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1、2008 年 12 月六級writing與Part I(30 minutes)注意：此部分試題在答題卡 1 上Part IIDirections:Reading Comprehen(Skimming and Scanning)(15 minutes)his part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer thequestions on Answer Sheet 1.For questions 1-7,choose the best answer from the fourchoimarked A)

2、, B), C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentenwiththe information givenhe passage.Supersize SurpriseAsk anyhy there is an obesitydemic and they willl yout its all down to eatingtoo much and burning too few calories.t explanation appeals to common sense and hasdominated efforts to get to th

3、e root of the obesitydemic and reverse it. Yet obesity researchersare increasingly dissatisfied with it. Many now bevet something else musve changed inour environment to precipie (促成) such dramatic rises in obesity over the past 40 years or so.Nobody is sayingt the “bio” reduced physical activity an

4、d increased availability of food are not important contributors to thedemic, but they cannot explain it all.Earr this year a revieper by 20 obesity experts set out the 7 most plausible alternativeexplanations for thedemic. Here they are.1. Not enough sleepIt is widely bevedt sles for the brain, not

5、the body. Could a shortage of shut-eye alsobe helto make us fat?Several large-scale studieggest there may be a link. People who sleep lessn 7 hours anight tend to have a higher body mass indexn people who sleep more, according to datagathered by the US National Healnd Nutrition Examination Survey. S

6、imilarly, the US NursesHealth Study, which tracked 68,000 women for 16 years, foundt those who slept aage of5 hours a night gained more weight during the study periodn women who slept 6 hours, who inturn gained moreIts well knownn whose who slept 7.t obesity impairs sleep, so perhapspeople get fatan

7、d sleep lessafterwards. But the nurses study suggestsmay precipie weight gain.t it can workhe other direction too: sleep lossAlthough getting figures is difficult, it appearst we really are sleng less. In 1960 peoplehe US slept aage of 8.5 hours per night. A 2002 poll by the National Sleep Foundatio

8、nsuggestsobesity.t the average has fallen to under 7 hours, and the decline is mirrored by the increase in2. Climate controlWe humans, like all warm-blooded animals, ceep our core body temperatures pretty muchconstant regardless of whats going on in the world around us. We do this by altering ourmet

9、abolic(新unless we are的) rate, shivering or sweating. Keng warm and staying cool take energyhe “thermo-neutral zone”, which is increasingly where we choose to live andwork.There is no denyingt ambient temperatures(環(huán)境溫度) have changed in the past fewdecades. Betn 1970 and 2000, the average British home

10、 warmed from a chilly 13C to 18C. Inthe US, the changes have been at the other end of the thermometer as the proportion of homeswith air conditioning rose from 23% to 47% betn 1978 and 1997.he southern ses where obesity rates tend to be highest the number of houses wi70% from 37% in 1978.ir conditio

11、ning has shot up toCould air conditioning in summer and heating in wer really make a difference to our weight?Sadly，there is some evidencet it does-east with regard to heating. Studies showt incomfortable temperatures we use less energy.3. Less smokingBad news: smokers really do tend to be thinnern

12、the rest of us, and quitting really doespack on the pounds, though no one ire why. It probably has something to do with the facttnicotine (尼古丁) is an appetite suppressant and appears to up your metabolic rate.Katherine Flegal and colleagues at the US National Center for Health Sistics in Hyattsville

13、, Maryland, have calculatedt people kicking the habit have been responsible for a small butsignificant portion of the USdemic of fatness. From dollected around 1991 by the USNational Healnd Nutrition Examination Survey, they worked outt people who had quit inthe previous decade were muore likely to

14、be overweightn smokers and people who hadnever smoked .Among men, for exle, nearly half of quitters were overweight compared with37% of-smokers and only 28% of smokers.4. Genetic effectsYour chanofing fat may be set,ore likely toeast in part, before you were even born. Childrene obese themselves lat

15、er in life. Offspring of miceof obese mothers are mufed a high-fat diet during pregnancy are much more likely toe fatn the offspring ofidentical mice fed a normal diet.riguingly, the effect persists for two or three generations.Grandchildren of mice fed a high-fat diet grow up fat even if their own

16、mother is fed normally-soyour fate may have been sealed even before you were conceived.5. A little olderSome groups of people just happen to be fattern others. Surveys carried out by the USNational Center for Health Sistics foundt adults aged 40 to 79 were around three times aslikely to be obese as

17、youngeople.-white females also tend to fall at the fatter end of thespectrum: Mexican-American women are 30% more likelyblack women have twice the risk.n white women to be obsess, andhe US, these groups account for an increasing percentage of the population. Betn 1970and 2000 the US population aged

18、35 to 44 grew by 43%.The proportion of Hispanic-Americansalso grew, from under 5% to 12.5% of the population, while the proportion of blacericansincreased from 11% to 12.3%.These changes may account in part for the increased prevalence ofobesity.6. Mature mumsMothers around the world are getting old

19、er. 27.3, compared with 23.7 in 1970 .Mean age at21.4 in 1970 to 24.9 in 2000.he UK, the mean age for having achild isbirthhe US has also increased, rising fromThis would be neither here nor there if it werent for the observationt having an oldermother seems to be an independent risk factor for obes

20、ity. Results from the US National Heart,g and Blood Institutes study foundt the odds of a child being obese increase about 14%for every five extra years of their mothers age , though why this should be so is not entirely clear.Michael Symonds at the University of Nottingham, UK, foundt-born children

21、 havemore fatn younger ones. As family size decreases,borns account for a greater share of thepopulation. In 1964, British women gave birth to aage of 2.95 children; by 2005t figurehad fallen to 1.79.he US in 1976, 9.6% of womenheir 40s had only one child; in 2004 itwas 17.4%. This combination of ol

22、der mothers and more single children could be contributing tothe obesitydemic.7. Like marrying likeJust as people pair occording to looks, so they do for size. Lean people are more likely tomarry lean and fat more likely to marry fat. On its own, like marrying like cannot account for anyincrease in

23、obesity. Bombined with others- particularly the factt obesity is partly genetic,andt heavieople have more children-itlifies the increase from other causes.注意：此部分試題請在答題卡 1 上作答。What is the passage mainly about?Effects of obesity on peoples health.B) The link betn lifestyle and obesity.C) New explanati

24、ons for the obesitydemic.demic.D)sible ways to combat the obesityhe US Nurse Health Study, women who slept agained the least weightage of 7 hour a night B) were inclined to eessfound their vigor enhancedwere lessceptible to illnessThe popular bef about obesity isit makes us sleepyit causes sleep los

25、sit increases our appetiteit results from lack of sleept How does indoor heating affect our life?It makes us stay indoors more.It accelerates our metabolic rate.It makes us feel more energetic.D) It contributes to our weight gain.What does the author say about the effect of nicotine on smokers?It th

26、reatens their health.It heightens their spirits.It suppresses their appetite.It slows down their metabolism.Who are most likely to be overweight according to Katherine Flegals study?Heavy smokers.Passive smokers.Those who never smoke.Those who quit smoking.According to the US National Center for Hea

27、lth Sistics, the increased obesity result of the growing number of smokers among young peoplethe rising proportion of minorities in its populationthe increasing consumption of high-calorie foodsthe improving living standards of the poor peoplehe US is a8. According to the US National Heart,g and Blo

28、od Institute, the reason why older motherschildren tend to be obese remains .9. According to Michael Symonds, one factor contributing to the obesityof .demic is the decrease10. When two heavy people get married, chanobesity is .of their children getting fat increase, becausePart IIIListening Compreh

29、en(35 minutes)Section ADirections:his section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At theend of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said.Both the conversation and the questions will be spokely once. After each questionthere will be a pause.

30、 During the pause, you must read the four choimarked A), B),C) and D),and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter onAnswer Sheet 2 wisingle line through the centre.注意:此部分試題請在答題卡 2 上作答。11. A) He is quite easy to recognize.B) He is an outstanding speaker.He looks like a mov

31、ie star.He looks young for his age.12. A) Consult her dancing teacher.B) Take a moreeresting class.Continue her dancing class.Improve her dancing skills.13. A) The man did not beve what the woman said.B) The manpanied the woman to the hospital.C) The woman may be suffering from repetitive strain inj

32、ury.D) The woman may nove followed the doctors instructions.A) They are not in style any more.They have cost him far too much.They no longer suit his eyesight.They should be cleaned regularly.A) He spilled his drink onto the floor.B) He has just finished withe floor.He was caught in a shower on his

33、way home.He rushed out of the bath to answer the phone.A) Fixing some furniture.Repairing the toy train.Reading the instructions.Assembling the bookcase.A) Urge Jenny to spend more time on study.Help Jenny to prepare for the coming exams.Act towards Jenny in a more sensible way.Send Jenny to a volle

34、yball training center.18. A) The building of the dam needs a large budget.B) The proed site is near the residential area.C) The local people feel insecure about the dam.D) The doses a threat to the local environment.Question 19 to21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19A). It sawof it

35、s booming years worldwide.Its production and sales reached record levels.It became popular in some foreign countries.D). Its domestic market started to shrink raly.20. A). They cost less.C). They were in fashion.B). They tasted better.D). They were widely advertised.21. A). It ire to fluctuate .It w

36、ill remain basically stable.It will see no more monopoly.B). It is bound to revive.Question 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. A).anisingsActing as its spokesman.Saving endangered animals.B). Recruiting members23. A). Anti-animal-abuse demonstrations.B). Anti-nuclearns.C)

37、. Surveying theOcean floor.D). Removing industrial waste.24. A). By harassing them.B). By appealing to the public.By taking legal action.By resorting to force.25. A). Doubtful.Indifferent .Supportive.B).Section BDirections:his section, you will hear 3 short passages. Atof each passage, you willhear

38、some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spokely once.After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choimarked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2wisingle line through the centre.注意:此部分試題請在答題卡 2 上作答。Passage OneQuestions

39、 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A). The airB). The air prees still.re is low.The clouds block the sun.The sky appears brighter.27. A). Ancient people were better at foreling the weather. B). Sailors sayings about the weather are unreliable.C). People knew long ago how to p

40、redict the weather.D). It was easier to forecast the weatherhe old days.28 A). Weather forecast is getting more accurate today. B). People can predict the weather by their senses. C). Who are the real experts in weather forecast .D). Weather changes affect peoples life remarkably.Passage TwoQuestion

41、s 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A). They often feel insecure about their jobs.B). They are unable to decide what to do.C). They arepetent to fulfill their responsibilities.D) they feel burdened with numerous tasks every day30 A).yze them rationally.Turn to others for help

42、.Handle them one by one .B). Draw a detailed to-do list .31. A). They haveplished little .They have worked out a way to relax.They no longer feel any sense of guilt.B). They feel utterly exhausted .Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A). Their performance

43、 may improve.B). Their immune system may be reinforcedC). Their blood prere may rise all of a sudden.D). Their physical development may be enhanced.33. A). Improved mental functioning.B). Increased susceptibility to disease.Speeding up of blood circulation.Reduction of stress-related hormones.34. A)

44、. Pretend to be in better sh.Turn more often to friends for helpPay more attention to bodily sensations. with stress.B). Have more physical exercise .35. A). Different approaches to coB). Various causes for serious health problems.C). The relationship betn stress and illness.D). New findings of medi

45、cal research on stress.Part IVReading Comprehen(Reading in Depth)(25 minutes)Section ADirections:his section, there is a short passage with questions orplete sements. Readthe passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the sements in thefewestsible words. Please write your answers on An

46、swer Sheet 2.Questions 47 to 51 are based on the following passage.One of the major producers of athletic footwear, with 2002 sales of over $10 billion, is acompany called Nike, with corporate headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. Forbes magazineidentified Nikes, Philip Knight, as the 53rd-richest manh

47、e world in 2004. But Nikehas not always been a large multimillion-dollaranization. In fact, Knight started the companyby selling shoes from the back of his car at track meets.he late 1950s Philip Knight was a middle-distance runner on the University of Oregontrack team, coached by Bill Bowerman. One

48、 of the top track coacheshe U.S., Bowerman wasalso known for experimenting with the design of running shoes in an attempt to make them lighter and more shock-absorbent. After attending Oregon, Knight moved on to do graduate work at Stanford University; his MBA thesis was on marketing athletic shoes.

49、 Once he received his degree,Knight traveled to Japan to contact the Onitsuka Tiger Company, a manufacturer of athletic shoes.Knight convinced the companys offils of the potential for its producthe U.S. In 1963 hereceived hisshipment of Tiger shoes, 200 pairsotal.In 1964, Knight and Bowerman contrib

50、uted $500 each to from Blue Ribbon Sports, thepredesor of Nike.hefew years, Knight distributed shoes out of his carocal trackmeets. Theemployees hired by Knight were former college athletes. The company did nothave the money to hire “experts”, and there was no established athletic footwear industry

51、in NorthAmerica from which to recruit those knowledgeablehe field. In its early years theanizationoperated in an unconventional mannert characterized its innovative and entrepreneurialapproach to the industry. Communication was informal; people discussed ideas and ieshehallways, on a run, or over a

52、beer. There was little task differentiation. There were no jobdescriptions, rigid reporting systems, or detailed rules and regulations. The team spirit and sharedvalues of the athletes on Bowermans carried over and provided the basis for the collegialstyle of managementt characterized the early year

53、s of Nike.注意:此部分試題請在答題卡 2 上作答。47. While serving as a track coach, Bowerman tried to design running shoest were48. During his visit to Japan, Knight convinced the offiits product would have .ls of the Onitsuka Tiger Companyt49. Blue Ribbon Sports as unable to hire experts due to the absence of inNorm

54、erica.50. In the early years of Nike, communication within the company was usually carried out.51. What qualities of Bowerman.s formed the basis of Nikes early management style?Section BDirections: There are 2 passageshis section. Each passage is followed by some questions orunfinished sements. For

55、each of them there are four choimarked A), B), C) andD).You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on AnswerSheet 2 wisingle line through the centre.Passage oneQuestions 52 to 56 are based on the following passage.Sustainable development is appd to just about everything f

56、rom energy to clean water andeconomic growth, and as a result ise difficult to question either the basic amptionsbehind it or the way the concept is put to use. This is espelly true in agriculture, wheresustainable development is often taken as the sole measure of progress without a properappretion

57、of historical and culturals.t the nature of agriculture has changed markedlyTo start with, it is important to rememberthroughout history, and will continue to do so .Medieval agriculture in northern Europe fed,clothed and sheltered a predominantly rural society wimuch lowopulation densityn itis toda

58、y. I d minimal effect on biodiversity, and any pollution it caused was typically localized. In terms of energy use and the nutrients (營養(yǎng)成分) captured in the product it was relatively inefficient.Contrast this with farming since the start of the industrial revolution. Competition fromoverseas led farm

59、ers to spelize and increase yields. Throughout this period food becamecher, safe and more reliable. However, these changes have also led to habi(棲息地) loss andto diminishing biodiversity.Whats more, demand for animal products in develocountries is growing so fasttmeeting it will require an extra 300

60、million tons of grain a year by 2050.Yet the growth of citiesand industry is reducing the amount of water available for agricultureany regions.All this meanst agriculturehe 21st century will have to be very different from how itwasideahe 20th.This will require radical thinking. For exle, we need to