2011年12月英语六级真题答案解析完整版
2011年12月英语六级阅读真题及答案
2011年12月大学英语六级真题及答案Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)Google's Plan for World's Biggest Online Library: Philanthropy Or Act of Piracy?In recent years, teams of workers dispatched by Google have been working hard to make digital copies of books. So far, Google has scanned more than 10 million titles from libraries in America and Europe - including half a million volumes held by the Bodleian in Oxford. The exact method it uses is unclear; the company does not allow outsiders to observe the process.Why is Google undertaking such a venture? Why is it even interested in all those out-of-printlibrary books, most of which have been gathering dust on forgotten shelves for decades? Thecompany claims its motives are essentially public-spirited. Its overall mission, after all, is to "organise the world's information", so it would be odd if that information did not include books.The company likes to present itself as having lofty aspirations. "This really isn't about making money. We are doing this for the good of society." As Santiago de la Mora, head of Google Books for Europe, puts it: "By making it possible to search the millions of books that exist today, we hope to expand the frontiers of human knowledge."Dan Clancy, the chief architect of Google Books, does seem genuine in his conviction that thisis primarilya philanthropic (慈善的) exercise. "Google's core business is search and find, soobviously what helps improve Google's search engine is good for Google," he says. "But we havenever built a spreadsheet (电子数据表) outlining the financial benefits of this, and I have neverhad to justify the amount I am spending to the company's founders."It is easy, talking to Clancy and his colleagues, to be swept along by their missionary passion. But Google'sbook-scanning project is proving controversial. Several opponents have recently emerged, ranging from rival tech giants such as Microsoft and Amazon to small bodies representing authors and publishers across the world. In broad terms, these opponents have levelled two sets of criticisms at Google.First, they have questioned whether the primary responsibility for digitally archiving the world's books should be allowed to fall to a commercial company. In a recent essay in the New YorkReview of Books, Robert Darnton, the head of Harvard University's library, argued that because such books are a common resource – the possession of us all – only public, not-for-profit bodiesshould be given the power to control them.The second related criticism is that Google's scanning of books is actually illegal. This allegation has led to Google becoming mired in (陷入) a legal battle whose scope and complexity makes the Jarndyce and Jarndyce case in Charles Dickens' Bleak House look straightforward.At its centre, however, is one simple issue: that of copyright. The inconvenient fact about most books, to which Google has arguably paid insufficient attention, is that they are protected by copyright. Copyright laws differ from country to country, but in general protection extends for the duration of an author's life and for a substantial period afterwards, thus allowing the author's heirs to benefit. (In Britain and America, this post-death period is 70 years.) This means, of course, that almost all of the books published in the 20th century are still under copyright – and the last century saw more books published than in all previous centuries combined. Of the roughly 40 million books in US libraries, for example, an estimated 32 million are in copyright. Of these, some 27 million are out of print.Outside the US, Google has made sure only to scan books that are out of copyright and thus in the "public domain" (works such as the Bodleian's first edition of Middlemarch, which anyone canread for free on Google Books Search). But, within the US, the company has scanned both in-copyright and out-of-copyright works. Inits defence, Google points out that it displays only small segments of books that are in copyright– arguing that such displays are "fair use". But critics allege that by making electronic copies of these books without first seeking the permission of copyright holders, Google has committed piracy."The key principle of copyright law has always been that works can be copied only once authors have expressly given their permission," says Piers Blofeld, of the Sheil Land literary agency in London. "Google has reversed this – it has simply copied all these works without bothering toask."In 2005, the Authors Guild of America, together with a group of US publishers, launched a class action suit (集团诉讼) against Google that, after more than two years of negotiation, endedwith an announcement last October that Google and the claimants had reached an out-of-courtsettlement. The full details are complicated - the text alone runs to 385 pages– and trying tosummarise it is no easy task. "Part of the problem is that it is basically incomprehensible," saysBlofeld, one of the settlement's most vocal British critics.Broadly, the deal provides a mechanism for Google to compensate authors and publishers whose rights it has breached (including giving them a share of any future revenue it generates fromtheir works). In exchange for this, the rights holders agree not to sue Google in future.This settlement hands Google the power - but only with the agreement of individual rights holders – to exploit its database of out-of-print books. It can include them in subscription deals sold to libraries or sell them individually under a consumer licence. It is these commercial provisions that are proving the settlement's most controversial aspect.Critics point out that, by giving Google the right to commercially exploit its database, thesettlement paves the way for a subtle shift in the company's role from provider of information to seller. "Google's business model has always been to provide information for free, and sell advertising on the basis of the traffic this generates," points out James Grimmelmann, associate professor at New York Law School. Now, he says, because of the settlement's provisions, Google could become a significant force in bookselling.Interest in this aspect of the settlement has focused on "orphan" works, where there is noknown copyright holder – these make up an estimated 5-10% of the books Google has scanned. Under the settlement, when no rights holders come forward and register their interest in a work, commercial control automatically reverts to Google. Google will be able to display up to 20% oforphan works for free, include them in its subscription deals to libraries and sell them to individual buyers under the consumer licence.It is by no means certain that the settlement will be enacted (执行) – it is the subject of afairness hearing in the US courts. But if it is enacted, Google will in effect be off the hook as far as copyright violations in the US are concerned. Many people are seriously concerned by this - and the company is likely to face challenges in other courts around the world.No one knows the precise use Google will make of the intellectual property it has gained byscanning the world's library books, and the truth, as Gleick, an American science writer and member of the Authors Guild, points out, is that the company probably doesn't even know itself. But what is certain is that, in some way or other, Google's entrance into digital bookselling will have a significant impact on the book world in the years to come.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2011年12月大学英语六级真题及答案解析完整版
2011年12月大学英语六级真题及答案解析Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled The Way to Success by commenting on Abraham Lincoln's famous remark, "Give me six hours tochop down a tree, and I will spend, the first four sharpening the axe." You shouldwrite at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.The Way to Success注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)(15 minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer thequestions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from thefour choices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentences withthe information given in the passage.Google's Plan for World's Biggest Online Library: Philanthropy Or Act of Piracy?In recent years, teams of workers dispatched by Google have been working hard tomake digital copies of books. So far, Google has scanned more than 10 million titles from libraries in America and Europe - including half a million volumes held by the Bodleian in Oxford. Theexact method it uses is unclear; the company does not allow outsiders to observe the process.Why is Google undertaking such a venture? Why is it even interested in all thoseout-of-printlibrary books, most of which have been gathering dust on forgotten shelves for decades? Thecompany claims its motives are essentially public-spirited. Its overall mission, after all, is to "organise the world's information", so it would be odd if that information did not include books.The company likes to present itself as having lofty aspirations. "This really isn't about making money. We are doing this for the good of society." As Santiago de la Mora, head of Google Books for Europe, puts it: "By making it possible to search the millions of books that exist today, we hope to expand the frontiers of human knowledge."Dan Clancy, the chief architect of Google Books, does seem genuine in his conviction that thisis primarily a philanthropic (慈善的) exercise. "Google's core business is search and find, soobviously what helps improve Google's search engine is good for Google," he says. "But we havenever builta spreadsheet (电子数据表) outlining the financial benefits of this, and I have neverhad to justify the amount I am spending to the company's founders."It is easy, talking to Clancy and his colleagues, to be swept along by their missionary passion. But Google's book-scanning project is proving controversial. Several opponents have recently emerged, ranging from rival tech giants such as Microsoft and Amazon to small bodies representing authors and publishers across the world. In broad terms, these opponents have levelled two sets of criticisms at Google.First, they have questioned whether the primary responsibility for digitally archiving theworld's books should be allowed to fall to a commercial company. In a recent essay in the New YorkReview of Books, Robert Darnton, the head of Harvard University's library, argued that because such books are a common resource – the possession of us all – only public, not-for-profit bodiesshould be given the power to control them.The second related criticism is that Google's scanning of books is actually illegal. This allegation has led to Google becoming mired in (陷入) a legal battle whose scope and complexity makes the Jarndyce and Jarndyce case in Charles Dickens' Bleak House look straightforward.At its centre, however, is one simple issue: that of copyright. The inconvenient fact aboutmost books, to which Google has arguably paid insufficient attention, is that they are protectedby copyright. Copyright laws differ from country to country, but in general protection extends forthe duration of an author's life and for a substantial period afterwards, thus allowing the author's heirs to benefit. (In Britain and America, this post-death period is 70 years.) This means, of course,that almost all of the books published in the 20th century are still under copyright – and the last century saw more books published than in all previous centuries combined. Of the roughly 40 million books in US libraries, for example, an estimated 32 million are in copyright. Of these, some 27 million are out of print.Outside the US, Google has made sure only to scan books that are out of copyright and thus in the "public domain" (works such as the Bodleian's first edition of Middlemarch, which anyone canread for free on Google Books Search).But, within the US, the company has scanned both in-copyright and out-of-copyright works. Inits defence, Google points out that it displays only small segments of books that are in copyright– arguing that such displays are "fair use". But critics allege that by making electronic copies of these books without first seeking the permission of copyright holders, Google has committed piracy."The key principle of copyright law has always been that works can be copied onlyonce authors have expressly given their permission," says Piers Blofeld, of the Sheil Land literary agency in London. "Google has reversed this – it has simply copied all these works without bothering toask."In 2005, the Authors Guild of America, together with a group of US publishers, launched aclass action suit (集团诉讼) against Google that, after more than two years of negotiation, endedwith an announcement last October that Google and the claimants had reached an out-of-courtsettlement. The full details are complicated - the text alone runs to 385 pages– and trying tosummarise it is no easy task. "Part of the problem is that it is basically incomprehensible," saysBlofeld, one of the settlement's most vocal British critics.Broadly, the deal provides a mechanism for Google to compensate authors andpublishers whose rights it has breached (including giving them a share of any future revenue it generates fromtheir works). In exchange for this, the rights holders agree not to sue Google in future.This settlement hands Google the power - but only with the agreement of individual rights holders – to exploit its database of out-of-print books. It can include them in subscription deals sold to libraries or sell them individually under a consumer licence. It is these commercial provisions that are proving the settlement's most controversial aspect.Critics point out that, by giving Google the right to commercially exploit its database, thesettlement paves the way for a subtle shift in the company's role from provider of information to seller. "Google's business model has always been to provide information for free, and sell advertising on the basis of the traffic this generates," points out James Grimmelmann, associate professor at New York Law School. Now, he says, because of the settlement's provisions, Google could become a significant force in bookselling.Interest in this aspect of the settlement has focused on "orphan" works, where there is noknown copyright holder – these make up an estimated 5-10% of the books Google has scanned. Under the settlement, when no rights holders come forward and register their interest in a work, commercial control automatically reverts to Google. Google will be able to display up to 20% oforphan works for free, include them in its subscription deals to libraries and sell them toindividual buyers under the consumer licence.It is by no means certain that the settlement will be enacted (执行) – it is the subject of afairness hearing in the US courts. But if it is enacted, Google will in effect be off the hook as faras copyright violations in the US are concerned. Many people are seriously concerned by this - and the company is likely to face challenges in other courts around the world.No one knows the precise use Google will make of the intellectual property it has gained byscanning the world's library books, and the truth, as Gleick, an American science writer and member of the Authors Guild, points out, is that the company probably doesn't even know itself. But what is certain is that, in some way or other, Google's entrance into digital bookselling will have a significant impact on the book world in the years to come.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
新编2011年12月大学英语六级考试真题与解析
新编2011年12月大学英语六级考试真题与解析Passage OneQuestions 52 to 56 are based on the following passage.What's the one word of advice a well-meaning professional would give to a recent college graduate? China? India? Brazil? How about trade?When the Commerce Department reported last week that the trade deficit in June approached $50 billion, it set off a new round of economic doom saying. Imports, which soared to $200.3 billion in the month, are subtracted in the calculation of gross domestic product. The larger the trade deficit, the smaller the GDP. Should such imbalances continue, pessimists say, they could contribute to slower growth.But there's another way of looking at the trade data. Over the past two years, the figures on imports and exports seem not to signal a double-dip recession –--- a renewed decline in the broad level of economic activity in the United States – but an economic expansion.The rising volume of trade –---- more goods and services shuttling in and out of the United States –--- is good news for many sectors. Companies engaged in shipping, trucking, rail freight, delivery, and logistics (物流) have all been reporting better than expected results. The rising numbers signify growing vitality in foreign markets ----- when we import more stuff, it puts more cash in the hands of people around the world, and U.S. exports are rising because more foreigners have the ability to buy the things we produce and market. The rising tide of trade is also good news for people who work in trade-sensitive businesses, especially those that produce commodities for which global demand sets the price – agricultural goods, mining, metals, oil.And while exports always seem to lag, U.S. companies are becoming more involved in the global economy with each passing month. General Motors sells as many cars in China as in America each month. While that may not do much for imports, it does help GM's balance sheet –----and hence makes the jobs of U.S.-based executives more stable.One great challenge for the U.S. economy is slack domestic consumer demand. Americans are paying down debt, saving more, and spending more carefully. That's to be expected, given what we've been through. But there's a bigger challenge. Can U.S.-based businesses, large and small, figure out how to get a piece of growing global demand? Unless you want to pick up and move to India, or Brazil, or China, the best way to do that is through trade. It may seem obvious, but it's no longer enough simply to do business with our friends and neighbors here at home.Companies and individuals who don't have a strategy to export more, or to get more involved in foreign markets, or to play a role in global trade, are shutting themselves out of the lion's share of economic opportunity in our world.52. How do pessimists interpret the U.S. trade deficit in June?A) It reflects Americans' preference for imported goods.B) It signifies a change in American economic structure.C) It is the result of America's growing focus on domestic market.D) It could lead to slower growth of the national economy.53. What does the author say about the trade data of the past two years?A) It indicates that economic activities in the U.S. have increased.B) It shows that U.S. economy is slipping further into recession.C) It signals decreasing domestic demand for goods and services.D) It reflects the fluctuations in the international market.54. Who particularly benefit from the rising volume of trade?A) People who have expertise in international trade.B) Consumers who favor imported goods and services.C) Producers of agricultural goods and raw materials.D) Retailers dealing in foreign goods and services.55. What is one of the challenges facing the American economy?A) Competition from overseas. C) Slack trade activities.B) People's reluctance to spend. D) Decreasing productivity.56. What is the author's advice to U.S. companies and individuals?A) To import more cheap goods from developing countries.B) To move their companies to where labor is cheaper.C) To increase their market share overseas.D) To be alert to fluctuations in foreign markets.Passage TwoA recurring criticism of the UK's university sector is its perceived weakness in translating new knowledge into new products and services.Recently, the UK National Stem Cell Network warned the UK could lose its place among the world leaders in stem cell research unless adequate funding and legislation could be assured. We should take this concern seriously as universities are keys in the national innovation system.However, we do have to challenge the unthinking complaint that the sector does not do enough in taking ideas to market. The most recent comparative data on the performance of universities and research institutions in Australia, Canada, USA and UK shows that, from a relatively weak starting position, the UK now leads on many indicators of commercialization activity.When viewed at the national level, the policy interventions of the past decade have helped transform the performance of UK universities. Evidence suggests the UK's position is much stronger than in the recent past and is still showing improvement. But national data masks the very large variation in the performance of individual universities. The evidence shows that a large number of universities have fallen off the back of the pack, a few perform strongly and the rest chase the leaders.This type of uneven distribution is not peculiar to the UK and is mirrored across other economies. In the UK, research is concentrated: less than 25% of universities receive 75% of the research funding. These same universities are also the institutions producing the greatest share of PhD graduates, science citations, patents and license income. The effect of policies generating long-term resource concentration has also created a distinctive set of universities which are research-led and commercially active. It seems clear that the concentration of research and commercialization work creates differences between universities.The core objective for universities which are research-led must be to maximize the impact of their research efforts. These universities should be generating the widest range of social, economic and environmental benefits. In return for the scale of investment, they should share their expertise in order to build greater confidence in the sector.Part of the economic recovery of the UK will be driven by the next generation of research commercialization spilling out of our universities. There are three dozen universities in the UK which are actively engaged in advanced research training and commercialization work.If there was a greater coordination of technology transfer offices within regions and a simultaneous investment in the scale and functions of our graduate schools, universities could, and should, play a key role in positioning the UK for the next growth cycle.57. What does the author think of UK universities in terms of commercialization?A) They fail to convert knowledge into money.B) They do not regard it as their responsibility.C) They still have a place among the world leaders.D) They have lost their leading position in many ways.58. What does the author say about the national data on UK universities' performance in commercialization?A) It masks the fatal weaknesses of government policy.B) It does not rank UK universities in a scientific way.C) It does not reflect the differences among universities.D) It indicates their ineffective use of government resources.59. We can infer from Paragraph 5 that "policy interventions" (Line 1, Para. 4) refers to _____.A) government aid to non-research-oriented universitiesB) compulsory cooperation between universities and industriesC) fair distribution of funding for universities and research institutionsD) concentration of resources in a limited number of universities60. What does the author suggest research-led universities do?A) Publicize their research to win international recognition.B) Fully utilize their research to benefit all sectors of society.C) Generously share their facilities with those short of funds.D) Spread their influence among top research institutions.61. How can the university sector play a key role in the UK's economic growth?A) By establishing more regional technology transfer offices.B) By asking the government to invest in technology transfer research.C) By promoting technology transfer and graduate school education.D) By increasing the efficiency of technology transfer agencies.【解析】52. D. 题干中pessimists 对美国六月份贸易赤字的看法。
2011年12月英语六级 阅读真题及答案 完美打印版
2011年12月大学英语六级真题及答案Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, there is a short passage with 5 questions or incomplete statements.Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements inthe fewest possible words. Please write your answers on Answer Sheet 2.Questions 47 to 51 are based on the following passage.Leadership is the most significant word in today's competitive business environment because it directs the manager of a business to focus inward on their personal capabilities and style. Experts on leadership will quickly point out that "how things get done" influences the success of the outcomes and indicates a right way and a wrong way to do things. When a noted leader on the art of management, Peter Drucker, coined the phrase "Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things," he was seeking to clarify the distinctions he associates with the terms.When Stephen Covey, founder and director of the Leadership Institute, explored leadership styles in the past decade, he focused on the habits of a great number of highly effective individuals. His Seven Habits of Highly Effective People became a popular bestseller very quickly. His ideas forced a reexamination of the early leadership paradigm (范例), which he observed centered on traits found in the character ethic and the personality ethic. The former ethic suggested success was founded on integrity, modesty, loyalty, courage, patience, and so forth. The personality ethic suggested it was one's attitude, not behavior, that inspired success, and this ethic was founded on a belief of positive mental attitude. In contrast to each of these ideas, Covey advocates that leaders need to understand universal principles of effectiveness, and he highlights how vital it is for leaders to first personally manage themselves if they are to enjoy any hope of outstanding success in their work environments. To achieve a desired vision for your business, it is vital that you have a personal vision of where you are headed and what you value. Business leadership means that managers need to "put first things first," which implies that before leading others, you need to be clear on your own values, abilities, and strengths and be seen as trustworthy.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
六级答案：2011年12月英语六级深度阅读答案及解析
六级答案：2011年12⽉英语六级深度阅读答案及解析Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in depth)Section A【答案】47.values, abilities and strengths48. doing the right things49. positivemental attitude50. manage themselves51.trust【评析】这篇阅读理解的主题是讲商务领导才能，关键词两个：leadership和business。
考⽣要理解这篇⽂章，就需要抓住这两个关键词，并且认真领会作者所阐述的这⼆者之间的关系。
开篇第⼀句即指出领导才能在当今竞争激烈的商务领域的重要地位，是排名第⼆的重要词汇，并指出原因。
随后进⼀步指出，研究领导才能的专家们会毫不犹豫地指出“做事情的⽅式”影响结果的成功与否，并且暗⽰着做事⽅式的对与错。
最后，作者引⽤了曾经是⼀位出⾊管理⼈PeterDrucker总结的⼀句话：管理是将事情做对，领导是做对的事情。
意即在PeterDrucker看来，优秀的领导⼈需要擅长做对的事情。
以上都是先前存在的对商务领导才能的⼀些看法。
随后第⼆段，作者就将话题⼀转，指出Stephen Covey在其畅销书中提出的观点开始引起⼈们反思先前对领导才能的理解。
StephenCovey指出先前的领导才能都是以⼈的性格和个性为中⼼，⽽他则倡导领导⼈必须了解实现⾼效的普遍原则，并且强调了领导⼈要想在⼯作中有杰出表现，先实现良好的⾃我管理是⾄关重要的。
在此基础上，作者⽔到渠成地指出，要达到业务⽬标，必须要对⾃⼰的⽬标和重视的东西有清楚的认识。
最后，作者总结出，商务领导才能就是要将⾸要的事情放在⾸要位置，这就暗⽰着在领导他⼈之前，你要先对⾃⼰的价值观、能⼒和优势有清楚的认识，并且要让⾃⼰在别⼈看来是值得信任的。
换句话说，优秀的商务领导要⼗分了解⾃⼰，并且要能赢得他⼈的信任。
2011年12月英语六级真题及答案
2011年12月大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both theconversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there willbe a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D),and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on AnswerSheet 2 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
11. A) Cancel the trip to prepare for the test.B) Review his notes once he arrives in Chicago.C) Listen to the recorded notes while driving.D) Prepare for the test after the wedding.12. A) The woman will help the man remember the lines.B) The man lacks confidence in playing the part.C) The man hopes to change his role in the play.D) The woman will prompt the man during the show.13. A) Preparations for an operation. C) Arranging a bed for a patient.B) A complicated surgical case. D) Rescuing the woman's uncle.14. A) He is interested in improving his editing skills.B) He is eager to be nominated the new editor.C) He is sure to do a better job than Simon.D) He is too busy to accept more responsibility.15. A) He has left his position in the government.B) He has already reached the retirement age.C) He made a stupid decision at the cabinet meeting.D) He has been successfully elected Prime Minister.16. A) This year's shuttle mission is a big step in space exploration.B) The man is well informed about the space shuttle missions.C) The shuttle flight will be broadcast live worldwide.D) The man is excited at the news of the shuttle flight.17. A) At an auto rescue center. C) At a suburban garage.B) At a car renting company. D) At a mountain camp.18. A) He got his speakers fixed. C) He listened to some serious musicB) He went shopping with the woman. D) He bought a stereo system.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) Providing aid to the disabled.B) Printing labels for manufactured goods.C) Promoting products for manufacturers.D) Selling products made for left-handers.20. A) Most of them are specially made for his shop.B) All of them are manufactured in his own plant.C) The kitchenware in his shop is of unique design.D) About half of them are unavailable on the market.21. A) They specialise in one product only. C) They run chain stores in central London.B) They have outlets throughout Britain. D) They sell by mail order only.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. A) It publishes magazines. C) It runs sales promotion campaigns.B) It sponsors trade fairs. D) It is engaged in product design.23. A) The ad specifications had not been given in detail.B) The woman's company made last-minute changes.C) The woman's company failed to make payments in time.D) Organising the promotion was really time-consuming.24. A) Extend the campaign to next year. C) Run another four-week campaign.B) Cut the fee by half for this year. D) Give her a 10 percent discount.25. A) Stop negotiating for the time being. C) Reflect on their respective mistakesB) Calm down and make peace. D) Improve their promotion plans.Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you willhear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.After you heara question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) andD). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through thecentre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
2011年12月英语六级(CET6)真题
1. Their claims to damages have not been convincingly ______ .A refutedB overwhelmedC depressedD intimidated正确答案：A答案详解：[译文] 他们要求的损失赔偿还没有被令人信服地驳倒。
[注释] 难词辨义。
refute 意为“反驳，驳斥”；符合题意。
overwhelm 意为“制服，压服”；depress 意为“使沮丧”；intimidate 意为“胁迫”。
2. Please don't _____ too much on the painful memories. Everything will be all right.A hesitateB lingerC retainD dwell正确答案：D答案详解：[译文] 请不要总想着这些令人痛苦的记忆。
一切会好起来的。
[注释] 难词辨义。
dwell on/upon 意为“凝思，详述；老是想着”，与题意吻合。
hesitate 意为“犹豫”；linger 意为“徘徊，逗留”；retain 意为“保持，保有”。
3. The jobs of wildlife technicians and biologists seemed ______ to him, but one day he discovered their difference.A identicalB verticalC parallelD specific您所选答案：正确答案：A答案详解：[译文] 对他来说，野生动植物技师和生物学家的工作是完全相同的，但有一天他发现了他们的差异。
[注释] 难词辨义。
identical 意为“完全相同的，等同的”，符合题意。
vertical 意为“垂直的”；paralled 意为“类似的；平行的”；specific 意为“明确的，具体的”。
4. Mary became ______ homewsick and critical of the United States, so she fled from her home in west Bloomfield to her hometown in Austria.A completelyB sincerelyC absolutelyD increasingly您所选答案：正确答案：D答案详解：[译文] 玛丽越来越想家，看不惯美国，所以她从西布鲁姆菲德飞回了奥地利的家乡。
2011年12月6级真题答案汇总
2011年12月大学英语六级考试Part I WritingThe Way to SuccessSuccess is something everyone looks for, longs for and dies for. But have you ever considered what success is? Some may hold that success means one has beautiful life, like pretty house, cool cars and grea t power. It’s indeed one way to define success. But to me, success is doing something one really feels like doing.To achieve this kind of success, one has to bear in mind three essential prerequisites, namely knowing where your interest really lies in, possessing the strong will to pursue your interest and having the diligence to realize your dream. In other words, they are “what” “why” and “how” of success. It’s really luckily good for one, especially for the younger generation of today to find their dreams, follow them and in the end, make them come true and become successful.Although it’s never easy to succeed, progressing with the strong will and diligence towards the right direction, you’ll be the one!本篇亮点：1. 排比词组或句子的运用：Success is something everyone looks for, longs for and dies for.…namely, knowing where your interest really lies in, possessing the strong will to pursue your interest and having the diligence to realize your dream.2. bear in mind3. lie in4. strong will to pursue your interest本文有待提高之处：1. 文中人称有些混乱。
11年12月英语六级真题及答案(完整版+免费版)[1]
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Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled The Way to Success by commenting on Abraham Lincoln's famous remark, "Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend, the first four sharpening the axe." Youshould write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.The Way to Success注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes) Directions:In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from thefour choices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentenceswith the information given in the passage.Google's Plan for World's Biggest Online Library: Philanthropy Or Act of Piracy?In recent years, teams of workers dispatched by Google have been working hard to make digital copies of books. So far, Google has scanned more than 10 million titles from libraries in America and Europe - including half a million volumes held by the Bodleian in Oxford. The exact method it uses is unclear; the company does not allow outsiders to observe the process.Why is Google undertaking such a venture? Why is it even interested in all thoseout-of-print library books, most of which have been gathering dust on forgotten shelves for decades? The company claims its motives are essentially public-spirited. Its overall mission, after all, is to "organize the world's information", so it would be odd if that information did not include books.The company likes to present itself as having lofty aspirations. "This really isn't about making money. We are doing this for the good of society." As Santiago de la Mora, head of Google Books for Europe, puts it: "By making it possible to search the millions of books that exist today, we hope to expand the frontiers of human knowledge."Dan Clancy, the chief architect of Google Books, does seem genuine in his conviction that this is primarily a philanthropic (慈善的) exercise. "Google's core business is search and find, so obviously what helps improve Google's search engine is good for Google," he says. "But we have never built a spreadsheet (电子数据表) outlining the financial benefits of this, and I have never had to justify the amount I am spending to the company's founders."It is easy, talking to Clancy and his colleagues, to be swept along by their missionary passion. But Google's book-scanning project is proving controversial. Several opponents have recently emerged, ranging from rival tech giants such as Microsoft and Amazon to small bodies representing authors and publishers across the world. In broad terms, these opponents have leveled two sets of criticisms at Google.First, they have questioned whether the primary responsibility for digitally archiving the world's books should be allowed to fall to a commercial company. In a recent essay in the New York Review of Books, Robert Danton, the head of Harvard University's library, argued that because such books are a common resource – the possession of us all – only public,not-for-profit bodies should be given the power to control them.The second related criticism is that Google's scanning of books is actually illegal. This allegation has led to Google becoming mired in (陷入) a legal battle whose scope and complexity makes the Jaundice and Jaundice case in Charles Dickens' Bleak House look straightforward.At its centre, however, is one simple issue: that of copyright. The inconvenient fact about most books, to which Google has arguably paid insufficient attention, is that they are英语六级protected by copyright. Copyright laws differ from country to country, but in general protection extends for the duration of an author's life and for a substantial period afterwards, thus allowing the author's heirs to benefit. (In Britain and America, this post-death period is 70 years.) This means, of course, that almost all of the books published in the 20th century are still under copyright – and the last century saw more books published than in all previous centuries combined. Of the roughly 40 million books in US libraries, for example, an estimated 32 million are in copyright. Of these, some 27 million are out of print.Outside the US, Google has made sure only to scan books that are out of copyright and thus in the "public domain" (works such as the Bodleian's first edition of Middlemarch, which anyone can read for free on Google Books Search).But, within the US, the company has scanned both in-copyright and out-of-copyright works. In its defense, Google points out that it displays only small segments of books that are in copyright– arguing that such displays are "fair use". But critics allege that by making electronic copies of these books without first seeking the permission of copyright holders, Google has committed piracy."The key principle of copyright law has always been that works can be copied only once authors have expressly given their permission," says Piers Bluffed, of the Sheila Land literary agency in London. "Google has reversed this – it has simply copied all these works without bothering task."In 2005, the Authors Guild of America, together with a group of US publishers, launched a class action suit (集团诉讼) against Google that, after more than two years of negotiation, ended with an announcement last October that Google and the claimants had reached anout-of-court settlement. The full details are complicated - the text alone runs to 3853pages– and trying to summarize it is no easy task. "Part of the problem is that it is basically incomprehensible," says Bluffed, one of the settlement's most vocal British critics.Broadly, the deal provides a mechanism for Google to compensate authors and publishers whose rights it has breached (including giving them a share of any future revenue it generates from their works). In exchange for this, the rights holders agree not to sue Google in future.This settlement hands Google the power - but only with the agreement of individual rights holders – to exploit its database of out-of-print books. It can include them in subscription deals sold to libraries or sell them individually under a consumer license. It is these commercial provisions that are proving the settlement's most controversial aspect.Critics point out that, by giving Google the right to commercially exploit its database, the settlement paves the way for a subtle shift in the company's role from provider of information to seller. "Google's business model has always been to provide information for free, and sell advertising on the basis of the traffic this generates," points out James Grimmelman, associate professor at New York Law School. Now, he says, because of the settlement's provisions, Google could become a significant force in bookselling.Interest in this aspect of the settlement has focused on "orphan" works, where there is no known copyright holder – these make up an estimated 5-10% of the books Google has scanned. Under the settlement, when no rights holders come forward and register their interest in a work, commercial control automatically reverts to Google. Google will be able to display up to 20% of orphan works for free, include them in its subscription deals to libraries and sell them to individual buyers under the consumer license.It is by no means certain that the settlement will be enacted (执行) – it is the subject of fairness hearing in the US courts. But if it is enacted, Google will in effect be off the hook as far英语六级as copyright violations in the US are concerned. Many people are seriously concerned by this - and the company is likely to face challenges in other courts around the world.No one knows the precise use Google will make of the intellectual property it has gained by scanning the world's library books, and the truth, as Gerick, an American science writer and member of the Authors Guild, points out, is that the company probably doesn't even know itself. But what is certain is that, in some way or other, Google's entrance into digital bookselling will have a significant impact on the book world in the years to come.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
大学英语六级试卷-11年12月六级真题答案解析
2011年12月英语六级真题答案汇总Section A11.【答案】A) Listen to the recorded notes while driving.12.【答案】C) The man lacks confidence in playing the part.13.【答案】A) Arranging a bed for a patient14.【答案】A) He is too busy to accept more responsibility.15. 【答案】C) He has left his position in the government.16. 【答案】D) The man is well informed about the space shuttle missions.17. 【答案】A) At a car renting company26 What does the passage say about most of the mice used for experiments? 【答案】D）They sacrifice their lives for the benefit of humans.27 Why did the so-called bad mice have to be captured and destroyed?【答案】C) They may affect the results of experiments.28 When are mice killed without prior approval?【答案】C) When they become escapees.29 Why does the speaker say what the Herzau’s did at home is ironical?【答案】A）While holding a burial ceremony for a pet mouse, they were killing pest mice.30. What does the speaker say about the natives of New York?【答案】D) They take it for granted.31. What does the speaker say commuters give to New York?【答案】A) Tidal restlessness.32. What do we learn about the settlers of New York?【答案】B) They are adventurers from all over the world.33. As the speaker walked into the living room, what was being shown on TV? 【答案】D）A murder mystery34. What does the speaker say about watching television?【答案】C）It is unhealthy for the viewers.35. What can we say about the speaker?【答案】B) He can’t resist the temptation of T.V. either.36. detect37. delicate38. identifying39. apartment40. revolution41. dramatically42.primitive43.vessels44. Although simple versions of miniature devices have had an impact, advanced versions are still several years away45.that can sense when to release an airbag and how to keep engines and breaks operating efficiently46. when scientists now think about future machines doing large and complex tasks, they’re thinking smaller than ever beforeSection A47. values, abilities and strengths48. doing the right things49. positive mental attitude50. manage themselves51. trustSection B53. A It indicates that economic activities in the US have increased.54. C Producers of agricultural goods and raw materials55. C People’s reluctance to spend56. B To increase their market share overseas.57. A. they still have a place among the world leaders.58. B. It does not reflect the differences among universities.59. A. concentration of resources in a limited number of universities.60. A. Fully utilize their research to benefit all sectors of society.61. C. By promoting the efficiency of technology transfer agencies. Part V Cloze62:resolved63:what64:essence65:hopped66:include67:barely68:purchase69:merely70:combined71:on72:ended up73:wrapped74:infinitely75:toxic76:household77:even78:endeavor79:far80:that81:contact1. Google claims its plan for the world’s bigge st online library is _____【答案】B. to serve the interest of the general public2. According to Santiago de la Mora, Google’s book-scanning project will【答案】B. broaden humanity’s intellectual horizons3. Opponents of Google Books believe that digitally archiving the world's books should be controlledby_______.【答案】C. non-profit organizations4.【答案】D. the copyright of the books it scanned5. 【答案】B. the online display of in-copyright books is not for commercial use6.【答案】B. It was settle after more than two years of negotiation.7. 【答案】D. The commercial provision of the settlement8. 【答案】Providing information for free9. 【答案】orphan works10. 【答案】change the world’s book marketPart VI Translation1. You shouldn't have run across the road without looking, you would have been knocked down by a car. (也许会被车撞到)2 By no means does he regard himself as an expert, (他把自己当成专家) although he knows a lot about the field.3 He doesn't appreciate the sacrifice his friends have made for him, however, he takes it for granted.(把他们所做的视作理所应当)4 Janet told me that she would rather her mother not have interfered with her marriage.(不干涉她的婚姻)5 To keep up with the expanding frontiers of scholarship. Edward Wilson found himself always searching for information on the internet. （经常上网查信息）。
2011年12月大学英语六级真题及答案
2011年12月CET6真题参考答案The Way to SuccessJust as the old saying goes“Good beginning is half done”,illustrating the importance and necessity of the preparation work on the condition that you have the longing for the success.A great proportion of individuals hold the view that preparation makes an essential part of in the process of achievement;on the contrary,the other parts of persons are in favor of the idea that the previous arrangement is a minor factor for success.The essentiality of the preparation work is able to be accounted by the following example.As a matter of fact,the method accounts more than the results for the majority of situations,For instance,a student who wants to win outstanding academic performance ought to learn the effective and reasonable methods and approaches for memory and comprehension of the subjects such as physics,chemistry,mathematics and so on.The workers in the factories should learn to master the technique of operating the machines beforehand and in this way can they produce the qualified goods and merchandises.Generally speaking，Lincoln’s remark“give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four hours sharpening the axe”reveals the imperative of makepreparation.Undoubtedly,only by arranging beforehand can we achieve success whenever we face the perplexing and tough situations.1.Google claims its plan for the world’s biggest online library is_____【答案】B.to serve the interest of the general public2.According to Santiago de la Mora,Google’s book-scanning project will【答案】B.broaden humanity’s intellectual horizons3.Opponents of Google Books believe that digitally archiving the world's books should be controlledby_______.【答案】C.non-profit organizations4.【答案】D.the copyright of the books it scanned给大家推荐一个英语微信群Empty Your Cup英语微信群是目前学习英语最有效的方法，群里都是说英语，没有半个中文，而且规则非常严格，是一个超级不错的英语学习环境，群里有好多英语超好的超牛逼的人，还有鬼佬和外国美眉。
2011年12月英语六级(CET6)真题
快速阅读1. A) To cut students’ expenses.2. B) college facilities could be put to more effective use.3. C) suppresses creative thinking4. A) Its students have to earn more credits each year.5. B) It has been running for several decades.6. B) More students have Advanced Placement credits.7. A) Students don’t have much time to roam intellectually.8. the core curriculum9. stay competitive and relevant10. bright, motivated students听力短对话11.W: Did you hear that Anna needs to stay in bed for 4 weeks?M: Y eah. She injured her spine in a fall and a doctor told her to lie flat on her back for a month so it can mend.Q: What can we learn from the conversation?【答案】A) The injury will confine Anna to bed for quite a while.【解析】此题为细节题。
从对话中可知，Anna摔倒导致脊椎受伤，医生让其卧床休息一个月。
12.M: A famous Russian ballet is coming to town next weekend. But I can’t find a ticket anywhere.W: Don’t be upset. My sister just happened to have one and she can’t go since she has got some sort of conflict in her schedule.Q: What does the woman mean?【答案】C) She can get a ballet ticket for the man.【解析】此题为推理题。
2011年12月六级真题及答案
2011年12月大学英语六级真题Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Google's Plan for World's Biggest Online Library: Philanthropy Or Act of Piracy?In recent years, teams of workers dispatched by Google have been working hard to make digital copies of books. So far, Google has scanned more than 10 million titles from libraries in America and Europe - including half a million volumes held by the Bodleian in Oxford. The exact method it uses is unclear; the company does not allow outsiders to observe the process.Why is Google undertaking such a venture? Why is it even interested in all those out-of-print library books, most of which have been gathering dust on forgotten shelves for decades? The company claims its motives are essentially public-spirited. Its overall mission, after all, is to "organize the world's information", so it would be odd if that information did not include books.The company likes to present itself as having lofty aspirations. "This really isn't about making money. We are doing this for the good of society." As Santiago de la Mora, head of Google Books for Europe, puts it: "By making it possible to search the millions of books that exist today, we hope to expand the frontiers of human knowledge."Dan Clancy, the chief architect of Google Books, does seem genuine in his conviction that this is primarily a philanthropic (慈善的) exercise. "Google's core business is search and find, so obviously what helps improve Google's search engine is good for Google," he says. "But we have never built a spreadsheet (电子数据表) outlining the financial benefits of this, and I have never had to justify the amount I am spending to the company's founders."It is easy, talking to Clancy and his colleagues, to be swept along by their missionary passion. But Google's book-scanning project is proving controversial. Several opponents have recently emerged, ranging from rival tech giants such as Microsoft and Amazon to small bodies representing authors and publishers across the world. In broad terms, these opponents have leveled two sets of criticisms at Google.First, they have questioned whether the primary responsibility for digitally archiving the world's books should be allowed to fall to a commercial company. In a recent essay in the New York Review of Books, Robert Danton, the head of Harvard University's library, argued that because such books are a common resource –the possession of us all –only public, not-for-profit bodies should be given the power to control them.The second related criticism is that Google's scanning of books is actually illegal. This allegation has led to Google becoming mired in (陷入) a legal battle whose scope and complexity makes the Jaundice and Jaundice case in Charles Dickens' Bleak House look straightforward.At its centre, however, is one simple issue: that of copyright. The inconvenient fact about most books, to which Google has arguably paid insufficient attention, is that they are protected by copyright. Copyright laws differ from country to country, but in general protection extends for the duration of an author's life and for a substantial period afterwards, thus allowing the author's heirs to benefit. (In Britain and America, this post-death period is 70 years.) This means, of course, that almost all of the books published in the 20th century are still under copyright – and the last century saw more books published than in all previous centuries combined. Of the roughly 40 million books in US libraries, for example, an estimated 32 million are in copyright. Of these, some 27 million are out of print.Outside the US, Google has made sure only to scan books that are out of copyright and thus in the "public domain" (works such as the Bodleian's first edition of Middlemarch, which anyone can read for free on Google Books Search).But, within the US, the company has scanned both in-copyright and out-of-copyright works. In its defense, Google points out that it displays only small segments of books that are in copyright– arguing that such displays are "fair use". But critics allege that by making electronic copies of these books without first seeking the permission of copyright holders, Google has committed piracy."The key principle of copyright law has always been that works can be copied only once authors have expressly given their permission," says Piers Bluffed, of the Sheila Land literary agency in London. "Google has reversed this – it has simply copied all these works without bothering task."In 2005, the Authors Guild of America, together with a group of US publishers, launched a class action suit (集团诉讼) against Google that, after more than two years of negotiation, ended with an announcement last October that Google and the claimants had reached an out-of-court settlement. The full details are complicated - the text alone runs to 385 pages– and trying to summarize it is no easy task. "Part of the problem is that it is basically incomprehensible," says Bluffed, one of the settlement's most vocal British critics.Broadly, the deal provides a mechanism for Google to compensate authors and publishers whose rights it has breached (including giving them a share of any future revenue it generates from their works). In exchange for this, the rights holders agree not to sue Google in future.This settlement hands Google the power - but only with the agreement of individual rights holders – to exploit its database of out-of-print books. It can include them in subscription deals sold to libraries or sell them individually under a consumer license. It is these commercial provisions that are proving the settlement's most controversial aspect.Critics point out that, by giving Google the right to commercially exploit its database, the settlement paves the way for a subtle shift in the company's role from provider of information to seller. "Google's business model has always been to provide information for free, and sell advertising on the basis of the traffic this generates," points out James Grimmelman, associate professor at New York Law School. Now, he says, because of the settlement's provisions, Google could become a significant force in bookselling.Interest in this aspect of the settlement has focused on "orphan" works, where there is no known copyright holder – these make up an estimated 5-10% of the books Google has scanned. Under the settlement, when no rights holders come forward and register their interest in a work, commercial control automatically reverts to Google. Google will be able to display up to 20% of orphan works for free, include them in its subscription deals to libraries and sell them to individual buyers under the consumer license.It is by no means certain that the settlement will be enacted (执行) – it is the subject of fairness hearing in the US courts. But if it is enacted, Google will in effect be off the hook as far as copyright violations in the US are concerned. Many people are seriously concerned by this - and the company is likely to face challenges in other courts around the world.No one knows the precise use Google will make of the intellectual property it has gained by scanning the world's library books, and the truth, as Gerick, an American science writer and member of the Authors Guild, points out, is that the company probably doesn't even know itself. But what is certain is that, in some way or other, Google's entrance into digital bookselling will have a significant impact on the book world in the years to come.1. Google claims its plan for the world's biggest online library is _____.A) to serve the interest of the general publicB) to encourage reading around the worldC) to save out-of-print books in librariesD) to promote its core business of searching2. According to Santiago de la Mora, Google's book-scanning project will _____.A) broaden humanity's intellectual horizonsB) help the broad masses of readersC) revolutionize the entire book industryD) make full use of the power of its search engine3. Opponents of Google Books believe that digitally archiving the world's books should be controlled by _____.A) non-profit organizations C) multinational companiesB) the world's leading libraries D) the world's tech giants4. Google has involved itself in a legal battle as it ignored _____.A) the copyright of authors of out-of-print booksB) the copyright of the books it scannedC) the interest of traditional booksellersD) the differences of in-print and out-of-print books5. Google defends its scanning in-copyright books by saying that _____.A) it displays only a small part of their contentB) it is willing to compensate the copyright holdersC) making electronic copies of books is not a violation of copyrightD) the online display of in-copyright books is not for commercial use6. What do we learn about the class action suit against Google?A) It ended in a victory for the Authors Guild of America.B) It was settled after more than two years of negotiation.C) It failed to protect the interests of American publishers.D) It could lead to more out-of-court settlements of such disputes.7. What remained controversial after the class action suit ended?A) The compensation for copyright holders.B) The change in Google's business model.C) Google's further exploitation of its database.D) The commercial provisions of the settlement.8. While _____, Google makes money by selling advertising.9. Books whose copyright holders are not known are called _____.10. Google's entrance into digital bookselling will tremendously _____ in the future.Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.11. A) Cancel the trip to prepare for the test.B) Review his notes once he arrives in Chicago.C) Listen to the recorded notes while driving.D) Prepare for the test after the wedding.12. A) The woman will help the man remember the lines.B) The man lacks confidence in playing the part.C) The man hopes to change his role in the play.D) The woman will prompt the man during the show.13. A) Preparations for an operation. C) Arranging a bed for a patient.B) A complicated surgical case. D) Rescuing the woman's uncle.14. A) He is interested in improving his editing skills.B) He is eager to be nominated the new editor.C) He is sure to do a better job than Simon.D) He is too busy to accept more responsibility.15. A) He has left his position in the government.B) He has already reached the retirement age.C) He made a stupid decision at the cabinet meeting.D) He has been successfully elected Prime Minister.16. A) This year's shuttle mission is a big step in space exploration.B) The man is well informed about the space shuttle missions.C) The shuttle flight will be broadcast live worldwide.D) The man is excited at the news of the shuttle flight.17. A) At an auto rescue center. C) At a suburban garage.B) At a car renting company. D) At a mountain camp.18. A) He got his speakers fixed. C) He listened to some serious musicB) He went shopping with the woman. D) He bought a stereo system.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) Providing aid to the disabled. B) Printing labels for manufactured goods.C) Promoting products for manufacturers. D) Selling products made for left-handers.20. A) Most of them are specially made for his shop. B) All of them are manufactured in his own plant.C) The kitchenware in his shop is of unique design. D) About half of them are unavailable on the market.21. A) They specialize in one product only. C) They run chain stores in central London.B) They have outlets throughout Britain. D) They sell by mail order only.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. A) It publishes magazines. B) It sponsors trade fairs.C) It runs sales promotion campaigns. D) It is engaged in product design.23. A) The ad specifications had not been given in detail.B) The woman's company made last-minute changes.C) The woman's company failed to make payments in time.D) Organizing the promotion was really time-consuming.24. A) Extend the campaign to next year. B) Cut the fee by half for this year.C) Run another four-week campaign. D) Give her a 10 percent discount.25. A) Stop negotiating for the time being. B) Calm down and make peace.C) Reflect on their respective mistakes D) Improve their promotion plans.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage One Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) They look spotlessly clean throughout their lives.B) They are looked after by animal-care organizations.C) They sacrifice their lives for the benefit of humans.D) They are labeled pet animals by the researchers.27. A) They may affect the results of experiments.B) They may behave abnormally.C) They may breed out of control.D) They may cause damage to the environment.28. A) When they become escapees. C) When they get too old.B) When they are no longer useful. D) When they become ill.29. A) While launching animal protection campaigns, they were trapping kitchen mice.B) While holding a burial ceremony for a pet mouse, they were killing pest mice.C) While advocating freedom for animals, they kept their pet mouse in a cage.D) While calling for animal rights, they allowed their kids to keep pet animals.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. A) They take it for granted. B) They are crazy about it.C) They contribute most to it. D) They often find fault with it.31. A) Heat and light. C) Historical continuity.B) Economic prosperity. D) Tidal restlessness.32. A) They find the city alien to them.B)They are adventurers from all over the world.C) They lack knowledge of the culture of the city.D) They have difficulty surviving.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. A) A political debate. C) A documentary.B) A football game. D) A murder mystery.34. A) It enhances family relationships. C) It helps broaden one’s horizons.B) It is a sheer waste of time. D) It is unhealthy for the viewers.35. A) He watches TV programs only selectively.B) He can't resist the temptation of TV either.C) He doesn't like watching sports programs.D) He is not a man who can keep his promise.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.In the past, one of the biggest disadvantages of machines has been their inability to work on a micro-scale. For example, doctors did not have devices allowing them to go inside the human body to (36) _____ health problems or to perform (37) _____ surgery. Repair crews did not have a way of (38) _____ broken pipes located deep within a high-rise (39) _____ building. However, that's about to change. Advances in computers and biophysics have started a micro miniature (超微) (40) _____that allows scientists to envision – and in some cases actually build – microscopic machines. These devices promise to (41)_____ change the way we live and work.Micro machines already are making an impact. At Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, research scientists have designed a 4-inch silicon chip that holds 700 tiny (42) _____motors. At Lucas Nova Sensor in Fremont, California, scientists have perfected the world's firstmicroscopic blood-pressure sensor. Threaded through a person's blood (43) _____, the sensor can provide blood pressure readings at the valve of the heart itself.(44) ______________________________________________________________________. Auto manufacturers, for example, are trying to use tiny devices_______________________________________________________(45)___________________________________________________________________________. Some futurists envision nanotechnology (纳米技术) also being used to explore the deep sea in small submarines, or even to launch finger-sized rockets packed with micro miniature instruments.There is an explosion of new ideas and applications. So, (46) _________________________________________________________________________________________.Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes)Section A Directions: In this section, there is a short passage with 5 questions or incomplete statements. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words. Please write your answers on Answer Sheet 2.Leadership is the most significant word in today's competitive business environment because it directs the manager of a business to focus inward on their personal capabilities and style. Experts on leadership will quickly point out that "how things get done" influences the success of the outcomes and indicates a right way and a wrong way to do things. When a noted leader on the art of management, Peter Dracker, coined the phrase "Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things," he was seeking to clarify the distinctions he associates with the terms.When Stephen Covey, founder and director of the Leadership Institute, explored leadership styles in the past decade, he focused on the habits of a great number of highly effective individuals. His Seven Habits of Highly Effective People became apopular bestseller very quickly. His ideas forced a reexamination of the early leadership paradigm (范例), which he observed centered on traits found in the character ethic and the personality ethic. The former ethic suggested success was founded on integrity, modesty, loyalty, courage, patience, and so forth. The personality ethic suggested it was one's attitude, not behavior, that inspired success, and this ethic was founded on a belief of positive mental attitude. In contrast to each of these ideas, Covey advocates that leaders need to understand universal principles of effectiveness, and he highlights how vital it is for leaders to first personally manage themselves if they are to enjoy any hope of outstanding success in their work environments. To achieve a desired vision for your business, it is vital that you have a personal vision of where you are headed and what you value. Business leadership means that managers need to "put first things first," which implies that before leading others, you need to be clear on your own values, abilities, and strengths and be seen as trustworthy.47. To be good leaders, managers must pay close attention to their own _____.48. According to Peter Dracker, leaders should be good at _____.49. The personality ethic suggests that people are likely to succeed if they have _____.50. According to Stephen Covey, leaders who hope to achieve outstanding success need first of all to _____.51. Good leadership requires one to know one's own strengths and be able to win people's _____.Section B Directions:There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneWhat's the one word of advice a well-meaning professional would give to a recent college graduate? China"} India! Brazil! How about trade!When the Commerce Department reported last week that the trade deficit in June approached $50 billion, it set off a new round of economic doom saying. Imports, which soared to $200.3 billion in the month, are subtracted in the calculation of gross domestic product. The larger the trade deficit, the smaller the GDP. Should such imbalances continue, pessimists say, they could contribute to slower growth.But there's another way of looking at the trade data. Over the past two years, the figures on imports and exports seem not to signal a double-dip recession –a renewed decline in the broad level of economic activity in the United States –but an economic expansion.The rising volume of trade – more goods and services shuttling in and out of the United States – is good news for many sectors. Companies engaged in shipping, trucking, rail freight, delivery,and logistics (物流) have all been reporting better than expected results. The rising numbers sig¬nify growing vitality in foreign markets – when we import more stuff, it puts more cash in the hands of people around the world, and U.S. exports are rising because more foreigners have the ability to buy the things we produce and market. The rising tide of trade is also good news for people who work in trade-sensitive businesses, especially those that produce commodities for which global demand sets the price – agricultural goods, mining, metals, oil.And while exports always seem to lag, U.S. companies are becoming more involved in the global economy with each passing month. General Motors sells as many cars in China as in America each month. While that may not do much for imports, it does help GM's balance sheet – and hence makes the jobs of U.S.-based executives more stable.One great challenge for the U.S. economy is slack domestic consumer demand. Americans are paying down debt, saving more, and spending more carefully. That's to be expected, given what we've been through. But there's a bigger challenge. Can U.S.-based businesses, large and small, figure out how to get a piece of growing global demand? Unless you want to pick up and move to India, or Brazil, or China, the best way to do that is through trade. It may seem obvious, but it's no longer enough simply to do business with our friends and neighbors here at home.Companies and individuals who don't have a strategy to export more, or to get more involved in foreign markets, or to playa role in global trade, are shutting themselves out of the lion's share of economic opportunity in our world.52. How do pessimists interpret the U.S. trade deficit in June?A) It reflects Americans' preference for imported goods.B) It signifies a change in American economic structure.C) It is the result of America's growing focus on domestic market.D) It could lead to slower growth of the national economy.53. What does the author say about the trade data of the past two years?A) It indicates that economic activities in the U.S. have increased.B) It shows that U.S. economy is slipping further into recession.C) It signals decreasing domestic demand for goods and services.D) It reflects the fluctuations in the international market.54. Who particularly benefit from the rising volume of trade?A) People who have expertise in international trade.B) Consumers who favor imported goods and services.C) Producers of agricultural goods and raw materials.D) Retailers dealing in foreign goods and services.55. What is one of the challenges facing the American economy?A) Competition from overseas.C) Slack trade activities.B) People's reluctance to spend.D) Decreasing productivity.56. What is the author's advice to U.S. companies and individuals?A) To import more cheap goods from developing countries.B) To move their companies to where labor is cheaper.C) To increase their market share overseas.D) To be alert to fluctuations in foreign markets.Passage TwoA recurring criticism of the UK's university sector is its perceived weakness in translating new knowledge into new products and services.Recently, the UK National Stem Cell Network warned the UK could lose its place among the world leaders in stem cell research unless adequate funding and legislation could be assured. We should take this concern seriously as universities are key in the national innovation system.However, we do have to challenge the unthinking complaint that the sector does not do enough in taking ideas to market. The most recent comparative data on the performance of universities and research institutions in Australia, Canada, USA and UK shows that, from a relatively weak starting position, the UK now leads on many indicators of commercialization activity.When viewed at the national level, the policy interventions of the past decade have helped transform the performance of UK universities. Evidence suggests the UK's position is much stronger than in the recent past and is still showing improvement. But national data masks the very large variation in the performance of individual universities. The evidence shows that a large number of universities have fallen off the back of the pack, a few perform strongly and the rest chase the leaders.This type of uneven distribution is not peculiar to the UK and is mirrored across other economies. In the UK, research is concentrated: less than 25% of universities receive 75% of the research funding. These same universities are also the institutions producing the greatest share of PhD graduates, science citations, patents and license income. The effect of policies generating long-term resource concentration has also created a distinctive set of universities which are research-led and commercially active. It seems clear that the concentration of research and commercialization work creates differences between universities.The core objective for universities which are research-led must be to maximize the impact of their research efforts. These universities should be generating the widest range of social, economic and environmental benefits. In return for the scale of investment, they should share their expertise in order to build greater confidence in the sector.Part of the economic recovery of the UK will be driven by the next generation of research commercialization spilling out of our universities. There are three dozen universities in the Which are actively engaged in advanced research training and commercialization work.If there was a greater coordination of technology transfer offices within regions and a simultaneous investment in the scale。
11年12月英语六级真题及答案（完整版+免费版）
Part I Writing (30 minutes)The Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled by commenting on Abraham Lincoln's famous remark, "Give me six Way to Success by commenting on Abraham Lincoln's famous remark, "Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend, the first four sharpening the axe." You200 words.should write at least 150 words but no more than The Way to Success注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 m Directions:In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer th Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the questions on A nswer Sheet 1.four choices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Google's Plan for World's Biggest Online Library: Philanthropy Or Act of Piracy?In recent years, teams of workers dispatched by Google have been working hard to make digital copies of books. So far, Google has scanned more than 10 million titles from libraries in America and Europe - including half a million volumes held by the Bodleian in Oxford. The exact method it uses is unclear; the company does not allow outsiders to observe the process. Why is Google undertaking such a venture? Why is it even interested in all those out-of-print library books, most of which have been gathering dust on forgotten shelves for on, after decades? The company claims its motives are essentially public-spirited. Its overall missiall, is to "organize the world's information", so it would be odd if that information did not include books. The company likes to present itself as having lofty aspirations. "This really isn't about making money. We are doing thi s for the good of society." As Santiago de la Mora, head of Google Books for Europe, puts it: "By making it possible to search the millions of books that exist toda we hope to expand the frontiers of human knowledge." Dan Clancy, the chief architect of Google Books, does seem genuine in his conviction that this is primarily a philanthropic (慈善的慈善的) exercise. "Google's core business is search and find, so obviously what helps improve Google's search engine is good for Google," he says. "But we hav never built a spreadsheet (电子数据表电子数据表) outlining the financial benefits of this, and I have never had to justify the amount I am spending to the company's founders." It is easy, talking to Clancy and his colleagues, to be swept along by their missionary passion. But Google's book-scanning project is proving controversial. Several opponents have recently emerged, ranging from rival tech giants such as Microsoft and Amazon to small bodies representing authors and publishers across the world. In broad terms, these opponents have leveled two sets of criticisms at Google. First, they have questioned whether the primary responsibility for digitally archiving the world's books should be allowed to fall to a commercial company. In a recent essay in the New York Review of Books, Robert Danton, the head of Harvard University's library, argued that because such books are a common resource – the possession of us all – only public, not-for-profit bodies should be given the power to control them. The second related criticism is that Google's scanning of books is actually illegal. This allegation has led to Google becoming mired in (陷入陷入) a legal battle whose scope and complexity makes the Jaundice and Jaundice case in Charles Dickens' Bleak House look straightforward. At its centre, however, is one simple issue: that of copyright. The inconvenient fact about most books, to which Google has arguably paid insufficient attention, is that they are protected by copyright. Copyright laws differ from country to country, but in general protection extends for the duration of an author's life and for a substantial period afterwards, thus allowings 70 years.) This the author's heirs to benefit. (In Britain and America, this post-death period imeans, of course, that almost all of the books published in the 20th century are still under copyright – and the last century saw more books published than in all previous centuries combined. Of the roughly 40 million books in US libraries, for example, an estimated 32 million are in copyright. Of these, some 27 million are out of print. Outside the US, Google has made sure only to scan books that are out of copyright and thuin the "public domain" (works such as the Bodleian's first edition of Middlemarch, which anyone can read for free on Google Books Search). But, within the US, the company has scanned both in-copyright and out-of-copyright works. In its defense, Google points out that it displays only small segments of books that are in copyright– arguing that such displays are "fair use". But critics allege that by making ders, Google electronic copies of these books without first seeking the permission of copyright holhas committed piracy. "The key principle of copyright law has always been that works can be copied only once authors have expressly given their permission," says Piers Bluffed, of the Sheila Land – it has simply copied all these works literary agency in London. "Google has reversed this without bothering task." In 2005, the Authors Guild of America, together with a group of US publishers, launched 集团诉讼) against Google that, after more than two years of negotiation, class action suit (集团诉讼ended with an announcement last October that Google and the claimants had reached an out-of-court settlement. The full details are complicated - the text alone runs to 385 pages– and trying to summarize it is no easy task. "Part of the problem is that it is basically incomprehensible," says Bluffed, one of the settlement's most vocal British critics. Broadly, the deal provides a mechanism for Google to compensate authors and publishers whose rights it has breached (including giving them a share of any future revenue it generates from their works). In exchange for this, the rights holders agree not to sue Google in future. This settlement hands Google the power - but only with the agreement of individual rights holders – to exploit its database of out-of-print books. It can include them in subscription deals sold to libraries or sell them individually under a consumer license. It is these commercia provisions that are proving the settlement's most controversial aspect. Critics point out that, by giving Google the right to commercially exploit its database, the settlement paves the way for a subtle shift in the company's role from provider of information to seller. "Google's business model has always been to provide information for free, and sell advertising on the basis of the traffic this generates," points out James Grimmelman, associate professor at New Y ork Law School. Now, he says, because of the settlement's provisions, Google could become a significant force in bookselling. Interest in this aspect of the settlement has focused on "orphan" works, where there is n known copyright holder – these make up an estimated 5-10% of the books Google has scanned. Under the settlement, when no rights holders come forward and register their interest in a work, commercial control automatically reverts to Google. Google will be able to display up to 20% of orphan works for free, include them in its subscription deals to libraries and sell them to individual buyers under the consumer license. enacted (执行It is by no means certain that the settlement will be 执行) – it is the subject of fairness hearing in the US courts. But if it is enacted, Google will in effect be off the hook as as copyright violations in the US are concerned. Many people are seriously concerned by this and the company is likely to face challenges in other courts around the world. No one knows the precise use Google will make of the intellectual property it has gained b scanning the world's library books, and the truth, as Gerick, an American science writer and member of the Authors Guild, points out, is that the company probably doesn't even know itself. But what is certain is that, in some way or other, Google's entrance into digital bookselling will have a significant impact on the book world in the years to come. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2011年12月英语六级真题及答案详解
2011年12月大学英语六级真题及答案Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled The Way to Success by commenting on Abraham Lincoln's famousremark, "Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend, the firstfour sharpening the axe." You should write at least150words but no morethan200words.The Way to Success注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes) Directions:In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1.For questions 1-7, choose the bestanswer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8-10,complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Google's Plan for World's Biggest Online Library: Philanthropy Or Act of Piracy?In recent years, teams of workers dispatched by Google have been working hard tomake digital copies of books. So far, Google has scanned more than 10 million titles from librariesin America and Europe - including half a million volumes held by the Bodleian in Oxford. Theexact method it uses is unclear; the company does not allow outsiders to observe the process.Why is Google undertaking such a venture? Why is it even interested in all thoseout-of-printlibrary books, most of which have been gathering dust on forgotten shelves for decades? Thecompany claims its motives are essentially public-spirited. Its overall mission, after all, is to "organise the world's information", so it would be odd if that information did not include books.The company likes to present itself as having lofty aspirations. "This really isn't about making money. We are doing this for the good of society." As Santiago de la Mora, head of Google Books for Europe, puts it: "By making it possible to search the millions of books that exist today, we hope to expand the frontiers of human knowledge."Dan Clancy, the chief architect of Google Books, does seem genuine in his conviction that thisis primarily a philanthropic (慈善的) exercise. "Google's core business is search and find, soobviously what helps improve Google's search engine is good for Google," he says. "But we havenever builta spreadsheet (电子数据表) outlining the financial benefits of this, and I have neverhad to justify the amount I am spending to the company's founders."It is easy, talking to Clancy and his colleagues, to be swept along by their missionary passion. But Google's book-scanning project is proving controversial. Several opponents have recently emerged, ranging from rival tech giants such as Microsoft and Amazon to small bodies representing authors and publishers across the world. In broad terms, these opponents have levelled two sets of criticisms at Google.First, they have questioned whether the primary responsibility for digitally archiving theworld's books should be allowed to fall to a commercial company. In a recent essay in the New YorkReview of Books, Robert Darnton, the head of Harvard University's library, argued that becausesuch books are a common resource – the possession of us all – only public, not-for-profit bodiesshould be given the power to control them.The second related criticism is that Google's scanning of books is actually illegal. This allegation has led to Google becoming mired in (陷入) a legal battle whose scope and complexity makes the Jarndyce and Jarndyce case in Charles Dickens' Bleak House look straightforward.At its centre, however, is one simple issue: that of copyright. The inconvenient fact aboutmost books, to which Google has arguably paid insufficient attention, is that they are protectedby copyright. Copyright laws differ from country to country, but in general protection extends forthe duration of an author's life and for a substantial period afterwards, thus allowing the author's heirs to benefit. (In Britain and America, this post-death period is 70 years.) This means, of course,that almost all of the books published in the 20th century are still under copyright – and the last century saw more books published than in all previous centuries combined. Of the roughly 40 million books in US libraries, for example, an estimated 32 million are in copyright. Of these, some 27 million are out of print.Outside the US, Google has made sure only to scan books that are out of copyright and thus in the "public domain" (works such as the Bodleian's first edition of Middlemarch, which anyone canread for free on Google Books Search).But, within the US, the company has scanned both in-copyright and out-of-copyright works. Inits defence, Google points out that it displays only small segments of books that are in copyright– arguing that such displays are "fair use". But critics allege that by making electronic copies of these books without first seeking the permission of copyright holders, Google has committed piracy."The key principle of copyright law has always been that works can be copied onlyonce authors have expressly given their permission," says Piers Blofeld, of the Sheil Land literary agency in London. "Google has reversed this – it has simply copied all these works without bothering toask."In 2005, the Authors Guild of America, together with a group of US publishers, launched a class action suit (集团诉讼) against Google that, after more than two years of negotiation, endedwith an announcement last October that Google and the claimants had reached an out-of-courtsettlement. The full details are complicated - the text alone runs to 385 pages– and trying tosummarise it is no easy task. "Part of the problem is that it is basically incomprehensible," saysBlofeld, one of the settlement's most vocal British critics.Broadly, the deal provides a mechanism for Google to compensate authors andpublishers whose rights it has breached (including giving them a share of any future revenue it generates fromtheir works). In exchange for this, the rights holders agree not to sue Google in future.This settlement hands Google the power - but only with the agreement of individual rights holders – to exploit its database of out-of-print books. It can include them in subscription deals sold to libraries or sell them individually under a consumer licence. It is these commercial provisions that are proving the settlement's most controversial aspect.Critics point out that, by giving Google the right to commercially exploit its database, thesettlement paves the way for a subtle shift in the company's role from provider of information to seller. "Google's business model has always been to provide information for free, and sell advertising on the basis of the traffic this generates," points out James Grimmelmann, associate professor at NewYork Law School. Now, he says, because of the settlement's provisions, Google could become a significant force in bookselling.Interest in this aspect of the settlement has focused on "orphan" works, where there is noknown copyright holder – these make up an estimated 5-10% of the books Google has scanned. Under the settlement, when no rights holders come forward and register their interest in a work, commercial control automatically reverts to Google. Google will be able to display up to 20% oforphan works for free, include them in its subscription deals to libraries and sell them to individual buyers under the consumer licence.It is by no means certain that the settlement will be enacted (执行) – it is the subject of afairness hearing in the US courts. But if it is enacted, Google will in effect be off the hook as faras copyright violations in the US are concerned. Many people are seriously concerned by this - and the company is likely to face challenges in other courts around the world.No one knows the precise use Google will make of the intellectual property it has gained byscanning the world's library books, and the truth, as Gleick, an American science writer and member of the Authors Guild, points out, is that the company probably doesn't even know itself. But what is certain is that, in some way or other, Google's entrance into digital bookselling will have a significant impact on the book world in the years to come.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
六级真题答案 201112
2011年12月大学英语六级真题答案快速阅读1. Google claims its plan for the world’s biggest online library is _____【答案】B. to serve the interest of the general public2. According to Santiago de la Mora, Google’s book-scanning project will【答案】B. broaden humanity’s intellectual horizons3. Opponents of Google Books believe that digitally archiving the world's books should becontrolledby_______.【答案】C. non-profit organizations4.【答案】D. the copyright of the books it scanned5. 【答案】B. the online display of in-copyright books is not for commercial use6.【答案】B. It was settle after more than two years of negotiation.7. 【答案】D. The commercial provision of the settlement8. 【答案】Providing information for free9. 【答案】orphan works10. 【答案】change the world’s book marketSection A11.【答案】A) Listen to the recorded notes while driving.12.【答案】C) The man lacks confidence in playing the part.13.【答案】A) Arranging a bed for a patient14.【答案】A) He is too busy to accept more responsibility.15. 【答案】C) He has left his position in the government.16. 【答案】D) The man is well informed about the space shuttle missions.17. 【答案】A) At a car renting company18. : What did the man do over the weekend?【答案】A) He listened to some serious music.19: What kind of business does the man engaged in?【答案】B) Selling products made for left-handers.20: What does the man say about his stock of products?【答案】D) Most of them are specially made for his shop.21: What does the man say about other people in his line of business?【答案】D) They sell by mail order only.22: Wha t do we learn about the man’s company?【答案】C)It sponsors trade fairs.23: Why was the campaign delayed according to the man?【答案】C)The woman's company made last-minute changes.24: What does the woman propose as a solution to the problem?【答案】D) Cut the fee by half for this year.25: What does the man suggest they do at the end of the conversation?【答案】D)Reflect on their respective mistakes.26. What does the passage say about most of the mice used for experiments?【答案】D)They sacrifice their lives for the benefit of humans.27 Why did the so-called bad mice have to be captured and destroyed?【答案】C) They may affect the results of experiments.28 When are mice killed without prior approval?【答案】C) When they become escapees.29 Why does the speaker say what the Herzau’s did at home is ironical?【答案】A)While holding a burial ceremony for a pet mouse, they were killing pest mice.30. What does the speaker say about the natives of New York?【答案】D) They take it for granted.31. What does the speaker say commuters give to New York?【答案】A) Tidal restlessness.32. What do we learn about the settlers of New York?【答案】B) They are adventurers from all over the world.33. As the speaker walked into the living room, what was being shown on TV?【答案】D) A murder mystery34. What does the speaker say about watching television?【答案】C)It is unhealthy for the viewers.35. What can we say about the speaker?【答案】B) He can’t resist the temptation of T.V. either.（36）detect （37）delicate （38）identifying （39）apartment（40）revolution （41）dramatically 42）primitive （43）vessels（44）Although simple versions of miniature devices have had an impact, advanced versions are still several years away.（45）that can sense when to release an airbag and how to keep engines and breaks operating efficiently.（46）when scientists now think about future machines doing large and complex tasks, they’re thinking smaller than ever before.仔细阅读Section A47. values, abilities and strengths48. doing the right things49. positive mental attitude50. manage themselves51. trustSection BPassage One53. A It indicates that economic activities in the US have increased.54. C Producers of agricultural goods and raw materials55. C People’s reluctance to spend56. B To increase their market share overseas.Passage Two57. A. they still have a place among the world leaders.58. B. It does not reflect the differences among universities.59. A. concentration of resources in a limited number of universities.60. A. Fully utilize their research to benefit all sectors of society.61. C. By promoting the efficiency of technology transfer agencies.完形填空62:resolved 63:what 64:essence 65:hopped 66:include 67:barely 68:purchase 69:merely 70:combined 71:on 72:ended up 73:wrapped 74:infinitely 75:toxic76:household 77:even 78:endeavor 79:far 80:that 81:contact翻译82：may be knocked down by car83:does he take himself to be an expert 。
2011年12月英语六级答案解析
2011年12月大学英语六级考试答案解析Part I Writing【标准版】The Way to SuccessSuccess is something everyone looks for,longs for and dies for.But have you ever considered what success is? Some may hold that success means one has beautiful life,like pretty house,cool cars and great power.It’s indeed one way to define success.But to me,success is doing something one really feels like doing.To achieve this kind of success,one has to bear in mind three essential prerequisites,namely knowing where your interest really lies in,possessing the strong will to pursue your interest and having the diligence to realize your dream.In other words,they are“what”“why”and“how”of success.It’s really luckily good for one,especially for the younger generation of today to find their dreams,follow them and in the end,make them come true andbecome successful.Although it’s never easy to succeed,progressing with the strong will and diligence towards the right direction,you’ll be the one!【作文解析】这是一篇议论文。
12月英语六级真题及答案
2011年12月英语六级真题及答案试题如下：答案如下:翻译：The Way to SuccessJust as the old saying goes “Good beginning is half done”, illustrating the importance and necessity of the preparation work on the condition that you have the longing for the success .A great proportion of individuals hold the view that preparation makes an essent ial part of in the process of achievement; on the contrary, the other parts of persons are i n favor of the idea that the previous arrangement is a minor factor for success.The essentiality of the preparation work is able to be accounted by the following exa mple .As a matter of fact, the method accounts more than the results for the majority of situations, For instance, a student who wants to win outstanding academic performance ou ght to learn the effective and reasonable methods and approaches for memory and compre hension of the subjects such as physics, chemistry, mathematics and so on. The workers i n the factories should learn to master the technique of operating the machines beforehand and in this way can they produce the qualified goods and merchandises.Generally speaking ，Lincoln’s remark “give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four hours sharpening the axe ”reveals the imperative of make prepar ation .Undoubtedly, only by arranging beforehand can we achieve success whenever we fa ce the perplexing and tough situations.1. Google claims its plan for the worl d’s biggest online library is _____【答案】B. to serve the interest of the general public2. According to Santiago de la Mora, Google’s book-scanning project will【答案】B. broaden humanity’s intellectual horizons3. Opponents of Google Books believe that digitally archiving the world's books shou ld be controlledby_______.【答案】C. non-profit organizations4.【答案】D. the copyright of the books it scanned5. 【答案】B. the online display of in-copyright books is not for commercial use6.【答案】B. It was settle after more than two years of negotiation.7. 【答案】D. The commercial provision of the settlement8. 【答案】Providing information for free9. 【答案】orphan works10. 【答案】change the world’s book market11.【答案】A)Listen to the recorded notes while driving.12.【答案】C)The man lacks confidence in playing the part.13.【答案】A)Arranging a bed for a patient.14.【答案】A)He is too busy to accept more responsibility.Section A11.【答案】A) Listen to the recorded notes while driving.12.【答案】C) The man lacks confidence in playing the part.13.【答案】A) Arranging a bed for a patient14.【答案】A) He is too busy to accept more responsibility.15. 【答案】C) He has left his position in the government.16. 【答案】D) The man is well informed about the space shuttle missions.17. 【答案】A) At a car renting company26 What does the passage say about most of the mice used for experiments?【答案】D)They sacrifice their lives for the benefit of humans.27 Why did the so-called bad mice have to be captured and destroyed?【答案】C) They may affect the results of experiments.28 When are mice killed without prior approval?【答案】C) When they become escapees.29 Why does the speaker say what the Herzau’s did at home is ironical?【答案】A)While holding a burial ceremony for a pet mouse, they were killing pest mice.30. What does the speaker say about the natives of New York?【答案】D) They take it for granted.31. What does the speaker say commuters give to New York?【答案】A) Tidal restlessness.32. What do we learn about the settlers of New York?【答案】B) They are adventurers from all over the world.33. As the speaker walked into the living room, what was being shown on TV?【答案】D) A murder mystery34. What does the speaker say about watching television?【答案】C)It is unhealthy for the viewers.35. What can we say about the speaker?【答案】B) He can’t resist the temptation of . either.36. detect37. delicate38. identifying39. apartment40. revolution41. dramatically44. Although simple versions of miniature devices have had an impact, advanced vers ions are still several years awaycan sense when to release an airbag and how to keep engines and breaks operating efficiently46. when scientists now think about future machines doing large and complex tasks, t hey’re thinking smaller than ever beforeSection A47. values, abilities and strengths48. doing the right things49. positive mental attitude50. manage themselves51. trustSection B53. A It indicates that economic activities in the US have increased.54. C Producers of agricultural goods and raw materials55. C People’s reluctance to spend56. B To increase their market share overseas.57. A. they still have a place among the world leaders.58. B. It does not reflect the differences among universities.59. A. concentration of resources in a limited number of universities.60. A. Fully utilize their research to benefit all sectors of society.61. C. By promoting the efficiency of technology transfer agencies. Part V Cloze62:resolved63:what64:essence65:hopped66:include67:barely68:purchase69:merely70:combined71:on72:ended up73:wrapped74:infinitely75:toxic76:household77:even78:endeavor79:far80:that81:contactPart VI Translation1. You shouldn't have run across the road without looking, you would have been kno cked down by a car. (也许会被车撞到)2 By no means does he regard himself as an expert, (他把自己当成专家) although he knows a lot about the field.3 He doesn't appreciate the sacrifice his friends have made for him, however, he take s it for granted.(把他们所做的视作理所应当)4 Janet told me that she would rather her mother not have interfered with her marria ge.(不干涉她的婚姻)5 To keep up with the expanding frontiers of scholarship. Edward Wilson found hims elf always searching for information on the internet. (经常上网查信息)。
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2011.12英语六级（CET6）真题答案（更新中）11.【答案】A）Listen to the recorded notes while driving.12.【答案】C）The man lacks confidence in playing the part.13.【答案】A）Arranging a bed for a patient.14.【答案】A）He is too busy to accept more responsibility.Section A11.【答案】A) Listen to the recorded notes while driving.12.【答案】C) The man lacks confidence in playing the part.13.【答案】A) Arranging a bed for a patient14.【答案】A) He is too busy to accept more responsibility.15. 【答案】C) He has left his position in the government.16. 【答案】D) The man is well informed about thespace shuttle missions.17. 【答案】A) At a car renting company26 What does the passage say about most of the mice used for experiments?【答案】D）They sacrifice their lives for the benefit of humans.27 Why did the so-called bad mice have to be captured and destroyed?【答案】C) They may affect the results of experiments.28 When are mice killed without prior approval?【答案】C) When they become escapees.29 Why does the speaker say what the Herzau’s did at home is ironical?【答案】A）While holding a burial ceremony for a pet mouse, they were killing pest mice.30. What does the speaker say about the natives of New York?【答案】D) They take it for granted.31. What does the speaker say commuters give to New York?【答案】A) Tidal restlessness.32. What do we learn about the settlers of New York?【答案】B) They are adventurers from all over the world.33. As the speaker walked into the living room, what was being shown on TV?【答案】D） A murder mystery34. What does the speaker say about watching television?【答案】C）It is unhealthy for the viewers.35. What can we say about the speaker?【答案】B) He can’t resist the temptation of T.V. either.36. detect37. delicate38. identifying39. apartment40. revolution41. dramatically42.primitive43.vessels44. Although simple versions of miniature devices have had an impact, advanced versions are still several years away45.that can sense when to release an airbag and how to keep engines and breaks operating efficiently46. when scientists now think about future machines doing large and complex tasks, they’re thinking smaller than ever beforeSection A47. values, abilities and strengths48. doing the right things49. positive mental attitude50. manage themselves51. trustSection B53. A It indicates that economic activities in the US have increased.54. C Producers of agricultural goods and rawmaterials55. C People’s reluctance to spend56. B To increase their market share overseas.57. A. they still have a place among the world leaders.58. B. It does not reflect the differences among universities.59. A. concentration of resources in a limited number of universities.60. A. Fully utilize their research to benefit allsectors of society.61. C. By promoting the efficiency of technology transfer agencies.Part V Cloze62:resolved63:what64:essence65:hopped66:include67:barely68:purchase69:merely70:combined71:on72:ended up73:wrapped74:infinitely75:toxic76:household77:even78:endeavor79:far80:that81:contact1. Google claims its plan for the wor ld’s biggest online library is _____【答案】B. to serve the interest of the general public2. According to Santiago de la Mora, Google’s book-scanning project will【答案】B. broaden humanity’s intellectual horizons3. Opponents of Google Books believe that digitally archiving the world's books should becontrolledby_______.【答案】C. non-profit organizations4.【答案】D. the copyright of the books it scanned5. 【答案】B. the online display of in-copyright books is not for commercial use6.【答案】 B. It was settle after more than two years of negotiation.7. 【答案】D. The commercial provision of the settlement8. 【答案】Providing information for free9. 【答案】orphan works10. 【答案】change the world’s book marketPart VI Translation1. You shouldn't have run across the road without looking, you would have been knocked down by a car. (也许会被车撞到)2 By no means does he regard himself as an expert, (他把自己当成专家) although he knows a lot about the field.3 He doesn't appreciate the sacrifice his friends have made for him, however, he takes it for granted.(把他们所做的视作理所应当)4 Janet told me that she would rather her mother not have interfered with her marriage.(不干涉她的婚姻)5 To keep up with the expanding frontiers of scholarship. Edward Wilson found himself always searching for information on the internet.>点击进入大学英语六级栏目查看更多关于12月英语六级答案相关更新。
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2011年12月英语六级答案解析完整版The W ay to SuccessAbraham Lincoln, a successful leader sparkling in American history, once put, “Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” Simple as his re mark is, it subtly encapsulates a profound and enlightening notion that the path to success only lies under the feet of people who are well-prepared.Currently in this progressively competitive society, it is anything but uncommon for us to see people desperately in want of success. Taking a look around, not only can we easily find students staying up late with their homework, we can also notice that a multitude of clerks step into the mansion in the early morning, then go back home after overtime. However, success, as a matter of fact, only belongs to a few of them. For instance, there is no shortage of this kind of people—who participate in numerous interviews and get nothing but a rejection slip, then they start whining time after time, “why isn’t that me?”Just as an ancient Chinese proverb goes, “Sharp tools make good work.” Accumulation of ability and knowledge is the prerequisite of success, and once we are strong and powerful enough, the whole universe will come to assist us in chasing our dreams.The way to successSuccess, the one everyone desires, plays an essential role in our daily life, because it directly determines our daily behaviors. In other words, if there is no desire for success, there will be no indiv iduals’ development and even no advance of our society. It is the aspiration of success that promotes our growth of our individuals and society. But throughout the whole human history, how to succeed is always the most concerned topic.Among all the factors of success, well preparation of knowledge, the basic requisition of success, should be placed on the first one. Without extensive and intensive knowledge, even if there are exterior opportunities to success, such as the parents’ assistance or friends’ recommendation, you will still never succeed, because you cannot qualify the job you have already had. The more preparation you do in advance, the more likely you will get success. As Lincoln has said, if I had six hours to chop down a tree, I would spend the first four hours sharpening the axe.Besides the well preparation of knowledge, the preparation of confidence and interpersonal skills is also indispensable on the way to success.The way to successWhat is success? In fact, success is a positive feeling, it is a state of confidence after we achieve our ideals So all of us will try our best to get success."If A is a success in life, then A equals x plus y plus z..Hardworking is x; y is good methods and z is stop talking and get down to work."It is said by Einstein, who is used to be a winner of the Nobel Prize. According to this Wisdom, we known that if we want to do everything successful, we must follow these ways.When we begin to study, our parents and teachers always told us to study hard. Hardworking, which is an useful way to success, is necessary for us. Hardworking, which means we should try our best to do the things. Besides, if you want to get success, we not only need hardworking, but also have some useful methods. If you have some useful methods, you will feel that it is easier to achieve your goals. What ' s more, we must stop talking and get down to work. Success is base on the actions. Actions, may not let we get success. But if we not action, it can never be successful. Regardless of the dream isbig or small, the goal is high or low, from now on, swing it into action.In my opinion, if you follow these important ways to do every things, you will get success at last.快速阅读来自英国卫报The Guardian题目：1. 【解析】该题问的是Google所声称的自己图书馆计划的目的。
根据顺序原则该题靠前，同时注意到第三段开头连续并列why，提示第三段很有可能提到原因或目的。
用claim定位至第三段第三句，该句motive引出后面Google声称的原因是“本质上被公众精神驱动”，三段末更提到是为了所有人的知识需求。
核心名词public 及句意都对应B选项。
2.【解析】该题问的是Santiago de la Mora对Google图书扫面项目的看法。
用人名可定位至四段中，之后该人提到Google该项目能expand the frontiers of human knowledge，即拓广人类知识的范围。
对应B选项。
核心名词knowledge被改为同义词intellectual，frontier被同义替换为horizon，动词expand被同义替换为broaden。
3. 【解析】该题问的是反对Google的人对数字知识控制者的看法。
用opponents可定位至第7段前后，control 可进一步定位至第八段最后Robert Darnton的观点。
该人认为只有public, not-for-profit bodies 可以有控制数字知识的权利，对应C选项。
Bodies被同义替换为organization。
4. 【解析】该题问的是Google卷入官司的原因。
由legal battle可定位至第9段前后，用之后第10段短首出现的however可进一步将重点信息圈定到第10首。
该段首句即提到问题的中心是copyright，对应C选项。
5.【解析】该题问的是Google自己对自己涉及侵权行为的辩护。