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1999年6月大学英语六级考试试题(三) - 比电子小 - 2004-2-1
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.
31. When people are asked what kind of housing they need or want, the question ______ a
variety of answers.
A) defies B) magnifies c) mediates D) evokes
32. If you want to set up a company, you must ______ with the regulations laid down by the
authorities.
A) comply B) adhere C) confirm D) accord
33. Although there are occasional outbreaks of gunfire, we can report that the
rebellion has in the main been ______ .
A) canceled B) destroyed C) suppressed D) restrained
34. Since the two countries couldn't ______ their differences, they decided to stop their
negotiations.
A) rectify B) oblige C) reconcile D) obscure
35. The presidential candidate ______ his position by winning several primary elections.
A) enforced B) enriched C) intensified D) consolidated
36. The fuel of the continental missile is supposed to be _______ by this device.
A) ignited B) lighted C) fired D) inspired
37. Mike just discovered that his passport had _______ three months ago.
A) abolished B) expired C) amended D) constrained
38. Frankly speaking, your article is very good except for some ______ mistakes in grammar.
A) obscure B) glaring C) trivial D) rare
39. There was once an _______ idea that the earth was flat and motionless.
A) absurd B) intrinsic C) eternal D) offensive
40. Certain species disappeared or became ______ as new forms arose that were better adapted
to the Earth's changing environment.
A) feeble B) extinct C) massive D) extinguished
41. His _______ directions confused us; we did not know which of the two roads to take.
A) ambiguous B) complicated C) arbitrary D) intricate
42. Franklin D. Roosevelt argued that the depression stemmed from the American
economy's ______ flaws.
A) underlining B) vulnerable C) vulgar D) underlying
43. Some studies confirmed that this kind of eye disease was ______ in tropical countries.
A) prospective B) prevalent C) provocative D) perpetual
44. I am afraid that you have to alter your ______ views in light of the tragic news that has
just arrived.
A) indifferent B) distressing C) optimistic D) pessimistic
45. Although he has had no formal education, he is one of the ______ businessmen in the
company.
A) shrewdest B) sternest C) nastiest D) alertest
46. Stop shouting! I can't hear the football ______ .
A) judgment B) interpretation C) commentary D) explanation
47. The cultures of China and Japan hare shared many features, but each has
used them according to its national______ .
A) engagement B) destiny C) capacity D) temperament
48. Every member of society has to make a ______ to struggle for the freedom of the country.
A) pledge B) warranty C) resolve D) guarantee
49. I was deeply impressed by the hostess' and enjoyed the dinner party very much.
A) hostility B) indignation C) hospitality D) humanity
50. David tends to feel useless and unwanted in a society that gives so much ______ to
those who compete well.
A) prestige B) regime C) superiority D) legislation
51. As you have seen, the values of a nation's currency is a ______ of its economy.
A) reaction B) refection C) response D) revelation
52. In the Spring Export Commodities Fair the _______ of fine china attracted much attention
of customers from all over the world.
A) succession B) array C) string D) procession
53. We should make a clear_______ between the two scientific terms for the purpose of our
discussion.
A) separation B) discrimination C) deviation D) distinction
54. The terrorists might have planted a bomb on a plane in Athens, set to______ when it
arrived in New York.
A) go off B) get off C) come off D) carry off
55. We should be able to do the job for you quickly, _______ you give us all the necessary
information.
A) in case B) provided that C) or else D) as if
56. The younger person's attraction to stereos cannot be explained only ______ familiarity
with technology.
A) in quest of B) by means of C) in terms of D) by virtue of
57. Attempts to persuade her to stay after she felt insulted were______ .
A) in no way B) on the contrary C) at a loss D) of no avail
58. By signing the lease we made a _______ to pay a rent of $ 150 a week.
A) conception B) commission C) commitment D) confinement
59. To prevent flooding in winter the water flowing from the dam is constantly ______ by a
computer.
A) graded B) managed C) conducted D) monitored
60. Many people think of deserts as ______ regions, but numerous species of plants and
animals have adapted to life there.
A) virgin B) barren C) void D) wretched
Part Ⅳ Cloze (15 minutes)
Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. The mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
Most people who travel long distances complain
of jetlag(喷气飞行时差反应).Jetlag makes business
travelers less productive and more prone 61 making 61. A) for C)to B)from D) of
mistakes. It is actually caused by 62 of your 62. A) rupture B) corruption
C) eruption D) disruption
“body clock”- a small cluster of brain cells that
controls the timing of biological 63 .The body clock 63. A) actions B) functions
C) reflection D) behavior
is designed for a 64 rhythm of daylight and darkness, 64. A) regular B) formal
C) continual D) circular
so that it is thrown out of balance when it 65 daylight 65. A) retains B) encounters
C) possesses D) experiences
and darkness at the“wrong”times in a new time zone.
The 66 of jetlag often persist for days 66. A) diseases B) symptoms
C) signs D) defects
67 the internal body clock slowly adjusts to the new 67. A) while B) whereas
C) if D) although
time zone Now a new anti - jetlag system is 68 that 68. A) adaptable B) approachable
C) available D) agreeable
is based on proven 69 pioneering scientific research. 69. A) broad B) inclusive
C) tentative D) extensive
Dr. Martin Moore-Ede has 70 a practical strategy to 70. A) devised B) recognized
C) scrutinized D) visualized
adjust the body clock much sooner to the new time zone
71 controlled exposure to bright light, The time zone 71. A) at B) through
C) in D) as
shift is easy to accomplish and eliminates 72 of the 72. A) most B) least
C) little D) more
discomfort of jetlag. A successful time zone shift
depends on knowing the exact time to either 73 or 73. A) attain B) shed
C) retrieve D) seek
avoid bright light. Exposure to light at the wrong
time can actually make jetlag worse. The proper schedule
74 light exposure depends a great deal on 74. A)on B)with C)for D) in
75 travel plans. Data on a specific flight itinerary 75. A) unique B) specific
C) complicated D)peculiar
(旅行路线)and the individual's sleep 76 are used 76. A) norm B) mode
C) pattern D) style
to produce a Trip Guide with 77 on exactly when to be 77. A) directories B) instructions
C) specifications D) commentaries
exposed to bright light. When the Trip Guide calls
78 bright light you should spend time outdoors if 78. A)off B)on C)for D) up
possible. If it is dark out - side, or the weather
is bad, 79 you are on an aeroplane, you can use a 79. A)or B)and C) but D) while
special light device to provide the necessary
light 80 for a range of activities such as reading, 80. A) agitation B)spur
C) acceleration D) stimulus
watching TV or working.