六级实时阅读之奥斯卡背后的意志
2024年中考英语新热点时文阅读—外国文学作品
2024年中考英语新热点时文阅读-外国文学作品01（2023·江苏淮安·校考一模）Huck is my name, Huckleberry Finn. The story started when my best friend, Tom Sawyer and I found $12,000 in a cave. That money made us rich. We got $6,000 each. Judge Thatcher, an important man in St. Petersburg, put it in the bank, and now we get a dollar a day interest (利息).Then a kind old lady called Douglas invited me to live with her because I haven’t got a family or a home. My mother died a long time ago, then my dad, Pap, disappeared. He was a violent (暴力的) man especially when he drank a lot, which was most of the time, and he often beat me. I was scared of him. I didn’t go to school like the other boys of my age. I lived on the streets and in the woods.My life changed after I lived with Douglas. She gave me a bed to sleep in and bought new clothes for me. Sheread stories to me and taught me how to eat at a table. But then her sister Miss Watson arrived. She brought her black slave (奴隶) Jim with her. I liked Jim but I didn’t like Miss Watson very much. She often shouted at me.Douglas sent me to school every day. I didn’t like going there at first because learning was very difficult. But when I could read and write a bit, I didn’t mind going.The months passed and winter came. The weather got cold. One morning I woke up and there was snow on the ground. On my way to school I saw some footprints outside Douglas’s house. There was a cross on the heel (脚后跟) of the left one. My heart jumped. Only one person wore boots with a cross on the left heel! Pap!“He’s heard about my ________” I thought. “And he wants it!”That night I went to see Jim. Jim had a magic ball made of animal hair. There was a spirit inside the ball that could answer people’s questions about the future.—Adapted from Adventures of Huckleberry Finn1．How did Huck get the money which was put in the bank?A．Huck’s father gave it to him.B．Huck’s mother left it to him before she died.C．Douglas gave it to him.D．He and Tom Sawyer found it in a cave.2．How did Huck feel about the life with Douglas?A．He hated his new life.B．He didn’t mind his new life.C．He felt satisfied with his new life.D．He wanted to get away from his new life.3．Which word can be put in the “__________”?A．life B．spirit C．secret D．money4．Which is the right order of what happened in the story?①Douglas sent Huck to school.②Huck’s mother died.③Douglas invited Huck to live with her.④Douglas read stories to Huck.A．③②④①B．②③④①C．③④②①D．②④③①02（2023·江苏镇江·统考中考真题）Katie was waiting for Gulliver’s calls. Instead, she just heard sparrows making noise in the bushes. “Maybe Gulliver missed the harbour.” Dad said. After breakfast, Katie took her camera to the harbour. All the colourful boats made pretty pictures, but not the one she wanted most.Katie waved to Ernest, her uncle’s neighbour, on the boathouse. The gull’s name, Gulliver, was given by him. The gull’s size and his single leg made the bird itself different. But Ernest told Katie what Gulliver did that first summer Katie and her dad came caught everyone’s attention. Young Katie lay in her stroller (婴儿车) on the floating dock (码头) when Uncle Ralph and Dad were repairing boats nearby. The waves from the passing boat made Katie’s stroller shake strongly. “Kee-aah! Kee-aah!” Gulliver made the loudest cry. Dad and uncle rushed to Katie and stopped the stroller from falling into the water. They kept a close eye at Katie after that. Another summer Katie was three years old, she liked to touch everything. But Dad didn’t watch her every minute when she tried to catch small ducks around or fish from water. “Kee-aah! Kee-aah!” The gull’s cry brought Dad back in time. He stopped Katie as she tried to follow the small ducks running towards water. Several summers passed, and Gulliver continued to call out as Katie tried new things.This summer Katie did the usual by-the-sea things she’d learned to do. One day, she rowed a boat out but was trapped on a rock by a storm. As she looked up and tried to catch the last warmth of the sunshine through dark clouds, she saw a single white feather. A gull feather? She searched the sky for an answer. Putting her arms around knees, she closed eyes to hold in the tears (眼泪). “Kee-aah! Kee-aah!” Katie sat up. “Katie! Katie!” Soon, Dad and Uncle Ralph appeared. “How lucky! We heard Gulliver as we came around the rocks,” Uncle Ralph said, “At least… it sounded like him. Strange, he was nowhere in sight.” Katie remembered the feather. “I thought I heard him, too.”—Adapted from the story by Gillian Richardson5．Katie took a camera to the harbour in order to take a picture of ________.A．Gulliver B．Ernest C．sparrows D．boats6．What’s the right order of the following events about Katie?①She was trapped on a rock by a storm.②She lay in her stroller on the floating dock.③She followed the small ducks running towards water.A．①②③B．①③②C．②③①D．②①③7．Which of the following can show the change of Katie’s feelings in Paragraph 3?A．sad—peaceful—excited B．sad—excited—nervousC．helpless—hopeful—thankful D．helpless—thankful—nervous8．What’s the best title for the story?A．Katie and Gulliver B．Katie’s HolidaysC．Katie and Dad D．Katie’s Tears03（2023·江苏宿迁·校联考一模）Marie didn’t like Eva’s friendship with Tom, so she told her husband that she didn’t want any smell of horses in the house. St Clare told Tom to stop working with the horses. Eva told her father she liked going for walks with Tom. So Tom had orders to leave what he was doing when Eva needed him. Eva and Tom spent a lot of time together.Tom noticed that St Clare didn’t look after his money and his house very well, and that he spent too much money on the wrong things. He started making some suggestions, and soon St Clare understood that Tom’s business advice was very good. After some time Tom started to look after the house expenses（费用）.Tom also noticed that his master didn’t take anything seriously and didn’t live well, and this worried him. One night St Clare went to a party where he drank too much. He came home very late, and Tom and another slave（奴隶）had to help him to get into bed. Tom went into his room and prayed（祈祷）for his master.The morning after, St Clare gave Tom some money to do some business for him. Tom took the money but he didn’t move.“Well, Tom, what are you waiting for?” said St Clare. “Is everything alright?”“I’m afraid not, Master,” said Tom.“What’s the problem? You look very serious.”“I feel very bad, Master. I thought that Master was always going to be good to everybody.”“Well, Tom, am I not? Do you need anything?”“No, Master is always good to me. But there is someone that Master isn’t good to.”“What do you mean?”“I thought about it last night. Master isn’t good to himself.”St Clare felt his face become red, then he laughed. “Oh, Tom!” said St Clare, with tears in his eyes. “Well, you’re right. Never again, Tom, I promise.”—Adapted from Uncle Tom’s Cabin9．Tom was asked to, leave what he was doing to ________A．work with horses B．go for walks with EvaC．spend some time with St Clare D．look after money for St Clare10．In Paragraph 3, the thing that worried Tom is ________.A．St Clare asked Tom to look after his moneyB．St Clare drank too much every dayC．St Clare didn’t look after himself well and didn’t live wellD．St Clare didn’t look after Tom well11．The underlined word “himself ” in Paragraph 12 is ________.A．Maria B．St Clare C．Eva D．Tom12．According to the passage, the correct order of the story is ________.a. Maria was unhappy with Eva’s friendship with Tom.b. St Clare felt moved and joyful when he laughed.c. St Clare gave Tom some money to do some business for him.d. Tom’s master spent too much money on the wrong things.A．adcb B．abcd C．badc D．dabc13．From the passage, we know that Tom was a ________ person.A．lazy but smart B．kind but stupid C．caring and brave D．lazy and stupid04（2023·湖南长沙·统考二模）The Adventures of Huckleberry Fine by Mark Twain is one of the first Great American Novels. It was also one of the first major American novels ever written by using Local Colorism（地方色彩主义）. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is famous for its colorful description of people and places along the Mississippi River.This book is about how a boy called Huck set the slave（奴隶）free and realized his dream of living an adventures life. In order to get out of his father’s control. Hook pretended that he was dead by Jim, who is practical and loyal to friends. Jim went together with Huck in the journey, and they became friends after experience. scenes of adventures. In their voyage, they met two frauds（骗子）. One called himself king, the other duke. Because of the king, Jim got caught by his master. By an expected chance, Huck and Tom, best friend of Hack. Got together, and they decided to set Jim free. At last, they made it.Although the book has been popular with young readers since it came out, the book immediately became controversial（有争论的）and has remained so today because the Southern society that it satirized（讽刺）had already been history.14．Where did the story happen in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn? ________A．Along the Mississippi River.B．In the southern states.C．In Canada. 15．What is the plot（情节）of the story? ________①Huck met a run-away slave. Jim.②Huck met two frauds.③Huck pretended to be dead.④Jim was caught by his master and then set free.A．①②③④B．③①②④C．③②①④16．What does the underlined word “pretended” mean in Paragraph 2 ________.A．否定B．承认C．假装17．We can read the following in the passage EXCEPT ________.A．history of Local ColorismB．Huck’s life experienceC．popularity of the book18．What can we learn from the passage? ________A．It’s Buck’s dream to live a peaceful life.B．The book has gained a lot of attention.C．Huck succeeded in setting Jim free on his own.05（2023·吉林长春·统考一模）They left the busy streets and went to a part of the town Scrooge never visited. It was a terrible place. The streets were dirty, and the smell was very bad. The houses and shops were of the poorest kind. The people were all thin, dirty, and they looked very ill. Everything was ugly.They came to where an old man sat. He was selling dirty pieces of cloth, smelly old bones, and all kinds of old and useless things. As they watched, two old women and an old man, equally dirty, smelly, and ugly came into the shop. They carried large bags.“Come and sit by the fire,” the shopkeeper said. “Tell me what you have to sell me.”“Nothing a dead man will miss,” the first woman said with a nasty（让人讨厌的）laugh.“If he wanted to keep them after he was dead, why wasn’t he a good man when he was alive? If he had been, he would have had someone to look after him. He would not have died alone.”“That’s very true,” said the second woman, putting a few clothes on the floor. “He got the death he deserved.” She pointed at the clothes. “What will you give me for those, Joe?” She asked the shopkeeper, adding, “I did no wrong taking them from the dead man’s house.”The shopkeeper looked at everything the woman wanted to sell him and put a price on it. Then he added everything up. The final amount was very small.“That’s not much,” the woman said.“Take it or leave it,” the shopkeeper said. “I won’t pay a penny（便士）more.”—Taken from A Christmas Carol根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。
英语六级阅读理解试题库及答案(8).doc
2019年英语六级阅读理解试题库及答案（8）Violin prodigies (神童), I learned, have come in distinct waves from distinct regions. Most of the great performers if the late 19th and early 20th centuries were born and brought up in Russia and Eastern Europe.I asked Isaac Stern, one of the worlds greatest violinists the reason for this phenomenon. It is very clear, he told me. They were all Jews(犹太人) and Jews at the time were severely oppressed and ill treated in that part of the world. They were not allowed into the professional fields, but they were allowed to achieve excellence on a concert stage. As a result, every Jewish parents dream was to have a child in the music school because it was a passport to the West.Another element in the emergence of prodigies, I found, is a society that values excellence in a certain field to nurture (培育) talent. Nowadays, the most nurturing societies seem to be in the Far East. In Japan, a most competitive society, with stronger discipline than ours. says Isaac Stem, children are ready to test their limits every day in many fields, including music. When Western music came to Japan after World WarⅡ, that music not only became part of their daily lives, but it became a discipline as well. The Koreans and Chinese as we know, are just as highly motivated as the Japanese.Real policemen hardly recognize any resemblance between their lives and what they see on TV if they ever get home in time. There are similarities, of course, but the cops don’t think much of them.The first difference is that a policeman’s real life revolves round the law. Most of his training is in criminal law. He has to know exactly what actions are crimes and what evidence can be used to prove them in court. He has to know as a professional lawyer, and what is more, he has to apply it on his feet, in the dark and rain, running down an alley after someone he wants to talk to.Little of his time is spent in chatting to scantily-clad (穿衣不多的) ladies or in dramatic confrontations with desperate criminals. He will spend most of his working life typing millions of words on thousands of forms about hundreds of sad, unimportant people who are guilty or not of stupid, petty crimes.Most television crime drama is about finding the criminal: as soon as he’s arrested, the sto ry is over. i real life, finding criminals is seldom much of a problem. Except in very serious cases like murders and terrorist attacks where failure to produce results reflects on the standing of the police little effort is spent on searching.Having made an arrest, a detective really starts to work. He has to prove his case in court and to do that he often has to gather a lot ofdifferent evidence. So, as well as being overworked, a detective has to be out at all hours of the day and night interviewing his witnesses and persuade them usually against their own best interests, to help him.练习题：Choose correct answers to the question:1.The first sentence implies that ________.A.the life of the real policemen and that of the policemen on TV are entirely differentB.the real policemen will find the similarities if they can get home in timeC.the real policemen seldom can get home in time to watch TVD.the policemen shown on TV can always get home in time2.It is essential for a policeman to be trained in criminal law _____.A.so that he can catch criminals in the streetsB.because many of the criminals he has to catch are dangerousC.so that he can justify his arrests in courtD.because he has to know nearly as much about law as a professional lawyer3.The everyday life of a policeman or detective is ______.A.exciting and glamorousB. full of dangerC.devoted mostly to routine mattersD. wasted on unimportant matters4.When murders and terrorist attacks occur,the police______.A.prefer to wait for the criminal to give himself awayB.make great efforts to try to track down their manC.try to make a quick arrest in order to keep up their reputationually fail to produce results5.Whats the best title for the passage?A.Policemen and DetectiveB.Policemens Life-Fun and FantasyC.The Real Life of a PolicemanD.Drama and Reality参考答案及解析1.[C] 推理判断题。
大学英语六级考试阅读真题--包括答案.doc
2019 年 6 月大学英语六级考试阅读真题及答案2013 年 6 月大学英语六级考试阅读真题及答案Section ADirection ： In this section, there is a short passagewith 5 questions or incomplete stamens. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete thestatements in the fewest possible words. Please write youranswer on Answer Sheet 2.Question 47 to 51 are based on the following passageHighly proficient musicianship is hard won. Although’s it ’s often assumed musical ability us inherited, thereabundant evidence that this isn’t the case. While it seems that at birth virtually everyone has perfect pitch, thereasons that one child is better than another aremotivation and practice.Highly musical children were sung to more as infants andmore encouraged to join in song games as kids than lessmusical ones, long before any musical ability could have been evident. Studies of classical musicians prove that the best ones practiced considerably more from childhood onwards thanordinary orchestral players, and this is because theirparents were at them to put in the hours from a veryyoung age.The same was true of children selected for entry tospecialist music schools, compared with those who wererejected. The chosen children had parents who had veryactively supervised music lessons and daily practice fromyoung ages, giving up substantial periods of leisure timeto take the children to lessons and concerts.The singer Michael Jackson ’s story, although unusuallybrutal and extreme, is illumination when considering musicalprodigy( 天才 ). Accounts suggest that he was subjected to cruel beatings and emotional torture ,and that he was humiliated ( 羞辱 ) constantly by his father, What sets Jackson’s family apart is thathis father used his reign ofterror to train his children as musicians and dancers.On top of his extra ability Michael also had more drive.This may have been the result of being the closest of hisbrothers and sisters to his mother.“He seemed different to me from the other children —special, ”Michael ’s mother said of him. She may not have realized that treating her son asspecial may have been part of the reason be became like that.All in all, if you want to bring up a Mozart or Bach,the key factor is how hard you are prepared to crack the whip. Thankfully, most of us will probably settle for a bit of funon the recorder and some ill-executed pieces of music-onthe piano from our children.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡 2 上作答。
决胜六级--阅读（1）-考试试题
Directions:Therearefourpassagesinthispart.Eachpassageisfollowedbysome questionsorunfinishedstatements.Foreachofthemtherearefourchoicesmark edA),B),C)andD).Y oushoulddecideonthebestchoiceandmarkthecorrespon dingletterontheAnswerSheetwithasinglelinethroughthecentre.1Questions1to5arebasedonthefollowingpassage:Auctions(拍卖)arepublicsalesofgoods,conductedbyanofficiallyapprovedauctioneer.He askedthecrowdtogatherintheauctionroomtobidforvariousitemsonsale.Heen couragesbuyerstobidhigherfiguresandfinallynamesthehighestbidderastheb uyerofthegoods.Thisiscalled“knockingdown”thegoods,forthebiddingendswhentheauctioneerbangsasmallhammeronarai sedplatform. TheancientRomansprobablyinventedsalesbyauctionandtheEnglishwordco mesfromtheLatin“autic”,meaning“increase”.TheRomansusuallysoldinthis waythespoilstakeninwar;thesesaleswerecalled“subhasta”,meaning“undert hespear”,aspearbEingstuckinthegroundasasignalforacrowdtogather.InEngl andintheEIghteenthandnineteenthcenturiesgoodswereoftensold“bythecand le”;ashortcandlewaslitbytheauctioneerandbidscouldbemadewhileitwasbur ning.Practicallyallgoodscanbesoldbyauction.Amongthesearecoffee,skins,wool,tea,cocoa,furs,fruit,vegetablesandwines.Auctionsalesarealsousualforlanda ndproperty,antiquefurniture,pictures,rarebooks,oldchinaandworksofart.Th eauctionroomsatChritie’sandSotheby’sinLondonandNewY orkareworld famous. Anauctionisusuallyadvertisedbeforehandwithfullparticularsofthearticlesto besoldandwhereandwhentheycanbeviewedbythebuyers.Iftheadvertisemen tcannotgivefulldetails,cataloguesareprinted,andeachgroupofgoodstobesold together,calleda“lot”,isusuallygivenanumber.Theauctioneerneednotbegin withlotoneandcontinuethenumericalorder;hemaywaituntilhenoticesthefact thatcertainbuyersareintheroomandthenproducethelotstheyarelikelytobeint erestedin.Theauctioneer’sservi cesarepaidforintheformofapercentageofthe pricethegoodsaresoldfor.Theauctioneerthereforehasadirectinterestinpushin gupthebidding.1.Auctionedgoodsaresold____.A.forthehighestpriceofferedB.atfixedpricesC.atpriceslowerthantheirtruevalueD.atpricesofferedbytheauctioneer2.Theendofbiddingiscalled“knockingdown”because____.A.theauctioneerknocksonthetableB.TheauctioneesnamesthehighestbidderasthebuyerofthegoodsC.thegoodsareknockeddownontothetableD.theauctioneerbangsthetablewithahammer3.Inthesentence“TheRomansusuallysoldinthiswaythespoilstakeninwar,”theword“spoils”mostprobablymeans____.elessgoodsB.spearsC.variouskindsoffoodD.propertytakenfromtheenemy4.InEnglandacandleusedtoburnatauctionsales____.A.becausetheauctionsalestookplaceatnightB.asasignalforthecrowdtogatherC.tokeeptheauctionroomwarmD.tolimitthetimewhenoffersofpricescouldbemade5.Anauctioncataloguegivesbuyers____.A.thecurrentmarketvaluesofthegoodsB.detailsofthegoodstobesoldC.theorderinwhichgoodsaretobesoldD.freeadmissiontotheauctionsale2Questions6to10arebasedonthefollowingpassage:Therearesome65speciesofNewWorldmonkeys.Manyofthesehaveaver yusefulanatomicaladaptationlackingintheiroldworldcounterparts:thatcurio us“fifthhand”,thepreh ensiletail.Andinafewspeciesthegrippingtailhasdevelopedtosuchanextentthatitactuallyhas“fingerprints”onthetip.Whileofcourse atailisnotequippedwithfingers,itcansometimesbeevenmoreusefulthananar moraleg.Aspidermonkey’stail,forinstance,islongerthanitsheadandb o dycombined,andisfrequentlyusedinsteadofahandtograspdistantobjects.Oth ermonkeyslessfortunateareforcedtorelegateatleastonelimbtosupport whiletheyfeed,whereasmonkeysendowedwithprehensilitycanhangby theirtailswhiletheyfeastwithbothhandsandfeet.AfewNewWorldmonk eyshavealsoevolvedarmsandshouldersthataresuitableforswinginghandover handthroughthetreesliketheAsiaticgibbons.6.Thepassagemainlydiscuss____.A.certainevolutionaryadventagesofNewWorldmonkeysB.feedinghabitsofthespidermonkeyC.thedevelopmentofarmsandshouldersinNewWorldmonkeysD.someanotomicaladaptationsofAsiaticgibbons7.Theauthorprobablybelievesthatamonkeyusesitsprehensiletailespeci allyfor____.A.runningoveragrassyplainB.supportingitselfwhileeatingC.swimmingacrossariverD.defendingitselfagainstenemies8.Inthesecondsentence,theword“their”refersto____.A.NewWorldmonkeysB.OldWorldmonkeysC.spidermonkeysticgibbons9.ItcanbeinferredfromthepassagethattheAsiaticgibbonsandcertainNewWorldmonkeysaresimilarinwhatrespect?A.Thelengthoftheirtails.B.Theirmatinghabits.C.Theabilitytogripwiththeirfeet.D.Theirupperbodystructure.10.WhichofthefollowingstatementsisNOTtrueaccordingtotheinformationi nthepassage?A.Somemonkeysusetheirhandstograspobjects.B.Aspidermonkeyhasaverylongtail.C.Aprehensiletailhasfingers.ticgibbonscanswingthroughtrees.3Questions11to15arebasedonthefollowingpassage: Baltimorewasfoundedin1729.Foragenerationitseemednodifferentfromado zenothersettlementsspringingupattheheadoftheChesapeakeBay;itsclaimto distinctionconsistedofablacksmith’sshop,flourmill,andtobaccowarehouse. Y etBaltimorewasfatedforamoredynamicfuturethanitsslowbeginningsseem edtoportend.SpurredbyanagriculturalrevolutionintheMarylandandPennsyl vaniacountrysidesaswellasdramaticdisruptionsintheAtlanticeconomy,Balti moreatmidcenturybegantoboom.By1790ithadrisentobecomethenewrepublic’sfourthlargestcitywithaspirationstoovertakethethreestillahead:NewY ork,P hiladelphia,andBoston. AlthoughtheBaltimoreoftheJeffersonianarelookedutterlyunlikethecolonial villagefromwhichithademerged,thetwosharedmorethanmightbeapparentat firstglance.Baltimore’seconomyhadexpandedtremendously,tobesure,butth esameforcesthatsparkedexpansionaround1750continuedtosustainitfiftyyea rslater.Despitetheestablishmentofnewgovernmentsatthestatelevelin1776,n ationallevelin1788,andmunicipallevelin1797,thesamefesteringissuesconti nuedtoconvulseitspolitics.IfBaltimorehadbecomericherandbigger,itsoccup ationalstructure,wealthdistribution,andresidentialpatternswouldhavewithst oodthepressuresofgrowthandlookedaboutthesamein1790asin1812.Inother words,beneaththefrenziedandseeminglychaoticpaceofurbanization,Baltim oreenjoyedastrongelementofstability.Forin1812,nolessthanin1729,Baltim orewasapreindustrialtown.11.InwhatyearwasBaltimoreestablished?A.1729.B.1750.C.1776.D.1788.12.Whichofthefollowingwasnotoneofthenation’sthreelargestcitiesin1790?A.Philadelphia.B.Boston.C.NewY ork.D.Baltimore.13.Inline13,theword“sparked”couldbestbereplacedbywhichofthefollowing?A.Burnedup.B.Flickered.C.Ledto.D.Discharged.14.Whatlevelofgovernmentwasestablishedin1788?A.Municipal.B.Country.C.State.D.National.15.WhichofthefollowingstatementsabouttheBaltimoreof1812canbeinferre dfromthepassage?A.Itdidnottakethewaythecitydidin1790.B.Itdidnothavemanyfactories.C.Itwasnotanenjoyableplaceinwhichtolive.D.Itcouldnotgrowanylarger.4Questions16to20arebasedonthefollowingpassage:WhenaJapanesebusinessmanallowshimselfaholiday,thereisnothinghelikes betterthantoflydowntotheSouthPacific.Tahitiisafavoritedestination,withits goodhotelsandFrenchfood,secondonly,inhismind,toJapanesecooking.Allth atTahitineededtomakeitperfectwasadecentgolfcourse.Thisseemedabouttob erealizedwhenaJapanesefirmannouncedthatitwastobuild “oneofthetenmostbeautifulgolfcoursesintheworld”onMoorea,oneof Tahiti’s islands. TheFrenchgovernmentfavoredthescheme.The300jobstheJapanesesaidwouldbecreatedwouldhelptoreduceTahiti’sunemploymentandmarginallyreduc ethecosttoFranceofkeepingthetricolorflyovertheislands.Butsomelocalpeop lethoughttheideawouldhurtMo orea’senvironment.Tahitihasanenviromenta lgroupwhichhasfoughtmanybattleswiththegovernmentoverFrance’snuclea rtestsinthePolynesianatollofMururoa.Churchmenwerenotkeenonthegolfco urseeither.Tourism,withitsdisplayofwealth,tendstounderminechristianteac hing.ItwasinMooreathattheBiblewasfirsttranslatedintoTahitian. ThedecisionwaslefttothepeopleofMoorea.OnJune16,1991theyvotedagains tthegolfcourseby1,900votesto1,449.ItwasararerejectioninthePacificoftheJ apaneseembrace.16.Japanesebusinessmenliketospendtheirholidays____.A.inthepacificB.inTahitiC.inFranceD.inAustralia17.Accordingtothepassage,whichfooddoesJapanesethinkisthebest?A.Japanesefood.B.Frenchfood.C.Americanfood.D.Chinesefood18.Thebuildingofthegolfcoursewouldcreatetheemploymentopportunitiesfo r____.A.100peopleB.200peopleC.300peopleD.400people19.Theenvironmentalgroupfoughtmanybattles____.A.overFrance’snucleartestsB.thebuildingofthegolfcourseC.thetourismD.Christianteaching20.Theplantobuildagolfcoursewas____.A.votedagainstB.votedforC.implementedD.aborted答案部分1短文大意本文讲述了拍卖的一些特点，以及拍卖的起源，它的程序以及内容。
6月大学英语六级阅读真题及答案解
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6月大学英语六级阅读真题及答案解Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select oneword for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read thepassage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified bya letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on ,Answer Street 2 with a singleline through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once. Questions 26 to 35 are based on the following passage.Let's say you love roller-skating. Just the thought of __26__ on your roller-skates brings asmile to your face. You also know that roller-skating is excellent exercise. You have a __27__attitude toward it.This description of roller-skating __28__ the three components of an attitude: affect,cognition, and behavior. You love the activity; it's great fun. These feelings __29__ the affectiveor emotional component; they are an important ingredient in attitudes. The knowledge wehave about the object constitutes the cognitive component of an attitude. You understandthe health __30__ that the activity can bring. Finally, attitudes have a behavioral component.Our attitudes __31__ usto go outside to enjoy roller-skating.Now, we don't want to leave you with the __32__ that these three components always worktogether __33__ . They don't; sometimes they clash. For example, let's say you love pizza(affective component); however, you have high cholesterol and understand (knowledgecomponent) that eating pizza may be bad for your health. Which behavior will your attituderesult in, eating pizza or __34__ it? The answer depends on which component happens to bestronger. If you are walking past a pizza restaurant at lunchtime, your emotions and feelingsprobably will be stronger than your knowledge that pizza may not be the best food for yourhealth. In that instance, you have pizza for lunch. If you are at home trying to decide where togo for dinner, however, the knowledge component may __35__ , and you decide to go whereyou can eat a healthier meal.A.avoidingB.benefitsC.highlightD.illustratesE.impressionF.improvesG.inquiringH.perfectlyI.positiveJ.prevail K.primarilyL.promptM.specificationsN.strappingO.typicalSection BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.The Changing Generation[A] It turns out today's teenagers aren't so scary after all. Results of USA WEEKEND'S Teens & Parents survey reveal a generation of young people who get along well with their parents and approve of the way they're being raised. They think of their parents with affection and respect. They speak with Mom or Dad when they have a problem. Most feel that their parents understand them, and they believe their family is the No. 1 priority in their parents, lives. Many even think their parents are cool! Although more than a third have an object in their rooms they would like to keep secret from their parents, rarely is it anything more alarming than a diary or off-color (低俗的) book or CD.[B] Such results may seem surprising against the background of shocking incidents that color the way the mass media portray the young. In October 2000, , the same month the survey was taken, the Washington-based Center for Media and Public Affairs wrote in its publication Media Monitor that, in a recent month of TV news coverage of American youth, just 2% of teens were shown at home, and just 1% were portrayed in a work setting. In contrast, the criminal justice system accounted for nearly one out of every five visual backgrounds. No wonder parents worry their own kids might spin out of control once they hit the turbulentwaters of adolescence.[C] The overall facts ought to reassure us. The survey shows us that today's teens are affectionate, sensible and far happier than the angry and tortured souls that have been painted for us by stereotypes. From other sources, we also know teenage crime, drug abuse and premarital sex are in general decline. We, of course, need to pay attention to youngsters who are filled with discontent and hostility, but we should not allow these extreme cases to distort our view of most young people.[D] My own research at the Stanford Center on Adolescence uses in-depth interviews with small samples of youngsters rather than large-scale surveys. Still, in my studies and others I have read, I find the same patterns as in USA WEEKEND'S survey. Today's teenagers admire their parents and welcome parental guidance about important matters such as career choice—though certainly not Mom and Dad's advice on matters of personal taste, such as music or fashion. When we ask teens to choose a hero，they usually select an older family member rather than a remote public figure. Most teens say they enjoy the company of both parents and friends. [E] Contrary to some stereotypes, most adolescents believe they must be tolerant of differences among individuals (though they do not always find this easy in the cliquish (拉帮结派的) environment of high school). Many of them volunteer for community service with disadvantaged people. One prevalent quality we have found in teens, statements about themselves, their friends and their families is a strikingly positive emotional tone. By and large, these are very nice kids, and as the band The Who used to sing, "The kids are alright."[F] How much is today's spirit of harmony a change from ourmore turbulent past? A mere generation ago, parent-child relations were described as "the generation gap". Yet even then reports of widespread youth rebellion were overdone: Most kids in the '60s and 70s shared their parents, basic values. Still, it is true that American families are growing closer at the dawn of this new millennium (千年). Perhaps there is less to fight about, with the country in a period of tranquility and the dangers of drug abuse and other unwholesome behavior well known. Perhaps in the face of impersonal and intimidating globalization, a young person's family feels more like a friendly haven than an oppressive trap. And perhaps parents are acting more like parents than in the recent past. Within just the past five years, I have noticed parents returning to a belief that teenagers need the guidance of elders rather than the liberal, "anything goes" mode of child-rearing that became popular in the second half of the 20th century.[G] But missing from all these data is the sense that today's young care very much about their country, about the broader civic and political environment, or about the future of their society. They seem to be turning inward—generally in a pro-social manner, certainly with positive benefits for intimate relationships, but too often at the expense of a connection with the present and future world beyond, including the society they will one day inherit. [H] Recently, we examined more than 400 essays on the "laws of life" that teens from two communities had written as part of an educational program initiated by the John Templeton Foundation in Radnor, Pa. In those essays, and in follow-up interviews with a few of the teenagers, we found lots of insight, positive feeling and inspirational thinking. But we also found little interest in civic life beyond the tight circles of theirfamily and immediate friends.[I] For example, only one boy said he would like to be president when he grows up. When I was in high school, dozens in my class alone would have answered differently. In fact, other recent studies have found there has never been a time in American history when so small a proportion of young people have sought or accepted leadership roles in local civic organizations. It is also troubling that voting rates among our youngest eligible voters—18- to 24-year-olds—are way down: Little more than one in four now go to the polls, even in national elections, compared with almost twice that many when 18-year-olds were first given the vote.[J] In our interviews, many students viewed politics with suspicion and distaste. " Most politicians are kind of crooked (不诚实的)" one student declared. Another, discussing national politics, said, “I feel like on e person can't do that much, and I get the impression most people don't think a group of people can do that much." Asked what they would like to change in the world, the students mentioned only personal concerns such as slowing down the pace of life, gaining good friends, becoming more spiritual, becoming either more materially successful or less materially oriented (depending on the student's values), and being more respectful of the Earth, animals and other people. One boy said, "I'd rather be concentrating on artistic efforts than saving the world or something."[K] It is fine and healthy for teens to cultivate their personal interests, and it is good news when young people enjoy harmonious relations with their family and friends. But there is also a place in a young life for noble purposes that include a dedication to the broader society, a love of country and anaspiration to make their own leadership contributions.[L] In the past, the young have eagerly participated in national service and civic affairs, often with lots of energy and idealism. If this is not happening today, we should ask why. Our society needs the full participation of its younger citizens if it is to continue to thrive. We know the promise is there—this is a well-grounded, talented, warm-hearted group of youngsters. We have everything to gain by encouraging them to explore the world beyond their immediate experience and to prepare themselves for their turn at shaping that world.36. Not many young people eligible for voting are interested in local or national elections these days.37. Parents are concerned that their children may get involved in criminal offences once they reach their teens.38. Even during the turbulent years of last century, youth rebellion was often exaggerated in the media.39. Teenagers of today often turn to their parents for advice on such important matters as career choice.40. The incidence of teenage crime and misbehavior is decreasing nowadays.41. Young people should have lofty ideals in life and strive to be leaders.42. Some young people like to keep something to themselves and don't want their parents to know about it. 43. It is beneficial to encourage young people to explore the broader world and get ready to make it a better place.44. Many teenagers now offer to render service to the needy.45. Interviews with students find many of them are only concerned about personal matters.Section CDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A. , B. , C. and D.. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage One Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.Manufacturers of products that claim to be environmentally friendly will face tighter rules on how they are advertised to consumers under changes proposed by the Federal Trade Commission.The commission's revised "Green Guides" warn marketers against using labels that make broad claims, like "eco-friendly". Marketers must qualify their claims on the product packaging and limit them to a specific benefit, such as how much of the product is recycled."This is really about trying to cut through the confusion that consumers have when they are buying a product and that businesses have when they are selling a product," said Jon Leibowitz, chairman of the commission.The revisions come at a time when green marketing is on the rise. According to a new study, the number of advertisements with green messages in mainstream magazines has risen since 1987, and peaked in 2008 at 10.4%. In 2009, the number dropped to 9%. But while the number of advertisements may have dipped, there has been a rapid spread of ecolabeling. There are both good and bad players in the eco-labeling game.In the last five years or so, there has been an explosion of green claims and environmental claims. It is clear that consumers don't always know what they are getting.A handful of lawsuits have been filed in recent years against companies accused of using misleading environmental labels. In 2008 and 2009, class-action lawsuits (集体诉讼) were filed against SC Johnson for using "Greenlist" labels on its cleaning products. The lawsuits said that the label was misleading because it gave the impression that the products had been certified by a third party when the certification was the company's own."We are very proud of our accomplishments under the Greenlist system and we believe that we will prevail in these cases," Christopher Beard, director of public affairs for SC Johnson, said, while acknowledging that "this has been an area that is difficult to navigate."Companies have also taken it upon themselves to contest each other's green claims. David Mallen, associate director of the Council of Better Business Bureau, said in the last two years the organization had seen an increase in the number of claims companies were bringing against each other for false or misleading environmental product claims."About once a week, I have a client that will bring up a new certification I've never even heard of and I'm in this industry, said Kevin Wilhelm, chief executive officer of Sustainable Business Consulting. "It's kind of a Wild West, anybody can claim themselves to be green." Mr. Wilhelm said the excess of labels made it difficult for businesses and consumers to know which labels they should pay attention to.46. What do the revised "Green Guides" require businesses to do?A) Manufacture as many green products as possible. B) Indicate whether their products are recyclable.C) Specify in what way their products are green. D) Attachgreen labels to all of their products.47. What does the author say about consumers facing an explosion of green claims?A) They can easily see through the businesses' tricks.B) They have to spend lots of time choosing products.C) They have doubt about current green certification.D) They are not clear which products are truly green.48. What was SC Johnson accused of in the class-action lawsuits?A) It gave consumers the impression that all its products were truly green.B) It gave a third party the authority to label its products as environmentally friendly.C) It misled consumers to believe that its products had been certified by a third party.D) It sold cleaning products that were not included in the official "Greenlist".49. How did Christopher Beard defend his company's labeling practice?A) There were no clear guidelines concerning green labeling.B) His company's products had been well received by the public.C) It was in conformity to the prevailing practice in the market.D) No law required the involvement of a third party in certification.50. What does Kevin Wilhelm imply by saying "It's kind of a Wild West" (Line 3，Para. 11)?A) Businesses compete to produce green products.B) Each business acts its own way in green labeling.C) Consumers grow wild with products labeled green. D) Anything produced in the West can be labeled green.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.America's education system has become less a ladder of opportunity than a structure to transmit inequality from one generation to the next.That's why school reform is so critical. This is an issue of equality, opportunity and national conscience. It's not just about education, but about poverty and justice.It's true that the main reason inner-city schools do poorly isn't teachers' unions, but poverty. Southern states without strong teachers' ，unions have schools at least as awful as those in union states. Some Chicago teachers seem to think that they shouldn't be held accountable until poverty is solved. There're steps we can take that would make some difference, and Mayor Rahm Emanuel is trying some of them—yet the union is resisting.I'd be sympathetic if the union focused solely on higher compensation. Teachers need to be much better paid to attract the best college graduates to the nation's worst schools. But, instead, the Chicago union seems to be using its political capital primarily to protect weak performers.There's solid evidence that there are huge differences in the effectiveness of teachers. The gold standard study by Harvard and Columbia University scholars found that even in high-poverty schools, teachers consistently had a huge positive or negative impact.Get a bottom 1% teacher, and the effect is the same as if a child misses 40% of the school year. Get a teacher from the top 20%, and it's as if a child has gone to school for an extra monthor two.The study found that strong teachers in the fourth through eighth grades raised the skills of their students in ways that would last for decades. Just having a strong teacher for one elementary year left pupils a bit less likely to become mothers as teenagers, a bit more likely to go to college and earning more money at age 28.How does one figure out who is a weak teacher? Yes, that's a challenge. But researchers are improving systems to measure a teacher's performance throughout the year, and, with three years of data, ifs usually possible to tell which teachers are failing.Unfortunately, the union in Chicago is insisting that teachers who are laid off—often for being ineffective—should get priority in new hiring. That's an insult to students.Teaching is so important that it should be like other professions, with high pay and good working conditions but few job protections for bottom performers. This isn't a battle between garment workers and greedy bosses. The central figures in the Chicago schools strike are neither strikers nor managers but 350,000 children. Protecting the union demand sacrifices those students, in effect turning a blind eye to the injustice in the education system.51. What do we learn about America's education system?A) It provides a ladder of opportunity for the wealthy. B) It contributes little to the elimination of inequality.C) It has remained basically unchanged for generations. D) It has brought up generations of responsible citizens.52. What is chiefly responsible for the undesirable performance of inner-city schools? A) Unqualified teachers. C) Unfavorable learning environment.B) Lack of financial resources. D) Subconscious racial discrimination. 53. What does the author think the union should do to win popular support?A) Assist the city government in reforming schools. C) Demand higher pay for teachers.B) Give constructive advice to inner-city schools. D) Help teachers improve teaching.54. What is the finding of the gold standard study by Harvard and Columbia University scholars?A) Many inner-city school teachers are not equal to their jobs.B) A large proportion of inner-city children often miss classes.C) Many students are dissatisfied with their teachers.D) Student performance has a lot to do with teachers.55. Why does the author say the Chicago unions demand is an insult to students?A) It protects incompetent teachers at the expense of students. B) It underestimates students, ability to tell good teachers from poor ones.C) It makes students feel that they are discriminated against in many ways.D) It totally ignores students，initiative in the learning process.6月大学英语六级阅读真题及答案解篇126 [N]空格前的 of 表明此处应填入动名词，与介词 on 搭配。
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历年英语六级阅读真题(2012,6---2006,12)2012 年12 月英语六级阅读真题(1) Passage OneAmid all the job losses of the Great Recession, there is one category of worker that the economic disruption has been good for: nonhumans.From self-service checkout lines at the supermarket to industrial robots armed with saws and taught to carve up animal carcasses in slaughter-houses, these ever-more-intelligent machines are now not just assisting workers but actually kicking them out of their jobs.Automation isn’t just affecti ng factory workers, either. Some law firms now use artificial intelligence software to scan and read mountains of legal documents, work that previously was performed by highly paid human lawyers.“Robots continue to have an impact on blue-collar jobs, and white-collar jobs are under attack by microprocessors,” says Edward Leamer, an economics professor at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management and director of the UCLA Anderson Forecast, a survey of the U.S. and California economies. Leamer says the recession permanently wiped out 2.5 million jobs. U.S. gross domestic product has climbedback to pre-recession levels, meaning we’re producing as much as before, only with 6 percent fewer workers. To be sure, robotics are not the only job killers out there, with outsourcing stealing far more gigs than automation.Jeff Burnstein, president of the Robotics Industry Association, a trade group in Ann Arbor, Mich., argues that robots actually save U.S. jobs. His logic: companies that embrace automation might use fewe r workers, but that’s still better than firing everyone and moving the work overseas.It’s not that robots are cheaper than humans, though often they are. It’s that they are better. “In some cases the quality requirements are so stringent that even if you wanted to have a human do the job, you couldn’t,” Burnstein says.Same goes for surgeons, who are using robotic systems to perform an ever-growing list of operations—not because the machines save money but because, thanks to the greater precision of robots, the patients recover in less time and have fewer complications, says Dr. Myriam Curet.Surgeons may survive the robot invasion, but others at the hospital might not be so lucky, as iRobot, maker of the Roomba, a robot vacuum cleaner, has been showing off Ava, a three-foot-tall droid on wheels that carries a tablet computer. iRobot reckons Ava could be used as a courier in a hospital.And once you’re home, recovering, Ava could let you talk to your doctor, so there’s no need to send someone to your h ouse. That “mobile telepresence” could be useful at the office. If you’re away on a trip, you can still attend a meeting. Just connect via videoconferencing software, so your face appears on Ava’s screen.Is any job safe? I was hoping to say “journalist,” but researchers are already developing algorithms that can gather facts and write a news story. Which means that a few years from now, a robot could be writing this column. And who will read it? Well, there might be a lot of us hanging around with lots of free time on our hands.(2) Passage TwoYou've now heard it so many times, you can probably repeat it in your sleep. President Obama will no doubt make the point publicly when he gets to Beijing: the Chinese need to spend more; they need to consume more; they need —believe it or not — to become more like Americans, for the sake of the global economy.And it's all true. But the other side of that equation is that the U.S. needs to save more. For the moment, American households actually are doing so. After the personal-savingsrate dipped to zero in 2005, the shock of the economic crisis last year prompted people to snap shut their wallets.In China, the household-savings rate exceeds 20%. It is partly for policy reasons. As we've seen, wage earners are expected to care for not only their children but also their aging parents. And there is, to date, only the flimsiest（脆弱的）of publicly-funded health care and pension systems, which increases incentives for individuals to save while they are working. But China is a society that has long esteemed personal financial prudence（谨慎）for centuries. There is no chance that will change anytime soon, even if the government creates a better social safety net and successfully encourages greater consumer spending.Why does the U.S. need to learn a little frugality(节俭). Because healthy savings rates are one of the surest indicators of a country's long-term financial health. High savings lead, over time, to increased investment, which in turn generates productivity gains, innovation and job growth. In short, savings are the seed corn of a good economic harvest.The U.S. government thus needs to act as well. By running constant deficits, it is dis-saving, even as households save more. Peter Orszag, Obama's Budget Director, recently called the U.S. budget deficits unsustainable and he's right. Todate, the U.S. has seemed unable to have what Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels has called an "adult conversation" about the consequences of spending so much more than is taken in. That needs to change. And though Hu Jintao and the rest of the Chinese leadership aren't inclined to lecture visiting Presidents, he might gently hint that Beijing is getting a little nervous about the value of the dollar —which has fallen 15% since March, in large part because of increasing fears that America's debt load is becoming unmanageable.That's what happens when you're the world's biggest creditor: you get to drop hints like that, which would be enough by themselves to create international economic chaos if they were ever leaked. (Every time any official in Beijing deliberately publicly about seeking an alternative to the U.S. dollar for the $2.1 trillion China holds in reserve, currency traders have a heart attack.) If Americans saved more and spent less, consistently over time, they wouldn't have to worry about all that.2012 年6 月英语六级阅读真题(3)Passage OneAs anyone who has tried to lose weight knows, realisticgoal-setting generally produces the best results. That's partially because it appears people who set realistic goals actually work more efficiently, and exert more effort, to achieve those goals.What's far less understood by scientists, however, are the potentially harmful effects of goal-setting.Newspapers relay daily accounts of goal-setting prevalent in industries and businesses up and down both Wall Street and Main Street , yet there has been surprisingly little research on how the long-trumpeted practice of setting goals may have contributed to the current economic crisis , and unethical （不道德的）behavior in general.“Goals are widely used and promoted as having really beneficial effects. And yet, the same motivation that can push people to exert more effort in a constructive way could also motivate people to be more likely to engage in unethical behaviors,” says Maurice Schweitzer, an associate professor at Penn’s WhartonSchool.“It turns out there’s no economic benefit to just having a goal---you just get a psychological benefit” Schweitzer says.“But in many cases, go als have economic rewards that make them more powerful.”A prime example Schweitzer and his colleagues cite is the 2004 collapse of energy-trading giant Enron, where managers used financial incentives to motivate salesmen to meet specific revenue goals. The problem, Schweitzer says, is the actual trades were not profitable.Other studies have shown that saddling employees with unrealistic goals can compel them to lie, cheat or steal. Such was the case in the early 1990s when Sears imposed a sales quota on its auto repair staff. It prompted employees to overcharge for work and to complete unnecessary repairs on a companywide basis.Schweitzer concedes his research runs counter to a very large body of literature that commends the many benefits ofgoal-setting. Advocates of the practice have taken issue with his team’s use of such evidence as news accounts to support his conclusion that goal-setting is widely over-prescribedIn a rebuttal (反驳) paper, Dr. Edwin Lockewrites:“Goal-setting is not going away. Organizations cannot thrive without being focused on their desired end results anymore than an individual can thrive without goals to provide a sense of purpose.”But Schweitzer contends the “mounting causal evidence” linking goal-setting and harmful behavior should be studied to help spotlight issues that merit caution and further investigation. “Even a few negative effects could be so large that they outweigh many positive effects,” he says.“Goal-setting does help coordinate and motivate people. My idea would be to combine that with careful oversight, a strong organizational culture, and make sure the goals that you use are going to be constructive and not significantly harm the organization,” Schweitzer says.(4) Passage twoFor most of the 20th century, Asia asked itself what it could learn from the modern, innovating West. Now the question must be reversed. What can the West’s overly indebted and sluggish (经济滞长的) nations learn from a flourishing Asia?Just a few decades ago, Asia’s two giants were stagnati ng(停滞不前) under faulty economic ideologies. However, once China began embracing free-market reforms in the 1980s, followed by India in the 1990s, both countries achieved rapidgrowth. Crucially, as they opened up their markets, they balanced market economy with sensible government direction. As the Indian economist Amartya Sen has wisely said, “The invisible hand of the market has often relied heavily on the visible hand of government.”Contrast this middle path with America and Europe, which have each gone ideologically over-board in their own ways. Since the 1980s, America has been increasingly clinging to the ideology of uncontrolled free markets and dismissing the role of government---following Ronald Regan’s idea that “government is not the solution to o ur problem; governmentis the problem. “Of course, when the markets came crashing down in 2007, it was decisive government intervention that saved the day. Despite this fact, many Americans are still strongly opposed to “big government.”If Americans could only free themselves from their antigovernment doctrine, they would begin to see that the America’s problems are not insoluble. A few sensible federal measures could put the country back on the right path. A simple consumption tax of, say, 5% would significantly reduce the country’s huge government deficit without damaging productivity. A small gasoline tax would help freeAmerica from its dependence on oil imports and create incentives for green energy development. In the same way, a significant reduction of wasteful agricultural subsidies could also lower the deficit. But in order to take advantage of these common-sense solutions, Americans will have to put aside their own attachment to the idea of smaller government and less regulation. American politicians will have to develop the courage to follow what is taught in all American public-policy schools: that there are good taxes and bad taxes. Asian countries have embraced this wisdom, and have built sound long-term fiscal (财政的) policies as a result.Meanwhile, Europe has fallen prey to a different ideological trap: the belief that European governments would always have infinite resources and could continue borrowing as if there were no tomorrow. Unlike the Americans, who felt that the markets knew best, the Europeans failed to anticipate how the markets would react to their endless borrowing. Today, the European Union is creating a $580 billion fund to ward off sovereign collapse. This will buy the EU time, but it will not solve the bloc’s larger problem.2011 年12 月英语六级阅读真题(5) Passage OneQuestions 52 to 56 are based on the following passage.What's the one word of advice a well-meaning professional would give to a recent college graduate? China"} India! Brazil! How about trade!When the Commerce Department reported last week that the trade deficit in June approached $50 billion, it set off a new round of economic doomsaying. Imports, which soared to $200.3 billion in the month, are subtracted in the calculation of gross domestic product. The larger the trade deficit, the smaller the GDP. Should such imbalances continue, pessimists say, they could contribute to slower growth.But there's another way of looking at the trade data. Over the past two years, the figures on imports and exports seem not to signal a double-dip recession – a renewed decline in the broad level of economic activity in the United States – but an economic expansion.The rising volume of trade – more goods and services shuttling in and out of the United States – is good news for many sectors. Companies engaged in shipping, trucking, rail freight, delivery,and logistics (物流) have all been reporting better than expected results. The rising numbers signify growing vitality in foreign markets – when we import more stuff, it puts more cash in the hands of people around the world, and U.S. exports are rising because more foreigners have the ability to buy the things we produce and market. The rising tide of trade is also good news for people who work in trade-sensitive businesses, especially those that produce commodities for which global demand sets the price – agricultural goods, mining, metals, oil.And while exports always seem to lag, U.S. companies are becoming more involved in the global economy with each passing month. General Motors sells as many cars in China as in America each month. While that may not do much for imports, it does help GM's balance sheet – and hence makes the jobs of U.S.-based executives more stable.One great challenge for the U.S. economy is slack domestic consumer demand. Americans arepaying down debt, saving more, and spending more carefully. That's to be expected, given what we've been through. But there's a bigger challenge. Can U.S.-based businesses, large and small, figure out how to get a piece of growing global demand? Unless you want to pick up and move to India, orBrazil, or China, the best way to do that is through trade. It may seem obvious, but it's no longer enough simply to do business with our friends and neighbors here at home.Companies and individuals who don't have a strategy to export more, or to get more involved in foreign markets, or to play a role in global trade, are shutting themselves out of the lion's share of economic opportunity in our world.(6) Passage TwoA recurring criticism of the UK's university sector is its perceived weakness in translating new knowledge into new products and services.Recently, the UK National Stem Cell Network warned the UK could lose its place among the world leaders in stem cell research unless adequate funding and legislation could be assured. We should take this concern seriously as universities are key in the national innovation system.However, we do have to challenge the unthinking complaint that the sector does not do enough in taking ideas to market. The most recent comparative data on the performance of universities and research institutions in Australia, Canada, USA and UKshows that, from a relatively weak starting position, the UK now leads on many indicators of commercialisation activity.When viewed at the national level, the policy interventions of the past decade have helped trans form the performance of UK universities. Evidence suggests the UK's position is much stronger than in the recent past and is still showing improvement. But national data masks the very large variation in the performance of individual universities. The evidence shows that a large number of universities have fallen off the back of the pack, a few perform strongly and the rest chase the leaders.This type of uneven distribution is not peculiar to the UK and is mirrored across other economies. In the UK, research is concentrated: less than 25% of universities receive 75% of the research funding. These same universities are also the institutions producing the greatest share of PhD graduates, science citations, patents and licence income. The effect of policies generating long-term resource concentration has also created a distinctive set of universities which areresearch-led and commercially active. It seems clear that the concentration of research and commercialisation work creates differences between universities.The core objective for universities which are research-led must be to maximise the impact oftheir research efforts. These universities should be generating the widest range of social, economic and environmental benefits. In return for the scale of investment, they should share their expertise in order to build greater confidence in the sector.Part of the economic recovery of the UK will be driven by the next generation of research commercialisation spilling out of our universities. There are three dozen universities in the UKwhich are actively engaged in advanced research training and commercialisation work.If there was a greater coordination of technology transfer offices within regions and a simultaneous investment in the scale and functions of our graduate schools, universities could, and should, play a key role in positioning the UK for the next growth cycle.2011 年6 月英语六级阅读真题(7) Passage OneQuestions 52 to 56 are based on the following passage.At the heart of the debate over illegal immigration lies one key question: are immigrants good or bad for the economy? The American public overwhelmingly thinks they're bad. Yet the consensus among most economists is that immigration, both legal and illegal, provides a small net boost to the economy. Immigrants provide cheap labor, lower the prices of everything from farm produce to new homes, and leave consumers with a little more money in their pockets. So why is there such a discrepancy between the perception of immigrants' impact on the economy and the reality?There are a number of familiar theories. Some argue that people are anxious and feel threatened by an inflow of new workers. Others highlight the strain that undocumented immigrants place on public services, like schools, hospitals, and jails. Still others emphasize the role of race, arguing that foreigners add to the nation's fears and insecurities. There's some truth to all these explanations, but they aren't quite sufficient.To get a better understanding of what's going on, consider the way immigration's impact is felt. Though its overall effect may be positive, its costs and benefits are distributed unevenly. David Card, an economist at UC Berkeley, notesthat the ones who profit most directly from immigrants'low-cost labor are businesses and employers – meatpacking plants in Nebraska, for instance, or agricultural businesses in California. Granted, these producers' savings probably translate into lower prices at the grocery store, but how many consumers make that mental connection at the checkout counter? As for the drawbacks of illegal immigration, these, too, are concentrated. Native low-skilled workers suffer most from the competition of foreign labor. According to a study by George Borjas, a Harvard economist, immigration reduced the wages of American high-school dropouts by 9% between 1980-2000.Among high-skilled, better-educated employees, however, opposition was strongest in states with both high numbers of immigrants and relatively generous social services. What worried them most, in other words, was the fiscal (财政的)burden of immigration. That conclusion was reinforced by another finding: that their opposition appeared to soften when that fiscal burden decreased, as occurred with welfare reform in the 1990s, which curbed immigrants' access to certain benefits.The irony is that for all the overexcited debate, the net effect of immigration is minimal. Even for those most acutely affected – say, low-skilled workers, or California residents –the impact isn't all that dramatic. "The unpleasant voices have tended to dominate our perceptions," says Daniel Tichenor, a political science professor at the University of Oregon. "But when all those factors are put together and the economists calculate the numbers, it ends up being a net positive, but a small one." Too bad most people don't realize it.(8) Passage TwoPicture a typical MBA lecture theatre twenty years ago. In it the majority of students will have conformed to the standard model of the time: male, middle class and Western. Walk into a class today, however, and you'll get a completely different impression. For a start, you will now see plenty more women – the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, for example, boasts that 40% of its new enrolment is female. You will also see a wide range of ethnic groups and nationals of practically every country.It might be tempting, therefore, to think that the old barriers have been broken down and equal opportunity achieved. But,increasingly, this apparent diversity is becoming a mask for a new type of conformity. Behind the differences in sex, skin tones and mother tongues, there are common attitudes, expectations and ambitions which risk creating a set of clones among the business leaders of the future.Diversity, it seems, has not helped to address fundamental weaknesses in business leadership. So what can be done to create more effective managers of the commercial world? According to Valerie Gauthier, associate dean at HEC Paris, the key lies in the process by which MBA programmes recruit their students. At the moment candidates are selected on a fairly narrow set of criteria such as prior academic and career performance, and analytical and problem solving abilities. This is then coupled to a school's picture of what a diverse class should look like, with the result that passport, ethnic origin and sex can all become influencing factors. But schools rarely dig down to find out what really makes an applicant succeed, to create a class which also contains diversity of attitude and approach – arguably the only diversity that, in a business context, really matters.Professor Gauthier believes schools should not just be selecting candidates from traditional sectors such as banking,consultancy and industry. They should also be seeking individuals who have backgrounds in areas such as political science, the creative arts, history or philosophy, which will allow them to put business decisions into a wider context.Indeed, there does seem to be a demand for the more rounded leaders such diversity might create. A study by Mannaz, a leadership development company, suggests that, while the bully-boy chief executive of old may not have been eradicated completely, there is a definite shift in emphasis towards less tough styles of management – at least in America and Europe. Perhaps most significant, according to Mannaz, is the increasing interest large companies have in more collaborative management models, such as those prevalent in Scandinavia, which seek to integrate the hard and soft aspects of leadership and encourage delegated responsibility and accountability.2010 年12 月英语六级阅读真题(9) Passage OneIn the early 20th century, few things were more appealing than the promise of scientific knowledge. In aworld struggling with rapid industrialization, science and technology seemed to offer solutions to almost every problem. Newly created state colleges and universities devoted themselves almost entirely to scientific, technological, and engineering fields. Many Americans came to believe that scientific certainty could not only solve scientific problems, but also reform politics, government, and business. Two world wars and a Great Depression rocked the confidence of many people that scientific expertise alone could create a prosperous and ordered world. After World War Ⅱ, the academic world turned with new enthusiasm to humanistic studies, which seemed to many scholars the best way to ensure the survival of democracy. American scholars fanned out across much of the world—with support from the Ford Foundation, the Fulbright program, etc.—to promote the teaching of literature and the arts in an effort to make the case for democratic freedoms.In the America of our own time, the great educational challenge has become an effort to strengthen the teaching of what is now known as the STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, and math). There isconsiderable and justified concern that the United States is falling behind much of the rest of the developed world in these essential disciplines. India, China, Japan, and other regions seem to be seizing technological leadership.At the same time, perhaps inevitably, the humanities—while still popular in elite colleges and universities—have experienced a significant decline. Humanistic disciplines are seriously underfunded, not just by the government and the foundations but by academic institutions themselves. Humanists are usually among the lowest-paid faculty members at most institutions and are often lightly regarded because they do not generate grant income and because they provide no obvious credentials (资质) for most nonacademic careers.Undoubtedly American education should train more scientists and engineers. Much of the concern among politicians about the state of American universities today is focused on the absence of “real world” education—which means preparation for professional and scientific careers. But the idea that institutions ortheir students must decide between humanities and science is false. Our society could not survive without scientific and technological knowledge. But we would be equally impoverished (贫困的) without humanistic knowledge as well. Science and technology teach us what we can do. Humanistic thinking helps us understand what we should do.It is almost impossible to imagine our society without thinking of the extraordinary achievements of scientists and engineers in building our complicated world. But try to imagine our world as well without the remarkable works that have defined our culture and values. We have always needed, and we still need, both.(10) Passage TwoWill there ever be another Einstein? This is the undercurrent of conversation at Einstein memorial meetings throughout the year. A new Einstein will emerge, scientists say. But it may take a long time. After all, more than 200 years separated Einstein from his nearest rival, Isaac Newton.Many physicists say the next Einstein hasn’t been born yet, or is a baby now. That’s because the quest for a unified theory that would account for all the forces of nature has pushed current mathematics to its limits. New math must be created before the problem can be solved.But researchers say there are many other factors working against another Einstein emerging anytime soon.For one thing, physics is a much different field today. In Einstein’s day, there were only a few thousand physicists worldwide, and the theoreticians who could intellectually rival Einstein probably would fit into a streetcar with seats to spare.Education is different, too. One crucial aspect of Einstein’s training that is overlooked is the years of philosophy he read as a teenager—Kant, Schopenhauer and Spinoza, among others. It taught him how to think independently and abstractly about space and time, and it wasn’t long before he became a philosopher himself.“The independence created by philosophical insight is—in my opinion—the mark of distinction between a mere artisan (工匠) or specialist and a real seeker after。
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大学英语六级阅读:阻碍你成功的十大谎言Unfortunately, just before you take your first step on the righteous journey to pursue your dreams, people around you, even the ones who deeply care for you, will give you awful advice. It’s not because they have evil intentions. It’s because they don’t understand the big picture - what your dreams, passions, and life goals mean to you. They don’t understand that, to you, the reward is worth the risk.有个不幸的事实是：每当你想要踏上追求梦想的正确道路时，周围的人，包括那些真正关心你的人，都会提供糟糕的建议。
这倒不是因为他们心怀不轨，而是因为他们没法理解那些远景，激情和生活目标对你的意义。
他们不明白那个梦想值得冒险。
So they try to protect you by shielding you from the possibility of failure, which, in effect, also shields you from the possibility of making your dreams a reality.As our friend Steve Jobs says:“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma, which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice, heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.”Here are 10ill-advised tips (lies) people will likely tell you when you decide to pursue your dreams, and why they are dreadfully mistaken.所以他们希望保护你，阻止你迈向可能出现的失败，但这实际上也阻止了你的梦想的实现。
英语六级阅读理解精练参考答案及译文.doc
英语六级阅读理解精练参考答案及译文在英语学习过程中，阅读理解能力是学习者发展语言能力的基础和手段。
国内的各类英语考试中几乎都有阅读理解题型，大学英语六级考试也不例外。
大学英语六级阅读理解试题是试卷中分值最重的题型，为了提高大家的阅读水平，下面是我为大家带来，希望对大家的学习有所帮助!英语六级阅读理解精练：爱因斯坦轶事He was one of the greatest scientists the world has ever known, yet if I had to convey theessence 2 of Albert Einstein in a single word, I would choose simplicity. Perhaps an anecdote3 will help. Once, caught in a downpour, he took off his hat and held it under his coat. Askedwhy, he explained, with admirable logic , that the rain would damage the hat, but his hairwould be none the worse4 for its wetting. This knack for going instinctively to the heart of amatter was the secret of his major scientific discoveries — this and his extraordinary feelingfor beauty.I first met Albert Einstein in 1935 , at the famous Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, N.J. 5 He had been among the first to be invited to the Institute, and was offered carte blanche6as to salary. To the directors dismay, Einstein askedfor an impossible sum: it was far toosmall. The director had to plead with him to accept a larger salary.I was in awe of7 Einstein, and hesitated before approaching him about some ideas I had beenworking on. When I finally knocked on his door, a gentle voice said, "Come "—with a risinginflection that made the single word both a welcome and a question. I entered his office andfound him seated at a table, calculating and smoking his pipe. Dressed in ill-fitting clothes, hishair characteristically awry8 , he smiled a warm welcome . His utter naturalness at once set meat ease.As I began to explain my ideas, he asked me to write the equations on the blackboard so hecould see how they developed. Then came the staggering — and altogether endearing —request:"Please go slowly. I do not understand things quickly. "This from Einstein! He said itgently, and I laughed. From then on, all vestiges of fear were gone.阅读自测Ⅰ. Fill in the blanks with proper words of the passage:1. If I have to describe Albert Einstein in a single word,I would choose_______ ( 单纯) .2. Caught in a_______ ( 倾盆大雨) , I have got a bad cough.3. In the hometown of Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, there are many_______ ( 轶事) about him.4. To my _______ ( 沮丧) , my father doesnt buy me the WalkmanI like best. 5. Helen Kelleris so strong-minded a person that I am _______ ( 敬畏) her.Ⅱ. Questions :After reading this passage , do you have a new understanding of this famous person, AlbertEinstein? If yes, then what is it?参考答案Ⅰ. 1. simplicity 2. downpour 3. anecdotes 4. dismay 5 . in awe of Ⅱ. Yes, I have a newunderstanding of him. I find he is not only a great scientist but also a simple man. He is politeand kind to the young people. Also he is a little humorous.参考译文爱因斯坦轶事阿尔伯特爱因斯坦是世界上最伟大的科学家之一, 然而如果要用一个词来形容他的话, 那就是单纯。
英语六级阅读理解试题库及答案().doc
2019年英语六级阅读理解试题库及答案（11）In the 1962 movie Lawrence of Arabia, one scene shows an American newspaper reporter eagerly snapping photos of men looting a sabotaged train. One of the looters, Chief Auda abu Tayi of the Howeitat clan, suddenly notices the camera and snatches it. Am I in this? he asks, before smashing it open. To the dismayed reporter, Lawrence explains, He thinks these things will steal his virtue. He thinks you’re a kind of thief.As soon as colonizers and explorers began taking cameras into distant lands, stories began circulating about how indigenous peoples saw them as tools for black magic. The ignorant natives may have had a point. When photography first became available, scientists welcomed it as a more objective way of recording faraway societies than early travelers’ exaggerated accounts. But in some ways, anthropological photographs reveal more about the culture that holds the camera than the one that stares back. Up into the 1950s and 1960s, many ethnographers sought pure pictures of primitive cultures, routinely deleting modern accoutrements such as clocks and Western dress. They paid men and women to re-enact rituals or to pose as members of war or hunting parties, often with little regard for veracity. Edward Curtis, the legendary photographer of North American Indians, for example, got one Makah man to poseas a whaler with a spear in 1915--even though the Makah had not hunted whales in a generation.These photographs reinforced widely accepted stereotypes that indigenous cultures were isolated, primitive, and unchanging. For instance, National Geographic magazine’s photographs have taught millions of Americans about other cultures. As Catherine Lutz and Jane Collins point out in their 1993 book Reading National Geographic, the magazine since its founding in 1888 has kept a tradition of presenting beautiful photos that don’t challenge white, middle-class American conventions. While dark-skinned women can be shown without tops, for example, white women’s breasts are taboo. Photos that could unsettle or disturb, such as areas of the world torn asunder by war or famine, are discarded in favor of those that reassure, to conform with the society’s stated pledge to present only kindly visions of foreign societies. The result, Lutz and Collins say, is the depiction of an idealized and exotic world relatively free of pain or class conflict.Lutz actually likes National Geographic a lot. She read the magazine as a child, and its lush imagery influenced her eventual choice of anthropology as a career. She just thinks that as people look at the photographs of other cultures, they should be alert to the choice of composition and images.练习题1. The main idea of the passage is ______________.[A] Photographs taken by Western explorers reflect more Westerners perception of the indigenous cultures and the Western values.[B] There is a complicated relationship between the Western explorers and the primitive peoples.[C] Popular magazines such as National Geographic should show pictures of the exotic and idealized worlds to maintain high sales.[D] Anthropologists ask the natives to pose for their pictures, compromising the truthfulness of their pictures.2. We can infer from the passage that early travelers to the native lands often _________.[A] took pictures with the natives[B] gave exaggerated accounts of the native lands[C] ask for pictures from the natives[D] gave the natives clocks and Western dresses3. The author mentions the movie Lawrence of Arabia to ___________.[A] show how people in the indigenous societies are portrayed by Westerners.[B] illustrate how people from primitive societies see cameras as tools of black magic that steal their virtues.[C] show how anthropologists portray untruthful pictures of native people.[D] show the cruel and barbarian side of the native people.4. But in some ways, anthropological photographs reveal more about the culture that holds the camera than the one that stares back. In this sentence, the one [culture] that stares back refers to _______.[A] the indigenous culture[B] the Western culture[C] the academic culture[D] the news business culture5. With which of the following statements would Catherine Lutz most probably agree?[A] Reporters from the Western societies should routinely delete modern elements in pictures taken of the indigenous societies.[B] The primitive cultures are inferior to the more advanced Western culture.[C] The western media are not presenting a realistic picture of the faraway societies.[D] People in the Western news business should try not to challenge the well-established white middle-class values.答案及解析1. 答案是[A] Photographs taken by Western explorers reflect more Westerners perception of the indigenous cultures and the Western values.解析：本文的主题是，西方的媒体，为了迎合西方读者猎奇的心理，同时，为了不与西方读者的中产阶级价值观发生冲突，在他们拍摄的照片中，并不是真正客观公正地反映经济发展水平较为落后的社会中人们的生活。
英语六级阅读理解精练及答案解析
英语六级阅读理解精练及答案解析英语六级阅读理解精练：个人主义的典范What do Americans believe in2? What is the American character? These questions are hard toanswer, because there are so many Americans and they believe in so many different things.However, the history of the United States does provide some understanding of certain basiccharacteristics that many Americans share .One of the main reasons why the early settlers came to America was to escape the controlsthey had experienced in Europe. 3 There , small groups of wealthy people prevented themfrom moving into a higher social position or becoming wealthy, and governmentsupportedchurches controlled their religious practices and beliefs. Because these early settlers wanted tobe free from such controls, they brought to America the view that the individual was supremelyimportant. The settlers were against the efforts of the church, the society, and particularly thegovernment, to control their actions. These controls came to be viewed as"un-American"4 .This strong American belief in individualism has both positive and negative sides5 . On thepositive side, it has strengthened Americansrsquo;inventiveness and their belief in hard work. Onthe negative side, the belief in individualism has sometimes prevented Americans from usingtheir government to solve their common problems. Americans prefer not to have governmentsolutions to social problems.The belief in individualism is a basic part of the American character. This belief has at leasttwo separate parts mdash; idealism and materialism6. Although these two beliefs are quitedifferent, most Americans try to live with them both at the same time, and idealism andmaterialism are both very much a part of the American character.American idealism comes largely from the nationrsquo;s Protestant7 religious heritage . EarlyAmericans did not have to belong to any particular church to have this belief. It influenced allAmericans so strongly that idealism came to mean that each individual should possess a highmoral character, and should live by his or her own beliefs. This is what American idealismmeans today.Americans also have a strong belief in materialism, that is, that each individual should gain asmuch wealth as possible. The American belief in materialism is partly a result of the nationrsquo;sgreat material abundance. The early settlers found a continent with great forests, rivers, andfertile farmland in abundance. It is not surprising that many viewed America as the land ofopportunity. 8As the United States grew and developed, the supply of natural resources seemed endless, andso did the opportunities for personal economic advancement. Each generation had a chance tobecome wealthier than their parents had been. Generation after generation of new immigrantshad the same opportunity. Americans eventually developed the belief that it was almost aduty to get rich.阅读自测Ⅰ. Here a re some new sports words that people often use in daily life . Guess their Chinesemeanings:All-star Gamemdash;mdash;mdash;Most Valuable Player ( MVP) mdash;mdash;mdash;Rookie of the Yearmdash;mdash;mdash;X-Games / Extreme Sportsmdash;mdash;mdash;Bungee jumpingmdash;mdash;mdash;Rock-climbing / Freeclimbingmdash;mdash;mdash;Bicycle Motocross ( BMX) mdash;mdash;mdash;treadmillmdash;mdash;mdash;aerobicsmdash;mdash;mdash;Ⅱ. When is a h ouse n ot just a house ? Guess the meanings of various houses:playhousemdash;mdash;mdash;Wendy house / dollhousemdash;mdash;mdash;fun housemdash;mdash;mdash;lodging housemdash;mdash;mdash;Opera house mdash;mdash;mdash;tea housemdash;mdash;mdash;Full House mdash;mdash;mdash;Meeting House mdash;mdash;mdash;Upper House and Lower Housemdash;mdash;mdash;参考答案Ⅰ. 全明星赛最有价值球员年度最佳新秀极限运动蹦极跳攀岩自行车越野跑步机有氧运动Ⅱ. 戏院、儿童游戏室儿童玩具房游乐场宿舍歌剧院茶馆客满, 座无虚席礼拜堂、教堂上议院与下议院参考译文个人主义的典范mdash;mdash;美国人国人的信念是什么? 美国人什么性格? 这些问题都难以回答, 因为美国人太多了,他们有太多不同的信条。
六下英语作文莫言
六下英语作文莫言The Enduring Legacy of Mo Yan's Literary MasterpiecesMo Yan, the renowned Chinese novelist and recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature, has captivated readers worldwide with his profound and thought-provoking works. His literary genius has transcended geographical boundaries, and his impact on the literary landscape is undeniable. In this essay, we will delve into the enduring legacy of Mo Yan's literary masterpieces, exploring their thematic depth, narrative complexity, and their ability to resonate with readers across generations and cultures.At the heart of Mo Yan's literary oeuvre lies a deep exploration of the human condition, with all its complexities, contradictions, and struggles. His novels often delve into the interplay between individual and collective experiences, weaving intricate narratives that seamlessly blend the personal and the political. From the sweeping historical sagas of "Red Sorghum" and "Life and Death are Wearing Me Out" to the surreal and allegorical tales in "The Garlic Ballads" and "Sandalwood Death," Mo Yan's works consistently challenge the reader to confront the harsh realities of life while also finding moments of beauty, resilience, and hope.One of the most striking aspects of Mo Yan's writing is his masterful use of language and narrative techniques. His prose is lyrical and evocative, often blending elements of realism and magical realism to create a unique and captivating literary experience. The reader is transported to the rural landscapes of Shandong province, where the rhythms of daily life and the echoes of history intertwine to create a rich tapestry of storytelling. Mo Yan's ability to weave together multiple perspectives, shifting timelines, and intricate symbolism is a testament to his literary virtuosity, challenging the reader to engage with the text on a deeper level.Moreover, Mo Yan's works are not merely vehicles for storytelling; they serve as powerful social and political commentaries, delving into the complexities of China's tumultuous history and the impact of societal upheavals on the lives of ordinary individuals. His novels often explore themes of oppression, resistance, and the search for individual and collective identity in the face of overwhelming forces. By giving voice to the marginalized and the disenfranchised, Mo Yan's works have become a powerful platform for social and political discourse, resonating with readers both within and beyond the borders of China.One of the most remarkable aspects of Mo Yan's literary legacy is his ability to transcend cultural and linguistic barriers. His works havebeen translated into numerous languages, allowing readers around the world to engage with the rich tapestry of his narratives. The universal themes and the profound human insights that permeate his writing have struck a chord with readers from diverse backgrounds, demonstrating the enduring power of literature to bridge cultural divides and foster cross-cultural understanding.Furthermore, Mo Yan's influence extends beyond the realm of literature, as his works have been adapted into acclaimed films, plays, and other artistic mediums. These adaptations have further amplified the reach and impact of his narratives, introducing new audiences to the depth and complexity of his storytelling. The continued interest and critical acclaim surrounding these adaptations is a testament to the enduring relevance and timelessness of Mo Yan's literary vision.In conclusion, the legacy of Mo Yan's literary masterpieces is one that continues to captivate and inspire readers worldwide. His novels, with their intricate narratives, profound themes, and masterful use of language, have left an indelible mark on the literary landscape. By giving voice to the human experience in all its complexities, Mo Yan has not only entertained and enlightened his readers but also challenged them to confront the pressing social and political issues of our time. As we continue to explore and engage with Mo Yan's works, we are reminded of the transformative power of literature totranscend boundaries, foster understanding, and inspire us to reflect on the human condition in all its nuances and complexities.。
六年级英语神话传说阅读理解25题
六年级英语神话传说阅读理解25题1<背景文章>Zeus is the king of the gods in Greek mythology. He is very powerful and can control thunder and lightning. Zeus is also known for his wisdom and justice. He often punishes those who do wrong.One of Zeus's most famous deeds is defeating the Titans. The Titans were very strong and powerful beings, but Zeus led the gods and heroes to victory. Another famous story about Zeus is his relationship with his wife, Hera. They often argue, but Zeus still loves her.Zeus is also known for his many children. Some of his children are very famous heroes and gods. For example, Hercules is the son of Zeus and a mortal woman.Zeus is a complex character. He can be kind and generous, but he can also be angry and vengeful. He is a god who is respected and feared by all.1. Zeus is the king of the gods and can control ___.A. fireB. waterC. thunder and lightningD. wind答案：C。
奥斯卡阅读热作文
奥斯卡阅读热作文
你知道吗？最近奥斯卡就像一阵超级旋风，刮起了一股阅读热呢！
以前啊，奥斯卡在大家眼里就是那个星光熠熠的电影盛典，红毯上的帅哥美女、那些超酷炫的电影特效才是大家关注的焦点。
可现在不一样喽，奥斯卡像是突然摇身一变，成了阅读的大推手。
而且啊，那些参加奥斯卡角逐的演员们也像是阅读的“代言人”。
他们为了演好角色，肯定得把原著读个透。
你想啊，要是演一个从小说里走出来的角色，不了解角色的来龙去脉、内心世界怎么行呢？就像演哈利·波特的演员们，他们要是没读过J.K.罗琳写的那些关于魔法世界的书，怎么能把哈利、赫敏还有罗恩演得那么活灵活现呢？这些演员在接受采访的时候，偶尔透露几句对原著的感悟，就像是在给粉丝们抛了个阅读的小诱饵。
粉丝们一听，偶像都这么热爱原著，那自己也得赶紧跟上啊，于是就纷纷跑去书店或者在网上下单买书了。
这奥斯卡阅读热还有个有趣的现象呢。
以前那些觉得读书很枯燥的小伙伴们，现在也开始尝试着去读那些跟奥斯卡有关的书了。
我有个朋友，以前一提到读书就头疼，可是看了一部奥斯卡提名的电影之后，就对原著着了迷。
他说啊，就像是发现了一个宝藏，原来书里有那么多电影里没法完全展现的东西。
他现在逢人就推荐那本书，还说这都是奥斯卡的“功劳”呢。
人权捍卫者奥斯卡罗梅罗的社会正义之路
人权捍卫者奥斯卡罗梅罗的社会正义之路奥斯卡·罗梅罗（Oscar Romeo）是一位杰出的人权捍卫者，他通过持续不断的努力和奉献，为社会正义事业作出了重要贡献。
在艰难的斗争中，他不仅为受压迫的人们争取权益，也为维护人权价值观而奋斗。
本文将探讨罗梅罗的社会正义之路。
罗梅罗在年轻时就对社会不公感到不满。
他目睹了自己的家乡发生的不公平事件，这激发了他对正义的追求。
他深深意识到，重要的事情不是他自己的利益，而是为了那些受到压迫和剥削的人们争取公平和机会。
在投身社会正义事业的早期阶段，罗梅罗主要关注贫困问题。
他深入了解贫困人群的困境，发表演讲和写文章，呼吁关注并为贫困人群提供更多支持。
他还积极参与志愿者活动，帮助提供食物、医疗和教育资源。
他的努力渐渐在社会上产生影响，引起了更多人对贫困问题的关注。
随着时间的推移，罗梅罗的关注点逐渐转向了人权问题。
他认识到，只有在人权得到尊重和保护的情况下，社会才能拥有真正的正义。
他开始调查和记录人权侵犯事件，并与其他活动家合作，共同倡导人权改革。
他的努力不仅帮助受害者争取到了应有的权益，也为未来防止类似事件的再次发生做出了贡献。
除了在国内积极倡导，罗梅罗还争取国际社会的支持和合作。
他参加了多次国际人权研讨会和大会，详细介绍了他所关注的问题，并寻求其他国家和组织的支持。
这使他的声音得以传到更远的地方，增强了他在国际社会中的影响力。
然而，罗梅罗的行动并没有得到所有人的支持。
他面临着来自各方的反对和威胁。
有些人认为他的行为干涉了他们的利益，因此采取了各种方式对他进行打击。
然而，罗梅罗始终坚定地站在正义的一边，不畏惧压力和威胁。
他相信，只有通过坚定不移的努力才能实现社会正义，并保护人们的权益。
奥斯卡·罗梅罗的努力并非没有成果。
他的工作被广泛认可，多次获得人权奖项和荣誉。
这些奖项不仅肯定了他个人的努力，也为他所代表的社会正义事业赢得了更多声援和支持。
罗梅罗的社会正义之路可能曲折艰辛，但他的努力对于社会的进步和发展具有不可估量的重要性。
奥斯卡获奖影片观后感500字
奥斯卡获奖影片观后感500字【中英文版】英文文档：Title: Reflections on an Oscar-Winning FilmHaving the opportunity to watch an Oscar-winning film is a privileges that offers a glimpse into the world of cinema at its finest.The Oscars are known for celebrating the achievements of filmmakers, actors, and other industry professionals, and watching these films allows us to appreciate the artistry and storytelling that goes into creating these memorable experiences.One recent Oscar-winning film that left a profound impact on me was "Parasite," which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2019.Directed by Bong Joon-ho, the film tells the story of two families from different backgrounds whose lives become intertwined in unexpected ways.What struck me the most about this film was its originality and its ability to seamlessly blend genres and themes.From its captivating opening scene to its thrilling conclusion, "Parasite" kept me on the edge of my seat as it delved into the complexities of human nature and the class divide.The film"s message about the disparities between the rich and the poor is powerful and thought-provoking, and it serves as a stark reminder of the inequality that exists in our world.The performances in the film were also exceptional, with each actor delivering a nuanced and compelling portrayal.The script was beautifully written, with dialogue that was both natural and impactful.The director"s vision and attention to detail were evident in every frame of the film, and it was a testament to the power of cinema to convey complex ideas in a relatable and accessible way.Watching "Parasite" made me realize the importance of storytelling in our lives and how films like this can challenge our perspectives and provoke meaningful conversations.It was a reminder of the power of art to reflect society and prompt us to think critically about the world around us.In conclusion, Oscar-winning films like "Parasite" offer us a unique opportunity to experience the best of what cinema has to offer.They challenge us to think, feel, and reflect on our own lives and the world we live in.By watching these films, we can gain a greater appreciation for the artistry and storytelling that defines the medium and be inspired to explore our own creativity and perspectives.中文文档：标题：奥斯卡获奖影片观后感能够观看一部奥斯卡获奖影片，是一种荣幸，它让我们得以一窥电影艺术的巅峰。
关于奥斯卡的英语阅读理解
关于奥斯卡的英语阅读理解【题目】阅读下面的短文，然后根据短文内容回答问题。
One of the strangest jobs at the Oscars(奥斯卡) is that of a seat-filler(填补座位的人). When one of the stars needs to go to the bathroom, a seat-filler sits in the star’s seat. That way, the TV cameras won’t show any empty seats. Kathy Muller talks about her night as a seat-filler.I was told to reach the theater in the middle of the day, wearing my dress or the evening. There were about 200 of us, seat-fillers, all very excited. We were told what we should and shouldn’t do(for example, “Don’t talk to the stars”), and then we waited until 5 o’clock.That’s when the stars started coming.The show started at six o’clock. We had to stand outside the doors. Then, when someone came out to go to the bathroom or have a cigarette(抽烟),we were told to go and sit in their seats. The show was three hours long, and I only sat down five times. In the end, I was really tired, but I was happy because, during the evening, I sat behind Jim Carrey (he’s very tall!) and close to Denzel Washington, Nicole Kidman and Julia Roberts. It was an exciting night, but I think next year I’ll watch theOscars on TV at home like everyone else!【1】What does a seat-filler do when a star needs to go to the bathroom?【2】Can the seat-fillers talk to the stars?【3】When did the show start?【4】How many times did Kathy sit down?【5】How was Kathy at the end of the show?【答案】【1】A sit-filler sits in the star’s seat.【2】No, they can’t.【3】It started at six o’clock.【4】Five times.【5】She was tired but happy.。
2021年6月大学英语六级阅读理解三篇
2021年6月大学英语六级阅读理解三篇自己整理的2021年6月大学英语六级阅读理解三篇相关文档，希望能对大家有所帮助，谢谢阅读！【篇一】2021年6月大学英语六级阅读理解珀琉斯和海神忒提斯的婚礼举行，所有的神都被邀请。
但是她缺少一位女神是显而易见的。
是厄里斯，不和女神。
当她无论走到哪里都埋下不和的种子时，她出现在仪式上是不可取的，这是很自然的。
她有充分的理由感到愤怒。
所以她决定在聚会上取笑这群人。
这对夫妇离开后，厄里斯悄悄溜进大厅，在地板上滚了一个金苹果，上面写着”献给最美丽的人”。
这引起了三位女神赫拉、雅典娜和阿芙罗狄蒂之间的激烈争吵。
宙斯发现明智的做法是让他们在巴黎艾达山上的一个牧童面前接受审判。
信使赫耳墨斯手里拿着苹果，领着女神走了。
帕里斯是特洛伊国王普里阿摩斯的儿子。
当他的母亲在他出生时梦见她带着一块燃烧的木头时，这个婴儿被认为代表了城市本身的毁灭。
为了将王国从可能的灾难中拯救出来，父母让无助的婴儿留在艾达山顶等死。
然而，他幸免于厄运。
在牧民的抚养下，他变成了一个强壮英俊的小伙子。
他秘密地与一位美丽而忠诚的山区仙女奥埃诺结合在一起。
在这特殊的一天，当他在山坡上放羊时，年轻人惊讶地看到四个人站在他面前。
赫尔墨斯告诉了他的任务，然后离开了。
三个神圣的美女互相竞争，出现在牧羊人面前。
赫拉许诺让他成为亚洲之王。
雅典娜试图帮助他在战争中获得不朽的名声；而阿芙罗狄蒂提出为他争取世界上最美丽的女人的爱。
男孩原始的本能就这样被感动了，阿芙罗狄蒂赢得了奖赏，另外两个女神愤怒地离开了，成为特洛伊的死敌。
【篇二】2021年6月大学英语六级阅读理解路德维希范贝多芬是19世纪最伟大的音乐家之一。
约翰列侬是20世纪最伟大的音乐家之一。
虽然他们之间有大约200年的时间，但在某些方面他们非常相似。
两个人都在他们的音乐中表达了他们那个时代的精神。
贝多芬生活在资本主义兴起的时期。
那时，人们试图打破封建制度的束缚，追求自由、平等和博爱。
大学六级真题阅读理解部分详解
大学六级真题阅读理解部分详解在大学六级英语考试中，阅读理解部分是考生们的重点和难点之一。
通过对真题的详细解析，可以帮助考生们更好地理解文章内容，提高答题准确性。
下面将对2019年大学英语六级真题阅读理解部分进行详细解析和分析。
第一篇：A Nation Prepared to be Gored本文主要讲述的是美国的一个节日——西部农业博览会上的斗牛表演，并探讨了斗牛这一传统运动在美国的合法性和争议。
斗牛表演是西班牙的一项传统运动，而在美国，斗牛表演在举办之前必须进行许可申请，这是由于斗牛活动存在伤害动物和残酷性的争议而采取的衡量方式。
有些人对这一活动持支持态度，认为斗牛表演是一种文化的表达和传统的延续；然而，也有人对斗牛持反对意见，他们认为这是一种虐待动物的行为，是对生命的不尊重。
文章开头以“Gore Fest”为题，也预示着即将到来的节日将会是一个具有争议性的活动。
接下来，文章引用了几个对斗牛活动持不同意见的评论家的观点，以突出争议性。
此外，文章还提到了举办斗牛表演的城市因为这一活动而获得了巨额的经济收入，这是对支持者的一种呼应。
在阅读理解题目中，考生需要根据文章所呈现的信息进行判断和推断。
例如，题目中的“State laws were passed…”，可以在文章的第二段中找到答案，“So why are these events allowed? Part of the answer has to do with state laws that specifically permit them”，因此，正确答案是D。
第二篇：A New Approach to Teaching Science本文主要介绍了新的一种科学教学方法——三维教学法，并强调了它相较于传统教学的优势和应用情况。
传统的科学教学方法在传授知识和培养学生的实验能力方面存在一定的局限性，而三维教学法通过模拟和实践来激发学生的科学兴趣和创造力，使得他们能够更加深入地理解科学原理和现象。
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Behind the Oscar obsessionChinese movie - Caught in the Web, representing the Chinese mainland, will be in the race for the Best Foreign Language Film of the 85th annual Academy Awards. Photos Provided to China DailyChinese movie - Life without Principle, representing Hong Kong, will be in the race for the Best Foreign Language Film of the 85th annual Academy Awards. Photos Provided to China DailyChinese movie - Touch of the Light, representing Taiwan, will be in the race for theBest Foreign Language Film of the 85th annual Academy Awards. Photos Provided to China DailyFilm awards and festivals in China suffer from outsideintervention and a severe lack of clear positioning.The more you yearn for something, the more elusive it becomes.That is very true of the Academy Awards, which may be theultimate film award that many in China care about. Every Oscarseason, roughly from the announcement of submissions for theBest Foreign Language Films to the final award ceremony, the tidal wave of obsession sweeps into China, causing massive foams of envy, denial and interpretations.China gets three shots at the Oscar hoop. Apart from the mainland selection, Hong Kong and Taiwan have their separate submissions, all of which are Chinese-language entries. As the three regions are increasingly integrated in the film business, a good film often contains inputs from all three places and even beyond. Both Raise the Red Lantern and Farewell My Concubine were sent from Hong Kong, even though the creative talent hailed from the mainland.On the other hand, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon - the only Chinese-language winner in the category so far - was a Taiwan selection, but had artistic contributions from all over. The funny thing was, Ang Lee's martial arts epic would not have been in the running had it been left for the mainland, where it got a lukewarm reception.Of course, public opinion does not play a role in choosing which film should represent the Chinese mainland in the Oscar race. The selection process is so opaque that we can only deduce that whoever comprises the panel are inordinately enamored with superstar filmmakers. Take a look at the results of the past five years and you'll understand their strategy.This year, it's Chen Kaige's Caught in the Web. Last year was Zhang Yimou's Flowers of War, preceded by Feng Xiaogang's Aftershock, Chen Kaige's Forever Enthralled and Dream Weavers: Beijing 2008, which had a no-name director but was somewhat of a political statement as it was the year of the Beijing Olympics.I'm not saying these are not good movies - some of them are. But they have absolutely nothing to do with the artistic sensibilities of the Academy members who pick the nominees and winners. Even the best of the bunch are so misaligned with the Oscar's taste that I can almost hear the sound of Academy members' jaws dropping to the ground.China's wannabesThe pursuit of the Academy Awards is made more acute by the absence of China's own recognition with prestige. The mainland has the Golden Rooster Awards, conferred by insiders and experts, and the Hundred Flowers Awards, voted for by the film-going public.In the first eight years since its inception in 1981, the former hewed to the principle and came up with choices that embodied artistic merits. As the 1980s segued into the 1990s, these two awards inched closer and closer to the Huabiao Award, which is bestowed by the government.In theory, the Golden Rooster has a similar positioning as the Academy Awards and the Hundred Flowers resembles the People's Choice Awards. If you impose a yardstick other than expert insight or popular taste on them, their value begins to erode. Now, the film festival jointly held by the two awards has turned into a promotional event for a second- or third-tier city that pays a huge fee to host the ceremony, thus bringing in a stream of movie stars and presumably burnishing local gloss and boosting local tourism.Fortunately, there are prizes that fly under the radar and can still maintain a high degree of integrity. The China Film Directors Association started to grant its honors in 2005 but did not continue until 2010. For 2012, it gave tribute to Let the Bullets Run, Piano in the Factory and Kora - three of the most award-worthy films.The FIRST Youth Film Festival, held in the inland city of Xining, Qinghai province, manages to uncover young talents who are breaking into the business. Some of the award winners use their cameras to chronicle undercurrents often overlooked by the mainstream yet carrying both social and artistic significance.More cutting-edge is the Beijing Independent Film Festival, held in the Bohemian enclave of Songzhuang. It was the creation of Li Xianting, who started it in 2006 and still serves as itsartistic director. Despite sporadic meddling from certain sources, it has flaunted its stature of independence like a badge of bruised honor.The Southern Media Group, which owns several influential newspapers in Guangzhou, launched a cluster of awards for film, music, literature and architecture. Called theChinese-Language Media Awards, the movie part sets its eyes on all films in Greater China and emphasizes its neutrality by publicizing its deliberating process. Its panel of judges consists mainly of the press, thus representing the opinions of critics more than anyone else.Festival circuitChina has several film festivals, but only few are worthy of the title "festival" if you refer to the involvement of the general public. The Shanghai International Film Festival, launched in 1993, has evolved into a major event with its greatest strength in the freewheeling forums and in its accessibility to the film-loving populace. Over the years, it has nurtured a cineaste culture for which thousands of people, mostly the young, attend screenings of classics they had known through disks and hot tickets off the international circuit. Its ability to highlight masters of tomorrow, however, is restricted from both inside and outside.The new Beijing International Film Festival could be the most expensive affair of its kind - anywhere. Its lavish opening show and glittering lineup of top names are the main selling points. But it'll take a long time before it develops a real fan base for people who actually watch movies. One advantage that is almost built-in is its appeal to market participants as Beijing is the hub of China's film industry where deals are easier to be facilitated.Outside the mainland, the Hong Kong Film Awards, which did not start until 1982, is the closest in dynamics and aesthetics to the Academy Awards in that it is the industry's acknowledgement of its own achievements. Despite industry integration, it protects local culture by setting a minimum participation of local talents in key positions for movies awarded.By comparison, Taiwan's Golden Horse is more inclusive. It was launched in 1962 and has in recent years granted trophies to those with little Taiwan participation. In that sense, it is still the top honor for Chinese-language films wherever they are produced.The harsh reality is, due to political factors there is not an award that command the clout and prestige of an Oscar or a Palme d'Or. That accounts for the fixation on outside recognition, especially that from the more populist Hollywood, as European awards have little impact on box-office performance - some say even an adverse effect.For a Chinese equivalent of the Academy Awards to appear, it is paramount that movies be seen purely in light of artistic excellence or broad resonance, unbent by ideological winds. An award can be positioned by merging considerations of art and commerce in various ratios. The standards and procedures have to be transparent and not easily violated.Through such platforms, good movies - even great ones that will stand the test of time - will come to the fore and gain wide acceptance.。