2015年6月份第一套六级听力真题、答案和原文
2015年6月英语六级答案（完整版）
2015年6⽉英语六级答案（完整版） 听⼒试题 长对话⼀ 9. C) Export bikes to foreign markets. 10. B) The government has control over bicycle imports. 11. A) Extra costs might eat up their profits abroad. 12. C) Conduct a feasibility study. 长对话⼆ 13. B) Anything that can be used to produce power. 14. D) Oil production will begin to decline worldwide by 2025. 15. B) Start developing alternative fuels. 短⽂1 答案 16. A) The ability to predict fashion trend. 17. D) Purchasing handicrafts from all over the world. 18. B) She is doing what she enjoys doing. 短⽂2 答案 19. B) Get involved in his community. 20. A) Deterioration in the quality of life. 21. D) They are too big for individual efforts. 22. C) He had done a small deed of kindness. 23. B) Pressure and disease. 24. A) It experienced a series of misfortunes. 25. C) They could do nothing to help him. 26. are supposed to 27. inserting 28. drawing-out 29. distinguished 30. spark 31. flame 32. schooling 33. controversies 34. are concerned with 35. dissatisfaction 36 N swept 37 B displaced 38 I prosperity 39 H productive 40 C employed 41 F jobless 42 M shrunk 43 A benefits 44 E impact 45 D eventually 56 C) Unemployment 57 D) Pour money into the market through asset buying. 58 B) Deflation. 59 C) Tighten financial regulation. 60 C) She is one of the world’s greatest economists.(B和C有争议) 阅读试题 36 N swept 37 B displaced 38 I prosperity 39 H productive 40 C employed 41 F jobless 42 M shrunk 43 A benefits 44 E impact 45 D eventually 56 C) Unemployment 57 D) Pour money into the market through asset buying. 58 B) Deflation. 59 C) Tighten financial regulation. 60 C) She is one of the world’s greatest economists.(B和C有争议) 翻译 中国传统的待客之道要求饭菜丰富多样，客⼈吃不完，中国宴席上典型的菜单包括开席的⼀套凉菜及其后的热菜，例如⾁类、鸡鸭、蔬菜等。
2015年6月英语六级真题(第一套)
2015年6月大学英语六级考试真题（第一套）Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the saying "Knowledge is a treasure, but practice is the key to it." You can give an example or two to illustrate your point of view. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2015年6月英语六级真题(第一套)
2015年6月大学英语六级考试真题（第一套）Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the saying "Knowledge is a treasure, but practice is the key to it." You can give an example or two to illustrate your point of view. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2015.6英语四级考试真题试卷(第一套)听力
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Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9.A) It specializes in safety from leaks.B) It is headquartered in London.C) It has a part nership with LCPD) It has a chemical process ing pla nt.10.A) He is Mr. Gran d's Mend.B) He is a safety in spector.C) He is a salesma n.D) He is a chemist.A) Director of the safety departme nt.B) Mr. Gran d's pers onal assista nt.11.C) Head of the pers onnel departme nt.D) The public relations officer.12.A) Wait for Mr. Grand to call back.B) Leave a message for Mr. Grand.C) Provide details of their products and services.D) Send a comprehe nsive descriptio n of their work.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13.A) She lear ned play ing the violi n from a famous French musicia n.B) She dreamed of work ing and liv ing in a Europea n coun try.C) She read a lot about Europea n musicia ns and their music.D) She liste ned to record ings of many Europea n orchestras.14.A) She bega n tak ing violin less ons as a small child.B) She was a pupil of a famous Europea n violi nist.C) She gave her first performa nee with her father.D) She became a professional violinist at fifteen.15.A) It gave her a chance to explore the city.B) It was the chance of a lifetime.C) It was a great challe nge to her.D) It helped her lear n classical French music.5ertioii BDirections: In this section, y^u 茁刃tor 3 shot t 严阿洪” A t 血cud of each passage you11*111 liear刃rw (jucstwns.氐冊^tc passage ami the question, ivtU be ^pokcit only once. 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TJ ICH vturk the comspst血g letter on Au^ver Sheet 1witfi u smgie line 亦cv巒】the centre.注意］此部分试题请在答題卡1上作答・Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the conversation you have just heard.16.A) There are mysterious stories behi nd his works.B) There are many misun dersta ndings about him.C) His works have no match worldwide.D) His pers onal history is little known.17.A) He moved to Stratford-on-Av on in his childhood.B) He failed to go bey ond grammar school.C) He was a member of the tow n coun cil.D) He once worked in a well-k nown act ing compa ny.18.A) Writers of his time had no means to protect their works.B) Possible sources of clues about him were lost in a fire.C) His works were adapted bey ond recog niti on.D) People of his time had little in terest in him.Passage TwoQuesti ons 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.A) Theft.B) Cheat in g.C) Air crash.D) Road accide nts.20.A) Leam the local customs.B) Make hotel reservatio ns.C) Book tickets well in advanee.D) Have the right docume nts.21.A) Con tact your age nt.B) Get a lift if possible.业务员提成管理制度方案C) Use official tran sport.D) Have a frie nd meet you.Passage ThreeQuesti ons 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22.业务员提成管理制度方案A) Cut dow n product ion cost.B) Sell in expe nsive products.C) Specialise in gold orn ame nts.D) Refine the taste of his goods.23.A) At a n ati onal press conferen ce.B) During a live televisi on in terview.C) During a local sales promoti on campaig n.D) At a meeti ng of top British bus in esspeople.24.A) In sulted.B) Puzzled.C) Distressed.D) Discouraged.25.A) The words of some bus in esspeople are just rubbish.B) He who never learns from the past is bound to fail.C) There should be a limit to on e's sense of humour.D) He is no t laughed at, that laughs at himself first.Section 匚Dii ections；Hi 廿皿section, you Kill n ptiSHgc tin a:Jir p曲sa前is theJir&t tjinc, ytrN 日删瑕cvifiillyfor its壬口的对诫呵Wifir f衣怦网匪拓fhc SVRT Mturic r arc required h? fill m M把D/miks rct^uirefl ft) Jill rrt 廿加b肋［防血也th£mid :tords y&u/WLV prsf iforrd, Fituilly, ^tcit tin: passage is rcadpt tiic third tixic you sii(nild dieck u^liatyonluiue ajriHcji.it部分试题晴在答题罟1上作答.Looking at the basic biological systems, the world is not doing very well. Yet economic indicators show the world i s __26__ . Despite a slow start at the beg inning of the eighties, global econo mic output in creased by more tha n a ifth duri ng the __27__ . The economy grew, trade in creased, and millio ns of new jobs were created. How can biol ogical in dicators show the __28__ of econo mic in dicators?The an swer is that the econo mic in dicators have a basic fault: they show no differe nee betwee n resource uses tha __29__ progress and those uses that will hurt it. The main measure of economic progress is the gross national pro duct (GNP). __30__ , this totals the value of all goods and services produced and subtracts loss in value of factori and equipme nt. Developed a half-ce ntury ago, GNP helped __31__ a com mon way among coun tries of measuri n cha nge in econo mic output. For some time, this seemed to work __32__ well, but serious weak nesses are now a| pearing. As indicated earlier, GNP includes loss in value of factories and equipment, butit does not __33__ the los s of n atural resources, in clud ing nonren ewable resources such as oil or ren ewable resources such as forests.This basic fault can produce a __34__ sense of n ati onal econo mic health. Accordi ng tcfcG NXPample, coun triesthat overcut forests actually do better than those that preserve their forests. The trees cut down are counted as in ome but no subtract ion is made for 35 the forests.参考答案：I- 5:D C B A A6-10:B A C D CII- 15:B C D A B16-20:D C B A D21-25:C B D A C26. prosperi ng27. decade28. opposite29. susta in30. In simple terms31. establish32. reas on ably33. take into acco unt34. mislead ing35. using up。
2015年6月英语六级真题听力及答案(第一套)
2015年6月英语六级真题听力及答案（第一套）PartⅡ Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A., B., C. and D ), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
1. A. Prepare for his exams. B. Catch up on his work.C. Attend the concert.D. Go on a vacation.2. A. Three crew members were involved in the incident.B. None of the hijackers carried any deadly weapons.C. The plane had been scheduled to fly to Japan.D. None of the passengers were injured or killed.3. A. An article about the election. B. A tedious job to be done.C. An election campaign.D. A fascinating topic.4. A. The restaurant was not up to the speakers' expectations.B. The restaurant places many ads in popular magazines.C. The critic thought highly of the Chinese restaurant.D. Chinatown has got the best restaurants in the city.5. A. He is going to visit his mother in the hospital.B. He is going to take on a new job next week.C. He has many things to deal with right now.D. He behaves in a way nobody understands.6. A. A large number of students refused to vote last night.B. At least twenty students are needed to vote on an issue.C. Major campus issues had to be discussed at the meeting.D. More students have to appear to make their voice heard.7. A. The woman can hardly tell what she likes. B. The speakers like watching TV very much.C. The speakers have nothing to do but watch TV.D. The man seldom watched TV before retirement.8. A. The woman should have registered earlier. B. He will help the woman solve the problem.C. He finds it hard to agree with what the woman says.D. The woman will be able to attend the classes she wants.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A. Persuade the man to join her company. B. Employ the most up-to-date technology.C. Export bikes to foreign markets.D. Expand their domestic business.10. A. The state subsidizes small and medium enterprises.B. The government has control over bicycle imports.C. They can compete with the best domestic manufacturers.D. They have a cost advantage and can charge higher prices.11. A. Extra costs might eat up their profits abroad. B. More workers will be needed to do packaging.C. They might lose to foreign bike manufacturers.D. It is very difficult to find suitable local agents.12. A. Report to the management. B. Attract foreign investments.C. Conduct a feasibility studyD. Consult financial experts.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13. A. Coal burnt daily for the comfort of our homes.B. Anything that can be used to produce power.C. Fuel refined from oil extracted from underground.D. Electricity that keeps all kinds of machines running.14. A. Oil will soon be replaced by alternative energy sources.B. Oil reserves in the world will be exhausted in a decade.C. Oil consumption has given rise to many global problems.D. Oil production will begin to decline worldwide by 2025.15. A. Minimize the use of fossil fuels. B. Start developing alternative fuels.C. Find the real cause for global warming.D. Take steps to reduce the greenhouse effect.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A ), B ), C. and D ). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 71 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2015年6月六级听力答案+原文+解析
点评：2015年6月六级考试听力部分整体难度与往年持平，对话整体性的考察依旧突出，需要考生重点把握转折关系；另外值得注意的是一些听力高频词再次被考到，如attend, community, register等。
下面附上答案以及原文：六级听力答案1. C. Attend the concert.2. D. None of the passengers were injured or killed.3. A. An article about the election.4. A. The restaurant was not up to the speaker’s expectations.5. C. He has many things to deal with right now.6. D. More students have to appear to make their voice heard.7. B. The speakers like watching TV very much.8. D. The woman will be able to attend the classes she wants.9. C) Export bikes to foreign markets.10. B) The government has control over bicycle imports.11. A) Extra costs might eat up their profits abroad.12. C) Conduct a feasibility study.13. B) Anything that can be used to produce power.14. D) Oil production will begin to decline worldwide by 2025.15. B) Start developing alternative fuels.16. A. The ability to predict fashion trend.17. D Purchasing handicrafts from all over the world.。
2015年6月英语六级真题听力及答案(第一套)
2015年6月英语六级真题听力及答案（第一套）PartⅡ Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A., B., C. and D ), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
1. A. Prepare for his exams. B. Catch up on his work.C. Attend the concert.D. Go on a vacation.2. A. Three crew members were involved in the incident.B. None of the hijackers carried any deadly weapons.C. The plane had been scheduled to fly to Japan.D. None of the passengers were injured or killed.3. A. An article about the election. B. A tedious job to be done.C. An election campaign.D. A fascinating topic.4. A. The restaurant was not up to the speakers' expectations.B. The restaurant places many ads in popular magazines.C. The critic thought highly of the Chinese restaurant.D. Chinatown has got the best restaurants in the city.5. A. He is going to visit his mother in the hospital.B. He is going to take on a new job next week.C. He has many things to deal with right now.D. He behaves in a way nobody understands.6. A. A large number of students refused to vote last night.B. At least twenty students are needed to vote on an issue.C. Major campus issues had to be discussed at the meeting.D. More students have to appear to make their voice heard.7. A. The woman can hardly tell what she likes. B. The speakers like watching TV very much.C. The speakers have nothing to do but watch TV.D. The man seldom watched TV before retirement.8. A. The woman should have registered earlier. B. He will help the woman solve the problem.C. He finds it hard to agree with what the woman says.D. The woman will be able to attend the classes she wants.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A. Persuade the man to join her company. B. Employ the most up-to-date technology.C. Export bikes to foreign markets.D. Expand their domestic business.10. A. The state subsidizes small and medium enterprises.B. The government has control over bicycle imports.C. They can compete with the best domestic manufacturers.D. They have a cost advantage and can charge higher prices.11. A. Extra costs might eat up their profits abroad. B. More workers will be needed to do packaging.C. They might lose to foreign bike manufacturers.D. It is very difficult to find suitable local agents.12. A. Report to the management. B. Attract foreign investments.C. Conduct a feasibility studyD. Consult financial experts.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13. A. Coal burnt daily for the comfort of our homes.B. Anything that can be used to produce power.C. Fuel refined from oil extracted from underground.D. Electricity that keeps all kinds of machines running.14. A. Oil will soon be replaced by alternative energy sources.B. Oil reserves in the world will be exhausted in a decade.C. Oil consumption has given rise to many global problems.D. Oil production will begin to decline worldwide by 2025.15. A. Minimize the use of fossil fuels. B. Start developing alternative fuels.C. Find the real cause for global warming.D. Take steps to reduce the greenhouse effect.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A ), B ), C. and D ). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 71 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
【VIP专享】2015年6月英语六级听力原文整理版(第一套)
2015年6月英语六级听力原文整理版（第一套）Section AW: Can you come to the concert with me this weekend? Or do you have to prepare for exams? M: I still have a lot to do, but maybe a break would do me good.1. Q: What will the man probably do?W: What does the paper say about the horrible incident that happened this morning on flight 870 to Hong Kong?M: It ended with the arrest of the 3 hijackers. They have forced the plane to fly to Japan, but all the passengers and crew members landed safely.2. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?M: Hello, this is the most fascinating article I've ever come across. I think you should spare some time to read it.W: Oh, really? I thought that anything about the election will be tedious.3. Q: What are the speakers talking about?W: I'm not going to trust the restaurant critic from that magazine again. The food here doesn't taste anything like what we had in Chinatown.M: It definitely wasn't worth the weight.4. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?W: Do you know what's wrong with Mark? He's been acting very strange lately.M: Come on. With his mother hospitalized right after he's taken on a new job. He's just gone a lot on his mind.5. Q: What do we learn from the conversation about Mark?W: There were only 20 students at last night's meeting, so nothing could be voted on.M: That's too bad. They'll have to turn up in great numbers if they want a voice on campus issues.6. Q: What does the man mean?M: I try to watch TV as little as possible, but it's so hard.W: I didn't watch TV at all before I retired, but now I can hardly tear myself away from it.7. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?W: I'm having a problem registering for the classes I want.M: That's too bad, but I'm pretty sure you'll be able to work everything out before this semester starts.8. Q: What does the man mean?Conversation OneW: Jack, sit down and listen. This is important. We’ll have to tackle the problems of the exportingstep by step. And the first move is to get an up-to-date picture of where we stand now.M: Why don’t we just concentrate on expending here at home?W: Of course, we should hold on to our position here. But you must admit the market here is limited.M: Yes, but it’s safe. The government keeps out foreigners with import controls. So I must admit I feel sure we could hold our own against foreign bikes.W: I agree. That’s why I am suggesting exporting. Because I feel we can compete with the best of them.M: What you are really saying is that we’d make more profit by selling bikes abroad, where we have a cost advantage and can charge high prices.W: Exactly.M: But, wait a minute. Packaging, shipping, financing, etc. will push up our cost and we could no better off, maybe worse off.W: OK. Now there are extra cost involved. But if we do it right, they can be built into the price of the bike and we can still be competitive.M: How sure are you about our chances of success in the foreign market?W: Well, that’s the sticky one. It’s going to need a lot of research. I’m hoping to get your help. Well, come on, Jack. Is it worth it, or not?M: There will be a lot of problems.W: Nothing we can’t handle.M: Um… I’m not that hopeful. But, yes, I think we should go ahead with the feasibility study. W: Marvelous, Jack. I was hoping you be on my side.9. What does the woman intend to do?10. Why does the man think it’s safe to focus on the home market?11. What is the man’s concern about selling bikes abroad?12. What do the speakers agree to do?Conversation TwoW: What does the term “alternative energy source” mean?M: When we think of energy or fuel for our homes and cars, we think of petroleum, a fossil fuel processed from oil removed from the ground, of which there was a limited supply. But alternative fuels can be many things. Wind, sun and water can all be used to create fuel.W: Is it a threat of running out of petroleum real?M: It has taken thousands of years to create the natural stores of petroleum we have now. We are using what is available at a much faster rate that it is being produced over time. The real controversy surrounding the mass petroleum we have is how much we need to keep in reserve for future use. Most experts agree that by around 2025, the petroleum we use will reach a peak. Then production and availability will begin to seriously decline. This is not to say there will be no petroleum at this point. But it’ll become very difficult and therefore expensive to extract.W: Is that the most important reason to develop alternative fuel and energy sources?M: The two very clear reasons to do so, one is that whether we have 60 or 600 years of fossil fuels left, we have to find other fuel sources eventually. So the sooner we start, the better off we will be. The other big argument is that when you burn fossil fuels, you release substancestrapped into the ground for a long time, which leads to some long-term negative effects, like global warming and greenhouse effect.13. What do we usually refer to when we talk about energy according to the man?14. What do most experts agree on according to the man?15. What does the man think we should do now?Section BPassage OneKaron Smith is a buyer for the department store in New York. The apartment store buyers purchase the goods that their stores sell .They not only have to know what is fashionable at that moment, but also have to guess what will become fashionable next season or next year. Most buyers were for just one department in a store. But the goods that Karon finds maybe displayed and sold in several different sections of the store. Her job involves buying handicrafts from all over the world. Last year, she made a trip to Morocco and returns with drugs, pots, dishes and pants. The year before, she visited Mexico. And bought back handmade table cloths, mirrors with frames of tin and paper flowers. The paper flowers are bright and colorful. So they were used to decorate the whole store. This year Karon is travelling in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia, many of the countries that Karon visits have government offices that promote handicrafts. The officials are glad to cooperate with her by showing her the products that are available. Karon specially likes to visit markets and small towns in villages whenever she can arrange for it. She is always looking for interesting and unusual items. Karon thinks she has the best job she could find. She loves all the travelling that she has to do. Because she often visits markets and small out-of-the-way places. She sees much more the country she visits than an ordinary tourists would. As soon as she gets back to New York form one trip, Karon begins to plan another.16. What is said to make a good department store buyer?17. What is Karon’s job involved?18. Why does Karon think she has got the best job?Passage TwoMark felt that it was time for him to take part in his community, so he went to the neighborhood meeting after work. The area’s city councilwoman was leading a discussion about how the quality of life was on the decline. The neighborhood faced many problems. Mark looked at the charts taped to the walls. There were charts for parking problems, crime, and for problems in vacant buildings. Mark read from the charts, police patrols cut back, illegal parking up 20%. People were supposed to suggest solutions to the councilwoman. It was too much for Mark. “The problems are too big,” he thought. He turned to the man next to him and said, “I think this is a waste of my time. Nothing I could do would make a difference here.” As he neared the bus stop on his way home, Mark saw a woman carrying a grocery bag and a baby. As Mark got closer, her other child, a little boy, suddenly darted into the street. The woman tried to reach for him, but as she moved, her bag shifted and the groceries started to fall out. Mark ran to take the boy’s arm and led him back to his mother. “You gotta stay with Mom”, he said. Then he picked up the street groceries while the woman smiled in relief. “Thanks!” she said. “You’ve got great timing!”Just being neighborly,” Mark said. As he rode home, he glanced at the poster near his seat in the bus. “Small acts of kindness add up.” Mark smiled and thought, “Maybe that’s a good place to start.”19. What did Mark think he should start doing?20. What was being discussed when Mark arrived at the neighborhood meeting?21. What did Mark think of the community’s problems?22. Why did Mark smile on his ride home?Passage ThreeA distressing childhood can lead to heart disease. What about current stresses? Longer workouts, threats of layoffs, collapsing pension funds. A study last year on the lancer examine more than 11,000 heart attack suffers from 52 countries. It found that in the year before their heart attacks. Patients had been under significantly more strains than some 30,000 healthy control subjects. Those strains came from work, family, financial troubles, depression in other causes. "Each of these factors individually was associated with increased risk," says Doctor Salim Yussef, Professor of medicine and candidates McMaster University and senior investigator on the study. Together, they accounted for 30% to overall heart attack risk. But people respond differently to high-pressure work situations, whether it produces hard problems seems to depend on whether you have a sensitive control over life or live at the mercy of circumstances and superiors. That was experiences of John Connell, a rock food Illinois laboratory manager, who suffered his first heart attack in 1996 at the age of56. In the 2 years before, his mother and 2 of his children had suffered serious illnesses, and his job had been changed in a re-organization. "My life seemed completely out of control," he says, "I had no idea where I would end up." He ended up in hospital due to a block in his artery. 2 months later, he had a triple by-pass surgery. The second heart attack when he was 58, left his doctor shaking his head. "There's nothing more we can do for you, “doctors told him.23. What does the passage mainly discuss?24. What do we learn about John Connell's family?25. What did John Connell's doctors tell him when he had a second heart attack?Section CWhen most people think of the word “education,” they think of a pupil as a sort of animate sausage casing. Into this empty casing, the teachers are supposed to stuff “education”. But genuine education, as Socrates knew more than two thousand years ago, is not inserting the stuffing of information into a person, but rather eliciting knowledge from him. It is the drawing out of what is in the mind. “The most important part of education,” once wrote William Ernest Hocking, the distinguished Harvard philosopher, “is this instruction of a man in what he has inside him”. ~~~. So many of the discussions and controversies about the content of education are useless and inconclusive because they are concerned with what should “go into “ the student rather than with what should be taken out, and how this can best be done. The college student who once said to me, after a lecture, “I spend so much time studying that I don’t have a chanceto learn anything,” was clearly expressing his dissatisfaction with the sausage casing view of education.。
2015.6 英语四级考试真题试卷(第一套)听力
1.A） He will give the woman some tips on the game.B) The woman has good reason to quit the game. C） He is willing to play chess with the woman.D) The woman should go on playing chess。
2.A） The man can forward the mail to Mary。
B） She can call Maiy to take care of the mail。
C) Mary probably knows Sally’s new address.D) She would like to resume contact with Sally。
3.A） His handwriting has a unique style。
B） His notes are not easy to read。
C） He did not attend today's class.D) He is very pleased to be able to help。
4.A) The man had better choose another restaurant。
B） The new restaurant is a perfect place for dating. C） The new restaurant caught her fancy immediately. D） The man has good taste in choosing the restaurant.5。
A） He has been looking forward to spring.B） He has been waiting for the winter sale。
C) He will clean the woman's boots for spring。
2015年6月大学英语六级真题听力(第1套)
闪过英语2015年6月大学英语六级真题听力（第1套）Section A (1-8)Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.1. A) The woman seldom speaks highly of herself.B) The man is unhappy with the woman ’s remark.C) The man behaves as if he were a thorough fool.D) The woman thinks she is cleverer than the man.2. A) Three crew members were involved in the incident.B) None of the hijackers carried any deadly weapons.C) The plane had been scheduled to fly to Japan.D) None of the passengers were injured or killed.3. A) At a checkout counter. B) At a commercial bank.C) At a travel agency. D) At a hotel front desk.4. A) The restaurant was not up to the speakers ’ expectations.B) The restaurant places many ads in popular magazines.C) The critic thought highly of the Chinese restaurant.D) Chinatown has got the best restaurants in the city.5. A) Prof. Laurence has stopped conducting seminars.B) Prof. Laurence is going into an active retirement.C) The professor ’s graduate seminar is well received.D) The professor will lead a quiet life after retirement.6. A) Finding a replacement for Leon. B) Assigning Leon to a new position.C) Arranging for Rodney ’s visit tomorrow. D) Finding a solution to Rodney ’s problem.7. A) Helen has been looking forward to the exhibition.B) The photography exhibition will close tomorrow.C) Helen asked the man to book a ticket for her.D) Photography is one of Helen ’s many hobbies.8. A) The speakers share the same opinion. B) Steve knows how to motivate employees. C) The woman is out of touch with the real world. D) The man has a better understanding of Steve.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.Why would an animal kill itself? It seems a strange question, and yet it is one that has (26)______some people for a long time. The lemming (旅鼠) is one such animal. Lemmings periodically commit mass (27) ______, and no one knows just why!The small (28) ______, which inhabit the Scandinavian mountains, sustain themselves on a diet of roots and闪过英语live in nests they make underground. When their food supply is (29) ______large, the lemmings live a normal, undisturbed life.However, when the lemmings ’ food supply becomes too low to support the population, a singular (30) ______commences. The lemmings leave their nests all together at the same time, forming huge crowds. Great numbers of the lemmings begin a long and hard journey across the Scandinavian plains, a journey that may last weeks. The lemmings eat everything in their path, continuing their (31) ______march until they reach the sea.The reason for what follows remains a mystery for zoologists and naturalists. Upon reaching the coast, the lemmings do not stop but swim by the thousands into the surf. Most (32) ______only a short time before they tire, sink, and drown.A common theory for this unusual phenomenon is that the lemmings do not realize that the ocean is such (33) ______water. In their cross country journey, the animals must traverse many smaller bodies of water, such as rivers and small lakes. They may (34) ______that the sea is just another such swimmable (35) ______. But no final answer has been found to the mystery.答案解析Section A （1-8）1. W ：A clever man hides his virtues within himself. A fool keeps them on his tongue.M ：You mean I ’m singing my own praises? In that case, I ’m a fool —a thorough fool.Q ：What do we learn from the conversation? 【答案解析】B 当女士说出“聪明的人会隐藏自己的美德，而傻瓜则把这些美德挂在嘴上”时，男士以“你意思是我在给自己唱赞歌”回应，该句体现了男士不悦的心情，即他对女士的这番评论感到不满。
2015.6 英语四级考试真题试卷(第一套)听力
1。
A） He will give the woman some tips on the game。
B) The woman has good reason to quit the game。
C） He is willing to play chess with the woman。
D) The woman should go on playing chess。
2.A） The man can forward the mail to Mary.B) She can call Maiy to take care of the mail.C) Mary probably knows Sally's new address.D） She would like to resume contact with Sally。
3.A） His handwriting has a unique style。
B） His notes are not easy to read。
C） He did not attend today’s class.D) He is very pleased to be able to help.4.A） The man had better choose another restaurant。
B) The new restaurant is a perfect place for dating。
C) The new restaurant caught her fancy immediately.D) The man has good taste in choosing the restaurant。
5。
A） He has been looking forward to spring.B） He has been waiting for the winter sale.C) He will clean the woman's boots for spring.D） He will help the woman put things away。
2015.6 英语四级考试真题试卷(第一套)听力
1.A) He will give the woman some tips on the game.B) The woman has good reason to quit the game.C) He is willing to play chess with the woman.D) The woman shoul d go on playing chess.2.A) The man can forward the mail to Mary.B) She can call Maiy to take care of the mail.C) Mary probably knows Sally's new ad dress.D) She woul d like to resume contact with Sally.页脚内容13.A) His handwriting has a unique styl e.B) His notes are not easy to read.C) He did not attend today's class.D) He is very pl eased to be abl e to help.4.A) The man had better choose another restaurant.B) The new restaurant is a perfect place for dating.C) The new restaurant caught her fancy immediately.D) The man has good taste in choosing the restaurant.5.A) He has been l ooking forward to spring.B) He has been waiting for the winter sal e.C) He will cl ean the woman's boots for spring.D) He will help the woman put things away.页脚内容26.A) The woman is rather forgetful.B) The man appreciates the woman's help.C) The man often l ends books to the woman.D) The woman often works overtime at weekends.7.A) Go to work on foot.B) Take a sightseeing trip.C) Start work earlier than usual.D) Take a walk when the weather is nice.8.A) The plane is going to land at another airport.B) All flights have been d elayed due to bad weather.C) Temporary cl osing has disturbed the airport's operation.页脚内容3D) The airport's management is in real need of improvement. Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9.A) It specializes in safety from l eaks.B) It is head quartered in Lond on.C) It has a partnership with LCP.D) It has a chemical processing plant.10.A) He is Mr. Grand's Mend.B) He is a safety inspector.C) He is a sal esman.D) He is a chemist.11.页脚内容4A) Director of the safety d epartment.B) Mr. Grand's personal assistant.C) Head of the personnel d epartment.D) The public relations officer.12.A) Wait for Mr. Grand to call back.B) Leave a message for Mr. Grand.C) Provid e d etails of their products and services.D) Send a comprehensive d escription of their work.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13.A) She l earned playing the violin from a famous French musician.B) She dreamed of working and living in a European country.C) She read a l ot about European musicians and their music.页脚内容5D) She listened to recordings of many European orchestras.14.A) She began taking violin l essons as a small chil d.B) She was a pupil of a famous European violinist.C) She gave her first performance with her father.D) She became a professional violinist at fifteen.15.A) It gave her a chance to expl ore the city.B) It was the chance of a lifetime.C) It was a great chall enge to her.D) It helped her l earn classical French music.页脚内容6Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the conversation you have just heard.16.A) There are mysterious stories behind his works.B) There are many misund erstandings about him.C) His works have no match worl dwid e.D) His personal history is little known.17.A) He moved to Stratford-on-Avon in his childhood.B) He failed to go beyond grammar school.C) He was a member of the town council.D) He once worked in a well-known acting company.页脚内容718.A) Writers of his time had no means to protect their works.B) Possibl e sources of clues about him were l ost in a fire.C) His works were adapted beyond recognition.D) Peopl e of his time had little interest in him.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.A) Theft.B) Cheating.C) Air crash.D) Road accid ents.20.页脚内容8A) Leam the l ocal customs.B) Make hotel reservations.C) Book tickets well in advance.D) Have the right d ocuments.21.A) Contact your agent.B) Get a lift if possibl e.C) Use official transport.D) Have a friend meet you.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22.A) Cut d own production cost.页脚内容9B) Sell inexpensive products.C) Specialise in gol d ornaments.D) Refine the taste of his goods.23.A) At a national press conference.B) During a live tel evision interview.C) During a l ocal sal es promotion campaign.D) At a meeting of top British businesspeopl e.24.A) Insulted.B) Puzzl ed.C) Distressed.D) Discouraged.25.页脚内容10A) The words of some businesspeopl e are just rubbish.B) He who never l earns from the past is bound to fail.C) There shoul d be a limit to one's sense of humour.D) He is not laughed at, that laughs at himself first.Looking at the basic biol ogical systems, the worl d is not d oing very well. Yet economic indicators sho w the worl d is __26__ . Despite a sl ow start at the beginning of the eighties, gl obal economic output increas ed by more than a fifth during the __27__ . The economy grew, trad e increased, and millions of new jobs we re created. How can biol ogical indicators show the __28__ of economic indicators?The answer is that the economic indicators have a basic fault: they show no difference between resou rce uses that __29__ progress and those uses that will hurt it. The main measure of economic progress is t he gross national product (GNP). __30__ , this totals the value of all goods and services produced and subtra cts l oss in value of factories and equipment. Devel oped a half-century ago, GNP helped __31__ a common wa页脚内容11y among countries of measuring change in economic output. For some time, this seemed to work __32__ w ell, but serious weaknesses are now appearing. As indicated earlier, GNP includ es l oss in value of factories and equipment, but it d oes not __33__ the l oss of natural resources, including nonrenewabl e resources suc h as oil or renewabl e resources such as forests.This basic fault can produce a __34__ sense of national economic health. According to GNP, for exampl e, countries that overcut forests actually d o better than those that preserve their forests. The trees cut d ow n are counted as income butnosubtractionis mad e for __35__ the forests.参考答案：1-5:DCBAA6-10:BACDC11-15:BCDAB16-20:DCBAD21-25:CBDAC26. prospering27. d ecad e28. opposite29. sustain页脚内容1230. In simpl e terms31. establish32. reasonably33. take into account34. misl eading35. using up页脚内容13。
2015年6月英语六级真题卷第一套(含答案)
2015年6月大学英语六级考试真题（第一套）Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section AQuestions 36 to 45 are based on the following passage."That which does not kill us makes us stronger." But parents can't handle it when teenagers put this 36____ into practice. Now technology has become the new field for the age-old battle between adults and their freedom-seeking kids.Locked indoors, unable to get on their bicycles and hang out with their friends, teens have turned to social media and their mobile phones to socialize with their peers. What they do online often 37____ what they might otherwise do if their mobility weren't so heavily 38____ in the age of helicopter parenting. Social media and smart-phone apps have become so popular in recent years because teens need a place to call their own. They want the freedom to 39____ their identity and the world around them. Instead of 40____ out, they jump online.As teens have moved online, parents have projected their fears onto the Internet, imaginingall the 41____ dangers that youth might face 一from 42____ strangers to cruel peers to pictures orwords that could haunt them on Google for the rest of their lives.Rather than helping teens develop strategies for negotiating public life and the risks of 43____with others, fear-full parents have focused on tracking, monitoring and blocking. These tactics（策略）don't help teens develop the skills they need to manage complex social situations, 44____ risks and get help when they're in trouble. "Protecting" kids may feel like the right thing to do, but it 45____ the learning that teens need to do as they come of age in a technology-soaked world.A) assess B) constrained C) contains D) exploreE) influence F) interacting G) interpretation H) magnifiedI) mirrors J) philosophy K) potential L) sneakingM) sticking N) undermines O) violentSection BInequality Is Not Inevitable[A] A dangerous trend has developed over this past third of a century. A country that experienced shared growth after World War II began to tear apart, so much so that when the Great Recession hit in late 2007, one could no longer ignore the division that had come to define the American economic landscape. How did this "shining city on a hill" become the advanced country with the greatest level of inequality?[B] Over the past year and a half, The Great divide, a series in The New York Times, has presenteda wide range of examples that undermine the notion that there are any truly fundamental laws of capitalism. The dynamics of the imperial capitalism of the 19th century needn't apply in the democracies of the 21st. we don't need to have this much inequality in America.[C] Our current brand of capitalism is a fake capitalism. For proof of this go back to our response to the Great Recession, where we socialized losses, even as we privatized gains. Perfect competition should drive profits to zero, at least theoretically, but we have monopolies making persistently high profits. C.E.O.s enjoy incomes that are on average 295 times that of the typical worker, a much higher ratio than in the past, without any evidence of a proportionate increase inproductivity.[D] If it is not the cruel laws of economics that have led to America's great divide, what is it? The straightforward answer: our policies and our politics. People get tired of hearing about Scandinavian success stories, but the fact of the matter is that Sweden, Finland and Norway have all succeeded in having about as much or faster growth in per capita（人均的）incomes than the United States and with far greater equality.[E] So why has America chosen these inequality-enhancing policies? Part of the answer is that as World War II faded into memory, so too did the solidarity it had created. As America triumphed inthe Cold War, there didn't seem to be a real competitor to our economic model. Without this international competition, we no longer had to show that our system could deliver for most of our citizens.[F] Ideology and interests combine viciously. Some drew the wrong lesson from the collapse of the Soviet system in 1991. The pendulum swung from much too much government there to much too little here. Corporate interests argued for getting rid of regulations, even when those regulations had done so much to protect and improve our environment, our safety, our health and the economy itself.[G] But this ideology was hypocritical（虚伪的）. The bankers, among the strongest advocates of laissez-faire（自由放任的）economics, were only too willing to accept hundreds of billions of dollars from the government in the aid programs that have been a recurring feature of the global economy since the beginning of the Thatcher-Reagan era of "free" markets and deregulation. [H] The American political system is overrun by money. Economic inequality translates into political in-equality, and political inequality yields increasing economic inequality. So corporate welfare increases as we reduce welfare for the poor. Congress maintains subsidies for rich farmers as we cut back on nutritional support for the needy. Drug companies have been given hundreds of billions of dollars as we limit Medicaid benefits. The banks that brought on the global financial crisis got billions while a tiny bit went to the homeowners and victims of the same banks' predatory（掠夺性的）lending practices. This last decision was particularly foolish. There were alternatives to throwing money at the banks and hoping it would circulate through increased lending.[I] Our divisions are deep. Economic and geographic segregation has immunized those at the top from the problems of those down below. Like the kings of ancient times' they have come to perceive their privileged positions essentially as a natural right.[J] Our economy, our democracy and our society have paid for these gross inequalities. The true test of an economy is not how much wealth its princes can accumulate in tax havens（庇护所）, but how well off the typical citizen is. But average incomes are lower than they were a quarter-century ago. Growth has gone to the very, very top, whose share has almost increased four times since 1980. Money that was meant to have trickled（流淌）down has instead evaporated in the agreeable climate of the Cayman Islands.[K] With almost a quarter of American children younger than 5 living in poverty, and with America doing so little for its poor, the deprivations of one generation are being visited upon the next. Of course, no country has ever come close to providing complete equality of opportunity. But why is America one of the advanced countries where the life prospects of the young are most sharply determined by the income and education of their parents?[L] Among the most bitter stories in The Great Divide were those that portrayed the frustrations of the young, who long to enter our shrinking middle class. Soaring tuitions and declining incomes have resulted in larger debt burdens. Those with only a high school diploma have seen their incomes decline by 13 percent over the past 35 years.[M] Where justice is concerned, there is also a huge divide. In the eyes of the rest of the world and a significant part of its own population, mass imprisonment has come to define America—a country, it bears repeating, with about 5 percent of the world's population but around a fourth of the world 's prisoners.[N] Justice has become a commodity, affordable to only a few. While Wall Street executives used their expensive lawyers to ensure that their ranks were not held accountable for the misdeeds that the crisis in 2008 so graphically revealed, the banks abused our legal system to foreclose（取消赎回权）on mortgages and eject tenants, some of whom did not even owe money.[O] More than a half-century ago, America led the way in advocating for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations in 1948. Today, access to health care is among the most universally accepted rights, at least in the advanced countries. America, despite the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, is the exception. In the relief that many felt when the Supreme Court did not overturn the Affordable Care Act, the implications of the decision for Medicaid were not fully appreciated. Obamacare's objective 一to ensure that all Americans have access to health care — has been blocked: 24 states have not implemented the expanded Medicaid program, which was the means by which Obamacare was supposed to deliver on its promise to some of the poorest.[P] We need not just a new war on poverty but a war to protect the middle class. Solutions to these problems do not have to be novel. Far from it. Making markets act like markets would be a good place to start. We must end the rent-seeking society we have gravitated toward, in which the wealthy obtain profits by manipulating the system.[Q] The problem of inequality is not so much a matter of technical economics. It's really a problem of practical politics. Inequality is not just about the top marginal tax rate but also about our children's access to food and the right to justice for all. If we spent more on education, health and infrastructure（基础设施）, we would strengthen our economy, now and in the future.46. In theory, free competition is supposed to reduce the margin of profits to the minimum.47. The United States is now characterized by a great division between the rich and the poor.48. America lacked the incentive to care for the majority of its citizens as it found no rival for its economic model.49. The wealthy top have come to take privileges for granted.50. Many examples show the basic laws of imperial capitalism no longer apply in present-day America.51. The author suggests a return to the true spirit of the market.52. A quarter of the world's prisoner population is in America.53. Government regulation in America went from one extreme to the other in the past two decades.54. Justice has become so expensive that only a small number of people like corporate executives can afford it.55. No country in the world so far has been able to provide completely equal opportunities for all. Section CPassage OneQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.I'll admit I've never quite understood the obsession（难以破除的成见）surrounding genetically modified (GM) crops. To environmentalist opponents, GM foods are simply evil, an understudied, possibly harmful tool used by big agricultural businesses to control global seed markets and crush local farmers. They argue that GM foods have never delivered on their supposed promise, that money spent on GM crops would be better channeled to organic farming and that consumers should be protected with warning labels on any products that contain genetically modified ingredients. To supporters, GM crops are a key part of the effort to sustainably provide food to meet a growing global population. But more than that, supporters see the GM opposition of many environmentalists as fundamentally anti-science, no different than those who question the basics of man-made climate change.For both sides, GM foods seem to act as a symbol: you're pro-agricultural business oranti-science. But science is exactly what we need more of when it comes to GM foods, which is why I was happy to see Nature devote a special series of articles to the GM food controversy. The conclusion: while GM crops haven't yet realized their initial promise and have been dominated by agricultural businesses, there is reason to continue to use and develop them to help meet the enormous challenge of sustainably feeding a growing planet.That doesn't mean GM crops are perfect, or a one-size-fits-all solution to global agriculture problems. But anything that can increase farming efficiency 一the amount of crops we can produce per acre of land 一will be extremely useful. GM crops can and almost certainly will be part of that suite of tools' but so will traditional plant breeding, improved soil and crop management 一and perhaps most important of all, better storage and transport infrastructure（基础设施）, especially in the developing world. (It doesn't do much good for farmers in places like sub-Saharan Africa to produce more food if they can't get it to hungry consumers.) I'd like to see more non-industry research done on GM crops—not just because we'd worry less about bias, but also because seed companies like Monsanto and Pioneer shouldn't be the only entities working to harness genetic modification. I'd like to see GM research on less commercial crops, like com. I don't think it's vital to label GM ingredients in food, but I also wouldn't be against it 一and industry would be smart to go along with labeling, just as a way of removing fears about the technology.Most of all, though, I wish a tenth of the energy that's spent endlessly debating GM crops was focused on those more pressing challenges for global agriculture. There are much bigger battles to fight.56. How do environmentalist opponents view GM foods according to the passage?A) They will eventually ruin agriculture and the environment.B) They are used by big businesses to monopolize agriculture.C) They have proved potentially harmful to consumers' health.D) They pose a tremendous threat to current farming practice.57. What does the author say is vital to solving the controversy between the two sides of the debate?A) Breaking the GM food monopoly. B) More friendly exchange of ideas.C) Regulating GM food production. D) More scientific research on GM crops.58. What is the main point of the Nature articles?A) Feeding the growing population makes it imperative to develop GM crops.B) Popularizing GM technology will help it to live up to its initial promises.C) Measures should be taken to ensure the safety of GM foods.D) Both supporters and opponents should make compromises.59. What is the author's view on the solution to agricultural problems?A) It has to depend more and more on GM technology.B) It is vital to the sustainable development of human society.C) GM crops should be allowed until better alternatives are found.D) Whatever is useful to boost farming efficiency should be encouraged.60. What does the author think of the ongoing debate around GM crops?A) It arises out of ignorance of and prejudice against new science.B) It distracts the public attention from other key issues of the world.C) Efforts spent on it should be turned to more urgent issues of agriculture.D) Neither side is likely to give in until more convincing evidence is found.Passage TwoQuestions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.Early decision — you apply to one school, and admission is binding — seems like a great choice for nervous applicants. Schools let in a higher percentage of early-decision applicants, which arguably means that you have a better chance of getting in. And if you do, you're done with the whole agonizing process by December. But what most students and parents don't realize is that schools have hidden motives for offering early decision.Early decision, since it's binding, allows schools to fill their classes with qualified students; it allows ad-missions committees to select the students that are in particular demand for their college and know those students will come. It also gives schools a higher yield rate, which is often used as one of the ways to measure college selectivity and popularity.The problem is that this process effectively shortens the window of time students have tomake one of the most important decisions of their lives up to that point. Under regular admissions, seniors have until May 1 to choose which school to attend; early decision effectively steals six months from them, months that could be used to visit more schools, do more research, speak to current students and alumni（校友）and arguably make a more informed decision.There are, frankly, an astonishing number of exceptional colleges in America, and for anygiven student, there are a number of schools that are a great fit. When students become too fixated （专注）on a particular school early in the admissions process, that fixation can lead to severe disappointment if they don't get in or, if they do, the possibility that they are now bound to go to a school that, given time for further reflection, may not actually be right for them.Insofar as early decision offers a genuine admissions edge, that advantage goes largely to students who already have numerous advantage. The students who use early decision tend to be those who have received higher-quality college guidance, usually a result of coming from a more privileged background. In this regard, there's an argument against early decision, as students fromlower-income families are far less likely to have the admissions know-how to navigate the often confusing early deadlines.Students who have done their research and are confident that there's one school they wouldbe thrilled to get into should, under the current system, probably apply under early decision. But for students who haven't yet done enough research, or who are still constantly changing their minds on favorite schools, the early-decision system needlessly and prematurely narrows the field of possibility just at a time when students should be opening themselves to a whole range of thrilling options.61. What are students obliged to do under early decision?A) Look into a lot of schools before they apply. B) Attend the school once they are admitted.C) Think twice before they accept the offer. D) Consult the current students and alumni.62. Why do schools offer early decision?A) To make sure they get qualified students.B) To avoid competition with other colleges.C) To provide more opportunities for applicants.D) To save students the agony of choosing a school.63. What is said to be the problem with early decision for students?A) It makes their application process more complicated.B) It places too high a demand on their research ability.C) It allows them little time to make informed decisions.D) It exerts much more psychological pressure on them.64. Why are some people opposed to early decision?A) It interferes with students' learning in high school.B) It is biased against students at ordinary high schools.C) It causes unnecessary confusion among college applicants.D) It places students from lower-income families at a disadvantage.65. What does the author advise college applicants to do?A) Refrain from competing with students from privileged families.B) Avoid choosing early decision unless they are fully prepared.C) Find sufficient information about their favorite schools.D) Look beyond the few supposedly thrilling options.Part IV Translation (30 minutes)2011 年是中国城市化（urbanization）进程中的历史性时刻，其城市人口首次超过农村人口。
2015年6月大学英语六级考试听力真题及答案
2015年6月大学英语六级考试真题及答案Part IIListening ComprehensionSection ADirections:In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At theendofeachconversation,oneormorequestionswillbeaskedaboutwhatwassaid.Both econversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause.During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which isthe best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line throughthe centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
1.A. Prepare for his exams.B. Catch up on his work.C. Attend the concert.D. Go on a vacation.2.A. Three crew members were involved in the incident.B. None of the hijackers carried any deadly weapons.C. The plane had been scheduled to fly to Japan.D. None of the passengers were injured or killed.3.A. An article about the election.B. A tedious job to be done.C. An election campaign.D. A fascinating topic.4.A. The restaurant was not up to the speakers' expectations.B. The restaurant places many ads in popular magazines.C. The critic thought highly of the Chinese restaurant.D. Chinatown has got the best restaurant in the city.5.A. He is going to visit his mother in the hospital.B. He is going to take on a new job next week.C. He has many things to deal with right now.D. He behaves in a way nobody understands.6.A. A large number of students refused to vote last night.B. At least twenty students are need to vote on an issue.C. Major campus issues had to be discussed at the meeting.D. More students have to appear to make their voice heard.7.A. The woman can hardly tell what she likes.B. The speakers like watching TV very much.(30 minutes)C. The speakers have nothing to do but watch TV.D. The man seldom watched TV before retirement.8.A. The woman should have retired earlier. 4B. He will help the woman solve the problem.C. He finds it hard to agree with what the woman says.D. The woman will be able to attend the classes she wants. Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9.B. Employ the most up-to-date technology.C. Export bikes to foreign markets.D. Expand their domestic business.10.A. The state subsidizes small and medium enterprises.B. The government has control over bicycle imports.D. They have a cost advantage and can charge higher prices. ^11.A. Extra costs might eat up their profits abroad.B. More workers will be need to do packaging.C. They might lose to foreign bike manufacturers.D. It is very difficult to find suitable local agents.12.A. Report to the management.B. Attract foreign investments.C. Conduct a feasibility study.D. Consult financial experts.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13.B. Anything that can be used to produce power.C. Fuel refined from oil extracted from underground.D. Electricity that keeps all kinds of machines running.14.A. Oil will soon be replaced by alternative energy sources.B. Oil reserves in the world will be exhausted in a decade.C. Oil consumption has given rise to many global problems.D. Oil production will begin to decline worldwide by2015.15.A. Minimize the use of fossil fuels.B. Start developing alternative fuels.C. Find the real cause for global warming.D. Take steps to reduce the greenhouse effect.Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you willhear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you heara question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2015年6月大学英语六级考试真题 附六级考试听力原文
2015年6月大学英语六级考试真题Part ⅠWritingDirections:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled How to Improve Psychological Health? You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below.1. 掌心生理健康的重要性2. 学校应该怎样做3. 学生自己应该怎样做How to Improve Psychological Health?Part ⅡReading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)Directions:In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. For questions 8-10 complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Supersize SurpriseAsk anyone why there is an obesity epidemic and they will tell you that it's all down to eating too much and burning too few calories. That explanation appeals to common sense and has dominated efforts to get to the root of the obesity epidemic and reverse it. Yet obesity researchers are increasingly dissatisfied with it. Many now believe that something else must have changed in our environment to precipitate (促成) such dramatic rises in obesity over the past 40 years or so. Nobody is saying that the "big two"--reduced physical activity and increased availability of food--are not important contributors to the epidemic, but they cannot explain it all.Earlier this year a review paper by 20 obesity experts set out the 7 most plausible alternative explanations for the epidemic. Here they are.1. Not enough sleepIt is widely believed that sleep is for the brain, not the body. Could a shortage of shut-eye also be helping to make us fat?Several large-scale studies suggest there may be a link. People who sleep less than 7 hours a night tend to have a higher body mass index than people who sleep more, according to data gathered by the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Similarly, the US Nurses' Health Study, which tracked 68,000 women for 16 years, found that those who slept an average of 5 hours a night gained more weight during the study period than women who slept 6 hours, who in turn gained more than those who slept 7.It's well known that obesity impairs sleep, so perhaps people get fat first and sleep less afterwards. But the nurses' study suggests that it can work in the other direction too: sleep loss may precipitate weight gain.Although getting figures is difficult, it appears that we really are sleeping less. In 1960 people in the US slept an average of 8.5 hours per night. A 2002 poll by the National Sleep Foundation suggests that the average has fallen to under 7 hours, and the decline is mirrored by the increase in obesity.2. Climate controlWe humans, like all warm-blooded animals, can keep our core body temperatures pretty much constant regardless of what's going on in the world around us. We do this by altering our metabolic (新陈代谢) rate, shivering or sweating. Keeping warm and staying cool take energy unless we are in the "thermo-neutral zone", which is increasingly where we choose to live and work.There is no denying that ambient temperatures (环境法度) have change in the past few decades. Between 1970 and 2000, the average British home warmed from a chilly 13℃to 18℃. In the US, the changes have been at the other end of the thermometer as the proportion of homes with air conditioning rose from 23% to 47% between 1978 and 1997. In the southern states--where obesity rates tend to be highest--the number of houses with air conditioning has shot up to 70% from 37% in 1978.Could air conditioning in summer and heating in winter really make a difference to our weight? Sadly, there is some evidence that it does--at least with regard to heating. Studies show that in comfortable temperatures weuse less energy.3. Less smokingBad news: smokers really do tend to be thinner than the rest of us, and quitting really does pack on the pounds, though no one is sure why. It probably has something to do with the fact that nicotine (尼古本) is an appetite suppressant and appears to up your metabolic rate.Katherine Flegal and colleagues at the US National Center for Health Statistics in Hyattsville, Maryland, have calculated that people kicking the habit have been responsible for a small but significant portion of the US epidemic of fatness. From data collected around 1991 by the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, they worked out that people who had quit in the previous decade were much more likely to be overweight than smokers and people who had never smoked. Among men, for example, nearly half of quitters were overweight compared with 37% of non-smokers and only 28% of smokers.4. Genetic effectsYour chances of becoming fat may be set, at least in part, before you were even born. Children of obese mothers are much more likely to become obese themselves later in life. Offspring of mice fed a high-fat diet during pregnancy are much more likely to become fat than the offspring of identical mice fed a normal diet. Intriguingly, the effect persists for two or three generations. Grand-children of mice fed a high-fat diet grow up fat even if their own mother is fed normally--so your fate may have been sealed even before you were conceived.5. A little older...Some groups of people just happen to be fatter than others. Surveys carried out by the US National Center for Health Statistics found that adults aged 40 to 79 were around three times as likely to be obese as younger people. Non-white females also tend to fall at the fatter end of the spectrum: Mexican-American women are 30% more likely than white women to be obsess, and black women have twice the risk.In the US, these groups account for an increasing percentage of the population. Between 1970 and 2000 the US population aged 35 to 44 grew by 43%. The proportion of Hispanic-Americans also grew, from under 5% to 12.5% of the population, while the proportion of black Americans increased from 11% to 12.3%. These changes may account in part for the increased prevalence of obesity.6. Mature mumsMothers around the world are getting older. In the UK, the mean age for having a first child is 27.3, compared with 23.7 in 1970. Mean age at first birth in the US has also increased, rising from 21.4 in 1970 to 24.9 in 2000.This would be neither here nor there if it weren't for the observation that having an older mother seems to be an independent risk factor for obesity. Results from the US National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute's study found that the odds of a child being obese increase about 14% for every five extra years of their mother's age, though why this should be so is not entirely clear.Michael Symonds at the University of Nottingham, UK, found that first-born children have more fat than younger ones. As family size decreases, firstborns account for a greater share of the population. In 1964, British women gave birth to an average of 2.95 children; by 2005 that figure had fallen to 1.79. In the US in 1976, 9.6% of woman in their 40s had only one child; in 2004 it was 17.4%. This combination of older mothers and more single children could be contributing to the obesity epidemic.7. Like marrying likeJust as people pair off according to looks, so they do for size. Lean people are more likely to marry lean and fat more likely to marry fat. On its own, like marrying like cannot account for any increase in obesity. But combined with others-- particularly the fact that obesity is partly genetic, and that heavier people have more children--it amplifies the increase from other causes.1. What is the passage mainly about?[A] Effects of obesity on people's health.[B] The link between lifestyle and obesity.[C] New explanations for the obesity epidemic.[D] Possible ways to combat the obesity epidemic.2. In the US Nurses' Health Study, women who slept an average of 7 hours a night ______ .[A] gained the least weight[B] were inclined to eat less[C] found their vigor enhanced[D] were less susceptible to illness3. The popular belief about obesity is that ______ .[A] it makes us sleepy[B] it causes sleep loss[C] it increases our appetite[D] it results from lack of sleep4. How does indoor heating affect our life?[A] It makes us stay indoors more.[B] It accelerates our metabolic rate.[C] It makes us feel more energetic.[D] It contributes to our weight gain.5. What does the author say about the effect of nicotine on smokers?[A] It threatens their health.[B] It heightens their spirits.[C] It suppresses their appetite.[D] It slows down their metabolism.6. Who are most likely to be overweight according to Katherine Flegal's study?[A] Heavy smokers.[B] Passive smokers.[C] Those who never smoked.[D] Those who quit smoking.7. According to the US National Center for Health Statistics, the increased obesity in the US is a result of ______ .[A] the growing number of smokers among young people[B] the rising proportion of minorities in its population[C] the increasing consumption of high-calorie foods[D] the improving living standards of the poor people8. According to the US National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, the reason why older mothers' children tend to be obese remains ______ .9. According to Michael Symonds, one factor contributing to the obesity epidemic is decrease of ______ .10. When two heavy people get married, chances of their children getting fat increase, because obesity is ______ . Part ⅢListening ComprehensionSection ADirections:In this section you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D], and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Questions 11 to 18 are based on the conversation you have just heard.11. [A] He is quite easy to recognize.[B] He is an outstanding speaker.[C] He looks like a movie star.[D] He looks young for his age.12. [A] Consult her dancing teacher.[B] Take a more interesting class.[C] Continue her dancing class.[D] Improve her dancing skills.13. [A] The man did not believe what the woman said.[B] The man accompanied the woman to the hospital.[C] The woman may be suffering from repetitive strain injury.[D] The woman may not have followed the doctor's instructions.14. [A] They are not in style any more.[B] They have cost him far too much.[C] They no longer suit his eyesight.[D] They should be cleaned regularly.15. [A] He spilled his drink onto the floor.[B] He has just finished wiping the floor.[C] He was caught in a shower on his way home.[D] He rushed out of the bath to answer the phone.16. [A] Fixing some furniture.[B] Repairing the toy train.[C] Reading the instructions.[D] Assembling the bookcase.17. [A] Urge Jenny to spend more time on study.[B] Help Jenny to prepare for the coming exams.[C] Act towards Jenny in a more sensible way.[D] Send Jenny to a volleyball training center.18. [A] The building of the dam needs a large budget.[B] The proposed site is near the residential area.[C] The local people feel insecure about the dam.[D] The dam poses a threat to the local environment. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] It saw the end of its booming years worldwide.[B] Its production and sales reached record levels.[C] It became popular in some foreign countries.[D] Its domestic market started to shrink rapidly.20. [A] They cost less.[B] They tasted better.[C] They were in fashion.[D] They were widely advertised.21. [A] It is sure to fluctuate.[B] It is bound to revive.[C] It will remain basically stable.[D] It will see no more monopoly.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. [A] Organising protests.[B] Recruiting members.[C] Acting as its spokesman.[D] Saving endangered animals.23. [A] Anti-animal-abuse demonstrations.[B] Surveying the Atlantic Ocean floor.[C] Anti-nuclear campaigns.[D] Removing industrial waste.24. [A] By harassing them.[B] By appealing to the public.[C] By taking legal action.[D] By resorting to force.25. [A] Doubtful.[B] Reserved.[C] Indifferent.[D] Supportive.Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] The air becomes still.[B] The air pressure is low.[C] The clouds block the sun.[D] The sky appears brighter.27. [A] Ancient people were better at foretelling the weather.[B] Sailors' sayings about the weather are unreliable.[C] People knew long ago how to predict the weather.[D] It was easier to forecast the weather in the old days.28. [A] Weather forecast is getting more accurate today.[B] People can predict the weather by their senses.[C] Who are the real experts in weather forecast.[D] Weather changes affect people's life remarkably.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. [A] They often feel insecure about their jobs.[B] They are unable to decide what to do first.[C] They are incompetent to fulfill their responsibilities.[D] They feel burdened with numerous tasks every day.30. [A] Analyze them rationally.[B] Draw a detailed to-do list.[C] Tm to others for help.[D] Handle them one by one.31. [A] They have accomplished little.[B] They feel utterly exhausted.[C] They have worked out a way to relax.[D] They no longer feel any sense of guilt.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. [A] Their performance may improve.[B] Their immune system may be reinforced[C] Their blood pressure may rise all of a sudden.[D] Their physical development may be enhanced.33. [A] Improved mental functioning.[B] Increased susceptibility to disease.[C] Speeding up of blood circulation.[D] Reduction of stress-related hormones.34. [A] Pretend to be in better shape.[B] Have more physical exercise.[C] Turn more often to friends for help.[D] Pay more attention to bodily sensations.35. [A] Different approaches to coping with stress.[B] Various causes for serious health problems.[C] The relationship between stress and illness.[D] New finding of medical research on stress.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.One of the most common images of an advanced, Western-style culture is that of a busy, traffic-filled city. Since their first (36) on American roadways, automobiles have become a (37) of progress, a source of thousands of jobs, and an almost inalienable right for citizens' personal freedom of movement. In recent (38) our "love affair" with the car is being (39) directly to the developing world and it is increasingly (40) that this transfer is leading to disaster.America's almost complete dependence on automobiles has been a terrible mistake. As late as the 1950s, a large (41) of the American public used mass transit. A (42) of public policy decisions and corporate scheming saw to it that countless (43) and efficient urban streetcar and intra-city rail systems were dismantled (拆除). (44) . Our lives have been planned along a road grid--homes far from work, shopping far from everything, with ugly stretches of concrete and blacktop in between.Developing countries are copying Western-style transportation systems down to the last detail. (45) . Pollution-control measures are either not strict or nonexistent, leading to choking clouds of smog. Gasoline still contains lead, which is extremely poisonous to humans. (46) . In addition to pollution and traffic jams, auto safety is a critical issue in developing nations.Part ⅣReading Comprehension (Reading in Depth)Section ADirections:In this section, there is a short passage with 5 questions or incomplete statements. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words. Please write your answers on Answer Sheet 2.One of the major producers of athletic footwear, with 2002 sales of over $10 billion, is a company called Nike, with corporate headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. Forbes magazine identified Nike's president, Philip Knight, as the 53rd-richest man in the world in 2004. But Nike has not always been a large multimillion-dollar organization. In fact, Knight started the company by selling shoes from the back of his car at track meets.In the late 1950s Philip Knight was a middle-distance runner on the University of Oregon track team, coached by Bill Bowerman. One of the top track coaches in the U.S., Bowerman was also known for experimenting with the design of running shoes in an attempt to make them lighter and more shock-absorbent. After attending Oregon, Knight moved on to do graduate work at Stanford University; his MBA thesis was on marketing athletic shoes. Once he received his degree, Knight traveled to Japan to contact the Onitsuka Tiger Company, a manufacturer of athletic shoes. Knight convinced the company's officials of the potential for its product in the U.S. In 1963 he received his first shipment of Tiger shoes, 200 pairs in total.In 1964, Knight and Bowerman contributed $500 each to form Blue Ribbon Sports, the predecessor of Nike. In the first few years, Knight distributed shoes out of his car at local track meets. The first employees hired by Knight were former college athletes. The company did not have the money to hire "experts", and there was no established athletic footwear industry in North America from which to recruit those knowledgeable in the field. In its early years the organization operated in an unconventional manner that characterized its innovative and entrepreneurial approach to the industry. Communication was informal; people discussed ideas and issues in the hallways, on a run, or over a beer. There was little task differentiation. There were no job descriptions, rigid reporting systems, or detailed rules and regulations. The team spirit and shared values of the athletes on Bowerman's teams carried over and provided the basis for the collegial style of management that characterized the early years of Nikes.47. While serving as a track coach, Bowerman tried to design running shoes that were ____________ .48. During his visit to Japan, Knight convinced the officials of the Onitsuka Tiger Company that its product would have ____________ .49. Blue Ribbon Sports was unable to hire experts due to the absence of ____________ in North America.50. In the early years of Nike, communication within the company was usually carded out ____________ .51. What qualities of Bowerman's teams formed the basis of Nike's early management style?____________ .Section BDirections:There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished Statements. For each of them there are four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneSustainable development is applied to just about everything from energy to clean water and economic growth, and as a result it has become difficult to question either the basic assumptions behind it or the way the concept is put to use. This is especially true in agriculture, where sustainable development is often taken as the sole measure of progress without a proper appreciation of historical and cultural perspectives.To start with, it is important to remember that the nature of agriculture has changed markedly throughout history, and will continue to do so. Medieval agriculture in northern Europe fed, clothed and sheltered a predominantly rural society with a much lower population density than it is today. It had minimal effect on biodiversity, and any pollution it caused was typically localised. In terms of energy use and the nutrients (营养成分) captured in the product it was relatively inefficient.Contrast this with farming since the start of the industrial revolution. Competition from overseas led farmers to specialise and increase yields. Throughout this period food became cheaper, safer and more reliable. However, these changes have also led to habitat (栖息地) loss and to diminishing biodiversity.What's more, demand for animal products in developing countries is growing so fast that meeting it willrequire an extra 300 million tons of grain a year by 2050. Yet the growth of cities and industry is reducing the amount of water available for agriculture in many regions.All this means that agriculture in the 21st century will have to be very different from how it was in the 20th. This will require radical thinking. For example, we need to move away from the idea that traditional practices are inevitably more sustainable than new ones. We also need to abandon the notion that agriculture can be "zero impact". The key will be to abandon the rather simple and static measures of sustainability, which centre on the need to maintain production without increasing damage.Instead we need a more dynamic interpretation, one that looks at the pros and cons (两方面) of all the various ways land is used. There are many different ways to measure agricultural performance besides food yield: energy use, environmental costs, water purity, carbon footprint and biodiversity. It is clear, for example, that the carbon of transporting tomatoes from Spain to the UK is less than that of producing them in the UK with additional heating and lighting. But we do not know whether lower carbon footprints will always be better for biodiversity.What is crucial is recognising that sustainable agriculture is not just about sustainable food production.52. How do people often measure progress in agriculture?[A] By its productivity.[B] By its sustainability.[C] By its impact on the environment.[D] By its contribution to economic growth.53. Specialisation and the effort to increase yields have resulted in ______ .[A] localised pollution[B] the shrinking of farmland[C] competition from overseas[D] the decrease of biodiversity54. What does the author think of traditional farming practices?[A] They have remained the same over the centuries.[B] They have not kept pace with population growth.[C] They are not necessarily sustainable.[D] They are environmentally friendly.55. What will agriculture be like in the 21st century?[A] It will go through radical changes.[B] It will supply more animal products.[C] It will abandon traditional farming practices.[D] It will cause zero damage to the environment.56. What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?[A] To remind people of the need of sustainable development.[B] To suggest ways of ensuring sustainable food production.[C] To advance new criteria for measuring farming progress.[D] To .urge people to rethink what sustainable agriculture is.Passage TwoThe percentage of immigrants (including those unlawfully present) in the United States has been creeping upward for years. At 12.6 percent, it is now higher than at any point since the mid-1920s.We are not about to go back to the days when Congress openly worried about inferior races polluting America's bloodstream. But once again we are wondering whether we have too many of the wrong sort of newcomers. Their loudest critics argue that the new wave of immigrants cannot, and indeed do not want to, fit in as previous generations did.We now know that these racist views were wrong. In time, Italians, Romanians and members of other so-called inferior races became exemplary Americans and contributed greatly, in ways too numerous to detail, to the building of this magnificent nation. There is no reason why these new immigrants should not have the same success.Although children of Mexican immigrants do better, in terms of educational and professional attainment, than their parents, UCLA sociologist Edward Telles has found that the gains don't continue. Indeed, the fourth generation is marginally worse off than the third. James Jackson, of the University of Michigan, has found a similar trend among black Caribbean immigrants. Telles fears that Mexican-Americans may be fated to follow in the footsteps of American blacks--that large parts of the community may become mired (陷入) in a seemingly permanent state of poverty and underachievement. Like African- Americans, Mexican-Americans are increasingly relegated to (降入) segregated, substandard schools, and their dropout rate is the highest for any ethnic group in the country.We have learned much about the foolish idea of excluding people on the presumption of ethnic/racial inferiority. But what we have not yet learned is how to make the process of Americanization work for all. I am not talking about requiring people to learn English or to adopt American ways; those things happen pretty much on their own. But as arguments about immigration heat up the campaign trail, we also ought to ask some broader questions about assimilation, about how to ensure that people, once outsiders, don't forever remain marginalized within these shores.That is a much larger question than what should happen with undocumented workers, or how best to secure the border, and it is one that affects not only newcomers but groups that have been here for generations. It will have more impact on our future than where we decide to set the admissions bar for the latest wave of would-be Americans. And it would be nice if we finally got the answer right.57. How were immigrants viewed by U.S. Congress in early days?[A] They were of inferior races.[B] They were a source of political corruption.[C] They were a threat to the nation's security.[D] They were part of the nation's bloodstream.58. What does the author think of the new immigrants?[A] They will be a dynamic workforce in the U.S.[B] They can do just as well as their predecessors.[C] They will be very disappointed on the new land.[D] They may find it hard to fit into the mainstream.59. What does Edward Telles' research say about Mexican-Americans?[A] They may slowly improve from generation to generation.[B] They will do better in terms of educational attainment.[C] They will melt into the African-American community.[D] They may forever remain poor and underachieving.60. What should be done to help the new immigrants?[A] Rid them of their inferiority complex.[B] Urge them to adopt American customs.[C] Prevent them from being marginalized.[D] Teach them standard American English.61. According to the author, the burning issue concerning immigration is ______ .[A] how to deal with people entering the U.S. without documents[B] how to help immigrants to better fit into American society[C] how to stop illegal immigrants from crossing the border。
2015年6月大学英语六级考试真题第一套
2015年6月大学英语六级考试真题第一套2015年6月大学英语六级考试真题（第一套）Part II Listening Comprehension(30minutes)Section A1.A)Prepare for his exams.B)Catch up on his work.C)Attend the concert.D)Go on a vacation.2.A)Three crew members were involved in the incident.B)None of the hijackers carried any deadly weapons.C)The plane had been scheduled to fly to Japan.D)None of the passengers were injured or killed.3.A)An article about the election.B)A tedious job to be done.C)An election campaign.D)A fascinating topic.4.A)The restaurant was not up to the speakers'expectations.B)The restaurant places many ads in popular magazines.C)The critic thought highly of the Chinese restaurant.D)Chinatown has got the best restaurant in the city.5.A)He is going to visit his mother in the hospital.B)He is going to take on a new job next week.C)He has many things to deal with right now.D)He behaves in a way nobody understands.6.A)A large number of students refused to vote last night.B)At least twenty students are needed to vote on an issue.C)Major campus issues had to be discussed at the meeting.D)More students have to appear to make their voice heard.7.A)The woman can hardly tell what she likes.B)The speakers like watching TV very much.C)The speakers have nothing to do but watch TV.D)The man seldom watched TV before retirement.8.A)The woman should have retired earlier.4B)He will help the woman solve the problem.C)He finds it hard to agree with what the woman says.D)The woman will be able to attend the classes she wants.Questions9to12are based on the conversation you have just heard.9.A)Persuade the man to join her company.B)Employ the most up-to-date technology.C)Export bikes to foreign markets.D)Expand their domestic business.10.A)The state subsidizes small and medium enterprises.B)The government has control over bicycle imports.C)They can compete with the best domestic manufactures.D)They have a cost advantage and can charge higher prices.11.A)Extra costs might eat up their profits abroad.B)More workers will be needed to do packaging.C)They might lose to foreign bike manufacturers.D)It is very difficult to find suitable local agents.12.A)Report to the management.B)Attract foreign investments.C)Conduct a feasibility study.D)Consult financial experts.Questions13to15are based on the conversation you have just heard.13.A)Coal burnt daily for the comfort of our homes.B)Anything that can be used to produce power.C)Fuel refined from oil extracted from underground.D)Electricity that keeps all kinds of machines running.14.A)Oil will soon be replaced by alternative energy sources.B)Oil reserves in the world will be exhausted in a decade.C)Oil consumption has given rise to many global problems.D)Oil production will begin to decline worldwide by2015.15.A)Minimize the use of fossil fuels.B)Start developing alternative fuels.C)Find the real cause for global warming.D)Take steps to reduce the greenhouse effect.Section BPassage OneQuestions16to18are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A)The ability to predict fashion trends.B)A refined taste for artistic works.C)Years of practical experience.D)Strict professional training.17.A)Promoting all kinds of American hand-made specialities.B)Strengthening cooperation with foreign governments.C)Conducting trade in art works with dealers overseas.D)Purchasing handicrafts from all over the world.18.A)She has access to fashionable things.B)She is doing what she enjoys doing.C)She can enjoy life on a modest salary.D)She is free to do whatever she wants.Passage TwoQuestions19to22are based on the passage you have just heard.19.A)Join in neighborhood patrols.B)Get involved in his community.C)Voice his complaints to the city council.D)Make suggestions to the local authorities.20.A)Deterioration in the quality of life.B)Increase of police patrols at night.C)Renovation of the vacant buildings.D)Violation of community regulations.21.A)They may take a long time to solve.B)They need assistance form the city.C)They have to be dealt with one by one.D)They are too big for individual efforts.22.A)He had got some groceries at a big discount.B)He had read a funny poster near his seat.C)He had done a small deed of kindness.D)He had caught the bus just in time.Passage ThreeQuestions23to25are based on the passage you have just heard.23.A)Childhood and family growth.B)Pressure and disease.C)Family life and health.D)Stress and depression.24.A)It experienced a series of misfortunes.B)It was in the process of reorganization.C)His mother died of a sudden heart attack.D)His wife left him because of his bad temper.25.A)They would give him a triple bypass surgery.B)They could remove the block in his artery.C)They could do nothing to help him.D)They would try hard to save his life.Section CWhen most people think of the word“education”,they think of a pupil as a sort of animate sausage casing.Into this empty casting,the teachers(26)stuff“education.”But genuine education,as Socrates knew more than two thousand years ago,is not(27)the stuffing of information into a person,but rather eliciting knowledge from him;it is the(28)of what is in the mind.“The most important part of education,”once wroteWilliam Ernest Hocking,the(29) Harvard philosopher,“is this i nstruction of a man in what he has inside of him.”And,as Edith Hamilton has reminded us,Socrates never said,“I know,learn from me。
2015年6月英语六级真题及答案(第一套)
2015年6月英语六级真题及答案（第一套）Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the saying “Knowledge is a treasure, but practice is the key to it.” You can give an example ortwo to illustrate your point of view. You should write at least 150 words but no morethan 200 words.Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes) Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each questionthere will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B),C), and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letteron Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.1. A) Prepare for his exams.B) Catch up on his work.C) Attend the concert.D) Go on a vacation.2. A) Three crew members were involved in the incident.B) None of the hijackers carried any deadly weapons.C) The plane had been scheduled to fly to Japan.D) None of the passengers were injured or killed.3. A) An article about the election.B) A tedious job to be done.C) An election campaign.D) A fascinating topic.4. A) The restaurant was not up to the speakers’ expectations.B) The restaurant places many ads in popular magazines.C) The critic thought highly of the Chinese restaurant.D) Chinatown has got the best restaurants in the city.5. A) He is going to visit his mother in the hospital.B) He is going to take on a new job next week.C) He has many things to deal with right now.D) He behaves in a way nobody understands.6. A) A large number of students refused to vote last night.B) At least twenty students are needed to vote on an issue.C) Major campus issues had to be discussed at the meeting.D) More students have to appear to make their voice heard.7. A) The woman can hardly tell what she likes.B) The speakers like watching TV very much.C) The speakers have nothing to do but watch TV.D) The man seldom watched TV before retirement.8. A) The woman should have registered earlier.B) He will help the woman solve the problem.C) He finds it hard to agree with what the woman says.D) The woman will be able to attend the classes she wants.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A) Persuade the man to join her company.B) Employ the most up-to-date technology.C) Export bikes to foreign markets.D) Expand their domestic business.10. A) The state subsidizes small and medium enterprises.B) The government has control over bicycle imports.C) They can compete with the best domestic manufacturers.D) They have a cost advantage and can charge higher prices.11. A) Extra costs might eat up their profits abroad.B) More workers will be needed to do packaging.C) They might lose to foreign bike manufacturers.D) It is very difficult to find suitable local agents.12. A) Report to the management.B) Attract foreign investments.C) Conduct a feasibility study.D) Consult financial experts.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13. A) Coal burnt daily for the comfort of our homes.B) Anything that can be used to produce power.C) Fuel refined from oil extracted from underground.D) Electricity that keeps all kinds of machines running.14. A) Oil will soon be replaced by alternative energy sources.B) Oil reserves in the world will be exhausted in a decade.C) Oil consumption has given rise to many global problems.D) Oil production will begin to decline worldwide by 2025.15. A) Minimize the use of fossil fuels.B) Start developing alternative fuels.C) Find the real cause for global warming.D) Take steps to reduce the greenhouse effect.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choicesmarked A), B), C), and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the conversation you have just heard.16. A) The ability to predict fashion trends.B) A refined taste for artistic works.C) Years of practical experience.D) Strict professional training.17. A) Promoting all kinds of American hand-made specialties.B) Strengthening cooperation with foreign governments.C) Conducting trade in art works with dealers overseas.D) Purchasing handicrafts from all over the world.18. A) She has access to fashionable things.B) She is doing what she enjoys doing.C) She can enjoy life on a modest salary.D) She is free to do whatever she wants.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) Join in neighborhood patrols.B) Get involved in his community.C) V oice his complaints to the city council.D) Make suggestions to the local authorities.20. A) Deterioration in the quality of life.B) Increase of police patrols at night.C) Renovation of the vacant buildings.D) Violation of community regulations.21. A) They may take a long time to solve.B) They need assistance from the city.C) They have to be dealt with one by one.D) They are too big for individual efforts.22. A) He had got some groceries at a big discount.B) He had read a funny poster near his seat.C) He had done a small deed of kindness.D) He had caught the bus just in time.Passage ThreeQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23. A) Childhood and healthy growth.B) Pressure and heart disease.C) Family life and health.D) Stress and depression.24. A) It experienced a series of misfortunes.B) It was in the process of reorganization.C) His mother died of a sudden heart attack.D) His wife left him because of his bad temper.25. A) They would give him a triple bypass surgery.B) They could remove the block in his artery.C) They could do nothing to help him.D) They would try hard to save his life.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is readfor the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words youhave just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should checkwhat you have written.When most people think of the word “education”, they think of a pupil as a sort of animate sausage casing. Into this empty casing, the teachers 26 stuff “education”.But genuine education, as Socrates knew more than two thousand years ago, is not 27 the stuffings of information into a person, but rather eliciting knowledge from him; it is the 28 of what is in the mind.“The most important part of education,” once wrote William Ernest Hocking, the 29 Harvard philosopher, “is this instruction of a man in what he has inside of him”. And, as Edith Hamilton has reminded us, Socrates never said, “I know, learn from me.” He said, rather, “Look into your own selves and find the 30 of truth that God has put into every heart, and that only you can kindle (点燃) to a 31 .”In a dialogue, Socrates takes an ignorant slave boy, without a day of 32 , and proves to the amazed observers that the boy really “knows” geometry—because the principles of geometry are already in his mind, waiting to be called out.So many of the discussions and 33 about the content of education are useless and inconclusive because they 34 what should “go into” the student rather than with what should be taken out, and how this can best be done.The college student who once said to me, after a lecture, “I spend so much time studying that I don’t have a chance to learn anything,” was clearly expressing his 35 with the sausage-casing view of education.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage.Read the passage through care fully before making your choices. Each choice in thebank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item onAnswer Sheet2with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of thewords in the bank more than once.Questions 36 to 45 are based on the following passage.“That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” But parents can’t handle it when teenagers put this 36 into practice. Now technology has become the new field for the age-old battlebetween adults and their freedom-seeking kids.Locked indoors, unable to get on their bicycles and hang out with their friends, teens have turned to social media and their mobile phones to socialize with their peers. What they do online often 37 what they might otherwise do if their mobility weren’t so heavily 38 in the age of helicopter parenting. Social media and smart-phone apps have become so popular in recent years because teens need a place to call their own. They want the freedom to 39 their identity and the world around them.Instead of 40 out, they jump online.As teens have moved online, parents have projected their fears onto the Internet, imagining all the 41 dangers that youth might face—from 42 strangers to cruel peers to pictures or words that could haunt them on Google for the rest of their lives.Rather than helping teens develop strategies for negotiating public life and the risks of 43 with others, fearful parents have focused on tracking, monitoring and blocking. These tactics (策略) don’t help teens develop the skills they need to manage complex social situations, 44 risks and get help when they’re in trouble. “Protecting” kids may feel like the right thing to do, but it 45 the learning that teens need to do as they come of age in a technology-soaked world.Section BDirections:In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it.Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify theparagraph from which the in formation is derived. You may choose a paragraph morethan once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by markingthe corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.Inequality Is Not Inevitable[A] A dangerous trend has developed over this past third of a century. A country that experienced shared growth after World War II began to tear apart, so much so that when the Great Recession hit in late 2007, one could no longer ignore the division that had come to define the American economic landscape. How did this “shining city on a hill” become the advanced country with the greatest level of inequality?[B] Over the past year and a half, The Great Divide, a series in The New York Times, has presented a wide range of examples that undermine the notion that there are any truly fundamental laws of capitalism. The dynamics of the imperial capitalism of the 19th century needn’t apply in the democracies of the 21st. We don’t need to have this much inequality in America.[C] Our current brand of capitalism is a fake capitalism. For proof of this go back to our response to the Great Recession, where we socialized losses, even as we privatized gains. Perfect competition should drive profits to zero, at least theoretically, but we have monopolies making persistently high profits. C.E.O.s enjoy incomes that are on average 295 times that of the typical worker, a much higher ratio than in the past, without any evidence of a proportionate increase in productivity.[D] If it is not the cruel laws of economics that have led to America’s great divide, what is it? The straightforward answer, our policies and our politics. People get tired of hearing about Scandinavian success stories, but the fact of the matter is that Sweden, Finland and Norway have all succeeded in having about as much or faster growth in per capita (人均的) incomes than the United States and with far greater equality.[E] So why has America chosen these inequality-enhancing policies? Part of the answer is that as World War II faded into memory, so too did the solidarity it had created. As America triumphed in the Cold War, there didn’t seem to be a real competitor to our economic model. Without this international competition, we no longer had to show that our system could deliver for most of our citizens.[F] Ideology and interests combined viciously. Some drew the wrong lesson from the collapse of the Soviet system in 1991. The pendulum swung from much too much government there to much too little here. Corporate interests argued for getting rid of regulations, even when those regulations had done so much to protect and improve our environment, our safety, our health and the economy itself.[G] But this ideology was hypocritical (虚伪的). The bankers, among the strongest advocates of l aissez-faire(自由放任的) economics, were only too willing to accept hundreds of billions of dollars from the government in the aid programs that have been a recurring feature of the global economy since the beginning of the Thatcher-Reagan era of “free” markets and deregulation.[H] The American political system is overrun by money. Economic inequality translates into political inequality, and political inequality yields increasing economic inequality. So corporate welfare increases as we reduce welfare for the poor. Congress maintains subsidies for rich farmers as we cut back on nutritional support for the needy. Drug companies have been given hundreds of billions of dollars as we limit Medicaid benefits. The banks that brought on the global financial crisis got billions while a tiny bit went to the homeowners and victims of the same banks’ predatory(掠夺性的) lending practices. This last decision was particularly foolish. There were alternatives to throwing money at the banks and hoping it would circulate through increased lending.[I] Our divisions are deep. Economic and geographic segregation has immunized those at the top from the problems of those down below. Like the kings of ancient times, they have come to perceive their privileged positions essentially as a natural right.[J] Our economy, our democracy and our society have paid for these gross inequalities. The true test of an economy is not how much wealth its princes can accumulate in tax havens (庇护所), but how well off the typical citizen is. But average incomes are lower than they were a quarter-century ago. Growth has gone to the very, very top, whose share has almost increased four times since 1980. Money that was meant to have trickled (流淌) down has instead evaporated in the agreeable climate of the Cayman Islands.[K] With almost a quarter of American children younger than 5 living in poverty, and with America doing so little for its poor, the deprivations of one generation are being visited upon the next. Of course, no country has ever come close to providing complete equality of opportunity. But why is America one of the advanced countries where the life prospects of the young are most sharply determined by the income and education of their parents?[L] Among the most bitter stories in The Great Divide were those that portrayed the frustrations of the young, who long to enter our shrinking middle class. Soaring tuitions and declining incomes have resulted in larger debt burdens. Those with only a high school diploma have seen their incomes decline by 13 percent over the past 35 years.[M] Where justice is concerned, there is also a huge divide. In the eyes of the rest of the world and a significant part of its own population, mass imprisonment has come to define America—a country, it bears repeating, with about 5 percent of the world’s population but around a fourth of the world’s prisoners.[N] Justice has become a commodity, affordable to only a few. While Wall Street executives used their expensive lawyers to ensure that their ranks were not held accountable for the misdeeds that the crisis in 2008 so graphically revealed, the banks abused our legal system to foreclose (取消赎回权) on mortgages and eject tenants, some of whom did not even owe money.[O] More than a half-century ago, America led the way in advocating for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations in 1948. Today, access to health care is among the most universally accepted rights, at least in the advanced countries. America, despite the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, is the exception. In the relief that many felt when the Supreme Court did not overturn the Affordable Care Act, the implications of the decision for Medicaid were not fully appreciated. Obamacare’s objective—to ensure that all Americans have access to health care—has been blocked: 24 states have not implemented the expanded Medicaid program, which was the means by which Obamacare was supposed to deliver on its promise to some of the poorest.[P] We need not just a new war on poverty but a war to protect the middle class. Solutions to these problems do not have to be novel. Far from it. Making markets act like markets would be a good place to start. We must end the rent-seeking society we have gravitated toward, in which the wealthy obtain profits by manipulating the system.[Q] The problem of inequality is not so much a matter of technical economics. It’s really aproblem of practical politics. Inequality is not just about the top marginal tax rate but also about our children’s access to food and the right to justice for all. If we spent more on education, health and infrastructure (基础设施), we would strengthen our economy, now and in the future.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
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2015年6月份第一套六级听力真题、答案和原文Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section,you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations.At the end of each conversation,one or more questions will be asked about what was said.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.After each question there will be a pause.During the pause,you must read the four choices marked A),B),C)and D),and decide which is the best answer,Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
1.A) Prepare for his exams. B) Catch up on his work.C) Attend the concert. D) Go on a vacation.W: Can you come to the concert with me this weekend? Or do you have to prepare for exams?M: I still have a lot to do, but maybe a break would do me good.Q: What will the man probably do?2.A) Three crew members were involved in the incident.B) None of the hijackers carried any deadly weapons.C) The plane had been scheduled to fly to Japan.D) None of the passengers were injured or killed.W: What does the paper say about the horrible incident that happened this morning on flight 870 to Hongkong? M: It ended with the arrest of the 3 hijackers. They have forced the plane to fly to Japan, but all the passengers and crew members landed safely.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?3.A) An article about the election. B) A tedious job to be done.C) An election campaign. D) A fascinating topic.M: Hello, this is the most fascinating article I've ever come across. I think you should spare some time to read it. W: Oh, really? I thought that anything about the election will be tedious.Q: What are the speakers talking about?4.A) The restaurant was not up to the speakers' expectations.B) The restaurant places many ads in popular magazines.C) The critic thought highly of the Chinese restaurant.D) Chinatown has got the best restaurant in the city.W: I'm not going to trust the restaurant credit from that magazine again. The food here doesn't taste anything like what we had in Chinatown.M: It definitely wasn't worth the wait.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?5.A) He is going to visit his mother in the hospital.B) He is going to take on a new job next week.C) He has many things to deal with right now.D) He behaves in a way nobody understands.W: Do you know what's wrong with Mark? He's been acting very strange lately.M: Come on. With his mother hospitalized right after he's taken on a new job. He's just gone a lot on his mind. Q: What do we learn from the conversation about Mark?6.A) A large number of students refused to vote last night.B) At least twenty students are needed to vote on an issue.C) Major campus issues had to be discussed at the meeting.D) More students have to appear to make their voice heard.W: There were only 20 students at last night's meeting, so nothing could be loaded on.M: That's too bad. They'll have to turn up in great numbers if they want a voice on campus issues.Q: What does the man mean?7.A) The woman can hardly tell what she likes.B) The speakers like watching TV very much.C) The speakers have nothing to do but watch TV.D) The man seldom watched TV before retirement.M: I try to watch TV as little as possible, but it's so hard.W: I didn't watch TV at all before I retired, but now I can hardly tear myself away from it.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?8.A) The woman should have retired earlier.B) He will help the woman solve the problem.C) He finds it hard to agree with what the woman says.D) The woman will be able to attend the classes she wants.W: I'm having a problem registering for the classes I want.M: That's too bad, but I'm pretty sure you'll be able to work everything out before this semester starts.Q: What does the man mean?Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9.A) Persuade the man to join her company. B) Employ the most up-to-date technology.C) Export bikes to foreign markets. D) Expand their domestic business.10.A) The state subsidizes small and medium enterprises.B) The government has control over bicycle imports.C) They can compete with the best domestic manufactures.D) They have a cost advantage and can charge higher prices.11.A) Extra costs might eat up their profits abroad.B) More workers will be needed to do packaging.C) They might lose to foreign bike manufacturers.D) It is very difficult to find suitable local agents.12.A) Report to the management. B) Attract foreign investments.C) Conduct a feasibility study. D) Consult financial experts.Conversation 1W: Jack, sit down and listen. This is important. we’ ll have to tackle the problems of the exporting step by step. And the first move is to get an up-to-date picture of where we stand now.M: Why don’t we just concentrate on expending here at home?W: Of course, we should hold on to our position here. But you must admit the market here is limited.M: Yes, but it’s safe. The government keeps out foreigners with import controls. So I must admit I feel sure we could hold our own against foreign bikes.W: I agree. That’s why I am suggesting exporting. Because I feel we can compete with the best of them.M: What you are really saying is that we’d make more profit by selling bikes abroad, where we have a cost advantage and can charge high prices.W: Exactly.M: But, wait a minute. Packaging, shipping, financing, etc. will push up our cost and we could no better off, maybe worse off.W: OK. Now there are extra cost involved. But if we do it right, they can be built into the price of the bike and we can still be competitive.M: How sure are you about our chances of success in the foreign market?W: Well, that’s the sticky one. It’s going to need a lot of research. I’m hoping to get your help. Well, come on, Jack. Is it worth it, or not?M: There will be a lot of problems.W: Nothing we can’t handle.M: Um… I’m not that hopeful. But, yes, I think we should go ahead with the feasibility study.W: Marvelous, Jack. I was hoping you be on my side.9. What does the woman intend to do?10. Why does the man think it’s safe to focus on the home market?11. What is the man’s concern about selling bikes abroad?12. What do the speakers agree to do?Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13.A) Coal burnt daily for the comfort of our homes.B) Anything that can be used to produce power.C) Fuel refined from oil extracted from underground.D) Electricity that keeps all kinds of machines running.14.A) Oil will soon be replaced by alternative energy sources.B) Oil reserves in the world will be exhausted in a decade.C) Oil consumption has given rise to many global problems.D) Oil production will begin to decline worldwide by 2025.15.A) Minimize the use of fossil fuels. B) Start developing alternative fuels.C) Find the real cause for global warming. D) Take steps to reduce the greenhouse effect. Conversation 2W: What does the term “alternative energy source”mean?M: When we think of energy or fuel for our homes and cars, we think of petroleum, a fossil fuel processed from oil removed from the ground, of which there was a limited supply. But alternative fuels can be many things. Wind, sun and water can all be used to create fuel.W: Is it a threat of running out of petroleum real?M: It has taken thousands of years to create the natural stores of petroleum we have now. we are using what is available at a much faster rate that it is being produced over time. The real controversy surrounding the mass petroleum we have is how much we need to keep in reserve for future use. Most experts agree that by around 2025, the petroleum we use will reach a peak. Then production and availability will begin to seriously decline. This is not to say there will be no petroleum at this point. But it’ll become very difficult and therefore expensive to extract.W: Is that the most important reason to develop alternative fuel and energy sources?M: The two very clear reasons to do so, one is that whether we have 60 or 600 years of fossil fuels left, we have to find other fuel sources eventually. So the sooner we start, the better off we will be. The other big argument is that when you burn fossil fuels, you release substances trapped into the ground for a long time, which leads to some long-term negative effects, like global warming and greenhouse effect.13. What do we usually refer to when we talk about energy according to the man?14. What do most experts agree on according to the man?15. What does the man think we should do now?Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。