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大学英语六级考试真题试卷附答案及原文

大学英语六级考试真题试卷附答案及原文Part I Writing (30 minutes)【试题】Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on the saying “The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.”You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.【参考范文】While we all desire to lead an ideal lifestyle some day, most of us tend to do no more than create a blueprint for, or even daydream about, it. Some may excuse themselves by claiming they are not ready to get started. Actually, they have yet to realize the truth of that saying: The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.Tomorrow is utterly unpredictable, whereas only today can be under control. This undisputed fact implies that attaining any goal requires us to seize the day and live it to the fullest. If we want to, for example, improve our physical fitness, just begin by going jogging this evening, rather than waste time making workout plans for the following weeks. It does not mean planning is of little value. The point is that many people are prone to an illusory sense of satisfaction during this process, hindering them from taking immediate action.It is very tough indeed overcoming our inertia. But only by acting now and working hard can we move a step closer to success. Those who put off until tomorrow what really matters to them will end up achieving nothing.Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)2020年7月大学英语六级考试真题听力音频MP3来自超能资料库00:0027:45收录于话题#六级听力27个（暂缺答题选项）Section AConversation One【听力原文】M: Tonight, we have a very special guest. Mrs. Anna Sanchez is a three time Olympic champion and author of the new book To the Edge. Mrs Sanchez, thank you for joining us.W: Thank you for having me.M: Let’s start with your book. What does the title To the Edge mean? W hat are you referring to?W: The book is about how science and technology has helped push humans to the edge of their physical abilities. I argue that in the past 20 years we have had the best athletes the world has ever seen.M: But is this a fair comparison? How do you know, how, say, a football player from 50 years ago would compare to one today?W: Well, you are right. That comparison would be perhaps impossible to make. But the point is more about our knowledge today of human biochemistry, nutrition and mechanics. I believethat while our bodies have not changed in thousands of years, what has changed is the scientific knowledge. This has allowed athletes to push the limits of what was previously thought possible.M: That’s interesting. Please tell us m ore about these perceived limits.W: The world has seen sports records being broken that could only be broken with the aid of technology, whether this be the speed of a tennis serve or the fastest time in 100 meter dash or 200 meter swimming race.M: Is there any concern that technology is giving some athletes an unfair advantage over others?W: That is an interesting question and one that has to be considered very carefully. Skis, for example, went from being made of wood to a metal alloy, which allows for better control andfaster speed.There is no stopping technological progress. But, as I said, each situation shouldbe considered carefully on a case by case basis.【题目】1. What do we learn about Anna Sanchez?2. What is the woman’s book mainly about?3. What has changed in the past thousands of years?4. What is the man’s concern about the use of technology in sports competitions?【参考答案】1. A) She is a great athlete.2. D) How technology has helped athletes to scale new heights.3. B) Our scientific knowledge.4. C) It may give an unfair advantage to some athletes.Conversation Two【听力原文】W: I’ve worked in international trade all my life. My father did so too before me. So I guess you could say it runs in the family.M: What products have you worked with?W: All sorts, really. I’ve imported textiles, machinery, toys, solar panels, all kinds of things over the years. Trends and demand come and go. So one needs to be very flexible to succeed in this industry.M: I see. What goods are you trading now?W: I now import furniture from China into Italy and foods from Italy into China. I even use the same container. It’s a very efficient way of conducting trade.M: The same container? You mean you own a 40-foot cargo container?W: Yeah, that’s right. I have a wareh ouse in Genoa, Italy and another in Shanghai. I source mid-century modern furniture from different factories in China. It’s very good value for money. I collect it all in my warehouse and then dispatch it to my other warehouse in Italy.Over there I do the same, but with Italian foods instead of furniture, things like pasta, cheese, wine, chocolates. And I send all that to my warehouse in China in the same freight container I use for the furniture.M: So I presume you sell both lines of products wholesale in each respective country.W: Of course. I possess a network of clients and partners in both countries. That’s the main benefit of having done this for so long. I’ve made great business contacts over time.M: How many times do you ship?W: I did 12 shipmen ts last year, 18 this year, and I hope to grow to around 25 next year. That’s both ways, there and back again. Demand for authentic Italian food in China is growing rapidly. And similarly, sales of affordable, yet stylish wooden furniture are also increasing in Italy. Furniture is marginally more profitable, mostly because it enjoys lower customs duties.【题目】Q5: What does the woman think is required to be successful in international trade?Q6: What does the woman say is special about her way of doing trade?Q7: What does the woman have in both Italy and China?Q8: What does the woman say makes furniture marginally more profitable?【参考答案】5. B) Flexibility.6. D) Using the same container back and forth.7. A) Warehouses.8. C) Lower import duties.Section BPassage One【听力原文】“Too many people view their jobs as a five-day prison from which they are paroled every Friday,” says Joel Goodman, founder of the Humour Project, a humour consulting group in Saratoga Springs, New York. Humour unlocks the office prison because it lets adults bring some of their childlike spirit to the job.According to Howard Pollio, professor of psychology at the University of Tennessee,Knoxville, an office with humour breaks is an office with satisfied and productive employees.Pollio conducted a study that proved humour can help workers excel at routine production tasks.Employees perform better when they have fun.In large corporations with a hierarchy of power, there is often no outlet for stress. “Every company needs underground ways of poking fun at the organization,” says Lynn ... Mark, a speaker on workplace humour for St. Mary’s Health Centre in St. Louis.Kodak’s Rochester, New York branch discovered a way for its 20000 employees to uncork their bottled-up resentments. Their 1000-square-foot Humour Room features a toy store. Among the room’s many stress-reducing gadgets, the main attraction is a boss doll with detachable arms and legs. Employees can take the doll apart as long as they put its arms and legs back in place.Sandy Cohen, owner of a graphic print production business, created the Quote Board to document the bizarre phrases people say when under strict deadlines. “When you’re under stress,you say stupid things,” says Cohen. “Now we just look at each other and sa y, that’s one for the Quote Board.”【题目】9. What does the passage say about humour in the workplace?10. What does the study by Howard Pollio show?11. What can Kodak’s employees do in the Humour Room?【参考答案】9. A) It helps employees to reduce their stress.10. D) Humour can help workers excel at routine tasks.11. B) Take the boss doll apart as long as they can assemble it.Passage Two【听力原文】Public interest was aroused by the latest discovery of a changed gene in obese mice. The news was made known by Rockefeller University geneticist Jeffrey Friedman. The researchers believe this gene influences development of a hormone that tells the organism how fat or full it is. Those with the changed gene may not sense when they have eaten enough or if they have sufficient fatty tissue, and thus can't tell when to stop eating.The researchers also reported finding a gene nearly identical to the mouse obesity gene in humans. The operation of this gene in humans has not yet been demonstrated, however. Still,professionals like University of Vermont psychologist Esther Rothblum reacted enthusiastically:“This research indicates that people really are born with a tendency to have a certain weight, just as they are to have a particular skin color or height.”Actually, behavioral geneticists believe that less than half of total weight variation isprogrammed in the genes, while height is almost entirely genetically determined.Whatever role genes play, Americans are getting fatter. A survey by the Center for Disease Control found that obesity has increased greatly over the last 10 years. Such rapid change underlines the role of environmental factors, like the abundance of rich foods, in Americans’overeating.The Center for Disease Control has also found that teens are far less physically active than they were even a decade ago. Accepting that weight is predetermined can relieve guilt for overweight people. But people’s belief that they cannot control their weight can itself contribute to obesity.【题目】Q12: What does the speaker say has aroused public interest?Q13: What do we learn about the changed gene?Q14: What does University of Vermont psychologist Esther Rothblum say?Q15: What accounts for Americans’ obesity according to a survey by the Center for Diseas eControl?【参考答案】12. A) The recent finding of a changed gene in obese mice.13. D) It renders mice unable to sense when to stop eating.14. C) People are born with a tendency to have a certain weight.15. B) The abundant provision of rich foods.Section CRecording One【听力原文】Qualities of a relationship, such as openness, compassion, and mental stimulation are of concern to most of us regardless of sex, but – judging from the questionnaire response – they are more important to women than to men. Asked to consider the ingredients of close friendship, women rated these qualities above all others. Men assigned a lower priority to them in favor of similarity in interests, selected by 77% of men, and responsiveness in a crisis, chosen by 61% of male respondents. Mental stimulation,ranked third in popularity by men as well as women, was the only area of overlap. Among men, only 28% named openness as an important quality; caring was picked by just 23%. It is evident by their selections that when women speak of close friendships they are referring to emotional factors, while men emphasize the pleasure they find in a friend’s company. That is,when a man speaks of “a friend” he is likely to be talking about someone he does things with – a teammate, a fellow hobbyist, a drinking buddy. These activities are the fabric of the friendship; it is a “doing” relationship in which similarity in interests is the key bond. This factor was aconsideration of less than 11% of women. Women opt for a warm, emotional atmosphere where communication flows freely; activity is mere background.Lastly, men, as we have seen, have serious questions about each other’s loyalty. Perhaps this is why they placed such strong emphasis on responsiveness in a crisis –“someone I can call on for help.” Women, as their testimonies indicate, are generally more secure with each other andconsequently are more likely to treat this issue lightly. In follow-up interviews this was confirmed numerous times as woman after woman indicated that “being there when n eeded was taken for granted.”As for the hazards of friendship, more than a few relationships have been shattered because of cutthroat competition and feelings of betrayal. This applies to both men and women, but unequally. In comparison, nearly twice as many men complained about these issues as women.Further, while competition and betrayal are the main thorns to female friendship, men are plagued in almost equal amounts by two additional issues: lack of frankness and a fear of appearing unmanly. Obviously, for a man, a good friendship is hard to find.【题目】Q16: What quality do men value most concerning friendship, according to a questionnaire response?Q17: What do women refer to when speaking of close friendships?Q18: What may threaten a friendship for both men and women?【参考答案】16. A) Similarity in interests.17. D) Emotional factors.18. C) Feelings of betrayal.Recording Two【听力原文】The partial skeletons of more than 20 dinosaurs and the scattered bones of about 300 more have been discovered in Utah and Colorado at what is now the Dinosaur National Monument.Many of the best specimens may be seen today at museums of natural history in the larger cities of the United States and Canada. This dinosaur pit is the largest and best preserved deposit of dinosaurs known today.Many people get the idea from the mass of bones in the pit wall that some disaster such as a volcanic explosion or a sudden flood killed a whole herd of dinosaurs in this area. This could have happened but it probably did not.The main reasons for thinking otherwise are the scattered bones and the thickness of the deposit. In other deposits where the animals were thought to have died together, the skeletons were usually complete and often all the bones were in their proper places. Rounded pieces of fossil bone have been found here. These fragments got their smooth round shape by rolling along the stream bottom. In a mass killing, the bones would have been left on the stream or lake bottom together at the same level. But in this deposit, the bones occur throughout a zone of sandstone about 12 feet thick. The mixture of swamp dwellers and dry-land types also seems to indicate that the deposit is a mixture from different places. The pit area is a large dinosaur graveyard, not a place where they died. Most of the remains probably floated down an eastward flowing river until they were left on a shallow sandbar. Some of them may have come from far-away dry-land areas to the west. Perhaps they drowned trying to cross a small stream or were washed away during floods. Some of the swamp dwellers may havegot stuck in the very sandbar that became their grave; others may have floated for miles before being stranded.Even today similar events take place. When floods come in the spring, sheep, cattle and deer are often trapped by rising waters and often drown. Their dead bodies float downstream until the flood recedes and leaves them stranded on a bar or shore where they lie, half buried in the sand,until they decay. Early travelers on the Missouri river reported that shores and bars were often lined with the decaying bodies of buffalo that had died during spring floods.【题目】Q19: Where can many of the best dinosaur specimens be found in North America?Q20: What occurs to many people when they see the massive bones in the pit wall?Q21: What does the speaker suggest about the large number of dinosaur bones found in the pit?【参考答案】19. D) At museums of natural history in large cities.20. B) Some natural disaster killed a whole herd of dinosaurs in the area.21. A) They floated down an eastward of flowing river.Recording ThreeI would like particularly to talk about the need to develop a new style of aging in our own society. Young people in this country have been accused of not caring for their parents the way they would have in the old country. And this is true. But it is also true that old people have been influenced by an American ideal of independence and autonomy. So we live alone, perhaps on the verge of starvation, in time without friends, but we are independent. This standard American style has been forced on every ethnic group, although there are many groups for whom the ideal is notpractical. It is a poor ideal and pursuing it does a great deal of harm.This ideal of independence also contains a tremendous amount of unselfishness. In talking to today’s young mothers, I have asked them what kind of grandmothers they think they are going to be. I hear devoted, loving mothers say that when they are through raising their children, they have no intention of becoming grandmothers. They are astonished to hear that in most of the world throughout most of its history, families have been three- or four-generation families, living under the same roof. We have over-emphasized the small family unit—father, mother, small children.We think it is wonderful if Grandma and Grandpa, if they’re still alive, can live alone.We have reached the point where we think the only thing we can do for our children is to stay out of their way and the only thing we can do for our daughter-in-law is to see as little of her as possible. Old people’s nursing homes, even the best run, are filled with older people who believe the only thing they can do for their children is to look cheerful when they come to visit. So in the end, o lder people have to devote all their energies to “not being a burden”.We are beginning to see what a tremendous price we’ve paid for our emphasis onindependence and autonomy. We have isolated old people and we’ve cut off the children from their grandparents. One of the reasons we have as bad a generation gap today as we do is that grandparents have stepped out. Young people are being deprived of the thing they need most—perspective, to know why their parents behave so peculiarly and why their grandparents say the things they do.【题目】Question 22: What have young Americans been accused of?Question 23: What does the speaker say about old people in the United States?Question 24: What is astonishing to the young mothers interviewed by the speaker?Question 25: What does the speaker say older people try their best to do?【参考答案】22. C) Failing to care for parents in the traditional way.23. D) They have a sense of independence and autonomy.24. B) There have been extended families in most parts of the world.25. B) Avoid being a burden to their children.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section A缺文章和试题【参考答案】26. G) grabbed27. B) declaration28. M) stake29. K) overwhelming30. C) deteriorating31. F) eroding32. E) disaster34. O) urgent35. A) capacitySection B（暂缺部分段落、试题）Children understand far more about other minds than long believedA) Until a few decades ago, scholars believed that young children know very little, if anything, about what others are thinking. Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget, who is credited with founding the scientific study of children’s thinking, was convinced that preschool children cannot consider what goes on in the minds of others. The interviews and experiments he conductedwith kids in the middle of the 20th century suggested that they were trapped in their subjective viewpoints, incapable of imagining what others think, feel or believe. To him, young children seemed oblivious to the fact that different people might hold distinct viewpoints or perspectives on the world, or even that their own perspectives shift over time.B) Much of the subsequent research on early childhood thinking was highly influenced by Piaget’sideas.Scholars sought to refine his theory and empirically confirm his views. But it becameincreasingly clear that Piaget was missing something. He seemed to have gravelyunderestimated the intellectual powers of very young kids – before they can make themselves understood by speech or even intentional action. Researchers began to devise ever more ingenious ways of figuring out what goes on in the minds of babies, and the resulting picture of their abilities is becoming more and more nuanced…C) Historically, children didn’t receive much respect for their mental powers. Piaget not o nly believed that children were “egocentric” in the sense that they were unable to differentiate between their own viewpoint and that of others; he was also convinced that their thinking was characterized by systematic errors and confusions…D) …E) Today, a very different picture of children’s mental development emerges. Psychologists continually reveal new insights into the depth of young children’s knowledge of the world,including their understanding of other minds. Recent studies suggest that even infa nts are sensitive to others’ perspectives and beliefs.F) Part of the motivation to revise some of Piaget’s conclusions stemmed from an ideological shift about the origin of human knowledge that occurred in the second half of the 20th century. It became increasingly unpopular to assume that a basic understanding of the world can be built entirely from experience…G) To prove that infants know more in this realm than had been acknowledged, researchers needed to come up with innovative ways of showing it. A big part of why we now recognize so much more of kids’ intellectual capacities is the development of much more sensitive research tools than Piaget had at his disposal.H) Instead of engaging babies in dialog or having them execute complex motor tasks, the newer methods capitalize on behaviors that have a firm place in infants’ natural behavior repertoire: looking, listening, sucking, making facial expressions, gestures and simple manual actions.The idea of focusing on these “small behaviors” is that they g ive kids the chance todemonstrate their knowledge implicitly and spontaneously – without having to respond to questions or instructions. For example, children might look longer at an event that they did not expect to happen, or they might show facial expressions indicating that they have empathy with another…I) …J) In a set of experiments…K) …L) Despite these obvious advances in the study of young children’s thinking, it would be a grave mistake to dismiss the careful and systematic analyses compiled by Piaget and others before the new tests dominated the scene. Doing so would be like throwing out the baby with the bathwater, because the original methods revealed essential facts about how children think –facts that the new, “minimalist” methods cannot uncover.M) There’s no consensus in today’s community about how much we can infer from a look, a grimace or a hand gesture. These behaviors clearly indicate a curiosity about what goes on in the mind of others, and probably a set of early intuitions coupled with a willingness to learn more. They pave the way to richer and more explicit forms of understanding of the minds ofother. But they can in no way replace the child’s growing ability to articulate and refine her understanding of how people behave and why36. Piaget believed that small children…37. The author and his colleagues…38. In the latter half of the last century…39. Research conducted by Jean…40. Our improved understanding of babies…41. It has been found in recent research…42. Scientists are still debating…43. The newer research methods focus on…44. With the progress in psychology…45. Even though marked advances have been made…【参考答案】36. C37. J38. F39. A40. G41. E42. M43. H44. B45. LSection CPassage One（暂缺文章和试题）【参考答案】46. B) They hold a different view on stress from the popular one.47. D) They apply extreme tactics.48. A) They help him combat stress from work.49. D) It does not help build up one’s tolerance.50. C) Its effect varies considerably from person to personPassage Two（暂缺文章和试题）【参考答案】51. B) Hunting may also be a solution to the problem caused by hunting.52. C) It leads to ecological imbalance.53. A) Overpopulation is not an issue for most hunted animals.54. A) When it benefits animals and their ecosystem.55. C) Coordinated efforts of hunters and environmentalists.Part IV Translation (30 minutes)【翻译-试题】《三国演义》写于14 世纪，是中国著名的历史小说。

2019年6月大学英语六级考试真题及参考答案(全三套)

2019 年 6 月大学英语六级考试真题及参考答案（第 1 套）Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on the importance of motivation and methods in learning.You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.【参考范文】As an old saying goes, knowledge can change one ’s life. In order to acquire knowledge, we have to study hard. However, it can not be ignoredthat effective learning needs both motivation and scientific methods.It ’s not difficult for us to come up with several possible reasonsaccounting for this perspective. In the first place, learning is a kindof serious and hard work. Therefore, not everyone is able to keep goingwithout certain internal motivations. Besides, scientific methods playa significant role in improving learning efficiency. Many of us believethat the longer you study, the better grades you will get. But a lot ofexperiences of our classmates prove that this view is not entirely correct. In details, studying for a long time is exhausting and it is very likelyto decrease study efficiency,which is critical to academic performance.From what has been mentioned above, we can easily draw a conclusion that the importance of motivation and methods in learning is self-evident. And it is necessary for us to develop good learning methods.【参考范文译文】俗话说，知识能改变命运。

大学英语六级考试模拟题写作范文听力原文及答案

大学英语六级考试模拟题写作范文、听力原文及答案Part I Writing (30 minutes)The Social Network CrazeAny Internet conscious person may find an increasing number of people, including numerous college students, are taking social networking as a crucial means of communicating with their friends. They spend much time keeping their social networking profiles updated through electronic devices like mobile phones, desk computer, and other portable PCs.The purpose of using social network varies among individual Internet users. For college students, they are keen on employing social network websites to keep in touch with former classmates, lovers or parents. When it comes to professionals, they tend to browse more career-related information by means of social network. What’s more, it is also an ideal way for others to kill time while surfing on the web.In my point of view, the merits of using social network are easy for one to find on his own. However, we should also keep in mind that it is just a tool for keeping in contact with your friends. Therefore, it is not wise for you to spend too much time on social network; instead you should focus on your routine business. Accordingly, we might as well use the social network in a wise way.Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)1. A2. D3. D4. B5. C6. A7. B8.the small sample sizes9.politically selected10.learn to readPart III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes) Section A11.W: I wasn’t able to attend the lecture on psychology yesterday. I was told it was quiteinformative and helpful.M: Well, no worries, you can make it up. Another similar lecture is arranged for the same time next Saturday.Q: What do we learn from this conversation?12.W: I’d certainly like to give more time to review my English lessons, but I have toallocate enough time for other courses too.M: Well, if you used your time more wisely, you would be able to manage it.Q: What do we learn about the woman?13.M: Hi, where did you buy that newest copy of Reader’s Digest? I want to have it, too.W: I bought it online for $10. Actually I bought two copies, one for myself and one for Linda. I think it’s OK to give you one copy now. I’ll get one for Linda later on.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?14.M: Thank you for your helpful assistance. Otherwise, I’d surely have missed thedeadline of handing in my homework. The figures in my exercises are really confusing.W: It was a pleasure discussing mathematic problems with you. If need be, just call me or text me.Q: Why did the man thank the woman?15.W: I’d like to join in some voluntary work with the protection of homeless pets. I hearit is a wonderful way to work with those poor creatures.M: Sure, it is. But as needed in any work, you have to put in much time. So you must set apart much of your spare time for that activity.Q: What do we learn about the woman from the conversation?16.W: Can you tell me when I can leave here, Professor? I have some importantappointments to be taken care of.M: That depends on how much more time it will take for you to finish your exam paper.You may leave as soon as you’re satisfied with your own answers in your test book.It’s up to you, you know.Q: What will the woman most probably do?17.W: Excuse me, would you tell me where I can change American Dollars into Euros?Dollars won’t work in this country here.M: Well, there is a money exchange just five-minute walk from here, but I’m afraid it’s already past its office time, it’s closing time. Why don’t you try the one nearthe subway station?Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?18.M: May I speak to Dr. Jefferson? I had an appointment with him and he told me to callhim today.W: He’s completely tied up with his business right now. Would you like to try and call around 2 p.m.?Q: What does the woman tell the man to do?11. C 12. D 13. A 14. C 15. B 16. A 17. B 18. ALong Conversation 1W: Oh, hi Dave. Long time no see! What’s up?M: Hi Maria. I was in the neighborhood, so I thought I’d drop by and pay a visit to you.W: Come on in, then. Take a seat. Would you like anything to drink? I have got green tea and orange juice. Which one do you prefer?M: Orange juice would be fine. For me, I’m doing okay, but school has been really a headache to me these days, and I haven’t had time to relax. I major in hotel management, as you know. Uh, so, how have you been?W: Oh, not bad. Well, what do you want to do once you graduate?M: Uh... I haven’t decided for sure, but I think I’d like to work for a hotel or travel agency in this area. How about you?W: Well, when I first started college, I wanted to major in French, but I realized I might have a hard time finding a job using the language, so I changed my major to computer science. With the right skills, landing a job in the computer industry shouldn’t be as difficult. M: So, do you have a part-time job to support yourself through school?W: Well, fortunately for me, I received a four-year academic scholarship, that pays for all of my tuition and books.M: Wow. That’s really great for you.W: Yeah. How about you? Are you working your way through school?M: Yeah. I work as a cook three times a week at a restaurant near campus. W:Great. How do you like your job?M: It’s okay. The other workers are friendly, and the pay isn’t bad.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19.What are the two speakers talking about?20.Why did the girl give up leaning French?21.What does the man do for his part-time job?19. D 20. C 21. BConversation 2W: Can you give me our teacher’s website address?M: It’s listed right in the course guide where they describe the course, but if you can’t find it, I’ll give it to you next time. Or I could email it to you-- what’s your address?W:Thatwouldbegreat,***********************.Here,I’llwriteitdownforyou.Did you pick up your textbook yet?M: No. I’ve been looking for a secondhand copy before I buy a new one. It’s expensive-- forty-five bucks!W: They are, aren’t they? Why do poor college students have to pay so much for their textbooks?M: It’s just economics. Nobody reads them except the students that take the courses. The publishers probably didn’t print more than a few hundred copies of our text, you know.W: Still, they could print them in paperback, couldn’t they? That would save us some money.M: Textbooks are useful. Some students do keep them, though, for reference after they graduate, if they’re working in that field. My dad’s still got his college accounting textbooks.W: I suppose you’re right. Where are you going to find a used copy? At the bookstore?M: They don’t have any there now-- I checked. I put up some notes on the bulletin boards yesterday. Maybe someone there has got one they don’t want to keep anymore.W: Well, uh, if you hear about two of them, will you let me know?M: Sure. If I do, I’ll buy it for you and you can pay me back. How much are you willing to pay?W: Oh, anything under thirty-five dollars will be fine. But if you haven’t found one by next Monday, I’ll have to buy a new one then, so email me Sunday night either way, will you? Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22.How will the woman get the teacher’s website?23.Why do they want to have secondhand textbooks?24.Why can’t they find a used copy of the textbook at the bookstore?25.What would the woman probably do if the man can’t find one for her?22. B 23. C 24. A 25. DSection B Passage OneScientists held that what you ate determined your happiness and soundness. The right meat and drink were therefore seen as being crucial to mental wellbeing.Many scientists remain convinced of such a link between food and mood. Dr Sadaf Farooqi, of the Cambridge Institute for Medical Research, believes research supports the idea that food can influence our moods and emotions.Farooqi adds, “So yes, food does affect mood and in different ways. But, it is just very difficult to pinpoint the mechanisms involved.”These points are backed by Professor Andy Smith, of Cardiff University. “Men and women certainly act as if they expect food to affect their behavior – by consuming foods that have no nutritional value at all, such as alcohol or caffeine, because they know these are going to affect their moods.”Smith also believes foods affect mood though he is equally sure these effects are delicate and hard to isolate. Certainly the relationship between nutrition and emotion is faced with methodological problems. “Often, when we appear to have isolated a food that seems to trigger a change in mood, we find what is really going on is the opposite. Mood is affecting choice of food.”Smith looked at studies which suggested that individuals who sat down for carefully cooked breakfasts tended to have more positive outlooks on the day ahead compared with those who did not have breakfasts. From this, it was argued that a good meal sets you up for the day. The idea does not survive detailed examination, however.“We examined those people who had positive outlooks and found they had them whether or not they had breakfast. They were just that kind of person.”Questions 26 to 29 are based on the conversation you have just heard.26.What does Dr. Sadaf Faroqi think of the link between food and mood?27.According to Professor Andy Smith, why do people choose to drink alcohol?28.What did Professor Andy Smith find about the way foods affect mood?29.How does a carefully prepared breakfast influence one’s spirits?26. C 27. A 28. C 29. BPassage TwoFunny, humorous, and confident messages will enhance the attraction between two young lovers. This requires that a boy be original, think creatively, and write with purpose. As an example, when asking a girl for her phone number, you can text her immediately with a short message that says, “Who is that amazing guy you are talking to?” instead of saying “Hi,” “Thanks,” or “Nice to meet you.” Don’t forget, text messages are often reread. Send something that reminds a girl who you are or how you made them feel.Another creative use of text messaging is to send pictures instead of texts. If you happen to know much about girls’ shoes and clothes, and if you’re looking forward to seeing a girl or want her to know that you’re thinking of her, you’ll take a picture of some great shoes and clothes and send it to her with a message that says, “You would look great in these” or “Thinking of you.” In these cases, the messages should be short, confident, and humorous.But, remember this, style almost always destroys the substance of a text message, since anything “substantial” should be said in person. If the message would better be “said” than “read,” then you probably shouldn’t send it.At the beginning of a relationship, first impressions can certainly be ruined by poorly written texts. Words, when used thoughtfully, can produce powerful emotional responses in people. Next time one sends a text, make sure it’s not just making conversation or replacing what should be a phone call. If a boy can do this, chances are that girls will appreciate it, text back, and look forward to hearing from you.Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30.What is the advantage of text messages?31.When will having a face-to-face talk be better than sending messages?32.Why should one be careful with sending messages when starting a new relationship?30. C 31. A 32. CPassage ThreeEmail is increasingly becoming the primary way many of us communicate with one another. Often, people never meet their colleagues or clients face-to-face or even talk to them on the telephone. The only impression others have of us may be the one they get when they read our email messages. That is why it is so important to take great care in composing those messages. Before you hit the send button, ask yourself these questions.First, what does my email address say about me?If you are using your email account to send professional email make sure your address conveys a professional tone. Don’t use an address that is childish or cute. There is no place for that in work-related emails.Second, are the names and email addresses in the “TO:” field correct?Many email websites fill in the “TO:” field for you when you type in the first few letters of an email address or a recipient’s name. Make sure the right name is there. You want to make sure your message reaches its intended destination, or that it doesn’t reach an unintended one.Third, have I properly addressed the recipient?First names are often okay in business, but not always. If this is your first time communicating with the recipient you should use his title, i.e. Mr., Ms., or Dr., and last name. Look at how the recipient signs his messages before you decide whether you should be on a first name basis with him.And, besides, have I used the appropriate tone?As the saying goes, “It’s not what you say but how you say it.” It’s a lot easier to convey the meaning of your words when you speak than when you write. Make sure your tone is polite and friendly, but gets across your intended meaning.Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33.What should one mind while choosing an email address for use at work?34.When sending a first-time email to your client, how could you address him?35.What’s the right tone of emails in business?33. C 34. B 35. BSection CCompetitive pressures placed on young people in U.S. high schools are damaging many promising lives.Nearly a third of students (36) responding to a 2010 national survey of first-year college students reported they were (37) overwhelmed by the heavy workload in their last year of high school.Deborah Stipek, dean of the Stanford University School of Education, is an expert in what (38) motivates students to learn and says they are stressed. She says: “They are not enjoying what can be the (39) incredible satisfaction of learning and developing understandings and skills. Leaning can be an adventure, but instead of an adventure it’s really about the test. It’s about the college (40) application.”Stipek says educators must begin to rethink homework (41) policies, match students with colleges better suited to their interests and listen to what students say.“One of the things that schools are doing is doing (42) yearly surveys of students to find out what their sources of stress and (43) anxiety are and get their ideas on what the schools can do, what kinds of policies can be supportive of them. And (44) this has been amazing, because we’ve gone into schools where they say this isn’t a problem and then they do a survey of the students and they are shocked by what the students say when they are actually asked.”One teenager says she’s consumed by homework. “(45) I really can’t remember the last time I had a chance to go in the back yard and just run around,” she says.Stipek concludes, “These are students who feel under enormous pressure to perform as opposed to learn.”So, (46) educators and parents must respond by helping students to sharpen their interests, engagement and intellectual skills, and at the same time to reduce their stress.36. responding 37. overwhelmed 38. motivates 39. incredible40. application 41. policies 42. yearly 43. anxiety44.this has been amazing, because we’ve gone into schools where they say this isn’t a problem45.I really can’t remember the last time I had a chance to go in the back yard and just run aroundcators and parents must respond by helping students to sharpen their interests, engagement and intellectual skillsPart IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes)Section A47.the urgency of repairs48.wait a week or so49.take care of it yourself50.the “co-parent”51.your appreciationSection B Passage One52.A 53. C 54. B 55. C 56. DPassage Two57. B 58. C 59. A 60. D 61. APart V Cloze (15 minutes)62. A 63. B 64. C 65. B 66. B67. C 68. C 69. D 70. D 71. B72. B 73. A 74. D 75. C 76. C77. C 78. B 79. A 80. A 81. DPart VI Translation (5 minutes)82.can not measure up to / meet the employer’s expectations83.changed forever the course of my life84.would never fulfill her dream of becoming a pop singer85.There’s nothing worse than86.When it comes to being on time。

2020年大学英语六级考试真题及解析(第一套)

2020年大学英语六级考试真题及解析（第一套）一、PartⅠWriting(30minutes)1.Directions:For this part,you are allowed30minutes to write an essay on the saying What is worth doing is worth doing well.You should write at least150words but no more than200words.输入答案内容...【答案】【参考范文】In different stages of life,we may have diverse pursuit.No matter what we are going to do,one thing is certain:we have to spare no effort to make the worthy task fully accomplished.(1)As the saying goes,what is worth doing is worth doing well.It tells us to try our utmost ability and accomplish what we are doing,no matter how simple or how hard they will be.(2)However,people have different attitudes to this opinion.Few people who(3)stand on a different ground consider that one can hardly keep doing in this way because no one can do everything perfectly or put all his effort in all kinds of works.As I see it,working seriously is indeed of great importance as it not only helps us form a good attitude towards our work and life,but also contributes to cultivating our ability in handling multiple tasks,which will help us become more professional.(4)To conclude,what is worth doing is definitely what is meaningful to us and even can have a long-term influence on our life and growth.Only when we accomplish what is worth doing well can we be more likely to succeed.【审题构思】题目考查的是“值得做的事就把它做好”这一主题，很明显属于议论文，可从正反两方面进行说明，并提出自己的观点，最后总结收尾。

2023年大学英语六级CET-6真题试卷及答案详解

2023年12月大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷及答案详解试卷一Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both theconversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choicesmarked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then markthe corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.Example:You will hear:You will read:A) 2 hours.B) 3 hours.C) 4 hours.D) 5 hours.From the conversation, we know that the two were talking about some work theywill start at 9 o’clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, D) “5 hours” is the correct answer. You should choose [D] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) She knows where Martha has gone.B) Martha will go to the concert by herself.C) It is quite possible for the man to find Martha.D) The man is going to meet Martha at the concert.2. A) The air pollution is caused by the development of industry.B) The city was poor because there wasn’t much industry then.C) The woman’s exaggerating the seriousness of the pollution.D) He might move to another city very soon.3. A) The man should work harder to improve his grades.B) The man will benefit from the effort he’s put in.C) It serves the man right to get a poor grade.D) It was unfair of the teacher to give the man a C.4. A) She can make a reservation at the restaurant.B) The man should decide where to eat.C) She already has plans for Saturday night.D) The man should ask his brother for suggestions.5. A) The man deserved the award.B) The woman helped the man succeed.C) The man is thankful to the woman for her assistance.D) The woman worked hard and was given an award.6. A) V oluntary work can help the man establish connections with the community.B) The man’s voluntary work has left him little room in his schedule.C) V oluntary work with the environment council requires a time commitment.D) A lot of people have signed up for voluntary work with the environment council.7. A) The patient must receive treatment regularly.B) The patient can’t leave the hospital until the bleeding stops.C) The patient’s husband can attend to the business in her place.D) The patient must take a good rest and forget about her business.8. A) Alice does not know much about electronics.B) Alice is unlikely to find a job anywhere.C) Alice is not interested in anything but electronics.D) Alice is likely to find a job in an electronics company.9. A) Jimmy is going to set out tonight.B) Jimmy has not decided on his journey.C) There is no need to have a farewell dinner.D) They may have a dinner when Jimmy’s back.10. A) The woman had been planning for the conference.B) The woman called the man but the line was busy.C) The woman didn’t come back until midnight.D) The woman had guests all evening.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 bespoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the bestanswer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) They are delighted because they can enjoy the scenery while driving.B) They are frightened because traffic accidents are frequent.C) They are irritated because the bridge is jammed with cars.D) They are pleased because it saves them much time.12. A) They don’t have their own cars to drive to work.B) Many of them are romantic by temperament.C) Most of them enjoy the drinks on the boat.D) They tend to be more friendly to each other.13. A) Many welcome the idea of having more bars on board.B) Many prefer the ferry to maintain its present speed.C) Some suggest improving the design of the deck.D) Some object to using larger luxury boats.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) Coca Cola.B) Sausage.C) Milk.D) Fried chicken.15. A) He has had thirteen decayed teeth.B) He doesn’t have a single decayed tooth.C) He has fewer decayed teeth than other people of his age.D) He never had a single tooth pulled out before he was fifty.16. A) Brush your teeth right before you go to bed in the evening.B) Have as few of your teeth pulled out as possible.C) Have your teeth X-rayed at regular intervals.D) Clean your teeth shortly after eating.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) A visit to a prison.B) The influence of his father.C) A talk with some miserable slaves.D) His experience in the war between France and Austria.18. A) He sent surgeons to serve in the army.B) He provided soldiers with medical supplies.C) He recruited volunteers to care for the wounded.D) He helped to free the prisoners of war.19. A) All men are created equal.B) The wounded and dying should be treated for free.C) A wounded soldier should surrender before he receives any medical treatment.D) A suffering person is entitled to help regardless of race, religion or politicalbeliefs.20. A) To honor Swiss heroes who died in the war.B) To show Switzerland was neutral.C) To pay tribute to Switzerland.D) To show gratitude to the Swiss government for its financial support.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions: There are four passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choicesmarked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and markthe corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.For years, doctors advised their patients that the only thing taking multivitamins does is give them extensive urine (尿). After all, true vitamin deficiencies are practicallyunheard of in industrialized countries. Now it seems those doctors may have been wrong. The results of a growing number of studies suggest that even a modest vitamin shortfall can be harmful to your health. Although proof of the benefits of multivitamins is still far from certain, the few dollars you spend on them is probably a good investment.Or at least that’s the argument put forward in the New England Journal of Medicine. Ideally, say Dr. Walter Willett and Dr. Meir Stampfer of Harvard, all vitamin supplements would be evaluated in scientifically rigorous clinical trials.But those studies can take a long time and often raise more questions than they answer. At some point, while researchers work on figuring out where the truth lies, it just makes sense to say the potential benefit outweighs the cost.The best evidence to date concerns folate, one of the B vitamins. It’s been proved to limit the number of defects in embryos (胚胎), and a recent trial found that folate in combination with vitamin B 12 and a form of B6 also decreases the re-blockage of arteries after surgical repair.The news on vitamin E has been more mixed. Healthy folks who take 400 international units daily for at least two years appear somewhat less likely to develop heart disease. But when doctors give vitamin E to patients who already have he art disease, the vitamin doesn’t seem to help. It may turn out that vitamin E plays a role in prevention but cannot undo serious damage.Despite vitamin C’s great popularity, consuming large amounts of it still has not been positively linked to any great benefit. The body quickly becomes saturated with Cand simply excretes (排泄) any excess.The multivitamins question boils down to this: Do you need to wait until all the evidence is in before you take them, or are you willing to accept that there’s enough evidence that they don’t hurt and could help?If the latter, there’s no need to go to extremes and buy the biggest horse pills or the most expensive bottles. Large doses can cause trouble, including excessive bleeding and nervous system problems.Multivitamins are no substitute for exercise and a balanced diet, of course.As long as you understand that any potential benefit is modest and subject to further refinement, taking a daily multivitamin makes a lot of sense.21. At one time doctors discouraged taking multivitamins because they believed thatmultivitamins ________.A) could not easily be absorbed by the human bodyB) were potentially harmful to people’s healthC) were too expensive for daily consumptionD) could not provide any cure for vitamin deficiencies22. According to the author, clinical trials of vitamin supplements ________.A) often result in misleading conclusionsB) take time and will not produce conclusive resultsC) should be conducted by scientists on a larger scaleD) appear to be a sheer waste of time and resources23. It has been found that vitamin E ________.A) should be taken by patients regularly and persistentlyB) can effectively reduce the recurrence of heart diseaseC) has a preventive but not curative effect on heart diseaseD) should be given to patients with heart disease as early as possible24. It can be seen that large doses of multivitamins ________.A) may bring about serious side effectsB) may help prevent excessive bleedingC) are likely to induce the blockage of arteriesD) are advisable for those with vitamin deficiencies25. The author concludes the passage with the advice that ________.A) the benefit of daily multivitamin intake outweighs that of exercise and abalanced dietB) it’s risky to take multivitamins without knowing their specific functionC) the potential benefit of multivitamins can never be overestimatedD) it’s reasonable to take a rational dose of multivitamins dailyPassage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Some futurologists have assumed that the vast upsurge (剧增) of women in the workforce may portend a rejection of marriage. Many women, according to this hypothesis, would rather work than marry. The converse (背面) of this concern is that the prospects of becoming a multi-paycheck household could encourage marriages. In the past, only the earnings and financial prospects of the man counted in the marriage decision. Now, however, the earning ability of a woman can make her more attractive as a marriage partner. Data show that economic downturns tend to postpone marriage because the parties cannot afford to establish a family or are concerned about rainy days ahead. As the economy rebounds, the number of marriages also rises.Coincident with the increase in women working outside the home is the increase in divorce rates. Yet, it may be wrong to jump to any simple cause-and-effect conclusions. The impact of a wife’s work on divorce is no less cloudy than its impact on marriage decisions. The realization that she can be a good provider may increase the chances that a working wife will choose divorce over an unsatisfactory marriage. But the reverse is equally plausible. Tensions grounded in financial problems often play a key role in ending a marriage. Given high unemployment, inflationary problems, and slow growth in real earnings, a working wife can increase household income and relieve some of these pressing financial burdens. By raising a family’s standard of living, a working wife may strengthen her family’s financial and emotional stability.Psychological factors also should be considered. For example, a wife blocked from a career outside the home may feel caged in the house. She may view her only choice as seeking a divorce.On the other hand, if she can find fulfillment through work outside the home, work and marriage can go together to create a stronger and more stable union.Also, a major part of women’s inequality in marriage has been due to the fact that, in most cases, men have remained the main breadwinners. With higher earning capacity and status occupations outside of the home comes the capacity to exercise power within the family. A working wife may rob a husband of being the master of the house. Depending upon how the couple reacts to these new conditions, it could create a stronger equal partnership or it could create new insecurities.26. The word “portend” (Line 2, Para. 1) is closest in meaning to “________”.A) defyB) signalC) suffer fromD) result from27. It is said in the passage that when the economy slides, ________.A) men would choose working women as their marriage partnersB) more women would get married to seek financial securityC) even working women would worry about their marriagesD) more people would prefer to remain single for the time being28. If women find fulfillment through work outside the home, ________.A) they are more likely to dominate their marriage partnersB) their husbands are expected to do more houseworkC) their marriage ties can be strengthenedD) they tend to put their career before marriage29. One reason why women with no career may seek a divorce is that ________.A) they feel that they have been robbed of their freedomB) they are afraid of being bossed around by their husbandsC) they feel that their partners fail to live up to their expectationsD) they tend to suspect their husbands’ loyalty to their marriage30. Which of the following statements can best summarize the author’s view in thepassage?A) The stability of marriage and the divorce rate may reflect the economic situationof the country.B) Even when economically independent, most women have to struggle for realequality in marriage.C) In order to secure their marriage women should work outside the home andremain independent.D) The impact of the growing female workforce on marriage varies from case tocase.Passage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.For most thinkers since the Greek philosophers, it was self-evident that the re is something called human nature, something that constitutes the essence of man. There were various views about what constitutes it, but there was agreement that such an essence exists—that is to say, that there is something by virtue of which man is man. Thus man was defined as a rational being, as a social animal, an animal that can make tools, or a symbol-making animal.More recently, this traditional view has begun to be questioned. One reason for this change was the increasing emphasis given to the historical approach to man. An examination of the history of humanity suggested that man in our epoch is so different from man in previous times that it seemed unrealistic to assume that men in every age have had in common something that can be called “human nature.” The historical approach was reinforced, particularly in the United States, by studies in the field of cultural anthropology (人类学). The study of primitive peoples has discovered such a diversity of customs, values, feelings, and thoughts that many anthropologists arrived atthe concept that man is born as a blank sheet of paper on which each culture writes its text. Another factor contributing to the tendency to deny the assumption of a fixed human nature was that the concept has so often been abused as a shield behind which the most inhuman acts are committed. In the name of human nature, for example, Aristotle and most thinkers up to the eighteenth century defended slavery. Or in order to prove the rationality and necessity of the capitalist form of society, scholars have tried to make a case for acquisitiveness, competitiveness, and selfishness as innate(天生旳) human traits. Popularly, one refers cynically to “human nature” in accepting the inevitability of such undesirable human behavior as greed, murder, cheating and lying.Another reason for skepticism about the concept of human nature probably lies in the influence of evolutionary thinking. Once man came to be seen as developing in the process of evolution, the idea of a substance which is contained in his essence seemed untenable. Yet I believe it is precisely from an evolutionary standpoint that we can expect new insight into the problem of the nature of man.31. The traditional view of “human nature” was strongly challenged by ________.A) the emergence of the evolutionary theoryB) the historical approach to manC) new insight into human behaviorD) the philosophical analysis of slavery32. According to the passage, anthropologists believe that human beings ________.A) have some traits in commonB) are born with diverse culturesC) are born without a fixed natureD) change their characters as they grow up33. The author mentioned Aristotle, a great ancient thinker, in order to ________.A) emphasize that he contributed a lot to defining the concept of “human nature”B) show that the concept of “human nature” was used to justify social evilsC) prove that he had a profound influence on the concept of “human nature”D) support the idea that some human traits are acquired34. The word “untenable” (Line 3) in the last paragraph of the passage most probablymeans ________.A) invaluableB) imaginableC) changeableD) indefensible35. Most philosophers believed that human nature ________.A) is the quality distinguishing man from other animalsB) consists of competitiveness and selfishnessC) is something partly innate and partly acquiredD) consists of rationality and undesirable behaviorPassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.Richard Satava, program manager for advanced medical technologies, has been a driving force in bring ing virtual reality to medicine, where computers create a “virtual” or simulated environment for surgeons and other medical practitioners (从业者).“With virtual reality we’ll be able to put a surgeon in every trench,” said Satava. He envisaged a time when soldiers who are wounded fighting overseas are put in mobile surgical units equipped with computers.The computers would transmit images of the soldiers to surgeons back in the U.S. The surgeons would look at the soldier through virtual reality helmets (头盔) that contain a small screen displaying the image of the wound. The doctors would guide robotic instruments in the battlefield mobile surgical unit that operate on the soldier.Although Satava’s vision may be years away from standard operating procedure, scientists are progressing toward virtual reality surgery. Engineers at an international organization in California are developing a tele-operating device. As surgeons watch a three-dimensional image of the surgery, they move instruments that are connected to a computer, which passes their movements to robotic instruments that perform the surgery. The computer provides feedback to the surgeon on force, textures, and sound.These technological wonders may not yet be part of the community hospital setting but increasingly some of the machinery is finding its way into civilian medicine. At Wayne State University Medical School, surgeon Lucia Zamorano takes images of the brain from computerized scans and uses a computer program to produce a 3-D image. She can then maneuver the 3-D image on the computer screen to map the shortest, least invasive surgical path to the tumor (肿瘤). Zamorano is also using technology that attaches a probe to surgical instruments so that she can track their positions. While cutting away a tumor deep in the brain, she watches the movement of her surgical tools in a computer graphics image of the patient’s brain taken before surgery.During these procedures—operations that are done through small cuts in the body in which a miniature camera and surgical tools are maneuvered—surgeons are wearing 3-D glasses for a better view. And they are commanding robot surgeons to cut away tissue more accurately than human surgeons can.Satava says, “We are in the midst of a fundamental change in the field of medicine.”36. According to Richard Satava, the application of virtual reality to medicine________.A) will enable surgeons to be physically present on every battlefieldB) can raise the spirits of soldiers wounded on the battlefieldC) will greatly improve medical conditions on the battlefieldD) can shorten the time for operations on soldiers wounded on the battlefield37. Richard Satava has visions of ________.A) using a remote-control technique to treat wounded soldiers fighting overseasB) wounded soldiers being saved by doctors wearing virtual reality helmets on thebattlefieldC) wounded soldiers being operated on by specially trained surgeonsD) setting up mobile surgical units overseas38. How is virtual reality surgery performed?A) It is performed by a computer-designed high precision device.B) Surgeons wear virtual reality helmets to receive feedback provided by acomputer.C) Surgeons move robotic instruments by means of a computer linked to them.D) A 3-D image records the movements of the surgeons during the operation.39. During virtual reality operations, the surgeon can have a better view of the cuts inthe body because ________.A) he is looking at the cuts on a computer screenB) the cuts can be examined from different anglesC) the cuts have been highly magnifiedD) he is wearing 3-D glasses40. Virtual reality operations are an improvement on conventional surgery in that they________.A) cause less pain to the woundedB) allow the patient to recover more quicklyC) will make human surgeons’ work less tediousD) are done by robot surgeons with greater precisionPart III Vocabulary (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE that bestcompletes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the AnswerSheet with a single line through the centre.41. He suggested that we put the scheme into effect, for it is quite ________.A) probableB) sustainableC) feasibleD) eligible42. This book is about how these basic beliefs and values affect important ________ ofAmerican life.A) facetsC) formulasD) fashions43. It is one thing to locate oil, but it is quite another to ________ and transport it to theindustrial centers.A) permeateB) extractC) distinguishD) concentrate44. Students are expected to be quiet and ________ in an Asian classroom.A) obedientB) overwhelmingC) skepticalD) subsidiary45. Our reporter has just called to say that rescue teams will ________ to bring out thetrapped miners.A) effectB) affectD) endeavour46. The Spanish team, who are not in superb form, will be doing their best next week to________ themselves on the German team for last year’s defeat.A) remedyB) reproachC) reviveD) revenge47. Creating so much confusion, Mason realized he had better make ________ what hewas trying to tell the audience.A) exclusiveB) explicitC) objectiveD) obscure48. One of the examination questions ________ me completely and I couldn’t answer it..A) baffledB) mingledC) provokedD) diverted49. The vision of that big black car hitting the sidewalk a few feet from us will never be________ from my memory.A) ejectedB) escapedC) erasedD) omitted50. At present, it is not possible to confirm or to refute the suggestion that there is acausal relationship between the amount of fat we eat and the ________ of heart attacks.A) incidenceB) impetusC) ruptureD) emergence51. There are many who believe that the use of force ________ political ends can neverbe justified.A) in search ofB) in pursuit ofC) in view ofD) in light of52. Sometimes the bank manager himself is asked to ________ cheques if his clerks arenot sure about them.A) creditB) assureC) certifyD) access53. It is believed that the authorities are thinking of ________ new taxes to raise extrarevenue.A) impairingB) imposingC) invadingD) integrating54. When she heard the bad news, her eyes ________ with tears as she struggled tocontrol her emotions.A) sparkledB) twinkledC) radiatedD) glittered55. 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There must urgently be a meaningful mobilisation of the policies outlined in the agreement if we are to achieve national emissions reductions while helping the most vulnerable countries adapt to climate change.And it is clearly up to the current generation of leaders from high-emitting nations to decide whether they want to be remembered as climate change tyrants or pioneers.46. The author is critical of the Paris climate agreement becauseA. it is unfair to those climate-vulnerable nationsB. it aims to keep temperature rise below 2℃ onlyC. it is beneficial to only fewer than 4% of countriesD. it burdens developed countries with the sole responsibility47. Why does the author call some developed countries climate "free-riders"?A. They neednt worry about the food and water theyconsume.B. They are better able to cope with the global climate change.C. They hardly pay anything for the problems they have caused.D. They are free from the greenhouse effects affecting "forced riders".48. Why does the author compare the "forced riders" to second-hand smokers?A. They have little responsibility for public health problems.B. They are vulnerable to unhealthy environmental conditions.C. They have to bear consequences they are not responsible for.D. They are unaware of the potential risks they are confronting.49. What does the author say about the $100 billion funding?A. It will motivate all nations to reduce carbon emissions.B. There is no final agreement on where it will come from.C. There is no clarification of how the money will be spent.D. It will effectively reduce greenhouse emissions worldwide.50. what urgent action must be taken to realise the Paris climate agreement?A. Encouraging high-emitting nations to take the initiative.B. Calling on all the nations concerned to make joint efforts.C. Pushing the current world leaders to come to a consensus.D. Putting in effect the policies in the agreement at once.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.Teenagers at risk of depression, anxiety and suicide oftenwear their troubles like a neon (霓虹灯)sign. Their risky behaviors--drinking too much alcohol, using illegal drugs, smoking cigarettes and skipping school--can alert parents and teachers that serious problems are brewing.But a new study finds that theres another group of adolescents who are in nearly as much danger of experiencing the same psychiatric symptoms: teens who use tons of media, dont get enough sleep and have a sedentary (不爱活动的) lifestyle.Of course, that may sound like a description of every teenager on the planet. But the study warns that it is teenagers who engage in all three of these practices in the extreme who are truly in jeopardy.Because their behaviors are not usually seen as a red flag, these young people have been dubbed the "invisible risk" group by the studys authors."In some ways theyre at greater risk of falling through the cracks," says researcher Vladimir Carli. "While most parents, teachers and clinicians would react to an adolescent using drugs or getting drunk, they may easily overlook teenagers who are engaging in inconspicuous behaviors."The studys authors surveyed 12,395 students and analyzed nine risk behaviors, including excessive alcohol use, illegal drug use, heavy smoking, high media use and truancy (逃学). Their aim was to determine the relationship between these risk behaviors and mental health issues in teenagers.About 58% of the students demonstrated none or few of the risk behaviors. Some 13% scored high on all nine of the risk behaviors. And 29%, the "invisible risk" group, scored high on three in particular: They spent five hours a day or more on electronic devices. They slept six hours a night or less. And they neglected "other healthy activities."The group that scored high on all nine of the risk behaviors was most likely to show symptoms of depression; in all, nearly 15% of this group reported being depressed, compared with just 4% of the low-risk group. But the invisible group wasnt far behind the high-risk set, with more than 13% of them exhibiting depression.The findings caught Carli off guard. "We were very surprised," he says. "The high-risk group and low-risk group are obvious. But this third group was not only unexpected, it was so distinct and so large--nearly one third of our sample--that it became a key finding of the study. "Carli says that one of the most significant things about his study is that it provides new early-warning signs for parents, teachers and mental health-care providers. And early identification, support and treatment for mental health issues, he says, are the best ways to keep them from turning into full-blown disorders.51. What does the author mean by saying "T eenagers at risk of depression, anxiety and suicide often wear their troubles like a neon sign" (Lines 1 - 2, Para.1 ) ?A. Mental problems can now be found in large numbers of teenagers.B. Teenagers mental problems are getting more and more attention.C. Teenagers mental problems are often too conspicuous not to be observed.D. Depression and anxiety are the most common symptoms of mental problems.52. What is the finding of the new study?A. Teenagers lifestyles have changed greatly in recent years.B. Many teenagers resort to drugs or alcohol for mental relief.C. Teenagers experiencing psychological problems tend to use a lot of media.D. Many hitherto unobserved youngsters may have psychological problems.53. Why do the researchers refer to teens who use tons of media, dont get enough sleep and have a sedentary lifestyle as the "invisible risk" group?A. Their behaviors can be an invisible threat to society.B. Their behaviors do not constitute a warning signal.C. Their behaviors do not tend towards mental problems.D. Their behaviors can be found in almost all teenagers on earth.54. What does the new study find about the invisible group?A. They are almost as liable to depression as the high-risk group.B. They suffer from depression without showing any symptoms.C. They do not often demonstrate risky behaviors as their peers.D. They do not attract the media attention the high-risk group does.55. What is the significance of Vladimir Carlis study?A. It offers a new treatment for psychological problems among teenagers.B. It provides new early-warning signals for identifying teens in trouble.C. It may have found an ideal way to handle teenagers with behavioral problems.D. 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White's experience is what many psychologists had expected - that Obama would prove to be a powerful role model for African Americans. Some hoped his rise to prominence would have a big impact on white Americans, too, challenging those who still harbour racist sentiments. "The traits that characterise him are very contradictory to the racial stereotypes that black people are aggressive and uneducated," says Ashby Plant of Florida State University. "He's very intelligent and eloquent." Sting in the tail Ashby Plant is one of a number of psychologists who seized on Obama's candidacy to test hypotheses about the power of role models. Their work is already starting to reveal how the "Obama effect" is changing people's views and behaviour. Perhaps surprisingly, it is not all good news: there is a sting in the tail of the Obama effect. But first the good news. Barack Obama really is a positive role model for African Americans, and he was making an impact even before he got to the White House. Indeed, the Obama effect can be surprisingly immediate and powerful, as Ray Friedman of Vanderbilt University and his colleagues discovered. They tested four separate groups at four key stages of Obama's presidential campaign. Each group consisted of around 120 adults of similar age and education, and the test assessed their language skills. At two of these stages, when Obama's success was less than certain, the tests showed a clear difference between the scores of the white and black participants—an average of 12.1 out of 20, compared to 8.8, for example. When the Obama fever was at its height, however, the black participants performed much better. Those who had watched Obama's acceptance speech as the Democrats' presidential candidate performed just as well, on average, as the white subjects.After his election victory, this was true of all the black participants. Dramatic shift What can explain this dramatic shift? At the start of the test, the participants had to declare their race and were told their results would be used to assess their strengths and weaknesses. This should have primed the subjects with "stereotype threat" – an anxiety that their results will confirm negative stereotypes, which has been shown to damage the performance of African Americans. Obama's successes seemed to act as a shield against this. "We suspect they felt inspired and energised by his victory, so the stereotype threat wouldn't prove a distraction," says Friedman. Lingering racism If the Obama effect is positive for African Americans, how is it affecting their white compatriots (同胞)? Is the experience of having a charismatic (有魅力的) black president modifying lingering racist attitudes? There is no easy way to measure racism directly; instead psychologists assess what is known as "implicit bias", using a computer-based test that measures how quickly people associate positive and negative words—such as "love" or "evil"—with photos of black or white faces. A similar test can also measure how quickly subjects associate stereotypical traits—such as athletic skills or mental ability—with a particular group. In a study that will appear in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, Plant's team tested 229 students during the height of the Obama fever. They found that implicit bias has fallen by as much as 90% compared with the level found in a similar study in 2006. "That's an unusually large drop," Plant says. While the team can't be sure their results are due solely to Obama, they also showed that those with the lowest bias were likely to subconsciously associate black skin colour with political words such as "government" or "president". This suggests that Obama was strongly on their mind, says Plant. Drop in bias Brian Nosek of the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, who runs a website that measures implicit bias using similar test, has also observed a small drop in bias in the 700,000 visitors to the site since January 2007, which might be explained by Obama's rise to popularity. However, his preliminary results suggest that change will be much slower coming than Plant's results suggest. Talking honestly "People now have the opportunity of expressing support for Obama every day," says Daniel Effron at Stanford University in California. "Our research arouses the concern that people may now be more likely to raise negative views of African Americans." 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