2007年六级英语考试最新模拟试题（五）

   

　　17. The author's purpose in presenting the first paragraph is .A.to explain the background and new features of today's astronomyB.to discuss in detail the most recent achievements in space researchC.to introduce some newly established space stations D.to illustrate that the world today is different in many aspects from that of a generations ago

　　18. The author thinks that the growing interest in space exploration among people on Earth will probably lead to .A.all people having chances of travelling in spaceB.the realization of permanent settlement on other planetsC.more disturbance not only on Earth but also in outer spaceD.orders, harmony and peace on our planet Earth

　　19. The author believes that today's astronomy students .A.are much brighter than students of a generation agoB.no longer care about astronomical factsC.are better-informed about the unseen worlds of spaceD.may learn more about man and his research in various fields through the study of astronomy

　　20. In the last paragraph, the underlined expression“these developments”refers to all of the following EXCEPT .A.the development of science fiction and special effects of filmsB.the new concepts about the universe acquired by today's astronomy students C.the world-wide involvement in space explorationD.humanity's new achievements in the field of astronomy

　　Part III Vocabulary (20 minutes)

　　Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C)and D). Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.

　　21. To call the music of another music- culture“primitive" is one's own standards on a group that doesn't recognize them.A.puttingB.forcingC.emphasizingD.imposing

　　22. By computation, he estimated that the repairs on the house would cost him a thousand dollars.A.coarseB.roughC.crudeD.rude

　　23. Dogs are praised for their : they almost never abandon their master.A.faithB.loyaltyC.trustD.confidence

　　24. No one can achieve great success by relying on enthusiasm.A.momentB.timelyC.momentaryD.momentary

　　25. I was by their kindness and moved to tears.A.preoccupiedB.embarrassedC.overwhelmedD.counseled

　　26. In the past, Most Pilots have been men, but today, the number of women this field is climbing.A.pursuingB.devotingC.registeringD.furthering

　　27. We looked for a table to sit down, but they were all .A.reserved forB.engaged inC.used upD.taken up

　　28. After the jazz concert, the clean-up crew found the campus with candy wrappers, bottles and cans.A.litteredB.coveredC.scatteredD.dispersed

　　29. I could see that my wife was having that fur coat, whether I approved of it or not.A.intent onB.adequate forC.short ofD.deficient in

　　30. As an excellent shooter, Peter praised aiming at both targets and moving targets.A.stableB.standingC.stillD.stationary

　　31. To obtain a satisfactory result, you must apply two of paint on a clean surface.A.coatsB.levelsC.timesD.courses

　　32. Tony was a shy boy, so he tried to answering questions in the class.A.preventB.avoidC.escapeD.hesitate

　　33. It is now possible to record the existence of many stars which are invisible.A.repeatedlyB.heavilyC.permanentlyD.remarkably

　　34. People of all countries are expected to the principles of the United Nations.A.inspectB.hold upC.upholdD.hold off

　　35. Although the pay is not good, people usually find social work in other ways.A.payableB.respectfulC.gratefulD.rewarding

　　36. Mr. John had given no that he was intending to resign. So we were surprised to find his office empty.A.directionB.symptomC.informationD.indication

　　37. She never to read the news but turned at once to the crossword on the last page.A.indulgedB.troubledC.exertedD.frustrated

　　38. A man should be innocent of a crime until he is proved guilty.A.resumedB.referredC.regardedD.presumed

　　39. They had either to fight or to surrender and had no other .A.hopeB.alternativeC.approachD.resource

　　40. Although the hazards of space travel are many, the rewards made it a worthwhile .A.endeavorB.expenditureC.executionD.expedition

　　41. He stubbornly her relationship with other people.A.prevailedB.prohibitedC.hinderedD.forbade

　　42. While both plans were perfectly sensible, only one seemed in China's particular situation.A.usefulB.availableC.feasibleD.desirable

　　43. Jones and Edwards are, the producer and direct or of the famous movie.A.alternativelyB.respectivelyC.respectfullyD.respectably

　　44. Experiments enable young scientists to judge what must be accepted and what must be viewed with .A.beliefB.curiosityC.suspicionD.doubt

　　45. From ancient times, the valley of the Nile has been made by the river floods.A.famousB.desertedC.attractiveD.fertile

　　46. People view the public school system, as an educational ladder, from elementary school to high school and finally college undergraduate and graduate programs.A.arisingB.raisingC.originatingD.initiating

　　47. The audience disliked the film thoroughly and were by whistling and stamping the feet.A.protectingB.protestingC.refusingD.proposing

　　48. She prefers to have her left photographed, she says that's her better side.A.veilB.profileC.fringeD.view

　　49. The magician picked several persons from the audience and asked them to help him with the performance.A.by accidentB.at randomC.on occasionD.on average

　　50. So many people turned out for the meeting that there were not enough seats to them all.A.countB.accountC.accommodateD.delegate

　　答案：

　　1.分析与解答：文章首末段呼应点题，故答案应选D

　　2.分析与解答：文章第四段首句便提到了工作普及的三点原因，没有提到C，所以选项应为C。

　　3.分析与解答：根据第三段第二句话“The industrial age nay mow becoming to an end, and some of the changes in work patterns which it brought may have to be reversed。”可排除选项D；根据第四段可知两个结果发生在不同时期，所以可以排除C；根据第五段第二句话可以排除B；根据第一段内容可推出选项应为A。

　　4.分析与解答：此词出现在第三段第三句话。通过第四句话“但实际上它可以为工作提供一个更好的前景。”中的转折含义可以断定最接近的词义应为A。

　　5.分析与解答：文章第三段提出了解决办法，故选B。

　　6.分析与解答：答案为B，细节题。第一段作者明确指出：“Primary emphasis is on physical principles and problem-solving; historical background and specialized practical applications have been given a place of secondary importance”，可见B)为正确答案。而A)和D)不全面；C)只是书中的内容而不是重点

　　7.分析与解答：答案为A，细节题。第二段指出：新版有“a number of changes that should enhance the book's usefulness”，由此可见A)为正确答案。而B)未提及；C)和D)与原文第二段第一句相矛盾。

　　8.分析与解答：答案为D，细节题。A)，B)和C)均未在文中提及。根据第三段第一句话“The textbook is adaptable to a wide variety of course outlines”，我们可以看出D)为正确答案。

　　9.分析与解答：答案为B，推理题。在文中第三段第三句，作者谈到导师对本书的某些章节可根据个人需要而省略，在第四段中作者又说“... many topics that were regarded a few years ago as of peripheral importance and were omitted from introductory courses have now come to the fore again in the life sciences, earth and space sciences, and environmental problems”，作者很显然在暗示某些导师习惯省略的话题现在又变得重要了，可以重新强调了，可见B)为正确答案。