2019年12月六级真题第一套
2019年12月英语六级听力原文和问答翻译
2019年12月听力第1套Conversation 1M: Excuse me. Where’s your rock music section?男:打扰了,请问摇滚专区在哪?W: Rock music? I’m sorry, we are a jazz store. We don’t have any rock and roll.女:啥?抱歉,我们这是爵士店,不弄摇滚。
M: Oh, you only have jazz music, nothing else.男:啊,这样啊!W: That's right.(1) We're the only record store in London dedicated exclusively to Jazz.Actually, we're more than just a record store. We have a cafe and library upstairs and a ticket office down the hall where you can buy tickets to all the major Jazz concerts in the city. Also we have our own studio next door where reproduce albums for up and coming artists. We are committed to fostering new music talent.女:是的,我们是伦敦唯一一家专卖爵士乐的唱片商店哦。
其实我们不仅仅有唱片,楼上还有咖啡厅和图书馆,大厅还有票房,可以买到伦敦大型爵士音乐会的门票。
同时隔壁还有我们自己的录音棚,可以给有潜力的歌手重新制作专辑。
我们致力于培养年轻的音乐人才。
M: That's so cool.(2) I guess there's not much of a Jazz scene anymore. Not like they used to be.But here you're trying to promote this great music genre.男:牛啊!现在爵士乐的东西不多了,不像原来了。
2019年12月大学英语六级考试真题与答案 一
2019年12月大学英语六级考试CET6真题与答案解析(卷一)Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on the importance of having a sense of social responsibility. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.PartⅡListening comprehension(30minutes)Section 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),C) 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) It focuses exclusively on jazz.B) It sponsors major jazz concerts.C) It has several branches in LondonD) It displays albums by new music talents.2. A) It originated with cowboys.B) Its market has now shrunk.C) Its listeners are mostly young people.D) It remains as widespread as hip hop music.3. A) Its definition is varied and complicated.B) It is still going through experimentation.C) It is frequently accompanied by singing.D) Its style has remained largely unchanged.4. A) Learn to play them.B) Take music lessons.C) Listen to them yourself.D) Consul jazz musicians.Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.5. A) She paid her mortgage.B) She called on the man.C) She made a business plan.D) She went to the bank.6. A)Her previous debt hadn't been cleared yet.B) Her credit history was considered poor.C)She had apparently asked for too much.D)She didn't pay her mortgage in time.7. A)Pay a debt long overdue.B) Buy a piece of property.C)Start her own business.D) Check her credit history.8. A) Seek advice from an expert about fundraising.B) Ask for smaller loans from different lenders.C) Build up her own finances step by step.D) Revise her business proposal carefully.Section 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 is profitable and environmentally friendly.B) It is well located and completely automated.C) It is small and unconventional.D) It is fertile and productive.10. A) Their urge to make farming more enjoyable.B) Their desire to farming equipment.C) Their hope to revitalize traditional farming.D) Their wish to set a new farming standard.11. A) It saves a lot of electricity.B) It needs little maintenance.C)It causes hardly any pollution.D)It loosens soil while weeding.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.12. A) It has turned certain insects into a new food source.B) It has started on expanding business outside the UK.C)It has imported some exotic foods from overseas.D)It has joined hands with Sainsbury’s to sell pet insects.13. A) It was really unforgettable.B) It was a pleasant surprise.C) It hurt his throat slightly.D) It made him feel strange.14. A)They are more tasty than beef, chicken or pork.B) They are more nutritious than conventional meats.D) They will soon gain popularity throughout the world.15. A)It is environmentally friendly.B)It is a promising industry.C) It requires new technology.D)It saves huge amounts of labour.Section 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, 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)To categorize different types of learners.B) To find out what students prefer to learn.C)To understand the mechanism of the human brain.D)To see if they are inherent traits affecting learning.17. A) It was defective.B)It was misguided.C)It was original in design.D)It was thought-provoking.18. A)Auditory aids are as important as visual aids.B) Visual aids are helpful to all types of learners.C)Reading plain texts is more effective than viewing pictures.D)Scientific concepts are hard to understand without visual aids.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the recording you have just heard.19. A)Not playing a role in a workplace revolution.B) Not benefiting from free-market capitalism.C) Not earning enough money to provide for the family.D)Not spending enough time on family life and leisure.20. A) People would be working only fifteen hours a week now.B) The balance of power in the workplace would change.C) Technological advances would create many new jobs.D) Most workers could afford to have house of their own.21. A) Loss of workers’ personal dignity.B) Deprivation of workers’ creativity.C) Deterioration of workers' mental health.D)Unequal distribution of working hours.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the recording you have just heard.22. A)It is the worst managed airport in German history.B) It is now the biggest and busiest airport in Europe.C) It has become something of a joke among Germans.D)It has become a typical symbol of German efficiency.23. A) The city’s airports are outdated.B)The city had just been reunified.C)The city wanted to boost its economy.D) The city wanted to attract more tourists.24. A)The municipal government kept changing hands.B)The construction firm breached the contract.C)Shortage of funding delayed is construction.D)Problems of different kinds kept popping up.25 A) Tourism industry in Berlin suffers.B) All kinds of equipment gets rusted.C)Huge maintenance costs accumulate.D)Complaints by local residents increase.Part ⅢReading 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.The number of devices you can talk to is multiplying—first it was your phone, then your car, and now you can tell your kitchen appliance what to do. But even without gadgets that understand our spoken commands, research suggests that, as bizarre as it sounds, under certain26 , people regularly ascribe human traits to everyday objects.Sometimes we see things as human because we are 27 . In one experiment, people who reported feeling isolated were more likely than others to attribute 28 to various gadgets. In turn, feeling close to objects can 29 loneliness. When college students were reminded of a time they had been 30 in a social setting, they compensated by exaggerating their number of friends—unless they were first given tasks that caused them to interact with their phone as if it had human qualities. According to the researcher phones, the participants’ phones 31 substituted for real friends.At other times, we personify products in an effort to understand them. One study found that three in four respondents yelled at their computer. Further, the more their computer gave them problems, the more likely the respondents were to report that it had its own “beliefs and 32 ”. So how do people assign traits to an object? In part, we rely on looks. On humans, wide faces are 33 with dominance. Similarly, people rated cars, clocks, and watches with wide faces as more dominant-looking than narrow-faced ones, and preferred them—especially in 34 situations. An analysis of car sales in Germany found that cars with grilles(护栅) that up turned like smiles sold best. The purchasers saw this 35 as increasing a cars’ friendliness.A) alleviateB) apparentlyC) arrogantD) associatedE) circumstancesF) competitiveG) concededH) consciousness I) desiresJ) excluded K) featureL) lonelyM) separate N) spectacularly O) warrantSection 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. Eachparagraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2.[A] Though he didn't come from a farming family, from a young age Tim Joseph was fascinated by the idea of living off the land. Reading magazines like the Stockman Grass Farmer and Graze, he got hooked on the idea of grass-fed agriculture. The idea that all energy and wealth comes from the sun really intrigued him. He thought the shorter the distance between the sun and the end product, the higher the profit to the farmer.[B] Joseph wanted to put this theory to the test. In 2009, he and his wife Laura launched Maple Hill Creamery, an organic, all grass-fed yogurt company in northern New York. He quickly learned what the market has demonstrated: Demand for grass-fed products currently exceeds supply. Grass-fed beef is enjoying a 25-30% annual growth rate. Sales of grass-fed yogurt and kefir(发酵乳饮品), on the other hand, have in the last year increased by over 38%. This is comparison with a drop of just under 1% in the total yogurt and kefir market, according to natural and organic market research company SPINS. Joseph's top priority became getting his hands on enough grass-fed milk to keep customers satisfied, since his own 64-cow herd wasn’t going to suffice.[C] His first partnership was with Paul and Phyllis Amburgh, owners of the Dharma Lea farm in New York. The Amburghs, too, were true believers in grass-fed. In addition to supplying milk from their own 85-head herd, they began to help other farmers in the area convert from conventional to certified organic and grass-fed in order to enter the Maple Hill supply chain. Since 2010, the couple has helped 125 small dairy farms convert to grass-fed, with more than 80% of those farms coming on board during the last two years.[D] All this conversion has helped Maple Hill grow 40-50% every year since it began, with no end in sight, Joseph has learned that a farmer has to have a certain mindset to successfully convert. But convincing open-minded dairy people is actually not that hard, when you look at the economics. Grass-fed milk can fetch up to 2.5 times the price of conventional milk. Another factor is the squeeze that conventional dairy fanners have felt as the price of grain they feed their cows has gone up, tightening their profit margins. By replacing expensive grain feed with regenerative management practices, grass-fed farmers are insulated from jumps in the price of feed. These practices include grazing animals on grasses grown from the pastureland' s naturalseed bank, and fertilized by the cows' own fertilizer.[E] Champions of this type of regenerative grazing also point to its animal welfare, climate and health benefits: Grass-fed animals live longer out of confinement. Grazing herds stimulate microbial(微生物的) activity in the soil, helping to capture water and separate carbon. And grass-fed dairy and meat have been shown to be higher in certain nutrients and healthy fats. (F] In the grass-fed system, farmers are also not subject to the wildly fluctuating milk prices of the international commodity market. The unpredictability of global demand and the lag-time it takes to add more cows to a herd to meet demand can result in events like the recent cheese surplus. Going grass-fed is a safe refuge, a way for family-scale farms to stay viable. Usually a farmer will get to the point where financially, what they’re doing is not working. That's when they call Maple Hill. If the farm is well managed and has enough land, and the desire to convert is sincere, a relationship can begin. Through regular regional educational meetings, a large annual meeting, individual farm visits and thousands of phone calls, the Amburghs pass on the principles of pasture management. Maple Hill signs a contract pledging to buy the farmer’s milk at a guaranteed base price, plus quality premiums and incentives for higher protein, butter-fat and other solids.[G] While Maple Hill's conversion program is unusually hands-on and comprehensive, it's just one of a growing number of businesses committed to slowly changing the way America farms. Joseph calls sharing his knowledge network through peer-to-peer learning a core piece of the company’s culture. Last summer, Massachusetts grass-fed beef advocate John Smith launched Big Picture Beef, a network of small grass-fed beef farms in New England and New York that is projected to bring to market 2,500 head of cattle from 125 producers this year. Early indications are that Smith will have no shortage of farm members. Since he began to informally announce the network at farming conferences and on social media, he's received a steady stream of inquiries from interested farmers.[H] Smith says he'll provide services ranging from formal seminars to on-farm workshops on holistic(整体的)management to one-on-one hand-holding and an almost 24/7 phone hotline for farmers who are converting. In exchange, he guarantees an above-market price for each animal and a calf-to-customer electronic ear tag ID system like that used in the European Union.[I] Though advocates portray grass-fed products as a win-win situation for all, they do havedownsides. Price, for one, is an issue. Joseph says his products are priced 10-20% above organic versions, but depending on the product chosen, compared to non-organic conventional yogurt, consumers could pay a premium of 30-50% or more for grass-fed. As for the meat, Smith says his grass-fed hamburger will be priced 20-25% over the conventional alternative. But a look at the prices on online grocer Fresh Direct suggests a grass-fed premium of anywhere from 35-60%.[J] And not every farmer has the option of going grass-fed. For both beef and dairy production, it requires, at least in the beginning, more pastureland. Grass-fed beef production tends to be more labor-intensive as well. But Smith counters that if you factor in the hidden cost of government corn subsidies, environment degradation, and decreased human health and animal welfare, grass-fed is the more cost-effective model. “The sun provides the lowest cost of production and the cheapest meat,” he says.[K] Another grass-fed booster spurring farmers to convert is EPIC, which makes meat-based protein bars. Founders Taylor Collins and his wife, Katie Forrest, used to be endurance athletes; now they’re advocates of grass-fed meat. Soon after launching EPIC' s most successful product-the Bison Bacon Cranberry Bar-Collins and Forrest found they’d exhausted their sources for bison(北美野牛)raised exclusively on pasture. When they started researching the supply chain, they learned that only 2-3% of all bison is actually grass-fed. The rest is feed-lot confined and fed grain and corn.[L] But after General Mills bought EPIC in 2016, Collins and Forrest suddenly had the resources they needed to expand their supply chain. So the company teamed up with Wisconsin-based rancher Northstar Bison. EPIC fronted the money for the purchase of $2.5 million worth of young bison that will be raised according to its grass-fed protocols, with a guaranteed purchase price. The message to young people who might not otherwise be able to afford to break into the business is, “You can purchase this $3 million piece of land here, because I’m guaranteeing you today you'll have 1,000 bison on it. We're bringing new blood into the old, conventional farming ecosystem, which is really cool to see,” Collins explains. 36. Farmers going grass-fed are not affected by the ever-changing milk prices of the global market.37. Over the years, Tim Joseph’s partners have helped many dairy farmers to switch tograss-fed.38. One advocate believes that many other benefits should be taken into consideration when we assess the cost-effectiveness of grass-fed farming.39. Many dairy farmers were persuaded to switch to grass-fed when they saw its advantage in terms of profits.40. Tim Joseph’s grass-fed program is only one example of how American farming practice is changing.41. Tim Joseph was fascinated by the notion that sunlight brings energy and wealth to mankind.42. One problem with grass-fed products is that they are usually more expensive than conventional ones.43. Grass-fed products have proved to be healthier and more nutritious.44. When Tim Joseph started his business, he found grass-fed products fell short of demand.45. A snack bar producer discovered that the supply of purely grass-fed bison meat was scarce. 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.Schools are not just a microcosm(缩影) of society; they mediate it too. The best seek to alleviate the external pressures on their pupils while equipping them better to understand and handle the world outside—at once sheltering them and broadening their horizons. This is ambitious in any circumstances, and in a divided and unequal society the two ideals can clash outright(直接地).Trips that many adults would consider the adventure of a lifetime-treks in Borneo, a sports tour to Barbados—appear to have become almost routine at some state schools. Parents are being asked for thousands of pounds. Though schools cannot profit from these trips, the companies that arrange them do. Meanwhile, pupils arrive at school hungry because theirfamilies can't afford breakfast. The Child Poverty Action Group says nine out of 30 in every classroom fall below the poverty line. The discrepancy is startlingly apparent. Introducing a fundraising requirement for students does not help, as better-off children can tap up richer aunts and neighbours.Probing the rock pools of a local beach or practising French on a language exchange can fire children's passions, boost their skills and open their eyes to life's possibilities. Educational outings help bright but disadvantaged students to get better scores in A-level tests. In this globalised age, there is a good case for international travel, and some parents say they can manage the cost of a school trip abroad more easily than a family holiday. Even in the face of immense and mounting financial pressures, some schools have shown remarkable determination and ingenuity in ensuring that all their pupils are able to take up opportunities that may be truly life-changing. They should be applauded. Methods such as whole-school fundraising, with the proceeds(收益) pooled, can help to extend opportunities and fuel community spirit.But £3,000 trips cannot be justified when the average income for families with children is just over £30,000. Such initiatives close doors for many pupils. Some parents pull their children out of school because of expensive field trips. Even parents who can see that a trip is little more than a party or celebration may well feel guilt that their child is left behind.The Department for Education’s guidance says schools can charge only for board and lodging if the trip is part of the syllabus, and that students receiving government aid are exempt from these costs. However, many schools seem to ignore the advice: and it does not cover the kind of glamorous, exotic trips, which are becoming increasingly common. Schools cannot be expected to bring together communities single-handed. But the least we should expect is that they do not foster divisions and exclude those who are already disadvantaged.46.What does the author say best schools should do?A)Prepare students to both challenge and change the divided unequal society.B)Protect students from social pressures and enable them to face the world.C)Motivate students to develop their physical as well as intellectual abilities.D)Encourage students to be ambitious and help them to achieve their goals.47.What does the author think about school field trips?A)They enable students from different backgrounds to mix with each other.B)They widen the gap between privileged and disadvantaged students.C)They give the disadvantaged students a chance to see the world.D)They only benefit students with rich relatives and neighbours.48. What does the author suggest can help build community spirit?A)Events aiming to improve community services.B)Activities that help to fuel students' ingenuity.C)Events that require mutual understanding.D)Activities involving all students on campus.49. What do we learn about low-income parents regarding school field trips?A)They want their children to participate even though they don't see much benefit.B)They don't want their kids to participate but find it hard to keep them from going.C)They don't want their kids to miss any chance to broaden their horizons despite the cost.D) They want their children to experience adventures but they don't want them to run risks.50. What is the author's expectation of schools?A)Bringing a community together with ingenuity.B)Resolving the existing discrepancies in society.C)Avoiding creating new gaps among students.D)Giving poor students preferential treatment.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.Rising temperatures and overfishing in the pristine(未受污染的)waters around the Antarctic could see King penguin populations pushed to the brink of extinction by the end of the century, according to a new study. The study's report states that as global warming transforms the environment in the world's last great wilderness, 70 percent of king penguins could either disappear or be forced to find new breeding grounds.Co-author Céline Le Bohec, from the University of Strasbourg in France, warned: “If there' re no actions aimed at halting or controlling global warming, and the pace of the current human-induced changes such as climate change and overfishing stays the same, the species may soon disappear.” The findings come amid growing concern over the future of the Antarctic.Earlier this month a separate study found that a combination of climate change and industrial fishing is threatening the krill(磷虾) population in Antarctic waters, with a potentially disastrous impact on whales, seals and penguins. But today's report is the starkest warning yet of the potentially devastating impact of climate change and human exploitation on the Antarctic's delicate ecosystems.Le Bohec said: "Unless current greenhouse gas emissions drop, 70 percent of king penguins—1.1 million breeding pairs-will be forced to relocate their breeding grounds, or face extinction by 2100." King penguins are the second-largest type of penguin and only breed on specific isolated islands in the Southern Ocean where there is no ice cover and easy access to the sea. As the ocean warms, a body of water called the Antarctic Polar Front-an upward movement of nutrient-rich sea that supports a huge abundance of marine life—is being pushed further south. This means that king penguins, which feed on fish and krill in this body of water, have to travel further to their feeding grounds, leaving their hungry chicks for longer. And as this distance between their breeding grounds and their food grows, entire colonies could be wiped out.Le Bohec said: “The plight of the king penguin should serve as a warning about the future of entire marine environment in the Antarctic. Penguins, like other seabirds and marine mammals, occupy higher levels in the food chain and they are what we call bio-indicators of their ecosystems." Penguins are sensitive indicators of changes in marine ecosystems. As such, they are key species for understanding and predicting impacts of global change on Antarctic and sub-Antarctic marine ecosystems. The report found that although some king penguins may be able to relocate to new breeding grounds closer to their retreating food source, suitable new habitats would be scarce. Only a handful of islands in the Southern Ocean are suitable for sustaining large breeding colonies.51. What will happen by 2100, according to a new study?A)King penguins in the Antarctic will be on the verge of dying out.B)Sea water will rise to a much higher level around the Antarctic.C)The melting ice cover will destroy the great Antarctic wilderness.D)The pristine waters around the Antarctic will disappear forever.52.What do we learn from the findings of a separate study?A)Shrinking krill population and rising temperatures could force Antarctic whales to migrate.B)Human activities have accelerated climate change in the Antarctic region in recent years.C)Industrial fishing and climate change could be fatal to certain Antarctic species.D)Krill fishing in the Antarctic has worsened the pollution of the pristine waters.53.What does the passage say about king penguins?A)They will turn out to be the second-largest species of birds to become extinct.B)Many of them will have to migrate to isolated islands in the Southern Ocean.C)They feed primarily on only a few kinds of krill in the Antarctic Polar FrontD)The majority of them may have to find new breeding grounds in the future.54.What happens when sea levels rise in the Antarctic?A)Many baby king penguins can't have food in time.B)Many king penguins could no longer live on krill.C)Whales will invade king penguins' breeding grounds.D)Whales will have to travel long distances to find food.55.What do we learn about the Southern Ocean?A)The king penguins there are reluctant to leave for new breeding grounds.B)Its conservation is key to the sustainable propagation of Antarctic species.C)It is most likely to become the ultimate retreat for species like the king penguins.D) Only a few of its islands can serve as huge breeding grounds for king penguins.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.梅花位居中国十大名花之首,源于中国南方,已有三千多年的栽培和种植历史。
2019年12月六级第一套听力原文
2019年12月六级第一套听力原文Section A:Questions 1 to 3 are based on the conversation you have just heard.W: Hi, Alex. Do you have any plans for your summer vacation?M: Not really. I'm thinking about doing an internship somewhere. I want to gain some work experience before I graduate.W: That's a great idea. What kind of internship are you looking for?M: I'm interested in working in the marketing department of a fashion company. I'm majoring in marketing, so it would be great to get some hands-on experience in the field.W: That sounds like a perfect fit for you. Have youstarted looking for opportunities?M: Yeah, I've been searching on various job websites, but most of the internships I found require applicants to be seniors or have related work experience. It's been quite challenging.W: I'm sure you'll find something eventually. Don't giveup too easily.【解析】这是一段关于暑假实习的对话。
2019年12月六级听力原文第一套
2019年12月六级听力原文第一套短对话1Woman: What do you think of the new student union?Man: I think it's great! The new building is much larger than the old one, and there are so many more things to do there. Plus, the café has really good food.Woman: I agree. I also like that they have more study rooms available. It's much quieter now.Man: Definitely. I've been spending a lot of time there lately.短对话2Man: Excuse me, is this seat taken?Woman: Yes, it is. I'm sorry.Man: OK, no problem.短对话3Man: I heard that there's a new café downtown. Have you been there?Woman: No, I haven't. But I heard that the coffee is really good.Man: Yeah, I want to check it out. We should go together sometime.短对话4Woman: It's getting late. Are you sure you don't want me to drive you home?Man: No, thanks. I'll be fine. I only live a few blocks away.Woman: Alright. Just let me know if you need anything.短对话5Woman: Can you help me move this table? It's too heavyfor me to lift by myself.Man: Sure, I can help you. Where do you want to put it?Woman: Just move it to the corner of the room, please.短对话6Man: Are you going to the gym today?Woman: No, I can't. I have too much work to do.Man: That's too bad. We were going to play tennis together.短对话7Man: Can I borrow your computer for a few minutes? I need to check my email.Woman: Sorry, I need to use it right now.Man: OK, I'll try to find another computer.短对话8Woman: How was your trip to the museum? I wanted to go, but I was too busy.Man: It was really interesting. They had a specialexhibit on ancient Egypt.Woman: That sounds fascinating. I wish I could have gone.短对话9Man: I can't find my keys anywhere. Have you seen them?Woman: No, I haven't. Did you check your jacket pocket?Man: Yeah, I did. They're not there.Woman: Keep looking. I'm sure they'll turn up.短对话10Woman: Can I ask you a favor? I need someone to water my plants while I'm away on vacation.Man: Sure, I can do that for you. How long will you be gone?Woman: Just a week. Thank you so much!短文1There were three main reasons why the first buses were introduced in the United States in the 1700s. First, the early city streets had become crowded with horse-drawn carriages, making it difficult for people to get around. Second, public transportation was needed to connect different parts of the city and help people travel longer distances. Finally, the buses provided a much-needed public service for those who could not afford their own transportation. In the beginning, buses were pulled by horses, but in the 1900s, buses with small gasoline engines were introduced. Today, buses are an important part of many cities' transportation systems.短文2Leonardo da Vinci was one of the most talented artists in history. Although he is most famous for his paintings, suchas the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, he was also a skilled architect, engineer, and scientist. Leonardo was born inItaly in 1452, and he began painting at a young age. He was a master of using light and shadow to create realistic artwork. Leonardo is often considered the epitome of the "Renaissance Man" because of his wide range of interests and abilities. His work continues to inspire and amaze people today.长对话1Host: Welcome to our show, "Finding Your Passion". Today, we have a special guest, Sarah Thompson, a successful entrepreneur. Sarah, can you tell us how you discovered your passion for cooking?Sarah: Of course! I've always loved cooking, even as a child. My parents were both chefs, so I grew up in the kitchen. I loved watching them create delicious dishes and I knew from a young age that I wanted to be a chef too.Host: That's amazing. Did you go to culinary school?Sarah: Yes, I did. After high school, I enrolled in a culinary school and spent a few years learning all about cooking techniques and food preparation. It was a challenging and rewarding experience.Host: And what did you do after you graduated?Sarah: After graduation, I worked in several restaurants to gain experience. I started as a line cook and worked my way up to head chef at a prestigious restaurant. I learned so much during that time and it really helped me develop my skills.Host: That's impressive. What made you decide to start your own restaurant?Sarah: Well, after working in other people's restaurants for many years, I realized that I wanted more creativecontrol over the dishes I was serving. So, I decided to start my own restaurant where I could create my own menu and showcase my unique style of cooking.Host: How has your restaurant been doing?Sarah: It's been incredibly successful. We have received many positive reviews and have a loyal customer base. I think people appreciate the fresh, homemade dishes we serve.Host: That's wonderful to hear. Do you have any advicefor aspiring chefs who want to follow their passion?Sarah: Yes, definitely. My advice would be to never stop learning and experimenting. The culinary world is constantly evolving, so it's important to stay updated on new techniques and ingredients. Also, don't be afraid to take risks and try new things. It's through experimentation that you can really find your own unique style of cooking.Host: Thank you, Sarah, for sharing your story and advice. I'm sure our listeners will find it inspiring.Sarah: You're welcome. It was my pleasure.长对话2Host: Good evening everyone, and welcome to our talk show, "Living a Healthy Lifestyle". Today, we have Dr. Lisa Adams,a renowned expert in nutrition and wellness. Dr. Adams, can you tell us about the importance of a balanced diet?Dr. Adams: Certainly. A balanced diet is crucial for maintaining good health. It provides the essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that our bodies need to function properly. A balanced diet consists of a variety of foods from different food groups, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats.Host: What are the benefits of eating a balanced diet?Dr. Adams: There are many benefits. Firstly, a balanced diet can help prevent chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer. It can also help maintain a healthy weight and prevent obesity. Additionally,a balanced diet can boost energy levels, improve mental clarity, and enhance overall well-being.Host: Are there any specific guidelines for creating a balanced diet?Dr. Adams: Yes, there are. The USDA's MyPlate guidelines are a good starting point. They recommend that half of our plate should consist of fruits and vegetables, one quarter should be grains (preferably whole grains), and one quarter should be lean proteins. In addition, it's important to limit the intake of added sugars and unhealthy fats.Host: What are some tips for incorporating more fruits and vegetables into our diets?Dr. Adams: One tip is to make fruits and vegetables the focal point of each meal. For example, you can have a big salad as your main course or include a variety of vegetables in a stir-fry. Another tip is to keep a variety of fruits and vegetables on hand for snacking. Make sure to choose fruits and vegetables that are in season for the best flavor and nutritional value.Host: Thank you, Dr. Adams, for sharing your expertisewith us. I'm sure our listeners will find this information helpful in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.Dr. Adams: You're welcome. It was my pleasure.篇章1In his book "Outliers: The Story of Success," Malcolm Gladwell explores the factors that contribute to a person's success. One of the main points that Gladwell emphasizes isthe idea that success is not solely based on individualeffort, but is often influenced by external factors. Heargues that these external factors, such as cultural background, family upbringing, and opportunities for practice, play a significant role in shaping a person's success.Gladwell introduces the concept of the "10,000-hour rule," which suggests that achieving mastery in any field requires approximately 10,000 hours of deliberate practice. However, he also points out that access to the necessaryresources and opportunities for practice is not equal for everyone. For example, he discusses the case of the Beatles, who achieved great success due in part to the countless hours they spent honing their craft in the clubs of Hamburg, Germany.Another important factor that Gladwell examines is the cultural legacy that individuals inherit. He argues that cultural attitudes and traditions can heavily influence a person's chances of success. For instance, Gladwell discusses the phenomenon of the "rice paddy thinking" among Asian cultures, which emphasizes hard work, persistence, and discipline. He believes that this cultural mindset contributes to the high levels of success found among Asians in fields such as mathematics and technology.Gladwell's book challenges the notion of success as purely a result of individual talent and effort. He argues that the circumstances and opportunities that peopleencounter can greatly impact their chances of success. By highlighting the significance of external factors, Gladwell encourages readers to consider the broader societal influences that shape individual achievements.篇章2The advent of new technology has greatly transformed various aspects of our lives, including the ways we work, communicate, and entertain ourselves. One area that has been significantly impacted by technology is education. With the integration of digital tools and resources into traditional classrooms, the landscape of education has undergone a major shift.One of the main ways in which technology has transformed education is through the use of online learning platforms. These platforms allow students to access educational materials and resources from anywhere at any time. This flexibility has greatly expanded educational opportunities,especially for those who may not have access to traditional classrooms or live in remote areas. Additionally, online learning platforms often offer interactive features, such as quizzes and discussion boards, which help engage students and promote active learning.Another area that has been transformed by technology is teaching methods. In traditional classrooms, teachers typically deliver lectures and assign readings for students to complete. However, technology has opened up new possibilities for delivering content in more engaging and interactive ways. For example, teachers can use multimedia presentations, videos, and simulations to bring concepts to life and enhance students' understanding. Technology also allows for personalized learning experiences, as students can progress at their own pace and receive instant feedback on their work.Furthermore, technology has revolutionized the assessment process. Traditional methods of assessment, such as written exams and essays, are still used, but technology has introduced new ways of evaluating students' knowledge and skills. For instance, online assessments can track students' progress over time and provide detailed analytics on their strengths and areas for improvement. In addition, technology allows for more authentic and real-world assessments, such as projects and presentations, which better reflect the skills needed in the professional world.In conclusion, technology has had a profound impact on education, changing the way we learn and teach. With the integration of digital tools and resources, education has become more accessible, engaging, and personalized. As technology continues to evolve, it will undoubtedly continue to shape the future of education.。
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2019年12月英语六级听力原文(卷一)※Section A—— ConversationConversation 1W: Professor Henderson could you give us a brief overview of what you do, where you work and your main area of research?M: Well the Center for Climate Research where I work s the science of climate change to issues around economics and policy.Some of our research is to do with the likely impacts of climate change and all of the associated risks.W: And how strong is the evidence that climate change is happening that it's really something we need to be worried about.M: Well most of the science of climate change particularly that to do with global warming is simply fact.But other aspects of the science are less certain or at least more disputed.And so we're really talking about risk what the economics tells us is that it's probably cheaper to avoid climate change to avoid the risk than it has to deal with the likely consequences.W: So what are we doing? What can we do about it?M: Well I would argue that we need to develop the science specifically to understand the likely impacts of climate change in different contexts.As I said we need to understand the best ways of avoiding climate change and this will involve a huge transition to low carbon energy systems and the transition is a tremendous priority.And for this to happen, we may need action on a global scale from a political perspective.We need to understand the terms on which major countries like China and the USA might sign up to a global agreement because at the moment we don't have that consensus.W: Right.M: And we also need to plan ahead so that we're in a position to deal with the likely levels of climate change which are already inevitable and even more so to for the levels that are likely if we don't get those global agreements.Q1. What does Professor H say about his main area of research?Q2. What does Professor H say about climate change?Q3. What does Professor H say is a top priority in combating climate change?Q4. What does Professor H advise us to do to better deal with climate change?Conversation 2W: I have many business English students. When I teach the classroom, we often end up talking about things like success and what leads to success. And it's interesting that many of them mention the element of luck.M: Right.W: Luck is important to success. But since you've seen that fantastic video on the TED Talks website by Richard St. John, he doesn't mention luck at all.M: Well, I'm a firm believer that people can make their own luck. I mean what people regard as luck, you can actually create, to a degree.W: Sure. I think a lot of what people consider luck is attributed to how you respond to the opportunities that come your way.M: Yes. Very good point.W: Seizing the opportunities. But was there any point in the video that you thought was particularly interesting?M: Yes. Actually there was. Something very impressive to me as many people think that luck is important and that natural talent is something you must have in order to be successful. And in the video we saw, the point about getting good at something is not about having some natural talent.It's all about practice, practice, practice.W: Definitely yeah. Natural talent helps in some way but at the end of the day you really do need to work hard and get really really good at what you do.M: Sure.W: I thought one interesting thing in the video was the idea of passion being so important and that people who really love what they do. Of course you're going to want to work harder and put the time and effort into it. And the funny thing is that if you love what you do and are really passionate about it and work really hard, the money kind of comes automatically.Q5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?Q6. What is the woman’s view of luck?Q7. What is the chief point the TED Talks video makes?Q8. What does the woman think is the funny thing in the TED Talks video?Section BPassage OneDevil’s Tower, the first national monument in America, could almost be mistaken for the stump of an enormous tree. Its sheer rock size sweep up from a broad base until they cut off abruptly at the flat summit. Rising more than one thousand feet in the middle of the gently rolling plains at Wyoming. The massive column of rock looks as though it was dropped down into this location from a different time and place. In a sense it was, Devil’s Tower is a relic of the past. When the melted rock of the earth’s core forced its way to the surface to form the throat of a volcano. As the centuries passed, the rock cooled and hardened, shrinking and cracking int o long columns. Born in fire and fury, Devil’sTower was then shaped by the slow, gentle work of wind and water.The outer layers of the volcano were worn away until the hard core stood completely exposed. Small wonder that an Indian legend described De vil’s Tower as being formed by supernatural powers. The legend says that when seven girls were attacked by bears, they took refuge on top of a small rock, and appealed to the rock god for help. The god caused the rock to grow and to lift the girls far above the ground, while its sides were scored by the claws of the angry bears. Even today, says the legend, the girls can be seen above the tower in rock as seven shining stars in the night’s sky.Q9:What does Devil’s Tower look like?Q10: What caused t he volcano’s outer layer to wear away?Q11:What does Indian legend say about Devil’s Tower?Q12: How did the rock god help the seven girls in the Indian legend?Passage TwoIt’s no accident that most gas stations have convenient stores attached. Few of us can fill up the tank without buying a few snacks, cigarettes, soft drinks or other items we can live without. “I deserve it!” that's what hard-working men and women say to justify their lavish vacations, big stereo systems or regular restaurant meals. They do deserve such indulgences. However, they also deserve a homeof their own, a secure retirement and freedom from worrying about unpaid bills.No one should have to live with what a Taxes mother described as constant stress tension even fear about the money. Sadly, the pleasure that comes from extravagances often disappears long before the bills do. The video camera that one single mother bought for a special occasion, for example, is not much fun now. She’s figured out that it will take her another three years to pay it off a thirty dollars a month.And the New Yorkers who spent a bundle on an outdoor hot tub, now admit that they rarely use itbecause we can’tafford to heat it in winter. The solution, said priorities, add up the annual cost of each item, then consider what else she could buy with the same money. That will help you to decide which item is really worth it. One Chicago woman, for example, discovered the daily lunches with co-workers cost her two thousand dollars a year. She decided to take lunch to work instead. “I now put twenty dollars a week into my vacation fund, and another twenty into retirement savings,” she says, “those mean more to me than lunch."Q13: What does the speaker say about drivers who stop at gas stations?Q14: What does the speaker say about extravagances?Q15: What does the speaker want to show by the example of the Chicago woman?Section C -- Recording OneLet’s say y ou start to brain storm a list of all the emotions you ever experienced. Just for fun, try it now.What’s on your list? Chances are, you included things like: happy, sad, excited, angry, afraid, grateful, proud, scared, confused, stressed, relaxed and amazed. Now sort your list into two categories: positive emotions and negative emotions.Feeling both positive and negative emotions is a natural part of being human. We might use the word “negative” to describe more difficult emotions but it does not mean those emotions are bad or we shouldn’t have them. Still, most people were probably rather feel a positive emotion than a negative one. It’s likely you prefer to feel happy instead of sad or confident instead of insecure.What matters is how our emotions are balanced. How much of each type of the emotion positive or negative we experience.Negative emotions warn us of threats or challenges that we may need to deal with. For example, fear can alert us to possible dange r, it’s a signal that we might need to protect ourselves. Angry feelings warn us that someone is stepping on our toes, crossing a boundary or violating our trust. Anger can be a signal that we might have to act on our own behalf.Negative emotions focus our awareness. They help us to zero in on a problem so we can deal with it. But too many negative emotions can make us feel overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted or stressed out. When negative emotions are out of balance, problems might seem too big to handle.The more we dwell on our negative emotions, they more negative we begin to feel. Focusing on negativity just keeps it going.Positive emotions balance out negative ones, but they have other powerful benefits, too. Instead of narrowing our focus, like negative emotions do, positive emotions affect our brains in ways that increase our awareness, attention and memory. They help us take in more information, hold several ideas in mind at once and understand how different ideas relate to each other.When positive emotions open us up to new possibilities, we are more able to learn and build on our skills. That leads to doing better on tasks and tests.People who have plenty of positive emotions in their everyday lives tend to be happier, healthier, learn better and get along well with others.Q16. What does the speaker say about negative emotions?Q17.What happens to people whose negative emotions are out of balance?Q18. How do positive emotions affect us?Section C -- Recording TwoIn the past few months, I've been travelling for weeks at a time with only one suitcase of clothes. One day, I was invited to an important event, and I wanted to wear something special for it. I looked through my suitcase but couldn'tfind anything to wear. I was lucky to be at the technology conference then, and I had access to 3D printers. So Iquickly designed a skirt on my computer, and I loaded thefile on the printer. It just printed the pieces overnight.The next morning, I just took all the pieces, assembled them together in my hotel room, and this is actually the skirtthat I'm wearing right now.So it wasn't the first time that I printed clothes. For my senior collection at fashion design school, I decided totry and 3D print an entire fashion collection from my home. The problem was that I barely knew anything about 3D printing, and I had only nine months to figure out how to print five fashionable looks.I always felt most creative when I worked from home. I love experimenting with new materials, and I always tried to develop new techniques to make the most unique textiles formy fashion projects.One summer break, I came here to New York for an internship at a fashion house in Chinatown. We worked on two incredible dresses that were 3D printed. They were amazing -- like you can see here. But I had a few problems with them. They were made from hard plastics and that's why they werevery breakable. The models couldn't sit in them, and theyeven got scratched from the plastics under their arms.So now, the main challenge was to find the rightmaterial for printing clothes with, I mean the material you feed the printer with. The breakthrough came when I was introduced to Filaflex, which is a new kind of printing material. It's strong, yet very flexible. And with it, I was able to print the first garment, a red jacket that had the word "freedom" embedded into it. And actually, you can easilydownload this jacket, and change the word to something else. For example, your name or your sweetheart's name.So I think in the future, materials will evolve, and they will look and feel like fabrics we know today, like cotton or silk.Q19. What does the speaker say about the skirt she is wearing now?Q20. When did the speaker start experimenting with 3D printing?Q21. What was the problem with the material the speaker worked on at a New York fashion house?Q22. 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2019年12月六级真题答案(第一套)Part I WritingProblems such as the violation of privacy and environmental pollution are becoming increasingly prevalent in modern society.To some extent,they can be ascribed to a distinct lack of a sense of social responsibility among enterprises and individuals,which is of crucial importance in building a better world.When seeking profits,socially responsible corporations never forget to make positive contributions to our society.Take Alibaba,a leading tech company in China.The Ant Forest green initiative it launched in2016has so far inspired up to500million Alipay users to adopt low-carbon lifestyles and resulted in over100million trees planted in China’s most barren regions.At the individual level,a sense of social responsibility motivates us college students to acquire as much knowledge as possible and put it into practice.It also prevents us from engaging in unethical behaviors such as campus violence and academic misconduct that cause negative social impacts.To sum up,a healthy society requires all its members to take on their respective responsibilities.Everyone, therefore,should develop a sense of social responsibility,especially we college students who will be a pillar of society in the future.Part II Listening ComprehensionSection A1.D2.C3.B4.A5.A6.D7.D8.BSection B9.C10.A11.A12.B13.A14.C15.DSection C16.D17.C18.C19.D20.A21.B22.B23.C24.A25.BPart III Reading ComprehensionSection A26.G27.J28.E29.A30.L31.B32.O33.C34.D35.NSection B36.G37.C38.H39.D40.B41.E42.J43.F44.I45.ASection C46.A47.D48.B49.B50.B51.C52.A53.D54.B55.CPart IV Translation参考译文The peony,boasting bright colors and an elegant appearance,is a symbol of peace and prosperity and thus recognized as“king of the flowers”in China.Peonies are bred and grown in many parts of the country.Over the centuries,numerous poems and paintings have been created to praise the flower.Peonies were particularly popular during the Tang Dynasty,when they were extensively cultivated in the imperial gardens and praised as the national flower.In the tenth century,the ancient city of Luoyang became the center for peony cultivation,a position it still holds today.Nowadays,thousands of tourists from home and abroad flock to Luoyang for the annual Peony Festival to both admire the unique beauty of the city’s peonies and explore the history of the ancient capital of nine dynasties.2019年12月六级真题答案(第二套)Part I WritingHome should be where people feel secure and comfortable.Maintaining harmony at home is essential for the well-being of an individual,a couple and their offspring,and even the society.But many are being plagued by family discord,a problem that boils down to the lack of a sense of family responsibility.Everyone has certain roles to take on in his or her family.Parents are expected to ensure their children are well-nourished and well-educated,helping them build a strong body and great character.We college students also need to take our responsibility as adult children.Being independent of our parents as early as possible lightens the financial burden on them.Learning to be mature and sensible can prevent us from becoming a constant source of worry to them. Fulfilling our filial duty to the best of our abilities allows them to enjoy life in midlife years,retirement and the twilight years.In brief,a sense of responsibility among family members is a prerequisite for a warm and loving family.Often far away from home,we may start by keeping in contact with our parents,as a means to meet our obligations as part of our family.Part II Listening ComprehensionSection A1.A2.B3.A4.C5.D6.B7.C8.BSection B9.C10.D11.D12.A13.B14.C15.A.Section C16.D17.A18.B19.D20.A21.C22.C23.B24.D25.CPart III Reading ComprehensionSection A26.K27.C28.N29.M30.D31.I32.H33.J34.O35.LSection B36.C37.E38.A39.F40.M41.G42.B43.H44.D45.LSection C46.C47.A48.A49.D50.B51.C52.B53.A54.D55.CPart IV Translation参考译文The plum blossom,the king of China’s top ten famous flowers,originated in southern China and has been cultivated for over3000years.In the depths of winter,colorful plum blossoms bloom vibrantly amidst the wind and snow,unhindered by severe frost.The plum blossom,a symbol of strength,purity and elegance in traditional Chinese culture,motivates people to brave hardship and forge ahead.Since ancient times,many poets and painters have been drawing inspirations from plum blossoms and created countless immortal works.Plum blossoms are also very popular with the general public and often used as home decoration during the Spring Festival.Nanjing has designated the plum blossom as the city flower and holds the Plum Blossom Festival each year,which attracts thousands of people to Plum Blossom Hill to enjoy the full bloom in the snow irrespective of the severe cold2019年12月六级真题答案(第三套)Part I WritingAny community is composed of individuals.Naturally,it matters a great deal to our communities that we have a sense of responsibility towards them.People living in the same area should be considered a group under an obligation to create a comfortable living environment for the whole community.Reaching this goal requires a sense of responsibility among all residents, which encourages them to start with small steps,such as to avoid making excessive noise that disturbs their neighbors. Moreover,a sense of collective responsibility among us students contributes to a warm and friendly atmosphere, where we respect and help each other,as well as a strong communal sense of belonging.It will ultimately be conducive to our academic and moral progress.After we graduate from college and get employed,we will find ourselves in a new community made up of colleagues.A sense of community responsibility,also known as team spirit in the workplace,will be the key to forming a united and cohesive group,where we strive towards a common objective in close cooperation with each other.In conclusion,a sense of community responsibility is worth fostering in that it plays a significant role in living, learning and working.Part II Listening Comprehension(略)Part III Reading ComprehensionSection A26.E27.L28.H29.A30.J31.B32.I33.D34.F35.KSection B36.F37.C38.J39.D40.G41.A42.I43.E44.B45.KSection C46.B47.B48.D49.A50.C51.A52.C53.D54.A55.DPart IV Translation参考译文The lotus flower,one of China’s famous flowers,has been deeply loved by Chinese kes and ponds in many parts of China are suitable for the growth of lotus plants.The lotus flower,which is bright in color,blooms in the early morning and closes at night in summer,with the flowering lasting up to two or three months,attracting visitors from all over the country.The lotus has multiple uses,including purifying water,reducing pollution and improving the environment,as well as greening water surfaces and beautifying gardens.The flower is characterized by its abilities to tolerate intense sun exposure and emerge pure and clean from the murky water,thus symbolizing purity and elegance. So it is often used as a metaphor for a person’s noble character and has been a main subject for poets and painters throughout history.Places with lotus flowers in full bloom are also frequented by many photography enthusiasts.。
2019年12月英语六级真题及答案完整版(第一套)
2019年12月英语六级真题及答案完整版(第一套)2019年12月大学英语六级考试真题及答案(第一套)Part ⅠWriting (30 minutes) Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on the importance of having a sense of community responsibility. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.【参考范文】There is no doubt that community responsibility plays an indispensable role in personal development, for instance, in the workplace.There are several factors accounting for this perspective and the following are the most typical ones. First and foremost, a strong sense of community responsibility is helpful to develop harmonious interpersonal relationships. As we all know, we are very likely to spend more time with our colleagues than our families after entering the workplace. Therefore, the sound working atmosphere and interpersonal relationships among employees are crucial to both physical and mental pleasure. In addition, community responsibility can improve efficiency. In the fast-paced modern society, time is money and efficiency holds the key to saving time. As the saying goes, two heads are better than one. So great importance should be attached to the cultivation of the sense of community responsibility and we will eventually benefit from it.From what has been mentioned above, we can come to the conclusion that the sense of community responsibility is a kind of good personal quality, which deserves our attention.【参考译文】毫无疑问,集体责任在个人发展中起着不可或缺的作用,例如在工作场所。
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Part ⅠWriting (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on the importance of having asense of community responsibility. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.Part ⅡListening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, youwill hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After youhear 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 l to 4 are based on the conversations you have just heard.1. A) It focuses exclusively on jazz.B) It sponsors major jazz concerts.C) It has several branches in London.D) It displays albums by new music talents.2. A) It originated with cowboys.B) Its market has now shrunk.C) Its listeners are mostly young people.D) It remains as widespread as hip hop music.3. A) Its definition is varied and complicated.B) It is still going through experimentation.C) It is frequently accompanied by singing.D) Its style has remained largely unchanged.4. A) Learn to play them.B) Take music lessons.C) Listen to them yourself.D) Consul jazz musicians.Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversations you have just heard.5. A) She paid her mortgage.B) She called on the man.C) She made a business plan.D) She went to the bank.6. A) Her previous debt hadn't been cleared yet.B) Her credit history was considered poor.C) She had apparently asked for too much.D) She didn't pay her mortgage in time.7. A) Pay a debt long overdue.B) Buy a piece of property.C) Start her own business.D) Check her credit history.8. A) Seek advice from an expert about fund raising.B) Ask for smaller loans from different lenders.C) Build up her own finances step by step.D) Revise her business proposal carefully.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear threeor four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear aquestion, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C)and D). Thenmark 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 is profitable and environmentally friendly.B) It is well located and completely automated.C) It is small and unconventional.D) It is fertile and productive.10.A) Their urge to make farming more enjoyable.B) Their desire to improve farming equipment.C) Their hope to revitalize traditional farming.D) Their wish to set a new farming standard11.A) It saves a lot of electricity.B) It needs little maintenance.C) It causes hardly any pollution.D) It loosens soil while weeding.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.12.A) It has turned certain insects into a new food source.B) It has started on expand business outside the UK.C) It has imported some exotic foods from overseas.D) It has joined hands with Sainsbury's to sell pet insects.13.A) It was really unforgettable.B) It was a pleasant surprise.C) It hurt his throat slightly.D) It made him feel strange.14.A) They are more tasty than beef, chicken or pork.B) They are more nutritious than soups and salads.C) They contain more protein than conventional meats.D) They will soon gain popularity throughout the world.15.A) It is environmentally friendly.B) It is a promising industry.C It requires new technology.D) It saves huge amounts of labour.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three recordings of lectures or talks followed by three or fourquestions. The recording will be played only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the bestanswer from the four choices marked A), B), C)and D). Then mark the corresponding letteron 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)To categorize different types of learners.B) To find out what students prefer to learn.C) To understand the mechanism of the human brain.D) To see if they are inherent traits affecting learning.17. A) It was defective.B)It was misguided.C) It was original in design.D) It was thought-provoking.18. A) Auditory aids are as important as visual aids.B) Visual aids are helpful to all types of learners.C) Reading plain texts is more effective than viewing pictures.D) Scientific concepts are hard to understand without visual aids. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the recording you have just heard.19. A) Not playing a role in a workplace revolution.B) Not benefiting from free-market capitalism.C) Not earning enough money to provide for the family.D) Not spending enough time on family life and leisure.20. A) People would be working only fifteen hours a week now.B) The balance of power in the workplace would change.C) Technological advances would create many new jobs.D) Most workers could afford to have a house of their own.21. A) Loss of workers' personal dignity.B) Deprivation of workers' creativity.C) Deterioration of workers' mental health.D) Unequal distribution of working hours.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the recording you have just heard.22. A) It is the worst managed airport in German history.B) It is now the biggest and busiest airport in Europe.C) It has become something of a joke among Germans.D) It has become a typical symbol of German efficiency.23. A) The city's airports are outdated.B) The city had just been reunified.C) The city wanted to boost its economy.D) The city wanted to attract more tourists.24. A) The municipal government kept changing hands.B) The construction firm breached the contract.C) Shortage of funding delayed its construction.D) Problems of different kinds kept popping up.25. A) Tourism industry in Berlin suffers.B)All kinds of equipment gets rusted.C) Huge maintenance costs accumulate.D) Complaints by local residents increase.Part ⅢReading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word foreach blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passagethrough carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Pleasemark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single linethrough the centre.You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 26 to 35 are based on the following passage.The number of devices you can talk to is multiplying—first it was your phone, then your car, and nowyou can tell your kitchen appliances what to do. But even without gadgets that understand our spokencommands, research suggests that, as bizarre as it sounds, under certain 26 , people regularly ascribehuman traits to everyday objects.Sometimes we see things as human because we are 27 . In one experiment, people who reportedfeeling isolated were more likely than others to attribute 28 to various gadgets. In turn, feeling close toobjects can 29 loneliness. When college students were reminded of a time they had been 30 in a socialsetting, they compensated by exaggerating their number of friends—unless they were first given tasksthat caused them to interact with their phone as if it had human qualities. According to the researchers,the participants' phones 31 substituted for real friends.At other times, we personify products in an effort to understand them. One study foundthat three infour respondents yelled at their computer. Further, the more their computer gave them problems, themore likely the respondents were to report that it had its own “beliefs and 32 .”So how do people assign traits to an object? In part, we rely on looks. On humans, wide facesare 33 with dominance. Similarly, people rated cars, clocks, and watches with wide faces as moredominant-looking than narrow-faced ones, and preferred them—especially in 34 situations. Ananalysis of car sales in Germany found that cars with gills (护栅) that were upturned like smiles soldbest. The purchasers saw this 35 as increasing a car's friendliness.A) alleviate I) desiresB) apparently J) excludedC) arrogant K) featureD) associated L) lonelyE) circumstances M) separateF) competitive N) spectacularlyG) conceded O) warrantH) consciousnessSection BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Eachstatement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which theinformation is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with aletter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.[A] Though he didn't come from a farming family, from a young age Tim Joseph was fascinated by theidea of living off the land. Reading magazines like The Stockman Grass Farmer and Graze, he gothooked on the idea of grass-fed agriculture. The idea that all energy and wealth comes from the sunreally intrigued him He thought the shorter the distance between the sun and the end product, thehigher the profit to the farmer.[B] Joseph wanted to put this theory to the test. In 2009, he and his wife Laura launched Maple HillCreamery, an organic, all grass-fed yogurt company in northern New York. He quickly learned what themarket has demonstrated: Demand for grass-fed products currently exceeds supply. Grass-fed beef isenjoying a 25-30% annual growth rate. Sales of grass-fed yogurt and kefir (发酵乳饮品) on the otherhand, have in the last year increased by over 38%. This is in comparison with a drop of just under 1% inthe total yogurt and kefir market according to natural and organic market research company SPINS.Joseph's top priority became getting his hands on enough grass-fed milk to keep customers satisfied,since his own 64-cow herd wasn't going to suffice[C] His first partnership was with Paul and Phyllis Amburgh, owners of the Dharma Lea farm in NewYork. The Amburghs, too, were true believers in grass-fed. In addition to supplying milk from their own85-head herd, they began to help other farmers in the area convent from conventional to certifiedorganic and grass-fed in order to enter the Maple Hill supply chain. Since 2010, the couple has helped125 small dairy farms convert to grass-fed, with more than 80% of those farms coming on boardduring the last two years.[D] All this conversion has helped Maple Hill grow 40-50% every year since it began with no end insight. Joseph has learned that a farmer has to have a certain mindset to successfully convert. Butconvincing open-minded dairy people is actually not that hard, when you look at the economics.Grass-fed milk can fetch up to 2.5 times the price of conventional milk. Another factor is the squeezethat conventional dairy farmers have felt as the price of grain they feed their cows has gone up,tightening their profit margins. By replacing expensive grain feed with regenerative managementpractices, grass-fed farmers are insulated from jumps in the price of feed. These practices includegrazing animals on grasses grown from the pastureland's natural seed bunk, and fertilized by the cows'own fertilizer[E] Champions of this type of regenerative grazing also point to its animal welfare, climate and healthbenefits: Grass-fed animals live longer out of confinement. Grazing herds stimulate microbial (微生物的)activity in the soil, helping to capture water and separate carbon. And grass-fed dairy and meat havebeen shown to be higher in certain nutrients and healthy fats.[F] In the grass fed system, farmers are also not subject to the wildly fluctuating milk prices of theinternational commodity market. The unpredictability of global demand and thelag-time it takes toadd more cows to a herd to meet demand can result in events like the recent cheese surplus. Goinggrass-fed is a safe refuge, a way for family-scale farms to stay viable. Usually a farmer will get to thepoint where financially, what they're doing is not working. That's when they call Maple Hill. If the farmis well managed and has enough land, and the desire to convert is sincere, a relationship can begin.Through regular regional educational meetings, a large annual meeting, individual farm visits andthousands of phone calls, the Amburghs pass on the principles of pasture management. Maple Hillsigns a contract pledging to buy the farmer's milk at a guaranteed base price, plus quality premiumsand incentives for higher protein, butter fat and other solids.[G] While Maple Hill's conversion program is unusually hands on and comprehensive, it's just one of agrowing number of businesses committed to slowly changing the way America farms.Joseph callss culture.'sharing his knowledge network through peer-to-peer learning a core piece of the companyLast summer, Massachusetts grass-fed beef advocate John Smith launched Big Picture Beef, a networkof small grass-fed beef farms in New England and New York that is projected to bring to market 2,500head of cattle from 125 producers this year. Early indications are that Smith will have no shortage offarm members. Since he began to informally announce the network at farming conferences and onsocial media, he's received a steady stream of inquiries from interested farmers. [H] Smith says he'll provide services ranging from formal seminars to on-farm workshops on holistic(整体的) management, to one-on-one hand-holding and an almost 24/7 phone hotline for farmers whoare converting. In exchange, he guarantees an above-market price for each animal and acalf-to-customer electronic ear tag ID system like that used in the European Union. [1] Though advocates portray grass fed products as a win-win situation for all, they do have downsides.Price, for one, is an issue. Joseph says his products are priced 10-20% above organic versions, butdepending on the product chosen, compared to non-organic conventional yogurt, consumers couldpay a premium of 30-50% or more for grass-fed. As for the meat, Smith says his grass-fed hamburgerwill be priced 20-25% over the conventional alternative. But a look at the prices on online grocer FreshDirect suggests a grass-fed premium of anywhere from 35-60%,[J] And not every farmer has the option of going grass-fed. For both beef and dairy production itrequires, at least in the beginning, more pastureland. Grass-fed beef production tends to be morelabor-intensive as well. But Smith counters that if you factor in the hidden cost of government cornsubsidies, environment degradation, and decreased human heath and animal welfare, grass-fed is themore cost-effective model. “The sun provides the lowest cost of production and the cheapest meat,”he says.[K] Another grass-fed booster spurring farmers to convert is EPIC, which makes meat-based proteinbars. Founders Taylor Collins and his wife, Katie Forrest, used to be endurance athletes; now they'readvocates of grass-fed meat. Soon after launching EPIC'S most successful product - the Bison BaconCranberry Bar - Collins and Forrest found they'd exhausted their sources for bison (北美野牛) raisedexclusively on pasture. When they started researching the supply chain, they learned that only 2-3% ofall bison is actually grass-fed. The rest is feed-lot confined and fed grain and corn. [L] But after General Mills bought EPIC in 2016, Collins and Forrest suddenly had the resources theyneeded to expand their supply chain. So the company teamed up with Wisconsin-based rancherNorthstar Bison. EPIC fronted the money for the purchase of $2.5 million worth of young bison that willbe raised according to its grass-fed protocols, with a guaranteed purchase price. The message toyoung people who might not otherwise be able to afford to break into the business is,“You canpurchase this $3 million piece of land here, because I'm guaranteeing you today you'll have 1,000bison on it.' We're bringing new blood into the old, conventional farming ecosystem,which is reallycool to see,”Collins explains.36. Farmers going grass-fed are not affected by the ever-changing milk prices of the global market.37. Over the years, Tim Joseph's partners have helped many dairy farmers to switch to grass-fed.38. One advocate believes that many other benefits should be taken into consideration when weassess the cost-effectiveness of grass-fed farming.39. Many dairy farmers were persuaded to switch to grass-fed when they saw its advantage in terms ofprofits.40. Tim Joseph's grass-fed program is only one example of how American farming practice ischanging.41. Tim Joseph was fascinated by the notion that sunlight brings energy and wealth to mankind.42. One problem with grass-fed products is that they are usually more expensive than conventionalones.43. Grass fed products have proved to be healthier and more nutritious.44. When Tim Joseph started his business, he found grass-fed products fell short ofdemand.45. A snack bar producer discovered that the supply of purely grass-fed bison met was scarce.Section CDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions orunfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C)and D). You shoulddecide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single linethrough the centre.Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.Schools are not just a microcosm(缩影) of society: they mediate it too. The best seek to alleviate theexternal pressures on their pupils while equipping them better to understand and handle the worldoutside-- at once sheltering them and broadening their horizons. This is ambitious in anycircumstances. and in a divided and unequal society the two ideals can clash outright(直接地).Trips that many adults would consider the adventure of a lifetime-treks in Borneo, asports tour toBarbados-appear to have become almost routine at some state schools. Parents are being asked forthousands of pounds. Though schools cannot profit from these trips, the companies that arrange themdo. Meanwhile, pupils arrive at school hungry because their families can't afford breakfast. The ChildPoverty Action Group says nine out of 30 in every classroom fall below the poverty line. Thediscrepancy is startlingly apparent. Introducing a fundraising requirement for students does not help,as better-off children can tap up richer aunts and neighbours.Probing the rock pools of a local beach or practising French on a language exchange can fire children's passions, boost their skills and open their eyes to life's possibilities. Educational outings help brightbut disadvantaged students to get better scores in A-level tests. In this globalised age, there is a goodcase for international travel. and some parents say they can manage the cost of a school trip abroadmore easily than a family holiday. Even in the face of immense and mounting financial pressures. someschools have shown remarkable determination and ingenuity in ensuring that all theirpupils are ableto take up opportunities that may be truly life-changing. They should be applauded. Methods such aswhole-school fundraising. with the proceeds(收益) pooled, can help to extend opportunities and fuelcommunity spirit.But £3,000 trips cannot be justified when the average income for families with children is just over£30,000. Such initiatives close doors for many pupils. Some parents pull their children out of schoolbecause of expensive field trips. Even parents who can see that a trip is little more than a party orcelebration may well feel guilt that their child is left behind.The Department for Education's guidance says schools can charge only for board and lodging if thetrip is part of the syllabus, and that students receiving government aid are exempt from these costs.However, many schools seem to ignore the advice; and it does not cover the kind of glamorous, exotictrips. which are becoming increasingly common. Schools cannot be expected to bring togethercommunities single-handed. But the least we should expect is that they do not fosterdivisions andexclude those who are already disadvantaged.46. What does the author say best schools should do?A) Prepare students to both challenge and change the divided unequal society.B) Protect students from social pressures and enable them to face the world.C) Motivate students to develop their physical as well as intellectual abilities.D) Encourage students to be ambitious and help them to achieve their goals.47. What does the author think about school field trips?A) They enable students from different backgrounds to mix with each other.B)They widen the gap between privileged and disadvantaged students.C) They give the disadvantaged students a chance to see the world.D) They only benefit students with rich relatives and neighbours.48. What does the author suggest can help build community spirit?A) Events aiming to improve community services.B) Activities that help to fuel students' ingenuity.C) Events that require mutual understanding.D) Activities involving all students on campus.49. What do we learn about low-income parents regarding school field trips?A) They want their children to participate even though they don't see much benefit.B) They don't want their kids to participate but find it hard to keep them from going.C) They don't want their kids to miss any chance to broaden their horizons despite the cost.D)They want their children to experience adventures but they don't want them to run risks,50. What is the author's expectation of schools?A) Bringing a community together with ingenuity.B) Resolving the existing discrepancies in society.C) Avoiding creating new gaps among students.D) Giving poor students preferential treatment.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.Rising temperatures and overfishing in the pristine(未受污染的) waters around the Antarctic could seeking penguin populations pushed to the brink of extinction by the end of the century, according to anew study. The study's report states that as global warming transforms the environment in the world's last great wilderness, 70 percent of king penguins could either disappear or be forced to find newbreeding grounds.Co-author Céline Le Bohec, from the University of Strasbourg in France, warned:“If there're no actionsaimed at haling or controlling global warming, and the pace of the current human- induced changessuch as climate change and overfishing stays the same, the species may son disappear.”The findingscome amid growing concern over the future of the Antarctic. Earlier this month a separate study foundthat a combination of climate change and industrial fishing is threatening the krill (磷虾) population inAntarctic waters, with a potentially disastrous impact on whales, seals and penguins. But today'sreport is the starkest warning yet of the potentially devastating impact of climate change and humanexploitation on the Antarctic's delicate ecosystems.Le Bohec said: “Unless current greenhouse gas emissions drop, 70 percent of king penguins - 1.1million breeding pairs - will be forced to relocate their breeding grounds, or face extinction by 2100.”King penguins are the second-largest type of penguin and only breed on specific isolated islands inthe Southern Ocean where there is no ice cover and easy access to the sea. As the ocean warms, a bodyof water called the Antarctic Polar Front - an upward movement of nutrient-rich sea that supports ahuge abundance of marine life - is being pushed further south, This means that king penguins, whichfeed on fish and krill in this body of water, have to travel further to their feeding grounds, leaving theirhungry chicks for longer. And as the distance between their breeding grounds and their food grows,entire colonies could be wiped out.Le Bohec said:“The plight of the king penguin should serve as a warning about the future of the entiremarine environment in the Antarctic. Penguins, like other seabirds and marine mammals, occupyhigher levels in the food chain and they are what we call bio-indicators of their ecosystems. Penguinsare sensitive indicators of changes in marine ecosystems. As such, they are key species forunderstanding and predicting impacts of global change on Antarctic and sub-Antarctic marineecosystems. The report found that although some king penguins may be able to relocate to newbreeding grounds closer to their retreating food source, suitable new habitats would be scarce. Only ahandful of islands in the Southern Ocean are suitable for sustaining large breeding colonies.51. What will happen by 2100, according to a new study?A)King penguins in the Antarctic will be on the verge of dying out.B)Sea water will rise to a much higher level around the Antarctic.C) The melting ice cover will destroy the great Antarctic wilderness.D) The pristine waters around the Antarctic will disappear forever.52. What do we learn from the findings of a separate study?A)Shrinking krill population and rising temperatures could force Antarctic whales to migrate.B)Human activities have accelerated climate change in the Antarctic region in recent years.C)Industrial fishing and climate change could be fatal to certain Antarctic species.D)Krill fishing in the Antarctic has worsened the pollution of the pristine waters.53. What does the passage say about king penguins?A) They will turn out to be the second-largest species of birds to become extinct.B) Many of them will have to migrate to isolated islands in the Southern Ocean.C) They feed primarily on only a few kinds of krill in the Antarctic Polar Front.D) The majority of them may have to find new breeding grounds in the future.54. What happens when sea levels rise in the Antarctic?A) Many baby king penguins can't have food in time.B) Many king penguins could no longer live on krill.C) Whales will invade king penguins' breeding grounds.D) Whales will have to travel long distances to find food.55. What do we learn about the Southern Ocean?A)The king penguins there are reluctant to leave for new breeding grounds.B)Its conservation is key to the sustainable propagation of Antarctic species.C)It is most likely to become the ultimate retreat for species like the king penguin.D)Only a few of its islands can serve as huge breeding grounds for king penguins. Part ⅣTranslation (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English..Answer Sheet 2You should write your answer on荷花是中国的名花之一,深受人们喜爱。
2019年12月六级答案完整版
2019年12月六级考试参考答案完整版四六级试卷采用多题多卷形式,大家核对答案时,找准具体选项内容,忽略套数。
写作(共三套,忽略套数,只核对内容)第一套:The Importance of Having a Sense of Social ResponsibilityAs we all know, responsibility is one of the most basic qualities. If we give up the responsibility, we are equal to give up the whole world. As far as I am concerned, we should have a high sense of responsibility to become an upright person.How can we cultivate social responsibility? To start with, children should be taught about good moral outlooks, so that when they grow up, they will become law-abiding and responsible citizens. Furthermore, the humanistic education is vital, especially for us university students because we are the future pillars of our country. Last but not least, it is necessary to encourage people to care for others, help others throughall kinds of propaganda, because each individual is closely related to and bears obligations to others.If all the citizens have a sound sense of social responsibility, it is hopeful that the world will enjoy a better future. Therefore, let's take our social responsibility and contribute to our society.第二套:The Importance of Having a Sense of Family ResponsibilityHome is a warm harbor for every family member. It brings us warmth, and gives us strength over the long course of our lives. While enjoying the benefits of the family, everyone should have a sense of family responsibility and contribute to the happiness of the family life.To begin with, as a member of the family, everyone is obliged to take on family responsibilities. Secondly, by taking family responsibilities, the relationship between family members can be strengthened, thus a harmonious family can be created, which can make each family member feel a sense of belonging. A good growing environment will influence one’s psychological development and ultimately one’s personal development. More than that, each person with a good sense of familyresponsibility will develop a good sense of social responsibility, which will do good to our society.To sum up, it is of great importance for everyone to have a sense of family responsibility, not only in that it strengthens family bond, thus do good to one’s personal development, but that it is beneficial to the social development. So, my dear friends, please take an active part in your family responsibilities!第三套:The Importance of Having a Sense of Community ResponsibilityWe all live in community. Community responsibility is an individual's duty or obligation to the community, which includes cooperation, respect and participation. The concept goes beyond thinking and acting as individuals to common beliefs about shared interests. With the development of society and interpersonal communication, it has gradually become a basic requirement for everyone.In my opinion, the sense of community responsibility is equally important to the development of community and the growth of individuals. As a college student, the sense of community responsibility means that we should give priority to the interests of the our schooland class. If everyone takes on our own responsibilities, we can not only make our school better, but also improve our moral standard. As a citizen, we should pay more attention to the collective interests and exercise our obligations as citizens, such as participating in community voting and promoting environmental protection, etc. If everyone contributes our part, everything around us will become better.All in all, all of us should assume our community responsibilities, take the collective interests first and think more about others. Only in this way, will social development be more smooth and the relationship between people become more harmonious.听力(共2套)第一套:Section A: 1-81. D) Features editor.2. C) Answering daily emails.3. B) It is fascinating.4. A) Her persistence.5. A) It is enjoyable.6. D) It is written, directed, edited and produced by Frankie himself.7. D) Download and watch it.8. B) It has been showing for over a decade.Section B: 9-159. C) They need to keep moving to avoid getting hurt.10. A) They do not have many years to live after retirement.11. A) It prevents us from worrying.12. B) It wanders for almost half of their waking time.13. A) To find how happiness relates to daydreaming.14. C) It contributes to their creativity15. D) Daydreamers did better than non-daydreamers in task performance.Section C: 16-2516. D) They are in worsening condition.17. C) They are without foundations.18. C) Timber was abundant in Scandinavia.19. D) Abilities of human babies.20. A) They can distinguish a happy tune from a sad one.21. B) Babies emotions.22. B) It may hinder individual career advancement.23. C) They may find it hard to get their contributions recognized.24. A) They can enlarge their professional circle.25. B) It may prevent making a timely decision.第二套:Section A: 1-81. A) It focuses exclusively on jazz.2. B) Its market has now shrunk.3. A) Its definition is varied and complicated.4. C) Listen to them yourself.5. D) She went to the bank.6. B) Her credit history was considered poor.7. C) Start her own business.8. C) Build up her own finances step by step.Section B: 9-159. C) It is small and unconventional.10. D) Their wish to set a new farming standard.11. D) It loosens soil while seeding.12. A) It has turned certain insects into a new food source.13. B) It was a pleasant surprise.14. C) They contain more protein than conventional meats.15. A) It is environmentally friendly.Section C: 16-2516. D) To see if they are inherent traits affecting learning.17. A) It was defective.18. A) Auditory aids are as important as visual aids.19. D) Not spending enough time on family life and leisure.20. A) People would be working only fifteen hours a week now.21. C) Deterioration of workers’mental health.22. C) It has become something of a joke among Germans.23. B) The city had just been reunified.24. D) Problems of different kinds kept popping up.25. C) Huge maintenance costs accumulate.阅读(共3套)第一套:选词填空When considering risk factors associated with serious chronic diseases开头26-30 GJEAL 31-35 BOCDN26. G) detrimental27. J) indulging28. E) deficits29. A) assessed30. L) rapidly31. B) assigned32. O) similar33. C) consequences34. D) conspicuously35. N) regularly信息匹配Increased Screen Time and Wellbeing Decline in Youth36-45GCHDB EJFIA仔细阅读Passage One—The dangerous thing about lying开头46-50 ADBBB46. A) It shows they have the ability to view complex situations from different angles.47. D) It involves lots of sophisticated mental activity.48. B) When they face too much peer pressure.49. B) When they are under watchful eyes.50. B) They will tell bigger lies.Passage Two—Here is how....开头51-55 CADBC51. C) A massive natural catastrophe52. A) To prepare people for a major earthquake and tsunami53. D) Enormous stress is released54. B) Reducing casualties in the event of a disaster55. C) Its occurrence is just a matter of time第二套:The persistent开头26-35 KCNMD IHJOL26. K) prematurely27. C) determine28. N) synonymous29. M) switching30. D) generated31. I) particles32. H) opting33. J) peak34. O) trend35. L) simply信息匹配How much protein do you really want?36-45 CEAFM GBHDL仔细阅读Passage One—Last year开头(态度的重要性)46-50 CAADB46. C) It determines how we respond to our immediate environment.47. A) Their idols’behaviors.48. A) They may not suggest how a person is going to behave.49. D) They lack willpower.50. B) Starting to act in a way that embodies one’s aspirations.Passage Two——Industrial fishing for krill开头51-55 CBADC51. C) It was carried out too close to the habitats of penguins and whales52. B) To establish conservation areas in the Antarctic region.53. A) Opting to operate away from the suggested conservation areas.54. D) Sustain fishing without damaging the Antarctic ecosystem.55. C) A provider of the needed expertise.第三套:选词填空The number of开头26-30 ELHAJ31-35 BIDFK26. E) circumstances27. L) lonely28. H) consciousness29. A) alleviate30. J) excluded31. B) apparently32. I) desires33. D) associated34. F) competitive35. K) feature信息匹配Why More Farmers Are Switching to Grass-Fed Meat and Dairy36-45 FCJDG AIEBK仔细阅读Passage One—Schools are not just开头46-50 BBDCC46. B) Protect students from social pressures and enable them to face the world.47. B) They widen the gap between privileged and disadvantaged students.48. D) Activities involving all students on campus.49. A) They want their children to participate even though they don’t see much benefit.50. C) Avoiding creating new gaps among students.Passage Two—Rising temperatures and overfishing开头51-55 ACDAD51. A) King penguins in the Antarctic will be on the verge of dying out.52. C) Industrial fishing and climate change in the Antarctic region in recent years.53. D) The majority of them may have to find new breeding grounds in the future.54. A) Many baby king penguins can’t have food in time.55. D) Only a few of its islands can serve as huge breeding grounds for king penguins.翻译(共3套)第一套:The peony, with its rich colors and elegant images, symbolizes peace and prosperity and is known as the "king of flowers" in China. Peony is cultivated in many parts of China. For thousands of years, many poems and paintings have been created in praise of peonies. During the Tang Dynasty, peonies were widely planted in the imperial gardens and known as the national flower, so they were very popular. In the 10th century, the ancient city of Luoyang became a center for peony cultivation and remains so today. Now, tens of thousands of tourists from home and abroad flock to Luoyang for the annual peony festival to admire the unique beauty of the city's peonies and explore the history of the ancient capital of nine dynasties.第二套:Plum blossom, which originated in southern China, has been cultivated for more than 3,000 years, and tops the list of China’s Top 10 famous flowers. In the middle of winter, colorful plum blossoms facing the wind and snow proudly bloom. In traditional Chinese culture, plum blossom symbolizes strength, purity and elegance, inspiring people to overcome hardships and forge ahead. Since ancient times, many poets and painters have drawn inspiration from the plum blossom and createdcountless immortal works. The common people also love plum blossoms, which are often used as home decorations during the Spring Festival. The city of Nanjing has designated the plum blossom as the city flower. Every year, the Plum Blossom Festival is held,when tens of thousands of people brave the bitter cold to walk in the snow and appreciate the plum blossoms on Plum Blossom Mountain.第三套:Lotus is one of the best-known flowers in China which people love deeply. Many lakes and ponds in China are suitable for lotus’growth. Lotus features bright colors, blossoming in the morning and closing in the evening with a long flowering period of two to three months, attracting tourists across the country to appreciate it. Lotus has a variety of functions, which can not only green waters and beautify courtyards but also purify water, reduce pollution and improve environment. Lotus symbolizes purity and elegance and represents people's noble morals as it does not fear the strong sunshine and keeps clean in the mud. Therefore, the flower has become an important creation theme for poets and painters throughout the Chinese history, and the place where the lotus blooms is also frequented by many photography lovers.。
2019年12月英语六级真题:CET-6翻译真题【三套完整版带答案】
2019年12月英语六级真题:CET6翻译真题【三套完整版】第一套:梅花位居中国十大名花之首,源于中国南方,已有三千多年的栽培和种植历史。
隆冬时节,五颜六色的梅花不畏严寒,迎着风雪傲然绽放。
在中国传统文化中,梅花象征着坚强、纯洁、高雅,激励人们不畏艰难、砥砺前行。
自古以来,许多诗人和画家从梅花中获取灵感,创作了无数不朽的作品。
普通大众也都喜爱梅花,春节期间常用于家庭装饰。
南京市已将梅花定为市花,每年举办梅花节,成千上万的人冒着严寒到梅花山踏雪赏梅。
【逐句解析】(1)梅花(plum blossom)位居中国十大名花之首,源于中国南方,已有三千多年的栽培和种植历史。
【解析】可翻译为并列句或定语从句。
主要考查主谓和主谓宾结构。
中国十大名花:the top ten famous flowers in China; 居首位:rank first; 源于:originate in;中国南方:SouthernChina.【参考答案】The plum blossom,which ranks first among the topten famous flowers in China,originated in Southern China and has a history of more than 3,000 years of cultivation and planting.(2)隆冬时节,五颜六色的梅花不畏严寒,迎着风雪傲然绽放。
【解析】可翻译为并列句或简单句和伴随状语。
五颜六色的:colorful/of all colors绽放:bloom;迎着风雪:against the snow.【参考答案】At the time of midwinter, plum blossoms of all colors are not afraid of the cold, blooming proudly against the snow.(3)在中国传统文化中,梅花象征着坚强、纯洁、高雅、激励人们不畏艰难、砥砺前行。
