2014年12月大学英语六级第三套答案解析(卷三)
1 2014年12月全国大学生英语六级考试答案与详解（卷三） Part Ⅰ Writing 1、审题:本次作文是图画作文【考频:★★☆】，但体裁仍是常见的议论文。对学历的关注近年来持续升温，成为社会热点。这次的话题与2011年6月的六级作文话题“Certificate Craze”非常相似，因此考生一定要注意往年真题。该图画并不难理解，话题是在竞争日益激烈的劳动力市场中，学历到底重不重要。范文给出的观点是与学历相比，个人能力更重要。当然，也可以从另一个角度来写，充分肯定学历的重要性。 2、列提纲：
3、语言:对图画的描述要用词准确，议论部分可适当使用从句等高分句型。 Qualities of Job Applicants In the picture, an employer expresses his pity for a young interviewee with a master degree. Although the young man has an impressive resume, he fails the interview because his competitors are Ph. D. s. The picture shows that nowadays interviewers pay more attention to the educational background. However, I think that the abilities of job applicants should be put a higher value on. There are three main reasons for my argument. First and foremost, the educational background is only a measure of one’s learning ability, and the cart should not be put before the horse. Besides, pursuing a superior educational background exclusively, many companies are likely to miss some talented people who may drop out of school because of various difficulties, such as the real innovator Steve Jobs and Bill Gates, one of the richest men in the world. Finally, most companies do not specialize in cutting-edge science, and interviewees with a doctor’s degree may be a total waste. ! In conclusion, I believe job applicants should not be evaluated only by their diplomas. Instead, their talents and abilities are supposed to be considered more by the recruiters. Furthermore, companies should consider their real needs rather than require higher and higher diplomas.
PartⅡ Listening Comprehension 1.听力原文：M： The biological project is now in trouble. You know, my colleague and I have completely different ideas about how to proceed. W： Why don’t you compromise? Try to make it a win-win situation for you both.
Q： What does the woman suggest the man do? 1. A) Proceed in his own way. C) Compromise with his colleague. B) Stick to the original plan. D) Try to change his colleague’s mind.
【预测】四个选项都以动词原形开头，由此推测问题可能询问行动计划或意见建议。另，结合各选项语义推测对话可能是围绕对话中的男士或对话外的某位男士与其同事意见不合展开的。因此听音时应重点听针对这一问题的计划或所提出的建议。
【精析】C)。请求建议题【考频: ★★★】。对话中男士说生物学项目遇到麻烦了，因为他和同事的观点 2
截然不同；女士建议他让步，以实现双方共赢的局面。由此可见，女士建议男士做出让步。 2. M： How does Nancy like the new dress she bought in Rome? W ： She said she would never have bought an Italian style dress if she had known Mary had already got such a dress. Q： What do we learn from the conversation? 2. A) Mary has a keen eye for style. B) Nancy regrets buying the dress. C) Nancy and Mary went shopping together in Rome. B) Nancy and Mary like to follow the latest fashion.
【预测】由各选项的主语Mary和Nancy以及选项中出现的style, buying，dress，shopping等词推测对话内容可能与 Mary和Nancy买裙子有关。另，四个选项没有关联，分别描述四个事实，由此推测问题可能是What do we learn...之类的问题。 【精析】B)。综合理解题【考频: ★★★】。对话中男士问女士 Nancy是否喜欢新买的裙子，女士转述Nancy的话说她 如果知道Mary已经有一件同样款式的裙子，她绝对不会买。可见Nancy后悔买了一件与别人同样款式的裙子。 3.听力原文：M： You are not going to do all those dishes before we leave，are you? If we don’t pick up George and Martha in 25 minutes well never get to the theatre on time. W: Oh, didn’t I tell you Martha called to say her daughter was ill and they could not go tonight?
Q： What is the woman probably going to do first? 3. A) Wash the dishes. C) Pick up George and Martha. B) Go to the theatre. D) Take her daughter to hospital.
【预测】四个选项都是以动词原形幵头的短语，推测问题可能是询问行动计划或意见建议。浏览四个选项，内容涉及洗碗、去剧院、接人、去医院，且D)选项中出现her，故推测本题可能是询问对话中的女士或对话外另一女士 的行动计划，因此听音时应重点听女士的话或对另一女士的描述。
【精析】A)。行动计划题【考频: ★☆☆】。对话中男士问女士不会等洗完了碗再走吧，接着说如果25分钟内不动身去接George和Martha，他们可能无法按时到达剧院;女士回答说Martha来电话说女儿病了，今晚不去了。 可见他们不用去接人了，时间就不紧张了，因此女士最有可能先洗碗。 A) 4.听力原文：M: You’ve been hanging on to the phone for quite a while. Who were you talking with? B) W： Oh, it was Sally. You know, she always has the latest news in town and can’t wait to talk it over with me. . Q: What do we learn about Sally from the conversation? 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. 【预测】四个选项都以She作主语，且选项中出现了 the woman，由此推测She不是对话中的女士。另，四个选项都是 对She性格特点的描述，因此听音时应注意捕捉相关信息。 【精析】C)。事实细节题【考频:女女女】。男士询问女士她在跟谁通电话，女士回答说是Sally，然后说Sally总是有最新消息并且迫不及待地要告诉她。 5.听力原文：W: It’s always been hard to get this car into first gear, and now the clutch seems to be slipping.
M: If you leave the car with me，I will fix it for you this afternoon. Q: Who is the woman probably speaking to? 5. A) A car dealer. C) A driving examiner. C) A mechanic. D) A technical consultant.
2014年12月大学英语四级考试真题(第3套)参考答案
2014年12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 about a campus activity that has benefited you most. You should state the reasons and write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words._____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ 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 conversationand the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During thepause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the bestanswer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through thecentre.1. A) The man hates to lend his tools to other people.B) The man hasn't finished working on the bookshelf.C) The tools have already been returned to the woman.D) The tools the man borrowed from the woman are missing.2. A) Save time by using a computer.B) Buy her own computer.C) Borrow Martha's computer.D) Stay home and complete her paper.3. A) The man doesn't have money for his daughter's graduate studies.B) The man doesn't think his daughter will get a business degree.C) The man insists that his daughter should pursue her studies in science.D) The man advises his daughter to think carefully before making her decision.4. A) The cinema is some distance away from where they are.B) He would like to read the film review in the newspaper.C) They should wait to see the movie at a later time.D) Hell find his way to the cinema.5. A) He's been to Seattle many times.B) He has chaired a lot of conferences.C) He has a high position in his company.D) He lived in Seattle for many years.6. A) Teacher and student.B) Doctor and patient.C) Manager and office worker.D) Travel agent and customer.7. A) She knows the guy who will give the lecture.B) She thinks the lecture might be informative.C) She wants to add something to her lecture.D) Shell finish her report this weekend.8. A) The houses for sale are of poor quality.B) The houses are too expensive for the couple to buy.C) The housing developers provide free trips for potential buyers.D) The man is unwilling to take a look at the houses for sale.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A) How to study English well.B) Which courses to choose.C) How to write computer games.D) Which books to read.10. A) Physical sciences.B) Maths and physics.C) Art and design.D) Electronics and computer-programming.11. A) Her English is very good.B) She is interested in English.C) Her English writing is poor.D) Her oral English is bad.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Applying for a work experience.B) Applying for a part-time job.C) Taking an exam.D) Visiting an old friend.13. A) Students in the first half of their courses.B) Students who will graduate soon.C) Students in the second half of their courses.D) Students who have just graduated from universities.14. A) Explain the procedures to the students.B) Work regular hours.C) Write a comprehensive report.D) Send a report about the woman's work.15. A) In two weeks.B) In three weeks.C) In the second half of her course.D) Not decided yet.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 aquestion, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre. Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) Synthetic fuel.B) Solar energy.C) Alcohol.D) Electricity.17. A) Air traffic conditions.B) Traffic jams on highways.C) Road conditions.D) New traffic rules.18. A) Go through a health check.B) Carry little luggage.C) Arrive early for boarding.D) Undergo security checks.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) In a fast-food restaurant.B) At a shopping center.C) At a county fair.D) In a bakery.20. A) Avoid eating any food.B) Prepare the right type of pie to eat.C) Wash his hands thoroughly.D) Practice eating a pie quickly.21. A) On the table.B) Behind his back.C) Under his bottom.D) On his lap.22. A) Looking sideways to see how fast your neighbor eats.B) Eating from the outside toward the middle.C) Swallowing the pie with water.D) Holding the pie in the right position.Passage ThreeQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23. A) Beauty.B) Loyalty.C) Luck.D) Durability.24. A) He wanted to follow the tradition of his country.B) He believed that it symbolized an everlasting marriage.C) It was thought a blood vessel in that finger led directly to the heart.D) It was supposed that the diamond on that finger would bring good luck.25. A) The two people can learn about each other's likes and dislikes.B) The two people can have time to decide if they are a good match.C) The two people can have time to shop for their new home.D) The two people can earn enough money for their wedding.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 blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when thepassage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.In the center of a big city there are usually dozens of large office buildings that house big banks, corporation headquarters, and government agencies. Thousands of people work in these buildings. People who do all the office work are called white-collar workers. 26 and receptionists, bookkeepers and computer operators work for many different kinds of companies.Many office workers dream of working their way up to the top, from clerk to 27 of a corporation. The way lies through middle management. Middle management includes junior executives, who may fill 28 jobs, supervise other workers in the company, 29 action to top management, or see that the company's policies are 30 . At the very top are the senior executives. They 31 the policies for their own companies, especially 32 . The Chief Executive Officer, or CEO, of a large 33 has a great deal of power and influence.It is believed that one can start out at the bottom and go all the way to the top. Because financial matters are so important, some accountants become top executives. In companies where technology is important, people with an engineering background can also rise to the top. Nowadays, however, education 34 in the selection of people for management jobs. Universities in many countries offer courses in business administration. The graduates of these courses often start out in middle management jobs. From there, they can easily get promoted if they show the necessary 35 and ability.Part m 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 passagethrough carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter.Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line throughthe 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 decades, Americans have taken for granted the United States' leadership position in the development of new technologies. The innovations (创新) that resulted from research and development during World War II and afterwards were 36 to the prosperity of the nation in the second half of the 20th century. Those innovations, upon which virtually all aspects of 37 society now depend, were possible because the United States then 38 the world in mathematics and science education. Today, however, despite increasing demand for workers with strong skills in mathematics and science, the 39 of degrees awarded in science, math, and engineering are decreasing.The decline in degree production in what are called the STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, and math) seems to be 40 related to the comparatively weak performance by US schoolchildren on international assessments of math and science. Many students entering college have weak skills in mathematics. According to the 2005 report of the Business-Higher Education Forum, 22 percent of college freshmen must take remedial (补习的) math 41 , and less than half of the students who plan to major in science or engineering 42 complete a major in those fields.The result has been a decrease in the number of American college graduates who have the skills, 43 in mathematics, to power a workforce that can keep the country at the forefront (前沿) of innovation and maintain its standard of living. With the 44 performance of American students in math and science has come increased competition from students from other countries that have strongly supported education in these areas. Many more students earn 45 in the STEM disciplines in developing countries than in theDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which theinformation is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is markedwith a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.Ban Sugary Drinks—That Will Add Fuel to the Obesity WarA) On a train last Thursday, I sat opposite a man who was so fat he filled more than one seat. He was pale anddisfigured and looked sick to death, which he probably was: obesity (肥胖症) leads to many nasty ways of dying. Looking around the carriage, I saw quite a few people like him, including a couple of fatty children with swollen cheeks pressing against their eyes. These people are part of what is without exaggeration an epidemic (流行病) of obesity.B) But it is quite unnecessary: there is a simple idea—far from new—that could spare millions of suchpeople a lifetime of chronic (长期的) ill health, and at the same time save the National Health Service (NHS) at least ￡ 14 billion a year in England and Wales. There would, you might think, be considerable public interest in it. This simple idea is that sugar is as good—or as bad—as poison and should be avoided. It is pure, white and deadly, as Professor John Yudkin described it 40 years ago in a revolutionary book of that name. The subtitle was How Sugar Is Killing Us.C) In its countless hidden forms, in ready meals, junk food and sweet drinks, sugar leads to addiction (瘾), tohormonal upsets to the appetite, to metabolic (新陈代谢的) malfunctions and obesity and from there to type 2 diabetes (糖尿病) and its many horrible complications. If people really grasped that, they would try to kick the habit, particularly as Britain is the "fat man of Europe". They might even feel driven to support government measures to prevent people from consuming this deadly stuff. Yet so far this idea has met little but resistance.D) It is not difficult to imagine the vested interests (既得利益集团) lined up against any sugar control—allthe food and drink manufacturers, processors, promoters and retailers who make such easy pickings out of the magic powers of sugar. Then there are the liberals, with whom I would normally side, who protest that government regulation would be yet another instance of interference in our lives.E) That is true, but people should realise that you cannot have a welfare state without a nanny state (保姆国家), to some degree. If we are all to be responsible for one another's health insurance, through socialised medicine, then we are all closely involved in one another's health, including everyone's eating and drinking. That has already been admitted, finally, with smoking. But it has yet to be admitted with overeating, even though one in four adults in this country is obese and that number is predicted to double by the year 2050. Quite apart from anything else, obesity will cripple the NHS.F) Recently, though, there have been signs that the medical establishment is trying to sound the alarm. Lastmonth the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AMRC) published a report saying that obesity is the greatest public health issue affecting the UK and urging government to do something.G) The report offers 10 recommendations, of which the first is imposing a tax of 20 percent on sugary drinksfor at least a year, on top of the existing 20 percent value-added tax. That at least would be an excellent start. The amounts of sugar in soft drinks are horrifying, and turn straight to fat. As Professor Terence Stephenson, head of the AMRC, has said, sugary soft drinks are "the ultimate bad food. You are just consuming neat sugar. Your body didn't evolve to handle this kind of thing."H) Precisely. The risks of eating too much fat or salt (which are very different) pale into insignificancecompared with the harm done by sugar. And it is everywhere.I ) It is difficult to buy anything in a supermarket, other than plain, unprepared meat, fish or vegetables, thatdoesn't have a large amount of sugar in it. This has come about because the prevailing scientific views of the 1960s and 1970s ignored the evidence about sugar, and instead saw fat as the really serious risk, both to the heart and other organs, as well as the cause of obesity.J) The fashion was to avoid fat. But finding that food with much of its fat removed is not very appetising, food producers turned to sugar as a magic alternative flavour enhancer, often in the forms of syrups (糖浆) that had recently been developed from corn, and put it generously into most prepared foods and soft drinks.K) This stuff is not just fattening. It is addictive. It interferes with the body's metabolism, possibly via the activity of an appetite-controlling hormone. There's plenty of evidence for this, for those who will accept the truth.L) Theoretically, people ought to make "healthy choices" and avoid overeating. But sugar additives are not easy to identify and are hard to avoid. So the snacking, overdrinking and overeating that makes people fat is not really their own fault: obesity is in large part something that is being done to them. It should be stopped, or rather the government should stop it.M) Going round my local supermarket, I am constantly astonished that it is still legal to sell all the poisons stacked high on the shelves. The problem is that they are worse than useless. They are poisonous. They are known to be addictive. They are known to make people obese. And giving small children sweet drinks or bottles of fake juice all day long is nothing less than child abuse.N) Clearly, the sale of such stuff ought to be illegal. I hate to think of yet more government regulation. But a bit of tax on sweet soda and a little more health education, a bit of cooking in schools and banning vending machines (自动售货机) here and there—as suggested by the AMRC report—is not going to achieve very much. Labelling is quite inadequate. What is needed is legislation banning high levels of sugary syrups used in foods and drinks.O) In June 2012, the then minister for public health said the government was not scared of the food industry and had not ruled out legislation, because of the costs of obesity to the NHS. However, nothing has happened yet. Why not have another Jammie Dodger biscuit and forget about it.46. Avoiding over-consumption of sugar can improve people's health as well as save medical expenses.47. Laws should be passed to make it illegal to produce overly sweet foods or drinks.48. Giving small children sweet juices to drink all the time is equal to child abuse.49. Looking around, the author found obesity quite widespread.50. The number of obese people is expected to increase quickly in the next few decades.51. If people really understood the horrible consequences of sugary foods and drinks, they would support government measures against sugar consumption.52. It would be a very good beginning to impose an additional tax on sugary drinks.53. The government has not yet taken any action to regulate sugar consumption although it indicated its intention to do so some time ago.54. Sugar is far more harmful to health than fat and salt.55. Consumers of sweet foods are not really to blame because they cannot tell what food is sugary. Section CDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You shoulddecide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a singleline through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.New Yorkers are gradually getting used to more pedaling (骑车的) passengers on those shining blue Citi Bikes. But what about local bike shops? Is Citi Bike rolling up riders at their expense?At Gotham Bikes in Tribeca, manager W. Ben said the shop has seen an increase in its overall sales due to the bike-share program. "It's getting more people on the road," he said. James Ryan, an employee at Danny's Cycles in Gramercy also said Citi Bike is a good option for people to ease into biking in a city famed for its traffic jams and aggressive drivers. "They can try out a bike without committing to buying one," he said.Rentals are not a big part of the business at either Gotham Bikes or Danny's Cycles. But for Frank's Bike Shop, a small business on Grand St., the bike-share program has been bad news. Owner Frank Arroyo said his rental business has decreased by 90% since Citi Bike was rolled out last month. Arroyo's main rental customers are European tourists, who have since been drawn away by Citi Bikes.However, Ben said the bike-share is good for bike sales at his shop. "People have used the bike- share and realized how great it is to bike in the city, then decide that they want something nicer for themselves," he noted.Christian Farrell of Waterfront Bicycle Shop, on West St. just north of Christopher St., said initially he was concerned about bike-share, though, he admitted, "I was happy to see people on bikes."Farrell's early concerns were echoed by Andrew Crooks, owner of NYC Velo, at 64 Second Ave. "It seemed like a great idea, but one that would be difficult to implement," Crooks said of Citi Bike. He said he worried about inexperienced riders' lack of awareness of biking rules and strong negative reaction from non-cyclists. However, he said, it's still too early to tell if his business has been impacted.While it's possible bike-share will cause a drop in business, Crooks allowed that the idea is a positive step forward for New York City.56. What is the author's chief concern about the increasing use of Citi Bikes in New York?A) How non-cyclists will respond to it.B) Whether local bike shops will suffer.C) Whether local bike businesses will oppose it.D) How the safety of bike riders can be ensured.57. What happened to Gotham Bikes as a result of the bike-share program?A) It found its bike sales unaffected.B) It shifted its business to rentals.C) It saw its bike sales on the rise.D) It rented more bikes to tourists.58. Why is the bike-share program bad news for Frank's Bike Shop?A) It cannot meet the demand of the bike-share program.B) Its customers have been drawn away by Citi Bikes.C) Its bike prices have to be lowered again and again.D) It has to compete with the city's bike rental shops.59. Why did Andrew Crooks think that the bike-share program would be difficult to execute?A) Inexperienced riders might break biking rules.B) Conflicts might arise among bike rental shops.C) Traffic conditions might worsen in the downtown area.D) There are not enough lanes to accommodate the bikes.60. What is the general attitude of local bike shops towards Citi Bike?A) Wait-and-see.B) Negative.C) Indifferent.D) Approving.Passage TwoQuestions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.Various studies have shown that increased spending on education has not led to measurable improvements in learning. Between 1980 and 2008, staff and teachers at US public schools grew roughly twice as fast as students. Yet students showed no additional learning in achievement tests.Universities show similar trends of increased administration personnel and costs without greater learning, as documented in Richard Arum and Josipa Roksa's recent book Academically Adrift: Limited Learning on College Campuses.A survey shows that 63% of employers say that recent college graduates don't have the skills they need to succeed and 25% of employers say that entry-level writing skills are lacking.Some simplistically attribute the decline in our public education system to the drain of skilled students by private schools, but far more significant events were at work.Public schools worked well until about the 1970s. In fact, until that time, public schools provided far better education than private ones. It was the underperforming students who were thrown out of public schools and went to private ones.A prominent reason public schools did well was that many highly qualified women had few options for working outside the house other than being teachers or nurses. They accepted relatively low pay, difficult working conditions, and gave their very best.Having such a large supply of talented women teachers meant that society could pay less for their services. Women's liberation opened up new professional opportunities for women, and, over time, some of the best left teaching as a career option, bringing about a gradual decline in the quality of schooling.Also around that time, regulations, government, and unions came to dictate pay, prevent adjustments, and introduce bureaucratic (官僚的) standard for advancement. Large education bureaucracies and unions came to dominate the landscape, confusing activity with achievement. Bureaucrats regularly rewrite curriculums, talk nonsense about theories of education, and require ever more administrators. The end result has been that, after all the spending, students have worse math and reading skills than both their foreign peers and earlier generations spending far less on education— as all the accumulating evidence now documents.61. What do we learn from various studies on America's public education?A) Achievement tests have failed to truly reflect the quality of teaching.B) Public schools lack the resources to compete with private schools.C) Little improvement in education has resulted from increased spending.D) The number of students has increased much faster than that of teachers.62. How do some people explain the decline in public education?A) Government investment does not meet schools' needs.B) Skilled students are moving to private schools.C) Qualified teachers are far from adequately paid.D) Training of students' basic skills is neglected.63. What was a significant contributor to the past glory of public schools?A) Well-behaved students.B) Efficient administration.C) Talented women teachers.D) Generous pay for teachers.64. Why did some of the best women teachers leave teaching?A) New career opportunities were made available to them by women's liberation.B) Higher academic requirements made it difficult for them to stay in their jobs.C) They were unhappy with the bureaucratic administration in their schools.D) The heavy teaching loads left them little time and energy for family life.65. What does the author think is one of the results of government involvement in education?A) Increasing emphasis on theories of education.B) Highly standardized teaching methods.C) Students' improved academic performance.D) An ever-growing number of administrators.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.大熊猫(giant panda)是一种温顺的动物，长着独特的黑白皮毛。
2014年6月大学英语六级真题试卷(三)(题后含答案及解析)
2014年6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 explaining why it is unwise to jump to conclusions upon seeing or hearing something. You can give examples to illustrate your point. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.正确答案：Think Twice Before Reaching a Conclusion As a proverb goes: “To see is to believe”, which indicates that we are always quite sure of what we see, though what we hear is not considered so trustworthy. Few realize the partiality in this viewpoint, especially in an era when youngsters are lack of the necessary guidance and reasonable supervision. There is an old saying in China, “Don’t lace up your shoes near a watermelon patch, and don’t straighten your hat under a plum tree.”Why? Because people at a distance may regard your actions as stealing watermelons or plums. We saw that man put up his hands under the plum tree, but we didn’t continue our watching to see his next motion, and we immediately draw a conclusion that he is immoral. Such are always the case. Therefore, drawing conclusions rashly is not objective enough to make our statements persuasive. In conclusion, it is not advisable to make a judgment by what we assume or imagine at first sight. Only by getting to know the situation in a comprehensive way and thinking calmly can we come up with rational and reasonable conclusions.Part II Listening ComprehensionSection A听力原文：M: Look at the low prices on these fashionable TV sets. Something is fishy, don’t you think so? W: Well, there have been a lot of robberies recently. Some of the stolen goods may have landed here. Q: What does the woman imply about the low-priced television sets?2．A．They might be stolen goods.B．They might be fake products.C．They might be faulty products.D．They might be smuggled goods.正确答案：A解析：男士说这些时尚的电视机价格很低，并表示对此感到怀疑。
6.六级英语第三套真题及答案（三）
六级英语考试真题及答案（三）——师说教育集团考试教学团队编录——大学英语六级考试真题（上半年试题）Part II Reading Comprehension快速阅读原文+答案+点评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 the questions on Answer sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Welcome,Freshmen. Have an iPod.T aking a step that many professors may view as a bit counterproductive, some colleges and universities are doling out Apple iPhones and Internet-capable iPods to their students.The always-on Internet devices raise some novel possibilities, like tracking where students gather together. With far less controversy, colleges could send messages about canceled classes, delayed buses, campus crises or just the cafeteria menu.While schools emphasize its usefulness —online research in class and instant polling of students, for example —a big part of the attraction is, undoubtedly, that the iPhone is cool and a hit with students. Being equipped with one of the most recent cutting-edge IT products could just help a college or university foster a cutting-edge reputation.Apple stands to win as well, hooking more young consumers with decades of technology purchases ahead of them. The lone losers, some fear, could be professors.Students already have laptops and cell phones, of course, but the newest devices can take class distractions to a new level. They practically beg a user to ignore the long-suffering professor struggling to pass on accumulated wisdom from the front of the room — a prospect that teachers find most irritating and students view as, well, inevitable.“When it gets a little boring, I might pull it out,”acknowledged Naomi Pugh, a first-year student at Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, Term., referring to her new iPod Touch, which can connect to the Internet over a campus wireless network. She speculated that professors might try even harder to make classes interesting if they were to compete with the devices.Experts see a movement toward the use of mobile technology in education, though they say it is in its infancy as professors try to come up with useful applications. Providing powerful handheld devices is sure to fuel debates over the role of technology in higher education.“We think this is the way the future is going to work,” said Kyle Dickson, co-director of research and the mobile learning initiative at Abilene Christian University in Texas, which has bought more than 600 iPhones and 300 iPods for students entering this fall.Although plenty of students take their laptops to class, they don’t take them everywhere and would prefer something lighter. Abilene Christian settled on the devices after surveying students and finding that they did not like hauling around their laptops, but that most of them always carried a cell phone, Dr. Dickson said.It is not clear how many colleges and universities plan to give out iPhones and iPods this fall; officials at Apple were unwilling to talk about the subject and said that they would not leak any institution’s plans.“We can’t announce other people’s news,”said Greg Joswiak, vice president of iPod and iPhone marketing at Apple. He also said that he could not discuss discounts to universities for bulk purchases.At least four institutions — the University of Maryland, Oklahoma Christian University, Abilene Christian and Freed-Hardeman — have announced that they will give the devices to some or all of their students this fall. Other universities are exploring their options. Stanford University has hired a student-run company to design applications like a campus map and directory for the iPhone. It is considering whether to issue iPhones but not sure it, snecessary, noting that more than 700 iPhones were registered on the university’s network last year. At the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, iPhones might already have been everywhere, if AT&T, the wireless carrier offering the iPhone in the United States, had a more reliable network, said Andrew Yu, mobile devices platform project manager at M.I.T.“We would have probably gone ahead with this, maybe just getting a thousand iPhones and giving them out,”Mr. Yusaid.The University of Maryland at College Park is proceeding cautiously, giving the iPhone or iPod Touch to 150 students, said Jeffrey Huskamp, vice president and chief information officer at the university. “We don’t think that we have all the answers,” Mr. Huskamp said. By observing how students use the gadgets, he said, “We’re trying to get answers from the students.”At each college, the students who choose to get an iPhone must pay for mobile phone service. Those service contracts include unlimited data use. Both the iPhones and the iPod Touch devices can connect to the Internet through campus wireless networks. With the iPhone, those networks may provide faster connections and longer battery life than AT&T’s data network. Many cell phones allow users to surf the Web, but only some newer ones are capable of wireless connection to the local area computer network.University officials say that they have no plans to track their students (and Apple said it would not be possible unless students give their permission). They say that they are drawn to the prospect of learning applications outside the classroom, though such lesson plans have yet to surface.“My colleagues and I are studying something called augmented reality (a field of computer research dealing with the combination of real-world and virtual reality),” said Christopher Dede, professor in learning technologies at Harvard University. “Alien Contact,” for example, is an exercise developed for middle-school students who use hand-held devices that can determine their location. As they walk around a playground or other area, text, video or audio pops up at various points to help them try to figure out why aliens were in the schoolyard.“You can imagine similar kinds of interactive activities along historical lines,” like following the Freedom Trail in Boston, Professor Dede said. “It’s important that we do research, so that we know how well something like this works.”The rush to distribute the devices worries some professors, who say that students are less likely to participate in class if they are multi-tasking. “I’m not someone who’s anti-technology, but I,m always worried that technology becomes an end in and of itself, and it replaces teaching or it replaces analysis,,’ said Ellen Millender, associate professor of classics at Reed College in Portland, Ore. (She added that she hoped to buy an iPhone for herself once prices fall.)Robert Summers, who has taught at Cornell Law School for about 40 years, announced this week — in a detailed, footnoted memorandum —that he would ban laptop computers from his class on contract law.“I would ban that too if I knew the students were using it in class,” Professor Summers said of the iPhone, after the device and its capabilities were explained to him. “What we want to encourage in these students is an active intellectual experience, in which they develop the wide range of complex reasoning abilities required of good lawyers.”The experience at Duke University may ease some concerns. A few years ago, Duke began giving iPods tostudents with the idea that they might use them to record lectures (these older models could not access the Internet).“We had assumed that the biggest focus of these devices would be consuming the content,” said Tracy Futhey, vice president for information technology and chief information officer at Duke.But that is not all that the students did. They began using the iPods to create their own “content,” making audio recordings of themselves and presenting them. The students turned what could have been a passive interaction into an active one, Ms. Futhey said.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2014年6月大学英语六级考试(第三套)真题+答案
2014年6月大学英语六级考试真题（第三套）Part I Writing （30 minutes）Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay explaining why it is unwise to put all your eggs in one basket. You can give examples to illustrate your point. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.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 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.1. A）The man is the manager of the apartment building.B）The woman is very good at bargaining.C）The woman will get the apartment refurnished.D）The man is looking for an apartment.2. A）How the pictures will turn out. C）What the man thinks of the shots.B）Where the botanical garden is. D）Why the pictures are not ready.3. A）There is no replacement for the handle. C）The suitcase is not worth fixing.B）There is no match for the suitcase. D）The suitcase can be fixed in time.4. A）He needs a vehicle to be used in harsh weather.B）He has a fairly large collection of quality trucks.C）He has had his truck adapted for cold temperatures.D）He does routine truck maintenance for the woman.5. A）She cannot stand her boss’s bad temper.B）She has often been criticized by her boss.C）She has made up her mind to resign.D）She never regrets any decisions she makes.6. A）Look for a shirt of a more suitable color and size.B）Replace the shirt with one of some other material.C）Visit a different store for a silk or cotton shirt.D）Get a discount on the shirt she is going to buy.7. A）At a “Lost and Found”. C）At a trade fair.B）At a reception desk. D）At an exhibition.8. A）Repair it and move in. C）Convert it into a hotel.B）Pass it on to his grandson. D）Sell it for a good price.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A）Unique descriptive skills. C）Colourful world experiences.B）Good knowledge of readers’ tastes. D）Careful plotting and clueing.10. A）A peaceful setting. C）To be in the right mood.B）A spacious room. D）To be entirely alone.11. A）They rely heavily on their own imagination.B）They have experiences similar to the characters’.C）They look at the world in a detached manner.D）They are overwhelmed by their own prejudices.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A）Good or bad, they are there to stay. C）Believe it or not, they have survived.B）Like it or not, you have to use them. D）Gain or lose, they should be modernised.13. A）The frequent train delays. C）The food sold on the trains.B）The high train ticket fares. D）The monopoly of British Railways.14. A）The low efficiency of their operation.B）Competition from other modes of transport.C）Constant complaints from passengers.D）The passing of the new transport act.15. A）They will be de-nationalised. C）They are fast disappearing.B）They provide worse service. D）They lose a lot of money.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 choices marked A）, B）, C）and D）. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 19 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A）The whole Antarctic region will be submerged.B）Some polar animals will soon become extinct.C）Many coastal cities will be covered with water.D）The earth will experience extreme weathers.17. A）How humans are to cope with global warming.B）How unstable the West Antarctic ice sheet is.C）How vulnerable the coastal cities are.D）How polar ice impacts global weather.18. A）It collapsed at least once in the past 1.3 million years.B）It sits firmly on solid rock at the bottom of the ocean.C）It melted at temperatures a bit higher than those of today.D）It will have little impact on sea level when it breaks up.19. A）The West Antarctic region was once an open ocean.B）The West Antarctic ice sheet was about 7,000 feet thick.C）The West Antarctic ice sheet was once floating ice.D）The West Antarctic region used to be warmer than today.Passage TwoQuestions 20 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.20. A）Whether we can develop social ties on the Internet.B）Whether a deleted photo is immediately removed from the web.C）Whether our blogs can be renewed daily.D）Whether we can set up our own websites.21. A）The number of visits they receive. C）The files they have collected.B）The way they store data. D）The means they use to get information. 22. A）When the system is down. C）When the URL is reused.B）When new links are set up. D）When the server is restarted.Passage ThreeQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23. A）Some iced coffees have as many calories as a hot dinner.B）Iced coffees sold by some popular chains are contaminated.C）Drinking coffee after a meal is more likely to cause obesity.D）Some brand-name coffees contain harmful substances.24. A）Have some fresh fruit. C）Take a hot shower.B）Exercise at the gym. D）Eat a hot dinner.25. A）They could enjoy a happier family life.B）They could greatly improve their work efficiency.C）Many cancer cases could be prevented.D）Many embarrassing situations could be avoided.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 blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.Psychologists are finding that hope plays a surprisingly vital role in giving people a measurable advantage in realms （26）__________ academic achievement, bearing up in tough jobs and coping with （27）___________ illness. And, by contrast, the loss of hope is turning out to be a stronger sign that a person may （28）___________ suicide than other factors long thought to be more likely risks.“Hope has proven a powerful predictor of（29）__________ in every study we’ve done so far,”said Dr. Charles R. Snyder, a psychologist who has devised a （30）__________ to assess how much hope a person has.For example, in research with 3,920 college students, Dr. Snyder and his （31）__________ found that the level of hope among freshmen at the beginning of their first semester was a more （32）__________ predictor of their college grades than were their S.A.T. scores or their gradepoint （33）__________ in high school, the two measures most commonly used to predict college performance.“Students with high hope set themselves higher goals and know how to work to attain them,”Dr. Snyder said.“When you compare students of equivalent intelligence and past academic achievements, what （34）__________ is hope.”In devising a way to assess hope scientifically, Dr. Snyder went beyond the simple notion that hope is merely the sense that everything will（35）__________ all right. “That notion is not concrete enough and it blurs two key components of hope,”Dr. Sn yder said. “Having hope means believing you have both the will and the way to accom plish your goals, whatever they may be.”Part III Reading Comprehension （40 minutes）Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 36 to 45 are based on the following passage.Millions of Americans are entering their 60s and are more concerned than ever about retirement. They know they need to save, but how much? And what exactly are they saving for—to spend more time ___36___ the grandkids, go traveling, or start another career? It turns out that husbands and wives may have ___37___ different ideas about the subject.The deepest divide is in the way spouses envisage their lifestyle in their later years. Fidelity Investments Inc. found 41 percent of the 500 couples it surveyed ___38___ on whether both or at least one spouse will work in retirement. Wives are generally right regarding their husbands’retirement age, but men ___39___ the age their wives will be when they stop working. And husbands are slightly more ___40___ about their standard of living than wives are.Busy juggling （穷于应对）careers and families, most couples don’t take the time to sit down, ___41___ or together, and think about what they would like to do 5, 10 or 20 years from now. They ___42___ they are on the same page, but the ___43___ is they have avoided even talking about it.If you are self-employed or in a job that doesn’t have a standard retirement age, you may be more apt to delay thinking about these issues. It is often a ___44___ retirement date that provides the catalyst （催化剂）to start planning. Getting laid off or accepting an early-retirement ___45___ can force your hand. But don’t wait until you get a severance （遣散费）check to begin planning.A）assume I）optimisticB）confidential J）packageC）disagree K）radicallyD）formula L）realityE）forthcoming M）separatelyF）illustrating N ）spoilingG）mysteriously O）underestimateH）observeSection BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.What If Middle-Class Jobs Disappear?A） The most recent recession in the United States began in December 2007 and ended in June 2009, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research. However, two years after the official end of the recession, few Americans would say that economic troubles are behind us. The unemployment rate, in particular, remains above 9%. Some labor market indicators, such as the proportion of long-term unemployed, are worse now than for any postwar recession.B） There are two widely circulated narratives to explain what’s going on. The Keynesian narrative is that there has been a major drop in aggregate demand. According to this narrative, the slump can be largely cured by using monetary and fiscal （财政的）stimulus. The main anti-Keynesian narrative is that businesses are suffering from uncertainty and over-regulation. According to this narrative, the slump can be cured by having the government commit to and follow a more hands-off approach.C） I want to suggest a third interpretation. Without ruling out a role for aggregate demand or for the regulatory environment, I wish to suggest that structural change is an important factor in the current rate of high unemployment. The economy is in a state of transition, in which the middle-class jobs that emerged after World War Ⅱhave begun to decline. As Erik Brynjolfsson and Andrew McAfee put it in a recent e-book Race Against the Machine: “The root of our problems is not that we’re in a great recession, or a great stagnation （停滞）, but rather that we are in the early throes （阵痛）of a great restructuring. ”D） In fact, I believe the Great Depression of the 1930s can also be interpreted in part as an economic transition. The impact of the internal combustion engine（内燃机）and the small electric motor on farming and manufacturing reduced the value of uneducated laborers. Instead, by the 1950s, a middle class of largely clerical（从事文秘工作的）workers was the most significant part of the labor force. Between 1930 and 1950, the United States economy underwent a great transition. Demand fell for human effort such as lifting, squeezing, and hammering. Demand increased for workers who could read and follow directions. The evolutionary process eventually changed us from a nation of laborers to a nation of clerks.E）The proportion of employment classified as “clerical workers”grew from 5.2% in 1910 to a peak of 19.3% in 1980. （However, by 2000 this proportion had edged down to 17.4%.）Overall, workers classified as clerical workers, technical workers, managers and officials exceeded 50% of the labor force by 2000. Corresponding declines took place in the manual occupations. Workers classified as laborers, other than farm hands or miners, peaked at 11.4% of the labor force in 1920but were barely 6% by 1950 and less than 4% by 2000. Farmers and farm laborers fell from 33% of the labor force in 1910 to less than 15% by 1950 and only 1.2% in 2000.F）The introduction of the tractor and improvements in the factory rapidly reduced the demand for uneducated workers. By the 1930s, a marginal farm hand could not produce enough to justify his employment. Sharecropping, never much better than a subsistence occupation, was no longer viable（可行的）. Meanwhile, machines were replacing manufacturing occupations like cigar rolling and glass blowing for light bulbs.G） The structural-transition interpretation of the unemployment problem of the 1930s would be that the demand for uneducated workers in the United States had fallen, but the supply remained high. The high school graduation rate was only 8.8% in 1912 and still just 29% in 1931. By 1950, it had reached 59%. With a new generation of workers who had completed high school, the mismatch between skills and jobs had been greatly reduced.H） What took place after World WarⅡwas not the revival of a 1920s economy, with its small farming units, urban manufacturing, and plurality of laborers. Instead, the 1950s saw the creation of a new suburban economy, with a plurality of white-collar workers. With an expanded transportation and communications infrastructure（基础设施）, businesses needed telephone operators, shipping clerks and similar occupations. If you could read, follow simple instructions, and settle into a routine, you could find a job in the post-war economy.I）The trend away from manual labor has continued. Even within the manufacturing sector, the share of production and non-supervisory workers in manufacturing employment went from over 85% just after World War II to less than 70% in more recent years. To put this another way, the proportion of white-collar work in manufacturing has doubled over the past 50 years. On the factory floor itself, work has become less physically demanding. Instead, it requires more cognitive skills and the ability to understand and carry out well-defined procedures.J）As noted earlier, the proportion of clerical workers in the economy peaked in 1980. By that date, computers and advanced communications equipment had already begun to affect telephone operations and banking. The rise of the personal computer and the Internet has widened the impact of these technologies to include nearly every business and industry.K） The economy today differs from that of a generation ago. Mortgage and consumer loan underwriters （风险评估人）have been replaced by credit scoring. Record stores have been replaced by music downloads. Book stores are closing, while sales of books on electronic readers have increased. Data entry has been moved off shore. Routine customer support also has been outsourced （外包）overseas.L）These trends serve to limit the availability of well-defined jobs. If a job can be characterized by a precise set of instructions, then that job is a candidate to be automated or outsourced to modestly educated workers in developing countries. The result is what David Autor calls the polarization of the American job market.M）Using the latest Census Bureau data, Matthew Slaughter found that from 2000 to 2010 the real earnings of college graduates （with no advanced degree）fell by more in percentage terms than the earnings of high school graduates. In fact, over this period the only education category to show an increase in earnings was those with advanced degrees.N） The outlook for mid-skill jobs would not appear to be bright. Communications technology and computer intelligence continue to improve, putting more occupations at risk. For example,many people earn a living as drivers, including trucks and taxicabs. However, the age of driverless vehicles appears to be moving closer. Another example is in the field of education. In the fall of 2011, an experiment with an online course in artificial intelligence conducted by two Stanford professors drew tens of thousands of registrants（报名者）. This increases the student-teacherratio by a factor of close to a thousand. Imagine the number of teaching jobs that might be eliminated if this could be done for math, economics, chemistry, and so on.O） It’s important to bear in mind that when we offer a structural interpretation of unemployment, a “loss of jobs”means an increase in productivity. Traditionally, economists have argued that productivity increases are a good thing, even though they may cause unemployment for some workers in the short run. In the long run, the economy does not run out of jobs. Rather, new jobs emerge as old jobs disappear. The story we tell is that average well-being rises, and the more people are able to adapt, the more widespread the improvement becomes.46. Even factory floor work today has become intellectually challenging rather than physically demanding.47. Increases in productivity prove beneficial though some people may lose their jobs temporarily.48. The unemployment rate remained high even two years after the government declared the recent recession was over.49. The author suggests that the recent high unemployment rate is mainly caused by a decrease of middle-class jobs.50. The creation of a suburban economy in the 1950s created lots of office jobs.51. In the first decade of the 21st century, only people with postgraduate degrees experienced an increase in earnings.52. One economics theory suggests using monetary and fiscal stimulus to cope with an economic recession.53. The popularity of online courses may eliminate many teaching jobs.54. Computer technology has brought about revolutionary changes in the record and book business.55. White-collar workers accounted for more than half of the labor force by the end of the 20th century.Section CDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A）, B）, C）and D）. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.“Deep reading” —as opposed to the often superficial reading we do on the Web—is an endangered practice, one we ought to take steps to preserve as we would a historic building or a significant work of art. Its disappearance would jeopardize the intellectual and emotionaldevelopment of generations growing up online, as well as the preservation of a critical part of our culture：the novels, poems and other kinds of literature that can be appreciated only by readers whose brains, quite literally, have been trained to understand them.Recent research in cognitive science and psychology has demonstrated that deep reading—slow, immersive, rich in sensory detail and emotional and moral complexity—is a distinctive experience, different in kind from the mere decoding of words. Although deep reading does not, strictly speaking, require a conventional book, the built-in limits of the printed page are uniquely helpful to the deep reading experience. A book’s lack of hyperlinks （超链接）, for example, frees the reader from making decisions—Should I click on this link or not? —allowing her to remain fully immersed in the narrative.That immersion is supported by the way the brain handles language rich in detail, indirect reference and figures of speech: by creating a mental representation that draws on the same brain regions that would be active if the scene were unfolding in real life. The emotional situations and moral dilemmas that are the stuff of literature are also vigorous exercise for the brain, propelling us inside the heads of fictional characters and even, studies suggest, increasing our real-life capacity for empathy （认同）.None of this is likely to happen when we’re browsing through a website. Although we call the activity by the same name, the deep reading of books and the information-driven reading we do on the Web are very different, both in the experience they produce and in the capacities they develop. A growing body of evidence suggests that online reading may be less engaging and less satisfying, even for the “digital natives”to whom it is so familiar. Last month, for example, Britain’s National Literacy Trust released the results of a study of 34,910 young people aged 8 to 16. Researchers reported that 39% of children and teens read daily using electronic devices, but only 28% read printed materials every day. Those who read only onscreen were three times less likely to say they enjoy reading very much and a third less likely to have a favorite book. The study also found that young people who read daily only onscreen were nearly two times less likely to be above-average readers than those who read daily in print or both in print and onscreen.56. What does the author say about “deep reading”?A）It serves as a complement to online reading.B）It should be preserved before it is too late.C）It is mainly suitable for reading literature.D）It is an indispensable part of education.57. Why does the author advocate the reading of literature?A）It helps promote readers’ intellectual and emotional growth.B）It enables readers to appreciate the complexity of language.C）It helps readers build up immersive reading habits.D）It is quickly becoming an endangered practice.58. In what way does printed-page reading differ from online reading?A）It ensures the reader’s cognitive growth.B）It enables the reader to be fully engaged.C）It activates a different region of the brain.D）It helps the reader learn rhetorical devices.59. What do the studies show about online reading?A）It gradually impairs one’s eyesight. C）It provides up-to-date information.B）It keeps arousing readers’ curiosity. D）It renders reading less enjoyable.60. What do we learn from the study released by Britain’s National Literacy Trust?A）Onscreen readers may be less competent readers.B）Those who do reading in print are less informed.C）Young people find reading onscreen more enjoyable.D）It is now easier to find a favorite book online to read.Passage TwoQuestions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.Many current discussions of immigration issues talk about immigrants in general, as if they were abstract people in an abstract world. But the concrete differences between immigrants from different countries affect whether their coming here is good or bad for the American people.The very thought of formulating immigration laws from the standpoint of what is best for the American people seems to have been forgotten by many who focus on how to solve the problems of illegal immigration.It is hard to look for “the ideal outcome” on immigration in the abstract. Economics professor Milton Friedman once said, “The best is the enemy of the good,” which to me meant that attempts to achieve an unattainable ideal can prevent us from reaching good outcomes that are possible in practice.Too much of our current immigration controversy is conducted in terms of abstract ideals, such as “We are a nation of immigrants.” Of course we are a nation of immigrants. But we are also a nation of people who wear shoes. Does it follow that we should admit anybody who wears shoes?The immigrants of today are very different from those who arrived here a hundred years ago. Moreover, the society in which they arrive is different. To me, it is better to build a wall around the welfare state than the country.But the welfare state is already here—and, far from having a wall built around it, the welfare state is expanding in all directions. We do not have a choice between the welfare state and open borders. Anything we try to do as regards immigration laws has to be done in the context of a huge welfare state that is already a major, inescapable fact of life.Among other facts of life utterly ignored by many advocates of de facto amnesty（事实上的大赦）is that the free international movement of people is different from free international trade in goods.Buying cars or cameras from other countries is not the same as admitting people from those countries or any other countries. Unlike inanimate objects, people have cultures and not all cultures are compatible with the culture in this country that has produced such benefits for the American people for so long.Not only the United States, but the Western world in general, has been discovering the hard way that admitting people with incompatible cultures is an irreversible decision with incalculable consequences. If we do not see that after recent terrorist attacks on the streets of Boston and London, when will we see it?“Comprehensive immigration reform” means doing everything all together in a rush, without time to look before we leap, and basing ourselves on abstract notions about abstract people.61. What does the author say about immigrants in America?A）They all hope to gain citizenship and enjoy the welfare.B）They come to America with different dreams and purposes.C）Their background may determine whether they benefit the American people.D）Their cultures affect the extent to which they will achieve success in America.62. What does the author try to say by citing Milton Friedman’s remark?A）It is hardly practical to find an ideal solution to America’s immigration problem.B）Ideal outcomes could be produced only by comprehensive immigration reform.C）As for immigration, good results cannot be achieved without good intentions.D）The proper solution of immigration issues is an ideal of the American public.63. What is the author’s view regarding America’s immigration policy?A）America should open its borders to immigrants from different countries.B）Immigrants have contributed greatly to the welfare of American people.C）Unrestricted immigration will undermine the American welfare state.D）There is no point building a wall around the American welfare state.64. What is the author’s purpose in citing the recent terrorist attacks on the streets of Boston and London?A）To show that America should join hands with Europe in fighting terrorists.B）To prove that it is high time America made comprehensive immigration reforms.C）To prove that terrorism is the most dangerous threat to America and the world in general.D）To show that immigrants’cultural incompatibility with the host country has consequences.65. What is the author’s attitude towards “comprehensive immigration reform”?A）Supportive. C）Wait-and-see.B）Negative. D）Indifferent.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.最近，中国科学院（Chinese Academy of Sciences）出版了关于其最新科学发现与未来一年展望的年度系列报告。
2014年12月大学英语三级考试真题答案
2014年12月大学英语三级考试真题答案Part I: Multiple Choice (20 points)1. D2. B3. C4. A5. D6. C7. B8. A9. C 10. D11. A 12. B 13. D 14. C 15. A 16. D 17. B 18. C 19. A 20. BPart II: Reading Comprehension (40 points)Passage 121. D 22. C 23. A 24. B 25. D 26. CPassage 227. C 28. B 29. D 30. A 31. C 32. BPassage 333. B 34. A 35. D 36. C 37. B 38. D 39. A 40. CPassage 441. D 42. C 43. A 44. B 45. D 46. APart III: Cloze Test (15 points)47. C 48. B 49. A 50. D 51. C 52. A 53. B 54. D 55. C 56. A 57. B 58. D 59. B 60. APart IV: Error Correction (10 points)61. which → on62. avoiding → avoid63. directly → direct64. but → and65. When → Since66. more → most67. rules → rule68. traveling → travel69. b elieve → believed70. as → likePart V: Writing (15 points)Sample answer:Dear Professor Smith,I am writing to express my interest in the research assistant position that was advertised on the university website yesterday. I recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Biology, and I am eager to gain more practical experience in the field before pursuing further studies.During my undergraduate studies, I had the opportunity to work on several research projects, where I developed valuable skills in data analysis and laboratory techniques. I believe these skills make me a strong candidate for the research assistant position. Additionally, I have a strong background in statistics, which I believe will be beneficial for analyzing research data.Furthermore, I am highly motivated and possess excellent time management skills. In my previous research experiences, I was able to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. I am also a strong communicator and work well in a team.I have attached my resume for your review, which details my academic achievements and research experiences. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss my qualifications further and how they align with the research being conducted in your laboratory.Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to hearing from you soon.Sincerely,[Your Name]Note: This sample answer is based on a hypothetical scenario and does not reflect an actual research assistant position.。
英语六级第三套答案
英语六级第三套答案【篇一：2015年12月大学英语六级真题答案(第三套)】part i writinghow to deal with misleading informationas is revealed in the picture, a man is sitting in front of the computer searching information from the internet, while a woman is standing by the door, holding a cup of coffee. themost striking feature is the caption under the picture, which reads “i ju st feel unfortunate to live in a world with so much misleading information!”simple as it is, what the picture conveys to us is thought-provoking. by no means can we deny that the internet isplaying such an increasingly important role in our information society that we couldn’t be away from it in every way. for instance, we deal with all kinds of data and information everyday by the internet. nevertheless, with a large amount of information coming up, the severity of misleading information arises. unfortunately, if we lack the ability to distinguish thetrue information from the misleading one, we will finally fallprey to it, because the misleading information may get people into bad habits, even make them commit crimes. numerous network fraud is a living example.from what have been discussed above, it is therefore, necessary that some effective measures be taken to prevent ourselves from being misled by junk information. and in my opinion, learning to identify the authenticity of informationonline is the most practical measure.part ii listening comprehension（略六级考试共有两套听力）part iii reading comprehensionsection a36. b) caters37. m) recommended38. d) debated39. f) ideal40. c) chronically41. g) improvements42. e) deprivation43. l) ready44. h) necessarily45. o) targetsection b46. c) this inconsistency largely stems from a feeling of powerlessness.48. g) few political libraries are without a copy of nudge: improving decisions about health,wealth and happiness, by richard thaler and cass sunstein.49. p) the power of such simple psychology in fighting climate change is attracting attentionacross the political establishment.50. h) defaults are certainly part of the solution.51. d) part of the fault lies with our inner caveman.52. j) these norms can take us beyond good intentions.53. b) despite mournful polar bears and charts showing carbon emissions soaring, most people find it hard to believe that global warming will affect them personally.54. f) not any longer.55. o) nick perks, project director for climate solidarity, believes this sort of activity is where the future of environmental action lies.section c56. d) part of the fault lies with our inner caveman.57. a) they have learned to think critically.58. b) it cultivates students’ ability to make scientific inquiries.59. a) it allows for failures.60. c) make full use of informal learning resources.61. b) it has a strong negative impact on space tourism.62. c) it was about ready to start regular business.63. d) to promote the space tourism industry.64. d) suspend virgin galactic’s licence to take passengers into space.65. a) it is worth promoting despite the risks involved.part iv translationchina is playing an increasingly important role in helping the international community to eliminate extreme poverty by 2030. since the implementation of the reform and opening up in the late of 1970s, china has helped as many as four hundred million people out of poverty. over the next five years, chinawill provide assistance to other developing countries in poverty reduction, education development, agricultural modernization, environmental protection and health care. china has made remarkable progress in reducing poverty, and has made uemitting efforts to promote economic growth, which will encourage other poor countries to respond to the challenges of their own development. these countries can learn from the experience of china when they seek to develop their own characteristics.【篇二：2014年12月英语六级真题及答案解析(第三套)】rt ipart iipart iiipart ivsection adirections: in this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 longconversations. at the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be askedabout what was said. both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.after each question there will be a pause. during the pause, you must read the fourchoices marked a), b), c) and d), and decide which is the best answer. then mark thecorresponding letter on answer sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.1.a. the man?s tennis racket is good enough.b. the man should get a pair of new shoes.c. she can wait for the man for a little while.d. physical exercise helps her stay in shape.正确答案：b 本题解析：b)。
2014年12月大学英语六级真题试卷(一)(题后含答案及解析)
2014年12月大学英语六级真题试卷（一）(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 whether technology is indispensable in education. 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：Technology and Education The cartoon above vividly depicts a boy tells his teacher that he is going to need tech support to solve an extremely easy question on the blackboard. The picture illustrates that students have attached too much importance to technology. However, as far as I am concerned, technology plays a useful but not indispensable role in the academic life. Undoubtedly, advanced technology has brought much convenience to us, but modern people, especially students, are not supposed to hinge upon the technology all the time. There are two reasons to support the view. To start with, students shoulder the responsibility of learning. There is a “study” in the word of “student”. Furthermore, the future progress of technology depends upon students. How can they advance the current scientific frontier without a total understanding of the basic knowledge? Of course, students are also supposed to learn by themselves with the help of technology, especially the Internet, for collecting information is an essential ability of modem people. However, there is a clear distinction between relying on the Web for everything and independent study. To sum up, students should master basic knowledge and learn how to apply technology into academic life.Part II Listening ComprehensionSection A听力原文：M: Before we play again, I’m going to buy a good tennis racket. W: Your shoes aren’t in a very good shape, either. Q: What does the woman mean?2．A．The man’s tennis racket is good enough.B．The man should get a pair of new shoes.C．She can wait for the man for a little while.D．Physical exercise helps her stay in shape.正确答案：B解析：男士说在他和女士打球之前，他得先去买个网球拍，而女士说他的鞋子也不怎么好了。
CET6-201412第3套听力原文真题
2014年12月6级第3套听力真题Section A1What does the woman think of the government’s tax cut proposal? 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’ divid ends.答案:A2What can be inferred about the woman from the conversation?A:She doesn’t think much of job-hopping.B:She will stick to the job if the pay is good.C:She prefers a life of continued exploration.D:She will do her best if the job is worth doing.答案:C3What’s the woman’s advice to her son?A:Talk the drug user out of the habit.B:Stop thinking about the matter.C:Keep his distance from drug addicts.D:Be more friendly to his schoolmate.答案:C4Who is worried about gaining weight?A:The son.B:Aunt Louise.C:The father.D:The mother.答案:D5What are the two speakers going to do?A:Move to another place.B:Stay away for a couple of weeks.C:Check the locks every two weeks.D:Look after the Johnsons’ hous e.答案:B6Why did the man ask the woman to hurry up?A:He didn’t want to miss the game.B:He would like to warm up for the game.C:He didn’t want to be held up in traffic.D:He wanted to catch as many birds as possible.答案:A7What happened to the convenience store?A:It was burned down.B:It was closed down.C:It was robbed.D:It was blown up.答案:C8What does the woman mean?A:She studies in the same school as her brother.B:She isn’t going to work in her brothers firm.C:Sh e isn’t going to change her major.D:She plans to mayor in tax law.答案:B9What are the speakers mainly discussing?A:Current issues in economics.B:Choices faced by conservationists.C: A recent biology lecture.D:Topics for a research paper.答案:B10What problems do conservationists have?A: A scarcity of jobs in their field.B:Inadequate training in methods of biological research.C:Difficulties in classifying all of the varieties of owl.D: A lack of funding for their work with endangered species.答案:D11What can be inferred about the tailed toad?A:It has numerous traits in common with the spotted owl.B:Its population is increasing in recent years.C:It may not survive without special efforts of conservationists. D:Its role in the chain of evolution has not yet been examined.答案:C12What is the talk mainly about?A:Training given to music therapists.B:How music prevents disease.C:Studies on the benefits of music.D:To relieve depression.答案:C13According to the speaker, how is the music therapy currently used in medicine? A:In place of physical therapy.B:To control brain problems.C:To prevent heart disease.D:To relieve depression.答案:D14What did the study done with surgeons show?A:They like to have music in the operating room.B:They solved problems better while listening to music they liked.C:They preferred classical music.D:They performed better when they used headphones.答案:B15What effect did music have in the study of students exposed to classic music? A:It increased the students’ white blood cell.B:It increased some students’ energy level.C:It improved the students, ability to play musical instruments.D:It released a natural painkiller in some students’ bodie s.答案:DSection B16Why did Jane want to go back to work?A:She was bored with her idle life at home.B:She was offered a good job by her neighbour.C:She wanted to help with the family’s finances.D:Her family would like to see her more involved in social life.答案:C17How did Jane spend her days before she went back to work?A:Doing housework.B:Looking after her neighbour’s children.C:Reading papers and watching TV.D:Taking good care of her husband.答案:A18What problem arose when Jane went back to work?A:Jane got angry at Bill’s idle life.B:Bill failed to adapt to the new situation.C:Bill blamed Jane for neglecting the family.D:The children were not taken good care of.答案:B19What does the story try to tell us?A:Neighbours should help each other.B:Women should have their own careers.C:Man and wife should share household duties.D:Parents should take good care of their children.答案:C20What is the purpose of the program mentioned in this passage?A:To predict natural disasters that can cause vast destruction.B:To limit the destruction that natural disasters may cause.C:To gain financial support from the United Nations.D:To propose measures to hold back natural disasters.答案:B21What can we learn from the northern California earthquake in 1989?A:There is still a long way to go before man can control natural disasters.B:International cooperation can minimize the destructive force of natural disasters C:Technology can help reduce the damage natural disasters may cause.D:Scientists can successfully predict earthquakes.答案:C22Why did the highway in northern California collapse?A:There were fatal mistakes in its design.B:The builder didn’t observe the building codes of the time.C:The traffic load went beyond its capacity.D:It was built according to less strict earthquake resistance standards.答案:D23How do people make decisions about risky situations?A:By judging to what extent they can eliminate the risks.B:By estimating the possible loss of lives and property.C:By estimating the frequency of volcanic eruptions.D:By judging the possible risks against the likely benefits.答案:D24What do we know about Mount Etna from the passage?A:One of Etna’s recent eruptions made many people move away.B:Etna’s frequent eruptions have ruined most of the local farmland.C:Etna’s eruptions are frequent but usually mild.D:There are signs that Etna will erupt again in the near future.答案:C25What will people living near Mount Etna do in the face of its eruptions?A:They will remain where they are.B:They will leave this area forever.C:They will turn to experts for advice.D:They will seek shelter in nearby regions.答案:ASection CCertain phrases one commonly hears among Americans capture their devotion to individualism: “Do your own thing. ”“I did it my way. ” “You’ll have to decide that for yourself. ” “You made your bed, now 26____ in it. ”“If you don’t look out for yourself, no one else will. ” “Look out for number one. ”Closely associated with the value they place on individualism is the importance Americans 27____ privacy.Americans assume that people “need some time to themselves” or “some time alone” to 28____ things or recover their spent psychological energy.Americans have great 29____ understanding foreigners who always want to be with another person, who dislike being alone.If the parents can 30____ it, each child will have his or her own bedroom.Having one’s own bedroom, even as an infant, fixes in a person the notion that she 31____ a place of her own where she can be by herself, and keep her possessions.She will have her clothes, her toys, her books, and so on.These things will be hers and no one else’s.Americans 32____ that people will have their private thoughts that might never be shared with anyone.Doctors, lawyers, psychiatrists, and others have rules governing “confidentiality” that 33____ prevent information about their clients' personal situations from becoming known to others. Americans' attitudes about 34____ can be hard for foreigners to understand.Americans’ houses, yards，and even their offices can seem open and inviting.Yet in the minds of Americans, there are 35____ that other people are simply not supposed to cross.When those boundaries are crossed, an American's body will visibly stiffen and his manner will become cool and aloof.26:lie27:assign to28:think about29:difficulty30:afford31:is entitled to32:assume33:are intended to34:privacy35:boundaries2014年12月6级第3套听力原文Section A1:M:What do you think of the government’s n ew 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.2:M:Jenny, remember this：a job worth doing at all is worth doing well.W:Oh, yes. I certainly won’t forget it But don’t expect me to stick to the job just because it pays a few more bucks. A life of continuous exploration is a life worth living.3:M:I found that one of my schoolmates uses drugs. How can I help him, Mom?W:Stay away from him，Son. Never think that you can talk him out of the habit if he is addicted But perhaps you can talk to your teacher about the matter.4:W:I don’t know how you can eat so much yet never put on any weight, Son. Your father’s got the same luck. I can’t tak e a bite without calculating how many calories I am takingM:But remember Aunt Louise，Mom? She ate a lot and never gained a pound. 5:W:Did you turn off the lights and check the locks on all the doors?M:Yes，I told the Johnsons we’d be gone for two weeks. They promised to keep an eye on the house for us.6:M:Hurry up, Linda! I hear that there aren’t many tickets left for the football match.W:I am ready now. Let’s go. It is the early bird that catches the worm.7:W:Did you hear that the convenience store next to the gas station was held up last night?M:Yes, I heard it on the radio this morning.8:M:Congratulations! I just heard about your acceptance into a law school. Do you think you would join your brother’s firm after graduation?W:Not likely. He is a tax lawyer, and I am going to major in criminal law. 9:W:Hi, Bill, how is it going?M:Oh, hi, Jan. I’m OK. How about you?W:You can probably tell just by looking at me.W:I’m really busy.W:Hey, what are you reading?M:A pretty interesting article.M:My biology professor assigned it, and I thought I just looked it over. M:But I got really involved in it.M:It’s about endangered species.W:That sounds pretty interesting.W:I’m getting frustrated with the two research papers I’m struggling with. W:And can you believe they are both due on the same day?M:That’s tough.W:I’ll get through itW:So what’s this you are reading?M:Well, it’s basically about the choices conservationists are faced with. M:You know, these days when funding is so hard to come by.W:Wait a minute.W:Is the focus on biology or economics?M:Both. Conservationists don’t have enough funding to save every endangered species in the world,M:so they have to decide based on what would be lost if a specks became extinct.W:Can you give me an example of what you mean?M:Take for instance, two animals, the spotted owl and the tailed toad.M:The article says the toad is unique.M:It has no relatives.M:But there are a lot of varieties of owls.W:So, if that toad became extinct, we’d lose an important link in the chain of evolution，right?M:Exactly. But that isn’t so for the owl.M:So for conservationists, it might be a clear choice of which animal to save.W:I see. I am glad I don’t have to make that kind of decision. Aren’t you?10::11::12:M:Good evening, dear audience.M:I’m glad to continue the topic about music.M:It is common knowledge that music can have a powerful effect on our emotions.M:In fact, since 1930s music therapists have relied on music to soothe patients and help control pain.M:Now psychologists are confirming that music can also help relieve depression and improve concentration.W:That’s nice. Do they have any concrete examples?M:For instance，in a recent study,15 surgeons were given some highly stressed math problems to solve.M:They were divided into three groups：one worked in silence;M:and the another, the surgeons listened to music of their choice on headphones; the third listened to classical music chosen by the researchers.W:What’re the results?M:The results of the study may surprise you.M:The doctors who got to choose their music experienced less stress and scored better than the others.W:That is surprising. How to explain this?M:One possible explanation is that listening to music you like stimulates the Alfa-wave in the brain, increases the heart rate and expands the breathing.M:That helps to reduce stress and sharpen concentration.W:Is there any other research?M:Yes. Other research suggests a second relation between the music and the brain：M:by examining the students，blood after listening to a variety of classical music collections,M:the researchers found that some students showed a large increase in a chemical substance, a natural pain reliever in their blood, which can help soothe the patientW:Well, thank you so much for being with us today and having us know about another function of music.13::14::15::Section B16:Jane Brown’s been married for 12 years.She has 3 children and lives in the suburb outside Columbus, Ohio.When her youngest child reached school age, Jane decided to go back to work.She thought that she should contribute to the household finances.Her salary could make the difference between the financial struggle and a secure financial situation for her family.Jane also felt bored and frustrated in her role as a homemaker and wanted to be more involved in life outside her home.Jane was worried about her children’s adjustment to this new situation.But she arranged for them to go stay with a woman nearby after school each afternoon.They seem to be happy with the arrangement.The problem seems to be between Jane and her husband Bill.When Jane was at home all day, she was able to clean the house, go grocery shopping, wash the clothes, take care of the children and cook two or three meals each day.She was very busy，of course, but she succeeded in getting everything done.Now these same things need to be done.But Jane has only evenings and early mornings to do them.Both Jane and Bill are tired when they arrive home at 6 p. m.Bill’s accustomed to sitting down and reading the paper or watching TV until dinner is ready.This is exactly what Jane feels like doing.But someone has to fix dinner and Bill expects that to be Jane.Jane's becoming very angry at Bill’s attitude.She feels that they should share the household jobs.But Bill feels that everything should be the same as it was before Jane went back to work. 17:18:19:20:The Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction is a program designed to reduce the impact of natural disasters throughout the world.With support from the United Nations, countries will be encouraged to share information about disaster reduction,for instance, information about how to plan for and cope with hurricanes，earthquakes and other natural disasters.One of the most important things the program plans to do is to remind us of what we can do to protect ourselves.For example, we can pack a suitcase with flashlights, a radio, food, drinking water and some tools.This safety kit may help us survive a disaster until help arrives.Besides, the program will encourage governments to establish building standards, emergency response plans and training programs.These measures can help to limit the destruction by natural disasters.The comparatively mild effects of the northern California earthquake in 1989, are good evidence that we do have the technology to prevent vast destruction.The recent disasters, on the othe r hand, prove that people will suffer if we don’t use that technology.When a highway collapsed in northern California, people were killed in their cars.The highway was not built according to today’s strict standards to resist earthquakes. Individuals and governments have to be farsighted.We should take extra time and spend extra money to build disaster safety into our lives. Although such a program can’t hold back the winds or stop earthquakes, it can save people’slives and homes.21:22:23:Living at the foot of one of the world’s most active volcanoes might not appeal to you at all.But believe it or not, the area surrounding Mount Etna in Italy is packed with people.In fact, it is the most densely- populated region on the whole island of Sicily.The reason is that rich volcanic soil makes the land fantastic for farming.By growing and selling a variety of crops, local people earn a good living.For them, the economic benefit they reap surpasses the risk of dying or losing property in one of the volcano’s frequent eruptions.People everywhere make decisions about risky situations this way, that is, by comparing the risks and the benefits.According to the experts，the size of the risk depends on both its probability and seriousness.Let’s take Mount Etna for example.It does erupt frequently.But those eruptions are usually minor.So the overall risk for people living nearby is relatively small.But suppose Mount Etna everyday or imagine that each eruption there killed thousands of people.If that were the case, the risk would be much larger.Indeed, the risk would be too large for many people to live with.And they would have to move away.24:25:Section CCertain phrases one commonly hears among Americans capture their devotion to individualism: “Do your own thing. ”“I did it my way. ” “You’ll have to decide that for yourself. ” “You made your bed, now lie in it. ”“If you don’t look out for yourself, no one else will. ” “Look out for number one. ”Closely associated with the value they place on individualism is the importance Americans assign to privacy.Americans assume that people “need some time to themselves” or “some time alone” to think about things or recover their spent psychological energy.Americans have great difficulty understanding foreigners who always want to be with another person, who dislike being alone.If the parents can afford it, each child will have his or her own bedroom.Having one’s own bedroom, even as an infant, fixes in a person the notion that she is entitled to aplace of her own where she can be by herself, and keep her possessions.She will have her clothes, her toys, her books, and so on.These things will be hers and no one else’s.Americans assume that people will have their private thoughts that might never be shared with anyone.Doctors, lawyers, psychiatrists, and others have rules governing “confidentiality” that are intended to prevent information about their clients' personal situations from becoming known to others. Americans' attitudes about privacy can be hard for foreigners to understand.Americans’ houses, yards，and even their offices can seem open and inviting.Yet in the minds of Americans, there are boundaries that other people are simply not supposed to cross.When those boundaries are crossed, an American's body will visibly stiffen and his manner will become cool and aloof.。
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。
英语六级听力原文及答案 第三套
1.M: Good news! I am not going to have surgery after all. The doctor says I can start working out again soon and maybe play football like before in a few weeks.W.. That's terrific. It will be eat if you could get back in shape in time for the World Cups.O: What do we learn from the conversation?A)【精析】综合理解题。
男士告诉女士自己不用做手术了，几周后有可能就可以像以前那样踢足球了；女士回答说，如果男士能在举行世界杯时恢复健康就好了。
可见男士有可能参加世界杯比赛。
terrific在口语中指“很好，太棒了”；in shape意为“处于良好状态”。
2. M: I really need to make some extra money. You know, I've practically spent my entire budget for this semester.W: Why_not check out the new cafeteria at Market Street? I think there are still a few opening suitable for seniors like LCou.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?D.【精析】请求建议题。
男士表示他这个学期的预算已经用光了，需要去赚钱；女士使用Why not?句式建议男士去市场街的新餐厅打听一下，她认为那里仍有合适的空缺岗位。
换句话说，女士建议男士去做一份兼职工作来赚钱。