2014年6月大学英语六级考试第三套答案解析(卷三)
2014年6月全国大学生英语六级考试答案与详解（卷三）Part ⅠWriting1、审题:这是一篇议论文【考频:★★★】。
本次作文的主题是考生比较熟悉的“不要以貌取人”，理解起来难度不大。
现实生活中，很多人都不可避免地以貌取人，关注长相而不是个人能力，这种做法是不明智的。
2、列提纲：3. 语言:运用过渡词及富有逻辑性的词语为文章增色Don’t Judge People by Their AppearanceAlthough many people acknowledge the old saying that "Never judge people by their appearance’’, they still fall into the trap of “good appearance” easily. In my opinion, for a person, abilities are far more important than the appearance.Firstly, although good appearance can help make an impression, it is always abilities that really matter. Secondly, peopled good appearance is natural, while abilities have to be gained through self- improvement and years of hard work, which speak more of peopled true selves. Last but not least, good appearance fades while abilities can be improved over time. Eventually, it is abilities that help people succeed, so it is safe to say that abilities will always bring more to life than good appearance.In conclusion, it is unwise to judge people by their appearance and it is always abilities that count in the long run. As college students, we should spend more efforts developing our abilities.PartⅡListening Comprehension1.听力原文：W: Jim, you are on the net again! When arc you going to get off? It’s time for the talk show.M: Just a minute, dear! I’m looking at a new jewelry site. I want to make sure I get the right gift for mom’s birthday.Q：What is the man doing right now?1. A) Surfing the net. C) Packing a birthday gift.B) Watching a talk show. D) Shopping at a jewelry store.【预测】四个选项均以动词的-ing形式开头，且从选项内容可以看出，选项是在描述“正在做什么”，所以问题应是问对话中一人或两人正在做什么。
另外选项中出现了net，birthday gift，jewelry store，由此推测对话可能涉及购物、选礼品、上网。
【精析】A)。
事实细节题【考频: ★★★】。
对话中，女士责怪男士又在上网，并告诉他到脱口秀的时间了;男士回答说自己正在看一家珠宝店的网站。
本题的关键是听懂site“网站”。
显然这位男士正在浏览网上商铺。
surf原意为“冲浪”，常与Internet连用，表示“上网”。
2.听力原文：W: I’ve never seen you have such confidence before an exam!M：It’s more than confidence! Right now I feel that if I get less than an A, it will be the fault of the exam itself.Q：What does the man mean?2. A) He enjoys finding fault with exams.B)He is sure of his success in the exam.C)He doesn’t know if he can do well in the exam.D)He used to get straight A’s in the exams he took.【预测】四个选项均是He的个人感受，内容涉及A)“他喜欢在考试中挑毛病”、B)“他确信此次考试的成功”、C)“他不知道自己是否能在考试中取得好成绩”、D)“他过去常能在考试中取得A”，推测对话内容可能涉及对话中的男士或对话中两人以外的第三人参加考试的情况，注意听对男士或第三人考试状态的描述。
【精析】B)。
语义理解题【考频:★★★】。
女士说她从未见过男士对考试如此有信心，男士说不仅仅是有信心，如果他得不到A，那就是考试本身的问题了。
由此可知，他确信此次考试必然成功。
3.听力原文：W: Just look at this newspaper! Nothing but murder, death and war! Do you still believe people arebasically good?M：Of course I do! But newspapers hardly ever report stories about peace and generosity. They are not news! Q：What do we learn from the conversation?3. A) The man is generous with his good comments on people.B)The woman is unsure if there will be peace in the world.C)The woman is doubtful about newspaper stories.D) The man is quite optimistic about human nature.【预测】四个选项均以The man或The woman为主语，且出现了comments on people，unsure，peace in the world, doubtful，optimistic，human nature，内容涉及男士或女士对待某事的态度，由此推测对话内容可能是男士与女士探讨对人性、世界等问题的看法。
听音时应注意涉及态度的细节。
【精析】D)。
综合理解题【考频:★★★】。
女士首先说报纸上的新闻都是关于谋杀、死亡和战争的，问男士是否还相信人性本善;男士给了一个肯定的回答“我当然相信”。
显然他对人的本性持乐观态度。
4.听力原文：M：Tom must be joking when he said he plans to sell his shop and go to medical school?W：You are quite right! He’s just kidding! He’s also told me time and time again he wished he studied for some profession instead of going into business.Q: What will Tom probably do according to the conversation?4. A) Study for some profession. C) Stay in business.B) Attend a medical school. D) Sell his shop.【预测】四个选项均为动词原形短语，推测问题可能涉及建议做某事，或者对话中的其中一人、对话中涉及的第三人可能或打算做某事。
另外选项中出现了Study, profession, medical school, business, shop, 推测对话内容可能和学习或经商有关，听音时应留意与之相关的信息。
【精析】C)。
推理判断题【考频:★★★】。
男士认为Tom说打算卖掉商店去上学是在开玩笑，女士赞同男士的看法，因为Tom已经说过好多次“放弃生意去上学”这样的话了。
故可以判断Tom不会去上学，而是继续从商。
5.听力原文：W：I hear your boss has a real good impression of you, and he is thinking about giving you two more days off each month.M：I hope not. I’d rather get more work hours, so I can get enough bucks to help out my two kids at college.Q: What does the man truly want?5. A) More money. C) A college education.B) Fair treatment. D) Shorter work hours.【预测】四文选项均为名词短语，内容涉及A)“更多钱”、B)“公平的待遇”、C)“大学教育”、D)“更短的工作时间”，推测问题可能涉及对话中一人或对话涉及的第三人的要求或境况。
故听音时应注意涉及待遇、要求的内容。
【精析】A)。
语义理解题【考频:★★★】。
对话中女士说老板对男士的印象很好，打算每个月给他多放两天假;男士回答他不希望这样，他宁愿多工作多赚钱供孩子上大学。
这里的bucks意为“美元”，是非正式用语。
6.听力原文：M：I heard you took a trip to Mexico last month. How did you like it?W: Oh, I got sick and tired of hotels and hotel food! S o now I understand the thing: East, west, horned best.Q: What does the woman mean?6. A) She was exhausted from her trip. C) She was impressed by Mexican food.B) She missed the comforts of home. D) She will not go to Mexico again.【预测】四个选项都是She的态度或看法，结合选项中出现的trip，home, Mexican food, Mexico可知，对话内容可能涉及She对旅行的看法。
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2014.12 英语六级考试真题试卷（第三套）答案2014年12月英语六级考试真题试卷（第3套）参考答案作文范文：There Is No Shortcut to Learning Except DiligenceAs the cartoon depicts, a student stands before the circulation desk, a librarian points somewhere and answers "'How To Do Well In School Without Studying' is over there in the fiction section." Apparently, the cartoonist expresses the idea that there is no royal road to learning.In today's society, lie fast pace of life influences everyone, and some young people tend to seek easy ways to success. However, when running after high-efficiency, we should hold a correct attitude toward learning, because learning requires longterm and painstaking effort and diligence. Firstly, as the say ing goes, "No pains, no gains." The ancient and modem, Chinese and foreign history present us numerous examples to prove this irrefutable truth. Secondly, there is another saying: God rewards the diligent. Chinese people believe that diligence is the means by which one makes up for his dullness. Thomas Edison once said, "Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration." Ma Yun's life story best prove the significance of diligence in realizing personal ambition.To sum up, college students should remember that the most crucial part of life is t o cultivate the quality of diligence. Only in this way can young people become winner in learning and life.01-08：BADCBADA09-11：CBA12-15：BCDD16-18：ACC19-21：BDD22-25：ABCA26. advantages27. characterizes28. go out of29. seeking30. transition31. appropriate32. reluctant33. acknowledge34. interferes35. tensions36-45：MJKGO DIBLF46-55：GCAMK HELFD56-65：BCCAB DBCDCTranslationThe ideal of country life reflected in art and literature serves as the significant feature of Chinese civilization, which, to a large extent, can be attributed to the Taoist affection to nature. There are two most preferred themes in the traditional Chinese painting. One is the various scenes of happiness about family life, in which the old man often plays chess and drinks tea, a man ploughs or harvests, a woman weaves or sews, and children play outdoors. The other scene is all kinds of pleasures about country life, in which a fisherman is fishing on the lake, with a farmer cutting firewood or gathering herbs in the mountains, or scholars chanting poems and painting pictures under pine trees. The two themes respectively represent the life ideal of Confucianism and Taoism.。
2014年12月英语六级真题及答案(第三套).doc
2014年12月大学英语六级考试真题(三)注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of eachconversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and thequestions wiil be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you mustread the four choices marked A),B．, C． and D．, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark thecorresponding letter on Answer r Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
1. A．Proceed in his own way.B． Stick to the original plan.C. Compromise with his colleague.D． Try to change his colleague's mind.2. A．Mary has a keen eye for style.B． Nancy regrets buying the dress.C． Nancy and Mary went shopping together in Rome.D． Nancy and Mary like to follow the latest fashion.3. A．Wash the dishes.B． Go to the theatre.C． Pick up George and Martha.D． Take her daughter to hospital.4. A．She enjoys making up stories about other people.B． She can never keep anything to herself for long.C． She is eager to share news with the woman.D． She is the best informed woman in town.5. A．A car dealer.B． A mechanic.C． A driving examiner.D． A technical consultant.6. A．The shopping mall has been deserted recently.B． Shoppers can only find good stores in the mall.C． Lots of people moved out of the downtown area.D． There isn't much business downtown nowadays.7. A．He will help the woman with her reading.B． The lounge is not a place for him to study in.C． He feels sleepy whenever he tries to study.D． A cozy place is rather hard to find on campus.8. A．To protect her from getting scratches.B． To help relieve her of the pain.C． To prevent mosquito bites.D． To avoid getting sunburnt.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A．In a studio.B． In a clothing store.C． At a beach resort.D． At a fashion show.10. A．To live there permanently.B． To stay there for half a year.C． To find a better job to support herself.D． To sell leather goods for a British company.11. A．Designing fashion items for several companies.B． Modeling for a world-famous Italian company.C． Working as an employee for Ferragamo.D． Serving as a sales agent for Burberrys.12. A．It has seen a steady decline in .its profits.B． It has become much more competitive.C． It has lost many customers to foreign companies.D． It has attracted a lot more designers from abroad.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13. A．It helps her to attract more public attention.B．It improves her chance of getting promoted.C． It strengthens her relationship with students.D．It enables her to understand people better.14. A．Passively.B． Positively.C． Skeptically.D． Sensitively.15. A．It keeps haunting her day and night.B．Her teaching was somewhat affected by it.C． It vanishes the moment she steps into her role.Ｄ． Her mind goes blank once she gets on the stage.Section BDirections In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you willhear somequestions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you mustchoose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B．, C． and D ). Then mark the correspondingletter on Answer Sheet I with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2014年12月大学英语六级真题试卷(三)(题后含答案及解析)
2014年12月大学英语六级真题试卷（三）(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. Writing 2. Listening Comprehension 3. 4. Reading Comprehension 5. TranslationPart I Writing1．For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay based on the picture below. You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then discuss what qualities an employer should look for in job applicants. You should give sound arguments to support your views and write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.正确答案：Degrees Are More Important than Abilities? In the cartoon, an employer expresses his pity to the young interviewee with a master’s degree. Although the graduate has an impressive resume, he fails the interview, for his competitors are all Ph. D. s. The picture proves that nowadays interviewers place greater emphasis upon education background. I, however, assume the ability of job applicants should gain more attention. There are three main reasons to support this view. First and foremost, education background is only a measure of one’s ability, and the cart should not be put before the horse. Besides, in the sole pursuit of high-level education, companies are likely to miss really talented people, who may drop out of school because of financial difficulties or other reasons. For example, Steven Jobs, a real innovator, did not finish his college but started Apple; Bill Gates, one of the richest men on earth, quitted the university, too. One’s talents cannot be only measured by education background. Finally, most of the companies do not specialize in the cutting-edge science, hence, doctors will be a total waste there. In conclusion, I believe job applicants should not be evaluated only by their education background and the recruiters are supposed to appreciate the talents and abilities more.Part II Listening ComprehensionSection A听力原文：M; What do you think of the government’s new tax cut proposal?W: Though it may give some benefit to the poor, its key component is the elimination of tax on dividends. That means the rich will get richer. Q: What does the woman think of the government’s tax cut proposal?2．A．It will mainly benefit the wealthy.B．It will stimulate business activities.C．It will reduce government revenues.D．It will cut the stockholders’ dividends.正确答案：A解析：从女士话中的Though可知，她认为减少税收不会给穷人带来多大好处，相反富人会变得更加富有. 本题听音关键词是That means．答案就是其后的the rich will get richer。
大学英语6级真题三套全
大学英语6级真题三套全 2014年6月大学英语6级真题(三套全) 2014年6月大学英语六级真题(第一套) PartI Writing ( 30minutes) Directions: For this part, you areallowed 30 minutes to write an essay explaining why it is unwise to put allyour eggs in one basket. You can give examples to illustrate your point .Youshould write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words. Directions: For this part, you areallowed 30 minutes to write an essay explaining why it is unwise a person bytheir appearance. You can give examples to illustrate your point .You shouldwrite at least 150 words but no more than 200 words. Directions: For this part, you areallowed 30 minutes to write an essay explaining why it is unwise to jump toconclusions upon seeing or hearing something. You can give examples toillustrate your point .You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200words. Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension (30 minutes) Section A Directions:In this section,youwill hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations.At the end of eachconversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said.Both theconversation and the questions will be spoken only once.After each questionthere will be a pause.During the pause,you must read the four choices markedA),B),C)and D),and decide which is the best answer.Then mark the correspondingletter on Answer Sheet1 with a single line through the centre. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。 1.A)They might be stolen goods B)They might be fake products C)They might be faulty products D)They might be smuggled good 2.A)They are civil servants B)They are job applicants C)They are news reporters D)They are public speakers 3.A)The man has decided to quithis computer class B)The woman wants to get a degreein administration C)A computer degree is a must foradministrative work D)The man went to change the timeof his computer class 4.A)A lot of contestantsparticipated in the show B)The fifth contestant won thebiggest prize 45 / 1 2014年6月大学英语6级真题(三套全) C)It was not as exciting as he hadexpected D)It was sponsored by a carmanufacturer 5.A)Reading a newspaper column B)Looking at a railway timetable C)Driving form New York to Boston D)Waiting for someone at theairport 6.A)He wears a coat bought in themall B)He got a new job at thebarbershop C)He had a finger hurt last night D)He had his hair cut yesterday 7.A)He cannot appreciate thePicasso exhibition B)Even his nephew can draw as wellas Picasso C)He is not quite impressed withmodern paintings D)Some drawings by kindergartenkids are excellent 8.A)He should not put the cart before the horse B)His conduct does not square withhis words C)His attitude to studentgovernment has changed D)He has long been involved in student government Questions 9 to 11 are based on theconversation you have just heard 9.A)She left her own car inManchester B)Something went wrong with hercar C)She wants to go traveling on theweekend D)Her car won,t be back in aweek,s time 10.A)Safety B)Size C)Comfort D)Cost 11.A)Third-party insurance B)Value-added tax C)Petrol D)CDW Questions 12 to 15 are based onthe conversation you have just heard 12.A)How to update the basicfacilities B)What to do to enhance theirposition C)Where to locate their plant 45 / 2 2014年6月大学英语6级真题(三套全) D)How to attract investments 13.A)Their road link to other European countries is fast B)They are all located in thesouth of France C)They are very close to eachother D)Their basic facilities are good 14.A)Try to avoid making a hastydecision B)Take advantage of the train links C)Talk with the local authorities D)Conduct field surveys first 15.A)Future product distribution B)Local employment policies C)Road and rail links for smalltowns D)Skilled workforce in the hillyregion Section B Directions:In this section,youwill hear 3 short passages..At the end of each passage, you will hear somequestions.Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.After youhear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices markedA),B),C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with asingle line through the centre. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。 Passage one Questions 16 to 18 are based on thepassage you have just haard. 16.A)One fifth of them were on badterms with their sisters and broithers. B)About one eighth of themadmitted to lingering bitter feelings. C)More than half of them wereinvolved in inheritance disputes. D)Most of them had broken withtheir sisters and brothers. 17.A)Less concern with moneymatters. B)More experience in worldlyaffairs. C)Advance in age.
英语六级(2014年12月)真题及答案(第三套)
2014年12月大学英语六级考试真题(三)注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension (30 minutes) 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
1. A．Proceed in his own way.B． Stick to the original plan.C. Compromise with his colleague.D． Try to change his colleague's mind.2. A．Mary has a keen eye for style.B． Nancy regrets buying the dress.C． Nancy and Mary went shopping together in Rome.D． Nancy and Mary like to follow the latest fashion.3. A．Wash the dishes.B． Go to the theatre.C． Pick up George and Martha.D． Take her daughter to hospital.4. A．She enjoys making up stories about other people.B． She can never keep anything to herself for long.C． She is eager to share news with the woman.D． She is the best informed woman in town.5. A．A car dealer.B． A mechanic.C． A driving examiner.D． A technical consultant.6. A．The shopping mall has been deserted recently.B． Shoppers can only find good stores in the mall.C． Lots of people moved out of the downtown area.D． There isn't much business downtown nowadays.7. A．He will help the woman with her reading.B． The lounge is not a place for him to study in.C． He feels sleepy whenever he tries to study.D． A cozy place is rather hard to find on campus.8. A．To protect her from getting scratches.B． To help relieve her of the pain.C． To prevent mosquito bites.D． To avoid getting sunburnt.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A．In a studio.B． In a clothing store.C． At a beach resort.D． At a fashion show.10. A．To live there permanently.B． To stay there for half a year.C． To find a better job to support herself.D． To sell leather goods for a British company.11. A．Designing fashion items for several companies.B． Modeling for a world-famous Italian company.C． Working as an employee for Ferragamo.D． Serving as a sales agent for Burberrys.12. A．It has seen a steady decline in .its profits.B． It has become much more competitive.C． It has lost many customers to foreign companies.D． It has attracted a lot more designers from abroad.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13. A．It helps her to attract more public attention.B．It improves her chance of getting promoted.C． It strengthens her relationship with students.D．It enables her to understand people better.14. A．Passively.B． Positively.C． Skeptically.D． Sensitively.15. A．It keeps haunting her day and night.B．Her teaching was somewhat affected by it.C． It vanishes the moment she steps into her role.Ｄ． Her mind goes blank once she gets on the stage.Section BDirections In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear somequestions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you mustchoose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B．, C． and D ). Then mark the correspondingletter on Answer Sheet I with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2014年12月六级真题答案解析(第三套)
2014年12月大学英语六级考试真题(三)注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension (30 minutes) 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
1. A．Proceed in his own way.B． Stick to the original plan.C. Compromise with his colleague.D． Try to change his colleague's mind.2. A．Mary has a keen eye for style.B． Nancy regrets buying the dress.C． Nancy and Mary went shopping together in Rome.D． Nancy and Mary like to follow the latest fashion.3. A．Wash the dishes.B． Go to the theatre.C． Pick up George and Martha.D． Take her daughter to hospital.4. A．She enjoys making up stories about other people.B． She can never keep anything to herself for long.C． She is eager to share news with the woman.D． She is the best informed woman in town.5. A．A car dealer.B． A mechanic.C． A driving examiner.D． A technical consultant.6. A．The shopping mall has been deserted recently.B． Shoppers can only find good stores in the mall.C． Lots of people moved out of the downtown area.D． There isn't much business downtown nowadays.7. A．He will help the woman with her reading.B． The lounge is not a place for him to study in.C． He feels sleepy whenever he tries to study.D． A cozy place is rather hard to find on campus.8. A．To protect her from getting scratches.B． To help relieve her of the pain.C． To prevent mosquito bites.D． To avoid getting sunburnt.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A．In a studio.B． In a clothing store.C． At a beach resort.D． At a fashion show.10. A．To live there permanently.B． To stay there for half a year.C． To find a better job to support herself.D． To sell leather goods for a British company.11. A．Designing fashion items for several companies.B． Modeling for a world-famous Italian company.C． Working as an employee for Ferragamo.D． Serving as a sales agent for Burberrys.12. A．It has seen a steady decline in .its profits.B． It has become much more competitive.C． It has lost many customers to foreign companies.D． It has attracted a lot more designers from abroad.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13. A．It helps her to attract more public attention.B．It improves her chance of getting promoted.C． It strengthens her relationship with students.D．It enables her to understand people better.14. A．Passively.B． Positively.C． Skeptically.D． Sensitively.15. A．It keeps haunting her day and night.B．Her teaching was somewhat affected by it.C． It vanishes the moment she steps into her role.Ｄ． Her mind goes blank once she gets on the stage.Section BDirections In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear somequestions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you mustchoose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B．, C． and D ). Then mark the correspondingletter on Answer Sheet I with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2014年6月大学英语四级考试真题(第3套)含参考答案
2014年6月大学英语四级考试真题（第3套）Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the following topic.You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Suppose a foreign friend of yours is coming to visit China, what is the first place youwould like to take him/her to see and why?Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each questionthere will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B),C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter onAnswer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.1.A) He has proved to be a better reader than the woman.B) He has difficulty understanding the book.C)He cannot get access to the assigned book.D) He cannot finish his assignment before the deadline.2. A)She will drive the man to the supermarket.B)The man should buy a car of his own..C)The man needn’t go shopping every week.D) She can pick the man up at the grocery store.3. A) Get more food and drinks. C)Tidy up the place.B) Ask his friend to come over. D) Hold a party.4. A) The talks can be held any day except this Friday.B) He could change his schedule to meet John Smith.C) The first-round talks should start as soon as possible.D) The woman should contact John Smith first.5. A) He understands the woman’s feelings.B) He has gone through a similar experience.C)The woman should have gone on the field trip.D)The teacher is just following the regulations.6. A) She will meet the man halfway. B) She will ask David to talk less.C) She is sorry the man will not come. D) She has to invite David to the party.7. A) Few students understand Prof.Johnson’s lectures.B) Few students meet Prof.Johnson’s requirements.C)Many students find Prof.Johnson’s lectures boring.D)Many students have dropped Prof.Johnson’s class.8. A) Check their computer files. C)Study a computer program.B)Make some computations. D) Assemble a computer.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A) It allows him to make a lot of friends. C)It enables him to apply theory to practice.B) It requires him to work long hours. D)It helps him understand people better.10. A) It is intellectually challenging.B) It requires him to do washing-up all the time.C) It exposes him to oily smoke all day long.D) It demands physical endurance and patience.11. A) In a hospital. C)At a laundry.B)At a coffee shop. D) In a hotel.12. A) Getting along well with colleagues. C) Planning everything in advance.B) Paying attention to every detail. D) Knowing the needs of customers. Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13. A) The pocket money British children get. C) The things British children spend money on.B) The annual inflation rate in Britain. D) The rising cost of raising a child in Britain.14. A) It enables children to live better. C)It often rises higher than inflation.B)It goes down during economic recession. D)It has gone up 25% in the past decade.15.A)Save up for their future education. C)Buy their own shoes and socks.B) Pay for small personal things. D) Make donations when necessary.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 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 choicesmarked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 witha single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 19 are based on the conversation you have just heard.16. A) District managers. C) Sales directors.B) Regular customers. D)Senior clerks.17. A) The support provided by the regular clients .B) The initiative shown by the sales representatives.C)The urgency of implementing the company’s plans.D)The important part played by district managers.18. A)Some of them were political-minded. C)One third of them were senior managers.B)Fifty percent of then were female. D)Most of them were rather conservative.19. A) He used too many quotations. C)He did not keep to the point.B) He was not gender sensitive. D)He spent too much time on details.. Passage TwoQuestions 20 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.20.A)State your problem to the head waiter. C)Ask to see the manager politely but firmly.B)Demand a discount on the dishes ordered. D)Ask the name of the person waiting onyou.21.A)Your problem may not be understood correctly.B)You don’t know if you are complaining at the right time.C)Your complaint may not reach the person in charge.D)You can’t tell how the person on the line is reacting.22.A)Demand a prompt response. C)Send it by express mail.B)Provide all the details. D)Stick to the point.Passage ThreeQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23.A)Fashion designer. C)City planner.B)Architect. D)Engineer.24.A)Do some volunteer work. C)Work flexible hours.B)Get a well-paid part-time job. D)Go back to her previous post.25. A)Few baby-sitters can be considered trustworthy.B)It will add to family’s financial burden.C)A baby-sitter is no replacement for a mother.D)The children won’t get along with a baby-sitter.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general ideal. When the passage is readfor the second time, you are required to fill the blanks with the exact words you havejust heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check whatyou have written.Almost every child, on the first day he sets foot in a school building, is smarter, more _26_, less afraid of what he doesn’t know, better at finding and _27_, more confident, resourceful（机敏的）, persistent and _28_ than he will ever be again in his schooling—or, unless he is very unusual and very lucky, for the rest of his life. Already, by paying close attention to and _29_ the world and people around him, and without any school-type formal instruction, he has done a task far more difficult, complicated and _30_ than anything he will be asked to do in school, or than any of his teachers has done for years. He has solved the _31_ of language. He has discovered it—babies don’t even know that language exists—and he has found out how it works learnt to use it _32_. He has done it by exploring, by experimenting, by developing his own model of the grammar of language, by _33_ and seeing whether it works by gradually changing it and _34_ it until it work. And while he has been doing this, he has been learning other things as well, including many of the _35_ that the schools think only they can teach him, and many that are more complicated than the ones they do try to teach him.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes) Section ADirections:In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Readthe passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank isidentified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on AnswerSheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in thebank more than once.Questions 36 to 45 are based on the following passage.The fact is, the world has been finding less oil than it has been using for more than twenty years now. Not only has demand been _36_, but the oil we have been finding is coming from places that are _37_ to reach. At the same time, more of this newly _38_ oil is of the type that requires a greater investment to _39_. And because demand for this precious resource will grow, according to some, by over 40 percent by 2025, fueling the world’s economic _40_ will take a lot more energy from every possible source.The energy industry needs to get more from existing fields while continuing to search for new _41_. Automakers must continue to improve fuel efficiency and perfect hybrid（混合动力的）vehicles. Technological improvements are needed so that wind, solar and hydrogen can be more _42_ parts of the energy equation. Governments need to formulate energy policies that promote _43_ and environmentally sound development. Consumers must be willing to pay for some of these solutions, while practicing conservation efforts of their own.Inaction is not an _44_. S o let’s work together to balance this equation. We are taking someSection BDirections:In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it.Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify theparagraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph morethan once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by markingthe corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.I Cry, Therefore I AmA)In 2008, at a German zoo, a gorilla（大猩猩）named Gana gave birth to a male infant, whodied after three months. Photographs of Gana, looking stricken and inconsolable（伤心欲绝的）, attracted crowds to the zoo. Sad as the scene was, the humans, not Gana, were the only ones crying. The notion that animals can weep has no scientific basis. Years of observations by the biologists Dian Fossey, who observed gorillas, and Jane Goodall, who worked with chimpanzees（黑猩猩）, could not prove that animals cry tears from emotion.B)It’s true that many animals shed tears, especially in response to pain. Tears pro tect the eye bykeeping it moist, but crying as an expression of feeling is unique to humans and has played an essential role in human evolution and the development of human cultures.C)Within two days an infant can imitate sad and happy faces. If an infant does not cry out, it isunlikely to get the attention it needs to survive. Around 3-4 months, the relationshipbetween the human infant and its environment takes on a more organized communicative role, and tearful crying begins to serve interpersonal purposes; the search for comfort and pacification（抚慰）. As we get older, crying becomes a tool of social interaction: grief and joy, shame and pride, fear and manipulation.D)Tears are as universal as laughter, and grief is more complex than joy. But although we all cry,we do so in different ways. Women cry more frequently and intensely than men, especially when exposed to emotional events. Like crying, depression is, around the world, more commonly seen in women than in men. One explanation might be that women, who despite decades of advances still suffer from economic inequality, discrimination（歧视）and even violence, might have more to cry about. Men not only cry for shorter periods than women, but they also are less inclined to explain their tears, usually shed them more quietly, and tend more frequently to apologize when they cry openly. Men, like women, report crying at the death of a loved one and in response to a moving religious experience. They are more likely than women to cry when their core identities—as providers and protectors, as fathers fighters —are questioned.E)People who score on personality tests as more sympathetic cry more than those who aremore rigid or have more self-control. Frequency of crying varies widely: some shed tears at any novel or movie, others only a handful of times in their lives. Crying in response to stress and conflict in the home, or after emotional trauma（创伤）, lasts much longer than tears induced by everyday sadness—which in turn last longer than tears of delight and joy.F)Sadness is our primary association with crying, but the fact is that people report feelinghappier after crying. Surveys estimate that 85% of women and 73% of men report feeling better after shedding tears. Surprisingly, crying is more commonly associated with minor forms of depression than with major depression involving suicidal thoughts.G)People widely report that crying relieves tension, restores emotional balance and provides“catharsis,” a washing out of bad feelings. The term “catharsis” has religious implications of removing evil and sin; it’s no surprise that religious ceremonies ar e, around the world, one of the main settings for the release of tears.H)Crying is a nearly universal sign of grief, though some mourners report that, despite genuinesorrow, they cannot shed tears—sometimes even for years after their loved one has gone.Unlike today, when the privacy of grief is more respected, the public or ceremonial shedding of tears, at the graveside of a spouse or the funeral of a king or queen, was once considered socially or even politically essential.I)Crying has also served other social purposes. Rousseau wrote in his Confessions that while heconsidered tears the most powerful expression of love, he also just liked to cry over nothing. J)The association of tears with art has ancient roots. The classic Greek tragedies of the fifth century B.C. were primarily celebrations of gods. Tragedies, like poetry and music, were staged religious events. Even then it was recognized that crying in response to drama brought pleasure.K)I have argued that there are neurobiological（神经生物方面的）associations linking the arts and mood disorders. When I lecture on crying, I ask my audience to let me know, by a show of hands, which art forms most move them to tears. About 80% say music, followed closely by novels (74%), but then the figures fall sharply, to 43%, for poetry, and 10-22% for paintings, sculpture and architecture.L)The physical act of crying is mainly one of breathing in air, which is why we choke up when we weep. This suggests to language scientists that emotional crying evolved before language, perhaps explaining why tears communicate states of mind and feelings that are often so difficult to express in words. Of course, from an evolutionary perspective, recognition of emotion (usually through facial gesture) was essential for survival.M)The earliest humans arrived several million years ago, but only 150,000 to 200,000 years ago, did cultures, languages, religion, and the arts arise. Along the way, tears became more than a biological necessity to lubricate (润滑) the eye and developed into a sign of intense emotion and a signal of social bonding. The development of self-consciousness and the notion of individual identity, or ego; storytelling about the origins of the world, the creation of humanity and life after death; and the abil ity to feel others’ sadness—all were critical parts of the neurobiological changes that made us human.N)More recently, we’ve learned from neuroscience that certain brain circuits（回路）are activated（激活）, rapidly and unconsciously, when we see another in emotional distress. In short, our brain evolved circuits to allow us to experience sympathy, which in turn made civilization, and an ethics based on sympathy, possible. So the next time you reach a tissue box, or sob on a friend’s shoulder, or shed tears at the movies, stop and reflect on why we cry and what it means to cry. Because ultimately, while we love to cry, we also cry to love.46. Nowadays people respect the privacy of grief more than in the past.47. Infants cry to attract attention for survival.48. There is no scientific evidence as yet that animal can shed tears from emotion.49. Tears can perform certain communicative function which words cannot.50. Our ability to experience sympathy is essential to the development of civilization.51. People are more inclined to cry when suffering minor forms of depression.52. Sometimes people cannot cry despite genuine grief.53. In humans’ long history，tears have developed an essential role in social relationships.54. Men are less likely to give reason for their tears.55. Crying has long been associated with art.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) andD). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter onAnswer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.Hospitals, hoping to curb medical error, have invested heavily to put computers, smart phones and other devices into the hands of medical staff for instant access to patient data, drug information and case studies.But like many cures, this solution has come with an unintended side effect: doctors and nurses can be focused on the screen and not the patient, even during moments of critical care. A poll showed that half of medical technicians had admitted texting during a procedure.This phenomenon has set of an intensifying in discussion at hospitals and medical schoolsabout a problem perhaps best described as “distracted doctoring”. In response, some hospitals have begun limiting the use of electronic devices in critical settings, while schools have studied reminding medical students to focus on patients instead of devices.“You justify carrying the devices around the hospital to do medical records, but you can surf the Internet or do Facebook, and sometimes Facebook is more tempt ing,” said doctor Peter Papadakos at the university of Rochester Medical Center.“My gut feeling（本能的感觉）is lives are in danger,” said doctor Dr. Papadakos. “we’re not educating people about the problem, and it's getting worse.”A survey of 439 medical technicians found that 55 percent of the technicians who monitor bypass machines acknowledged that they had talked on cellphones during heart surgery. Half said they had texted while in surgery. The study concluded, “Such distractions have the potential to be disastrous”.Medical professionals have always faced interruptions from cellphones, and multitasking is simply a fact of life for many medical jobs. What has changed, say doctors, especially younger ones, is that they face increasing pressure to interrupt with their devices.The pressure stems from a mantra（信条）of modern medicine that patient care must be “data driven,” and informed by the latest, instantly accessible information. By many accounts, the technology has helped reduce medical error by providing instant access to patient data all prescription details.Dr. Peter Camel, president of the American Medical Association, said technology “offers great potential in health care,” but he added that doctor's first priority should be with the patient.56. Why do hospitals equip with their staff with computers, smart phones and other devices?A) To reduce medical error. C) To facilitate administration.B) To cope with emergencies. D) To simplify medical procedures.57. What does the author refer to by “distracted doctoring”?A) The disservice done by modern devices to doctors, nurses, as well as patients.B) The tendency of medical institutions encouraging the use of modern devices.C) The problem of devices preventing doctors from focusing on their working.D) The phenomenon of medical staff attending to personal affairs while working.58. What does Dr. Peter Papadakos worry about?A) Medical students are not adequately trained to use modern technology.B) Doctors’ interaction with their devices may endanger patients’ lives.C) Doctors are relying too heavily on modern electronic technology.D) Pressures on the medical profession may become overwhelming.59. Why do doctors feel increasing pressure to use modern devices?A) Patients trust doctors who use modern technology.B) Use of modern devices adds to hospitals’ revenues.C) Data is given too much importance in patient care.D) Patients’ data has to be revised from time to time.60. What is Peter Carmel’s advice to doctors?A) They follow closely the advances in medical science.B) They focus their attention on the patient’s condition.C) They observe hospital rules and regulations.D) They make the best use of modern devices.Passage TwoQuestions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.I have closely watched my generation, known as The Millennials, for 29 years now. Joel Stein wrote an extensive piece on Millennials and he remains rather optimistic about our potential.I hesitate to share his optimism because of a paradox（矛盾的现象）we seem to exhibit, namely, that there are more avenues for us to entertain ourselves than ever before, yet we are more bored than ever before.Entertainment has never been more varied. We have more cable channels, television shows, and movies than ever before. Internet providers allow instant viewing of almost any movie or television program ever created. Social drinking and partying are also widely available for Millennials. Every generation develops these habits at a certain age, but Millennials seem to be extending this phase of life as they postpone marriage.Some of this is undoubtedly due to The Great Recession. Millennials are having a difficult time finding jobs; only 47 percent of 16-to-24-year-olds are employed, the smallest share since government started recording data in 1948.But do Millennials respond to these economic troubles by doing whatever it takes to make ends meet? Hardly. In fact, of the four generations Pew Research has data for, the Millennial generation does not cite work ethic（勤奋工作）as distinctive of itself. Millennials want to save the world, but they sit and wait for that world-changing opportunity to be handed to them. Instead of working 2-3 jobs, launching a business, or doing what it takes to succeed, they retreat. Millennials may be the first generation to have a lower standard of living than their parents, but with this response to adversity（逆境）, perhaps deservingly so.Much ink has been spilled in management books discussing how to get the most out of these youths in the workplace. Largely, they come to the same conclusion: Millennials are entitled, over-confident, and expect too much too quickly. We should not be surprised. Today’s young adults were raised by parents who made sure to boost their self-esteem at every turn, telling them they could achieve whatever they set their minds to, and handing out prizes for sixth place.61. What does the author of the passage think of Millennials?A) They show little interest in entertainment.B) They are not confident about their ability.C) They enjoy an easy life due to high technology.D) They may not have bright prospects for success.62. How do Millennials feel about their life?A) They can hardly do anything about it. C) It is not as good as their paren ts’.B) There is little in it to get excited about. D) It is full of opportunities for success.63. In what way are Millennials different from previous generations according to the PewResearch?A) They spend less time socializing. C) They do not value hard work.B) They are indifferent to others. D) They are more independent.64. What should Millennials do according to the author?A) Remain optimistic in face of diversity. C) Make full use of new opportunities.B) Start a business as early as possible. D) Take action to change their situation.65. Why are Millennials over-confident about themselves?A) They have been spoiled by their parents. C) They are misguided by management books.B) They can always get whatever they expect. D) They think they are young and energetic.Part IV Translation (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.为了促进教育公平，中国已投入360亿元，用于改善农村地区教育设施和加强中西部地区农村义务教育（compulsory education）。
2014-2015年英语六级考试真题及答案4×3共12套
2014年6月大学英语六级考试真题(一)Part I Writing (30 minutes)Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through care fully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 36 to 45 are based on the following passage.For investors who desire low risk and guaranteed income, US government bonds are a secure investment because these bonds have the financial backing and full faith and credit of the federal government. Municipal bonds, also secure, are offered by local governments and often have 36 such as tax-free interest. Some may even be 37. Corporate bonds are a bit more risky.Two questions often 38 first-time corporate bond investors. The first is "If I purchase acorporate bond, do I have to hold it until the maturity date?" The answer is no. Bonds are bought and sold daily on 39 securities exchanges. However, if you decide to sell your bond before its maturity date,you're not guaranteed to get the face value of the bond. For example, if your bond does not have 40 that make it attractive to other investors, you may be forced to sell your bond at a 41 ,i.e., a price less than the bond's face value. But if your bond is highly valued by other investors, you maybe able to sell it at a premium, i. e., a price above its face value. Bond prices generally 42 inversely (相反地) with current market interest rates. As interest rates go up, bond prices fall, and viceversa (反之亦然). Thus, like all investments, bonds have a degree of risk. The second question is "How can I 43 the investment risk of a particular bond issue?"Standard & Poor's and Moody's Investors Service rate the level of risk of many corporate and government bonds. And 44 , the higher the market risk of a bond, the higher the interest rate. Investors will invest in a bond considered risky only if the 45 return is high enough.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
2014年6月英语六级听力原文(第3套)
College English Test (Band 6)Part II Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section,you will hear 8 short conversationsand 2 long conversations.At the end of each conversation,one or more questions will be askedabout what was said.Both the conversation and the questionswill be spoken only once.After each question there will be a pause.During the pause,you must read the four choices marked A),B), C) and D),and decide which is the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Now lets begin with the 8 short conversations.1. M: Oh, Im so sorryI forgot to bring along the bookyou borrowed from the library.W: What a terrible memory you have! Anyway,I won’t need it until Friday night.As long as I can get it by then, OK?Q: What do we learn from this conversation?2. W: Doctor, I havent been able toget enough sleep lately,and Im too tired to concentrate in class.M: Well, you know,spending too much time indoorswith all that artificial lighting can do that to you.Your body loses track of whether its day or night.Q: What does the man imply?3. M: I think I’ll get one of those new T-shirts,you know, with the schools logo on both the front and back. W: You’ll regret it.They are expensive,and I’ve heard the printing fades easilywhen you wash them.Q: What does the woman mean?4. W: I think your article in the school newspaperis right on target,and your viewpoints have certainly convinced me.M: Thanks, but in view of the general responses,you and I are definitely in the minority.Q: What does the man mean?5. M: Daisy was furious yesterdaybecause I lost her notebook.Should I go see her and apologize to again?W: Well, if I were you,I’d let her cool off a few days before I approach her.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?6. M: Would you please tell mewhere I can get batteries for this brand of camera?W: Let me have a look.Oh, yes.Go down this aisle, pass the garden tools.You’ll find them on the shelf next to the light bulbs.Q: What is the man looking for?7. M: Our basketball team is playing in the finalsbut I dont have a ticket.I guess Ill just watch it on TV.Do you want to come over?W: Actually I have a ticket.But Im not feeling well.You can have it for what it cost me.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?8. M: Honey, I’ll be going straight to the theatre from work this evening.Could you bring my suit and tie along?W: Sure, its the first performanceof the State Symphony Orchestra in our city,so suit and tie is a must.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?Now youll hear the two long conversations. Conversation OneM: I got two letters this morning with job offers, one from the Polytechnic,and the other from the Language School in Pistoia, Italy.W: So you are not sure which to go for?M: That’s it.Of course, the conditions of work are very different: The Polytechnic is offering a two-year contract which could be renewed,but the language school is onlyoffering a years contract,and that’s a different minus.It could be renewed,but you never know.W: I see.So its much less secure.But you dont need to think too muchabout steady jobs when you are only 23.M: Thats true.W: What about the salaries?M: Well, the Pistoia job paysmuch better in the short term.Ill be getting the equivalent ofabout 22 000 a year there,but only 20 000 at the Polytechnic.But then the hours are different.At the Polytechnic Id have to do 35 hours a week,20 teaching and 15 administration,whereas the Pistoia school isonly asking for 30 hours teaching.W: HmmM: Then the type of teaching is so different.The Polytechnic is all adultsand mostly preparation for examslike the Cambridge certificates.The Language School wants meto do a bit of exam preparation,but also quite a lot of workin companies and factories,and a couple of childrens classes.Oh, and a bit of literature teaching.W: Well, that sounds much more varied and interesting. And Id imagine you would be doingquite a lot of teaching outside the school,and moving around quite a bit.M: Yes, whereas with the Polytechnic position,I’d be stuck in the school all day.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversationyou have just heard.9. What do we learn about the man from the conversation?10. What do we learn about the students at the Polytechnic?11. What does the woman think of the job at the Language School? Conversation TwoW: Good evening and welcome totonight's edition of Legendary Lives.Our subject this evening is James Dean,actor and hero for the young people of his time.Edward Murray is the author of a new biography of Dean.Good evening, Edward.M: Hello, Tina.W: Edward, tell us what you know about Dean's early life.M: He was born in Indiana in 1931,but his parents moved to California when he was five.He wasn't there long thoughbecause his mother passed away just four years later.Jimmy's father sent him back to Indianaafter that to live with his aunt.W: So how did he get into acting?M: Well, first he acted in plays at high school,then he went to college in Californiawhere he got seriously into acting.In 1951 he moved to New York to do more stage acting.W: Then when did his movie career really start?M: 1955.His first starring role was in East of Eden.It was fabulous.Dean became a huge success.But the movie thatreally made him famous was his second one,Rebel Without a Cause,that was about teenagerswho felt like they didn't fit into society.W: So how many more movies did he make?M: Just one more,then he died in that car crash in California in 1955.W: What a tragedy! He only made three movies!So what made him the legend he still is today?M: Well I guess his looks,his acting ability,his short life,and maybe the type of characterhe played in his movies.Many young people saw himas a symbol of American youths.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversationyou have just heard.12. What is the woman doing?13. Why did James Dean move back to Indianawhen he was young?14. What does the man say James Dean didat college in California?15. What do we learn about James Dean from the conversation? Section BDirections: In this section,you will hear 3 short passages.At the end of each passage,you will hear some questions.Both the passage and the questionswill be spoken only once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answerfrom the four choices marked A),B), C) and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1with a single line through the centre.Passage OneThe time is 9 oclock andthis is Marian Snow with the news.The German authorities are sending investigatorsto discover the cause of the plane crashlate yesterday on the island of Tenerife.The plane, a Boeing 737,taking German holiday makers to the island, crashed into a hillsideas it circled while preparing to land.The plane was carrying 180 passengers.Its thought there are no survivors.Rescue workers were at the scene.The British industrialist James Louis,held by kidnappers in Central Africafor the past 8 months,was released unharmed yesterday.The kidnappers had been demanding 1 million pounds for the release of Mr. Louis.The London Bank and their agentswho have been negotiatingwith the kidnappers have not saidwhether any amount of money has been paid.The 500 UK motors workers who had been on strike in High Town for the past 3 three weekswent back to work this morning.This follows successful talksbetween management and union representatives, which resulted in a new agreementon working hours and conditions.A spokesman for the management said thattheyd hope they could nowget back to producing cars,and that they lost a lot of moneyand orders over this dispute.And finally the weather.After a cold start,most of the country should be warm and sunny.But towards late afternoon,rain will spread from Scotlandto cover most parts by midnight.Questions 16 to 19 are based on the passageyou have just heard.16. What does the news say about the Boeing 737 plane?17. What happened to British industrialist James Louis?18. How did the three-week strike in High Town end?19. What kind of weather will be expected by midnight in most parts of the country?Passage TwoJuan Louis, a junior geology major,decided to give an informative speechabout how earthquakes occur.From his audience and analysis he learned thatonly 2 or 3 of his classmatesknew much of anything about geology.Juan realized then that he must presenthis speech at an elementary leveland with a minimum of scientific language.As he prepared the speech,Juan kept asking himself,How can I make this clear and meaningful to someone who knows nothing about earthquakesor geological principles?Since he was speaking in the Midwest,he decided to begin by noting that the most severe earthquakein American history took place not in California or Alaskabut at New Madrid,Missouri in 1811.If such an earthquake happened today,it would be felt from the Rocky Mountainsto the Atlantic Oceanand would flatten most of the citiesin the Mississippi valley.That, he figured,should get his classmates attention.Throughout the body of the speech,Juan dealt only with the basic mechanics of the earthquakes, carefully avoid technical terms.He also prepared visual aids,diagramming photo line,so his classmates wouldnt get confused.To be absolutely safe,Juan asked his roommate,who was not a geology major,to listen to the speech.Stop me, he said,any time I say something you dont understand.Juans roommate stopped him four times.And at each spot,Juan worked out a way to make his point more clearly. Finally, he had a speech that was interestingand perfectly understandable to his audience.Questions 20 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.20. What did Juan Louis learn from the analysis of his audience?21. How did Juan Louis start his speech?22. What did Juan ask his roommate to dowhen he was making his trial speech?Passage ThreeEsperanto is an artificial language,designed to serve internationallyas an auxiliary means of communicationamong speakers of different languages.It was created by Ludwig Lazar Zamenhof,a polish Jewish doctor specialized in eye diseases. Esperanto was first presented in 1887.An international movement was launched to promote its use. Despite arguments and disagreements,the movement has continued to flourish andhas members in more than 80 countries.Esperanto is used internationally across language boundaries by at least 1 million people,particularly in specialized fields.It is used in personal contexts,on radio broadcasts and in a number of publications,as well as in translations of both modern works and classics. Its popularity has spread form Europe,both east and west,to such countries as Brazil and Japan.It is, however, in China thatEsperanto has had its greatest impact.It is taught in universities and used in many translations,often in scientific or technological works.EL POPOLA CHINIO,which means from peoples China,its a monthly magazine in Esperanto and its read worldwide. Radio Beijings Esperanto program is the most popular program in Esperanto in the world.Esperantos vocabulary is drawn primarily from Latin,the Romans languages,English and German.Spelling is completely regular.A simple and consistent set of endings indicates grammatical functions of words.Thus for example,every noun ends in o,every adjective in a,and a basic form of every verb in i.Esperanto also has a highly productive systemof constructing new words from old ones.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the passageyou have just heard.23. What does the speaker tell us about Esperanto?24. What is said about the international movementto promote the use of Esperanto?25. What does the speaker say about Esperanto in China? Section CDirections:In this section,you will hear a passage three times.When the passage is read for the first time,you should listen carefully for its general idea.When the passage is read for the second time,you are required to fill in the blankswith the exact words you have just heard.Finally, when the passage is read for the third time,you should check what you have written.Now listen to the passage.George Herbert Mead said that humans aretalked into humanity.He meant that we gain personal identityas we communicate with others.In the earliest years of our lives,our parents tell us who we are: You're intelligent.You're so strong.We first see ourselves through the eyes of others.So their messages form important foundations of our self-concepts. Later, we interact with teachers,friends, romantic partners and coworkerswho communicate their views of us.Thus, how we see ourselves reflects the views of usthat others communicate.The profound connection between identityand communication is dramatically evidentin children who are deprived of human contact.Case studies of childrenwho are isolated from others reveal thatthey lack a firm self-concept,and their mental and psychological development isseverely hindered by lack of language.Communications with othersnot only affects our sense of identity,but also directly influences our physicaland emotional well-being.Consistently, research shows thatcommunicating with others promotes health,whereas social isolation is linked to stress,disease and early death.People who lack close friends have greater levels of anxietyand depression than people who are close to others.A group of researchers reviewed scores of studies thattraced the relationship between health and interaction with others. The conclusion was that social isolation isstatistically as dangerous as high blood pressure,smoking and obesity.Many doctors and researchers believe thatloneliness harms the immune system,making us more vulnerableto a range of minor and major illnesses.Now the passage will be read again.George Herbert Mead said thathumans are talked into humanity.He meant that we gain personal identityas we communicate with others.In the earliest years of our lives,our parents tell us who we are: You're intelligent.You're so strong.We first see ourselves through the eyes of others.So their messages form important foundations of our self-concepts. Later, we interact with teachers,friends, romantic partners and coworkerswho communicate their views of us.Thus, how we see ourselves reflects the views of usthat others communicate.The profound connection between identityand communication is dramatically evidentin children who are deprived of human contact.Case studies of children who are isolatedfrom others reveal that they lack a firm self-concept,and their mental and psychological developmentis severely hindered by lack of language.Communications with others not only affects our sense of identity, but also directly influences our physical and emotional well-being. Consistently, research shows thatcommunicating with others promotes health,whereas social isolation is linked to stress,disease and early death.People who lack close friends havegreater levels of anxiety and depressionthan people who are close to others.A group of researchers reviewed scores of studiesthat traced the relationshipbetween health and interaction with others.The conclusion was that social isolation isstatistically as dangerous as high blood pressure,smoking and obesity.Many doctors and researchers believe thatloneliness harms the immune system,making us more vulnerable to a range ofminor and major illnesses.Now the passage will be read for the third time.George Herbert Mead said that humans aretalked into humanity.He meant that we gain personal identityas we communicate with others.In the earliest years of our lives,our parents tell us who we are: You're intelligent.You're so strong.We first see ourselves through the eyes of others.So their messages form important foundations of our self-concepts. Later, we interact with teachers,friends, romantic partners and coworkerswho communicate their views of us.Thus, how we see ourselves reflects the views of usthat others communicate.The profound connection between identity and communicationis dramatically evident in childrenwho are deprived of human contact.Case studies of children who are isolated from others reveal that they lack a firm self-concept,and their mental and psychological developmentis severely hindered by lack of language.Communications with othersnot only affects our sense of identity,but also directly influences our physical and emotional well-being. Consistently, research shows thatcommunicating with others promotes health,whereas social isolation is linked to stress,disease and early death.People who lack close friendshave greater levels of anxiety and depression than peoplewho are close to others.A group of researchers reviewed scores of studiesthat traced the relationship between healthand interaction with others.The conclusion was that social isolation isstatistically as dangerous as high blood pressure,smoking and obesity.Many doctors and researchers believe thatloneliness harms the immune system,making us more vulnerable to a range ofminor and major illnesses.This is the end of listening comprehension.。
6级第三套试题及答案
6级第三套试题及答案一、听力理解（共30分）1. A) 5:45 p.m. B) 6:15 p.m. C) 6:45 p.m. D) 7:15 p.m.2. A) 50 dollars. B) 80 dollars. C) 100 dollars. D) 120 dollars.3. A) At a restaurant. B) At a bookstore. C) At a post office. D) At a bank....20. A) Disappointed. B) Surprised. C) Annoyed. D) Relieved.答案：1. C2. B3. A...20. D二、阅读理解（共20分）1. What is the main idea of the passage?A) The importance of sleep.B) The benefits of exercise.C) The impact of diet on health.D) The role of stress in daily life.2. According to the author, what is the best way to improve memory?A) Taking more breaks.B) Eating a balanced diet.C) Exercising regularly.D) Getting enough sleep....10. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A) The author is optimistic about the future.B) The author is concerned about the current situation.C) The author is suggesting a new approach.D) The author is warning against a potential problem.答案：1. A2. D...10. B三、完形填空（共20分）1. A) Despite B) Although C) Because D) Since2. A) to B) for C) with D) by...20. A) however B) therefore C) moreover D) besides答案：1. B2. C...20. A四、翻译（共30分）1. 随着科技的发展，人们的生活变得越来越方便。