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六级写作补充范文1．（2005年1月六级真题）Directions:For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write an open letter on behalf of the Student Union asking people to give help to a student who is seriously ill. You shouldwrite at least 150 words following the outline given below:1．对病人的简单介绍：目前的病情和家庭情况2．目前的困难：无法承担医疗费用，需要护理3．希望捐助；联系方式Your Help NeededDear friends,I am writing to you, on behalf of the Student Union, to ask for your help for Li Ming, a schoolmate of ours from the Department of Computer Science. He is seriously ill now and has to have a heart transplant at once. To make things worse, he comes from the west of our country and his family is quite poor.Li Ming is now confronted with the following difficulties. To begin with, he can’t afford the medical expenses. His family doesn’t have a good financial background. Moreover, his parents have already been deep in debt in order to send him to university. In addition, his family is far away and he needs someone to take care of him day and night. Only with intense care can our friend recover from his disease.On no account can we see our friend suffer or die. He is in desperate need of your help, especially financial donations to help him pay for his expenses. Let’s all give him our hands. Anyone who wants to offer help can contact us at 88588858 or you can email us by love@. Please act without delay.Yours sincerely,Zhang HuaChairman of the Student Union2．（2005年6月六级真题）Directions:For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a short essay entitled Say No to Pirated Products.You should write at least 150 words following the outline givenbelow:1．目前盗版的现象比较严重2．造成这种现象的原因及其危害3．我们应该怎么做Useful words and expressions:盗版：piracy (n.)盗版产品：pirated products知识产权：intellectual property rights侵犯版权：infringe sb’s copyright; copyright infringementSay No to Pirated ProductsPiracy is a serious problem with which this country is confronted. In many places we seepeople peddling pirated books or disks. Actually, piracy has become so widespread that it has severely hindered the development of the nation’s economy.A number of factors account for the problem, but the following are the most critical ones. First, pirated products are much cheaper than copyrighted ones, so they are very attractive to people, especially youngsters, who are not financially well-off. Secondly, with highly developed technology, it is not difficult to manufacture pirated products. With one authorized copy, the illegal producers can make thousands of fake ones at a very low cost, thus making huge profits.As a result, intellectual property rights are severely infringed upon. Honest producers will lose the motivation to develop new products. Meanwhile, pirated products are often of low quality, thus damaging the interest of buyers.In view of the seriousness of the problem, it is essential that laws and regulations be formulated and enforced to ban the manufacture and circulation of pirated products. Meanwhile, people should be educated to say no to these products. With these measures taken, we have reasons to believe that the problem can be solved in the near future.3．（2005年12月六级真题）Directions:For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a letter to a company declining a job offer. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below:1.对公司提供职位表示感谢2.解释为何不能接受所提供的职位3.希望予以谅解，并表示对公司的良好祝愿A Letter Declining a Job OfferDecember 24, 2005 Dear Sir or Madam:I am responding to your job offer on December 20, 2005. I was informed that I would be offered the position as an interpreter for your company. I cordially appreciate your trust and I am much obliged to you for providing me with this valuable opportunity.However, I have to tell you that I cannot accept it. The major reason is that I don’t think I am the most appropriate candidate for this post. As a non-English major, though my written and spoken English are outstanding than most of my peers, I am not well trained in translation, not to mention interpretation, which, I believe is highly demanding. Maybe my performance in the oral examination has misled you. Actually, I am more interested and more competent in my own major, that is, program designing. Last but not least, I happened to have been offered such a position with another company.Nonetheless, I, again, want to express my sincere gratefulness and I earnestly apologize for any inconvenience hereby caused. Finally, I hope you can find the ideal candidate as soon as possible.Best regards.Yours sincerelyLi Ming 4．（2006年6月六级真题）Directions:For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a short essay entitled Traveling Abroad. You should write at least 150 words based on the chart and the outline givenbelow:20000400006000080000100000120000140000199520002005Number of people in City X traveling abroad in 1995, 2000 and 20051. 近十年来X 市有越来越多的人选择出境旅游2. 出现这一现象的原因3．这种现象可能产生的影响Traveling AbroadIt can be seen from the chart that there have been sharp increases in the number of people traveling abroad in City X in the past decade. As the chart shows, the year 1995 witnessed only about 10,000 people from this city touring abroad. In 2000, the number soared to nearly 40,000. Last year, more than 120,000 people in the city chose to spend their vacations outside China.A number of factors account for the change in the chart, but the following are the most critical ones. First, thanks to the policy of reform and opening-up, the nation’s economy has been developing at a considerably high speed in the past decades. Therefore, the people have more extra money for traveling. Secondly, other relevant state policies and the boom of touring industry provide citizens with more opportunities to go out and see the world. Last but not least, people have attached greater importance to the quality of life, thus they spend more money and time traveling and sight-seeing.In a word, this chart is a perfect indicator of China’s fast expanding economy and people’s rising standard of life. The trend of traveling abroad will further stimulate the development of our economy and broaden people ’s horizons.5．（2006年12月老六级真题）Directions: For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled TheCelebration of Western Festivals. You should write at least 150 words following theoutline given below.1. 现在国内有不少人喜欢过西方的某些节日2. 产生这种现象的原因3. 这种现象可能带来的影响The Celebration of Western FestivalsNo one can have failed to notice the fact that an increasing number of Chinese are fond of celebrating some Western festivals today. For instance, on Valentine ’s Day, many people giveflowers or chocolate to the one they love. Another case in point is Christmas. It seems that people around the country now love to celebrate the festival.A number of factors account for the phenomenon mentioned above, but the following might be the critical ones. In the first place, due to the policy of reform and opening-up, Chinese people tend to know more about Western culture and be influenced by it. Secondly, some businessmen wish to make money by encouraging people to celebrate those Western festivals. Last but not least, as traditional Chinese festival lose their attraction, many people tend to find joy in Western festivals.Though we need not criticize people celebrating Western festivals, nor can we stop them, we have to beware of the danger behind it. While enjoying the atmosphere brought by those Western customs, we might well lose our own tradition and identity.6．（2006年12月新六级真题）Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled The Importance of Reading Classics. You should write at least 150 words following theoutline given below.1．阅读经典书籍对人的成长至关重要2．现在愿意阅读经典的人却越来越少，原因是……3．我们大学生应该怎么做The Importance of Reading ClassicsReading classics plays a vital role in a person's growth. By reading classic works, either Chinese or foreign, one can learn a great deal about history, geography, politics, wars and customs. Besides, as these classics are the outstanding representatives human language, reading them can enormously improve our ability to read and write and to inherit cultural traditions.However, a diminishing number of people would like to read classics now. A variety of factors may have contributed to this phenomenon, but the following are the critical one. In the first place, as the pace of life and work quickens, people can find little time to indulge themselves in thick and serious works. They would rather read light and easy magazines or surf the Internet and do online reading. In the second place, most classics depict things far away from our real life, which makes reading them seem irrelevant.As college students, we should shoulder the burden of inheriting and developing cultural heritage. Therefore, it is essential that we should make plans to read classics regularly. Besides, we should try to influence people around us into reading them.7．Keeping PetsThere is no denying the fact that keeping pets is a hotly debated topic today. Some people think keeping pets is a good thing to do. They believe that pets, like cats and dogs, can help relieve the loneliness suffered by senior citizens and other social members who are confined to their homes for this reason or that. They also argue that keeping pets helps mankind understand animals’ world and develop positive feelings toward them.Others, however, hold the opposite view. They regard keeping pets as a useless but harmful thing to do. First, pets can transmit diseases. Secondly, the noises and dung of pets are sources of pollution. Last but not least, as many rare birds and animals are kept as pets, they will surely behunted on a large scale, which means a threat to the balance of the ecosystem.Weighing the pros and cons of these arguments, I am inclined to agree with the latter. Anyway, we can lessen our loneliness and express our love toward animals in other ways. And it is my belief that only by placing man and other species on an equal basis can we expect to have a lively and colorful world.8. Where There Is a Will, There Is a WayA well-known proverb goes that “where there is a will, there is a way”, which means that one can find a way to success as long as he or she has a strong will. With a strong will, one can focus all his energy on one point, which makes his success possible. Without a strong will, however, one can be easily distracted from his goal or discouraged by setbacks, which leads to his ultimate failure.History abounds with examples of strong-willed figures winning success. Actually, there is no better illustration of the proverb than the deeds of Gou Jian, king of Yue in ancient China. Defeated by Fu Chai, king of Wu, Gou tried every means possible to steel his will. Eventually, with the help of Fan Li and Xi Shi, he managed to rebuild his country and his armies and had Fu Chai taste the bitterness of failure.In short, a strong will is essential if we want to make achievements in our studies or work, or indeed in any other aspect of our lives. One should lose no chance to strength his will and remember, God helps those who help themselves.9. More Students Pursue Master DegreesIt can be seen from the chart that there have been sharp increases in the number of students attending graduate entrance exams in a college in the past decades. As the chart shows, the year 1996 witnessed only 200 students taking part in the exams. In 2001, the number nearly doubled. In 2006, far more students prepared themselves for graduate studies.A number of factors could account for the change in the chart, but the following are the most critical ones. First, thanks to the policy of reform and opening-up, t he nation’s economy has been developing at a considerably high speed in the past decades. Therefore, the people have more extra money for education. Secondly, other relevant state policies and the boom of higher education provide students with more opportunities to pursue higher degrees. Last but not least, the increasingly fierce competition forces college students to further their study in order to gain more edge of competition.In a word, this chart is a perfect indicator of China’s fast expanding higher education. Although many problems have arisen in the process, we have every reason to believe that they can be solved in the near future with effective measures taken.10. Studying Abroad: Hardships and RewardsThe recent years have seen a dramatic increase in the number of Chinese studying abroad. Obviously, studying abroad has its rewards. In the first place, a student can have access to advanced science and technology as well as desirable working conditions which might not be available at home. In the second place, he can be exposed to entirely new ideas and trends. Last but not least, by living and studying in a foreign country, one can improve his foreign language much faster than at home.However, just as every coin has two sides, studying abroad may also confront one with a series of hardships. For one thing, learning a foreign language is far from an easy thing at the beginning for most people. For another, a completely new environment with different customs and habits may also be a barrier to overseas students, especially to the young. An added difficulty lies with finance: it can cost a lot to study abroad.From my point of view, the advantages of studying abroad outweigh its disadvantages. But it is a big decision to go abroad to study and one should take into consideration his financial conditions and his ability to adapt to new surrounding. Personally, I choose to go abroad and study if I find it necessary.11．（投诉信）Directions: Write a letter of complaint according to the following situation: You bought an air conditioner in Sun Appliance and had it installed the other day, but you found that thefan made too much noise when the machine operated. You demand the store to send arepresentative to check it up.Write your letter in no less than 150 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter; use Li Ming instead. You do not need to write the address.June 23, 2007 Dear Sir or Madam,I’m writing to lodge the complaint about the poor quality of an air conditioner that I purchased from Sun Appliance Company.Frankly speaking, Sun Appliance has always been my favorite. On April 4, 2007, I bought the air conditioner (serial number 12345) from one of your chain store located in Lang Fang. The machine operated well at first, but ten days later, there was a fault that bothered me, that is, the fan made so much noise that I could not sleep well at night. Worse still, the cooling system didn’t work well and the machine began to leak recently. Its poor quality ruined almost all my previous impression toward your products.I strongly suggest that a repairman or a service engineer should be sent to my home without delay. I wonder if you could pinpoint the exact cause of the malfunction as soon as possible. If you can’t, I am afraid that I will request for full amount of refund or a new air conditioner.I would appreciate all your assistance in this matter. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Look forward to your reply.Yours Sincerely,Li Ming12．（邀请信）Directions: Suppose you are the dean of the History Department, Peking University. You want to invite Professor Herb Jason, a well-known scholar of Chinese history, to come toattend an international conference on Chinese history. You’ll cover the followingpoints:1)T he purpose of the invitation2)T he time and place of the conference3)A sk him a favor of presenting a lecture to your students during his stayWrite your letter in no less than 150 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter; use Li Ming instead. You do not need to write the address.June 23, 2007 Dear Professor Herb Jason,I am Li Ming, dean of the History Department, Peking University. I am writing to invite you to participate in an international convention that is to be held in Beijing from 22th to 25th, July, 2007.Since your visit in Beijing last year, all the teachers that attended your lecture have been deeply impressed with your thorough knowledge and profound understanding of the subject. We would be pleased if you could come, as our guest of honor, to the International Conference on Chinese History, If possible, would you please deliver a speech on whatever subject that interests you. Enclosed in this letter is a time schedule for the event. You would, of course, receive our standard honorarium to cover traveling and other expenses. When you arrive in Beijing, I will certainly meet you at the airport.Please let me know your date of arrival if you can come and tell us when you can make the trip. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Look forward to your reply.Yours sincerely,Li Ming13．（感谢信）Directions: Write a letter of thanks according to the following situation. Once you were ill and were hospitalized for a few weeks in the Chaoyang Medical Center, Taiyuan, ShanxiProvince. During your stay the entire staff were kind to you. When you came backhome, you wrote them a letter of thanks.Write your letter in no less than 150 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter; use Li Ming instead. You do not need to write the address.June 23, 2007 Dear Sir/Madam,I’m writing to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the nurses and doctors in your hospital.Last month, while I was on a business trip in Taiyuan, Shanxi province, I suffered from a bad cold and a fever, so I was sent to Ward Rom 201, Chaoyang Medical Center. During my stay at hospital, nurses on duty patiently took my temperature, regularly examined my body, and often fed meals to me. In addition, doctors prescribed me the most effective drugs and gave the best medical advice. Thanks to the constant care from the hospital staff, I recovered quickly. Now that I have returned home, the excellent service of your hospital still impresses me. I believe that as patient, I have received the most professional treatment and the most considerate care.Please allow me to convey my sincere greetings toward the doctors and nurses that contribute all their efforts, patience and energy to their patients. Nothing can express my gratitude except my best wishes to them. If you have anything that needs my help, please don’t hesitate to contact me.Yours sincerely,Li Ming。

2005年12月英语六级真题及答案

2005年12月英语六级真题及答案Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section A1.A) The dean should have consulted her on the appointment.B) Dr. Holden should have taken over the position earlier.C) She doesn‟t think Dr. Holden has made a wise choice.D) Dr. Holden is the best person for the chairmanship.2 .A) They‟ll keep in touch during the summer vacationB) They‟ll hold a party before the summer vacationC) They‟ll do odd jobs together at the school libraryD) They‟ll get back to their school once in a while3. A)Peaches are in season now.B)Peaches are not at their best now.C)The woman didn‟t know how to bargain.D)The woman helped the man choose the fruit.4.A)They join the physics club.B)They ask for an extension of the deadline.C)They work on the assignment together.D)They choose an easier assignment.5.A)She admires Jean‟s straightforwardnessB)She thinks Dr. Brown deserves the praiseC)She will talk to Jean about what happenedD)She believes Jean was rude to Dr. Brown6.A)He liked writing when he was a childB)He enjoyed reading stories in Reader‟s DigestC)He used to be an editor of Reader‟s DigestD)He became well known at the age of six7.A)He shows great enthusiasm for his studiesB)He is a very versatile personC)He has no talent for tennisD)He does not study hard enough8 A) John has lost something at the railway stationB) There are several railway stations in the cityC) It will be very difficult for them to find JohnD) The train that John is taking will arrive soon9. A)Its rapid growth is beneficial to the worldB)It can be seen as a model by the rest of the worldC)Its success can‟t be explained by elementary economicsD)It will continue to surge forward10.A)It takes only 5 minutes to reach the campus from the apartmentsB)Most students can‟t afford to live in the new apartmentsC)The new apartments are not available until next monthD)The new apartments can accommodate 500 studentsSection B11.A)The role of immigrants in the construction of American societyB)The importance of offering diverse courses in European historyC)The need for greater cultural diversity in the school curriculumD)The historic landing of Europeans on the Virginia shore12.A)He was wondering if the speaker was used to living in AmericaB)He was trying to show friendliness to the speakerC)He wanted to keep their conversation goingD)He believed the speaker was a foreigner13.A)The US population doesn‟t consist of white European descendants onlyB)Asian tourists can speak English as well as native speakers of the languageC)Colored people are not welcome in the United StatesD)Americans are in need of education in their history14.A)By making lawsB)By enforcing disciplineC)By educating the publicD)By holding ceremonies15.A)It should be raised by soldiersB)It should be raised quickly by handC)It should be raised only by AmericansD)It should be raised by mechanical means16.A)It should be attached to the statusB)It should be hung from the top of the monumentC)It should be spread over the object to be unveiledD)It should be carried high up in the air17.A)There has been a lot of controversy over the use of flagB)The best athletes can wear uniforms with the design of the flagC)There are precise regulations and customs to be followedD)Americans can print the flag on their cushions or handkerchiefsPassage Three18.A)Punishment by teachersB)Poor academic performanceC)TruancyD)Illness19.A)The Board of EducationB)Principals of city schoolsC)Students with good academic recordsD)Students with good attendance records20 . A) Punishing students who damage school propertyB) Rewarding schools that have decreased the destructionC) Promoting teachers who can prevent the destructionD) Cutting the budget for repairs and replacementsPart II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Passage oneToo many vulnerable child-free adults are being ruthlessly(无情的)manipulated into parent-hood by their parents , who think that happiness among older people depends on having a grand-child to spoil. We need an organization to help beat down the persistent campaigns of grandchildless parents. It‟s time to establish Planned Grandparenthood, which would have many global and local benefits.Part of its mission would be to promote the risks and realities associated with being a grandparent. The staff would include depressed grandparents who would explain how grandkids break lamps, bite, scream and kick. Others would detail how an hour of baby-sitting often turns into a crying marathon. More grandparents would testify that they had to pay for their grandchild‟s expensive college education.Planned grandparenthood‟s carefully written liter ature would detail all the joys of life grand-child-free a calm living room, extra money for luxuries during the golden years, etc. Potential grandparents would be reminded that, without grandchildren around, it‟s possible to have a conversation with your kids, who----incidentally-----would have more time for their own parents .Meanwhile, most children are vulnerable to the enormous influence exerted by grandchildless parents aiming to persuade their kids to produce children . They will take a call fr om a persistent parent, even if they‟re loaded with works. In addition, some parents make handsome money offers payable upon the grandchild‟s birth. Sometimes these gifts not only cover expenses associated with the infant‟s birth, but extras, too, like a v acation. In any case, cash gifts can weaken the resolve of even the noblest person.At Planned Grandparenthood, children targeted by their parents to reproduce could obtain non-biased information about the insanity of having their own kids. The catastrophic psychological and economic costs of childbearing would be emphasized. The symptoms of morning sickness would be listed and horrors of childbirth pictured. A monthly newsletter would contain stories about overwhelmed parents and offer guidance on how childless adults can respond to the different lobbying tactics that would-be grandparents employ.When I think about all the problems of our overpopulated world and look at our boy grabbing at the lamp by the sofa, I wish I could have turned to Planned Grandparenthood when my parents were putting the grandchild squeeze on me.If I could have, I might not be in this parenthood predicament( 窘境) . But here‟s the crazy irony, I don‟t want my child-free life back . Dylan‟s too much fun.21. What‟s th e purpose of the proposed organization Planned Grandparenthood?A) To encourage childless couples to have children.B) To provide facilities and services for grandchildless parents.C) To offer counseling to people on how to raise grandchildren.D) To discourage people from insisting on having grandchildren.22. Planned Grandparenthood would include depressed grandparents on its staff in order to____.A) show them the joys of life grandparents may have in raising grandchildrenB) draw attention to the troubles and difficulties grandchildren may causeC) share their experience in raising grandchildren in a more scientific wayD) help raise funds to cover the high expense of education for grandchildren23. According to the passage, some couples may eventually choose to have childrenbecause_____.A) they find it hard to resist the carrot-and-stick approach of their parentsB) they have learn from other parents about the joys of having childrenC) they feel more and more lonely ad they grow olderD) they have found it irrational to remain childless24.By saying “… my parents were putting the grandchild squeeze on me” (Line 2-3,Para.6), the author means that _________.A) her parents kept pressuring her to have a childB) her parents liked to have a grandchild in their armsC) her parents asked her to save for the expenses of raising a childD) her parents kept blaming her for her child‟s bad behavior25.What does the author really of the idea of having children?A) It does more harm than good.B) It contributes to overpopulation.C) It is troublesome but rewarding.D) It is a psychological catastrophePassage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Ask most people how they define the American Dream and chances are t hey‟ll say, “Success.” The dream of individual opportunity has been home in American since Europeans discovered a “new world” in the Western Hemisphere. Early immigrants like Hector St. Jean de Crevecoeur praised highly the freedom and opportunity to be found in this new land. His glowing descriptions of a classless society where anyone could attain success through honesty and hard work fired the imaginations of many European readers: in Letters from an American Farmer (1782) he wrote. “We are all excited at the spirit of an industry which is unfettered (无拘无束的) and unrestrained, because each person works for himself … We have no princes, for whom we toil (干苦力活)，starve, andbleed: we are the most perfect society now existing in the world.” The promise of a land where “the rewards of a man‟s industry follow with equal steps the progress of his labor” drew poor immigrants from Europe and fueled national expansion into the western territories.Our national mythology (神化) is full of illustration the American success story. There‟s Benjamin Franklin, the very model of the self-educated, self-made man, who rose from modest origins to become a well-known scientist, philosopher, and statesman. In the nineteenth century, Horatio Alger, a writer of fiction for young boys, became American‟s best-selling author with rags-to-riches tales. The notion of success haunts us: we spend million every year reading about the rich and famous, learning how to “make a fortune in real estate with no money down,” and “dressing for su ccess.” The myth of success has even invaded our personal relationships: today it‟s as important to be “successful” in marriage or parenthoods as it is to come out on top in business.But dreams easily turn into nightmares. Every American who hopes to “make it” also knows the fear of failure, because the myth of success inevitably implies comparison between the haves and the have-nots, the stars and the anonymous crowd. Under pressure of the myth, we become indulged in status symbols: we try to live in the “right” neighborhoods, wear the “right” clothes, eat the “right” foods. These symbols of distinction assure us and others that we believe strongly in the fundamental equality of all, yet strive as hard as we can to separate ourselves from our fellow c itizens.26. What is the essence of the American Dream according to Crevecoeur?A) People are free to develop their power of imagination.B) People who are honest and work hard can succeed.C) People are free from exploitation and oppression.D) People can fully enjoy individual freedom.27.By saying “the rewards of a man‟s industry follow with equal steps the progress of hislabor” (Line 10, Para. 1), the author means __________ .A) the more diligent one is, the bigger his returnsB) laborious work ensures the growth of an industryC) a man‟s business should be developed step by stepD) a company‟s success depends on its employees‟ hard work28. The characters described in Horatio Alger‟s novels are people who _______.A) succeed in real estate investmentB) earned enormous fortunes by chancesC) became wealthy after starting life very poorD) became famous despite their modest origins29. It can be inferred from the last sentence of the second paragraph that _________.A) business success often contributes to a successful marriageB) Americans wish to succeed in every aspect of lifeC) good personal relationships lead to business successD) successful business people provide good care for their children30. What is the paradox of American culture according to the author?A) The American road to success is full of nightmares.B) Status symbols are not a real indicator of a person‟s wealth.C) The American Dream is nothing but an empty dream.D) What Americans strive after often contradicts their beliefs.Passage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Public distrust of scientists stems in part from the blurring of boundaries between science and technology, between discovery and manufacture. Most government, perhaps all governments, justify public expenditure on scientific research in terms of the economic benefits the scientific enterprise ha brought in the past and will bring in the future. Politicians remind their voters of the splendid machines …our scientists‟ have invented, the new drugs to relieve old ailments (病痛), and the new surgical equipment and techniques by which previously intractable (难治疗的) conditions may now be treated and lives saved. At the same time, the politicians demand of scientists that they tailor their research to …economics needs‟, that they award a higher priority to research proposals that are …near the market‟ and can be translated into the greatest return on investment in the shortest time. Dependent, as they are, on politicians for much of their funding, scientists have little choice but to comply. Like the rest of us, they are members of a society that rates the creation of wealth as the greatest possible good. Many have reservations, but keep them to themselves in what they perc eive as a climate hostile to the pursuit of understanding for its own sake and the idea of an inquiring, creative spirit.In such circumstances no one should be too hard on people who are suspicious of conflicts of interest. When we learn that the distinguished professor assuring us of the safety of a particular product holds a consultancy with the company making it, we cannot be blamed for wonderingwhether his fee might conceivably cloud his professional judgment. Even if the professor holds no consultancy with any firm, some people many still distrust him because of his association with those who do, or at least wonder about the source of some his research funding.This attitude can have damaging effects. It questions the integrity of individuals working in a profession that prizes intellectual honesty as the supreme virtue, and plays into the hands of those who would like to discredit scientists by representing then a venal (可以收买的). This makes it easier to dismiss all scientific pronouncements, but especially those made by the scientists who present themselves as …experts‟. The scientist most likely to understand the safety of a nuclear reactor, for example, is a nuclear engineer declares that a reactor is unsafe, we believe him, because clearly it is not to his advantage to lie about it. If he tells us it is safe, on the other hand, we distrust him, because he may well be protecting the employer who pays his salary.31. What is the chief concern of most governments when it comes to scientific research?A) Support from the votes.B) The reduction of public expenditure.C) Quick economics returns.D) The budget for a research project.32. Scientist have to adapt their research to …economic needs‟ in order to _________ .A) impress the public with their achievementsB) pursue knowledge for knowledge‟s sakeC) obtain funding from the governmentD) translate knowledge into wealth33. Why won‟t scientists complain about the government‟s policy concerning scientific research?A) They think they work in an environment hostile to the free pursuit of knowledge.B) They are accustomed to keeping their opinions to themselves.C) They know it takes patience to win support from the public.D) They think compliance with government policy is in the interests of the public.34. According to the author, people are suspicious of the professional judgment ofscientists because ___________ .A) their pronouncements often turn out to be wrongB) sometimes they hide the source of their research fundingC) some of them do not give priority to intellectual honestyD) they could be influenced by their association with the project concerned35. Why does the author say that public distrust of scientists can have damaging effects?A) It makes things difficult for scientists seeking research funds.B) People would not believe scientists even when they tell the truth.C) It may dampen the enthusiasm of scientists for independent research.D) Scientists themselves may doubt the value of their research findings.Passage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.In many ways, today‟s business environment has changed qualitatively since the late 1980s. The end of the Cold War radically altered the very nature of the world‟s politics and ec onomics. In just a few short years, globalization has started a variety of trends with profound consequences: the opening of markets, true global competition, widespread deregulation (解除政府对……的控制) of industry, and an abundance of accessible capital. We have experienced both the benefits and risks of a truly global economy, with both Wall Street and Main Street (平民百姓) feeling the pains of economic disorder half a world away.At the same time, we have fully entered the Information Age, Starting breakthroughs in information technology have irreversibly altered the ability to conduct business unconstrained by the traditional limitations of time or space. Today, it‟s almost impossible to imagine a world without intranets, e-mail, and portable computers. With stunning speed, the Internet is profoundly changing the way we work, shop, do business, and communicate.As a consequence, we have truly entered the Post-Industrial economy. We are rapidly shifting from an economy based on manufacturing and commodities to one that places the greatest value on information, services, support, and distribution. That shift, in turn, place an unprecedented premium on “knowledge workers,” a new class of wealthy, educated, and mobile people who view themselves as free agents in a seller‟s market.Beyond the realm of information technology, the accelerated pace of technological change in virtually every industry has created entirely new business, wiped out others, and produced a Pervasive( 广泛的) demand for continuous innovation. New product, process ,and distribution technologies provide powerful levers for creating competitive value. More companies are learning theimportance of destructive technologies-----innovations that hold the potential to make a product line, or even an entire business segment, virtually outdated.Another major trend has been the fragmentation of consumer and business markets. There‟s a growing appreciation that superficially similar groups of customers may have very different preferences in terms of what they want to buy and how they want to buy it. Now, new technology makes it easier, faster ,and cheaper to identify and serve targeted micro-markets in ways that were physically impossible or prohibitively expensive in the past. Moreover, the trend feeds on itself, a business‟s ability to serve sub-markets fuels customers‟ appetites for more and more specialized offerings.36. According to the first paragraph, the chances in the business environment in the pastdecades can be attributed to __________.A) technological advancesB) worldwide economic disorderC) the fierce competition in industryD) the globalization of economy37. what idea does the author want to convey in the second paragraph ?A) The rapid development of information technology has taken businessmen by surpriseB) Information technology has removed the restrictions of time and space in business transactionsC) The Internet, intranets, e-mail, and portable computers have penetrated every corner ofthe world.D) The way we do business today has brought about startling breakthroughs in information technology.38. If a business wants to thrive in the Post-Industrial economy,__________A) it has to invest more capital in the training of free agents to operate in a seller‟s mar ketB) it should try its best to satisfy the increasing demands of mobile knowledgeable peopleC) it should not overlook the importance of information, services, support, and distributionD) it has to provide each of its employees with the latest information about the changingmarket39. In the author‟s view, destructive technologies are innovations which _________A) can eliminate an entire business segmentB) demand a radical change in providing servicesC) may destroy the potential of a company to make any profitD) call for continuous improvement in ways of doing business40. With the fragmentation of consumer and business markets ______________A) an increasing number of companies have disintegratedB) manufacturers must focus on one special product to remain competitive in the marketC) it is physically impossible and prohibitively expensive to do business in the old wayD) businesses have to meet individual customers‟ specific needs in order to succeed . Part III Vocabulary (20minutes)41. It seems somewhat ___________ to expect anyone to drive 3 hours just for a 20-minute meeting.A) eccentric B) impossible C) absurd D) unique42. This area of the park has been specially __________ for children, but accompanying adults are also welcome.A) inaugurated B) designated C) entitled D) delegated43. The girl‟s face __________ with embarrassment during the interview when she couldn‟t answer the tough question.A) beamed B) dazzled C) radiated D) flushed44. Slavery was __________ in Canada in 1833, and Canadian authorities encouraged the slaves, who escaped from America, to settle on its vast virgin landA) diluted B) dissipated C) abolished D) resigned45. Unfortunately, the new edition of dictionary is __________ in all major bookshops.A) out of reach B) out of stock C) out of business D) out of season46. The hands on my alarm clock are __________, so I can see what time it is in the dark.A) exotic B) gorgeous C) luminous D) spectacular47. Psychologists have done extensive studies on how well patients __________ withdoctors‟ orders.A) comply B) correspond C) interfere D) interact48. In today‟s class, the students were asked to __their mistakes on the exam paper andput in their possible corrections.A) cancel B) omit C)extinguish D)erase49. The Government‟s policies will come under close __ in the weeks before the election.A) appreciation B) specification C)scrutiny D)apprehension50. Police and villagers unanimously __the forest fire to thunder and lightning.A) ascribed B) approached C)confirmed D)confined51. In some remote places there are still very poor people who can‟t afford to live in __conditions.A) gracious B) decent C)honorable D)positive52. Since our knowledge is __ none of us can exclude the possibility of being wrong.A) controlled B )restrained C)finite D)delicate53. You shouldn‟t __your father‟s instructions. Anyway he is an experienced teacher.A) deduce B) deliberate C)defy D)denounce54. The company management attempted to __information that was not favorable to them, but it was all in vain.A) suppress B) supplement C)concentrate D)Plug55. It is my hope that everyone in this class should __ their errors before it is too late.A) refute B) exclude C)expel D)rectify56. The boy‟s foo lish question __his mother who was busy with housework and had no interest in talking.A) Intrigued B) fascinated C) irritated D)stimulated57. Millions of people around the world have some type of physical, mental, or emotional __ that severely limits their abilities to manage their daily activities.A) scandal B) misfortune C)deficit D)handicap58. It is believed that the feeding patterns parents __ on their children can determine their adolescent and adult eating habits.A) compel B) impose C)evoke D)necessitate59.If the value-added tax were done away with, it would act as a __ to consumption.A) progression B) prime C)stability D)stimulus60. The bride and groom promised to __ each other through sickness and health.A) nourish B) nominate C)roster D)cherish61. They‟re going to build a big office block on that __ piece of land.A) void B) vacant C)blank D)shallow62. Without any hesitation, she took off her shoes, __up her skirt and splashed across the stream.A) tucked B) revolved C)twisted D)curled63.Very few people could understand his lecture because the subject was very __.A) faint B) obscure C)gloomy D)indefinite64. Professor Smith explained the movement of light__ that of water.A) by analogy with B) by virtue of C)in line with D)in terms of65. Tom is bankrupt now. He is desperate because all his efforts __ failure.A) tumbled to B) hinged upon C)inflicted on D)culminated in66. While fashion is thought of usually __ clothing, it is important to realize that it covers a much wider domain.A) in relation to B) in proportion to C)by means of D)on behalf of67. The meaning of the sentence is __; you can interpret it in several ways.A) skeptical B) intelligible C)ambiguous D)exclusive68. Cancer is a group of diseases in which there is uncontrolled and disordered growth of __ cells.A) irrelevant B) inferior C)controversial D)abnormal69.At that time, the economy was still undergoing a __,and job offers were hard to get.A) concession B) supervision C)recession D)deviation70.I could hear nothing but the roar of the airplane engines which __all other sounds.A) overturned B) drowned C)deafened D)smoothedPart IV Error Correction (15 minutes)Every week hundreds of CVs(简历) land on our desks.We‟ve seen it all: CVs pri nted on pink paper, CVs that are 10pages long and CVs with silly mistakes in first paragraph. A S1 _____________good CV is your passport to an interview and ,ultimate , to S2______________the job you want Initial impressions are vital, and a badly presented CVcould mean acceptance, regardless of what‟s in it. S3______________Here are a few ways to avoid end up on the reject pile. S4______________Print your CV on good-quality white paper.CVs with flowery backgrounds or pink paper willstand out upon all the wrong reasons S5_______________Get someone to check for spelling and grammaticalerrors, because a spell-checker will pick up every S6_______________mistake. CVs with errors will be rejected-it showsthat you don‟t pay attention to det ail.Restrict your self to one or two pages, andlisting any publications or referees on a separate sheet. S7_______________If you are sending your CV electronically, check theformatting by sending it to yourself first. keep up S8______________the format simple.Do not send a photo unless specifically requested. Ifyou have to send on ,make sure it is one taking in a S9_____________professional setting, rather than a holiday snap.Getting the presentation right is just the first step. Whatabout the content? The Rule here is to keep it factual andTruthful-exaggerations usually get find out. And remember S10____________to tailor your CV to each different job.Part V Writing (30minutes)Direction For this part ,you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter to a company declining a job offer, You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below1、对公司提供职位表示感谢2、解释为何不能接受所提供的职位3、希望给与谅解，并表达对公司的良好祝愿A Letter Declining a Job Offer答案：Part I Listening Comprehension(20 minutes)Section A。

12月英语六级真题作文范文

12月英语六级真题作文范文1．目前高校排名很流行2．眼下这种做法人们看法不一3．在我看来……My View on University RankingNowadays , University and college ranking has become increasingly popular throughout the nation. According to the survry conducted by China Daily , an estimated 100 universities are closely concerned about the ranking.In other words, we cannot fail to notice the obvious trend that university ranking has become a social focus , triggering a wide concerns across the nation, especially rom on and off school campus.A host of individuals are divided over this issue about university ranking . an army of folks deem that we are supposed to be concerned about the ranking because the ranking is the sole standard of measuring the school’s comprehensive level , plus, when choosing the university for their kids, a growing number ofparents take the ranking into account. However, others maintain that it’s not a wise and rational idea to view the university ranking as the only standard,put in another way , we should not over-value the ranking. The ranking is the outward style of the university .On my ersonal level, however, ranking matters much to a university , but enhancing the teaching and comprehensive quality is on the top of university’s priority, ranging from the faculty to teaching methods to teaching instruments and so forth . Only in these ways can we bulid up fast-paced and flagship university smoothly .。

2005年12月大学英语六级试题（B卷）（3）

Passage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Too many vulnerable child-free adults are being ruthlessly(⽆情的)manipulated into parent-hood by their parents , who think that happiness among older people depends on having a grand-child to spoil. We need an organization to help beat down the persistent campaigns of grandchildless parents. It’s time to establish Planned Grandparenthood, which would have many global and local benefits.Part of its mission would be to promote the risks and realities associated with being a grandparent. The staff would include depressed grandparents who would explain how grandkids break lamps, bite, scream and kick. Others would detail how an hour of baby-sitting often turns into a crying marathon. More grandparents would testify that they had to pay for their grandchild’s expensive college education.Planned grandparenthood’s carefully written literature would detail all the joys of life grand-child-free a calm living room, extra money for luxuries during the golden years, etc. Potential grandparents would be reminded that, without grandchildren around, it’s possible to have a conversation with your kids, who----incidentally-----would have more time for their own parents .Meanwhile, most children are vulnerable to the enormous influence exerted by grandchildless parents aiming to persuade their kids to produce children . They will take a call from a persistent parent, even if they’re loaded with works. In addition, some parents make handsome money offers payable upon the grandchild’s birth. Sometimes these gifts not only cover expenses associated with the infant’s birth, but extras, too, like a vacation. In any case, cash gifts can weaken the resolve of even the noblest person.At Planned Grandparenthood, children targeted by their parents to reproduce could obtain non-biased information about the insanity of having their own kids. The catastrophic psychological and economic costs of childbearing would be emphasized. The symptoms of morning sickness would be listed and horrors of childbirth pictured. A monthly newsletter would contain stories about overwhelmed parents and offer guidance on how childless adults can respond to the different lobbying tactics that would-be grandparents employ.When I think about all the problems of our overpopulated world and look at our boy grabbing at the lamp by the sofa, I wish I could have turned to Planned Grandparenthood when my parents were putting the grandchild squeeze on me.If I could have, I might not be in this parenthood predicament( 窘境) . But here’s the crazy irony, I don’t want my child-free life back . Dylan’s too much fun.31. What’s the purpose of the proposed organization Planned Grandparenthood?A)To discourage people from insisting on having grandchildren.B) To offer counseling to people on how to raise grandchildren.C)To provide facilities and services for grandchildless parents.D) to encourage childless couples to have children32. Planned Grandparenthood would include depressed grandparents on its staff in order to_.A) share their experience in raising grandchildren in a more scientific wayB) draw attention to the troubles and difficulties grandchildren may causeC) help raise funds to cover the high expense of education for grandchildrenD) show them the joys of life grandparents may have in raising grandchildren33. According to the passage, some couples may eventually choose to have children because____.A) they have learn from other parents about the joys of having childrenB) they feel more and more lonely ad they grow olderC) they have found it irrational to remain childlessD) they find it hard to resist the carrot-and-stick approach of their parents34.By saying “… my parents were putting the grandchild squeeze on me” (Line 2-3,Para. 6), theauthor means that _________.A) her parents asked her to save for the expenses of raising a childB) her parents kept pressuring her to have a childC) her parents liked to have a grandchild in their armsD) her parents kept blaming her for her child’s bad behavior35.What does the author really of the idea of having children?A) It contributes to overpopulation. It does more harm than good.B) It is a psychological catastropheC) It is troublesome but rewarding.D) It does more harm than good.Passage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.Public distrust of scientists stems in part from the blurring of boundaries between science and technology, between discovery and manufacture. Most government, perhaps all governments, justify public expenditure on scientific research in terms of the economic benefits the scientific enterprise ha brought in the past and will bring in the future. Politicians remind their voters of the splendid machines ‘our scientists’ have invented, the new drugs to relieve old ailments (病痛), and the new surgical equipment and techniques by which previously intractable (难治疗的) conditions may now be treated and lives saved. At the same time, the politicians demand of scientists that they tailor their research to ‘economics needs’, that they award a higher priority to research proposals that are ‘near the market’ and can be translated into the greatest return on investment in the shortest time. Dependent, as they are, on politicians for much of their funding, scientists have little choice but to comply. Like the rest of us, they are members of a society that rates the creation of wealth as the greatest possible good. Many have reservations, but keep them to themselves in what they perceive as a climate hostile to the pursuit of understanding for its own sake and the idea of an inquiring, creative spirit.In such circumstances no one should be too hard on people who are suspicious of conflicts of interest. When we learn that the distinguished professor assuring us of the safety of a particular product holds a consultancy with the company making it, we cannot be blamed for wondering whether his fee might conceivably cloud his professional judgment. Even if the professor holds no consultancy with any firm, some people many still distrust him because of his association with those who do, or at least wonder about the source of some his research funding.This attitude can have damaging effects. It questions the integrity of individuals working in a profession that prizes intellectual honesty as the supreme virtue, and plays into the hands of those who would like to discredit scientists by representing then a venal (可以收买的). This makes it easier to dismiss all scientific pronouncements, but especially those made by the scientists who present themselves as ‘experts’. The scientist most likely to understand the safety of a nuclear reactor, for example, is a nuclear engineer declares that a reactor is unsafe, we believe him, because clearly it is not to his advantage to lie about it. If he tells us it is safe, on the other hand, we distrust him, because he may well be protecting the employer who pays his salary.36. What is the chief concern of most governments when it comes to scientific research?A) Quick economics returns.B) Support from the votes.C) The budget for a research project.D) the reduction of public expenditure37. Scientist have to adapt their research to ‘economic needs’ in order to _________ .A) translate knowledge into wealthB) obtain funding from the governmentC) pursue knowledge for knowledge’s sakeD) impress the public with their achievements38. Why won’t scientists complain about the government’s policy concerning scientific research?A) They know it takes patience to win support from the public.B) They are accustomed to keeping their opinions to themselves.C) They think they work in an environment hostile to the free pursuit of knowledge.D) They think compliance with government policy is in the interests of the public.39. According to the author, people are suspicious of the professional judgment of scientists because ___________ .A) sometimes they hide the source of their research fundingB) some of them do not give priority to intellectual honestyC) their pronouncements often turn out to be wrongD) they could be influenced by their association with the project concerned40. Why does the author say that public distrust of scientists can have damaging effects?A) It may dampen the enthusiasm of scientists for independent research.B) It makes things difficult for scientists seeking research funds.C) People would not believe scientists even when they tell the truth.D) Scientists themselves may doubt the value of their research findings.。

2005年12月大学英语六级试题(A卷)(4)

2005年12月大学英语六级试题(A卷)(4)Part IV Error Correction (15 minutes)Every week hundreds of CVs(简历) land on our desks.We've seen it all: CVs printed on pink paper, CVs that are 10 pages long and CVs with silly mistakes in first paragraph. A S1 _____________good CV is your passport to an interview and ,ultimate , to S2______________the job you want Initial impressions are vital, and a badly presented CVcould mean acceptance, regardless of what's in it.S3______________Here are a few ways to avoid end up on the reject pile.S4______________Print your CV on good-quality white paper.CVs with flowery backgrounds or pink paper willstand out upon all the wrong reasons S5_______________Get someone to check for spelling and grammaticalerrors, because a spell-checker will pick up everyS6_______________mistake. CVs with errors will be rejected-it showsthat you don't pay attention to detail.Restrict your self to one or two pages, andlisting any publications or referees on a separate sheet.S7_______________If you are sending your CV electronically, check theformatting by sending it to yourself first. keep upS8______________the format simple.Do not send a photo unless specifically requested. Ifyou have to send on ,make sure it is one taking in aS9_____________professional setting, rather than a holiday snap.Getting the presentation right is just the first step. Whatabout the content? The Rule here is to keep it factual and Truthful-exaggerations usually get find out. And remember S10____________to tailor your CV to each different job.Part V Writing (30minutes)Direction For this part ,you are allowed 30 minutes to writea letter to a company declining a job offer, You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below1、对公司提供职位表示感谢2、解释为何不能接受所提供的职位3、希望给与谅解，并表达对公司的良好祝愿A Letter Declining a Job Offer【。

2005年12月大学英语六级试题（A卷）（2）

Passage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Ask most people how they define the American Dream and chances are they’ll say, “Success.” The dream of individual opportunity has been home in American since Europeans discovered a “new world” in the Western Hemisphere. Early immigrants like Hector St. Jean de Crevecoeur praised highly the freedom and opportunity to be found in this new land. His glowing descriptions of a classless society where anyone could attain success through honesty and hard work fired the imaginations of many European readers: in Letters from an American Farmer (1782) he wrote. “We are all excited at the spirit of an industry which is unfettered (⽆拘⽆束的) and unrestrained, because each person works for himself … We have no princes, for whom we toil (⼲苦⼒活)，starve, and bleed: we are the most perfect society now existing in the world.” The promise of a land where “the rewards of a man’s industry follow with equal steps the progress of his labor” drew poor immigrants from Europe and fueled national expansion into the western territories.Our national mythology (神化) is full of illustration the American success story. There’s Benjamin Franklin, the very model of the self-educated, self-made man, who rose from modest origins to become a well-known scientist, philosopher, and statesman. In the nineteenth century, Horatio Alger, a writer of fiction for young boys, became American’s best-selling author with rags-to-riches tales. The notion of success haunts us: we spend million every year reading about the rich and famous, learning how to “make a fortune in real estate with no money down,” and “dressing for success.” The myth of success has even invaded our personal relationships: today it’s as important to be “successful” in marriage or parenthoods as it is to come out on top in business.But dreams easily turn into nightmares. Every American who hopes to “make it” also knows the fear of failure, because the myth of success inevitably implies comparison between the haves and the have-nots, the stars and the anonymous crowd. Under pressure of the myth, we become indulged in status symbols: we try to live in the “right” neighborhoods, wear the “right” clothes, eat the “right” foods. These symbols of distinction assure us and others that we believe strongly in the fundamental equality of all, yet strive as hard as we can to separate ourselves from our fellow citizens.26. What is the essence of the American Dream according to Crevecoeur?A) People are free to develop their power of imagination.B) People who are honest and work hard can succeed.C) People are free from exploitation and oppression.D) People can fully enjoy individual freedom.27.By saying “the rewards of a man’s industry follow with equal steps the progress of his labor” (Line 10, Para. 1), the author means __________ .A) the more diligent one is, the bigger his returnsB) laborious work ensures the growth of an industryC) a man’s business should be developed step by stepD) a company’s success depends on its employees’ hard work28. The characters described in Horatio Alger’s novels are people who _______.A) succeed in real estate investmentB) earned enormous fortunes by chancesC) became wealthy after starting life very poorD) became famous despite their modest origins29. It can be inferred from the last sentence of the second paragraph that _________.A) business success often contributes to a successful marriageB) Americans wish to succeed in every aspect of lifeC) good personal relationships lead to business successD) successful business people provide good care for their children30. What is the paradox of American culture according to the author?A) The American road to success is full of nightmares.B) Status symbols are not a real indicator of a person’s wealth.C) The American Dream is nothing but an empty dream.D) What Americans strive after often contradicts their beliefs.Passage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Public distrust of scientists stems in part from the blurring of boundaries between science and technology, between discovery and manufacture. Most government, perhaps all governments, justify public expenditure on scientific research in terms of the economic benefits the scientific enterprise ha brought in the past and will bring in the future. Politicians remind their voters of the splendid machines ‘our scientists’ have invented, the new drugs to relieve old ailments (病痛), and the new surgical equipment and techniques by which previously intractable (难治疗的) conditions may now be treated and lives saved. At the same time, the politicians demand of scientists that they tailor their research to ‘economics needs’, that they award a higher priority to research proposals that are ‘near the market’ and can be translated into the greatest return on investment in the shortest time. Dependent, as they are, on politicians for much of their funding, scientists have little choice but to comply. Like the rest of us, they are members of a society that rates the creation of wealth as the greatest possible good. Many have reservations, but keep them to themselves in what they perceive as a climate hostile to the pursuit of understanding for its own sake and the idea of an inquiring, creative spirit.In such circumstances no one should be too hard on people who are suspicious of conflicts of interest. When we learn that the distinguished professor assuring us of the safety of a particular product holds a consultancy with the company making it, we cannot be blamed for wondering whether his fee might conceivably cloud his professional judgment. Even if the professor holds no consultancy with any firm, some people many still distrust him because of his association with those who do, or at least wonder about the source of some his research funding.This attitude can have damaging effects. It questions the integrity of individuals working in a profession that prizes intellectual honesty as the supreme virtue, and plays into the hands of those who would like to discredit scientists by representing then a venal (可以收买的). This makes it easier to dismiss all scientific pronouncements, but especially those made by the scientists who present themselves as ‘experts’. The scientist most likely to understand the safety of a nuclear reactor, for example, is a nuclear engineer declares that a reactor is unsafe, we believe him, because clearly it is not to his advantage to lie about it. If he tells us it is safe, on the other hand, we distrust him, because he may well be protecting the employer who pays his salary.31. What is the chief concern of most governments when it comes to scientific research?A) Support from the votes.B) The reduction of public expenditure.C) Quick economics returns.D) The budget for a research project.32. Scientist have to adapt their research to ‘economic needs’ in order to _________ .A) impress the public with their achievementsB) pursue knowledge for knowledge’s sakeC) obtain funding from the governmentD) translate knowledge into wealth33. Why won’t scientists complain about the government’s policy concerning scientific research?A) They think they work in an environment hostile to the free pursuit of knowledge.B) They are accustomed to keeping their opinions to themselves.C) They know it takes patience to win support from the public.D) They think compliance with government policy is in the interests of the public.34. According to the author, people are suspicious of the professional judgment of scientists because ___________ .A) their pronouncements often turn out to be wrongB) sometimes they hide the source of their research fundingC) some of them do not give priority to intellectual honestyD) they could be influenced by their association with the project concerned35. Why does the author say that public distrust of scientists can have damaging effects?A) It makes things difficult for scientists seeking research funds.B) People would not believe scientists even when they tell the truth.C) It may dampen the enthusiasm of scientists for independent research.D) Scientists themselves may doubt the value of their research findings.。

2005年12月英语六级真题及答案

2005年12月英语六级真题及答案Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section A1. A) The dean should have consulted her on the appointment.B) Dr. Holden should have taken over the position earlier.C) She doesn’t think Dr. Holden has made a wise choice.D) Dr. Holden is the best person for the chairmanship.2. A) They’ll keep in touch during the summer vacation.B) They’ll hold a party before the summer vacation.C) They’ll do odd jobs together at the school library.D) They’ll get back to their school once in a while.3. A) Peaches are in season now.B) Peaches are not at their best now.C) The woman didn’t know how to bargain.D) The woman helped the man choose the fruit.4. A) They join the physics club.B) They ask for an extension of the deadline.C) They work on the assignment together.D) They choose an easier assignment.5. A) She admires Jean’s straightforwardness.B) She thinks Dr. Brown deserves the praise.C) She will talk to Jean about what happened.D) She believes Jean was rude to Dr. Brown.6. A) He liked writing when he was a child.B) He enjoyed reading stories in Reader’s Digest.C) He used to be an editor of Reader’s Digest.D) He became well known at the age of six.7. A) He shows great enthusiasm for his studies.B) He is a very versatile person.C) He has no talent for tennis.D) He does not study hard enough.8. A) John has lost something at the railway station.B) There are several railway stations in the city.C) It will be very difficult for them to find John.D) The train that John is taking will arrive soon.9. A) Its rapid growth is beneficial to the world.B) It can be seen as a model by the rest of the world.C) Its success can’t be explained by elementary economics.D) It will continue to surge forward.10. A) It takes only 5 minutes to reach the campus from the apartments.B) Most students can’t afford to live in the new apartments.C) The new apartments are not available until next month.D) The new apartments can accommodate 500 students.Section B11. A) The role of immigrants in the construction of American society.B) The importance of offering diverse courses in European history.C) The need for greater cultural diversity in the school curriculum.D) The historic landing of Europeans on the Virginia shore.12. A) He was wondering if the speaker was used to living in America.B) He was trying to show friendliness to the speaker.C) He wanted to keep their conversation going.D) He believed the speaker was a foreigner.13. A) The US population doesn’t c onsist of white European descendants only.B) Asian tourists can speak English as well as native speakers of the language.C) Colored people are not welcome in the United States.D) Americans are in need of education in their history.14. A) By making lawsB) By enforcing disciplineC) By educating the publicD) By holding ceremonies15. A) It should be raised by soldiers.B) It should be raised quickly by hand.C) It should be raised only by Americans.D) It should be raised by mechanical means.16. A) It should be attached to the status.B) It should be hung from the top of the monument.C) It should be spread over the object to be unveiled.D) It should be carried high up in the air.17. A) There has been a lot of controversy over the use of flag.B) The best athletes can wear uniforms with the design of the flag.C) There are precise regulations and customs to be followed.D) Americans can print the flag on their cushions or handkerchiefs.Passage Three18. A) Punishment by teachersB) Poor academic performanceC) TruancyD) Illness19. A) The Board of Education.B) Principals of city schools.C) Students with good academic records.D) Students with good attendance records.20. A) Punishing students who damage school property.B) Rewarding schools that have decreased the destruction.C) Promoting teachers who can prevent the destruction.D) Cutting the budget for repairs and replacements.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Passage oneToo many vulnerable child-free adults are being ruthlessly (无情的) manipulated into parent-hood by their parents, who think that happiness among older people depends on having a grand-child to spoil. We need an organization to help beat down the persistent campaigns of grandchildless parents. It’s time to establish PlannedGrandparenthood, which would have many global and local benefits.Part of its mission would be to promote the risks and realities associated with being a grandparent. The staff would include depressed grandparents who would explain how grandkids break lamps, bite, scream and kick. Others would detail how an hour of baby-sitting often turns into a crying marathon. More grandparents would testify that they had to pay for their grandchild’s expensive college education.Planned grandpa renthood’s carefully written literature would detail all the joys of life grand-child-free a calm living room, extra money for luxuries during the golden years, etc. Potential grandparents would be reminded that, without grandchildren around, it’s possible to have a conversation with your kids, who—incidentally—would have more time for their own parents.Meanwhile, most children are vulnerable to the enormous influence exerted by grandchildless parents aiming to persuade their kids to produce children. They will take a call from a persistent parent, even if they’re loaded with works. In addition, some parents make handsome money offers payable upon the grandchild’s birth. Sometimes these gifts not only cover expenses associated with the infant’s birth, but e xtras, too, like a vacation. In any case, cash gifts can weaken the resolve of even the noblest person.At Planned Grandparenthood, children targeted by their parents to reproduce could obtain non-biased information about the insanity of having their own kids. The catastrophic psychological and economic costs of childbearing would be emphasized. The symptoms of morning sickness would be listed and horrors of childbirth pictured. A monthly newsletter would contain stories about overwhelmed parents and offer guidance on how childless adults can respond to the different lobbying tactics that would-be grandparents employ.When I think about all the problems of our overpopulated world and look at our boy grabbing at the lamp by the sofa, I wish I could have turned to Planned Grandparenthood when my parents were putting the grandchild squeeze on me.If I could have, I might not be in this parenthood predicament (窘境). But here’s the crazy irony, I don’t want my child-free life back. Dylan’s too much fun.21. What’s the purpose of the proposed organization Planned Grandparenthood?A) To encourage childless couples to have children.B) To provide facilities and services for grandchildless parents.C) To offer counseling to people on how to raise grandchildren.D) To discourage people from insisting on having grandchildren.22. Planned Grandparenthood would include depressed grandparents on its staff in orderto ________.A) show them the joys of life grandparents may have in raising grandchildrenB) draw attention to the troubles and difficulties grandchildren may causeC) share their experience in raising grandchildren in a more scientific wayD) help raise funds to cover the high expense of education for grandchildren23. According to the passage, some couples may eventually choose to have childrenbecause ________.A) they find it hard to resist the carrot-and-stick approach of their parentsB) they have learn from other parents about the joys of having childrenC) they feel more and more lonely ad they grow olderD) they have found it irrational to remain childless24. By saying “... my parents were putting the grandchild squeeze on me” (Line 2-3,Para. 6), the author means that ________.A) her parents kept pressuring her to have a childB) her parents liked to have a grandchild in their armsC) her parents asked her to save for the expenses of raising a childD) her parents kept blaming her for her child’s bad behavior25. What does the author really of the idea of having children?A) It does more harm than good.B) It contributes to overpopulation.C) It is troublesome but rewarding.D) It is a psychological catastrophe.Passage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Ask most people how they define the American Dream and chances are they’ll say, “Success.” The dream of individual opportu nity has been home in American since Europeans discovered a “new world” in the Western Hemisphere. Early immigrants like Hector St. Jean de Crevecoeur praised highly the freedom and opportunity to be found in this new land. His glowing descriptions of a classless society where anyone could attain success through honesty and hard work fired the imaginations of many European readers: in Letters from an American Farmer (1782) he wrote. “We are all excited at the spirit of an industry which is unfettered (无拘无束的) and unrestrained, because each person works for himself ... We have no princes, for whom we toil (干苦力活)，starve, and bleed: we are the most perfect society now existing in the world.” The promise of a land where “the rewards of a man’s industry follo w with equal steps the progress of his labor” drew poor immigrants from Europe and fueled national expansion into the western territories.Our national mythology (神化) is full of illustration the American success story. There’s Benjamin Franklin, the very m odel of the self-educated, self-made man, whorose from modest origins to become a well-known scientist, philosopher, and statesman. In the nineteenth century, Horatio Alger, a writer of fiction for young boys, became American’s best-selling author with rags-to-riches tales. The notion of success haunts us: we spend million every year reading about the rich and famous, learning how to “make a fortune in real estate with no money down,” and “dressing for success.” The myth of success has even invaded our per sonal relationships: today it’s as important to be “successful” in marriage or parenthoods as it is to come out on top in business.But dreams easily turn into nightmares. Every American who hopes to “make it” also knows the fear of failure, because the myth of success inevitably implies comparison between the haves and the have-nots, the stars and the anonymous crowd. Under pressure of the myth, we become indulged in status symbols: we try to live in the “right” neighborhoods, wear the “right” clothes, eat the “right” foods. These symbols of distinction assure us and others that we believe strongly in the fundamental equality of all, yet strive as hard as we can to separate ourselves from our fellow citizens.26. What is the essence of the American Dream according to Crevecoeur?A) People are free to develop their power of imagination.B) People who are honest and work hard can succeed.C) People are free from exploitation and oppression.D) People can fully enjoy individual freedom.27. By saying “the rewards of a man’s industry follow with equal steps the progressof his labor” (Line 10, Para. 1), the author means ________.A) the more diligent one is, the bigger his returnsB) laborious work ensures the growth of an industryC) a man’s business should be developed step by stepD) a company’s success depends on its employees’ hard work28. The characters described in Horatio Alger’s novels are people who ________.A) succeed in real estate investmentB) earned enormous fortunes by chancesC) became wealthy after starting life very poorD) became famous despite their modest origins29. It can be inferred from the last sentence of the second paragraph that ________.A) business success often contributes to a successful marriageB) Americans wish to succeed in every aspect of lifeC) good personal relationships lead to business successD) successful business people provide good care for their children30. What is the paradox of American culture according to the author?A) The American road to success is full of nightmares.B) Status symbols are not a real indicator of a person’s wealth.C) The American Dream is nothing but an empty dream.D) What Americans strive after often contradicts their beliefs.Passage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Public distrust of scientists stems in part from the blurring of boundaries between science and technology, between discovery and manufacture. Most government, perhaps all governments, justify public expenditure on scientific research in terms of the economic benefits the scientific enterprise ha brought in the past and will bring in the future. Politicians remind their voters of the splendid machines ‘our scientists’ have invented, the new drugs to relieve old ailments (病痛), and the new surgical equipment and techniques by which previously intractable (难治疗的) conditions may now be treated and lives saved. At the same time, the politicians demand of scientists that they tailor their research to ‘economics needs’, that they award a higher priority to research proposals that are ‘near the market’ and can be translated into the greatest return on investment in the shortest time. Dependent, as they are, on politicians for much of their funding, scientists have little choice but to comply. Like the rest of us, they are members of a society that rates the creation of wealth as the greatest possible good. Many have reservations, but keep them to themselves in what they perceive as a climate hostile to the pursuit of understanding for its own sake and the idea of an inquiring, creative spirit.In such circumstances no one should be too hard on people who are suspicious of conflicts of interest. When we learn that the distinguished professor assuring us of the safety of a particular product holds a consultancy with the company making it, we cannot be blamed for wondering whether his fee might conceivably cloud his professional judgment. Even if the professor holds no consultancy with any firm, some people many still distrust him because of his association with those who do, or at least wonder about the source of some his research funding.This attitude can have damaging effects. It questions the integrity of individuals working in a profession that prizes intellectual honesty as the supreme virtue, and plays into the hands of those who would like to discredit scientists by representing then a venal (可以收买的). This makes it easier to dismiss all scientific pronouncements, but especially those made by the scientists who present themselves as ‘experts’. The scientist most likely to understand the safety of a nuclear reactor, for example, is a nuclear engineer declares that a reactor is unsafe, we believe him, because clearly it is not to his advantage to lie about it. If he tells us it is safe, on the other hand, we distrust him, because he may well be protecting the employer who pays his salary.31. What is the chief concern of most governments when it comes to scientific research?A) Support from the votes.B) The reduction of public expenditure.C) Quick economics returns.D) The budget for a research project.32. Scientist have to adapt their research to ‘economic needs’ in order to ________.A) impress the public with their achievementsB) pursue knowledge for knowledge’s sakeC) obtain funding from the governmentD) translate knowledge into wealth33. Why won’t scientists complain about the government’s policy concerningscientific research?A) They think they work in an environment hostile to the free pursuit of knowledge.B) They are accustomed to keeping their opinions to themselves.C) They know it takes patience to win support from the public.D) They think compliance with government policy is in the interests of the public.34. According to the author, people are suspicious of the professional judgment ofscientists because ________.A) their pronouncements often turn out to be wrongB) sometimes they hide the source of their research fundingC) some of them do not give priority to intellectual honestyD) they could be influenced by their association with the project concerned35. Why does the author say that public distrust of scientists can have damagingeffects?A) It makes things difficult for scientists seeking research funds.B) People would not believe scientists even when they tell the truth.C) It may dampen the enthusiasm of scientists for independent research.D) Scientists themselves may doubt the value of their research findings.Passage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.In many ways, today’s business environment has changed qualitatively since the late 1980s. The end of the Cold War radically altered the very nature of the world’s politics and economics. In just a few short years, globalization has started a varietyof trends with profound consequences: the opening of markets, true global competition, widespread deregulation (解除政府对…的控制) of industry, and an abundance of accessible capital. We have experienced both the benefits and risks of a truly global economy, with both Wall Street and Main Street (平民百姓) feeling the pains of economic disorder half a world away.At the same time, we have fully entered the Information Age, Starting breakthroughs in information technology have irreversibly altered the ability to conduct business unconstrained by the traditional limitations of time or space. Today, it’s almost impossible to imagine a world without intranets, e-mail, and portable computers. With stunning speed, the Internet is profoundly changing the way we work, shop, do business, and communicate.As a consequence, we have truly entered the Post-Industrial economy. We are rapidly shifting from an economy based on manufacturing and commodities to one that places the greatest value on information, services, support, and distribution. That shift, in turn, place an unprecedented premium on “knowledge workers,” a new class of wealthy, ed ucated, and mobile people who view themselves as free agents in a seller’s market.Beyond the realm of information technology, the accelerated pace of technological change in virtually every industry has created entirely new business, wiped out others, and produced a Pervasive (广泛的) demand for continuous innovation. New product, process, and distribution technologies provide powerful levers for creating competitive value. More companies are learning the importance of destructive technologies—innovations that hold the potential to make a product line, or even an entire business segment, virtually outdated.Another major trend has been the fragmentation of consumer and business markets. There’s a growing appreciation that superficially similar groups of custom ers may have very different preferences in terms of what they want to buy and how they want to buy it. Now, new technology makes it easier, faster, and cheaper to identify and serve targeted micro-markets in ways that were physically impossible or prohibitively expensive in the past. Moreover, the trend feeds on itself, a business’s ability to serve sub-markets fuels customers’ appetites for more and more specialized offerings.36. According to the first paragraph, the chances in the business environment in thepast decades can be attributed to ________.A) technological advancesB) worldwide economic disorderC) the fierce competition in industryD) the globalization of economy37. what idea does the author want to convey in the second paragraph?A) The rapid development of information technology has taken businessmen bysurprise.B) Information technology has removed the restrictions of time and space inbusiness transactions.C) The Internet, intranets, e-mail, and portable computers have penetrated everycorner of the world.D) The way we do business today has brought about startling breakthroughs ininformation technology.38. If a business wants to thrive in the Post-Industrial economy, ________.A) it has to invest more capital in the training of free agents to operate in aseller’s marketB) it should try its best to satisfy the increasing demands of mobile knowledgeablepeopleC) it should not overlook the importance of information, services, support, anddistributionD) it has to provide each of its employees with the latest information about thechanging market39. In the author’s view, destructive technologies are innovations which ________.A) can eliminate an entire business segmentB) demand a radical change in providing servicesC) may destroy the potential of a company to make any profitD) call for continuous improvement in ways of doing business40. With the fragmentation of consumer and business markets ________.A) an increasing number of companies have disintegratedB) manufacturers must focus on one special product to remain competitive in themarketC) it is physically impossible and prohibitively expensive to do business in theold wayD) businesses have to meet individual customers’ specific needs in order tosucceedPart III Vocabulary (20 minutes)41. It seems somewhat ________ to expect anyone to drive 3 hours just for a 20-minutemeeting.A) eccentricB) impossibleC) absurdD) unique42. This area of the park has been specially ________ for children, but accompanyingadults are also welcome.A) inauguratedB) designatedC) entitledD) delegated43. The girl’s face ________ with embarrassment during the interview when shecouldn’t answer the tough question.A) beamedB) dazzledC) radiatedD) flushed44. Slavery was ________ in Canada in 1833, and Canadian authorities encouraged theslaves, who escaped from America, to settle on its vast virgin land.A) dilutedB) dissipatedC) abolishedD) resigned45. Unfortunately, the new edition of dictionary is ________ in all major bookshops.A) out of reachB) out of stockC) out of businessD) out of season46. The hands on my alarm clock are ________, so I can see what time it is in the dark.A) exoticB) gorgeousC) luminousD) spectacular47. Psychologists have done extensive studies on how well patients ________ withdoctors’ orders.A) complyB) correspondC) interfere48. In today’s class, the students were asked to ________ their mistakes on the exampaper and put in their possible corrections.A) cancelB) omitC) extinguishD) erase49. The Government’s p olicies will come under close ________ in the weeks before theelection.A) appreciationB) specificationC) scrutinyD) apprehension50. Police and villagers unanimously ________ the forest fire to thunder and lightning.A) ascribedB) approachedC) confirmedD) confined51. In some remote places there are still very poor people who can’t afford to livein ________ conditions.A) graciousB) decentC) honorableD) positive52. Since our knowledge is ________ none of us can exclude the possibility of beingwrong.A) controlledB) restrainedC) finiteD) delicate53. You shouldn’t ________ your father’s instructions. Anyway he is an experiencedteacher.A) deduceC) defyD) denounce54. The company management attempted to ________ information that was not favorableto them, but it was all in vain.A) suppressB) supplementC) concentrateD) plug55. It is my hope that everyone in this class should ________ their errors before itis too late.A) refuteB) excludeC) expelD) rectify56. The boy’s foolish question ________ his mother who was busy with housework andhad no interest in talking.A) intriguedB) fascinatedC) irritatedD) stimulated57. Millions of people around the world have some type of physical, mental, or emotional________ that severely limits their abilities to manage their daily activities.A) scandalB) misfortuneC) deficitD) handicap58. It is believed that the feeding patterns parents ________ on their children candetermine their adolescent and adult eating habits.A) compelB) imposeC) evokeD) necessitate59. If the value-added tax were done away with, it would act as a ________ toconsumption.A) progressionB) primeC) stabilityD) stimulus60. The bride and groom promised to ________ each other through sickness and health.A) nourishB) nominateC) rosterD) cherish61. They’re going to build a big office block on that ________ piece of land.A) voidB) vacantC) blankD) shallow62. Without any hesitation, she took off her shoes, ________ up her skirt and splashedacross the stream.A) tuckedB) revolvedC) twistedD) curled63. Very few people could understand his lecture because the subject was very ________.A) faintB) obscureC) gloomyD) indefinite64. Professor Smith explained the movement of light ________ that of water.A) by analogy withB) by virtue ofC) in line withD) in terms of65. Tom is bankrupt now. He is desperate because all his efforts ________ failure.A) tumbled toB) hinged uponC) inflicted onD) culminated in66. While fashion is thought of usually ________ clothing, it is important to realizethat it covers a much wider domain.A) in relation toB) in proportion toC) by means ofD) on behalf of67. The meaning of the sentence is ________; you can interpret it in several ways.A) skepticalB) intelligibleC) ambiguousD) exclusive68. Cancer is a group of diseases in which there is uncontrolled and disordered growthof ________ cells.A) irrelevantB) inferiorC) controversialD) abnormal69. At that time, the economy was still undergoing a ________, and job offers were hardto get.A) concessionB) supervisionC) recessionD) deviation70. I could hear nothing but the roar of the airplane engines which ________ all othersounds.A) overturnedB) drownedC) deafenedD) smoothedPart IV Error Correction (15 minutes)Directions: This part consists of a short passage. In this passage, there are altogether10 mistakes, one in each numbered line. You may have to change a word, adda word or delete a word. Mark out the mistakes and put the corrections inthe blanks provided. If you change a word, cross it out and write the correctword in the corresponding blank. If you add a word, put an insertion mark(∧) in the right place and write the missing word in the blank. If youdelete a word, cross it and put a slash (/) in the blank.Example:Television is rapidly becoming the literature of our periods╱. 1.time/times/period╱ used for the study of literature as 2. _______\_______ Many of the arguments havinga school subject are valid for ∧ study of television. 3. ______the______Every week hundreds of CVs(简历) land on our desks. We’ve seen it all: CVs printed on pink paper, CVs that are 10 pages long and CVs with silly mistakes in first paragraph.A (S1) good CV is your passport to an interview and, ultimate, to (S2) the job you want.Initial impressions are vital, and a badly presented CV could mean acceptance, regardless of what’s in it. (S3)Here are a few ways to avoid end up on the reject pile. (S4)Print your CV on good-quality white paper. CVs with flowery backgrounds or pink paper will stand out upon all the wrong reasons (S5)Get someone to check for spelling and grammatical errors, because a spell-checker will pick up every (S6) mistake. CVs with errors will be rejected—it shows that you don’t pay attention to detail.Restrict your self to one or two pages, and listing any publications or referees on a separate sheet. (S7) If you are sending your CV electronically, check the formatting by sending it to yourself first. Keep up (S8) the format simple.Do not send a photo unless specifically requested. If you have to send on, make sure it is one taking in a (S9) professional setting, rather than a holiday snap.Getting the presentation right is just the first step. What about the content? The Rule here is to keep it factual and truthful-exaggerations usually get find out. And remember (S10) to tailor your CV to each different job.Part V Writing (30 minutes)Direction: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter to a company declining a job offer. You should write at least 150 words following theoutline given below.1. 对公司提供职位表示感谢。

2005年12月英语六级真题听力原文

2005年12月英语六级真题听力原文Section A1. M: The Dean just announced that Dr. Holden’s going I’ll miss you guys while I’m working here in the library.W:I knew it all along! He’s the obvious choice. All the other candidates are no match for him!Q: what do we learn about the two speakers?2.W: Hey, let me know how your summer’s going! I’ll miss you guys while I’m working here in the library.M: I’ll be working, too! But I’ll send you an email or call you oncein a while.When we all get back to school, we can have a party or something.Q:what do we learn about the two speakers?3.W: I know it’s the end of the season, but those peaches are sucha bargain that I couldn’t help buying them! Have one please!M: Thank you! Actually, they seem pass their prime.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?4. M:The assignment on physics is a real challenge. I don’t thinkI can finish it on time or by myself.W: Why don’t we join our feet together? It may be easier then.Q: What does the woman suggest?5.M: Jean really lost her temper in Dr.Brown’s class this morning.W: Oh? Did she? But I think her frankness is really something to be appreciated.Q: What does the woman mean?6.W: We heard that when you are a kid, you submitted a story to Reader’s Digest.M: Well, I don’t remember this story exactly, but my idea of a great time then was a pad of lined paper and a new blue pen. I thought myself as a Reader’s Digest member at the age of six.Q: What do we learn about the man from the conversation?7. M: Your son certainly shows a lot of enthusiasm on the tennis cournt.W: I only wish he’d show as much for his studies.Q: What does the woman imply about her son?8. W: We suppose to meet John here at the railway station.M: That’s like looking for a needle in a haystack.Q: What does the man imply?9.M: Professor Stevenson, as an economist, how do you look upon the surging Chinese economy? Does it constitute a threat to the rest of the world?W: I believe China’s economic success should be seen more as an opportunity than a threat. Those who looked upon it as a threat overlooked the benefit of china’s growth to the world’s economy. They also lack the understanding of elementary economics.Q: Wha t does Professor Stevenson think of China’s economy?10. W: Our school has just built some new apartment near campus, but one bedroom runs for 500 dollars a month.M: That’s a bit beyond the reach of most students!Q: What does the man mean?Section BPassage OneI had flown from San Francisco to Virginia to attend a conference on multiculturalism. Hundreds of educators from across the country were meeting to discuss the need for greater cultural diversity in the school curriculum. I took a taxi to my hotel. On the way, my driver and I chatted about the whether and the tourists. The driver was a White man in forties. ‘How long have you been in this country?’ he asked. ‘All my life!’ I replied, ‘I was born in the United States.’ With strong so uthern accent, he remarked, ‘I was wondering because your English is excellent.’ Then I explained as I had done many times before, ‘My grandfather came here from China in the 1880s. My family has been here in America for ever a hundred years.’ He glanced at me in the mirror. Somehow, I didn’t look American to him. My appearance looked foreign. Questions liked the one my taxi driver asked make me feel uncomfortable. But I can understand why he could not see me as an American. He had a narrow but widely shared sense of the past: a history that has viewed Americans as descendants of Europeans. Race has functioned as something necessary to the construction of American character and quality in the creation of our national identity—American has been defined as ‘white’. But American has been racially diverse since our very beginning on the Virginia shore, where the first group of Englishmen and Africans arrived in the 17th century. And this reality is increasingly become visible everywhere.11.What was the theme of the conference the speaker was to attend?12.Why did the taxi driver ask the speaker how long he has been inthe US?13.What message did the speaker wish to convey?Passage TwoLaws have been written to govern the use of American National Flag, and to ensure proper respect for the flag. Custom has also governed the common practice in regard to its use. All the armed services have precise regulations on how to display the national flag. This may vary somewhat from the general rules. The national flag should be raised and lowered by hand. Do not raise the flag while it is folded. Unfold the flag first, and then hoist it quickly to the top of the flagpole. Lower it slowly and with dignity. Place no objects on or over the flag. Do not use the flag as part of a costume or athletic uniform. Do not print it upon cushions, handkerchiefs, paper napkins or boxes. A federal law provides that the trademark cannot be registered if it comprises the flag, or badgers of the US, When the flag is used to unveil a statue or monument, it shouldn’t serve as a covering of the object to be unveiled. If it is displayed on such occasions, do not allow the flag to fall to the ground, but let it be carried high up in the air to form a feature of the ceremony. Take every precaution to prevent the flag from soiled. It should not be allowed to touch the ground or floor, nor to brush against objects.14.How do Americans ensure proper respect for the national flag?15.What is the regulation regarding the raising of the American National Flag?16. How should the American National Flag be displayed at an unveiling ceremony?17.What do we learn about the use of the American National Flag?Passage ThreeIn some large American city schools, as many as 20-40% of the students are absent each day. There are two major reasons for such absences: one is sickness, and the other is truancy. That is staying away from school without permission. Since school officials can’t do much about the illness, they are concentrating on reducing the number of truancy. One of the most promising schemes has been tried in Florida. The pupils there with good attendance have been given free hamburgers, toys and T-shirts. Classes are told if they show improved rates of attendance, they can win additional gifts. At the same time, teachers are encouraged to inspire their students to come to school regularly. When those teachers are successful, they are also rewarded. “we’ve been punishing truancy for years, but that hasn’t brought them back to school,” One school principal said. Now we are trying the positive approach. Not only do you learn by showing up every day, but you earn. In San Francisco, the boardof education has had a somewhat similar idea. Schools that show a decrease in deliberate destruction of property can receive the amount of money that would be spent on repairs and replacements. For example, 12,000 dollars had been set aside for a school’s property damages every year. Since repair expenses of damaged property required only 4,000 dollars, the remaining 8,000 dollars was turned over to the student activity fund. “Our democracy operates on hope and encouragement,” said the school board member. “Why not provide some positive goals for students and teachers to aim at?”18 which reason for students’ absences is discussed in great detail?19 who will benefit from the scheme being tried in Florida?20 what measure has been taken in San Francisco to reduce the destruction of school property?［答案］1-10 DABCA ADCAB11-20 CDAAB DCCDB。

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2009年12月题目：Should parents send their kids to art classes?现在有不少家长送孩子参加各种艺术班；1、对这种做法有人表示支持，2、有人并不赞成；3、我认为…Should Parents Send Their Kids to Art Classes？Children are the future of the nation, the pearl in their parents’ eyes. Hoping that their kids can become the cream of the crop among others, more and more parents send their kids to various art classes to let them learn more. However, people hold different opinions toward this phenomenon。

Some people hold a firm position that it is a beneficial thing for kids to attend art classes. There, kids can not only learn some art skills that may helpful for them someday, they can also get a chance to expand their interests to a great extent, and their minds can also be broadened. Besides, kids can also make a lot of friends there, thus their communication skills may also be sharpened. While for the others, they hold an opposite opinion. They think parents should not send their kids to art classes blindly against kids’ will, because this will get a definitely negative impact on kids. Kids, in these parents’ eyes, should be given more flexible time to relax and do whatever they are interested in. And kids also need freedom because unacceptable art classes will absolutely eliminate the nature of kids. Thus, sending kids to these classes will undoubtedly hurt them。

大学英语六级作文范文大全

1.(2005年1月六级真题)Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write an open letter on behalf of the Student Union asking people to give help to a student who is seriously ill. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below:对病人的简单介绍：目前的病情和家庭情况目前的困难：无法承担医疗费用，需要护理希望捐助;联系方式Your Help NeededDear friends,I am writing to you, on behalf of the Student Union, to ask for your help for Li Ming, a schoolmate of ours from the Department of Computer Science. He is seriously ill now and has to have a heart transplant at once. To make things worse, he comes from the west of our country and his family is quite poor.Li Ming is now confronted with the following difficulties. To begin with, he can’t afford the medical expenses. His family doesn’t have a good financial background. Moreover, his parents have already been deep in debt in order to send him to university. In addition, his family is far away and he needs someone to take care of him day and night. Only with intense care can our friend recover from his disease.On no account can we see our friend suffer or die. He is in desperate need of your help, especially financial donations to help him pay for his expenses. Let’s all give him our hands. Anyone who wants to offer help can contact us at 88588858 or you can email us by love@. Please act without delay.Yours sincerely,Zhang HuaChairman of the Student Union2.(2005年6月六级真题)Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a short essay entitled Say No to Pirated Products. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below: 目前盗版的现象比较严重造成这种现象的原因及其危害我们应该怎么做Useful words and expressions:盗版：piracy (n.)盗版产品：pirated products知识产权：intellectual property rights侵犯版权：infringe sb’s copyright; copyrig ht infringementSay No to Pirated ProductsPiracy is a serious problem with which this country is confronted. In many places we see people peddling pirated books or disks. Actually, piracy has become so widespread that it has severely hindered the deve lopment of the nation’s economy.A number of factors account for the problem, but the following are the most critical ones. First, pirated products are much cheaper than copyrighted ones, so they are very attractive to people, especially youngsters, who are not financially well-off. Secondly, with highly developed technology, it is not difficult to manufacture pirated products. With one authorized copy, the illegalproducers can make thousands of fake ones at a very low cost, thus making huge profits.As a result, intellectual property rights are severely infringed upon. Honest producers will lose the motivation to develop new products. Meanwhile, pirated products are often of low quality, thus damaging the interest of buyers.In view of the seriousness of the problem, it is essential that laws and regulations be formulated and enforced to ban the manufacture and circulation of pirated products. Meanwhile, people should be educated to say no to these products. With these measures taken, we have reasons to believe that the problem can be solved in the near future.3.(2005年12月六级真题)Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a letter to a company declining a job offer. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below: 对公司提供职位表示感谢解释为何不能接受所提供的职位希望予以谅解，并表示对公司的良好祝愿A Letter Declining a Job OfferDecember 24, 2005Dear Sir or Madam:I am responding to your job offer on December 20, 2005. I was informed that I would be offered the position as an interpreter for your company. I cordially appreciate your trust and I am much obliged to you for providing me with this valuable opportunity.However, I have to tell you that I cannot accept it. The major reason is that I don’t think I am the most appropriate candidate for this post. As a non-English major, though my written and spoken English are outstanding than most of my peers, I am not well trained in translation, not to mention interpretation, which, I believe is highly demanding. Maybe my performance in the oral examination has misled you. Actually, I am more interested and more competent in my own major, that is, program designing. Last but not least, I happened to have been offered such a position with another company.Nonetheless, I, again, want to express my sincere gratefulness and I earnestly apologize for any inconvenience hereby caused. Finally, I hope you can find the ideal candidate as soon as possible.Best regards.Yours sincerelyLi Ming4.(2006年6月六级真题)Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a short essay entitled Traveling Abroad. You should write at least 150 words based on the chart and the outline given below:Number of people in City X traveling abroad in 1995, 2000 and 20051. 近十年来X市有越来越多的人选择出境旅游2. 出现这一现象的原因3.这种现象可能产生的影响Traveling AbroadIt can be seen from the chart that there have been sharp increases in the number of people traveling abroad in City X in the past decade. As the chart shows, the year 1995 witnessed onlyabout 10,000 people from this city touring abroad. In 2000, the number soared to nearly 40,000. Last year, more than 120,000 people in the city chose to spend their vacations outside China.A number of factors account for the change in the chart, but the following are the most critical ones. First, thanks to the policy of reform and opening-up, the nation’s economy has been developing at a considerably high speed in the past decades. Therefore, the people have more extra money for traveling. Secondly, other relevant state policies and the boom of touring industry provide citizens with more opportunities to go out and see the world. Last but not least, people have attached greater importance to the quality of life, thus they spend more money and time traveling and sight-seeing.In a word, this chart is a perfect indicator of China’s fast expanding economy and people’s rising standard of life. The trend of traveling abroad will further stimulate the development of our economy and broaden people’s horizons.5.(2006年12月老六级真题)Directions: For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled The Celebration of Western Festivals. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below.1. 现在国内有不少人喜欢过西方的某些节日2. 产生这种现象的原因3. 这种现象可能带来的影响The Celebration of Western FestivalsNo one can have failed to notice the fact that an increasing number of Chinese are fond of celebrating some Western festivals today. For instance, on Valentine’s Day, many people g ive flowers or chocolate to the one they love. Another case in point is Christmas. It seems that people around the country now love to celebrate the festival.A number of factors account for the phenomenon mentioned above, but the following might be the critical ones. In the first place, due to the policy of reform and opening-up, Chinese people tend to know more about Western culture and be influenced by it. Secondly, some businessmen wish to make money by encouraging people to celebrate those Western festivals. Last but not least, as traditional Chinese festival lose their attraction, many people tend to find joy in Western festivals.Though we need not criticize people celebrating Western festivals, nor can we stop them, we have to beware of the danger behind it. While enjoying the atmosphere brought by those Western customs, we might well lose our own tradition and identity.6.(2006年12月新六级真题)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled The Importance of Reading Classics. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below.1.阅读经典书籍对人的成长至关重要2.现在愿意阅读经典的人却越来越少，原因是……3.我们大学生应该怎么做The Importance of Reading ClassicsReading classics plays a vital role in a person's growth. By reading classic works, either Chinese or foreign, one can learn a great deal about history, geography, politics, wars and customs. Besides, as these classics are the outstanding representatives human language, reading them canenormously improve our ability to read and write and to inherit cultural traditions.However, a diminishing number of people would like to read classics now. A variety of factors may have contributed to this phenomenon, but the following are the critical one. In the first place, as the pace of life and work quickens, people can find little time to indulge themselves in thick and serious works. They would rather read light and easy magazines or surf the Internet and do online reading. In the second place, most classics depict things far away from our real life, which makes reading them seem irrelevant.As college students, we should shoulder the burden of inheriting and developing cultural heritage. Therefore, it is essential that we should make plans to read classics regularly. Besides, we should try to influence people around us into reading them.7.Keeping PetsThere is no denying the fact that keeping pets is a hotly debated topic today. Some people think keeping pets is a good thing to do. They believe that pets, like cats and dogs, can help relieve the loneliness suffered by senior citizens and other social members who are confined to their homes for this reason or that. They also argue that keeping pets helps mankind understand animals’ world and develop positive feelings toward them.Others, however, hold the opposite view. They regard keeping pets as a useless but harmful thing to do. First, pets can transmit diseases. Secondly, the noises and dung of pets are sources of pollution. Last but not least, as many rare birds and animals are kept as pets, they will surely be hunted on a large scale, which means a threat to the balance of the ecosystem.Weighing the pros and cons of these arguments, I am inclined to agree with the latter. Anyway, we can lessen our loneliness and express our love toward animals in other ways. And it is my belief that only by placing man and other species on an equal basis can we expect to have a lively and colorful world.8. Where There Is a Will, There Is a WayA well-known proverb goes that “where there is a will, there is a way”, which means that one can find a way to success as long as he or she has a strong will. With a strong will, one can focus all his energy on one point, which makes his success possible. Without a strong will, however, one can be easily distracted from his goal or discouraged by setbacks, which leads to his ultimate failure.History abounds with examples of strong-willed figures winning success. Actually, there is no better illustration of the proverb than the deeds of Gou Jian, king of Yue in ancient China. Defeated by Fu Chai, king of Wu, Gou tried every means possible to steel his will. Eventually, with the help of Fan Li and Xi Shi, he managed to rebuild his country and his armies and had Fu Chai taste the bitterness of failure.In short, a strong will is essential if we want to make achievements in our studies or work, or indeed in any other aspect of our lives. One should lose no chance to strength his will and remember, God helps those who help themselves.9. More Students Pursue Master DegreesIt can be seen from the chart that there have been sharp increases in the number of students attending graduate entrance exams in a college in the past decades. As the chart shows, the year 1996 witnessed only 200 students taking part in the exams. In 2001, the number nearly doubled. In 2006, far more students prepared themselves for graduate studies.A number of factors could account for the change in the chart, but the following are the mostcritical ones. First, thanks to the policy of reform and opening-up, the nation’s economy has been developing at a considerably high speed in the past decades. Therefore, the people have more extra money for education. Secondly, other relevant state policies and the boom of higher education provide students with more opportunities to pursue higher degrees. Last but not least, the increasingly fierce competition forces college students to further their study in order to gain more edge of competition.In a word, this chart is a perfect indicator of China’s fast expanding higher education. Although many problems have arisen in the process, we have every reason to believe that they can be solved in the near future with effective measures taken.10. Studying Abroad: Hardships and RewardsThe recent years have seen a dramatic increase in the number of Chinese studying abroad. Obviously, studying abroad has its rewards. In the first place, a student can have access to advanced science and technology as well as desirable working conditions which might not be available at home. In the second place, he can be exposed to entirely new ideas and trends. Last but not least, by living and studying in a foreign country, one can improve his foreign language much faster than at home.However, just as every coin has two sides, studying abroad may also confront one with a series of hardships. For one thing, learning a foreign language is far from an easy thing at the beginning for most people. For another, a completely new environment with different customs and habits may also be a barrier to overseas students, especially to the young. An added difficulty lies with finance: it can cost a lot to study abroad.From my point of view, the advantages of studying abroad outweigh its disadvantages. But it is a big decision to go abroad to study and one should take into consideration his financial conditions and his ability to adapt to new surrounding. Personally, I choose to go abroad and study if I find it necessary.。

2000-2005年英语四六级作文题目及范文50篇

Qq:16337486842000-2008年英语四六级作文题目及范文50篇第一部分、2005年12月24日英语四级作文及范文Part V. Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Should the University Campus Be Open to Tourists? You should write at Least 120 words following the outline given below :1．名校校园正成为旅游新热点2．校园是否应对游客开放，人们看法不同3．我认为……［参考作文］Should the University Campus Be Open to Tourists?［参看范文一］One can always find visitors taking pictures and enjoying the scenery in university compus. During the May Day Holiday, National Day Holiday, summer and winter vacations, many University campuses become popular tourist sites. In my opinion, university campus should be open to tourists.In fact, there are many royal gardens and parks, all of them obviously better than the scenery in the Universities. Why do you think people prefer visiting here with their children? Thatis because it is a dream goal for many Chinese parents and young ambitious students. Besides this, as more tourists come to visit universities, these universities can widen their influence as well and they can also make some profit from the tourism.In a word, I think the university compus should be open to the tourists［参看范文二］In university compus, especially in some famous ones, such as Peking University and Qinghua University, tourists are always seen looking around everywhere. Although most of them visit with hope and repect, I think university compus should not be open to tourists.First, tourists' visit will disturb the normal teaching. They always get into teaching buildings, libraries and so on. They will make noise and throw rubbish everywhere. Second, some tourists trample grass to take photos, and sculpture on trees to leave words. These will affect the environment of the compus badly.The university is a holy place for study, not for tourism. So It should not be open.第一部分、2005年6月18日英语四级作文及范文Teacher‟s Day ：1. 向老师致以节日的问候。

12月大学英语六级作文

12月大学英语六级作文卷一参考范文The picture vividly depicts that a group of people are holding a meeting in an office. They are facing a difficult problem that although they have lots of advanced information technology, they still fail to acquire useful information.In fact, the phenomenon conveyed in the picture does notsurprise us, because as the science and technology develops, the topic concerning the side effects of technological advancement increasingly arouses people’s attention. Undoubtedly, the drawer of the picture aims at reminding us that advanced technology can not replace useful information, and in effect it is still difficult to get the useful information despite of information technology . What we should do is to be capable of telling the goof information from the bad. Put it another way, technology can only provides us a way to obtain the information,but to get the knowledge, we desired, we must pay out efforts instead of over-depending on the technology.It is well known that thanks to the development of human civilization, many formerly unimaginable things come into reality. But, while enjoying the convenience produced by tech, we should alert that there is no shortcut to helpful information ; we should bear in mindthat advanced technology can not be the substitute of human endeavors in getting useful information . In addition, it is wise for human beings to learn how to obtain and distinguish the information they would like by themselves.卷二参考范文As is vividly depicted in the picture, there is a man sitting in front of the computer, searching information from the Internet worriedly, with a woman taking a cup of coffee at the door to refreshhim.Furthermore, there is a caption under the picture, which reads “I just feel unfortunate to live in a world with so much misleading information”.Simple as the picture is, the meaning is thought-provoking.For one thing, the Internet has offered us great convenience.For instance, we can get knowledge about almost all aspects from theInternet without going out. For another, with so much information on the Internet, it is difficult for us to distinguish the true informationfrom the misleading one. And if we believed the misleading information, we might suffer from great loss. Because the misleading information may get people into bad habits, even make them commit crimes.Judging from the reams of evidence, it is safe for us to conclude that misleading information is a dangerous obstacle gripping economic prosperity and social progress. Only if we are sure that the information on the Internet is true, can we live in a harmonious society.卷三参考范文As is vividly depicted in the picture, there is a man sitting in front of the computer, searching information from the Internet worriedly, with a woman taking a cup of coffee at the door to refreshhim.Furthermore, there is a caption under the picture, which reads “I just feel unfortunate to live in a world with so much misleading information”.Simple as the picture is, the meaning is thought-provoking.For one thing, the Internet has offered us great convenience.For instance, we can get knowledge about almost all aspects from the Internet without going out. For another, with so much information on the Internet, it is difficult for us to distinguish the true informationfrom the misleading one. And if we believed the misleading information, we might suffer from great loss. Because the misleading information may get people into bad habits, even make them commit crimes.Judging from the reams of evidence, it is safe for us to conclude that misleading information is a dangerous obstacle gripping economic prosperity and social progress. Only if we are sure that the information on the Internet is true, can we live in a harmonious society..。

2005年12月英语六级真题及答案

2005年12月英语六级真题及答案Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section A1. A) The dean should have consulted her on the appointment.B) Dr. Holden should have taken over the position earlier.C) She doesn’t think Dr. Holden has made a wise choice.D) Dr. Holden is the best person for the chairmanship.2. A) They’ll keep in touch during the summer vacation.B) They’ll hold a party before the summer vacation.C) They’ll do odd jobs together at the school library.D) They’ll get back to their school once in a while.3. A) Peaches are in season now.B) Peaches are not at their best now.C) The woman didn’t know how to bargain.D) The woman helped the man choose the fruit.4. A) They join the physics club.B) They ask for an extension of the deadline.C) They work on the assignment together.D) They choose an easier assignment.5. A) She admires Jean’s straightforwardness.B) She thinks Dr. Brown deserves the praise.C) She will talk to Jean about what happened.D) She believes Jean was rude to Dr. Brown.6. A) He liked writing when he was a child.B) He enjoyed reading stories in Reader’s Digest.C) He used to be an editor of Reader’s Digest.D) He became well known at the age of six.7. A) He shows great enthusiasm for his studies.B) He is a very versatile person.C) He has no talent for tennis.D) He does not study hard enough.8. A) John has lost something at the railway station.B) There are several railway stations in the city.C) It will be very difficult for them to find John.D) The train that John is taking will arrive soon.9. A) Its rapid growth is beneficial to the world.B) It can be seen as a model by the rest of the world.C) Its success can’t be explained by elementary economics.D) It will continue to surge forward.10. A) It takes only 5 minutes to reach the campus from the apartments.B) Most students can’t afford to live in the new apartments.C) The new apartments are not available until next month.D) The new apartments can accommodate 500 students.Section B11. A) The role of immigrants in the construction of American society.B) The importance of offering diverse courses in European history.C) The need for greater cultural diversity in the school curriculum.D) The historic landing of Europeans on the Virginia shore.12. A) He was wondering if the speaker was used to living in America.B) He was trying to show friendliness to the speaker.C) He wanted to keep their conversation going.D) He believed the speaker was a foreigner.13. A) The US population doesn’t c onsist of white European descendants only.B) Asian tourists can speak English as well as native speakers of the language.C) Colored people are not welcome in the United States.D) Americans are in need of education in their history.14. A) By making lawsB) By enforcing disciplineC) By educating the publicD) By holding ceremonies15. A) It should be raised by soldiers.B) It should be raised quickly by hand.C) It should be raised only by Americans.D) It should be raised by mechanical means.16. A) It should be attached to the status.B) It should be hung from the top of the monument.C) It should be spread over the object to be unveiled.D) It should be carried high up in the air.17. A) There has been a lot of controversy over the use of flag.B) The best athletes can wear uniforms with the design of the flag.C) There are precise regulations and customs to be followed.D) Americans can print the flag on their cushions or handkerchiefs.Passage Three18. A) Punishment by teachersB) Poor academic performanceC) TruancyD) Illness19. A) The Board of Education.B) Principals of city schools.C) Students with good academic records.D) Students with good attendance records.20. A) Punishing students who damage school property.B) Rewarding schools that have decreased the destruction.C) Promoting teachers who can prevent the destruction.D) Cutting the budget for repairs and replacements.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Passage oneToo many vulnerable child-free adults are being ruthlessly (无情的) manipulated into parent-hood by their parents, who think that happiness among older people depends on having a grand-child to spoil. We need an organization to help beat down the persistent campaigns of grandchildless parents. It’s time to establish PlannedGrandparenthood, which would have many global and local benefits.Part of its mission would be to promote the risks and realities associated with being a grandparent. The staff would include depressed grandparents who would explain how grandkids break lamps, bite, scream and kick. Others would detail how an hour of baby-sitting often turns into a crying marathon. More grandparents would testify that they had to pay for their grandchild’s expensive college education.Planned grandpa renthood’s carefully written literature would detail all the joys of life grand-child-free a calm living room, extra money for luxuries during the golden years, etc. Potential grandparents would be reminded that, without grandchildren around, it’s possible to have a conversation with your kids, who—incidentally—would have more time for their own parents.Meanwhile, most children are vulnerable to the enormous influence exerted by grandchildless parents aiming to persuade their kids to produce children. They will take a call from a persistent parent, even if they’re loaded with works. In addition, some parents make handsome money offers payable upon the grandchild’s birth. Sometimes these gifts not only cover expenses associated with the infant’s birth, but e xtras, too, like a vacation. In any case, cash gifts can weaken the resolve of even the noblest person.At Planned Grandparenthood, children targeted by their parents to reproduce could obtain non-biased information about the insanity of having their own kids. The catastrophic psychological and economic costs of childbearing would be emphasized. The symptoms of morning sickness would be listed and horrors of childbirth pictured. A monthly newsletter would contain stories about overwhelmed parents and offer guidance on how childless adults can respond to the different lobbying tactics that would-be grandparents employ.When I think about all the problems of our overpopulated world and look at our boy grabbing at the lamp by the sofa, I wish I could have turned to Planned Grandparenthood when my parents were putting the grandchild squeeze on me.If I could have, I might not be in this parenthood predicament (窘境). But here’s the crazy irony, I don’t want my child-free life back. Dylan’s too much fun.21. What’s the purpose of the proposed organization Planned Grandparenthood?A) To encourage childless couples to have children.B) To provide facilities and services for grandchildless parents.C) To offer counseling to people on how to raise grandchildren.D) To discourage people from insisting on having grandchildren.22. Planned Grandparenthood would include depressed grandparents on its staff in orderto ________.A) show them the joys of life grandparents may have in raising grandchildrenB) draw attention to the troubles and difficulties grandchildren may causeC) share their experience in raising grandchildren in a more scientific wayD) help raise funds to cover the high expense of education for grandchildren23. According to the passage, some couples may eventually choose to have childrenbecause ________.A) they find it hard to resist the carrot-and-stick approach of their parentsB) they have learn from other parents about the joys of having childrenC) they feel more and more lonely ad they grow olderD) they have found it irrational to remain childless24. By saying “... my parents were putting the grandchild squeeze on me” (Line 2-3,Para. 6), the author means that ________.A) her parents kept pressuring her to have a childB) her parents liked to have a grandchild in their armsC) her parents asked her to save for the expenses of raising a childD) her parents kept blaming her for her child’s bad behavior25. What does the author really of the idea of having children?A) It does more harm than good.B) It contributes to overpopulation.C) It is troublesome but rewarding.D) It is a psychological catastrophe.Passage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Ask most people how they define the American Dream and chances are they’ll say, “Success.” The dream of individual opportu nity has been home in American since Europeans discovered a “new world” in the Western Hemisphere. Early immigrants like Hector St. Jean de Crevecoeur praised highly the freedom and opportunity to be found in this new land. His glowing descriptions of a classless society where anyone could attain success through honesty and hard work fired the imaginations of many European readers: in Letters from an American Farmer (1782) he wrote. “We are all excited at the spirit of an industry which is unfettered (无拘无束的) and unrestrained, because each person works for himself ... We have no princes, for whom we toil (干苦力活)，starve, and bleed: we are the most perfect society now existing in the world.” The promise of a land where “the rewards of a man’s industry follo w with equal steps the progress of his labor” drew poor immigrants from Europe and fueled national expansion into the western territories.Our national mythology (神化) is full of illustration the American success story. There’s Benjamin Franklin, the very m odel of the self-educated, self-made man, whorose from modest origins to become a well-known scientist, philosopher, and statesman. In the nineteenth century, Horatio Alger, a writer of fiction for young boys, became American’s best-selling author with rags-to-riches tales. The notion of success haunts us: we spend million every year reading about the rich and famous, learning how to “make a fortune in real estate with no money down,” and “dressing for success.” The myth of success has even invaded our per sonal relationships: today it’s as important to be “successful” in marriage or parenthoods as it is to come out on top in business.But dreams easily turn into nightmares. Every American who hopes to “make it” also knows the fear of failure, because the myth of success inevitably implies comparison between the haves and the have-nots, the stars and the anonymous crowd. Under pressure of the myth, we become indulged in status symbols: we try to live in the “right” neighborhoods, wear the “right” clothes, eat the “right” foods. These symbols of distinction assure us and others that we believe strongly in the fundamental equality of all, yet strive as hard as we can to separate ourselves from our fellow citizens.26. What is the essence of the American Dream according to Crevecoeur?A) People are free to develop their power of imagination.B) People who are honest and work hard can succeed.C) People are free from exploitation and oppression.D) People can fully enjoy individual freedom.27. By saying “the rewards of a man’s industry follow with equal steps the progressof his labor” (Line 10, Para. 1), the author means ________.A) the more diligent one is, the bigger his returnsB) laborious work ensures the growth of an industryC) a man’s business should be developed step by stepD) a company’s success depends on its employees’ hard work28. The characters described in Horatio Alger’s novels are people who ________.A) succeed in real estate investmentB) earned enormous fortunes by chancesC) became wealthy after starting life very poorD) became famous despite their modest origins29. It can be inferred from the last sentence of the second paragraph that ________.A) business success often contributes to a successful marriageB) Americans wish to succeed in every aspect of lifeC) good personal relationships lead to business successD) successful business people provide good care for their children30. What is the paradox of American culture according to the author?A) The American road to success is full of nightmares.B) Status symbols are not a real indicator of a person’s wealth.C) The American Dream is nothing but an empty dream.D) What Americans strive after often contradicts their beliefs.Passage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Public distrust of scientists stems in part from the blurring of boundaries between science and technology, between discovery and manufacture. Most government, perhaps all governments, justify public expenditure on scientific research in terms of the economic benefits the scientific enterprise ha brought in the past and will bring in the future. Politicians remind their voters of the splendid machines ‘our scientists’ have invented, the new drugs to relieve old ailments (病痛), and the new surgical equipment and techniques by which previously intractable (难治疗的) conditions may now be treated and lives saved. At the same time, the politicians demand of scientists that they tailor their research to ‘economics needs’, that they award a higher priority to research proposals that are ‘near the market’ and can be translated into the greatest return on investment in the shortest time. Dependent, as they are, on politicians for much of their funding, scientists have little choice but to comply. Like the rest of us, they are members of a society that rates the creation of wealth as the greatest possible good. Many have reservations, but keep them to themselves in what they perceive as a climate hostile to the pursuit of understanding for its own sake and the idea of an inquiring, creative spirit.In such circumstances no one should be too hard on people who are suspicious of conflicts of interest. When we learn that the distinguished professor assuring us of the safety of a particular product holds a consultancy with the company making it, we cannot be blamed for wondering whether his fee might conceivably cloud his professional judgment. Even if the professor holds no consultancy with any firm, some people many still distrust him because of his association with those who do, or at least wonder about the source of some his research funding.This attitude can have damaging effects. It questions the integrity of individuals working in a profession that prizes intellectual honesty as the supreme virtue, and plays into the hands of those who would like to discredit scientists by representing then a venal (可以收买的). This makes it easier to dismiss all scientific pronouncements, but especially those made by the scientists who present themselves as ‘experts’. The scientist most likely to understand the safety of a nuclear reactor, for example, is a nuclear engineer declares that a reactor is unsafe, we believe him, because clearly it is not to his advantage to lie about it. If he tells us it is safe, on the other hand, we distrust him, because he may well be protecting the employer who pays his salary.31. What is the chief concern of most governments when it comes to scientific research?A) Support from the votes.B) The reduction of public expenditure.C) Quick economics returns.D) The budget for a research project.32. Scientist have to adapt their research to ‘economic needs’ in order to ________.A) impress the public with their achievementsB) pursue knowledge for knowledge’s sakeC) obtain funding from the governmentD) translate knowledge into wealth33. Why won’t scientists complain about the government’s policy concerningscientific research?A) They think they work in an environment hostile to the free pursuit of knowledge.B) They are accustomed to keeping their opinions to themselves.C) They know it takes patience to win support from the public.D) They think compliance with government policy is in the interests of the public.34. According to the author, people are suspicious of the professional judgment ofscientists because ________.A) their pronouncements often turn out to be wrongB) sometimes they hide the source of their research fundingC) some of them do not give priority to intellectual honestyD) they could be influenced by their association with the project concerned35. Why does the author say that public distrust of scientists can have damagingeffects?A) It makes things difficult for scientists seeking research funds.B) People would not believe scientists even when they tell the truth.C) It may dampen the enthusiasm of scientists for independent research.D) Scientists themselves may doubt the value of their research findings.Passage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.In many ways, today’s business environment has changed qualitatively since the late 1980s. The end of the Cold War radically altered the very nature of the world’s politics and economics. In just a few short years, globalization has started a varietyof trends with profound consequences: the opening of markets, true global competition, widespread deregulation (解除政府对…的控制) of industry, and an abundance of accessible capital. We have experienced both the benefits and risks of a truly global economy, with both Wall Street and Main Street (平民百姓) feeling the pains of economic disorder half a world away.At the same time, we have fully entered the Information Age, Starting breakthroughs in information technology have irreversibly altered the ability to conduct business unconstrained by the traditional limitations of time or space. Today, it’s almost impossible to imagine a world without intranets, e-mail, and portable computers. With stunning speed, the Internet is profoundly changing the way we work, shop, do business, and communicate.As a consequence, we have truly entered the Post-Industrial economy. We are rapidly shifting from an economy based on manufacturing and commodities to one that places the greatest value on information, services, support, and distribution. That shift, in turn, place an unprecedented premium on “knowledge workers,” a new class of wealthy, ed ucated, and mobile people who view themselves as free agents in a seller’s market.Beyond the realm of information technology, the accelerated pace of technological change in virtually every industry has created entirely new business, wiped out others, and produced a Pervasive (广泛的) demand for continuous innovation. New product, process, and distribution technologies provide powerful levers for creating competitive value. More companies are learning the importance of destructive technologies—innovations that hold the potential to make a product line, or even an entire business segment, virtually outdated.Another major trend has been the fragmentation of consumer and business markets. There’s a growing appreciation that superficially similar groups of custom ers may have very different preferences in terms of what they want to buy and how they want to buy it. Now, new technology makes it easier, faster, and cheaper to identify and serve targeted micro-markets in ways that were physically impossible or prohibitively expensive in the past. Moreover, the trend feeds on itself, a business’s ability to serve sub-markets fuels customers’ appetites for more and more specialized offerings.36. According to the first paragraph, the chances in the business environment in thepast decades can be attributed to ________.A) technological advancesB) worldwide economic disorderC) the fierce competition in industryD) the globalization of economy37. what idea does the author want to convey in the second paragraph?A) The rapid development of information technology has taken businessmen bysurprise.B) Information technology has removed the restrictions of time and space inbusiness transactions.C) The Internet, intranets, e-mail, and portable computers have penetrated everycorner of the world.D) The way we do business today has brought about startling breakthroughs ininformation technology.38. If a business wants to thrive in the Post-Industrial economy, ________.A) it has to invest more capital in the training of free agents to operate in aseller’s marketB) it should try its best to satisfy the increasing demands of mobile knowledgeablepeopleC) it should not overlook the importance of information, services, support, anddistributionD) it has to provide each of its employees with the latest information about thechanging market39. In the author’s view, destructive technologies are innovations which ________.A) can eliminate an entire business segmentB) demand a radical change in providing servicesC) may destroy the potential of a company to make any profitD) call for continuous improvement in ways of doing business40. With the fragmentation of consumer and business markets ________.A) an increasing number of companies have disintegratedB) manufacturers must focus on one special product to remain competitive in themarketC) it is physically impossible and prohibitively expensive to do business in theold wayD) businesses have to meet individual customers’ specific needs in order tosucceedPart III Vocabulary (20 minutes)41. It seems somewhat ________ to expect anyone to drive 3 hours just for a 20-minutemeeting.A) eccentricB) impossibleC) absurdD) unique42. This area of the park has been specially ________ for children, but accompanyingadults are also welcome.A) inauguratedB) designatedC) entitledD) delegated43. The girl’s face ________ with embarrassment during the interview when shecouldn’t answer the tough question.A) beamedB) dazzledC) radiatedD) flushed44. Slavery was ________ in Canada in 1833, and Canadian authorities encouraged theslaves, who escaped from America, to settle on its vast virgin land.A) dilutedB) dissipatedC) abolishedD) resigned45. Unfortunately, the new edition of dictionary is ________ in all major bookshops.A) out of reachB) out of stockC) out of businessD) out of season46. The hands on my alarm clock are ________, so I can see what time it is in the dark.A) exoticB) gorgeousC) luminousD) spectacular47. Psychologists have done extensive studies on how well patients ________ withdoctors’ orders.A) complyB) correspondC) interfere48. In today’s class, the students were asked to ________ their mistakes on the exampaper and put in their possible corrections.A) cancelB) omitC) extinguishD) erase49. The Government’s p olicies will come under close ________ in the weeks before theelection.A) appreciationB) specificationC) scrutinyD) apprehension50. Police and villagers unanimously ________ the forest fire to thunder and lightning.A) ascribedB) approachedC) confirmedD) confined51. In some remote places there are still very poor people who can’t afford to livein ________ conditions.A) graciousB) decentC) honorableD) positive52. Since our knowledge is ________ none of us can exclude the possibility of beingwrong.A) controlledB) restrainedC) finiteD) delicate53. You shouldn’t ________ your father’s instructions. Anyway he is an experiencedteacher.A) deduceC) defyD) denounce54. The company management attempted to ________ information that was not favorableto them, but it was all in vain.A) suppressB) supplementC) concentrateD) plug55. It is my hope that everyone in this class should ________ their errors before itis too late.A) refuteB) excludeC) expelD) rectify56. The boy’s foolish question ________ his mother who was busy with housework andhad no interest in talking.A) intriguedB) fascinatedC) irritatedD) stimulated57. Millions of people around the world have some type of physical, mental, or emotional________ that severely limits their abilities to manage their daily activities.A) scandalB) misfortuneC) deficitD) handicap58. It is believed that the feeding patterns parents ________ on their children candetermine their adolescent and adult eating habits.A) compelB) imposeC) evokeD) necessitate59. If the value-added tax were done away with, it would act as a ________ toconsumption.A) progressionB) primeC) stabilityD) stimulus60. The bride and groom promised to ________ each other through sickness and health.A) nourishB) nominateC) rosterD) cherish61. They’re going to build a big office block on that ________ piece of land.A) voidB) vacantC) blankD) shallow62. Without any hesitation, she took off her shoes, ________ up her skirt and splashedacross the stream.A) tuckedB) revolvedC) twistedD) curled63. Very few people could understand his lecture because the subject was very ________.A) faintB) obscureC) gloomyD) indefinite64. Professor Smith explained the movement of light ________ that of water.A) by analogy withB) by virtue ofC) in line withD) in terms of65. Tom is bankrupt now. He is desperate because all his efforts ________ failure.A) tumbled toB) hinged uponC) inflicted onD) culminated in66. While fashion is thought of usually ________ clothing, it is important to realizethat it covers a much wider domain.A) in relation toB) in proportion toC) by means ofD) on behalf of67. The meaning of the sentence is ________; you can interpret it in several ways.A) skepticalB) intelligibleC) ambiguousD) exclusive68. Cancer is a group of diseases in which there is uncontrolled and disordered growthof ________ cells.A) irrelevantB) inferiorC) controversialD) abnormal69. At that time, the economy was still undergoing a ________, and job offers were hardto get.A) concessionB) supervisionC) recessionD) deviation70. I could hear nothing but the roar of the airplane engines which ________ all othersounds.A) overturnedB) drownedC) deafenedD) smoothedPart IV Error Correction (15 minutes)Directions: This part consists of a short passage. In this passage, there are altogether10 mistakes, one in each numbered line. You may have to change a word, adda word or delete a word. Mark out the mistakes and put the corrections inthe blanks provided. If you change a word, cross it out and write the correctword in the corresponding blank. If you add a word, put an insertion mark(∧) in the right place and write the missing word in the blank. If youdelete a word, cross it and put a slash (/) in the blank.Example:Television is rapidly becoming the literature of our periods╱. 1.time/times/period╱ used for the study of literature as 2. _______\_______ Many of the arguments havinga school subject are valid for ∧ study of television. 3. ______the______Every week hundreds of CVs(简历) land on our desks. We’ve seen it all: CVs printed on pink paper, CVs that are 10 pages long and CVs with silly mistakes in first paragraph.A (S1) good CV is your passport to an interview and, ultimate, to (S2) the job you want.Initial impressions are vital, and a badly presented CV could mean acceptance, regardless of what’s in it. (S3)Here are a few ways to avoid end up on the reject pile. (S4)Print your CV on good-quality white paper. CVs with flowery backgrounds or pink paper will stand out upon all the wrong reasons (S5)Get someone to check for spelling and grammatical errors, because a spell-checker will pick up every (S6) mistake. CVs with errors will be rejected—it shows that you don’t pay attention to detail.Restrict your self to one or two pages, and listing any publications or referees on a separate sheet. (S7) If you are sending your CV electronically, check the formatting by sending it to yourself first. Keep up (S8) the format simple.Do not send a photo unless specifically requested. If you have to send on, make sure it is one taking in a (S9) professional setting, rather than a holiday snap.Getting the presentation right is just the first step. What about the content? The Rule here is to keep it factual and truthful-exaggerations usually get find out. And remember (S10) to tailor your CV to each different job.Part V Writing (30 minutes)Direction: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter to a company declining a job offer. You should write at least 150 words following theoutline given below.1. 对公司提供职位表示感谢。

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度米作文汇编之2005年12月六级作文题directions: for this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a letter to a company declining a job offer. you should write at least 150 words following the outline given below:1.对公司提供职位表示感谢2.解释为何不能接受所提供的职位3.希望予以谅解，并表示对公司的良好祝愿a letter declining a job offerdecember 24, 2005dear sir or madam:i am responding to your job offer on december 20, 2005. i was informed that i would be offered the position as an interpreter for your company. i cordially appreciate your trust and i am much obliged to you for providing me with this valuable opportunity. however, i have to tell you that i cannot accept it. the major reason is that i don’t think i am the most appropriate candidate for this post. as a non-english major, though my written and spoken english are outstanding than most of my peers, i am not well trained in translation, not to mention interpretation, which, i believe is highly demanding. maybe my performance in the oral examination has misled you. actually, i am more interested and more competent in my own major, that is, program designing. last but not least, i happened to have been offered such a position with another company.nonetheless, i, again, want to express my sincere gratefulness and i earnestly apologize for any inconvenience hereby caused. finally, i hope you can find the ideal candidate as soon as possible.best regards.yours sincerelyli ming。

2005年12月24日英语六级考试作文题目及范文

2005年12月24日英语六级考试作文题目及范文作文题目：A letter of declining a job offer1、对公司提供的职位表示感谢2、解释为何不能接受提供职位的原因3、希望予以谅解，并表达公司良好的祝愿作文范文：A letter Decline a Job OfferDec. 24thDear Managers,I am very grateful for you to give me another job in the company. Thinking about the good opportunity you offer to me each time, I am really moved. What words should I say? It seems that words on this special occasion fail to express me. All in all, I just want to say "many many thanks for all your kindness and consideration."However , I can not accept the job you offer to me. I think, there are at least three personal reasons for this. First, I can not make full use of my major which I learned at college, though youpay much attention to me. Second, I have a habit to challenge myself . If a job or learning seems to lose the meaning of challenge, I will have to quit and find a challenging one for me. Third, I am not used to working in the same place for a long time.I want to have more working experiences and know a lot of different people. Therefore, I can not accept your offer .Above all, I also want to express my deep appreciation of your understanding of my decision. I think there are other qualified personnel in our company who you should give a chance. If each potential employee in our company can have a chance to prove themselves for our company, I think, the company will become a more and more competitive company and will become more and more popular because of our smart strategy in employing qualified workers. I wish the bright future for our company.。

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Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a letter to a company declining a job offer. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below:
对公司提供职位表示感谢
解释为何不能接受所提供的职位
希望予以谅解，并表示对公司的良好祝愿
A Letter Declining a Job Offer
December 24, 2005
Dear Sir or Madam:
I am responding to your job offer on December 20, 2005. I was informed that I would be offered the position as an interpreter for your company. I cordially appreciate your trust and I am much obliged to you for providing me with this valuable opportunity.
However, I have to tell you that I cannot accept it. The major reason is that I don’t think I am the most appropriate candidate for this post. As a non-English major, though my written and spoken English are outstanding than most of my peers, I am
not well trained in translation, not to mention interpretation, which, I believe is highly demanding. Maybe my performance in the oral examination has misled you. Actually, I am more interested and more competent in my own major, that is, program designing. Last but not least, I happened to have been offered such a position with another company.
Nonetheless, I, again, want to express my sincere gratefulness and I earnestly apologize for any inconvenience hereby caused. Finally, I hope you can find the ideal candidate as soon as possible.
Best regards.
Yours sincerely
Li Ming
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Directions: For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled The Celebration of Western Festivals. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below.
1. 现在国内有不少人喜欢过西方的某些节日
2. 产生这种现象的原因
3. 这种现象可能带来的影响
The Celebration of Western Festivals
No one can have failed to notice the fact that an increasing number of Chinese
are fond of celebrating some Western festivals today. For instance, on Valentine’s Day, many people give flowers or chocolate to the one they love. Another case in point is
Christmas. It seems that people around the country now love to celebrate the festival.
A number of factors account for the phenomenon mentioned above, but the following might be the critical ones. In the first place, due to the policy of reform and opening-up, Chinese people tend to know more about Western culture and be influenced by it. Secondly, some businessmen wish to make money by encouraging people to celebrate those Western festivals. Last but not least, as traditional Chinese festival lose their attraction, many people tend to find joy in Western festivals.
Though we need not criticize people celebrating Western festivals, nor can we stop them, we have to beware of the danger behind it. While enjoying the atmosphere brought by those Western customs, we might well lose our own tradition and identity.
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