage technology to prepare yourself for better sleep.Theoretically speaking, to fall asleep, your body needs an increase in levels of melatonin. Problem is, a backlit device decreases melatonin production. Smartphones and ta

23、blets can emit what we call blue light, which can suppress natural hormones, and may have some negative circadian rhythm effects.Circadian rhythms act as an internal clock, keeping us on a daily cycle of sleeping, waking, eating and other behaviors. But circadian rhythms respond to changes in light

24、and darkness in ones environment. So, when the blue light is emitted and melatonin is suppressed, were not able to get to sleep at a proper time, neither are we able to get a good sleep.Even though many phones, tablets and e-readers today have an anti-blue light J “blue light filter/9 or Night Shift

25、 option, data suggests these features may not be that effective in reducing blue light andrelated negative effects.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard.What may late-night technology use result in?In which aspect does the blue light emitted by mobile devices affect our slee

26、p?Whafs said of the blue light filter option on phones or tablets?9. D 10. A 11. CPassage TwoIn a world that relies on people who have smartphones, from work emails to cashless businesses, not developing an addiction to your device is becoming increasingly difficult. While some think its only a ment

27、al issue, a new study suggests that this constant usage physically affects your brain the same way drug addiction does.According to a study published in the journal Addictive Behaviors, regions in the brain known as grey matter showed changes in size and shape for people with social media addiction.

28、 Maybe it is time for us to take some action about this problem. Grey matter controls a persons emotions, speech, sight, hearing, memory and self-control. Other studies have reported similar brain alterations due to drug usage.“Given their widespread use and increasing popularity, the present study

29、questions the harmlessness of smartphones, at least in individuals that may be at increased risk for developing smartphone-related addictive behaviors,“ reads the study by researchers from Heidelberg University in Germany.In the U.S., over 24% of kids from 8 to 12 years old have their own smartphone

30、 and 67% of their teenage counterparts do, with younger teenagers using an average of about six hours of entertainment media daily. The average American spends around four hours a day on their smartphone. Sadly, this phenomenon is also commonly seen in other countries around the world, with young st

31、udents glued to phones, and using a mobile phone in different life situations.Companies like Apple and Android provide features that help users manage their screen time, while other apps like Moment and Freedom help smartphone junkies block access to certain apps and websites.Questions 12 to 15 are

32、based on the passage you have just heard.Why is it easy for people to get addicted to smartphones?According to the study, what caused changes in certain regions of the brain?What have researcher found about American teenagers?What measures do companies like Apple and Android take to solve this probl

33、em?12. A 13. B 14. A 15. CSection CDirections: In this section, you will hear three recordings of lectures or talks followed by three or four questions. The recordings will be played only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B)f C) and D).

34、 Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Recording OneWe all need to do more than just encourage people to “reach out when theyre struggling. We need to recognize unhealthy behaviors and compassionately show up for loved oneseven if they say theyre

35、fine or generally appear OK.When youre in the thick of a mental health issue, you often dont feel like you can reach out. Some of the major symptoms of mental health conditions are isolation, shame and guilt. The very nature of the illness makes it hard to reach out or speak up.Its hard to reach out

36、 when youre struggling and not feeling like yourself. Mental health disorders are very consuming. . Sometimes you,re not conscious enough to think, 4 should tell my friends, or 4 should call my sister/ Youre just trying so hard to survive and stay above water.This isnt to say that the duty is solely

37、 on loved ones to pull someone out of a mental health matter. But there are efforts you can make aside from a nice platitude. Here are just a few ways by which you can help someone in your life who either has a history of mental struggles or is currently dealing with one:Firstly, we should get to kn

38、ow the warning signs.The first thing you can do right now is to talk to your loved ones about mental health and their healthy behaviors. How do they normally sleep or eat? What does a regular routine look like for them? Knowing this information can help you recognize when something isnt right on you

39、r own.People dont always know how to ask for help or they feel like theyre being a burden. They may feel embarrassed when theyre having another mental health episode. If people around them are aware of what their baseline is, they can then intuitively pick up on when they need help.Secondly, we are

40、supposed to know how to be an active listener.If someone does disclose that theyre having a difficult time, make sure to fully immerse yourself in that dialogue. Active listening refers to a technique that you concentrate on what the other person is saying and reply in a way that shows them you unde

41、rstand. And it is crucial in these tough conversations.Active listening skills are something none of us are really taught. It9s less about what you say and more about how you encourage them to talk more and give them a response thats nonjudgmental and really supportive.Questions 16 to 19 are based o

42、n the passage you have just heard.What does the speaker advise people to do to help loved ones with mental illness?Why are people with mental problems reluctant to ask others for help?Whafs the first step to help loved ones with mental problems?Whats the key to effectively practicing active listenin

43、g skills?16. D 17. C 18. A 19. BRecording TwoDid you think Coca-Cola was just for drinking? Well, you thought wrong. This delicious soft drink might be great to sip on, but it can also be used to complete odd jobs around the house. Coca- Cola was first invented in 1886, but the company quickly reali

44、zed that they were better off selling the product as soda pop.Now, lefs see how you can use Coke to do everything from cleaning your coffee pot to removing bloodstains.Keep your toilets sparkling clean.This hack might sound odd, but we promise it works. Coca-Cola contains a lot of acid, and the acid

45、 in the pop can actually help kill germs that cant live in high acid environments. All you have to do is to pour some Coke around the edges of your toilet bowl. Let the Coke work its magic overnight, and then in the morning, clean your toilet bowl with a scrub brush. Flush a few times and enjoy a fr

46、esh, clean toilet.Help soothe jellyfish stings.Have you ever been stung by a jellyfish? No? Well, lucky you. In case you ever do get stung by a jellyfish in the future, not that we9re wishing that misfortune upon you, you can use coke to help soothe the burn.Just open up some Coke and continuously p

47、our the soda on the sting for at least 30 seconds. Then go straight to the doctor and get some professional medical help. Coke wont cure the sting, but it will take the pain away.Defrost your car in the winter.If you live in a cold climate, you know that sinking feeling of walking out to your car in

48、 the morning only to discover that ifs encased in a sheet of ice. Now you5re going to be late to work because you have to spend ten minutes scraping all of that ice off your car. We have a better solution. Pour some Coca-Cola over the windshield. Within a minute the ice should turn to slush and brus

49、h right off.Remove stuck-on grease.Forget about buying expensive dish cleaning soap like Dawn or Tide when you can use a product you already have in your fridge.If you soak your greasy pans and cheese dishes in Coca-Cola for 30 minutes, they will come out looking de-greased and sparkling. Id love to

50、 see a dish soap commercial fbr Coca-Cola of a family rushing around to do dishes and pouring Coke into the sink instead.Questions 20 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.Why can Coca-Cola be effective in cleaning a toilet?How can Coke help with a jellyfish sting?Whats the advantage of

51、 Coca-Cola over other dish cleaning soap?20. B 21. A 22. CRecording ThreeHave you given much thought to the temperature at which you fall asleep? I havent. Turning on a fan or opening or closing windows is always a game-time decision for me. My feet and hands are always chilly, so I prefer to hop in

52、 bed when the sheets arent ice cold. But if its too warm, ril wake up in the middle of the night hot and uncomfortable.So, where9s the middle ground? Is there an optimal sleeping temperature? Science says yes. An expert says your bedroom should be between 60 to 67 degrees Fahrenheit for optimal slee

53、p. Temperatures above 75 degrees and below 54 degrees can disrupt sleep.Why? Over a 24-hour period, our body temperatures naturally peak and decline. Our internal temperature is usually at its highest in the early afternoon and lowest around 5 a.m. When we fall asleep, our bodies naturally cool off.

54、 Helping your body get to that lower temperature faster can encourage deeper sleep.About one to one and a half hours before falling sleep, the body starts to lose heat from its central core and that brings on increased feelings of tiredness in normal healthy adults. These physiological changes happe

55、n well before going to bed and may be occurring before people realize them.There are many reasons that sleeping in a cooler environment can benefit your health. Here are four reasons to cool down tonight.Fall Asleep More QuicklyIts simple math, really. Provide an environment for your body to fall as

56、leep more comfortably, and it will, in a foster manner. If its too hot or too cold, your body will waste energy trying to regulate, and leave you tossing and turning all night.Get A Better Nights SleepWhen your body isnt trying to regulate itself, youll fall into a deeper, more restorative sleep. Research in Australia has also proven that sleeping in cooler environments can help decrease certain types of insomnia.Look More YouthfulIts been shown that sleeping in temperatures between 60-68 degrees will allow your b