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08年12月大学英语六级考试模拟试题
十一、人中清晰，聪明高寿
　　有帮夫运的女子，额头一般不太平滑，发脚低且有点乱，但眉头较阔，即心胸广阔，任何事均不会斤斤计较。女子具有清晰深长的人中，必定是生殖能力强，子女多具优良的遗传，心存孝道，聪明多福，成就一定高人一等。人中形美，也是长寿的象征，故这类人也有“寿堂”之喻，聪明加上高寿，夫荣子孝，好命是也。

Part I Writing (30 minutes)
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Contributions Wanted. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below in Chinese:
1.以学校网站编辑部的名义写一篇征稿启事
2.说明征稿的内容,写作要求及稿费支付
3.提供联系方式

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] and [D]. For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.
Farewell to Athens
    Every Olympic Games provides us with defining moments. Some are obvious — like Cathy Freeman's golden run in Sydney and Muhammad Ali's lighting of the cauldron in Atlanta. Others are a matter of personal preference.
    Athens was no different. In almost every sport there were memories to cherish. From the feats of Ian Thorpe, Michael Phelps and Jodie Henry in the pool to unforgettable victories by Kelly Holmes and Hicham El Guerrouj on the track, every winner had a story to tell. And so did most of the losers. Losers like Jana Pittman, Wilson Kipketer and Alex Popov, who weren't losers at all, but were winners without gold medals.
    For the Greeks, these Games were a triumph（巨大的成功）. Not because they were the best ever, but because in the main, they went without a hitch (故障). Because, despite the doubters, they opened on schedule, and because — perhaps against all odds in today's world — for a little more than two weeks they recaptured the spirit of the ancient Olympics.
     The centrepiece of these Games was the thoroughly modern stadium with its Santiago Calatrava-designed roof. But while every Olympic city has a fabulous stadium, nowhere else in the world could events be held at Ancient Olympia — the home of the ancient Games — and the magnificent Panathinaiko Stadium, home of the first Games of the modem era back in 1896.
    In 2004, the Olympics came home. How fitting then that in 2008, they go to what is in sporting terms at least, the new world order. Beijing, China.
Medal Tally (得分)
     On the medal tally, the United States reigned supreme in Athens, winning 35 gold, 39 silver and 29 bronze for a total of 103 medals. 
    But ominously just behind, with the Olympic baton (接力棒) having passed to Beijing for 2008, was China. The world's most populous nation won 32 gold medals, 17 silver and 14 bronze for a total of 63. 
     Russia was third (27, 27, 38, 92) and Australia hung on to fourth place — the same as Sydney in 2000 — with 17 gold medals, 16 silver and 16 bronze for a total of 49 — nine shy of the record 58, won four years ago.
     Japan (16), Germany (14), France (11) and Italy (10) were the only other countries with gold medal tallies in double figures. The hosts finished in 15th place on the medal ladder with six gold medals, six silver and four bronze, a total of 16 medals. 
     From an Australian perspective the Athens Games were astonishing — the nation's most successful Games ever, our 17 gold medals bettering by one the number won on home soil in Sydney four years ago. 
      In addition, there were some famous victories, perhaps none more so than Thorpe's in swimming's "race of the century", the 200 metres freestyle. Not only was it a magnificent performance in the hottest of hot fields, but it also made Thorpe Australia's most successful Olympian. Ever. And he's only 21. Also magnificent was world champion400 metres hurdler (跨栏运动员) Pittman. Less than three weeks after knee surgery most of us would still be on crutches (拐杖). But Pittman was launching a bid for Olympic gold. She ultimately fell short, finishing fifth, but this was no loss — Pittman showed beyond doubt that she is a winner. 
   However, not all the Greek memories will be rosy. Despite Australia's unprecedented success, one story threatened to overshadow all others during these Games — the "no row" affair. Sally Robbins was an unknown before the Games began. But when she stopped rowing with the finish line in sight in the final of the women's eight, she became a household name. It didn't cost the team a medal — they were out of contention anyway — but the reaction to the affair polarized (使…两极分化) opinion back home. Robbins' team-mates turned on her with a stinging attack. In at least some quarters, public sympathy was with the WA 23-year-old. Others accused her of being a quitter, and "un-Australian". After a behind-closed-doors tongue-lashing by Australian Olympic Committee chief John Coates, the team emerged united, but there were plenty of commentators who saw this as simply papering over some pretty obvious cracks. 
    Outside the Australian scene, the Athens Games were remarkable for the emergence of Phelps — the US superfish. The 19-year-old's haul of six gold medals — including four in individual events — and two bronze was an amazing effort, falling just short of Mark Spitz's record seven golds, won in 1972. To put that in context, Phelps has won more Olympic gold medals than Thorpe.
Epoch-Making
    But perhaps the two epoch-making developments to come out of the 2004 Games are more esoteric (不为人知的). Through the prism (棱镜) of history, the Athens Olympics may come to be seen as the Games at which two major trends emerged — the rise of Asian nations as Olympic powers and the time the war on drugs became serious. 
    By the time Beijing rolls around, China will almost certainly be the dominant Olympic nation. The Chinese have always been strong in sports like gymnastics and table tennis but in Athens they have emerged as powers in sports across the board from tennis to handball and all points in between.
    Athens also marks a watershed (分水岭) in the fight against drug cheats. Sure, Ben Johnson's disgrace in Seoul put doping on the map, but in some quarters — the US in particular — drug testing has been treated as a joke in the intervening years. 
     Not any more. The IOC has already told Greek sprint (短跑) idols Kostas Kenteris, the Sydney 200 metres champion, and Ekaterini Thanou not to bother turning up for Beijing. Both pulled out of the Greek team in the lead-up to the Games after twice failing to meet appointments with drug testers. The authorities have stripped medals from a handful of tainted (服用禁药的) winners and even pursued gold-medal winning Hungarian hammer thrower Adrian Annus across Europe on suspicion that he'd switched urine tests after his victory — a stunt (举动) which cost his friend and compatriot Robert Fazekas his discus (铁饼) gold.
     More than twice as many drug cheats were caught here compared with Sydney. The message is clear — drugs will not be tolerated.
It's All About the Sport
     But to focus on the cheats would be to besmirch (弄污) the Games. And that would be unfair because, as always, they have given us moments not just to remember, but to cherish.
    It's impossible to list every highlight in every sport, but here's a sprinkling. 
    As always, the Olympic track and field program highlighted the undeniable fact that at the highest level, sport is theatre. And in Athens, the leading man was Moroccan Hicham El Guerrouj. The legendary 1,500m runner had failed in two attempts at Olympic glory, falling in Atlanta and being run down in Sydney. But in Athens he was not to be denied, shedding a tear on the podium (领奖台) after winning first his pet event, then the 500m as a bonus. 
   Starring opposite El Guerrouj in Athens was Britain's Kelly Holmes. Injured by much of her career, she revived memories of Seb Coe and Steve Ovett by winning her own double — the 800m and 1,500m.
   Elsewhere the US continued its dominance on the track, winning all three medals in the 200m and the 400m and finishing 1, 2, 4 in the 100m.
     There were two world records — Russia's Yelena Isinbayeva in the pole vault (撑竿跳) and China's Liu Xiang equalled Colin Jackson's mark in winning the 110m hurdles.
1． Jodie Henry was an athlete ______ in Athens Olympic Games.
[A] on the track
[B] in the pool
[C] of basketball
[D] of gymnastics
2．The first Olympic Games of the modern time were held in 1896 at ______.
[A] Santiago Calatrava
[B] Panathinaiko Stadium
[D] both the above two stadiums
[C] Ancient Olympia Stadium
3．China ranked ______ in term of gold medals while her medal total was less than Russia in 2004 Games.
[A] first
[B] second
[D] fourth
[C] third
4．Greece ranked ______ on the medal ladder in 2004 Olympics.
[A] 16th
[B] 14th
[D] 11th
[C] 15th
5．We know from the passage that in Athens, 2004, Thorpe ______.
[A] won the 200 metres freestyle swimming
[B] won the most medals in swimming
[D] became the most successful Olympian in history
[C] became the most known Australian
6．What happened finally to the WA at the centre of the "no row" affair?
[A] She was fired by the team.
[B] She was penalized by the law.
[D] She was still in the team.
[C] She resigned from the team.
7．When did the IOC begin to notice the problem of doping?
[A] On Seoul Olympic Games.
[B] On Sydney Olympic Games.
[D] On Atlanta Olympic Games.
[C] On Athens Olympic Games, 2004.
8．Adrian Annus was pursued by the IOC because he was thought to ______________________.
9．Hicham El Guerrouj won the running competitions of ______________________ in Athens.
10．______________________ won the 110m hurdles in Athens.

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 asked 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 single line through the centre.
注意：此部分题在机读卡上作答
11. A) She’ll put on a scarf right away.
B) She doesn’t need a scarf
C) She’ll bring a scarf for the man.
D) She doesn’t have a scarf with her right now.
12. A) She stayed at the opening the entire time.
B) She wasn’t able to attend the show.
C) She lost interest in the show and left.
D) She wasn’t familiar with the artists.
13. A) He has decided how to spend the prize money.
B) He doesn’t know how much his rent is going to be increased.
C) He’s already planned to take part in next year’s essay contest.
D) He has already paid his landlord for next year’s rent.
14. A) He told the woman to take seven courses this semester.
B) He knew that the woman’s schedule would be too difficult for her.
C) His current schedule is also very demanding.
D) Taking so many class will enable the woman to graduate early.
15. A) She,s worried about the approaching snowstorm.
B) She won,t have time go outside tomorrow.
C) She does believe the weather report.
D) She is pleased about the weather report
16. A) He has not been to the new restaurant yet.
B) He would like to go to the new restaurant with woman.
C) The food at the new restaurant is not very good.
D) A restaurant,s environment is very important to him.
17. A) She can find the right person to help the man.
B) She can help the man out.
C) She,s also in need of the math textbook.
D) She picked up the book from the bus floor
18. A) Amy will meet Dr.Smith on Monday morning.
B) Amy may be the secretary of the man.
C) Dr.Smith and the man are two old friends.
D) The man and Amy have an appointment at 10:00 a.m.on Monday

Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. A）Because he dozes off in class so his notes are poor.
B) Because his vision is getting worse.
C) Because he has missed a couple of classes.
D) Because he is a very lazy student.
20. A) He should take more classes.
B) He should get some rest.
C) They should study together.
D) He should go to the cafeteria with her.
21. A) They are inspiring.
B) They are humorous.
C) They are dull.
D) They are wonderful

Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
22. A) The growing crisis of inadequate retirement pensions for the fueure.
B) The problem of providing adequate medical care for the elderly.
C) An emotional problem facing the elderly and how to overcome it.
D) Helping the elder lead a life in retirement homes.
23. A）They were happy
B) They were calm
C) They were satisfied
D) They were sad
24. A) To highlight the difficulties of finding affordable housing in the future.
B) To illustrate a problem with older citizens.
C) To describe the lack of public facilities designed for the elderly.
D) To indicate the terrible living conditions of retirement homes.
25. A) Provide some jobs that the elderly can do.
B) Improve the living conditions of retirement homes.
C) Increase retirement pension for the elderly.
D) Persuade them to live with their family.

Section B
Directions:    In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some 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 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：此部分题在机读卡上作答
Passage One
Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.
26.A) It makes the reader the leading character in the story.
B) It asks readers to write down their stories.
C) It often sends gifts to readers.
D) It publishes books for children.
27.A) Because the books have hard covers.
B) Because the books are illustrated.
C) Because the children like to see their own names in print.
D) Because America is a do-it-yourself society.
28.A) Reading interestingly.
B) The adults’world.
C) Writing beautifully.
D) Their hometown’s history.
Passage Two
Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.
29. A) In some European countries.
B) In some African countries.
C) In some Asian counties.
D) In some American counties.
30. A) Because he is thirsty.
B) Because he loves drinking.
C) Because it is good manners.
D) Because he has not had enough.
31. A) Being kind and helping others.
B) Taking off your shoes before entering a house.
C) Never finishing a drink.
D) Pushing to the front of the queue in the pose office.

Passage Three
Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
32. A) In Paris.
B) In London.
C) In Miami.
D) In Washington D.C.
33. A)