2003年1月大学英语六级听力真题(B)

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下面是店铺给大家整理的大学英语六级听力真题，供大家参阅!大学英语六级考试(CET6)历年真题听力2005年1月大学英语六级试题Passage OneQuestions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) Classmates. C) Boss and secretary.B) Colleagues. D) PR representative and client.12. A) He felt his assignment was tougher than Sue's.B) His clients complained about his service.C) He thought the boss was unfair to him.D) His boss was always finding fault with his work.13. A) She is unwilling to undertake them.B) She complains about her bad luck.C) She always accepts them cheerfully.D) She takes them on, though reluctantly.14. A) Sue got promoted. C) Both John and Sue got a raise.B) John had to quit his job. D) Sue failed to complete her project.Passage TwoQuestions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.15. A) By greeting each other very politely.B) By exchanging their views on public affairs.C) By displaying their feelings and emotions.D) By asking each other some personal questions.16. A) Refrain from showing his feelings. C) Argue fiercely.B) Express his opinion frankly. D) Yell loudly.17. A) Getting rich quickly. C) Respecting individual rights.B) Distinguishing oneself. D) Doing credit to one's community.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18.A) If they don't involve any risks.B) If they produce predictable side effects.C) When the urgent need for them arises.D) When tests show that they are relatively safe.19.A) Because they are not accustomed to it.B) Because they are not psychologically prepared for it.C) Because their genes differ from those who have been tested for it.D) Because they are less sensitive to it than those who have been tested for it.20.A) They will have to take ever larger doses.B) They will become physically impaired.C) They will suffer from minor discomfort.D) They will experience a very painful process.答案:PartⅠ Listening Comprehension1.D2.B3.A4.A5.C6.D7.A8.B9.C 10.B11.B 12.C 13.C 14.A 15.D 16.A 17.B 18.D 19.C 20.A大学英语六级考试(CET6)历年真题听力2005年1月大学英语六级试题原文PartⅠ Listening ComprehensionSection A1. M: I’m looking for an unfurnished two-bedroom apartment, but all your apartments are furnished.W: We can take care of that. We can simply remove the furniture.Q: What does the woman mean?2. W: I don’t agree with Mr. Johnson on his views about social welfare. He seems to suggest that the poor are robbing the rich.M: He might have used better words to express his idea. But I’ve found what he said makes a lot of sense.Q: What does the man mean?3.W: I’ve been studying all the time, but I still can’t see any improvement in my grades.M: Maybe instead of studying in your dorm, you’d better go some place where there are fewer distractions.Q: What does the man advise the woman to do?4. W: The seminar originally scheduled for today has been cancelled. The hours I’ve spent preparing for it are totally wasted.M: Not really. As far as I know it’s been postponed till next week.Q: What does the man say about the seminar?5. M: Hi, Janet, I hear you’ve just returned from a tour of Australia. Did you get a chance to visit the Sydney Opera House?W: Of course I did. It would be a shame for anyone visiting Australia not to see this unique creation in architecture. Its magnificent beauty is simply beyond description.Q: What do we learn from this conversation?6. M: Sherry, how are you doing with your thesis?W: Oh my thesis. That’s something I definitely don’t want to talk about right now. I finished my draft some time ago. But my supervisor said I should do more research if I want to achieve the quality that he expects of me.Q: What do we learn from the conversation about the woman’s thesis?7. W: I can’t believe Karen is late for such an importance occasion as a job interview. I reminded her time and again yesterday.M: You should have known her better by now. Everything you tell her goes in one ear and out the other.Q: What does the man imply?8. W: Hi, Joe, I wonder if you could do me a favor and tell the professor I’ve lost my voice. So I can’t attend this morning’s class. I need time to study for tomorrow’s exam.M: I don’t think it’s wise to say so. Since you’re not going to give the lecture, you might as well simply skip the class and apologize to the professor later.Q: What will the woman probably do?9. M: After high school, I’d like to go to college and major in business administration. I really like power and enjoy telling people what to do.W: You’re very ambitious. But I’d rather spend my college days finding out what children are interested in. Child’s psychology is for me.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?10. M: It seems the restaurants here have little business these days.W: That’s true. But ours is a scenic resort. And this is not the busy season. When summer comes, you’ll see armies of tourists waiting in line in order to get a seat.Q: What do we learn from the conversation about the restaurants in the town?Section BPassage OneBoth John and Sue joined the staff of a successful public relations firm in New York during the same year. They had just completed their PR degrees at a nearby university and were thrilled to be hired by one of the finest PR firms in the city. John’s first assignment was to create a promotion campaign for a client who was putting a new game on the market. Initially Sue was assigned to work with a sportswear company on a marketing concept for its newest line of clothing. As time passed and work with their respective first clients became more and more difficult, John and Sue realized that they had been assigned two of the toughest clients in town. Although John completed his assignments quickly and successfully, he was furious when he learned that the boss had deliberately assigned him a difficult client. In response he not only complained to his colleagues but also to the boss’s secretary. Sue, on the other hand, had a more difficult time satisfying her first client and she took several additional months to actually complete the assignment. However, she just laughed when she heard that the boss had made the assignment purposely. Over the next two years, John worked reluctantly with each assignment and problem that he encountered. Sue accepted each assignment cheerfully. And when problems arose, she responded with her characteristic “No problem, I can handle it.” Although Sue took longer tocomplete her projects than John and both were equally successful on the assignments they completed, Sue was given the first promotion when there came a vacancy.11. What’s the relationship between John and Sue now?12. Why was John was furious after he finished his first assignment?13. What’s Sue’s attitude to difficult tasks?14. How does the story end?Passage TwoAmerican visitors to Eastern Asia are often surprised and puzzled by how Asian cultures and customs differ from those in the United States. What’s considered typical or proper social conduct in one country may be regard as odd, improper or even rude in the other. For example, people from some Eastern Asian countries may begin a conversation with a stranger by asking personal questions about family, home or work. Such questions are thought to be friendly, whereas they might be considered offensive in the United States. On the other hand, people in most Asian cultures are far more guarded about expressing their feelings publicly than most Americans are. Openly displaying annoyance or anger, yelling, arguing loudly and so forth is considered ill-mannered in countries such as Japan. Many Eastern Asians prefer to hold their emotions in check and instead express themselves with great politeness. They try not to be blunt and avoid making direct criticisms. In fact, they often keep their differences of opinion to themselves and merely smile and remain silent rather than engage in a confrontation. By comparison, Americans are often frank about displaying both positive and negative emotions on the street and in other public places. Americans visiting Asia should keep in mind that suchbehavior may cause offense. A major difference between Americans culture and most Asian cultures is that in Asia, the community is more important than the individual. Most Americans are considered a success when they make a name for themselves.15. How would some Asians start their conversation when they meet for the first time?16. What would a Japanese do when he feels annoyed?17. What is encouraged in American culture according to the passage?Passage ThreeIn order for a chemical to be considered a drug, it must have the capacity to affect how the body works. No substance that has the power to do this is completely safe. Drugs are only approved after tests have demonstrated that they are relatively safe when used as directed and when their benefits outweigh their risks. Thus some very dangerous drugs are approved because they are necessary to treat serious illnesses. Many people suffer ill effects from drugs called side effects, even though they take the drug exactly as directed. The human population contains a great variety of genetic variation, but drugs are tested on just a few thousand people. When a particular drug is taken by millions, some people may not respond in a predictable way, even though the drug has been tested. A patient may also acquire a tolerance for a certain drug, which means the patient has to take ever larger doses to produce the desired effect. Tolerance may lead to habituation, in which the person becomes so dependent on the drug that he or she becomes addicted to it. Addition causes severe psychological and physical disturbances when the drug is taken away. Finally, drugs often have unwanted side effects. Thisusually causes only minor discomfort, such as a skin rash, headache or sleepiness. Certain drugs, however, can produce serious adverse reactions.18. Under what circumstances are drugs approved?19. Why do many people suffer side effects from a drug even though they take it as directed?20. What will happen when patients acquire a tolerance for a certain drug?。

2003年1月英语六级真题及答案

2003年1月英语六级真题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 the conversation and the question 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.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 they will 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 center.1. A) It has nothing to do with the Internet.B) She needs another week to get it ready.C) It contains some valuable ideas.D) It’s far from being ready yet.2. A) The woman is strict with her employees.B) The man always has excuses for being late.C) The woman is a kind-hearted boss.D) The man’s alarm clock didn’t work that morning.3. A) The woman should try her luck in the bank nearby.B) The bank around the corner is not open today.C) The woman should use dollars instead of pounds.D) The bank near the railway station closes late.4. A) Make an appointment with Dr. Chen.B) Wait for about three minutes.C) Call again some times later.D) Try dialing the number again.5. A) He is sure they will succeed in the next test.B) He did no better than the woman in the test.C) He believes she will pass the test this time.D) He felt upset because of her failure.6. A) The woman has to attend a summer course to graduate.B) The man thinks the woman can earn the credits.C) The woman is begging the man to let her pass the exam.D) The woman is going to graduate from summer school.7. A) Fred is planning a trip to Canada.B) Fred usually flies to Canada with Jane.C) Fred persuaded Jane to change her mind.D) Fred likes the beautiful scenery along the way to Canada.8. A) Hang some pictures for decoration.B) Find room for the paintings.C) Put more coats of paint on the wall.D) Paint the walls to match the furniture.9. A) He’ll give a lecture on drawing.B) He doesn’t mind if the woman goes to the lecture.C) He’d rather not go to the lecture.D) He’s going to a ttend the lecture.10. A) Selecting the best candidate.B) Choosing a campaign manager.C) Trying to persuade the woman to vote for him.D) Running for chairman of the student union.Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choicesmarked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheetwith a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) To study the problems of local industries.B) To find ways to treat human wastes.C) To investigate the annual catch of fish in the Biramichi River.D) To conduct a study on fishing in the Biramichi River.12. A) Lack of oxygen. C) Low water level.B) Overgrowth of water plants. D) Serious pollution upstream.13. A) They’ll be closed down.B) They’re goin g to dismiss some of their employees.C) They’ll be moved to other places.D) They have no money to build chemical treatment plants.14. A) There were fewer fish in the river.B) Over-fishing was prohibited.C) The local Chamber of Commerce tried to preserve fishes.D) The local fishing cooperative decided to reduce its catch.Passage TwoQuestions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.15. A) Oral instructions recorded on a tape.B) A brief letter sealed in an envelope.C) A written document of several pages.D) A short note to their lawyer.16. A) Refrain from going out with men for five years.B) Stop wearing any kind of fashionable clothes.C) Bury the dentist with his favorite car.D) Visit his grave regularly for five years.17. A) He was angry with his selfish relatives.B) He was just being humorous.C) He was not a wealthy man.D) He wanted to leave his body for medical purposes.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18. A) They thought it quite acceptable.B) They believed it to be a luxury.C) They took it to be a trend.D) They considered it avoidable.19. A) Critical. C) Sceptical.B) Serious. D) Casual.20. A) When people consider marriage an important part of their lives.B) When the costs of getting a divorce become unaffordable.C) When the current marriage law is modified.D) When husband and wife understand each other better.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions:There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C)and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter onthe Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Bill Gates, the billionaire Microsoft chairman without a single earned university degree, is by his success raising new doubts about the worth of the business world’s favorite academic title: the MBA (Master of Business Administration).The MBA, a 20th-century product, always has borne the mark of lowly commerce and greed (贪婪) on the tree-lined campuses ruled by purer disciplines such as philosophy and literature.But even with the recession apparently cutting into the hiring of business school graduates, about 79,000 people are expected to receive MBAs in 1993. This is nearly 16 times the number of business graduates in 1960, a testimony to the widespread assumption that the MBA is vital for young men and women who want to run companies some day.“If you are going into the corporate world it is still a disadvantage not to have one,” said Donald Morrison, professor of marketing and management science. “But in the last five years or so, when someone says, ‘Should I attempt to get an MBA,’ the answer a lot more is: It depends.”The success of Bill Gates and other non-MBAs, such as the late Sam Walton of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., has helped inspire self-conscious debates on business school campuses over the worth of a business degree and whether management skills can be taught.The Harvard Business Review printed a lively, fictional exchange of letters to dramatize complaints about business degree holders.The article called MBA hires “extremely disappointing” and said “MBAs want to move up too fast, they don’t understand politics and people, and they aren’t able to function as pa rt of a team until their third year. But by then, they’re out looking for other jobs.”The problem, most participants in the debate acknowledge, is that the MBA has acquired an aura (光环) of future riches and power far beyond its actual importance and usefulness.Enrollment in business schools exploded in the 1970s and 1980s and created the assumption that no one who pursued a business career could do without one. The growth was fueled by a backlash (反冲) against the anti-business values of the 1960s and by the women’s movement.Business people who have hired or worked with MBAs say those with the degrees often know how to analyze systems but are not so skillful at motivating people. “They don’t get a lot of grounding in the people side of the business,” sa id James Shaffer, vice-president and principal of the Towers Perrin management consulting firm.21. According to Paragraph 2, what is the general attitude towards business on campusesdominated by purer disciplines?A) Scornful C) Envious.B) Appreciative. D) Realistic.22. It seems that the controversy over the value of MBA degrees has been fueled mainly by______.A) the complaints from various employersB) the success of many non-MBAsC) the criticism from the scientists of purer disciplinesD) the poor performance of MBAs at work23. What is the major weakness of MBA holders according to The Harvard Business Review?A) They are usually serf-centered.B) They are aggressive and greedy.C) They keep complaining about their jobs.D) They are not good at dealing with people.24. From the passage we know that most MBAs _______.A) can climb the corporate ladder fairly quicklyB) quit their jobs once they are familiar with their workmatesC) receive salaries that do not match their professional trainingD) cherish unrealistic expectations about their future25. What is the passage mainly about?A) Why there is an increased enrollment in MBA programs.B) The necessity of reforming MBA programs in business schools.C) Doubts about the worth of holding an MBA degree.D) A debate held recently on university campuses.Passage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.When school officials in Kalkaska, Michigan, closed classes last week, the media flocked to the story, portraying the town’s 2,305 students as victims of stingy (吝啬的) taxpayers. There is some truth to that; the property-tax rate here is one-third lower than the state average. But shutting their schools also allowed Kalkaska’s educators and the state’s largest teachers’ union, the Michigan Education Association, to make a political point. Their aim was to spur passage of legislation Michigan lawmakers are debating to increase the state’s share of school funding.It was no coincidence that Kalkaska shut its schools two weeks after residents rejected a 28 percent property-tax increase. The school board argued that without the increase it lacked the $1.5 million needed to keep schools open.But the school system had not done all it could to keep the schools open. Officials declined to borrow against next y ear’s state a id, they refused to trim extracurricular activities and they did not consider seeking a smaller—perhaps more acceptable—tax increase. In fact, closing early is costing Kalkaska a significant amount, including $600,000 in unemployment payments to teachers and staff and $250,000 in lost state aid. In February, the school system promised teachers and staff two months of retirement payments in case schools closed early, a deal that will cost the district $275,000 more.Other signs suggest school authorities were at least as eager to make a political statement as to keep schools open. The Michigan Education Association hired a public relations firm to stage a rally marking the school closings, which attracted 14 local and national television stations and network s. The president of the National Education Association, the MEA’s parent organization, flew from Washington, D. C., for the event. And the union tutored school officials in the art of television interviews. School supervisor Doyle Disbrow acknowledges the district could have kept schools open by cutting programs but denies the moves were politically motivated.Michigan lawmakers have reacted angrily to the closings. The state Senate has already voted to put the system into receivership(破产管理) and reopen schools immediately; the Michigan House plans to consider the bill this week.26. We learn from the passage that schools in Kalkaska, Michigan, are funded ______.A) by both the local and state governmentsB) exclusively by the local governmentC) mainly by the state governmentD) by the National Education Association27. One of the purposes for which school officials closed classes was _______.A) to avoid paying retirement benefits to teachers and staffB) to draw the attention of local taxpayers to political issuesC) to make the financial difficulties of their teachers and staff known to the publicD) to pressure Michigan lawmakers into increasing state funds for local schools28. The author seems to disapprove of _______.A) the Michigan lawmaker s’ endless debatingB) the shutting of schools in KalkaskaC) the involvement of the mass mediaD) delaying the passage of the school funding legislation29. We learn from the passage that school authorities in Kalkaska are more concerned about_______.A) a raise in the property-tax rate in MichiganB) reopening the schools there immediatelyC) the att itude of the MEA’s parent organizationD) making a political issue of the closing of the schools30. According to the passage, the closing of the schools developed into a crisis because of______.A) the complexity of the problemB) the political motives on the part of the educatorsC) the weak response of the state officialsD) the strong protest on the part of the students’ parentsPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.German Chancellor(首相) Otto V on Bismarck may be most famous for his military and diplomatic talent, but his legacy(遗产) includes many of today’s social insurance programs. During the middle of the 19th century, Germany, along with other European nations, experienced an unprecedented rash of workplace deaths and accidents as a result of growing industrialization. Motivated in part by Christian compassion (怜悯) for the helpless as well as a practical political impulse to undercut the support of the socialist labor movement, Chancellor Bismarck created the world’s first workers’ compensation law in 1884.By 1908, the United States was the only industrial nation in the world that lacked workers’compensati on insurance. America’s injured workers could sue for damages in a court of law, but they still faced a number of tough legal barriers. For example, employees had to prove that their injuries directly resulted from employer negligence and that they themselves were ignorant about potential hazards in the workplace. The first state workers’ compensation law in this country passed in 1911, and the program soon spread throughout the nation.After World War II, benefit payments to American workers did not keep up with the cost of living. In fact, real benefit levels were lower in the 1970s than they were in the 1940s, and in most states the maximum benefit was below the poverty level for a family of four. In 1970, President Richard Nixon set up a national commis sion to study the problems of workers’ compensation. Two years later, the commission issued 19 key recommendations, including one that called for increasing compensation benefit levels to 100 percent of the states’ average weekly wages.In fact, the average compensation benefit in America has climbed from 55 percent of the states’ average weekly wages in 1972 to 97 percent today. But, as most studies show, every 10 percent increase in compensation benefits results in a 5 percent increase in the numbers of workers who file for claims. And with so much more money floating in the workers’ compensation system, it’s not surprising that doctors and lawyers have helped themselves to a large slice of the growing pie.31. The world’s first workers’ compensation law was introduced by Bismarck _______.A) to make industrial production saferB) to speed up the pace of industrializationC) out of religious and political considerationsD) for fear of losing the support of the socialist labor movement32. We learn from the passage that the process of industrialization in Europe _______.A) was accompanied by an increased number of workshop accidentsB) resulted in the development of popular social insurance programsC) required workers to be aware of the potential dangers at the workplaceD) met growing resistance from laborers working at machines33. One of the problems the American injured workers faced in getting compensation in the early19th century was that ______.A) they had to have the courage to sue for damages in a court of lawB) different sums in the U.S. had totally different compensation programsC) America’s average compensation benefit was much lower than the cost of livingD) they had to produce evidence that their employers were responsible for the accident34. After 1972 workers’ compensation insurance in the U.S. became more favorable to workersso that _______.A) the poverty level for a family of four went up drasticallyB) there were fewer legal barriers when they filed for claimsC) the number of workers suing for damages increasedD) more money was allocated to their compensation system35. The author ends the passage with the implication that ______.A) compensation benefits in America are soaring to new heightsB) the workers are not the only ones to benefit from the compensation systemC) people from all walks of life can benefit from the compensation systemD) money floating in the compensation system is a huge drain on the U.S. economyPassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.Early in the age of affluence (富裕) that followed World War II, an American retailing analyst named Victor Lebow proclaimed, “Our enormously productive economy ... demands that we make consumption our way of life, that we convert the buying and use of goods into rituals, that we seek our spiritual satisfaction, our ego satisfaction, in consumption. ... We need things consumed, burned up, worn out, replaced and discarded at an ever increasing rate.”Americans have responded to Lebo w’s call, and much of the world has followed.Consumption has become a central pillar of life in industrial lands and is even embedded in social values. Opinion surveys in the world’s two largest economies—Japan and the United Sates—show consumerist definitions of success becoming ever more prevalent.Overconsumption by the world’s fortunate is an environmental problem unmatched in severity by anything but perhaps population growth. Their surging exploitation of resources threatens to exhaust or unalterably spoil forests, soils, water, air and climate.Ironically, high consumption may be a mixed blessing in human terms, too. Thetime-honored values of integrity of character, good work, friendship, family and community have often been sacrificed in the rush to riches.Thus many in the industrial lands have a sense that their world of plenty is somehow hollow—that, misled by a consumerist culture, they have been fruitlessly attempting to satisfy what are essentially social, psychological and spiritual needs with material things.Of course, the opposite of overconsumption—poverty—is no solution to either environmental or human problems. It is infinitely worse for people and bad for the natural world too. Dispossessed (被剥夺得一无所有的) peasants slash-and-burn their way into the rain forests of Latin America, and hungry nomads(游牧民族) turn their herds out onto fragile African grassland, reducing it to desert.If environmental destruction results when people have either too little or too much, we are left to wonder how much is enough. What level of consumption can the earth support? When does having more cease to add noticeably to human satisfaction?36. The emergence of the affluent society after World War II ________.A) gave birth to a new generation of upper class consumersB) gave rise to the dominance of the new egoismC) led to the reform of the retailing systemD) resulted in the worship of consumerism37. Apart from enormous productivity, another important impetus to high consumption is_______.A) the conversion of the sale of goods into ritualsB) the people’s desire for a rise in their living standardsC) the imbalance that has existed between production and consumptionD) the concept that one’s success is meas ured by how much they consume38. Why does the author say high consumption is a mixed blessing?A) Because poverty still exists in an affluent society.B) Because moral values are sacrificed in pursuit of material satisfaction.C) Because overconsumptio n won’t last long due to unrestricted population growth.D) Because traditional rituals are often neglected in the process of modernization.39. According to the passage, consumerist culture ________.A) cannot thrive on a fragile economyB) will not aggravate environmental problemsC) cannot satisfy human spiritual needsD) will not alleviate poverty in wealthy countries40. It can be inferred from the passage that _______.A) human spiritual needs should match material affluenceB) there is never a n end to satisfying people’s material needsC) whether high consumption should be encouraged is still an issueD) how to keep consumption at a reasonable level remains a problemPart III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes) Directions:There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line throughthe center.41. I have had my eyes tested and the report says that my _______ is perfect.A) outlook C) horizonB) vision D) perspective42 He was looking admiringly at the photograph published by Collins in _______ with theImperial Museum.A) collection C) collaborationB) connection D) combination43. In those days, executives expected to spend most of their lives in the same firm and, unlessthey were dismissed for _______, to retire at the age of 65.A) integrity C) incompetenceB) denial D) deduction44. Others viewed the findings with _______, noting that a cause-and-effect relationship betweenpassive smoking and cancer remains to be shown.A) optimism C) cautionB) passion D) deliberation45. The 1986 Challenger space-shuttle _______ was caused by unusually low temperaturesimmediately before the launch.A) expedition C) dismayB) controversy D) disaster46. When supply exceeds demand for any product, prices are _______ to fall.A) timely C) subjectB) simultaneous D) liable47. The music aroused an _______ feeling of homesickness in him.A) intentional C) intenseB) intermittent D) intrinsic48. I bought an alarm clock with a(n) _______ dial, which can be seen clearly in the dark.A) supersonic C) audibleB) luminous D) amplified49. The results are hardly _______; he cannot believe they are accurate.A) credible C) criticalB) contrary D) crucial50. This new laser printer is _______ with all leading software.A) comparable C) compatibleB) competitive D) cooperative51. The ball _______ two or three times before rolling down the slope.A) swayed C) hoppedB) bounced D) darted52. He raised his eyebrows and stuck his head forward and _______ it in a single nod, a gestureboys used then for O.K. when they were pleased.A) shrugged C) jerkedB) tugged D) twisted53. Many types of rock are _______ from volcanoes as solid, fragmentary material.A) flung C) ejectedB) propelled D) injected54. With prices _______ so much, it is difficult for the school to plan a budget.A) vibrating C) flutteringB) fluctuating D) swinging55. The person who _______ this type of approach for doing research deserves our praise.A) originated C) generatedB) speculated D) manufactured56. _______ that the demand for power continues to rise at the current rate, it will not be longbefore traditional sources become inadequate.A) Concerning C) AssumingB) Ascertaining D) Regarding57. Her jewelry _______ under the spotlights and she became the dominant figure at the ball.A) glared C) blazedB) glittered D) dazzled58. Connie was told that if she worked too hard, her health would _______.A) deteriorate C) descendB) degrade D) decay59. We find that some birds _______ twice a year between hot and cold countries.A) transfer C) migrateB) commute D) emigrate60. As visiting scholars, they willingly _______ to the customs of the country they live in.A) submit C) subjectB) conform D) commit61. More than 85 percent of French Canada’s population speaks French as a mother tongue and_______ to the Roman Catholic faith.A) caters C) ascribesB) adheres D) subscribes62. The professor found himself constantly _______ the question: “How could anyone do thesethings?”A) presiding C) ponderingB) poring D) presuming63. Weeks _______ before anyone was arrested in connection with the bank robbery.A) terminated C) overlappedB) elapsed D) expired64. In order to prevent stress from being set up in the metal, expansion joints are fitted which_______ the stress by allowing the pipe to expand or contract freely.A) relieve C) reclaimB) reconcile D) rectify65. How much of your country’s electrical supply is _______ from water power?A) deduced C) derivedB) detached D) declined66. She had recently left a job and had helped herself to copies of the company’s client data,which she intended to _______ in starting her own business.A) dwell on C) base onB) come upon D) draw upon67. The glass vessels should be handled most carefully since they are _______.A) intricate C) subtleB) fragile D) crisp68. Hill slopes are cleared of forests to make way for crops, but this only _______ the crisis.A) accelerates C) ascendsB) prevails D) precedes69. He blew out the candle and _______ his way to the door.A) converged C) stroveB) groped D) wrenched70. Often such arguments have the effect of _______ rather than clarifying the issues involved.A) obscuring C) tacklingB) prejudicing D) blockingPart IV Cloze (15 minutes)Directions:There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.When women do become managers, do they ring a different style and different skills to the job? Are they better, or worse, managers than men? Are women more highly motivated and __71__ than male managers?Some research __72__ the idea that women bring different attitudes and skills to management jobs, such as greater __73__, an emphasis on affiliation and attachment, and a __74__ to bring emotional factors to bear __75__ making workplace decisions. These differences are __76_ to carry advantages for companies, __77__ they expand the range of techniques that can be used to __78__ the company manage its workforce __79__.A study commissioned by the International Women’s Forum __80__ a management style used by some women managers (and also by some men) that __81__ from the command-and-control style __82__ used by male managers. Using this “interactive leadership” approach, “women __83__ participation, share power and information, __84__ other people’s self-worth, and get others excited about their work. All these __85__ reflect their belief that allowing __86__ to contribute and to feel __87__ and important is a win-win __88__—good for the employees and the organization.” The study’s director __89__ that “interactive leadership may emerge __90__ the management style of choice for many organizations.”71. A) confronted B) commanded C) confined D) committed72. A) supports B) argues C) opposes D) despises73. A) combination B) cooperativeness C) coherence D) correlation74. A) willingness B) loyalty C) sensitivity D) virtue75. A) by B) in C) at D) with76. A) disclosed B) watched C) revised D) seen。

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下⾯是店铺给⼤家整理的⼤学六级英语听⼒真题及答案，供⼤家参阅! Section A Directions: 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. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

1. A. Prepare for his exams. B. Catch up on his work. C. Attend the concert. D. Go on a vacation. 2. A. Three crew members were involved in the incident. B. None of the hijackers carried any deadly weapons. C. The plane had been scheduled to fly to Japan. D. None of the passengers were injured or killed. 3. A. An article about the election. B. A tedious job to be done. C. An election campaign. D. A fascinating topic. 4. A. The restaurant was not up to the speakers expectations. B. The restaurant places many ads in popular magazines. C. The critic thought highly of the Chinese restaurant. D. Chinatown has got the best restaurants in the city. 5. A. He is going to visit his mother in the hospital. B. He is going to take on a new job next week. C. He has many things to deal with right now. D. He behaves in a way nobody understands. 6. A. A large number of students refused to vote last night. B. At least twenty students are needed to vote on an issue. C. Major campus issues had to be discussed at the meeting. D. More students have to appear to make their voice heard. 7. A. The woman can hardly tell what she likes. B. The speakers like watching TV very much. C. The speakers have nothing to do but watch TV. D. The man seldom watched TV before retirement. 8. A. The woman should have registered earlier. B. He will help the woman solve the problem. C ) He finds it hard to agree with what the woman says. D. The woman will be able to attend the classes she wants. Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 9. A. Persuade the man to join her company. B. Employ the most up-to-date technology. C. Export bikes to foreign markets. D. Expand their domestic business. 10. A. The state subsidizes small and medium enterprises. B. The government has control over bicycle imports. C. They can compete with the best domestic manufacturers. D. They have a cost advantage and can charge higher prices. 11. A. Extra costs might eat up their profits abroad. B. More workers will be needed to do packaging. C. They might lose to foreign bike manufacturers. D. It is very difficult to find suitable local agents. 12. A. Report to the management. B. Attract foreign investments. C. Conduct a feasibility study D. Consult financial experts. Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 13. A. Coal burnt daily for the comfort of our homes. B. Anything that can be used to produce power. C. Fuel refined from oil extracted from underground. D. Electricity that keeps all kinds of machines running. 14. A. Oil will soon be replaced by alternative energy sources. B. Oil reserves in the world will be exhausted in a decade. C. Oil consumption has given rise to many global problems. D. Oil production will begin to decline worldwide by 2025. 15. A. Minimize the use of fossil fuels. B. Start developing alternative fuels. C. Find the real cause for global warming. D. Take steps to reduce the greenhouse effect. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passageand 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 71 with a single line through the centre. Passage One Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard. 16. A. The ability to predict fashion trends. B. A refined taste for artistic works. C. Years of practical experience. D. Strict professional training. 17. A. Promoting all kinds of American hand-made specialties. B. Strengthening cooperation with foreign governments. C. Conducting trade in art works with dealers overseas. D. Purchasing handicrafts from all over the world. 18. A. She has access to fashionable things. B. She is doing what she enjoys doing. C. She can enjoy life on a modest salary. D. She is free to do whatever she wants. Passage Two Questions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard. 19. A. Join in neighborhood patrols. B. Get involved in his community. C. Voice his complaints to the city council. D. Make suggestions to the local authorities. 20. A. Deterioration in the quality of life. B. Increase of police patrols at night. C. Renovation of the vacant buildings. D. Violation of community regulations. 21. A. They may take a long time to solve. B. They need assistance from the city. C. They have to be dealt with one by one. D. They are too big for individual efforts. 22. A. He had got some groceries at a big discount. B. He had read a funny poster near his seat. C. He had done a small deed of kindness. D. He had caught the bus just in time. Passage Three Questions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. 23. A. Childhood and healthy growth. B. Pressure and heart disease. C. Family life and health. D. Stress and depression. 24. A. It experienced a series of misfortunes. B. It was in the process of reorganization. C. His mother died of a sudden heart attack. D. His wife left him because of his bad temper. 25. A. They would give him a triple bypass surgery. B. They could remove the block in his artery. C. They could do nothing to help him. D. They would try hard to save his life. Section C Directions: 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. When most people think of the word "education," they think of a pupil as a sort of animate sausage casing. Into this empty casing, the teachers(26) stuff "education." But genuine education, as Socrates knew more than two thousand years ago, is not (27 )the stuffings of information into a person, but rather eliciting knowledge from him; it is the 28 of what is in the mind. "The most important part of education," once wrote William Ernest Hocking, the (29) Harvard philosopher, "is this instruction of a man in what he has inside of him. And, as Edith Hamilton has reminded us, Socrates never said, "I know, learn from me." He said, rather, "Look into your own selvers and find the (30) of truth that God has put into every heart, and that only you can kindle (点燃) to a( 31)." In a dialogue, Socrates takes an ignorant slave boy, without a day of (32), and proves to the amazed observers that the boy really "knows" geometry--because the principles of geometry are already in his mind, waiting to be called out. So many of the discussions and (33) about the content of education are useless and inconclusive because they(34) what should "go into" the student rather than with what should be taken out, and how this can best be done. The college student who once said to me, after a lecture, "I spend so much time studying that I dont have a chance to learn anything," was clearly expressing his ( 35 ) with the sausage-casing view of education. Section A 参考答案 1. C)【精析】⾏动计划题。

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A) The deadline is drawing near.B) She can’t meet the deadline.C) She turned in the proposals today.D) They are tow days ahead of time.8. A) By going on a diet.B) By having fewer meals.C) By doing physical exercise.D) By eating fruit and vegetables.9. A) He enjoyed it as a whole.B) He didn’t think much of it.C) He didn’t like it at all.D) He liked some parts of it.10. A) It looks quite new.B) it looks old, but it runs well.C) It needs to be repaired.D) Its engine needs to be painted.Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choicesmarked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheetwith a single line through the center.Passage oneQuestion 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) Experience in negotiating.B) A high level of intelligence.C) The time they spend on preparation.D) The amount of pay they receive.12. A) Study the case carefully beforehand.B) Stick to a set target.C) Appear friendly to the other party.D) Try to be flexible about their terms.13. A) Make sure there is no misunderstanding.B) Try to persuade by giving various reasons.C) Repeat the same reasons.D) Listen carefully and patiently to the other party.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) They eat huge amounts of food.B) They usually eat twice a day.C) They usually eat to their hearts’ content.D) They eat much less than people assume.15. A) When it is breeding.B) When it feels threatened by humans in its territory.C) When its offspring is threatened.D) When it is suffering from illness.16. A) They are not as dangerous as people think.B) They can be as friendly to humans as dogsC) They attack human beings by nature.D) They are really tame sea animals.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) Because people might have to migrate there someday.B) Because it is very much like the earth.C) Because it is easier to explore than other planets.D) Because its atmosphere is different from that of the earth.18. A) Its chemical elements must be studied.B) Its temperature must be lowered.C) Big spaceships must be built.D) Its atmosphere must be changed.19. A) It influences the surface temperature of Mars.B) It protects living beings from harmful rays.C) It keeps a planet from overheating.D) It is the main component of the air people breathe.20. A) Man will probably be able to live there in 200 years.B) Scientists are rather pessimistic about it.C) Man will probably be able to live there in 100,000 years’ time.D) Scientists are optimistic about overcoming the difficulties soon.答案：1. C2. D3. B4. D5. C6. B7. A8. C9. A 10. C 11. C 12. D 13. B 14. D 15. B 16. A 17. A 18. D 19. D 20. C 21. C 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. A 31. B 32. C 33. D 34. A 35. D 36. A 37. B 38. C 39. C 40. A 41. B 42. D 43. B 44. A 45. B 46. A 47. C 48. A 49. B 50. C 51. D 52. B 53. C 54. A 55. C 56. A 57. D 58. B 59. A 60. D 61. A 62. D 63. B 64. B 65. C 66. B 67. D 68. D 69. C 70. AS1. Viewing → Viewed S2. inaccurate → accurateS3. (enjoys) → he (enjoys) S4. up → backS5. year → years S6. (even) if → (even) /S7. co-operate → co-operated S8. when → afterS9. were → was S10.. farming → hunting1.W: Is the rescue crew still looking for survivors of the plane crash?M: Yes, they have been searching the area for hours, but they haven t found anybody else. They will keep searching until night falls.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?2.M: How many students passed the final physics exam in your class?W: Forty, but still as many as 20 percent of the class failed, quite disappointing, isn t it?Q: What does the woman think of the exam?3.W: Lots of people enjoy dancing, do you?M: Believe it or not, that is the last thing I want to do.Q: What does the man mean?4.W: Jane, I am having difficulty with all the theoretic stuff we are getting in our computer course. M: Oh, that part I understand. What I can t figure out is how to make it work in our program.Q: What is the man s problem?5.W: Did you see Mary somewhere around?M: Yes, she is in the campus bank, applying for the student s loan.Q: What was Mary doing?6.W: The space shuttle is taking off tomorrow.M: I know, this is another routine mission. It is first flight with four years ago.Q: What are they talking about?7.M: When are we supposed to submit our project proposals, Jane?W: They are due by the end of the week. We ve only two days left. We ll just have to hurry.Q: What does the woman mean?8.W: When I go on a diet, I eat only fruit, and that takes off weight quickly.M: I prefer to eat whatever I want, and then run regularly to lose weight.Q: How does the man control his weight?9.W: John, can you tell me what in the book interested you most?M: No, well, nothing specific, but I like it overall.Q; What did the man think of the book?10.W: How do you like the car I just bought?M: Well, it seems to run well, but I think it needs a new paint job. Q: What does the man think of the car?。

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其中，听力部分一直是考生们感到困扰的一环。

为了帮助大家更好地应对六级听力考试，本文将针对六级听力真题进行解析，帮助考生们更好地理解听力材料，并提供一些应对技巧。

第一篇听力材料主要讲述了一个关于环境保护的科普信息。

考生们需要通过听力材料中的问题和选项来选择正确答案。

题目1：What causes air pollution?选项：A. Traffic exhaust.B. Industrial emissions.C. Agricultural activities.D. All of the above.听力材料解析：在听力材料中，会提到交通尾气、工业排放以及农业活动都是导致空气污染的原因。

因此，正确答案为D. All of the above.题目2：How can individuals help reduce air pollution?选项：A. Plant more trees.B. Use public transportation.C. Reduce energy consumption.D. All of the above.听力材料解析：在听力材料中，会提到植树造林、使用公共交通、减少能源消耗可以帮助个人减少空气污染。

因此，正确答案为D. All of the above.第二篇听力材料是一段学术讲座，讲述了关于大脑记忆力的研究。

考生们需要根据听力材料中的问题和选项来选择正确答案。

题目1：What part of the brain is responsible for memory formation?选项：A. The hippocampus.B. The prefrontal cortex.C. The amygdala.D. The cerebellum.听力材料解析：在听力材料中，会提到海马体是负责记忆形成的脑部结构。

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Admirable....◆ have all passed language proficiency tests.have all studied differences.all have a strong interest in language.all have professional qualifications.◆ puts one’s memory under more stress.is more stressful than simultaneous interpreting.attaches more importance to accuracy.requires a much larger vocabulary.Section BDirections：In this section，you will hear two the end of each passage,you will hear three or four the passage and the questions will be spoken only 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.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard.◆ might increase mothers’mental distress.might increase the risk of infants’death.might affect mothers’health.might disturb infants’sleep.◆ who sleep with their babies need a little more sleep each night.patterns of mothers greatly affect their newborn babies’health.with infants in the same room has a negative impact on mothers.who their babies have a harder time falling asleep.◆ precautions to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome.in the same house but not in the same room as their babies.in the same room but not in the same bed as their babies.their sleep patterns to adapt to their newborn babies’.Questions l2 t015 are based on the passage you have just heard.◆ money is needed to record the native languages in the US.efforts to preserve Indian languages have proved fruitless.US ranks first in the number of endangered languages.lot of native languages have already died out in the US.◆ set up more language schools.educate native American children.revitalise America’s native languages.document endangered languages.◆ US government’s policy of Americanising Indian children.failure of American Indian languages to gain an official status.isolation of American Indians from the outside world.US government’s unwillingness to spend money educating Indians.◆ is widely used in language immersion schools.speeds up the extinction of native languages.is being utilised to teach native languages.tells traditional stories during family time.Section CDirections：In this section，you will hear three recordings of lectures or talks followed by three or four recordings Will be played only you hear a question，you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A ，B ，C and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet l with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the recording you have just heard.◆ provides them with the basic necessities of everyday life.pays their living expenses until they find employment again.covers their mortgage payments and medical expenses for 99 weeks.pays them up to half of their previous wages while they look for work.◆ local lawmakers to extend unemployment benefits.jobs for the huge army of unemployed workers.training and guidance for unemployed workers.funds to help those having no unemployment insurance.◆ encourage big businesses to hire back workers with government subsidies.create more jobs by encouraging private investments in local companies.C. To allow them to postpone their monthly mortgage payments.D. To offer them loans they need to start their own businesses.Questions l9 t022 are based on the recording you have just heard.◆. They investigated the ice.B. They analyzed the water content.explored the ocean floor.measured the depths of sea water.◆ ice decrease is more evident than previously thought.ice ensures the survival of many endangered species.of the ice was accumulated over the past centuries.D. Eighty percent of the ice disappears in summer time.◆ melting Arctic ice has drowned many coastal cities.B. Arctic ice is a major source of the world’s flesh water.C. Arctic ice is essential to human survival.D. The decline of Arctic ice is irreversible.◆. There is no easy technological solution to it.will advance nuclear technology.is no easy understand it.D. It will do a lot of harm to mankind.Questions 23 t025 are based on the recording you have just heard.◆. The deciding factor in children’s academic performance.B. The health problems of children raised by a single parent.relation between children’s self-control and their future success.D. The reason why New Zealand children seem to have better self-control.◆. Those with a criminal record mostly come from single parent families.B. Children raised by single parents will have a hard timein their thirties.must learn to exercise self-control in front of their children.D. Lack of self-control in parents is a disadvantage fortheir children.◆. Self-control problems will diminish as one grows up.B. Self-control can be improved through education.C. Self-control can improve one’s financial situation.D. Self-control problems may be detected early in children.1.【解析】D。

1992年1月大学英语六级（CET-6）真题试卷真题+听力原文+答案详解

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A) He wants to have some medicine.B) The nurse didn’t give him an injection on time.C) The nurse should have shown up at two o’ clock in the morning.D) He wants to make an appointment with the doctor.8. A) Some salad.B) Some dessert.C) Just himself.D) Enough food.9. A) They will fail the test.B) The exam is easy.C) The grades will be around 40.D) They might pass the test.10. A) The woman shouldn’t go to the U.S. with her brother.B) The woman has n’t been allowed to be absent from class.C) The woman can go to the airport to meet her brother.D) The woman can go and see her brother off.Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) Because they want to follow the rapidly growing hobby.B) Because they want to show they are wealthy people.C) Because they want to hold an exhibition.D) Because they want to return to the past and to invest money for profit.12. A) 150,000.B) 500,000.C) 250,000.D) 1,000,000.13. A) Those which are old and inexpensive.B) Those which are unique or unusual.C) Those which are practical.D) Those which are still fashionable.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) Because they were ordered to.B) Because they were in danger.C) Because the plane was going to fly in circles.D) Because the plane climbed again.15. A) Over the airport.B) Over the land.C) Over the sea.D) Over the mountains.16. A) Because there was something wrong with it.B) Because the weather changed suddenly.C) Because there were no lights at the airport.D) Because too many planes were waiting to take off or land.17. A) Some time after five.B) Some time after four.C) A few minutes before four.D) A few minutes before six.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just beard.18. A) People in Venice don’t like walking.B) The buildings there float on water.C) Cars are seldom used in Venice.D) Boat rides there are expensive.19. A) About four hundred.B) About seven hundred.C) Twenty.D) One hundred and twenty.20. A) The boats can’t pass under the bridges.B) The islands will be disconnected.C) While passing under the bridges, people in the boats have to lower their heads.D) The bridges will be damaged.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Lecturing as a method of teaching is so frequently under attack today from educational psychologists and by students that some justification is needed to keep it. Critics believe that is results in passive methods of learning which tend to be less effective than those which fully engage the learner. They also maintain that students have no opportunity to ask questions and must all receive the same content at the same pace, that they are exposed only to one teacher’s interpretation of subject matter which will certainly be limited and that, anyway, few lectures rise above dullness. 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The passage states that ________.A) few students dislike lecturing as a teaching methodB) lecturing is a good method of teachingC) lecturing as a teaching method proves to be uninspiringD) most students like lectures because they can fully engage the learner22. According to the critics,A) lectures can’t make students active in their studiesB) some lecturers’ knowledge of their subjects limitedC) most lectures are similar in contentD) few lectures are dull23. According to this passage, students dislike lectures which ________.A) introduce mat la[ not included in the textbookB) present many problems for discussion。

2003年12月大学英语六级考试试题及参考答案

2003年12月大学英语六级考试试题及参考答案（红色部分为参考答案）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 the conversation and the question 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.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 are talking about some work they will start at 9 o'clock in the morning and have to finish by 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) Voluntary 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) Voluntary 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 be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage 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.47. A) exclusive B) explicit C) objective D) obscure48.A) baffled B) mingled C) provoked D) diverted49.A) ejected B) escaped C) erased D) omitted50. A) incidence B) impetus C) rupture D) emergence51. A) in search of B) in pursuit of C) in view of D) in light of52. A) credit B) assure C) certify D) access53. A) impairing B) imposing C) invading D) integrating54. A) sparkled B) twinkled C) radiated D) glittered55. A) overtakes B) nourishes C) surpasses D) enforces56. A) transit B) transactions C) turnover D) tempos57. A) segregate B) whirl C) compromise D) mediate58. A) trenches B) utilities C)pavements D) junctions59. A) collision B) collaboration C) corrosion D) confrontation60. A) successive B) consecutive C)eternal D) insistent61. A)exquisite B) extravagant C) exotic D) eccentric62. A) haul B) repel C) dispose D) snatch63. A) enhance B) curb C) disrupt D) heighten64.A)paradoxes B) paradises C) galaxies D) shuttles65.A)portray B) ascribe C) impart D)acknowledge66. A)alerts B) refreshes C) pleads D)diverts67.A)monitor B) manifest C) articulate D)anticipate68. A) responses B) signals C)symptoms D)reflections69. A)accord B) unify C) obey D) comply70. A) alter B) alternate C) substitute D) exchangePart IV Error Correction (15 minutes)Directions: This part consists of a short passage, hz this passage, there are altogether IO mis-takes, one in each numbered line. You may have to change ti word. add a word ordelete a word. Mark out the mistakes and put the corrections in the blanks provided.lf you change a word, cross it out and write the correct word in the corresponding blank. If you add a word, put an insertion mark (^) in the right place and write the missing word in the blank, lf you delete a word, cross Rout and put a slash (/) in tile blank.Example:Television is rapidly becoming the literature of our period 1.time/times/period Many of the arguments \having\ used for the study of literature as a 2.school subject are valid for^study of television. 3. the Thomas Malthus published his "Essay on the Principle of Population" almost 200 years ago. Ever since then,forecasters have being warning that worldwide famine was S1_____just around the next corner. The fast-growing population's demand for food, they warned, would soon exceed their S2_____supply, leading to widespread food shortages and starvation.But in reality, the world's total grain harvest has risen steadily over the years. Except for relative isolated trouble S3_____spots like present-day Somalia, and occasional years of good harvests, the world's food crisis has remained just S4_____around the corner. Most experts believe this can continue even as if the population doubles by the mid-21st century, S5_____although feeding I0 billion people will not be easy for politics, economic and environmental reasons. Optimists S6_____point to concrete examples of continued improvements in yield. In Africa, by instance, improved seed, moreS7_____fertilizer and advanced growing practices have more than double corn and wheat yields in an experiment. Elsewhere,S8_____rice experts in the Philippines are producing a plant with few S9_____stems and more seeds. There is no guarantee that plant breeders can continue to develop new, higher-yielding crop, but most researchers see their success to date as reasonS10_____for hope.1. being—been2. their—its3.relative—relatively4. good—bad5.as—去掉6.politics—political7. by—for8. double—doubled9. more—fewer10. reason— the reasonPart V Writing (30 minutes)Reduce Waste on Campus1.有些大学校园浪费现象日益严重2.浪费的危害3.杜绝浪费, 从我做起。

1993年1月大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷及参考答案

1993年1月大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷及参考答案Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section A1. A) It was misleading.B) It was enjoyable.C) It was rather boring.D) It was just so-so.2. A) Pop music.B) Folk music.C) Classical music.D) All kinds of music.3. A) He will fly directly to his destination.B) He has to change at Albany.C) He is still not sure how to get there.D) He must change at Jacksonville.4. A) It’s late.B) It’s crowed.C) It’s empty.D) It’s on time.5. A) Unusual.B) Enthusiastic.C) Serious.D) Threatening.6. A) Her name is on the top of the list.B) She will be the last to be interviewed.C) She is expecting a job interview.D) She must fix a date for the job.7. A) The husband is not usually so observant.B) The wife is annoyed at her husband’s complaint.C) The husband hasn’t told the truth.D) The wife is going to the hairdresser’s.8. A) The student miss their professor very much.B) The professor didn’t give the lesson.C) A new course will begin next Monday.D) Some homework was assigned to the students.9. A) She accepted their request.B) She rejected their request.C) She agreed to consider their request.D) She asked them to come with the other.10. A) At work.B) Back at home.C) At the meeting.D) Away from home.Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) Cheap clothes.B) Expensive clothes.C) Fashionable clothes.D) Informal clothes.12. A) They enjoy loud music.B) They seldom lose their temper.C) They want to have children.D) They enjoy modern dances.13. A) Her twin sister often brings friends home and this annoys the speaker.B) They can’t agree on the color of the room.C) They can’t agree on the kind of furniture.D) The speaker likes to keep things neat while her twin sister doesn’t.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) In the first semester.B) In the second semester.C) In the third semester.D) In the fourth semester.15. A) She is ill.B) She is too old.C) Her husband wants her to.D) Her husband is ill.16. A) His father.B) His mother.C) His girl friend.D) His teacher.17. A) He has decided to continue his studies.B) He has still to make a decision.C) He has decided to give up his job.D) He has still to take a part time job.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18. A) Twenty years.B) A couple of weeks.C) A couple of years.D) Five years.19. A) David had been selling cars.B) David had taught business.C) David had become a salesman.D) David had made a lot of money.20. A) Rich people are not happy.B) Being rich is the best thing in the world.C) Being rich is not always a good thing.D) Rich people are usually with their families.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Protests at the use of animals in research have taken a new and fearful character in Britain with the attempted murder of two British scientists by the terrorist technique of the pre-planted car-bomb.The research community will rightly be alarmed at these developments, which have two objectives: to arouse public attention and to frighten people working in research with animals. The first need is that everything should be done to identify those responsible for the crimes and to put them on trail. The Defence Research Society has taken the practical step of offering a reward of 10,000 pounds for information leading to those responsible, but past experience is not encouraging. People are unlikely to be tempted by such offers. The professional police will similarly be confronted by the usual problem of finding a needle in a haystack.That is why the intellectual (知识分子) community in Britain and elsewhere must act more vigorously in its own defence. There are several steps that can be taken, of which the chief one is to demand of all the organizations that exist with the declared objectives of safeguarding the interests of animals that they should declare clearly where they stand on violence towards people. And it will not be enough for the chairmen and chairwomen of these organizations to utter placatory (安抚的) statements on behalf of all their members. These people should also undertake that it will be a test of continuing membership in their organizations that members and would be members should declare that they will take no part in acts of violence against human beings. Even such undertakings would not be fully effective: people, after all, can lie. But at least they would distinguish the organizations entitled to a continuing voice in the dialogue with the research community about the rights of animals in research from the organizations that deserve no say.21. The words “these developments” (Para. 2, Line 1) most probably refer to ________.A) the acts of violence against scientistsB) the use of animals in researchC) the techniques of planting bombs in carsD) the establishment of new animal protection organization22. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A) The police abandoned their efforts to find the criminals.B) The terrorists escaped with the help of their organizations.C) The attempted murder caused grave anxiety among British scientists.D) People sympathized murder caused grave anxiety among British scientists.23. The author’s purpose in writing his article is to demand that animal-protectingorganizations ________.A) declare their objectives clearlyB) give up the use of violenceC) continue the dialogue with the scientific communityD) help to find those responsible for the attempted murder24. In the author’s opinion ________.A) since people can lie, the problem about their rights of scientists can’t be solvedB) animal-protecting organizations about be held responsible for acts of violenceagainst scientistsC) animal protection organizations should be declared illegalD) the scientists should take effective measures to protect themselves25. What does the word “they” (Para. 3, Line 3) refer to?A) The animal-protecting organizations.B) The organizations that will talk with the research community.C) Those who support the use of animals in research.D) Those who support the animal-protection organizations.Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.The earlier type of suburb, which was most dependent on the railroad, had a special advantage that could be fully appreciated only after it had disappeared. These suburbs, spread out along a railroad line, were discontinuous and properly spaced; and without the aid of legislation (法规) they were limited in population as well as area; for the biggest rarely held as many as ten thousand people, and under five thousand was more usual. In 1950, for example, Bronxville, New York, a typical upper-class suburb, had 6,778 people, while Riverside, Illinois, founded as early as 1869, had only 9.153.The size and scale of the suburb, that of neighborhood unit, was not entirely the result of its open planning, which favored low densities. Being served by a railroad line, with station stops from three to five miles apart, there was a natural limit to the spread of any particular community. House had to be sited “within easy w alking distance of the railroad station,” as some old residents would point out; and only those wealthy enough to afford a horse and a carriage dared to penetrate farther into the open country.Through its spaced station stops, the railroad suburb was at first kept from spreading or excessively increasing in numbers, for a natural greenbelt, often still under cultivation as park, gardens, remained between the suburbs and increased the available recreation area. Occasionally, in a few happy areas like Westchester, between 1915 and 1935 a parkway, like the Bronx River parkway, accompanied by continuous strip of park for pedestrian (散步的人) use, not yet overrun by a constant stream of urban traffic, added to the perfection of the whole suburban pattern. Whatever one might say of thesocial disadvantages this was in many ways a perfect physical environment. But it lasted less than a generation.26. What was the special advantage of the old type of suburb?A) Its nearness to the railroad.B) The vastness of its open space.C) Its small size in area and population.D) The high social status of its residents.27. The size of the old suburb was limited because ________.A) people wanted to live near a railroad stationB) it was originally planned by railroad companiesC) there was a law governing the size of the suburbD) local inhabitants didn’t like to out in the country28. “Happy areas” (Para. 3, Line 3) were areas where ________.A) life was enjoyed by everyoneB) more roads were built to bypass the heavy trafficC) a greenbelt was available solely for recreationD) people could have lots of fun29. It is evident that the writer ________.A) finds urban life uncomfortableB) prefers life in the countrysideC) feels disappointed in the changes of suburbsD) advocates the idea of returning to nature30. The topic discussed in the passage is “________”.A) the size and scale of suburban neighborhood unitsB) the advantage of old-type suburbsC) the location of railroad stationsD) the concept of the suburban patternQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Recent stories in the newspapers and magazines suggest that teaching and research contradict each other, that research plays too prominent a part in academic promotions, and that teaching is badly underemphasized. There is an element of truth in these statements, but they also ignore deeper and more important relationships.Research experience is an essential element of hiring and promotion at a researchuniversity because it is the emphasis on research that distinguishes such a university from an arts college. Some professors, however, neglect teaching for research and that presents a problem.Most research universities reward outstanding teaching, but the greatest recognition is usually given for achievements in research. Part of the reason is the difficulty of judging teaching. A highly responsible and tough professor is usually appreciated by top students who want to be challenged, but disliked by those whose records are less impressive. The mild professor gets overall ratings that are usually high, but there is a sense of disappointment in the part of the best students, exactly those for whom the system should present the greatest challenges. Thus, a university trying to promote professors primarily on the teaching qualities would have to confront this confusion.As modern science moves faster, two forces are exerted on professor: one is the time needed to keep on with the profession; the other is the time needed to teach. The training of new scientists requires outstanding teaching at the research university as well as the arts college. Although scientists are usually “made” in the elementary schools, scientists can be “lost” by poor teaching at the college and graduate school levels. The solution is not to separate teaching and research, but to recognize that the combination is difficult but vital. The title of professor should be given only to those who profess, and it is perhaps time for universities to reserve it for those willing to be an earnest part of the community of scholars. Professor unwilling to teach can be called “distinguished research investigators” or something else.The pace of modern science makes it increasingly difficult to be a great researcher and a great teacher. Yet many are described in just those terms. Those who say we can separate teaching and research simply do not understand the system but those who say the problem will disappear are not fulfilling their responsibilities.31. What idea does the author want to convey in the first paragraph?A) It is wrong to overestimate the importance of teaching.B) Teaching and research are contradictory to each other.C) Research can never be emphasized too much.D) The relationship between teaching and research should not be simplified.32. In academic promotions research universities still attach more importance toresearch partly because ________.A) research improves the quality of teachingB) students who want to be challenged appreciate research professorsC) it is difficult to evaluate teaching quality objectivelyD) professor with achievements in research are usually responsible and tough33. According to the fourth paragraph, which of the following will the author probablyagree with?A) Distinguished professors at research universities should concentrate on researchonly.B) The separation of teaching from research can lower the quality of futurescientists.C) It is of utmost importance to improve teaching in elementary schools in order totrain new scientists.D) The rapid developments of modern science make it impossible to combineteaching with research.34. The title of professor should be given only to those who, first and foremost, do________.A) teachingB) field workC) scientific researchD) investigation35. The phrase “the problem” (Para. 5, Line 3) refers to ________.A) raising the status of teachingB) the combination of teaching with researchC) the separations of teaching from researchD) improving the status of researchQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.I have had just about enough of being treated like a second-class citizen, simply because I happened to be that put upon member of society-a customer. The more I go into shops and hotels, banks and post offices, railway stations, airports and the like, the more I’m convinced that things are being run solely to suit the firm, the system, or the union. There seems to be a new motto (座右铭) for the so-called ‘service’ organization-Staff Before Service. How often, for example, have you queued for what seems like hours at the Post Office or the supermarket because there aren’t enough staff on duty at all the service counters? Surely in these days of high unemployment it must be possible to increase counter staff. Yet supermarkets, hinting darkly at higher prices, claim that bringing all their cash registers into operation at any time would increase expenses. And the Post Office says we cannot expect all their service counters to be occupied ‘at times when demand is low’.It’s the same with hotels. Because waiters and kitchen staff must finish when it suits them, dining rooms close earlier or menu choice is diminished. As for us guests (and how the meaning of that word has been cut away little by little), we just have to put up with it. There’s also the nonsense of so many friendly hotel night porters having been gradually with drawn from service in the interests of ‘efficiency’(i.e. profits) and replaced by coin-eating machines which supply everything from beer to medicine, not to mention the creeping threat of the tea-making set in your room: a kettle with teabags,milk bags sugar. Who wants to wake up to a raw teabag? I don’t, especially when I am paying for ‘service’.Our only hope is to hammer our irritation whenever and wherever we can and, if all else fails, restore that other, older saying-Take Our Custom (买卖) Elsewhere.36. The author feels that nowadays customers are ________.A) not worthy of special treatmentB) not provided with proper serviceC) considered to be inferior members of societyD) regarded as privileged37. In the author’s opinion, the quality of service is changing because ________.A) the staff are less considerate than employersB) customers are becoming more demandingC) customers unwilling to pay extra moneyD) more consideration is given to the staff than customers38. According to the author, long queues at counters are caused by ________.A) the diminishing supply of good staffB) lack of cooperation among staffC) inefficient staffD) deliberate understaffing39. The disappearance of old-style hotel porters can be attributed to the fact that________.A) self-service provides a cheaper alternativeB) the personal touch is less appreciated nowadaysC) machines are more reliable than human beingsD) few people are willing to do this type of work40. The author’s final solution to the problem discussed in the passage is ________.A) to put up with whatever service is providedB) to make strong complaints wherever necessaryC) to fully utilize all kinds of coin-eating machinesD) to go where good service is availablePart III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes)41. When Mohammed, a friend of mine from the Middle East, first went to the UnitedKingdom to attend the university, ________ with women in the same class.A) he’s never before studiedB) he couldn’t before studyC) he would never before studyD) he hasn’t before studied42. America will never again have as a nation the spirit of adventure as it ________before the West was settled.A) hasB) didC) wasD) would43. The cars were ________ because it was impossible to go any further in the fog.A) sacrificedB) transportedC) abandonedD) removed44. The new designs of the Christmas stamps are always waited for with keen________.A) irritationB) predictionC) receptionD) anticipation45. Buck Helm, a retired salesman, survived ________ alive for 90 hours in his car.A) being buriedB) having buriedC) buryingD) to be buried46. We have had to raise our prices because of the increase in the cost of ________materials.A) primitiveB) roughC) originalD) raw47. Indeed, almost every scientist now finds it impossible to read all the works relevantto his own subject, ________ extensively outside of it.A) much more to readB) much less readingC) much less to readD) still more reading48. It is up to the Government to tackle the air pollution problem and ________measures in line with the council’s suggestions.A) set aboutB) work outC) fill upD) bring over49. All that day my father was in ________ as he had lost his wallet.A) great anxietyB) ambitionC) ill humourD) hospitality50. We preferred to postpone the meeting ________ it without the presence of ourpresident.A) rather than holdB) than to holdC) rather than heldD) to holding51. Many people, if not most, ________ literary taste as an elegant accomplishment, byacquiring which they will complete themselves, and make themselves finally fit as members of a correct society.A) look onB) look downC) look inD) look into52. What a good listener is able to do is to process what he hears on the basis of thecontext ________.A) it occurring inB) occurred in itC) occurring in itD) it occurs in53. The car accident was ________ to the driver’s violation of the traffic regulations.A) assignedB) contributedC) attributedD) transferred54. She is a very ________ student. She’s always talking about travelling to outer space.A) imaginaryB) imaginativeC) imaginableD) imagining55. His lectures on Roman history would do credit ________ a real expert.A) inB) toC) ofD) with56. My grandpa gave me a watch, which is made of gold, ________ I keep to this day.A) and thusB) andC) soD) and which57. I have devoted four weekends to writing papers and now I feel I ________ a rest.A) deserveB) preserveC) conceiveD) receive58. I found myself ________ to the spot where the experiment was being performedwhenever I had some time to spare.A) drawsB) drawingC) drawn59. The construction of a 5-million-ton iron and steel works is now under ________.A) conclusionB) contributionC) continuationD) consideration60. Mary found it difficult to ________ Jim’s father when he disapproved of theirmarriage.A) stand forB) stand outC) stand byD) stand up to61. President Banda’s background as a doctor has given him ________ into the medicalproblem that face the country.A) a viewB) a visionC) an insightD) a sight62. I wish ________ to Stockholm when I was in Sweden. I hear it’s a beautiful city.A) I wentB) I had goneC) I have goneD) having gone63. He ________ his job in order to engage in full-time writing.A) upheldB) resigned fromC) undertookD) took over64. The west is traditionally the land of the pioneers and the cowboys, where ________could be easily made in cattle or land.A) fortunesB) propertyC) opportunities65. I didn’t sent out my application form last week, but I ________.A) had toB) should haveC) would doD) might have to66. V ostok is close to the coldest spot in the world, where an ________ minus 128.6 Fwas recorded in 1983.A) unreliableB) extraC) incredibleD) impossible67. It is human nature to think back to a Golden Age ________ one’s country wasstrong and respected.A) whenB) providedC) asD) unless68. I don’t mind a bit if you bring your friends in for a drink, but it is rather too muchwhen sixteen people arrive ________ for dinner.A) unusuallyB) excessivelyC) consequentlyD) unexpectedly69. Faced with all the difficulties, the girl ________ her mother for comfort.A) turned overB) turned fromC) turned toD) turned up70. David is the ________ holder of the world 5,000-meter world record, but there is noguarantee that he will win in the Olympic Games.A) currentB) predominantD) decisivePart IV Error Correction (15 minutes)Directions: This part consists of a short passage. In this passage, there are altogether10 mistakes, one in each numbered line. You may have to change a word,add a word or delete a word. Mark out the mistakes and put the correctionsin the blanks provided. If you change a word, cross it out and write thecorrect word in the corresponding blank. If you add a word, put aninsertion mark (∧) in the right place and write the missing word in theblank. If you delete a word, cross it and put a slash (/) in the blank. Example:╱. 1. time/times/period Television is rapidly becoming the literature of our periods╱ used for the study of literature as 2. _______\_______ Many of the arguments havinga school subject are valid for ∧ study of television. 3. ______the______When you board a plane, a machine may soon be scanning more than your bags—it may be studying your face. A computer comes onto the market recently which (71) promises to be able to recognize faces at a glance from a video (72) camera.The system, known as PRES, has many possible use in (73) different fields but the most prominent is like to be monitoring (74) crowds at airports for known terrorists. Such a task is far from the capabilities of a conventional image processor, which is too quick to be of practical use. Moreover, it is too easily (75) confused: if image of a face in its memory is only a frontal (76) view. For example, they might not recognize that same face (77) when presenting with a side view of the face. (78)PARES relies in the new technology of neural(神经的) (79) networks. Like the brain, it has many interconnected memory “cells”, which work simultaneously rather than in sequence and thus greatly speed up the computation. And like the brain, the neural network can be trained to concentrate on essentials while ignoring of inessential matters-it can “learn” what’s (80) important and what isn’t. But the training is boring: an operator must patiently correct the computer’s mistakes.Part V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the title: Motorcycles and City Traffic. You should base your composition onthe following outline (given in Chinese):1. 近年来中国城市中的摩托车2. 摩托车的优点和缺点3. 你对我国城市中摩托车发展前景的看法You must write your composition in no less than 120 words on Composition Sheet and remember to write it in readable handwriting.1993年1月六级参考答案Part IPart IIPart III。

大学英语六级听力辅导练习题及答案

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11. A) The man might be able to play in the World Cup.B) The man’s football career seems to be at an end.C) The man was operated on a few weeks ago.D) The man is a fan of world-famous football players.12. A) Work out a plan to tighten his budgetB) Find out the opening hours of the cafeteria.C) Apply for a senior position in the restaurant.D) Solve his problem by doing a part-time job.13. A) A financial burden. C) A realnuisance.B) A good companion D) A well-trained pet.14. A) The errors will be corrected soon. C) Thecomputing system is too complex.B) The woman was mistaken herself. D) He has calledthe woman several times.15. A) He needs help to retrieve his files. C) He needssome time to polish his paper.B) He has to type his paper once more. D) He will beaway fora two-week conference.16. A) They might have to change their plan.B) He has got everything set for their trip.C) He has a heavier workload than the woman.D) They could stay in the mountains until June 8.17. A) They have wait a month to apply for a student loan.B) They can find the application forms in the brochure.C) They are not eligible for a student loan.D) They are not late for a loan application.18. A) New laws are yet to be made to reduce pollutantrelease.B) Pollution has attracted little attention from the public.C) The quality of air will surely change for the better.D) It’ll take years to bring air pollution under control.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you havejust heard.19. A) Enormous size of its stores. C) Itsappealing surroundings.B) Numerous varieties of food. D) Its rich andcolorful history.20. A) An ancient building. C) An Egyptianmuseum.B) A world of antiques. D) An EgyptianMemorial.21. A) Its power bill reaches $9 million a year.B) It sells thousands of light bulbs a day.C) It supplies power to a nearby town.D) It generates 70% of the electricity it uses.22. A) 11,500 C) 250,000B) 30,000 D) 300,000Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you havejust heard.23. A) Transferring to another department. C) Thinkingabout doing a different job.B) Studying accounting at a university D) Makingpreparation for her wedding.24. A) She has finally got a promotion and a pay raise.B) She has got a satisfactory job in another company.C) She could at last leave the accounting department.D) She managed to keep her position in the company.25. A) He and Andrea have proved to be a perfect match.B) He changed his mind about marriage unexpectedly.C) He declared that he would remain single all his life.D) He would marry Andrea even without meeting her.26.A) They are motorcycles designated for water sports.B) They are speedy boats restricted in narrow waterways.C) They are becoming an efficient form of watertransportation.D) They are getting more popular as a means or waterrecreation.27.A) Water scooter operators’ lack of experience.B) Vacationers’ disregard of water safety rules.C) Overloading of small boats and other craft.D) Carelessness of people boating along the shore.28.A) They scare whales to death. C) They discharge toxicemissions.B)They produce too much noise. D) They endanger lots ofwater life.29.A) Expand operating areas. C) Limit the use ofwaterscooters.B) Restrict operating hours. D) Enforce necessaryregulations.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have justheard.30.A) They are stable. C) They are strained.C) They are close. D) They are changing.31.A) They are fully occupied with their own business.B) Not many of them stay in the same place for long.C) Not many of them can win trust from their neighbors.D) They attach less importance to interpersonal relations.32.A) Count on each other for help. C) Keep a friendlydistance.B) Give each other a cold shoulder. D) Build a fencebetween them.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have justheard.33.A) It may produce an increasing number of idle youngsters.B) It may affect the quality of higher education inAmerica.C) It may cause many schools to go out of operation.D) It may lead to a lack of properly educated workers.参考答案11. D) The man is a fan of world-famous football players.12. D) Solve his problem by doing a part-time job.13. C) A real nuisance.14. A) The errors will be corrected soon.15. B) He has to type his paper once more.16. A) They might have to change their plan.17. D) They are not late for a loan application.18. C) The quality of air will surely change for the better.19. B) Numerous varieties of food.20. B) A world of antiques.21. D) It generates 70% of the electricity it uses.22. B) 30,00023. C) Thinking about doing a different job.24. A) She has finally got a promotion and a pay raise.25. B) He changed his mind about marriage unexpectedly.Section BPassage 126. D) They are getting more popular as a means of waterrecreation.27. A) Water scooter operators lack of experience.28. B) They produce too much noise.29. D) Enforce necessary regulations.Passage 230. D) They are changing.31. B) Not many of them stay in the same place for long.32. C) Keep a friendly distance.Passage 333. D) It may lead to a lack of properly educated workers.【大学英语六级听力辅导练习题及答案】。

大学英语六级历年真题

大学英语六级历年真题篇一：英语六级 CET6 历年真题大全 37 套(附答案) 目录 I 历年来英语六级真题使用说明 ............................................................................................................................................... 壹 1990 年 1 月大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷 ....................................................................................... 1 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) ................................................................................. 1 Section A ................................................................................................................................. 1 Section B ................................................................................................................................. 2 Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes) ................................................................................. 4 Part III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes) ............................................................................. 10 Part IV Error Correction (15 minutes) ........................................................................................... 15 Part V Writing (30 minutes) .......................................................................................................... 16 1990 年 1 月六级参考答案 .................................................................................................................. 17 1990 年 1 月六级听力原文 .................................................................................................................. 19 1990 年 6 月大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷 ..................................................................................... 23 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) ............................................................................... 23 23 24 Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes) ............................................................................... 26 Part III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes) ............................................................................. 32 Part IV Error Correction (15 minutes) ........................................................................................... 37 Part V Writing (30 minutes) .......................................................................................................... 38 1990 年 6 月六级参考答案 .................................................................................................................. 39 1991 年 1 月大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷 ..................................................................................... 40 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) ............................................................................... 40 40 41 Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes) ............................................................................... 42 Part III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes) ............................................................................. 48 Part IV Error Correction (15 minutes) ........................................................................................... 53 Part V Writing (30 minutes) .......................................................................................................... 54 1991 年 1 月六级参考答案 .................................................................................................................. 55 1991 年 6 月大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷 ..................................................................................... 56 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) ............................................................................... 56 Section A ............................................................................................................................... 56Section B ............................................................................................................................... 57 Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes) ............................................................................... 59 Part III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes) ............................................................................. 65 Part IV Error Correction (15 minutes) ........................................................................................... 70 Part V Writing (30 minutes) .......................................................................................................... 70 目录 II 1991 年 6 月六级参考答案 .................................................................................................................. 72 1991 年 6 月六级听力原文 .................................................................................................................. 74 1992 年 1 月大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷 ..................................................................................... 78 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) ............................................................................... 78 Section A ............................................................................................................................... 78 Section B ............................................................................................................................... 79 Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes) ............................................................................... 81 Part III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes) ............................................................................. 86 Part IV Error Correction (15 minutes) ........................................................................................... 91 Part V Writing (30 minutes) .......................................................................................................... 92 1992 年 1 月六级参考答案 .................................................................................................................. 93 1992 年 6 月大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷 ..................................................................................... 94 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) ............................................................................... 94 94 95 Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes) ............................................................................... 97 Part III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes) ........................................................................... 103 Part IV Error Correction (15 minutes) ......................................................................................... 108 Part V Writing (30 minutes) ........................................................................................................ 108 1992 年 6 月六级参考答案 ................................................................................................................ 110 1993 年 1 月大学英语六级(CET-6) 真题试卷 ................................................................................... 111 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) ............................................................................. 111 Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes) ............................................................................. 114 Part III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes) ........................................................................... 119 Part IV Error Correction (15 案 minutes) ......................................................................................... 125 Part V Writing (30 minutes) ........................................................................................................ 125 1993 年 1 月六级参考答 ................................................................................................................ 127 1993 年 1 月六级听力原文 ................................................................................................................ 128 1993 年 6 月大学英语六级(CET-6) 真题试卷 ................................................................................... 132 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) ............................................................................. 132 Section A ............................................................................................................................. 132 Section B ............................................................................................................................. 133 Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes) ............................................................................. 135 Part III Vocabulary andStructure (20 minutes) ........................................................................... 140 Part IV Error Correction (15 minutes) ......................................................................................... 146 Part V Writing (30 minutes) ........................................................................................................ 146 1993 年 6 月六级参考答案 ................................................................................................................ 147 目录 III 1993 年 6 月六级听力原文 ................................................................................................................ 149 1994 年 1 月大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷 ................................................................................... 153 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) ............................................................................. 153 Section A ............................................................................................................................. 153 Section B ............................................................................................................................. 154 Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes) ............................................................................. 156 Part III Vocabulary and Structure (35 minutes) ........................................................................... 162 Part IV Error Correction (15 minutes) 案 ......................................................................................... 167 Part V Writing (30 minutes) ........................................................................................................ 168 1994 年 1 月六级参考答 ................................................................................................................ 169 1994 年 1 月六级听力原文 ................................................................................................................ 170 1995 年 1 月大学英语六级(CET-6) 真题试卷 ................................................................................... 174 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) ............................................................................. 174 Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes) ............................................................................. 177 Part III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes) ........................................................................... 183 Part IV Error Correction (15 案 minutes) ......................................................................................... 188 Part V Writing (30 minutes) ........................................................................................................ 189 1995 年 1 月六级参考答 ................................................................................................................ 190 1995 年 1 月六级听力原文 ................................................................................................................ 192 1995 年 6 月大学英语六级(CET-6) 真题试卷 ................................................................................... 196 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) ............................................................................. 196 Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes) ............................................................................. 199 Part III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes) ........................................................................... 205 Part IV Error Correction (15 案 minutes) ......................................................................................... 210 Part V Writing (30 minutes) ........................................................................................................ 211 1995 年 6 月六级参考答 ................................................................................................................ 212 1995 年 6 月六级听力原文 ................................................................................................................ 214 1996 年 1 月大学英语六级(CET-6) 真题试卷 ................................................................................... 218 Part I Listening comprehension (20 minutes).............................................................................. 218 Section A ............................................................................................................................. 218 Section B ............................................................................................................................. 219 Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes) ............................................................................. 221 Part III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes) ........................................................................... 228 Part IV Error Correction (15 minutes) ......................................................................................... 233 Part V Writing (30 minutes) ........................................................................................................ 234目录 IV 1996 年 1 月六级参考答案 ................................................................................................................ 235 1996 年 1 月六级听力原文 ................................................................................................................ 237 1996 年 6 月大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷 ................................................................................... 240 Part I Listening comprehension (20 minutes).............................................................................. 240 Section A ............................................................................................................................. 240 Section B ............................................................................................................................. 241 Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes) ............................................................................. 243 Part III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes) ........................................................................... 249 Part IV Error Correction (15 minutes) 案 ......................................................................................... 255 Part V Writing (30 minutes) ........................................................................................................ 255 1996 年 6 月六级参考答 ................................................................................................................ 257 1996 年 6 月六级听力原文 ................................................................................................................ 259 1997 年 1 月大学英语六级(CET-6) 真题试卷 ................................................................................... 262 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) ............................................................................. 262 Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes) ............................................................................. 265 Part III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes) ........................................................................... 271 Part IV Short Answer Questions 案 (15 minutes) ............................................................................ 277 Part V Writing (30 minutes) ........................................................................................................ 278 1997 年 1 月六级参考答 ................................................................................................................ 279 1997 年 1 月六级听力原文 ................................................................................................................ 280 1997 年 6 月大学英语六级(CET-6) 真题试卷 ................................................................................... 284 Part I Listening comprehension (20 minutes).............................................................................. 284 Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes) ............................................................................. 287 Part III Vocabulary and Structure ................................................................................................ 293 Part IV short Answer Questions 案 (15 minutes) ............................................................................. 299 Part V Writing (30 minutes) ........................................................................................................ 300 1997 年 6 月六级参考答 ................................................................................................................ 301 1997 年 6 月六级听力原文 ................................................................................................................ 302 1998 年 1 月大学英语六级(CET-6) 真题试卷 ................................................................................... 305 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) ............................................................................. 305 Section A ............................................................................................................................. 305 Section B ............................................................................................................................. 306 Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes) ............................................................................. 308 Part III Vocabulary (20 minutes) ................................................................................................. 314 Part IV Short Answer Questions (15 minutes) ............................................................................ 320 目录 V Part V Writing (30 minutes) ........................................................................................................ 321 1998 年 1 月六级参考答案 ................................................................................................................ 322 1998 年 1 月六级听力原文 ................................................................................................................ 324 1998 年 6 月大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷 ................................................................................... 328 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) ............................................................................. 328 Section A ............................................................................................................................. 328 Section B ............................................................................................................................. 329 Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes) ............................................................................. 331 Part III Vocabulary (20 minutes) ................................................................................................. 338 Part IV Short Answer Questions (15 minutes) 案 ............................................................................ 343 Part V Writing (30 minutes) ........................................................................................................ 344 1998 年 6 月六级参考答 ................................................................................................................ 345 1998 年 6 月六级听力原文 ................................................................................................................ 346 1999 年 1 月大学英语六级(CET-6) 真题试卷 ................................................................................... 350 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) ............................................................................. 350 Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes) ............................................................................. 353 Part III Vocabulary (20 minutes) ................................................................................................. 360 Part IV Short Answer Questions 案 (15 minutes) ............................................................................ 365 Part V Writing (30 minutes) ........................................................................................................ 366 1999 年 1 月六级参考答 ................................................................................................................ 367 1999 年 1 月六级听力原文 ................................................................................................................ 368 1999 年 6 月大学英语六级(CET-6) 真题试卷 ................................................................................... 372 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) ............................................................................. 372 ........................................................................................... 373 Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes) minutes) minutes) 案 ............................................................................. 374 Part 381 386 III Part Part Vocabulary IV VI Cloze Writing (20 (15 (30 ................................................................................................. ..........................................................................................................minutes) ....................................................................................................... 389 1999 年 6 月六级参考答 ................................................................................................................ 391 1999 年 6 月六级听力原文 ................................................................................................................ 393 2000 年 1 月大学英语六级(CET-6) 真题试卷 ................................................................................... 395 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) ............................................................................. 395 Section A ............................................................................................................................. 395 Section B ............................................................................................................................. 396 Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes) ............................................................................. 398 Part III Vocabulary (20 minutes) ................................................................................................. 404 篇二：2016 年 12 月英语六级(CET6)真题及答案(完整版)) 2016 年 12 月 CET6 大学英语六级考试真题及答案解析【官方完整版】 Part I 写作 Writing(30 minutes) Directions: Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on innovation. Your essay should include the importance of innovation and measures to be taken to encourage innovation.You are required to write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.【参考范文】 It is universally acknowledged that innovation refers to being creative, unique and different. In fact, today it is impossibly difficult for us to image a 21st century without innovation. We should place a high value on innovation firstly because innovative spirit can enable an individual to ameliorate himself, so he can be equipped with capacity to see what others cannot see, be qualified for future career promotion, and be ready for meeting the forthcomingchallenges. What’s more, we ought to attach importance to the role played by innovation in economic advancement. Put it another way, in this ever-changing world, innovation to economic growth is what water is to fish. To sum up, if innovation misses our attention in any possible way, we will suffer a great loss beyond imagination. In order to encourage innovation, it is wise for us to take some feasible measures. For example, mass media should greatly publicize the significance of creative spirit and encourage the public to cultivate awareness of innovation. Besides, those who manage to innovate should be awarded generous prize. Though there is a long way ahead to go, I am firmly certain that the shared effortswill be paid off. 【参考译文】众所周知创新意味着有创造力，独一无二和不同。

1992年1月大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷及参考答案

1992年1月大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section A1. A) Children learn by example.B) Children must not tell lies.C) Children don’t like discipline.D) Children must control their temper.2. A) The man was very happy with his published article.B) The marking system in the university is excellent.C) The article was rejected.D) The article was cut short.3. A) He is rude to his students.B) He is strict with his students.C) He is kind and often gives good grades.D) He is strange and hates good students.4. A) He is going to China.B) He is very interested in China.C) He likes stamps.D) He likes travelling.5. A) Opposite the shoe store.B) In the middle of a street.C) At the corner of a street.D) Right outside the shoe store.6. A) The woman cannot go to the party.B) The man will meet the woman at the party.C) The woman has not got the invitation yet.D) The woman will try to go to the party by all means.7. A) He wants to have some medicine.B) The nurse didn’t give him an injection on time.C) The nurse should have shown up at two o’ clock in the morning.D) He wants to make an appointment with the doctor.8. A) Some salad.B) Some dessert.C) Just himself.D) Enough food.9. A) They will fail the test.B) The exam is easy.C) The grades will be around 40.D) They might pass the test.10. A) The woman shouldn’t go to the U.S. with her brother.B) The woman hasn’t been allowed to be absent from class.C) The woman can go to the airport to meet her brother.D) The woman can go and see her brother off.Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) Because they want to follow the rapidly growing hobby.B) Because they want to show they are wealthy people.C) Because they want to hold an exhibition.D) Because they want to return to the past and to invest money for profit.12. A) 150,000.B) 500,000.C) 250,000.D) 1,000,000.13. A) Those which are old and inexpensive.B) Those which are unique or unusual.C) Those which are practical.D) Those which are still fashionable.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) Because they were ordered to.B) Because they were in danger.C) Because the plane was going to fly in circles.D) Because the plane climbed again.15. A) Over the airport.B) Over the land.C) Over the sea.D) Over the mountains.16. A) Because there was something wrong with it.B) Because the weather changed suddenly.C) Because there were no lights at the airport.D) Because too many planes were waiting to take off or land.17. A) Some time after five.B) Some time after four.C) A few minutes before four.D) A few minutes before six.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just beard.18. A) People in Venice don’t like walking.B) The buildings there float on water.C) Cars are seldom used in Venice.D) Boat rides there are expensive.19. A) About four hundred.B) About seven hundred.C) Twenty.D) One hundred and twenty.20. A) The boats can’t pass under the bridges.B) The islands will be disconnected.C) While passing under the bridges, people in the boats have to lower their heads.D) The bridges will be damaged.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Lecturing as a method of teaching is so frequently under attack today from educational psychologists and by students that some justification is needed to keep it. Critics believe that is results in passive methods of learning which tend to be less effective than those which fully engage the learner. They also maintain that students have no opportunity to ask questions and must all receive the same content at the same pace, that they are exposed only to one teacher’s interpretation of subject matter which will certainly be limited and that, anyway, few lectures rise above dullness. Nevertheless, in a number of inquiries this pessimistic evaluation of lecturing as a teaching method proves not to be general among students although they do fairly often comment on poor lecturing techniques.Students praise lectures which are clear and orderly outlines in which basic principles are emphasized but dislike too numerous d igressions (离题) or lectures which consist in part of the contents of a textbook. Students of science subjects consider that a lecture is a good way to introduce a new subject, putting it in its value as a period of discussion of problems and possible solutions with their lecturer. They do not look for inspiration (灵感)—this is more commonly mentioned by teachers—but arts students look for originality in lectures. Medical and dental students who have reports on teaching methods, or specifically on lecturing, suggest that there should be fewer lectures or that, at the least, more would be unpopular.21. The passage states that ________.A) few students dislike lecturing as a teaching methodB) lecturing is a good method of teachingC) lecturing as a teaching method proves to be uninspiringD) most students like lectures because they can fully engage the learner22. According to the critics,A) lectures can’t make students active in their studiesB) some lecturers’ knowledge of their subjects limitedC) most lectures are similar in contentD) few lectures are dull23. According to this passage, students dislike lectures which ________.A) introduce mat la[ not included in the textbookB) present many problems for discussionC) always wander from the subjectD) stress the main points24. Lecturing as a teaching method is less appreciated by ________.A) dental teachersB) medical studentsC) arts lecturersD) science learners25. According to the author, the evaluation of lecturing as a teaching method by educationalpsychologists is ________.A) defensiveB) conservativeC) realisticD) negativePassage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.From the moment that an animal is born it has to make decisions. It has to decide which of the things around it are for eating, and which are to be avoided when to attack and when to run away. The animal is, in effect, playing a complicated and potentially very dangerous game with its environment, discomfort or destruction.This is a difficult and unpleasant business and few animals would survive if they had to start from the beginning and learn about the world wholly by trial and error, for there are the have possible decisions which would prove fatal. So we find, in practice, that the game is always arranged in favour of the young animal in one way or another. Either the animal is protected during the early stages of its learning about the world around it, or the knowledge of which way to respond is built into its nervous system from the start.The fact that animals behave sensibly can be attributed partly to what we might call genetic (遗传的) learning, to distinguish it from the individual learning that an animal does in the course of its own life time. Genetic learning is learning by a species as a whole, and it is achieved by selection of those members of each generation that happen to behave in the right way. However, genetic learning depends upon a prediction that the future will more or less exactly resemble the past. The more variable individual experience is likely to be, the less efficient is genetic learning as a means of getting over the problems of the survival game. It is not surprising to find that very few species indeed depend wholly upon genetic learning. In the great majority of animals, behaviour is a compound of individual experience and genetic learning to behave in particular ways.26. According to the first paragraph, the survival game is considered potentially very dangerous because________.A) animals are constantly threatened by attacksB) wrong decisions will lead to the disappearance of a speciesC) decisions made by an animal may turn out to be fatalD) few animals can survive in their struggle with the environment27. It is implied but not directly stated in the passage that most animals ________.A) are likely to make wrong decisionsB) have made correct decisions for their survivalC) depend entirely on their parents in learning about the world around themD) survive by means of individual learning28. Genetic learning is effective only if ________.A) the survival game is arranged in favour of the young animalsB) the animals can adapt themselves to the changing surroundingsC) circumstances remain more or less the sameD) the animals have varied individual experiences29. The best TITLE for this passage would be ________.A) The Decision-Making Ability of AnimalsB) Survival and EnvironmentC) Reward and Penalty for AnimalsD) Behaviour and Survival30. How is genetic leaning achieved?A) It is inherited from animals with keen observation.B) It is passed down from those animals that behave in the correct way.C) It is taught to the young generation.D) It is learned by the new generation through trial and error.Passage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Scientists, like other human beings, have their hopes and fears, their passions and disappointments and their strong emotions may sometimes interrupt the course of clear thinking and sound practice. But science is also self-correcting. The most fundamental principles and conclusions may be challenged. The steps in a reasoned argument must be set out for all to see.Experiments must be capable of being carried out by other scientists. The history of science is full of cases where previously accepted theories have been entirely overthrown, to be replaced by new ideas which more adequately explain the data.While there is an understandable inertia-usually lasting about one generation-such revolution in scientific thought are widely accepted as a necessary and desirable element of scientific progress. Indeed, the reasoned criticism of a prevailing belief is a service to the supporters of that belief; if they are incapable of defending it, they are well-advised to abandon it. This self-questioning and error-correcting aspect of the scientific method is its most striking property and sets it off from many other areas of human endeavor, such as religion and fine arts.The idea of science as a method rather than as a body of knowledge is not widely appreciated outside of science, or indeed in some corridors inside of science. Vigorous criticism is constructive in science more than in some other areas of human endeavor because in it there are adequate standards of validity which can be agreed upon by competent scientists the world over.The objective of such criticism is not to suppress but rather to encourage the advance of new ideas: those which survive a firm skeptical (怀疑的) examination have a fighting chance of being right, or at least useful.31. Science is self-correcting because its theories ________.A) have to be revised constantly to conform with ideas which explain the data betterB) have reflected the most fundamental principles of natureC) are, more often than not, based on inadequate dataD) must be set out for all to see32. It can be learned from the context that the word “inertia” (Para. 2, Line 1) most probably means________.A) strong resolutionB) unwillingness to changeC) a period of timeD) prevailing belief33. The “revolution in scientific thought” (Para. 2, Lind 2) refers to ________.A) acceptance of the reasoned criticisms of prevailing scientific theoriesB) the continuous overthrow of existing scientific theoriesC) the adequate explanation of the data in prevailing scientific theoriesD) the major discoveries that represent breakthroughs in the history of scientific progress34. The author says that the most striking property of the scientific method is its self-questioning anderror-correcting aspect, because it is this aspect that ________.A) is indispensable to the advance of scienceB) is most widely appreciated by scientistsC) helps scientists to abandon anything they cannot defendD) sets science off from many other areas of human endeavor35. The word “it” (Para. 3, Line 4) refers to “________.”A) vigorous criticismB) scientific methodC) human endeavorD) sciencePassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.My father’s reaction to the bank building at 43rd Street and Fifth Avenues in New York City was immediate and definite: “You won’t catch me putting my money in there!” he declared. “Not in that glass box!”Of course, my father is a gentleman of the old school, a member of the generation to whom a good deal of modern architecture is upsetting, but I am convinced that his negative response was not so much to the architecture as to a violation of his concept of the nature of money.In his generation money was thought of as a real commodity (实物) that could be carried, or stolen. Consequently, to attract the custom of a sensible man, a bank had to have heavy walls, barred windows, and bronze doors, to affirm the fact, however untrue, that money would be safe inside. If a building’s design made it appear impenetrable the institution was necessarily reliable, and the meaning of the heavy wall as an architecture symbol dwelt in the prevailing attitude toward money.But that attitude toward money has of course changed. Excepting pocket money, cash of any kind is now rarely used; money as a tangible commodity has largely been replaced by credit.A deficit (赤字) economy, accompanied by huge expansion, has led us to think of money as a product of the creative imagination. The banker no longer offers us a safe: he offers us a service -a service in which the most valuable element is the creativity for the invention of large numbers. It is in no way surprising, in view of this change in attitude, that we are witnessing the disappearance of the heavy-walled hank.Just as the older bank emphasized its strength, this bank by its architecture boasts of its imaginative powers. From this point of view it is hard to say where architecture ends and human assertion (人们的说法) begins.36. The main idea of this passage is that ________.A) money is not as valuable as it was in the pastB) changes have taken place in both the appearance and the concept or banksC) the architectural style of the older bank is superior to that of the modern bankD) prejudice makes the older generation think that the modern bank is unreliable37. What are the attitudes of the older generation and the younger generation toward money?A) The former thinks more of it than the latter.B) The younger generation values money more than the older generation.C) Both generations rely on the imaginative power of bankers to make money.D) The former regards it as a real commodity while the latter considers it to be a means to producemore money.38. The word “tangible” (Para. 4 Line 3) refers to something ________.A) that is preciousB) that is usableC) that can be touchedD) that can be reproduced39. According to this passage, a modern banker should be ________.A) ambitious and friendlyB) reliable and powerfulC) sensible and impenetrableD) imaginative and creative40. It can be inferred from the passage that the author’s attitude towards the new trend in banking is________.A) cautiousB) regretfulC) positiveD) hostilePart III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes)41. Let’s leave the question ________ for a moment.A) offB) outC) downD) aside42. A large fish was slowly swimming through the water, its tail ________ back and forth like thependulum of a clock.A) swungB) swingingC) was swungD) was swinging43. The cells were designed to ________ sunshine to electricity to run a motor.A) modifyB) alterC) convertD) exchange44. The fire started on the first floor of the hospital,, are elderly and weak.A) many of whose patientsB) many of which patientsC) many of its patientsD) many patients of whom45. He was determined that none of his children would be ________ an education.A) declinedB) cancelledC) deniedD) ceased46. Singing is one of the oldest and possibly most ________ practised forms of art.A) uniquelyB) practicallyC) universallyD) predominantly47. Few people realize how rich that area is. It is a land of treasure ________ treasure.A) increased byB) derived fromC) turned overD) piled on48. The jeweler assured Mr. White that the stone was a ________ diamond and not an imitation.A) gracefulB) genuineC) glitteringD) genius49. In the southwestern part of the United States ________ built in the last century.A) they are many abandoned mining townsB) where there are many abandoned mining townsC) are many abandoned mining townsD) many abandoned mining towns are50. As the clouds drifted away an even higher peak became ________ to the climbers.A) visibleB) obviousC) presentD) apparent51. The remarkable gains in the general health of the population in the world have been due in largemeasure ________ the efforts of some great doctors.A) forB) withC) byD) to52. He appeared in the court and supplied the facts ________ to the ease.A) subjectC) attachedD) corresponding53. John did not have to write the composition if he didn’t want to. It was ________.A) optionalB) suitableC) criticalD) elemental54. The ________ for speeding is a fine of ten dollars.A) violationB) admissionC) penaltyD) excess55. A ________ exercise such as running is helpful to our health.A) vigorousB) cautiousC) preciousD) various56. In sharp ________ to John, who is frank. Henry is too sophisticated.A) conflictB) contrastC) comparisonD) contradiction57. On a small farm in a dry climate one should not grow crops that need ________ space and a lot ofwater to ripen.A) quantitativeB) significantC) extensiveD) considerable58. The doctor told the pupils that an ________ disease was one that could be passed from one person toanother.A) infectiousB) expandingC) overwhelming59. It would be surprising for ________ any objections to the proposal.A) not to beB) it not to beC) there not to beD) there to be not60. She was pale with ________ after working for three shifts in succession.A) coldB) fatigueC) emotionD) fright61. What a ________ person says or does today agrees with what he said or did yesterday.A) consistentB) harmoniousC) constantD) sensible62. Jane and Tim still remember that it was ________, their parents, who encouraged then to continuetheir education.A) theseB) whoC) theyD) whom63. You did tell me what to do. If only I ________ your advice.A) would takeB) had takenC) tookD) have taken64. Everyone asked me where he was, but it was ________ a mystery to me as to them.A) as much ofB) much ofC) as suchD) as of65. The dry summer the supply of fresh vegetables.B) diminishedC) dominatedD) manipulated66. The information was later admitted ________ from unreliable sources.A) that it was obtainedB) that it has been obtainedC) to be obtainedD) to have been obtained67. What sort of ________ can you get for the night in a city like this!A) commissionB) interactionC) accommodationD) recommendation68. He has been looking everywhere for you, and he still ________.A) doesB) has beenC) hasD) is69. This is one of the rarest questions that ________ at such a meeting.A) has ever been raisedB) is raisedC) are raisedD) have ever been raised70. He never hesitates to make such criticisms ________ are considered helpful to other.A) thatB) asC) whichD) whatPart IV Error Correction (15 minutes)Directions: This part consists of a short passage. In this passage, there are altogether 10 mistakes, one in each numbered line. You may have to change a word, add a word or delete a word. Markout the mistakes and put the corrections in the blanks provided. If you change a word, crossit out and write the correct word in the corresponding blank. If you add a word, put aninsertion mark (∧) in the right place and write the missing word in the blank. If you deletea word, cross it and put a slash (/) in the blank.Example:╱. 1. time/times/period Television is rapidly becoming the literature of our periods╱used for the study of literature as 2. _______\_______Many of the arguments havinga school subject are valid for ∧study of television. 3. ______the______This passage discusses one way methane (甲烷) gas is made. And it has something also to do with the work (71) of termites (白蚁).Termites can ruin a health tree or a costly home. (72) They eat the wood. This causes the tree or building to collapse. But termites also have a useless purpose on (73) earth.Nearly half of the methane in our atmosphere come from termites. Methane gas, by turn, makes (74) other gases. It also aids in the greenhouse effect, which keeps warm air close the earth. (75) Scientist Pat Zimmerman made the discovery. He found that methane gas is given up when termites (76) digest their food. Zimmerman thinks that there are about 240,000,000 billion termites on earth.They produce 8,000 billion cubic foot of methane (77) each year, he believes. That is half the number of gas drawn yearly from natural gas (78) wells in the U.S.Perhaps we’ll treat termites for friends. (79) We’ll offer them a piece of our house, and they’ll offer us a new way to keep us warmly! (80)Part V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition based on the following graph which shows the change in the number of filmgoers and TV watchers in a certain city.The title of the composition is: Film Is Giving Way to TV. You should write no less than120 words for your composition and it must include the following ideas (given in Chinese):1. 电影观众越来越少2. 电视观众越来越多，因为…3. 然而还是有人喜欢看电影，因为…Quote as few figures as possible. Remember to write your composition in readable handwriting.资料来源于网络，大学生资源共享平台收集整理。

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大学英语六级真题2003年01月(总分100, 做题时间90分钟)Part Ⅰ Listening ComprehensionSection ASSS_SINGLE_SEL1.A It has nothing to do with the Internet.B She needs another week to get it ready.C It contains some valuable ideas.D It's far from being ready yet.SSS_SINGLE_SEL2.A The woman is strict with her employees.B The man always has excuses for being late.C The woman is a kind-hearted boss.D The man's alarm clock didn't work that morning.SSS_SINGLE_SEL3.A The woman should try her luck in the bank nearby.B The bank around **er is not open today.C The woman should use dollars instead of pounds.D The bank near the railway station closes late.SSS_SINGLE_SEL4.A Make an appointment with Dr. Chen.B Wait for about three minutes.C Call again some time later.D Try dialing the number again.SSS_SINGLE_SEL5.A He is sure they will succeed in next test.B He did no better than the woman in the test.C He believes she will pass the test this time.D He felt upset because of her failure.SSS_SINGLE_SEL6.A The woman has to attend a summer course to graduate.B The man thinks the woman can earn the credits.C The woman is begging the man to let her pass the exam.D The woman is going to graduate from summer school.SSS_SINGLE_SEL7.A Fred is planning a trip to Canada.B Fred usually flies to Canada with Jane.C Fred persuaded Jane to change her mind.D Fred likes the beautiful scenery along the way to Canada.SSS_SINGLE_SEL8.A Hang some pictures for decoration.B Find room for the paintings.C Put more coats of paint on the wall.D Paint the walls to match the furniture.SSS_SINGLE_SEL9.A He'll give a lecture on drawing.B He doesn't mind if the woman goes to the lecture.C He'd rather not go to the lecture.D He's going to attend the lecture.SSS_SINGLE_SEL10.A Selecting the best candidate.B Choosing a campaign manager.C Trying to persuade the woman to vote for him.D Running for chairman of the student union.Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.SSS_SINGLE_SEL11.A To study the problems of local industries.B To find ways to treat human wastes.C To investigate the annual catch of fish in the Biramichi River.D To conduct a study on fishing in the Riramichi River.SSS_SINGLE_SEL12.A Lack of oxygen.B Overgrowth of water plants.C Low water level.D Serious pollution upstream.SSS_SINGLE_SEL13.A They'll be closed down.B They're going to dismiss some of their employees.C They'll be moved to other places.D They have no money to build chemical treatment plants.SSS_SINGLE_SEL14.A There were fewer fish in the river.B Over-fishing was prohibited.C The local Chamber of Commerce tried to preserve fishes.D The local fishing cooperative decided to reduce its catch. Passage TwoQuestions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.SSS_SINGLE_SEL15.A Oral instructions recorded on a tape.B A brief letter sealed in an envelope.C A written document of several pages.D A short note to their lawyer.SSS_SINGLE_SEL16.A Refrain from going out with men for five years.B Stop wearing any kind of fashionable clothes.C Bury the dentist with his favorite car.D Visit his grave regularly for five years,SSS_SINGLE_SEL17.A He was angry with his selfish relatives.B He was just being humorous.C He was not a wealthy man.D He wanted to leave his body for medical purposes.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.SSS_SINGLE_SEL18.A They thought it quite acceptable.B They believed it to be a luxury.C They took it to be a trend.D They considered it avoidable.SSS_SINGLE_SEL19.A Critical.B Skeptical.C Serious.D Casual.SSS_SINGLE_SEL20.A When people consider marriage an important part of their lives.B When the costs of getting a divorce become unaffordable.C When the current marriage law is modified.D When husband and wife understand each other better.Part Ⅱ Reading ComprehensionPassage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:Bill Gates, the billionaire Microsoft chairman without a single earned university degree, is by his success raising new doubts about the worth of the business world's favorite academic title: theMBA( Master of Business Administration ).The MBA, a 20th-century product, always has borne the mark of**merce and greed (贪婪) on the tree-lined campuses ruled by purer disciplines such as philosophy and literature.But even with the recession apparently cutting into the hiring of business school graduates, about 79,000 people are expected to receive MBAs in 1993. This is nearly 16 times the number of business graduates in 1960, a testimony to the widespread assumption that the MBA is vital for young men and women who want to **panies some day."If you are going into the corporate world it is sill a disadvantage not to have one," said Donald Morrison, professor of marketing and management science. "But in the last five years or so,when someone says, ' Should I attempt to get an MBA? 'the answer a lot more is: It depends. ,The success of Bill Gates and other non-MBAs, such as the late Sam Walton of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., has helped inspire self-conscious debates on business school campuses over the worth of a business degrees and whether management skills can be taught.The Harvard Business Review printed a lively, fictional exchange of letters to **plaints about business degree holders.The article called MBA hires "extremely disappointing" and said "MBAs want to move up too fast, they don't understand politics and people, and they aren't able to function as part of a team until their third year. But by then, they're out looking for other jobs."The problem, most participants in the debate acknowledge, is that the MBA has acquired an aura (光环) of future riches and power far beyond its actual importance and usefulness.Enrollment in business schools exploded in the 1970s and 1980s and created the assumption that no one who pursued a business career could do without one. The growth was fueled by a backlash (反冲) against the anti-business values of the 1960s and by the women's movement.Business people who have hired or worked with MBAs say those with the degrees often know how to analyze systems but are not so skillful at motivating people. "They don't get a lot of grounding in the people side of the business,'' said James Shaffer, vice-president and principal of the Towers Perrin management consulting firm.21.According to Paragraph 2, what is the general attitude towards business on campuses dominated by purer disciplines?SSS_SINGLE_SELA Scornful.B Appreciative.C Envious.D Realistic.22.It seems that the controversy over the value of MBA degrees has been fueled mainly by __________SSS_SINGLE_SELA **plaints from various employersB The success of many non-MBAsC The criticism from the scientists of purer disciplinesD The poor performance of MBAs at work23.What is the major weakness of MBA holders according to The Harvard Business Review?SSS_SINGLE_SELA They are usually self-centered.B They are aggressive and greedy.C They **plaining about their jobs.D They are not good at dealing with people.24.From the passage we know that most MBAsSSS_SINGLE_SELA can climb the corporate ladder fairly quicklyB quit their jobs once they are familiar with their workmatesC receive salaries that do not match their professional trainingD cherish unrealistic expectations about their future25.What is the passage mainly about?SSS_SINGLE_SELA Why there is an increased enrollment in MBA programs.B The necessity of reforming MBA programs in business schools.C Doubts about the worth of holding an MBA degree.D A debate held recently on university campuses.Passage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:When school officials in Kalkaska, Michigan, closed classes last week, the media flocked to the story, portraying the town's 2,305 students as victims of stingy (吝啬) taxpayers. There is some truth to that; the property- tax rate here is one-third lower than the state average. But shutting their schools also allowed Kalkaska's educators and the state's largest teachers' union, the Michigan Education Association, to make a political point. Their aim was to spur passage of legislation Michigan lawmakers are debating to increase the state's share of school funding.It was no coincidence that Kalkaska shut its schools two weeks after residents rejected a 28 percent property-tax increase. The school board argued that without the increase it lacked the $1.5 million needed to keep schools open.But the school system had not done all it could to keep the schools open. Officials declined to borrow against next year's state aid, they refused to trim extracurricular activities and they did not consider seeking a smaller -- perhaps more acceptable -- taxincrease. In fact, closing early is costing Kalkaska a significant amount, including $ 600,000 in unemployment payments to teachers and staff and $ 250,000 in lost state aid. In February, the school system promised teachers and staff two months of retirement payments in case schools closed early, a deal that will cost the district $ 275,000 more.Other signs suggest school authorities were at least as eager to make a political statement as to keep schools open. The Michigan Education Association hired a public relations firm to stage a rally marking the school closings, which attracted 14 local and national television stations and networks. The president of the National Education Association, the MEA's parent organization, flew from Washington, D. C., for the event. And the union tutored school officials in the art of television interviews. School supervisor Doyle Disbrow acknowledges the district could have kept schools open by cutting programs but denies the moves were politically motivated.Michigan lawmakers have reacted angrily to the closings. The state Senate has already voted to put the system into receivership (破产管理) and reopen schools immediately; the Michigan House plans to consider the bill this week.26.We learn from the passage that schools in Kalkaska, Michigan, are funded ________.SSS_SINGLE_SELA by both the local and state governmentsB exclusively by the local governmentC mainly by the state governmentD by the National Education Association27.One of the purposes for which school officials closed classes was________.SSS_SINGLE_SELA to avoid paying retirement benefits to teachers and staffB to draw the attention of local taxpayers to political issuesC to make the financial difficulties of their teachers and staff known to the publicD to pressure Michigan lawmakers into increasing state funds for local schools28.The author seems to disapprove of ________.SSS_SINGLE_SELA the Michigan lawmakers' endless debatingB the shutting of schools in KalkaskaC the involvement of the mass mediaD delaying the passage of the school funding legislation29.We learn from the passage that school authorities in Kalkaska are more concerned about ________.SSS_SINGLE_SELA a raise in the property-tax rate in MichiganB reopening the schools there immediatelyC the attitude of the MEA's parent organizationD making a political issue of the closing of the schools30.According to the passage, the closing of the schools developed into a crisis because of ________.SSS_SINGLE_SELA **plexity of the problemB the political motives on the part of the educatorsC the weak response of the state officialsD the strong protest on the part of the students' parents Passage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:German Chancellor (首相) Otto Von Bismarck may be most famous for his military and diplomatic talent, but his legacy (遗产) includes many of today's social insurance programs. During the middle of the 19th century, Germany, along with other European nations, experienced an unprecedented rash of workplace deaths and accidents as a result of growing industrialization. Motivated inpart by **passion (怜悯) for the helpless as well as a practical political impulse to undercut the support of the socialist labor movement, Chancellor Bismarck created the world's first workers' compensation law in 1884.By 1908, the United States was the only industrial nation inthe world that lacked workers' compensation insurance. America's injured workers could sue for damages in a court of law, but theystill faced a number of tough legal barriers. For example, employees bad to prove that their injuries directly resulted from employer negligence and that they themselves were ignorant about potential hazards in the workplace. The first state workers' compensation law in this country passed in 1911, and the program soon spread throughout the nation.After World War II, benefit payments to American workers didnot keep up with the cost of living. In fact, real benefit levels were lower in the 1970s than they were in the 1940s, and in most states the maximum benefit was below the poverty level for a family of four. In 1970, President Richard Nixon set up a **mission to study the problems of workers' compensation. Two years later,**mission issued 19 key recommendations, including one that called for **pensation benefit levels to 100 percent of the states' average weekly wages.In fact, the **pensation benefit in America has climbed from 55 percent of the states' average weekly wages in 1972 to 97 percent today. But, as most studies show, every 10 percent increase in compensation benefits results in a 5 percent increase in the numbers of workers who file for claims. And with so much more money floating in the workers' compensation system, it's not surprising thatdoctors and lawyers have helped themselves to a large slice of the growing pie.31.The world's first workers' compensation law was introduced by Bismarck ___________.SSS_SINGLE_SELA to make industrial production saferB to speed up the pace of industrializationC out of religious and political considerationsD for fear of losing the support of the socialist labor movement32.We learn from the passage that the process of industrialization in Europe ___________.SSS_SINGLE_SELA was accompanied by an increased number of workshop accidentsB resulted in the development of popular social insurance programsC required workers to be aware of the potential dangers at the workplaceD met growing resistance from laborers working at machines33.One of the problems the American injured workers faced in **pensation in the early 19th century was that ___________.SSS_SINGLE_SELA they had to have the courage to sue for damages in a court of lawB different states in the U.S. had totally **pensation programsC America's **pensation benefit was much lower than the cost of livingD they had to produce evidence that their employers were responsible for the accident34.After 1972 workers' compensation insurance in the U.S. became more favorable to workers so that ___________.SSS_SINGLE_SELA the poverty level 1hr a family of four went up drasticallyB there were fewer legal barriers when they filed for claimsC the number of workers suing for damages increasedD more money was allocated to **pensation system35.The author ends the passage with the implication that ___________.SSS_SINGLE_SELA compensation benefits in America are soaring to new heightsB the workers are not the only ones to benefit from **pensation systemC people from all walks of life can benefit from **pensation systemD money floating in **pensation system is a huge, drain on the U.S. economyPassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:Early in the age of affluence (富裕) that followed World War II, an American retailing analyst named Victor Lebow proclaimed, "Our enormously productive economy.., demands that we make consumption our way of life, that we convert the buying and use of goods into rituals, that we seek our spiritual satisfaction, our ego satisfaction, in consumption….We need things consumed, burned up, worn out, replaced and discarded at an ever increasing rate."Americans have responded to Lebow's call, and much of the world has followed.Consumption has become a central pillar of life in industrial lands and is even embedded in social values. Opinion surveys in the world's two largest economies -- Japan and the United States -- show consumerist definitions of success becoming ever more prevalent.Over consumption by the world's fortunate is an environmental problem unmatched in severity by anything but perhaps population growth. Their surging exploitation of resources threatens to exhaust or unalterably spoil forests, soils, water, air and climate.Ironically, high consumption may by a mixed blessing in human terms, too. The time-honored values of integrity of character, goodwork, friendship, family **munity have often been sacrificed in the rush to riches.Thus many in the industrial lands have a sense that their world of plenty is somehow hollow -- that, misled by a consumerist culture, they have been fruitlessly attempting to satisfy what are essentially social, psychological and spiritual needs with material things.Of course, the opposite of over consumption -- poverty -- is no solution to either environmental or human problems. It is infinitely worse for people and bad for the natural world too. Dispossessed (被剥夺得一无所有的) peasants slash-and-burn their way into the rain forests of Latin American, and hungry nomads (游牧民族) turn their herds out onto fragile African grassland, reducing it to desert.If environmental destruction results when people have either too little or too much, we are left to wonder how much is enough. What level of consumption can the earth support? When does having more cease to add noticeably to human satisfaction?36.The emergence of the affluent society after World War Ⅱ_______.SSS_SINGLE_SELA gave birth to a new generation of upper class consumersB gave rise to the dominance of the new egoismC led to the reform of the retailing systemD resulted in the worship of consumerism37.Apart from enormous productivity, another important impetus to high consumption is _______.SSS_SINGLE_SELA the conversion of the sale of goods into ritualsB the people's desire for a rise in their living standardsC the imbalance that has existed between production and consumptionD the concept that one's success is measured by how much they consume38.Why does the author say high consumption is a mixed blessing?SSS_SINGLE_SELA Because poverty still exists in an affluent society.B Because moral values are sacrificed in pursuit of material satisfaction.C Because over consumption won't last long due to unrestricted population growth.D Because traditional rituals are often neglected in the process of modernization.39.According to the passage, consumerist culture _______.SSS_SINGLE_SELA cannot thrive on a fragile economyB will not aggravate environmental problemsC cannot satisfy human spiritual needsD will not alleviate poverty in wealthy countries40.It can be inferred from the passage that _______.SSS_SINGLE_SELA human spiritual needs should match material affluenceB there is never an end to satisfying people's material needsC whether high consumption should be encouraged is still an issueD how to keep consumption at a reasonable level remains a problemPart Ⅲ Vocabulary and Structure41.I have my eyes tested anti the report says that my _______ is perfect.SSS_SINGLE_SELA outlookB visionC horizonD perspective42.He was looking admiringly at the photograph published by Collins in _______ with the Imperial Museum.SSS_SINGLE_SELA collectionB connectionC collaborationD combination43.In those days, executives expected to spend most of their lives in the same firm and, unless they were dismissed for _______, to retire at the age of 65.SSS_SINGLE_SELA integrityB denialC incompetenceD deduction44.Others viewed the findings with _______, noting that a cause-and-effect relationship between passive smoking and cancer remains to be shown.SSS_SINGLE_SELA optimismB passionC cautionD deliberation45.The 1986 Challenger space-shuttle _______ was caused by unusually low temperatures immediately before the launch.SSS_SINGLE_SELA expeditionB controversyC dismayD disaster46.When supply exceeds demand for any product, prices are _______ to fall.SSS_SINGLE_SELA timelyB simultaneousC subjectD liable47.The music aroused an _________ feeling of homesickness in him.SSS_SINGLE_SELA intentionalB intermittentD intrinsic48.I bought an alarm clock with a(n) _______ dial, which can be seen clearly in the dark.SSS_SINGLE_SELA supersonicB luminousC audibleD amplified49.The results are hardly _______; he cannot believe they are accurate.SSS_SINGLE_SELA credibleB contraryC criticalD crucial50.This new laser printer is _______ with all leading software.SSS_SINGLE_SELA comparableB competitiveC compatibleD cooperative51.The ball __________ two or three times before rolling down the slope.SSS_SINGLE_SELA swayedB bouncedC hoppedD darted52.He raised his eyebrows and stuck his head forward and __________ itin a single nod, a gesture boys used then for O. K. when they were pleased.SSS_SINGLE_SELA shruggedB tuggedD twisted53.Many types of rock are __________ from volcanoes as solid, fragmentary material.SSS_SINGLE_SELA flungB propelledC ejectedD injected54.With prices __________ so much, it is difficult for the school to plan a budget.SSS_SINGLE_SELA vibratingB fluctuatingC flutteringD swinging55.The person who __________ this type of approach for doing research deserves our praise.SSS_SINGLE_SELA originatedB speculatedC generatedD manufactured56._______ that the demand for power continues to rise at the current rate, it will not be long before traditional sources become inadequate.SSS_SINGLE_SELA ConcerningB AscertainingC AssumingD Regarding57.Her jewelry _______ under the spotlights and she became the dominant figure at the ball.SSS_SINGLE_SELA glaredB glitteredC blazedD dazzled58.Connie was told that if she worked too hard, her health would_______.SSS_SINGLE_SELA deteriorateB degradeC descendD decay59.We find that some birds _______ twice a year between hot and cold countries.SSS_SINGLE_SELA transferB commuteC migrateD emigrate60.As visiting scholars, they willingly _______ to the customs of the country they live in.SSS_SINGLE_SELA submitB conformC subjectD commit61.More than 85 percent of French Canada's population speaks French as a mother tongue and _______ to the Roman Catholic faith.SSS_SINGLE_SELA catersB adheresC ascribesD subscribes62.The professor found himself constantly _______ the question: "How could anyone do these things?"SSS_SINGLE_SELA presidingB poringC ponderingD presuming63.Weeks _______ before anyone was arrested in connection with the bank robbery.SSS_SINGLE_SELA terminatedB elapsedC overlappedD expired64.In order to prevent stress from being set up in the metal, expansion joints are fitted which _______ the stress by allowing the pipe to expand or contract freely.SSS_SINGLE_SELA relieveB reconcileC reclaimD rectify65.How much of your country's electrical supply is __________ from water power?SSS_SINGLE_SELA deducedB detachedC derivedD declined66.She had recently left a job and had helped herself to copies of**pany's client data, which she intended to _______ in starting her own business.SSS_SINGLE_SELA dwell onB come uponC base onD draw upon67.The glass vessels should be handled most carefully since they are__________.SSS_SINGLE_SELA intricateB fragileC subtleD crisp68.Hill slopes are cleared of forests to make way for crops, but this only __________ the crisis.SSS_SINGLE_SELA acceleratesB prevailsC ascendsD precedes69.He blew out the candle and __________ his way to the door.SSS_SINGLE_SELA convergedB gropedC stroveD wrenched70.Often such arguments have the effect of __________ rather than clarifying the issues involved.SSS_SINGLE_SELA obscuringB prejudicingC tacklingD blockingPart Ⅳ ClozeWhen women do become managers, do they bring a different style and different skills to the job? 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All these (85) reflect their belief that allowing (86) to contribute and to feel (87) and important is a win-win (88) good for the employees and the organization." The study's director (89) that " interactive leadership may emerge (90) the management style of choice for many organizations."71.SSS_SINGLE_SELA confrontedB commandedC confinedD committed72.SSS_SINGLE_SELA supportsB arguesC opposesD despises73.SSS_SINGLE_SELA combinationB cooperativenessC coherenceD correlation74.SSS_SINGLE_SELA willingnessB loyaltyC sensitivityD virtue75.SSS_SINGLE_SELA byB inC atD with76.SSS_SINGLE_SELA disclosedB watchedC revisedD seen77.SSS_SINGLE_SELA thereforeB whereasC becauseD nonetheless78.SSS_SINGLE_SELA helpB enableC supportD direct79.SSS_SINGLE_SELA evidentlyB preciselyC aggressivelyD effectively80.SSS_SINGLE_SEL。

2003年1月大学英语六级考试试题

2003年1月大学英语六级考试试题Part I Listening Comprehension (20minutes)Section A1. A) It has nothing to do with the Internet. B) She needs another week to get it ready.C) It contains some valuable ideas. D) It's far from being ready yet.2. A) The woman is strict with her employees. B) The man always has excuses for being late.C) The woman is a kind-hearted boss. D) The man's alarm clock didn't work that morning.3. A) The woman should try her luck in the bank nearby.B) The bank around the comer is not open today.C) The woman should use dollars instead of pounds.D) The bank near the railway station closes late.4. A) Make an appointment with Dr. Chen. B) Wait for about three minutes.C) Call again some time later. D) Try dialing the number again.5. A)He is sure they will succeed in next test. B) He did no better than the woman in the test.C) He believes she will pass the test this time. D) He felt upset because of her failure.6. A)The woman has to attend a summer course to graduate.B) The man thinks the woman can earn the credits.C) The woman is begging the man to let her pass the exam.D) The woman is going to graduate from summer school.7. A) Fred is planning a trip to Canada.B) Fred usually flies to Canada with Jane.C) Fred persuaded Jane to change her mind.D) Fred likes the beautiful scenery along the way to Canada.8. A)Hang some pictures for decoration. B) Find room for the paintings.C) Put more coats of paint on the wall. D) Paint the walls to match the furniture.9. A) He'll give a lecture on drawing. B) He doesn't mind if the woman goes to the lecture.C) He'd rather not go to the lecture. D) He's going to attend the lecture.10. A)Selecting the best candidate. B) Choosing a campaign manager.C) Trying to persuade the woman to vote for him. D) Running for chairman of the student union. Section BPassage OneQuestions l 1 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) To study the problems of local industries.B) To find ways to treat human wastes.C) To investigate the annual catch of fish in the Biramichi River.D) To conduct a study on fishing in the Riramichi River.12. A) Lack of oxygen. B) Overgrowth of water plants.C) Low water level. D) Serious pollution upstream.13. A) They'll be closed down. B) They're going to dismiss some of their employees.C) They'll be moved to other places. D) They have no money to build chemical treatment plants.14. A) There were fewer fish in the river.B) Over-fishing was prohibited.C) The local Chamber of Commerce tried to preserve fishes.D) The local fishing cooperative decided to reduce its catch.Passage TwoQuestions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.15. A) Oral instructions recorded on a tape. B) A brief letter sealed in an envelope.C) A written document of several pages. D) A short note to their lawyer.16. A) Refrain from going out with men for five years.B) Stop wearing any kind of fashionable clothes.C) Bury the dentist with his favorite car.D) Visit his grave regularly for five years,17. A) He was angry with his selfish relatives.B) He was just being humorous.C) He was not a wealthy man.D) He wanted to leave his body for medical purposes.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18. A)They thought it quite acceptable . B) They believed it to be a luxury.C) They took it to be a trend. D) They considered it avoidable.19. A) Critical. B) Skeptical. C) Serious. D) Casual.20. A) When people consider marriage an important part of their lives.B) When the costs of getting a divorce become unaffordable.C) When the current marriage law is modified.D) When husband and wife understand each other better.Part ⅡReading Comprehension (35minutes)Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:Bill Gates, the billionaire Microsoft chairman without a single earned university degree, is by his success raising new doubts about the worth of the business world's favorite academic title: the MBA( Master of Business Administration ).The MBA, a 20th-century product, always has borne the mark of lowly commerce and greed (贪婪) on the tree-lined campuses ruled by purer disciplines such as philosophy and literature.But even with the recession apparently cutting into the hiring of business school graduates, about 79,000 people are expected to receive MBAs in 1993. This is nearly 16 times the number of business graduates in 1960, a testimony to the widespread assumption that the MBA is vital for young men and women who want to run companies some day."If you are going into the corporate world it is sill a disadvantage not to have one," said Donald Morrison, professor of marketing and management science. "But in the last five years or so, when someone says, ' Should I attempt to get an MBA? 'the answer a lot more is: It depends. ,The success of Bill Gates and other non-MBAs, such as the late Sam Walton of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., has helped inspire self-conscious debates on business school campuses over the worth of a business degrees and whether management skills can be taught.The Harvard Business Review printed a lively, fictional exchange of letters to dramatize complaints about business degree holders.The article called MBA hires "extremely disappointing" and said "MBAs want to move up too fast, they don't understand politics and people, and they aren't able to function as part of a team until their third year. But by then, they're out looking for other jobs."The problem, most participants in the debate acknowledge, is that the MBA has acquired an aura (光环) of future riches and power far beyond its actual importance and usefulness.Enrollment in business schools exploded in the 1970s and 1980s and created the assumption that no one who pursued a business career could do without one. The growth was fueled by a backlash (反冲) against theanti-business values of the 1960s and by the women's movement.Business people who have hired or worked with MBAs say those with the degrees often know how to analyze systems but are not so skillful at motivating people. "They don't get a lot of grounding in the people side of the business,'' said James Shaffer, vice-president and principal of the Towers Perrin management consulting firm.21. According to Paragraph 2, what is the general attitude towards business on campuses dominated by purer disciplines?A) Scornful. B) Appreciative. C) Envious. D) Realistic.22. It seems that the controversy over the value of MBA degrees has been fueled mainly by __________A) the complaints from various employersB) The success of many non-MBAsC) The criticism from the scientists of purer disciplinesD) The poor performance of MBAs at work23. What is the major weakness of MBA holders according to The Harvard Business Review?A) They are usually self-centered.B) They are aggressive and greedy.C) They keep complaining about their jobs.D) They are not good at dealing with people.24. From the passage we know that most MBAsA) can climb the corporate ladder fairly quicklyB) quit their jobs once they are familiar with their workmatesC) receive salaries that do not match their professional trainingD) cherish unrealistic expectations about their future25. What is the passage mainly about?A) Why there is an increased enrollment in MBA programs.B) The necessity of reforming MBA programs in business schools.C) Doubts about the worth of holding an MBA degree.D) A debate held recently on university campuses.Passage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:When school officials in Kalkaska, Michigan, closed classes last week, the media flocked to the story, portraying the town's 2,305 students as victims of stingy (吝啬) taxpayers. There is some truth to that; the property- tax rate here is one-third lower than the state average. But shutting their schools also allowed Kalkaska's educators and the state's largest teachers' union, the Michigan Education Association, to make a political point. Their aim was to spur passage of legislation Michigan lawmakers are debating to increase the state's share of school funding.It was no coincidence that Kalkaska shut its schools two weeks after residents rejected a 28 percent property-tax increase. The school board argued that without the increase it lacked the $1.5 million needed to keep schools open.But the school system had not done all it could to keep the schools open. Officials declined to borrow against next year's state aid, they refused to trim extracurricular activities and they did not consider seeking a smaller -- perhaps more acceptable -- tax increase. In fact, closing early is costing Kalkaska a significant amount, including $ 600,000 in unemployment payments to teachers and staff and $ 250,000 in lost state aid. In February, the school system promised teachers and staff two months of retirement payments in case schools closed early, a deal that will cost the district $ 275,000 more.Other signs suggest school authorities were at least as eager to make a political statement as to keep schoolsopen. The Michigan Education Association hired a public relations firm to stage a rally marking the school closings, which attracted 14 local and national television stations and networks. The president of the National Education Association, the MEA's parent organization, flew from Washington, D. C., for the event. And the union tutored school officials in the art of television interviews. School supervisor Doyle Disbrow acknowledges the district could have kept schools open by cutting programs but denies the moves were politically motivated.Michigan lawmakers have reacted angrily to the closings. The state Senate has already voted to put the system into receivership (破产管理) and reopen schools immediately; the Michigan House plans to consider the bill this week.26. We learn from the passage that schools in Kalkaska, Michigan, are funded ________.A) by both the local and state governmentsB) exclusively by the local governmentC) mainly by the state governmentD) by the National Education Association27. One of the purposes for which school officials closed classes was ________.A) to avoid paying retirement benefits to teachers and staffB) to draw the attention of local taxpayers to political issuesC) to make the financial difficulties of their teachers and staff known to the publicD) to pressure Michigan lawmakers into increasing state funds for local schools28. The author seems to disapprove of ________.A) the Michigan lawmakers' endless debatingB) the shutting of schools in KalkaskaC) the involvement of the mass mediaD) delaying the passage of the school funding legislation29. We learn from the passage that school authorities in Kalkaska are more concerned about ________.A) a raise in the property-tax rate in MichiganB) reopening the schools there immediatelyC) the attitude of the MEA's parent organizationD) making a political issue of the closing of the schools30. According to the passage, the closing of the schools developed into a crisis because of ________.A) the complexity of the problemB) the political motives on the part of the educatorsC) the weak response of the state officialsD) the strong protest on the part of the students' parentsPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:German Chancellor (首相) Otto V on Bismarck may be most famous for his military and diplomatic talent, but his legacy (遗产) includes many of today's social insurance programs. During the middle of the 19th century, Germany, along with other European nations, experienced an unprecedented rash of workplace deaths and accidents as a result of growing industrialization. Motivated in part by Christian compassion (怜悯) for the helpless as well as a practical political impulse to undercut the support of the socialist labor movement, Chancellor Bismarck created the world's first workers' compensation law in 1884.By 1908, the United States was the only industrial nation in the world that lacked workers' compensation insurance. America's injured workers could sue for damages in a court of law, but they still faced a number of tough legal barriers. For example, employees bad to prove that their injuries directly resulted from employer negligence and that they themselves were ignorant about potential hazards in the workplace. The first state workers' compensation law in this country passed in 1911, and the program soon spread throughout the nation.After World War II, benefit payments to American workers did not keep up with the cost of living. In fact, real benefit levels were lower in the 1970s than they were in the 1940s, and in most states the maximum benefit was below the poverty level for a family of four. In 1970, President Richard Nixon set up a national commission to study the problems of workers' compensation. Two years later, the commission issued 19 key recommendations, including one that called for increasing compensation benefit levels to 100 percent of the states' average weekly wages.In fact, the average compensation benefit in America has climbed from 55 percent of the states' average weekly wages in 1972 to 97 percent today. But, as most studies show, every 10 percent increase in compensation benefits results in a 5 percent increase in the numbers of workers who file for claims. And with so much more money floating in the workers' compensation system, it's not surprising that doctors and lawyers have helped themselves to a large slice of the growing pie.31. The world's first workers' compensation law was introduced by Bismarck ___________.A) to make industrial production saferB) to speed up the pace of industrializationC) out of religious and political considerationsD) for fear of losing the support of the socialist labor movement32. We learn from the passage that the process of industrialization in Europe ___________.A) was accompanied by an increased number of workshop accidentsB) resulted in the development of popular social insurance programsC) required workers to be aware of the potential dangers at the workplaceD) met growing resistance from laborers working at machines33. One of the problems the American injured workers faced in getting compensation in the early 19th century was that ___________.A) they had to have the courage to sue for damages in a court of lawB) different states in the U.S. had totally different compensation programsC) America's average compensation benefit was much lower than the cost of livingD) they had to produce evidence that their employers were responsible for the accident34. After 1972 workers' compensation insurance in the U.S. became more favorable to workers so that ___________.A) the poverty level 1hr a family of four went up drasticallyB) there were fewer legal barriers when they filed for claimsC) the number of workers suing for damages increasedD) more money was allocated to their compensation system35. The author ends the passage with the implication that ___________.A) compensation benefits in America are soaring to new heightsB) the workers are not the only ones to benefit from the compensation systemC) people from all walks of life can benefit from the compensation systemD) money floating in the compensation system is a huge, drain on the U.S. economyPassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:Early in the age of affluence (富裕) that followed World War II, an American retailing analyst named Victor Lebow proclaimed, "Our enormously productive economy.., demands that we make consumption our way of life, that we convert the buying and use of goods into rituals, that we seek our spiritual satisfaction, our ego satisfaction, in consumption….We need things consumed, burned up, worn out, replaced and discarded at an ever increasing rate."Americans have responded to Lebow's call, and much of the world has followed.Consumption has become a central pillar of life in industrial lands and is even embedded in social values. Opinion surveys in the world's two largest economies -- Japan and the United States -- show consumerist definitions of success becoming ever more prevalent.Over consumption by the world's fortunate is an environmental problem unmatched in severity by anything but perhaps population growth. Their surging exploitation of resources threatens to exhaust or unalterably spoil forests, soils, water, air and climate.Ironically, high consumption may by a mixed blessing in human terms, too. The time-honored values of integrity of character, good work, friendship, family and community have often been sacrificed in the rush to riches.Thus many in the industrial lands have a sense that their world of plenty is somehow hollow -- that, misled by a consumerist culture, they have been fruitlessly attempting to satisfy what are essentially social, psychological and spiritual needs with material things.Of course, the opposite of over consumption -- poverty -- is no solution to either environmental or human problems. It is infinitely worse for people and bad for the natural world too. Dispossessed (被剥夺得一无所有的) peasants slash-and-burn their way into the rain forests of Latin American, and hungry nomads (游牧民族) turn their herds out onto fragile African grassland, reducing it to desert.If environmental destruction results when people have either too little or too much, we are left to wonder how much is enough. What level of consumption can the earth support? When does having more cease to add noticeably to human satisfaction?36. The emergence of the affluent society after World War Ⅱ_______.A) gave birth to a new generation of upper class consumersB) gave rise to the dominance of the new egoismC) led to the reform of the retailing systemD) resulted in the worship of consumerism37. Apart from enormous productivity, another important impetus to high consumption is _______.A) the conversion of the sale of goods into ritualsB) the people's desire for a rise in their living standardsC) the imbalance that has existed between production and consumptionD) the concept that one's success is measured by how much they consume38. Why does the author say high consumption is a mixed blessing?A) Because poverty still exists in an affluent society.B) Because moral values are sacrificed in pursuit of material satisfaction.C) Because over consumption won't last long due to unrestricted population growth.D) Because traditional rituals are often neglected in the process of modernization.39. According to the passage, consumerist culture _______.A) cannot thrive on a fragile economyB) will not aggravate environmental problemsC) cannot satisfy human spiritual needsD) will not alleviate poverty in wealthy countries40. It can be inferred from the passage that _______.A) human spiritual needs should match material affluenceB) there is never an end to satisfying people's material needsC) whether high consumption should be encouraged is still an issueD) how to keep consumption at a reasonable level remains a problemPart ⅢVocabulary (20 minutes)41.I have my eyes tested anti the report says that my _______ is perfect.A) outlook B) vision C) horizon D) perspective42. He was looking admiringly at the photograph published by Collins in _______ with the Imperial Museum.A) collection B) connection C) collaboration D) combination43. In those days, executives expected to spend most of their lives in the same firm and, unless they were dismissed for _______, to retire at the age of 65.A) integrity B) denial C) incompetence D) deduction44. Others viewed the findings with _______, noting that a cause-and-effect relationship between passive smoking and cancer remains to be shown.A) optimism B) passion C) caution D) deliberation45. The 1986 Challenger space-shuttle _______ was caused by unusually low temperatures immediately before the launch.A) expedition B) controversy C) dismay D) disaster46. When supply exceeds demand for any product, prices are _______ to fall.A) timely B) simultaneous C) subject D) liable47. The music aroused an feeling of homesickness in him.A) intentional B) intermittent C) intense D) intrinsic48. I bought an alarm clock with a(n) _______ dial, which can be seen clearly in the dark.A) supersonic B) luminous C) audible D) amplified49. The results are hardly _______; he cannot believe they are accurate.A) credible B) contrary C) critical D) crucial50. This new laser printer is _______ with all leading software.A) comparable B) competitive C) compatible D) cooperative51. The ball __________ two or three times before rolling down the slope.A) swayed B) bounced C) hopped D) darted52. He raised his eyebrows and stuck his head forward and __________ it in a single nod, a gesture boys used then for O. K. when they were pleased.A) shrugged B) tugged C) jerked D) twisted53. Many types of rock are __________ from volcanoes as solid, fragmentary material.A) flung B) propelled C) ejected D) injected54. With prices __________ so much, it is difficult for the school to plan a budget.A) vibrating B) fluctuating C) fluttering D) swinging55. The person who __________ this type of approach for doing research deserves our praise.A) originated B) speculated C) generated D) manufactured56. _______ that the demand for power continues to rise at the current rate, it will not be long before traditional sources become inadequate.A) Concerning B) Ascertaining C) Assuming D) Regarding57. Her jewelry _______ under the spotlights and she became the dominant figure at the ball.A) glared B) glittered C) blazed D) dazzled58. Connie was told that if she worked too hard, her health would _______.A) deteriorate B) degrade C) descend D) decay59. We find that some birds _______ twice a year between hot and cold countries.A) transfer B) commute C) migrate D) emigrate60. As visiting scholars, they willingly _______ to the customs of the country they live in.A) submit B) conform C) subject D) commit61. More than 85 percent of French Canada's population speaks French as a mother tongue and _______ to the Roman Catholic faith.A) caters B) adheres C) ascribes D) subscribes62. The professor found himself constantly _______ the question: "How could anyone do these things?"A) presiding B) poring C) pondering D) presuming63. Weeks _______ before anyone was arrested in connection with the bank robbery.A) terminated B) elapsed C) overlapped D) expired64. In order to prevent stress from being set up in the metal, expansion joints are fitted which _______ the stress by allowing the pipe to expand or contract freely.A) relieve B) reconcile C) reclaim D) rectify65. How much of your country's electrical supply is __________ from water power?A) deduced B) detached C) derived D) declined66. She had recently left a job and had helped herself to copies of the company's client data, which she intended to _______ in starting her own business.A) dwell on B) come upon C) base on D) draw upon67. The glass vessels should be handled most carefully since they are __________.A) intricate B) fragile C) subtle D) crisp68. Hill slopes are cleared of forests to make way for crops, but this only __________ the crisis.A) accelerates B) prevails C) ascends D) precedes69. He blew out the candle and __________ his way to the door.A) converged B) groped C) strove D) wrenched70. Often such arguments have the effect of __________ rather than clarifying the issues involved.A) obscuring B) prejudicing C) tackling D) blockingPart IV Cloze (15minutes)When women do become managers, do they bring a different style and different skills to the job? Are they better, or worse, managers than men? Are women more highly motivated and 71 than male managers?Some research 72 the idea that women bring different attitudes and skills to management jobs, such a: greater 73 , an emphasis on affiliation and attachment, and a 74 to bring emotional factors to bear 75 making workplace decisions. These differences are 76 to carry advantages for companies, 77 they expand the range of techniques that can be used to 78 the company manage its workforce 79 .A study commissioned by the International Women's Forum 80 a management style used by some women managers (and also by some men ) that 81 from the command-and-control style 82 used by male managers. Using this "interactive leadership" approach, "women 83 participation, share power and information, 84 other people's self-worth, and get others excited about their work. All these 85 reflect their belief that allowing 86 to contribute and to feel 87 and important is a win-win 88 good for the employees and the organization." The study's director 89 that " interactive leadership may emerge 90 the management style of choice for many organizations."71. A) confronted B) commanded C) confined D) committed72. A) supports B) argues C) opposes D) despises73. A) combination B) cooperativeness C) coherence D) correlation74. A) willingness B) loyalty C) sensitivity D) virtue75. A) by B) in C) at D) with76. A) disclosed B) watched C) revised D) seen77. A) therefore B) whereas C) because D) nonetheless78. A) help B) enable C) support D) direct79. A ) evidently B) precisely C) aggressively D) effectively80. A) developed B) invented C) discovered D) located81. A) derives B) differs C) descends D) detaches82. A) inherently B) traditionally C) conditionally D) occasionally83. A) encourage B) dismiss C) disapprove D) engage84. A) enhance B) enlarge C) ignore D) degrade85. A) themes B) subjects C) researches D) things86. A) managers B) women C) employees D) males87. A) faithful B) powerful C) skillful D) thoughtful88. A ) situation B ) status C) circumstance D) position89. A) predicted B) proclaimed C) defied D) diagnosed90. A) into B) from C) as D) forPart V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic It Pays to Be Honest.You should write at/east 150 words according to the outline given below in Chinese:1. 当前社会上存在许多不诚实的现象2. 诚实实利人利己，做人应该诚实It Pays to Be Honest2003年1月六级全真试题答案与解析Part I Listening ComprehensionSection A1. [听力原文]M: How well are you prepared for the presentation? Your turn comes next Wednesday.W: I spent a whole week searching on the net, but came up with nothing valuable.Q: What did the woman say about her presentation?2. [听力原文]W: Morning, Jack. Late again? What's the excuse this time?M: I'm awfully sorry. I must have turned the Mann off and gone back to sleep again.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?3. [听力原文]W: Excuse me, but could you tell me where I can change American dollars into British pounds?M: There is a bank around the comer, but I'm afraid it's already past its closing time. Why don't you try the one near the railway station?Q: What does the man mean?4. [听力原文]M: Could I speak to Dr. Chen? She told me to call her today.W: She's not available right now. Would you like to try around 3?Q: What does the woman tell the man to do?5. [听力原文]W: Oh, dear. I'm afraid I'll fail again in the national test. It's the third time I took it.M: Don't be too upset. I have the same fate. Let's try a fourth time.Q: What does the man mean?6. [听力原文]W: Professor Smith, I really need the credit to graduate this summer.M: Here at this school the credits are earned, not given.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?。

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2003年全国大学生英语竞赛决赛赛卷听力录音原文及参考答案(B级)Part I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes, 30 points) Section A Dialogues (10 points)Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short dialogues. At the end of each dialogue, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the dialogue and the question will be read 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.1. W: The library is closed for repairs from the 1st of July until Monday the 6th of August.M: Oh, my! My library books are due on August 1st.Q: When will the library re-open? (B)2． M: Excuse me, could you explain how to get to the express bus terminal, please? I have to pick up my grandparents there.W: Sure, you need to take a right turn at the third traffic light at the Peach Corner Street, and then go straight half a mile. It's right next to the subway station. You won't miss it.M: Oh, thank you. It's easier than I thought it would be.Q: Where will the man meet his grandparents? (D)3. M: I need to buy something for my wife. Tomorrow she turns 32.W: Have you decided what you're going to give her?M: I think I'll bring 32 red roses, one for each year.Q: What will the man celebrate? (D)4. W: I suppose we could walk or cycle to the pool—it's not that far.M: Yes, but it's so hot we'll be exhausted by the time we get there. How about getting a number 38 bus? It stops right outside.W: Good idea!Q: How will they get to the swimming pool? (A)5. M: I really hate my work!W: Why not look for a different job?M: It's not that easy for me.Q: What does the woman suggest? (B)6. M: Hello! This is John Smith calling to confirm my reservation of the table at 5 p.m.W: Mmm, let me see. I'm sorry. I can't find any reservation under that name.M: No, it can't be true! I made that reservation only an hour ago. Would you please double-check the list, please?Q: Why did the man call the woman? (D)7. M: My wife had a car accident on her way out of the city with her mother two days ago. She wasn't able to come here to have her car repaired because she didn't dare to drive a car. This was the first accident since she has been driving. Can you examine the car for me, please? And when can I come for it?W: Well, the technician will take a look at the car, and then he'll tell you the details.M: Ok, thank you.Q: Who came to have the car repaired the car? (A)8. M: Excuse me, do you know the phone number of the lawyer named Foley in our town?W: I'm not sure. I just moved here several weeks ago. You should look it up in the telephone book.M: What a fool I am! That'll probably be better than asking everyone.Q: How will the man find the phone number? (B)9. M: Are there any seats available for tonight's show?W: Yes, we still have a few left.M: How much are the tickets?W: They are eight dollars each for adults, but student tickets are half price.M: Two adults and one student, please.Q: How much will the man pay for the tickets?(B)10. M: What one thing do you hate most of all? I think maybe you'll answer, “Monday mornings,” right?W: No way! The thing I hate the most is going to visit dentist!M: Really? I don't mind dentists at all. In fact, I like to visit dentist. And when I do go there, I always feel that my dental condition will improve.W: Wow! You're kidding! I have a lot of problems with my teeth, but I can't stand dentists!Q: Which of the following statements is true about the man and the woman? (D)Section B News Items (10 points)Directions:In this section, you will hear 10 short pieces of news from BBC or VOA. After each news item and question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.11. In the battle of the Hollywood veterans, the undoubted winner was Clint Eastwood. His “Million Dollar Baby” was voted best film by the Academy while he also won the coveted Oscar for Best Director for the second time. The film won four Oscars in total with Hilary Swank picking up Best Actress for her portrayal of a female boxer and Morgan Freeman named Best Supporting Actor.Question: What award did Clint Eastwood receive? (C)12. The London conference has generated new international support for President Abbas to clean up the corruption and ineffective rule that plagued the Palestinian authorities under Yasser Arafat.Senior officials from 23 countries and 6 international organizations have thrown their weight behind a Palestinian work plan to overhaul the Palestinians' government, economy and security forces.Question: What do the officials from 23 countries and 6 international organizations do? (B)13. The European Commission will spend about ninety five million dollars over the next four years trying to preventchildren and young adults from smoking. That's a big increase on the twenty five million dollars it spend on its lastanti-smoking campaign.Question:What is the increase between the two anti-smoking campaigns? (B)14. Hunter S. Thompson is credited with developing a new form of fictional journalism, sometimes called Gonzo journalism, in which the writer made himself an essential element of the story. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas became a psychedelic classic telling the story of Thompson's drug hazed road trip across the western US in search of the American Dream. The story was eventually made into a movie starring Johnny Depp and Benicio Del Toro.Question: Is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas a psychedelic classic or a piece of science fiction? (A)15. Afghanistan has appointed its first female provincial governor in keeping with the new government's policy of promoting women to positions of power.Interior Minister Ali Jalali announced the appointment Thursday of Habiba Sarobi as Afghanistan's first ever female governor.Her appointment is part of a national initiative to place more women in positions of power. Afghan President Hamid Karzai and others in his administration have urged a wider political role for women.Question: Who was appointed as the first female governor in Afghanistan? (B)16. It only took 10 minutes to auction off the mainoil-pumping division of Russia's largest oil company, Yukos.There were only two bidders, including the large state natural gas company Gazprom, which was widely expected to be the winner.But in a surprise, a virtually unknown company called the Baikal Finance Group won, paying just over $9 billion.Question: Which company won the auction at last? (A)17. From baseball superstar to aging rock star, 2003 was the year Elvis Costello had his share of the jazz spotlight,in more ways than one. With the release of his number one jazz album North, Costello proved why he's considered one of today's best ballad singers and songwriters. He describes North as an album about “melody, harmony, mood and emotion, mostly emotion”. An emotional Elvis also made news when he married jazz singer Diana Krall in December, a match some say was made in musical heaven.Question: What is Elvis Costello? (A)18. The world's first treaty aimed at cuttingtobacco-related deaths has come into force. The World Health Organization's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control becomes legally binding upon countries that have ratified the landmark agreement.The WHO estimates that nearly five million people die prematurely every year from tobacco-related diseases. If current smoking trends are not reversed, the WHO warns by 2020, tobacco will kill 10 million people a year, 70 per cent of them in developing countries.Question: By 2020, how many people will probably die from tobacco-related diseases each year in developing countries?(B)19. In Iraq, the FBI is involved in trying to secure the release of civilians from 12 countries who have been taken hostage by Iraqi insurgents. Four Italian security guards are the latest foreigners to be reported abducted, while nine Americans still remain unaccounted for.Question: What is the nationality of the four security guards? (C)20. When Margaret Thatcher came to power in May 1979, Britain was a very different place to today. The trade unions were a political force to be reckoned with, government was involved in everything from generating power to making cars, and many people looked to the state to provide their every need. Much of that changed during her eleven years in power. She neutered the labour movement, oversaw the privatization of large swathes of the economy, and encouraged people to take more responsibility for their own lives. Much of this was fiercely resisted but is now political orthodoxy in Britain.Question: When did Margaret Thatcher resign from office?(B)Section C Passages (10 points)Directions: In this section, you will hear 2 passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear 5 questions. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneWhat's it like to be a gold medal winner at the Olympic Games? This is what Sarah Hughes writes about how her life has changed since winning an Olympic gold medal in 2002.“In the months since the Olympics, I've received the key to New York City, met President Bush and had my photograph put on a cereal box. I've met so many amazing people, including Britney Spears, Leonardo Dicaprio and practically everyboy-band member you can think of. But through it all I've tried hard to stay same person: a normal 17-year-old girl from Great Neck, New York, who loves e-mail, baking, and anything with sparkles.”“It's funny, but when I stepped on the ice at the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City, I did not think about winning.I felt proud just to have made it that far. Figure skating competition consists of a two-and-a-half-minute short program and a four-minute long program. Going into the long program, I was in fourth place. However, I was also ahead of most of the world's best skaters. Yet I knew I could do better.”“You need a lot of luck to go from fourth place to first.I guess February 21, 2002, was my lucky night. I seemed to gain energy as my program went on, getting every spin, landing every jump. I landed back-to-back triple jumps, the first woman ever to do that in competition. Backstage, when coach, Robin Wagner, found out that I'd won, she screamed and fell out of her chair.I sat there in disbelief, thinking, ‘Wow’！”“After winning, I got so little sleep that I got sick and had to miss the closing ceremonies. I was heartbroken. But it wasn't until I left Salt Lake City a few days later that I realized how much my life had changed. For instance, I got to fly to Los Angeles to present a prize at the Grammy Awards with the Backstreet Boys.”“One of the biggest things that has happened since winning is that now I can support programs and causes I am very interested in, especially breast cancer. My mom, Amy, had breast cancer when I was 12. She was courageous and strong. She always had a positive outlook. Today she's been cancer-free for four years.”“I learned from my mom that you can't be afraid to live.I love taking risks. Champions on Ice, the touring figure skating show that I was in during the summer, is much more relaxed than the Olympics. However, once in a while I did a triple-triple combination, just to test myself. Sometimes I fell, but landing well after every jump is not the point. It is the attempt. It is the effort. I will continue to compete and try for the Olympics. I might lose or I might win. But whatever happens, I will never lose my passion.”Questions 21 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.21. When did Sarah Hughes get the Olympic gold medal? (C)22. What has remained the same in Sarah Hughes' life since the Olympic Games? (A)23. Why did Sarah Hughes think she was lucky at the Olympic Games? (D)24. Why did Sarah Hughes miss the closing ceremonies at the Olympic Games? (A)25. What did she learn from her mother? (D)Passage TwoHand-held fans began in China some 5,000 years ago. Of course, there is a story about the invention of the hand-held fan. The story says that one day, while the daughter of a famous official was at a festival, she felt suddenly sick from the heat. She took off the mask she was wearing at the time and did the obvious: She held it close to her face and moved it back and forth to create a slight breeze. The other women saw her example and immediately began to do the same. Is this truth or fiction? Believe what you want.The original fans were made of leaves, tied grasses, or feathers fixed to a wood or bone handle. They were used to cool the face, start fires, and for many other purposes. Eventually the technique of stretching silk and later paper across a hardframe to create a flat, round fan was developed. Screen fans soon replaced feather fans.Chinese fans were first introduced to Japan during the Nara period (AD 710—794). Less than a century later, the Japanese had improved on the Chinese original design by inventing the folding fan. This was a folded, decorated piece of paper. The paper was then stuck on a semicircular frame of thin flat sticks. The idea of how to make this new kind of fan went back to China, and it soon became very popular. In the 14th century, the fan traveled from China to Europe. Thanks to the Portuguese traders who brought fans from China to Europe in the 15th century, fans were used in many countries. People in Europe could not buy enough fans. To make fans more quickly, the parts were often imported from China and then put together in Europe.By the 17th and 18th centuries, France became the leading center for making fans. Fans had become an important accessory for anyone who wanted to be fashionable. They had also become more complicated and expensive. Many different kinds of materials were used, including materials such as silk and lace. Designs on the fans were printed or hand-colored. Fashionable fan handles were most often covered with precious stones orpearls. The folding-fan skeletons were made from ivory, mother-of-pearl, or expensive wood, and held together with silk ribbons or sewing thread.Questions 26 to 30 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. Where were hand-held fans first used according to the passage? (C)27. What were hand-held fans originally made of? (B)28. How were folding fans first developed? (A)29. When did fans travel from China to Europe? (A)30. Why was France important in the history of fans? (B)Part II Vocabulary and Structure (5 minutes, 10 points)31. C 32. D 33. A 34. B 35. C 36. C 37. A 38. C 39. B 40.BPart III Situational Dialogues (5 minutes, 10 points)41. A 42. D 43. A 44. C 45. B 46. C 47. A 48. B 49. D 50.CPart IV IQ Test (5 minutes, 5 points）51. D 52. C 53. D 54. C 55. CPart V Reading Comprehension (25 minutes, 35 points) Section A Multiple Choice (5 points)56. C 57. B 58. A 59. B 60. ASection B Short Answer Questions (20 points)61. decreasing62. irrigation, increased population63. fish and plant life64. In the 1980s.65. twenty-five66. they are living in a foreign country67. improve with age68. better at judging people's honesty and intelligence69. as well70. unimportant to themSection C True (T) or False (F) (10 points)71. F 72. T 73. F 74. T 75. F 76. T 77. T 78. T 79. F 80.FPart VI Cloze (10 minutes, 10 points)81. from 82. cover 83. first 84. suddenly 85. famous 86. Despite 87. next 88. happened 89. built 90. story Part VII Translation (15 minutes, 20 points)Section A English-Chinese Translation (10 points)91．例如，在接受别人第二天早晨让他搭便车上班的邀请之后，他或她将不能在双方约定好的时间到达乘车地点。