大学英语六级考试模拟试卷(八).doc

大学英语六级考试模拟试卷（八） Part I　Writing (30 minutes) 注意：此部分试题在答题卡1上。 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. Credit Cards Have you ever stood behind someone in line at the store and watched him search hurriedly through a stack of at least 10 credit cards? Consumers with these many cards are still in the minority, but experts say that the majority of U.S. citizens have at least one credit card梐nd usually two or three. It’s true that credit cards have become important sources of identification梚f you want to rent a car, for example, you really need a major credit card. And used wisely, a credit card can provide convenience and allow you to make purchases with nearly a monthn to pay for them before finance charges kick in. That sounds good, in theory. But in reality, many consumers are unable to take advantage of these benefits because they carry a balance on their credit card from month to month, paying finance charges that can go up to an amazing 23 percent. Many find it hard to resist using the old “plastic” for impulse purchases or buying things they really can’t afford. The numbers are striking: In 2003, American consumers charged about $1.5 trillion on their general-purpose credit cards. Credit Card Safety Although the numbers are increasing, consumers are still not using their credit cards on the Internet as much as e-tailers (electronic retailers) would like. That’s why many cyber-merchants continue to offer a toll-free order number so that shoppers have the choice of calling their order in. Cyber-shopping may be convenient梐nd some people do all of their shopping online梑ut credit-card fraud is always a threat, botrnh on the Internet and out in