新视野大学英语06级下期试题
006年6月17日大学英语六级(CET-6) 真题试卷(A卷
2006年6月17日大学英语六级(CET-6) 真题试卷(A卷)Part I Listening Comprehension(20 minutes)1. A) She met with Thomas just a few days ago.B) She can help with the orientation program.C) She is not sure she can pass on the message.D) She will certainly try to contact Thomas2. A) Set the dinner table. B) Change the light bulb.C) Clean the dining room. D) Hold the ladder for him.3. A) He’d like a piece of pie. B) He’d like some coffee.C) He’d rather stay in the warm room. D) He’s just had dinner with his friends.4. A) He has managed to sell a number of carsB) He is contented with his current positionC) He might get fired D) He has lost his job.5. A) Tony’s secretary；B) Paul’s girlfriend；C) Paul’s colleague D) Tony’s wife.6. A) He was fined for running a red light.B) He was caught speeding on a fast lane.C) He had to run quickly to get the ticket.D) He made a wrong turn at the intersection7. A) He has learned a lot from his own mistakes.B) He is quite experienced in taming wild dogs.C) He finds reward more effective than punishment.D) He thinks it important to master basic training skills.8. A) At a bookstore. B) At the dentist’s.C) In a restaurant.D) In the library.9. A) He doesn’t want Jenny to get into trouble.B) He doesn’t agree with the woman’s remark.C) He thinks Jenny’s workload too heavy at college.D) He believes most college students are running wild.10. A) It was applaudable.;B) It was just terrible.C) The actors were enthusiastic.;D) The plot was funny enough.Section B In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions willbe spoken only once.Passage One11. A) Social work.B) Medical care.C) Applied physics.D) Special education.12. A) The timely advice from her friends and relatives.B) The two-year professional training she received.C) Her determination to fulfill her dream.D) Her parents’ consistent moral support.13. A) To get the funding for the hospitals.B) To help the disabled children there.C) To train therapists for the children there.D) To set up an institution for the handicappedPassage Two14. A) At a country school in Mexico.B) In a mountain valley of Spain.C) At a small American college.D) In a small village in Chile.15. A) By expanding their minds and horizons.B) By financing their elementary education.C) By setting up a small primary school.D) By setting them an inspiring example.16. A) She wrote poetry that broke through national barriers.B) She was a talented designer of original school curriculums.C) She proved herself to be an active and capable stateswoman.D) She made outstanding contributions to children’s education.17. A) She won the 1945 Nobel Prize in Literature.B) She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.C) She translated her books into many languages.D) She advised many statesmen on international affairs.Passage Three18. A) How animals survive harsh conditions in the wild.B) How animals alter colors to match their surroundings.C) How animals protect themselves against predators.D) How animals learn to disguise themselves effectively.19. A) Its enormous size.B) Its plant-like appearance.C) Its instantaneous response.D) Its offensive smell.20. A) It helps improve their safety.B) It allows them to swim faster.C) It helps them fight their predators.D) It allows them to avoid twists and turns. Part II Reading ComprehensionThere are good reasons to be troubled by the violence that spreads throughout the media. Movies, Television and video games are full of gunplay and bloodshed, and one might reasonably ask what’s wrong with a society that presents videos of domestic violence as entertainment.Most researchers agree that the causes of real-world violence are complex. A 1993 study by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences listed “biological, individual, family, peer, school, and community factors” as all playing their parts.Viewing abnormally large amounts of violent television and video games may well contribute to violent behavior in certain individuals. The trouble comes when researchers downplay uncertainties in their studies or overstate the case for causality (因果关系). Skeptics were dismayed several years ago when a group of societies including the American Medical Association tried to end the debate by issuing a joint statement: “At this time, well over 1,000 studies... point overwhelmingly to a causal connection between media violence and aggressive behavior in some children.”Freedom-of-speech advocates accused the societies of catering to politicians, and even disputed the number of studies (most were review articles and essays, they said). When Jonathan Freedman, a social psychologist at the University of Toronto, reviewed the literature, he found only 200 or so studies of television-watching and aggression. And when he weeded out “the most doubtful measures of aggression”, only 28% supported a connection.The critical point here is causality. The alarmists say they have proved that violent media cause aggression. But the assumptions behind their observations need to be examined. When labeling games as violent or non-violent, should a hero eating a ghost really be counted as a violent event? And when experimenters record the time it takes game players to read ‘aggressive’ or ‘non-aggressive’ words from a list, can we be sure what they are actually measuring? The intent of the new Harvard Center on Media and Child Health to collect and standardize studies of media violence in order to compare their methodologies, assumptions and conclusions is an important step in the right direction.Another appropriate step would be to tone down the criticism until we know more. Several researchers write, speak and testify quite a lot on the threat posed by violence in the media. That is, of course, their privilege. But when doing so, they often come out with statements that the matter has now been settled, drawing criticism from colleagues. In response, the alarmists accuse critics and news reporters of being deceived by the entertainment industry. Such clashes help neither science nor society.21. Why is there so much violence shown in movies, TV and video games?A) There is a lot of violence in the real world today.B) Something has gone wrong with today’s society.C) Many people are fond of gunplay and bloodshed.D) Showing violence is thought to be entertaining.22. What is the skeptics (Line 3. Para. 3) view of media violence?A) Violence on television is a fairly accurate reflection of real-world life.B) Most studies exaggerate the effect of media violence on the viewers.C) A causal relationship exists between media and real-world violence.D) The influence of media violence on children has been underestimated.23. The author uses the term “alarmists” (Line 1. Para. 5)to refer to those who________.A) use standardized measurements in the studies of media violenceB) initiated the debate over the influence of violent media on realityC) assert a direct link between violent media and aggressive behaviorD) use appropriate methodology in examining aggressive behavior24. In refuting the alarmists, the author advances his argument by first challenging________.A) the source and amount of their data;B) the targets of their observationC) their system of measurement;D) their definition of violence25. What does the author think of the debate concerning the relationship between themedia and violence?A) More studies should be conducted before conclusions are drawn.B) It should come to an end since the matter has now been settled.C) The past studies in this field have proved to be misleading.D) He more than agrees with the views held by the alarmists.Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passageYou’re in trouble if you have to buy your own brand-name prescription drugs. Over the past decade, prices leaped by more than double the inflation rate. Treatments for chronic conditions can easily top $2,000 a month-no wonder that one in four Americans can’s afford to fill their prescriptions. The solution? A heart y chorus of “O Canada.” North of the border, where price controls reign, those same brand-name drugs cost 50% to 80% less.The Canadian option is fast becoming a political wake-up call, “If our neighbors can buy drugs at reasonable prices, why can’t we? Even to whisper that thoughtprovokes anger. “Un-American!” And-the propagandists’trump card (王牌)—“Wreck our brilliant health-care system.” Supersize drug prices, they claim, fund the research that sparks the next generation of wonder drugs. No sky-high drug price today, no cure for cancer tomorrow. So shut up and pay up.Common sense tells you that’s a false alternative. The reward for finding, say, a cancer cure is so huge that no one’s going to hang it up. Nevertheless, if Canada-level pricing came to the United States, the industry’s profit margins would drop and the pace of new-drug development would slow. Here lies the American dilemma. Who is all this splendid medicine for? Should our health-care system continue its drive toward the best of the best, even though rising numbers of patients can’t afford it? Or should we direct our wealth toward letting everyone in on today’s level of care? Measured by saved lives, the latter is almost certainly the better course.To defend their profits, the drug companies have warned Canadian wholesalers and pharmacies (药房) not to sell to Americans by mail, and are cutting back supplies to those who dare.Meanwhile, the administration is playing the fear card. Officials from the Food and Drug Administration will argue that Canadian drugs might be fake, mishandled, or even a potential threat to life.Do bad drugs fly around the Internet? Sure-and the more we look, the more we’ll find, But I haven’t heard of any raging epidemics among the hundreds of thousands of people buying crossborder.Most users of prescription drugs don’t worry about costs a lot. They’re sheltered by employee insurance, owing just a $20 co-pay. The financial blows rain, instead, on the uninsured, especially the chronically ill who need expensive drugs to live, This group will still include middle-income seniors on Medicare, who’ll have to dig deeply into their pockets before getting much from the new drug benefit that starts in 2006.26. What is said about the consequence of the rocketing drug prices in the U.S.?A) A quarter of Americans can’t afford their prescription drugs.B) Many Americans can’t afford to see a doctor when they fall ill.C) Many Americans have to go to Canada to get medical treatment.D) The inflation rate has been more than doubled over the years.27. It can be inferred that America can follow the Canadian model and curb itssoaring drug prices by ________.A) encouraging people to buy prescription drugs onlineB) extending medical insurance to all its citizensC) importing low-price prescription drugs from CanadaD) exercising price control on brand-name drugs28. How do propagandists argue for the U.S. drug pricing policy?A) Low prices will affect the quality of medicines in America.B) High prices are essential to funding research on new drugs.C) Low prices will bring about the anger of drug manufacturers.D) High-price drugs are indispensable in curing chronic diseases.29. What should be the priority of America’s health-care system according to theauthor?A) To resolve the dilemma in the health-care system.B) To maintain America’s lead in the drug industry.C) To allow the vast majority to enjoy its benefits.D) To quicken the pace of new drug development.30. What are American drug companies doing to protect their high profits?A) Labeling drugs bought from Canada as being fakes.B) Threatening to cut back funding for new drug research.C) Reducing supplies to uncooperative Canadian pharmacies.D) Attributing the raging epidemics to the ineffectiveness of Canadian drugs31 to 35 are based on the following passageAge has its privileges in America. And one of the more prominent of them is the senior citizen discount. Anyone who has reached a certain age—in some cases as low as 55—is automatically entitled to a dazzling array of price reductions at nearly every level of commercial life. Eligibility is determined not by one’s need but by the date on one’s birth certificate. Practically unheard of a generation ago, the discounts have become a routine part of many businesses—as common as color televisions in motel rooms and free coffee on airliners.People with gray hair often are given the discounts without even asking for them；yet, millions of Americans above age 60 are healthy and solvent (有支付能力的). Businesses that would never dare offer discounts to college students or anyone under 30 freely offer them to older Americans. The practice is acceptable because of the widespread belief that “elderly” and “needy” are synonymous (同义的). Perhaps that once was true, but today elderly Americans as a group have a lower poverty rate than the rest of the population. To be sure, there is economic diversity within the elderly, and many older Americans are poor, But most of them aren’t.It is impossible to determine the impact of the discounts on individual companies. For many firms, they are a stimulus to revenue. But in other cases the discounts are given at the expense, directly or indirectly, of younger Americans. Moreover, they are a direct irritant in what some politicians and scholars see as a coming conflict between the generations.Generational tensions are being fueled by continuing debate over Social Security benefits, which mostly involves a transfer of resources from the young to the old.Employment is another sore point, Buoyed (支持) by laws and court decisions, more and more older Americans are declining the retirement dinner in favor of staying on the job-thereby lessening employment and promotion opportunities for younger workers.Far from a kind of charity they once were, senior citizen discounts have become a formidable economic privilege to a group with millions of members who don’t need them.It no longer makes sense to treat the elderly as a single group whose economic needs deserve priority over those of others. Senior citizen discounts only enhance the myth that older people can’t take care of themselves and need special treatment；and they threaten the creation of a new myth, that the elderly are ungrateful and taking for themselves at the expense of children and other age groups. Senior citizen discounts are the essence of the very thing older Americans are fighting against-discrimination by age.31. We learn from the first paragraph that ________.A) offering senior citizens discounts has become routine commercial practiceB) senior citizen discounts have enabled many old people to live a decent lifeC) giving senior citizens discounts has boosted the market for the elderlyD) senior citizens have to show their birth certificates to get a discount32. What assumption lies behind the practice of senior citizen discounts?A) Businesses, having made a lot of profits, should do something for society inreturn.B) Old people are entitled to special treatment for the contribution they made tosociety.C) The elderly, being financially underprivileged, need humane help fromsociety.D) Senior citizen discounts can make up for the inadequacy of the SocialSecurity system.33. According to some politicians and scholars, senior citizen discounts will________.A) make old people even more dependent on societyB) intensify conflicts between the young and the oldC) have adverse financial impact on business companiesD) bring a marked increase in the companies revenues34. How does the author view the Social Security system?A) It encourages elderly people to retire in time.B) It opens up broad career prospects for young people.C) It benefits the old at the expense of the young.D) It should be reinforced by laws and court decisions.35. Which of the following best summarizes the author’s main argument?A) Senior citizens should fight hard against age discrimination.B) The elderly are selfish and taking senior discounts for granted.C) Priority should be given to the economic needs of senior citizens.D) Senior citizen discounts may well be a type of age discrimination.Passage FourIn 1854 my great-grandfather, Morris Marable, was sold on an auction block in Georgia for $500. For his white slave master, the sale was just “business as usual.”But to Morris Marable and his heirs, slavery was a crime against our humanity. This pattern of human rights violations against enslaved African-Americans continued under racial segregation for nearly another century.The fundamental problem of American democracy in the 21st century is the problem of “structural racism” the deep patterns of socio-economic inequality and accumulated disadvantage that are coded by race, and constantly justified in public speeches by both racist stereotypes and white indifference. Do Americans have the capacity and vision to remove these structural barriers that deny democratic rights and opportunities to millions of their fellow citizens?This country has previously witnessed two great struggles to achieve a truly multicultural democracy.The First Reconstruction (1865-1877) ended slavery and briefly gave black men voting rights, but gave no meaningful compensation for two centuries of unpaid labor. The promise of “40 acres and a mule (骡子)”was for most blacks a dream deferred (尚未实现的).The Second Reconstruction (1954-1968), or the modern civil rights movement, ended legal segregation in public accommodations and gave blacks voting rights. But these successes paradoxically obscure the tremendous human costs of historically accumulated disadvantage that remain central to black Americans’ lives.The disproportionate wealth that most whites enjoy today was first constructed from centuries of unpaid black labor. Many white institutions, including some leading universities, insurance companies and banks, profited from slavery. This pattern of white privilege and black inequality continues today.Demanding reparations (赔偿) is not just about compensation for slavery and segregation. It is, more important, an educational campaign to highlight the contemporary reality of “racial deficits”of all kinds, the unequal conditions that impact blacks regardless of class. Structural racism’s barriers include “equity inequity.” the absence of black capital formation that is a direct consequence of America’s history. One third of all black households actually have negative net wealth.In 1998 the typical black family’s net wealth was $16,400, less than one fifth that of white families. Black families are denied home loans at twice the rate of whites.Blacks remain the last hired and first fired during recessions. During the 1990-91 recession, African-Americans suffered disproportionately. At Coca-Cola, 42 percent of employees who lost their jobs were blacks. At Sears, 54 percent were black, Blacks have significantly shorter life spans, in part due to racism in the health establishment. Blacks are statistically less likely than whites to be referred for kidney transplants or early-stage cancer surgery.36. To the author, the auction of his great-grandfather is a typical example of________.A) crime against humanity;B) unfair business transactionC) racial conflicts in Georgia;D) racial segregation in America37. The barrier to democracy in 21st century America is ________.A) widespread use of racist stereotypesB) prejudice against minority groupsC) deep-rooted socio-economic inequalityD) denial of legal rights to ordinary blacks38. What problem remains unsolved in the two Reconstructions?A) Differences between races are deliberately obscured.B) The blacks are not compensated for their unpaid labor.C) There is no guarantee for blacks to exercise their rights.D) The interests of blacks are not protected by law.39. It is clear that the wealth enjoyed by most whites ________.A) has resulted from business successes over the yearsB) has been accompanied by black capital formationC) has derived from sizable investments in educationD) has been accumulated from generations of slavery40. What does the author think of the current situation regarding racialdiscrimination?A) Racism is not a major obstacle to blacks’ employment.B) Inequality of many kinds remains virtually untouched.C) A major step has been taken towards reparations.D) Little has been done to ensure blacks’ civil rights.Part III V ocabulary41. Because of the ________ of its ideas, the book was in wide circulation both athome and abroad.A) originality;B) subjectivity;C) generality;D) ambiguity42. With its own parliament and currency and a common ________ for peace, theEuropean Union declared itself—in 11 official languages—open for business.A) inspiration;B) assimilation;C) intuition;D) aspiration43. America has now adopted more ________ European-style inspection systems,and the incidence of food poisoning is falling.A) discrete;B) solemn;C) rigorous;D) autonomous44. Mainstream pro-market economists all agree that competition is an ________spur to efficiency and innovation.A) extravagant;B) exquisite;C) intermittent;D) indispensable45. In the late 19th century, Jules Verne, the master of science fiction, foresaw manyof the technological wonders that are ________ today.A) transient;B) commonplace;C) implicit;D) elementary46. I was so ________ when I used the automatic checkout lane in the supermarketfor the first time.A) immersed;B) assaulted;C) thrilled;D) dedicated47. His arm was ________ from the shark’s mouth and reattached, but the boy, whonearly died, remained in a delicate condition.A) retrieved;B) retained;C) repelled;D) restored48. Bill Gates and Walt Disney are two people America has ________ to be theGreatest American.A) appointed;B) appeased;C) nicknamed;D) dominated49. The ________ majority of citizens tend to believe that the death penalty will helpdecrease the crime rate.A) overflowing;B) overwhelming;C) prevalent;D) premium50. We will also see a ________ increase in the number of televisions per household,as small TV displays are added to clocks, coffee makers and smoke detectors.A) startling;B) surpassing;C) suppressing;D) stacking51. The advance of globalization is challenging some of our most ________ valuesand ideas, including our idea of what constitutes “home”.A) enriched;B) enlightened;C) cherished;D) chartered52. Researchers have discovered that ________ with animals in an active way maylower a person’s blood pressure.A) interacting;B) integrating;C) migrating;D) merging53. The Beatles, the most famous British band of the 1960s, traveled worldwide formany years, ________ cultural barriers.A) transporting;B) transplanting;C) transferring;D) transcending54. In his last years, Henry suffered from a disease that slowly ________ him ofmuch of his sight.A) relieved;B) jeopardized;C) deprived;D) eliminated55. Weight lifting, or any other sport that builds up your muscles, can make bonesbecome denser and less ________ to injury.A) attached;B) prone;C) immune;D) reconciled56. He has ________ to museums hundreds of his paintings as well as his entirepersonal collection of modern art.A) ascribed;B) attributed;C) designated;D) donated57. Erik’s website contains ________ photographs and hundreds of articles and shortvideos from his trip around the globe.A) prosperous;B) gorgeous;C) spacious;D) simultaneous58. Optimism is a ________ shown to be associated with good physical health, lessdepression and longer life.A) trail;B) trait;C) trace;D) track59. The institution has a highly effective program which helps first-year studentsmake a successful ________ into college life.A) transformation;B) transmission;C) transition;D) transaction60. Philosophers believe that desire, hatred and envy are “negative emotions” which________ the mind and lead it into a pursuit of power and possessions.A) distort;B) reinforce;C) exert;D) scramble61. The term “glass ceiling” was first used by the Wall Street Journal to describe theapparent barriers that prevent women from reaching the top of the corporate ________.A) seniority B) superiority C) height D) hierarchy62. Various efforts have been made over the centuries to predict earthquakes,including observing lights in the sky and ________ animal behavior.A) abnormal B) exotic C) absurd D) erroneous63. Around 80 percent of the ________ characteristics of most white Britons havebeen passed down from a few thousand Ice Age hunters.A) intelligible B) random C) spontaneous D) genetic64. Picasso gained popularity in the mid-20th century, which was ________ of a newattitude towards modern art.A) informative B) indicative C) exclusive D) expressive65. The country was an island that enjoyed civilized living for a thousand years ormore with little ________ from the outside world.A) disturbance B) discrimination C) irritation D) irregularity66. Fashion designers are rarely concerned with vital things like warmth, comfortand ________.A) stability B) capability C) durability D) availability67. Back in the days when people traveled by horse and carriage, Karl Benz________ the world with his extraordinary three-wheeled motor vehicle.A) inhibited B) extinguished C) quenched D) stunned68. If we continue to ignore the issue of global warming, we will almost certainlysuffer the ________ effects of climatic changes worldwide.A) dubious B) drastic C) trivial D) toxic69. According to the theory of evolution, all living species are the modified________ of earlier species.A) descendants B) dependants C) defendants D) developments70. The panda is an endangered species, which means that it is very likely to become________ without adequate protection.A) intact B) insane C) extinct D) exemptPart IV Error CorrectionExample:╱. 1. time/times/period Television is rapidly becoming the literature of our periods╱used for the study of literature as 2. _______\_______ Many of the arguments havinga school subject are valid for ∧study of television. 3. ______the______Until recently, dyslexia and other reading problems were a mystery to mostteachers and parents. As a result, too many kids passed through school without master the printed page. (S1) Some were treated as mentally deficient: many were left functionally illiterate (文盲的)，unable to ever meet their potential. But in the last several years, there’s been a revolution in that we’ve learned about reading and dyslexia. (S2) Scientists are using a variety of new imaging techniques to watch the brain at work. Their experiments have shown that reading disorders are most likely the result of what is, in an effect, (S3) faulty wiring in the brain—not lazy, stupidity or a poor home (S4) environment. There’s also convincing evidence which dyslexia (S5) is largely inherited. It is now considered a chronic problem for some kids, not just a “phase”. Scientists have also discarded another old stereotype that almost all dyslexic s are boys. Studies indicate that many girls are affecting as well (S6) and not getting help.At same time, educational researchers have come up (S7) with innovative teaching strategies for kids who are having trouble learning to read. New screening tests are identifying children at risk before they get discouraged by year of (S8) frustration and failure. And educators are trying to get the message to parents that they should be on the alert for the first signs of potential problems.It’s an urgent mission. Mass literacy is a relative new (S9) social goal. A hundred years ago people didn’t need to be good readers in order to earn a living. But in the Information Age, no one can get by with knowing how to read well and (S10) understand increasingly complex material.Part V WritingNumber of people in City X traveling abroad in 1995, 2000 and 2005近十年来X市有越来越多的人选择出境旅游出现这种现象的原因这种现象可能产生的影响06年6月17日六级参考答案。
2006年6月大学英语六级CET6真题及答案
洛基英语，中国在线英语教育领导品牌Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section A Directions: Directions: In In In this this this section, section, section, you you you will will will hear hear hear 10 10 10 short short short conversations. conversations. conversations. At At At the the the end end end of of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and and the the the question question question will will will be be be spoken spoken spoken only only only once. once. once. After After After each each each question question question there there there will will will be be be a a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide decide which which which is is is the the the best best best answer. answer. answer. Then Then Then mark mark mark the the the corresponding corresponding corresponding letter letter letter on on on the the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Example: You will hear: You will read: A) 2 hours. B) 3 hours. C) 4 hours. D) 5 hours. From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they will start at 9 o ’clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, D) “5 hours ” is the correct answer. You should choose [D] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center. Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D] 1. A) She met with Thomas just a few days ago. B) She can help with the orientation program. C) She is not sure she can pass on the message. D) She will certainly try to contact Thomas. 2. A) Set the dinner table. B) Change the light bulb C) Clean the dining room. D) Hold the ladder for him. 3. A) He ’d like a piece of pie. B) He ’d like some coffee C) He ’d rather stay in the warm room. D) He ’s just had dinner with his friends. 4. A) He has managed to sell a number of cars. B) He is contented with his current position. C) He might get fired. D) He has lost his job. 5. A) Tony ’s secretary. B) Paul ’s girlfriend. C) Paul ’s colleague. D) Tony ’s wife. 6. A) He was fined for running a red light. B) He was caught speeding on a fast lane. C) He had to run quickly to get the ticket. D) He made a wrong turn at the intersection. 7. A) He has learned a lot from his own mistakes. B) He is quite experienced in taming wild dogs. C) He finds reward more effective than punishment. D) He thinks it important to master basic training skills. 8. A) At a bookstore. B) At the dentist ’s. C) In a restaurant. D) In the library. 9. A) He doesn ’t want Jenny to get into trouble. B) He doesn ’t agree with the woman ’s remark. C) He thinks Jenny ’s workload too heavy at college. D) He believes most college students are running wild. 10. A) It was applaudable. B) It was just terrible. C) The actors were enthusiastic. D) The plot was funny enough. Section B Directions: Directions: In In In this this this section, section, section, you you you will will will hear hear hear 3 3 3 short short short passages. passages. passages. At At At the the the end end end of of of each each passage, you will hear hear some some some questions. questions. questions. Both Both Both the the the passage passage passage and and and the the the questions questions questions will will will be be be spoken spoken spoken only only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked marked A), A), A), B), B), B), C) C) C) and and and D). D). D). Then Then Then mark mark mark the the the corresponding corresponding corresponding letter letter letter on on on the the the Answer Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Passage One Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard. 11. A) Social work. B) Medical care C) Applied physics D) Special education. 12. A) The timely advice from her friends and relatives. B) The two-year professional training she received. C) Her determination to fulfill her dream. D) Her parents’consistent moral support. 13. A) To get the funding for the hospitals. B) To help the disabled children there. C) To train therapists for the children there. D) To set up an institution for the handicapped. Passage Two Questions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard. 14. A) At a country school in Mexico. B) In a mountain valley of Spain. C) At a small American college. D) In a small village in Chile. 15. A) By expanding their minds and horizons. B) By financing their elementary education. C) By setting up a small primary school. D) By setting them an inspiring example. 16. A) She wrote poetry that broke through national barriers. B) She was a talented designer of original school curriculums. C) She proved herself to be an active and capable stateswoman. D) She made outstanding contributions to children’s education. 17. A) She won the 1945 Nobel Prize in Literature. B) She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. C) She translated her books into many languages. D) She advised many statesmen on international affairs. Passage Three Question 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard. 18. A) How animals survive harsh conditions in the wild. B) How animals alter colors to match their surroundings. C) How animals protect themselves against predators. D) How animals learn to disguise themselves effectively. 19. A) Its enormous size. B) Its plant-like appearance. C) Its instantaneous response. D) Its offensive smell. 20. A) It helps improve their safety. B) It allows them to swim faster. C) It helps them fight their predators. D) It allows them to avoid twists and turns. Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes) Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Passage One Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage. There are good reasons to be troubled by the violence that spreads throughout the media. Movies. Television and video games are full of gunplay and bloodshed, and one might reasonably ask ask what what ’s s wrong wrong wrong with with with a a a society society society that that that presents presents presents videos videos videos of of of domestic domestic domestic violence violence violence as as entertainment. Most researchers researchers agree agree agree that that that the the the causes causes causes of of of real-world real-world real-world violence violence violence are are are complex. complex. complex. A A A 1993 1993 study by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences listed “biological, individual, family, peer, school, and community factors ” as all playing their parts. Viewing Viewing abnormally abnormally abnormally large large large amounts amounts amounts of of of violent violent violent television television television and and and video video video games games may well contribute to violent behavior in certain individuals. The trouble comes when researchers downplay uncertainties in their studies or overstate the case for causality (因果关系). Skeptics were dismayed several years ago when a group of societies including the American American Medical Medical Medical Association Association Association tried tried tried to to to end end end the the the debate debate debate by by by issuing issuing issuing a a a joint joint statement: “At this time, time, well well well over over over 1,000 1,000 1,000 studies studies … point point overwhelmingly overwhelmingly overwhelmingly to to to a a a causal causal causal connection connection between media violence and aggressive behavior in some children.”Freedom-of-speech advocates accused the societies of catering to politicians, and even disputed the number of studies (most were review articles and essays, they said). When Jonathan Freedman, Freedman, a a a social social social psychologist psychologist psychologist at at at the the the University University University of of of Toronto, Toronto, reviewed reviewed the the literature, he found only only 200 200 200 or or or so so so studies studies studies of of of television-watching television-watching television-watching and and and aggression. aggression. aggression. And And And when when when he he weeded out “the most doubtful measures of aggression ”, only 28% supported a connection. The critical point here is causality. The alarmists say they have proved that violent media cause cause aggression. aggression. aggression. But But But the the the assumptions assumptions assumptions behind behind behind their their their observations observations observations need need need to to to be be examined. When labeling games as violent or non-violent, should a hero eating a ghost really be counted as a violent event? And when experimenters record the time it takes game players to read ‘aggressive ’or ‘non-aggressive’words from a list, can we be sure what they are actually measuring? The intent of the new Harvard Center on Media and Child Health to collect and standardize studies of media violence in order to compare their methodologies, assumptions and conclusions is an important step in the right direction. Another appropriate ster would be to tone down the criticism until we know more. Several researchers write, speak and testify quite a lot on the threat posed by violence in the media. That is, of course, their privilege. But when doing so, they often come out with statements that the matter has now been settled, drawing criticism from colleagues. In response, the alarmists accuse critics and news reporters of being deceived by the entertainment industry. Such clashes help neither science nor society. 21. Why is there so much violence shown in movies, TV and video games? A) There is a lot of violence in the real world today. B) Something has gone wrong with today’s society. C) Many people are fond of gunplay and bloodshed. D) Showing violence is thought to be entertaining. 22. What is the skeptics (Line 3. Para.3) view of media violence? A) Violence on television is a fairly accurate reflection of real-world life. B) Most studies exaggerate the effect of media violence on the viewers. C) A causal relationship exists between media and real-world violence. D) The influence of media violence on children has been underestimated. 23. The author uses the term “alarmists”(Line 1. Para.5) to refer to those who ______. A) use standardized measurements in the studies of media violence B) initiated the debate over the influence of violent media on reality C) assert a direct link between violent media and aggressive behavior D) use appropriate methodology in examining aggressive behavior 24. In refuting the alarmists, the author advances his argument by first challenging____. A) the source and amount of their data B) the targets of their observation C) their system of measurement D) their definition of violence 25. What does the author think of the debate concerning the relationship between the media and violence? A) More studies should be conducted before conclusions are drawn. B) It should come to an end since the matter has now been settled. C) The past studies in this field have proved to be misleading. D) He more than agrees with the views held by the alarmists. Passage Two Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage. Y ou ’re re in in in trouble trouble trouble if if if you you you have have have to to to buy buy buy your your your own own own brand-name brand-name brand-name prescription prescription drugs. Over the past decade, decade, prices prices prices leaped leaped leaped by by by more more more than than than double double double the the the inflation inflation inflation rate. rate. rate. Treatments Treatments Treatments for for chronic conditions can easily top ＄2,000 a month-no wonder that one in four Americans can ’s afford to fill their prescriptions. The solution? A hearty chorus of “O Canada.” North of the border, where price controls reign, those same brand-name drugs cost 50% to 80% less. The The Canadian Canadian Canadian option option option is is is fast fast fast becoming becoming becoming a a a political political political wake-up wake-up wake-up call, call, “If If our our neighbors can buy drugs drugs at at at reasonable reasonable reasonable prices, prices, prices, why why why can can ’t t we?we?” Even Even to to to whisper whisper whisper that that that thought thought provokes anger. “Un-American!” And-the propagandists ’ trump trump card (card (王牌王牌)—“Wreck our brilliant health-care system.” Super-size Super-size drug drug drug prices, prices, prices, they they they claim, claim, claim, fund fund fund the the the research research research that that that sparks sparks sparks the the next generation of wonder wonder drugs. drugs. drugs. No No No sky-high sky-high sky-high drug drug drug price price price today, today, today, no no no cure cure cure for for for cancer cancer cancer tomorrow. tomorrow. tomorrow. So So shut up and pay up. Common sense tells you that ’s a false alternative. The reward for finding. Say, a cancer cure is so huge huge that that that no no no one one ’s s going going going to to to hang hang hang it it it up. up. up. Nevertheless, Nevertheless, Nevertheless, if if if Canada-level Canada-level Canada-level pricing pricing came to the United States, States, the the the industry industry ’s s profit profit profit margins margins margins would would would drop drop drop and and and the the the pace pace pace of of of new-drug new-drug development would slow. slow. Here Here Here lies lies lies the the the American American American dilemma. dilemma. dilemma. Who Who Who is is is all all all this this this splendid splendid splendid medicine medicine medicine for? for? Should our health-care health-care system system system continue continue continue its its its drive drive drive toward toward toward the the the best best best of of of the the the best, best, best, even even even though though rising numbers of patients can ’t afford it? Or should we direct our wealth toward letting everyone in on today ’s level of care? Measured by saved lives, the latter is almost certainly the better course. To defend their profits, the drug companies have warned Canadian wholesalers and pharmacies(药房) not to sell to Americans by mail, and are cutting back supplies to those who dare. Meanwhile, Meanwhile, the the the administration administration administration is is is playing playing playing the the the fear fear fear card. card. card. Officials Officials Officials from from from the the Food and Drug Administration Administration will will will argue argue argue that that that Canadian Canadian Canadian drugs drugs drugs might might might be be be fake, fake, fake, mishandled, mishandled, mishandled, or or even a potential threat to life. Do bad drugs fly around the Internet? Sure-and the more we look, the more we ’ll find, But I haven ’t t heard heard heard of of of any any any raging raging raging epidemics epidemics epidemics among among among the the the hundreds hundreds hundreds of of of thousands thousands thousands of of people buying cross-border. Most users of prescription drugs don ’s worry about costs a lot. They ’re sheltered by employee insurance, owing just a $20 co-pay. The financial blows rain, instead, on the uninsured, especially the chronically ill who need expensive drugs to live, This group group will still include middle-income seniors on will still include middle-income seniors on Medicare, who ’ll have have to to to dig dig dig deeply deeply deeply into into into their their their pockets pockets pockets before before before getting getting getting much much much from from from the the the new new new drug drug benefit that starts in 2006. 26. What is said about the consequence of the rocketing drug prices in the U.S.? A) A quarter of Americans can ’t afford their prescription drugs. B) Many Americans can ’t afford to see a doctor when they fall ill. C) Many Americans have to go to Canada to get medical treatment. D) The inflation rate has been more than doubled over the years. 27. It can be inferred that America can follow the Canadian model and curb its soaring drug prices by _____. A) encouraging people to buy prescription drugs online B) extending medical insurance to all its citizens C) importing low-price prescription drugs from Canada D) exercising price control on brand-name drugs 28. How do propagandists argue for the U.S. drug pricing policy? A) Low prices will affect the quality of medicines in America. B) High prices are essential to funding research on new drugs. C) Low prices will bring about the anger of drug manufacturers. D) High-price drugs are indispensable in curing chronic diseases. 29. What should be the priority of America ’s health-care system according to the author? A) To resolve the dilemma in the health-care system. B) To maintain America ’s lead in the drug industry. C) To allow the vast majority to enjoy its benefits. D) To quicken the pace of new drug development. 30. What are American drug companies doing to protect their high profits? A) Labeling drugs bought from Canada as being fakes. B) Threatening to cut back funding for new drug research. C) Reducing supplies to uncooperative Canadian pharmacies. D) Attributing the raging epidemics to the ineffectiveness of Canadian drugs. Passage Three Questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage. Age has its privileges in America. And one of the more prominent of them is the senior citizen discount. Anyone who has reached a certain age-in some cases as low as 55-is automatically entitled to a dazzling array of price reductions at nearly every level of commercial life. Eligibility is determined not by one ’s need but by the date on one ’s birth certificate. Practically unheard of a generation ago, the discounts have become a routine part of many businesses-as businesses-as common common common as as as color color color televisions televisions televisions in in in motel motel motel rooms rooms rooms and and and free free free coffee coffee coffee on on airliners. People with gray hair often are given the discounts without even asking for them ；yet ，millions millions of of of Americans Americans Americans above above above age age age 60 60 60 are are are healthy healthy healthy and and and solvent solvent solvent ((有支付能力的). Businesses that would never dare offer discounts discounts to to to college students college students or anyone under 30 freely offer them to older Americans. Americans. The The The practice practice practice is is is acceptable acceptable acceptable because because because of of of the the the widespread widespread widespread belief belief belief that that “elderly ” and “needy ”are synonymous (同义的). Perhaps that once was true, but today elderly Americans as a group have a lower poverty rate than the rest of the population. To be sure, there is economic diversity within the elderly, and many older Americans are poor, But most of them aren ’t. It is impossible to determine the impact of the discounts discounts on on on individual individual individual companies. companies. companies. For For For many many many firms, firms, firms, they they they are are are a a a stimulus stimulus stimulus to to revenue. But in other cases the discounts are given at the expense. Directly Directly or or or indirectly, indirectly, indirectly, of of of younger younger younger Americans. Americans. Americans. Moreover, Moreover, Moreover, they they they are are are a a a direct direct irritant in what some politicians and scholars see as a coming conflict between the generations. Generational Generational tensions tensions tensions are are are being being being fueled fueled fueled by by by continuing continuing continuing debate debate debate over over over Social Social Security benefits ，which mostly involves a transfer of resources from the young to the old. Employment is another sore sore point, point, point, Buoyed Buoyed Buoyed ((支持) ) by by by laws laws laws and and and court court court decisions, decisions, decisions, more more more and and and more more more older older Americans are declining the retirement d inner in dinner in favor of staying on the job-thereby lessening employment and promotion opportunities for younger workers. Far Far from from from a a a kind kind kind of of of charity charity charity they they they once once once were, were, were, senior senior senior citizen citizen citizen discounts discounts discounts have have become a formidable economic privilege to a group with millions of members who don ’t need them. It It no no no longer longer longer makes makes makes sense sense sense to to to treat treat treat the the the elderly elderly elderly as as as a a a single single single group group group whose whose economic needs deserve priority over those of others. Senior citizen discounts only enhance the myth that older people can ’t take care of themselves and need special treatment ； and they threaten the creation of a new myth, that the elderly are ungrateful and taking for themselves at the expense of children and other age age groups. groups. groups. Senior Senior Senior citizen citizen citizen discounts discounts discounts are are are the the the essence essence essence of of of the the the very very very thing thing thing older older Americans are fighting against-discrimination by age. 31. We learn from the first paragraph that____. A) offering senior citizens discounts has become routine commercial practice B) senior citizen discounts have enabled many old people to live a decent life C) giving senior citizens discounts has boosted the market for the elderly D) senior citizens have to show their birth certificates to get a discount 32. What assumption lies behind the practice of senior citizen discounts? A) Businesses, having made a lot of profits, should do something for society in return. B) Old people are entitled to special treatment for the contribution they made to society. C) The elderly, being financially underprivileged ，need humane help from society. D) Senior citizen discounts can make up for the inadequacy of the Social Security system. 33. According to some politicians and scholars, senior citizen discounts will___. A) make old people even more dependent on society B) intensify conflicts between the young and the old C) have adverse financial impact on business companies D) bring a marked increase in the companies revenues 34. How does the author view the Social Security system? A) It encourages elderly people to retire in time. B) It opens up broad career prospects for young people. C) It benefits the old at the expense of the young D) It should be reinforced by laws and court decisions 35. Which of the following best summarizes the author ’s main argument? A) Senior citizens should fight hard against age discrimination. B) The elderly are selfish and taking senior discounts for granted. C) Priority should be given to the economic needs of senior citizens. D) Senior citizen discounts may well be a type of age discrimination. Passage Four Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage. In 1854 my great-grandfather, Morris Marable, was sold on an auction block in Georgia for ＄500. For his white slave master, the sale was just “business as usual.” But to Morris Marable and his heirs, slavery was a crime against our humanity. This pattern of human rights violations against enslaved African-Americans continued under racial segregation for nearly another century. The The fundamental fundamental fundamental problem problem problem of of of American American American democracy democracy democracy in in in the the the 21st 21st 21st century century century is is is the the problem of “structural racism ” the deep patterns of socio-economic inequality and accumulated disadvantage that are coded by race, and constantly justified in public speeches by both racist stereotypes and white indifference. Do Americans have the capacity and vision to remove these structural barriers that deny democratic rights and opportunities to millions of their fellow citizens? This country has previously witnessed two great struggles to achieve a truly multicultural democracy. The First Reconstruction (1865-1877) ended slavery and briefly gave black men voting rights, but but gave gave gave no no no meaningful meaningful meaningful compensation compensation compensation for for for two two two centuries centuries centuries of of of unpaid unpaid unpaid labor. labor. labor. The The promise of “40 acres and a mule (骡子)”was for most blacks a dream deferred (尚未实现的). The Second Reconstruction (1954-1968), or the modern civil rights movement, ended legal segregation in public accommodations and gave blacks voting rights . But these successes paradoxically paradoxically obscure obscure obscure the the the tremendous tremendous tremendous human human human costs costs costs of of of historically historically historically accumulated accumulated disadvantage that remain central to black Americans ’ lives. The disproportionate wealth that most whites enjoy today was first constructed from centuries of unpaid black labor. Many white institutions, including some leading universities, insurance insurance companies companies companies and and and banks, banks, banks, profited profited profited from from from slavery. slavery. slavery. This This This pattern pattern pattern of of of white white privilege and black inequality continues today. Demanding Demanding reparations reparations reparations ((赔偿) ) is is is not not not just just just about about about compensation compensation compensation for for for slavery slavery and segregation. It is, more important, an educational campaign to highlight the contemporary reality of “racial deficits ” of of all all all kinds, kinds, kinds, the the the unequal unequal unequal conditions conditions conditions that that that impact impact impact blacks blacks blacks regardless regardless regardless of of class. Structural racism ’s s barriers barriers barriers include include “equity equity inequity.inequity.” the the absence absence absence of of of black black black capital capital formation that is a direct consequence consequence of of of America America ’s s history. history. history. One One One third third third of of of all all all black black black households households households actually actually have negative net wealth. In 1998 the typical black family ’s net wealth was ＄16,400, less than one fifth that of white families. Black families are denied home loans at twice the rate of whites. Blacks remain the last hired and first fired during recessions. During the 1990-91 recession. African-Americans suffered disproportionately. At Coca-Cola, 42 42 percent percent percent of of of employees employees employees who who who lost lost lost their their their jobs jobs jobs were were were blacks. blacks. blacks. At At At Sears, Sears, Sears, 54 54 54 percent percent were black, Blacks have significantly shorter life spans, in part due to racism in the health establishment. Blacks are statistically statistically less less less likely likely likely than than than whites whites whites to to to be be be referred referred referred for for for kidney kidney kidney transplants transplants transplants or or early-stage cancer surgery. 36. 36. To To the the author, author, author, the the the auction auction auction of of of his his his great-grandfather great-grandfather great-grandfather is is is a a a typical typical typical example example of____. A) crime against humanity B) unfair business transaction C) racial conflicts in Georgia D) racial segregation in America 37. The barrier to democracy in 21st century America is____. A) widespread use of racist stereotypes B) prejudice against minority groups C) deep-rooted socio-economic inequality D) denial of legal rights to ordinary blacks 38. What problem remains unsolved in the two Reconstructions? A) Differences between races are deliberately obscured. B) The blacks are not compensated for their unpaid labor. C) There is no guarantee for blacks to exercise their rights. D) The interests of blacks are not protected by law. 39. It is clear that the wealth enjoyed by most whites____. A) has resulted from business successes over the years B) has been accompanied by black capital formation C) has derived from sizable investments in education D) has been accumulated from generations of slavery 40. What does the author think of the current situation regarding racial discrimination? A) Racism is not a major obstacle to blacks ’ employment. B) Inequality of many kinds remains virtually untouched 。
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2006年6月17日大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷(A卷)Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both theconversation and the question will be spoken only once. After eachquestion there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single linethrough the centre.1. A) She met with Thomas just a few days ago.B) She can help with the orientation program.C) She is not sure she can pass on the message.D) She will certainly try to contact Thomas.2. A) Set the dinner table.B) Change the light bulb.C) Clean the dining room.D) Hold the ladder for him.3. A) He‟d like a piece of pie.B) He‟d like some coffee.C) He‟d rather stay in the warm room.D) He‟s just had dinner with his friends.4. A) He has managed to sell a number of cars.B) He is contented with his current position.C) He might get fired.D) He has lost his job.5. A) Tony‟s secretary.B) Paul‟s girlfriend.C) Paul‟s colleague.D) Tony‟s wife.6. A) He was fined for running a red light.B) He was caught speeding on a fast lane.C) He had to run quickly to get the ticket.D) He made a wrong turn at the intersection.7. A) He has learned a lot from his own mistakes.B) He is quite experienced in taming wild dogs.C) He finds reward more effective than punishment.D) He thinks it important to master basic training skills.8. A) At a bookstore.B) At the dentist‟s.C) In a restaurant.D) In the library.9. A) He doesn‟t want Jenny to get into trouble.B) He doesn‟t agree with the woman‟s remark.C) He thinks Jenny‟s workload too heavy at college.D) He believes most college students are running wild.10. A) It was applaudable.B) It was just terrible.C) The actors were enthusiastic.D) The plot was funny enough.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will bespoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the bestanswer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) Social work.B) Medical care.C) Applied physics.D) Special education.12. A) The timely advice from her friends and relatives.B) The two-year professional training she received.C) Her determination to fulfill her dream.D) Her parents‟ consistent moral support.13. A) To get the funding for the hospitals.B) To help the disabled children there.C) To train therapists for the children there.D) To set up an institution for the handicapped.Passage T woQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) At a country school in Mexico.B) In a mountain valley of Spain.C) At a small American college.D) In a small village in Chile.15. A) By expanding their minds and horizons.B) By financing their elementary education.C) By setting up a small primary school.D) By setting them an inspiring example.16. A) She wrote poetry that broke through national barriers.B) She was a talented designer of original school curriculums.C) She proved herself to be an active and capable stateswoman.D) She made outstanding contributions to children‟s education.17. A) She won the 1945 Nobel Prize in Literature.B) She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.C) She translated her books into many languages.D) She advised many statesmen on international affairs.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18. A) How animals survive harsh conditions in the wild.B) How animals alter colors to match their surroundings.C) How animals protect themselves against predators.D) How animals learn to disguise themselves effectively.19. A) Its enormous size.B) Its plant-like appearance.C) Its instantaneous response.D) Its offensive smell.20. A) It helps improve their safety.B) It allows them to swim faster.C) It helps them fight their predators.D) It allows them to avoid twists and turns.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part.Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choicesmarked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and markthe corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.There are good reasons to be troubled by the violence that spreads throughout the media. Movies, Television and video games are full of gunplay and bloodshed, and one might reasonably ask what‟s wrong with a society that presents videos of domestic violence as entertainment.Most researchers agree that the causes of real-world violence are complex. A 1993 study by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences listed “biological, individual, family, peer, school, and community factors” as all playing their parts.Viewing abnormally large amounts of violent television and video games may well contribute to violent behavior in certain individuals. The trouble comes when researchers downplay uncertainties in their studies or overstate the case for causality (因果关系). Skeptics were dismayed several years ago when a group of societies including the American Medical Association tried to end the debate by issuing a joint statement: “At this time, well over 1,000 studies... point overwhelmingly to a causal connection between media violence and aggressive behavior in some children.”Freedom-of-speech advocates accused the societies of catering to politicians, and even disputed the number of studies (most were review articles and essays, they said). When Jonathan Freedman, a social psychologist at the University of Toronto, reviewed the literature, he found only 200 or so studies of television-watching and aggression. Andwhen he weeded out “the most doubtful measures of aggression”, only 28% supported a connection.The critical point here is causality. The alarmists say they have proved that violent media cause aggression. But the assumptions behind their observations need to be examined. When labeling games as violent or non-violent, should a hero eating a ghost really be counted as a violent event? And when experimenters record the time it takes game players to read …aggressive‟ or …non-aggressive‟words from a list, can we be sure what they are actually measuring? The intent of the new Harvard Center on Media and Child Health to collect and standardize studies of media violence in order to compare their methodologies, assumptions and conclusions is an important step in the right direction.Another appropriate step would be to tone down the criticism until we know more. Several researchers write, speak and testify quite a lot on the threat posed by violence in the media. That is, of course, their privilege. But when doing so, they often come out with statements that the matter has now been settled, drawing criticism from colleagues. In response, the alarmists accuse critics and news reporters of being deceived by the entertainment industry. Such clashes help neither science nor society.21. Why is there so much violence shown in movies, TV and video games?A) There is a lot of violence in the real world today.B) Something has gone wrong with today‟s society.C) Many people are fond of gunplay and bloodshed.D) Showing violence is thought to be entertaining.22. What is the skeptics (Line 3. Para. 3) view of media violence?A) Violence on television is a fairly accurate reflection of real-world life.B) Most studies exaggerate the effect of media violence on the viewers.C) A causal relationship exists between media and real-world violence.D) The influence of media violence on children has been underestimated.23. The author uses the term “alarmists” (Line 1. Para. 5) to refer to those who________.A) use standardized measurements in the studies of media violenceB) initiated the debate over the influence of violent media on realityC) assert a direct link between violent media and aggressive behaviorD) use appropriate methodology in examining aggressive behavior24. In refuting the alarmists, the author advances his argument by first challenging________.A) the source and amount of their dataB) the targets of their observationC) their system of measurementD) their definition of violence25. What does the author think of the debate concerning the relationship between themedia and violence?A) More studies should be conducted before conclusions are drawn.B) It should come to an end since the matter has now been settled.C) The past studies in this field have proved to be misleading.D) He more than agrees with the views held by the alarmists.Passage T woQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Y ou‟re in trouble if you have to buy your own brand-name prescription drugs. Over the past decade, prices leaped by more than double the inflation rate. Treatments for chronic conditions can easily top $2,000 a month-no wonder that one in four Americans can‟s afford to fill their prescriptions. The solution? A hearty chorus of “O Canada.” North of the border, where price controls reign, those same brand-name drugs cost 50% to 80% less.The Canadian option is fast becoming a political wake-up call, “If our neighbors can buy drugs at reasonable prices, why can‟t we? Even to whisper that thought provokes anger. “Un-American!” And-the propagandists‟trump card (王牌)—“Wreck our brilliant health-care system.” Supersize drug prices, they claim, fund the research that sparks the next generation of wonder drugs. No sky-high drug price today, no cure for cancer tomorrow. So shut up and pay up.Common sense tells you that‟s a false alternative. The reward for finding, say, a cancer cure is so huge that no one‟s going to hang it up. Nevertheless, if Canada-level pricing came to the United States, the industry‟s profit margins would drop and the pace of new-drug development would slow. Here lies the American dilemma. Who is all this splendid medicine for? Should our health-care system continue its drive toward the best of the best, even though rising numbers of patients can‟t afford it? Or should we direct our wealth toward letting everyone in on today‟s level of care? Measured by saved lives, the latter is almost certainly the better course.To defend their profits, the drug companies have warned Canadian wholesalers and pharmacies (药房) not to sell to Americans by mail, and are cutting back supplies to those who dare.Meanwhile, the administration is playing the fear card. Officials from the Food and Drug Administration will argue that Canadian drugs might be fake, mishandled, or even a potential threat to life.Do bad drugs fly around the Internet? Sure-and the more we look, the more we‟ll find, But I haven‟t heard of any raging epidemics among the hundreds of thousands ofpeople buying crossborder.Most users of prescription drugs don‟t worry about costs a lot. They‟re sheltered by employee insurance, owing just a $20 co-pay. The financial blows rain, instead, on the uninsured, especially the chronically ill who need expensive drugs to live, This gro up will still include middle-income seniors on Medicare, who‟ll have to dig deeply into their pockets before getting much from the new drug benefit that starts in 2006.26. What is said about the consequence of the rocketing drug prices in the U.S.?A) A quarter of Americans can‟t afford their prescription drugs.B) Many Americans can‟t afford to see a doctor when they fall ill.C) Many Americans have to go to Canada to get medical treatment.D) The inflation rate has been more than doubled over the years.27. It can be inferred that America can follow the Canadian model and curb its soaringdrug prices by ________.A) encouraging people to buy prescription drugs onlineB) extending medical insurance to all its citizensC) importing low-price prescription drugs from CanadaD) exercising price control on brand-name drugs28. How do propagandists argue for the U.S. drug pricing policy?A) Low prices will affect the quality of medicines in America.B) High prices are essential to funding research on new drugs.C) Low prices will bring about the anger of drug manufacturers.D) High-price drugs are indispensable in curing chronic diseases.29. What should be the priority of America‟s health-care system according to theauthor?A) To resolve the dilemma in the health-care system.B) To maintain America‟s lead in the drug industry.C) To allow the vast majority to enjoy its benefits.D) To quicken the pace of new drug development.30. What are American drug companies doing to protect their high profits?A) Labeling drugs bought from Canada as being fakes.B) Threatening to cut back funding for new drug research.C) Reducing supplies to uncooperative Canadian pharmacies.D) Attributing the raging epidemics to the ineffectiveness of Canadian drugs.Passage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Age has its privileges in America. And one of the more prominent of them is the senior citizen discount. Anyone who has reached a certain age—in some cases as low as 55—is automatically entitled to a dazzling array of price reductions at nearly every level of commercial life. Eligibility is determined not by one‟s need but by the date on one‟s birth certificate. Practically unheard of a generation ago, the discounts have become a routine part of many businesses—as common as color televisions in motel rooms and free coffee on airliners.People with gray hair often are given the discounts without even asking for them；yet, millions of Americans above age 60 are healthy and solvent (有支付能力的). Businesses that would never dare offer discounts to college students or anyone under 30 freely offer them to older Americans. The practice is acceptable because of the widespread belief that “elderly”and “needy”are synonymous (同义的). Perhaps that once was true, but today elderly Americans as a group have a lower poverty rate than the rest of the population. To be sure, there is economic diversity within the elderly, and many older Americans are poor, But most of them aren‟t.It is impossible to determine the impact of the discounts on individual companies. For many firms, they are a stimulus to revenue. But in other cases the discounts are given at the expense, directly or indirectly, of younger Americans. Moreover, they are a direct irritant in what some politicians and scholars see as a coming conflict between the generations.Generational tensions are being fueled by continuing debate over Social Security benefits, which mostly involves a transfer of resources from the young to the old. Employment is another sore point, Buoyed (支持) by laws and court decisions, more and more older Americans are declining the retirement dinner in favor of staying on the job-thereby lessening employment and promotion opportunities for younger workers.Far from a kind of charity they once were, senior citizen discounts have become a formidable economic privilege to a group with millions of members who don‟t need them.It no longer makes sense to treat the elderly as a single group whose economic needs deserve priority over those of others. Senior citizen discounts only enhance the myth that older people can‟t take care of themselves and need special treatment；and they threaten the creation of a new myth, that the elderly are ungrateful and taking for themselves at the expense of children and other age groups. Senior citizen discounts are the essence of the very thing older Americans are fighting against-discrimination by age.31. We learn from the first paragraph that ________.A) offering senior citizens discounts has become routine commercial practiceB) senior citizen discounts have enabled many old people to live a decent lifeC) giving senior citizens discounts has boosted the market for the elderlyD) senior citizens have to show their birth certificates to get a discount32. What assumption lies behind the practice of senior citizen discounts?A) Businesses, having made a lot of profits, should do something for society inreturn.B) Old people are entitled to special treatment for the contribution they made tosociety.C) The elderly, being financially underprivileged, need humane help from society.D) Senior citizen discounts can make up for the inadequacy of the Social Securitysystem.33. According to some politicians and scholars, senior citizen discounts will ________.A) make old people even more dependent on societyB) intensify conflicts between the young and the oldC) have adverse financial impact on business companiesD) bring a marked increase in the companies revenues34. How does the author view the Social Security system?A) It encourages elderly people to retire in time.B) It opens up broad career prospects for young people.C) It benefits the old at the expense of the young.D) It should be reinforced by laws and court decisions.35. Which of the following best summarizes the author‟s main argument?A) Senior citizens should fight hard against age discrimination.B) The elderly are selfish and taking senior discounts for granted.C) Priority should be given to the economic needs of senior citizens.D) Senior citizen discounts may well be a type of age discrimination.Passage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.In 1854 my great-grandfather, Morris Marable, was sold on an auction block in Georgia for $500. For his white slave master, the sale was just “business as usual.” But to Morris Marable and his heirs, slavery was a crime against our humanity. This pattern o f human rights violations against enslaved African-Americans continued under racial segregation for nearly another century.The fundamental problem of American democracy in the 21st century is the problem of “structural racism” the deep patterns of socio-economic inequality and accumulated disadvantage that are coded by race, and constantly justified in public speeches by bothracist stereotypes and white indifference. Do Americans have the capacity and vision to remove these structural barriers that deny democratic rights and opportunities to millions of their fellow citizens?This country has previously witnessed two great struggles to achieve a truly multicultural democracy.The First Reconstruction (1865-1877) ended slavery and briefly gave black men voting rights, but gave no meaningful compensation for two centuries of unpaid labor. The promise of “40 acres and a mule (骡子)”was for most blacks a dream deferred (尚未实现的).The Second Reconstruction (1954-1968), or the modern civil rights movement, ended legal segregation in public accommodations and gave blacks voting rights. But these successes paradoxically obscure the tremendous human costs of historically accumulated disadvantage that remain central to black Americans‟ lives.The disproportionate wealth that most whites enjoy today was first constructed from centuries of unpaid black labor. Many white institutions, including some leading universities, insurance companies and banks, profited from slavery. This pattern of white privilege and black inequality continues today.Demanding reparations (赔偿) is not just about compensation for slavery and segregation. It is, more important, an educational campaign to highlight the contemporary reality of “racial deficits” of all kinds, the unequal conditions that impact blacks regardless of class. Structural racism‟s barriers include “equity inequity.” the absence of black capital formation that is a direct consequence of America‟s history. One third of all black households actually have negative net wealth. In 1998 the typical black family‟s net wealth was $16,400, less than one fifth that of white families. Black families are denied home loans at twice the rate of whites.Blacks remain the last hired and first fired during recessions. During the 1990-91 recession, African-Americans suffered disproportionately. At Coca-Cola, 42 percent of employees who lost their jobs were blacks. At Sears, 54 percent were black, Blacks have significantly shorter life spans, in part due to racism in the health establishment. Blacks are statistically less likely than whites to be referred for kidney transplants or early-stage cancer surgery.36. To the author, the auction of his great-grandfather is a typical example of ________.A) crime against humanityB) unfair business transactionC) racial conflicts in GeorgiaD) racial segregation in America37. The barrier to democracy in 21st century America is ________.A) widespread use of racist stereotypesB) prejudice against minority groupsC) deep-rooted socio-economic inequalityD) denial of legal rights to ordinary blacks38. What problem remains unsolved in the two Reconstructions?A) Differences between races are deliberately obscured.B) The blacks are not compensated for their unpaid labor.C) There is no guarantee for blacks to exercise their rights.D) The interests of blacks are not protected by law.39. It is clear that the wealth enjoyed by most whites ________.A) has resulted from business successes over the yearsB) has been accompanied by black capital formationC) has derived from sizable investments in educationD) has been accumulated from generations of slavery40. What does the author think of the current situation regarding racial discrimination?A) Racism is not a major obstacle to blacks‟ employment.B) Inequality of many kinds remains virtually untouched.C) A major step has been taken towards reparations.D) Little has been done to ensure blacks‟ civil rights.Part III Vocabulary (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that bestcompletes the sentenc e. Then mark the corresponding letter on the AnswerSheet with a single line through the centre.41. Because of the ________ of its ideas, the book was in wide circulation both at homeand abroad.A) originalityB) subjectivityC) generalityD) ambiguity42. With its own parliament and currency and a common ________ for peace, theEuropean Union declared itself—in 11 official languages—open for business.A) inspirationB) assimilationC) intuition43. America has now adopted more ________ European-style inspection systems, andthe incidence of food poisoning is falling.A) discreteB) solemnC) rigorousD) autonomous44. Mainstream pro-market economists all agree that competition is an ________ spurto efficiency and innovation.A) extravagantB) exquisiteC) intermittentD) indispensable45. In the late 19th century, Jules V erne, the master of science fiction, foresaw many ofthe technological wonders that are ________ today.A) transientB) commonplaceC) implicitD) elementary46. I was so ________ when I used the automatic checkout lane in the supermarket forthe first time.A) immersedB) assaultedC) thrilledD) dedicated47. His arm was ________ from the shark‟s mouth and reattached, but the boy, whonearly died, remained in a delicate condition.A) retrievedB) retainedC) repelledD) restored48. Bill Gates and Walt Disney are two people America has ________ to be the GreatestAmerican.B) appeasedC) nicknamedD) dominated49. The ________ majority of citizens tend to believe that the death penalty will helpdecrease the crime rate.A) overflowingB) overwhelmingC) prevalentD) premium50. We will also see a ________ increase in the number of televisions per household, assmall TV displays are added to clocks, coffee makers and smoke detectors.A) startlingB) surpassingC) suppressingD) stacking51. The advance of globalization is challenging some of our most ________ values andideas, including our idea of what constitutes “home”.A) enrichedB) enlightenedC) cherishedD) chartered52. Researchers have discovered that ________ with animals in an active way maylower a person‟s blood pressure.A) interactingB) integratingC) migratingD) merging53. The Beatles, the most famous British band of the 1960s, traveled worldwide formany years, ________ cultural barriers.A) transportingB) transplantingC) transferringD) transcending54. In his last years, Henry suffered from a disease that slowly ________ him of muchof his sight.A) relievedB) jeopardizedC) deprivedD) eliminated55. Weight lifting, or any other sport that builds up your muscles, can make bonesbecome denser and less ________ to injury.A) attachedB) proneC) immuneD) reconciled56. He has ________ to museums hundreds of his paintings as well as his entirepersonal collection of modern art.A) ascribedB) attributedC) designatedD) donated57. Erik‟s website contains ________ photographs and hundreds of articles and shortvideos from his trip around the globe.A) prosperousB) gorgeousC) spaciousD) simultaneous58. Optimism is a ________ shown to be associated with good physical health, lessdepression and longer life.A) trailB) traitC) traceD) track59. The institution has a highly effective program which helps first-year students makea successful ________ into college life.A) transformationB) transmissionC) transitionD) transaction60. Philosophers believe that desire, hatred and envy are “negative emotions” which________ the mind and lead it into a pursuit of power and possessions.A) distortB) reinforceC) exertD) scramble61. The term “glass ceiling” was first used by the Wall Street Journal to describe theapparent barriers that prevent women from reaching the top of the corporate ________.A) seniorityB) superiorityC) heightD) hierarchy62. V arious efforts have been made over the centuries to predict earthquakes, includingobserving lights in the sky and ________ animal behavior.A) abnormalB) exoticC) absurdD) erroneous63. Around 80 percent of the ________ characteristics of most white Britons have beenpassed down from a few thousand Ice Age hunters.A) intelligibleB) randomC) spontaneousD) genetic64. Picasso gained popularity in the mid-20th century, which was ________ of a newattitude towards modern art.A) informativeB) indicativeC) exclusiveD) expressive65. The country was an island that enjoyed civilized living for a thousand years or morewith little ________ from the outside world.A) disturbanceB) discriminationC) irritationD) irregularity66. Fashion designers are rarely concerned with vital things like warmth, comfort and________.A) stabilityB) capabilityC) durabilityD) availability67. Back in the days when people traveled by horse and carriage, Karl Benz ________the world with his extraordinary three-wheeled motor vehicle.A) inhibitedB) extinguishedC) quenchedD) stunned68. If we continue to ignore the issue of global warming, we will almost certainly sufferthe ________ effects of climatic changes worldwide.A) dubiousB) drasticC) trivialD) toxic69. According to the theory of evolution, all living species are the modified ________of earlier species.A) descendantsB) dependantsC) defendantsD) developments70. The panda is an endangered species, which means that it is very likely to become________ without adequate protection.A) intactB) insane。
2006年12月大学英语六级CET6真题及答案
2006年12月大学英语六级CET6真题及答案2006年12月大学英语六级CET6真题及答案part i：writing (30 minutes)1．阅读经典书籍对人的成长至关重要2．现在愿意鱼肚经典的人却越来越少，原因是......3．我们大学生应该怎么做part ii reading compreheion (skimming and scanning ) (15 minutes)space tourismmake your reservatio now. the space tourism industry is officially open for business, and tickets are going for a mere $20 million for a one-week stay in space. despite reluctance from national air and space administration (nasa), russia made american businessman dennis tito the world's fit space tourist. tito flew into space aboard a russian soyuz rocket that arrived at the international space station (iss) on april 30,2001. the second space tourist, south african businessman mark shuttle worth, took off aboard the russian soyuz on april 25, 2002, also bound for the iss.lance bass of'n sync was supposed to be the third to make the $20 million trip, but he did not join the three-man crew as they blasted off on october 30,2002, due to lack of payment. probably the most incredible aspect of this proposed space tour was that nasa approved of it.these trips are the beginning of what could be a profitable 21st century industry. there are already several space tourism companies planning to build suborbital vehicles and orbital cities within the next two decades. these companies have invested millio, believing that the space tourism industry is on the verge of taking off.in 1997, nasa published a report concluding that selling trips into spaceto private citize could be worth billio of dolla. a japanese report supports these findings, and projects that space tourism could be a $10 billion per year industry within the next two decades. the only obstacles to opening up space to tourists are the space agencies, who are concerned with safety and the development of a reliable, reusable launch vehicle.space accommodatiorussia's mir space station was supposed to be the fit destination for space tourists. but in march 2001, the russian agency brought mir down into the pacific ocean. as it turned out, bringing down mir only temporarily delayed the fit tourist trip into space.the mir crash did cancel pla for a new reality-based game show from nbc, which was going to be called destination mir. the survivor-like tv show was scheduled to air in fall 2001. participants on the show were to go throughtraining at russia's cosmonaut(宇航员) training center, star city. each week, one of the participants would be eliminated from the show, with the winner receiving a trip to the mir space station. the mir crash has ruled out nbc's space plants for now. nasa is agait beginning space tourism until the international space station is completed in 2006.russia in not alone in its interest in space tourism. there are several projects underway to commercialize space travel. here are a few of the groups that might take tourists to space:space island group is going to build a ring-shaped, rotating "commercial space infrastructure(基础结构)."space island says it will build its space city out of of empty nasa space-shuttle fuel tanks (to start, it should take around 12 or so), and place it about 400 miles above earth. the space city will rotate once per minute to create a gravitational pull one-third as strong as earth's.according to their vision statement, space adventures plants to "fly tents of thousands of people in space over the next 10-15 yea and beyond, around the moon, and back, from spaceports both on earth and in space, to and form private space statio, and aboard doze of different vehicles..."even hilton hotels has shown interest in the space tourism industry and the possibility of building or co-funding a space hotel. however, the company did say that it believes such a space hotel is 15 to 20 yea away.initially, space tourism will offer simple accommodatio at best. for itance, if the international space station is used as a tourist attraction, guests won't find the luxurious surroundings of a hotel room on earth. it has been designed for conducting research, not entertainment. however, the fit generation of space hotels should offer tourists a much more comfortable experience.[page]in regard to a concept for a space hotel initially planned by space island, such a hotel could offer guests every convenience they might find at a hotel on earth, and some they might not. the small gravitational pull created by the rotating space city would allow space-tourists and residents to walk around and function normally within the structure. everything from running water to a recycling plant to medical facilities would be possible. additionally, space tourists would even be able to take spacewalks.many of these companies believe that they have to offer an extremely enjoyable experience in order for passenge to pay thousands, if not millio, of dolla to ride into space. so will space create another separation between the haves and have-nots?the most expeive vacationwill space be an exotic retreat reserved for only the wealthy? or will middle-class folks have a chance to take their families to space? make no mistake about it, going to space will be the most expeive vacation you ever take. prices right now are in the te of millio of dolla. currently, the only vehicles that can take you into space are the space shuttle and the russian soyuz, both of which are terribly inefficient. each spacecraft requires millio of pounds of fuel to take off into space, which makes them expeive to launch. one pound of payload (有效栽载重) costs about $10,000 to put into earth's orbit.nasa and lockheed martin are currently developing a single-stage-to-orbit launch space plane, called the venture star , that could be launched for about a tenth of what the space shuttle costs to launch. if the venture star takes off, the number of people who could afford to take a trip into space would move into the millio.in 1998, a joint report from nasa and the space traportation association stated that improvements in technology could push fares for space travel as low as $50,000, and possibly down to $20,000 or $10,000 a decade later. the report concluded that at a ticket price of $50,000, there could be 500,000 passenge flying into space each year. while still leaving out many people, these prices would open up space to a tremendous amount of traffic.since the beginning of the space race, the general public has said, "isn't that great-when do i get to go?" well, our chance might be closer than ever. within the next 20 yea, space planes could be taking off for the moon at the same frequency as airplanes flying between new york and los angeles.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2006年12月大学英语六级真题及答案详解
2006年12月英语六级真题(B卷)Part l Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section A1. A) The foggy weather has affected Mary’s mood.B) They are puzzled about Mary’s tow spirits.C) Mary is dissatisfied with her promotion.D) Mary cares too much about her looks.2. A) Go to an art exhibition.B) Dine out with an old friend.C) Attend the opening night of a play.D) See his paintings on display.3. A) Her mother was quite outstanding in academic work.B) She was not particularly interested in going to school.C) Her parents laid great emphasis on academic excellence.D) She helped upgrade the educational level of immigrants.4. A) The machines there were ill maintained.B) Tickets for its members were cheaper.C) It was filled with people all the time.D) It had a reputation for good service.5. A) Both Sarah and Tom have been awarded doctoral degrees.B) Tom has arranged to meet his bride Sarah in Hawaii.C) Tom was more excited than Sarah at the wedding.D) A double blessing has descended upon Tom.6. A) There were too many questions in the examination.B) The examination was well beyond the course content.C) The examination questions were somewhat too difficult.D) The course prepared him adequately for the examination.7. A) It’s less time-consuming.B) His wife is tired of cooking.C) It’s part of his job.D) He is sick of home-cooked meals.8. A) He has just started to teach piano lessons.B) He seldom takes things seriously.C) He is very proud of his piano skills.D) He usually understates his achievements.9. A) It’s tedious.B) It’s absurd.C) It’s justifiable.D) It’s understandable.10. A) Arrange accommodation for her.B) Explain the cause of the cancellation.C) Compensate her for the inconvenience.D) Allow her to take another flight that night.Section BPassage oneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) Producing legendary paintings.B) Making a fortune from decorative arts.C) Manufacturing quality furniture.D) Setting up a special museum.12. A) To show his fascination with Asian culture.B) To tell the story of the American Revolution.C) To promote interest in American decorative arts.D) To increase the popularity of the Dupont Company.13. A) By theme or period.B) By style or design.C) By manufacturer or origin.D) By function or purpose.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) People may use two or mare languages.B) People will choose Chinese rather than English.C) The percentage of native speakers of English will inerease.D) The number of people relying on their mother tongue will drop.15. A) The number of Spanish speakers is far greater than that of Arabic speakers.B) Arabic spoken in one Arab country may not be understood in another.C) Arabic spoken in Egypt differs from Arabic spoken in Morocco in origin.D) The number of Arabic speakers is declining because of the invasion of English.16. A) It is impossible for Arab countries to standardize their language.B) Most people in the world will learn to speak Chinese in the future.C) It is uncertain whether English will world language in the future.D) Spanish is very likely to become the top language of the world by 2050.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) Because they believe blind students prefer to mix with students who can see.B) Because it would cost lots of money to build such special colleges.C) Because it would constitute discrimination against blind students.D) Because they think blind people should learn to live among sighted people.18. A) By encouraging them to be more self-reliant.B) By showing them proper care and respect.C) By offering them more financial assistance.D) By providing them with free medical service.19. A) Financial aid from the American government.B) Modern technology.C) Professional support.D) Help from the National Federation of the Blind.20. A) Ask American professors to write recommendations on their behalf.B) Obtain American citizenship before they reach the age of 30.C) Turn to special institutions in their own country for assistance.D) Apply to the National Federation of the Blind for scholarships.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Each summer, no matter how pressing my work schedule, I take off one day exclusively for my son. We call it dad-son day. This year our third stop was the amusement park, where he discovered that he was tall enough to ride one of the fastest roller coasters(过山车) in the world. We blasted through face-stretching turns and loops for ninety seconds. Then, as we stepped off the ride, he shrugged and, in a distressingly calm voice, remarked that it was not as exciting as other rides he’d been on. As I listened, I began to sense something seriously out of balance.Throughout the season, I noticed similar events all around me. Parents seemed hard pressed to find new thrills for indifferent kids. Surrounded by ever-greater stimulation, their young faces wore looking disappointed and bored.Facing their children’s complaints of “nothing to do”. Parents were shelling out large numbers of dollars for various forms of entertainment. In many cases the money seemed to do little more than buy transient relief from the terrible moans of their bored children. This set me po ndering the obvious question: “How can it be so hard for kids to find something to do when there’s never been such a range of stimulating entertainment available to them?”Why do children immersed in this much excitement seem starved for more? That was, I realized, the point. I discovered during my own reckless adolescence that what creates excitement is not going fast, but going faster. Thrills have less to do with speed than changes in speed.I’m concerned about the cumulative effect of years at these levels of feverish activity. It is no mystery to me why many teenagers appear apathetic (麻木的) and burned out, with a “been there, done that”air of indifference toward much of life. As increasing numbers of friends’ children are prescribed medications-stimulants to deal with inattentiveness at school or anti-depressants to help with the loss of interest and joy in their lives-l question the role of kids boredom in some of the diagnoses.My own work is focused on the chemical imbalances and biological fac tors related to behavioral and emotional disorders. These are complex problems. Y et I’ve been reflecting more and more on how the pace of life and the intensity of stimulation may be contributing to the rising rates of psychiatric problems among children and adolescents in our society.21. The author felt surprised in the amusement park at the face that________.A) his son was not as thrilled by the roller coaster ride as expectedB) his son blasted through the turns and loops with his face stretchedC) his son appeared distressed but calm while riding the roller coasterD) his son could keep his balance so well on the fast-moving roller coaster22. According to the author, children are bored _________.A) unless their parents can find new thrills for themB) when they don’t have any access to stimulating fun gamesC) when they are left alone at weekends by their working parentsD) even if they are exposed to more and more kinds of entertainment23. From his own experience. the author came to the conclusion that children seem to expect ________.A) a much wider variety of sports facilitiesB) activities that require sophisticatedC) ever-changing thrilling forms of recreationD) physical exercises that are more challenging24. In Para. 6 . the author expresses his doubt about the effectiveness of trying to change children indifference toward much of life by ________.A) diverting their interest from electronic visual gamesB) prescribing medications for their temporary reliefC) creating more stimulating activities for themD) spending more money on their entertainment25. In order to alleviate children’s boredom, the author would probably suggest ____ .A) adjusting the pace of life and intensity of stimulationB) promoting the practice of dad-son daysC) consulting a specialist in child psychologyD) balancing school work with extracurricular activitiesPassage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.It used to be that people were proud to work for the same company for the whole of their working lives. They’d get a gold watch at the end of their productive years and a dinner featuring speeches by their bosses praising their loyalty/But today’s rich cap italists have regressed (倒退) to the “survival of the fittest”ideas and their loyalty extends not to their workers or even to their stockholders but only to themselves. Instead of giving out gold watches worth a hundred or so dollars for forty or so years of work, they grab tens and even hundreds of millions of dollars as they sell for their own profit the company they may have been with for only a few years.The new rich selfishly act on their own to unfairly grab the wealth that the country as a whole has produced. The top l percent of the population now has wealth equal to the whole bottom 95 percent and they want more. Their selfishness is most shamelessly expressed in downsizing and outsourcing (将产品包给外公司做) because these business maneuvers don’t act to create new jobs as the founders of new industries used to do, but only to cut out jobs while keeping the money value of what those jobs produced for themselves.To keep the money machine working smoothly the rich have bought all the politicians from the top down. The president himself is constantly leaving. Washington and the business of the nation because he is summoned to “fundraising dinners” where fat cats pay a thousand or so dollars a plate to worm their way into government not through service but through donations of vast amounts of money. Once on the inside they have both political parties busily tearing up all the regulations that protect the rest of us from the greed of the rich.The middle class used to be loyal to the free enterprise system. In the past, the people of the middle class mostly thought they’d be rich themselves someday or have a good shot at becoming rich. But nowadays income is being distributed more and more unevenly and corporate loyalty is a thing of the past. The middle class may also wake up to forget its loyalty to the so-called free enterprise system altogether and the government which governs only the rest of us while letting the corporations do what they please with our jobs. As things stand. if somebody doesn’t wake up, the middle class is on a path to being downsized all the way to the bottom of society.26. It can be inferred form the first paragraph that people used to place a high value on _________ .A) job securityB) bosses’ praiseC) corporate loyaltyD) retirement benefits27. The author is strongly critical of today’s rich capitalists for _________.A) not giving necessary assistance to laid-off workersB) maximizing their profits at the expense of workersC) not setting up long-term goals for their companiesD) rewarding only those who are considered the fittest28. The immediate consequence of the new capitalists’ practice is ________ .A) loss of corporate reputationB) lower pay for the employeesC) a higher rate of unemploymentD) a decline in business transactions29. The rich try to sway the policy of the government by ________ .A) occupying important positions in both political partiesB) making monetary contributions to decision-makersC) pleasing the public with generous donationsD) constantly hosting fundraising dinners30. What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?A) To call on the middle class to remain loyal to the free enterprise system.B) To warn the government of the shrinking of the American middle class.C) To persuade the government to change its current economic policies.D) To urge the middle class to wake up and protect their own interests.Passage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passageIntel chairman Andy Grove has decided to cut the Gordian knot of controversy surrounding stem cell research by simply writing a check.The check, which he pledged last week, could be for as much as $5 million, depending on how many donors make gifts of between $50,000 and $500,000. which he has promised to match. It will be made out to the University of California-San Francisco (UCSF).Thanks in part to such private donations, university research into uses for human stem cells the cells earliest stages of development that can form any body part-will continue in California. With private financial support, the state will be less likely to lose talented scientists who would be tempted to leave the field or even leave the field or even leave the country as research dependent on federal money slows to a glacial (极其缓慢的) pace.Hindered by limits President Bush placed on stem cell research a year ago, scientists are turning to laboratories that can carry out work without using federal money. This is awkward for universities. Which must spend extra money building separate labs and keeping rigorous records proving no federal funds were involved. Grove’s donation, a first step toward a $20 million target at UCSF. Will ease the burden.The president’s decision a year ago to all ow research on already existing stem cell lines was portrayed as a reasonable compromise between scientists’ needs for cells to work with, and concerns that this kind of research cold lead to wholesale creation and destruction of human embryos (胚胎)。
06年12月六级真题参考答案
Part VI Translation
72. followed my advice, you would not have run into trouble 73. watched her injured son being sent into the operation room 74. were advised not to travel to that country at the moment 75. by/ via email instead of phone 76. It was not until the deadline did he send out/post
Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth)
Section A 47. a blessing 48. simplified 49. it had nearly been destroyed by a firestorm Or: A tragedy / disaster / loss almost occurred to it 50. different 51. make a list of the unnecessary things (before unloading them)
Part III Listening Comprehension
Section A 11. D 12. C 15. D 16. A 19. B 20.D 23. B 24.C Section B 26. B 27. C 30. A 31. D 34.D /them its----their
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2006级新视野大学英语试题B
滨州学院2007－2008学年第二学期期末考试非英语专业（本）2006级《大学英语》（新视野）试卷（B）（答案一律写在答题纸上，在本试卷上做答无效）I. Vocabulary and Structure(1.’×20，共20分)1. --"May I speak to your manager Mr. Williams at five o'clock tonight?"--"I'm sorry. Mr. Williams _______ to a conference long before then."A. will have goneB. had goneC. would have goneD. has gone2. You _______ him so closely; you should have kept your distance.A. shouldn't followB. mustn't followC. couldn't have been followingD. shouldn't have been following3. The growth of part-time and flexible working patterns, and of training and retraining schemes, _______ more women to take advantage of employment opportunities.A. have allowedB. allowC. allowingD. allows4. Everybody _______ in the hall where they were welcomed by the secretary.A. assembledB. accumulatedC. piledD. joined5. Putting in a new window will _______ cutting away part of the roof.A. includeB. involveC. containD. comprise6. Living in the western part of the country has its problems, _______ obtaining fresh water is not the least.A. with whichB. for whichC. of whichD. which7. In the _______ of the project not being a success, the investors stand to lose up to $30 million.A. faceB. timeC. eventD. course8. The manager would rather his daughter _______ in the same office.A. had not workedB. not to workC. does not workD. did not work9. _______, he does get annoyed with her sometimes.A. Although much he likes herB. Much although he likes herC. As he likes her muchD. Much as he likes her10. The British constitution is _______ a large extent a product of the historical events described above.A. withinB. toC. byD. at11. ________ evidence that language-acquiring ability must be stimulated.A. It beingB. It isC. There isD. There being12. The bridge was named _______the hero who gave his life for the cause of the people.A. afterB. withC. byD. from13. All _______ is a continuous supply of the basic necessities of life.A. what is neededB. for our needsC. the thing neededD. that is needed14. I should like to rent a house, modern, comfortable and _________ in a quiet neighbourhood.A. all in allB. above allC. after allD. over all15. There were some _________ flowers on the table.A. artificialB. unnaturalC. falseD. unreal16. Children are very curious _________.A. at heartB. in personC. on purposeD. by nature17. What _________ would happen if the director knew you felt that way?A. do you supposeB. you supposeC. will you supposeD. you would suppose18. Important people don’t often have much free time as their work _________ all their time.A. takes awayB. takes overC. takes upD. takes in19. The French pianist who had been praised very highly _________ to be a great disappointment.A. tuned upB. turned inC. turned outD. turned down20. The house was very quiet, _______ as it was on the side of a mountain.A. isolatedB. isolatingC. being isolatedD. having been isolatedⅡ.Close(1.’×20，共20分)Most young people enjoy physical activities, walking, cycling, football, or mountaineering. These who have a passion --21--climbing high and difficult mountains are often --22-- with astonishment. Why are men and women --23--to suffer cold and hardship, and to --24-- on high mountains? This astonishment is caused, probably, by the difference between mountaineering and other forms of activities --25--which men give their leisure. There are no man-made rules, as there are for --26-- as golf and football. There are, of course, rules of different kinds which it would be dangerous to --27-- , but it is this freedom from man-made rules --28-- makes mountaineering attractive to many people. Those who climb mountains are free to their own --29-- .If we --30-- mountaineering with other more familiar sports, we might think that one big difference is --31-- mountaineering is not a “team work”. However, it is only our misunderstanding. There are, in fact, no :matches” --32--“teams” of climbers, bu t when climbers are on a rock face linked by a rope on which their lives may --33-- , obviously, there is teamwork.A mountain climber knows that he may have to fight with natural --34-- that ate stronger and more powerful than man. His sport requires high mental and--35-- qualities. A mountain climber --36-- to improve on skill year after year. A skier is probably past his best by the age of thirty, and most international tennis champions --37-- in their early twenties. But it is not--38-- for men of fifty or sixty to climb the highest mountains in the Alps. They may take more --39-- than younger men, but they probably climb more skill and less --40-- of effort, and they certainly experience equal enjoyment.21. A for B in C to D of22. A looked up to B looked forward C looked into D looked upon23. A willing B reluctant C. unwilling D probable24. A take pains B run risk C take a risk D make efforts25. A to B with C for D towards26. A so B various C different D such27. A apply B worry C ignore D notice28. A which B that C how D why29. A methods B forms C rules D activities30. A correlate B relate C compare D contrast31. A for B what C which D that32. A within B from C beyond D between33. A exist B go C depend D confide34. A strength B storms C powers D forces35. A physician B physical C physiological D psychological36. A tries B continues C wants D decides37. A will be B appear C are D is38. A unusual B normal C common D strange39. A strength B efforts C energy D time40. A shortage B lack C rubbish D wasteⅢ.Reading Comprehension(1.5’×20，共30分)Passage OneAfter a busy day of work and play, the body needs to rest. Sleep is necessary for good health. During this time, the body recovers from the activities of the previous day. The rest that you get while sleeping enables your body to prepare itself for the next day.There are four levels of sleep, each being a little deeper than the one before. As you sleep,your muscles relax little by little. Your heart beats more slowly, and your brain slows down.After you reach the fourth level, your body shifts back and forth from one level of sleep to the other.Although your mind slows down, from time to time you will dream. Scientists who studysleep state that when dreaming occurs, your eyeballs begin to move more q uickly （Although your eyelids are closed）. This stage of sleep is called REM, which stands for rapid eye movement.If you have trouble falling asleep, some people recommend breathing very deeply. Other people believe that drinking warm milk will help make you drowsy. There is also an old suggestion the counting sheep will put you to sleep!41 A good title for this passage is ____.A. Sleep C. DreamsB. Good Health D. Work and Rest42. The word drowsy in the last paragraph means ____.A. sick C. asleepB. stand up D. a little sleepy43. This passage suggests that not getting enough sleep might make you _____.A. dream more often C. nervousB. have poor health D. breathe quickly44. During REM, ____.A. your eyes move quickly C. you are restlessB. you dream D. both A and B45. The average number of hours of sleep that an adult needs is ______ .A. approximately six hours C. about eight hoursB. around ten hours D. not stated herePassage TwoThere was one thought that air pollution affected only the area immediately around large cities with factories and heavy automobile traffic. At present, we realize that although these are the areas with the worst air pollution, the problem is literally worldwide. On several occasions over the past decade, a heavy cloud of air pollution has covered the east of the United States and brought health warnings in rural areas away from any major concentration of manufacturing and automobile traffic. In fact, the very climate of the entire earth may be infected by air pollution. Some scientists consider that the increasing concentration of carbon dioxide in the air resulting from the burning of fossil fuels （coal and oil）is creating a “greenhouse effect”— conserving heat reflected from the earth and raising the worlds average temperature. If this view is correct and the worlds temperature is raised only a few degrees, much of the polar ice cap will melt and cities such as New York, Boston, Miami, and New Orleans will be in water.Another view, less widely held, is that increasing particular matter in the atmosphere is blocking sunlight and lowering the earths temperature — a result that would be equally disastrous. A 0drop of just a few degrees could create something close to a new ice age, and would mane agriculture difficult or impossible in many of our top farming areas. Today we do not know for sure that either of these conditions will happen （though one recent government report drafted by experts in the field concluded that the greenhouse effect is very possible）Perhaps, if we are lucky enough, the two tendencies will offset each other and the worlds temperature will stay about the same as it is now. Driven by economic profits, people neglect the damage on our environment caused by the “advanced civilization”. Maybe the air pollution is theprice the human beings have to pay for their development. But is it really worthwhile?46. As pointed out at the beginning of the passage, people used to think that air pollution_______.A cause widespread damage in the countrysideB affected the entire eastern half of the United StatesC had damaged effect on healthD existed merely in urban and industries areas47. As to the greenhouse effect, the author __________.A share the same view with the scientist.B is uncertain of its occurrenceC rejects it as being ungroundedD thinks that it will destroy the world soon48. The word “offset” in the second paragraph could be replaced by _________.A slip intoB make up forC set upD catch up with49. It can be concluded that ____________.A raising the worlds temperature only a few degrees would not do much harm to life on earth.B lowering the worlds temperature merely a few degrees would lead major farming areas to disaster.C almost no temperature variations have occurred over the past decade.D the worlds temperature will remain constant in the years to come.50. This passage is primarily about __________.A the greenhouse effectB the burning of fossil fuelsC the potential effect of air pollution.D the likelihood of a new ice agePassage ThreeLead deposits, which accumulated in soil and snow during the 1960’s and 70’s, were primarily the result of leaded gasoline emissions originating in the United States. In the twenty years that the Clean Air Act has mandated unleaded gas use in the United States, the lead accumulation world-wide has decreased significantly.A study published recently in the journal Nature shows that air-borne leaded gas emissions from the United States were the leading contributor to the high concentration of lead in the snow in Greenland. The new study is a result of the continued research led by Dr. Charles Boutron, an expert on the impact of heavy metals on the environment at the National Center for Scientific Research in France. A study by Dr. Boutron published in 1991 showed that lead levels in arctic (北极的) snow were declining.In his new study, Dr. Boutron found the ratios of the different forms of lead in the leaded gasoline used in the United States were different from the ratios of European, Asian and Canadian gasoline and thus enabled scientists to differentiate (分区) the lead sources. The dominant lead ratio found in Greenland snow matched that found in gasoline from the United States.In a study published in the journal Ambio, scientists found that lead levels in soil in the North-eastern United States had decreased markedly since the introduction of unleaded gasoline.Many scientists had believed that the lead would stay in soil and snow for a longer period.The authors of the Ambio study examined samples of the upper layers of soil taken from the same sites of 30 forest floors in New England, New York and Pennsylvania in 1980 and in 1990. The forest environment processed and redistributed the lead faster than the scientists had expected. pidly to reductions in atmospheric pollution, but that these findings should not be used as a license to pollute.51. The study published in the journal Nature indicates that ________.A the Clean Air Act has not produced the desired resultsB lead deposits in arctic snow are on the increaseC lead will stay in soil and snow longer than expectedD the US is the major source of lead pollution in arctic snow52. Lead accumulation worldwide decreased significantly after the use of unleaded gas in the US ________.A was discouraged C was prohibited by lawB was enforced by law D was introduced53. How did scientists discover the source of lead pollution in Greenland?A By analyzing the data published in journals like Nature and Ambio.B By observing the lead accumulations in different parts of the arctic area.C By studying the chemical elements of soil and snow in Northeastern America.D By comparing the chemical compositions of leaded gasoline used in various countries.54. The authors of the Ambio study have found that ________.A forests get rid of lead pollution faster than expectedB lead accumulations in forests are more difficult to deal withC lead deposits are widely distributed in the forests of the USD the upper layers of soil in forests are easily polluted by lead emissions55. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that scientists ________.A are puzzled by the mystery of forest pollutionB feel relieved by the use of unleaded gasolineC still consider lead pollution a problemD lack sufficient means to combat lead pollutionPassage FourToo often young people get themselves employed quite by accident, not knowing what lies in the way of opportunity for promotion, happiness and security. As a result, they are employed doing jobs that afford them little or no satisfaction. Our school leavers face so much competition that they seldom care what they do as long as they can earn a living . Some stay long at a job and learn to like it .others quite from one to another looking for something to suit them, the young graduates who leave the university look for jobs that offer a salary up to their expectatio n. Very few go out into the world knowing exactly what they want and realizing their own abilities. The reason behind all this confusion is that there never has been a proper vocational guidance in our educational institution. Nearly all grope（摸索） in the dark and their chief concern when they look for a job is to ask what salary is like. They never bother to think whether they are suited for the job or, even more important, whether the job suits them, Having a job is more than merely providing yourself and your dependants with daily bread and some money for leisure and entertainment, It sets a pattern of life and, in many ways, determines social status in life,0selection of friends, leisure and interest.In choosing a career you should first consider the type of work which will suit your interest .Noting is more pathetic than taking on a job in which you have no interest, for it will not only discourage your desire to succeed in life but also ruin your talents and ultimately make you an emotional wreck （受到严重伤害的人）and a bitter person.56. The reason why some people are unlikely to succeed in life is that they _____ .A. have ruined their talentsB. have taken on an unsuitable jobC. think of nothing but their salaryD. are not aware of their own potential57. The difficulty in choosing a suitable job lies mainly in that_____ .A. much competition has to be facedB. many employees have no working experienceC. the young people only care about how much they can earnD. schools fail to offer students appropriate vocational guidance58. Which of the following statements is most important according to the passage?A. Your job must suit your interest.B. Your job must set a pattern of life.C. Your job must offer you a high salary.D. Your job must not ruin your talents.59.The best title for this passage would be ____.A. What Can A Good Job OfferB. Earning A LivingC. Correct Attitude On Job-huntingD. How To Choose A Job60. The word “pathetic” in paragraph 2 most probably means ____ .A. splendidB. miserableC. disgustedD. touchingⅣ.Translation (2’×5，共10分)1．若与别人同住，你会在与他们小别时感觉耳目一新。
2006年12月大学英语六级真题及答案
2006年12月23日大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷(B卷)Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both theconversation and the question will be spoken only once. After eachquestion there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the fourchoices marked A), B), C) or D), and decide which is the best answer. Thenmark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single linethrough the centre.1. A) The foggy weather has affected Mary’s mood.B) They are puzzled about Mary’s low spirits.C) Mary is dissatisfied with her promotion.D) Mary cares too much about her looks.2. A) Go to an art exhibition.B) Attend the opening night of a play.C) Dine out with an old friend.D) See his paintings on display.3. A) Her mother was quite outstanding in academic word.B) She was not particularly interested in going to school.C) Her parents laid great emphasis on academic excellence.D) She helped upgrade the educational level of immigrants.4. A) The machines there were ill maintained.B) Tickets for its members were cheaper.C) It was filled with people all the time.D) It had a reputation for good service.5. A) Both Sarah and Tom have been awarded doctoral degrees.B) Tom has arranged to meet his bride Sarah in Hawaii.C) Tom was more excited than Sarah at the wedding.D) A double blessing has descended upon Tom.6. A) There were too many questions in the examination.B) The examination was well beyond the course content.C) The examination questions were somewhat too difficult.D) The course prepared him adequately for the examination.7. A) It’s less time cons uming.B) His wife is tired of cooking.C) It’s part of his job.D) He is sick of home-cooked meals.8. A) He has just started to teach piano lessons.B) He seldom takes things seriously.C) He is very proud of his piano skills.D) He usually understates his achievements.9. A) It’s tedious.B) It’s absurd.C) It’s justifiable.D) It’s understandable.10. A) Arrange accommodation for her.B) Explain the cause of the cancellation.C) Compensate her for the inconvenience.D) Allow her to take another flight that night.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will bespoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the bestanswer from the four choices marked A), B), C) or D). Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) Producing legendary painting.B) Making a fortune from decorative arts.C) Manufacturing quality furniture.D) Setting up a special museum.12. A) To show his fascination with Asian culture.B) To tell the story of the American Revolution.C) To promote interest in American decorative arts.D) To increase the popularity of the DuPont Company.13. A) By theme of period.B) By style of design.C) By manufacturer of origin.D) By function of purpose.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) People may use two or more languages.B) People will choose Chinese rather than English.C) The percentage of native speakers of English will increase.D) The number of people relying on their mother tongue will drop.15. A) The number of Spanish speakers is far greater than that of Arabicspeakers.B) Arabic spoken in one Arab country may not be understood in another.C) Arabic spoken in Egypt differs from Arabic spoken in Morocco in origin.D) The number of Arabic speakers is declining because of the invasion of English.16. A) It is impossible for Arab countries to standardize their language.B) Most people in the world will learn to speak Chinese in the future.C) It is uncertain whether English will be the world language in the future.D) Spanish is very likely to become the top language of the world by 2050.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) Because they believe blind students prefer to mix with students whocan see.B) Because it would cost lots of money to build such special colleges.C) Because it would constitute discrimination against blind students.D) Because they think blind people should learn to live among sighted people.18. A) By encouraging the to be more self-reliant.B) By showing them proper care and respect.C) By offering them more financial assistance.D) By providing them with free medical service.19. A) Financial aid from the American government.B) Modern technology.C) Professional support.D) Help from the National Federation of the Blind.20. A) Ask American professors to write recommendations on their behalf.B) Obtain American citizenship before they reach the age of 30.C) Turn to special institutions in their own country for assistance.D) Apply to the national federation of the Blind for scholarships.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choicesmarked A) B) C) and D).You should decide on the best choice and mark thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Each summer, no matter how pressing my work schedule, I take off one day exclusively for my son. We call it dad-son day. This year our third stop was the amusement park, where be discovered that he was tall enough to ride one of the fastest roller coasters (过山车) in the world. We blasted through face-stretching turns and loops for ninety seconds. Then, as we stepped off the ride, be shrugged and, in a distressingly calm voice, remarked that it was not as exciting as other rides he’d been on. As I listened, I began to sense something seriously out of balance.Throughout the season, I noticed similar events all around me. Parents seemed hard pressed to find new thrills for indifferent kids. Surrounded by ever-greater stimulation, their young faces were looking disappointed and bored.Facing their children’s complaints of “nothing to do“, parents were shelling out large numbers of dollars for various forms of entertainment. In many cases the money seemed to do little more than buy transient relief from the terrible moans of their bored children. This set me pondering the obvious question:“ How can it be so hard for kids to find something to dowhen there’s never been such a range of stimulating entertainment available to them?”What really worries me is the intensity of the stimulation. I watch my little daughter’s face as she absorbs the powerful onslaught (冲击) of arousing visuals and bloody special effects in movies.Why do children immersed in this much excitement seem starved for more? That was, I realized, the point. I discovered during my own reckless adolescence that what creates excitement is not going fast, but going faster. Thrills have less to do with speed than changes in speed.I’m concerned about the cumulative effect of years at these levels of feverish activity. It is no mystery to me why many teenagers appear apathetic (麻木的) and burned out, wit h a “been there, done that” air of indifference toward much of life. As increasing numbers of friends’ children are prescribed medications-stimulants to deal with inattentiveness at school or anti-depressants to help with the loss of interest and joy in their lives-I question the role of kids’ boredom in some of the diagnoses.My own work is focused on the chemical imbalances and biological factors related to behavioral and emotional disorders. These are complex problems. Yet I’ve been reflecting more and m ore on how the pace of life and the intensity of stimulation may be contributing to the rising rates of psychiatric problems among children and adolescents in our society.21. The author tell surprised in the amusement park at fact that ________.A) his son was not as thrilled by the roller coasters ride as expectedB) his son blasted through the turns and loops with his face stretchedC) his son appeared distressed but calm while riding the roller coastersD) his son could keep his balance so well on the fast moving roller coasters22. According to the author, children are bored ________.A) unless their parents can find new thrills for themB) when they don’t have any access to stimulating fun gamesC) when they are left alone at weekends by their working parentsD) even if they are exposed to more and more kinds of entertainment23. From his own experience, the author came to the conclusion that childrenseem to expect ________.A) a much wider variety of sports facilitiesB) activities that require sophisticated skillsC) ever-changing thrilling forms of recreationD) physical exercises that are more challenging24. In Para 6 the author expresses his doubt about the effectiveness oftrying to change children’s indifference toward much of life by ________.A) diverting their interest from electronic visual gamesB) prescribing medications for their temporary reliefC) creating more stimulating activities for themD) spending more money on their entertainment25. In order to alleviate children’s b oredom, the author would probablysuggest ________.A) adjusting the pace of life and intensity of stimulationB) promoting the practice of dad-son daysC) consulting a specialist in child psychologyD) balancing school work with extracurricular activitiesPassage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.It used to be that people were proud to work for the same company for the whole of their working lives. They’d get a gold watch at the end of their productive years and a dinner featuring speeches by their bosses praising their loyalty. But today’s rich capitalists have regressed (倒退) to the “survival of the fittest” ideas and their loyalty extends not to their workers or even to their stockholders but only to themselves. Instead of giving out gold watches worth a hundred or so dollars for forty or so years of word, they grab tens and even hundreds of millions of dollars as they sell for their own profit the company they may have been with for only a few years.The new rich selfishly act on their own to unfairly grab the wealth that the country as a whole has produced. The top 1 percent of the population now has wealth equal to the whole bottom 95 percent and they want more. Their selfishness is most shamelessly expressed in downsizing and outsourcing(将产品包给分公司做) because these business maneuvers don’t act to created new jobs as the founder of new industries used to do, but only out jobs while keeping the money value of what those jobs produced for themselves.To keep the money machine working smoothly the rich have bought all the politicians from the top down. The president himself is constantly leaving Washington and the business at the nation because he is summoned to “fundraising dinners” where fat cats pay a thousand or so dollars a plat e to worm their way into government not through service but through donations of vast amounts of money. Once on the inside they have both political parties busily tearing up all the regulations that protect the rest of us from thegreed of the rich.The middle class used to be loyal to the free enterprise system. In the past, the people of the middle class mostly thought they’d be rich themselves someday or have a good shot at becoming rich. But nowadays income is being distributed more and more unevenly and corporate loyalty is a thing of the past. The middle class may also wake up to forget its loyalty to the so-called free enterprise system altogether and the government which governs only the rest of us while letting the corporations do what they please with our jobs. As things stand, if somebody doesn’t wake up, the middle class is on a path to being downsized all the way to the bottom of society.26. It can be inferred from the first paragraph that people used to placea high value on ________.A) job securityB) bosses’ praiseC) corporate loyaltyD) retirement benefits27. The author is strongly critical of today’s rich capitalists for________.A) not giving necessary assistance to laid-off workersB) maximizing their profits at the expense of workersC) not setting up long-term goals for their companiesD) rewarding only those who are considered the fittest28. The immediate consequence of the new capitalists’ practice is ________.A) loss of corporate reputationB) lower pay for the employeesC) a higher rate of unemploymentD) a decline in business transactions29. The rich try to sway the policy of the government by ________.A) occupying important positions in both political partiesB) making monetary contributions to decision-makersC) pleasing the public with generous donationsD) constantly hosting fundraising dinners30. What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?A) to call on the middle class to remain loyal to the free enterprise systemB) to warn the government of the shrinking of the American middle classC) to persuade the government to change its current economic policiesD) to urge the middle class to wake up and protect their own interestsPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Intel chairman Andy Grove has decided to cut the Gordian knot of controversy surrounding stem cell research by simply writing a check.The check, which he pledged last week, could be for as much as 55 million, depending on how many donors make gifts of between 550,000 and 5,500,000, which he has promised to match. It will be made out to the University of California-San Francisco (UCSF).Thanks in part to such private donations, university research into uses for human stem cells—the cells at the earliest stages of development that can form any body part—will continue in California. With private financial support, the state will be less likely to lose talented scientists who would be tempted to leave the field or even leave the country as research dependent on federal money slows to glacial (极其缓慢的) pace.Hindered by limits President Bush placed on stem cell research a year age, scientists are turning to laboratories that can carry out work without using federal money. This is awkward for universities, which must spend extra money building separate labs and keeping rigor cots records proving no federal funds were involved. Grove’s donation, a first step toward a $20 million target at UCSF, will ease the burden.The president’s decision a year ago to allow research on already existing stem cell lines was portrayed as a reasonable compromise between scientists’ needs for cells to work with, and concerns that this kind of research could lead to wholesale creation and destruction of human embryos (胚胎), cloned infants and a general contempt for human life.But Bush’s effort to please both si des ended up pleasing neither. And it certainly didn’t provide the basis for cutting edge research. Of the 78 existing stem cell lines which Bush said are all that science would ever need, only one is in this country (at the University of Wisconsin) and only five are ready for distribution to researchers. All were grown in conjunction with mouse cells, making future therapeutic (治疗的) uses unlikely.The Bush administration seems bent on satisfying the small but vocal group of Americans who oppose stem cell research under any conditions. Fortunately, Grove and others are more interested in advancing scientific research that could benefit the large number of Americans who suffer from Parkinson’s disease, nerve injuries, heart diseases and many other problems.31. When Andy Grove decided to cut the Gordian knot, he meat to ________.A) put an end to stem cell researchB) end Intel’s re lations with GordianC) settle the dispute on stem cell research quicklyD) expel Gordian from stem cell research for good32. For UCSF to carry on stem cell research, new funds have to come from________.A) interested businesses and individualsB) the United States federal governmentC) a foundation set up by the Intel CompanyD) executives of leading American companies33. As a result of the limit Bust placed on stem cell research. Americanuniversities will ________.A) conduct the research in laboratories overseasB) abandon the research altogether in the near futureC) have to carry out the research secretlyD) have to raise money to build separate labs34. We may infer from the passage that future therapeutic uses of stem cellswill be unlikely unless ________.A) human stem cells are used in the researchB) a lot more private donations can be securedC) more federal money is used for the researchD) talented scientists are involved in the research35. The reason lying behind President Bush’s placing limits on stem cellresearch is that ________.A) his administration is financially pinchedB) he did not want to offend its opponentsC) it amounts to a contempt for human lifeD) it did not promise any therapeutic valuePassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.This looks like the year that hard-pressed tenants in California will relief-not just in the marketplace, where tents have eased, but from thestate capital Sacramento.Two significant tenant reforms stand a good chance of passage. One bill, which will give more time to tenants being evicted (逐出), will soon be heading to the gov ernor’s desk. The other, protecting security deposits, faces a vote in the Senate on Monday.For more than a century, landlords in California have been able to force tenants out with only 30 days’ notice. That will now double under SB 1403, which got through the Assembly recently. The new protection will apply only to renters who have been in an apartment for at least a year.Even 60 days in a tight housing market won’t be long enough for some families to find an apartment near where their kids go to school. But is will be an improvement in cities like San Jose, where renters rights groups charge that unscrupulous (不择手段的) landlords have kicked out tenants on short notice to put up tents.The California Landlords Association argued that landlords shouldn’t have to wait 60 days to get rid of problem tenants. But the bill gained support when a Japanese real estate investor sent out 30-day eviction notices to 550 families renting homes in Sacramento and Santa Rosa. The landlords lobby eventually dropped its opposition and instead turned its forces against AB 2330, regarding security deposits.Sponsored by Assemblywoman Carole Migden of San Francisco, the bill would establish a procedure and a timetable for tenants to get back security deposits.Some landlords view security deposits as a free month’s rent, theirs for the taking. In most cases, though, there are honest disputes over damages-what constitutes ordinary wear and tearAB 2330 would give a tenant the right to request a walk-through with the landlord and to make the repairs before moving out; reputable landlords already do this. It would increase the penalty for failing to return a deposit.The original bill would have required the landlord to pay interest on the deposit. The landlords lobby protested that it would involve too much paperwork over too little money-less than $10 a year on a $1,000 deposit, at current rates. On Wednesday, the sponsor dropped the interest section to increase the chance of passage.Even in its amended form, AB 2330 is, like SB 1403, vitally important for tenants and should be made state law.36. We learn from the passage that SB 1403 will benefit ________.A) long-term real estate investorsB) short-term tenants in SacramentoC) landlords in the State of CaliforniaD) tenants renting a house over a year37. A 60-day notice before eviction may not be early enough for rentersbecause ________.A) moving house is something difficult to arrangeB) appropriate housing may not be readily availableC) more time is needed for their kids’ school registrationD) the furnishing of the new house often takes a long time38. Very often landlords don’t return tenants’ deposits on the pretextthat ________.A) their rent has not been paid in timeB) there has been ordinary wear and tearC) tenants have done damage to the houseD) the 30-day notice for moving out is over39. Why did the sponsor of the AB 2330 bill finally give in on the interestsection?A) To put an end to a lengthy argument.B) To urge landlords to lobby for its passage.C) To cut down the heavy paperwork for its easy passage.D) To make it easier for the State Assembly to pass the bill.40. It can be learned from the passage that ________.A) both bills are likely to be made state lawsB) neither bill will pass through the AssemblyC) AB 2330 stands a better chance of passageD) Sacramento and San Jose support SB 1403Part III Vocabulary (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) or D). Choose the ONE answer that the bestcompletes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the AnswerSheet with a single line through the centre.41. Grey whales have long been ________ in the north Atlantic and huntingwas an important cause for that.A) extinctB) extinguishedC) detainedD) deprived42. He was given major responsibility for operating the remote manipulatorto ________ the newly launched satellite.A) retreatB) retrieveC) embodyD) embrace43. Foreign students are facing unprecedented delays, as visa applicationsreceive closer ________ than ever.A) appraisalB) scanningC) retentionD) scrutiny44. If you are late for the appointment, you might ________ the interviewerand lose your chance of being accepted.A) irrigateB) intrigueC) irritateD) intimidate45. Children’s idea of a magic kingdom is often dancers in animal ________as they have often seen in Disneyland.A) cushionsB) costumesC) skeletonsD) ornaments46. Ever since the first nuclear power stations were built, doubts have________ about their safety.A) preservedB) survivedC) suspendedD) lingered47. This clearly shows that crops and weeds have quite a number of ________in common.A) traitsB) tracesC) tracksD) trails48. From science to Shakespeare, excellent television and video programsare available ________ to teacher.A) in stockB) in storeC) in operationD) in abundance49. When the Italian poet Dante was ________ from his home in Florence, hedecided to walk from Italy to Paris to search for the real meaning of life.A) exertedB) expiredC) exiledD) exempted50. Habits acquired in youth-notably smoking and drinking-may increase therisk of ________ diseases in a person’s later life.A) consecutiveB) chronicC) criticalD) cyclical51. F. W. Woolworth was the first businessman to erect a true skyscraperto ________ himself, and in 1929, A1 Smith, a former governor of New York, sought to outreach him.A) portrayB) proclaimC) exaggerateD) commemorate52. To label their produce as organic, farmers have to obtain a certificateshowing that no ________ chemicals have been used to kill pests on thefarm for two years.A) toxicB) tragicC) nominalD) notorious53. Ancient Greek gymnastics training programs were considered to be an________ part of the children’s educatio n.A) intactB) integralC) inclusiveD) infinite54. Researchers have found that happiness doesn’t appear to be anyone’s;the capacity for joy is a talent you develop largely for yourself.A) disposalB) domainC) heritageD) hostage55. We want out children to have more than job skills; we want their livesto be ________ and their perspectives to be broadened.A) envisagedB) excelledC) exceededD) enriched56. Online schools, which ________ the needs of different people, haveemerged as an increasingly popular education alternative.A) stir upB) switch onC) cater toD) consent to57. This kind of songbird sleeps much less during its annual ________,butthat doesn’t seem to affect its flying.A) migrationB) emigrationC) conveyanceD) transference58. The developing nations want rich countries to help shoulder the costof ________ forests.A) updatingB) upgradingC) conservingD) constructing59. In the study, researchers succeeded in determining how coffee ________different areas of the brain in 15 volunteers.A) integratedB) motivatedC) illuminatedD) activated60. They are trying to ________ the risk as much as they can by making amore thorough investigation of the market.A) minimizeB) harmonizeC) summarizeD) jeopardize61. The cycles of the sun and moon are simple, but forces which have shapedhuman lives since the beginning.A) franticB) giganticC) sensationalD) maximum62. An effort was launched recently to create the first computer ________of the entire human brain.A) repetitionB) repressionC) saturationD) simulation63. In the face of the disaster, the world has united to aid millions of________ people trying to piece their lives back together.A) fragileB) primitiveC) vulnerableD) susceptible64. AIDS is a global problem that demands a unified, worldwide solution,which is not only the responsibility of nations in which AIDS is most ________.A) relevantB) prevalentC) vigorousD) rigorous65. After the earthquake, a world divided by ________ and religious disputessuddenly faced its common humanity in this shocking disaster.A) eligibleB) engagedC) proneD) prospective66. Psychologists suggest that children who are shy are more ________ todevelop depression and anxiety later in life.A) eligibleB) engagedC) proneD) prospective67. Initially, the scientists and engineers seemed ________ by the varietyof responses people can make to a poem.A) reinforcedB) embarrassedC) depressedD) bewildered68. Is it possible to stop drug ________ in the country within a very shorttime?A) adoptionB) addictionC) contemplationD) compulsion69. The parents of Lindsay, 13, an ________ tennis player who spends eighthours a day on the court, admit that a regular school is not an option for their daughter.A) exoticB) equivalentC) eliteD) esthetic70. Our research confirmed the ________ that when children have manydifferent caregivers important aspects of their development are liable to be overlooked.A) hypothesisB) hierarchyC) synthesisD) syndromePart IV Error Correction (15 minutes)Directions: This part consists of a short passage. In this passage, there are altogether10 mistakes, one in each numbered line. You may have to change a word,add a word or delete a word. Mark out the mistakes and put the correctionsin the blanks provided. If you change a word, cross it out and write thecorrect word in the corresponding blank. If you add a word, put aninsertion make (^) in the right place and write the missing world in theblank. If you delete a word, cross it out and put a slash (/) in the blank.注意：题目印刷在答题卡上，请用黑色字迹签字笔在答题卡上作答。
2006年12月24日英语新六级考试真题及参考答案
2006年12月24日英语新六级考试真题及参考答案Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1．阅读经典书籍对人的成长至关重要2．现在愿意鱼肚经典的人却越来越少，原因是……3．我们大学生应该怎么做The Importance of Reading ClassicsPart II Reading Comprehension (Sk imming and Scanning )(15 minutes)Space T ourismMake your reservations now. The space tourism industry is officially open for business, and tickets are going for a mere $20 million for a one-week stay in space. Despite reluctance from National Air and Space Administration (NASA), Russia made American businessman Dennis Tito the world’s first space tourist. Tito flew into space aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket that arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) on April 30,2001. The second space tourist, South African businessman Mark Shuttle worth, took off aboard the Russian Soyuz on April 25, 2002, also bound for the ISS.Lance Bass of’N Sync was supposed to be the third to make the $20 million trip, but he did not join the three-man crew as they blasted off on October 30,2002, due to lack of payment. Probably the most incredible aspect of this proposed space tour was that NASA approved of it.These trips are the beginning of what could be a profitable 21st century industry. There are already several space tourism companies planning to build suborbital vehicles and orbital cities within the next two decades. These companies have invested millions, believing that the space tourism industry is on the verge of taking off.In 1997, NASA published a report concluding that selling trips into space to private citizens could be worth billions of dollars. A Japanese report supports these findings, and projects that space tourism could be a $10 billion per year industry within the next two decades. The only obstacles to opening up space to tourists are the space agencies, who are concerned with safety and the development of a reliable, reusable launch vehicle.Space AccommodationsRussia’s Mir space station was supposed to be the first destination for space tourists. But in March 2001, the Russian Agency brought Mir down into the Pacific Ocean. As it turned out, bringing down Mir only temporarily delayed the first tourist trip into space.The Mir crash did cancel plans for a new reality-based game show from NBC, which was going to be called Destination Mir. The survivor-like TV show was scheduled to air in fall 2001. Participants on the show were to go through training at Russia’s cosmonaut(宇航员) training center, Star City. Each week, one of the participants would be eliminated from the show, with the winner receiving a trip to the Mir space station. The Mir crash has ruled out NBC’s space plants for now. NASA is against beginning space tourism until the International Space Station is completed in 2006.Russia in not alone in its interest in space tourism. There are several projects underway to commercialize space travel. Here are a few of the groups that might take tourists to space: Space Island Group is going to build a ring-shaped, rotating “commercial space infrastructure(基础结构).”Space Island says it will build its space city out of of empty NASAspace-shuttle fuel tanks (to start, it should take around 12 or so), and place it about 400 miles above Earth. The space city will rotate once per minute to create a gravitational pull one-third as strong as Earth’s.According to their vision statement, Space Adventures plants to “fly tents of thousands of people in space over the next 10-15 years and beyond, around the moon, and back, from spaceports both on Earth and in space, to and form private space stations, and aboard dozens of different vehicles…”Even Hilton Hotels has shown interest in the space tourism industry and the possibility of building or co-funding a space hotel. However, the company did say that it believes such a space hotel is 15 to 20 years away.Initially, Space tourism will offer simple accommodations at best. For instance, if the International Space Station is used as a tourist attraction, guests won’t find the Luxurious surroundings of a hotel room on Earth. It has been designed for conducting research, not entertainment. However, the first generation of space hotels should offer tourists a much more comfortable experience.In regard to a concept for a space hotel initially planned by Space Island, such a hotel could offer guests every convenience they might find at a hotel on Earth, and some they might not. The small gravitational pull created by the rotating space city would allow space-tourists and residents to walk around and function normally within the structure. Everything from running water to a recycling plant to medical facilities would be possible. Additionally, space tourists would even be able to take spacewalks.Many of these companies believe that they have to offer an extremely enjoyable experience in order for passengers to pay thousands, if not millions, of dollars to ride into space. So will space create another separation between the haves and have-nots?The Most Expensive VacationWill space be an exotic retreat reserved for only the wealthy? Or will middle-class folks have a chance to take their families to space? Make no mistake about it, going to space will be the most expensive vacation you ever take. Prices right now are in the tens of millions of dollars. Currently, the only vehicles that can take you into space are the space shuttle and the Russian Soyuz, both of which are terribly inefficient. Each spacecraft requires millions of pounds of fuel to take off into space, which makes them expensive to launch. One pound of payload (有效栽载重) costs about $10,000 to put into Earth’s orbit.NASA and Lockheed Martin are currently developing a single-stage-to-orbit launch space plane, called the V enture Star , that could be launched for about a tenth of what the space shuttle costs to launch. If the V enture Star takes off, the number of people who could afford to take a trip into space would move into the millions.In 1998, a joint report from NASA and the Space Transportation Association stated that improvements in technology could push fares for space travel as low as $50,000, and possibly down to $20,000 or $10,000 a decade later. The report concluded that at a ticket price of $50,000, there could be 500,000 passengers flying into space each year. While still leaving out many people, these prices would open up space to a tremendous amount of traffic.Since the beginning of the space race, the general public has said, “Isn’t that great-when do I get to go?” Well, our ch ance might be closer than ever. Within the next 20 Y ears, space planescould be taking off for the Moon at the same frequency as airplanes flying between New Y ork and Los Angeles.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
大学英语六级试卷和答案-2006年6月大学英语六级考试试题及参考答案
2006年6月大学英语六级考试试题及参考答案Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversationand the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause.During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), anddecide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the AnswerSheet with a single line through the center.Example: You will hear:You will read:A) 2 hours.B) 3 hours.C) 4 hours.D) 5 hours.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they will start at 9o‟clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, D) “5 hours” is the correct answer. You should choose [D] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) She met with Thomas just a few days ago.B) She can help with the orientation program.C) She is not sure she can pass on the message.D) She will certainly try to contact Thomas.2. A) Set the dinner table.B) Change the light bulbC) Clean the dining room.D) Hold the ladder for him.3. A) He‟d like a piece of pie.B) He‟d like some coffeeC) He‟d rather stay in the warm room.D) He‟s just had dinner with his friends.4. A) He has managed to sell a number of cars.B) He is contented with his current position.C) He might get fired.D) He has lost his job.5. A) Tony‟s secretary.B) Paul‟s girlfriend.C) Paul‟s colleague.D) Tony‟s wife.6. A) He was fined for running a red light.B) He was caught speeding on a fast lane.C) He had to run quickly to get the ticket.D) He made a wrong turn at the intersection.7. A) He has learned a lot from his own mistakes.B) He is quite experienced in taming wild dogs.C) He finds reward more effective than punishment.D) He thinks it important to master basic training skills.8. A) At a bookstore.B) At the dentist‟s.C) In a restaurant.D) In the library.9. A) He doesn‟t want Jenny to get into trouble.B) He doesn‟t agree with the woman‟s remark.C) He thinks Jenny‟s workload too heavy at college.D) He believes most college students are running wild.10. A) It was applaudable.B) It was just terrible.C) The actors were enthusiastic.D) The plot was funny enough.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choicesmarked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheetwith a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) Social work.B) Medical careC) Applied physicsD) Special education.12. A) The timely advice from her friends and relatives.B) The two-year professional training she received.C) Her determination to fulfill her dream.D) Her parents‟ consistent moral support.13. A) To get the funding for the hospitals.B) To help the disabled children there.C) To train therapists for the children there.D) To set up an institution for the handicapped.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) At a country school in Mexico.B) In a mountain valley of Spain.C) At a small American college.D) In a small village in Chile.15. A) By expanding their minds and horizons.B) By financing their elementary education.C) By setting up a small primary school.D) By setting them an inspiring example.16. A) She wrote poetry that broke through national barriers.B) She was a talented designer of original school curriculums.C) She proved herself to be an active and capable stateswoman.D) She made outstanding contributions to children‟s education.17. A) She won the 1945 Nobel Prize in Literature.B) She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.C) She translated her books into many languages.D) She advised many statesmen on international affairs.Passage ThreeQuestion 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18. A) How animals survive harsh conditions in the wild.B) How animals alter colors to match their surroundings.C) How animals protect themselves against predators.D) How animals learn to disguise themselves effectively.19. A) Its enormous size.B) Its plant-like appearance.C) Its instantaneous response.D) Its offensive smell.20. A) It helps improve their safety.B) It allows them to swim faster.C) It helps them fight their predators.D) It allows them to avoid twists and turns.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A),B),C) andD). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on theAnswer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.There are good reasons to be troubled by the violence that spreads throughout the media. Movies. Television and video games are full of gunplay and bloodshed, and one might reasonably ask what‟s wrong with a society that presents videos of domestic violence as entertainment. Most researchers agree that the causes of real-world violence are complex. A 1993 study by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences listed “biological, individual, family, peer, school, and community factors” as all playing their pa rts.Viewing abnormally large amounts of violent television and video games may well contribute to violent behavior in certain individuals.The trouble comes when researchers downplay uncertainties in their studies or overstate the case for causality (因果关系). Skeptics were dismayed several years ago when a group of societies including the American Medical Association tried to end the debate by issuing a joint statement: “At this time, well over 1,000 studies… point overwhelmingly to a causal connection between media violence and aggressive behavior in some children.”Freedom-of-speech advocate s accused the societies of catering to politicians, and even disputed the number of studies (most were review articles and essays, they said). When Jonathan Freedman, a social psychologist at the University of Toronto, reviewed the literature, he found only 200 or so studies of television-watching and aggression. An d when he weeded out “the most doubtful measures of aggression”, only 28% supported a connection.The critical point here is causality. The alarmist s say they have proved that violent media cause aggression. But the assumptions behind their observations need to be examined. When labeling games as violent or non-violent, should a hero eating a ghost really be counted as a violent event? And when experimenters record the time it takes gam e players to read …aggressive‟ or …non-aggressive‟ words from a list, can we be sure what they are actually measuring? The intentof the new Harvard Center on Media and Child Health to collect and standardize studies of media violence in order to compare their methodologies, assumptions and conclusions is an important step in the right direction.Another appropriate step would be to tone down the criticism until we know more. Several researchers write, speak and testify quite a lot on the threat pose d by violence in the media. That is, of course, their privilege. But when doing so, they often come out w ith statements that the matter has now been settled, drawing criticism from colleagues. In response, the alarmists accuse critics and news reporters of being deceived by the entertainment industry. Such clashes help neither science nor society.21. Why is there so much violence shown in movies, TV and video games?A) There is a lot of violence in the real world today.B) Something has gone wrong with today‟s society.C) Many people are fond of gunplay and bloodshed.D) Showing violence is thought to be entertaining.22. What is the skeptics (Line 3. Para.3) view of media violence?A) Violence on television is a fairly accurate reflection of real-world life.B) Most studies exaggerate the effect of media violence on the viewers.C) A causal relationship exists between media and real-world violence.D) The influence of media violence on children has been underestimated.23. The author uses the term “alarmists” (Line 1. Para.5) to refer to those who ______.A) use standardized measurements in the studies of media violenceB) initiated the debate over the influence of violent media on realityC) assert a direct link between violent media and aggressive behaviorD) use appropriate methodology in examining aggressive behavior24. In refuting the alarmists, the author advances his argument by first challenging____.A) the source and amount of their dataB) the targets of their observationC) their system of measurementD) their definition of violence25. What does the author think of the debate concerning the relationship between the media and violence?A) More studies should be conducted before conclusions are drawn.B) It should come to an end since the matter has now been settled.C) The past studies in this field have proved to be misleading.D) He more than agrees with the views held by the alarmists.Passage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.You‟re in trouble if you have to buy your own brand-name prescription drugs. Over the past decade, prices leaped by more than double the inflation rate. Treatments for chronic conditions can easily top ＄2,000 a month----no w onder that one in four Americans can‟t afford to fill theirprescriptions. The solution? A hearty chorus of “O Canada.” No rth of the border, where price controls reign, those same brand-name drugs cost 50% to 80% less.The Canadian option is fast becoming a political wake-up call. “If our neighbors can buy drugs at reasonable prices, why can‟t we?” Even to whispe r that thought provokes anger. “Un-American!” And----the propagandists‟ trump card (王牌)—“Wreck our brilli ant health-care system.” Super size drug prices, they claim, fund the research that sparks the next generation of wonder drugs. No sky-high drug price today, no cure for cancer tomorrow. So shut up and pay up.Common sense tells you that‟s a false altern ative. The reward for finding, say, a cancer cure is so huge that no one‟s going to hang it up. Nevertheless, if Canada-level pricing came to the United States, the industry‟s profit margins would drop and the pace of new-drug development would slow. Here lies the American dilemma. Who is all this splendid medicine for? Should our health-care system continue its drive toward the best of the best, even though rising numbers of patients can‟t afford it? Or should we direct our wealth toward letting everyone in on today‟s level of care? Measured by saved lives, the latter is almost certainly the better course.To defend their profits, the drug companies have warned Canadian wholesalers and pharmacies (药房) not to sell to Americans by mail, and are cutting back supplies to those who dare.Meanwhile, the administration is playing the fear card. Officials from the Food and Drug Administration will argue that Canadian drugs might be fake, mishandled, or even a potential threat to life.Do bad drugs fly around the Internet? Sure----and the mo re we look, the more we‟ll find. But I haven‟t heard of any raging epide mics among the hundreds of thousands of people buying cross-border.Most users of prescription drugs don‟s worry about costs a lot. They‟re sheltered by employee insurance, owing just a $20 co-pay. The financial blows rain, instead, on the uninsured, especially the chronically ill who need expensive drugs to live. This group will still include middle-inco me seniors on Medicare, who‟ll have to dig deeply into their pockets before getting much from the new drug benefit that starts in 2006.26. What is said about the consequence of the rocketing drug prices in the U.S.?A) A quarter of Americans can‟t afford their prescription drugs.B) Many Americans can‟t afford to see a doctor when they fall ill.C) Many Americans have to go to Canada to get medical treatment.D) The inflation rate has been more than doubled over the years.27. It can be inferred that America can follow the Canadian model and curb its soaring drug prices by _____.A) encouraging people to buy prescription drugs onlineB) extending medical insurance to all its citizensC) importing low-price prescription drugs from CanadaD) exercising price control on brand-name drugs28. How do propagandists argue for the U.S. drug pricing policy?A) Low prices will affect the quality of medicines in America.B) High prices are essential to funding research on new drugs.C) Low prices will bring about the anger of drug manufacturers.D) High-price drugs are indispensable in curing chronic diseases.29. What should be the priority of America‟s health-care system according to the author?A) To resolve the dilemma in the health-care system.B) To maintain America‟s lead in the drug industry.C) To allow the vast majority to enjoy its benefits.D) To quicken the pace of new drug development.30. What are American drug companies doing to protect their high profits?A) Labeling drugs bought from Canada as being fakes.B) Threatening to cut back funding for new drug research.C) Reducing supplies to uncooperative Canadian pharmacies.D) Attributing the raging epidemics to the ineffectiveness of Canadian drugs.Passage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Age has its privileges in America, and one of the more prominent of them is the senior citizen discount. Anyone who has reached a certain age----in some cases as low as 55----is automatically entitled to a dazzling array of price reductions at nearly every level of commercial life. Eligibility is determined not by one‟s need but by the date on one‟s birth certificate. Practically unheard of a generation ago, the discounts have become a routine part of many businesses----as common as color televisions in motel rooms and free coffee on airliners.People with gray hair often are given the discounts without even asking for them；yet，millions of Americans above age 60 are healthy and solvent (有支付能力的). Businesses that would never dare offer discounts to college students or anyone under 30 freely offer them to older Americans. The practice is acceptable because of the widespread bel ief that “elderly” and “needy” are synonymous (同义的). Perhaps that once was true, but today elderly Americans as a group have a lower poverty rate than the rest of the population. To be sure, there is economic diversity within the elderly, and many older Americans are poor. But most of them aren‟t.It is impossible to determine the impact of the discounts on individual companies. For many firms, they are a stimulus to revenue. But in other cases the discounts are given at the expense, directly or indirectly, of younger Americans. Moreover, they are a direct irritant in what some politicians and scholars see as a coming conflict between the generations.Generational tensions are being fueled by continuing debate over Social Security benefits, which mostly involves a transfer of resources from the young to the old. Employment is another sore point. Buoyed (支持) by laws and court decisions, more and more older Americans are declining the retirement dinner in favor of staying on the job----thereby lessening employment and promotion opportunities for younger workers.Far from a kind of charity they once were, senior citizen discounts have become a formidable economic privilege to a group with millions of members who don‟t need them.It no longer makes sense to treat the elderly as a single group whose economic needs deserve priority over those of others. Senior citizen discounts only enhance the myth that older people can‟t take care of themselves and need special treatment；and they threaten the creation of a new myth, that the elderly are ungrateful and taking for themselves at the expense of children and otherage groups. Senior citizen discounts are the essence of the very thing older Americans are fighting against----discrimination by age.31. We learn from the first paragraph that____.A) offering senior citizens discounts has become routine commercial practiceB) senior citizen discounts have enabled many old people to live a decent lifeC) giving senior citizens discounts has boosted the market for the elderlyD) senior citizens have to show their birth certificates to get a discount32. What assumption lies behind the practice of senior citizen discounts?A) Businesses, having made a lot of profits, should do something for society in return.B) Old people are entitled to special treatment for the contribution they made to society.C) The elderly, being financially underprivileged，need humane help from society.D) Senior citizen discounts can make up for the inadequacy of the Social Security system.33. According to some politicians and scholars, senior citizen discounts will___.A) make old people even more dependent on societyB) intensify conflicts between the young and the oldC) have adverse financial impact on business companiesD) bring a marked increase in the companies revenues34. How does the author view the Social Security system?A) It encourages elderly people to retire in time.B) It opens up broad career prospects for young people.C) It benefits the old at the expense of the youngD) It should be reinforced by laws and court decisions35. Which of the following best summarizes the author‟s main argument?A) Senior citizens should fight hard against age discrimination.B) The elderly are selfish and taking senior discounts for granted.C) Priority should be given to the economic needs of senior citizens.D) Senior citizen discounts may well be a type of age discriminat ion.Passage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.In 1854 my great-grandfather, Morris Marable, was sold on an auction block in Georgia for ＄500. For his white slave master, the sale was just “business as usual.” But to Morris Marable and his heir s, slavery was a crime against our humanity. This pattern of human rights violations against enslaved African-Americans continued under racial segregation for nearly another century. The fundamental problem of American democracy in the 21st century is the problem of “structural racism” the deep patterns of soci o-economic inequality and accumulated disadvantage that are coded by race, and constantly justified in public speeches by both racist stereotypes and white indifference. Do Americans have the capacity and vision to remove these structural barriers that deny democratic rights and opportunities to millions of their fellow citizens?This country has previously witnessed two great struggles to achieve a truly multicultural democracy.The First Reconstruction (1865-1877) ended slavery and briefly gave black men voting rights, but gave no meaningful compensation for two centuries of unpaid labor. The promise of “40 acres and a mule (骡子)” was for most blacks a dream deferred (尚未实现的).The Second Reconstruction (1954-1968), or the modern civil rights movement, ended legal segregation in public accommodations and gave blacks voting rights. But these successes paradoxically obscure the tremendous human costs of historically accumulated disadvantage that remain central to black Americans‟ lives.The disproportionate wealth that most whites enjoy today was first constructed from centuries of unpaid black labor. Many white institutions, including some leading universities, insurance companies and banks, profited from slavery. This pattern of white privilege and black inequality continues today.Demanding reparations (赔偿) is not just about compensation for slavery and segregation. It is, more important, an educational campaign to highlight the contemporary reality of “racial deficits” of all kinds, the unequal conditions that impact blacks reg ardless of class. Structural racism‟s barriers include “equity inequity”, the absence of black capital formation that is a direct consequence of America‟s history. One third of all black househo lds actually have negative net wealth. In 1998 the typical blac k family‟s net wealth was ＄16,400, less than one fifth that of white families.Black families are denied home loans at twice the rate of whites.Blacks remain the last hired and first fired during recessions.During the 1990-91 recession, African-Americans suffered disproportionately. At Coca-Cola, 42 percent of employees who lost their jobs were blacks. At Sears, 54 percent were black, Blacks have significantly shorter life spans, in part due to racism in the health establishment. Blacks are statistically less likely than whites to be referred for kidney transplants or early-stage cancer surgery.36. To the author, the auction of his great-grandfather is a typical example of____.A) crime against humanityB) unfair business transactionC) racial conflicts in GeorgiaD) racial segregation in America37. The barrier to democracy in 21st century America is____.A) widespread use of racist stereotypesB) prejudice against minority groupsC) deep-rooted socio-economic inequalityD) denial of legal rights to ordinary blacks38. What problem remains unsolved in the two Reconstructions?A) Differences between races are deliberately obscured.B) The blacks are not compensated for their unpaid labor.C) There is no guarantee for blacks to exercise their rights.D) The interests of blacks are not protected by law.39. It is clear that the wealth enjoyed by most whites____.A) has resulted from business successes over the yearsB) has been accompanied by black capital formationC) has derived from sizable investments in educationD) has been accumulated from generations of slavery40. What does the author think of the current situation regarding racial discrimination?A) Racism is not a major obstacle to blacks‟ employment.B) Inequality of many kinds remains virtually untouchedC) A major step has been taken towards reparations.D) Little has been done to ensure blacks‟ civil rights.Part III Vocabulary (20 minutes)Direction: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence thereare four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that bestcompletes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet witha single line through the centre.41. Because of the of its ideas, the book was in wide circulation both at home and abroad.A)originality B) subjectivityC) generality D) ambiguity42. With its own parliament and currency and a common ___ for peace, the European Union declared itself—in 11 official languages—open for business.A) inspiration B) assimilationC) intuition D) aspiration43. America has now adopted more _________ European-style inspection systems, and the incidence of food poisoning is falling.A) discrete B) solemnC) rigorous D) autonomous44. Mainstream pro-market economists all agree that competition is an ___ spur to efficiency and innovation.A) extravagant B) exquisiteC) intermittent D) indispensable45. In the late 19th century, Jules Verne, the master of science fiction, foresaw many of the technological wonders that are ___ today.A) transient B) commonplaceC) implicit D) elementary46. I was so ___ when I used the automatic checkout lane in the supermarket for the first time.A) immersed B) assaultedC) thrilled D) dedicated47. His arm was ___ from the shark‟s mouth and rea ttached, but the boy, who already died, remained in a delicate condition.A)retrieved B) retainedC) repelled D) restored48. Bill Gates and Walt Disney are two people America has ___ to be the Greatest American.A) appointed B) appeasedC) nicknamed D) dominated49. The ___ majority of citizens tend to believe that the death penalty will help decreasethe crime rate.A) overflowing B) overwhelmingC) prevalent D) premium50. We will also see a ___ increase in the number of televisions per household, as smallTV displays are added to clocks, coffee makers and smoke detectors.A) startling B) surpassingC) suppressing D) stacking51. The advance of globalization is challenging some of our most ___ values and ideas, including our idea of w hat constitutes “home”.A) enriched B) enlightenedC) cherished D) chartered52. Researchers have discovered that ___ with animals in an active way may lower aperson‟s blood pressure.A) interacting B) integratingC) migrating D) merging53. The Beatles, the most famous British band of the 196.s, traveled worldwide for many years, _________ cultural barriers.A) transporting B) transplantingC) transferring D) transcending54. In his last years, Henry suffered from a disease that slowly ___ him of much of hissight.A) relieved B) jeopardizedC) deprived D) eliminated55. Weight lifting, or any other sport that builds up your muscles, can make bones become denser and less ___ to injury.A) attached B) proneC) immune D) reconciled56. He has ___ to museums hundreds of his paintings as well as his entire personalcollection of modern art.A) ascribed B) attributedC) designated D) donated57. Erik‟s website contains ___ photographs and hundreds of articles and short videosfrom his trip around the globe.A) prosperous B) gorgeousC) spacious D) simultaneous58. Optimism is a ___ shown to be associated with good physical health, less depressionand longer life.A) trail B) traitC) trace D) track59. The institution has a highly effective program which helps first-year students make a successful ___ into college life.A) transformation B) transmissionC) transition D) transaction60. Philosophers believe that desire, hatred and envy are “negative emotions” which ___the mind and lead it into a pursuit of power and possessions.A) distort B) reinforceC) exert D) scramble61. The term “glass ceiling” was first used by the Wall Street Journal to describe the apparent barriers that prevent women from reaching the top of the corporate ___.A) seniority B) superiorityC) height D) hierarchy62. Various efforts have been made over the centuries to predict earthquakes, including observing lights in the sky and ___ animal behavior.A) abnormal B) exoticC) absurd D) erroneous63. Around 80 percent of the ___ characteristics of most white Britons have beenpassed down from a few thousand Ice Age hunters.A) intelligible B) randomC) spontaneous D) genetic64. Picasso gained popularity in the mid-20th century, which was ___ of a new attitude towards modern art.A) informative B) indicativeC) exclusive D) expressive65. The country was an island that enjoyed civilized living for a thousand years or more with little ___ from the outside world.A) disturbance B) discriminationC) irritation D) irregularity66. Fashion designers are rarely concerned with vital things like warmth, comfort and ________ .A) stability B) capabilityC) durability D) availability67. Back in the days when people traveled by horse and carriage, Karl Benz ___ theworld with his extraordinary three-wheeled motor vehicle.A) inhibited B) extinguishedC) quenched D) stunned68. If we continue to ignore the issue of global warming, We will almost certainly suffer the_________ effects of climatic changes worldwide.A) dubious B) drasticC) trivial D) toxic69. According to the theory of evolution, all living species are the modified ___ of earlier species.A) descendants B) dependantsC) defendants D) developments。
新视野大学英语6--10单元答案
新视野大学英语（第二版）第1册Unit 6答案III.1. boast2. registered3. employment4. peculiar5. Continuous6. graduated7. dump8. retreat9. contrary 10. trembledIV.1. in2. of3. behind4. about5. At6. about/of7.with8. by9. on/upon 10. atV. 1. F 2. M 3. J 4. G 5.A 6. D 7. O 8. L 9. I 10. CVI.1. I know who he is. So does she.2. We have come to realize all work is equally import. So has Sara.3. I’d like another drink. So would John.4. I’m not supposed to know who else objects to the plan. Nor/Neither are they.5. He shouldn’t have imagined there would be joy in picking up trash. Nor/Neither should Steve. VII.1. Even if the calculation is right2. even if they raise the price3. Even if she may not return me the money4. even if she doesn’t come5. Even if we achieve great success in our workVIII.1. The police got to the station five minutes after the explosion, and so did the reporters.2. Even if you disagree with her, she is worth listening to.3. The news reporters were given nothing but bare facts by the officials in charge of the investigation.4. The room was well decorated, but the color of the curtain did not go well with the overall style.5. Whenever we go back to the place where my husband was born, we always make the rounds of his relatives.6. Contrary to his hope, his girlfriend’s parents are not as approachable as his parents.IX.1. 我问过好几个服务员，可他们什么也没说，只朝着我笑，直到这时我才意识到我的英语不够好。
六级真题 2006年12月
2006年12月大学英语六级考试真题Part l Listening Comprehension(20minutes)Section A1.A)The foggy weather has affected Mary’s mood.B)They are puzzled about Mary’s tow spirits.C)Mary is dissatisfied with her promotion.D)Mary cares too much about her looks.2.A)Go to an art exhibition.B)Dine out with an old friend.C)Attend the opening night of a play.D)See his paintings on display.3.A)Her mother was quite outstanding in academic work.B)She was not particularly interested in going to school.C)Her parents laid great emphasis on academic excellence.D)She helped upgrade the educational level of immigrants.4.A)The machines there were ill maintained.B)Tickets for its members were cheaper.C)It was filled with people all the time.D)It had a reputation for good service.5.A)Both Sarah and Tom have been awarded doctoral degrees.B)Tom has arranged to meet his bride Sarah in Hawaii.C)Tom was more excited than Sarah at the wedding.D)A double blessing has descended upon Tom.6.A)There were too many questions in the examination.B)The examination was well beyond the course content.C)The examination questions were somewhat too difficult.D)The course prepared him adequately for the examination.7.A)It’s less time-consuming.B)His wife is tired of cooking.C)It’s part of his job.D)He is sick of home-cooked meals.8.A)He has just started to teach piano lessons.B)He seldom takes things seriously.C)He is very proud of his piano skills.D)He usually understates his achievements.9.A)It’s tedious.B)It’s absurd.C)It’s justifiable.D)It’s understandable.10.A)Arrange accommodation for her.B)Explain the cause of the cancellation.C)Compensate her for the inconvenience.D)Allow her to take another flight that night.Section BPassage oneQuestions11to13are based on the passage you have just heard.11.A)Producing legendary paintings.B)Making a fortune from decorative arts.C)Manufacturing quality furniture.D)Setting up a special museum.12.A)To show his fascination with Asian culture.B)To tell the story of the American Revolution.C)To promote interest in American decorative arts.D)To increase the popularity of the Dupont Company.13.A)By theme or period.B)By style or design.C)By manufacturer or origin.D)By function or purpose.Passage TwoQuestions14to16are based on the passage you have just heard.14.A)People may use two or mare languages.B)People will choose Chinese rather than English.C)The percentage of native speakers of English will inerease.D)The number of people relying on their mother tongue will drop.15.A)The number of Spanish speakers is far greater than that of Arabic speakers.B)Arabic spoken in one Arab country may not be understood in another.C)Arabic spoken in Egypt differs from Arabic spoken in Morocco in origin.D)The number of Arabic speakers is declining because of the invasion of English.16.A)It is impossible for Arab countries to standardize their language.B)Most people in the world will learn to speak Chinese in the future.C)It is uncertain whether English will world language in the future.D)Spanish is very likely to become the top language of the world by2050. Passage ThreeQuestions17to20are based on the passage you have just heard.17.A)Because they believe blind students prefer to mix with students who can see.B)Because it would cost lots of money to build such special colleges.C)Because it would constitute discrimination against blind students.D)Because they think blind people should learn to live among sighted people.18.A)By encouraging them to be more self-reliant.B)By showing them proper care and respect.C)By offering them more financial assistance.D)By providing them with free medical service.19.A)Financial aid from the American government.B)Modern technology.C)Professional support.D)Help from the National Federation of the Blind.20.A)Ask American professors to write recommendations on their behalf.B)Obtain American citizenship before they reach the age of30.C)Turn to special institutions in their own country for assistance.D)Apply to the National Federation of the Blind for scholarships.Part II Reading Comprehension(35minutes)Passage OneQuestions21to25are based on the following passage.Each summer,no matter how pressing my work schedule,I take off one day exclusively for my son.We call it dad-son day.This year our third stop was the amusement park,where he discovered that he was tall enough to ride one of the fastest roller coasters(过山车)in the world.We blasted through face-stretching turns and loops for ninety seconds.Then,as we stepped off the ride,he shrugged and,in a distressingly calm voice,remarked that it was not as exciting as other rides he’d been on.As I listened,I began to sense something seriously out of balance.Throughout the season,I noticed similar events all around me.Parents seemed hard pressed to find new thrills for indifferent kids.Surrounded by ever-greater stimulation, their young faces wore looking disappointed and bored.Facing their children’s complaints of“nothing to do”.Parents were shelling out large numbers of dollars for various forms of entertainment.In many cases the money seemed to do little more than buy transient relief from the terrible moans of their bored children.This set me pondering the obvious question:“How can it be so hard for kids to find something to do when there’s never been such a range of stimulating entertainment available to them?”Why do children immersed in this much excitement seem starved for more?That was, I realized,the point.I discovered during my own reckless adolescence that what creates excitement is not going fast,but going faster.Thrills have less to do with speed than changes in speed.I’m concerned about the cumulative effect of years at these levels of feverish activity. It is no mystery to me why many teenagers appear apathetic(麻木的)and burned out, with a“been there,done that”air of indifference toward much of life.As increasing numbers of friends’children are prescribed medications-stimulants to deal withinattentiveness at school or anti-depressants to help with the loss of interest and joy in their lives-l question the role of kids boredom in some of the diagnoses.My own work is focused on the chemical imbalances and biological factors related to behavioral and emotional disorders.These are complex problems.Yet I’ve been reflecting more and more on how the pace of life and the intensity of stimulation may be contributing to the rising rates of psychiatric problems among children and adolescents in our society.21.The author felt surprised in the amusement park at the face that________.A)his son was not as thrilled by the roller coaster ride as expectedB)his son blasted through the turns and loops with his face stretchedC)his son appeared distressed but calm while riding the roller coasterD)his son could keep his balance so well on the fast-moving roller coaster22.According to the author,children are bored_________.A)unless their parents can find new thrills for themB)when they don’t have any access to stimulating fun gamesC)when they are left alone at weekends by their working parentsD)even if they are exposed to more and more kinds of entertainment23.From his own experience.the author came to the conclusion that children seem to expect________.A)a much wider variety of sports facilitiesB)activities that require sophisticatedC)ever-changing thrilling forms of recreationD)physical exercises that are more challenging24.In Para.6.the author expresses his doubt about the effectiveness of trying to change children indifference toward much of life by________.A)diverting their interest from electronic visual gamesB)prescribing medications for their temporary reliefC)creating more stimulating activities for themD)spending more money on their entertainment25.In order to alleviate children’s boredom,the author would probably suggest____.A)adjusting the pace of life and intensity of stimulationB)promoting the practice of dad-son daysC)consulting a specialist in child psychologyD)balancing school work with extracurricular activitiesPassage TwoQuestions26to30are based on the following passage.It used to be that people were proud to work for the same company for the whole of their working lives.They’d get a gold watch at the end of their productive years and a dinner featuring speeches by their bosses praising their loyalty/But today’s rich capitalists have regressed(倒退)to the“survival of the fittest”ideas and their loyalty extends not to their workers or even to their stockholders but only to themselves. Instead of giving out gold watches worth a hundred or so dollars for forty or so years of work,they grab tens and even hundreds of millions of dollars as they sell for their own profit the company they may have been with for only a few years.The new rich selfishly act on their own to unfairly grab the wealth that the country as a whole has produced.The top l percent of the population now has wealth equal to the whole bottom95percent and they want more.Their selfishness is most shamelessly expressed in downsizing and outsourcing(将产品包给外公司做)because these business maneuvers don’t act to create new jobs as the founders of new industries used to do,but only to cut out jobs while keeping the money value of what those jobs produced for themselves.To keep the money machine working smoothly the rich have bought all the politicians from the top down.The president himself is constantly leaving.Washington and the business of the nation because he is summoned to“fundraising dinners”where fat cats pay a thousand or so dollars a plate to worm their way into government not through service but through donations of vast amounts of money.Once on the inside they have both political parties busily tearing up all the regulations that protect the rest of us from the greed of the rich.The middle class used to be loyal to the free enterprise system.In the past,the people of the middle class mostly thought they’d be rich themselves someday or have a goodshot at becoming rich.But nowadays income is being distributed more and more unevenly and corporate loyalty is a thing of the past.The middle class may also wake up to forget its loyalty to the so-called free enterprise system altogether and the government which governs only the rest of us while letting the corporations do what they please with our jobs.As things stand.if somebody doesn’t wake up,the middle class is on a path to being downsized all the way to the bottom of society.26.It can be inferred form the first paragraph that people used to place a high value on_________.A)job securityB)bosses’praiseC)corporate loyaltyD)retirement benefits27.The author is strongly critical of today’s rich capitalists for_________.A)not giving necessary assistance to laid-off workersB)maximizing their profits at the expense of workersC)not setting up long-term goals for their companiesD)rewarding only those who are considered the fittest28.The immediate consequence of the new capitalists’practice is________.A)loss of corporate reputationB)lower pay for the employeesC)a higher rate of unemploymentD)a decline in business transactions29.The rich try to sway the policy of the government by________.A)occupying important positions in both political partiesB)making monetary contributions to decision-makersC)pleasing the public with generous donationsD)constantly hosting fundraising dinners30.What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?A)To call on the middle class to remain loyal to the free enterprise system.B)To warn the government of the shrinking of the American middle class.C)To persuade the government to change its current economic policies.D)To urge the middle class to wake up and protect their own interests.Passage ThreeQuestions31to35are based on the following passageIntel chairman Andy Grove has decided to cut the Gordian knot of controversy surrounding stem cell research by simply writing a check.The check,which he pledged last week,could be for as much as$5million, depending on how many donors make gifts of between$50,000and$500,000.which he has promised to match.It will be made out to the University of California-San Francisco(UCSF).Thanks in part to such private donations,university research into uses for human stem cells the cells earliest stages of development that can form any body part-will continue in California.With private financial support,the state will be less likely to lose talented scientists who would be tempted to leave the field or even leave the field or even leave the country as research dependent on federal money slows to a glacial (极其缓慢的)pace.Hindered by limits President Bush placed on stem cell research a year ago,scientists are turning to laboratories that can carry out work without using federal money.This is awkward for universities.Which must spend extra money building separate labs and keeping rigorous records proving no federal funds were involved.Grove’s donation,a first step toward a$20million target at UCSF.Will ease the burden.The president’s decision a year ago to allow research on already existing stem cell lines was portrayed as a reasonable compromise between scientists’needs for cells to work with,and concerns that this kind of research cold lead to wholesale creation and destruction of human embryos(胚胎)。
06年英语六级真题作文
06年英语六级真题作文2006 College English Test Band 6 Writing TaskThe writing task for the 2006 College English Test Band 6 examination was as follows:Some people believe that the Internet has made the world a better place, while others think it has made the world a worse place. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.Response in English:The advent of the Internet has undoubtedly had a profound impact on the world, and there are arguments on both sides as to whether it has made the world a better or worse place.On the one hand, proponents of the view that theInternet has made the world a better place argue that it has brought about numerous benefits. Firstly, the Internet has revolutionized the way we access and share information. With a vast wealth of knowledge and resources at our fingertips, people can now easily research and educate themselves on a wide range of topics, from academicsubjects to practical skills. This democratization of information has the potential to empower individuals and foster greater intellectual and cultural exchange.Furthermore, the Internet has facilitated global communication and collaboration, allowing people from all corners of the world to connect, share ideas, and work together on various projects. This has led to the breakdown of geographical barriers and the formation of global communities, which can foster cross-cultural understanding and promote international cooperation on issues of global importance.Additionally, the Internet has revolutionized various industries, leading to increased efficiency, productivity, and accessibility. E-commerce, for instance, has made it easier for businesses to reach a wider customer base, while online banking and payment systems have made financial transactions more convenient for individuals. The Internet has also enabled the development of remote work and education, which has become increasingly important in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.On the other hand, critics of the Internet argue that it has also brought about significant challenges and negative consequences. One major concern is the issue of privacy and data security. With the vast amount of personal information shared and stored online, there are legitimate concerns about the potential for data breaches, identity theft, and surveillance by both governments and private entities.Another criticism is the proliferation of misinformation and the spread of false or misleading information on the Internet. The ease with which anyone can publish and share content online has led to the rise of "fake news," conspiracy theories, and the erosion of trust intraditional media sources. This can have serious implications for public discourse, decision-making, and the overall well-being of society.Furthermore, the Internet has been linked to various social and psychological issues, such as social isolation, addiction, and the exacerbation of mental health problems, particularly among young people. The constant exposure to social media and the pressure to maintain an onlinepresence can contribute to feelings of inadequacy, anxiety, and depression.Ultimately, the impact of the Internet on the world is a complex and multifaceted issue, with both positive and negative aspects. While the Internet has undoubtedlybrought about numerous benefits, it has also introduced new challenges that need to be addressed. As with any transformative technology, it is essential to strike a balance and ensure that the positive aspects of theInternet are maximized while mitigating its negative consequences.Response in Chinese:互联网的出现无疑对世界产生了深远的影响,人们对其是否使世界变得更好存在不同的观点。
2006年12月六级听力真题及答案
2006年12月24日大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷(A卷)Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A) B) C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
11. A) Dr. Smith’s waiting room isn’t tidy.B) Dr. Smith enjoys reading magazines.C) Dr. Smith has left a good impression on her.D) Dr. Smith may not be a good choice.12. A) The man will rent the apartment when it is available.B) The man made a bargain with the landlady over the rent.C) The man insists on having a look at the apartment first.D) The man is not fully satisfied with the apartment.13. A) Packing up to go abroad.B) Drawing up a plan for her English course.C) Brushing up on her English.D) Applying for a visa to the United Sates.14. A) He is anxious to find a cure for his high blood pressure.B) He doesn’t think high blood pressure is a problem for him.C) He was not aware of his illness until diagnosed with it.D) He did not take the symptoms of his illness seriously.15. A) To investigate the cause of AIDS.B) To raise money for AIDS patients.C) To rally support for AIDS victims in Africa.D) To draw attention to the spread of AIDS in Asia.16. A) It has a very long history.B) It is a private institution.C) It was founded by Thomas Jefferson.D) It stresses the comprehensive study of nature.17. A) They can’t fit into the machine.B) They have not been delivered yet.C) They were sent to the wrong address.D) They were found to be of the wrong type.18. A) The food served in the cafeteria usually lacks variety.B) The cafeteria sometimes provides rare food for the students.C) The students find the service in the cafeteria satisfactory.D) The cafeteria tries hard to cater to the students’ needs.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) He picked up some apples in his yard.B) He cut some branches off the apple tree.C) He quarreled with his neighbor over the fence.D) He cleaned up all the garbage in the woman’s yard.20. A) Trim the apple trees in her yard.B) Pick up the apples that fell in her yard.C) Take the garbage to the curb for her.D) Remove the branches from her yard.21. A) File a lawsuit against the man.B) Ask the man for compensation.C) Have the man’s apple tree cut down.D) Throw garbage into the man’s yard.22. A) He was ready to make a concession.B) He was not intimidated.C) He was not prepared to go to court.D) He was a bit concerned.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) Bad weather.B) Breakdown of the engines.C) Human error.D) Failure of the communications system.24. A) Two thousand feet.B) Twenty thousand feet.C) Twelve thousand feet.D) Twenty-two thousand feet.25. A) Accurate communication is of utmost importance.B) Pilots should be able to speak several foreign languages.C) Air controllers should keep a close watch on the weather.D) Cooperation between pilots and air controllers is essential.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choice marked A) B) C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
6级考试真题试卷及答案
6级考试真题试卷及答案******一、听力部分****1. 短对话**（1）A. 去图书馆。
B. 去超市。
C. 去公园。
D. 去电影院。
答案：D（2）A. 5:00 p.m. B. 6:00 p.m. C. 7:00 p.m. D. 8:00 p.m.答案：B**2. 长对话**（1）What is the woman's major?A. English.B. History.C. Biology.D. Computer Science.答案：C（2）Why does the man refuse to go to the party?A. He has to study.B. He has to work.C. He is not interested.D. He is sick.答案：A**3. 短文理解**（1）What is the main topic of the passage?A. The importance of sleep.B. The effects of sleep deprivation.C. The benefits of napping.D. The dangers of insomnia.答案：B（2）What does the speaker suggest to improve sleep quality?A. Listening to music.B. Drinking coffee.C. Exercising regularly.D. Avoiding screens before bed.答案：D**二、阅读部分****1. 快速阅读**（1）What is the main idea of the passage?A. The impact of technology on the job market.B. The future of employment in the digital age.C. The role of artificial intelligence in the workplace.D. The challenges of adapting to new technologies.答案：B（2）According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a reason for job loss due to automation?A. Increased efficiency.B. Cost reduction.C. Improved accuracy.D. Enhanced creativity.答案：D**2. 仔细阅读**（1）What does the author mean by "the paradox of choice"?A. The more choices we have, the less satisfied we are.B. The more choices we have, the more confused we are.C. The more choices we have, the more difficult it is to make a decision.D. The more choices we have, the more time we spend making decisions.答案：A（2）Which of the following is NOT a solution proposed by the author to deal with the paradox of choice?A. Limiting options.B. Simplifying choices.C. Seeking advice.D. Ignoring choices.答案：D**三、写作部分****1. 短文写作**题目：Write a short essay on the topic "The Importance of Teamwork". You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.范文：Teamwork is an essential aspect of success in both personal and professional settings. It fosters collaboration, allowing individuals to pool their unique skills and knowledge to achieve common goals. Effective teamwork can lead to increased productivity and innovation, as diverse perspectives contribute to problem-solving and decision-making. Moreover, it enhances communication and interpersonal skills, which are crucial for building strong relationships and a positive workenvironment. In essence, teamwork is not just about working together; it's about leveraging the collective strengths of a group to accomplish more than what could be achieved individually.**四、翻译部分****1. 汉译英**中国有着悠久的历史和丰富的文化，其中之一就是茶文化。
2006年06月大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷(含答案)
C) He might get fired.
D) He has lost his job.
5. A) Tony's secretary.
B) Paul's girlfriend.
C) Paul's colleague.
D) Tony's wife.
6. A) He was fined for running a red light.
B) He was caught speeding on a fast lane.
C) He had to run quickly to get the ticket.
D) He made a wrong turn at the intersection.
2006年6月
Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each
conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation
C) Her determination to fulfill her dream.
D) Her parents' consistent moral support.
13. A) To get the funding for the hospitals.
2006年6月17日大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷(A卷)
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全国大学英语四、六级考试委员会Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both theconversation and the question will be spoken only once. After eachquestion there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single linethrough the centre.1. A) She met with Thomas just a few days ago.B) She can help with the orientation program.C) She is not sure she can pass on the message.D) She will certainly try to contact Thomas.2. A) Set the dinner table.B) Change the light bulb.C) Clean the dining room.D) Hold the ladder for him.3. A) He’d like a piece of pie.B) He’d like some coffee.C) He’d rather stay in the warm room.D) He’s just had dinner with his friends.4. A) He has managed to sell a number of cars.B) He is contented with his current position.C) He might get fired.D) He has lost his job.5. A) Tony’s secretary.B) Paul’s girlfriend.C) Paul’s colleague.D) Tony’s wife.6. A) He was fined for running a red light.B) He was caught speeding on a fast lane.C) He had to run quickly to get the ticket.D) He made a wrong turn at the intersection.7. A) He has learned a lot from his own mistakes.B) He is quite experienced in taming wild dogs.C) He finds reward more effective than punishment.D) He thinks it important to master basic training skills.8. A) At a bookstore.B) At the dentist’s.C) In a restaurant.D) In the library.9. A) He doesn’t want Jenny to get into trouble.B) He doesn’t agree with the woman’s remark.C) He thinks Jenny’s workload too heavy at college.D) He believes most college students are running wild.10. A) It was applaudable.B) It was just terrible.C) The actors were enthusiastic.D) The plot was funny enough.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will bespoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the bestanswer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) Social work.B) Medical care.C) Applied physics.D) Special education.12. A) The timely advice from her friends and relatives.B) The two-year professional training she received.C) Her determination to fulfill her dream.D) Her parents’ consistent moral support.13. A) To get the funding for the hospitals.B) To help the disabled children there.C) To train therapists for the children there.D) To set up an institution for the handicapped.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) At a country school in Mexico.B) In a mountain valley of Spain.C) At a small American college.D) In a small village in Chile.15. A) By expanding their minds and horizons.B) By financing their elementary education.C) By setting up a small primary school.D) By setting them an inspiring example.16. A) She wrote poetry that broke through national barriers.B) She was a talented designer of original school curriculums.C) She proved herself to be an active and capable stateswoman.D) She made outstanding contributions to children’s education.17. A) She won the 1945 Nobel Prize in Literature.B) She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.C) She translated her books into many languages.D) She advised many statesmen on international affairs.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18. A) How animals survive harsh conditions in the wild.B) How animals alter colors to match their surroundings.C) How animals protect themselves against predators.D) How animals learn to disguise themselves effectively.19. A) Its enormous size.B) Its plant-like appearance.C) Its instantaneous response.D) Its offensive smell.20. A) It helps improve their safety.B) It allows them to swim faster.C) It helps them fight their predators.D) It allows them to avoid twists and turns.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choicesmarked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and markthe corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.There are good reasons to be troubled by the violence that spreads throughout the media. Movies, Television and video games are full of gunplay and bloodshed, and one might reasonably ask what’s wrong with a society that presents videos of domestic violence as entertainment.Most researchers agree that the causes of real-world violence are complex. A 1993 study by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences listed “biological, individual, family, peer, school, and community factors” as all playing their parts.Viewing abnormally large amounts of violent television and video games may well contribute to violent behavior in certain individuals. The trouble comes when researchers downplay uncertainties in their studies or overstate the case for causality (因果关系). Skeptics were dismayed several years ago when a group of societies including the American Medical Association tried to end the debate by issuing a joint statement: “At this time, well over 1,000 studies... point overwhelmingly to a causal connection between media violence and aggressive behavior in some children.”Freedom-of-speech advocates accused the societies of catering to politicians, and even disputed the number of studies (most were review articles and essays, they said). When Jonathan Freedman, a social psychologist at the University of Toronto, reviewed the literature, he found only 200 or so studies of television-watching and aggression. And when he weeded out “the most doubtful measures of aggression”, only 28% supported a connection.The critical point here is causality. The alarmists say they have proved that violent media cause aggression. But the assumptions behind their observations need to be examined. When labeling games as violent or non-violent, should a hero eating a ghost really be counted as a violent event? And when experimenters record the time it takes game players to read ‘aggressive’ or ‘non-aggressive’ words from a list, can we be sure what they are actually measuring? The intent of the new Harvard Center on Media and Child Health to collect and standardize studies of media violence in order to compare their methodologies, assumptions and conclusions is an important step in the right direction.Another appropriate step would be to tone down the criticism until we know more. Several researchers write, speak and testify quite a lot on the threat posed by violence in the media. That is, of course, their privilege. But when doing so, they often come out with statements that the matter has now been settled, drawing criticism from colleagues. In response, the alarmists accuse critics and news reporters of being deceived by the entertainment industry. Such clashes help neither science nor society.21. Why is there so much violence shown in movies, TV and video games?A) There is a lot of violence in the real world today.B) Something has gone wrong with today’s society.C) Many people are fond of gunplay and bloodshed.D) Showing violence is thought to be entertaining.22. What is the skeptics (Line 3. Para. 3) view of media violence?A) Violence on television is a fairly accurate reflection of real-world life.B) Most studies exaggerate the effect of media violence on the viewers.C) A causal relationship exists between media and real-world violence.D) The influence of media violence on children has been underestimated.23. The author uses the term “alarmists” (Line 1. Para. 5) to refer to those who________.A) use standardized measurements in the studies of media violenceB) initiated the debate over the influence of violent media on realityC) assert a direct link between violent media and aggressive behaviorD) use appropriate methodology in examining aggressive behavior24. In refuting the alarmists, the author advances his argument by first challenging________.A) the source and amount of their dataB) the targets of their observationC) their system of measurementD) their definition of violence25. What does the author think of the debate concerning the relationship between themedia and violence?A) More studies should be conducted before conclusions are drawn.B) It should come to an end since the matter has now been settled.C) The past studies in this field have proved to be misleading.D) He more than agrees with the views held by the alarmists.Passage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.You’re in trouble if you have to buy your own brand-name prescription drugs. Over the past decade, prices leaped by more than double the inflation rate. Treatments for chronic conditions can easily top $2,000 a month-no wonder that one in four Americans can’s afford to fill their prescriptions. The solution? A hearty chorus of “O Canada.” North of the border, where price controls reign, those same brand-name drugs cost 50% to 80% less.The Canadian option is fast becoming a political wake-up call, “If our neighbors canbuy drugs at reasonable prices, why can’t we? Even to whisper that thought provokes anger. “Un-American!” And-the propagandists’trump card (王牌)—“Wreck our brilliant health-care system.” Supersize drug prices, they claim, fund the research that sparks the next generation of wonder drugs. No sky-high drug price today, no cure for cancer tomorrow. So shut up and pay up.Common sense tells you that’s a false alternative. The reward for finding, say, a cancer cure is so huge that no one’s going to hang it up. Nevertheless, if Canada-level pricing came to the United States, the industry’s profit margins would drop and the pace of new-drug development would slow. Here lies the American dilemma. Who is all this splendid medicine for? Should our health-care system continue its drive toward the best of the best, even though rising numbers of patients can’t afford it? Or should we direct our wealth toward letting everyone in on today’s level of care? Measured by saved lives, the latter is almost certainly the better course.To defend their profits, the drug companies have warned Canadian wholesalers and pharmacies (药房) not to sell to Americans by mail, and are cutting back supplies to those who dare.Meanwhile, the administration is playing the fear card. Officials from the Food and Drug Administration will argue that Canadian drugs might be fake, mishandled, or even a potential threat to life.Do bad drugs fly around the Internet? Sure-and the more we look, the more we’ll find, But I haven’t heard of any raging epidemics among the hundreds of thousands of people buying crossborder.Most users of prescription drugs don’t worry about costs a lot. They’re sheltered by employee insurance, owing just a $20 co-pay. The financial blows rain, instead, on the uninsured, especially the chronically ill who need expensive drugs to live, This group will still include middle-income seniors on Medicare, who’ll have to dig deeply into their pockets before getting much from the new drug benefit that starts in 2006.26. What is said about the consequence of the rocketing drug prices in the U.S.?A) A quarter of Americans can’t afford their prescription drugs.B) Many Americans can’t afford to see a doctor when they fall ill.C) Many Americans have to go to Canada to get medical treatment.D) The inflation rate has been more than doubled over the years.27. It can be inferred that America can follow the Canadian model and curb its soaringdrug prices by ________.A) encouraging people to buy prescription drugs onlineB) extending medical insurance to all its citizensC) importing low-price prescription drugs from CanadaD) exercising price control on brand-name drugs28. How do propagandists argue for the U.S. drug pricing policy?A) Low prices will affect the quality of medicines in America.B) High prices are essential to funding research on new drugs.C) Low prices will bring about the anger of drug manufacturers.D) High-price drugs are indispensable in curing chronic diseases.29. What should be the priority of America’s health-care system according to theauthor?A) To resolve the dilemma in the health-care system.B) To maintain America’s lead in the drug industry.C) To allow the vast majority to enjoy its benefits.D) To quicken the pace of new drug development.30. What are American drug companies doing to protect their high profits?A) Labeling drugs bought from Canada as being fakes.B) Threatening to cut back funding for new drug research.C) Reducing supplies to uncooperative Canadian pharmacies.D) Attributing the raging epidemics to the ineffectiveness of Canadian drugs.Passage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Age has its privileges in America. And one of the more prominent of them is the senior citizen discount. Anyone who has reached a certain age—in some cases as low as 55—is automatically entitled to a dazzling array of price reductions at nearly every level of commercial life. Eligibility is determined not by one’s need but by the date on one’s birth certificate. Practically unheard of a generation ago, the discounts have become a routine part of many businesses—as common as color televisions in motel rooms and free coffee on airliners.People with gray hair often are given the discounts without even asking for them；yet, millions of Americans above age 60 are healthy and solvent (有支付能力的). Businesses that would never dare offer discounts to college students or anyone under 30 freely offer them to older Americans. The practice is acceptable because of the widespread belief that “elderly”and “needy”are synonymous (同义的). Perhaps that once was true, but today elderly Americans as a group have a lower poverty rate than the rest of the population. To be sure, there is economic diversity within the elderly, and many older Americans are poor, But most of them aren’t.It is impossible to determine the impact of the discounts on individual companies. For many firms, they are a stimulus to revenue. But in other cases the discounts are given at the expense, directly or indirectly, of younger Americans. Moreover, they are a direct irritant in what some politicians and scholars see as a coming conflict between thegenerations.Generational tensions are being fueled by continuing debate over Social Security benefits, which mostly involves a transfer of resources from the young to the old. Employment is another sore point, Buoyed (支持) by laws and court decisions, more and more older Americans are declining the retirement dinner in favor of staying on the job-thereby lessening employment and promotion opportunities for younger workers.Far from a kind of charity they once were, senior citizen discounts have become a formidable economic privilege to a group with millions of members who don’t need them.It no longer makes sense to treat the elderly as a single group whose economic needs deserve priority over those of others. Senior citizen discounts only enhance the myth that older people can’t take care of themselves and need special treatment；and they threaten the creation of a new myth, that the elderly are ungrateful and taking for themselves at the expense of children and other age groups. Senior citizen discounts are the essence of the very thing older Americans are fighting against-discrimination by age.31. We learn from the first paragraph that ________.A) offering senior citizens discounts has become routine commercial practiceB) senior citizen discounts have enabled many old people to live a decent lifeC) giving senior citizens discounts has boosted the market for the elderlyD) senior citizens have to show their birth certificates to get a discount32. What assumption lies behind the practice of senior citizen discounts?A) Businesses, having made a lot of profits, should do something for society inreturn.B) Old people are entitled to special treatment for the contribution they made tosociety.C) The elderly, being financially underprivileged, need humane help from society.D) Senior citizen discounts can make up for the inadequacy of the Social Securitysystem.33. According to some politicians and scholars, senior citizen discounts will ________.A) make old people even more dependent on societyB) intensify conflicts between the young and the oldC) have adverse financial impact on business companiesD) bring a marked increase in the companies revenues34. How does the author view the Social Security system?A) It encourages elderly people to retire in time.B) It opens up broad career prospects for young people.C) It benefits the old at the expense of the young.D) It should be reinforced by laws and court decisions.35. Which of the following best summarizes the author’s main argument?A) Senior citizens should fight hard against age discrimination.B) The elderly are selfish and taking senior discounts for granted.C) Priority should be given to the economic needs of senior citizens.D) Senior citizen discounts may well be a type of age discrimination.Passage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.In 1854 my great-grandfather, Morris Marable, was sold on an auction block in Georgia for $500. For his white slave master, the sale was just “business as usual.” But to Morris Marable and his heirs, slavery was a crime against our humanity. This pattern of human rights violations against enslaved African-Americans continued under racial segregation for nearly another century.The fundamental problem of American democracy in the 21st century is the problem of “structural racism” the deep patterns of socio-economic inequality and accumulated disadvantage that are coded by race, and constantly justified in public speeches by both racist stereotypes and white indifference. Do Americans have the capacity and vision to remove these structural barriers that deny democratic rights and opportunities to millions of their fellow citizens?This country has previously witnessed two great struggles to achieve a truly multicultural democracy.The First Reconstruction (1865-1877) ended slavery and briefly gave black men voting rights, but gave no meaningful compensation for two centuries of unpaid labor. The promise of “40 acres and a mule (骡子)”was for most blacks a dream deferred (尚未实现的).The Second Reconstruction (1954-1968), or the modern civil rights movement, ended legal segregation in public accommodations and gave blacks voting rights. But these successes paradoxically obscure the tremendous human costs of historically accumulated disadvantage that remain central to black Americans’ lives.The disproportionate wealth that most whites enjoy today was first constructed from centuries of unpaid black labor. Many white institutions, including some leading universities, insurance companies and banks, profited from slavery. This pattern of white privilege and black inequality continues today.Demanding reparations (赔偿) is not just about compensation for slavery and segregation. It is, more important, an educational campaign to highlight the contemporary reality of “racial deficits” of all kinds, the unequal conditions that impact blacks regardless of class. Structural racism’s barriers include “equity inequity.” the absence of black capital formation that is a direct consequence of America’s history. Onethird of all black households actually have negative net wealth. In 1998 the typical black family’s net wealth was $16,400, less than one fifth that of white families. Black families are denied home loans at twice the rate of whites.Blacks remain the last hired and first fired during recessions. During the 1990-91 recession, African-Americans suffered disproportionately. At Coca-Cola, 42 percent of employees who lost their jobs were blacks. At Sears, 54 percent were black, Blacks have significantly shorter life spans, in part due to racism in the health establishment. Blacks are statistically less likely than whites to be referred for kidney transplants or early-stage cancer surgery.36. To the author, the auction of his great-grandfather is a typical example of ________.A) crime against humanityB) unfair business transactionC) racial conflicts in GeorgiaD) racial segregation in America37. The barrier to democracy in 21st century America is ________.A) widespread use of racist stereotypesB) prejudice against minority groupsC) deep-rooted socio-economic inequalityD) denial of legal rights to ordinary blacks38. What problem remains unsolved in the two Reconstructions?A) Differences between races are deliberately obscured.B) The blacks are not compensated for their unpaid labor.C) There is no guarantee for blacks to exercise their rights.D) The interests of blacks are not protected by law.39. It is clear that the wealth enjoyed by most whites ________.A) has resulted from business successes over the yearsB) has been accompanied by black capital formationC) has derived from sizable investments in educationD) has been accumulated from generations of slavery40. What does the author think of the current situation regarding racial discrimination?A) Racism is not a major obstacle to blacks’ employment.B) Inequality of many kinds remains virtually untouched.C) A major step has been taken towards reparations.D) Little has been done to ensure blacks’ civil rights.Part III Vocabulary (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that bestcompletes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the AnswerSheet with a single line through the centre.41. Because of the ________ of its ideas, the book was in wide circulation both at homeand abroad.A) originalityB) subjectivityC) generalityD) ambiguity42. With its own parliament and currency and a common ________ for peace, theEuropean Union declared itself—in 11 official languages—open for business.A) inspirationB) assimilationC) intuitionD) aspiration43. America has now adopted more ________ European-style inspection systems, andthe incidence of food poisoning is falling.A) discreteB) solemnC) rigorousD) autonomous44. Mainstream pro-market economists all agree that competition is an ________ spurto efficiency and innovation.A) extravagantB) exquisiteC) intermittentD) indispensable45. In the late 19th century, Jules Verne, the master of science fiction, foresaw many ofthe technological wonders that are ________ today.A) transientB) commonplaceC) implicitD) elementary46. I was so ________ when I used the automatic checkout lane in the supermarket forthe first time.A) immersedB) assaultedC) thrilledD) dedicated47. His arm was ________ from the shark’s mouth and reattached, but the boy, whonearly died, remained in a delicate condition.A) retrievedB) retainedC) repelledD) restored48. Bill Gates and Walt Disney are two people America has ________ to be the GreatestAmerican.A) appointedB) appeasedC) nicknamedD) dominated49. The ________ majority of citizens tend to believe that the death penalty will helpdecrease the crime rate.A) overflowingB) overwhelmingC) prevalentD) premium50. We will also see a ________ increase in the number of televisions per household, assmall TV displays are added to clocks, coffee makers and smoke detectors.A) startlingB) surpassingC) suppressingD) stacking51. The advance of globalization is challenging some of our most ________ values andideas, including our idea of what constitutes “home”.A) enrichedB) enlightenedC) cherishedD) chartered52. Researchers have discovered that ________ with animals in an active way maylower a person’s blood pressure.A) interactingB) integratingC) migratingD) merging53. The Beatles, the most famous British band of the 1960s, traveled worldwide formany years, ________ cultural barriers.A) transportingB) transplantingC) transferringD) transcending54. In his last years, Henry suffered from a disease that slowly ________ him of muchof his sight.A) relievedB) jeopardizedC) deprivedD) eliminated55. Weight lifting, or any other sport that builds up your muscles, can make bonesbecome denser and less ________ to injury.A) attachedB) proneC) immuneD) reconciled56. He has ________ to museums hundreds of his paintings as well as his entirepersonal collection of modern art.A) ascribedB) attributedC) designatedD) donated57. Erik’s website contains ________ photographs and hundreds of articles and shortvideos from his trip around the globe.A) prosperousB) gorgeousC) spaciousD) simultaneous58. Optimism is a ________ shown to be associated with good physical health, lessdepression and longer life.A) trailB) traitC) traceD) track59. The institution has a highly effective program which helps first-year students makea successful ________ into college life.A) transformationB) transmissionC) transitionD) transaction60. Philosophers believe that d esire, hatred and envy are “negative emotions” which________ the mind and lead it into a pursuit of power and possessions.A) distortB) reinforceC) exertD) scramble61. The term “glass ceiling” was first used by the Wall Street Journal to describe t heapparent barriers that prevent women from reaching the top of the corporate ________.A) seniorityB) superiorityC) heightD) hierarchy62. Various efforts have been made over the centuries to predict earthquakes, includingobserving lights in the sky and ________ animal behavior.A) abnormalB) exoticC) absurdD) erroneous63. Around 80 percent of the ________ characteristics of most white Britons have beenpassed down from a few thousand Ice Age hunters.A) intelligibleB) randomC) spontaneousD) genetic64. Picasso gained popularity in the mid-20th century, which was ________ of a newattitude towards modern art.A) informativeB) indicativeC) exclusiveD) expressive65. The country was an island that enjoyed civilized living for a thousand years or morewith little ________ from the outside world.A) disturbanceB) discriminationC) irritationD) irregularity66. Fashion designers are rarely concerned with vital things like warmth, comfort and________.A) stabilityB) capabilityC) durabilityD) availability67. Back in the days when people traveled by horse and carriage, Karl Benz ________the world with his extraordinary three-wheeled motor vehicle.A) inhibitedB) extinguishedC) quenchedD) stunned。
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四川师范大学成都学院 2007－2008学年第二学期06级艺术专科期末考试 《大学英语》试卷 (A) 答卷说明： 1. 闭卷考试。
2. 本试卷共10页，4个大题，满分100分，120分钟完卷。
3. Part Ⅰ——Part Ⅳ 为客观题，答案请填写在机读卡上。
题号 一 二 三 四 总分 总分人 分数 得分 评卷人 Part Ⅰ Listening Comprehension （本大题共13小题。
共30分。
） Section A （本大题共8小题。
每小题2.5分，共20分。
） Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations .At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said .Both the conversation and the question will be spoken twice .After each question there will be a pause .During the pause you must read the four choices marked A),B),C)and D),and decide which is the best answer .Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center . Y ou will hear: W: Are you catching the 10:15 flight to New Y ork? M: No. I'll leave this evening. Q: What are the two persons talking about? Y ou will read: A) New Y ork City. B) An evening party. C) A plane trip. D) The man's job. From the conversation, we learn that the man is to take a flight to New Y ork. Therefore, C) "A plane trip." is the correct answer. Now listen. 1. A. Nobody can help the man. B. The new librarian has a Spanish dictionary. C. The man should read it by himself. __________________学院__________级___________班 姓名_______________ 学号_______________ …………………………（密）………………………………（封）………………………………（线）………………………………D. The librarian may be of some help to the man.2. A. She had learned Chinese before she came to China.B. She had never learned Chinese before she came to China.C. She is not good at Chinese at all.D. She came to China to learn Chinese.3. A. There is some problem with his ears.B. He couldn't hear clearly.C. He has some problems in understanding the spoken language.D.He couldn't make himself understood.4. A. The woman didn't get the job.B. God would help the woman.C. The woman got the job.D.The man would help the woman.5. A. She is a translator.B. She can translate it into Russian.C. She will be busy tomorrow.D. She refuses to help the man.6. A. Her father gave her something.B. Her father was a hero.C. She was named after her father.D.Her name is Ingrid.7. A. The man comes from France.B. The man is not French.C. The man lives in France.D. The man's father is French.8. A. She didn't believe it.B. She firmly believes it.C. She doesn't believe it as she used to.D. She never doubts it.Section B（本大题共5小题。
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题号一二三四五六七八总分评阅（统分）教师得分 得分评阅教师 四川理工学院试卷（2006 至 2007 学年第 二 学期） 系 级 班 学号 姓名 密 封 线密 封 线 内 不 要 答 题 课程名称：大学英语（新视野一）命题教师：霍春利适用班级：06级普通本科考试 2007 年 7 月 10 日 共 14 页注意事项：1、 满分100分。
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试 题(试卷一)I. Listening Comprehension （20 points ）Section A: Short Conversation (1 point for 1 choice)Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.1. A. the man’s. B. the woman’sC. the man’s brother’sD. Jack’s2. A. an afternoon snack. B. breakfastC. lunchD. dinner3. A. He doesn’t want to help her.B. He will certainly help her.C. He has no time.D. He is busy now.4. A. He lacked money.B. He had some trouble with his lungs.C. He did not plan the trip very well.D. A young couple were not friendly to him.5. A. He wants to join others.B. He will catch up with others later.C. He missed work when he caught a cold.D. He is behind his work.6. A. No, because it’s not for sale.B. Yes, because he has plenty of money.C. Yes, if he borrows the money from the woman.D. No, because he didn’t bring enough money.7. A. 45 minutes B. 30 minutes C. 15 minutes D. 55 minutes8. A. She feels bad.B. She hasn’t been to dinner.C. Her boyfriend has been at her house all day.D. Jane is having dinner.9. A. Airplane B. Bus C. Subway D. Car10. A.20 dollars B. 15 dollars C.10 dollars D. 18 dollars Section B: understanding Passages (1 point for 1 choice)Directions: In this task, you’ll hear another 2 passages. Each passage is followed by 5 questions. After you hear a question, there’ll be a break of 10 seconds during which you can choose the best answer from the four choices given.Passage oneQuestions 11 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard:11. A. Clearness. B. Size. C. Speed of flow. D. Oxygen content.12. A. Nonliving. B. Living. C. Ecological. D. Inland.系级班学号姓名密封线密封线内不要答题13. A. Usually the water in a river flows into a pond.B. Limnologists only study flowing-water ecosystems.C. Usually ponds last much longer than puddles.D. The Caspian Sea is considered as an example of flowing water.14. A. How people name the waters.B. The clearness of the water.C. The seasons.D. Such a distinction is hard to make.15. A. There are two major classes of inland waters.B. Lakes and rivers are flowing waters.C. Age and size of flowing waters are important.D. Ponds and lakes are standing waters.Passage two:Questions 16 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard:16. A. They think it’s quite normal.B. They consider it disrespectful.C. They view it as totally strange.D. They believe it to be surprising.17. A. Because they get used to this way of greetingB. Because they are very friendly.C. Because they like him very much.D. Because they want to make a friend.18. A. The people they know well. B. Anyone they meet.C. Their best friends.D. Their family members.19. A. Americans never shake hands.B. Some Americans put their feet up on the desk while talking onthephone.C. The relaxed American style doesn’t show a lack of respect.D. American unfriendliness makes visitors annoyed.20. A. American way of greeting B. American styleC. Americans’ busy lifeD. Americans’ friendliness得分评阅教师II. Reading Comprehension (40 points,2 points for 1choice)Directions: There are four passages, read the materials carefully, choose the best answer, then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Passage 1Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Proper arrangement of classroom space is important to encouraging interaction. Most of us have noticed how important physical setting is to efficiency and comfort in our work. College classroom space should be designed to encourage the activity of critical thinking.We may be approaching the twenty-first century, but step into almost any college classroom and you step back in time at least a hundred years. Desks are normally in straight row, so students can clearly see the teacher but not all their classmates. The assumption behind such an arrangement is obvious. Everything of importance comes from the teacher.With a little imagination and effort, unless desks are fixed to floor, the teacher can correct this situation and create space that encourage interchange among students. In small or standard-size classes, chairs, desks, and tables can be arranged in a variety of ways. The primary goal should be for everyone to be able to see everyone else. Larger classes, particularly those held in lecture halls, unfortunately, allow much less flexibility.Arrangement of the classroom should also make it easy to divide students into small groups for discussion or problem-solving exercises. Small classes with movable desks and tables present no problem. Even in large lecture halls, it is possible for students to turn around and form groups of four to six. Breaking a class into small groups provides more opportunities for students to interact with each other, think out loud, and see how other students’ thinking processes operate all essential elements in developing new modes of critical thinking.In courses that regularly use a small group format, students might be asked to stay in the small groups throughout the course. A colleague of mine, John, allows students to move around during the first two weeks, until they find a group they are comfortable with. John then asks them to stay in the same seat, with the same group, from that time on. This not only creates a comfortable setting for interaction but helps him learn students’ names and faces.21. The primary purpose of desk rearrangement is_______.A. For the teacher to divide students into small groups.系级班学号姓名密封线密封线内不要答题B. To make it possible for students to interact with each other.C. For the teacher to find out how students think.D. To give students more opportunities to practice speaking.22. The expression “step back in time at least a hundred years” (in Para.1) isintended to convey the idea that_______.A. College classrooms often reminded people of their college life.B. Critical thinking was encouraged even a century ago.C. A hundred years ago, desk arrangement in a classroom was quitedifferent.D. There is not much change in educational idea over the pasthundred years.23. The greatest advantage in allowing each student to find his own groupmight be that________A. The teacher saves the trouble in doing that.B. Learning is made comfortable in this way.C. The teacher can easily remember students’ names and faces.D. Brighter students can help slower ones.24. All the following statements are true according to the passage except that _________.A. New kinds of desks and chairs should be made.B. It is feasible for teacher to let students turn around and formgroups of four to six even in large lecture halls.C. Classroom interaction between students is essential to the trainingof critical thinking.D. A comfortable environment leads to higher working efficiency.25. The author mentioned John in Para.5 in order to ________A. Create a comfortable setting for interaction.B. Give an example that students stay in the same seat throughoutthe course.C. Describe a good seat-arrangement mode in courses with smallgroup format.D. Introduce an approach if learning students’ names and faces easily. Passage 2Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.The advantages and disadvantages of a large population have long been a subject of discussion among economists. It has been argued that the supply of good land is limited. To feed a large population, poor land must be cultivated and the good land worked intensively. Thus, each person produces less and this means a lower average income than could be obtained with a smaller population. Other economists have argued that a large population gives more chances of development of facilities such as ports, roads and railways, which are not likely to be unless there is a big demand.One of the difficulties in carrying out a worldwide birth control program lies in the fact that official attitudes to population growth vary from country to country depending on the level of industrial development and the availability of food and raw materials. In the developing country where a vastly expanded population is pressing hard upon the limits of food, space and natural resources, the first concern of government will be to set a limit on the birthrate, whatever the final result may be. In a highly industrialized society the problem may be more complex. A decreasing birthrate may lead to unemployment because it results in a declining market for manufactured goods. When the pressure of population on housing declines, prices also decline and building industry grows weaker. Faced with concerns such as these, the government of developed country may well prefer to see a slowly increasing population, rather than one which is stable or in decline.26. The main topic of this article is ________.A. environment protectionB. population growthC. environment and economyD. climate changing27. The passage says that a small population may lead to _________.A. higher production, but a lower average incomeB. lower production and a lower average incomeC. higher production and a higher average incomeD. lower production, but a higher average income28. According to the passage, the use of birth control perhaps is good for_______.A. a developing countryB. a developed countryC. the whole worldD. each nation with a big population29. In a developed country, people will perhaps be unemployed if thebirthrate ________.A. goes up B .goes downC. remains stableD. is out of control30. The author is aiming to show that _________.系级班学号姓名密封线密封线内不要答题A. humans will run out of their food supply in the future.B. it is necessary for humans to carry out a worldwide plan for birthcontrol..C. different nations have different views of population growth.D. we need to take necessary measures to prevent the overuse ofnaturalresourcePassage 3Questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Psychology has a new application in the field of medicine. Many doctors, together with their patients, are looking for alternative methods of treatment of physical problems. In large hospital and research centers, modern methods of therapy seem to focus on the physical disease without considering the patient’s mental state. Patients may feel that they are being treated impersonally, like broken machines. Some doctors have recognized this as a problem. They are now using psychological therapy with patients in the treatment of their disorders. The physicians are helping patients to use theirown minds to fight their diseases. Because the patients are working with the medicine and the doctors against the disease, their attitudes change. The patients do not wait for the medicine and treatment to cure them, but instead they join the fight.A patient is not only physically affected, but, as the doctor knows, he or she also has an emotional response to his or her disease. Because his or her mind is affected, his or her attitudes and behavior change. The medical treatment might cure the patient’s physical problems, but the patient’s mind must fight the emotional ones. For example, the studies of one doctor, Carl Simonton, have shown that a typical cancer patient has predictable attitudes. He or she typically feels depressed, resentful and angry. His or her self-image is poor and he or she feels self-pity. As a result, his or her behavior changes. Because of his or her constant depression, he or she acts unfriendly toward his family, friends, doctor, and nurses. Such attitudes and behaviors prevent the patient from recovering, from getting well. Therefore, a doctor’s treatment must help the patient change his or her attitudes. Simonton’s method emphasizes treatment of the whole patient by treating both the body and the mind.Doctors are not certain why this mental therapy works. However, this use of psychology does help some patients because their attitudes about themselves change. They become more confident because they use the power within their own minds to help stop the disease.31. Which of the following statements is not true according to the passage?A. A patient is affected by his disease physically and emotionally.B. Now some doctors are helping patients to use their own minds tofight their disease.C. A cancer patient often feels depressed, resentful and angry.D. Psychology has long been used in the treatment of disease.32. What does “therapy” mean in the passage?A. instrumentB. diseaseC. curative treatmentD. patient33. According to the passage, in research centers, modern methods of therapymainly concern__________.A. the physical diseaseB. the patient’s mental stateC. both A and BD. neither A nor B.34. Which of the following statement is true according to the passage?A. Doctors have known why the psychological therapy works.B. It is important for a doctor to help his patients change theirnegative attitudes about themselves.C. Psychological therapy can make the patients recover completely.D. Psychological therapy is popular and all doctors have adopted it.35. This passage mainly discusses __________.A. the behavior of patients.B. psychology application in the field of medicine.C. the best therapy.D. the process of mental therapyPassage 4Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.Futurist Ian Pearson sees a convergence ( 会聚点) between clever computers and biotechnology, the coming of implanted chips (植入晶片) and enhanced mental ability. Both machines and humans will have access to a global net with instant access to the world’s knowledge. But Pearson also fears that it could divide the world into two classes – those with access to this knowledge and those without access. Clearly, there is a risk in losing control of things that think. Pearson expects machines to be as smart as humans by 2015. After that, computer will continue to get smarter.The trouble with the digital revolution, says MIT Media Lab director Neil Gershenfeld in his book When Things Start to Think, is that computers may have speeded up many of the processes of modern life, but they still remain relatively difficult to use. “Most computers are nearly blind, deaf and dumb,”says Gershenfeld. The speed of the computer is increasingly much less of a concern than:系级班学号姓名密封线密封线内不要答题1. the difficulty in telling it what you want it to do, or2. in understanding what it has done, or3. in using it where you want to go, rather than where it can go.What’s needed now, he concludes, is digital evolution. The real challenge is how to create systems with many parts that can work together and change, combining the physical world with the digital world.If we can manage the development so that they (thinking machines) stay our friends, in just a few years we’ll see progress in every area of life and that makes the past centuries look like all of us have been sleep.Evolution is a result of interaction, says Gershenfeld. “And information technology is greatly changing how we interact. Therefore it’s not crazy to think about the influence of this on evolution.”36. What is the main idea of this passage?A. Image of the future.B. Computers will be smarter in about 15 years’ time.C. The speed of computers is much less of a concern.D. Computers will divide the world into two classes.37. What are the two classes into which the world will be divided according to Pearson?A. Those who can use computers to learn knowledge and those who can’t.B. Those who have computers and those who haven’t.C. Those who study computers and those who don’t.D. Those who are smarter than computers and those who aren’t.38. What is needed now according to Neil Gershenfeld?A. Speed of computer development.B. Teaching computers to speak, listen and see.C. Teaching computers to communicate with Man.D. A digital revolution.39. What is the meaning of the word “centuries”?A. Sent surgeries.B. A million years.C. A thousand years.D. Thousands of years.40. What is the suggestion of the sentence “in just a few years we’ll seeprogress in every area of life that make the past centuries look like we’ve all been asleep”?A. We have been sleeping for thousands of years.B. We will see progress very soon that will be brought by a digitalrevolution.C. Compared with the progress in the imagined digital revolution, progressof the past centuries was really very slow.D. We can work to make progress possible.得分评阅教师III.Vocabulary and Structure (15 points, 0.5 point for 1 choice)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose one answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.41. I want to see the football match, but the problem is that all_____ tickets are sold.A. availableB. considerableC. remarkableD. numerous42. He is very capable and can______ every task you assign him.A. receiveB. acceptC. budgetD. accomplish43. The company is ______ a survey to find out local reaction to their recentlypromoted product.A. producingB. conductingC. achievingD. searching44. It is ______ that you attend the convention in person.A. charmingB. fascinatingC. desirableD. acceptable45. Chinese government ______ a war against corruption.A. issuedB. transformedC. wagedD. participated46. ______ we don’t lose heart, we will find a way to overcome difficulty.A. As far asB. So long asC. Now thatD. Since47. All the time I ______ success, but when it comes, I just can’t believe it.A. participateB. appreciateC. previewD. anticipate48. Seldom ______ to speak before such a big audience.A. she had been askedB. she would have asked系级班学号姓名密封线密封线内不要答题C. had she askedD. had she been asked49. The river has ______ five feet and threatens to overflow its banks.A. arisenB. risenC. raisedD. been raised50. He had to find a part-time job, for his family is too poor to ______ hiseducational expenses.A. saveB. chargeC. lendD. cover51. There is a desirable _______ nowadays to master the use of computer.A. directionB. trendC. habitD. custom52. In that terrible car accident, only one of the forty-three passengers________.A. sleptB. stoodC. arrivedD. survived53. She ______ to understand what he was saying.A. failedB. missedC. lostD. couldn’t54. Mr. Jones’ lecture on American history was too long, and all of us felt very _________.A. upsetB. bored.C. tiringD. boring55. This theater has a seating ______ of one thousand audiences.A. abilityB. capacityC. capabilityD. possibility56. The old couple decided to ______ a boy and a girl though they had threechildren of their own.A. adaptB. bringC. receiveD. adopt57. It is difficult to ______ a conversation with all this noise around us.A. carry onB. account forC. bring upD. get through58. Color-blind people often find it difficult to ______ between blue andgreen.A. separateB. compareC. distinguishD. contrast59. Her peculiar personality _______ her unfortunate childhood.A. results fromB. consists inC. results inD. consists of60. _______ all the help from machines, farming still requires hard work and long hours.A. WithoutB. AlthoughC. Despite ofD. With61. I tried to _______ that everybody understood the instructions.A. assureB. ensureC. secureD. assume62. During the storm we took ______ in the doorway of a shop.A. shelterB. shieldC. rescueD. shade63. We would contact your nearest relative ______ any accident occurring.A. on account ofB. in spite ofC. in the event ofD. in place of64. I am ______ of making excuses for your rudeness to our friends.A. annoyedB. worriedC. tiredD. angry65. ______ we can get a baby-sitter, we will go to the theatre with you tonight.A. Provided thatB. So thatC. LestD. In order that66. ______ we not helped him, he would have been hurt by the truck.A. HadB. HaveC. IfD. Until were67. Chinese food is marvelous, I’m afraid I’ve ______ a lot of weight duringmy stay here.A. put upB. put outC. put offD. put on68. It was unfair that the honest old man was _______ of the crime.A. accusedB. chargedC. blamedD. sentenced69. All the doctor’s efforts were _______ and the man soon died.A. in turnB. in vainC. in effectD. in view70. Nothing can _______ plane for speed and comfort.A. match withB. compare withC. equal toD. equal with得分评阅教师IV.Cloze (10 points, 0.5 point for 1 choice) Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage.What are good manners? This is a question where people’s views may differ greatly due to their different cultures. In some Asian countries it is considered good manners to__71_one’s shoes before entering a house or_72__something in one’s cup or bowl when drinking or eating at a friend’s place. _73__ these rules of behavior are not _74__by their European counterparts, who are expected to keep their shoes on _75__they are very muddy and always finish their drink or food to show their_76__that they have enjoyed them.Nevertheless, there are universal standards__77__which to judge whatwell-mannered persons are like. Sympathetic and helpful, they _78__laugh at people in trouble but are eager to render assistance. They are __79__to people and animals alike. Respectful of social rules of courtesy, they wait __80__for their turns when queuing for a bus, give their seats to the elderly, and__81__to their feet when addressing their seniors who are standing. If they want to__82__ they never light up a cigarette__83__ seeking the consent of the people around. They are polite, never __84__to say their “please”when making a __85__or “thank you” when__86__ a favor. Knowing people’s weaknesses for youth and beauty, they never ask__87__ questions about their__88__or make inappropriate remarks about their weight. They appreciate people’s respect for__89__and are always punctual when invited to dinner.系级班学号姓名密封线密封线内不要答题In short, they are kind, polite, sympathetic, helpful people who respect others and are __90__of the elderly.71. A. take on B. take off C. take down D. take up72. A. put B. have C. take D. leave73. A. And B. Therefore C. But D. So74. A. observed B. considered C. conformed D. complied75. A. because B. when C. while D. even though76. A. guests B. hosts C. owners D. relatives77. A. by B. to C. for D. on78. A. do B. often C. usually D. never79. A. bad B. good C. kind D. useful80. A. noisefully B. quietly C. loudly D. nervously81. A. rise B. stand C. get D. move82. A. smoking B. eat C. drink D. smoke83. A. after B. without C. with D. on84. A. remembering B. recalling C. forgetting D. reminding85. A. request B. friend C. call D. offer86. A. deceiving B. providing C. giving D. receiving87. A. good B. right C. rude D. polite88. A. marriage B. age C. education D. family机读卡（试卷一）得分试卷二得分总分统分教师签字得分评阅教师 89. A. fate B. money C. time D. life90. A. considerable B. considerate C. considering D. considered(试卷二)Ⅴ、Translation ( 15 points, 3 points for 1sentence )1. 有钱不一定幸福。