2020上半年大学英语六级阅读模拟题：现代建筑
2020年大学英语六级阅读理解试题及答案(卷一)
2020年大学英语六级阅读理解试题及答案（卷一）A great deal ofattention is being paid today to the so-called digital divide—the divisionof the world into the info(information) rich and the info poor. And that dividedoes exist today. My wife and I lectured about this looming danger twenty yearsago. What was less visible then, however, were the new, positive forces thatwork against the digital divide. There are reasons to be optimistic。
There are technological reasons to hope the digital divide willnarrow. As the Internet becomes more and more commercialized, it is in theinterest of business to universalize access—after all, the morepeople online, the more potential customers there are. More and moregovernments, afraid their countries will be left behind, want to spreadInternet access. Within the next decade or two, one to two billion people onthe planet will be netted together. As a result, I now believe the digitaldivide will narrow rather than widen in the years ahead. And that is very goodnews because the Internet may well be the most powerful tool for combatingworld poverty that we've ever had。
2020年6月英语六级阅读理解模拟题及答案
2020年6月英语六级阅读理解模拟题及答案2020年6月英语六级阅读理解模拟题及答案Which is safer-staying at home， traveling to work on public transport， or working in the office? Surprisingly，each of these carries the same risk， which is very low. However， what about flying compared to working in the chemical industry? Unfortunately， the former is 65 times riskier than the latter! In fact， the accident rate of workers in the chemical industry is less than that of almost any of human activity， and almost as safe as staying at home.The trouble with the chemical industry is that whenthings go wrong they often cause death to those living nearby. It is this which makes chemical accidents so newsworthy. Fortunately， they are extremely rare. The most famous ones happened at Texas City (1947)，Flixborough (1974)， Seveso (1976)， Pemex (1984) and Bhopal (1984)。
大学英语六级考试模拟题(含答案)
大学英语六级考试模拟题(含答案)大学英语六级考试模拟题(含答案)1. Language SkillsSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear three recordings of lectures or talks followed by three or four questions. The recordings will be played only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the center.Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. A) She gave the wrong message to Amanda.B) She returned Amanda's phone message.C) She made an appointment with Amanda.D) She asked Amanda to call back later.2. A) Sorry for staying out late last night.B) Let me explain why I am late.C) My car broke down on the way.D) I'm sorry, but I failed the test.3. A) By making a phone call.B) By sending her an email.C) By leaving a message with his roommate.D) By talking to her face to face.4. A) He left a message for Amanda.B) He apologized for being late.C) He forgot to give his assignment to Amanda.D) He asked Amanda to return his call.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear three short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some 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 center.Passage OneQuestions 5 to 7 are based on the passage you have just heard.5. A) They are heavily polluted.B) They have lost their vitality.C) They give off a foul odor.D) They are very expensive to maintain.6. A) Mankind with ill health.B) People living near polluted rivers.C) Overpopulation in developing countries.D) Residential areas near heavily polluted rivers.7. A) Establish a national river protection association.B) Build more sewage treatment plants.C) Punish factories that pollute rivers.D) Educate people to be conscious of pollution.Passage TwoQuestions 8 to 10 are based on the passage you have just heard.8. A) To show their creativity.B) To cope with their daily lives.C) To bring happiness to their loved ones.D) To express their love and affection.9. A) It was a unique and creative gift.B) It was a personalized expression of love.C) It required special skills and techniques.D) It showcased the recipient's artistic talents.10. A) She was surprised and touched.B) She found it extravagant and unnecessary.C) She expected a more conventional gift.D) She appreciated the thought behind the gift.Passage ThreeQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) The location of the store.B) The quality of the products.C) The friendliness of the staff.D) The convenience of the opening hours.12. A) To attract more customers.B) To introduce a new product line.C) To celebrate their anniversary.D) To promote their loyalty program.13. A) Special discounts on certain items.B) Free gifts with every purchase.C) Extended store opening hours.D) A chance to win a luxury car.2. WritingDirections: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay based on the Chinese outline below. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.假如你是李明，你的英国朋友Robert给你发来电子邮件，请你帮忙介绍一个中国知名的旅游景点。
2020年12月大学英语六级考试模拟试卷及答案（7）
2020年12月大学英语六级考试模拟试卷及答案（7）2020年12月大学英语六级考试模拟试卷及答案（7）Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions：There are four passages in this part. 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage：There are two methods of fighting, the one by law, theother by force; the first method is that of men, the second of beasts; but as the first method is often insufficient,one must have recourse to the second. It is, therefore, necessary for a prince to know well how to use both the beast and the man. This was covertly taught to rulers by ancient writers, who related how Achilles and many others of those ancient princes were given to Chiron the centaur to be brought up and educated under his discipline. The parable of this semi瞐nimal, semi瞙uman teacher is meant to indicate that a prince must know how to use both natures, and that the one without the other is not durable.A prince, being thus obliged to know well how to act as a beast, must imitate the fox, and the lion, for the lion cannot protect himself from traps, and the fox annot defend himself from wolves. Thosethat wish to be only lions do not understand this. Therefore,a prudent ruler ought not to keep faith when by doing so it would be against his interest, and when the reasons which made him bind himself no longer exist. If men were all good,this precept would not be good ; but as they are bad, and would not observe their faith with you, so you are not bound to keep faith with them. Nor have legitimate grounds ever failed a prince who wished to show colorable excuse for the nonfulfilment of his promise. Of this one could furnish an infinite number of examples, and show how many times peace has been broken, and how many promises rendered worthless, by the faithlessness of princes, and those that have best been able to imitate the fox have succeeded best. But it is necessary to be able to disguise this character well, and to be a great feigner and dissembler, and men are so simple and so ready to obey present necessities, that the one who deceives will always find those who allow themselves to be deceived.21.The author of the passage does not believe that ____.A) people can protect themselvesB) the truth makes men freeC) leaders have to be consistentD) princes are human22.The lion represents those who are ____.A) too trusting B) strong and carefulC) reliant on force D) lacking in intelligence23.The fox, in this passage, is ____.A) admired for his trickery B) no match for the lionC) pitied for his trick D) considered worthless24.The writer suggests that a successful leader must ____.A) be prudent and faithfulB) cheat and lieC) have principle to guide his actionsD) tell the people the truth about his opponent25.The writer would approve an unsuccessful politicalcandidate ____.A) gave up all his opportunitiesB) promised to try again next timeC) overthrew the government by forceD) told the people the truth about his opponentQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage：The forest from which Man takes his timber is the tallest and most impressive plant community on Earth. In terms of Man's brief life it appears permanent and unchanging, save for the seasonal growth and fall of the leaves, but to forester it represents the climax of a long succession of events.No wooded landscape we see today has been forest forall time. Plants have minimum requirements of temperature and moisture and, in ages past, virtually every part of Earth's surface has at some time been either too dry or too cold for plants to survive. However, as soon as climatic conditions change in favour of plant life, a fascinating sequence of changes occurs, called a primary succession.First to colonize the barren land are the lowly lichens, surviving on bare rock.Slowly, the acids produced by these organisms crack the rock surface, plant debris accumulates, and mosses establish a shallow root瞙old. Ferns may follow and, with short grasses and shrubs, gradually form a covering of plant life. Roots probe even deeper into the developing soil and eventually large shrubs give way to the first trees. These grow rapidly, cutting off sunlight from the smaller plants, and soon establish complete domination—closing their ranks and forming a climax community which may endure for thousands of years.Yet even this community is not everlasting. Fire may destroyit outright and settlers may cut it down to gain land for pasture or cultivation. If the land is then abandoned, a secondary succession will take over, developing much faster on the more hospitable soil. Shrubs and trees are among the early invaders, their seeds carried by the wind, by birds and lodged in the coats of mammals.For as long as it stands and thrives, the forest is a vast machine, storing energy and many elements essential for life.26.What does the forest strike mankind as permanent?A) The trees are in community.B) The forest is renewed each season.C) Man's life is short in comparison.D) It is an essential part our lives.27.What has sometimes caused plants to die out of the past?A) Interference from foresters.B) Variations in climate.C) The absence of wooded land.D) The introduction of new type of plants.28.In a “primary succession', what makes it possible for mosses to take root?A) The type of rock.B) The amount of sunlight.C) The amount of moisture.D) The effect of lichens.29.What conditions are needed for shrubs to become established?A) Ferns must take root.B) The ground must be covered with grass.C) More soil must accumulate.D) Smaller plants must die out.30.Why is a “secondary succession” quicker?A) The ground is more suitable.B) There is more space for new plants.B) Birds and animals bring new seeds.D) It is supported by the forest.Questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage：Grandma Moses is among the most celebrated twentieth瞔entury painters of the United States, yet she had barely started painting before she was in her late seventies. As she once said of herself：“I would never sit back in a rocking chair, waiting for some one to help me.” No one could havehad a more productive age.She was born Anna Mary Robertson on a farm in New York State, one of five boys and five girls.(“We came in bunches, like radishes.”) At twelve she left home and was in domestic service until, at twenty瞫even, she married Thomas Moses,the hired hand of one of her employers. They farmed most of their lives, first in Virginia and then in New York State, at Eagle Bridge. She had ten children, of whom five survived;her husband died in 1927.Grandma Moses painted a little as a child and made embroidery pictures as a hobby, but only switched to oils in old age because her hands had become too stiff to sew and she wanted to keep busy and pass the time. Her pictures were first sold at the local drugstore and at a fair, and were soon spotted by a dealer who bought everything she painted. Three of the pictures were exhibited in the Museum of Modern Art, and in 1940 she had her firstexhibition in New York. Between the1930's and her death she produced some 2,000 pictures：detailed and lively portrayals of the rural life she had known for so long, with a marvelous sense of color and form.“I think really har d till I think of something really pretty, and thenI paint it.” she said.31.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A) Grandma Moses： A Biographical SketchB) The Children of Grandma MosesC) Grandma Moses： Her Best ExhibitionD) Grandma Moses and Other Older Artists32.According to the passage, Grandma Moses began to paint because she wanted to ____.A) decorate her homeB) keep activeC) improve her salaryD) gain an international reputation33.From Grandma Moses' description of herself in thefirst paragraph, it can be inferred that she was ____.A) independent B) prettyC) wealthy D) timid34.Grandma Moses spent most of her life ____.A) nursing B) paintingC) embroidering D) farming35.In line 14, the word “spotted” could best be replaced by ____.A) speckled B) featuredC) noticed D) damagedQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage：The producers of instant coffee found their product strongly resisted in the market places despite their manifest (明显的) advantages. Furthermore, the advertising expenditure for instantcoffee was far greater than that for regular coffee.Efforts were made to find the cause of the consumers' seemingly unreasonable resistance to the product. The reason given by most people was dislike for the taste. The producers suspected that there might be deeper reasons, however. This was confirmed by one of motivation research's classic studies, one often cited in the trade. Mason Haire, of the University of California, constructed two shopping lists that were identical except for one item. There were six items common to both lists：hamburger, carrots(胡萝卜), baking powder, bread, canned peaches and potatoes, with the brands or amounts specified. The seventh item, in the fifth place on both lists, read “11b. Maxwell House coffee” on one list and “Nescafe instant coffee” on the other. One list was given to each person in a group of fifty women, and the other list to those in another group of the same size. The women were asked to study their lists and then to describe, as far as they could, the kind of woma n (“personality and character”) who would draw up that shopping list. Nearly half of those who had received the list including instant coffee described a housewife who was lazy and a poor planner. On the other hand, only one woman in the other group described the housewife,who had included regular coffee on her list, as lazy; only six of that group suggested that she was a poor planner. Eight women felt that the instant瞔offee user was probably not a good wife! No one in the other group drew such a conclusion about the housewife who intended to buy regular coffee.36.The fact that producers found resistance to their product despite the fact that they spent more advertising money on instant than regular coffee shows that ____.A) advertising does not assure favorable sales resultB) companies spent more money on advertising than they shouldC) people pay little attention to advertisingD) the more one advertises the better the sales picture37.In this instance, the purpose of motivation research was to discover____.A) why people drink coffeeB) why instant coffee did not taste goodC) why regular coffee was successfulD) the real reason why people would not buy instant coffee38.This investigation indicated that ____.A) 50 percent of housewives are lazyB) housewives who use instant coffee are lazyC) many women believe that wives who use instant coffee are lazyD) wives who use regular coffee are good planners39.On the results of this test, the producers probably revised their advertising to show a ____.A) lazy housewife using regular coffeeB) hard瞱orking housewife using instant coffeeC) lazy housewife using instant coffeeD) man obviously enjoying the taste of instant coffee40.Implied but not stated：____.A) Despite its advantages, most people disliked instant coffee because of its taste.B) The advertising expenditure for instant coffee was greater than that for regular coffee.C) Very often we do not know the real reasons for doingthings.D) Taste is the principal factor in determining what we buy.おPart Ⅲ Vocabulary (20 minutes)Directions：There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B),C)and D). Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.41.After leaving school, Nigel decided to ____ in the army.A) enroll B) signC) register D) enlist42.Even at that early stage the school felt that she ____a good chance of passing her exams.A) stood B) achievedC) possessed D) took43.Although the coach had not thought her a good tennis player at first, she ____ to be a champion.A) came round B) turned outC) turned up D) came out44.If she hadn't ____ on the last question, her score on the test would have been perfect.A) slipped up B) slept upC) spilt up D) slipped on45.The ____ of new scientific discoveries to industrial production methods usually makes jobs easier to do.A) addition B) associationC) application D) affection46.The government ____ the people to be economical of oil consumption.A) call in B) call upC) call on D) call off47.It's possible to ____ from all the information given to us and to make various decisions.A) enclose B) generalizeC) tackle D) withdraw48.She gets along very well with everyone; so she is the most ____ member of our family.A) rusty B) impetuousC) compatible D) imperious49.Immigrants, fleeing from political and religious persecution, came from nonindustrialized ____ industrialized countries.A) also B) and tooC) as well as D) and both50.Mary is by no means learned; nor is she good at any practical trade. The only ____ she possesses is her beauty.A) something valuable B) assetC) something pleasing D) womanly virtue51.He received a ____ from the university in order to continue his research.A) credit B) grantC) prize D) reward52.Several of the off瞫hore islands are ____ now that we havea motor瞓oat.A) available B) accessibleC) convenient D) achievable53.The World Health Organization fights against ____ diseases all over the world.A) inevitable B) influentialC) infectious D) inferior54.Of course, for years they ____ moving to the country, getting away from the stress of city life, but nothing ever came out of that talk.A) talked to B) talked ofC) talked over D) talked round55.The Indians see little ____ for success and become frustrated, because they usually go to inferior school and often cannot adjust to life in the city.A) priority B) instinctC) insurance D) prospect/doc/ae644200.html,lions have been made by states, organizations, corporations and individuals ____ gambling activities, and new millionaires are constantly created.A) sponsoring B) chargingC) interesting D) founding57.Mother hasn't ____ you for quite some time. She is beginning to think you must be ill.A) heard out B) heard ofC) heard about D) heard from58.The three climbers can employ a guide to ____ them on their way up the mountain.A) guide B) conductC) lead D) bring59.It was a horrible ride through pouring rain,____ he had a puncture and for the last hour had to push the bicycle.A) as a matter of fact B) even soC) to make matters worse D) in fact60.Being without funds, Owen ____ some means of obtaining financial help.A) cast back B) cast outC) cast about D) cast off61.The British ____ with the French in building a plane that neither could afford by itself.A) associated B) cooperatedC) communicated D) conflicted62.The thief ____ to shot her if she screamed.A) banished B) impliedC) indicated D) threatened63.Sorry, no, I wasn't talking to you. I ____ just ____.A) was…thinking aloud B) was…thinking aheadC) was…thinking out D) was…thinking of64.Only thoroughly unpleasant people leave the ____ of their picnics to spoil the appearance of the countryside.A) remains B) remainderC) rest D) remnants65.The headlights of the approaching car were so ____ that the cyclist had to stop riding.A) gleaming B) dazzlingC) visible D) light66.Whenever anything ____ happens, crowd of people is certain to gather.A) famous B) sensationalC) noted D) emotional67.One of the attractive features of the course was the way the practical work had been ____ with the theoretical aspects of the subject.A) embraced B) adjustedC) alternated D) integrated68.He was usually very kind so that his sudden ____ greatly surprised us.A) heartiness B) unhappinessC) harshness D) uprightness69.One reason why science is so respected these days is that the image of the scientist is of one who collects data in a(n) ____ search for truth.A) immense B) impartialC) punctual D) proportional70.They are ____ in work, well aware a careless mistake will cost the company millions of pounds.A) rather casual B) pretty slowC) meticulous D) really considerateおPart Ⅳ Short Answer Questions (15 minutes)Directions：In this part there is a short passage with five questions or incomplete statements.Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words ( not exceeding 10 words ).Students who score high in achievement needs tend to make higher grades in college than those who score low. When degree aptitude for college work, as indicated by College Entrance Examination Board Tests, is held constant, engineering students who score high in achievement needs tendto make higher grades in college than the aptitude test scores would indicate.We can define this need as the habitual desire to do useful work well. It is a salient influence characteristic of those who need little supervision. Their desire for accomplishment is a stronger motivation than any stimulation the supervisor can provide. Individuals who function in terms of this drive do not “bluff” in regard to a job that they fail to do well.Some employees have a strong drive for success in their work; others are satisfied when they make a living. Those who want to feel that they are successful have high aspiration for themselves. Thoughts concerning the achievement drive are often prominent in the evaluations made by the typical employment interviewer who interviews college seniors for executive training. He wants to find out whether the senior has a strong drive to get ahead or merely to hold a job. Research indicates that some who do get ahead have an even stronger drive to avoid failure.[FK)]Questions：(答题尽量简短，超过10个词要扣分。
2020年英语六级阅读理解预测题及答案（2）
2020年英语六级阅读理解预测题及答案（2）2020年英语六级阅读理解预测题及答案(2)In the last two hundred years there have been great changes in the method of production of goods. This is nowalso true of the building industry; for mechanization hasbeen introduced. System building can save both time and money. The principle of system building is that the building is made from a set of standard units. These are either made at the building-site or at a factory. Some designers, in fact, are standardizing the dimensions of rooms. They are made in multiples of a single fixed length, usually ten centimeters. This is called a modular (标准件的) system, and it means that manufactures can produce standardized fittings at a lower cost. The most important fact about system building is its speed. A ten-storey flat, for example, can be completed infour months.There are several new methods of system building. One is the panel method. In this case, the construction company sometimes erects a factory on the site. The walls and floorsof the building, called panels, are cast in a horizontal or vertical position. Conduits for electrical wires and sleeves for pipes are cast in the panels when they are being made.The moulds for making these castings are situated all around the building.After the concrete panels are cast, they are allowed toset and harden for a week. Next they are lifted by a tower crane on to any section of the building. There the panels are cemented together at their joints and the floor covering is laid.After the panels have been cemented together, the crane liftsa case into the area. It contains all the fittings to be installed, such as wash-basins, radiators and pipes. Finishing tradesmen, such as plumbers, plasterers, painters and electricians, follow behind to complete the work.In some building developments, in some countries, whole flats with internal features like their bathrooms, bedrooms and connecting stairs, and weighing as much as twenty tons, are carried to the building-site ready-made. A giant overhead crane is used to lift them into position. In the future, this method may become more widespread.1. The main difference between panel method and the method discussed in the last paragraph is_______.A. the latter uses ready-made internal featuresB. panels are cast in a level positionC. the former is used to build walls and floors while the latter to construct bathrooms or bedroomsD. the former is more expensive than the latter2. Which of these statements is TRUE of system building?A. It employs more men.B. It is difficult and dangerous.C. It can save both time and money.D. It means less mechanization.3. According to the passage, the principle of system building is that_______.A. construction methods are saferB. buildings are made from a set of standardized unitsC. similar buildings can be producedD. all units are produced on the site4. The usual fixed length in the modular system is_______.A. twenty centimetersB. ten millimetersC. fifty centimetersD. ten centimeters5. What lifts the concrete panels onto the building?A. Cranes.B. Man-power.C. Pulleys.D. Hydraulic jacks.参考答案： 1. A 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. A。
2020大学英语六级模拟试题：仔细阅读
2020大学英语六级模拟试题：仔细阅读2020大学英语六级模拟试题：仔细阅读2020大学英语六级模拟试题：仔细阅读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 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.On the high-speed train from Avignon (阿维尼翁) to Paris, my husband and I landed in the only remaining seats on the train, in the middle of a car, directly opposite a Frenchwoman of middle years. It was an extremely uncomfortable arrangement to be looking straight into the eyes of a stranger. My husband and I pulled out books.The woman produced a large makeup case and proceeded to freshen up. Except for a lunch break, she continued this activity for the entire three-hour trip. Every once in awhile she surveyed the car with a bright-eyed glance, but never once did she catch my (admittedly fascinateD． eye. My husband and I could have been a blank wall.I was amused, but some people would have felt insulted, even repulsed (厌恶的). There is something about primping in public that calls up strong emotional reactions. Partly it'sa question of hygiene. (Nearly everyone agrees that nail-paling and hair-combing are socially considered unwise todo.) And it's a matter of degree.Grooming--a private act--has a way of negating the presence of others. I was once seated at a party with amodel-actress who immediately waved a silly brush and began dusting her face at the table, demonstrating that while she was next to me, she was not with me.In fact, I am generally inhibited from this maneuver in public, except when I am in the company of cosmetics executives (when it's considered unpleasant not to do it) or my female friends when it's a fun just-us-girls moment. In a gathering more professional than social, I would refrain.【小编推荐：】Kathy Peiss, a history professor at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and an authority on American beauty rituals, says that nose-powdering in the office was an occasion for outrage in 1920's and 30's. Deploring thepractice as a waste of company time, trade journals advised managers to discourage it among clerical workers. But how much time could it take? Certainly the concern was out of proportion with the number of minutes lost. Peiss theorizes that it was the blatant assertion.of a female practice inwhat had been an all-male province that disturbed critics.Peiss tells me that after the 30's, pulling out a compact was no longer an issue. It became an accepted practice.I ask if she feels free to apply lipstick at aprofessional lunch herself. Sounding mildly shocked, she says she would save that for the privacy of her car afterward. Why? Because it would be "a gesture of inappropriate femininity. "One guess is that most professional women feel this way. There is evidence of the popularity of the new lipsticks thatremain in place all day without retouching.It's amazing to think that in our talk-show society,where every sexual practice is openly discussed, a simplesex-specific gesture could still have the power to disturb. The move belongs in the female arsenal and, like weapons, must be used with caution.56. According to the author, "My husband and I could have been a blank wall. " (Line 6, Para. 1) most probably means“__________”.A． We were treated with an expressionless face.B． Welooked at theFrench woman expressionlessly.C． We used books as a wall to avoid the woman's eyes.D． We were of no existence in the French woman's eyes.57. In the author's opinion, she __________.A． allows public making up on certain occasionsB． feels comfortbale when making up in publicC． only makes up on social occasionsD． makes up before any professional gatherings58. According to Peiss, nose powdering in an office was criticized mainly for the reason that __________.A． normal office work was disturbedB． it discouraged women' s interest in careerC． male dominance was emphasized thereD． it distracted male workers' focus on work59. Why do most professional women give up usinglipsticks in public?A．Because they are worried about being looked down upon.B．Because it emphasizes their female features in wrong situations.C． Because it implies women's disadvantages in academicfields.D． Because they are ashamed to be seen making up in front of males.60. It can be inferred that in a highly open society,,the differences between men and women __________.A． have attracted little attentionB． hinder the social developmentC． are attractive topics in talk showsD． still call for great concern。
六年级英语现代建筑练习题30题
六年级英语现代建筑练习题30题1<背景文章>The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. It is located in Paris, France. The tower was built in 1889 for the World's Fair.The Eiffel Tower is made of iron. It is very tall and has three levels. Visitors can take an elevator or climb the stairs to reach the different levels. From the top level, people can see a beautiful view of Paris.The tower is not only a tourist attraction but also has other uses. For example, it was used for scientific experiments in the past.The Eiffel Tower is very popular among tourists. Every year, millions of people visit it. People come from all over the world to see this amazing structure.1. The Eiffel Tower was built for ____.A. a birthday partyB. the World's FairC. a concertD. a sports event答案：B。
解析：文章中明确提到“The tower was built in 1889 for the World's Fair.”。
2020年6月英语六级考试阅读真题及答案
2020年6月英语六级考试阅读真题及答案2020年6月英语六级考试阅读真题及答案Section ADirection： In this section, there is a short passage with 5 questions or incomplete stamens. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words. Please write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.Question 47 to 51 are based on the following passageHighly proficient musicianship is hard won. Althoughit’s often assumed musical ability us inherited, there’s abundant evidence that this isn’t the case. While it seems that at birth virtually everyone has perfect pitch, the reasons that one child is better than another are motivation and practice.Highly musical children were sung to more as infants and more encouraged to join in song games as kids than less musical ones, long before any musical ability could have been evident. Studies of classical musicians prove that the best ones practiced considerably more from childhood onwards than ordinary orchestral players, and this is because their parents were at them to put in the hours from a very young age.The same was true of children selected for entry to specialist music schools, compared with those who were rejected. The chosen children had parents who had very actively supervised music lessons and daily practice fromyoung ages, giving up substantial periods of leisure time to take the children to lessons and concerts.The singer Michael Jackson’s story, although unusually brutal and extreme, is illumination when considering musical prodigy(天才). Accounts suggest that he was subjected to cruel beatings and emotional torture ,and that he was humiliated (羞辱) constantly by his father, What sets Jackson’s family apart is that his father used his reign of terror to train his children as musicians and dancers.On top of his extra ability Michael also had more drive. This may have been the result of being the closest of his brothers and sisters to his mother. “He seemed different to me from the other children —special,”Michael’s mother said of him. She may not have realized that treating her son as special may have been part of the reason be became like that.All in all, if you want to bring up a Mozart or Bach, the key factor is how hard you are prepared to crack the whip. Thankfully, most of us will probably settle for a bit of fun on the recorder and some ill-executed pieces of music-on the piano from our children.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
2020大学英语六级模拟试题及答案
2020大学英语六级模拟试题及答案卷面总分：60分答题时间：60分钟试卷题量：24题1.We can conclude from the passage thattoday's under-thirties are leading a miserable life in Britaina. Laura Lenox-Conyngham's attitude to work and life represents that of many young professionals in BritainC. Life can get harder for under-thirties in BritainD. elders enjoy extremely high living standards in Britain2.In what way does Laura Lenox-Conyngham make her living?A.By taking photographs for magazines.B.By marring a rich man.C.By subletting the lounge sofa-bed to her brother.D.By preparing food for photographs for some magazines.D. People should emigrate because of domestic high crime rate.PassageTwoQuestions 13 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.13、 A.lncreasing salaries.B.Surging energy production.C. Booming housing market.D. Rising interest rates.14、 A.lncreasing interest rate.B. Decreasing financial products.C. Buying substantial securities.0.Expanding financial business.15、 A.Fracking can influence the burning of fossil fuels.B.The use of fracking will do harm to environment.C.Fracking technology is a safe practice in industry.D.The use of fracking is beneficial to people's health.答案一、单选题1C 2D 3D 4A 5C 6C 7D 8C 9B 10 A二、判断题11错误12正确13错误14正确三、填空题15that he might himself have been an eye-witness16to idle away the hours watching TV each day 17spend minimum time sightseeing outside the parks 18made by grasses as the water slowly moves them 19fewer than five centimeters of rain a year20Because the virus changes its shape.21a cut and paste operation22fighting drug-resistant strains of the virus9-12:BCAB 13-15BCBWhich factor pushed up house prices?A.Many young men, who live alone, have increased demand for houses.B. Many young men need to rent more houses.C. It is easy to apply for a mortgage for young generationThe number of older people, many of whom live alone, becomes bigger and bigger.4.Why are toda/s older middle-aged and elderly becoming the new winners?A. Because they made relatively small contributions in tax, but younger generation will possibly hand over more than a third of their lifetime^ earnings for the care of them.B.Because they contributed a lot in tax and now can claim much on the welfare system.C. Because they made small contributions, but now can make money easily.0.Because they outnumber younger generation and enjoy more privileges in the present society.By saying “the growth of the proportion ...to younger generationsJ(Li ne2, Para.5), Anthea Tinker really means thatA.currently wealth flows from old generation to younger generationB.traditionally wealth flows from younger generation to old generationC.with the increasingly big population of over 50, the trend arises that wealth flows from younger generation to old generationD. with more and more people of over 50,traditions have been reversed6.The best title for the passage would beA.Medical PracticeB. Clever AdvertisingSelf-MedicationD.Self-Treatment7.The author tells us in paragraph 4A.the reasons for keeping medicines at homepeople's doubt about taking drugs8. what kind of medicine people should prepare at homeD.the possible harms self-medication may do to people8.Paragraphs 2 and 3 explainA. those good things are not without side effectsB.why clever advertising is so powerfulC.why in modern times self-medication is still practised9. why people develop faulty ways of life9.Advertisements are aimed at people suffering from mild complaints becausethey often watch ads on TVB.they are more likely to buy the drugs advertisedC.they generally lead a sedentary lifeD.they don't take to sports and easily catch coldsThe first paragraph is intended toA.suggest that self-medication has a long historyA. define what diagnosis means exactlypraise doctors for their expertisec. tell the symptoms from the causes二、判断题（共4题，共8分）11.Nearly all the families can manage to meet the soaring tuition costs through various investment plans.正确错误12.One reason why colleges increase tuition and fees is that the state support is shrinking.正确错误13.The only problem the students are facing at graduation is the dismal job market. 正确错误14.Griffith worked for a firm that specialized in economic development in Washington D.C.because she needed money to pay for her debt.正确错误三、填空题（共8题，共16分）15.He told the stoiy in such minute detail（简直就像他亲眼看见一样）.Life is too short（不可每天将时间浪费在看电视上）.17.The visitors planned to（花最少的时间游览公园以外的地方）.18.The only sounds are bird calls and the soft noise（当水缓缓推动草时草所发出的）19.The area gets（年降雨量不足五厘米）.According to Steven Young, if scientists get the data that 3theywould petition for fast track status.21.While integrase deletes an immune cell's genetic material and replaces it with its own, it acts like in a word processor.22.If the drug proves effective in human trialsjt could enhance the effectiveness of existing AIDS drugs in.问答题（共1题，共10分）23.Directions:In this section, you will hear two passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions mwill 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage One Questions 9 to 12 are based on the passage you have just heard.9、 A.She escaped unhurt.B.She witnessed the shooting.C. She was shot to death.D.She was 15 years old.10、A.5.B.7.C.11.D.12.n、 A.Spear's digital camera.B.One suspecfs gun.C. The queen's video.D.Berry's purse.12、 A.Civilians should keep away from the business zone.B.Everybody should think about how to fight against crimes.ernment should schedule to negotiate with terrorists.。
2020年六级考试快速阅读模拟题(3)
2020 年六级考试快速阅读模拟题(3) Unit 3Part n Readi ng Comp rehe nsion (Skim ming and Scanning)(15 minutes)Directions ： In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet1.For questions 14, markY (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information givenin the passage;N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.For questions 5-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Seven Steps to a More Fulfilling JobMany people today find themselves in unfulfilling work situations. In fact, one in four workers is dissatisfied with their current job, according to the recent “Plans for 2004 ”survey. Their career path may be financially rewarding, but it doesn 't meet their emotional, social or creative needs. They're stuck, unhappy, and have no idea what to do about it, except move to another job.Mary Lyn Miller, veteran career consultant and founder of the Life and Career Clinic, says that when most people are unhappy abouttheir work, their first thought is to get a different job. Instead, Miller suggests looking at the possibility of a different life. Through her book, 8 Myths of Making a Living, as well as workshops, seminars and personal coaching and consulting, she has helped thousands of dissatisfied workers reassess life and work.Like the way of Zen, which includes understanding of oneself as one really is, Miller encourages job seekers and those dissatisfied with work or life to examine their beliefs about work and recognize that “in many cases your beliefsare what brought you to where you are today. ” You may have been raised to think that women were best at nurturing and caring and, therefore, should be teachers and nurses. So that 's what you did. Or, perhaps you were brought up to believe that you should do what your father did, so you have taken over the family business, or become a dentist “justlike dad. ” If this sounds familiar, it 's probably time tolook at the new possibilities for your future.Miller developed a 7-step process to help potential job seekers assess their current situation and beliefs, identify their real passion, and start on a journey that allows them to pursue their passion through work.Step 1 ： Willingness to do something different.Breaking the cycle of doing what you have always done is one of the most difficult tasks for job seekers. Many find it difficult to steer away from a career path or make a change, even if it doesn 't feel right. Miller urges job seekers to open their minds to other possibilities beyond what they are currently doing.Step 2 ： Commitment to being who you are, not who or what someone wants you to be.Look at the \gifts and talents you have and make a commitment to pursue those things that you love most. If you love the social aspects of your job, but are stuck inside an office or “chained to your desk ” most of the time, vow to follow your instinct and investigate alternative careers and work that allow you more time to interact with others. Dawn worked as a manager for a large retail clothing store for several years. Though she had advanced within the company, she felt frustrated and longed to be involved with nature and the outdoors. She decided to go to school nights and weekends to pursue her true passion by earning her master 's degree in forestry. She now works in the biotech forestry division of a major paper company.Step 3 ： Self-definitionMiller suggests that once job seekers know who they are, they need to know how to sell themselves. “In the job market, you are a product. And just like a product, you most know the features and benefits that you have to offer a potential client, or employer. ” Examine the skills and knowledge thatyou have identify how they can apply to your desired occupation. Your qualities will exhibit to employers why they should hire you over other candidates.Step 4 ： Attain a level of self-honoring.Self-honoring or self-love may seem like an odd step for job hunters, but being able to accept yourself, without judgment, helps eliminate insecurities and will make you more self-assured. By acce pti ng who you are — all your emotio ns, hopes and dreams, your personality, and your unique way of being - you' ll p roject more con fide nee whe n n etwork ing and talking with potential employers. The power of self-honoring can help to break all the falsehoods you were programmed to believe - those that made you feel that you were not good enough, or strong enough, or intelligent enough to do what you truly desire.Step 5 ： Vision.Miller suggests that job seekers develop a vision that embraces the answer to “What do I really want to do?” one should create a solid statement in a dozen or so sentencesthat describe in detail how they see their life related to work. For instance, the secretary who longs to be an actress describes a life that allows her to express her love of Shakespeare on stage. A real estate agent, attracted to his current job because her loves fixing up old homes, describes buying properties that need a little tender loving care to make them more saleable.Step 6 ： Appropriate risk.Some philosophers believe that the way to enlightenment comes through facing obstacles and difficulties. Once people discover their passion, many are too scared to do anything about it. Instead, they do nothing. With this step, job seekers should assess what they are willing to give up, or risk, in pursuit of their dream. For one working mom, that meant taking night classes to learn new computer-aided design skills, while still earning a salary and keeping her day job.For someone else, it may mean quitting his or her job, taking out loan and going back to school full time. You 'll move one step closer to your ideal work life if you identify how much risk you are willing to take and the sacrifices you are willing to make.Step 7 ： Action.Some teachers of philosophy describe action in this way, “If one wants to get to the top of a mountain, just sitting at the foot thinking about it will not bring one there. It is by making theeffort of climbing up the mountain, step by step, that eventu ally the summit is reached. ” All too often,it is the lack of action that ultimately holds people back from attaining their ideals. Creating a plan and taking it one step at a time can lead to new and different job opportunities. Job-hunting tasks gain added meaning as you sense their importance in your quest for a more meaningful work life. The plan can include researching industries and occupations, talking to people who are in your desired area of work, taking classes, or accepting volunteer work in your targeted field.Each of these steps will lead you on a journey to a happier and more rewarding work life. After all, it is the journey, not the destination, that is most important.1. According to the recent “Plans for 2004 ” survey,most people are unhappy with their current jobs.2. Mary Lyn Miller 's job is to advise people on their life and career.3.Mary Lyn Miller herself was once quite dissatisfied with her own work.4.Many people find it difficult to make up their minds whetherto change their career path.5.According to Mary Lyn Miller, people considering changing their careers should commit themselves to the pursuit of .6. In the job market, job seekers need to know how to sell themselves like ___________ .7. During an interview with potential employers, selfhonoring or self-love may help a job seeker to show ____________8.Mary Lyn Miller suggests that a job seeker develop a vision that answers the question “ __________________ ”9. Many people are too scared to pursue their dreams because they are unwilling to ______________ .10. What ultimately holds people back from attaining their ideals is ___________ .Unit 31. N2. Y3. NG4. Y5.those things that they love most6.products7.his confidence8. What do I really want to do?9.take risk and make sacrifices10.the lack of action。
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2020上半年大学英语六级阅读模拟题：现代建筑2020上半年大学英语六级阅读模拟题：现代建筑Bad news. Unesco may soon strip London's two most prominent tourist sites, Westminster's Parliament Square and the Tower of London in the City of their world heritage status. Chief reason is the towering Shard, which will be western Europe's tallest building, now looming over both of them from its launch pad on the south side of London Bridge. Westminster's grouping of Abbey, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Whitehall is probably far enough away to survive the shock. The Tower of London is a different matter.Unesco 联合国教科文组织(United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization)strip of 剥夺tourist sites 旅游景点;观光地区Shard 夏德伦敦塔(一座超高层摩天大楼，位于伦敦Southwark，2009年年底前开始施工，并计划于2020年实用5月竣工，届时将会是英国和西欧建筑。
)loom over 赫然耸立The rough-and-tumble old citadel has become such a London familiar that few people really know it. William the Conqueror's White Tower still sits nobly in the centre of the composition, sadly deprived of the original limewash that gave it its name. Inside are the original apartments, two chambers to each floor, and a Norman chapel. In the basementis a magnificent armoury museum. This remains the finest11th-century structure in Britain.William the Conqueror 征服者威廉，即威廉公爵，法国诺曼底公爵。
英格兰第一位诺曼人国王。
deprive of 剥夺;失去armoury museum 兵器博物馆On the river side of the Tower is Traitor's Gate and a suite of medieval chambers fitted out for Henry III (who kept a zoo in the grounds). This mini-palace has been recreated, complete with throne room and peaceful oratory looking out over the Thames – a serene view touched by the sadness of those passing to their deaths beneath.throne room 王宫大殿the Thames 泰晤士河serene adj. 平静的;安详的Within this palace runs the last medieval street in London, a maze of ancient walls, steps and turrets. Here are the Bloody Tower, Raleigh's prison chambers, the Crown Jewels and the "leads" where Princess Elizabeth walked and contemplated death or coronation during the reign of her Catholic half-sister, Mary. The Tower enclave as a whole is a remarkable medieval town within a town. When inside, we can just about lose ourselves in Beefeaters, ravens, blood, guts and history.a maze of 像迷宫般的lose oneself in 沉浸于;沉迷于Until the 1960s Tower Hill, overlooking the tower itself, was surrounded by the buildings, mostly warehouses, of a working Georgian and Victorian city. Most eye-catching of all, Tower Bridge, designed by the City architect, Horace Jones,in 1886, rose downstream in deference to the tower itself.The most famous bascule bridge in the world and still working, it perfectly complements the battlements and vigour of the Conqueror's fortress. Visitors can climb it and look down on river and city beneath, getting a closer and more evocative view than from the big wheel upstream.eye-watching adj. 引人瞩目的Tower Bridge 伦敦塔桥(从英国伦敦泰晤士河口算起的第一座桥，也是伦敦的象征，有“伦敦正门”之称。
)That is about it. As Unesco rightly suggests, no city in Europe has shown less concern for the setting of its historic buildings than London. St Katherine's Dock just downstream of the bridge has been partly restored, but its tower facade is wrecked by an overwhelming glass box by Lord Rogers, and bythe appalling concrete Tower Hotel. Whoever allowed this tobe put up should be shot, and one day I assume it will betaken down.show less concern to 对……注重较少take down 拆下;推倒Across the river lies the benighted site of warehouses cleared in the 1970s and left fallow as planners argue over what to do next. Had the waterfront been restored, as happened downstream in Wapping, this area would have beenyielding rent and jobs for a quarter of a century. That isthe true cost of so-called redevelopment.Directly opposite the Tower is the mayor of London's oval building designed by Lord Foster and described by formermayor Ken Livingstone as a "glass testicle". It lurches strangely towards the river with, to its right, the frigid More London development. Meanwhile, on the north bankupstream of the Tower, is a giant atrium block also by Foster, blundering across the contour.These buildings show not the slightest respect for the Tower or Tower Bridge. They are monuments only to insipidsteel and glass.Question time：1. Why does the auther suppose that Unesco may strip Westminster's Parliament Square and the Tower of London inthe City of their world heritage status?2. What's the author's attitude to the warehouses andoval buildings?【参考答案】1. Because no city in Europe has shown less concern forthe setting of its historic buildings than London, thetowering Shard looms over both of them from its launch pad on the south side of London Bridge.2. He resolutely opposes such buildings, in his opinion, They are monuments only to insipid steel and glass.。