2011年12月英语六级作文范文
2011年12月英语六级作文范文：买彩票Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Buying Lottery Tickets. You should write at least 150 words and you should base your composition on the outline given below:1. 有些人赞成买彩票2. 有些人反对买彩票3. 你的观点例题4：4. Buying Lottery TicketsThere is no denying the fact that buying lottery tickets is a hotly debated topic in China today. / There is no denying the fact that buying lottery tickets is becoming popular in China today. Some people believe that it is beneficial in many ways. In the first place, it helps raise money for such groups as the poor and the disabled as well as for such causes as sports. (Thus, the heavy financial burden on the government will be relieved or even removed.) In the second place, lottery games provide people with a means of entertainment or pastime. (Without lottery games, many people might find nothing interesting to do. Last but not least, by buying lottery tickets, one may make a fortune overnight.)Others, however, hold the opposite view. They say that buying lottery tickets is actually a kind of gambling. People are encouraged to earn money through guessing instead of down-to-earth labor. As a result, some people are tempted to commit crimes. A case in point is the two bank clerks in Heibei who stole millions of money from the bank to buy lottery tickets.Weighing the arguments of both sides, I am inclined to agree with the former. Lottery games can serve as a good means to raise funds. But the ticket buyers should keep in mind the original purpose of such games, that is, to help the underprivileged or to contribute to public welfare. If they happen to win the prizes, it’s nothing but a return for their kindness.(Personally, I think that both sides have something right. Actually, lottery games should be viewed as a two-edged sword, which presents us with both benefits and troubles. But we should not give up eating for fear of choking. The best policy, as I see it, is to maximize their advantages and eliminate their unhealthy side-effects. Or in other words, we should further develop lottery games and exert proper supervision over them so that they can benefit us in a better way.)2011年12月英语六级作文范文：Internet1.Internet的功绩。
2.Internet的弊端。
3.结论。
9.Internet — A Two-edged SwordInternet is playing an increasingly important role in people’s life. As a newborn information delivering system, the Internet has made seas of information available at our fingers’ tips. Besides, the Internet serves as the most convenient means for communication. Through the Internet, people can discuss various problems and make friends who share common views.But just as a coin has two sides, Internet has its own drawbacks which should not be neglected. First, it costs an alarming amount of money to construct the system and the cost is very high to most Chinese consumers. Second, it is sometimes difficult for people to find the right information they are looking for since there is too much rubbish on the net. Finally, it is alsodifficult to prevent the net from the invasion of criminals.Therefore, the Internet should be viewed as a two-edged sword, which presents us with both conveniences and troubles. But we should not give up eating for fear of choking. The best policy, as I see it, is to further develop the net and exert proper supervision over it so that it can benefit us in a better way.2011年12月英语六级作文范文：大学生心理Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Psychological Problems among College Students. You should write at least 150 words, and base your composition on the outline given below:1. 目前很多大学生存在着较严重的心理问题2. 造成这些心理问题的原因3. 应该采取什么措施来解决这些问题Psychological Problems among College StudentsNo one can have failed to notice the fact that psychological problems are becoming serious among college students. Reports are often heard that some collegians committed suicide or murdered their roommates. Typical examples include the case of a Chinese student named Ma Jiajue and that of a Korean student studying in the U.S.Then what are the causes of these problems among college students? The following might be some of the sources of these young men and women’s troubles. First, as young adults, most of them are at the stage of personality formation and are quite sensitive to their surroundings. Secondly, they are at a critical point of personal development and are facing pressure from various aspects: love, academy, job-seeking and so on. To make things worse, most of them are living off home and without their parents care and supervision.To solve the problems for these young people, it is essential that the channel of communication be kept open among students, between students and their superintendents as well as between students and their parents. Besides, psychological counseling should be enhanced and rendered to problem students in time. Only with these measures taken can we expect sound growth of college students.2011年12月英语六级作文范文：大学生村官1. Directions: In this part, you are to write a composition of no less than 150 words about “College Graduates Work as Village Officials”. You should write according to the outline given below. Please remember to write it clearly on the ANSWER SHEET.Some college graduates choose to work as village officials.1.Do you think it is a good idea?2.What can they offer the countryside?3.What can they gain from their village positions?1. College Graduates Work as Village OfficialsThere is no denying the fact that it is a hotly debated topic today how college graduates should choose their careers. Some time ago, it was reported that some college graduates chose to work as village officials. To this people’s attitudes differ sharply. Some hold the positive view while others are against it. As far as I am concerned, I believe that it is a wise choice.On the one hand, college graduates can contribute a lot to the development of the countryside. First, they can apply their professional knowledge there. Secondly, they can introduce new concepts to the countryside and speed the development of rural culture. As a result, the gapbetween the city and the countryside can well be bridged.On the other hand, these graduates can benefit a lot from working as village officials. While too many college graduates are fighting for the handful of positions in big cities, these graduates can find themselves a wider stage of development and realize their value.Therefore, college graduates working as village officials is a win-win choice and more graduates should be encouraged to work in the countryside.2011年12月英语六级作文范文：大学生不允许结婚Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition of no less than 150 words on the topic “Whether College Students Should Be Allowed to Get Married” and you’re your article on the following outline.1.Choose either of the two positions: College students should (not) be allowed to get married.2.State your reasons for or against the issue3.Conclusionitary TrainingThere is no denying the fact that it has been a hotly debated topic whether students should attend military training in China in the past years. Opinions on this issue differ sharply. Some hold the positive view. They say that the training can not only build up stude nts’ bodies but also temper their willpower. Besides, through the training, students can develop their team-spirit and sense of discipline.Others, however, hold the opposite view. They say that a short period of training as students are having now cannot work well in building up their bodies or strengthen their will. Instead, we should lay emphasis on their daily exercise and activities for such purpose. What’s more, a sudden increase of intense physical exercise, especially during summer, does harm to s tudents’ health and may even cause deaths. What happened in the past years has proved this.Weighing the pros and cons of these arguments, I am inclined to agree with the former point of view. Military training is not only a means to strengthen student’s physique and willpower, but also an effective way to enhance their sense of national defense and foster their patriotism. Though some deaths happened during the training, we should not give up eating for fear of choking. Besides, the deaths are perfect evidence that students need more such training. Of course, measures should be taken to ensure that the least harm is done to the trainees.2011年12月英语六级作文辅导：军训Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition of no less than 150 words on the topic “Military Training” and you’re your article on the following outline.1. 有些人赞成学生参加军训2. 有些人反对3. 你的观点3.Should College Students Be Allowed to Get Married?There is no denying the fact that it is a hotly debated topic today whether college students should be allowed to get married. Some time ago, the ban was lifted by some universities on students getting married. To this people’s attitudes differ sharply. Some hold the positive view. They say that most college students are adults and that it is a basic right for those who have reached the appropriate ages to get married. Besides, they argue that with their biological and emotional needs met, these students will study better. // The ban on this means a severe violation of human rights.Many others, however, hold the negative/opposite view. They claim that the university or college is a place to study instead of a community to lead family life. Allowing college students to get married would adversely affect their study. For instance, they would spend too much time attending their family and love, unable to concentrate on their school work.As far as I am concerned,// Weighing the arguments of both sides, I believe that it is OK to allow college students to get married. Anyway, th is is their freedom. Actually, we don’t have to worry too much because facts have shown that most college students would choose not to get married in the face of such fierce competition and heavy school work.或：As far as I am concerned,// Weighing the arguments of both sides, I believe that college students should not be allowed to get married. Though mostly adults, they are actually immature psychologically. Their wishes to get married are, more often than not, impulses. Besides, as students, they are not ready to support a family financially.2011年12月英语六级作文范文：养宠物Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Keeping Pets. You should write at least 150 words and you should base your composition on the outline below:1. 有些人赞成养宠物2. 有些人反对养宠物3. 你的观点5. Keeping PetsThere is no denying the fact that keeping pets is a hotly debated topic today. Some people claim that keeping pets is a good thing to do. They believe that pets, like cats and dogs, can help relieve the loneliness suffered by senior citizens and other social members who are confined to their homes for this reason or that. They also argue that keeping pets helps mankind understand animals’ world and develop positive feelings toward them.Others, however, hold the opposite view. They regard keeping pets as a useless but harmful thing to do. First, pets can transmit diseases. Secondly, the noises and dung of pets are sources of pollution. Last but not least, as many rare birds and animals are kept as pets, they will surely be hunted on a large scale, which means a threat to the balance of the ecosystem.Weighing the arguments of both sides, I am inclined to agree with the latter. Anyway, we can lessen our loneliness and express our love toward animals in other ways. And it is my belief that only by placing man and other species on an equal basis can we expect to have a lively and colorful world.2011年12月英语六级作文范文：Water ShortageDirections: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic On Water Shortage. You should write at least 150 words, and base your composition on the outline given below:1. Water shortage is becoming an urgent problem2. Possible solutionsWater ShortageNo one can have failed to notice the fact that water shortage is a grave problem with which the whole world is confronted. Actually, it has become so widespread that it has severely affected people’s daily life and hindered the development of the global economy.A number of factors could account for the problem, but the following might be the critical ones. First, with the development of agriculture and industry, an increasing amount of water is needed. Secondly, the ever-increasing population is another leading cause of water shortage. Besides, the global tendency of warming up also contributes to the problem. What’s worse, pollution and waste of fresh water aggravate the situation.In view of the seriousness of the problem, effective measures must be taken before things get worse. First, it is essential that laws and regulations be worked out and enforced to protect water resources. Secondly, people should enhance their awareness of saving water. With these measures taken, it is reasonable for us to expect a brighter future.2011年12月英语六级作文范文：黄金周制度Should the Golden Week Vacations Be Abolished? You should write at least 150 words:1)“五一”、“十一”黄金周确实推动了中国经济的发展，丰富了人们的生活2)但黄金周制度也造成了很多问题3)我的态度8. Should the Golden Week Holidays Be Abolished?There is no denying the fact that the introduction of the Golden Week holidays in China has considerably promoted the development of the nation’s economy and touring industry and enriched people’s life. People around the country have spent more time and money traveling and relaxing themselves.As every coin has two sides, the Golden Week holidays have also brought about piles of problems. For one thing, due to the fact that people across the country are spending their vacations during the same period of time, it is terribly crowded almost everywhere: trains, buses, hotels, scenic spots, etc., which have ruined people’s mood for vacations. For another, some businessmen take advantage of the weeklong holidays and raise the priced of commodities and services.Personally, I believe that it is necessary for people to have long vacations, but there is no need for them to have the vacations during the same period of time. Instead, they should be allowed the freedom to arrange their own vacations. Only in this way can they really relax and refresh themselves for a new round of work.2011年12月英语六级作文范文：出国留学Studying Abroad: Hardships and Rewards. You should write at least 150 words:1. 出国留学有很多好处2. 出国留学也会遇到很多难题3. 你的选择7. Studying Abroad: Hardships and RewardsThere is no denying the fact that studying abroad is a hotly debated topic today. Obviously, studying abroad has a number of rewards/advantages. In the first place, a student can have access to advanced science and technology as well as desirable working conditions which might not be available at home. In the second place, he can be exposed to entirely new ideas and trends. Last but not least, by living and studying in a foreign country, one can improve his foreign language much faster than at home.Nevertheless, as every coin has two sides, studying abroad also confronts one with a series of hardships. For one thing, learning a foreign language is far from an easy thing at the beginning for most people. For another, a completely new environment with different customs and habits may also be a barrier to overseas students, especially to the young. An added difficulty lies with finance:it can cost a lot to study abroad.From my point of view, the advantages of studying abroad outweigh its disadvantages. But it is a big decision to go abroad to study and one should take into consideration his financial conditions and his ability to adapt to new surrounding. Personally, I choose to go abroad and study if I find it necessary.(Therefore, studying abroad should be viewed as a two-edged sword, which presents us with both benefits and troubles. The best policy, as I see it, is to take into consideration his financial conditions and his ability to adapt to new surrounding. Personally, I choose to go abroad and study if I find it necessary.)2011年12月英语六级作文范文：买车Outline:1. 有人赞成个人买车。
2011年12月英语六级真题及答案
2011年12月大学英语六级真题及答案Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled The Way to Success by commenting on Abraham Lincoln'sfamous remark, "Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I willspend, the first four sharpening the axe." You should write atleast 150 words but no more than 200 words.The Way to Success注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming andScanning) (15 minutes)Directions:In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7,choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) andD). For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the informationgiven in the passage.Google's Plan for World's Biggest Online Library: Philanthropy Or Actof Piracy?In recent years, teams of workers dispatched by Google have been working hard to make digital copies of books. So far, Google has scanned more than 10 million titles from libraries in America and Europe - including half a million volumes held by the Bodleian in Oxford. The exact method it uses is unclear; the company does not allow outsiders to observe the process.Why is Google undertaking such a venture? Why is it even interested in all those out-of-print library books, most of which have been gathering dust on forgotten shelves for decades? The company claims its motives are essentially public-spirited. Its overall mission, after all, is to "organize the world's information", so it would be odd if that information did not include books.The company likes to present itself as having lofty aspirations. "This really isn't about making money. We are doing this for the good of society." As Santiago de la Mora, head of Google Books for Europe, puts it: "By making it possible to search the millions of books that exist today, we hope to expand the frontiers of human knowledge."Dan Clancy, the chief architect of Google Books, does seem genuine in his conviction that this is primarily a philanthropic (慈善的) exercise. "Google's core business is search and find, so obviously what helps improve Google's search engine is good for Google," he says. "But we have never builta spreadsheet (电子数据表) outlining the financial benefits of this, and I havenever had to justify the amount I am spending to the company's founders."It is easy, talking to Clancy and his colleagues, to be swept along by their missionary passion. But Google's book-scanning project is proving controversial. Several opponents have recently emerged, ranging from rival tech giants such as Microsoft and Amazon to small bodies representing authors and publishers across the world. In broad terms, these opponents have leveled two sets of criticisms at Google.First, they have questioned whether the primary responsibility for digitally archiving the world's books should be allowed to fall to a commercial company. In a recent essay in the New York Review of Books, Robert Danton, the head of Harvard University's library, argued that because such books are a common resource – the possession of us all – only public, not-for-profit bodies should be given the power to control them.The second related criticism is that Google's scanning of books is actually illegal. This allegation has led to Google becoming mired in (陷入) a legal battle whose scope and complexity makes the Jaundice and Jaundice case in Charles Dickens' Bleak House look straightforward.At its centre, however, is one simple issue: that of copyright. The inconvenient fact about most books, to which Google has arguably paid insufficient attention, is that they are protected by copyright. Copyright laws differ from country to country, but in general protection extends for the duration of an author's life and for a substantial period afterwards, thus allowing the author's heirs to benefit. (In Britain and America, this post-death period is 70 years.) This means, of course, that almost all of the books published in the 20th century are still under copyright – and the last century saw more books published than in all previous centuries combined. Of the roughly 40million books in US libraries, for example, an estimated 32 million are in copyright. Of these, some 27 million are out of print.Outside the US, Google has made sure only to scan books that are out of copyright and thus in the "public domain" (works such as the Bodleian's first edition of Middlemarch, which anyone can read for free on Google Books Search).But, within the US, the company has scanned both in-copyright and out-of-copyright works. In its defense, Google points out that it displays only small segments of books that are in copyright– arguing that such displays are "fair use". But critics allege that by making electronic copies of these books without first seeking the permission of copyright holders, Google has committed piracy."The key principle of copyright law has always been that works can be copied only once authors have expressly given their permission," says PiersBluffed, of the Sheila Land literary agency in London. "Google has reversed this – it has simply copied all these works without bothering task."In 2005, the Authors Guild of America, together with a group of US publishers, launched a class action suit (集团诉讼) against Google that, after more than two years of negotiation, ended with an announcement last October that Google and the claimants had reached an out-of-court settlement. The full details are complicated - the text alone runs to 385 pages– and trying to summarize it is no easy task. "Part of the problem is that it is basically incomprehensible," says Bluffed, one of the settlement's most vocal British critics.Broadly, the deal provides a mechanism for Google to compensate authors and publishers whose rights it has breached (including giving them a share of any future revenue it generates from their works). In exchange for this, the rights holders agree not to sue Google in future.This settlement hands Google the power - but only with the agreement of individual rights holders – to exploit its database of out-of-print books. It can include them in subscription deals sold to libraries or sell them individually under a consumer license. It is these commercial provisions that are proving the settlement's most controversial aspect.Critics point out that, by giving Google the right to commercially exploit its database, the settlement paves the way for a subtle shift in the company's role from provider of information to seller. "Google's business model has always been to provide information for free, and sell advertising on the basis of the traffic this generates," points out James Grimmelman, associate professor at New York Law School. Now, he says, because of the settlement's provisions, Google could become a significant force in bookselling.Interest in this aspect of the settlement has focused on "orphan" works, where there is no known copyright holder – these make up an estimated 5-10% of the books Google has scanned. Under the settlement, when no rights holders come forward and register their interest in a work, commercial control automatically reverts to Google. Google will be able to display up to 20% of orphan works for free, include them in its subscription deals to libraries and sell them to individual buyers under the consumer license.It is by no means certain that the settlement will be enacted (执行) – it is the subject of fairness hearing in the US courts. But if it is enacted, Google will in effect be off the hook as far as copyright violations in the US are concerned. Many people are seriously concerned by this - and the company is likely to face challenges in other courts around the world.No one knows the precise use Google will make of the intellectual propertyit has gained by scanning the world's library books, and the truth, as Gerick, an American science writer and member of the Authors Guild, points out, is that the company probably doesn't even know itself. But what is certain is that, in some way or other, Google's entrance into digital bookselling will havea significant impact on the book world in the years to come.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2011年6月-2013年12月大学英语六级CET6备考作文
CET-6近三年真题作文2013年12月（共3套）作文（1）：Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on happiness by referring to the saying “Happiness is not the absence of problems, but the ability to deal with them.” You can cite examples to illustrate your point and then explain how you can develop your ability to deal with problems and be happy. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.Happiness, as the saying has it, is not the absence of problems, but the ability to deal with them. In other words, people can never be happy if they focus on their difficulties and challenges. Simple as the remark may sound, it conveys a thought-provoking notion that happiness is a state of mind not an absence of problems.First and foremost, it is well known that in order to be a strong individual, one needs obstacles to develop one’s strength, just like butterflies which struggle to be free of their cocoon in order for their wings to become strong enough to fly. Furthermore, just because people have a disadvantaged childhood, it does not mean they cannot be successful. Steve Jobs is a case in point. He was abandoned by his biological parents and dropped out of university but still managed to change the world.To conclude, as the saying goes “You cannot run away from your problems. There is not a place far enough away.” Consequently, it is advisable for everyone to have a positive attitude toward their problems if they really want to be happy.作文（2）：For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay about the impact of information explosion by referring to the saying "a wealth of information creates a poverty of attention". You can cite examples to illustrate your point and then explain what you can do to avoid being distracted by irrelevant information? You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.Ways to Get Over Information ExplosionAs a famous saying goes, “A wealth of information creates a poverty of attention”. Nowadays we are in the Information Age. Some people keep complaining about distraction by the information explosion.Admittedly, the new information age has brought us so much convenience that we are allowed to get enough information just with a simple click sitting in front of the computers. Nevertheless, we are also confused, annoyed, distracted and upset by an incredibly large quantity of information. For example, when searching for something online, people are easily carried away by irrelevant information and forget their original plan. Besides, some information often turns out to be useless and actually advertisement. Therefore, it can be time-consuming and troublesome to search information online.Then what we can do to avoid being distracted by irrelevant information? Here I have some useful tips: Firstly, make a list of what you really want before your searching. This will help you to refuse some appealing, yet irrelevant information. Secondly, find some trustful and professional sources or websites and then save and categorize them. In this case, you can easily leave some ads and useless information behind.作文（3）：Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the remark “the greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.” You can give examples to illustrate your point and then explain what you will do to make your life more meaningful. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.How to Live a Meaning LifeAmong all the highlighted topics, there is “how to live a meaning life?” Everyone has his or her own opinion. As the saying has it, “the greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.” I cannot agree any more.If our life is just to pursue something for ourselves, we will surely feel fruitless and meaningless when we grow old. From Steve Jobs’s bibliography, we can get that the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do. Steve Jobs has brought a great many changes to our world. His life, although short, definitely outlast. That’s a life worth living.Therefore, if there is a way to make my life meaningful, it should be to find something I’m interested in and also helpful to others or the whole society. Only in this way can I keep my passion throughout my life until I finally fulfil my life.2013年6月（共3套）作文（1）Directions: For this part, you areallowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the remark “Asmile is the shortest distance between two people”. You may citesome examples to support you view. You should write at least 150 words but nomore than 200 words。
2011年12月大学英语六级(CET6)真题和答案
2011年12月大学英语六级真题及答案Part I：Writing (30 minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled The Way to Success by commenting on Abraham Lincoln's famous remark, "Give me six hours tochop down a tree, and I will spend, the first four sharpening the axe." You shouldwrite at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.The Way to Success注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes) Directions:In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer thequestions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from thefour choices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentences withthe information given in the passage.Google's Plan for World's Biggest Online Library: Philanthropy Or Act of Piracy?In recent years, teams of workers dispatched by Google have been working hard tomake digital copies of books. So far, Google has scanned more than 10 million titles from libraries in America and Europe - including half a million volumes held by the Bodleian in Oxford. Theexact method it uses is unclear; the company does not allow outsiders to observe the process.Why is Google undertaking such a venture? Why is it even interested in all thoseout-of-printlibrary books, most of which have been gathering dust on forgotten shelves for decades? Thecompany claims its motives are essentially public-spirited. Its overall mission, after all, is to "organise the world's information", so it would be odd if that information did not include books.The company likes to present itself as having lofty aspirations. "This really isn't about making money. We are doing this for the good of society." As Santiago de la Mora, head of Google Books for Europe, puts it: "By making it possible to search the millions of books that exist today, we hope to expand the frontiers of human knowledge."Dan Clancy, the chief architect of Google Books, does seem genuine in his conviction that thisis primarily a philanthropic (慈善的) exercise. "Google's core business is search and find, soobviously what helps improve Google's search engine is good for Google," he says. "But we havenever builta spreadsheet (电子数据表) outlining the financial benefits of this, and I have neverhad to justify the amount I am spending to the company's founders."It is easy, talking to Clancy and his colleagues, to be swept along by their missionary passion. But Google's book-scanning project is proving controversial. Several opponents have recently emerged, ranging from rival tech giants such as Microsoft and Amazon to small bodies representing authors and publishers across the world. In broad terms, these opponents have levelled two sets of criticisms at Google.First, they have questioned whether the primary responsibility for digitally archiving theworld's books should be allowed to fall to a commercial company. In a recent essay in the New YorkReview of Books, Robert Darnton, the head of Harvard University's library, argued that because such books are a common resource – the possession of us all – only public, not-for-profit bodiesshould be given the power to control them.The second related criticism is that Google's scanning of books is actually illegal. This allegation has led to Google becoming mired in (陷入) a legal battle whose scope and complexity makes the Jarndyce and Jarndyce case in Charles Dickens' Bleak House look straightforward.At its centre, however, is one simple issue: that of copyright. The inconvenient fact aboutmost books, to which Google has arguably paid insufficient attention, is that they are protectedby copyright. Copyright laws differ from country to country, but in general protection extends forthe duration of an author's life and for a substantial period afterwards, thus allowing the author's heirs to benefit. (In Britain and America, this post-death period is 70 years.) This means, of course,that almost all of the books published in the 20th century are still under copyright – and the last century saw more books published than in all previous centuries combined. Of the roughly 40 million books in US libraries, for example, an estimated 32 million are in copyright. Of these, some 27 million are out of print.Outside the US, Google has made sure only to scan books that are out of copyright and thus in the "public domain" (works such as the Bodleian's first edition of Middlemarch, which anyone canread for free on Google Books Search).But, within the US, the company has scanned both in-copyright and out-of-copyright works. Inits defence, Google points out that it displays only small segments of books that are in copyright– arguing that such displays are "fair use". But critics allege that by making electronic copies of these books without first seeking the permission of copyright holders, Google has committed piracy."The key principle of copyright law has always been that works can be copied onlyonce authors have expressly given their permission," says Piers Blofeld, of the Sheil Land literary agency in London. "Google has reversed this – it has simply copied all these works without bothering toask."In 2005, the Authors Guild of America, together with a group of US publishers, launched a class action suit (集团诉讼) against Google that, after more than two years of negotiation, endedwith an announcement last October that Google and the claimants had reached an out-of-courtsettlement. The full details are complicated - the text alone runs to 385 pages– and trying tosummarise it is no easy task. "Part of the problem is that it is basically incomprehensible," saysBlofeld, one of the settlement's most vocal British critics.Broadly, the deal provides a mechanism for Google to compensate authors andpublishers whose rights it has breached (including giving them a share of any future revenue it generates fromtheir works). In exchange for this, the rights holders agree not to sue Google in future.This settlement hands Google the power - but only with the agreement of individual rights holders – to exploit its database of out-of-print books. It can include them in subscription deals sold to libraries or sell them individually under a consumer licence. It is these commercial provisions that are proving the settlement's most controversial aspect.Critics point out that, by giving Google the right to commercially exploit its database, thesettlement paves the way for a subtle shift in the company's role from provider of information to seller. "Google's business model has always been to provide information for free, and sell advertising on the basis of the traffic this generates," points out James Grimmelmann, associate professor at New York Law School. Now, he says, because of the settlement's provisions, Google could become a significant force in bookselling.Interest in this aspect of the settlement has focused on "orphan" works, where there is noknown copyright holder – these make up an estimated 5-10% of the books Google has scanned. Under the settlement, when no rights holders come forward and register their interest in a work, commercial control automatically reverts to Google. Google will be able to display up to 20% oforphan works for free, include them in its subscription deals to libraries and sell them toindividual buyers under the consumer licence.It is by no means certain that the settlement will be enacted (执行) – it is the subject of afairness hearing in the US courts. But if it is enacted, Google will in effect be off the hook as faras copyright violations in the US are concerned. Many people are seriously concerned by this - and the company is likely to face challenges in other courts around the world.No one knows the precise use Google will make of the intellectual property it has gained byscanning the world's library books, and the truth, as Gleick, an American science writer and member of the Authors Guild, points out, is that the company probably doesn't even know itself. But what is certain is that, in some way or other, Google's entrance into digital bookselling will have a significant impact on the book world in the years to come.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2011年12月英语六级答案
2011年12月英语六级作文题目：The way to successWhat is success? In fact,success is a positive feeling ,it is a state of confidence after we achieve our ideals and a feeling of meeting.So all of us will try our best to get success."If A is a success in life, then A equals x plus y plus z..Hardwork is x; y is good methods and z is stop talking and get down to work."It is said by Einstein, who is used to be a winner of the Nobel Prize . According to this Wisdom, we known that if we want to do everything successful, we must follow these ways. -When we begin to study, our parents and teachers always told us to study hard. Hardworking, which is an useful way to success. It is necessary for us.Hardworking, which is means we will try our best to do the things.Besides,if you want to get success,we not only need hardwork , but also have some useful methods. If you have some useful methods, you will feel that it is more easier to achieve your goals. You have many different ways to know the useful ways,such as: ask your parents,friends and teachers,search from Internet.So we must have some useful methods.What ’ s more,we must stop talking and get down to work.Success is base on the actions. Actions,may not let we get success.But if we not action , it can never be successful.Regardless of the dream is big or small, the goal is high or low, from now on, swing it into action.In my opinion, if you follow these important ways to do every things, you will get success at last.II快速阅读1 to serve.2 broaden humanity’s3 non-profit organizations4 the copyright of the books .5the online display of6.It was settled after .7.The commercial.8 provide information for free.9 orphan works10.impact on the book worldIII听力/mp3听力1the man is looking...12 how...13 the suitcase...14he needs..15she has made16repace17at a lost...18convert..19careful..20to be entirely..21they look..22like..23the monpoly..24the passing..25they lose..26many..27how unstable..28it collapsed.. ,29the........ocean30whether a ..31the way..32 when the url..33some iced..34exercise35many embarassing。
2011年12月英语六级作文范文：学历造假
On Fabricating Academic Credentials1.现在学历造假现象非常猖獗2.分析这一现象的原因3.如何根除这一现象【精彩范文】On Fabricating Academic CredentialsEtymologically, the word “credential”derives from “credit”and is related to the moral attribute of credibility. An academic credential reflects a student’s academic knowledge and expertise, with which he becomes qualified for performing certain professional responsibilities at certain professional positions. Academic credentials shouldn’t be falsified because false credentials are dangerous. For example, a medical graduate with false credentials can kill his patients rather than rescuing them.Currently, fabricating academic credentials is particularly rampant in China, where all recruitments seem to involve credentials. In order to secure the job they want, some job seekers without the required credentials have no alternative but to have them fabricated by professional forgers. While condemning users of fake credentials on both legal and moral grounds, we somehow tend to sympathize with them as they are victimized by a society addicted to the credential mania.A more despicable form of credential fabrication is perpetrated by those already highly successful people—businessmen, entrepreneurs, government officials, celebrities in the entertainment industry, etc. They use false credentials not so much to advance their careers as to project their personal image as an icon. This is a greater evil because those fabricators contrive, through fraudulence, to secure our admiration and respect on the spiritual level. A most notorious case is the scandal of TxxJxx, who pretends to be a role model for innocent Chinese youth, with false Ph.D. credential from a non-existent American university.To solve this problem, a combination of measures is necessary. We should evaluate a person by his true caliber, not solely by his credentials. Legally, we should crack down on both the seller and the buyer of false credentials. Finally, we should keep exposing and denouncing fabricators so they can no longer fool us. In this way, our society will become purified and credibility will ultimately prevail.【参考译文】学历造假从词源学上讲，学历“credential”一词源于“credit”（信誉）, 与诚信这一德行相关。
2011.12六级英语写作
Part I Writing【高分版】The Way to Success First essay—stream of thought typeThe Way to Success"Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration." And here co mes our question, what is the way to success?A strong will and great efforts are the most essential two keys to the door of succes s.Why do people fail to achieve their goal? The reason is that most of them give up halfway due to their lack of a strong will once they encounter any difficulty. A man of a strong will always sticks to his cause no matter how tough it might be.Would Thomas Edison be such a great man in history if he had done nothing but po ssessing a strong will? We are all familiar with his story that he had tried one thousand kinds of materials before he finally made his great bulb light up. Without hard effort, Edi son might have been a nobody. Without efforts, no one can succeed.To sum up, a strong will and great efforts can help one open up the way to success. Where there is a will with efforts, there is a way.【作文解析】本次六级考试作文题为The way to success，与本次四级考试作文Nothing succeeds wi thout a strong will遥相呼应，大同小异，都是在讨论成功这一话题。
2011年6月-2013年12月大学英语六级CET6备考作文
CET-6近三年真题作文2013年12月（共3套）作文（1）：Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on happiness by referring to the saying “Happiness is not the absence of problems, but the ability to deal with them.” You can cite examples to illustrate your point and then explain how you can develop your ability to deal with problems and be happy. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.Happiness, as the saying has it, is not the absence of problems, but the ability to deal with them. In other words, people can never be happy if they focus on their difficulties and challenges. Simple as the remark may sound, it conveys a thought-provoking notion that happiness is a state of mind not an absence of problems.First and foremost, it is well known that in order to be a strong individual, one needs obstacles to develop one’s strength, just like butterflies which struggle to be free of their cocoon in order for their wings to become strong enough to fly. Furthermore, just because people have a disadvantaged childhood, it does not mean they cannot be successful. Steve Jobs is a case in point. He was abandoned by his biological parents and dropped out of university but still managed to change the world.To conclude, as the saying goes “You cannot run away from your problems. There is not a place far enough away.” Consequently, it is advisable for everyone to have a positive attitude toward their problems if they really want to be happy.作文（2）：For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay about the impact of information explosion by referring to the saying "a wealth of information creates a poverty of attention". You can cite examples to illustrate your point and then explain what you can do to avoid being distracted by irrelevant information? You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.Ways to Get Over Information ExplosionAs a famous saying goes, “A wealth of information creates a poverty of attention”. Nowadays we are in the Information Age. Some people keep complaining about distraction by the information explosion.Admittedly, the new information age has brought us so much convenience that we are allowed to get enough information just with a simple click sitting in front of the computers. Nevertheless, we are also confused, annoyed, distracted and upset by an incredibly large quantity of information. For example, when searching for something online, people are easily carried away by irrelevant information and forget their original plan. Besides, some information often turns out to be useless and actually advertisement. Therefore, it can be time-consuming and troublesome to search information online.Then what we can do to avoid being distracted by irrelevant information? Here I have some useful tips: Firstly, make a list of what you really want before your searching. This will help you to refuse some appealing, yet irrelevant information. Secondly, find some trustful and professional sources or websites and then save and categorize them. In this case, you can easily leave some ads and useless information behind.作文（3）：Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the remark “the greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.” You can give examples to illustrate your point and then explain what you will do to make your life more meaningful. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.How to Live a Meaning LifeAmong all the highlighted topics, there is “how to live a meaning life?” Everyone has his or her own opinion. As the saying has it, “the greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.” I cannot agree any more.If our life is just to pursue something for ourselves, we will surely feel fruitless and meaningless when we grow old. From Steve Jobs’s bibliography, we can get that the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do. Steve Jobs has brought a great many changes to our world. His life, although short, definitely outlast. That’s a life worth living.Therefore, if there is a way to make my life meaningful, it should be to find something I’m interested in and also helpful to others or the whole society. Only in this way can I keep my passion throughout my life until I finally fulfil my life.2013年6月（共3套）作文（1）Directions: For this part, you areallowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the remark “Asmile is the shortest distance between two people”. You may citesome examples to support you view. You should write at least 150 words but nomore than 200 words。
2011年12月英语六级作文满分表达
1.不可否认，动物在维持地球生态系统的微妙平衡上起到了重要作用。
It is an undeniable fact that animals play a vital role in maintaining the subtle balanc e of the earth’s ecological system.2.当前，大学学生毕业找工作有越来越难的势头。
These days there is a growing tendency for college students to have difficulties in fin ding job when they graduate.3 学校中普遍做法是，(至少在中国学校这样)学生接受老师的现有的地位，接受老师教的东西并按照老师说的去做。
)The normal practice at school (or at least in most Chinese schools) is that the studen ts take the teachers as they are, accept what are taught and do what they are told to do.4 尽管双方的论点都有道理，我个人同意前一种看法。
Although both sides of the argument have their strong points, I personally agree with the former view.5. 在我看来，人们生活的物质环境与他们有多快乐关系不大。
In my opinion, there is little correlation between the circumstances of people’s lives a nd how happy they are.6. 对于支持做实验的人们来说，从某些物种中获得第一手知识和资料，足以为继续在实验室做实验提供理由。
2011年6月英语六级作文范文
2011年6月英语六级作文范文【篇一：2011年12月英语六级作文范文】2011年12月英语六级作文范文2011年12月英语六级作文范文：大学生村官1. directions: in this part, you are to write a composition of no less than 150 words about “college graduates work as village officials”. you should write according to the outline given below. please remember to write it clearly on the answer sheet. some college graduates choose to work as village officials.1.do you think it is a good idea?2.what can they offer the countryside?3.what can they gain from their village positions?1. college graduates work as village officialsthere is no denying the fact that it is a hotly debated topic today how college graduates should choose their careers. some time ago, it was reported that some college graduates chose to work as village officials. to this people’s attitudes differ sharply. some hold the positive view while others are against it. as far as i am concerned, i believe that it is a wise choice.on the one hand, college graduates can contribute a lot to the development of the countryside. first, they can apply their professional knowledge there. secondly, they can introduce new concepts to the countryside and speed the development of rural culture. as a result, the gap between the city and the countryside can well be bridged.on the other hand, these graduates can benefit a lot from working as village officials. while too many college graduates are fighting for the handful of positions in big cities, these graduates can find themselves a wider stage of development and realize their value.therefore, college graduates working as village officials is a win-win choice and more graduates should be encouraged to work in the countryside.2011年12月英语六级作文范文：大学生不允许结婚directions: for this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition of no less than 150 words on the topic “whethercollege students sh ould be allowed to get married” and you’re your article on the following outline.1.choose either of the two positions: college students should (not) be allowed to get married.2.state your reasons for or against the issue3.conclusionitary trainingthere is no denying the fact that it has been a hotly debated topic whether students should attend military training in china in the past years. opinions on this issue differ sharply. some hold the positive view. they say that the training can not only build up students’ bodies but also temper their willpower. besides, through the training, students can develop their team-spirit and sense of discipline.others, however, hold the opposite view. they say that a short period of training as students are having now cannot work well in building up their bodies or strengthen their will. instead, we should lay emphasis on their daily exercise and activities for such purpose. what’s more, a sudden increase of intense physical exercise, especially during summer, does harm to students’ health and may even cause deaths. what happened in the past years has proved this.weighing the pros and cons of these arguments, i am inclined to agree with the former point of view. military training is not only a means to strengt hen student’s physique and willpower, but also an effective way to enhance their sense of national defense and foster their patriotism. though some deaths happened during the training, we should not give up eating for fear of choking. besides, the deaths are perfect evidence that students need more such training. of course, measures should be taken to ensure that the least harm is done to the trainees. 2011年12月英语六级作文辅导：军训directions: for this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition of no less than 150 words on the topic “military training” and you’re your article on the following outline.1. 有些人赞成学生参加军训2. 有些人反对3. 你的观点3.should college students be allowed to get married?there is no denying the fact that it is a hotly debated topic today whether college students should be allowed to get married. some time ago, the ban was lifted by some universities on students getting married. to this people’s attitudes differ sharply. some hold the positive view. they say that most college students are adults and that it is a basic right for those who have reached the appropriate ages to get married. besides, they argue that with their biological and emotional needs met, these students will study better. // the ban on this means a severe violation of human rights.many others, however, hold the negative/opposite view. they claim that the university or college is a place to study instead of a community to lead family life. allowing college students to get married would adversely affect their study. for instance, they would spend too much time attending their family and love, unable to concentrate on their school work.as far as i am concerned,// weighing the arguments of both sides, i believe that it is ok to allow college students to get married. anyway, this is their freedom. actually, we don’t have to worry too much because facts have shown that most college students would choose not to get married in the face of such fierce competition and heavy school work.(或 as far as i am concerned,// weighing the arguments of both sides, i believe that college students should not be allowed to get married. though mostly adults, they are actually immature psychologically. their wishes to get married are, more often than not, impulses. besides, as students, they are not ready to support a family financially.2011年12月英语六级作文范文：买彩票directions: for this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic buying lottery tickets. you should write at least 150 words and you should base your composition on the outline given below:1. 有些人赞成买彩票2. 有些人反对买彩票3. 你的观点例题4：4. buying lottery ticketsthere is no denying the fact that buying lottery tickets is a hotly debated topic in china today./ there is no denying the fact that buying lottery tickets is becoming popular in china today. some people believe that it is beneficial in many ways. in the first place, it helps raise money for such groups as the poor and the disabled as well as for such causes as sports. (thus, the heavy financial burden on the government will be relieved or even removed.) in the second place, lottery games provide people with a means of entertainment or pastime. (without lottery games, many people might find nothing interesting to do. last but not least, by buying lottery tickets, one may make a fortune overnight.)others, however, hold the opposite view. they say that buying lottery tickets is actually a kind of gambling. people are encouraged to earn money through guessing instead of down-to-earth labor. as a result, some people are tempted to commit crimes. a case in point is the two bank clerks in heibei who stole millions of money from the bank to buy lottery tickets.weighing the arguments of both sides, i am inclined to agree with the former. lottery games can serve as a good means to raise funds. but the ticket buyers should keep in mind the original purpose of such games, that is, to help the underprivileged or to contribute to public welfare. if theyhap pen to win the prizes, it’s nothing but a return for their kindness.(personally, i think that both sides have something right. actually, lottery games should be viewed as a two-edged sword, which presents us with both benefits and troubles. but we should not give up eating for fear of choking. the best policy, as i see it, is to maximize their advantages and eliminate their unhealthy side-effects. or in other words, we should further develop lottery games and exert proper supervision over them so that they can benefit us in a better way.)2011年12月英语六级作文范文：养宠物directions: for this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic keeping pets. you should write at least 150 words and you should base your composition on the outline below:1. 有些人赞成养宠物2. 有些人反对养宠物3. 你的观点5. keeping petsthere is no denying the fact that keeping pets is a hotly debated topic today. some people claim that keeping pets is a good thing to do. they believe that pets, like cats and dogs, can help relieve the loneliness suffered by senior citizens and other social members who are confined to their homes for this reason or that. they also argue that keeping pets helps mankind understand animals’ world and develop positive feelings toward them.others, however, hold the opposite view. they regard keeping pets as a useless but harmful thing to do. first, pets can transmit diseases. secondly, the noises and dung of pets are sources of pollution. last but not least, as many rare birds and animals are kept as pets, they will surely be hunted on a large scale, which means a threat to the balance of the ecosystem. weighing the arguments of both sides, i am inclined to agree with the latter. anyway, we can lessen our loneliness and express our love toward animals in other ways. and it is my belief that only by placing man and other species on an equal basis can we expect to have a lively and colorful world.2011年12月英语六级作文范文：买车outline:1. 有人赞成个人买车。
历年英语六级作文真题及范文
2005 年-2012 年六级作文真题及范文2012 年6 月英语六级作文题题目：The impact of the Internet on interpersonal communication要求：commenting on "Dad：Hi sweetie, how was school, today? Daughter: You can read all about it on my blog, Dad"The impact of the Internet on interpersonal communicationIn contemporary society, our life is filled with a variety of anecdotes or stories,and the following is no exception: "Dad：Hi sweetie, how was school, today? Daughter: You can read all about it on my blog, Dad."Funny as it seems, this conversation can be naturally associated with the impacts of Internet on our life: In an era of Internet, the time for interpersonal communication is impaired by online chats or blogs.Apparently, the impacts of the Internet on interpersonal communication are diverse. For one thing, as a vital invention, Internet brings great convenience to our communication, eliminates the barrier of distance, and helps humans to keep in touch wherever and whenever. For another, it is Internet that does not enables family members, friends or classmates to communicate more in a face-to-face way. One case in point is that youngsters may spend hours chatting with acquaintances through QQ or MSN, but rarely do they talk with other face to face. Unfortunately, it we let this trend to continue as it is, the interpersonal relationship will, definitely, become alienated.To my understanding, it is advisable for people to communicate more withtheir families, friends and acquaintances in real life instead of merely through the Internet. Do bear in mind: Internet is just a tool.2011 年12 月英语六级作文题Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled The Way to Success by commenting on Abraham Lincoln s famous remark, "Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend, the first four sharpening the axe." You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.The Way to SuccessWhat is success? In fact, success is a positive feeling, it is a state of confidence after we achieve our ideals So all of us will try our best to get success."If A is a success in life, then A equals x plus y plus z..Hardworking is x;y is good methods and z is stop talking and get down to work."It is said by Einstein, who is used to be a winner of the Nobel Prize. According to this Wisdom, we known that if we want to do everything successful, we must follow these ways.When we begin to study, our parents and teachers always told us to study hard. Hardworking, which is an useful way to success, is necessary for us. Hardworking,which means we should try our best to do the things. Besides, if you want to get success,we not only need hardworking, but also have some useful methods. If you have some useful methods, you will feel that it is easier to achieve your goals. What ' s more, we must stop talking and get down to work. Success is base on the actions. Actions, maynot let we get success. But if we not action, it can never be successful. Regardless of the dream is big or small, the goal is high or low, from now on, swing it into action.In my opinion, if you follow these important ways to do every things, you will get success at last.2011 年6 月英语六级作文题1.现在许多人热衷于各类证书考试2.其目的各不相同3.我的看法The Certificate CrazeAlmost no one in China has failed to notice the phenomenon that a growing number of people areenthusiastic about pursuing various kinds of certificates. Taking a look around, one can find numerous examples with ease. A common case in point is that students spend a great deal of time and energy attending a great variety of certificate-oriented training courses to ensure a better score。