2019年12月大学英语六级翻译练习题：思乡
2019年12月大学英语六级翻译(新题型)训练卷(三)
2019年12月大学英语六级翻译(新题型)训练卷（三） Part VI Translation （30 minutes）Directions： For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You shouldwrite your answer on Answer Sheet 2.1、四合院在中国各种不同的传统民居中，四合院(quadrangle)是最典型和代表性的一种建筑。
其不论规模大小，都由四面房屋及其围合的庭院组成。
坐北朝南的房屋称为正房(main house)，东西两边的称为厢房(side house)，南房称为倒座房(reversely-set house)。
贵族或富有人家往往还有走廊把正房和厢房连接起来。
四合院里的生活从容、宁静，却又其乐融融。
四合院一定水准上体现着社会的等级(hierachical)秩序和家庭的尊卑观点。
四合院历史悠久，蕴含着深刻的文内涵(connotation)，是中国传统文化的载体。
2、皮影戏作为中国出现最早的戏曲形式之一，也是我国民间广为流传的傀儡戏(puppetplay)之一，皮影戏(shadow play)是一种用兽皮或纸板制成戏中的人物和道具(props)形象并借灯光照射这些形象而表演故事的戏曲形式。
表演时艺人们在白色幕布后面操纵戏曲人物，用当地流行的曲调唱述故事，同时配以打击乐器(percussion insmmaent)和弦乐，具有浓厚的乡土气息。
中国的皮影艺术是我国民间工艺美术与戏曲结合而成的独特艺术形式，是中国传统艺术中不可或缺的一颗精巧的明珠。
2019年12月英语六级翻译真题及答案
2019年12月英语六级翻译真题及答案2014年12月英语六级翻译真题及答案翻译一：中国将努力确保到2015年就业者接受过平均13.3年的教育。
如果这个目标得以实现，今后绝大部分进入劳动力市场的人都需获得大学文凭。
在未来几年，中国将着力增加职业学院的招生人数：除了注重高等教育外，还将寻找新的突破以确保教育制度更加公平。
中国正在努力地利用教育资源，这样农村和欠发达地区将获得更多的支持。
教育部还决定改善欠发达地区学生的营养，并为外来务工人员的子女提供在城市接受教育的同等机会。
China will endeavor to ensure every employee to have average 13.3 years of education. If the goal is achieved, a majority of people entering the labor market will be having Bachelor’s degree.In the next few years, China will increase the number of people in vocational college. Except focusing on the higher education, the government will find a breakthrough point to ensure the justice of education. China is trying to optimize education resources and, accordingly, the countryside as well as the less developed areas will receive more support.In addition, the education ministry decides to improve the nutrition of students in less developed areas and provides equal opportunities for the children of workers from out of town to receive education in the city.翻译二：反应在艺术和文学中的乡村生活理想是中国文明的重要特征。
2019年12月六级考试(第三套)
2019年12月大学英语六级考试试题(第3套)PartⅠWriting(30minutes) Directions:For this part,you are allowed30minutes to write an essay on the importance of having a sense of social responsibility.You should write at least150words but no more than200words.PartⅡListening Comprehension(30minutes)六级考试每次仅考两套听力，第三套听力试题同第一套或第二套试题一致PartⅢReading Comprehension(40minutes) Section ADirections:In this section,there is a passage with ten blanks.You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage.Read the passage through carefullybefore making your choices.Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter.Please mark thecorresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet2with a single line through the centre.You maynot use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions26to35are based on the following passage.The persistent haze over many of our cities is a reminder of the polluted air that we breathe,over80%of the world's urban population is breathing air that fails to meet World Health Organization guidelines,and an estimated 4.5million people died26from outdoor air pollution in2015.Globally,urban populations are expected to double in the next40years,and an extra2billion people will need new places to live,as well as services and ways to move around their cities.What is more important,the decisions that we make now about the design of our cities will27the everyday lives and health of the coming generations.So what would a smug-free,or at least low-pollution,city be like?Traffic has become28with air pollution,and many countries intend to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in the next two decades.But simply29to electric can will not mean pollution-free cities.The level of emissions they cause will depend on how the electricity to run them is30,while brakes,tyres and toads all create tiny airborne31as they wear out.Across the developed world,ear use is in decline as more people move to city centers,while young people especially are32for other means of travel.Researchers are already asking if motor vehicle use has reached its33and will decline,but transport planners have yet to catch up with this34,instead of laying new roads to tackle traffic jams.As users of London's orbital M25motorway will know,new roads rapidly fill with more traffic.In the US,studies have shown that doubling the size of a road can35double the traffic,taking us back to the starting point.A)alternate I)particlesB)crown J)peakC)determine K)prematurelyD)generated L)simplyE)locating M)switchingF)merged N)synonymousG)miniatures O)trendH)optingSection BDirections:In this section,you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it.Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs.Identify the paragraph from which theinformation is derived.You may choose a paragraph more than once.Each paragraph is marked witha letter.Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet2.How Much Protein Do You Really Need?A)The marketing is tempting:Get stronger muscles and healthier bodies with minimal effort by adding proteinpowder to your morning shake or juice drink.Or grab a protein bar at lunch or for a quick snack.Today,you can find protein supplements everywhere—online or at the pharmacy,grocery store or health food store.They come in powders,pills and bars.With more than$12billion in sales this year,the industry is booming and, according to the market research company,Grand View Research,is on track to sell billions more by2025.But do we really need all this supplemental protein?It depends.There are pros,cons and some other things to consider.B)For starters,protein is critical for every cell in our body.It helps build nails,hair,bones and muscles.It can alsohelp you feel fuller longer than eating foods without protein.And,unlike nutrients that are found only in few foods,protein is present in all foods."The typical American diet is a lot higher in protein than a lot of us think,"says registered dietitian Angela Pipitone."It’s in foods many of us expect,such as beef,chicken and other types of meat and dairy.But it's also in foods that may not come immediately to mind like vegetables,fruit,beans and grains."C)The ernment’s recommended daily allowance(RDA)for the average adult is50to60gram of protein aday.This may sound like a lot,but Pipitone says:"We get bits of protein here and there and that really adds up throughout the day."Take,for example,breakfast.If you eat two eggs topped with a little bit of cheese and an orange on the side,you already have22grams of protein.Each egg gives you7grams,the cheese gives you about6grams and the orange—about2grams.Add a lunch of chicken,rice and broccoli(西兰花),and you are already over the recommended50grams.“You can get enough protein and meet the RDA before you even get to dinner,says Pipitone.D)So if it's so easy to get your protein in food,why add more in the form of powders,snack bars or a boost at yourlocal juice bar?No need to,says Pipitone,because,in fact,most of us already get enough protein in our dict.“Whole foods are always the best option rather than adding supplements,”the says,noting the FDA does not regulate supplements as rigorously as foods or drugs.So there could be less protein,more sugar and some additives you wouldn't expect,such as caffeine(咖啡因).E)If you are considering a supplement,read the list of ingredients,she says,although this is not always reliable."I've seen very expensive protein supplements that claim to be high quality but they might not really be beneficial for the average healthy adult,"she says."It could just be a waste of money."F)But there are certain situations that do warrant extra protein."Anytime you're repairing or building muscle."Pipitone says,such as if you re an extreme endurance athlete,training for a marathon,or you're a body builder.If you re moderately exercising for150minutes a week,as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends,or less than that,you re probably not an extreme athlete.Extreme athletes expend lots of energy breaking down and repairing and building muscles.Protein can give them the edge they need to speed that process.G)Vegans can benefit from protein supplements since they do not eat animal-based protein sources like meat,dairyor eggs.And,for someone always on-the-go who may not have time for a meal,a protein snack bar can be a good option for occasional meal replacement.Also,individuals recovering from surgery or an injury can also benefit from extra protein.So,too,can older people.At around age60,"muscles really start to break down,"says Kathryn Starr,an aging researcher,"and because of that,the protein needs of an older adult actually increase."H)In fact,along with her colleague Connie Bales.Starr recently conducted a small study that found that addingextra protein foods to the diet of obese older individuals who were trying to lose weight strengthened their muscles.Participants in the study were separated into two groups—one group was asked to eat30grams of protein per meal in the form of whole foods.That meant they were eating90grams of protein a day.The other group—the control group—was put on a typical low-calorie diet with about50to60grams of protein a day.After six months,researchers found the high protein group had significantly improved their muscle function-almost twice as much as the control group."They were able to walk faster,had improved balance,and were also able to get up out of a chair faster than the control group."Starr says.All67participants were over60years of age,and both groups lost about the same amount of weight.I)Starr is row looking into whether high-protein diets also improve the quality of the muscle itself in seniors.She'susing CT scans to measure muscle size and fat,and comparing seniors on a high-protein diet with those on regular diets.She says her findings should be available in a couple of months.J)In the meantime,70-year-old Corliss Keith,who was in the high protein group in Starr s latest study,says the feels a big difference."I feel excellent,"she says."I feel like I have a different body.I have more energy.I’m stronger."She says she is able to take Zumba exercise classes three times a week,work out on the treadmill(跑步机),and take long,brisk walks.Keith also lost more than15pounds."I'm a fashionable person,so now I'm back in my3-inch heels,"she says.K)As people age,Starr says muscle strength is key to helping them stay strong and continue living on their own in their own home."I feel very much alive now,"says Keith."I feel like I could stay by myself until I'm100." L)But can people overdo protein?Pipitone says you do have to be careful.Other researchers say too much protein can cause cramps(痉挛),headaches,and fatigue.Dehydration(脱水)is also a risk when you eat too much protein.Pipitone says if you increase protein,you also have to increase your fluid intake."I always tell people to make sure they're drinking enough fluids,"which for the average person is60to70ounces a day,which translates into eight8-ounce glasses of water or liquid per day.M)There have been some indications that extra protein makes the kidneys work harder,which could be problematic for individuals with a history of kidney disease and for them,the supplements may increase the risk of kidney stones,the says.N)Bottom line,if you think you need more protein in your diet,consider these questions:Are you an extreme athlete;are you recovering from injury or surgery;or are you60years or older?If so,adding high protein foods like eggs and meat products to your diet can be beneficial.And,if you’re not sure,in is always a good idea to check with your primary care provider.36.It is quite easy for one to take in the recommended amount of protein.37.Pipitone claims that healthy adults need not spend money on protein supplements.38.The protein supplement business is found to be thriving.39.Protein can speed the repairing of damaged muscles.40.Protein supplements may overburden some internal organ,thus leading to its malfunctioning.41.Older adults need to take in more protein to keep their muscles strong.42.Protein is found in more foods than people might realize.43.Additional protein was found to help strengthen the muscles of overweight seniors seeking weight loss.44.Pipitone believes that whole foods provide the best source of protein.45.People are advised to drink more liquid when they take in more protein.Section CDirections:There are2passages 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 onthe best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet2with a single line through thecentre.Passage OneQuestions46to50are based on the following passage.Last year,a child was born at a hospital in the UK with her heart outside her body.Few babies survive this rare condition,and those who do must endure numerous operations and are likely to have complex needs.When her mother was interviewed,three weeks after her daughter's birth,she was asked if she was prepared for what might be a daunting(令人生畏的)task caring for her.She answered without hesitation that,as far as she was concerned, this would be a“privilege”.Rarely has there been a better example of the power of attitude,one of our most powerful psychological tools. Our attitudes allow us to turn mistakes into opportunities,and loss into the chance for new beginnings.An attitude is a settled way of thinking,feeling and/or behaving towards particular objects,people,events or ideologies.We use our attitudes to filter,interpret and react to the world around us.You weren't born with attitudes;rather they are all learned,and this happens in a number of ways.The most powerful influences occur during early childhood and include both what happened to you directly, and what those around you did and said in your presence.As you acquire a distinctive identity,your attitudes are further refined by the behavior of those with whom you identify—your family,those of your gender and culture, and the people you admire,even though you may not know them personally.Friendships and other important relationships become increasingly important,particularly during adolescence.About that same time and throughout adulthood,the information you receive,especially when ideas are repeated in association with goals and achievements you find attractive,also refines your attitudes.Many people assume that our attitudes are internally consistent,that is,the way you think and feel about someone or something predicts your behavior towards them.However,may studies have found that feelings and thoughts don’t necessarily predict behavior.In general,your attitudes will be internally consistent only when the behavior is easy,and when those around you hold similar beliefs.That's why,for example,may say they believe in the benefits of recycling or exercise,but don't behave in line with their views,because it takes awareness,effort and courage to go beyond merely stating that you believe something is a good idea.One of the most effective ways to change an attitude is to start behaving as if you already feel and think the way you d prefer to.Take some time to reflect on your attitudes,to think about what you believe and why.Is there anything you consider a burden rather than a privilege?It so,start behaving—right now—as if the latter is the case.46.What do we learn from the passage about attitude?A)It shapes our beliefs and ideologies.B)It improves our psychological wellbeing.C)It determines how we respond to our immediate environment.D)It changes the way we think,feel and interact with one another.47.What can contribute to the refinement of one’s attitude,according to the passage?A)Their idols'behaviors.C)Their contact with the opposite gender.B)Their educational level.D)Their interaction with different cultures.48.What do many studies find about people's feelings and thoughts?A)They may not suggest how a person is going to behave.B)They are in a way consistent with a person's mentality.C)They may not find expression in interpersonal relations.D)They are in line with a person's behavior no matter what.49.How come many people don't do what they believe is good?A)They can't afford the time.C)They are hypocritical.B)They have no idea how to.D)They lack willpower.50.What is proposed as a strategy to change attitude?A)Changing things that require one’s immediate attention.B)Starting to act in a way that embodies one’s aspirations.C)Adjusting one’s behavior gradually over a period of time.D)Considering ways of reducing one’s psychological burdens.Passage TwoQuestions51to55are based on the following passage.Industrial fishing for krill(磷虾)in the unspoilt waters around Antarctica is threatening the future of one of the world's last great wildernesses,according to a new report.The study by Greenpeace analysed the movements of krill fishing vessels in the region and found they were increasingly operating"in the immediate vicinity of penguin colonies and whale feeding grounds".It also highlights incidents of fishing boats being involved in groundings,oil spills and accidents,which posed a serious threat to the Antarctic ecosystem.The report,published on Tuesday,comes amid growing concern about the impact of fishing and climate change on the Antarctic.A global campaign has been launched to create a network of ocean sanctuaries to protect the seas in the region and Greenpeace is calling for an immediate halt to fishing in areas being considered for sanctuary status.Frida Bengtsson from Greenpeace’s Protect the Antarctic campaign said:"If the krill industry wants to show it's a responsible player,then it should be voluntarily getting out of any area which is being proposed as an ocean sanctuary,and should instead be backing the protection of these huge tracts of the Antarctic."A global campaign has been launched to turn a huge tract of Antarctic seas into ocean sanctuaries,protecting wildlife and banning not just krill fishing,but all fishing.One was created in the Ross Sea in2016,another reserve is being proposed in a vast area of the Weddell Sea,and a third sanctuary is under consideration in the area west of the Antarctic Peninsula—a key krill fishing area.The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources(CCAMLR)manages the seas around Antarctica.It will decide on the Weddell Sea sanctuary proposal at a conference in Australia in October, although a decision on the peninsula sanctuary is not expected until later.Keith Reid,a science manager at CCAMLR,said that the organisation sought"a balance between protection, conservation and sustainable fishing in the Southern Ocean."He said although more fishing was taking place nearer penguin colonies it was often happening later in the season when these colonies were empty."The creation of a system of marine protected areas is a key part of ongoing scientific and policy discussions in CCAMIR,"he added."Our long-term operation in the region depends on a healthy and thriving Antarctic marine ecosystem,which is why we have always had an open dialogue with the environmental non-governmental organizations.We strongly intend to continue this dialogue,including talks with Greenpeace,to discuss improvements based on the latest scientific data.We are not the ones to decide on the establishment of marine protected areas,but we hope to contribute positively with our knowledge and experience."51.What does Greenpeace's study find about krill fishing?A)It caused a great many penguins and whales to migrate.B)It was depriving penguins and whales of their habitats.C)It was carried out too close to the habitats of penguins and whales.D)It posed an unprecedented threat to the wildlife around Antarctica.52.For what purpose has a global campaign been launched?A)To reduce the impact of climate change on Antarctica.B)To establish conservation areas in the Antarctic region.C)To regulate krill fishing operations in the Antarctic seas.D)To publicise the concern about the impact of krill fishing.53.What is Greenpeace s recommendation to the krill industry?A)Opting to operate away from the suggested conservation areas.B)Volunteering to protect the endangered species in the Antarctic.C)Refraining from krill fishing throughout the breeding season.D)Showing its sense of responsibility by leading the global campaign.54.What did CCAMLR aim to do according to its science manager?A)Raise public awareness of the vulnerability of Antarctic species.B)Ban all commercial fishing operations in the Southern Ocean.C)Keep the penguin colonies from all fishing interference.D)Sustain fishing without damaging the Antarctic ecosystem.55.How does CCAMLR define its role in the conservation of the Antarctic environment?A)A coordinator in policy discussions.C)A provider of the needed expertise.B)An authority on big data analysis.D)An initiator of marine sanctuaries.PartⅣTranslation(30minutes) Directions:For this part,you are allowed30minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English.You should write your answer on Answer Sheet2.梅花(plum blossom)位居中国十大名花之首，源于中国南方，已有三千多年的栽培和种植历史。
大学英语六级综合-句子翻译(三)
大学英语六级综合-句子翻译(三)(总分：175.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、句子翻译Directions:Complete the following sentences by translating into English the Chinese given in brackets.(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Unit 1(总题数：5，分数：35.00)1.In recent years much more emphasis ____________(放在发展儿童的创造技能上).（分数：7.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________正确答案：(has been put on developing children's creative skills)解析：考查时态和短语搭配。
根据已给的时间状语in recent years可知，所译部分应采用现在完成时。
emphasis常与put和介词on构成短语put emphasis on，表示“把重点放在……”；“发展儿童的创造技能”可译为develop children's creative skills。
2.David wishes when he was in university ____________(自己学的是商业而不是历史).（分数：7.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________正确答案：(he had studied business instead of history)解析：考查虚拟语气。
根据已给的时间状语从句可知，所译部分与过去事实相反，因而谓语动词要采用过去完成时。
2019年12月六级真题(第3套)
2019年12月大学英语六级考试真题(第3套) Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on the importance of having a sense of social responsibility.You shouldwrite at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)特别说明：由于多题多卷，官方第三套真题的听力试题与第二套真题的一致，只是选项顺序不同，因此，本套试卷不再提供听力部分。
Part ⅢReading Comprehension (40 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bankfollowing the passage. Read the passage through carefully before makingyour choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please markthe corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single linethrough the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more thanonce.The persistent haze over many of our cities is a reminder of the polluted air that we breathe. Over 80% of the world’s urban population is breathing air that fails to meet World Health Organisation guidelines, and an estimated 4.5 million people died26 from outdoor air pollution in 2015.Globally, urban populations are expected to double in the next 40 years, and an extra 2 billion people will need new places to live, as well as services and ways to move around their cities. What is more important, the decisions that we make now about the design of our cities will27 the everyday lives and health of the coming generations. So what would a smog-free, or at least low-pollution, city be like?Traffic has become28 with air pollution, and many countries intend to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in the next two decades. But simply29 to electric cars will not mean pollution-free cities. The level of emissions they cause will depend on how the electricity to run them is30 , while brakes, tyres and roads all create tiny airborne31 as they wear out.Across the developed world, car use is in decline as more people move to city centres, while young people especially are32 for other means of travel.Researchers are already asking if motor vehicle use has reached its33 and will decline, but transport planners have yet to catch up with this34 , instead of laying new roads to tackle traffic jams. As users of London’s orbital M25 motorway will know, new roads rapidly fill with more traffic. In the US, studies have shown that doubling the size of a road can35 double the traffic, taking us back to the starting point.A)alternateB)crownC)determineD)generatedE)locatingF)mergedG)miniaturesH)optingI)particlesJ)peakK)prematurelyL)simplyM)switchingN)synonymousO)trendSection BDirections:In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of theparagraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived.You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is markedwith a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter onAnswer Sheet 2.How much protein do you really need?[A] The marketing is tempting: Get stronger muscles and healthier bodies with minimal effort by adding protein powder to your morning shake or juice drink. Or grab a protein bar at lunch or for a quick snack. Today, you can find protein supplements everywhere- -online or at the pharmacy, grocery store or health food store. They come in powders, pills and bars. With more than ＄12 billion in sales this year, the industry is booming and, according to the market research company, Grand View Research, is on tack to sell billions more by 2025. But do we really need all this supplemental protein? It depends. There are pros, cons and some other things to consider.[B] For starters, protein is critical for every cell in our body. It helps build nails, hair, bones and muscles. It can also help you feel fuller longer than eating foods without protein. And, unlike nutrients that are found only in a few foods, protein is present in all foods. “The typical American diet is a lot higher in protein than a lot of us think,” says registered dietitian Angela Pipitone. It’s in foods many of us expect, such as beef, chicken and other types of meat and dairy, But it’s also in foods that may not come immediately to mind like vegetables, fruit, beans and grains.”[C]The U.S. government’s recommended daily allowance (RDA) for the average adultis 50 to 60 grams of protein a day. This may sound like a lot, but Pipitone says: “We get bits of protein here and there and that really adds up throughout the day.” Take, for example, breakfast. If you eat two eggs topped with a little bit of cheese and an orange on the side, you already have 22 grams of protein. Each egg gives you 7 grams, the cheese gives you about 6 grams and the orange -about 2 grams. Add a lunch of chicken, rice and broccoli (西兰花), and you are already over the recommended S0 grams. “You can get enough protein and meet the RDA before you even get to dinner,” says Pipitone.[D] So if it’s so easy to get your protein in food, why add more in the form of powders, snack bars or a boost at your local juice bar? No need to, says Pipitone, because, in fact, most of us already get enough protein in our diet. “Whole foods are always the best option rather than adding supplements,” she says, noting the FDA does not regulate supplements as rigorously as foods or drugs. So there could be less protein, more sugar and some additives you wouldn't expect, such as caffeine (咖啡因).[E] If you are considering a supplement, read the list of ingredients, she says, although this is not always reliable. “I’ve seen very expensive protein supplements that claim to be high quality but they might not really be beneficial for the average healthy adult,”she says. “It could just be a waste of money.”[F] But there are certain situations that do warrant extra protein.“Anytime you’re repairing or building muscle,” Pipitone says, such as if you’re an extreme endurance athlete, training for a marathon, or you’re a body builder. If you’re moderately exercising for 150 minutes a week. as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends, or less than that, you’re probably not an extreme athlete. Extreme athletes expend lots of energy breaking down and repairing and building muscles. Protein can give them the edge they need to speed that process.[G] Vegans can benefit from protein supplements since they do not eat animal-based protein sources like meat, dairy or eggs. And, for someone always on-the-go who may not have time for a meal, a protein snack bar can be a good option for occasional meal replacement. Also, individuals recovering from surgery or an injury can also benefit from extra protein. So, too, can older people. At around age 60, “muscles really start to break down,” says Kathryn Starr, an aging researcher, “and because of that, the protein needs of an older adult actually increase.”[H] In fact, along with her collage Connie Bales, Starr recently conducted a small study that found that adding extra protein foods to the diet of obese older individuals who were trying to lose weight strengthened their muscles. Participants in the study were separated into two groups -one group was asked to cat 30 grams of protein per meal in the form of whole foods. That meant they were eating 90 grams of protein a day. The other group-the control group-was put on a typical low-calorie diet with about 50 to 60 grams of protein a day. After six months, researchers found the high protein group had significantly improved their muscle function-almost twice as much as the control group.“They were able to walk faster, had improved balance, and were also able to get up out of a chair faster than the control group,” Starr says. All 67 participants were over 60 years of age, and both groups lost about the same amount of weight.[I] Starr is now looking into whether high-protein diets also improve the quality of the muscle itself in seniors. She’s using CT scans to measure muscle size and fat, and comparing seniors on a high-protein diet with those on regular diets. She says her findings should be available in a couple of months.[J] In the meantime, 70-year-old Corliss Keith, who was in the high protein group in Starr’ latest study, says she feels a big difference. “I feel excellent,” she says. “I feel like I have a different body, I have more energy, I’m stronger.” She says she is able to take Zumba exercise classes three times a week, work out on the treadmill (跑步机), and take long, brisk walks. Keith also lost more than 15 pounds. “I’m a fashionable person, so now I’m back in my 3-inch heels,” she says.[K] As people age, Starr says muscle strength is key to helping them stay strong and continue living on their own in their own home. “I feel very much alive now,” says Keith. I feel like I could stay by myself until I’m 100.”[L] But can people overdo protein? Pipitone says you do have to be careful. Other researchers say too much protein can cause cramps (痉挛), headaches, and fatigue. Dehydration (脱水) is also a risk when you eat too much protein. Pipitone says if you increase protein, you also have to increase your fluid intake. “I always tell people to make sure they’re drinking enough fluids,” which for the average person is 60 to 70 ounces a day, which translates into eight 8-ounce glasses of water or liquid per day.[M] There have been some indications that extra protein makes the kidneys work harder, which could be problematic for individuals with a history of kidney disease and for them, the supplements may increase the risk of kidney stones, she says.[N] Bottom line, if you think you need more protein in your diet, consider these questions: Are you an extreme athlete; are you recovering from injury or surgery; or are you 60 years or older? If so, adding high protein foods like eggs and meat products to your diet can be beneficial. And, if you’re not sure, it is always a good idea to check with your primary care provider.36.It is quite easy for one t take in the recommended amount of protein.37.Pipitone claims that healthy adults need to spend money on protein supplements.38.The protein supplement business is found to be thriving.39.Protein can spend the requiring of damaged muscles.40.Protein supplements may overburden some internal organ, thus leading to its malfunctioning.41.Older adults need to take in more protein to keep their muscles strong.42.Protein is found in more foods than people might realize.43.Additional protein was found to help strengthen the muscles of overweight seniors seeking weight loss.44.Pipitone believes that whole foods provide the best source of protein.45.People are advised to drink more liquid when they take in more protein.Section CDirections:There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A),B),C)and D).You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.Last year, a child was born at a hospital in the UK with her heart outside her body. Few babies survive this rare condition, and those who do must endure numerous operations and are likely to have complex needs. When her mother was interviewed, three weeks after her daughter’s birth, she was asked if she was prepared for what might be a daunting(令人生畏的) task caring for her. She answered without hesitation that, as far as she was concerned, this would be a “privilege”.Rarely has there been a better example of the power of attitude, one of our most powerful psychological tools. Our attitudes allow us to turn mistakes into opportunities, and loss into the chance for new beginnings. An attitude is a settled way of thinking, feeling and/or behaving towards particular objects, people, events or ideologies. We use our attitudes to filter, interpret and react to the world around us. You weren’t born with attitudes; rather they are all learned, and this happens in a number of ways.The most powerful influences occur during early childhood and include both what happened to you directly, and what those around you did and said in our presence. As you acquire a distinctive identity, your attitudes are further refined by the behavior of those with whom you identify-your family, those of your gender and culture, and the people you admire, even though you may not know them personally. Friendships and other important relationships become increasingly important, particularly during adolescence. About that same time and throughout adulthood, the information you receive, especially when ideas are repeated in association with goals and achievements you find attractive, also refines your attitudes.Many people assume that our attitudes are internally consistent, that is, the way you think and feel about someone or something predicts your behavior towards them. However, many studies have found that feelings and thoughts don’t necessarily predict behavior. In general, your attitudes will be internally consistent only when the behavior is easy, and when those around you hold similar beliefs. That’s why, for example, many say they believe in the benefits of recycling or exercise, but don’t behave in line with their views, because it takes awareness, effort and courage to go beyond merely stating that you believe something is a good idea.One of the most effective ways to change an attitude is to start behaving as if you already feel and think the way you’d prefer to. Take some time to reflect on yourattitudes, to think about what you believe and why. Is there anything you consider a burden rather than a privilege? If so, start behaving-right now-as if the latter is the case.46. What do we learn from the passage about attitude?A) It shapes our beliefs and ideologies.B) It improves our psychological wellbeing.C) It determines how we respond to our immediate environment.D) It changes the way we think, feel and interact with one another.47. What can contribute to the refinement of one’s attitude, according to the passage?A) Their idol’s behaviors.B) Their educational level.C) Their contact with the opposite gender.D) Their interaction with different cultures.48. What do many studies find about people’s feelings and thoughts?A) They may not suggest how a person is going to behave.B) They are in a way consistent with a person’s mentality.C) They may not find expression in interpersonal relations.D) They are in line with a person’s behavior no matter what.49. How come many people don’t do what they believe is good?A) They can’t afford the time.B) They have no idea how to.C）They are hypocritical.D) They lack willpower.50. What is proposed as a strategy to change attitude?A) Changing things that require one’s immediate attention.B) Starting to act in a way that embodies one’s aspirations.C）Adjusting one’s behavior gradually over a period of time.D) Considering ways of reducing one’s psychological burdens.Passage TwoQuestion 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.Industrial fishing for krill(磷虾) in the unspoilt waters around Antarctica is threatening the future of one of the world’s last great widernesses, according to a new report.The study by Greenpeace analysed the movements of krill fishing vessels in the region and found they were increasingly operating “in the immediate vicinity of penguin colonies and whale-feeding grounds”. It also highlights incidents of fishing boats being involved in groundings, oil spills and accidents, which posed a serious threat to the Antarctic ecosystem.The report, published on Tuesday, comes amid growing concern about the impactof fishing and climate change on the Antarctic. A global campaign has been launched to create a network of ocean sanctuaries to protect the seas in the region and Greenpeace is calling for an immediate halt to fishing in areas being considered for sanctuary status.Frida Bengtsson from Greenpeace’s Protect the Antarctic campaign said: If the krill industry wants to show it’s a responsible player, then it should be voluntarily getting out of any area which is being proposed as an ocean sanctuary, and should instead be backing the protection of these huge tracts of the Antarctic.”A global campaign has been launched to turn a huge tract of Antarctic seas into ocean sanctuaries, protecting wildlife and banning not just krill fishing, but all fishing. One was created in the Ross Sea in 2016, another reserve is being proposed in a vast area of the Weddell Sea, and a third sanctuary is under consideration in the area west of the Antarctic Peninsula -a key krill fishing area.The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) manages the seas around Antarctica. It will decide on the Weddell Sea sanctuary proposal at a conference in Australia in October, although a decision on the peninsula sanctuary is not expected until later.Keith Reid, a science manager at CCAMLR, said that the organisation sought “a balance between protection conservation and sustainable fishing in the Southern Ocean.” He said although more fishing was taking place nearer penguin colonies it was often happening later in the season when these colonies were empty.“The creation of a system of marine protected areas is a key part of ongoing scientific and policy discussions in CCAMLR,” he added. “Our long- term operation in the region depends on a healthy and thriving Antarctic marine ecosystem, which is why we have always had an open dialogue with the environmental non-governmental organisations. We strongly intend to continue this dialogue, including talks with Greenpeace, to discuss improvements based on the latest scientific data. We are not the ones to decide on the establishment of marine protected areas, but we hope to contribute positively with our knowledge and experience.”51. What does Greenpeace’s study find about krill fishing?A) It caused a great many penguins and whales to migrate.B) It was depriving penguins and whales of their habitats.C)It was carried out too close to the habitats of penguins and whales.D)It posed an unprecedented threat to the wildlife around Antarctica.52. For what purpose has a global campaign been launched?A) To reduce the impact of climate change on Antarctica.B) To establish conservation areas in the Antarctic region.C) To regulate krill fishing operations in the Antarctic seas.D) To publicise the concern about the impact of krill fishing.53. What is Greenpeace’s recommendation to the krill industry?A) Opting to operate away from the suggested conservation areas.B) V olunteering to protect the endangered species in the Antarctic.C) Refraining from krill fishing throughout the breeding season.D) Showing its sense of responsibility by leading the global campaign.54. What did CCAMLR aim to do according to its science manager?A) Raise public awareness of the vulnerability of Antarctic species.B) Ban all commercial fishing operations in the Southern Ocean.C) Keep the penguin colonies from all fishing interference.D) Sustain fishing without damaging the Antarctic ecosystem.55. How does CCAMLR define its role in the conservation of the Antarctic environment?A) A coordinator in policy discussions.B) An authority on big data analysis.C) A provider of the needed expertise.D) An initiator of marine sanctuaries.Part IV Translation (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.牡丹( peony)花色艳丽，形象高雅，象征着和平与繁荣，因而在中国被称为“花中之王”。
2019年12月英语六级真题：CET-6翻译真题【三套完整版带答案】
2019年12月英语六级真题：CET6翻译真题【三套完整版】第一套：梅花位居中国十大名花之首,源于中国南方,已有三千多年的栽培和种植历史。
隆冬时节,五颜六色的梅花不畏严寒,迎着风雪傲然绽放。
在中国传统文化中,梅花象征着坚强、纯洁、高雅,激励人们不畏艰难、砥砺前行。
自古以来,许多诗人和画家从梅花中获取灵感,创作了无数不朽的作品。
普通大众也都喜爱梅花,春节期间常用于家庭装饰。
南京市已将梅花定为市花,每年举办梅花节,成千上万的人冒着严寒到梅花山踏雪赏梅。
【逐句解析】(1)梅花(plum blossom)位居中国十大名花之首，源于中国南方，已有三千多年的栽培和种植历史。
【解析】可翻译为并列句或定语从句。
主要考查主谓和主谓宾结构。
中国十大名花：the top ten famous flowers in China; 居首位：rank first; 源于：originate in;中国南方：SouthernChina.【参考答案】The plum blossom，which ranks first among the topten famous flowers in China，originated in Southern China and has a history of more than 3,000 years of cultivation and planting.(2)隆冬时节，五颜六色的梅花不畏严寒，迎着风雪傲然绽放。
【解析】可翻译为并列句或简单句和伴随状语。
五颜六色的：colorful/of all colors绽放：bloom;迎着风雪：against the snow.【参考答案】At the time of midwinter, plum blossoms of all colors are not afraid of the cold, blooming proudly against the snow.(3)在中国传统文化中，梅花象征着坚强、纯洁、高雅、激励人们不畏艰难、砥砺前行。
2019年12月六级翻译练习题2篇
2019年12月六级翻译练习题2篇英语六级翻译练习题：洛阳洛阳是地处中原的河南省西部一个地级市(prefecture-level city)。
它东部舭邻省会郑州，南接南阳，西连三门峡(S_enxia)，北邻济源。
在唐代(the Tang Dynasty),洛阳是东都(Dongdu)，东部首都，其人口最多的时候有100万左右，仅次于当时世界上的城市——长安。
在短暂的五代(Five Dynasties)时期，洛阳是后梁(Later Liang)，后唐 (Later Tang)和后晋(Later Jin)的首都，后来。
北宋(the North Song Dynasty)时期，洛阳是西部首都，也是宋朝的建立人赵匡胤的出生地。
Luoyang is a prefecture-level city in western Henan province of Central China. It borders the provincial capital of Zhengzhou to the east, Nanyang to the south, Sanmenxia to the west, and Jiyuan to the north. During the Tang Dynasty, Luoyang was Dongdu (东都),the “Eastern Capital' and at its height had a population of around one million, second only to Chang，an，which, at the time，was the largest city in the world. During the short-lived Five Dynasties, Luoyang was the capital of the Later Liang, Later Tang, and Later Jin. During the North Song Dynasty,Luoyang was the “Western Capital” and birthplace of Zhao Kuangyin, the founder of Song Dynasty.英语六级翻译练习题：喝茶在中国，喝茶是一种仪式(ritual)，一种精致品味(refined taste)的展示。
2019年12月英语六级真题：CET6翻译真题(三套完整版)
2019年12月英语六级真题：CET6翻译真题（三套完整版）<P style="text-indent：2em;">温馨提示：“考试采取“多题多卷”模式，试题顺序不统一，请依据试题实行核对。
”第一套：近年来，中国越来越多的博物馆免费向公众开放。
博物馆展览次数和参观人数都明显增长。
在一些广受欢迎的博物馆门前，排长队已很常见。
这些博物馆必须采取措施限制参观人数。
如今，展览形式越来越多样。
一些大型博物馆利用多媒体和虚拟现实等先进技术，使展览更具吸引力。
很多博物馆还举办在线展览，人们可在网上观赏珍稀展品。
不过，现场观看展品的体验对绝大部分参观者还是更具吸引力。
第二套：中国越来越重视公共图书馆，并鼓励人们充分加以利用。
新近公布的统计数字表明，中国的公共图书馆数量在逐年增长。
很多图书馆通过翻新和扩建，为读者创造了更为安静、舒适的环境。
大型公共图书馆不但提供种类繁多的参考资料，而且定期举办讲座、展览等活动。
近年来，也出现了很多数字图书馆，从而节省了存放图书所需的空间。
一些图书馆还推出了自助服务系统，使读者借书还书更加方便，进一步满足了读者的需求。
第三套：近年来，中国政府进一步增大体育馆建设投资，以更好地满足人们快速增长的健身需求。
除了新建体育馆外，很多城市还采取了改造旧工厂和商业建筑等措施，来增加当地体育馆的数量。
在政府资金的支持下，越来越多的体育馆向公众免费开放，或者只收取少量费用。
很多体育馆通过应用现代信息技术大大提升了服务质量。
人们能够方面地先预定场地和付费。
能够预见，随着运动设施的持续完善，愈来愈多的人将会去体育馆健身。
※2018年12月英语六级成绩查询时间：根据历年英语六级成绩查询时间预测，2018年12月英语六级成绩将于2019年2月公布，请广大考生密切注重###。
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2019年12月六级翻译(新题型)训练卷(四)
2019年12月六级翻译(新题型)训练卷（四）Part VI Translation （30 minutes）Directions： For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You shouldwrite your answer on Answer Sheet 2.1、北京烤鸭烤鸭始于南宋，称得上是中国历最久远的菜肴之一。
明成祖(EmperorYongle)定都北京后，烤鸭传到北方，由民间小吃变成宫廷美味。
北京烤鸭，是北京名食，它以色泽红润(reddishbright color)、肉质细嫩(tendermeat)、味道醇厚(rich flavor)、肥而不腻(fatbutnotgreasy)的特色，被誉为“天下美味”而驰名中外。
一般来说，外国游客来北京旅游时都会去尝尝北京烤鸭，有句俗语说得好“不到万里长城非好汉，不吃北京烤鸭真遗憾”，北京烤鸭在人们心目中的地位由此可见一斑。
2、重阳节重阳节，又称登高节，为农历九月初九。
在重阳节这天，传统的饮食是重阳糕、菊花(chrysanthemum)酒、菊花茶。
登高、插茱萸(cornel)和赏菊是重阳节的重要习俗。
这些活动不但增加了重阳节的节日气氛，而且据说通过这些活动，还能够避祸免灾。
如今，重阳节已经无法见到插茱萸的风俗了，但是很多人仍然习惯在这个天登高赏菊，观赏秋天的美景。
在中国的一些地方，重阳节还有祭拜祖先之墓的风俗。
具有悠久历史的重阳节已经被列入第一批非物质(in切rngible)文化遗产名录。
(完整版)2019年12月英语六级真题：CET6翻译真题(三套完整版)
2019年12月英语六级真题：CET6翻译真题（三套完整版）<P style="text-indent：2em;">温馨提示：“考试采取“多题多卷”模式，试题顺序不统一，请依据试题实行核对。
”第一套：近年来，中国越来越多的博物馆免费向公众开放。
博物馆展览次数和参观人数都明显增长。
在一些广受欢迎的博物馆门前，排长队已很常见。
这些博物馆必须采取措施限制参观人数。
如今，展览形式越来越多样。
一些大型博物馆利用多媒体和虚拟现实等先进技术，使展览更具吸引力。
很多博物馆还举办在线展览，人们可在网上观赏珍稀展品。
不过，现场观看展品的体验对绝大部分参观者还是更具吸引力。
第二套：中国越来越重视公共图书馆，并鼓励人们充分加以利用。
新近公布的统计数字表明，中国的公共图书馆数量在逐年增长。
很多图书馆通过翻新和扩建，为读者创造了更为安静、舒适的环境。
大型公共图书馆不但提供种类繁多的参考资料，而且定期举办讲座、展览等活动。
近年来，也出现了很多数字图书馆，从而节省了存放图书所需的空间。
一些图书馆还推出了自助服务系统，使读者借书还书更加方便，进一步满足了读者的需求。
第三套：近年来，中国政府进一步增大体育馆建设投资，以更好地满足人们快速增长的健身需求。
除了新建体育馆外，很多城市还采取了改造旧工厂和商业建筑等措施，来增加当地体育馆的数量。
在政府资金的支持下，越来越多的体育馆向公众免费开放，或者只收取少量费用。
很多体育馆通过应用现代信息技术大大提升了服务质量。
人们能够方面地先预定场地和付费。
能够预见，随着运动设施的持续完善，愈来愈多的人将会去体育馆健身。
※2018年12月英语六级成绩查询时间：根据历年英语六级成绩查询时间预测，2018年12月英语六级成绩将于2019年2月公布，请广大考生密切注重###。
【ctrl+D收藏】。
2019年12月英语六级真题：CET-6翻译真题【三套完整版带答案】
2019年12月英语六级真题：CET6翻译真题【三套完整版】第一套：梅花位居中国十大名花之首,源于中国南方,已有三千多年的栽培和种植历史。
隆冬时节,五颜六色的梅花不畏严寒,迎着风雪傲然绽放。
在中国传统文化中,梅花象征着坚强、纯洁、高雅,激励人们不畏艰难、砥砺前行。
自古以来,许多诗人和画家从梅花中获取灵感,创作了无数不朽的作品。
普通大众也都喜爱梅花,春节期间常用于家庭装饰。
南京市已将梅花定为市花,每年举办梅花节,成千上万的人冒着严寒到梅花山踏雪赏梅。
【逐句解析】(1)梅花(plum blossom)位居中国十大名花之首，源于中国南方，已有三千多年的栽培和种植历史。
【解析】可翻译为并列句或定语从句。
主要考查主谓和主谓宾结构。
中国十大名花：the top ten famous flowers in China; 居首位：rank first; 源于：originate in;中国南方：SouthernChina.【参考答案】The plum blossom，which ranks first among the toptenfamous flowers in China，originated in Southern China and has a history of more than 3,000 years of cultivation and planting.(2)隆冬时节，五颜六色的梅花不畏严寒，迎着风雪傲然绽放。
【解析】可翻译为并列句或简单句和伴随状语。
五颜六色的：colorful/of all colors绽放：bloom;迎着风雪：against the snow.【参考答案】At the time of midwinter, plum blossoms of all colors are not afraid of the cold, blooming proudly against the snow.(3)在中国传统文化中，梅花象征着坚强、纯洁、高雅、激励人们不畏艰难、砥砺前行。
2019年12月大学英语六级翻译模块测评答案10.23
2019年12月大学英语六级翻译测评卷参考答案12019年12月大学英语六级翻译测评卷参考答案（一）Visitors to China are often surprised when a standard dinner for a table of eight people consists of four courses of cold dishes and four courses of hot dishes,coupled with soup and steamed rice.A standard banquet consists of four to eight prepared cold dishes,eight hot dishes served one at a time,and two to four whole-sized showpiece dishes.People at a table usually “Gan Bei"when toasting to each other.“Gan Bei”means to raise one's wine glass and drink it all the way down so that the glass or cup is “dried up to the last drop”.People drink up their wine to communicate the message to others that they are sincere and joyful.It is quite acceptable for a foreign guest to take a sip instead of emptying the glass when toasting to his or her host.2019年12月大学英语六级翻译测评卷参考答案2（二）According to a Chinese saying,no visit to Beijing is complete if you miss seeing the Great Wall or dining on Beijing Roast Duck.As a famous and delicious food with a very long history,Beijing Roast Duck is an excellent choice if you want to know more about Chinese cuisine,culture and customs.The two most famous restaurants that serve Beijing Roast Duck are Bianyifang Roast Duck Restaurant and Quanjude Roast Duck Restaurant.Both have a history of over one hundred years.The way to really enjoy the Roast Duck is as follows:first take one piece of the small,thin pancakes provided,spread it with sweet bean sauce,add small slices of spring onions and then some pieces of duck.Finally roll up the pancake and take a bite.You will be surprised by the terrific taste!2019年12月大学英语六级翻译测评卷参考答案3（三）Nowadays,offering tea to guests has become common etiquette in daily social interaction and family life.As the saying goes,white spirit,full cup;tea,half cup.Tea cup should be held on the right hand and offered to guests with a smile from their right side.Of course,the guests should pay respect as well,taking over the cup with both hands and nodding to express his thanks.When tasting tea,you should drink it in small sips,the beauty and fun of which is beyond words.In addition,you could praise the tea of the owner appropriately.In short,offering tea is a daily ritual of Chinese people when receiving guests and it is also part of social interaction.It can not only show respect to guests and friends,but also reflect your self-cultivation.。
2019年12月英语六级真题及答案完整版(第一套)
2019年12月大学英语六级考试真题及答案（第一套）Part ⅠWriting (30 minutes) Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on the importance of having a sense of community responsibility. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.【参考范文】There is no doubt that community responsibility plays an indispensable role in personal development, for instance, in the workplace.There are several factors accounting for this perspective and the following are the most typical ones. First and foremost, a strong sense of community responsibility is helpful to develop harmonious interpersonal relationships. As we all know, we are very likely to spend more time with our colleagues than our families after entering the workplace. Therefore, the sound working atmosphere and interpersonal relationships among employees are crucial to both physical and mental pleasure. In addition, community responsibility can improve efficiency. In the fast-paced modern society, time is money and efficiency holds the key to saving time. As the saying goes, two heads are better than one. So great importance should be attached to the cultivation of the sense of community responsibility and we will eventually benefit from it.From what has been mentioned above, we can come to the conclusion that the sense of community responsibility is a kind of good personal quality, which deserves our attention.【参考译文】毫无疑问，集体责任在个人发展中起着不可或缺的作用，例如在工作场所。
2019年6月、12月大学英语六级真题及答案解析(完整版)
2019年6月、12月大学英语六级真题及答案解析（完整版）Part Ⅰ Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on the importance of having a sense of community responsibility. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A）, B）, C）and D）. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions l to 4 are based on the conversations you have just heard.1. A) It focuses exclusively on jazz.B) It sponsors major jazz concerts.C) It has several branches in London.D) It displays albums by new music talents.2. A) It originated with cowboys.B) Its market has now shrunk.C) Its listeners are mostly young people.D) It remains as widespread as hip hop music.3. A) Its definition is varied and complicated.B) It is still going through experimentation.C) It is frequently accompanied by singing.D) Its style has remained largely unchanged.4. A) Learn to play them.B) Take music lessons.C) Listen to them yourself.D) Consul jazz musicians.Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversations you have just heard.5. A) She paid her mortgage.B) She called on the man.C) She made a business plan.D) She went to the bank.6. A) Her previous debt hadn’t been cleared yet.B) Her credit history was considered poor.C) She had apparently asked for too much.D) She didn’t pay her mortgage in time.7. A) Pay a debt long overdue.B) Buy a piece of property.C) Start her own business.D) Check her credit history.8. A) Seek advice from an expert about fund raising.B) Ask for smaller loans from different lenders.C) Build up her own finances step by step.D) Revise her business proposal carefully.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A）, B）, C）and D）. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard.9. A) It is profitable and environmentally friendly.B) It is well located and completely automated.C) It is small and unconventional.D) It is fertile and productive.10.A) Their urge to make farming more enjoyable.B) Their desire to improve farming equipment.C) Their hope to revitalize traditional farming.D) Their wish to set a new farming standard11.A) It saves a lot of electricity.B) It needs little maintenance.C) It causes hardly any pollution.D) It loosens soil while weeding.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.12.A) It has turned certain insects into a new food source.B) It has started on expand business outside the UK.C) It has imported some exotic foods from overseas.D) It has joined hands with Sainsbury’s to sell pet insects.13.A) It was really unforgettable.B) It was a pleasant surprise.C) It hurt his throat slightly.D) It made him feel strange.14.A) They are more tasty than beef, chicken or pork.B) They are more nutritious than soups and salads.C) They contain more protein than conventional meats.D) They will soon gain popularity throughout the world.15.A) It is environmentally friendly.B) It is a promising industry.C It requires new technology.D) It saves huge amounts of labour.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three recordings of lectures or talks followed by three or four questions. The recording will be played only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A）, B）, C）and D）. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the recording you have just heard.16. A)To categorize different types of learners.B) To find out what students prefer to learn.C) To understand the mechanism of the human brain.D) To see if they are inherent traits affecting learning.17. A) It was defective.B)It was misguided.C) It was original in design.D) It was thought-provoking.18. A) Auditory aids are as important as visual aids.B) Visual aids are helpful to all types of learners.C) Reading plain texts is more effective than viewing pictures.D) Scientific concepts are hard to understand without visual aids.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the recording you have just heard.19. A) Not playing a role in a workplace revolution.B) Not benefiting from free-market capitalism.C) Not earning enough money to provide for the family.D) Not spending enough time on family life and leisure.20. A) People would be working only fifteen hours a week now.B) The balance of power in the workplace would change.C) Technological advances would create many new jobs.D) Most workers could afford to have a house of their own.21. A) Loss of workers’ personal dignity.B) Deprivation of workers’ creativity.C) Deterioration of workers’ mental heal th.D) Unequal distribution of working hours.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the recording you have just heard.22. A) It is the worst managed airport in German history.B) It is now the biggest and busiest airport in Europe.C) It has become something of a joke among Germans.D) It has become a typical symbol of German efficiency.23. A) The city’s airports are outdated.B) The city had just been reunified.C) The city wanted to boost its economy.D) The city wanted to attract more tourists.24. A) The municipal government kept changing hands.B) The construction firm breached the contract.C) Shortage of funding delayed its construction.D) Problems of different kinds kept popping up.25. A) Tourism industry in Berlin suffers.B)All kinds of equipment gets rusted.C) Huge maintenance costs accumulate.D) Complaints by local residents increase.Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 26 to 35 are based on the following passage.The number of devices you can talk to is multiplying—first it was your phone, then your car, and now you can tell your kitchen appliances what to do. But even without gadgets that understand our spoken commands, research suggests that, as bizarre as it sounds, under certain 26 , people regularly ascribe human traits to everyday objects.Sometimes we see things as human because we are 27 . In one experiment, people who reported feeling isolated were more likely than others to attribute 28 to various gadgets. In turn, feeling close to objects can 29 loneliness. When college students were reminded of a time they had been 30 in a social setting, they compensated by exaggerating their number of friends—unless they were first given tasks that caused them to interact with their phone as if it had human qualities. According to the researchers, the participants' phones 31 substituted for real friends.At other times, we personify products in an effort to understand them. One study found that three in four respondents yelled at their computer. Further, the more their computer gave them problems, the more likely the respondents were to report that it had its own “beliefs and 32 .”So how do people assign traits to an object? In part, we rely on looks. On humans, wide faces are 33 with dominance. Similarly, people rated cars, clocks, and watches with wide faces as more dominant-looking than narrow-faced ones, and preferredthem—especially in 34 situations. An analysis of car sales in Germany found that cars with gills (护栅) that were upturned like smiles sold best. The purchasers saw this 35 as increasing a car's friendliness.A) alleviate I) desiresB) apparently J) excludedC) arrogant K) featureD) associated L) lonelyE) circumstances M) separateF) competitive N) spectacularlyG) conceded O) warrantH) consciousnessSection BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.[A] Though he didn’t come from a farming family, from a young age Tim Joseph was fascinated by the idea of living off the land. Reading magazines like The Stockman Grass Farmer and Graze, he got hooked on the idea of grass-fed agriculture. The idea that all energy and wealth comes from the sun really intrigued him He thought the shorter the distance between the sun and the end product, the higher the profit to the farmer.[B] Joseph wanted to put this theory to the test. In 2009, he and his wife Laura launched Maple Hill Creamery, an organic, all grass-fed yogurt company in northern New York. He quickly learned what the market has demonstrated: Demand forgrass-fed products currently exceeds supply. Grass-fed beef is enjoying a 25-30% annual growth rate. Sales of grass-fed yogurt and kefir (发酵乳饮品) on the other hand, have in the last year increased by over 38%. This is in comparison with a drop of just under 1% in the total yogurt and kefir market according to natural and organic marketresearch company SPINS. Joseph’s top priority became getting his hands on enough grass-fed milk to keep customers satisfied, since his own 64-cow herd wasn’t going to suffice[C] His first partnership was with Paul and Phyllis Amburgh, owners of the Dharma Lea farm in New York. The Amburghs, too, were true believers in grass-fed. In addition to supplying milk from their own 85-head herd, they began to help other farmers in the area convent from conventional to certified organic and grass-fed in order to enter the Maple Hill supply chain. Since 2010, the couple has helped 125 small dairy farms convert to grass-fed, with more than 80% of those farms coming on board during the last two years.[D] All this conversion has helped Maple Hill grow 40-50% every year since it began with no end in sight. Joseph has learned that a farmer has to have a certain mindset to successfully convert. But convincing open-minded dairy people is actually not that hard, when you look at the economics. Grass-fed milk can fetch up to 2.5 times the price of conventional milk. Another factor is the squeeze that conventional dairy farmers have felt as the price of grain they feed their cows has gone up, tightening their profit margins. By replacing expensive grain feed with regenerative management practices, grass-fed farmers are insulated from jumps in the price of feed. These practices include grazing animals on grasses grown from the pastureland’s natural seed bunk, and fertil ized by the cows’ own fertilizer[E] Champions of this type of regenerative grazing also point to its animal welfare, climate and health benefits: Grass-fed animals live longer out of confinement. Grazing herds stimulate microbial (微生物的) activity in the soil, helping to capture water and separate carbon. And grass-fed dairy and meat have been shown to be higher in certain nutrients and healthy fats.[F] In the grass fed system, farmers are also not subject to the wildly fluctuating milk prices of the international commodity market. The unpredictability of global demand and the lag-time it takes to add more cows to a herd to meet demand can result in events like the recent cheese surplus. Going grass-fed is a safe refuge, a way for family-scale farms to stay viable. Usually a farmer will get to the point where financially, what they’re doing is not working. That’s when they call Maple Hill. If the farm is well managed and has enough land, and the desire to convert is sincere, a relationship can begin. Through regular regional educational meetings, a large annual meeting, individual farm visits and thousands of phone calls, the Amburghs pass on the principles of pasture management. Maple Hill signs a contract pledging to buy the farmer’s milk at a guaranteed bas e price, plus quality premiums and incentives for higher protein, butter fat and other solids.[G] While Maple Hill's conversion program is unusually hands on and comprehensive, it’s just one of a growing number of businesses committed to slowly changing t he way America farms. Joseph calls sharing his knowledge network through peer-to-peer learning a core piece of the company’s culture. Last summer, Massachusetts grass-fed beef advocate John Smith launched Big Picture Beef, a network of small grass-fed beef farms in New England and New York that is projected to bring to market 2,500 head of cattle from 125 producers this year. Early indications are that Smith will have no shortage of farm members. Since he began to informally announce the network at farming conferences and on social media, he’s received a steady stream of inquiries from interested farmers.[H] Smith says he’ll provide services ranging from formal seminars to on-farm workshops on holistic (整体的) management, to one-on-one hand-holding and an almost 24/7 phone hotline for farmers who are converting. In exchange, he guarantees an above-market price for each animal and a calf-to-customer electronic ear tag ID system like that used in the European Union.[1] Though advocates portray grass fed products as a win-win situation for all, they do have downsides. Price, for one, is an issue. Joseph says his products are priced10-20% above organic versions, but depending on the product chosen, compared to non-organic conventional yogurt, consumers could pay a premium of 30-50% or more for grass-fed. As for the meat, Smith says his grass-fed hamburger will be priced20-25% over the conventional alternative. But a look at the prices on online grocer Fresh Direct suggests a grass-fed premium of anywhere from 35-60%，[J] And not every farmer has the option of going grass-fed. For both beef and dairy production it requires, at least in the beginning, more pastureland. Grass-fed beef production tends to be more labor-intensive as well. But Smith counters that if you factor in the hidden cost of government corn subsidies, environment degradation, and decreased human heath and animal welfare, grass-fed is the more cost-effective model. “The sun provides the lowest cost of production and the cheapest meat,” he says.[K] Another grass-fed booster spurring farmers to convert is EPIC, which makes meat-based protein bars. Founders Taylor Collins and his wife, Katie Forrest, used to be endurance athletes; now they’re advocates of grass-fed meat. Soon after launching EPIC’S mo st successful product - the Bison Bacon Cranberry Bar - Collins and Forrest found they’d exhausted their sources for bison (北美野牛) raised exclusively on pasture. When they started researching the supply chain, they learned that only 2-3% of all bison is actually grass-fed. The rest is feed-lot confined and fed grain and corn. [L] But after General Mills bought EPIC in 2016, Collins and Forrest suddenly had the resources they needed to expand their supply chain. So the company teamed up withWisconsin-based rancher Northstar Bison. EPIC fronted the money for the purchase of $2.5 million worth of young bison that will be raised according to its grass-fed protocols, with a guaranteed purchase price. The message to young people who might not otherwise be able to afford to break into the business is,“You can purchase this $3 million piece of land here, because I’m guaranteeing you today you'll have 1,000 bison on it.’ We’re bringing new blood into the old, conventional farming ecosystem, which is really cool to see,” Collins explains.36. Farmers going grass-fed are not affected by the ever-changing milk prices of the global market.37. Over the years, Tim Joseph’s partners have helped many dairy farmers to switch to grass-fed.38. One advocate believes that many other benefits should be taken into consideration when we assess the cost-effectiveness of grass-fed farming.39. Many dairy farmers were persuaded to switch to grass-fed when they saw its advantage in terms of profits.40. Tim Joseph’s grass-fed program is only one example of how American farming practice is changing.41. Tim Joseph was fascinated by the notion that sunlight brings energy and wealth to mankind.42. One problem with grass-fed products is that they are usually more expensive than conventional ones.43. Grass fed products have proved to be healthier and more nutritious.44. When Tim Joseph started his business, he found grass-fed products fell short of demand.45. A snack bar producer discovered that the supply of purely grass-fed bison met was scarce.Section CDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices markedA）, 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 OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.Schools are not just a microcosm(缩影) of society: they mediate it too. The best seek to alleviate the external pressures on their pupils while equipping them better to understand and handle the world outside-- at once sheltering them and broadening their horizons. This is ambitious in any circumstances. and in a divided and unequal society the two ideals can clash outright(直接地).Trips that many adults would consider the adventure of a lifetime-treks in Borneo, a sports tour to Barbados-appear to have become almost routine at some state schools. Parents are being asked for thousands of pounds. Though schools cannot profit from these trips, the companies that arrange them do. Meanwhile, pupils arrive at school hungry because their families can’t afford breakfast. The Child Poverty Action Group says nine out of 30 in every classroom fall below the poverty line. The discrepancy is startlingly apparent. Introducing a fundraising requirement for students does not help, as better-off children can tap up richer aunts and neighbours.Probing the rock pools of a local beach or practising French on a language exchange can fire c hildren’s passions, boost their skills and open their eyes to life’s possibilities. Educational outings help bright but disadvantaged students to get better scores inA-level tests. In this globalised age, there is a good case for international travel. and some parents say they can manage the cost of a school trip abroad more easily than a family holiday. Even in the face of immense and mounting financial pressures. some schools have shown remarkable determination and ingenuity in ensuring that all their pupils are able to take up opportunities that may be truly life-changing. They should be applauded. Methods such as whole-school fundraising. with the proceeds(收益) pooled, can help to extend opportunities and fuel community spirit.But ￡3,000 trips cannot be justified when the average income for families with children is just over ￡30,000. Such initiatives close doors for many pupils. Some parents pull their children out of school because of expensive field trips. Even parents who can see that a trip is little more than a party or celebration may well feel guilt that their child is left behind.The Department for Education’s guidance says schools can charge only for board and lodging if the trip is part of the syllabus, and that students receiving government aid are exempt from these costs. However, many schools seem to ignore the advice; and it does not cover the kind of glamorous, exotic trips. which are becoming increasinglycommon. Schools cannot be expected to bring together communities single-handed. But the least we should expect is that they do not foster divisions and exclude those who are already disadvantaged.46. What does the author say best schools should do?A) Prepare students to both challenge and change the divided unequal society.B) Protect students from social pressures and enable them to face the world.C) Motivate students to develop their physical as well as intellectual abilities.D) Encourage students to be ambitious and help them to achieve their goals.47. What does the author think about school field trips?A) They enable students from different backgrounds to mix with each other.B)They widen the gap between privileged and disadvantaged students.C) They give the disadvantaged students a chance to see the world.D) They only benefit students with rich relatives and neighbours.48. What does the author suggest can help build community spirit?A) Events aiming to improve community services.B) Activities that help to fuel students’ ingenuity.C) Events that require mutual understanding.D) Activities involving all students on campus.49. What do we learn about low-income parents regarding school field trips?A) They want their children to participate even though they don’t see much benefit.B) They don’t want their kids to participate but find it hard to keep them from going.C) They don’t want their kids to miss any chance to broaden their horizons despite the cost.D)They want their children to experience adventures but they don’t want them to run risks,50. What is the author’s expectat ion of schools?A) Bringing a community together with ingenuity.B) Resolving the existing discrepancies in society.C) Avoiding creating new gaps among students.D) Giving poor students preferential treatment.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.Rising temperatures and overfishing in the pristine(未受污染的) waters around the Antarctic could see king penguin populations pushed to the brink of extinction by the end of the century, according to a new study. The study’s report states that as global warming transforms the environment in the world’s last great wilderness, 70 percent of king penguins could either disappear or be forced to find new breeding grounds.Co-author Céline Le Bohec, from the University of Strasbourg in France, w arned:“If there’re no actions aimed at haling or controlling global warming, and the pace of the current human- induced changes such as climate change and overfishing stays the same, the species may son disappear.” The findings come amid growing concern ov er the future of the Antarctic. Earlier this month a separate study found that a combination of climate change and industrial fishing is threatening the krill (磷虾) population in Antarctic waters, with a potentially disastrous impact on whales, seals and penguins. But today’s report is the starkest warning yet of the potentially devastating impact of climate change and human exploitation on the Antarctic’s delicate ecosystems.Le Bohec said: “Unless current greenhouse gas emissions drop, 70 percent of king penguins - 1.1 million breeding pairs - will be forced to relocate their breeding grounds, or face extinction by 2100.” King penguins are the second-largest type of penguin and only breed on specific isolated islands in the Southern Ocean where there is no ice cover and easy access to the sea. As the ocean warms, a body of water called the Antarctic Polar Front - an upward movement of nutrient-rich sea that supports a hugeabundance of marine life - is being pushed further south, This means that king penguins, which feed on fish and krill in this body of water, have to travel further to their feeding grounds, leaving their hungry chicks for longer. And as the distance between their breeding grounds and their food grows, entire colonies could be wiped out.Le Bohec said:“The plight of the king penguin should serve as a warning about the future of the entire marine environment in the Antarctic. Penguins, like other seabirds and marine mammals, occupy higher levels in the food chain and they are what we call bio-indicators of their ecosystems." Penguins are sensitive indicators of changes in marine ecosystems. As such, they are key species for understanding and predicting impacts of global change on Antarctic and sub-Antarctic marine ecosystems. The report found that although some king penguins may be able to relocate to new breeding grounds closer to their retreating food source, suitable new habitats would be scarce. Only a handful of islands in the Southern Ocean are suitable for sustaining large breeding colonies.51. What will happen by 2100, according to a new study?A)King penguins in the Antarctic will be on the verge of dying out.B)Sea water will rise to a much higher level around the Antarctic.C) The melting ice cover will destroy the great Antarctic wilderness.D) The pristine waters around the Antarctic will disappear forever.52. What do we learn from the findings of a separate study?A)Shrinking krill population and rising temperatures could force Antarctic whales to migrate.B)Human activities have accelerated climate change in the Antarctic region in recent years.C)Industrial fishing and climate change could be fatal to certain Antarctic species.D)Krill fishing in the Antarctic has worsened the pollution of the pristine waters.53. What does the passage say about king penguins?A) They will turn out to be the second-largest species of birds to become extinct.B) Many of them will have to migrate to isolated islands in the Southern Ocean.C) They feed primarily on only a few kinds of krill in the Antarctic Polar Front.D) The majority of them may have to find new breeding grounds in the future.54. What happens when sea levels rise in the Antarctic?A) Many baby king penguins can’t have food in time.B) Many king penguins could no longer live on krill.C) Whales will invade king penguins’ breeding grounds.D) Whales will have to travel long distances to find food.55. What do we learn about the Southern Ocean?A)The king penguins there are reluctant to leave for new breeding grounds.B)Its conservation is key to the sustainable propagation of Antarctic species.C)It is most likely to become the ultimate retreat for species like the king penguin.D)Only a few of its islands can serve as huge breeding grounds for king penguins.Part Ⅳ Translation (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.荷花是中国的名花之一，深受人们喜爱。
大2019年12月六级真题及答案(卷二)
2019年12月大学英语六级考试真题（第二套）Part I Writing （30 minutes）Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on innovation. Your essay should include the importance of innovation and measures to be taken to encourage innovation. You arerequired to write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.Part II Listening Comprehension （30 minutes）Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear aquestion, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Thenmark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet I with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. A）They were all good at cooking.B）They were particular about food.C）They were proud of their cuisine.D）They were fond of bacon and eggs.2. A）His parents.B）His friends.C）His schoolmates.D）His parents’ friends.3. A）No tea was served with the meal.B）It was the real English breakfast.C）No one of the group ate it.D）It was a little overcooked.4. A）It was full of excitement.B）It was really extraordinary.C）It was a risky experience.D）It was rather disappointing.Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.5. A）The woman’s relatio nship with other shops.B）The business success of the woman’s shop.C）The key to running a shop at a low cost.D）The woman’s earnings over the years.6. A）Improve its customer service.B）Expand its business scale.C）Keep down its expenses.D）Upgrade the goods it sells.7. A）They are sold at lower prices than in other shops.B）They are very popular with the local residents.C）They are delivered free of charge.D）They are in great demand.8. A）To follow the custom of the local shopkeepers.B）To attract more customers in the neighborhood.C）To avoid being put out of business in competition.D）To maintain friendly relationships with other shops.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four 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 thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the passage you have just heard.9. A）They can be used to deliver messages in times of emergency.B）They deliver pollutants from the ocean to their nesting sites.C）They carry plant seeds and spread them to faraway places.D）They are on the verge of extinction because of pollution.10. A）They migrate to the Arctic Circle during the summer.B）They originate from Devon Island in the Arctic area.C）They travel as far as 400 kilometers in search of food.D）They have the ability to survive in extreme weathers.11. A）They were carried by the wind.B）They had become more poisonous.C）They were less than on the continent.D）They poisoned some of the fulmars.12. A）The threats humans pose to Arctic seabirds,B）The diminishing colonies for Arctic seabirds.C）The harm Arctic seabirds may cause to humans.D）The effects of the changing climate on Arctic seabirds.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.13. A）It has decreased.B）It has been exaggerated.C）It has become better understood.D）It has remained basically the same.14. A）It develops more easily in centenarians not actively engaged.B）It is now the second leading cause of death for centenarians.C）It has had no effective cure so far.D）It calls for more intensive research.15. A）They care more about their physical health.B）Their quality of life deteriorates rapidly.C）Their minds fall before their bodies do.D）They cherish their life more than ever.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three recordings of lectures or talks followed by three or four questions. The recordings will be played only once. After you hear a question, you must choose thebest answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter onAnswer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the recording you have just heard.16. A）They are focused more on attraction than love.B）They were done by his former colleague at Yale.C）They were carried out over a period of some thirty years.D）They form the basis on which he builds his theory of love.17. A）The relationship cannot last long if no passion is involved.B）Intimacy is essential but not absolutely indispensable to love.C）It is not love if you don’t wish to maintain the relationship.D）Romance is just impossible without mutual understanding.18. A）Which of them is considered most important.B）Whether it is true love without commitment.C）When t he absence of any one doesn’t affect the relationship.D）How the relationship is to be defined if anyone is missing.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the recording you have just heard.19. A）Social work as a profession.B）The history of social work.C）Academic degrees required of social work applicants.D）The aim of the National Association of Social Workers.20. A）They try to change people’s social behavior.B）They help enhance the well-being of the underprivileged.he environment.C）They raise people’s awareness of tD）They create a lot of opportunities for the unemployed.21. A）They have all received strict clinical training.B）They all have an academic degree in social work.C）They are all members of the National Association.D）They have all made a difference through their work.22. A）The promotion of social workers’ social status.B）The importance of training for social workers.C）Ways for social workers to meet people’s needs.D）Social workers’ job options and responsibilities.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the recording you have just heard.23. A）To fight childhood obesity.B）To help disadvantaged kids.C）To encourage kids to play more sports.D）To urge kids to follow their role models.24. A）They best boost product sales when put online.B）They are most effective when appearing on TV.C）They are becoming more and more prevalent.D）They impress kids more than they do adults.25. A）Always place kids’ interest first.B）Do what they advocate in public.C）Message positive behaviors at all times.D）Pay attention to their image before children.Part III Reading Comprehension （40 minutes）Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage throughcarefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please markthe corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. Youmay not use any of the words in the bank more than once.The tree people in the Lord of the Rings—the Ents—can get around by walking. But for real trees, it’sharder to uproot. Because they’re literally rooted into the ground, they are unable to leave and go26 .When a tree first starts growing in a certain area, it’s likely that the27 envelope-the temperature,humidity, rainfall patterns and so on-suits it. Otherwise, it would be unable to grow from a seedling. But as it28 , these conditions may change and the area around it may no longer be suitable for its 29 .When that happens, many trees like walnuts, oaks and pines, rely 30 on so-called “scatter hoarders”, such as birds, to move their seeds to new localities. Many birds like to store food for the winter,which they 31 retrieve. When the birds forget to retrieve their food-and they do sometimes-a seedling has achance to grow. The bird Clark’s nutcracker, for example, hides up to 100,000 seeds per year, up to 30 kilometers away from the seed source, and has a very close symbiotic（共生的）relationship with several pine species, most32 the white bark pine.As trees outgrow their ideal 33 in the face of climate change, these flying ecosystem engineerscould be a big help in 34 trees. It’sa solution for us-getting birds to do the work is cheap andeffective-and it could give 35 oaks and pines the option to truly “make like a tree and leave”．A）agesB）breathing C）climatic D）elsewhere E）exclusively F）forever G）fruitful H）habitats I）legacyJ）notablyK）offspringL）replanting M）subsequently N）vulnerable O）withdrawsSection BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which theinformation is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is markedwith a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.The American Workplace Is Broken. Here’s How We Can Start Fixing It.[A]Americans are working longer and harder hours than ever before. 83% of workers say they’re stressed about their jobs, nearly 50% say work-related stress is interfering with their sleep, and 60% use their smartphones tocheck in with work outside of normal working hours. No wonder only 13% of employees worldwide feel engagedin their occupation.[B]Glimmers（少许）of hope, however, are beginning to emerge in this bruising environment: Americans are becomingaware of the toll their jobs take on them, and employers are exploring ways to alleviate the harmful effects ofstress and overwork. Yet much more work remains to be done. To call stress an epidemic isn’t exa 83% of American employees who are stressed about their jobs-up from 73% just a year before-say that poor compensation and an unreasonable workload are their number-one sources of stress. And if you suspected that theworkplace had gotten more stressful than it was just a few decades ago, you’re right. Stress levels incr for women and 24% for men from 1983 to 2009. Stress is also starting earlier in life, with some data suggestingthat today’s teens are even more stressed than adults.[C]Stress is taking a significant toll on our health, and the collective public health cost may be enormous. Occupational stress increases the risk of heart attack and diabetes, accelerates the aging process, decreases longevity, and contributes to depression and anxiety, among numerous other negative health outcomes. Overall,stress-related health problems account for up to 90% of hospital visits, many of them preventable. Your job isur relationships. Working parents say theyThe Washington Post put it. It’s also hurting o“literally killing you”, asfeel stressed, tired, rushed and short on quality time with their children, friends and partners.[D]Seven in 10 workers say they struggle to maintain work-life balance. As technology（and with it, work emails）seeps（渗入）into every aspect of our lives, work-life balance has become an almost meaningless term. Add a rapidlychanging economy and an uncertain future to this 24/7 connectivity, and you’ve got a recipe for overwork,according to Phyllis Moen. “There’sri sing work demand coupled with the insecurity of mergers, takeovers,Moen said. “Part of the work-life issue has to talk about uncertainty about thedownsizing and other factors,” future.”[E] These factors have converged to create an increasingly impossible situation with many employees overworking to the point of burnout. It’s not only unsustainable for workers, but also for the companies that employ them. Science has shown a clear correlation between high stress levels in workers and absenteeism（旷工）, reduced productivity, disengagement and high turnover. Too many workplace policies effectively prohibit employees fromdeveloping a healthy work-life balance by barring them from taking time off, even when they need it most.[F]The U.S. trails far behind every wealthy nation and many developing ones that have family-friendly workpolicies including paid parental leave, paid sick days and breast-feeding support. According to a 2007 study, theU.S. is also the only advanced economy that does not guarantee w orkers paid vacation time, and it’s one of only two countries in the world that does not offer guaranteed paid maternity leave. But even when employees aregiven paid time off, workplace norms and expectations that pressure them to overwork often prevent them fromtaking it. Fulltime employees who do have paid vacation days only use half of them on average.[G]Our modern workplaces also operate based on outdated time constraints. The practice of clocking in for aneight-hour workday is a leftover from the days of the Industrial Revolution, as reflected in the then-popular saying,“Eight hours labor, eight hours recreation, eight hours rest”．but thanks to our digital devices, many employees never really[H] We’ve held on to this workday structure—clock out. Today, the average American spends 8.8 hours at work daily, and the majority of working professionalsspend additional hours checking in with work during evenings, weekends and even vacations. The problem isnthe technology itself, but that the technology is being used to create more flexibility for the employer rather thanthe employee. In a competitive work environment, employers are able to use technology to demand more fromtheir employees rather than motivating workers with flexibility that benefits them.to describe an[I]In a study published last year, psychologists coined the term “workplace t elepressure” employee’s urge to immediately respond to emails and engage in obsessive thoughts about returning an email toone’s boss, colleagues or clients. The researchers found that telepressure is a major cause of stress at work, whichover time contributes to physical and mental burnout. Of the 300 employees participating in the study, those whoexperienced high levels of telepressure were more li kely to agree with statements assessing burnout, like “I energy for going to work in the morning”, and to report feeling fatigued and unfocused. Telepressure was also correlated with sleeping poorly and missing work.[J]Harvard Business School professor Leslie Perlow explains that when people feel the pressure to be always“on”, they find ways to accommodate that pressure, including altering their schedules, work habits and interactions with family and friends. Perlow calls this vicious cycle the “cycle of responsiveness and colleagues experience an employee’s increased responsiveness, they increase their demands on the time. And because a failure to accept these increased demands indicates a lack of commitment to employee’sone’s work, the employee complies.[K] To address skyrocketing employee stress levels, many companies have implemented workplace wellness programs, partnering with health care providers that have created programs to promote employee health andwell-being. Some research does suggest that these programs hold promise. A study of employees at healthinsurance provider Aetna revealed that roughly one quarter of those taking in-office yoga and mindfulness classesreported a 28% reduction in their stress levels and a 20% improvement in sleep quality. These less-stressedworkers gained an average of 62 minutes per week of productivity. While yoga and meditation（静思）are scientifically proven to reduce stress levels, these programs do little to target the root causes of burnout and disengagement. The conditions creating the stress are long hours, unrealistic demands and deadlines, andwork-life conflict.[L]Moen and her colleagues may have found the solution. In a 2011 study, she investigated the effects of implementing a Results Only Work Environment（ROWE）on the productivity and well-being of employees atBest Buy’s corporate headquarters.[M]For the study, 325 employees spent six months taking part in ROWE, while a control group of 334employees continued with their normal workflow. The ROWE participants were allowed to freely determine when,where and how they worked—the only thing that mattered was that they got the job done. The results werestriking. After six months, the employees who participated in ROWE reported reduced work-family conflict and abetter sense of control of their time, and they were getting a full hour of extra sleep each night. The employeeswere less likely to leave their jobs, resulting in reduced turnover. It’simportant to note that the increasedtheyf lexibility didn’t encourage them to work around the clock. “They didn’t work anywhere and all the tim were better able to manage their work,” Moen said. “Flexibility and control is key,” she continu36. Workplace norms pressure employees to overwork, deterring them from taking paid time off.37. The overwhelming majority of employees attribute their stress mainly to low pay and an excessive workload.38. According to Moen, flexibility gives employees better control over their work and time.39. Flexibility resulting from the use of digital devices benefits employers instead of employees.40. Research finds that if employees suffer from high stress, they will be less motivated, less productive and morelikely to quit.41. In-office wellness programs may help reduce stress levels, but they are hardly an ultimate solution to theproblem.42. Health problems caused by stress in the workplace result in huge public health expenses.43. If employees respond quickly to their job assignments, the employer is likely to demand more from them.44. With technology everywhere in our life, it has become virtually impossible for most workers to keep a balancebetween work and life.45. In America today, even teenagers suffer from stress, and their problem is even more serious than grown-ups’．Section CDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinishedstatements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide onthe best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through thecentre.Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.Dr. Donald Sadoway at MIT started his own battery company w ith the hope of changing the world’s energy future. It’s a dramatic endorsement for a technology most people think about only when their smartphone goesdark. But Sadoway isn’t alone in trumpeting energy storage as a missing link to a cleaner, more efficie nt, andmore equitable energy future.Scientists and engineers have long believed in the promise of batteries to change the world. Advancedbatteries are moving out of specialized markets and creeping into the mainstream, signaling a tipping point forforward-looking technologies such as electric cars and rooftop solar panels.The ubiquitous（无所不在的）battery has already come a long way, of course. For better or worse, batteriesmake possible our mobile-first lifestyles, our screen culture, our increasingly globalized world. Still, as impressiveas all this is, it may be trivial compared with what comes next. Having already enabled a communications revolution, the battery is now poised to transform just about everything else.The wireless age is expanding to include not just our phones, tablets, and laptops, but also our cars, homes, and even whole communities. In emerging economies, rural communities are bypassing the wires and wooden poles that spread power. Instead, some in Africa and Asia are seeing their first light bulbs illuminated by the power of sunlight stored in batteries.Today, energy storage is a $33 billion global industry that generates nearly 100 gigawatt-hours of electricity0 billion and generate 160 gigawatt-hours, per year. By the end of the decade, it’s expected to be worth over $5enough to attract the attention of major companies that might not otherwise be interested in a decidedly pedestrian technology. Even utility companies, which have long viewed batteries and alternative forms of energy as a threat, are learning to embrace the technologies as enabling rather than disrupting.Today’s battery breakthroughs come as the world looks to expand modern energy access to the billion or so people without it, while also cutting back on fuels that warm the planet. Those simultaneous challenges appearless overwhelming with increasingly better answers to a centuries-old question: how to make power portable.To be sure, the battery still has a long way to go before the nightly recharge completely replaces the weekly trip to the gas station. A battery-powered world comes with its own risks, too. What happens to the centralized electric grid, which took decades and billions of dollars to build, as more and more people becomewho produce and consume their own energy onsite?No one knows which—if any—battery technology will ultimately dominate, but one thing remains clear. The future of energy is in how we store it.46. What does Dr. Sadoway think of energy storage?A）It involves the application of sophisticated technology.B）It is the direction energy development should follow.C）It will prove to be a profitable business.D）It is a technology benefiting everyone.47. What is most likely to happen when advanced batteries become widely used?A）Mobile-first lifestyles will become popular.B）The globalization process will be accelerated.C）Communications will take more diverse forms.D）The world will undergo revolutionary changes.48. In some rural communities of emerging economies, people have begun to __________.A）find digital devices simply indispensableB）communicate primarily by mobile phoneC）light their homes with stored solar energyD）distribute power with wires and wooden poles49. Utility companies have begun to realize that battery technologies __________.A）benefit their businessB）transmit power fasterC）promote innovationD）encourage competition50. What does the author imply about the centralized electric grid?A）It might become a thing of the past.B）It might turn out to be a “prosumer”．C）It will be easier to operate and maintain.D）It will have to be completely transformed.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.More than 100 years ago, American sociologist W. E. B. Du Bois was concerned that race was being used asa biological explanation for what he understood to be social and cultural differences between different populationsof people. He spoke out against the idea of “white” and “black” as distinct groups, claiming that these ignored the scope of human diversity.Science would favor Du Bois. Today, the mainstream belief among scientists is that race is a social constructwithout biological meaning. In an article published in the journal Science, four scholars say racial categories needto be phased out.“Essentially, I could not agree more with the authors,” said Svante P??bo, a biologist and director of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Germany. In one example that demonstrated geneticdifferences were not fixed along racial lines, the full genomes（基因组）of James Watson and Craig Venter, twofamous American scientists of European ancestry, were compared to that of a Korean scientist, Seong-Jin Kim. Itturned out that Watson and Venter shared fewer variations in their genetic sequences than they each shared withKim.Michael Yudell, a professor of public health at Drexel University in Philadelphia, said that modern geneticsresearch is operating in a paradox: on the one hand, race is understood to be a useful tool to illuminate humangenetic diversity, but on the other hand, race is also understood to be a poorly defined marker of that diversity.Assumptions about genetic differences between people of different races could be particularly dangerous ina medical setting. “If you make clinical predictions based on somebody’s race, you’re going to be wYudell told Live Science. In the paper, he and his colleagues used the example of cysticchunk of the time,” fibrosis, which is underdiagnosed in people of African ancestry because it is thought of as a “white” diseas So what other variables could be used if the racial concept is thrown out? Yudell said scientists need to getmore specific with their language, perhaps using terms like “ancestry” or “population” that mi reflect the relationship between humans and their genes, on both the individual and population level. The researchers also acknowledged that there are a few areas where race as a construct might still be useful inscientific research: as a political and social, but not biological, variable.“While we argue phasing out racial t erminology（术语）in the biological sciences, we also acknowledge that using race as a political or social category to study racism, although filled with lots of challenges, remains necessary given our need to understand how structural inequities and discrimination produce health disparities （差异）between groups.” Yudell said.51. Du Bois was opposed to the use of race as ________.A） a basis for explaining human genetic diversityB）an aid to understanding different populationsC）an explanation for social and cultural differencesD） a term to describe individual human characteristics52. The study by Svante P??bo served as an example to show ________.A）modern genetics research is likely to fuel racial conflictsB）race is a poorly defined marker of human genetic diversityC）race as a biological term can explain human genetic diversityD）genetics research should consider social and cultural variables53. The example of the disease cystic fibrosis underdiagnosed in people of African ancestry demonstrates that _____.A）it is absolutely necessary to put race aside in making diagnosisB）it is important to include social variables in genetics researchC）racial categories for genetic diversity could lead to wrong clinical predictionsD）discrimination against black people may cause negligence in clinical treatment54. What is Yudell’s suggestion to scientists?A）They be more precise with the language they use.B）They refrain from using politically sensitive terms.C）They throw out irrelevant concepts in their research.D）They examine all possible variables in their research.55. What can be inferred from Yudell’s remark in the last paragraph?A）Clinging to racism prolongs inequity and discrimination.B）Physiological disparities are quite striking among races.C）Doing away with racial discrimination is challenging.D）Racial terms are still useful in certain fields of study.Part VI Translation （30 minutes）Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.随着中国经济的蓬勃发展，学汉语的人数迅速增加，使汉语成了世界上人们最爱学的语言之一。
2019年12月大学英语六级考试翻译真题及答案
2019年12月大学英语六级考试翻译真题及答案2015年12月大学英语六级考试翻译真题及答案Translation 1：Direction：For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You shouldwrite your answer on Answer Sheet 2.题目：在协助国际社会于2030年前消除极端贫困过程中，中国正扮演着越来越重要的角色。
自20世纪70年代末实施改革开放以来，中国已使多达四亿人摆脱了贫困。
在未来五年中，中国将向其他发展中国家在减少贫困、发展教育、农业现代化、环境保护和医疗保健等方面提供援助。
中国在减少贫困方面取得了显著进步，并在促动经济增长方面做出了不懈努力，这将鼓励其他贫困国家应对自身发展中的挑战。
在寻具有自身特色的发展道路时，这些国家能够借鉴中国的经验。
译文：In the process ofhelping global communities to terminate extreme poverty by 2030,the role China plays enjoys an increasing level of significance.400 million people have already gotten rid of poverty since the1970s, when the reforming and opening up policy started. In thefive years to come, China is going to provide the other developingcountries with the help in terms of the elimination of poverty, thedevelopment of education, the modernization ofagriculture,environmental protection as well as medicalcare.The progress made byChina in the elimination of povertyis obviously great and Chinahas been making persistentefforts in promoting the economicgrowth, which serves as an example to inspire other developingcountries to confront with challenges in their own development. TheChinese experience could help a lot in the search of thedevelopment patternswith their own characters.Translation 2：Direction：For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You shouldwrite your answer on Answer Sheet 2.题目：在中国，父本总是竭力协助孩子，甚至为孩子做重要决定，而不管孩子想要什么，因为他们相信这样做是为孩子好。
2019年12月英语六级真题及答案(第3套)
2019年12月大学英语六级考试真题(第3套) Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on the importance of having a sense of social responsibility.You shouldwrite at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)特别说明：由于多题多卷，官方第三套真题的听力试题与第二套真题的一致，只是选项顺序不同，因此，本套试卷不再提供听力部分。
Part ⅢReading Comprehension (40 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bankfollowing the passage. Read the passage through carefully before makingyour choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please markthe corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single linethrough the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more thanonce.The persistent haze over many of our cities is a reminder of the polluted air that we breathe. Over 80% of the world’s urban population is breathing air that fails to meet World Health Organisation guidelines, and an estimated 4.5 million people died26 from outdoor air pollution in 2015.Globally, urban populations are expected to double in the next 40 years, and an extra 2 billion people will need new places to live, as well as services and ways to move around their cities. What is more important, the decisions that we make now about the design of our cities will27 the everyday lives and health of the coming generations. So what would a smog-free, or at least low-pollution, city be like?Traffic has become28 with air pollution, and many countries intend to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in the next two decades. But simply29 to electric cars will not mean pollution-free cities. The level of emissions they cause will depend on how the electricity to run them is30 , while brakes, tyres and roads all create tiny airborne31 as they wear out.Across the developed world, car use is in decline as more people move to city centres, while young people especially are32 for other means of travel.Researchers are already asking if motor vehicle use has reached its33 and will decline, but transport planners have yet to catch up with this34 , instead of laying new roads to tackle traffic jams. As users of London’s orbital M25 motorway will know, new roads rapidly fill with more traffic. In the US, studies have shown that doubling the size of a road can35 double the traffic, taking us back to the starting point.A)alternateB)crownC)determineD)generatedE)locatingF)mergedG)miniaturesH)optingI)particlesJ)peakK)prematurelyL)simplyM)switchingN)synonymousO)trendSection BDirections:In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of theparagraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived.You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is markedwith a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter onAnswer Sheet 2.How much protein do you really need?[A] The marketing is tempting: Get stronger muscles and healthier bodies with minimal effort by adding protein powder to your morning shake or juice drink. Or grab a protein bar at lunch or for a quick snack. Today, you can find protein supplements everywhere- -online or at the pharmacy, grocery store or health food store. They come in powders, pills and bars. With more than ＄12 billion in sales this year, the industry is booming and, according to the market research company, Grand View Research, is on tack to sell billions more by 2025. But do we really need all this supplemental protein? It depends. There are pros, cons and some other things to consider.[B] For starters, protein is critical for every cell in our body. It helps build nails, hair, bones and muscles. It can also help you feel fuller longer than eating foods without protein. And, unlike nutrients that are found only in a few foods, protein is present in all foods. “The typical American diet is a lot higher in protein than a lot of us think,” says registered dietitian Angela Pipitone. It’s in foods many of us expect, such as beef, chicken and other types of meat and dairy, But it’s also in foods that may not come immediately to mind like vegetables, fruit, beans and grains.”[C]The U.S. government’s recommended daily allowance (RDA) for the average adultis 50 to 60 grams of protein a day. This may sound like a lot, but Pipitone says: “We get bits of protein here and there and that really adds up throughout the day.” Take, for example, breakfast. If you eat two eggs topped with a little bit of cheese and an orange on the side, you already have 22 grams of protein. Each egg gives you 7 grams, the cheese gives you about 6 grams and the orange -about 2 grams. Add a lunch of chicken, rice and broccoli (西兰花), and you are already over the recommended S0 grams. “You can get enough protein and meet the RDA before you even get to dinner,” says Pipitone.[D] So if it’s so easy to get your protein in food, why add more in the form of powders, snack bars or a boost at your local juice bar? No need to, says Pipitone, because, in fact, most of us already get enough protein in our diet. “Whole foods are always the best option rather than adding supplements,” she says, noting the FDA does not regulate supplements as rigorously as foods or drugs. So there could be less protein, more sugar and some additives you wouldn't expect, such as caffeine (咖啡因).[E] If you are considering a supplement, read the list of ingredients, she says, although this is not always reliable. “I’ve seen very expensive protein supplements that claim to be high quality but they might not really be beneficial for the average healthy adult,”she says. “It could just be a waste of money.”[F] But there are certain situations that do warrant extra protein.“Anytime you’re repairing or building muscle,” Pipitone says, such as if you’re an extreme endurance athlete, training for a marathon, or you’re a body builder. If you’re moderately exercising for 150 minutes a week. as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends, or less than that, you’re probably not an extreme athlete. Extreme athletes expend lots of energy breaking down and repairing and building muscles. Protein can give them the edge they need to speed that process.[G] Vegans can benefit from protein supplements since they do not eat animal-based protein sources like meat, dairy or eggs. And, for someone always on-the-go who may not have time for a meal, a protein snack bar can be a good option for occasional meal replacement. Also, individuals recovering from surgery or an injury can also benefit from extra protein. So, too, can older people. At around age 60, “muscles really start to break down,” says Kathryn Starr, an aging researcher, “and because of that, the protein needs of an older adult actually increase.”[H] In fact, along with her collage Connie Bales, Starr recently conducted a small study that found that adding extra protein foods to the diet of obese older individuals who were trying to lose weight strengthened their muscles. Participants in the study were separated into two groups -one group was asked to cat 30 grams of protein per meal in the form of whole foods. That meant they were eating 90 grams of protein a day. The other group-the control group-was put on a typical low-calorie diet with about 50 to 60 grams of protein a day. After six months, researchers found the high protein group had significantly improved their muscle function-almost twice as much as the control group.“They were able to walk faster, had improved balance, and were also able to get up out of a chair faster than the control group,” Starr says. All 67 participants were over 60 years of age, and both groups lost about the same amount of weight.[I] Starr is now looking into whether high-protein diets also improve the quality of the muscle itself in seniors. She’s using CT scans to measure muscle size and fat, and comparing seniors on a high-protein diet with those on regular diets. She says her findings should be available in a couple of months.[J] In the meantime, 70-year-old Corliss Keith, who was in the high protein group in Starr’ latest study, says she feels a big difference. “I feel excellent,” she says. “I feel like I have a different body, I have more energy, I’m stronger.” She says she is able to take Zumba exercise classes three times a week, work out on the treadmill (跑步机), and take long, brisk walks. Keith also lost more than 15 pounds. “I’m a fashionable person, so now I’m back in my 3-inch heels,” she says.[K] As people age, Starr says muscle strength is key to helping them stay strong and continue living on their own in their own home. “I feel very much alive now,” says Keith. I feel like I could stay by myself until I’m 100.”[L] But can people overdo protein? Pipitone says you do have to be careful. Other researchers say too much protein can cause cramps (痉挛), headaches, and fatigue. Dehydration (脱水) is also a risk when you eat too much protein. Pipitone says if you increase protein, you also have to increase your fluid intake. “I always tell people to make sure they’re drinking enough fluids,” which for the average person is 60 to 70 ounces a day, which translates into eight 8-ounce glasses of water or liquid per day.[M] There have been some indications that extra protein makes the kidneys work harder, which could be problematic for individuals with a history of kidney disease and for them, the supplements may increase the risk of kidney stones, she says.[N] Bottom line, if you think you need more protein in your diet, consider these questions: Are you an extreme athlete; are you recovering from injury or surgery; or are you 60 years or older? If so, adding high protein foods like eggs and meat products to your diet can be beneficial. And, if you’re not sure, it is always a good idea to check with your primary care provider.36.It is quite easy for one t take in the recommended amount of protein.37.Pipitone claims that healthy adults need to spend money on protein supplements.38.The protein supplement business is found to be thriving.39.Protein can spend the requiring of damaged muscles.40.Protein supplements may overburden some internal organ, thus leading to its malfunctioning.41.Older adults need to take in more protein to keep their muscles strong.42.Protein is found in more foods than people might realize.43.Additional protein was found to help strengthen the muscles of overweight seniors seeking weight loss.44.Pipitone believes that whole foods provide the best source of protein.45.People are advised to drink more liquid when they take in more protein.Section CDirections:There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A),B),C)and D).You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.Last year, a child was born at a hospital in the UK with her heart outside her body. Few babies survive this rare condition, and those who do must endure numerous operations and are likely to have complex needs. When her mother was interviewed, three weeks after her daughter’s birth, she was asked if she was prepared for what might be a daunting(令人生畏的) task caring for her. She answered without hesitation that, as far as she was concerned, this would be a “privilege”.Rarely has there been a better example of the power of attitude, one of our most powerful psychological tools. Our attitudes allow us to turn mistakes into opportunities, and loss into the chance for new beginnings. An attitude is a settled way of thinking, feeling and/or behaving towards particular objects, people, events or ideologies. We use our attitudes to filter, interpret and react to the world around us. You weren’t born with attitudes; rather they are all learned, and this happens in a number of ways.The most powerful influences occur during early childhood and include both what happened to you directly, and what those around you did and said in our presence. As you acquire a distinctive identity, your attitudes are further refined by the behavior of those with whom you identify-your family, those of your gender and culture, and the people you admire, even though you may not know them personally. Friendships and other important relationships become increasingly important, particularly during adolescence. About that same time and throughout adulthood, the information you receive, especially when ideas are repeated in association with goals and achievements you find attractive, also refines your attitudes.Many people assume that our attitudes are internally consistent, that is, the way you think and feel about someone or something predicts your behavior towards them. However, many studies have found that feelings and thoughts don’t necessarily predict behavior. In general, your attitudes will be internally consistent only when the behavior is easy, and when those around you hold similar beliefs. That’s why, for example, many say they believe in the benefits of recycling or exercise, but don’t behave in line with their views, because it takes awareness, effort and courage to go beyond merely stating that you believe something is a good idea.One of the most effective ways to change an attitude is to start behaving as if you already feel and think the way you’d prefer to. Take some time to reflect on yourattitudes, to think about what you believe and why. Is there anything you consider a burden rather than a privilege? If so, start behaving-right now-as if the latter is the case.46. What do we learn from the passage about attitude?A) It shapes our beliefs and ideologies.B) It improves our psychological wellbeing.C) It determines how we respond to our immediate environment.D) It changes the way we think, feel and interact with one another.47. What can contribute to the refinement of one’s attitude, according to the passage?A) Their idol’s behaviors.B) Their educational level.C) Their contact with the opposite gender.D) Their interaction with different cultures.48. What do many studies find about people’s feelings and thoughts?A) They may not suggest how a person is going to behave.B) They are in a way consistent with a person’s mentality.C) They may not find expression in interpersonal relations.D) They are in line with a person’s behavior no matter what.49. How come many people don’t do what they believe is good?A) They can’t afford the time.B) They have no idea how to.C）They are hypocritical.D) They lack willpower.50. What is proposed as a strategy to change attitude?A) Changing things that require one’s immediate attention.B) Starting to act in a way that embodies one’s aspirations.C）Adjusting one’s behavior gradually over a period of time.D) Considering ways of reducing one’s psychological burdens.Passage TwoQuestion 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.Industrial fishing for krill(磷虾) in the unspoilt waters around Antarctica is threatening the future of one of the world’s last great widernesses, according to a new report.The study by Greenpeace analysed the movements of krill fishing vessels in the region and found they were increasingly operating “in the immediate vicinity of penguin colonies and whale-feeding grounds”. It also highlights incidents of fishing boats being involved in groundings, oil spills and accidents, which posed a serious threat to the Antarctic ecosystem.The report, published on Tuesday, comes amid growing concern about the impactof fishing and climate change on the Antarctic. A global campaign has been launched to create a network of ocean sanctuaries to protect the seas in the region and Greenpeace is calling for an immediate halt to fishing in areas being considered for sanctuary status.Frida Bengtsson from Greenpeace’s Protect the Antarctic campaign said: If the krill industry wants to show it’s a responsible player, then it should be voluntarily getting out of any area which is being proposed as an ocean sanctuary, and should instead be backing the protection of these huge tracts of the Antarctic.”A global campaign has been launched to turn a huge tract of Antarctic seas into ocean sanctuaries, protecting wildlife and banning not just krill fishing, but all fishing. One was created in the Ross Sea in 2016, another reserve is being proposed in a vast area of the Weddell Sea, and a third sanctuary is under consideration in the area west of the Antarctic Peninsula -a key krill fishing area.The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) manages the seas around Antarctica. It will decide on the Weddell Sea sanctuary proposal at a conference in Australia in October, although a decision on the peninsula sanctuary is not expected until later.Keith Reid, a science manager at CCAMLR, said that the organisation sought “a balance between protection conservation and sustainable fishing in the Southern Ocean.” He said although more fishing was taking place nearer penguin colonies it was often happening later in the season when these colonies were empty.“The creation of a system of marine protected areas is a key part of ongoing scientific and policy discussions in CCAMLR,” he added. “Our long- term operation in the region depends on a healthy and thriving Antarctic marine ecosystem, which is why we have always had an open dialogue with the environmental non-governmental organisations. We strongly intend to continue this dialogue, including talks with Greenpeace, to discuss improvements based on the latest scientific data. We are not the ones to decide on the establishment of marine protected areas, but we hope to contribute positively with our knowledge and experience.”51. What does Greenpeace’s study find about krill fishing?A) It caused a great many penguins and whales to migrate.B) It was depriving penguins and whales of their habitats.C)It was carried out too close to the habitats of penguins and whales.D)It posed an unprecedented threat to the wildlife around Antarctica.52. For what purpose has a global campaign been launched?A) To reduce the impact of climate change on Antarctica.B) To establish conservation areas in the Antarctic region.C) To regulate krill fishing operations in the Antarctic seas.D) To publicise the concern about the impact of krill fishing.53. What is Greenpeace’s recommendation to the krill industry?A) Opting to operate away from the suggested conservation areas.B) V olunteering to protect the endangered species in the Antarctic.C) Refraining from krill fishing throughout the breeding season.D) Showing its sense of responsibility by leading the global campaign.54. What did CCAMLR aim to do according to its science manager?A) Raise public awareness of the vulnerability of Antarctic species.B) Ban all commercial fishing operations in the Southern Ocean.C) Keep the penguin colonies from all fishing interference.D) Sustain fishing without damaging the Antarctic ecosystem.55. How does CCAMLR define its role in the conservation of the Antarctic environment?A) A coordinator in policy discussions.B) An authority on big data analysis.C) A provider of the needed expertise.D) An initiator of marine sanctuaries.Part IV Translation (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.牡丹( peony)花色艳丽，形象高雅，象征着和平与繁荣，因而在中国被称为“花中之王”。
2019年12月英语六级真题及答案(第1套)
2019年12月大学英语六级考试真题(第1套) Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on the importance of having a sense of communityresponsibility. You should write at least 150 words but nomore than 200 words.Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1.A)It focuses exclusively on jazz.B) It sponsors major jazz concerts.C) It has several branches in London.D) It displays albums by new music talents.2.A) It originated with cowboys.B) Its market has now shrunk.C) Its listeners are mostly young people.D) It remains as widespread as hip hop music.3.A)Its definition is varied and complicated.B) It is still going through experimentation.C) It is frequently accompanied by singing.D) Its style has remained largely unchanged.4.A) Learn to play them.B) Take music lessons.C) Listen to them yourself.D) Consult jazz musicians.Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.5.A) She paid her mortgage.B) She called on the man.C) She made a business plan.D) She went to the bank.6.A) Her previous debt hadn't been cleared yet.B) Her credit history was considered poor.C) She had apparently asked for too much.D) She didn't pay her mortgage in time.7.A) Pay a debt long overdue.B) Buy a piece of property.C) Start her own business.D) Check her credit history.8.A) Seek advice from an expert about fundraising.B) Ask for smaller loans from different lenders.C) Build up her own finances step by step.D) Revise her business proposal carefully.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both thepassage and the questions will be spoken only once. After youhear a question, you must choose the best answer from the fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the correspondingletter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard.9.A) It is profitable and environmentally friendly.B) It is well located and completely automated.C) It is small and unconventional.D) It is fertile and productive.10.A) Their urge to make farming more enjoyable.B) Their desire to improve farming equipment.C) Their hope to revitalize traditional farming.D) Their wish to set a new farming standard.11.A) It saves a lot of electricity.B) It needs little maintenance.C) It causes hardly any pollution.D) It loosens soil while weeding.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.12.A) It has turned certain insects into a new food source.B) It has started to expand business outside the UK.C) It has imported some exotic foods from overseas.D) It has joined hands with Sainsbury’s to sell pet insects.13.A) It was really unforgettable.B) It was a pleasant surprise.C) It hurt his throat lightly.D) It made him feel strange.14.A) They are more tasty than beef, chicken or pork.B) They are more nutritious than soups and salads.C) They contain more protein than conventional meats.D) They will soon gain popularity throughout the world.15.A) It is environmentally friendly.B) It is a promising industry.C) It requires new technology.D) It saves huge amounts of labour.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three recordings of lectures or talks followed by three or four questions. The recordingswill be played only once. After you hear a question, you mustchoose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C)and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet Iwith a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the recording you have just heard.16.A) To categorize different types of learners.B) To find out what students prefer to learn.C) To understand the mechanism of the human brain.D) To see if they are inherent traits affecting learning.17.A) It was defective.B) It was misguided.C) It was original in design.D) It was thought-provoking.18.A) Auditory aids are as important as visual aids.B) Visual aids are helpful to all types of learners.C) Reading plain texts is more effective than viewing pictures.D) Scientific concepts are hard to understand without visual aids.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the recording you have just heard.19.A) Not playing a role in a workplace revolution.B) Not benefiting from free-market capitalism.C) Not earning enough money to provide for the family.D) Not spending enough time on family life and leisure.20.A) People would be working only fifteen hours a week now.B) The balance of power in the workplace would change.C) Technological advances would create many new jobs.D) Most workers could afford to have a house of their own.21.A) Loss of workers’ personal dignity.B) Deprivation of workers’ creativity.C) Deterioration of workers’ mental health.D) Unequal distribution of working hours.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the recording you have just heard.22.A) It is the worst managed airport in German history.B) It is now the biggest and busiest airport in Europe.C) It has become something of a joke among Germans.D) It has become a typical symbol of German efficiency.23.A) The city’s airports are outdated.B) The city had just been reunified.C) The city wanted to boost its economy.D) The city wanted to attract more tourists.24.A) The municipal government kept changing hands.B) The construction firm breached the contract.C) Shortage of funding delayed its construction.D) Problems of different kinds kept popping up.25.A) Tourism industry in Berlin suffers.B) All kinds of equipment gets rusted.C) Huge maintenance costs accumulate.D) Complaints by local residents increase.Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list ofchoices given in a word bank following the passage. Read thepassage through carefully before making your choices. Eachchoice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark thecorresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2with asingle line through the centre. You may not use any of the wordsin the bank more than once.The number of devices you can talk to is multiplying—first it was your phone, then your car, and now you can tell your kitchen appliances what to do. But even without gadgets that understand our spoken commands, research suggests that, as bizarre as it sounds, under certain 26 , people regularly ascribe human traits to everyday objects.Sometimes we see things as human because we are 27 . In one experiment, people who reported feeling isolated were more likely than others to attribute 28 to various gadgets. In turn, feeling close to objects can 29 loneliness. When college students were reminded of a time they had been 30 in a social setting, they compensated by exaggerating their number of friends-unless they were first given tasks that caused them to interact with their phone as if it had human qualities. According to theresearchers, the participants’ phones 31 substituted for real friends.At other times, we personify products in an effort to understand them. One study found that three in four respondents yelled at their computer. Further, the more their computer gave them problems, the more likely the respondents were to report that it had its own “beliefs and 32 .”So how do people assign traits to an object In part, we rely on looks. On humans, wide faces are 33 with dominance. Similarly, people rated cars, clocks, and watches with wide faces as more dominant-looking than narrow-faced ones, and preferred them-especially in 34 situations. An analysis of car sales in Germany found that cars with grilles（护栅）that were upturned like smiles sold best. The purchasers saw this 35 as increasing a car’s friendliness.A)alleviateB)apparentlyC)arrogantD)associatedE)circumstancesF)competitiveG)concededH)consciousnessI)desiresJ)excludedK)feature L)lonelyM)separateN)spectacularly O)warrantSection BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement containsinformation given in one of the paragraphs. Identify theparagraph from which the information is derived. You maychoose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is markedwith a letter. Answer the questions by marking thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.Why More Farmers Are Switching to Grass-Fed Meat and Diary[A]Though he didn’t come from a farming family, from a young age TimJoseph was fascinated by the idea of living off the land. Reading magazines like The Stockman Grass Farmer and Graze, he got hooked on the idea of grass-fed agriculture. The idea that all energy and wealth comes from the sun really intrigued him. He thought the shorter the distance between the sun and the end product, the higher the profit to the farmer.[B]Joseph wanted to put this theory to the test. In 2009, he and hiswife Laura launched Maple Hill Creamery, an organic, all grass-fed yogurt company in northern New York. He quickly learned what the market has demonstrated: Demand for grass-fed products currently exceeds supply. Grass-fed beef is enjoying a 25-30% annual growth rate. Sales of grass-fed yogurt and kefir（发酵乳饮品）, on the other hand, have in the last year increased by over 38%. This is comparison with a drop of just under 1% in the total yogurt and kefir market, according to natural and organic market research company SPINS. Joseph’s top priority became getting his hands on enough grass-fed milk to keep customers satisfied，since his own 64-cow herd wasn’t going to suffice.[C]His first partnership was with Paul and Phyllis Amburgh, owners ofthe Dharma Lea farm in New York. The Amburghs, too, were truebelievers in grass-fed. In addition to supplying milk from their own 85-head herd, they began to help other farmers in the area convert from conventional to certified organic and grass-fed in order to enter the Maple Hill supply chain. Since 2010, the couple has helped 125 small dairy farms convert to grass-fed, with more than 80% of those farms coming on board during the last two years.[D]All this conversion has helped Maple Hill grow 40-50% every yearsince it began, with no end in sight. Jospeh has learned that a farmer has to have a certain mindset to successfully convert. But convincing open-minded dairy people is actually not that hard, when you look at the economics. Grass-fed milk can fetch up to times the price of conventional milk. Another factor is the squeeze that conventional dairy farmers have felt as the price of grain they feed their cows has gone up, tightening their profit margins. By replacing expensive grain feed with regenerative management practices, grass-fed farmers are insulated from jumps in the price of feed. These practices include grazing animals on grasses grown from the pastureland’s natural seed bank, and fertilized by the cows’ own fertilizer.[E]Champions of this type of regenerative grazing also point to itsanimal welfare, climate and health benefits: Grass-fed animals live longer out of confinement, Grazing herds stimulate microbial (微生物的)activity in the soil, helping to capture water and separate carbon. And grass-fed dairy and meat have been shown to be higher in certain nutrients and healthy fats.[F]In the grass-fed system, farmers are also not subject to the wildlyfluctuating milk prices of the international commodity market. The unpredictability of global demand and the lag-time it takes to add more cows to a herd to meet demand can result in events like the recent cheese surplus. Going grass-fed is a safe refuge, a way for family-scale farms to stay viable. Usually a farmer will get to the point where financially, what they’re doing is not working.That’s when they call Maple Hill. If the farm is well managed and has enough land, and the desire to convert is sincere, a relationship can begin. Through regular regional educational meetings, a large annual meeting, individual farm visits and thousands of phone calls, the Amburghs pass on the principles of pasture management. Maple Hill signs a contract pledging to buy the farmer’s milk at a guaranteed base price, plus quality premiums and incentives for higher protein, butter-fat and other solids.[G]While Maple Hill’s conversion program is unusually hands-on andcomprehensive, it’s just one of a growing number of businesses committed to slowly changing the way America farms. Joseph calls sharing his knowledge network through peer-to-peer learning a core piece of the company’s culture. Last summer, Massachusetts grass-fed beef advocate John Smith launched Big Picture Beef, a network of small grass-fed beef farms in New England and New York that is projected to bring to market 2,500 head of cattle from 125 producers this year. Early indications are that Smith will have no shortage of farm members. Since he began to informally announce the network at farming conferences and on social media, he’s received a steady stream of inquiries from interested farmers.[H]Smith says he’ll provide services ranging from formal seminars toon-farm workshops on holistic(整体的) management, to one-on-one hand-holding and an almost 24/7 phone hotline for farmers who are converting. In exchange, he guarantees an above-market price for each animal and a calf-to-customer electronic ear tag ID system like that used in the European Union.[I]Though advocates portray grass-fed products as a win-win situationfor all, they do have downsides. Price, for one, is an issue. Joseph says his products are priced 10-20% above organic versions, but depending on the product chosen, compared to non-organic conventional yogurt, consumers could pay a premium of 30-50% or more for grass-fed. As for the meat, Smith says his grass-fedhamburger will be priced 20-25% over the conventional alternative.But a look at the prices on online grocer Fresh Direct suggests a grass-fed premium of anywhere from 35-60%.[J]And not every farmer has the option of going grass-fed. For both beef and dairy production, it requires, at least in the beginning, more pastureland. Grass-fed beef production tends to be more labor-intensive as well. But Smith counters that if you factor in the hidden cost of government corn subsidies, environment degradation, and decreased human health and animal welfare, grass-fed is the more cost-effective model. “The sun provides the lowest cost of production and the cheapest meat,” he says.[K]Another grass-fed booster spurring farmers to convert is EPIC, which makes meat-based protein bars. Founders Taylor Collins and his wife, Katie Forrest, used to be endurance athletes; now they’re advocates of grass-fed meat. Soon after launching EPIC’s most successful product-the Bison Bacon Cranberry Bar-Collins and Forrest found they’d exhausted their sources for bison (北美野牛) raised exclusively on pasture. When they started researching the supply chain, they learned that only 2-3% of all bison is actually grass-fed. The rest is feed-lot confined and fed grain and corn.[L]But after General Mills bought EPIC in 2016, Collins and Forrest suddenly had the resources they needed to expand their supply chain.So the company teamed up with Wisconsin-based rancher Northstar Bison. EPIC fronted the money for the purchase of $ million worth of young bison that will be raised according to its grass-fed protocols, with a guaranteed purchase price. The message to young people who might not otherwise be able to afford to break into the business is, “You can purchase this $3 million piece of land here, because I’m guaranteeing you today you’ll have 1,000 bison on it.’ We’re bringing new blood into the old, conventional farmi ng ecosystem, which is really cool to see,” Collins explains.36.Farmers going grass-fed are not affected by the ever-changing milkprices of the global market.37.Over the years, Tim Joseph’s partners have helped many dairyfarmers to switch to grass-fed.38.One advocate believes that many other benefits should be taken intoconsideration when we assess the cost-effectiveness of grass-fed farming.39.Many dairy farmers were persuaded to switch to grass-fed when theysaw its advantage in terms of profits.40.Tim Joseph’s grass-fed program is only one example of how Americanfarming practice is changing.41.Tim Joseph was fascinated by the notion that sunlight brings energyand wealth to mankind.42.One problem with grass-fed products is that they are usually moreexpensive than conventional ones.43.Grass-fed products have proved to be healthier and more nutritious.44.When Tim Joseph started his business, he found grass-fed productsfell short of demand.45.A snack bar producer discovered that the supply of purely grass-fed bison meat was scarce.Section CDirections:There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A),B),C)and D).You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.Schools are not just a microcosm(缩影) of society; they mediate it too. The best seek to alleviate the external pressures on their pupils while equipping them better to understand and handle the world outside-at once sheltering them and broadening their horizons. This is ambitious in any circumstances, and in a divided and unequal society the two ideals can clash outright(直接地).Trips that many adults would consider the adventure of a lifetime-treks in Borneo, a sports tour to Barbados-appear to have become almost routine at some state schools. Parents are being asked for thousands of pounds. Though schools cannot profit from these trips, the companies that arrange them do. Meanwhile, pupils arrive at school hungry because their families can’t afford breakfast. The Child Poverty Action Group says nine out of 30 in every classroom fall below the poverty line. The discrepancy is startlingly apparent. Introducing a fundraising requirement for students does not help, as better-off children can tap up richer aunts and neighbours.Probing the rock pools of a local beach or practising French on a language exchange can fire children's passions, boost their skills and open their eyes to life's possibilities. Educational outings help bright but disadvantaged students to get better scores in A-level tests. In this globalised age, there is a good case for international travel, and some parents say they can manage the cost of a school trip abroad more easily than a family holiday. Even in the face of immense and mounting financial pressures, some schools have shown remarkable determination and ingenuity in ensuring that all their pupils are able to take up opportunities that may be truly life-changing. They should be applauded. Methods such as whole-school fundraising, with the proceeds(收益) pooled, can help to extend opportunities and fuel community spirit.But £3,000 trips cannot be justified when the average income for families with children is just over £30,000. Such initiatives close doors for many pupils. Some parents pull their children out of school because of expensive field trips. Even parents who can see that a trip is little more than a party or celebration may well feel guilt thattheir child is left behind.The Department for Education’s guidance says schools can charge only for board and lodging if the trip is part of the syllabus, and that students receiving government aid are exempt from these costs. However, many schools seem to ignore the advice; and it does not cover the kind of glamorous, exotic trips, which are becoming increasingly common. Schools cannot be expected to bring together communities single-handed. But the least we should expect is that they do not foster divisions and exclude those who are already disadvantaged.does the author say best schools should doA) Prepare students to both challenge and change the divided unequal society.B) Protect students from social pressures and enable them to face the world.C) Motivate students to develop their physical as well as intellectual abilities.D) Encourage students to be ambitious and help them to achieve their goals.does the author think about school field tripsA) They enable students from different backgrounds to mix with each other.B) They widen the gap between privileged and disadvantaged students.C) They give the disadvantaged students a chance to see the world.D) They only benefit students with rich relatives and neighbours.does the author suggest can help build community spiritA) Events aiming to improve community services.B) Activities that help to fuel students' ingenuity.C) Events that require mutual understanding.D) Activities involving all students on campus.do we learn about low-income parents regarding school field tripsA) They want their children to participate even though they don't see much benefit.B) They don't want their kids to participate but find it hard to keep them from going.C) They don't want their kids to miss any chance to broaden their horizons despite the cost.D)They want their children to experience adventures but they don't want them to run risks.is the author's expectation of schoolsA) Bringing a community together with ingenuity.B) Resolving the existing discrepancies in society.C) Avoiding creating new gaps among students.D) Giving poor students preferential treatment.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.Rising temperatures and overfishing in the pristine(未受污染的) waters around the Antarctic could see king penguin populations pushed to the brink of extinction by the end of the century, according to a new study. The study's report states that as global warming transforms the environment in the world's last great wilderness, 70 percent of king penguins could either disappear or be forced to find new breedinggrounds.Co-author Céline Le Bohec, from t he University of Strasbourg in France, warned: "If there’re no actions aimed at halting or controlling global warming, and the pace of the current human-induced changes such as climate change and overfishing stays the same, the species may soon disappear.” The findings come amid growing concern over the future of the Antarctic. Earlier this month a separate study found that a combination of climate change and industrial fishing is threatening the krill(磷虾) population in Antarctic waters, with a potentially disastrous impact on whales, seals and penguins. But today's report is the starkest warning yet of the potentially devastating impact of climate change and human exploitation on the Antarctic's delicate ecosystems.Le Bohec said: “Unless current greenhouse gas emissions drop, 70 percent of king penguins- million breeding pairs-will be forced to relocate their breeding grounds, or face extinction by 2100.”King penguins are the second-largest type of penguin and only breed on specific isolated islands in the Southern Ocean where there is no ice cover and easy access to the sea. As the ocean warms, a body of water called the Antarctic Polar Front-an upward movement of nutrient-rich sea that supports a huge abundance of marine life-is being pushed further south. This means that king penguins, which feed on fish and krill in this body of water, have to travel further to their feeding grounds, leaving their hungry chicks for longer. And as this distance between their breeding grounds and their food grows, entire colonies could be wiped out.Le Bohec said: "The plight of the king penguin should serve as a warning about the future of entire marine environment in the Antarctic. Penguins, like other seabirds and marine mammals, occupy higher levels in the food chain and they are what we call bio-indicators of their ecosystems." Penguins are sensitive indicators of changes in marine ecosystems. As such, they are key species for understanding and predicting impacts of global change on Antarctic and sub-Antarctic marine ecosystems. The report found that although some king penguins may be able to relocate to new breeding grounds closer to their retreating food source, suitable new habitats would be scarce. Only a handful of islands in the Southern Ocean are suitable for sustaininglarge breeding colonies.51.What will happen by 2100, according to a new studyA) King penguins in the Antarctic will be on the verge of dying out.B) Sea water will rise to a much higher level around the Antarctic.C) The melting ice cover will destroy the great Antarctic wilderness.D) The pristine waters around the Antarctic will disappear forever.52.What do we learn from the findings of a separate studyA) Shrinking krill population and rising temperatures could force Antarctic whales to migrate.B) Human activities have accelerated climate change in the Antarctic region in recent years.C) Industrial fishing and climate change could be fatal to certain Antarctic species.D) Krill fishing in the Antarctic has worsened the pollution of the pristine waters.53.What does the passage say about king penguinsA) They will turn out to be the second-largest species of birds to become extinct.B) Many of them will have to migrate to isolated islands in the Southern Ocean.C) They feed primarily on only a few kinds of krill in the Antarctic Polar Front.D) The majority of them may have to find new breeding grounds in the future.54.What happens when sea levels rise in the AntarcticA) Many baby king penguins can't have food in time.B) Many king penguins could no longer live on krill.C) Whales will invade king penguins' breeding grounds.D) Whales will have to travel long distances to find food.55.What do we learn about the Southern OceanA) The king penguins there are reluctant to leave for new breeding grounds.B) Its conservation is key to the sustainable propagation of Antarctic species.C) It is most likely to become the ultimate retreat for species like the king penguin.D) Only a few of its islands can serve as huge breeding grounds for king penguins.Part IV Translation (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.梅花（plum blossom）位居中国十大名花之首，源于中国南方，已有三千多年的栽培和种植历史。
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2019年12月大学英语六级翻译练习题：思乡
2018年12月大学英语六级翻译练习题库
英语六级翻译练习题：思乡
思乡(homesickness)是中国人的一个永恒的话题。
从古至今，无论男女，家是他们永久的港湾，思乡是他们不老的情结(complex)。
正是这样的情结成为中国历代文人重要的创作题材，并以各种方式，从各种角度加以体现。
是故乡，唤起了他们心灵深处最美好的回忆，在对故乡的思念中，他们又仿佛回到了那单纯无邪的童年时代，回到了母亲的怀抱，身心的创伤得到了暂时的平复，精神的空虚得到了刹那的充实，故乡成了他们终极的归宿地(ultimate destination)。
参考译文：
Home sickness is an eternal topic for Chinese people. Since ancient times, home has been a permanent harbor for both men and women, and homesickness is their ever-young complex. It is such kind of complex that becomes the important theme of Chinese literati in all dynasties; they expressed this theme in various ways and form various angles. It is home that arouses the best memories in their hearts. Thanks to those memories, they feel like going back to the pure and innocent childhood and returning to mothers arms. The wounds in body and mind will get healed temporarily and spiritual emptiness will be enriched for a while. Home has become their ultimate destination.
词句点拨：
1.思乡：可译为homesickness，其形容词形式为homesick.
2.不老的情结：可译为ever-young complex，其中“不老的”译为ever-young，意为“永远年轻的”。
3.以各种方式，从各种角度加以体现：译文以人作主语，把句式从被动变为主动，并用分号将两个分句连在一起。
文中翻译为the they expressed this theme in various ways and from various angles.
4.是故乡，唤起了…：此处可用It is…that…的强调句形式。
“唤起”译为arouse或bring out.
5.回到了…回到了…：可分别译为go back to和return to，以避免重复，从而体现用词的多样性。
6.身心的创伤得到了暂时的平复：可译为The wounds in body and mind will get healed temporarily.其中“身心的创伤”译为the wounds in body and mind，“得到平复”译为get healed.
2018年12月大学英语六级翻译练习题库。