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2023年12月英语六级听力原文含翻译第二套

翻译在最终Conversation OneM: Guess what? The worst food I've ever had was in France.W.Really.That'.odd..though.th.Frenc.wer.al.goo.cooks.M.Yes.That'.right..suppos.it'.reall.lik.anywher.else.though.Yo.kno w.som.place.ar.good.Som.bad.Bu.it'.reall.al.ou.ow.fault.W: What do you mean?M.Well.i.wa.th.firs.tim.I'.bee.t.France.Thi.wa.year.ag.whe..wa.a.sc hool..wen.ther.wit.m.parents.friends.fro.m.father'.school.They'.hire..c oac.t.tak.the.t.Switzerland.W: A school trip?M.Right.Mos.o.the.ha.neve.bee.abroa.before.We'.crosse.th.Englis. Channe.a.night.an.w.se.of.throug.France.an.breakfas.tim.arrived.an.t h.coac.drive.ha.arrange.fo.u.t.sto.a.thi.littl.café.Ther.w.al.were.tire.an.hungry.an.the.w.mad.th.grea.discovery.W: What was that?M: Bacon and eggs.W: Fantastic! The real English breakfast.M.Yes.Anyway.w.didn'.kno.an.better.s.w.ha.it.an.ugh...!W: What was it like? Disgusting?M.Oh.i.wa.incredible.The.jus.go..bow.an.pu.som.fa.i.it.An.the.the.pu.som.baco.i.th.fat.brok.a.eg.ove.th.to.an.pu.th.whol.lo.i.th.ove.fo.a bou.te.minutes.W.I.th.oven.You'r.joking.Yo.can'.coo.baco.an.egg.i.th.oven!M.Well.The.mus.hav.don.i.tha.way.I.wa.hot.bu.i.wasn'.cooked.The r.wa.jus.thi.eg.floatin.abou.i.gallon.o.fa.an.ra.bacon.W: Did you actually eat it?M.No.Nobod.did.The.al.wante.t.tur.roun.an.g.home.Yo.know.bac.t. teabag.an.fis.an.chips.Yo.can'.blam.the.really.Anyway.th.nex.nigh.w. wer.al.give.anothe.foreig.speciality.W: What was that?M.Snails.Tha.reall.finishe.the.off.Lovel.holida.tha.was!Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Questio.1.Wha.di.th.woma.thin.o.th.French?Questio.2.Wh.di.th.ma.trave.wit.o.hi.firs.tri.t.Switzerland?Questio.3.Wha.doe.th.ma.sa.abou.th.breakfas.a.th.littl.Frenc.café?Questio.4.Wha.di.th.ma.thin.o.hi.holida.i.France?Conversation TwoM.Yo.sa.you.sho.ha.bee.doin.well.Coul.yo.giv.m.som.ide.o.wha.“doin.well.mean.i.fact.an.figures?W.Well.“doin.well.mean.averagin.￡1,lio.pounds.An.“s.year.w.di.slightl.ove.50,00.an.thi.y ear.w.hop.t.d.mor.tha.60,000.So.that'.goo.i.w.continu.t.rise.M.Now.that'.gros.earnings..assume.Wha.abou.you.expenses?W.Yes.that'.gross.Th.expenses.o.course.g.u.steadily.An.sinc.we'v.move.t.t hi.ne.shop.th.expense.hav.increase.greatly.becaus.it'..muc.bigge.shop.S..coul dn'.sa.exactl.wha.ou.expense.are.The.ar.somethin.i.th.regio.o.si.o.seve.thous merciall.speaking.it'.fairl.low.an.w.tr.t.kee. ou.expense.a.lo.a.w.can.M.An.you.price.ar.muc.lowe.tha.th.sam.good.i.shop.roun.about.Ho.d.th.lo ca.shopkeeper.fee.abou.havin..sho.doin.s.wel.i.thei.midst?W.Perhap..lo.o.the.don'.realiz.ho.wel.w.ar.doing.becaus.w.don'.mak..poin. o.publicizing.Tha.wa..lesso.w.learne.ver.earl.on.W.wer.ver.friendl.wit.al.loca.sh opkeeper.an.w.happene.t.mentio.t..loca.shopkeepe.ho.muc.w.ha.mad.tha.wee k.H.wa.ver.unhapp.an.neve.a.friendl.again.S.w.mak..poin.o.neve.publicizin.th. amoun.o.mone.w.make.Bu.w.ar.o.ver.goo.term.wit.al.th.shops.Non.o.the.hav. plaine.tha.w.ar.puttin.the.ou.o.busines.o.anythin.lik.that..thin.it'..nic.f riendl.relationship.Mayb.i.the.di.kno.wha.w.made.perhap.the.wouldn'.b.s.frien dly.Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Questio.5.Wha.ar.th.speaker.mainl.talkin.about?Questio.6.Wha.doe.th.woma.sa.he.sho.trie.t.do?Questio.7.Wha.d.w.lear.abou.th.good.sol.a.th.woman'.shop?Questio.8.Wh.doesn'.th.woma.wan.t.mak.know.thei.earning.anymore?Passage OneBirds are famous for carrying things around.Some, like homing pigeons, can be trained to deliver messages and packages.Other birds unknowingly carry seeds that cling to them for the ride.Canadian scientists have found a worrisome, new example of the power that birds have to spread stuff around.Way up north in the Canadian Arctic, seabirds are picking up dangerous chemicals in the ocean and delivering them to ponds near where the birds live.Some 10,000 pairs of the birds, called fulmars, a kind of Arctic seabird, make their nests on Devon Island, north of the Arctic Circle.The fulmars travel some 400 kilometers over the sea to find food.When they return home, their droppings end up all around their nesting sites, including in nearby ponds.Previously, scientists noticed pollutants arriving in the Arctic with the wind.Salmon also carry dangerous chemicals as the fish migrate between rivers and the sea.The bodies of fish and other meat-eaters can build up high levels of the chemicals.To test the polluting power of fulmars, researchers collected samples of deposit from 11 ponds on Devon Island.In ponds closest to the colony, the results showed there were far more pollutants than in ponds less affected by the birds.The pollutants in the ponds appear to come from fish that fulmars eat when they're out on the ocean.People who live, hunt, or fish near bird colonies need to be careful, the researchers say.The birds don't mean to cause harm, but the chemicals they carry can cause major problems.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the passage you have just heard.Questio.9.Wha.hav.Canadia.scientist.foun.abou.som.seabirds?Questio.10.Wha.doe.th.speake.sa.abou.th.seabird.calle.fulmars?Questio.11.Wha.di.scientist.previousl.notic.abou.pollutant.i.th.Arctic?Questio.12.Wha.doe.th.speake.war.abou.a.th.en.o.th.talk?Passage TwoIn recent years, the death rate among American centenarians—people who have lived to age 100 or older— has decreased, dropping 14 percent for women and 20 percent for men from 2023 to 2023.The leading causes of death in this age group are also changing.In 2023, the top five causes of death for centenarians were heart disease, stroke, flu, cancer and Alzheimer's disease.But by 2023, the death rate from Alzheimer's disease for this age group had more than doubled—increasing from 3.8 percent to 8.5 percent—making the progressive brain disease the second leading cause of death for centenarians.One reason for the rise in deaths from Alzheimer's disease in this group may be that developing this condition remains possible even after people beat the odds of dying from other diseases such as cancer.People physically fit enough to survive over 100 years ultimately give in to diseases such as Alzheimer's which affects the mind and cognitive function.In other words, it appears that their minds give out before their bodies do.On the other hand, the death rate from flu dropped from 7.4 percent in 2023 to 4.1 percent in 2023.That pushed flu from the third leading cause of death to the fifth.Overall, the total number of centenarians is going up.In 2023, there were 72,197 centenarians, compared to 50,281 in 2023.But because this population is getting larger, the number of deaths in this group is also increasing— 18,434 centenarians died in 2023, whereas 25,914 died in 2023.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.Questio.13.Wha.doe.th.speake.sa.abou.th.ris.o.dyin.fo.America.centenari an.i.recen.years?Questio.14.Wha.doe.th.speake.sa.abou.Alzheimer'.disease?Questio.15.Wha.i.characteristi.o.peopl.wh.liv.u.t.10.year.an.beyond?Recording OneOkay.S.let'.ge.started.And to start things off I think what we need to do is consider a definition.I'm going to define what love is but then most of the experiments I'm going to talk about are really focused more on attraction than love.And I'm going to pick a definition from a former colleague, Robert Sternberg, who is now the dean at Tufts University but was here on our faculty at Yale for nearly thirty years.And he has a theory of love that argues that it's made up of three components: intimacy, passion, and commitment, or what is sometimes called decision commitment.And these are relatively straightforward.He argued that you don't have love if you don't have all three of these elements.Intimacy is the feeling of closeness, of connectedness with someone, of bonding.Operationally, you could think of intimacy as you share secrets, you share information with this person that you don't share with anybody else.Okay.That'rmatio.tha.i sn'.share.wit.othe.people.The second element is passion.Passion is the drive that leads to romance.You can think of it as physical attraction.And Sternberg argues that this is a required component of a love relationship.The third element of love in Sternberg's theory is what he calls decision commitment, the decision that one is in a love relationship, the willingness to label it as such, and a commitment to maintain that relationship at least for some period of time.Sternberg would argue it's not love if you don't call it love and if you don't have some desire to maintain the relationship.So if you have all three of these, intimacy, passion and commitment, in Sternberg's theory you have love.Now what's interesting about the theory is what do you have if you only have one out of three or two out of three.What do you have and how is it different if you have a different two out of three?What's interesting about this kind of theorizing is it gives rise to many different combinations that can be quite interesting when you break them down and start to look them carefully.So what I've done is I've taken Sternberg's three elements of love, intimacy, passion and commitment, and I've listed out the different kinds of relationships you would have if you had zero, one, two or three out of the three elements.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the recording you have just heard.Questio.16.Wha.doe.th.speake.sa.abou.mos.o.th.experiment.mentione.i.h i.talk?Questio.17.Wha.doe.Rober.Sternber.argu.abou.love?Questio.18.Wha.questio.doe.th.speake.thin.i.interestin.abou.Sternberg'.th re.element.o.love?Recording TwoHi! I am Elizabeth Hoffler, Master of Social Work.I am a social worker, a lobbyist, and a special assistant to the executive director at the National Association of Social Workers.Today we are going to be talking about becoming a social worker.Social work is the helping profession.Its primary mission is to enhance human well-being and help meet thebasic needs of all people, with a particular focus on those who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty.We often deal with complex human needs.Social work is different from other professions, because we focus on the person and environment.We deal with the external factors that impact a person's situation and outlook.And we create opportunity for assessment and intervention, to help clients and communities cope effectively with their reality and change that reality when necessary.In thousands of ways social workers help other people, people from every age, every background, across the country.Wherever needed, social workers come to help.The most well-known aspect of the profession is that of a social safety net.We help guide people to critical resources and counsel them on life-changing decisions.There are more than 600,000 professional social workers in the country, and we all either have a bachelor's degree, a master's degree, or a PhD in Social Work.There are more clinically trained social workers than clinically trained psychiatrists, psychologists, and psychiatric nurses combined.Throughout this series you will learn more about the profession, the necessary steps to get a social work degree, the rich history of social work, and the many ways that social workers help others.Later in this series, you will hear from Stacy Collins and Mel Wilson, fellow social workers at the National Association of Social Workers.Stacy is going to walk you through the step-by-step process of becoming a social worker, and Mel will tell you about the range of options you have once you get your social work degree, as well as the high standards of responsibility he social workers must adhere to.The National Association of Social Workers represents nearly 145,000 social workers across the country.Our mission is to promote, protect, and advance the social work profession.We hope you enjoy this series about how you can make a difference by becoming a social worker.Next, we are going to talk about choosing social work.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the recording you have just heard.Questio.19.Wha.doe.th.speake.mainl.tal.about?Questio.20.Wha.d.socia.worker.mainl.do?mon.accordin.t.th.speaker?Questio.22.Wha.i.Me.Wilso.goin.t.tal.abou.i.th.series?Recording ThreeToday, I'd like to talk about what happens when celebrity role models get behind healthy habits, but at the same time, promote junk food.Currently, there's mounting criticism of Michelle Obama's “Let's Move!”campaign, which fights childhood obesity by encouraging youngsters to become more physically active, and has signed on singer Beyoncéand basketball player Shaquille O'Neal, both of whom also endorse sodas, which are a major contributor to the obesity epidemic.Now there's a lot more evidence of how powerful a celebrity— especially a professional athlete— can be in influencing children's behavior.In a report published by the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at Yale University, researchers studied 100 professional athletes and their endorsement contracts.The team focused on athletes since they are theoretically the best role models for active, healthy lifestyles for children.After sorting the deals by category, they determined that among the 512 brands associated with the athletes, most involved sporting goods, followed closely by food and beverage brands.Sports drinks, which are often high in sugar and calories made up most ofthe food and drink deals, with soft drinks and fast food filling out the remainder.Of the 46 beverages endorsed by professional athletes, 93% relied exclusively on sugar for all of their calories.It's no surprise that high-profile athletes can influence children's eating behaviors, but the scientists were able to quantify how prevalent these endorsements are in the children's environment.Advertisements featuring professional athletes and their endorsed products tend to get impressive exposure on TV, radio, in print and online.And in 2023, the researchers reported that children ages 12 to 17 saw more athlete-endorsed food and beverage brand commercials than adults.One reason any campaign wants a popular celebrity spokesperson is because kids are attracted to them no matter what they are doing.We can't expect kids to turn off that admiration when the same person is selling sugar.At best, kids might be confused.At worst, they'll think the messages about soda are the same as the messages about water, but those two beverages aren't the same.If children are turning to athletes as role models, it's in their best interest if their idols are consistent.Consistent messaging of positive behaviors will show healthier lifestylesfor kids to follow.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the recording you have just heard.Questio.23.Wha.i.th.ai.o.Michell.Obama'.campaign?Questio.24.Wha.doe.researc.fin.abou.advertisement.featurin.professiona. athletes?Questio.25.Wha.doe.th.speake.thin.kids.idol.shoul.do?对话一男: 你猜怎么着？我吃过旳最难吃旳食物是在法国吃旳。

2020年12月英语六级听力真题第2套原文和答案含音频

2020年12月英语六级听力原文和答案(第2套)听力音频 (1)听力试题 (1)听力原文 (4)答案 (19)答案解析 (20)听力音频2020年英语六级第二套听力.mp3听力试题1. A) driving testB) A video gameC) Traffic routesD)Cargo logistics2.A) He found it instructive and realisticB) He bought it when touring EuropeC)He was really drawn to his other versions.D)He introduced it to his brother last year3. A) Traveling all over the countryB) Driving from one city to anotherC)The details in the driving simulatorD)Thekey role of the logistics industry4. A) Clearerroad sign:B) More people driving safelyC)Stricter traffic rulesD)Moreself-driving trucks on the road5. A) It isn't so enjoyable as he expectedB) It isn't motivating as he believedC)It doesn't enable him to earn much money as he used toD)It doesn't seem to offer as much freedom as he anticipated6. A) Not all of them care about their employees’behaviorsB) Few of them are aware of their employee's feelingsC) Few of them offer praise and reward to their employeesD)Not all of them know how to motivate their employees7. A) Job satisfactionB) Self-esteemC)AutonomyD)Money8. A) The importance of cultivating close relationship with clientsB) The need for getting recommendations from their managersC)The advantages of permanent full-time employment.D)The way to explore employees interest talents9. A) Consumersvisualize their activities in different weatherB) Goodweather triggers consumers' desire to go shoppingC)Weather conditions influence consumers' buying behaviorD)Consumers' mental states change with the prices of goods.10. A) ActiveconsumptionB) Direct correlationC)Individual associationD)Mental visualization11. A) Enabling them to simplify their mathematical formulasB) Helping them determine what to sell and at what priceC)Enabling them to sell their products at a higher priceD)Helping them advertise a greater variety of products12. A) A naturally ventilated office is more comfortableB) A cool office will boost employee’s productivityC)Office air-conditioning should follow guidebooksD)Air-conditioning improves ventilation in the office13. A) People in their comfort zone of temperature are more satisfied with their productivityB) People in different countries vary in their tolerance to uncomfortable temperaturesC)Twenty-two degrees is the optimal temperature for office workersD) There is a range of temperature for people to feel comfortable14.A) It will have no negative impact on workB) It will be immediate noticeableC)It will sharply decrease work efficiencyD)It will cause a lot of discomfort15. A) They tend to favor lower temperaturesB) They suffer from rapid temperature changeC) They are not bothered by temperature extremesD)They become less sensitive to higher temperatures16. A)Their obsession with consumptionB) It ignored the fact that emotions are personal and subjectiveC)It classified emotions simply as either positive or negativeD)It measured positive and negative emotions independent17. A) Sittingalone without doing anything seemed really distressingB) Solitudeadversely affected the participants' mental well-beingC)Sitting alone for 15 minutes made the participants restlessD)Solitude had a reductive effective on high-arousal emotions18.A) It proved hard to depict objectivelyB) It went hand in hand with sadnessC)It helped increase low-arousal emotionsD)It tended to intensify negative emotions19. A) It uses up much less energy than it does in deep thinkingB) It remains inactive without burning calories noticeablyC)It continues to burn up calories to help us stay in shapeD)It consumes almost a quarter of the body's total energy.20. A) Much of the consumption has nothing to do with conscious activitiesB) It has something to do with the difficulty of the activities in questionC)Energy usage devoted to active learning accounts for a big part of itD)A significant amount of it is for performing difficult cognitive tasks21. A) Itis believed to remain basically constantB) It is a prerequisite for any mental activityC)It is conducive to relieving mental exhaustionD)It is thought to be related to food consumption22. A) Job candidates rarely take it seriouslyB) Jobseekers tend to have a ready answerC)Jobseekers often feel at a loss where to start in answering itD)Job candidates can respond freely due to its, open-ended nature23 A) Follow their career coaches’guidelinesB) Strive to take control of their narrativeC)Do their best to impress the interviewer.D)Repeat the information on their resume24. A) To reflect on their past achievements as well as failureB) To produce examples for different interview questions.C)To discuss important details they are going to present.D)To identify a broad general strength to elaborate on25. A) Getting acquainted with the human resources personnelB) Finding out why the company provides the job OpeningC)Figuring out what benefits the company is able to offer themD Tailoring their expectations to the company's long-term goals听力原文Conversation1W: this is unbelievable, unlike any video game I’ve ever played before. It’s so boring yet so relaxing at the same time .How did you hear about this driving simulator?M: my brother introduced it to me last year. I’m surprised to find how educational and realistic it was. it is called Euro truck simulator but we have other versions as well for Americans and so on. I was really drawn to the scenery .The routes work of three parts of the country you don't know.W: Yeah I can see that. They seem so simple，just transporting cargo from point a to point b ,driving from one city to another. But I really appreciate all the details that go into the game. It’s even giving me a new appreciation for the logistics industry like traffic in the road.M: I completely agree. my brother also introduced me to some videos of someone that display their games online. It was fascinating to watch really. This guy can drive very carefully, obey all the road signs and traffic rules. Such a contrast to most won games.W: Honestly, playing has inspired me to look into the industry more. I read articles about how self-driving trucks with you be available and could greatly impact cargo logistics. Considering all that goes into driving is larger vehicles. It’s amazing that we could soon have that kind of technologyM: I’ve got one step further .I register to take a safe driving course to improve my real life driving skills. In a way I feel like I have my head start compared to other students in the class. Playing this video game has given me some maneuvering practice already W: I am not sure how accurate the video game is compared to real life situations. But if it results in more drivers looking both ways before entering an intersection. I'd say that is the positive welcome.Q1. what are the speakers mainly talking about?Q2. what does the man say about the driving simulator ?Q3. what does the woman say she really appreciates?Q4. what outcome did this woman expect from the driving simulator?Conversation2W:How do you like being self employed ?M: 5.There were obvious benefits for we don't seem to have the freedom I anticipated as I just done seemed able to decline work offers. And working alone there have been times when I found that money alone provides insufficient motivation have experienced the same since she began working for yourself?W: Sometimes yes and with the rest of the workforce who have managers to prompt motivation whenever their feeling lazy. We self-employed workers performer jobs without a manager to lift our spirits day you went away onto offer plays or initial collaboration Knew when to make greater use of our interests and talents.M: That affect.6.No memory manager behave with such awareness and care of course and certainly not all managers have a clue how to motivate people still having manager nearby at least indicates that an opportunity will be decent enough to look out for you when you energy and focus begin to deplete.W: 7.The motor way do I value most is economy for not to sacrifice my prized autonomy by working all hours of the day and by saying yes to every coin request.M: Yes, they need to remind myself that i selected this lifestyle for the independence i don't miss aspects of permanent full time employment i disliked such as the office politics job insecurity inflexible hours and so on.W: Wouldn't mind abet more inform appraisal a plays which is on the recordM: Battle come with time remained witness is inevitably cultivated via human interaction engaging with coinsGetting written testimony and recommendations steaming contact with clients afterwards these are things you'll find will come into course and provide you with motivationM：8. You are right. That's an area I do need to put some more effort into building closer relationships with those who engage my services and skills.Questions five to eight are based on the conversation you have just heard question5. what is the man say about his life of being of employed?6. what did the man say about the manager?7. what you both speakers value most about self-employment?8. what point does the man agree with the woman? Passage1Weather is a constant force in our lives, but there’s little marketing research on how it affects businesses. (9)Now a new study reveals how sunny and snowy conditions influence consumer behavior. Those weather conditions trigger consumers to mentally visualize using products associated with the respective weather. This leads to consumers placing a higher value on those products, that is, they’re willing to pay more money for them. But the correlation is only found with products related to being outside. How does this work? Researchers give the example of the beach towel. On a sunnyday, consumers who see that product are not just looking at the towel itself. (10)They are likely imagining themselves lying on the towel in the sun. This mental picture of using the towel increases the value of the product in the consumers’mind. Researchers put forward the following hypothesis to explain their findings. (10)They think the mental picture works in sunshine and snow, because these weather conditions have a positive association with outside activities. The effect is not seen with raining weather. Researchers assert this is because there are many activities that are enabled by rain. most products associated with rain like umbrellas are only used for protection from the weather and not for any activities. Researchers believe that companies that sell the wide-wave products online can benefit most from the insights this study provides. Online sellers often use complex mathematical formulas to determine what products to feature and how to price these products. (11)Incorporating more data about weather would let them to make better decisions. This could boast it sales.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q9. What do we learn about the findings of the new study?Q10. What does the passage say may increase the value of products for consumers?Q11. How can the findings of the new study benefit online sellers according to the researchers?Passage 2Setting the office air conditioning it about twenty two degree Celsius has become standard practice across the world. Numorous guide books across the world and heating ventilation and air conditioning claim office performers peaks at twenty two degrees.Many people indeed find relief from sowing summer temperatures in air conditioned officers (12) but recent studies have challenged the accepted wisdom that a cool office is more productive, reality is more complex. Researchers conducted a review of all studies relating to air conditioning and productivity. (13)They found that twenty two degrees was probably a little chili even at the height of summer.For Python dressed in typical summer clothing and optimal range would be between twenty three and twenty six degrees and people can even tolerate temperatures beyond this comfort zone as long as they can adjust their clothing and expectations. (14)In fact, even on very hot day it makes sense to turn the air conditioning up. People often chase just one optimum temperature and this isunderstandable when people feel hot but there is the range of at least three to four degrees which does not have any adverse impact.Another issue related to this is that people can become psychologically dependent on air conditioning. If there used an environment which is air conditioned, (15)they tend to prefer lower temperatures, but the studies found that almost all humans became accustomed to the new temperature. It was only at the extreme ends of the temperature range where people's productivity suffered. This range was above twenty six degrees and below nineteen degrees.Q12. What is the accepted wisdom concerning the office environment?Q13. Why did researchers find from the review of all studies relating to air conditioning in productivity?Q14. What to be learned about using a little less air conditioning during hot weather?Q15. What happens when people are used to an air conditioned environment?Recording1Psychology research has tended to portray solitude as negative experience. Studies conducted in the 1970’s and 1990’s suggested that people felt less happy when alone as compared to being with others. However, a new paper shows an alternative view of solitude. One in which solitude can be positive.Let's start by looking at the earlier research. It had a couple of shortcomings. First it measures emotion on the scale from positive to negative, overlooking the possibility that are positive and negative emotions can fluctuate independently. Also, the categorized emotions as simply positive or negative. It didn't consider that emotions aroused us to different degrees and that both positive and negative emotions can arouse us a lot or a little. That is whether positive or negative emotions can be either a higher arousal or lower arousal. Higher arousal emotions include excitement on a positive side or anger on a negative side, while lower arousal ones include feeling calm on the positive side or lonely on the negative.[17]This new research attempted to overcome the shortcomings. Researchers began with the simple study. They asked participants to spend fifteen minutes sitting alone without engaging in any activityand measured how the solitude influences their emotionalstate. This experiment specifically aimed to determine the effect of solitude on high arousal emotions. It looked at positive emotions such as being excited or interested and negative emotions including being scared or distressed.The results were clear. After fifteen minutes of solitude, the participants showed reductions in both types of emotion. A second study measured the effects of solitude on low arousal emotions. These include both positive and negative emotions such as feeling calm, relaxed, sad or lonely. That experiment found that all of these emotions were increased by time alone thus it seems pass depictions of solitude we’re wrong.It doesn't have a simple emotional effect that can be characterized as good or bad. Rather it changes the intensity of our experience.It amplifies quieter emotion but it diminishes the intensity of stronger feelings. It ? clarifying that these findings relate to relatively brief periods of solitude.This is distinct from prolonged loneliness. Research has demonstrated that the ladder is correlated within an ?sment of negative physical and psychological effects. How can people benefitfrom being alone? The findings here suggest that people can use solitude to regulate their emotions.Solitude can help us become quiet after excitement, calm after an English episode or simply feel like that peace.Q16.What is one of the criticisms directed at the early research on solitude?Q17.What do we learn about the results of the new research?Q18.what does the second experiment in the new research find about solitude?Recording2In 1984 the World Chess Championship was called off abruptly due to withered frame of play whose competing for the title. He wasn't alone experiencing extreme physical effects of the game. Elite players can reportedly burn up to an absurd six thousand calories in one day. Does that mean that thinking harder is a simple route to losing weight? Well,(19) when the body is at rest we know that the brain uses up a startling 20% to 25% of the body's overall energy. This level of utilization actually makes the brain the most energy-expensive organ in the body, and yet it makes up only 2% of the body's weight, overall.So the more we put this organ to work, the more calories we'll burn? Technically, the answer is yes, for cognitively difficult tasks. What counts as a "difficult"' mental task varies between individuals. But generally, it could be described as something that "the brain cannot solve easily using previously learned routines, or tasks that change the conditions continuously. However, deep thinking will not burn off calories gained from eating a sugary snack. (20)Because in relation to the the brain's huge overall energy usage, which is devoted to a multitude of tasks, the energy required just to think harder is actually comparatively tiny. We are unconscious of most of what uses up the brain's energy.A lot of that activity is unrelated to the conscious activities like learning how to sing or play the guitar.(21)The brain is able to allocate blood and thus energy to particular regions that are being active at that point but the overall energy availability in the brain is for to be constant. So, while there might be significant increases in energy use at localized regions of the brain when we perform difficult cognitive tasks, when it comes to the whole brain's energy budget overall, these activities don’t significantly alter it.So why the chess champion grew too skinny to compete in his chess competition? The general consensus is that it mostly comes down to stress and reduced food consumption, not mental exhaustion. Keeping your body pumped up for action for long periods of time is very energy demanding. If you can’t eat as often or as much as you can or would normally —then you might lose weight.Question 19 to 20 are based on the recording you have just heard:Questions 19: what do we learn about the brain when the body is at rest?Question 20: what does the speaker say about the consumption of the brain's energy?Question 21: what do we learn about the overall energy availability in the brain?Recording3[22] Tell me about yourself may seem like an easy job interview question. But the open-ended nature of this question often needs job seekers at a loss where to start. This common question is actually a critical test of a job candidate’s communication skills so it'simportant not to give an unprepared response or mess it up. Tell me about yourself is often the first question professional career coaches prepare people for or make interview guidance.It is the opportunity for the candidate to take control of the narrative and tell their story in a way that really matters to the audience.It takes hard work and extensive preparation to answer this question well. [23]When a person goes to a job interview, their interviewer has presumably read the resume so they don’t need to repeat the information. But that’s what most people will do, as it’s their instinct to recite things that are already on the resume. It's important for job seekers to do their homework on two crucial aspects. First they’re not just telling someone the facts about themselves. They are telling a story, and stories take work to create. Coming up with a good story means getting reflective about what makes their career accomplishments, something they’re proud of, and what strengths those accomplishments highlight.Candidates should not pick a broad general strength to elaborate on, such as i'm smart, I work hard and I get things done. To come up with multiple career accomplishments are examples for different interview questions. [24] Job seekers should talk withothers, especially those people who know them, partners, friends or coworkers, who will bring up different stories from the ones they remember.Secondly candidates should know what’s up to stick with the company with this job opening. What they really are asking you is tell me why you're going to help me. If the person is a prepared candidate they should have already figured out those things, they read the job description and research the company on the Internet.[25]What job applicants ought to be looking for is what the company is up to, what you're trying to accomplish and what is preventing them from accomplishing those things.How long should it take to answer? Around a minute. That's about right for most people's attention spans. Under a minute could seem rushed, while over two minutes will start to feel more like a speech. But the length of the answer is not an exact science and candidates need to keep the career story focused and tailor to their audience.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the recording you have just heard.Question 22 what does the speaker say about the job interview question “tell me about yourself”?Question 23 what will most people do when they come to an interview?Question 24 why should job seeker talk with partners, friends and co-workers?Question 25 What other important preparations should job seekers make before an interview?答案参考答案：（忽略ABCD序号-因为四六级选项打乱的，看答案内容）1. B) A video game.2. A) He found it instructive and realistic.3. C)The details in the driving simulator.4. B) More people driving safely.5. D)It doesn't seem to offer as much freedom as he anticipated.6. D)Not all of them know how to motivate their employees.7. C)Autonomy.8. A) The importance of cultivating close relationships with clients.9. C) Weather conditionsinfluence consumers' buying behavior.10. D) Mental visualization.11. B) Helping them determine what to sell and at what price.12. B) A cool office will boost employees' productivity.13. D)There is a range of temperatures for people to feelcomfortable.14. A) It will have no negative impact on work.15. A) They tend to favor lower temperatures.16. C) It classified emotions simply as either positive or negative.17. D) Solitude had a reductive effect on high-arousal emotions.18. C) It helped increase low-arousal emotions.19. D) It consumes almost a quarter of the body's total energy.20. D)A significant amount of it is for performing difficultcognitive tasks.21. A) It is believed to remain basically constant.22. C) Job seekers often feel at a loss where to start in answeringit.23. D) Repeat the information on their resume.24. B)To produce examples for different interview questions.25. B) Finding out why the company provides the job opening.答案解析【解析】Q1. 第一题属于整篇文章的主旨题，可以通过复现原则，反复听到文章中出现simulator，video game等单词，而且题干中也出现了driving simulator，所以本题答案不难。

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Although the United States and the United Kingdom are still dominant in the global education market, China is catching up at a fast pace with them.Part II Listening Comprehension听力原文Section AQuestions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.M: Guess what? The worst food I ever had was in France.W: Really? That's odd. I thought the French were all good cooks.M: Yes, that's right. I suppose it's really like anywhere else, though. You know, some places are good, some bad. But it's really all our own fault.W: What do you mean?M: Well, it was the first time I'd been to France. This was years ago when I was at school. I went there with my parents' friends, from my father's school. They’d hired a coach to take them to Switzerland.W: A school trip?M: Right. Most of them had never been abroad before. We'd crossed the English Channel at night and we set off through France and breakfast time arrived, and the coach driver had arranged for us to stop at this little café. There we all were tired and hungry and then we made a great discovery. W: What was that?M: Bacon and eggs.W: Fantastic! The real English breakfast.M: Yes, anyway we didn't know any better--- so we had it, and ugh...!W: What was it like? Disgusting?M: Ah, it was incredible. They just got a bowl and put some fat in it. And then they put some bacon in the fat, broke an egg over the top and put the whole lot in the oven for about ten minutes. W: In the oven? You're joking. You can't cook bacon and eggs in the oven!M: Well, they must have done it that way. It was hot, but it wasn't cooked. There was just this egg floating about in gallons of fat and raw bacon.W: Did you actually eat it?M: No, nobody did. They all wanted to turn round and go home. You know, back to teabags and fish and chips. You can't blame them really. Anyway, the next night we were all given another foreign specialty.W: What was that?M: Snails--that really finished them off. Lovely holiday that was!1. What did the woman think of the French?2. Who did the man travel with on his first trip to Switzerland?3. What does the man say about the breakfast at the little French café?4. What did the man think of his holiday in France?Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.M: You say your shop has been doing well. Could you give me some idea of what “doing well” means in facts and figures?W: Well, “doing well” means averaging 1,200 pounds or more a week for about 7 years, making almost a quarter of a million pounds. And “doing well” means your earnings are rising. Last year we did slightly over 50,000 and this year we hope to do more than 60,000. So that's good if we continue to rise.M: Now that's growth on earnings, I assume. What about your expenses?W: Yes, that's growth. The expenses of course go up steadily. And since we've moved to this new shop, the expenses have increased greatly because it's a much bigger shop. So I couldn't say exactly what our expenses are. There's something in the region of 6 or 7 thousand pounds a year, which is not high---commercially speaking, it's very low. And we try to keep our expenses as low as we can.M: And your prices are much lower than the same goods in shops round about. How do the local shopkeepers feel about having a shop doing so well in their midst?W: Perhaps a lot of them don't realize how well we're doing because we don't make a point of publicizing. That was a lesson we learned very early on. We were very friendly with all local shopkeepers and we have been to mention to a local shopkeeper how much we have made that week. He was very unhappy and never as friendly again. So we make a point of never publicizing the amount of the money we make. But we're on very good terms with all the shops; none of them have ever complained that we're putting them out of business or anything like that. I think it's a nice funny relationship. Maybe if they did know what we made, perhaps they wouldn't be so friendly.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?6. What does the woman say her shop tries to do?7. What do we learn about goods sold at the woman's shop?8. Why doesn't the woman want to make known their earnings anymore?Section BQuestions 9 to 12 are based on the passage you have just heard.Birds are famous for carrying things around. Some, like homing pigeons, can be trained to deliver messages and packages. Other birds unknowingly carry seeds that cling to them for the ride. Canadian scientists have found a worrisome, new example of the power that birds have to spread stuff around. Way up north in the Canadian Arctic, seabirds are picking up dangerous chemicals in the ocean and delivering them to ponds near where the birds live.Some 10,000 pairs of the birds, called fulmars, a kind of Arctic seabird, make their nests on Devon Island, north of the Arctic Circle. The fulmars travel some 400 kilometers over the sea to find food. When they return home, their droppings end up all around their nesting sites, including in nearby ponds.Previously, scientists noticed pollutants arriving in the Arctic with the wind. Salmon also carry dangerous chemicals, as the fish migrate between rivers and the sea. The bodies of fish and other meat-eaters can build up high levels of the chemicals.To test the polluting power of fulmars, researchers collected samples of deposits from 11 ponds on Devon Island. In ponds closest to the colony, the results showed that there were far more pollutants than in ponds less affected by the birds. The pollutants in the ponds appear to come from fish that fulmars eat when they're out on the ocean. People who live, hunt, or fish near bird colonies need to be careful, the researchers say. The birds don't mean to cause harm, but the chemicals they carry can cause major problems.9. What have Canadian scientists found about some seabirds?10. What does the speaker say about the seabirds called fulmars?11. What did scientists previously notice about pollutants in the Arctic?12. What does the speaker warn about at the end of the talk?Questions 13 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.In recent years, the death rate among American centenarians -- people who have lived to age 100 or older--has decreased, dropping 14 percent for women and 20 percent for men from 2008 to 2014. The leading causes of death in this age group are also changing. In 2000, the top five causes of death for centenarians were heart disease, stroke, flu, cancer and Alzheimer's disease. But by 2014, the death rate from Alzheimer's disease for this age group had more than doubled--increasing from 3.8 percent to 8.5 percent --making the progressive brain disease the second leading cause of death for centenarians. One reason for the rise in deaths from Alzheimer's disease in this group may be that developing this condition remains possible even after people beat the odds of dying from other diseases such as cancer.People physically fit enough to survive over 100 years ultimately give in to diseases such as Alzheimer's which effects the mind and cognitive function. In other words, it appears their minds give out before their bodies do. On the other hand, the death rate from flu dropped from 7.4 percent in 2000 to 4.1 percent in 2014. That pushed flu from the third leading cause of death to the fifth.Overall, the total number of centenarians is going up. In 2014, there were 72,197 centenarians, compared to 50,281 in 2000. But because this population is getting larger, the number of deaths in this group is also increasing --18,434 centenarians died in 2000, whereas 25,914 died in 2014.13. What does the speaker say about the risk of dying for American centenarians in recent years?14. What does the speaker say about Alzheimer's disease?15. What is characteristic of people who live up to 100 years and beyond?Section CQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the recording you have just heard.Okay. So let's get started. And to start things off I think what we need to do is consider a definition. I'm going to define what love is but then most of the experiments I'm going to talk about are really focused more on attraction than love. And I'm going to pick a definition from a former colleague, Robert Sternberg, who is now the dean at Tufts University but was here on our faculty at Yale for nearly thirty years. And he has a theory of love that argues that it's made up of three components: intimacy, passion, and commitment, or what is sometimes called decision commitment. And these are relatively straightforward. He argued that you don't have love if you don't have all three of these elements.Intimacy is the feeling of closeness, of connectedness with someone, of bonding. Operationally, you could think of intimacy as you share secrets, you share information with this person that you don't share with anybody else. Okay. That's really what intimacy is, the bond that comes from sharing information that isn't shared with other people. The second element is passion. Passion is the drive that leads to romance. You can think of it as physical attraction. And Sternberg argues that this is a required component of a love relationship. The third element of love in Sternberg's theory is what he calls decision commitment, the decision that one is in a love relationship, the willingness to label it as such, and a commitment to maintain that relationship at least for some period of time. Sternberg would argue it's not love if you don't call it love and if you don't have some desire to maintain the relationship. So if you have all three of these, intimacy, passion and commitment, in Sternberg's theory you have love. Now what's interesting about the theory is what do you have if you only have one out of three or two out of three? What do you have and how is it different if you have a different two out of three? What's interesting about this kind of theorizing is it gives rise to many different combinations that can be quite interesting when you break them down and start to look at them carefully. So what I've done is I've taken Sternberg's three elements of love, intimacy, passion and commitment, and I've listed out the different kinds of relationships you would have if you had zero, one, two or three out of the three elements.16. What does the speaker say about most of the experiments mentioned in his talk?17. What does Robert Sternberg argue about love?18. What question does the speaker think is interesting about Sternberg's three elements of love?Questions 19 to 22 are based on the recording you have just heard.Hi, I'm Elizabeth Hoffler, Master of Social Work. I'm a social worker, a lobbyist and a special assistant to the Executive Director at the National Association of Social Workers. Today we are going to be talking about becoming a social worker. Social work is the helping profession. Its primary mission is to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic needs of all people, with a particular focus on those who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty. We often deal with complex human needs. Social work is different from other professions, because we focus on the person and environment. We deal with the external factors that impact a person's situation and outlook. And we create opportunity for assessment and intervention to help clients and communities cope effectively with their reality and change that reality when necessary.In thousands of ways social workers help other people --people from every age, every background, across the country. Wherever needed, social workers come to help. The most well-known aspect of the profession is that of a social safety net. We help guide people to critical resources and counsel them on life-changing decisions. There are more than six hundred thousand professional social workers in the country, and we all either have a bachelor's degree, a master's degree, or a PhD in social work. There are more clinically-trained social workers than clinically-trained psychiatrists, psychologists and psychiatric nurses combined.Throughout this series, you will learn more about the profession, the necessary steps to get a social work degree, the rich history of social work and many ways that social workers help others.Later in this series, you'll hear from Stacy Collins and Mel Wilson, fellow social workers at the National Association of Social Workers. Stacy is going to walk you through the step-by-step process of becoming a social worker, and Mel will tell you about the range of options you have once you get your social work degree, as well as the high standards of responsibility that social workers must adhere to.The National Association of Social Workers represents nearly 145,000 social workers across the country. Our mission is to promote, protect and advance the social work profession. We hope you enjoy this series about how you can make a difference by becoming a social worker. Next, we are going to talk about choosing social work.19. What does the speaker mainly talk about?20. What do social workers mainly do?21. What do professional social workers have in common according to the speaker?22. What is Mell Wilson going to talk about in the series?Questions 23 to 25 are based on the recording you have just heard.Today, I'd like to talk about what happens when celebrity role models get behind healthy habits but at the same time promote junk food? Currently, there is mounting criticism of Michelle Obama's “Let's Move!” campaign, which fights childhood obesity by encouraging youngsters to become more physically active, and has signed on singer Beyoncé, and basketball player Shaquille O'Neal, both of whom also endorse sodas, which are a major contributor to the obesity epidemic. Now there's a lot more evidence of how powerful a celebrity -- especially a professional athlete --can be in influencing children's behavior.In a report published by the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at Yale University, researchers studied 100 professional athletes and their endorsement contracts. The team focused on athletes since they are theoretically the best role models for active, healthy lifestyles for children. After sorting the deals by category, they determined that among the 512 brands associated with the athletes, most involved sporting goods, followed closely by food and beverage brands.Sports drinks, which are often high in sugar and calories, made up most of the food and drink deals, with soft drinks and fast food filling out the remainder. Of the 46 beverages endorsed by professional athletes, 93% relied exclusively on sugar for all of their calories.It's no surprise that high profile athletes can influence children's eating behaviors, but the scientists were able to quantify how prevalent these endorsements are in the children's environment. Advertisements featuring professional athletes and their endorsed products tend to get impressive exposure, on TV, radio, in print and online. And in 2010, the researchers reported that children ages 12 to 17 saw more athlete-endorsed food and beverage brand commercials than adults.One reason any campaign wants a popular celebrity spokesperson is because kids are attracted to them no matter what they are doing. We can't expect kids to turn off that admiration when the same person is selling sugar. At best, kids might be confused. At worst, they'll think themessages about soda are the same as the messages about water. But those two beverages aren't the same.If children are turning to athletes as role models, it's in their best interest if their idols are consistent. Consistent messaging of positive behaviors will show healthier lifestyles for kids to follow.23. What is the aim of Michelle Obama's campaign?24. What does research find about advertisements featuring professional athletes?25. What does the speaker think kids' idols should do?This is the end of Listening Comprehension.。

2023年12月大学英语六级考试真题及答案(第二套)

2023年12月大学英语六级考试真题及答案（第二套）2023年12月大学英语六级考试真题及答案第二套英语六级听力第二套1.A) Spending their holidays in a novel way.2. D) He once owned a van.3. A) Generate their own electricity.4.C) Enjoying the freedom to choose where to go and work.5. C) Her job performance has worsened over the past month.6.B) Some problems at home7. B) The womans work proficiency.8. C) The woman will be off work on the next two Mondays.9. D) It can enable us to live a healthier and longer life.10.B) The spouses level of education can impact oneshealth.11.A) They had more education than their spouses.12.C) Forecasting flood risks accurately.13.D) To improve his mathematical flooding model.14.A) To forecast rapid floods in real time.15.B) They set up Internet-connected water-level sensors.16.B) To argue about the value of a college degree.17.D) The factor of wages.18.A) The sharp decline in marriage among men with no college degrees.19.C) More and more people prioritize animal welfare when buying things to wear.20.D)Avoided the use of leather and fur.21.A)Whether they can be regarded as ethical.22.D) The era we live in is the most peaceful in history.23.C) They believed the world was deteriorating.24.B) Our psychological biases.25.A) Paying attention to negative information.翻译第二篇在中国，随着老龄化社会的到来，养老受到普遍关注。

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2023年12月六级真题2Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), D) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. A) Say a few words to thank the speaker.B) Introduce the speaker to the audience.C) Give a lecture on the history of the town.D) Host a talk on how to give a good speech.2. A) He was the founder of the local history society.B) He has worked with Miss Bligh for 20 years.C) He has published a book on public speaking.D) He joined the local history society when young.3. A) She was obviously better at talking than writing.B) She had a good knowledge of the town's history.C) Her speech was so funny as to amuse the audience.D) Her ancestors came to the town in the 18th century.4. A) He read exactly what was written in his notes.B) He kept forgetting what he was going to say.C) He made an embarrassing remark.D) He was too nervous to speak upQuestions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.5. A) What their retailers demand.B) What their rivals are doing.C) How they are going to beat their rivals.D) How dramatically the market is changing.6. A) They should be taken seriously.B) They are rapidly catching up.C) Their business strategy is quite effective.D) Their potential has been underestimated.7. A) She had given it to Tom.B) It simply made her go frantic.C) She had not seen it yet.D) It was not much of a big concern.8. A) Restructuring the whole company.B) Employing more forwarding agents.C) Promoting cooperation with Jayal Motors.D) Exporting their motorbikes to IndonesiaSection BDirections: In this section, you will hear two passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four 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 choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard.9. A) It makes claims in conflict with the existing research.B) It focuses on the link between bedtime and nutrition.C) It cautions against the overuse of coffee and alcohol.D) It shows that "night owls" work much less efficiently.10. A) They pay greater attention to food choice.B) They tend to achieve less than their peers.C) They run a higher risk of gaining weight.D) They stand a greater chance to fall sick.11. A) Get up late.B) Sleep 8 hours a day.C) Exercise more.D) Go to bed earlierQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.12. A) All of the acting nominees are white.B) It has got too much publicity on TV.C) It is prejudiced against foreign films.D) Only 7% of the nominees are female.13. A) 22 percent of movie directors were people of color.B) Half of the TV programs were ethnically balanced.C) Only one-fifth of TV shows had black characters.D) Only 3.4 percent of film directors were women.14. A) Non-white males.B) Program creators.C) Females of color over 40.D) Asian speaking characters.15. A) They constitute 17% of Hollywood movie characters.B) They are most underrepresented across TV and film.C) They contribute little to the U. S. film industry.D) They account for 8.5% of the U. S. populationSection CDirections: In this section, you will hear three recordings of lectures or talks followed by three or four questions. The recordings will be played only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the recording you have just heard.16. A) One that can provide for emergency needs.B) One that can pay for their medical expenses.C) One that covers their debts and burial expenses.D) One that ensures a healthy life for their later years.17. A) Purchase insurance for their children.B) Save sufficient money for a rainy day.C) Buy a home with a small down payment.D) Add more insurance on the breadwinner.18. A) When their children grow up and leave home.B) When they have saved enough for retirement.C) When their family move to a different place.D) When they have found better-paying jobs.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the recording you have just heard.19. A) They do more harm than good.B) They have often been ignored.C) They do not help build friendship.D) They may not always be negative.20. A) Biased sources of information.B) Ignorance of cultural differences.C) Misinterpretation of Shakespeare.D) Tendency to jump to conclusions.21. A) They are hard to dismiss once attached to a certain group.B) They may have a negative impact on people they apply to.C) They persist even when circumstances have changed.D) They are often applied to minorities and ethnic people.22. A) They impact people more or less in the same way.B) Some people are more sensitive to them than others.C) A positive stereotype may help one achieve better results.D) A negative stereotype sticks while a positive one does not Questions 23 to 25 are based on the recording you have just heard.23. A) Use some over-the-counter medicine instead.B) Quit taking the medicine immediately.C) Take some drug to relieve the side effect.D) Ask your pharmacist to explain why it occurs.24. A) It may help patients fall asleep.B) It may lead to mental problems.C) It may cause serious harm to one's liver.D) It may increase the effect of certain drugs.25. A) Tell their children to treat medicines with respect.B) Keep medicines out of the reach of their children.C) Make sure their children use quality medicines.D) Ask their children to use legitimate medicines.答案：1. A) Say a few words to thank the speaker.2. D) He joined the local history society when young.3. B) She had a good knowledge of the town's history.4. C) He made an embarrassing remark.5. B) What their rivals are doing.6. A) They should be taken seriously.7. C) She had not seen it yet.8. D) Exporting their motorbikes to Indonesia.9. B) It focuses on the link between bedtime and nutrition.10. C) They run a higher risk of gaining weight.11. D) Go to bed earlier.12. A) All of the acting nominees are white.13. D) Only 3.4 percent of film directors were women.14. C) Females of color over 40.15. B) They are most underrepresented across TV and film.16. C) One that covers their debts and burial expenses.17. D) Add more insurance on the breadwinner.18. A) When their children grow up and leave home.19. D) They may not always be negative.20. A) Biased sources of information.21. B) They may have a negative impact on people they apply to.22. C) A positive stereotype may help one achieve better results.23. B) Quit taking the medicine immediately.24. D) It may increase the effect of certain drugs.25. A) Tell their children to treat medicines with respect.。

2022年6月大学英语六级真题第2套

2022年06月大学英语六级考试真题(第2套)Part I Writing (30minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay that begins with the sentence aNowadays more and more people keep learning new skills to adapt to a fast-changing world." You can make comments, cite examples, or use your personal experiences to develop your essay. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes) 2022年6月英语六级考试实考1套听力，本套听力内容与第1套完全一致，只是选项顺序不同，故而未重复给出。

Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices, Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Thinking kind thoughts about yourself and your loved ones can prove beneficial for your overall wellbeing, empirical evidence has shown. Researchers carried out an investigation to explore the 26 between having kind thoughts and a person's psychological state.For the study, five groups of participants were presented with a different set of audio instructions, some of which encouraged the participants to think 27 about themselves and others which persuaded them to think in a self^critical manner. After listening to the audio instructions, the participants were asked to answer a series of questions. These included whether they felt agitated, how likely they were to show kindness to themselves and how 28 they felt to other individuals.The participants who were instructed to think kindly about themselves were more likely to exhibit a bodily response associated with being relaxed and feeling safe. Their heart rates also dropped, which is a healthy sign of a heart that can respond flexibly to situations. Yet, 29 , those who listened to the critical audio clips were noted as having a higher heart rate and sweat response afterwards, both of which 30 feelings of threat and distress.Having the ability to switch off the body's natural threat response can 31 a person's immune system. This, in turn, gives them a greater likelihood of recovering quickly from illness. These findings help us to further understand some of our clinical trials research findings, where we show that individuals with 32 depression benefit particularly from self-awareness-based 33 therapy. They essentially learn to become more sympathetic to themselves.The sense is that for people 34 to depression, meeting their negative thoughts and feelings with 35 is a radically different way; that these thoughts are not facts. It introduces a differentway of being and knowing that is quite transformative for many people.A) adversely I) indignantlyB) amiably J) insulationC) boost K) lavishD) cognitive L) proneE) compassion M) recurrentF) connected N) signifyG) correlation O)surpassH) fascinatedSection BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.Saving Our PlanetA)In the long view, the human relationship with forests has been one of brutal destruction,but even it carries elements of slow hope. In the Middle Ages, there was no shortage of timber in most parts of the world, and few saw cutting down forests as a problem. Yet in 1548 the people of Venice estimated that an important timber supply would last only 30 years at their current rate of usage-but different forest management would make it possible to meet the demand for many centuries to come. The idea of preserving resources came out of a concern for the future: a fear of using up resources faster than they could be replenished (补充).B)Economic interests were at the core of this understanding of trees and forests. It wouldtake more than three centuries before scientists began to understand that timber production is not the only, and possibly not the most important, function of forests. The late 19th and early 20th century saw an increasing recognition that forests serve as habitats for countless animal and plant species that all rely on each other. They take over protective functions against soil erosion and landslides (塌方)；they make a significant contribution to the water balance as they prevent surface runoff; they filter dirt particles, greenhouse gases and radioactive substances from the air; they produce oxygen; they provide spaces for recreation and they preserve historic and prehistoric remains. As a result, forests around the world have been set aside as parks or wilderness areas.C)Recent years have seen a big change in our view of forests. Peter Wohlleben's book TheHidden Life of Trees (2015), an international bestseller, suggests that trees can warn each other of danger through a “wood wide web“ of roots and fungi (真菌).Theysupport each other through sharing of nutrients and information, and they even keep ancient stumps alive by feeding them solutions of sugars. Such insights have made us aware of deep ecological relationships between humans and the more-than-human world.D)Awareness of ecologies is a recent phenomenon. It was not until the 1940s that the conceptof the “environment“ embracing all living and nonliving things developed. In the 1970s, the term "environment" gained currency, becoming widely adopted in the English andRomance languages, and as cc UmwelC ("'surrounding world^^) in German. The emergence of the idea led to the rise of environmental agencies, regulations and environmental studies, and to environmental science as new, integrated academic disciplines. It was in 1956 that the very first bachelor of science in environmental studies was awarded, at the State University of New York College of Forestry at Syracuse. Since the 1970s-with the rise of “environmentalism”-environmental studies programmes have sprung up at hundreds of universities. There is (slow) hope in the fact that scholars from many different disciplines have adopted the term “environment" over the past decades. They are exploring intricate connections within and between complex ecologies, as well as the impact that human environment-making (through techno-industrial, economic and other manipulative developments) has had on the biosphere.E)The rise of the idea of the environment and a scholarly understanding of ecologicalprocesses has influenced new technologies and also politics. We have come to ask questions about vulnerability and risk, world ecologies, and the relationship between nature and power. The search for an adequate response to climate change occupies centre stage in international diplomacy.F)Social and environmental activists, scientists and indigenous groups have called the ParisAgreement of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in December 2015 insufficient, weak, or compromised. To some extent, they are right: climate change has already destroyed tens of thousands of livelihoods, and the situation will worsen in the near future for millions of mostly poorer people, who will join the ranks of those who have already been displaced by climate change and extreme weather events. But the Paris Conference nevertheless marked a historic step toward the recognition of the need for action on climate change, the cutting of carbon emissions, and world cooperation. There were 195 nations that came to the table in Paris and agreed to limits on emissions.Historically, nothing comparable had happened prior to this. Before the 20th century, a handful of scientists had been interested in the theoretical relationship between greenhouse gases and climate change, but only the empirical evidence accumulated since the late 20th century established a clear connection between the burning of fossil fuels and a vastly accelerated rise in global temperatures.G)The current crisis is not the first that humans have encountered, and a look at the struggles with pollution in recent history reveals transformations that once seemed unimaginable. The "London fbg,, that came to define the capital through British novels and thrillers is in reality smog or smoke, a legacy of industrialisation. After a century of ignorance, London was hit by the Great Smog of December 1952-the worst air-pollution event in the history of the United Kingdom which caused the deaths of approximately 12,000 people. Shortly thereafter, public initiatives and political campaigns led to strict regulations and new laws, including the Clean Air Act (1956). Today, London has effectively reduced traffic emissions through the introduction of aCongestion Charge Zone in 2003, and an Ultra Low Emission Zone in 2019.H)Scientific evidence that we are living in an era of climate change, resource exhaustion andpotential ecological disaster is overwhelming. How do we motivate a public exhausted by never-ending scenarios of doom and disaster, when the challenges seem so huge and so impossible to solve? Statistics about extinction and the gloom of decline will not in themselves get us out of our often self-created ecological traps: instead, they are more likely to result in paralysis and inaction.I)We need stories and histories of change and transformation: ecological stories that makeus confront the fact that human power is potentially destructive, and that the survival of our species on this planet depends on the preservation of soil and water, and the habitats and ecological systems.J)It is time that we showed successes and accelerations in ecological awareness, action and restoration: stories that include past successes and future visions about the rise of urban gardening and of renaturalised riverscapes, of successful protests against polluted air and water, of the rise of regional markets and slow food, and the planting of trees around the globe, of initiatives and enterprises that work towards ecological restoration. The reality of ecological curses seems far greater than the power of the hopes left at the bottom of Pandora's box. But if we believe that nothing can be changed, then we are giving up our opportunity to act.K)Today9s saving powers will not come from a deus ex machina (解围之不申).In an ever-more complex and synthetic world, our saving powers won't come from a single source, and certainly not from a too-big-to-fail approach or from those who have been drawn into the whirlpool of our age of speed. Hope can work as a wakeup call. It acknowledges setbacks. The concept of slow hope suggests that we can't expect things to change overnight. If the ever-faster exhaustion of natural resources (in ecological terms) and the "'shrinking of the present^^ (in social terms) are urgent problems of humans, then cutting down on exhaustive practices and working towards a "stretching of t he present“ will be ways to move forward.36.Climate change has wrought havoc on the lives of tens of thousands of people.37.It took scientists a long time to realise that the function of forests goes far beyond providinghumans with timber.38.There is abundant evidence that we are now facing a possible ecological disaster.39.Environmental science became academic disciplines only some sixty years ago.40.Things cannot change overnight, but reducing the consumption of natural resources willhelp solve the ecological crisis.41.Human perception of forests has undergone a tremendous change in the past years.42.Recent history shows reduction of pollution, once seemingly impossible, can actually beaccomplished.43.People began to consider preserving natural resources when they feared they would havenothing to use in the future.44.If we doubt our ability to reverse ecological deterioration, we are throwing away the chanceto take action.45.How to respond effectively to climate change has become the focus of internationaldiplomacy.Section CDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.Since American idol star Taryn Southern started composing music with AI in 2017, musicians all over the world have begun wondering about the implications of AI and modem technology where music production is concerned. Using AI in the creation of music is perceived by some as a helpful tool and by others as almost cc the beginning of the end”.In Taryn's case, AI software enabled her to communicate melodies and chords that she didn't know how to put together herself. The end product was therefore a collaborative effort, rather than a piece entirely produced by technology. Taryn's story has a distinctly positive feel that highlights the advantages of using AI in music production. It can serve as a source of inspiration, and as an ideal jumping-off point should a musician be hit with writer's b/oc左(文思枯竭).Contrary to seeing AI as a tool, some musicians consider it to be hugely detrimental to the music scene. At the moment, because such technology is still so young, the music it's producing is not necessarily what we want to hear. In short, it's not of great quality. Those who have produced their own music, or even fans of authentic, artistic music, will also argue that a computer could never emulate the work (and human touch) of a true musician.Music has been an integral part of the story of humans for ages; in fact, the first known piece of music is believed to be around 3,400 years old. Songs have long been used as a means of communicating messages and folk stories, covering everything from societal ethics to world history. Since many people see music as such an inherently human expression, it is often considered as too precious to impart to technology. The thought of a computer generating a "random“ piece of music that hasn't been painstakingly created by an artist is almost seen as sacrilegious (亵渎神圣的).Regardless of which side of the argument you fall on, it seems likely that the use of AI in music production will only become more frequent. Our modem world is preoccupied with technological advancements. Instead of shying away from the idea of this bleak future, the best approach to take is one of optimism and curiosity. While there are always bound to be stubborn old-school musicians who refuse to use tech, music producers should consider AI as something to be embraced. AI music software is still very much in its infancy, but with more investors interested in the development and outcomes of such technology, and considering the rapid growth rate of other tech advances in recent years, it's only a matter of time before Ai-produced music is seen as the new norm.46.How do some musicians perceive using AI in creating music?A)It would help to produce more music idols.B)It would be detrimental to music production.C)It would hinder the understanding of authentic music.D)It would be the beginning of a new era in music creation.47.What does Taryn Southern's story illustrate?A)AI technology is conducive to music composition.B)Musicians will be unable to create music without high tech.C)Musicians are often at their wits, end in their creative effort.D)AI technology is indispensable to creating melodies and chords.48.Why are some musicians opposed to the use of AI in creating music?A)Music produced with AI technology lacks humanness.B)Music created with AI technology is easily emulated.C)It will depreciate humans9 role in music composition.D)It will deplete young musicians, creative inspiration.49.Why do many people think music is too precious to impart to AI technology?A)It cannot be created without pains.B)It cannot be produced at random.C)It is part of human life.D)It is human specific.50.What does the author think of the future of AI music?A)It will continue to arouse the interest of music investors.B)It has the prospect of becoming the norm in the future.C)It will be gradually accepted by old-school musicians.D)It may eventually lose its freshness and appeal.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.A few weeks ago, a well-meaning professor tried to explain the physiological process behind viruses and the human body in a tweet and was immediately criticized for a mistake in his information. He then issued an apology and deleted his erroneous tweet.Communicating science beyond the academic bubble is necessary to augmenting public understanding of health and environmental issues and helping individuals make well-informed personal decisions.However, scientists who engage in science communication must acknowledge that even in their area, their expertise is deep but narrow. They need to recognize the constraints in their own knowledge. That is not to suggest that they only write or present on their own research, but rather, that they consult with an expert if the topic is outside of their discipline. Fact-checking with a scientist who works in the specialty will prevent the unintentional 2022年6月spread of misinformation, and the process of doing so may yield tiny pieces of interesting new information that can be incorporated.Some have argued that the public is not educated enough to understand scientific information, especially for any complex phenomena, but this is absurd. Science instruction can be found at all levels of public education with most secondary schools offering classes on biology, physics, and chemistry. If anything, social media has shown that the public craves knowledge based on a solid scientific foundation. Even the public discourse that follows most scientific articles shows that online readers can understand even the most baffling of scientific principles.It is equally imperative to emphasize that being an expert on a topic does not automatically make a scholar qualified to communicate it to a nonscientific audience. A number of scientists recently have been offering public-aimed explanations of scientific phenomena. Even though they have appropriate credentials, they often do very little in the way of explaining. One biologist shared an intricate analogy involving a library, books, paper, a recipe, ingredients, and a cake to explain the process behind vaccines. Any explanation that requires a written key to keep track of what each item represents is not a clear example for public consumption.Science communication is a science in and of itself. It requires rigorous training and instruction. A scientist should take communication courses that can teach a person how to identify and eliminate jargon and how to develop effective analogies to explain complex concepts. One cannot assume communication expertise-imagine if someone just decided that they were a physicist and started trying to contribute to the field without the necessary background. Doing a poor job communicating science to the public will only create confusion and widen the gap between science and society, a gap that scientists are trying to close.51.What does the author say about communicating science to the general public?A)It will help them to keep abreast of the latest scientific developments.B)It is a necessary means to improve their understanding of scientific issues.C)It will get them more involved in academic debates on environmental problems.D)It is an effective way to augment scientists9 influence beyond the academic circle.52.What does the author advise scientists do to deal with topics outside of their specialty?A)Write or present on them from new angles.B)Utilize information from diverse sources.C)Turn to a specialist for professional help.D)Fact-check with colleagues in their field.53.What does the author say we can learn from social media?A) A solid academic foundation is essential to understanding baffling scientific principles.B)Modem technology has facilitated communication between scientists and the public.C)Scientific articles have gained increasing popularity among the general public.D)The public's understanding of science is much better than some have claimed.54.What does the example of the biologist who shared an intricate analogy show?A)It is helpful to use illustrations in explaining scientific phenomena.B)It is imperative to have appropriate titles to explain scientific issues.C) A learned scholar is not necessarily a qualified science communicator.D) A nonscientific audience cannot duly understand principles of science.55.What does the author suggest scientists do to close the gap between science and society?A)Explain complex concepts scientifically.B)Make appropriate use of scientific terms.C)Take courses in public speaking.D)Develop communication skills.Part IV Translation (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.南京长江大桥是长江上首座由中国设计、采用国产材料建造的铁路、公路两用桥，上层的4车道公路桥长4589米，下层的双轨道铁路桥长6772米。

2021年6月6级第二套听力原文

2021年6月6级第二套听力原文Part I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section A1. M: The concert was fantastic, wasn't it?W: Yes, it was amazing. I've never heard such beautiful music before.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?2. W: I really like your watch. Where did you get it?M: Thanks. I got it online. There are many good deals online.Q: What does the man imply?3. W: Excuse me, I'm looking for the nearest ATM. Can you tell me where it is?M: Sure. Turn left here and you'll see the ATM on the corner of the next block.Q: What does the man tell the woman to do?4. M: What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?W: I like all kinds of music, but I guess I prefer classical music. Q: What does the woman like best?5. W: I called the restaurant to make a reservation, but they're fully booked.M: Well, there's always takeout. We can order online and pick itup from there.Q: What does the man suggest they do?6. W: The weather is getting colder these days, don't you think? M: Yes, but it's not as bad as it was last year.Q: What do we learn about the weather from the conversation?7. W: I heard you had a big party last night. How did it go?M: It was fun, but it got pretty late. I'm still recovering.Q: What does the man say about the party?8. W: I can't seem to find my passport. I think I left it somewhere. M: You'd better check your luggage again. It's probably in there. Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?9. M: Do you think you'll have time to come to the game tonight? W: Sorry, I can't make it. I have a meeting at work that will go late.Q: What is the woman's reason for not going to the game?10. W: I'm not feeling well. I think I'm coming down with something.M: You should go see the doctor if you're not feeling better soon. Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?Section BPassage OneAfter graduating from college, many people choose to travel or live in another country for a period of time. This can be a valuable experience that teaches independence, responsibility, and cultural awareness. But staying in a foreign country is not always easy. One of the biggest challenges is language. To feel comfortable and enjoy your environment, it's important to learn at least the basics of the language spoken there.Another challenge is making friends. When you're away from your familiar social circle, it can be difficult to meet new people. But there are many ways to connect with the locals. Language exchange programs, volunteering, and shared activities are all good ways to meet new people and build friendships.Q: What is the main challenge for people who decide to live in aforeign country?Passage TwoRaising kids is difficult, especially in today's world where technology dominates all aspects of life. Many parents worry about how to control their children's use of technology. While there's no one-size-fits-all solution, experts say that communication is key. Parents should talk to their children about technology and its effects on their lives. They should set clear guidelines for screen time, and lead by example by following those guidelines themselves.Parents should also keep an eye on what their children are doing online. There are many apps that allow parents to monitor their children's social media accounts, and they can also use parental controls on devices to block certain websites or limit usage during certain times of day.Finally, parents should encourage their children to engage in activities that don't involve screens. This could be anything from outdoor sports to playing an instrument.Q: What is the most important thing parents should do to control their children's use of technology?Passage ThreeEating local food is a great way to experience a new culture. But for some people, especially those with dietary restrictions, findingsomething to eat can be a challenge. In these cases, it's helpful to do some research beforehand. Look up the local cuisine and pick out some dishes that are compatible with your diet.It's also a good idea to learn some basic phrases in the local language, such as "vegetarian" or "gluten-free." This will make it easier to communicate with servers and chefs.Another option is to self-cater. Many accommodations have kitchens or kitchenettes where guests can cook their own meals. This is especially helpful for people with severe food allergies or sensitivities.Q: What is one way to ensure that people with dietary restrictions have something to eat when traveling?Section C1. W: Did you hear about the new travel restrictions to Japan? M: Yes, I did. It's too bad because I was planning to go there next month.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?2. W: I'm thinking of getting a new car, but I'm not sure if I can afford it.M: You might want to consider getting a used car instead. They're often cheaper and just as reliable.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?3. W: Can I borrow your calculator for a minute?M: Sure thing. Here you go.Q: What does the man do?4. M: I'm really struggling with this math problem. Can you help me out?W: Sure. Let me take a look.Q: What does the woman offer to do?5. W: I heard that the university is going to cancel all classes tomorrow because of the weather.M: Really? I haven't heard anything about that.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?6. M: I think we should get a head start on the project. We only have two weeks left.W: That's a good idea. When should we start?Q: What do the speakers plan to do?7. W: I can't decide which shirt to wear. Which one do you like better?M: I like the blue one. It looks good on you.Q: What does the man think about the blue shirt?8. W: Do you have any plans for the weekend?M: Not really. I was thinking of maybe going to the movies or something.Q: What does the man plan to do over the weekend?9. M: I'm really tired. I stayed up late last night studying for the exam.W: You should try taking a nap. That always helps me when I'm tired.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?10. W: I can't believe how much homework we have to do this week.M: Tell me about it. I feel like I've been studying all day.Q: What do the speakers think about their homework load?。

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Section A
Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
1. A. Salsa dancing B. Classical music
C. Rock and roll
D. Latin music
2. A. It drops sharply. B. It falls slowly.
C. It stays the same.
D. It increases slowly.
3. A. Latin music. B. Classical music
C. Rock and roll music
D. Salsa dancing
4. A. It has no influence on character.
B. It might make listeners cleverer.
C. It makes one livelier and happier.
D. It’s not good for one’s heart.
Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
5. A. An insurance package for foreign companies.
B. Insurance plans designed for foreign employees.
C. A position in his company that she may apply for.
D. Products manufactured by one of his friends.
6. A. To show her the plans and explain in detail.
B. To demonstrate how to use the products.
C. To know her better before hiring her.
D. To provide better after-sale service.
7. A. The products will be on-trial. B. The service will be permanent.
C. The meeting won’t last long.
D. The position will be secured.
8. A. Doubtful B. Negative C. Positive D. Favorable
Section B
Passage One
9. A. Bank savings. B. Spending habits
C. Monthly bills
D. Family debts
10. A. $500,000 B. $330,000
C. $1,000,000
D. $190,000
11. A. Quit his eating-out habit.
B. Use only paper bills and save coins.
C. Use the discount tickets.
D. Invest into a mutual fund.
Passage Two
12. A. Last week B. Three weeks ago
C. Two months ago
D. Three years ago
13. A. By coach B. By bus
C. By car
D. By train
14. A. Get information B. Watch a film
C. Find a bank
D. Buy some shoes
15. A. Go sailing B. Go swimming
C. See the lake by bus
D. Feed the ducks
Section C
Now listen to the following recording and answer questions 16 to 18.
16. A. America’s colleges and universities.
B. Important and successful national leaders.
C. Technical and managerial work force.
D. Excellent professional work force.
17. A. The state government.
B. The federal government
C. The local government
D. The National Academy of Science
18. A. The Land Grand College Act
B. The Act of 1914.
C. The Federal Family Education Loan Program
D. The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944.
Now listen to the following recording and answer questions 19 to 21.
19. A. Johns B. Smith C. Campbell D. Webber
20. A. Electoral register B. Webber
C. Lerwick
D. Ex-pairing
21. A. For they are non-British names
B. For they only have 25,000 names on website
C. For most people get their names from their ancestors.
D. For 25,000 names are difficult to generalize
Now listen to the following recording and answer questions 22 to 25.
22. A. Land formation B. Geologic feature
C. Good dating
D. Fundamental technique
23. A. Geologists had a pretty good idea of the Grand Canyon.
B. United States was formed 150 millions years ago.
C. United States was formed from sandstone.
D. The sand had come from an ancient mountain range.
24. A. Uranium-Lead Dating B. The sand from the Grand Canyon
C. Appalachian Mountains
D. Huge rivers carried the sand west
25. A. To prove earth’s continents were once joined together
B. To prove that the grain type within sandstone
C. To determine the actual particles in the sandstone
D. To determine where the actual particles came from。