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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 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 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) furnished apartments will cost more.

b) the apartment can be furnished easily.

c) the apartment is just what the man is looking for.

d) she can provide the man with the apartment he needs.

2. a) mr. johnson’s ideas are nonsense.

b) he quite agrees with mr. johnson’s views.

c) mr. johnson is good at expressing his ideas.

d) he shares the woman’s views on social welfare.

3. a) study in a quiet place.

b) improve her grades gradually.

c) change the conditions of her dorm.

d) avoid distractions while studying in her dorm.

4. a) it has been put off.

b) it has been cancelled.

c) it will be held in a different place.

d) it will be rescheduled to attract more participants.

5. a) janet loves the beautiful landscape of australia very much.

b) janet is very much interested in architecture.

c) janet admires the sydney opera house very much.

d) janet thinks it’s a shame for anyone not to visit australia.

6. a) it is based on a lot of research.

b) it can be finished in a few weeks’ time.

c) it has drawn criticism from lots of people.

d) it falls short of her supervisor’s expectations.

7. a) karen is very forgetful.

b) he knows karen better now.

c) karen is sure to pass the interview.

d) the woman should have reminded karen earlier.

8. a) ask joe to apologize to the professor for her.

b) skip the class to prepare for the exam.

c) tell the professor she’s lost her voice.

d) attend the lecture with the man.

9. a) the man will go in for business right after high school.

b) the woman is not happy with the man’s decision.

c) the man wants to be a business manager.

d) the woman is working in a kindergarten.

10. a) they stay closed until summer comes.

b) they cater chiefly to tourists.

c) they are busy all the year round.

d) they provide quality service to their customers.

section b

directions: in this section, you will hear 3 short passages. at the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. after you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked a), b), c) and d). then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.

passage one

questions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.

11. a) classmates.

b) colleagues.

c) boss and secretary.

d) pr representative and client.

12. a) he felt his assignment was tougher than sue’s.

b) his clients complained about his service.

c) he thought the boss was unfair to him.

d) his boss was always finding fault with his work.

13. a) she is unwilling to undertake them.

b) she complains about her bad luck.

c) she always accepts them cheerfully.

d) she takes them on, though reluctantly.

14. a) sue got promoted.

b) john had to quit his job.

c) both john and sue got a raise.

d) sue failed to complete her project.

passage two

questions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.

15. a) by greeting each other very politely.

b) by exchanging their views on public affairs.

c) by displaying their feelings and emotions.

d) by asking each other some personal questions.

16. a) refrain from showing his feelings.

b) express his opinion frankly.

c) argue fiercely.[page]

d) yell loudly.

17. a) getting rich quickly.

b) distinguishing oneself.

c) respecting individual rights.

d) doing credit to one’s community.

passage three

questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.

18. a) if they don’t involve any risks.

b) if they produce predictable side effects.

c) when the urgent need for them arises.

d) when tests show that they are relatively safe.

19. a) because they are not accustomed to it.

b) because they are not psychologically prepared for it.

c) because their genes differ from those who have been tested for it.

d) because they are less sensitive to it than those who have been tested for it.

20. a) they will have to take ever larger doses.

b) they will become physically impaired.

c) they will suffer from minor discomfort.

d) they will experience a very painful process.

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.

i had an experience some years ago which taught me something about the ways in which people make a bad situation worse by blaming themselves. one january, i had to officiate at two funerals on successive days for two elderly women in my community. both had died “full of years,” as the bible would say; both yielded to the normal wearing out of the body after a long and full life. their homes happened to be near each other, so i paid condolence (吊唁) calls on the two families on the same afternoon.

at the first home, the son of the deceased (已故的) woman said to me, “if only i had sent my mother to florida and gotten her out of this cold and snow, she would be alive today. it’s my fault that she died.” at the second home, the son of the other deceased woman said, “if only i hadn’t insisted on my mother’s going to florida, she would be alive today. that long airplane ride, the abrupt change of climate, was more than she could take. it’s my fault that she’s dead.”

when things don’t turn out as we would like them to, it is very tempting to assume that had we done things differently, the story would have had a happier ending. priests know that any time there is a death, the survivors will feel guilty. because the course of action they took turned out badly, they believe that the opposite course – keeping mother at home, postponing the operation – would have turned out better. after all, how could it have turned out any worse?

there seem to be two elements involved in our readiness to feel guilt. the first is our pressing need to believe that the world makes sense, that there is a cause for every effect and a reason for everything that happens. that leads us to find patterns and connections both where they really exist and where they exist only in our minds.

the second element is the notion that we are the cause of what happens, especially the bad things that happen. it seems to be a short step from believing that every event has a cause to believing that every disaster is our fault. the roots of this feeling may lie in our childhood. psychologists speak of the infantile myth of omnipotence (万能). a baby comes to think that the world exists to meet his needs, and that he makes everything happen in it. he wakes up in the morning and summons the rest of the world to its tasks. he cries, and someone comes to attend to him. when he is hungry, people feed him, and when he is wet, people change him. very often, we do not completely outgrow that infantile notion that our wishes cause things to happen.

21. what is said about the two deceased elderly women?

a) they lived out a natural life.

b) they died of exhaustion after the long plane ride.

c) they weren’t accustomed to the change in weather.

d) they died due to lack of care by family members.[page]

22. the author had to conduct the two women’s funerals probably because ________.

a) he wanted to console the two families

b) he was an official from the community

c) he had great sympathy for the deceased

d) he was priest of the local church

23. people feel guilty for the deaths of their loved ones because ________.

a) they couldn’t find a better way to express their grief

b) they believe that they were responsible

c) they had neglected the natural course of events

d) they didn’t know things often turn out in the opposite direction

24. in the context of the passage, “... the world makes sense” (line 2, para, 4) probably means that ________.

a) everything in the world is predetermined

b) the world can be interpreted in different ways

c) there’s an explanation for everything in the world

d) we have to be sensible in order to understand the world

25. people have been made to believe since infancy that ________.

a) everybody is at their command

b) life and death is an unsolved mystery

c) every story should have a happy ending

d) their wishes are the cause of everything that happens

passage two

questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.

frustrated with delays in sacramento, bay area officials said thursday they planned to take matters into their own hands to regulate the region’s growing pile of electronic trash.

a san jose councilwoman and a san francisco supervisor said they would propose local initiatives aimed at controlling electronic waste if the california law-making body fails to act on two bills stalled in the assembly. they are among a growing number of california cities and counties that have expressed the same intention.

environmentalists and local governments are increasingly concerned about the toxic hazard posed by old electronic devices and the cost of safely recycling those products. an estimated 6 million televisions and computers are stocked in california homes, and an additional 6,000 to 7,000 computers become outdated every day. the machines contain high levels of lead and other hazardous substances, and are already banned from california landfills (垃圾填埋场).

legislation by senator byron sher would require consumers to pay a recycling fee of up to $30 on every new machine containing a cathode (阴极) ray tube. used in almost all video monitors and televisions, those devices contain four to eight pounds of lead each. the fees would go toward setting up recycling programs, providing grants to non-profit agencies that reuse the tubes and rewarding manufacturers that encourage recycling.

a separate bill by los angeles-area senator gloria romero would require high-tech manufacturers to develop programs to recycle so-called e-waste.

if passed, the measures would put california at the forefront of national efforts to manage the refuse of the electronic age.

but high-tech groups, including the silicon valley manufacturing group and the american electronics association, oppose the measures, arguing that fees of up to $30 will drive consumers to online, out-of-state retailers.

“what really needs to occur is consumer education. most consumers are unaware they’re not supposed to throw computers in the trash,” said roxanne gould, vice president of government relations for the electronics association.

computer recycling should be a local effort and part of residential waste collection programs, she added.

recycling electronic waste is a dangerous and specialized matter, and environmentalists maintain the state must support recycling efforts and ensure that the job isn’t contracted to unscrupulous (毫无顾忌的) junk dealers who send the toxic parts overseas.

“the graveyard of the high-tech revolution is ending up in rural china,” said ted smith, director of the silicon valley toxics coalition. his group is pushing for an amendment to sher’s bill that would prevent the export of e-waste.

26. what step were bay area officials going to take regarding e-waste disposal?

a) exert pressure on manufacturers of electronic devices.

b) lay down relevant local regulations themselves.[page]

c) lobby the lawmakers of the california assembly.

d) rally support to pass the stalled bills.

27. the two bills stalled in the california assembly both concern ________.

a) regulations on dumping hazardous substances into landfills

b) the sale of used electronic devices to foreign countries

c) the funding of local initiatives to reuse electronic trash

d) the reprocessing of the huge amounts of electronic waste in the state

28. consumers are not supposed to throw used computers in the trash because ________.

a) they contain large amounts of harmful substances

b) this is banned by the california government

c) some parts may be recycled for use elsewhere

d) unscrupulous dealers will retrieve them for profit

29. high-tech groups believe that if an extra $30 is charged on every tv or computer purchased in california, consumers will _______.

a) abandon online shopping

b) buy them from other states

c) strongly protest against such a charge

d) hesitate to upgrade their computers

30. we learn from the passage that much of california’s electronic waste has been _______.

a) collected by non-profit agencies

b) dumped into local landfills

c) exported to foreign countries

d) recycled by computer manufacturers

passage three

questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage,

throughout the nation’s more than 15,000 school districts, widely differing approaches to teaching science and math have emerged. though there can be strength in diversity, a new international analysis suggests that this variability has instead contributed to lackluster (平淡的) achievement scores by u.s. children relative to their peers in other developed countries.

indeed, concludes william h. schmidt of michigan state university, who led the new analysis, “no single intellectually coherent vision dominates u.s. educational practice in math or science.’’ the reason, he said, “is because the system is deeply and fundamentally flawed.”

the new analysis, released this week by the national science foundation in arlington, va., is based on data collected from about 50 nations as part of the third international mathematics and science study.

not only do approaches to teaching science and math vary among individual u.s. communities, the report finds, but there appears to be little strategic focus within a school district’s curricula, its textbooks, or its teachers’ activities. this contrasts sharply with the coordinated national programs of most other countries.

on average, u.s. students study more topics within science and math than their international counterparts do. this creates an educational environment that “is a mile wide and an inch deep,” schmidt notes.

for instance, eighth graders in the united states cover about 33 topics in math versus just 19 in japan. among science courses, the international gap is even wider. u.s. curricula for this age level resemble those of a small group of countries including australia, thailand, iceland, and bulgaria. schmidt asks whether the united states wants to be classed with these nations, whose educational systems “share our pattern of splintered (支离破碎的) visions” but which are not economic leaders.

the new report “couldn’t come at a better time,” says gerald wheeler, executive director of the national science teachers association in arlington. “the new national science education standards provide that focused vision,” including the call “to do less, but in greater depth.”

implementing the new science standards and their math counterparts will be the challenge, he and schmidt agree, because the decentralized responsibility for education in the united states requires that any reforms be tailored and instituted one community at a time.

in fact, schmidt argues, reforms such as these proposed national standards “face an almost impossible task, because even though they are intellectually coherent, each becomes only one more voice in the babble (嘈杂声).”

31. according to the passage, the teaching of science and math in america is ________.[page]

a) focused on tapping students’ potential

b) characterized by its diversity

c) losing its vitality gradually

d) going downhill in recent years

32. the fundamental flaw of american school education is that ________.

a) it lacks a coordinated national program

b) it sets a very low academic standard for students

c) it relies heavily on the initiative of individual teachers

d) it attaches too much importance to intensive study of school subjects

33. by saying that the u.s. educational environment is “a mile wide and an inch deep” (line 2, para. 5), the author means u.s. educational practice ________.

a) lays stress on quality at the expense of quantity

b) offers an environment for comprehensive education

c) encourages learning both in depth and in scope

d) scratches the surface of a wide range of topics

34. the new national science education standards are good news in that they will ________.

a) provide depth to school science education

b) solve most of the problems in school teaching

c) be able to meet the demands of the community

d) quickly dominate u.s. educational practice

35. putting the new science and math standards into practice will prove difficult because ________.

a) there is always controversy in educational circles

b) not enough educators have realized the necessity for doing so

c) school districts are responsible for making their own decisions

d) many schoolteachers challenge the acceptability of these standards

passage four

questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.

“i’ve never met a human worth cloning,” says cloning expert mark westhusin from his lab at texas a&m university. “it’s a stupid endeavor.” that’s an interesting choice of adjective, coming from a man who has spent millions of dollars trying to clone a 13-year-old dog named missy. so far, he and his team have not succeeded, though they have cloned two cows and expect to clone a cat soon. they just might succeed in cloning missy this spring – or perhaps not for another 5 years. it seems the reproductive system of man’s best friend is one of the mysteries of modern science.

westhusin’s experience with cloning animals leaves him upset by all this talk of human cloning. in three years of work on the missy project, using hundreds upon hundreds of dog’s eggs, the a&m team has produced only a dozen or so embryos (胚胎) carrying missy’s dna. none have survived the transfer to a surrogate (代孕的) mother. the wastage of eggs and the many spontaneously aborted fetuses (胎) may be acceptable when you’re dealing with cats or bulls, he argues, but not with humans. “cloning is incredibly inefficient, and also dangerous,” he says.

even so, dog cloning is a commercial opportunity, with a nice research payoff. ever since dolly the sheep was cloned in , westhusin’s phone has been ringing with people calling in hopes of duplicating their cats and dogs, cattle and horses. “a lot of people want to clone pets, especially if the price is right,” says westhusin. cost is no obstacle for missy’s mysterious billionaire owner; he’s put up $3.7 million so far to fund a&m’s research.

contrary to some media reports, missy is not dead. the owner wants a twin to carry on missy’s fine qualities after she does die. the prototype is, by all accounts, athletic, good-natured and supersmart. missy’s master does not expect an exact copy of her. he knows her clone may not have her temperament. in a statement of purpose, missy’s owner and the a&m team say they are “both looking forward to studying the ways that her clones differ from missy.”

besides cloning a great dog, the project may contribute insight into the old question of nature vs. nurture. it could also lead to the cloning of special rescue dogs and many endangered animals.

however, westhusin is cautious about his work. he knows that even if he gets a dog pregnant, the offspring, should they survive, will face the problems shown at birth by other cloned animals: abnormalities like immature lungs and heart and weight problems. “why would you ever want to clone humans,” westhusin asks, “when we’re not even close to getting it worked out in animals yet?”[page]

36. by “stupid endeavor” (line 2, para. 1), westhusin means to say that ________.

a) animal cloning is not worth the effort at all

b) animal cloning is absolutely impractical

c) human cloning should be done selectively

d) human cloning is a foolish undertaking

37. what does the first paragraph tell us about westhusin’s dog cloning project?

a) its success is already in sight.

b) its outcome remains uncertain.

c) it is doomed to utter failure.

d) it is progressing smoothly.

38. by cloning missy, mark westhusin hopes to ________.

a) study the possibility of cloning humans

b) search for ways to modify its temperament

c) examine the reproductive system of the dog species

d) find out the differences between missy and its clones

39. we learn from the passage that animal clones are likely to have ________.

a) a bad temper

b) immune deficiency

c) defective organs

d) an abnormal shape

40. it can be seen that present cloning techniques ________.

a) still have a long way to go before reaching maturity

b) have been widely used in saving endangered species

c) provide insight into the question of nature vs. nurture

d) have proved quite adequate for the cloning of humans

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 best completes the sentence. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.

41. my grandfather, a retired worker, often ________ the past with a feeling of longing and respect.

a) considers c) contrives

b) contemplates d) contacts

42. medical students are advised that the wearing of a white coat ________ the acceptance of a professional code of conduct expected of the medical profession.

a) supplements c) signifies

b) simulates d) swears

43. the doctors ________ the newly approved drug into the patient when he was critically ill.

a) injected c) projected

b) ejected d) subjected

44. apart from philosophical and legal reasons for respecting patients’ wishes, there are several practical reasons why doctors should ________ to involve patients in their own medical care decisions.

a) enforce c) endeavor

b) endow d) enhance

45. this is a long ________ – roughly 13 miles down a beautiful valley to the little church below.

a) terrain c) degeneration

b) descent d) tumble

46. she was deeply ________ by the amount of criticism her play received.

a) deported c) involved

b) deprived d) frustrated

47. some scientists are dubious of the claim that organisms ________ with age as an inevitable outcome of living.

a) depress c) deteriorate

b) default d) degrade

48. many manufacturers were accused of concentrating too heavily on cost reduction, often at the ________ of the quality of their products.

a) expense c) expansion

b) exposure d) expectation

49. one witness ________ that he’d seen the suspect run out of the bank after it had been robbed.

a) convicted c) retorted

b) conformed d) testified

50. nothing helen says is ever ________. she always thinks carefully before she speaks.

a) simultaneous c) spontaneous

b) homogenous d) rigorous

51. she gave ________ directions about the way the rug should be cleaned.

a) explicit c) transient

b) brisk d) opaque

52. it took a lot of imagination to come up with such a(n) ________ plan.

a) inherent c) vigorous

b) ingenious d) exotic

53. a ________ official is one who is irresponsible in his work.

a) timid c) suspicious

b) tedious d) slack

54. most mathematicians trust their ________ in solving problems and readily admit they would not be able to function without it.

a) conception c) intuition

b) perception d) cognition

55. he had an almost irresistible ________ to talk to the crowd when he entered hyde park.

a) impulse c) stimulation

b) instinct d) surge

56. encouraged by their culture to voice their opinions freely, the canadians are not afraid to go against the group ________, and will argue their viewpoints enthusiastically, though rarely aggressively.

a) consent c) consensus

b) conscience d) consciousness[page]

57. he still ________ the memory of his carefree childhood spent in that small wooden house of his grandparents’.

a) nourishes c) fancies

b) cherishes d) scans

58. she expressed her strong determination that nothing could ________ her to give up her career as a teacher.

a) induce c) reduce

b) deduce d) attract

59. the microscope and telescope, with their capacity to enlarge, isolate and probe, demonstrate how details can be ________ and separated from the whole.

a) radiated c) prolonged

b) extended d) magnified

60. lighting can be used not only to create an atmosphere, but also to ________ features of the house, such as ornaments or pictures.

a) highlight c) activate

b) underline d) upgrade

61. by turning this knob to the right you can ________ the sound from the radio.

a) intensify c) enlarge

b) amplify d) reinforce

62. one of the attractive features of the course was the way the practical work had been ________ with the theoretical aspects of the subject.

a) embedded c) integrated

b) embraced d) synthesized

63. they couldn’t see a ________ of hope that they would be saved by a passing ship.

a) grain c) slice

b) span d) gleam

64. the traditional markets retain their ________ for the many chinese who still prefer fresh food like live fish, ducks, chickens over packaged or frozen goods.

a) appeal c) image

b) pledge d) survival

65. ________ efforts are needed in order to finish important but unpleasant tasks.

a) consecutive c) perpetual

b) condensed d) persistent

66. a number of students ________ in flats, and others live in the nearby holiday resorts, where there is a reasonable supply of competitively priced accommodation.

a) revive c) gather

b) inhabit d) reside

67. he bought his house on the________ plan, paying a certain amount of money each month.

a) division c) installment

b) premium d) fluctuation

68. he could not ________ ignorance as his excuse; he should have known what was happening in his department.

a) petition c) resort

b) plead d) reproach

69. many ecologists believe that lots of major species in the world are on the________ of extinction.

a) margin c) verge

b) border d) fringe

70. any salesperson who sells more than the weekly ________ will receive a bonus.

a) ratio c) allocation

b) quota d) portion

part iv error correction (15 minutes)

directions: this part consists of a short passage. in this passage, there are altogether 10 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 corrections in the blanks provided. if you change a word, cross it out and write the correct word in the corresponding blank. if you add a word, put an insertion mark (∧) in the right place and write the missing word in the blank. if you delete a word, cross it out and put a slash (／) in the blank.

example:

television is rapidly becoming the literatures of our periods. 1. time/times/period

many of the arguments having used for the study of literature. 2. _____／______

as a school subject are valid for ∧ study of television. 3. _____ the ______

the world health organization (who) says its ten-year

campaign to remove leprosy (麻风病) as a world health

problem has been successful. doctor brundtland, head of the

who, says a number of leprosy cases around the world has s1. _____

been cut of ninety percent during the past ten years. she says s2. _____

efforts are continuing to complete end the disease. s3. _____

leprosy is caused by bacteria spread through liquid from

the nose and mouth. the disease mainly effects the skin and s4. _____

nerves. however, if leprosy is not treated it can cause permanent

damage for the skin, nerves, eyes, arms or legs. s5. _____

in , an international campaign began to end leprosy.

the who, governments of countries most affected by the

disease, and several other groups are part of the campaign.

this alliance guarantees that all leprosy patients, even they s6. _____

are poor, have a right to the most modern treatment.

doctor brundtland says leprosy is no longer a disease

that requires life-long treatments by medical experts. instead, [page]

patients can take that is called a multi-drug therapy. this s7. _____

modern treatment will cure leprosy in 6 to 12 months,

depend on the form of the disease. the treatment combines s8. _____

several drugs taken daily or once a month. the who has

given multi-drug therapy to patients freely for the last five s9. _____

years. the members of the alliance against leprosy plan to

target the countries which still threatened by leprosy. among s10. _____

the estimated 600,000 victims around the world, the who

believes about 70% are in india. the disease also remains a

problem in africa and south america.

part v writing (30 minutes)

directions: for this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an open letter on behalf of the student union asking people to give help to a student who is seriously ill. you should write at least 150 words following the outline given:

1. 对病人的简单介绍：目前的病情和家庭情况

2. 目前的困难：无法继续承担医疗费用，需要护理

3. 希望捐助，联系方式

your help needed

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1-5 d b a a c 6-10 d a b c b 11-15 a c c a d 16-20 a b d c a

21-25 a d b c d 26-30 b d a b c 31-35 b a d a c 36-40 d b d c a

41-45 b c a c b 46-50 d d a d c 51-55 a b d c a 56-60 c b a d a

61-65 b c d a d 66-70 d c b c b

s1. a－＞the

s2. of－＞by

s3. complete－＞completely

s4. effects－＞affects

s5. for－＞to

s6. even－＞even if/even though

s7. that－＞what

s8. depend－＞depending

s9. freely－＞free

s10. which－＞which are

篇2：1月大学英语六级CET6真题及答案

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 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 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 knows where martha has gone.

b) martha will go to the concert by herself.

c) it is quite possible for the man to find martha.

d) the man is going to meet martha at the concert.

2. a) the air pollution is caused by the development of industry.

b) the city was poor because there wasn't much industry then.

c) the woman's exaggerating the seriousness of the pollution.

d) he might move to another city very soon.

3. a) the man should work harder to improve his grades.

b) the man will benefit from the effort he's put in.

c) it serves the man right to get a poor grade.

d) it was unfair of the teacher to give the man a c.

4. a) she can make a reservation at the restaurant.

b) the man should decide where to eat.

c) she already has plans for saturday night.

d) the man should ask his brother for suggestions.

5. a) the man deserved the award.

b) the woman helped the man succeed.

c) the man is thankful to the woman for her assistance.

d) the woman worked hard and was given an award.

6. a) voluntary work can help the man establish connections with the community.

b) the man's voluntary work has left him little room in his schedule.

c) voluntary work with the environment council requires a time commitment.

d) a lot of people have signed up for voluntary work with the environment council.

7. a) the patient must receive treatment regularly.

b) the patient can't leave the hospital until the bleeding stops.

c) the patient's husband can attend to the business in her place.

d) the patient must take a good rest and forget about her business.

8. a) alice does not know much about electronics.

b) alice is unlikely to find a job anywhere.

c) alice is not interested in anything but electronics.

d) alice is likely to find a job in an electronics company.

9. a) jimmy is going to set out tonight.

b) jimmy has not decided on his journey.

c) there is no need to have a farewell dinner.

d) they may have a dinner when jimmy's back.

10. a) the woman had been planning for the conference.

b) the woman called the man but the line was busy.

c) the woman didn't come back until midnight.

d) the woman had guests all evening.

section b

directions: in this section, you will hear 3 short passages. at the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. after you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked a), b), c) and d). then mark the corresponding letter on the 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) they are delighted because they can enjoy the scenery while driving.

b) they are frightened because traffic accidents are frequent.

c) they are irritated because the bridge is jammed with cars.

d) they are pleased because it saves them much time.

12. a) they don't have their own cars to drive to work.

b) many of them are romantic by temperament.

c) most of them enjoy the drinks on the boat.

d) they tend to be more friendly to each other.

13. a) many welcome the idea of having more bars on board.

b) many prefer the ferry to maintain its present speed.

c) some suggest improving the design of the deck.[page]

d) some object to using larger luxury boats.

passage two

questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.

14. a) coca cola.

b) sausage.

c) milk.

d) fried chicken.

15. a) he has had thirteen decayed teeth.

b) he doesn't have a single decayed tooth.

c) he has fewer decayed teeth than other people of his age.

d) he never had a single tooth pulled out before he was fifty.

16. a) brush your teeth right before you go to bed in the evening.

b) have as few of your teeth pulled out as possible.

c) have your teeth x-rayed at regular intervals.

d) clean your teeth shortly after eating.

passage three

questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.

17. a) a visit to a prison.

b) the influence of his father.

c) a talk with some miserable slaves.

d) his experience in the war between france and austria.

18. a) he sent surgeons to serve in the army.

b) he provided soldiers with medical supplies.

c) he recruited volunteers to care for the wounded.

d) he helped to flee the prisoners of war.

19. a) all men are created equal.

b) the wounded and dying should be treated for free.

c) a wounded soldier should surrender before he receives any medical treatment.

d) a suffering person is entitled to help regard/ess of race, religion or political beliefs.

20. a) to honor swiss heroes who died in the war.

b) to show switzerland was neutral.

c) to pay tribute to switzerland.

d) to show gratitude to the swiss government for its financial support.

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.

for years, doctors advised their patients that the only thing taking multivitamins does is give them expensive urine (尿). after all, true vitamin deficiencies are practically unheard of in industrialized countries. now it seems those doctors may have been wrong. the results of a growing number of studies suggest that even a modest vitamin shortfall can be harmful to your health. although proof of the benefits of multivitamins is still far from certain, the few dollars you spend on them is probably a good investment.

or at least that's the argument put forward in the new england journal of medicine. ideally, say dr. walter willett and dr. meir stampfer of harvard, all vitamin supplements would be evaluated in scientifically rigorous clinical trials. but those studies can take a long time and often raise more questions than they answer. at some point, while researchers work on figuring out where the truth lies, it just makes sense to say the potential benefit outweighs the cost.

the best evidence to date concerns folate, one of the b vitamins. it's been proved to limit the number of defects in embryos (胚胎), and a recent trial found that folate in combination with vitamin b 12 and a form of b6 also decreases the re-blockage of arteries after surgical repair.

the news on vitamin e has been more mixed. healthy folks who take 400 international units daily for at least two years appear somewhat less likely to develop heart disease. but when doctors give vitamin e to patients who already have heart disease, the vitamin doesn't seem to help. it may turn out that vitamin e plays a role in prevention but cannot undo serious damage.

despite vitamin c's great popularity, consuming large amounts of it still has not been positively linked to any great benefit. the body quickly becomes saturated with c and simply excretes (排泄) any excess.

the multivitamins question boils down to this: do you need to wait until all the evidence is in before you take them, or are you willing to accept that there's enough evidence that they don't hurt and could help?

if the latter, there's no need to go to extremes and buy the biggest horse pills or the most expensive bottles. large doses can cause trouble, including excessive bleeding and nervous system problems.[page]

multivitamins are no substitute for exercise and a balanced diet, of course. as long as you understand that any potential benefit is modest and subject to further refinement, taking a daily multivitamin makes a lot of sense.

21. at one time doctors discouraged taking multivitamins because they believed that multivitamins ____.

a) could not easily be absorbed by the human body

b) were potentially harmful to people's health

c) were too expensive for daily consumption

d) could not provide any cure for vitamin deficiencies

22. according to the author, clinical trials of vitamin supplements ____.

a) often result in misleading conclusions

b) take time and will not produce conclusive results

c) should be conducted by scientists on a larger scale

d) appear to be a sheer waste of time and resources

23. it has been found that vitamin e _____.

a) should be taken by patients regularly and persistently

b) can effectively reduce the recurrence of heart disease

c) has a preventive but not curative effect on heart disease

d) should be given to patients with heart disease as early as possible

24. it can be seen that large doses of multivitamins _____.

a) may bring about serious side effects

b) may help prevent excessive bleeding

c) are likely to induce the blockage of arteries

d) are advisable for those with vitamin deficiencies

25. the author concludes the passage with the advice that _____.

a) the benefit of daily multivitamin intake outweighs that of exercise and a balanced diet

b) it's risky to take multivitamins without knowing their specific function

c) the potential benefit of multivitamins can never be overestimated

d) it's reasonable to take a rational dose of multivitamins daily

passage two

questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.

some futurologists have assumed that the vast upsurge (剧增) of women in the workforce may portend a rejection of marriage. many women, according to this hypothesis, would rather work than marry. the converse (反面) of this concern is that the prospects of becoming a multi-paycheck household could encourage marriages. in the past, only the earnings and financial prospects of the man counted in the marriage decision. now, however, the earning ability of a woman can make her more attractive as a marriage partner. data show that economic downturns tend to postpone marriage because the parties cannot afford to establish a family or are concerned about rainy days ahead. as the economy rebounds, the number of marriages also rises.

coincident with the increase in women working outside the home is the increase in divorce rates. yet, it may be wrong to jump to any simple cause-and-effect conclusions. the impact of a wife's work on divorce is no less cloudy than its impact on marriage decisions. the realization that she can be a good provider may increase the chances that a working wife will choose divorce over an unsatisfactory marriage. but the reverse is equally plausible. tensions grounded in financial problems often play a key role in ending a marriage. given high unemployment, inflationary problems, and slow growth in real earnings, a working wife can increase household income and relieve some of these pressing financial burdens. by raising a family's standard of living, a working wife may strengthen her family's financial and emotional stability.

psychological factors also should be considered. for example, a wife blocked from a career outside the home may feel caged in the house. she may view her only choice as seeking a divorce. on the other hand, if she can find fulfillment through work outside the home, work and marriage can go together to create a stronger and more stable union.

also, a major part of women's inequality in marriage has been due to the fact that, in most cases, men have remained the main breadwinners. with higher earning capacity and status occupations outside of the home comes the capacity to exercise power within file family. a working wife may rob a husband of being the master of the house. depending upon how the couple reacts to these new conditions, it could create a stronger equal partnership or it could create new insecurities.[page]

26. the word “portend” (line 2, para. 1) is closest in meaning to “_____”.

a) defy c) suffer from

b) signal d) result from

27. it is said in the passage that when the economy slides, _____.

a) men would choose working women as their marriage partners

b) more women would get married to seek financial security

c) even working women would worry about their marriages

d) more people would prefer to remain single for the time being

28. if women find fulfillment through work outside the home, _____.

a) they are more likely to dominate their marriage partners

b) their husbands are expected to do more housework

c) their marriage ties can be strengthened

d)they tend to put their career before marriage

29. one reason why women with no career may seek a divorce is that _____.

a) they feel that they have been robbed of their freedom

b) they are afraid of being bossed around by their husbands

c) they feel that their partners fail to live up to their expectations

d) they tend to suspect their husbands' loyalty to their marriage

30. which of the following statements can best summarize the author's view in the passage?

a) the stability of marriage and the divorce rate may reflect the economic situation of the country.

b) even when economically independent, most women have to struggle for real equality in marriage.

c) in order to secure their marriage women should work outside the home and remain independent

d) the impact of the growing female workforce on marriage varies from case to case.

passage three

questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage,

for most thinkers since the greek philosophers, it was self-evident that there is something called human nature, something that constitutes the essence of man. there were various views about what constitutes it, but there was agreement that such an essence exists -- that is to say, that there is something by virtue of which man is man. thus man was defined as a rational being, as a social animal, an animal that can make tools, or a symbol-making animal.

more recently, this traditional view has begun to be questioned. one reason for this change was the increasing emphasis given to the historical approach to man. an examination of the history of humanity suggested that man in our epoch is so different from man in previous times that it seemed unrealistic to assume that men in every age have had in common something that can be called “human nature.” the historical approach was reinforced, particularly in the united states, by studies in the field of cultural anthropology (人类学). the study of primitive peoples has discovered such a diversity of customs, values, feelings, and thoughts that many anthropologists arrived at the concept that man is born as a blank sheet of paper on which each culture writes its text. another factor contributing to the tendency to deny the assumption of a fixed human nature was that the concept has so often been abused as a shield behind which the most inhuman acts are committed. in the name of human nature, for example, aristotle and most thinkers up to the eighteenth century defended slavery. or in order to prove the rationality and necessity of the capitalist form of society, scholars have tried to make a case for acquisitiveness, competitiveness, and selfishness as innate (天生的) human traits. popularly, one refers cynically to “human nature” in accepting the inevitability of such undesirable human behavior as greed, murder, cheating and lying.

another reason for skepticism about the concept of human nature probably lies in the influence of evolutionary thinking. once man came to be seen as developing in the process of evolution, the idea of a substance which is contained in his essence seemed untenable. yet i believe it is precisely from an evolutionary standpoint that we can expect new insight into the problem of the nature of man.

31. the traditional view of “human nature” was strongly challenged by _____.

a) the emergence of the evolutionary theory

b) the historical approach to man

c) new insight into human behavior[page]

d) the philosophical analysis of slavery

32. according to the passage, anthropologists believe that human beings _____.

a) have some traits in common

b) are born with diverse cultures

c) are born without a fixed nature

d) change their characters as they grow up

33. the author mentioned aristotle, a great ancient thinker, in order to _____.

a) emphasize that he contributed a lot to defining the concept of “human nature”

b) show that the concept of “human nature” was used to justify social evils

c) prove that he had a profound influence on the concept of “human nature”

d) support the idea that some human traits are acquired

34. the word “untenable” (line 3) in the last paragraph of the passage most probably means _____.

a) invaluable c) changeable

b) imaginable d) indefensible

35. most philosophers believed that human nature _____.

a) is the quality distinguishing man from other animals

b) consists of competitiveness and selfishness

c) is something partly innate and partly acquired

d) consists of rationality and undesirable behavior

passage four

questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.

richard satava, program manager for advanced medical technologies, has been a driving force in bringing virtual reality to medicine, where computers create a “virtual” or simulated environment for surgeons and other medical practitioners (从业者).

“with virtual reality we'll be able to put a surgeon in every trench,” said satava. he envisaged a time when soldiers who are wounded fighting overseas are put in mobile surgical units equipped with computers.

the computers would transmit images of the soldiers to surgeons back in the u.s. the surgeons would look at the soldier through virtual reality helmets (头盔) that contain a small screen displaying the image of the wound. the doctors would guide robotic instruments in the battlefield mobile surgical unit that operate on the soldier.

although satava's vision may be years away from standard operating procedure, scientists are progressing toward virtual reality surgery. engineers at an international organization in california are developing a tele-operating device. as surgeons watch a three-dimensional image of the surgery, they move instruments that are connected to a computer, which passes their movements to robotic instruments that perform the surgery. the computer provides, feedback to the surgeon on force, textures, and sound.

these technological wonders may not yet be part of the community hospital setting but increasingly some of the machinery is finding its way into civilian medicine. at wayne state university medical school, surgeon lucia zamorano takes images of the brain from computerized scans and uses a computer program to produce a 3-d image. she can then maneuver the 3-d image on the computer screen to map the shortest, least invasive surgical path to the rumor (肿瘤). zamorano is also using technology that attaches a probe to surgical instruments so that she can track their positions. while cutting away a tumor deep in the brain, she watches the movement of her surgical tools in a computer graphics image of the patient's brain taken before surgery.

during these procedures -- operations that are done through small cuts in the body in which a miniature camera and surgical tools are maneuvered -- surgeons are wearing 3-d glasses for a better view. and they are commanding robot surgeons to cut away tissue more accurately than human surgeons can.

satava says, “we are in the midst of a fundamental change in the field of medicine.”

36. according to richard satava, the application of virtual reality to medicine _____.

a) will enable surgeons to be physically present on every battlefield

b) can raise the spirits of soldiers wounded on the battlefield

c) will greatly improve medical conditions on the battlefield

d) can shorten the time for operations on soldiers wounded on the battlefield

37. richard satava has visions of _____.

a) using a remote-control technique to treat wounded soldiers fighting overseas

b) wounded soldiers being saved by doctors wearing virtual reality helmets on the battlefield[page]

c) wounded soldiers being operated on by specially trained surgeons

d) setting up mobile surgical units overseas

38. how is virtual reality surgery performed?

a) it is performed by a computer-designed high precision device.

b) surgeons wear virtual reality helmets to receive feedback provided by a computer.

c) surgeons move robotic instruments by means of a computer linked to them.

d) a 3-d image records the movements of the surgeons during the operation.

39. during virtual reality operations, the surgeon can have a better view of the cuts in the body because _____.

a) he is looking at the cuts on a computer screen

b) the cuts can be examined from different angles

c) the cuts have been highly magnified

d) he is wearing 3-d glasses

40. virtual reality operations are an improvement on conventional surgery in that they _____.

a) cause less pain to the wounded

b) allow the patient to recover more quickly

c) will make human surgeons' work less tedious

d) are done by robot surgeons with greater precision

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 best completes the sentence. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.

41. he suggested that we put the scheme into effect, for it is quite _____.

a) probable c) feasible

b) sustainable d) eligible

42. this book is about how these basic beliefs and values affect important _____ of american life.

a) facets c) formulas

b) formats d) fashions

43. it is one thing to locate oil, but it is quite another to _____ and transport it to the industrial centers.

a) permeate c) distinguish

b) extract d) concentrate

44. students are expected to be quiet and _____ in an asian classroom.

a) obedient c) skeptical

b) overwhelming d) subsidiary

45. our reporter has just called to say that rescue teams will _____ to bring out the trapped miners.

a) effect c) conceive

b) affect d) endeavour

46. the spanish team, who are not in superb form, will be doing their best next week to _____ themselves on tile german team for last year's defeat.

a) remedy c) revive

b) reproach d) revenge

47. creating so much confusion, mason realized he had better make _____ what he was trying to tell the audience.

a) exclusive c) objective

b) explicit d) obscure

48. one of the examination questions _____ me completely and i couldn't answer it.

a) baffled c) provoked

b) mingled d) diverted

49. the vision of that big black car hitting the sidewalk a few feet from us will never be _____ from my memory.

a) ejected c) erased

b) escaped d) omitted

50. at present, it is not possible to confirm or to refute the suggestion that there is a causal relationship between the amount of fat we eat and the _____ of heart attacks.

a) incidence c) rupture

b) impetus d) emergence

51. there are many who believe that the use of force _____ political ends can never be justified.

a) in search of c) in view of

b) in pursuit of d) in light of

52. sometimes the bank manager himself is asked to _____ cheques if his clerks are not sure about them.

a) credit c) certify

b) assure d) access

53. it is believed that the authorities are thinking of _____ new taxes to raise extra revenue.

a) impairing c) invading

b) imposing d) integrating

54. when she heard the bad news, her eyes _____ with tears as she struggled to control her emotions.

a) sparkled c) radiated

b) twinkled d) glittered

55. there are occasions when giving a gift _____ spoken communication, since the message it offers can cut through barriers of language and cultural diversity.

a) overtakes c) surpasses

b) nourishes d) enforces

56. in order to keep the line moving, customers with lengthy _____ are required to do their banking inside.

a) transit c) turnover

b) transactions d) tempos

57. president wilson attempted to _____ between the powers to end the war, but neither side was prepared to give in.

a) segregate c) compromise

b) whirl d) mediate

58. the police have installed cameras at dangerous road _____ to film those who drive through red traffic lights.[page]

a) trenches c) pavements

b) utilities d) junctions

59. it is reported that thirty people were killed in a _____ on the railway yesterday.

a) collision c) corrosion

b) collaboration d) confrontation

60. since a circle has no beginning or end, the wedding ring is accepted as a symbol of _____ love.

a) successive c) eternal

b) consecutive d) insistent

61. executives of the company enjoyed an _____ lifestyle of free gifts, fine wines and high salaries.

a) exquisite c) exotic

b) extravagant d) eccentric

62. if you want to get into that tunnel, you first have to _____ away all the rocks.

a) haul c) dispose

b) repel d) snatch

63. some crops are relatively high yielders and could be planted in preference to others to _____ the food supply.

a) enhance c) disrupt

b) curb d) heighten

64. astronomers at the university of california discovered one of the most distant _____.

a) paradoxes c) galaxies

b) paradises d) shuttles

65. many great scientists _____ their success to hard work.

a) portray c) impart

b) ascribe d) acknowledge

66. the sign set up by the road _____ drivers to a sharp turn.

a) alerts c) pleads

b) refreshes d) diverts

67. the doctors don't _____ that the patient will live much longer.

a) monitor c) articulate

b) manifest d) anticipate

68. call your doctor for advice if the _____ persist for more than a few days.

a) responses c) symptoms

b) signals d) reflections

69. we find it impossible to _____ with the latest safety regulations.

a) accord c) obey

b) unify d) comply

70. professor smith and professor brown will _____ in presenting the series of lectures on american literature.

a) alter c) substitute

b) alternate d) exchange

part iv error correction (15 minutes)

directions: this part consists of a short passage. in this passage, there are altogether 10 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 corrections in the blanks provided. if you change a word, cross it out and write the correct word in the corresponding blank. if you add a word, put an insertion mark (∧) in the right place and write the missing word in the blank. if you delete a word, cross it out and put a slash (／) in the blank.

example:

television is rapidly becoming the literatures of our periods. 1. time/times/period

many of the arguments having used for the study of literature. 2. ／___________

as a school subject are valid for ∧ study of television. 3. the___________

thomas malthus published his “essay on the principle

of population” almost 200 years ago. ever since then,

forecasters have being warning that worldwide famine was s1. _____

just around the next corner. the fast-growing population's

demand for food, they warned, would soon exceed their s2. _____

supply, leading to widespread food shortages and starvation.

but in reality, the world's total grain harvest has risen

steadily over the years. except for relative isolated trouble s3. _____

spots like present-day somalia, and occasional years of

good harvests, the world's food crisis has remained just s4. _____

around the corner. most experts believe this can continue

even as if the population doubles by the mid-21st century, s5. _____

although feeding i0 billion people will not be easy for

politics, economic and environmental reasons. optimists s6. _____

point to concrete examples of continued improvements

in yield. in africa, by instance, improved seed, more s7. _____

fertilizer and advanced growing practices have more than

double corn and wheat yields in an experiment. elsewhere, s8. _____

rice experts in the philippines are producing a plant with few s9. _____

stems and more seeds. there is no guarantee that plant

breeders can continue to develop new, higher-yielding

crop, but most researchers see their success to date as reason s10. _____

for hope.

part v writing (30 minutes)

directions: for this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic reduce waste on campus you should write at least 120 words, and base your composition on the outline given in chinese below:[page]

reduce waste on campus

1. 有些大学校园浪费现象日益严重

2. 浪费的危害

3. 杜绝浪费，从我做起

.1

1. c 2. a 3. b 4. b 5. d 6. c 7. b 8. a 9. c 10. d

11. c 12. d 13. b 14. a 15. b 16. d 17. a 18. c 19. c 20. c

21. a 22. b 23. c 24. a 25. d 26. b 27. d 28. c 29. a 30. d

31. a 32. c 33. d 34. d 35. a 36. d 37. a 38. a 39. d 40. d

41. c 42. a 43. b 44. a 45. d 46. d 47. b 48. a 49. c 50. a

51. b 52. c 53. b 54. a 55. c 56. b 57. d 58. d 59. a 60. c

61. b 62. a 63. a 64. c 65. b 66. a 67. c 68. c 69. d 70. b

s1. beingàbeen s2. theiràits

s3. relativeàrelatively s4. goodàbad

s5. asà去掉 s6. politicsàpolitical

s7. byàfor s8. doubleàdoubled

s9. fewàmore s10. reasonàthe reason

篇3：1月大学英语六级CET6真题及答案

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 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 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) it has nothing to do with the internet.

b) she needs another week to get it ready.

c) it contains some valuable ideas.

d) it’s far from being ready yet.

2. a) the woman is strict with her employees.

b) the man always has excuses for being late.

c) the woman is a kind-hearted boss.

d) the man’s alarm clock didn’t work that morning.

3. a) the woman should try her luck in the bank nearby.

b) the bank around the corner is not open today.

c) the woman should use dollars instead of pounds.

d) the bank near the railway station closes late.

4. a) make an appointment with dr. chen.

b) wait for about three minutes.

c) call again some times later.

d) try dialing the number again.

5. a) he is sure they will succeed in the next test.

b) he did no better than the woman in the test.

c) he believes she will pass the test this time.

d) he felt upset because of her failure.

6. a) the woman has to attend a summer course to graduate.

b) the man thinks the woman can earn the credits.

c) the woman is begging the man to let her pass the exam.

d) the woman is going to graduate from summer school.

7. a) fred is planning a trip to canada.

b) fred usually flies to canada with jane.

c) fred persuaded jane to change her mind.

d) fred likes the beautiful scenery along the way to canada.

8. a) hang some pictures for decoration.

b) find room for the paintings.

c) put more coats of paint on the wall.

d) paint the walls to match the furniture.

9. a) he’ll give a lecture on drawing.

b) he doesn’t mind if the woman goes to the lecture.

c) he’d rather not go to the lecture.

d) he’s going to attend the lecture.

10. a) selecting the best candidate.

b) choosing a campaign manager.

c) trying to persuade the woman to vote for him.

d) running for chairman of the student union.

section b

directions: in this section, you will hear 3 short passages. at the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. after you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked a), b), c) and d). then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.

passage one

questions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.

11. a) to study the problems of local industries.

b) to find ways to treat human wastes.

c) to investigate the annual catch of fish in the biramichi river.

d) to conduct a study on fishing in the biramichi river.

12. a) lack of oxygen. c) low water level.

b) overgrowth of water plants. d) serious pollution upstream.

13. a) they’ll be closed down.

b) they’re going to dismiss some of their employees.

c) they’ll be moved to other places.

d) they have no money to build chemical treatment plants.

14. a) there were fewer fish in the river.

b) over-fishing was prohibited.

c) the local chamber of commerce tried to preserve fishes.

d) the local fishing cooperative decided to reduce its catch.

passage two

questions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.

15. a) oral instructions recorded on a tape.

b) a brief letter sealed in an envelope.

c) a written document of several pages.

d) a short note to their lawyer.

16. a) refrain from going out with men for five years.

b) stop wearing any kind of fashionable clothes.

c) bury the dentist with his favorite car.

d) visit his grave regularly for five years.

17. a) he was angry with his selfish relatives.

b) he was just being humorous.

c) he was not a wealthy man.

d) he wanted to leave his body for medical purposes.

passage three

questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.

18. a) they thought it quite acceptable.

b) they believed it to be a luxury.

c) they took it to be a trend.

d) they considered it avoidable.

19. a) critical. c) sceptical.

b) serious. d) casual.

20. a) when people consider marriage an important part of their lives.

b) when the costs of getting a divorce become unaffordable.

c) when the current marriage law is modified.

d) when husband and wife understand each other better.

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.

bill gates, the billionaire microsoft chairman without a single earned university degree, is by his success raising new doubts about the worth of the business world’s favorite academic title: the mba (master of business administration).

the mba, a 20th-century product, always has borne the mark of lowly commerce and greed (贪婪) on the tree-lined campuses ruled by purer disciplines such as philosophy and literature.

but even with the recession apparently cutting into the hiring of business school graduates, about 79,000 people are expected to receive mbas in 1993. this is nearly 16 times the number of business graduates in 1960, a testimony to the widespread assumption that the mba is vital for young men and women who want to run companies some day.

“if you are going into the corporate world it is still a disadvantage not to have one,” said donald morrison, professor of marketing and management science. “but in the last five years or so, when someone says, ‘should i attempt to get an mba,’ the answer a lot more is: it depends.”

the success of bill gates and other non-mbas, such as the late sam walton of wal-mart stores inc., has helped inspire self-conscious debates on business school campuses over the worth of a business degree and whether management skills can be taught.

the harvard business review printed a lively, fictional exchange of letters to dramatize complaints about business degree holders.

the article called mba hires “extremely disappointing” and said “mbas want to move up too fast, they don’t understand politics and people, and they aren’t able to function as part of a team until their third year. but by then, they’re out looking for other jobs.”

the problem, most participants in the debate acknowledge, is that the mba has acquired an aura (光环) of future riches and power far beyond its actual importance and usefulness.

enrollment in business schools exploded in the 1970s and 1980s and created the assumption that no one who pursued a business career could do without one. the growth was fueled by a backlash (反冲) against the anti-business values of the 1960s and by the women’s movement.

business people who have hired or worked with mbas say those with the degrees often know how to analyze systems but are not so skillful at motivating people. “they don’t get a lot of grounding in the people side of the business,” said james shaffer, vice-president and principal of the towers perrin management consulting firm.

21. according to paragraph 2, what is the general attitude towards business on campuses dominated by purer disciplines?

a) scornful c) envious.

b) appreciative. d) realistic.

22. it seems that the controversy over the value of mba degrees has been fueled mainly by ______.

a) the complaints from various employers

b) the success of many non-mbas[page]

c) the criticism from the scientists of purer disciplines

d) the poor performance of mbas at work

23. what is the major weakness of mba holders according to the harvard business review?

a) they are usually serf-centered.

b) they are aggressive and greedy.

c) they keep complaining about their jobs.

d) they are not good at dealing with people.

24. from the passage we know that most mbas _______.

a) can climb the corporate ladder fairly quickly

b) quit their jobs once they are familiar with their workmates

c) receive salaries that do not match their professional training

d) cherish unrealistic expectations about their future

25. what is the passage mainly about?

a) why there is an increased enrollment in mba programs.

b) the necessity of reforming mba programs in business schools.

c) doubts about the worth of holding an mba degree.

d) a debate held recently on university campuses.

passage two

questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.

when school officials in kalkaska, michigan, closed classes last week, the media flocked to the story, portraying the town’s 2,305 students as victims of stingy (吝啬的) taxpayers. there is some truth to that; the property-tax rate here is one-third lower than the state average. but shutting their schools also allowed kalkaska’s educators and the state’s largest teachers’ union, the michigan education association, to make a political point. their aim was to spur passage of legislation michigan lawmakers are debating to increase the state’s share of school funding.

it was no coincidence that kalkaska shut its schools two weeks after residents rejected a 28 percent property-tax increase. the school board argued that without the increase it lacked the $1.5 million needed to keep schools open.

but the school system had not done all it could to keep the schools open. officials declined to borrow against next year’s state aid, they refused to trim extracurricular activities and they did not consider seeking a smaller—perhaps more acceptable—tax increase. in fact, closing early is costing kalkaska a significant amount, including $600,000 in unemployment payments to teachers and staff and $250,000 in lost state aid. in february, the school system promised teachers and staff two months of retirement payments in case schools closed early, a deal that will cost the district $275,000 more.

other signs suggest school authorities were at least as eager to make a political statement as to keep schools open. the michigan education association hired a public relations firm to stage a rally marking the school closings, which attracted 14 local and national television stations and networks. the president of the national education association, the mea’s parent organization, flew from washington, d. c., for the event. and the union tutored school officials in the art of television interviews. school supervisor doyle disbrow acknowledges the district could have kept schools open by cutting programs but denies the moves were politically motivated.

michigan lawmakers have reacted angrily to the closings. the state senate has already voted to put the system into receivership (破产管理) and reopen schools immediately; the michigan house plans to consider the bill this week.

26. we learn from the passage that schools in kalkaska, michigan, are funded ______.

a) by both the local and state governments

b) exclusively by the local government

c) mainly by the state government

d) by the national education association

27. one of the purposes for which school officials closed classes was _______.

a) to avoid paying retirement benefits to teachers and staff

b) to draw the attention of local taxpayers to political issues

c) to make the financial difficulties of their teachers and staff known to the public

d) to pressure michigan lawmakers into increasing state funds for local schools

28. the author seems to disapprove of _______.

a) the michigan lawmakers’ endless debating

b) the shutting of schools in kalkaska

c) the involvement of the mass media[page]

d) delaying the passage of the school funding legislation

29. we learn from the passage that school authorities in kalkaska are more concerned about _______.

a) a raise in the property-tax rate in michigan

b) reopening the schools there immediately

c) the attitude of the mea’s parent organization

d) making a political issue of the closing of the schools

30. according to the passage, the closing of the schools developed into a crisis because of ______.

a) the complexity of the problem

b) the political motives on the part of the educators

c) the weak response of the state officials

d) the strong protest on the part of the students’ parents

passage three

questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.

german chancellor (首相) otto von bismarck may be most famous for his military and diplomatic talent, but his legacy (遗产) includes many of today’s social insurance programs. during the middle of the 19th century, germany, along with other european nations, experienced an unprecedented rash of workplace deaths and accidents as a result of growing industrialization. motivated in part by christian compassion (怜悯) for the helpless as well as a practical political impulse to undercut the support of the socialist labor movement, chancellor bismarck created the world’s first workers’ compensation law in 1884.

by 1908, the united states was the only industrial nation in the world that lacked workers’ compensation insurance. america’s injured workers could sue for damages in a court of law, but they still faced a number of tough legal barriers. for example, employees had to prove that their injuries directly resulted from employer negligence and that they themselves were ignorant about potential hazards in the workplace. the first state workers’ compensation law in this country passed in 1911, and the program soon spread throughout the nation.

after world war ii, benefit payments to american workers did not keep up with the cost of living. in fact, real benefit levels were lower in the 1970s than they were in the 1940s, and in most states the maximum benefit was below the poverty level for a family of four. in 1970, president richard nixon set up a national commission to study the problems of workers’ compensation. two years later, the commission issued 19 key recommendations, including one that called for increasing compensation benefit levels to 100 percent of the states’ average weekly wages.

in fact, the average compensation benefit in america has climbed from 55 percent of the states’ average weekly wages in 1972 to 97 percent today. but, as most studies show, every 10 percent increase in compensation benefits results in a 5 percent increase in the numbers of workers who file for claims. and with so much more money floating in the workers’ compensation system, it’s not surprising that doctors and lawyers have helped themselves to a large slice of the growing pie.

31. the world’s first workers’ compensation law was introduced by bismarck _______.

a) to make industrial production safer

b) to speed up the pace of industrialization

c) out of religious and political considerations

d) for fear of losing the support of the socialist labor movement

32. we learn from the passage that the process of industrialization in europe _______.

a) was accompanied by an increased number of workshop accidents

b) resulted in the development of popular social insurance programs

c) required workers to be aware of the potential dangers at the workplace

d) met growing resistance from laborers working at machines

33. one of the problems the american injured workers faced in getting compensation in the early 19th century was that ______.

a) they had to have the courage to sue for damages in a court of law

b) different sums in the u.s. had totally different compensation programs

c) america’s average compensation benefit was much lower than the cost of living

d) they had to produce evidence that their employers were responsible for the accident

34. after 1972 workers’ compensation insurance in the u.s. became more favorable to workers so that _______.[page]

a) the poverty level for a family of four went up drastically

b) there were fewer legal barriers when they filed for claims

c) the number of workers suing for damages increased

d) more money was allocated to their compensation system

35. the author ends the passage with the implication that ______.

a) compensation benefits in america are soaring to new heights

b) the workers are not the only ones to benefit from the compensation system

c) people from all walks of life can benefit from the compensation system

d) money floating in the compensation system is a huge drain on the u.s. economy

passage four

questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.

early in the age of affluence (富裕) that followed world war ii, an american retailing analyst named victor lebow proclaimed, “our enormously productive economy ... demands that we make consumption our way of life, that we convert the buying and use of goods into rituals, that we seek our spiritual satisfaction, our ego satisfaction, in consumption. ... we need things consumed, burned up, worn out, replaced and discarded at an ever increasing rate.”

americans have responded to lebow’s call, and much of the world has followed.

consumption has become a central pillar of life in industrial lands and is even embedded in social values. opinion surveys in the world’s two largest economies—japan and the united sates—show consumerist definitions of success becoming ever more prevalent.

overconsumption by the world’s fortunate is an environmental problem unmatched in severity by anything but perhaps population growth. their surging exploitation of resources threatens to exhaust or unalterably spoil forests, soils, water, air and climate.

ironically, high consumption may be a mixed blessing in human terms, too. the time-honored values of integrity of character, good work, friendship, family and community have often been sacrificed in the rush to riches.

thus many in the industrial lands have a sense that their world of plenty is somehow hollow—that, misled by a consumerist culture, they have been fruitlessly attempting to satisfy what are essentially social, psychological and spiritual needs with material things.

of course, the opposite of overconsumption—poverty—is no solution to either environmental or human problems. it is infinitely worse for people and bad for the natural world too. dispossessed (被剥夺得一无所有的) peasants slash-and-burn their way into the rain forests of latin america, and hungry nomads (游牧民族) turn their herds out onto fragile african grassland, reducing it to desert.

if environmental destruction results when people have either too little or too much, we are left to wonder how much is enough. what level of consumption can the earth support? when does having more cease to add noticeably to human satisfaction?

36. the emergence of the affluent society after world war ii ________.

a) gave birth to a new generation of upper class consumers

b) gave rise to the dominance of the new egoism

c) led to the reform of the retailing system

d) resulted in the worship of consumerism

37. apart from enormous productivity, another important impetus to high consumption is _______.

a) the conversion of the sale of goods into rituals

b) the people’s desire for a rise in their living standards

c) the imbalance that has existed between production and consumption

d) the concept that one’s success is measured by how much they consume

38. why does the author say high consumption is a mixed blessing?

a) because poverty still exists in an affluent society.

b) because moral values are sacrificed in pursuit of material satisfaction.

c) because overconsumption won’t last long due to unrestricted population growth.

d) because traditional rituals are often neglected in the process of modernization.

39. according to the passage, consumerist culture ________.

a) cannot thrive on a fragile economy

b) will not aggravate environmental problems

c) cannot satisfy human spiritual needs

d) will not alleviate poverty in wealthy countries[page]

40. it can be inferred from the passage that _______.

a) human spiritual needs should match material affluence

b) there is never an end to satisfying people’s material needs

c) whether high consumption should be encouraged is still an issue

d) how to keep consumption at a reasonable level remains a problem

part iii vocabulary and structure (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 that best completes the sentence. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

41. i have had my eyes tested and the report says that my _______ is perfect.

a) outlook c) horizon

b) vision d) perspective

42 he was looking admiringly at the photograph published by collins in _______ with the imperial museum.

a) collection c) collaboration

b) connection d) combination

43. in those days, executives expected to spend most of their lives in the same firm and, unless they were dismissed for _______, to retire at the age of 65.

a) integrity c) incompetence

b) denial d) deduction

44. others viewed the findings with _______, noting that a cause-and-effect relationship between passive smoking and cancer remains to be shown.

a) optimism c) caution

b) passion d) deliberation

45. the 1986 challenger space-shuttle _______ was caused by unusually low temperatures immediately before the launch.

a) expedition c) dismay

b) controversy d) disaster

46. when supply exceeds demand for any product, prices are _______ to fall.

a) timely c) subject

b) simultaneous d) liable

47. the music aroused an _______ feeling of homesickness in him.

a) intentional c) intense

b) intermittent d) intrinsic

48. i bought an alarm clock with a(n) _______ dial, which can be seen clearly in the dark.

a) supersonic c) audible

b) luminous d) amplified

49. the results are hardly _______; he cannot believe they are accurate.

a) credible c) critical

b) contrary d) crucial

50. this new laser printer is _______ with all leading software.

a) comparable c) compatible

b) competitive d) cooperative

51. the ball _______ two or three times before rolling down the slope.

a) swayed c) hopped

b) bounced d) darted

52. he raised his eyebrows and stuck his head forward and _______ it in a single nod, a gesture boys used then for o.k. when they were pleased.

a) shrugged c) jerked

b) tugged d) twisted

53. many types of rock are _______ from volcanoes as solid, fragmentary material.

a) flung c) ejected

b) propelled d) injected

54. with prices _______ so much, it is difficult for the school to plan a budget.

a) vibrating c) fluttering

b) fluctuating d) swinging

55. the person who _______ this type of approach for doing research deserves our praise.

a) originated c) generated

b) speculated d) manufactured

56. _______ that the demand for power continues to rise at the current rate, it will not be long before traditional sources become inadequate.

a) concerning c) assuming

b) ascertaining d) regarding

57. her jewelry _______ under the spotlights and she became the dominant figure at the ball.

a) glared c) blazed

b) glittered d) dazzled

58. connie was told that if she worked too hard, her health would _______.

a) deteriorate c) descend

b) degrade d) decay

59. we find that some birds _______ twice a year between hot and cold countries.

a) transfer c) migrate

b) commute d) emigrate

60. as visiting scholars, they willingly _______ to the customs of the country they live in.

a) submit c) subject

b) conform d) commit

61. more than 85 percent of french canada’s population speaks french as a mother tongue and _______ to the roman catholic faith.

a) caters c) ascribes

b) adheres d) subscribes

62. the professor found himself constantly _______ the question: “how could anyone do these things?”

a) presiding c) pondering

b) poring d) presuming

63. weeks _______ before anyone was arrested in connection with the bank robbery.

a) terminated c) overlapped

b) elapsed d) expired

64. in order to prevent stress from being set up in the metal, expansion joints are fitted which _______ the stress by allowing the pipe to expand or contract freely.[page]

a) relieve c) reclaim

b) reconcile d) rectify

65. how much of your country’s electrical supply is _______ from water power?

a) deduced c) derived

b) detached d) declined

66. she had recently left a job and had helped herself to copies of the company’s client data, which she intended to _______ in starting her own business.

a) dwell on c) base on

b) come upon d) draw upon

67. the glass vessels should be handled most carefully since they are _______.

a) intricate c) subtle

b) fragile d) crisp

68. hill slopes are cleared of forests to make way for crops, but this only _______ the crisis.

a) accelerates c) ascends

b) prevails d) precedes

69. he blew out the candle and _______ his way to the door.

a) converged c) strove

b) groped d) wrenched

70. often such arguments have the effect of _______ rather than clarifying the issues involved.

a) obscuring c) tackling

b) prejudicing d) blocking

part iv cloze (15 minutes)

directions: there are 20 blanks in the following passage. for each blank there are four choices marked a), b), c) and d) on the right side of the paper. you should choose the one that best fits into the passage. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.

when women do become managers, do they ring a different style and different skills to the job? are they better, or worse, managers than men? are women more highly motivated and __71__ than male managers?

some research __72__ the idea that women bring different attitudes and skills to management jobs, such as greater __73__, an emphasis on affiliation and attachment, and a __74__ to bring emotional factors to bear __75__ making workplace decisions. these differences are __76_ to carry advantages for companies, __77__ they expand the range of techniques that can be used to __78__ the company manage its workforce __79__.

a study commissioned by the international women’s forum __80__ a management style used by some women managers (and also by some men) that __81__ from the command-and-control style __82__ used by male managers. using this “interactive leadership” approach, “women __83__ participation, share power and information, __84__ other people’s self-worth, and get others excited about their work. all these __85__ reflect their belief that allowing __86__ to contribute and to feel __87__ and important is a win-win __88__—good for the employees and the organization.” the study’s director __89__ that “interactive leadership may emerge __90__ the management style of choice for many organizations.”

71. a) confronted b) commanded c) confined d) committed

72. a) supports b) argues c) opposes d) despises

73. a) combination b) cooperativeness c) coherence d) correlation

74. a) willingness b) loyalty c) sensitivity d) virtue

75. a) by b) in c) at d) with

76. a) disclosed b) watched c) revised d) seen

77. a) therefore b) whereas c) because d) nonetheless

78. a) help b) enable c) support d) direct

79. a) evidently b) precisely c) aggressively d) effectively

80. a) developed b) invented c) discovered d) located

81. a) derives b) differs c) descends d) detaches

82. a) inherently b) traditionally c) conditionally d) occasionally

83. a) encourage b) dismiss c) disapprove d) engage

84. a) enhance b) enlarge c) ignore d) degrade

85. a) themes b) subjects c) researches d) things

86. a) managers b) women c) employees d) males

87. a) faithful b) powerful c) skillful d) thoughtful

88. a) situation b) status c) circumstance d) position

89. a) predicted b) proclaimed c) defied d) diagnosed

90. a) into b) from c) as d) for

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1. d 2. b 3. a 4. c 5. b 6. c 7. c 8. a 9. d 10. d

11. d 12. a 13. d 14. a 15. c 16. a 17. a 18. b 19. d 20. a

21. a 22. b 23. d 24. d 25. c 26. a 27. d 28. b 29. d 30. b

31. c 32. a 33. d 34. c 35. b 36. d 37. d 38. b 39. c 40. d

41. b 42. c 43. c 44. c 45. d 46. d 47. c 48. b 49. a 50. c

51. b 52. c 53. c 54. b 55. a 56. c 57. b 58. a 59. c 60. b

61. b 62. c 63. b 64. a 65. c 66. d 67. b 68. a 69. b 70. a

71. d 72. a 73. b 74. a 75. b 76. d 77. c 78. a 79. d 80. c[page]

81. b 82. b 83. a 84. a 85. d 86. c 87. b 88. a 89. a 90. c

篇4：1月大学英语六级CET6真题及答案

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 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 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) all the passengers were killed.

b) the plane crashed in the night.

c) no more survivors have been found.

d) it’s too late to search for survivors.

2. a) its results were just as expected.

b) it wasn’t very well designed.

c) it fully reflected the students’ ability.

d) its results fell short of her expectations.

3. a) he believes dancing is enjoyable.

b) he definitely does not like dancing.

c) he admires those who dance.

d) he won’t dance until he had done his work.

4. a) his computer doesn’t work well.

b) he isn’t getting along with his staff.

c) he didn’t register for a proper course.

d) he can’t apply the theory to his program.

5. a) reading on the campus lawn.

b) depositing money in the bank.

c) applying for financial aid.

d) reviewing a student’s application.

6. a) a new shuttle bus.

b) a scheduled space flight.

c) an airplane flight.

d) the first space flight.

7. a) the deadline is drawing near.

b) she can’t meet the deadline.

c) she turned in the proposals today.

d) they are tow days ahead of time.

8. a) by going on a diet.

b) by having fewer meals.

c) by doing physical exercise.

d) by eating fruit and vegetables.

9. a) he enjoyed it as a whole.

b) he didn’t think much of it.

c) he didn’t like it at all.

d) he liked some parts of it.

10. a) it looks quite new.

b) it looks old, but it runs well.

c) it needs to be repaired.

d) its engine needs to be painted.

section b

directions: in this section, you will hear 3 short passages. at the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. after you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked a), b), c) and d). then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

passage one

question 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.

11. a) experience in negotiating.

b) a high level of intelligence.

c) the time they spend on preparation.

d) the amount of pay they receive.

12. a) study the case carefully beforehand.

b) stick to a set target.

c) appear friendly to the other party.

d) try to be flexible about their terms.

13. a) make sure there is no misunderstanding.

b) try to persuade by giving various reasons.

c) repeat the same reasons.

d) listen carefully and patiently to the other party.

passage two

questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.

14. a) they eat huge amounts of food.

b) they usually eat twice a day.

c) they usually eat to their hearts’ content.

d) they eat much less than people assume.

15. a) when it is breeding.

b) when it feels threatened by humans in its territory.

c) when its offspring is threatened.

d) when it is suffering from illness.

16. a) they are not as dangerous as people think.

b) they can be as friendly to humans as dogs

c) they attack human beings by nature.

d) they are really tame sea animals.

passage three

questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.

17. a) because people might have to migrate there someday.

b) because it is very much like the earth.

c) because it is easier to explore than other planets.

d) because its atmosphere is different from that of the earth.[page]

18. a) its chemical elements must be studied.

b) its temperature must be lowered.

c) big spaceships must be built.

d) its atmosphere must be changed.

19. a) it influences the surface temperature of mars.

b) it protects living beings from harmful rays.

c) it keeps a planet from overheating.

d) it is the main component of the air people breathe.

20. a) man will probably be able to live there in 200 years.

b) scientists are rather pessimistic about it.

c) man will probably be able to live there in 100,000 years’ time.

d) scientists are optimistic about overcoming the difficulties soon.

part ii reading comprehension (35 minutes)

direction: 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 center.

passage one

questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:

navigation computers, now sold by most car-makers, cost $2,000 and up. no surprise, then, that they are most often found in luxury cars, like lexus, bmw and audi. but it is a developing technology — meaning prices should eventually drop — and the market does seem to be growing.

even at current prices, a navigation computer is impressive. it can guide you from point to point in most major cities with precise turn-by-turn directions — spoken by a clear human- sounding voice, and written on a screen in front of the driver.

the computer works with an antenna (天线) that takes signals from no fewer than three of the 24 global positioning system (gps) satellites. by measuring the time required for a signal to travel between the satellites and the antenna, the car’s location can be pinned down within 100 meters.

the satellite signals, along with inputs on speed from a wheel-speed sensor and direction from a meter, determine the car’s position even as it moves. this information is combined with a map database. streets, landmarks and points of interest are included.

most systems are basically identical. the differences come in hardware — the way the computer accepts the driver’s request for directions and the way it presents the driving instructions. on most systems, a driver enters a desired address, motorway junction or point of interest via a touch screen or disc. but the lexus screen goes a step further: you can point to any spot on the map screen and get directions to it.

bmw’s system offers a set of cross hairs (瞄准器上的十字纹) that can be moved across the map (you have several choices of map scale) to pick a point you’d like to get to. audi’s screen can be switched to tv reception.

even the voices that recite the directions can differ, with better systems like bmw’s and lexus’s having a wider vocabulary. the instructions are available in french, german, spanish, dutch and italian, as well as english. the driver can also choose parameters for determining the route: fastest, shortest or no freeways (高速公路), for example.

21. we learn from the passage that navigation computers ________.

a) will greatly promote sales of automobiles

b) may help solve potential traffic problems

c) are likely to be accepted by more drivers

d) wills soon be viewed as a symbol of luxury

22. with a navigation computer, a driver will easily find the best route to his destination ________.

a) by inputting the exact address

b) by indicating the location of his car

c) by checking his computer database

d) by giving vocal orders to the computer

23. despite their varied designs, navigation computers used in cars ________.

a) are more or less the same price

b) provide directions in much the same way

c) work on more or less the same principles

d) receive instructions from the same satellites

24. the navigation computer functions ________.

a) by means of a direction finder and a speed detector

b) basically on satellite signals and a map database

c) mainly through the reception of turn-by-turn directions[page]

d) by using a screen to display satellite signals

25. the navigation systems in cars like lexus, bmw and audi are mentioned to show ________.

a) the immaturity of the new technology

b) the superiority of the global positioning system

c) the cause of price fluctuations in car equipment

d) the different ways of providing guidance to the driver

passage two

questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:

“the world’s environment is surprisingly healthy. discuss.” if that were an examination topic, most students would tear it apart, offering a long list of complaints: from local smog (烟雾) to global climate change, from the felling (砍伐) of forests to the extinction of species. the list would largely be accurate, the concern legitimate. yet the students who should be given the highest marks would actually be those who agreed with the statement. the surprise is how good things are, not how bad.

after all, the world’s population has more than tripled during this century, and world output has risen hugely, so you would expect the earth itself to have been affected. indeed, if people lived, consumed and produced things in the same way as they did in 1900 (or 1950, or indeed 1980), the world by now would be a pretty disgusting place: smelly, dirty, toxic and dangerous.

but they don’t. the reasons why they don’t, and why the environment has not been ruined, have to do with prices, technological innovation, social change and government regulation in response to popular pressure. that is why today’s environmental problems in the poor countries ought, in principle, to be solvable.

raw materials have not run out, and show no sign of doing so. logically, one day they must: the planet is a finite place. yet it is also very big, and man is very ingenious. what has happened is that every time a material seems to be running short, the price has risen and, in response, people have looked for new sources of supply, tried to find ways to use less of the material, or looked for a new substitute. for this reason prices for energy and for minerals have fallen in real terms during the century. the same is true for food. prices fluctuate, in response to harvests, natural disasters and political instability; and when they rise, it takes some time before new sources of supply become available. but they always do, assisted by new farming and crop technology. the long- term trend has been downwards.

it is where prices and markets do not operate properly that this benign (良性的) trend begins to stumble, and the genuine problems arise. markets cannot always keep the environment healthy. if no one owns the resource concerned, no one has an interest in conserving it or fostering it: fish is the best example of this.

26. according to the author, most students ________.

a) believe the world’s environment is in an undesirable condition

b) agree that the environment of the world is not as bad as it is thought to be

c) get high marks for their good knowledge of the world’s environment

d) appear somewhat unconcerned about the state of the world’s environment

27. the huge increase in world production and population ________.

a) has made the world a worse place to live in

b) has had a positive influence on the environment

c) has not significantly affected the environment

d) has made the world a dangerous place to live in

28. one of the reasons why the long-term trend of prices has been downwards is that ________.

a) technological innovation can promote social stability

b) political instability will cause consumption to drop

c) new farming and crop technology can lead to overproduction

d) new sources are always becoming available

29. fish resources are diminishing because ________.

a) no new substitutes can be found in large quantities

b) they are not owned by any particular entity

c) improper methods of fishing have ruined the fishing grounds

d) water pollution is extremely serious

30. the primary solution to environmental problems is ________.

a) to allow market forces to operate properly[page]

b) to curb consumption of natural resources

c) to limit the growth of the world population

d) to avoid fluctuations in prices

passage three

questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:

about the time that schools and others quite reasonably became interested in seeing to it that all children, whatever their background, were fairly treated, intelligence testing became unpopular.

some thought it was unfair to minority children. through the past few decades such testing has gone out of fashion and many communities have indeed forbidden it.

however, paradoxically, just recently a group of black parents filed a lawsuit (诉讼) in california claiming that the state’s ban on iq testing discriminates against their children by denying them the opportunity to take the test. (they believed, correctly, that iq tests are a valid method of evaluating children for special education classes.) the judge, therefore, reversed, at least partially, his original decision.

and so the argument goes on and on. does it benefit or harm children from minority groups to have their intelligence tested? we have always been on the side of permitting, even facilitating, such testing. if a child of any color or group is doing poorly in school it seems to us very important to know whether it is because he or she is of low intelligence, or whether some other factor is the cause.

what school and family can do to improve poor performance is influenced by its cause. it is not discriminative to evaluate either a child’s physical condition or his intellectual level.

unfortunately, intellectual level seems to be a sensitive subject, and what the law allows us to do varies from time to time. the same fluctuation back and forth occurs in areas other than intelligence. thirty years or so ago, for instance, white families were encouraged to adopt black children. it was considered discriminative not to do so.

and then the style changed and this cross-racial adopting became generally unpopular, and social agencies felt that black children should go to black families only. it is hard to say what are the best procedures. but surely good will on the part of all of us is needed.

as to intelligence, in our opinion, the more we know about any child’s intellectual level, the better for the child in question.

31. why did the intelligence test become unpopular in the past few decades?

a) its validity was challenged by many communities.

b) it was considered discriminative against minority children.

c) it met with strong opposition from the majority of black parents.

d) it deprived the black children of their rights to a good education.

32. the recent legal action taken by some black parents in california aimed to ________.

a) draw public attention to iq testing

b) put an end to special education

c) remove the state’s ban on intelligence tests

d) have their children enter white schools

33. the author believes that intelligence testing ________.

a) may ease racial confrontation in the united states

b) can encourage black children to keep up with white children

c) may seriously aggravate racial discrimination in the united states

d) can help black parents make decisions abut their children’s education

34. the author’s opinion of child adoption seems to be that ________.

a) no rules whatsoever can be prescribed

b) white families should adopt black children

c) adoption should be based on iq test results

d) cross-racial adoption is to be advocated

35. child adoption is mentioned in the passage to show that ________.

a) good will may sometimes complicate racial problems

b) social surroundings are vital to the healthy growth of children

c) intelligence testing also applies to non-academic areas

d) american opinion can shift when it comes to sensitive issues

passage four

questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:

not too many decades ago it seemed “obvious” both to the general public and to sociologists that modern society has changed people’s natural relations, loosened their responsibilities to kin (亲戚) and neighbors, and substituted in their place superficial relationships with passing acquaintances. however, in recent years a growing body of research has revealed that the “obvious” is not true. it seems that if you are a city resident, you typically know a smaller proportion of your neighbors than you do if you are a resident of a smaller community. but, for the most part, this fact has few significant consequences. it does not necessarily follow that if you know few of your neighbors you will know no one else.[page]

even in very large cities, people maintain close social ties within small, private social worlds. indeed, the number and quality of meaningful relationships do not differ between more and less urban people. small-town residents are more involved with kin than are big-city residents. yet city dwellers compensate by developing friendships with people who share similar interests and activities. urbanism may produce a different style of life, but the quality of life does not differ between town and city. nor are residents of large communities any likelier to display psychological symptoms of stress or alienation, a feeling of not belonging, than are residents of smaller communities. however, city dwellers do worry more about crime, and this leads them to a distrust of strangers.

these findings do not imply that urbanism makes little or no difference. if neighbors are strangers to one another, they are less likely to sweep the sidewalk of an elderly couple living next door or keep an eye out for young trouble makers. moreover, as wirth suggested, there may be a link between a community’s population size and its social heterogeneity (多样性). for instance, sociologists have found much evidence that the size of a community is associated with bad behavior including gambling, drugs, etc. large-city urbanites are also more likely than their small-town counterparts to have a cosmopolitan (见多识广者的) outlook, to display less responsibility to traditional kinship roles, to vote for leftist political candidates, and to be tolerant of nontraditional religious groups, unpopular political groups, and so-called undesirables. everything considered, heterogeneity and unusual behavior seem to be outcomes of large population size.

36. which of the following statements best describes the organization of the first paragraph?

a) two contrasting views are presented.

b) an argument is examined and possible solutions given.

c) research results concerning the quality of urban life are presented in order of time.

d) a detailed description of the difference between urban and small-town life is given.

37. according to the passage, it was once a common belief that urban residents ________.

a) did not have the same interests as their neighbors

b) could not develop long-standing relationships

c) tended to be associated with bad behavior

d) usually had more friends

38. one of the consequences of urban life is that impersonal relationships among neighbors ________.

a) disrupt people’s natural relations

b) make them worry about crime

c) cause them not to show concern for one another

d) cause them to be suspicious of each other

39. it can be inferred from the passage that the bigger a community is, ________.

a) the better its quality of life

b) the more similar its interests

c) the more tolerant and open-minded it is

d) the likelier it is to display psychological symptoms of stress

40. what is the passage mainly about?

a) similarities in the interpersonal relationships between urbanites and small-town dwellers.

b) advantages of living in big cities as compared with living in small town.

c) the positive role that urbanism plays in modern life.

d) the strong feeling of alienation of city inhabitants.

part iii vocabulary and structure (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 that best completes the sentence. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

41. the lady in this strange tale very obviously suffers from a serious mental illness. her plot against a completely innocent old man is a clear sign of ______.

a) impulse b) insanity

c) inspiration d) disposition

42. the prime minister was followed by five or six ______ when he got off the plane.

a) laymen b) servants

c) directors d) attendants

43. there is no doubt that the ______ of these goods to the others is easy to see.

a) prestige b) superiority

c) priority d) publicity

44. all the guests were invited to attend the wedding ______ and had a very good time.[page]

a) feast b) congratulations

c) festival d) recreation

45. the price of the coal will vary according to how far it has to be transported and how expensive the freight ______ are.

a) payments b) charges

c) funds d) prices

46. the manager gave her his ______ that her complaint would be investigated.

a) assurance b) assumption

c) sanction d) insurance

47. although the model looks good on the surface, it will not bear close ______.

a) temperament b) contamination

c) scrutiny d) symmetry

48. we are doing this work in the ___ of reforms in the economic, social and cultural spheres.

a) context b) contest

c) pretext d) texture

49. while a full understanding of what causes the disease may be several years away, ________ leading to a successful treatment could come much sooner.

a) a distinction b) a breakthrough

c) an identification d) an interpretation

50. doctors are often caught in a ________ because they have to decide whether they should tell their patients the truth or not.

a) puzzle b) perplexity

c) dilemma d) bewilderment

51. to ________ important dates in history, countries create special holidays.

a) commend b) memorize

c) propagate d) commemorate

52. his successful negotiations with the americans helped him to ________ his position in the government.

a) contrive b) consolidate

c) heave d) intensify

53. please do not be ________ by his offensive remarks since he is merely trying to attract attention.

a) distracted b) disregarded

c) irritated d) intervened

54. once you get to know your mistakes, you should ________ them as soon as possible.

a) rectify b) reclaim

c) refrain d) reckon

55. he wouldn’t answer the reporters’ questions, nor would he ________ for a photograph.

a) summon b) highlight

c) pose d) marshal

56. the club will ________ new members the first week in september.

a) enroll b) subscribe

c) absorb d) register

57. if you don’t ________ the children properly, mr. chiver, they’ll just run riot.

a) mobilize b) warrant

c) manipulate d) supervise

58. already the class is ________ about who our new teacher will be.

a) foreseeing b) speculating

c) fabricating d) contemplating

59. we should ________ our energy and youth to the development of our country.

a) dedicate b) cater

c) ascribe d) cling

60. just because i’m ________ to him, my boss thinks he can order me around without showing me any respect.

a) redundant b) trivial

c) versatile d) subordinate

61. many scientists remain ________ about the value of this research program.

a) sceptical b) stationary

c) spacious d) specific

62. depression is often cause by the ________ effects of stress and overwork.

a) total b) increased

c) terrific d) cumulative

63. a human’s eyesight is not as ________ as that of an eagle.

a) eccentric b) acute

c) sensible d) sensitive

64. it is ________ that women should be paid less than men for doing the same kind of work.

a) abrupt b) absurd

c) adverse d) addictive

65. shoes of this kind are ________ to slip on wet ground.

a) feasible b) appropriate

c) apt d) fitting

66. we’ll be very careful and keep what you’ve told us strictly ________.

a) rigorous b) confidential

c) private d) mysterious

67. the members of parliament were ________ that the government had not consulted them.

a) impatient b) tolerant

c) crude d) indignant

68. some american colleges are state-supported, others are privately ________, and still others are supported by religious organizations.

a) ensured b) attributed

c) authorized d) endowed

69. the prison guards were armed and ready to shoot if ________ in any way.

a) intervened b) incurred

c) provoked d) poked

70. many pure metals have little use because they are too soft, rust too easily, or have some other ________.

a) drawbacks b) handicaps

c) bruises d) blunders

part iv error correction (15 minutes)

directions: this part consists of a short passage. in this passage, there are altogether 10 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 corrections in the blanks provided. if you change a word, cross it out and write the correct word in the corresponding blank. if you add a word, put an insertion mark (∧) in the right place and write the missing word in the blank. if you delete a word, cross it out and put a slash (／) in the blank.[page]

example:

television is rapidly becoming the literatures of our periods. 1. time/times/period

many of the arguments having used for the study of literature. 2. ／___________

as a school subject are valid for ∧ study of television. 3. the___________

sporting activities are essentially modified forms of

hunting behavior. viewing biologically, the modern s1. __________

footballer is revealed as a member of a disguised hunting

pack. his killing weapon has turned into a harmless football

and his prey into a goal-mouth. if his aim is inaccurate and he s2. __________

scores a goal, enjoys the hunter’s triumph of killing his prey.

to understand how this transformation has taken place we s3. __________

must briefly look up at our ancient ancestors. they spent over a s4. __________

million year evolving as co-operative hunters. their very survival s5. __________

depended on success in the hunting-field. under this pressure

their whole way of life, even if their bodies, became radicaily s6. __________

changed. they became chasers, runners, jumpers, aimers,

throwers and prey-killers. they co-operate as skillful male-group s7. __________

attackers.

then, about ten thousand years ago, when this immensely s8. __________

long formative period of hunting for food, they became

farmers. their improved intelligence, so vital to their old

hunting life, were put to a new use—that of penning (把 s9. __________

……关在圈中), controlling and domesticating their prey. the

food was there on the farms, awaiting their needs. the risks and

uncertainties of farming were no longer essential for survival. s10.__________

part v writing (30 minutes)

directions: for this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic: a letter to the university president about the canteen service on campus you should write at least 120 words, and base your composition on the outline given in chinese below:

假设你是李明，请你就本校食堂的状况给校长写一封信，内容应涉及食堂的饭菜质量、价格、环境、服务等，可以是表扬，可以是批评建议，也可以兼而有之。

january 12th,

dear mr. president,

2002.1

1. c 2. d 3. b 4. d 5. c 6. b 7. a 8. c 9. a 10. c

11. c 12. d 13. b 14. d 15. b 16. a 17. a 18. d 19. d 20. c

21. c 22. a 23. c 24. b 25. d 26. a 27. c 28. d 29. b 30. a

31. b 32. c 33. d 34. a 35. d 36. a 37. b 38. c 39. c 40. a

41. b 42. d 43. b 44. a 45. b 46. a 47. c 48. a 49. b 50. c

51. d 52. b 53. c 54. a 55. c 56. a 57. d 58. b 59. a 60. d

61. a 62. d 63. b 64. b 65. c 66. b 67. d 68. d 69. c 70. a

s1. viewing à viewed s2. inaccurate à accurate

s3. (enjoys) à he (enjoys) s4. up à back

s5. year à years s6. (even) if à (even) /

s7. co-operate à co-operated s8. when à after

s9. were à was s10.. farming à hunting

篇5：1月大学英语六级CET6真题及答案

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 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 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) the woman never travels by plane.

b) both speakers feel nervous when flying.

c) the man thinks travelling by air is quite safe.

d) the speakers feel sad about the serious loss of life.

2. a) in an office.

b) in a restaurant.

c) at a railway station.

d) at the information desk.

3. a) fix the shelf.

b) paint the shelf.

c) write the letter.

d) look for the pen.

4. a) it is run by mrs. winter’s husband.

b) it hires mrs. winter as an adviser.

c) it gives a 30% discount to all customers.

d) it encourages husbands to shop on their own.

5. a) too tight a hat.

b) lack of sleep.

c) long working hours.

d) long exposure to the sun.

6. a) he doesn’t like the way americans speak.

b) he speaks english as if he were a native speaker.

c) his english is still poor after ten years in america.

d) he doesn’t mind speaking english with an accent.

7. a) an electrician.

b) a carpenter.

c) an auto mechanic.

d) a telephone repairman.

8. a) they both enjoyed watching the game.

b) they both felt good about the results of the game.

c) people were surprised at their winning the game.

d) the man thought the results were beyond their expectations.

9. a) salesman and customer.

b) manager and employee.

c) professor and student.

d) guide and tourist.

10. a) tom will keep the surprise party a secret.

b) tom didn’t make any promise to lucy.

c) tom has arranged a surprise party for lucy.

d) tom and lucy have no secrets from each other.

section b

directions: in this section, you will hear a passage three times. when the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. when the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered form s1 to s7 with the exact words you have just heard: for blanks numbered from s8 to s10 you are required to fill in the missing information. you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.

compound dictation

the human body is a remarkable food processor. as an adult, you may consumer (s1) ___________ a ton of food per year and still not gain or lose a pound of body weight. you are (s2) ______________ harnessing and consuming energy through the intricate (s3) ______________ of your body in order to remain in energy balance. to (s4) ________________ a given body weight, your energy input must balance your energy output. however, sometimes the (s5) _____________ energy balance is upset, and your (s6) ___________________ body weight will either fall or (s7) ______________.

the term body image refers to the mental image we have of our won physical appearance, and (s8) _______________________________________________.

research has revealed that about 40 percent of adult men and 55 percent of adult women are dissatisfied with their current body weight (s9) _______________________________.

at the college level, a study found that 85 percent of both male and female first-year students desired to change their body weight. (s10) _____________________________.

thinness is currently an attribute that females desire highly. males generally desire muscularity. the vast majority of individuals who want to change their body weight do it for the sake of appearance; most want to lose excess body fat while a smaller percentage of individuals actually want to gain weight.[page]

part ii reading comprehension (35 minutes)

direction: 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 center.

passage one

questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:

birds that are literally half-asleep—with one brain hemisphere alert and the other sleeping—control which side of the brain remains awake, according to a new study of sleeping ducks.

earlier studies have documented half-brain sleep in a wide range of birds. the brain hemispheres take turns sinking into the sleep stage characterized by slow brain waves. the eye controlled by the sleeping hemisphere keeps shut, while the wakeful hemisphere’s eye stays open and alert. birds also can sleep with both hemispheres resting at once.

earlier studies have documented half-brain sleep in a wide range of birds. the brain hemispheres take turns sinking into the sleep stage characterized by slow brain waves. the eye controlled by the sleeping hemisphere keeps shut, while the wakeful hemisphere’s eye stays open and alert. birds also can sleep with both hemispheres resting at once.

decades of studies of bird flocks led researchers to predict extra alertness in the more vulnerable, end-of-the-row sleepers, sure enough, the end birds tended to watch carefully on the side away from their companions. ducks in the inner spots showed no preference for gaze direction.

also, birds dozing（打盹）at the end of the line resorted to single-hemisphere sleep, rather than total relaxation, more often than inner ducks did. rotating 16 birds through the positions in a four-duck row, the researchers found outer birds half-asleep during some 32 percent of dozing time versus about 12 percent for birds in internal spots.

“we believe this is the first evidence for an animal behaviorally controlling sleep and wakefulness simultaneously in different regions of the brain,” the researchers say.

the results provide the best evidence for a long-standing supposition that single-hemisphere sleep evolved as creatures scanned for enemies. the preference for opening an eye on the lookout side could be widespread, he predicts. he’s seen it in a pair of birds dozing side-by-side in the zoo and in a single pet bird sleeping by mirror. the mirror-side eye closed as if the reflection were a companion and the other eye stayed open.

useful as half-sleeping might be, it’s only been found in birds and such water mammals（哺乳动物）as dolphins, whales, and seals. perhaps keeping one side of the brain awake allows a sleeping animal to surface occasionally to avoid drowning.

studies of birds may offer unique insights into sleep. jerome m. siegel of the ugla says he wonders if birds’ half-brain sleep “is just the tip of the iceberg（冰山）”. he speculates that more examples may turn up when we take a closer look at other species.

11. a new study on birds’ sleep has revealed that ____________.

a) birds can control their half-brain sleep consciously

b) birds seldom sleep with the whole of their brain at rest

c) half-brain sleep is found in a wide variety of birds

d) half-brain sleep is characterized by slow brain waves

12. according to the passage, birds often half sleep because ______________.

a) they have to constantly keep an eye on their companions

b) the two halves of their brain are differently structured

c) they have to watch out for possible attacks

d) their brain hemisphere take turns to rest

13. the example of a bird sleeping in front of a mirror indicates that _____________.

a) birds prefer to sleep in pairs for the sake of security

b) the phenomenon of birds dozing in pairs is widespread

c) a single pet bird enjoys seeing its own reflection in the mirror

d) even an imagined companion gives the bird a sense of security

14. while sleeping, some water mammals tend to keep half awake in order to __________.[page]

a) avoid being swept away by rapid currents

b) emerge from water now and then to breathe

c) alert themselves to the approaching enemy

d) be sensitive to the ever-changing environment

15. by “just the tip of the iceberg” (line 2, para.8), siegel suggests that ____________.

a) half-brain sleep is a phenomenon that could exist among other species

b) most birds living in cold regions tend to be half sleepers

c) the mystery of half-brain sleep is close to being solved

d) half-brain sleep has something to do with icy weather

passage two

questions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage:

a nine-year-old schoolgirl single-handedly cooks up a science-fair experiment that ends up debunking（揭穿．．．的真相）a widely practiced medical treatment. emily rosa’s target was a practice known as therapeutic（治疗）touch (tt for short), whose advocates manipulate patients’ “energy field” to make them feel better and even, say some, to cure them of various ills. yet emily’s test shows that these energy fields can’t be detected, even by trained tt practitioners（行医者）. obviously mindful of the publicity value of the situation, journal editor george lundberg appeared on tv to declare, “age doesn’t matter. it’s good science that matters, and this is good science.”

emily’s mother linda rosa, a registered nurse, has been campaigning against tt for nearly a decade. linda first thought about tt in the late ’80s, when she learned it was on the approved list for continuing nursing education in colorado. its 100,000 trained practitioners (48,000 in the u.s.) don’t even touch their patients. instead, they waved their hands a few inches from the patient’s body, pushing energy fields around until they’re in “balance.” tt advocates say these manipulations can help heal wounds, relieve pain and reduce fever. the claims are taken seriously enough that tt therapists are frequently hired by leading hospitals, at up to $70 an hour, the smooth patients’ energy, sometimes during surgery.

yet rosa could not find any evidence that it works. to provide such proof, tt therapists would have to sit down for independent testing—something they haven’t been eager to do, even though james randi has offered more than $1 million to anyone who can demonstrate the existence of a human energy field. (he’s had one taker so far. she failed.) a skeptic might conclude that tt practitioners are afraid to lay their beliefs on the line. but who could turn down an innocent fourth-grader? says emily: “i think they didn’t take me very seriously because i’m a kid.”

the experiment was straightforward: 21 tt therapists stuck their hands, palms up, through a screen. emily held her own hand over one of theirs—left or right—and the practitioners had to say which hand it was. when the results were recorded, they’d done no better than they would have by simply guessing. if there was an energy field, they couldn’t feel it.

16. which of the following is evidence that tt is widely practiced?

a) tt has been in existence for decades.

b) many patients were cured by therapeutic touch.

c) tt therapists are often employed by leading hospitals.

d) more than 100,000 people are undergoing tt treatment.

17. very few tt practitioners responded to the $1 million offer because ____________.

a) they didn’t take the offer seriously

b) they didn’t want to risk their career

c) they were unwilling to reveal their secret

d) they thought it was not in line with their practice

18. the purpose of emily rosa’s experiment was ____________.

a) to see why tt could work the way it did

b) to find out how tt cured patient’s illness

c) to test whether she could sense the human energy field

d) to test whether a human energy field really existed

19. why did some tt practitioners agree to be the subjects of emily’s experiment?

a) it involved nothing more than mere guessing.

b) they thought it was going to be a lot of fun.

c) it was more straightforward than other experiments.

d) they sensed no harm in a little girl’s experiment.[page]

20. what can we learn from the passage?

a) some widely accepted beliefs can be deceiving.

b) solid evidence weighs more than pure theories.

c) little children can be as clever as trained tt practitioners.

d) the principle of tt is too profound to understand.

passage three

questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:

what might driving on an automated highway be like? the answer depends on what kind of system is ultimately adopted. two distinct types are on the drawing board. the first is a special—purpose lane system, in which certain lanes are reserved for automated vehicles. the second is a mixed traffic system: fully automated vehicles would share the road with partially automated or manually driven cars. a special-purpose land system would require more extensive physical modifications to existing highways, but it promises the greatest gains in freeway（高速公路）capacity.

under either scheme, the driver would specify the desired destination, furnishing this information to a computer in the car at the beginning of the trip or perhaps just before reaching the automated highway. if a mixed traffic system was in place, automated driving could begin whenever the driver was on suitably equipped roads. if special-purpose lanes were available, the car could enter them and join existing traffic in two different ways. one method would use a special onramp（入口引道）. as the driver approached the point of entry for the highway, devices installed on the roadside would electronically check the vehicle to determine its destination and to ascertain that it had the proper automation equipment in good working order. assuming it passed such tests, the driver would then be guided through a gate and toward an automated lane. in this case, the transition from manual to automated control would take place on the entrance ramp. an alternative technique could employ conventional lanes, which would be shared by automated and regular vehicles. the driver would steer onto the highway and move in normal fashion to a “transition” lane. the vehicle would then shift under computer control onto a lane reserved for automated traffic. (the limitation of these lanes to automated traffic would, presumably, be well respected, because all trespassers（非法进入者）could be swiftly identified by authorities.)

either approach to joining, a lane of automated traffic would harmonize the movement of newly entering vehicles with those already traveling. automatic control here should allow for smooth merging, without the usual uncertainties and potential for accidents. and once a vehicle had settled into automated travel, the drive would be free to release the wheel, open the morning paper or just relax.

21. we learn from the first paragraph that two systems of automated highways __________.

a) are being planned

b) are being modified

c) are now in wide use

d) are under construction

22. a special-purpose lane system is probably advantageous in that ________________.

a) it would require only minor changes to existing highways

b) it would achieve the greatest highway traffic efficiency

c) it has a lane for both automated and partially automated vehicles

d) it offers more lanes for automated vehicles

23. which of the following is true about driving on an automated highway?

a) vehicles traveling on it are assigned different lanes according to their destinations.

b) a car can join existing traffic any time in a mixed lane system.

c) the driver should inform his car computer of his destination before driving onto it.

d) the driver should share the automated lane with those of regular vehicles.

24. we know form the passage that a car can enter a special-purpose lane __________.

a) by smoothly merging with cars on the conventional lane

b) by way of a ramp with electronic control devices

c) through a specially guarded gate

d) after all trespassers are identified and removed

25. when driving in an automated lane, the driver ___________.

a) should harmonize with newly entering cars

b) doesn’t have to rely on his computer system[page]

c) should watch out for potential accidents

d) doesn’t have to hold not to the steering wheel

passage four

questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:

taking charge of yourself involves putting to rest some very prevalent myths. at the top of the list is the notion that intelligence is measured by your ability to solve complex problems; to read, write and compute at certain levels, and to resolve abstract equations quickly. this vision of intelligence asserts formal education and bookish excellence as the true measures of self-fulfillment. it encourages a kind of intellectual prejudice that has brought with it some discouraging results. we have come to believe that someone who has more educational merit badges, who is very good at some form of school discipline is “intelligent.” yet mental hospitals are filled with patients who have all of the properly lettered certificates. a truer indicator of intelligence is an effective, happy life lived each day and each present moment of every day.

if you are happy, if you live each moment for everything it’s worth, then you are an intelligent person. problem solving is a useful help to your happiness, but if you know that given your inability to resolve a particular concern you can still choose happiness for yourself, or at a minimum refuse to choose unhappiness, then you are intelligent. you are intelligent because you have the ultimate weapon against the big n. b. d—nervous break down.

“intelligent” people do not have n. b. d.’s because they are in charge of themselves. they know how to choose happiness over depression, because they know how to deal with the problems of their lives. you can begin to think of yourself as truly intelligent on the basis of how you choose to feel in the face of trying circumstances. the life struggles are pretty much the same for each of us. everyone who is involved with other human beings in any social context has similar difficulties. disagreements, conflicts and compromises are a part of what it means to be human. similarly, money, growing old, sickness, deaths, natural disasters and accidents are all events which present problems to virtually all human beings. but some people are able to make it, to avoid immobilizing depression and unhappiness despite such occurrences, while others collapse or have an n. b. d. those who recognize problems as a human condition and don’t measure happiness by an absence of problems are the most intelligent kind of humans we know; also, the most rare.

26. according to the author, the conventional notion of intelligence measured in terms of one’s ability to read, write and compute _____________.

a) is a widely held but wrong concept

b) will help eliminate intellectual prejudice

c) is the root of all mental distress

d) will contribute to one’s self-fulfillment

27. it is implied in the passage that holding a university degree _____________.

a) may result in one’s inability to solve complex real-life problems

b) does not indicate one’s ability to write properly worded documents

c) may make one mentally sick and physically weak

d) does not mean that one is highly intelligent

28. the author thinks that an intelligent person knows _____________.

a) how to put up with some very prevalent myths

b) how to find the best way to achieve success in life

c) how to avoid depression and make his life worthwhile

d) how to persuade others to compromise

29. in the last paragraph, the author tells us that _____________.

a) difficulties are but part of everyone’s life

b) depression and unhappiness are unavoidable in life

c) everybody should learn to avoid trying circumstances

d) good feelings can contribute to eventual academic excellence

30. according to the passage, what kind of people are rare?

a) those who don’t emphasize bookish excellence in their pursuit of happiness.

b) those who are aware of difficulties in life but know how to avoid unhappiness.

c) those who measure happiness by an absence of problems but seldom suffer form n. b. d.’s.[page]

d) those who are able to secure happiness though having to struggle against trying circumstances.

part iii vocabulary and structure (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 that best completes the sentence. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

31. starting with the ______________ that there is life on the planet mars, the scientist went on to develop his argument.

a) premise b) pretext

c) foundation d) presentation

32. after several nuclear disasters, a __________ has raged over the safety of nuclear energy.

a) quarrel b) suspicion

c) verdict d) controversy

33. their diplomatic principles completely laid bare their ____________ for world conquest.

a) admiration b) ambition

c) administration d) orientation

34. the director gave me his ___________ that he would double my pay if i did my job well.

a) warrant b) obligation

c) assurance d) certainty

35. the christmas tree was decorated with shining _____________ such as colored lights and glass balls.

a) ornaments b) luxuries

c) exhibits d) complements

36. the two most important ______________ in making a cake are flour and sugar.

a) elements b) components

c) ingredients d) constituents

37. cultural _______________ indicates that human beings hand their languages down form one generation to another.

a) translation b) transition

c) transmission d) transaction

38. we must look beyond ___________ and assumptions and try to discover what is missing.

a) justifications b) illusions

c) manifestations d) specifications

39. no one imagined that the apparently _____________ businessman was really a criminal.

a) respective b) respectable

c) respectful d) realistic

40. if nothing is done to protect the environment, millions of species that are alive today will have become _______________.

a) deteriorated b) degenerated

c) suppressed d) extinct

41. the _________of the scientific attitude is that the human mind can succeed in understanding the universe.

a) essence b) content

c) texture d) threshold

42. the old lady has developed a ______________ cough which cannot be cured completely in a short time.

a) perpetual b) permanent

c) chronic d) sustained

43. what the correspondent sent us is an _____________ news report. we can depend on it.

a) evident b) authentic

c) ultimate d) immediate

44. having had her as a professor and adviser, i can tell you that she is an __________ force who pushes her students to excel far beyond their own expectations.

a) inspirational b) educational

c) excessive d) instantaneous

45. some researchers feel that certain people have nervous systems particularly ___________ to hot, dry winds. they are what we call weather-sensitive people.

a) subjective b) subordinate

c) liable d) vulnerable

46. hurricanes are killer winds, and their ____________ power lies in the physical damage they can do.

a) cumulative b) destructive

c) turbulent d) prevalent

47. in some countries, students are expected to be quiet and ___________ in the classroom.

a) skeptical b) faithful

c) obedient d) subsidiary

48. in spite of the ___________ economic forecasts, manufacturing output has risen slightly.

a) gloomy b) miserable

c) shadowy d) obscure

49. body paint or face paint is used mostly by men in pre-literate societies in order to attract good health or to ___________ disease.

a) set aside b) ward off

c) shrug off d) give away

50. the international situation has been growing __________ difficult for the last few years.

a) invariably b) presumably

c) increasingly d) dominantly

51. the prisoner was ________________ of his civil liberty for three years.

a) discharged b) derived

c) deprived d) dispatched

52. small farms and the lack of modern technology have __________ agricultural production.

a) blundered b) tangled

c) bewildered d) hampered

53. the japanese scientists have found that scents ______________ efficiency and reduce stress among office workers.

a) enhance b) amplify

c) foster d) magnify

54. all the students have to _____________ to the rules and regulations of the school.[page]

a) confirm b) confront

c) confine d) conform

55. he ____________ his head, wondering how to solve the problem.

a) scrapped b) screwed

c) scraped d) scratched

56. as soon as the boy was able to earn his own living he _________ his parents’ strict rules.

a) defied b) refuted

c) excluded d) vetoed

57. the helicopter _____________ a light plane and both pilots were killed.

a) coincided with b) stumbled on

c) tumbled to d) collided with

58. to ______________ is to save and protect, to leave what we ourselves enjoy in such good condition that others may also share the enjoyment.

a) conserve b) conceive

c) convert d) contrive

59. put on dark glasses or the sun will _____________ you and you won’t be able to see.

a) discern b) distort

c) distract d) dazzle

60. in __________ times human beings did not travel for pleasure but to find a more favorable climate.

a) prime b) primitive

c) primary d) preliminary

part iv cloze (15 minutes)

directions: there are 20 blanks in the following passage. for each blank there are four choices marked a), b), c) and d) on the right side of the paper. you should choose the one that best fits into the passage. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.

in the united states, the first day nursery was opened in 1854. nurseries were established in various areas during the ___61__ half of the 19th century; most of ___62___ were charitable. both in europe and in the u.s. the day-nursery movement received great ___63___ during the first world war, when ___64___ of manpower caused the industrial employment of unprecedented（前所未有）numbers of women. in some european countries nurseries were establishes ___65___ in munitions（军火）plants, under direct government sponsorship. ___66___ the number of nurseries in the u.s. also rose ___67___, this rise was accomplished without government aid of any kind. during the years following the first world war, ___68___, federal, state, and local governments gradually began to exercise a measure of control ___69___ the day nurseries, chiefly by ___70___ them and by inspecting and regulating the conditions within the nurseries.

the ___71___ of the second world war was quickly followed by an increase in the number of day nurseries in almost all countries, as women were ___72___ called upon to replace men in the factories. on this ___73___ the u.s. government immediately came to the support of the nursery schools. ___74___ $6,000,000 in july, 1942, for a nursery-school program for the children of working mothers. many states and local communities ___75___ this federal aid. by the end of the war, in august, 1945, more than 100,000 children were being cared ___76___ in day-care centers receiving federal ___77___. soon afterward, the federal government ___78___ cut down its expenditures for this purpose and later ___79___ them, causing a sharp drop in the number of nursery schools in operation. however, the expectation that most employed mothers would leave their ___80___ at the end of the war was only partly fulfilled.

61. a) latter b) late c) other d) first

62. a) those b) them c) whose d) whom

63. a) impetus b) input c) imitation d) initiative

64. a) sources b) abundance c) shortage d) reduction

65. a) hardly b) entirely c) only d) even

66. a) because b) as c) since d) although

67. a) unanimously b) sharply c) predominantly d) militantly

68. a) therefore b) consequently c) however d) moreover

69. a) over b) in c) at d) about

70. a) formulating b) labeling c) patenting d) licensing

71. a) outset b) outbreak c) breakthrough d) breakdown

72. a) again b) thus c) repeatedly d) yet

73. a) circumstance b) occasion c) case d) situation

74. a) regulating b) summoning c) allocating d) transferring

75. a) expanded b) facilitated c) supplemented d) compensated

76. a) by b) after c) of d) for

77. a) pensions b) subsidies c) revenues d) budgets

78. a) prevalently b) furiously c) statistically d) drastically

79. a) abolished b) diminished c) jeopardized d) precluded

80. a) nurseries b) homes c) jobs d) children[page]

part v writing (30 minutes)

directions: for this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic how to succeed in a job interview? you should write at least 120 words, and base your composition on the outline given in chinese below:

1. 面试在求职过程中的作用。

2. 取得面试成功的因素：仪表、举止谈吐、能力、专业知识、自信、实事求是……

how to succeed in a job interview?

.1

1. c 2. b 3. a 4. d 5. d 6. d 7. a 8. b 9. c 10. a

11. a 12. c 13. d 14. b 15. a 16. d 17. b 18. b 19. c 20. c

21. d 22. d 23. b 24. a 25. b 26. d 27. a 28. d 29. b 30. c

31. c 32. c 33. a 34. b 35. d 36. d 37. a 38. b 39. c 40. b

41. d 42. a 43. a 44. c 45. b 46. c 47. a 48. d 49. d 50. b

51. c 52. c 53. b 54. a 55. b 56. d 57. a 58. d 59. b 60. c

61. c 62. c 63. d 64. b 65. a 66. d 67. a 68. b 69. d 70. c

71. a 72. c 73. b 74. c 75. b 76. c 77. d 78. b 79. d 80. a

s1. over s2. constantly s3. mechanism s4. maintain

s5. overall s6. normal s7. increase

s8. it can be influenced by a variety of factors including how much we weigh and how that weight is distributed.

s9. similar findings have also been reported at the high school level mainly with female students.

s10. the primary cause of this concern is the value that american society in general assigns to physical appearance.

篇6：1月大学英语六级CET6真题及答案

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 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 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) to cancel his trip.

b) to go to bed early.

c) to catch a later flight.

d) to ask for a wake-up call.

2. a) they have different opinions as to what to do next.

b) they have to pay for the house by installments.

c) they will fix a telephone in the bathroom.

d) the man’s attitude is more sensible than the woman’s.

3. a) she will save the stamps for the man’s sister.

b) she will no longer get letters from canada.

c) she can’t give the stamps to the man’s sister.

d) she has given the stamps to the man’s roommates.

4. a) visiting the brownings.

b) writing a postcard.

c) looking for a postcard.

d) filling in a form.

5. a) the man should work with somebody else.

b) the man should meet his partner’s needs.

c) they should come to a compromise.

d) they should find a better lab for the project.

6. a) she can’t finish her assignment, either.

b) she can’t afford a computer right now.

c) the man can use her computer.

d) the man should buy a computer right away.

7. a) the visiting economist has given several lectures.

b) the guest lecturer’s opinion is different from dr. johnson’s.

c) dr. johnson and the guest speaker were schoolmates.

d) dr. johnson invited the economist to visit their college.

8. a) she’s never watched a better game.

b) football is her favorite pastime.

c) the game has been canceled.

d) their team played very badly.

9. a) the man should stick to what he’s doing.

b) the man should take up a new hobby.

c) the man should stop playing tennis.

d) the man should find the cause for his failure.

10. a) an invented story.

b) a real life experience.

c) an imaginary situation.

d) a terrible nightmare.

section b

directions: in this section, you will hear 3 short passages. at the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. after you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked a), b), c) and d). then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

passage one

question 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.

11. a) the name of a german town.

b) a resident of frankfurt.

c) a kind of german sausage.

d) a kind of german bread.

12. a) he sold fast food.

b) he raised dogs.

c) he was a cook.

d) he was a cartoonist.

13. a) because the americans found they were from germany.

b) because people thought they contained dog meat.

c) because people had to get used to their taste.

d) because it was too hot to eat right away.

passage two

questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.

14. a) they give out faint cries.

b) they made noises to drive away insects.

c) they extend their water pipes.

d) they become elastic like rubber bands.

15. a) quiet plants.

b) well-watered plants.

c) healthy plants.

d) thirsty plants.

16. a) they could drive the insects away.

b) they could keep the plants well-watered.

c) they could make the plants grow faster.

d) they could build devices to trap insects.

passage three

questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.

17. a) to look for a different lifestyle.

b) to enjoy themselves.

c) for adventure.

d) for education.[page]

18. a) there are 200 vehicles for every kilometer of roadway.

b) it has a dense population.

c) there are many museums and palaces.

d) it has many towering buildings.

19. a) it is a city of contrasts.

b) it possesses many historical sites.

c) it is an important industrial center.

d) it has many big and beautiful parks.

20. a) it helps develop our personalities.

b) it enables us to acquire first-hand knowledge.

c) it makes our life more interesting.

d) it brings about changes in our lifestyle.

part ii reading comprehension (35 minutes)

direction: 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 center.

passage one

questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:

in the world of entertainment, tv talk shows have undoubtedly flooded every inch of space on daytime television. and anyone who watches them regularly knows that each one varies in style and format. but no two shows are more profoundly opposite in content, while at the same time standing out above the rest, than the jerry springer and the oprah winfrey shows.

jerry springer could easily be considered the king of “trash talk（废话）”. the topics on his show are as shocking as shocking can be. for example, the show takes the ever-common talk show themes of love, sex, cheating, guilt, hate, conflict and morality to a different level. clearly, the jerry springer show is a display and exploitation of society’s moral catastrophes（灾难）, yet people are willing to eat up the intriguing predicaments（困境）of other people’s lives.

like jerry springer, oprah winfrey takes tv talk show to its extreme, but oprah goes in the opposite direction. the show focuses on the improvement of society and an individual’s quality of life. topics range from teaching your children responsibility, managing your work week, to getting to know your neighbors.

compared to oprah, the jerry springer show looks like poisonous waste being dumped on society. jerry ends every show with a “final word”. he makes a small speech that sums up the entire moral of the show. hopefully, this is the part where most people will learn something very valuable.

clean as it is, the oprah show is not for everyone. the show’s main target audience are middle-class americans. most of these people have the time. money, and stability to deal with life’s tougher problems. jerry springer, on the other hand, has more of an association with the young adults of society. these are 18- to 21-year-olds whose main troubles in life involve love, relationship, sex, money and peers. they are the ones who see some value and lessons to be learned underneath the show’s exploitation.

while the two shows are as different as night and day. both have ruled the talk show circuit for many years now. each one caters to a different audience while both have a strong following from large groups of fans. ironically, both could also be considered pioneers in the talk show world.

21. compared with other tv talk shows, both the jerry springer and the oprah winfrey are ________________.

a) more family-oriented

b) unusually popular

c) more profound

d) relatively formal

22. though the social problems jerry springer talks about appear distasteful, the audience _________.

a) remain fascinated by them

b) are ready to face up to them

c) remain indifferent to them

d) are willing to get involved in them

23. which of the following is likely to be a topic of the oprah winfrey show?

a) a new type of robot.

b) racist hatred.

c) family budget planning.

d) street violence.

24. despite their different approaches, the two talk shows are both ____________.

a) ironical

b) sensitive

c) instructive

d) cynical

25. we can learn from the passage that the two talk shows ___________.

a) have monopolized the talk show circuit

b) exploit the weaknesses in human nature[page]

c) appear at different times of the day

d) are targeted at different audiences

passage two

questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:

to understand the marketing concept, it is only necessary to understand the difference between marketing and selling. not too many years ago, most industries concentrated primarily on the efficient production of goods, and then relied on “persuasive salesmanship” to move as much of these goods as possible. such production and selling focuses on the needs of the seller to produce goods and then convert them into money.

marketing, on the other hand, focuses on the wants of consumers. it begins with first analyzing the preferences and demands of consumers and then producing goods that will satisfy them. this eye-on-the-consumer approach is known as the marketing concept, which simply means that instead of trying to sell whatever is easiest to produce or buy for resale, the makers and dealers first endeavor to find out what the consumer wants to buy and then go about making it available for purchase.

this concept does not imply that business is benevolent（慈善的）or that consumer satisfaction is given priority over profit in a company. there are always two sides to every business transaction – the firm and the customer – and each must be satisfied before trade occurs. successful merchants and producers, however, recognize that the surest route to profit is through understanding and catering to customers. a striking example of the importance of catering to the consumer presented itself in mid-1985, when coca cola changed the flavor of its drink. the non-acceptance of the new flavor by a significant portion of the public brought about a prompt restoration of the classic coke, which was then marketed alongside the new king customer ruled!

26. the marketing concept discussed in the passage is, in essence, ____________.

a) the practice of turning goods into money

b) making goods available for purchase

c) the customer-centred approach

d) a form of persuasive salesmanship

27. what was the main concern of industrialists before the marketing concept was widely accepted?

a) the needs of the market.

b) the efficiency of production.

c) the satisfaction of the user.

d) the preferences of the dealer.

28. according to the passage, “to move as much of these goods as possible” (lines 3-4, para. i) means “_______________”.

a) to sell the largest possible amount of goods

b) to transport goods as efficiently as possible

c) to dispose of these goods in large quantities

d) to redesign these goods for large-scale production

29. what does the restoration of the classic coke best illustrate?

a) traditional goods have a stronger appeal to the majority of people.

b) it takes time for a new product to be accepted by the public.

c) consumers with conservative tastes are often difficult to please.

d) products must be designed to suit the taste of the consumer.

30. in discussing the marketing concept, the author focuses on ___________.

a) its main characteristic

b) its social impact

c) its possible consequence

d) its theoretical basis

passage three

questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:

conventional wisdom about conflict seems pretty much cut and dried. too little conflict breeds apathy（冷漠）and stagnation（呆滞）. too much conflict leads to divisiveness（分裂） and hostility. moderate levels of conflict, however, can spark creativity and motivate people in a healthy and competitive way.

recent research by professor charles r. schwenk, however, suggests that the optimal level of conflict may be more complex to determine than these simple generalizations. he studied perceptions of conflict among a sample of executives. some of the executives worked for profit-seeking organizations and others for not-for-profit organizations.

somewhat surprisingly, schwenk found that opinions about conflict varied systematically as a function of the type of organization. specifically, managers in not-for-profit organizations strongly believed that conflict was beneficial to their organizations and that it promoted higher quality decision making than might be achieved in the absence of conflict.[page]

managers of for-profit organizations saw a different picture. they believed that conflict generally was damaging and usually led to poor-quality decision making in their organizations. schwenk interpreted these results in terms of the criteria for effective decision making suggested by the executives. in the profit-seeking organizations, decision-making effectiveness was most often assessed in financial terms. the executives believed that consensus rather than conflict enhanced financial indicators.

in the not-for-profit organizations, decision-making effectiveness was defined from the perspective of satisfying constituents. given the complexities and ambiguities associated with satisfying many diverse constituents executives perceived that conflict led to more considered and acceptable decisions.

31. in the eyes of the author, conventional opinion on conflict is ___________.

a) wrong

b) oversimplified

c) misleading

d) unclear

32. professor charles r. schwenk’s research shows _______________.

a) the advantages and disadvantages of conflict

b) the real value of conflict

c) the difficulty in determining the optimal level of conflict

d) the complexity of defining the roles of conflict

33. we can learn from schwenk’s research that ___________.

a) a person’s view of conflict is influenced by the purpose of his organization

b) conflict is necessary for managers of for-profit organizations

c) different people resolve conflicts in different ways

d) it is impossible for people to avoid conflict

34. the passage suggests that in for-profit organizations ____________.

a) there is no end of conflict

b) expression of different opinions is encouraged

c) decisions must be justifiable

d) success lies in general agreement

35. people working in a not-for-profit organization _____________.

a) seem to be difficult to satisfy

b) are free to express diverse opinions

c) are less effective in making decisions

d) find it easier to reach agreement

passage four

questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:

imagine eating everything delicious you want—with none of the fat. that would be great, wouldn’t it?

new “fake fat” products appeared on store shelves in the united states recently, but not everyone is happy about it. makers of the products, which contain a compound called olestra, say food manufacturers can now eliminate fat from certain foods. critics, however, say the new compound can rob the body of essential vitamins and nutrients（营养物）and can also cause unpleasant side effects in some people. so it’s up to consumers to decide whether the new fat-free products taste good enough to keep eating.

chemists discovered olestra in the late 1960s, when they were searching for a fat that could be digested by infants more easily. instead of finding the desired fat, the researchers created a fat that can’t be digested at all.

normally, special chemicals in the intestines（肠） “grab” molecules of regular fat and break them down so they can be used by the body. a molecule of regular fat is made up of three molecule of substances called fatty acids.

the fatty acids are absorbed by the intestines and bring with them the essential vitamins a, d, e, and k. when fat molecules are present in the intestines with any of those vitamins, the vitamins attach to the molecules and are carried into the bloodstream.

olestra, which is made from six to eight molecules of fatty acids, is too large for the intestines to absorb. it just slides through the intestines without being broken down. manufacturers say it’s that ability to slide unchanged through the intestines that makes olestra so valuable as a fat substitute. it provides consumers with the taste of regular fat without any bad effects on the body. but critics say olestra can prevent vitamins a, d, e, and k from being absorbed. it can also prevent the absorption of carotenoids（类胡萝卜素）, compounds that may reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, etc.

manufacturers are adding vitamins a, d, e, and k as well as carotenoids to their products now. even so, some nutritionists are still concerned that people might eat unlimited amounts of food made with the fat substitute without worrying about how many calories they are consuming.[page]

36. we learn from the passage that olestra is a substance that ______________.

a) contains plenty of nutrients

b) renders foods calorie-free while retaining their vitamins

c) makes foods easily digestible

d) makes foods fat-free while keeping them delicious

37. the result of the search for an easily digestible fat turned out to be ____________.

a) commercially useless

b) just as anticipated

c) somewhat controversial

d) quite unexpected

38. olestra is different from ordinary fats in that _____________.

a) it passes through the intestines without being absorbed

b) it facilitates the absorption of vitamins by the body

c) it helps reduce the incidence of heart disease

d) it prevents excessive intake of vitamins

39. what is a possible negative effect of olestra according to some critics?

a) it may impair the digestive system.

b) it may affect the overall fat intake.

c) it may increase the risk of cancer.

d) it many spoil the consumers’ appetite.

40. why are nutritionists concerned about adding vitamins to olestra?

a) it may lead to the over-consumption of vitamins.

b) people may be induced to eat more than is necessary.

c) the function of the intestines may be weakened.

d) it may trigger a new wave of fake food production.

part iii vocabulary and structure (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 that best completes the sentence. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

41. the doctors don’t ___________ that he will live much longer.

a) articulate b) anticipate

c) manifest d) monitor

42. i suggest we put the scheme into effect, for it is quite ___________.

a) eligible b) sustainable

c) probable d) feasible

43. the old gentleman was a very ______ looking person, with grey hair and gold spectacles.

a) respectful b) respected

c) respective d) respectable

44. this book is expected to ____________ the best-seller lists.

a) promote b) prevail

c) dominate d) exemplify

45. that part of the city has long been ____________ for its street violence.

a) notorious b) responsible

c) historical d) illegal

46. under the guidance of their teacher, the pupils are building a model boat _____ by steam.

a) towed b) pressed

c) tossed d) propelled

47. having finished their morning work, the clerks stood up behind their desks, ___________ themselves.

a) expanding b) stretching

c) prolonging d) extending

48. england’s team, who are now superbly fit, will be doing their best next week to _________ themselves for last year’s defeat.

a) revive b) retort

c) revenge d) remedy

49. if you want to get into that tunnel, you first have to ____________ away all the rocks.

a) haul b) transfer

c) repel d) dispose

50. it took us only a few hours to ___________ the paper off all four walls.

a) shear b) scrape

c) stroke d) chip

51. the famous scientist ______________ his success to hard work.

a) imparted b) granted

c) ascribed d) acknowledged

52. it is difficult to _____________ of a plan to end poverty.

a) speculate b) conceive

c) ponder d) reckon

53. now the cheers and applause ___________ in a single sustained roar.

a) mingled b) concentrated

c) assembled d) permeated

54. improved consumer confidence is _____________ to an economic recovery.

a) crucial b) subordinate

c) cumulative d) satisfactory

55. although the body is made up of many different tissues, these tissues are arranged in an _____________ and orderly fashion.

a) incredible b) intricate

c) internal d) initial

56. if you work under a car when repairing it, you often get very ____________.

a) waxy b) slippery

c) sticky d) greasy

57. the damage to his car was _______________; therefore, he could repair it himself.

a) considerable b) appreciable

c) negligible d) invisible

58. my sister is quite ____________ and plans to get an m. a. degree within one year.

a) aggressive b) enthusiastic

c) considerate d) ambitious

59. the manager tried to wave aside these issues as ______ details that would be settled later.

a) versatile b) trivial[page]

c) preliminary d) alternate

60. his ________________ was telling him that something was wrong.

a) intuition b) hypothesis

c) inspiration d) sentiment

61. this book is about how these basic beliefs and values affect important ____ of american life.

a) fashions b) frontiers

c) facets d) formats

62. parents often faced the _____between doing what they felt was good for the development of the child and what they could stand by way of undisciplined noise and destructiveness.

a) paradox b) junction

c) dilemma d) premise

63. clark felt that his ______________ in one of the most dramatic medical experiments of all time was worth the suffering he underwent.

a) apprehension b) appreciation

c) presentation d) participation

64. as one of the youngest professors in the university, miss king is certainly on the _________ of a brilliant career.

a) threshold b) edge

c) porch d) course

65. the ___________ lawyer made a great impression on the jury.

a) protecting b) guarding

c) defending d) shielding

66. very few people understood his lecture, the subject of which was very __________.

a) dim b) obscure

c) conspicuous d) intelligible

67. this movie is not ______________ for children to see: it contains too much violence and too many love scenes.

a) profound b) valid

c) decent d) upright

68. the wood was so rotten that, when we pulled, it ______________ into fragments.

a) broke off b) broke away

c) broke through d) broke up

69. the detective and his assistant have begun to ____________ the mysterious murder.

a) come through b) look into

c) make over d) see to

70. sadly, the giant panda is one of the many species now in danger of ____________.

a) extinction b) migration

c) destruction d) extraction

part iv error correction (15 minutes)

directions: this part consists of a short passage. in this passage, there are altogether 10 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 corrections in the blanks provided. if you change a word, cross it out and write the correct word in the corresponding blank. if you add a word, put an insertion mark (∧) in the right place and write the missing word in the blank. if you delete a word, cross it out and put a slash (／) in the blank.

example:

television is rapidly becoming the literatures of our periods. 1. time/times/period

many of the arguments having used for the study of literature 2. ／___________

as a school subject are valid for ∧ study of television. 3. the___________

until the very latest moment of his existence, man has been

bound to the planet on which he originated and devel-

oped. now he had the capability to leave that planet and move 71. __________

out into the universe to those worlds which he has known

previously only directly. men have explored parts of the moon. 72. __________

put spaceships in orbit around another planet and possibly within

the decade will land into another planet and explore it. can we be 73. __________

too bold as to suggest that we may be able to colonize other 74. __________

planet within the not-too-distant future? some have advocated 75. __________

such a procedure as a solution to the population problem: ship the

excess people off to the moon. but we must keep in head the 76. __________

billions of dollars we might spend in carrying out the project. to

maintain the earth’s population at its present level, we would have

to blast off into space 7,500 people every hour of every day of the

year.

why are we spending so little money on space ex- 77. __________

ploration? consider the great need for improving many aspects 78. __________

of the global environment, one is surely justified in his

concern for the money and resources that they are poured into 79. __________

the space exploration efforts. but perhaps we should look at

both sides of the coin before arriving hasty conclusions. 80. __________

part v writing (30 minutes)

direction: for this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic how i finance my college education. you should write at least 120 words, and base your composition on the outline (given in chinese) below.[page]

1. 上大学的费用（tuition and fees）可以通过多种途径解决

2. 哪种途径适合于我（说明理由）

how i finance my college education

.1

1. d 2. a 3. c 4. b 5. c 6. b 7. b 8. d 9. a 10. c

11. c 12. a 13. b 14. a 15. d 16. d 17. d 18. c 19. a 20. b

21. b 22. a 23. c 24. c 25. d 26. c 27. b 28. a 29. d 30. a

31. b 32. c 33. a 34. d 35. b 36. d 37. d 38. a 39. c 40. b

41. b 42. d 43. d 44. c 45. a 46. d 47. b 48. c 49. a 50. b

51. c 52. b 53. a 54. a 55. b 56. d 57. c 58. d 59. b 60. a

61. c 62. c 63. d 64. a 65. c 66. b 67. c 68. d 69. b 70. a

71. had à has 72. directly à indirectly

73. into à on 74. too à so

75. planet à planets / worlds 76. head à mind

77. little à much 78. consider à considering

79. they à /

80. (arriving) à (arriving) at 或 arriving à reaching/drawing/making

篇7：1月大学英语六级CET6真题及答案

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 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 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) swimming.

b) playing tennis.

c) boating.

d) playing table tennis.

2. a) she is going to finland.

b) she has visitors next week.

c) she has guests at her home.

d) she has just visited him this week.

3. a) get some coins at the cafe.

b) buy her a cup of coffee at the cafe.

c) get some coffee from the machine.

d) try to fix the machine.

4. a) they spent three hundred dollars on their vacation.

b) they drew money than they should have from the bank.

c) they lost their bankbook.

d) they had only three hundred dollars in the bank.

5. a) to find out her position in the company.

b) to apply for a job.

c) to offer her a position in the company.

d) to make an appointment with the sales manager.

6. a) he is surprised.

b) he feels very happy.

c) he is indifferent.

d) he feels very angry.

7. a) he hasn't cleaned his room since linda visited him.

b) linda in the only person who ever comes to see him.

c) he's been too busy to clean his room.

d) cleaning is the last thing he wants to do.

8. a) she is a generous woman by nature.

b) it doesn't have a back cover.

c) she feels the man's apology is enough.

d) it is no longer of any use to her.

9. a) to remind him of the data he should take to the conference.

b) to see if he is ready for the coming conference.

c) to tell him something about the conference.

d) to help him prepare for the conference.

10. a) the long wait.

b) the broken-down computer.

c) the mistakes in her telephone bill.

d) the bad telephone service.

section b

directions: in this section, you will hear 3 short passages. at the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. after you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked a), b), c) and d). then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

passage one

question 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.

11. a) about 45 million.

b) about 50 million.

c) about 5.4 million.

d) about 4.5 million.

12. a) the actors and actresses are not paid for their performance.

b) the actors and actresses only perform in their own communities.

c) they exist only in small communities.

d) they only put on shows that are educational.

13. a) it provides them with the opportunity to watch performances for free.

b) it provides them with the opportunity to make friends.

c) it gives them the chance to do something creative.

d) it gives them a chance to enjoy modern art.

passage two

questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.

14. a) they are usually more clever.

b) they get tired easily.

c) they are more likely to make minor mental errors.

d) they are more skillful in handling equipment.

15. a) it had its limitations.

b) its results were regarded as final.

c) it was supported by the government.

d) it was not sound theoretically.

16. a) their lack of concentration resulting from mental stress.

b) the lack of consideration for them in equipment design.

c) the probability of their getting excited easily.

d) their slowness in responding.

passage three

questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.

17. a) 18 american undergraduates.[page]

b) 18 american postgraduates.

c) 18 overseas undergraduates.

d) 18 overseas postgraduates.

18. a) family relations.

b) social problems.

c) family planning.

d) personal matters.

19. a) red.

b) blue.

c) green.

d) purple.

20. a) the five questions were not well designed.

b) not all the questionnaires were returned.

c) only a small number of students were surveyed.

d) some of the answers to the questionnaire were not valid.

part ii reading comprehension (35 minutes)

direction: 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 center.

passage one

questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:

a few common misconceptions. beauty is only skin-deep. one's physical assets and liabilities don't count all that much in a managerial career. a woman should always try to look her best.

over the last 30 years, social scientists have conducted more than 1,000 studies of how we react to beautiful and not-so-beautiful people. the virtually unanimous conclusion: looks do matter, more than most of us realize. the data suggest, for example, that physically attractive individuals are more likely to be treated well by their parents, sought out as friends, and pursued romantically. with the possible exception of women seeking managerial jobs, they are also more likely to be hired, paid well, and promoted.

un-american, you say, unfair and extremely unbelievable? once again, the scientists have caught us mouthing pieties（虔诚）while action just the contrary. their typical experiment works something like this. they give each member of a group-college students, perhaps, or teachers or corporate personal mangers-a piece of paper relating an individual's accomplishments. attached to the paper is a photograph. while the papers all say exactly the same thing the pictures are different. some show a strikingly attractive person, some an average-looking character, and some an unusually unattractive human being. group members are asked to rate the individual on certain attributes, anything from personal warmth to the likelihood that he or she will be promoted.

almost invariably, the better looking the person in the picture, the higher the person is rated. in the phrase, borrowed from sappho, that the social scientists use to sum up the common perception, what is beautiful is good.

in business, however, good looks cut both ways for women, and deeper than for men. a utah state university professor, who is an authority on the subject, explains: in terms of their careers, the impact of physical attractiveness on males is only modest. but its potential impact on females can be tremendous, making it easier, for example, for the more attractive to get jobs where they are in the public eye. on another note, though, there is enough literature now for us to conclude that attractive women who aspire（追求）to managerial positions do not get on as well as women who may be less attractive.

21. according to the passage, people often wrongly believe that in pursuing a career as a manager _________.

a) a person's property or debts do not matter much

b) a person's outward appearance is not a critical qualification

c) women should always dress fashionably

d) women should not only be attractive but also high-minded

22. the result of research carried out by social scientists show that __________.

a) people do not realize the importance of looking one's best

b) women in pursuit of managerial jobs are not likely to be paid well

c) good-looking women aspire to managerial positions

d) attractive people generally have an advantage over those who are not

23. experiments by scientist have shown that when people evaluate individuals on certain attributes _________.

a) they observe the principle that beauty is only skin-deep

b) they do not usually act according to the views they support[page]

c) they give ordinary-looking persons the lowest ratings

d) they tend to base their judgment on the individual's accomplishments

24. “good looks cut both ways for women”(line 1, para.5) means that ________.

a) attractive women have tremendous potential impact on public jobs

b) good-looking women always get the best of everything

c) being attractive is not always an advantage for women.

d) attractive women do not do as well as unattractive women in managerial positions

25. it can be inferred from the passage that in the business world ____________.

a) handsome men are not affected as much by their books as attractive women are

b) physically attractive women who are in the public eye usually do quite well

c) physically attractive men and women who are in the public eye usually get along quite well

d) good looks are important for women as they are fore men

passage two

questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:

not content with its doubtful claim to produce cheap food for our own population, the factory farming industry also argues that “hungry nations are benefiting from advances made by the poultry（家禽）industry”. in fact, rather than helping the fight against malnutrition（营养不良）in “hungry nations,” the spread of factory farming has, inevitably aggravated the problem.

large-scale intensive meat and poultry production is a waste of food resources. this is because more protein has to be fed to animals in the form of vegetable matter than can ever be recovered in the form of meat. much of the food value is lost in the animal's process of digestion and cell replacement. neither, in the case of chicken, can one eat feathers, blood, feet or head. in all, only about 44% of the live animal fits to be eaten as meat.

this means one has to feed approximately 9-10 times as much food value to the animal than one can consume from the carcass, as a system for feeding the hungry, the effects can prove disastrous. at times of crisis, grain is the food of life.

nevertheless, the huge increase in poultry production throughout asia and africa continues. normally british or us firms are involved. for instance, an american based multinational company has this year announced its involvement in projects in several african countries. britain's largest suppliers chicken. ross breeders are also involved in projects all over the world.

because such trade is good for exports, western governments encourage it. in 1979, a firm in bangladesh called phoenix poultry received a grant to set up a unit of 6,000 chickens and 18,000 laying hens. this almost doubled the number of poultry kept in the country all at once.

but bangladesh lacks capital, energy and food and has large numbers of unemployed. such chicken-raising demands capital for building and machinery, extensive use of energy resources for automation, and involves feeding chickens with potential famine-relief protein food. at present, one of bangladesh's main imports is food grains, because the country is unable to grow enough food to feed its population. on what then can they possibly feed the chicken?

26. in this passage the author argues that ________.

a) efficiency must be raised in the poultry industry

b) raising poultry can provide more protein than growing grain

c) factory farming will do more harm than good to developing countries

d) hungry nations may benefit from the development of the poultry industry

27. according to the author, in factory, vegetable food ________.

a) is easy for chickens to digest

b) is insufficient for the needs of poultry

c) is fully utilized in meat and egg production

d) is inefficiently converted into meat and eggs

28. western governments encourage the poultry industry in asia because they regard it as an effective way to _______.

a) boost their own exports

b) alleviate malnutrition in asian countries

c) create job opportunities in asian countries

d) promote the exports of asian countries

29. the word “carcass” (line 2, para.3) most probably means “_______”.

a) vegetables preserved for future use[page]

b) the dead body of an animal ready to be cut into meat

c) expensive food that consumers can hardly afford

d) meat canned for future consumption

30. what the last paragraph tells us is the author's ____________.

a) detailed analysis of the ways of raising poultry in bangladesh

b) great appreciation of the development of poultry industry in bangladesh

c) critical view on the development of the poultry industry in bangladesh

d) practical suggestion for the improvement of the poultry industry in bangladesh

passage three

questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:

we all have offensive breath at one time or another. in most cases offensive breath emanates from bacteria in the mouth, although there are other, more surprising causes.

until a few years ago, the most doctors could do was to counsel patients with bad breath about oral cleanliness. now they are finding new ways to treat the usually curable condition.

bad breath can happen whenever the normal flow of saliva（唾液）slows. our mouths are full of bacteria feeding on protein in bits of food and shed tissue. the bacteria emit evil-smelling gases, the worst of which is hydrogen sulfide（硫化物）.

mouth bacteria thrive in airless conditions. oxygen-rich saliva keeps their numbers down. when we sleep, for example, the saliva stream slows, and sulrue-producing bacteria gain the upper hand, producing classic “morning breath”.

alcohol hunger, too much talking, breathing through the mouth during exercise-anything that dries the mouth produces bad breath. so can stress, though it's not understood why. some people's breath turns sour every time they go on a job interview.

saliva flow gradually slows with age, which explains why the elderly have more bad-breath trouble than younger people do. babies, however, who make plenty of saliva and whose mouths contain relatively few bacteria have characteristically sweet breath.

for most of us, the simple, dry-mouth variety of bad breath is easily cured. eating or drinking starts saliva and sweeps sway many of the bacteria. breakfast often stops morning breath.

those with chronic dry mouth find that it helps to keep gum, hard candy, or a bottle of water or juice around. brushing the teeth wipes out dry-mouth bad breath because it clears away many of the offending bacteria.

surprisingly, one thing that rarely works is mouthwash. the liquid can mask bad-breath odor with its own smell, but the effect lasts no more than an hour. some mouthwashes claim to kill the bacteria responsible for bad breath. the trouble is, they don't necessarily reach all offending germs. most bacteria are well protected from mouthwash under thick layers of mucus（粘液）. if the mouthwash contains alcohol-as most do-it can intensify the problem by drying out the mouth.

31. the phrase “emanate from” in paragraph 1 most probably means “______”.

a) thrive on

b) account for

c) originate from

d) descend from

32. which of the following is mentioned as one of the causes of bad breath?

a) tooth trouble.

b) sulfur-rich food.

c) too much exercise.

d) mental strain.

33. according to the passage, alcohol has something to do with bad breath mainly because _________.

a) it keeps offending bacteria from reproducing

b) its smell adds to bad dreath

c) it kills some helpful bacteria

d) it affects the normal flow of saliva

34. mouthwashes are not an effective cure for bad breath mainly because ________.

a) they can't mask the bad odor long enough

b) they can't get to all the offending bacteria

c) their strong smell mixes with bad breath and makes it worse

d) they can't cover the thick layers of mucus

35. we can infer from this passage that ________.

a) offensive breath can't easily be cured

b) elderly people are less offended by bad breath

c) heavy drinkers are less affected by bad breath

d) offensive breath is less affected by alcohol

passage four

questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:

“welcome to the u.s.a.! major credit cards accepted!”

by the millions they are coning-no longer the tired, the poor, the wretched masses longing for a better living. these are the wealthy. “we don't have a budget,” says a biologist from brazil, as she walks with two companions through new york city's south street. “we just use our credit cards.”[page]

the u.s. has long been one of the world's most popular tourist destination, but this year has been exceptional. first there was the world cup, which drew thousands from every corner of the globe; then came the weakening of the u.s. dollar against major currencies. now the u.s., still the world's superpower, can also claim to be the world's bargain basement（廉价商品部）. nobody undersells america these days on just about everything, from consumer electronics to fashion clothes to tennis rackets. bottom retail prices-anywhere from 30% to 70% lower than those in europe and asia-have attracted some 47 million visitors, who are expected to leave behind $79 billion in 1994. that's up from $74 billion the year before.

true, not everyone comes just for brgains. there remains an undeniable fascination in the rest of the world with all things american, nourished by hollywood films and u.s. television series. but shopping the u.s.a. is proving irresistible. every week thousands arrive with empty suitcases ready to be filled; some even rent an additional hotel room to hold their purchases. the buying brings（无节制）has become as important as watching old faithful fountains erupt in yellowstone park or sunbathing on a beach in florida.

the u.s. has come at last to appreciate what other countries learned long ago: the pouring in of foreign tourists may not always be convenient, but it does put money in the bank. and with a trade deficit at about $130 billion and growing for the past 12 months, the u.s. needs all the deposits it can get. compared with american tourists abroad, visitors to the u.s. stay longer and spend more money at each stop; an average of 12.2 night and $1624 a traveler versus the americans' four nights and $298.

36. from what the brazilian biologist says, we know that tourists like her __________.

a) are reluctant to carry cash with them

b) simply don't care how much they spend

c) are not good at planning their expenditure

d) often spend more money than they can afford

37. the reason why 1994 was exceptional is that _________.

a) it saw an unusually large number of tourists to the u.s.

b) it witnessed a drop in the number of tourists to the u.s.

c) tourism was hardly affected by the weakening of the u.s. dollar that year

d) tourists came to the u.s. for sightseeing rather than for bargains that year

38. by saying “nobody undersells america” (line 5, para.3), the author means that _________.

a) no other country underestimates the competitiveness of american products

b) nobody expects the americans to cut the prices of their commodities

c) nobody restrains the selling of american goods

d) no other country sells at a lower price that america

39. why does the author assert that all things american are fascinating to foreigners?

a) because they have gained much publicity through the american media.

b) because they represent the world's latest fashions.

c) because they embody the most sophisticated technology.

d) because they are available at all tourist destinations.

40. from the passage we can conclude that the u.s. has come to realize _________.

a) the weakening if the u.s. dollar can result in trade deficits

b) the lower the retail prices, the greater the profits

c) tourism can make great contributions to its economy

d) visitors to the u.s. are wealthier than u.s. tourists abroad

part iii vocabulary and structure (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 that best completes the sentence. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

41. his career was not noticeably __________ by the fact that he had never been to college.

a) prevented b) prevented

c) hindered d) refrained

42. when trapped in drifting sands, do not struggle, or you will be __________ in deeper.

a) absorbed b) pushed

c) heaved d) sucked

43. to ________ for his unpleasant experiences he drank a little more than was good for him.

a) commence b) compromise[page]

c) compensate d) compliment

44. all visitors are requested to ___________ with the regulations.

a) comply b) agree

c) assist d) consent

45. the captain __________ the horizon for approaching ships.

a) scanned b) scrutinized

c) explored d) swept

46. the vast majority of people in any given culture will _________ to the established standards of that culture.

a) confine b) conform

c) confront d) confirm

47. although he was on a diet, the food __________ him enormously.

a) inspired b) tempted

c) overcame d) encouraged

48. his argument does not suggest that mankind can __________ to be wasteful in the utilization of these resources.

a) resort b) grant

c) afford d) entitle

49. if you want this pain killer, you'll have to ask the doctor for a __________.

a) receipt b) recipe

c) subscription d) prescription

50. some fish have a greater ___________ for acid water than others.

a) tolerance b) resistance

c) dependence d) persistence

51. there was once a town in this country where all life seemed to live in ___________ with its surroundings.

a) coincidence b) harmony

c) uniform d) alliance

52. the curt considers a financial _________ to be an appropriate way of punishing him.

a) payment b) obligation

c) option d) penalty

53. it is true that __________ a wild plant into a major food crop such as wheat requires much research time.

a) multiplying b) breeding

c) magnifying d) generating

54. the government has devoted a larger slice of its national _________ to agriculture than most other countries.

a) resources b) potential

c) budget d) economy

55. in this poor country, survival is still the leading industry; all else is _________.

a) luxury b) accommodation

c) entertainment d) refreshment

56. some criminals were printing __________ dollar bills until they were arrested.

a) decent b) fake

c) patent d) suspicious

57. mr. bloom is not __________ now, but he will be famous someday.

a) significant b) dominant

c) magnificent d) prominent

58. his body temperature has been _________ for 3 days, the highest point reaching 40.5 degree centigrade.

a) uncommon b) disordered

c) abnormal d) extraordinary

59. he seems to be __________ enough to climb to the mountain top in an hour.

a) radiant b) conscientious

c) conspicuous d) energetic

60. although cats cannot see in complete darkness their eyes are much more ________ to light than are human eyes.

a) glowing b) brilliant

c) sensitive d)gloomy

61. while nuclear weapons present grave ___________ dangers, the predominant crisis of overpopulation is with us today.

a) inevitable b) constant

c) overwhelming d) potential

62. this is the __________ piano on which the composer created some of his greatest works.

a) true b) original

c) real d) genuine

63. comparison and contrast are often used _________ in advertisements.

a) intentionally b) pertinently

c) incidentally d) tiresomely

64. a complete investigation into the causes of the accident should lead to improved standards and should __________ new operating procedures.

a) result in b) match with

c) subject to d) proceed with

65. ________ popular belief that classical music is too complex, it achieves a simplicity that only a genius can create.

a) subject to b) contrary to

c) familiar to d) similar to

66. the bond of true affection had pulled us-six very different men from six very different countries-across antarctica; we proved in the end that we weren't very different _________.

a) for all b) as usual

c) in particular d) after all

67. though her parents _________ her musical ability, jerrilou's piano playing is really terrible.

a) pour scorn on b) heap praise upon

c) give vent to d) cast light upon

68. some children display an __________ curiosity about every new thing they encounter.

a) incredible b) infectious

c) incompatible d) inaccessible

69. bruce stephen gripped the __________ wheel hard as the car bounced up and down.

a) stirring b) driving

c) steering d) revolving

70. many of the scientists and engineers are judged ______ how great their achievements are.

a) in spite of b) in ways of

c) in favor of d) in terms of

part iv short answer questions (15 minutes)[page]

directions: in this part there is a short passage with five questions or incomplete statements. read the passage carefully. then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words (not exceeding 10 words.)

one summer my wife chris and i were invited by friends to row down the colorado river in a boat. our expedition included many highly successful people-the kind who have staffs to take care of life's daily work. but in the wilder rapids, all of us naturally set aside any pretenses (矫饰) and put out backs into every stroke to keep the boat from tumbling over. at each night's encampment, we all hauled supplies and cleaned dishes. after only two days in the river, people accustomed to being spoiled and indulged had become a team, working together to cope with the unpredictable twists and turns of the river.

i believe that in life-as well as on boat trips-teamwork will make all our journeys successful ones. the rhythms of teamwork have been the rhythms of my life. i played basketball alongside famous players, and the team i now coach, the new york knicks, has recovered from years of adversity to become a major contender in the 1990s.

i'm persuaded that teamwork is the key to making dreams come true. we all play on a number of teams in our live-as part of a family, as citizen, as a member of an agreement, written or unwritten. it contains the values and goals for every team member.

for example, in the late 1970s a general motors plant in fremont, calif, was the scene of constant warfare between labor and management. distrust ran so high that the labor contract was hundreds of pages of tricky legal terms. gm spent millions trying to keep the facility up to date, the production line couldn't even start up on some mornings. finally in the early 1980s, gm shut down the plant.

gm became convinced that it had to create new production systems based on teamwork. in the mid-1980s it reopened the fremont plant with toyota, starting from scratch (从零开始) with a much simpler and shorter labor contract. it promised that executive salaries would be reduced and jobs performed by o0utside sellers would be given to employees before any layoffs were considered. over a hundred job classifications were cut to just two. instead of doing one boring job over and over, workers agreed to be part of small teams, spending equal time on various tasks.

questions: (注意：答题尽量简短，超过10个词要扣分。每条横线限写一个英语单词，标点符号不占格。)

s1. what comment did the author make about the highly successful people traveling with him?

____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________

____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________

s2. why was it easy for boats to tumble over in the colorado?

____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________

____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________

s3. what happened to the new york knicks in the 1980s?

____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________

____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________

s4. what cause the sharp conflict in the gm plant in the late 1970s?

____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________

____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________

s5. what spirit was encouraged in the reopened gm plant?

____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________

____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________

part v writing (30 minutes)

directions: for this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic my view on fake commodities. you should write at least 120 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given on chinese) below:

1. 假冒伪劣商品的危害。

2. 怎样杜绝假冒伪劣商品。

my view on fake commodities

参考答案

1. b 2. c 3. a 4. b 5. b 6. c 7. a 8. d 9. d 10. a

11. d 12. a 13. c 14. c 15. a 16. b 17. d 18. d 19. b 20. c

21. b 22. d 23. b 24. c 25. a 26. c 27. d 28. a 29. b 30. c

31. c 32. d 33. d 34. b 35. a 36. c 37. a 38. b 39. c 40. d[page]

41. d 42. b 43. c 44. d 45. c 46. d 47. c 48. b 49. b 50. a

51. a 52. d 53. c 54. b 55. a 56. a 57. c 58. a 59. d 60. c

61. c 62. b 63. a 64. d 65. b 66. d 67. a 68. b 69. a 70. c

s1. they were used to being spoiled and indulged.

s2. because the river is full of twists and turns.

s3. it was in adversity.

s4. distrust and lack of teamwork.

s5. the spirit of teamwork.

篇8：1月大学英语六级CET6真题及答案

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 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 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's going away for a while.

b) she did well on the test.

c) she worked hard and earned a lot of money.

d) she's didn't' have to work hard for the exam.

2. a) susan is fast worker.

b) susan did jack's homework.

c) susan didn't do the homework on her own.

d) susan has not finished her homework.

3. a) he read the cabinet report.

b) he read the newspaper.

c) he listened to a radio report.

d) he's secretary telephoned him.

4. a) hurry to the conference.

b) skip the conference.

c) take the subway.

d) take a bus.

5. a) he is confident.

b) he is worried.

c) he is bored.

d) he is angry.

6. a) he used to be a workman himself.

b) he likes to do repairs and make things himself.

c) he is a professional builder.

d) he paid workmen to decorate the house.

7. a) the woman doesn't like jam.

b) the woman forgot where she had left the jar.

c) the man had an accident.

d) the man broke the jar.

8. a) opinions about the book are varied.

b) the man thinks the book is excellent.

c) you shouldn't believe everything you read.

d) the woman wonders which newspaper the man is reading.

9. a) it's quite normal.

b) it's too high.

c) it's cheap indeed.

d) it could be cheaper.

10. a) the admission of a patient.

b) diagnosis of an illness.

c) the old man's serious condition.

d) sending for a doctor.

section b

directions: in this section, you will hear 3 short passages. at the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. after you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked a), b), c) and d). then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

passage one

question 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.

11. a) the color of the dog.

b) the price of the dog.

c) whether the dog will fit the environment.

d) whether the dog will get along with the other pets in the house.

12. a) it must be trained so it won't bite.

b) it needs more love and care.

c) it demands more food and space.

d) it must be looked after carefully.

13. a) they are less likely to run away.

b) it's easier for their masters to train them.

c) they are less likely to be shy with human beings.

d) it's easier for them to form a relationship with their masters.

passage two

questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.

14. a) they often go for walks at a leisurely pace.

b) they usually have a specific purpose in mind.

c) they like the seaside more than the countryside.

d) they seldom plan their leisure activities in advance.

15. a) their hardworking spirit.

b) their patience in waiting for theatre tickets.

c) their delight in leisure activities.

d) their enthusiasm and for ht arts.

16. a) the polish people can now spend their leisure time in various ways.

b) the polish people are fond of walking leisurely in the countryside.

c) the polish people enjoy picking wild fruit in their leisure time.

d) the polish people like to spend their holidays abroad.

passage three

questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.

17. a) they will be much bigger.

b) they will have more seats.

c) they will have three wheels.

d) they will need intelligent drivers.[page]

18. a) it doesn't need to be refueled.

b) it will use solar energy as fuel.

c) it will be driven by electrical power.

d) it will be more suitable for long distance travel.

19. a) passengers in the car may be seated facing one another.

b) the front seats will face forward and the back seats backward.

c) special seats will be designed for children.

d) more seats will be added.

20. a) choose the right route.

b) refuel the car regularly.

c) start the engine.

d) tell the computer where to go.

part ii reading comprehension (35 minutes)

direction: 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 center.

passage one

questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:

many americans harbor a grossly distorted and exaggerated view of most of the risks surrounding food. fergus clydesdale, head of the department of food science and nutrition at the university of massachusetts-amherst, says bluntly that if the dangers from bacterially contaminated chicken were as great as some people believe. “the streets would be littered with people lying here and there.”

though the public increasingly demands no-risk food, there is no such thing. bruce ames, chairman of the biochemistry department at the university of california, berkeley, points out that up to 10% of a plant's weight is made up of natural pesticides（杀虫剂）. says he: “since plants do not have jaws or teeth to protect themselves, they employ chemical warfare.” and many naturally produced chemicals, though occurring in tiny amounts, prove in laboratory tests to be strong carcinogens-a substance, which can cause cancer. mushrooms（磨菇）might be banned if they were judged by the same standards that apply to food additives（添加剂）. declares christina stark, a nutrients at cornell university: “we've got fat worse natural chemicals in the food supply than anything man-made.”

yet the issues are not that simple. while americans have no reason to be terrified to sit down at the dinner table, they have every reason to demand significant improvements in food and water safety. they unconsciously and unwillingly take in too much of too many dangerous chemicals. if food already contains natural carcinogens, it does not make much sense to add dozens of new man-made ones. though most people will withstand the small amounts of contaminants generally found in food and water, at least a few individuals will probably get cancer one day because of what they eat and drink.

to make good food and water supplies even better, the government needs to tighten its regulatory standards, stiffen its inspection program and strengthen its enforcement policies. the food industry should modify some long-accepted practices or turn to less hazardous alternatives. perhaps most important, consumers will have to do a better job of learning how to handle and cook food properly. the problems that need to be tackled exist all along the food-supply chain, from fields to processing plants to kitchens.

21. what does the author think of the americans' view of their food?

a) they overstate the government's interference with the food industry.

b) they are overoptimistic about the safety of their food.

c) they overestimate the hazards of their food.

d) they overlook the risks of the food they eat.

22. the author considers it impossible to obtain no-risk food because __________.

a) no food is free from pollution in the environment

b) pesticides are widely used in agriculture

c) many vegetables contain dangerous natural chemicals

d) almost all foods have additives

23. by saying “they employ chemical warfare” (line 4, para.2), bruce ames means “________”.

a) plants produce certain chemicals to combat pests and diseases

b) plants absorb useful chemicals to promote their growth

c) farmers use man-made chemicals to dissolve the natural chemicals in plants.[page]

d) farmers use chemicals to protect plants against pests and diseases

24. the reduction of the possible hazards in food ultimately depends on _________.

a) the government

b) the consumer

c) the processor

d) the grower

25. what is the message the author wants to convey in the passage?

a) eating and drinking have become more hazardous than before.

b) immediate measures must be taken to improve food production and processing.

c) health food is not a dream in modern society.

d) there is reason for caution but no cause for alarm with regard to food consumption.

passage two

questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:

there are some each phenomena you can count on, but the magnetic field, someday is not of them. it fluctuates in strength, drifts from its axis, and every few 100,000 years undergo, dramatic polarity reversal-a period when north pole becomes south pole and south pole become north pole. but how is the field generated, and why is it so unstable?

groundbreaking research by two french geophysicists promises to shed some light on the mystery. using 80 meters of deep sea sediment（沉淀物）core, they have obtained measure, lots of magnetic-field intensity that span 11 polarity reversals and four million years. the analysis reveals that intensity appears to fluctuate with a clear, well-defined rhythm. although the strength of the magnetic field varies irregularly during the short term, there seems to be an inevitable long-term decline preceding each polarity reversal. when the poles flip-a process that takes several hundred thousand years-the magnetic field rapidly regains its strength and the cycle is repeated.

the results have caused a stir among geophysicists. the magnetic field is thought to originate from molten（熔化的）iron in the outer core, 3,000 kilometers beneath the earth's surface. by studying mineral grains found in material ranging from rocks to clay articles, previous researchers have already been able to identify reversals dating back 170 million years, including the most recent switch 730,000 years ago. how and why they occur, however, has been widely debated. several theories link polarity flips to external disasters such as meteor（陨星）impacts. but peter olson, a geophysicist at the johns hopkins university in baltimore, says this is unlikely if the french researchers are right. in fact, olson says intensity that predictably declines from one reversal to the next contradicts 90 percent of the models currently under study. if the results prove to be valid geophysicists will have a new theory to guide them in their quest to understand the earth's inner physics. it certainly points the direction for future research.

26. which of the following titles is most appropriate to the passage?

a) polarity reversal: a fantastic phenomenon of nature

b) measurement of the earth's magnetic-field intensity

c) formation of the two poles of the earth

d) a new approach to the study or geophysics

27. the word “flip” (line 6, para.2) most probably means “__________”.

a) decline

b) intensify

c) fluctuate

d) reverse

28. what have the two french geophysicists discovered in their research?

a) some regularity in the changes of the earth's magnetic field.

b) some causes of the fluctuation of the earth's magnetic field.

c) the origin of the earth's magnetic field.

d) the frequency of polarity reversals.

29. the french geophysicists' study is different from currently prevailing theories in ________.

a) its identification of the origin of the earth's magnetic field

b) the way the earth's magnetic intensity is measured

c) its explanation of the shift in the earth's polarity

d) the way the earth's fluctuation rhythm is defined

30. in peter olson's opinion the french experiment ______.

a) is likely to direct further research in the inner physics of the earth

b) has successfully solved the mystery of polarity reversals

c) is certain to help predict external disasters

d) has caused great confusion among the world's geophysicists

passage three

questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:[page]

imagine a world in which there was suddenly no emotion-a world in which human beings could feel no love or happiness, no terror or hate. try to imagine the consequences of such a transformation. people might not be able to stay alive: knowing neither joy nor pleasure, anxiety nor fear, they would be as likely to repeat acts that hurt them as acts that were beneficial. they could not learn: they could not benefit from experience because this emotionless world would lack rewards and punishments. society would soon disappear: people would be as likely to harm one another as to provide help and support. human relationships would not exist: in a world without friends or enemies, there could be no marriage, affection among companions, or bonds among members of groups. society's economic underpinnings（支柱）would be destroyed; since earning $10 million would be no more pleasant than earning $10, there would be no incentive to work. in fact, there would be no incentives of any kind. for as we will see, incentives imply a capacity to enjoy them.

in such a world, the chances that the human species would survive are next to zero, because emotions are the basic instrument of our survival and adaptation. emotions structure the world for us in important ways. as individuals, we categorize objects on the basis of our emotions. true we consider the length, shape, size, or texture, but an object's physical aspects are less important than what it has done or can do to us-hurt us, surprise us, anger us or make us joyful. we also use categorizations colored by emotions in our families, communities and overall society. out of our emotional experiences with objects and events comes a social feeling of agreement that certain things and actions are “good” and others are “bad”, and we apply these categories to every aspect of our social life-from what foods we eat and what clothes we wear to how we keep promises and which people our group will accept. in fact, society exploits our emotional reactions and attitudes, such as loyalty, morality, pride, shame, guilt, fear and greed, in order to maintain itself. it gives high rewards to individuals who perform important tasks such as surgery, makes heroes out of individuals for unusual or dangerous achievements such as flying fighter planes in a war, and used the legal and penal（刑法的）system to make people afraid to engage in antisocial acts.

31. the reason why people might not be able to stay alive in a world without emotion is that _________.

a) they would not be able to tell the texture of objects

b) they would not know what was beneficial and what was harmful to them

c) they would not be happy with a life without love

d) they would do things that hurt each other's feelings

32. according to the passage, people's learning activities are possible because they ________.

a) believe that emotions are fundamental for them to stay alive

b) benefit from providing help and support to one another

c) enjoy being rewarded for doing the right thing

d) know what is vital to the progress of society

33. it can be inferred from the passage that the economic foundation of society is dependent on ________.

a) the ability to make money

b) the will to work for pleasure

c) the capacity to enjoy incentives

d) the categorizations of our emotional experience

34. emotions are significant for man's survival and adaptation because ________.

a) they provide the means by which people view the size or shape of objects

b) they are the basis for the social feeling of agreement by which society is maintained

c) they encourage people to perform dangerous achievements

d) they generate more love than hate among people

35. the emotional aspects of an object are more important than its physical aspects in that they __________.

a) help society exploit its members for profit

b) encourage us to perform important tasks

c) help to perfect the legal and penal system

d) help us adapt our behavior to the world surrounding us

passage four

questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:[page]

the carnegie foundation report says that many colleges have tried to be “all things to all people”. in doing so, they have increasingly catered to a narrow minded careerism while failing to cultivate a global vision among their students. the current crisis, it contends, does not derive from a legitimate desire to put learning to productive ends. the problem is that in too many academic fields, the work has no context; skills, rather than being means, have become ends. students are offered a variety of options and allowed to pick their way to a degree. in short, driven by careerism, “the nation's colleges and universities are more successful in providing credentials（文凭）than in providing a quality education for their students.” the report concludes that the special challenge confronting the undergraduate college is one of shaping an “integrated core” of common learning. such a core would introduce students “to essential knowledge, to connections across the disciplines, and in the end, to application of knowledge to life beyond the campus.”

although the key a good college is a high-quality faculty, the carnegie study found that most colleges do very little to encourage good teaching. in fact, they do much to undermine it. as one professor observed: “teaching is important, we are told, and yet faculty know that research and publication matter most.” not surprisingly, over the last twenty years colleges and universities have failed to graduate half of their four-year degree candidates. faculty members who dedicate themselves to teaching soon discover that they will not be granted tenure（终身任期）, promotion, or substantial salary increases. yet 70 percent of all faculty say their interests lie more in teaching than in research. additionally, a frequent complaint among young scholars is that “there is pressure to publish, although there is virtually no interest among administrators or colleagues in the content of the publications.”

36. when a college tries to be “all things to all people” (lines 1-2, para.1), it aims to _____.

a) satisfy the needs of all kinds of students simultaneously

b) focus on training students in various skills

c) encourage students to take as many courses as possible

d) make learning serve academic rather than productive ends

37. by saying that “in too many academic fields, the work has no context” (line 4-5, para.1) the author means that the teaching in these areas _________.

a) ignores the actual situation

b) is not based on the right perspective

c) only focuses on an integrated core of common learning

d) gives priority to the cultivation of a global vision among students

38. one of the reasons for the current crisis in american colleges and universities is that ________.

a) a narrow vocationalism has come to dominate many colleges

b) students don't have enough freedom in choosing what they want to learn

c) skills are being taught as a means to an end

d) students are only interested in obtaining credentials

39. american colleges and universities failed to graduate half of their four-year degree candidates because _______.

a) most of them lack high-quality faculties

b) the interests of most faculty members lie in research

c) there are not enough incentives for students to study hard

d) they attach grater importance to research and publication than to teaching

40. it can be inferred from the passage that high-quality college education calls for _______.

a) putting academic work in the proper context

b) a commitment to students and effective teaching

c) the practice of putting learning to productive ends

d) dedication to research in frontier areas of knowledge

part iii vocabulary and structure (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 that best completes the sentence. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

41. the space age _________ in october 1957 when the first artificial satellite was launched by the soviet union.[page]

a) initiated b) originated

c) embarked d) commenced

42. john said that he didn't quite _________ and asked me to repeat what i had said.

a) snatch up b) summon up

c) catch on d) watch out

43. when he tried to make a __________, he found that the hotel that he wanted was completely filled because of a convention.

a) complaint b) claim

c) reservation d) decision

44. a budget of five dollars a day is totally _________ for a trip round europe.

a) inadequate b) incapable

c) incompatible d) invalid

45. in our highly technological society, the number of jobs for unskilled workers is _______.

a) shrinking b) obscuring

c) altering d) constraining

46. the fire has caused great losses, but the factory tried to _________ the consequences by saying that the damage was not as serious as reported.

a) decrease b) subtract

c) minimize d) degrade

47. if the world is to remain peaceful the utmost effort must be made by nations to limit local ___________.

a) collisions b) combats

c) contradictions d) conflicts

48. satellite communications are so up-to-date that even when _________ in the middle of the pacific, businessmen can contact their offices as if they were next door.

a) gliding b) cruising

c) piloting d) patrolling

49. in the past ten years skyscrapers have developed _______ in chicago and new york city.

a) homogeneously b) simultaneously

c) spontaneously d) harmoniously

50. the court considers a financial ___________ to be an appropriate way of punishing him.

a) option b) duty

c) obligation d) penalty

51. i think that i committed a __________ in asking her because she seemed very upset by my question.

a) blunder b) revenge

c) reproach d) scandal

52. even when textbooks are _________ through a school system, methods of teaching may vary greatly.

a) commonplace b) standardized

c) competitive d) generalized

53. they have always regarded a man of ____________ and fairness as a reliable friend.

a) robustness b) temperament

c) integrity d) compactness

54. all individuals are required to ____________ to the laws made by their governments.

a) obey b) conform

c) concede d) observe

55. the basic causes are unknown, although certain conditions that may lead to cancer have been ____________.

a) identified b) guaranteed

c) notified d) conveyed

56. it is very strange but i had an ___________ that the plane would crash.

a) inspiration b) intuition

c) imagination d) incentive

57. the changing image of the family on television provides _________ into changing attitudes toward the family in society.

a) insights b) presentations

c) revelations d) specifications

58. the town planning commission said that their financial outlook for the next year was optimistic. they expect increased tax ___________.

a) efficiency b) revenues

c) privileges d) validity

59. bill is an example of a severely disabled person who has become ________ at many survival skills.

a) proficient b) persistent

c) consistent d) sufficient

60. the ties that bind us together in common activity are so _________ that they can disappear at any moment.

a) trivial b) fatal

c) tentative d) feeble

61. during the construction of skyscrapers, cranes are used to ________ building materials to the upper floors.

a) toss b) tow

c) hoist d) hurl

62. diamonds have little _______ value and their price depends almost entirely on their scarcity.

a) extinct b) permanent

c) surplus d) intrinsic

63. the kitchen was small and __________ so that the disabled could reach everything without difficulty.

a) conventional b) compact

c) compatible d) concise

64. he will _________ resign in view of the complete failure of the research project.

a) doubtfully b) adequately

c) presumably d) reasonably

65. the goal is to make higher education available to everyone who is willing and capable ___________ his financial situation.

a) with respect to b) in accord with

c) regardless of d) in terms of

66. the original elections were declared ____________ by the former military ruler.

a) void b) vulgar

c) surplus d) extravagant

67. they stood gazing at the happy __________ of children playing in the park.

a) perspective b) view[page]

c) landscape d) scene

68. an obvious change of attitude at the top towards women's status in society will __________ through the current law system in japan.

a) permeate b) probe

c) violate d) grope

69. when he realized he had been ___________ to sign the contract by intrigue, he threatened to start legal proceedings to cancel the agreement.

a) elicited b) excited

c) deduced d) induced

70. these areas rely on agriculture almost ___________, having few mineral resources and a minimum of industrial development.

a) respectively b) extraordinarily

c) incredibly d) exclusively

part iv short answer questions (15 minutes)

directions: in this part there is a short passage with five questions or incomplete statements. read the passage carefully. then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words (not exceeding 10 words.)

many parents who welcome the idea of turning off the tv and spending more time with the family are still worried that without tv they would constantly be on call as entertainers for their children. they remember thinking up all sorts of things to do when they were kids. but their own kids seem different, less resourceful, somehow. when there's nothing to do, these parents observe regretfully, their kids seem unable to come up with any thing to do besides turning on the tv.

one father, for example, says. “when i was a kid, we were always thinking up things to do, projects and games. we certainly never complained in an annoying way to our parents, 'i have nothing to do!'” he compares this with his own children today: “they're simply lazy. if someone doesn't entertain them, they'll happily sit there watching tv all day.”

there is one word for this father's disappointment: unfair. it is as if he were disappointed in them for not reading greek though they have never studied the language. he deplores (哀叹) his children's lack of inventiveness, as if the ability to play were something innate (天生的) that his children are missing. in fact, while the tendency to play is built into the human species, the actual ability to play-to imagine, to invent, to elaborate on reality in a playful way-and the ability to gain fulfillment from it, these are skills that have to e learned and developed.

such disappointment, however, is not only unjust, it is also destructive. sensing their parents' disappointment, children come to believe that they are, indeed, lacking something, and that this makes them less worthy of admiration and respect. giving children the opportunity to develop new resources, to enlarge their horizons and discover the pleasures of doing things on their own is, on the other hand, a way to help children develop a confident feeling about themselves as cable and interesting people.

questions: (注意：答题尽量简短，超过10个词要扣分，每条横线限写一个英语单词，标点符号不占格。)

s1. according to many parents, without tv, their children would like them to ___________.

________________________________________________

________________________________________

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s2. many parents think that, instead of watching a lot of tv, their children should ________.

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

s3. the father often blames his children for not being able to entertain themselves. this is unfair because they ____________.

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

s4. when parents show constant disappointment in their children, the destruct effect is that the children will ___________.

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

s5. developing children's self-confidence helps bring them up to be ___________.

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________[page]

part v writing (30 minutes)

directions: for this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic. don't hesitate to say “no”. you should write at least 120 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in chinese) below:

1. 别人请求帮助时，在什么情况下我们说“不”。

2. 为什么有些人在该说“不”的时候不说“不”。

3. 该说“不”时不说“不”的坏处。

don't hesitate to say “no”

参考答案

1. b 2. c 3. b 4. d 5. a 6. b 7. d 8. a 9. c 10. a

11. c 12. b 13. d 14. b 15. d 16. a 17. c 18. c 19. a 20. d

21. c 22. c 23. a 24. b 25. d 26. a 27. d 28. a 29. c 30. d

31. b 32. c 33. c 34. b 35. d 36. a 37. b 38. a 39. d 40. b

41. d 42. c 43. c 44. a 45. a 46. c 47. d 48. b 49. b 50. d

51. a 52. b 53. c 54. b 55. a 56. b 57. a 58. b 59. a 60. d

61. c 62. d 63. b 64. c 65. c 66. a 67. d 68. a 69. d 70. d

s1. play with them

s2. think up things to do

s3. have never studied how to play / haven't got the opportunity to develop the ability to play.

s4. loose their confidence and respectability / become less confident and less worthy of admiration and respect

s5. capable and interesting people / confident

篇9：1995年1月大学英语六级CET6真题及答案

part i listening comprehension (20 minutes)

section a

1. (a) she was given a new job. (b) she was given a raise.

(c) she was criticized for being late. (d) she was praised for her hard work.

2. (a) whether to employ the woman. (b) whether to take up the new job.

(c) whether to ask for a raise. (d) whether to buy a new house.

3. (a) a teacher. (b) a psychologist.

(c) a librarian. (d) a publisher.

4. (a) to visit more places in the city. (b) to take a lot of pictures of the beautiful city.

(a) to take some pictures of his friends. (d) to spare some time to meet his friends.

5. (a) in town. (b) out of town.

(c) in the man's house. (d) outside ann's house.

6. (a) because she feels very hot in the room.

(a) because she wants to avoid meeting people.

(b) because she wants to smoke a cigarette outside.

(c) because she doesn't like the smell of smoke inside.

7. (a) painters hired by the man and woman. (b) painters hired by mr. jones.

(c) mr. jones. (d) the man and the woman.

8. (a) the woman enjoyed the movie very much. (b) the woman saw a horror movie.

(c) the man asked the woman to be careful at night. (d) the man went to the show with the woman.

9. (a) he doesn't write well enough. (b) he is not a professional writer.

(c) he hasn't got any professional experience. (d) he didn't perform well in the interview.

10. (a) he doesn't think it necessary to refuel the car. (b) he can manage to get the gasoline they need.

(a) he hopes the woman will help him select a fuel. (d) he thinks it is difficult to get fuel for the car.

section b

passage one

questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.

11. (a) because they can't afford to.

(b) because they think small houses are more comfortable to live in.

(c) because big houses are usually built in the countryside.

(d) because they prefer apartments.

12. (a) because many young people have moved into comfortable apartments.

(b) because many old houses in the bad part of the town are not inhabited.

(c) because many older people sell their houses after their children leave.

(d) because many people have quit their old house to build new ones.

13. (a) they have to do their own maintenance.

(b) they have to furnish their own houses.

(c) they will find it difficult to make the rest of the payment.

(d) they will find it difficult to dispose of their old-style furniture.

passage two

questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.

14. (a) they are not active hunters. (b) they don't sleep much.

(c) they are often seen alone. (d) they don't eat much.

15. (a) to catch the birds. (b) to look for shade in the heat of the day.

(c) to catch other animals. (d) to look for a kill made by another animal.

16. (a) they are larger in size. (b) they have to hunt more to feed the young.

(c) they run faster. (d) they are not as lazy as the males.

passage three

questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.

17. (a) less than 30 minutes. (b) from 30 to 45 minutes.

(c) at least 45 minutes. (d) more than 45 minutes.

18. (a) he should show respect for the interviewer. (b) he should show confidence in himself.

(c) he should talk enthusiastically. (d) he should be dressed properly.

19. (a) speaking confidently but not aggressively. (b) talking loudly to give a lasting impression.

(c) talking a lot about the job. (d) speaking politely and emotionally.

20. (a) professional knowledge is a decisive factor in job interview.

(b) finding a job is more difficult than one can imagine.

(c) a job seeker should create a good image during an interview.

(d) self-confidence is most important for a job seeker.

part ii reading comprehension (35 minutes)

questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:

the process of perceiving other people is rarely translated ( to ourselves or others) into cold, objective terms. “she was 5 feet 8 inches tall, had fair hair, and wore a colored skirt.” more often, we try to get inside the other person to pinpoint his or her attitudes, emotions, motivations, abilities, ideas and characters. furthermore, we sometimes behave as if we can accomplish this difficult job very quickly-perhaps with a two-second glance.[page]

we try to obtain information about others in many ways. berger suggests several methods for reducing uncertainties about others: watching, without being noticed, a person interacting with others, particularly with others who are known to you so you can compare the observed person's behavior with the known others' behavior; observing a person in a situation where social behavior is relatively unrestrained or where a wide variety of behavioral responses are called for; deliberately structuring the physical or social environment so as to observe the person's responses to specific stimuli; asking people who have had or have frequent contact with the person about him or her; and using various strategies in face-to-face interaction to uncover information about another person-questions, self-disclosures (自我表露), and so on. getting to know someone is a never-ending task, largely because people are constantly changing and the methods we use to obtain information are often imprecise. you may have known someone for ten years and still know very little about him. if we accept the idea that we won't ever fully know another person, it enables us to deal more easily with those things that get in the way of accurate knowledge such as secrets and deceptions. it will also keep us from being too surprised or shocked by seemingly inconsistent behavior. ironically (讽刺性地) those things that keep us from knowing another person too well (e. g. , secrets and deceptions ) may be just as important to the development of satisfying relationship as those things that enable us to obtain accurate knowledge about a person (e.g., disclosure and truthful statements).

21. the word “pinpoint” (para. 1, line 3) basically means ______.

(a) appreciate (b) obtain (c) interpret (d) identify

22. what do we learn from the first paragraph?

(a) people are better described in cold, objective terms.

(b) the difficulty of getting to know a person is usually underestimated.

(c) one should not judge people by their appearances.

(d) one is usually subjective when assessing other people's personality.

23. it can be inferred from berger's suggestions that _____.

(a) people do not reveal their true self on every occasion.

(b) in most cases we should avoid contacting the observed person directly.

(c) the best way to know a person is by making comparisons.

(d) face-to-face interaction is the best strategy to uncover information about a person

24. in developing personal relationships, secrets and deceptions, in the author's opinion, are _____.

(a) personal matters that should be seriously dealt with

(b) barriers that should be done away with

(c) as significant as disclosures and truthful statements

(d) things people should guard against

25. the author's purpose in writing the passage is _____.

(a) to give advice on appropriate conduct for social occasions

(b) to provide ways of how to obtain information about people

(c) to call the reader's attention to the negative side of people's characters

(d) to discuss the various aspects of getting to know people

questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:

the competition among producers of personal computers is essentially a race to get the best, most innovative products to the marketplace. marketers in this environment frequently have to make a judgement as to their competitors' role when making marketing strategy decisions. if major competitors are changing their products, then a marketer may want to follow suit to remain competitive. apple computer, inc. has introduced two new, faster personal computers, the mackintosh ii and mackintosh se, in anticipation of the introduction of a new pc by ibm, one of apple's major competitors.

apple's new computers are much faster and more powerful than its earlier models. the improved mackinstosh is able to run programs that previously were impossible to run on an apple pc, including ibm-compatible (兼容的) programs. this compatibility feature illustrates computer manufactures' new attitude of giving customers the features they want. making apple computers capable of running ibm software is apple's effort at making the mackintosh compatible with ibm computers and thus more popular in the office, where apple hopes to increase sales. users of the new apple can also add accessories (附件) to make their machines specialize in specific uses, such as engineering and writing.[page]

the new computers represent a big improvement over past models, but they also cost much more. company officials do not think the higher price will slow down buyers who want to step up to a more powerful computer. apple wants to stay in the high-price end of the personal computer market to finance research for even faster, more sophisticated computers.

even though apple and ibm are major competitors, both companies realize that their competitor's computers have certain features that their own models do not. the apple line has always been popular for its sophisticated color graphics (图形), whereas the ibm machines have always been favored in offices. in the future, there will probably be more compatibility between the two companies' products, which no doubt will require that both apple and ibm change marketing strategies.

26. according to the passage, apple computer, inc, has introduced the mackintosh ii and the mackintosh se because _____.

(a) ibm is changing its computer models continuously

(b) it wants to make its machines specialize in specific uses

(c) it wants to stay ahead of ibm in the competitive computer market

(d) it expects its major competitor ibm to follow its example

27. apple hopes to increase mackintosh sales chiefly by ______.

(a) making its new models capable of running ibm software

(b) improving the color graphics of its new models

(c) copying the marketing strategies of ibm

(d) giving the customers what they want

28. apple sells its new computer models at a high price because ______.

(a) they have new features and functions

(b) they are more sophisticated than other models

(c) they have new accessories attached

(d) it wants to accumulate funds for future research

29. it can be inferred from the passage that both apple and ibm try to gain a competitive advantage by _____.

(a) copying each other's technology

(b) incorporating features that make their products distinctive

(c) making their computer more expensive

(d) making their computers run much faster

30. the best title for the passage would be _____.

(a) apple's efforts to stay ahead of ibm

(b) apple's new computer technology

(c) apple's new personal computers

(d) apple's research activities

passage three

questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:

it is a curious paradox that we think of the physical sciences as “hard”, the social sciences as “soft”, and the biological sciences as somewhere in between. this is interpreted to mean that our knowledge of physical systems is more certain than our knowledge of biological systems, and these in turn are more certain than our knowledge of social systems. in terms of our capacity to sample the relevant universes, however, and the probability that our images of these universes are at least approximately correct, one suspects that a reverse order is more reasonable. we are able to sample earth's social systems with some degree of confidence that we have a reasonable sample of the total universe being investigated. our knowledge of social systems, therefore, while it is in many ways extremely inaccurate, is not likely to be seriously overturned by new discoveries. even the folk knowledge in social systems on which ordinary life is based in earning, spending, organizing, marrying, taking part in political activities, fighting and so on, is not very dissimilar from the more sophisticated images of the social system derived from the social sciences, even though it is built upon the very imperfect samples of personal experience.

in contrast, our image of the astronomical universe, of even of earth's geological history, can easily be subject to revolutionary changes as new data comes in and new theories are worked out. if we define the “security” our image of various parts of the total system as the probability of their suffering significant changes, then we would reverse the order of hardness and see the social sciences as the most secure, the physical sciences as the least secure, and again the biological sciences as somewhere in between. our image of the astronomical universe is the least secure of all simply because we observe such a fantastically small sample of it and its record-keeping is trivial as compared with the rich records of the social systems, or even the limited records of biological systems. records of the astronomical universe, despite the fact that we see distant things as they were long ago, are limited in the extreme.[page]

even in regard to such a close neighbour as the moon, which we have actually visited, theories about its origin and history are extremely different, contradictory, and hard to choose among. our knowledge of physical evolution is incomplete and highly insecure.

31. the word “paradox” (para. 1, line 1) means “_____”.

(a) implication (b) contradiction (c) interpretation (d) confusion

32. according to the author, we should reverse our classification of the physical sciences as “hard” and the social sciences as “soft” because _____.

(a) a reverse ordering will help promote the development of the physical sciences

(b) our knowledge of physical systems is more reliable than that of social systems

(c) our understanding of the social systems is approximately correct

(d) we are better able to investigate social phenomena than physical phenomena

33. the author believes that our knowledge of social systems is more secure than that of physical systems because _____.

(a) it is not based on personal experience

(b) new discoveries are less likely to occur in social sciences

(c) it is based on a fairly representative quantity of data

(d) the records of social systems are more reliable

34. the chances of the physical sciences being subject to great changes are the biggest because _____.

(a) contradictory theories keep emerging all the time

(b) new information is constantly coming in

(c) the direction of their development is difficult to predict

(d) our knowledge of the physical world is inaccurate

35. we know less about the astronomical universe than we do about any social system because _____.

(a) theories of its origin and history are varied

(b) our knowledge of it is highly insecure

(c) only a very small sample of it has been observed

(d) few scientists are involved in the study of astronomy

questions 36 to 40 are based on the following:

in the early days of nuclear power, the united states made money on it. but today opponents have so complicated its development that no nuclear plants have been ordered or built here in 12 years.

the greatest fear of nuclear power opponents has always been a reactor “meltdown” (堆内熔化). today, the chances of a meltdown that would threaten u.s. public health are very little. but to even further reduce the possibility, engineers are testing new reactors that rely not on human judgement to shut them down but on the laws of nature. now general electric is already building two advanced reactors in japan. but don't expect them ever on u.s. shores unless things change in washington.

the procedure for licensing nuclear power plants is a bad dream. any time during, or even after, construction, an objection by any group or individual can bring everything to a halt while the matter is investigated or taken to court. meanwhile, the builder must add nice-but-not-necessary improvements, some of which force him to knock down walls and start over. in every case where a plant has been opposed, the nuclear regulation commission has ultimately granted a license to construct or operate. but the victory often costs so much that the utility ends up abandoning the plant anyway.

a case in point is the shoreham plant on new york's long island. shoreham was a virtual twin to the millstone plant in connecticut, both ordered in the mid-'60s. millstone, completed for $101 million, has been generating electricity for two decades. shoreham, however, was singled out by anti-nuclear activists who, by sending in endless protests, drove the cost over $5 billion and delayed its use for many years.

shoreham finally won its operation license. but the plant has never produced a watt of power. governor mario cuomo, an opponent of a shoreham start-up, used his power to force new york's public-utilities commission to accept the following settlement; the power company could pass the cost of shoreham along to its consumers only if it agreed not to operate the plant! today, a perfectly good facility, capable of servicing hundreds of homes, sits rusting.

36. what has made the procedure for licensing nuclear power plants a bad dream?[page]

(a) the inefficiency of the nuclear regulation commission.

(b) the enormous cost of construction and operation.

(c) the length of time it takes to make investigations.

(d) the objection of the opponents of nuclear power.

37. it can be inferred from paragraph 2 that _____.

(a) it is not technical difficulties that prevent the building of nuclear power plants in the u.s. .

(b) there are not enough safety measures in the u.s. for running new nuclear power plants

(c) there are already more nuclear power plants than necessary in the u. s.

(d) the american government will not allow japanese nuclear reactors to be installed in the u.s. .

38. any objection, however trivial it may be, can _____.

(a) force the power companies to cancel the project

(b) delay the construction or operation of a nuclear plant

(c) cause a serious debate within the nuclear regulation commission

(d) take the builders to court

39. governor mario's chief intention in proposing the settlement was to ______.

(a) stop the shoreham plant from going into operation

(b) help the power company to solve its financial problems

(c) urge the power company to further increase its power supply

(d) permit the shoreham plant to operate under certain conditions

40. the author's attitude towards the development of nuclear power is _____.

(a) negative (b) neutral (c) positive (d) questioning

part iii vocabulary and structure (20 minutes)

41. they ____ to enter the building by the back door; however, the front door was locked.

(a) weren't supposed (b) wouldn't be supposed (c) were supposed (d) would be supposed

42. ____ human behavior may be caused by eating substances that upset the delicate chemical

balance in the brain.

(a) deliberate (b) consistent (c) primitive (d) abnormal

43. the captured criminals were _____ in chains through the streets.

(a) exhibited (b) displayed (c) paraded (d) revealed

44. in reading stories we anticipate what is to come _____ on our memory of what has gone before.

(a) based (b) basing (c) to base (d) to be based

45. the world's governments have done _____ nothing to combat the threat of nuclear accidents.

(a) inherently (b) vitally (c) virtually (d) identically

46. i guess jones didn't have a chance to win the election. almost all of the people in the city voted for his _____.

(a) candidate (b) opponent (c) alternative (d) participant

47. the background music in an assembly line is designed ______.

(a) not being listened to (b) not to be listened to (c) being not listened to (d) to be not listened to

48. teaching students of threshold level is hard work but the effort is very _____.

(a) precious (b) rewarding (c) worth (d) challenging

49. the boy students in this school are nearly ____ as the girl students to say they intend to get a college degree in

business.

(a) as likely twice (b) likely as twice (c) as twice likely (d) twice as likely

50. the explorer lost his way so he climbed to the top of the hill to _____ himself.

(a) spot (b) locate (c) place (d) situate

51. the city has decided to _____ smoking.

(a) do away with (b) take away (c) get away with (d) put away

52. perhaps it wouldn't be _____ to go and see such a film.

(a) worthy you while (b) worth of while (c) worthy of while (d) worth your while

53. the old building is in a good state of ____ except for the wooden floors.

(a) observation (b) preservation (c) conservation (d) compensation

54. while some office jobs would seem _____ to many people, there are quite a few jobs that are stimulating, exciting and satisfying.

(a) hostile (b) tedious (c) fantastic (d) courageous

55. _____ she wondered if she had made a mistake.

(a) not until long afterwards that (c) not long until afterwards

(b) it was not until long afterwards that (d) it was long afterwards until

56. the people who objected to the new approach were told that since work had already started there was no point in _____.

(a) denying (b) upsetting (c) protesting (d) competing

57. the ceremony will ____ as soon as the minister arrives.

(a) complete (b) commence (c) disperse (d) descend

58. so confused _____ that he didn't know how to start his lecture.[page]

(a) since he became (b) would he become (c) that he became (d) did he become

59. since the couple could not _____ their differences, they decided to get a divorce.

(a) reconcile (b) comply (c) coincide (d) resign

60. after the collision, he examined the considerable _____ to his car.

(a) ruin (b) destruction (c) damage (d) injury

61. output is now six times _____ it was before 1990.

(a) that (b) what (c) for which (d) of that

62. the heavily populated area was a breeding place for _____ diseases.

(a) infectious (b) powerful (c) influential (d) suspicious

63. it is unfortunate that, owing to lack of money, these experiments must now be _____ before the objective has been achieved.

(a) transferred (b) testified (c) terminated (d) transformed

64. the synthetic vitamins are identical _____ those naturally present in our food.

(a) for (b) of (c) as (d) with

65. just as a book is often judged _____ by the quality and appearance of its cover, a person is judged immediately by his appearance.

(a) previously (b) uniquely (c) outwardly (d) initially

66. recycling wastes slows down the rate _____ which we use up the earth's finite resources.

(a) in (b) of (c) with (d) at

67. gasoline is _____ by the spark plugs in the engine.

(a) ignited (b) inspired (c) excited (d) illuminated

68. he _____ another career but, at the time, he didn't have enough money to attend graduate

school.

(a) might have chosen (b) might choose (c) had to choose (d) must have chosen

69. many visitors praised the magnificent architecture of the palace, _____.

(a) known to foreigners for the forbidden city (b) known for foreigners to be the forbidden city

(c) known to foreigners as the forbidden city (d) know for foreigners as the forbidden city

70. the travelers ____ their journey after a short break.

(a) recovered (b) resumed (c) renewed (d) restored

part iv error correction (15 minutes)

example:

television is rapidly becoming the literature of our periods. many of the 1. time

arguments having used for the study of literature as a school subject are valid 2. /

for ^ study of television. 3. the

we are all naturally attracted to people with ideas, beliefs and

interests like our own. similarly, we feel comfortable with people

with physical qualities similar as ours. 71. ______

you may have noticed about how people who live or work 72. ______

closely together come to behave in a similar way. unconsciously we

copy these we are close to or love or admire. so a sportsman's 73. ______

individual way of walking with raised shoulders is imitated by an admired 74. _______

fan; a pair of lovers both shake their heads in the same way; an

employer finds himself duplicating his boss's habit of wagging (摆动) 75. ______

a pen between his fingers while thinking.

in every case, the influential person may consciously notice the 76. ______

imitation but he will feel comfortably in its presence. and if he does 77. ______

notice the matching of his gestures or movements, he finds it pleasing

he is influencing people; they are drawn to them. 78. ______

sensitive people have been mirroring their friend and acquaintances 79. ______

all their lives, and winning affection and respect in this way

without aware of their methods. now, for people who want to win 80. ______

agreement or trust, affection or sympathy, some psychologists recom-

mend the deliberate use of physical imitation.

part v writing (30 minutes)

directions: for this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic my view on the negative

effects of some advertisements. you should write at least 120 words and you should base your composition

on the outline (given in chinese) below:

1. 现在有些不良的商业广告

2. 这些广告的副作用和危害性

3. 我对这些广告的态度

参考答案

1. c 2. b 3. c 4. d 5. a 6. d 7. d 8. b 9. c 10. b

11. a 12. c 13. a 14. a 15. d 16. b 17. b 18. d 19. a 20. c

21. d 22. b 23. a 24. c 25. d 26. c 27. a 28. d 29. b 30. a

31. b 32. d 33. c 34. b 35. c 36. d 37. a 38. b 39. a 40. c

41. a 42. d 43. c 44. a 45. c 46. b 47. c 48. b 49. d 50. b

51. a 52. d 53. b 54. b 55. c 56. c 57. b 58. d 59. a 60. c[page]

61. b 62. a 63. c 64. d 65. d 66. d 67. a 68. a 69. c 70. b

71. as, to 72. about, /

73. these, those 74. admired, admiring

75. employer, employee 76. consciously, unconsciously

77. comfortably, comfortable 78. them, him

79. friend, friends 80. (without), (without) being

篇10：1994年1月大学英语六级CET6真题及答案

part i listening comprehension (20 minutes)

1. (a) at home. (b) in a phone box.

(c) in her office. (d) in a friend's house.

2. (a) on the west side of a square. (b) at the end of a street.

(c) to the east of the traffic light. (d) on the east side of a square.

3. (a) she has to change the time for the trip. (b) she hasn't decided where to go next month.

(c) she can't afford the time for the trip. (d) she will manage to leave this month.

4. (a) the apartment is better furnished. (b) she prefers to live in a quiet place.

(c) it's less expensive to live in an apartment. (d) she finds her roommates difficult to get along with.

5. (a) in a hospital. (b) in a library.

(c) in a travel agency. (d) in a restaurant.

6. (a) customer and salesperson. (b) teacher and student.

(c) boss and secretary. (d) guest and waitress.

7. (a) he didn't buy anything. (b) he got some medicine for his foot.

(c) he was sick and couldn't go shopping. (d) he bought everything except the football.

8. (a) teachers like professor janson are rare.

(b) professor janson has won a million dollars.

(c) professor janson is lucky to be teaching at that school.

(d) there are many teachers as good as professor janson.

9. (a) she didn't know her daughter could sing so well. (b) she sings better than her daughter.

(c) she doesn't like her daughter. (d) she herself doesn't have a good voice.

10. (a) he finds history books difficult to understand. (b) he has to read a lot of history books.

(c) he doesn't like the history course. (d) he has lost his history book.

section b

passage one

questions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.

11. (a) at night. (b) at noon.

(c) in the morning. (d) in the afternoon.

12. (a) about germans on strike. (b) about a new-type airplane.

(c) about an air crash. (d) about rescue workers in uk motors.

13. (a) they wanted higher pay. (b) they wanted fewer working hours.

(c) they wanted better working conditions. (d) they wanted an annual three-week holiday.

14. (a) rainy. (b) warm.

(c) cold. (d) changeable.

passage two

questions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.

15. (a) he has always lived in america.

(b) he has been in america for three years.

(c) he visited america three years ago.

(d) he has come to america to do research on advertising.

16. (a) there were far more advertisements there than he had expected.

(b) the advertisements there were well designed.

(c) the advertisements there were creative and necessary.

(d) he found the advertisements there difficult to understand.

17. (a) be more careful about what they advertise.

(b) spend less money on advertising.

(c) advertise more for their products.

(d) use new advertising techniques.

passage three

questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.

18. (a) he is always in a hurry. (b) he is quick in making decisions.

(c) he is always the first to arrive at the airport. (d) he usually doesn't get the reward he deserves.

19. (a) he misses his flight. (b) he can find a good seat.

(c) he leaves the airport first at the end of the trip. (d) his luggage comes out last.

20. (a) he was told to board the wrong plane. (b) he was not allowed to board the plane.

(c) he arrived at the airport without a ticket. (d) he found it difficult to explain why he arrived so early.

part ii reading comprehension (35 minutes)

questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:

there are desert plants which survive the dry season in the form of inactive seeds. there are also desert insects which survive as inactive larvae (幼虫). in addition, difficult as it is to believe, there are desert fish which can survive through years of drought (干旱) in the form of inactive eggs. these are the shrimps (小虾) that live in the mojave desert, an intensely dry region in the south-west of the united states where shade temperatures of over 50c are often recorded.

the eggs of the mojave shrimps are the size and have the appearance of grains of sand. when sufficient spring rain falls to form a lake, once every two to five years, these eggs hatch (孵化). then the water is soon filled with millions of tiny shrimps about a millimetre long which feed on tiny plant and animal organisms which also grow in the temporary desert lake. within a week, the shrimps grow from their original 1 millimetre to a length of about 1.5 centimetres.[page]

throughout the time that the shrimps are rapidly maturing, the water in the lake equally rapidly evaporates. therefore, for the shrimps it is a race against time. by the twelfth day, however, when they are about 3 centimetre long, hundreds of tiny eggs form on the underbodies of the females. usually by this time, all that remains of the lake is a large, muddy patch of wet soil. on the thirteenth day and the next, during the final hours of their brief lives, the shrimps lay their eggs in the mud. then, having ensured that their species will survive, the shrimps die as the last of the water evaporates.

if sufficient rain falls the next year to form another lake, the eggs hatch, and once again the shrimps pass rapidly through their cycle of growth, adulthood, egg-laying, and death. some years there is insufficient rain to form a lake: in this case, the eggs will remain dormant for another years, or even longer if necessary. very, very occasionally, perhaps twice in a hundred years, sufficient rain falls to form a deep lake that lasts a month or more. in this case, the species passes through two cycles of growth, egg-laying, and death. thus, on such occasions, the species multiplies considerably, which further ensures its survival.

21. which of the following is the most distinctive feature of mojave shrimps?

(a) their lives are brief.

(b) they feed on plant and animal organisms.

(c) their eggs can survive years of drought.

(d) they lay their eggs in the mud.

22. by saying “for the shrimps it is a race against time ” (para. 3, line 2) the author means _____.

(a) they have to swim fast to avoid danger in the rapidly evaporating lake

(b) they have to swim fast to catch the animal organisms on which they survive.

(c) they have to multiply as many as possible within thirteen days

(d) they have to complete their life cycle within a short span of time permitted by the environment

23. the passage mainly deals with ______.

(a) the life span of the mojave shrimps

(b) the survival of desert shrimps

(c) the importance of water to life

(d) life in the mojave desert

24. the word “dormant” (para. 4, line 3) most probably means _____.

(a) inactive (b) strong (c) alert (d) soft

25. it may be inferred from the passage that ____.

(a) appearance and size are most important for life to survive in the desert

(b) a species must be able to multiply quickly in order to survive

(c) for some species one life cycle in a year is enough to survive the desert drought

(d) some species develop a unique life pattern to survive in extremely harsh conditions

questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:

opportunities for rewarding work become fewer for both men and women as they grow older. after age 40, job hunting becomes even more difficult. many workers stay at jobs they are too old for rather than face possible rejection. our youth-oriented, throw-away culture sees little value in older people. in writer lilian hellman's words, they have “the wisdom that comes with age that we can't make use of. ”

unemployment and economic need for work is higher among older women, especially minorities, than among younger white women. a national council reports these findings: though unemployed longer when seeking work, older women job-hunt harder, hold a job longer with less absenteeism (缺勤), perform as well or better, are more reliable, and are more willing to learn than men or younger women. yet many older women earn poor pay and face a future of poverty in their retirement years. when “sexism meets ageism, poverty is no longer on the doorstep it moves in, ” according to tish sommers, director of a special study on older women for the national organization for women.

yet a 1981 report on the white house conference on aging shows that as a group, older americans are the “wealthiest, best fed, best housed, healthiest, most self-reliant older population in our history. ”this statement is small comfort to those living below the poverty line, but it does explode some of the old traditional beliefs and fears. opportunities for moving in and up in a large company may shrink but many older people begin successful small businesses, volunteer in satisfying activities, and stay active for many years. they have few role models because in previous generations the life span was much shorter and expectations of life were fewer. they are ploughing new ground.[page]

employers are beginning to recognize that the mature person can bring a great deal of stability and responsibility to a position. one doesn't lose ability and experience on the eve of one's 65th or 70th birthday any more than one grows up instantly at age 21.

26. after the age of 40, _____.

(a) most workers are tired of their present jobs

(b) many workers tend to stick their present jobs

(c) people find their jobs more rewarding than before

(d) people still wish to hunt for more suitable jobs

27. from heilman's remark, we can see that _____.

(a) full use has been made of the wisdom of older people

(b) the wisdom of older people is not valued by american society

(c) older people are no less intelligent than young people

(d) the wisdom of older people is of great value to american society

28. tish sommers argues that _____.

(a) older women find it hard to escape poverty

(b) older women usually perform better in their jobs

(c) the major cause of the poverty of older women is sexism

(d) more people have come to believe in sexism and ageism

29. according to the third paragraph, it can be seen that older americans _____.

(a) have more job opportunities than young people

(b) live below the poverty line

(c) have new opportunities to remain active in society

(d) no longer believe in the promise of a happy life upon retirement

30. it can be concluded from the passage that the writer ______.

(a) calls attention to the living conditions of older americans

(b) believes that value of older people is gaining increasing recognition

(c) attempts to justify the youth-oriented, throw-away culture of the united states

(d) argues people should not retire at the age of 65 or 70

questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:

the most exciting kind of education is also the most personal. nothing can exceed the joy of discovering for yourself something that is important to you! it may be an idea or a bit of information you come across accidentally-or a sudden insight, fitting together pieces of information or working through a problem. such personal encounters are the “payoff” in education. a teacher may direct you to learning and even encourage you in it---but no teacher can make the excitement or the joy happen. that's up to you.

a research paper, assigned in a course and perhaps checked at various stages by an instructor, leads you beyond classroom, beyond the texts for classes and into a process where the joy of discovery and learning can come to you many times. preparing the research paper is an active and individual process, and ideal learning process. it provides a structure within which you can make exciting discoveries, of knowledge and of self, that are basic to education. but the research paper also gives you a chance to individualize a school assignment, to suit a piece of work to your own interests and abilities, to show others what you can do. writing a research paper is more than just a classroom exercise. it is an experience in searching out, understanding and synthesizing, which forms the basis of many skills applicable to both academic and nonacademic tasks. it is, in the fullest sense, a discovering, an education. so, to produce a good research paper is both a useful and a thoroughly satisfying experience!

to some, the thought of having to write an assigned number of pages, often more than ever produced before, is disconcerting. to others, the very idea of having to work independently is threatening. but there is no need to approach the research paper assignment with anxiety, and nobody should view the research paper as an obstacle to overcome. instead, consider it a goal to accomplish, a goal within reach if you use the help this book can give you.

31. according to the writer, personal discoveries _____.

(a) will give one encouragement and direction

(b) are helpful in finding the right information

(c) are the most valuable part of one's personal education

(d) will help one to successfully complete school assignments

32. it can be inferred from the passage that writing a research paper gives one chances _____.[page]

(a) to fully develop one's personal abilities

(b) to use the skills learnt in the classroom

(c) to prove that one is a productive writer

(d) to demonstrate how well one can accomplish school assignment

33. from the context, the word “disconcerting” (para. 3, line 2) most probably means _____.

(a) misleading

(b) embarrassing

(c) stimulating

(d) upsetting

34. the writer argues in the passage that _____.

(a) one should explore new areas in research

(b) one should trust one's own ability to meet course requirements

(c) one should consider research paper writing a pleasure, not a burden

(d) one should use all one's knowledge and skills when doing research

35. what will probably follow this passage?

(a) how to write a research paper.

(b) the importance of research in education.

(c) how to make new discoveries for oneself.

(d) the skill of putting pieces of information together.

questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:

in our culture, the sources of what we call a sense of “mastery” ---feeling important and worth-while-and the sources of what we call a sense “pleasure”-finding life enjoyable-are not always identical. women often are told “you can't have it all.” sometimes what the speaker really is saying is :“ you chose a career, so you can't expect to have closer relationships or a happy family life.” or “you have a wonderful husband and children--what's all this about wanting a career?” but women need to understand and develop both aspects of well-being, if they are to feel good about themselves.

our study shows that, for women, well-being has two dimensions. one is mastery, which includes self-esteem (自尊), a sense of control over your life, and low levels of anxiety and depression. mastery is closely related to the “doing” side of life, to work and activity. pleasure is the other dimensions, and it is composed of happiness, satisfaction and optimism (乐观). it is tied more closely to the “feeling” side of life. the two are independent of each other. a woman could be high in mastery and low in pleasure, and vice versa. for example, a woman who has a good job, but whose mother has just died, might be feeling very good about herself and in control of her work life, but the pleasure side could be damaged for a time.

the concepts of mastery and pleasure can help us identify the sources of well-being for women, and remedy past mistakes. in the past, women were encouraged to look only at the feeling side of life as the source of all well-being. but we know that both mastery and pleasure are critical. and mastery seems to be achieved largely through work. in our study, all the groups of employed women rated significantly higher in mastery than did women who were not employed.

a woman's well-being is enhanced (增进) when she takes on multiple roles. at least by middle adulthood, the women who were involved in a combination of roles-marriages, motherhood, and employment were the highest in well-being, despite warnings about stress and strain.

36. it can be inferred from the first paragraph that _____.

(a) for women, a sense of “mastery” is more important than a sense of “pleasure”

(b) for women, a sense of “pleasure” is more important than a sense of “mastery”

(c) women can't have a sense of “mastery” and a sense of “pleasure” at the same time

(d) a sense of “mastery” and a sense of “pleasure” are both indispensable to women

37. the author's attitude towards women having a career is ______.

(a) critical

(b) positive

(c) neutral

(d) realistic

38. one can conclude from the passage that if a woman takes on several social roles, ______.

(a) it will be easier for her to overcome stress and strain

(b) she will be more successful in her career

(c) her chances of getting promoted will be greater

(d) her life will be richer and more meaningful

39. which of the following can be identified as a source of “pleasure” for women?

(a) family life

(b) regular employment

(c) multiple roles in society

(d) freedom from anxiety

40. the most appropriate title for the passage would be _____.[page]

(a) the well-being of career women

(b) sources of mastery and pleasure

(c) two aspects of women's well-being

(d) freedom roles women in society

part iii vocabulary and structure (35 minutes)

41. he has ____ strange hobbies like collecting bottle tops and inventing secret codes.

(a) gone on (b) gone in for (c) gone with (d) gone through with

42. of all the soldiers they had the ____ of being the fiercest, the most patriotic, the toughest.

(a) recognition (b) reservation (c) recreation (d) reputation

43. why didn't you tell me you could lend me the money? i ____ it from the bank.

(a) haven't needed to borrow (b) will not need to borrow

(c) needn't have borrowed (d) didn't need to borrow

44. advanced computer technology has ____ an answer to accurate weather forecasting.

(a) set up (b) come up with (c) filled with (d) faced up to

45. i stared into the blackness and wondered if he was as aware of my presence as _____.

(a) i was of his (b) i was of him (c) i did of him (d) i did of his

46. they are sure they have all the facts they need to ____ the existence of a black hole.

(a) obtain (b) maintain (c) verify (d) display

47. the new tourist hotel will have _____ for more than one thousand people.

(a) convenience (b) accommodations (c) capability (d) capacities

48. medical doctors sometimes can make mistakes that will cost _____.

(a) patients their lives (b) patient lives (c) patients for their lives (d) patients with their lives

49. he had been completely exhausted but felt considerably _____ after a meal and a rest.

(a) renewed (b) recreated (c) reshaped (d) refreshed

50. his intelligence and experience will enable him to ____ the complicated situation.

(a) cope with (b) settle down (c) intervene in (d) interfere with

51. at last she left her house and got to the airport, only _____ the plane flying away.

(a) having seen (b) to have seen (c) saw (d) to see

52. he obviously displays a great ____ for some of your poems.

(a) consent (b) admiration (c) respect (d) pleasure

53. this law ____ the number of accidents caused by children running across the road when they get off the bus.

(a) intending to reduce (b) intends reducing (c) intended reducing (d) is intended to reduce

54. the fire must have ____ after the staff had gone home.

(a) broken down (b) broken up (c) broken out (d) broken off

55. humidity is so intense in some parts of the tropics that europeans find they are unable to _____ it.

(a) maintain (b) persist (c) endure (d) sustain

56. the sight of a sick horse being driven along the streets of the village remained ____ him for weeks.

(a) of (b) on (c) to (d) with

57. a series of border incidents would _____ lead the two countries to war.

(a) inevitably (b) consistently (c) uniformly (d) persistently

58. they tried to restrict access to _____ they believed to be dangerous areas.

(a) what (b) which (c) that (d) everywhere

59. if each manager makes his usual speech, the meeting will be _____ for forty-five minutes.

(a) expanded (b) prolonged (c) delayed (d) exceeded

60. it was only after some progress _____ in the use and development of electric current that men began to realize the importance and possibilities of magnetism.

(a) was made (b) would have been made (c) has been made (d) had been made

61. the weatherman broadcasts the _____ in temperature twice a day.

(a) diversion (b) variation (c) variety (d) modification

62. i seem to have reached a rather gloomy conclusion, but i think that something cheerful may still be derived _____ it.

(a) of (b) off (c) from (d) with

63. animals can become unusually _____ when they are upset by a sudden environmental change.

(a) puzzled (b) predominant (c) vigorous (d) aggressive

64. in no circumstances can more work be got out of a machine than _____.

(a) is put into it (b) to put it into it (c) to be put into it (d) that puts into it

65. the winning team loudly _____its victory.

(a) magnified (b) proclaimed (c) signified (d) exclaimed

66. last year, these ships transported a total of 83.34 million tons of cargo, a 4.4 per cent increase _____ the previous year.[page]

(a) over (b) than (c) up (d) beyond

67. with an eighty-hour week and little enjoyment, life must have been very _____ for the nineteenth-century factory workers.

(a) hostile (b) anxious (c) tedious (d) obscure

68. the second world war, _____ the earlier one of 1914, promoted public concern about the physical and intellectual well-being of the country's human resources.

(a) so as (b) as were (c) as did (d) same as

69. louis was asked to _____ the man who stole her purse.

(a) confirm (b) recognize (c) claim (d) identify

70. the bus that _____ outside the inn would soon take the visitors downtown.

(a) held back (b) pulled up (c) got down (d) set forth

part iv error correction (15 minutes)

example:

television is rapidly becoming the literature of our periods. many of the 1. time

arguments having used for the study of literature as a school subject are valid 2. /

for ^ study of television. 3. the

when we consider the comfortable circumstances of a working

family today, the life of the working man in 1882 seems miserable in-

deed. but earlier it had been even hard. at the beginning of the nine- 71. _______

teenth century working hours were from sunrise to sunset, pay was

awful, and working conditions being poor and dangerous. 72. _______

the working man had little schooling beyond his craft,

and there was little hope that their children would have 73. _______

nothing better. there were no public schools, and besides, the few 74. _______

pennies which the children could earn needed to help support the 75. _______

family, if he was present because of sickness, there was often no 76. ________

job from him when he returned. since there were always plenty of 77.________

other workers to take his job, he was likely to be hired if he asked 78. ________

for more pay.

viewed against today's standards, the attitude of the

nineteenth-century factory owners seems incredible. they believed

that was good business to hire men, women and children as cheaply 79. ________

as possible, make them to work as they could and, when 80. ________

they became inefficient, worn out, or unable to work for any reason,

discharge them.

part v writing

directions: for this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic we need to broaden our

knowledge. you should write no less than 120 words and you should base your composition on the outline

(given in chinese) below:

1. 科学技术是社会发展所不可缺少的

2. 社会科学和自然科学相互渗透

3. 现代大学生需要广博的知识

remember to write your composition coherently and neatly.

参考答案

1. b 2. d 3. a 4. b 5. c 6. c 7. a 8. a 9. d 10. b

11. c 12. c 13. b 14. d 15. b 16. a 17. a 18. d 19. c 20. d

21. c 22. d 23. b 24. a 25. d 26. b 27. b 28. a 29. c 30. b

31. c 32. a 33. b 34. c 35. a 36. d 37. b 38. d 39. a 40. c

41. b 42. d 43. c 44. b 45. a 46. c 47. b 48. a 49. d 50. a

51. d 52. b 53. d 54. c 55. c 56. d 57. a 58. a 59. b 60. d

61. b 62. c 63. d 64. a 65. b 66. a 67. c 68. c 69. d 70. b

71. hard, harder 72. being, were

73. their, his 74. nothing, anything

75. (earn), (earn) were 76. present, absent

77. from, for 78. hired, fired

79. (that), (that) it 80. to, /

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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 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 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) their parents cut back the loan.

b) the woman doesn't want frank to take another english course.

c) they can't pay the rent this month.

d) the woman's boss refused to give her a raise.

2. a) ask dr. smith to alter his decision.

b) ask dr. smith to call the library.

c) get the book directly from dr. smith.

d) get mr. smith's written permission.

3. a) $ 120.

b) $ 108.

c) $ 90.

d) $ 40.

4. a) he feels unsympathetic.

b) he feels it's a pity.

c) he feels it's unfair.

d) he feels glad.

5. a) doing business.

b) taking pictures.

c) buying cameras.

d) marking movies.

6. a) looking for an apartment.

b) looking for a job.

c) taking a suburban excursion.

d) asking the man for his opinions.

7. a) she'll go to her uncle's.

b) she has an appointment with her friend.

c) she'll have an appointment with her friend.

d) she'll have a visitor.

8. a) he made a sudden turn.

b) he drove the bus over a bicycle.

c) he tried to avoid hitting the truck.

d) he was driving too fast.

9. a) he is curious.

b) he is impatient.

c) he is exhausted.

d) he is satisfied.

10. a) she didn't know how to use the new oven.

b) she wanted her refrigerator to be fixed.

c) there is something wrong with the oven.

d) there is something wrong with the food.

section b

directions: in this section, you will hear 3 short passages. at the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. after you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked a), b), c) and d). then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

passage one

question 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.

11. a) because he led his teams to many championships.

b) because he set as many as 65 different records.

c) because he still played the game after he retired.

d) because he didn't stop playing even when he was seriously injured.

12. a) he lost the final chance to win a championship.

b) he was knocked out during one contest.

c) he broke a bone in the wrist during a match.

d) he was awarded with a $1.5 million house.

13. a) to break the previous records.

b) to buy a luxury house.

c) to win one more championship for his team.

d) to play against the new york team once again.

passage two

questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.

14. a) to enjoy a good story.

b) to see the actors and actresses.

c) to experience an exciting life.

d) to escape their everyday life.

15. a) they feel that everything on the screen is familiar to them.

b) they are touched by the life-stories of the actors and actress.

c) they try to turn their dreams into reality.

d) they become so involved that they forget their own problems.

16. a) because they are well-made and the stories are interesting.

b) because the heroes have to cope with many problems and frustrations.

c) because the characters in the movies are free to de whatever they like.

d) because good guys in the movies always win in the end.

passage three

questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.

17. a) because the bottle was empty and useless.

b) because the wanted to lighten the load of his small plane.

c) because the bottle might be useful to the native africans.[page]

d) because the wanted to amuse the local tribes people.

18. a) a message from the outside world.

b) a warning from the gods.

c) a symbol of misfortune.

d) a gift from the gods.

19. a) the local africans are peace-loving people.

b) soda bottles are very precious in some remote areas.

c) a trivial thing may sometimes bring about undesirable consequences.

d) caution must be taken in introducing new technology.

20. a) they thought that the gods were all crazy.

b) they were isolated from the outside world.

c) they enjoyed living in the peaceful desert.

d) they worshipped the gods all the more after the incident.

part ii reading comprehension (35 minutes)

direction: 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 center.

passage one

questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:

more and more, the operations of our businesses, governments, and financial institutions are controlled by information that exists only inside computer memories. anyone clever enough to modify this information for his own purposes can reap substantial rewards. even worse, a number of people who have done this and been caught at it have managed to get away without punishment.

it's easy for computer crimes to go undetected if no one checks up on what the computer is doing. but even if the crime is detected, the criminal may walk away not only unpunished but with a glowing recommendation from his former employers.

of course, we have no statistics on crimes that go undetected. but it's disturbing to note how many of the crimes we do know about were detected by accident, not by systematic inspections or other security procedures. the computer criminals who have been caught may been the victims of uncommonly bad luck.

for example, a certain keypunch（键盘打孔）operator complained of having to stay overtime to punch extra cards. investigation revealed that the extra cards she was being asked to punch were for dishonest transactions. in another case, dissatisfied employees of the thief tipped off（向．．．透露）the company that was being robbed.

unlike other lawbreakers, who must leave the country, commit suicide, or go to jail, computer criminals sometimes escape punishment, demanding not only that they not be charged but that they be given good recommendations and perhaps other benefits. all to often, their demands have been met.

why? because company executives are afraid of the bad publicity that would result if the public found out that their computer had been misused. they hesitate at the thought of a criminal boasting in open court of how he juggled（耍弄）the most confidential records right under the noses of the company's executives, accountants, and security staff. and so another computer criminal departs with just the recommendations he needs to continue his crimes elsewhere.

21. it can be concluded from the passage that _______.

a) it is still impossible to detect computer crimes today

b) computer crimes are the most serious problem in the operation of financial institutions

c) computer criminals can escape punishment because they can't be detected

d) people commit computer crimes at the request their company

22. it is implied in the third paragraph that ________.

a) many more computer crimes go undetected than are discovered

b) the rapid increase of computer crimes is a troublesome problem

c) most computer criminals are smart enough to cover up their crimes

d) most computer criminals who are caught blame their bad luck

23. which of the following is mentioned in the passage?

a) a strict law against computer crimes must be enforced.

b) companies need to impose restrictions on confidential information.

c) companies will guard against computer crimes to protect their reputation

d) companies usually hesitate to uncover computer crimes.

24. what may happen to computer criminals once they are caught?[page]

a) with a bad reputation they can hardly find another job.

b) they will be denied access to confidential records.

c) they may walk away and easily find another job.

d) they must leave the country or go to jail.

25. the passage is mainly about _______.

a) why computer crimes are difficult to detect by systematic inspections.

b) why computer criminals are often able to escape punishment

c) how computer criminals manage to get good recommendation from their former employers

d) why computer crimes can't be eliminated

passage two

questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:

it is often claimed that nuclear energy is something we cannot do without. we live in a consumer society where there is an enormous demand for commercial products of all kinds. moreover, an increase in industrial production is considered to be one solution to the problem of mass unemployment. such an increase presumes an abundant and cheap energy supply. many people believe that nuclear energy provides an inexhaustible and economical source of power and that it is therefore essential of ran industrially developing society. there are a number of other advantages in the use of nuclear energy. firstly, nuclear power, except for accidents, is clean. a further advantage is that a nuclear power station can be run and maintained by relatively few technical and administrative staff. the nuclear reactor represents an enormous step in our scientific evolution and, whatever the anti-nuclear group says, it is wrong to expect a return to more primitive sources of fuel. however, opponents of nuclear energy point out that nuclear power stations bring a direct threat not only to the environment but also to civil liberties.

furthermore, it is questionable whether ultimately nuclear power is a cheap source of energy. there have, for example, been very costly accidents in america, in britain and, of course, in russia. the possibility of increases in the cost of uranium（铀）in addition to the cost of greater safety provisions could price nuclear power out of the market. in the long run, environmentalists argue, nuclear energy wastes valuable resources and disturbs the ecology to an extent which could bring about the destruction of the human race. thus, if we wish to survive, we cannot afford nuclear energy. in spite of the case against nuclear energy outlined above, nuclear energy programmes are expanding. such an expansion assumes a continual growth in industrial production and consumer demands. however, it is doubtful whether this growth will or can continue. having weighed up the arguments on both sides, it seems there are good economic and ecological reasons for sources of energy other than nuclear power.

26. the writer's attitude toward nuclear energy is _______.

a) indifferent

b) favorable

c) tolerant

d) negative

27. according to the opponents of nuclear energy, which of the following is true of nuclear energy?

a) primitive

b) exhaustible

c) cheap

d) unsafe

28. some people claim that nuclear energy is essential because _________.

a) it provides a perfect solution to mass unemployment

b) it represents an enormous step forward in our scientific evolution

c) it can meet the growing demand of an industrially developing society

d) nuclear power stations can be run and maintained by relatively few technical and administrative staff

29. which of the following statements does the writer support?

a) the demand for commercial products will not necessarily keep increasing.

b) nuclear energy is something we cannot do without.

c) uranium is a good source of energy for economic and ecological reasons.

d) greater safety provisions can bring about the expansion of nuclear energy programmes.

30. the function of the last sentence is to ________.

a) advance the final argument

b) reflect the writer's attitude.

c) reverse previously expressed thoughts

d) show the disadvantages of nuclear power

passage three

questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:

clothes play a critical part in the conclusions we reach by providing clues to who people are, who they are not, and who they would like to be. they tell us a good deal about the wearer's background, personality, status, mood, and social outlook.[page]

since clothes are such an important source of social information, we can use them to manipulate people's impression of us. our appearance assumes particular significance in the initial phases of interaction that is likely to occur. an elderly middle-class man or woman may be alienated（疏远．．．）by a young adult who is dressed in an unconventional manner, regardless of the person's education, background, or interests.

people tend to agree on what certain types of clothes mean. adolescent girls can easily agree on the lifestyles of girls who wear certain outfits（套装）, including the number of boyfriends they likely have had and whether they smoke or drink. newscasters, or the announcers, who read the news on tv, are considered to be more convincing, honest, and competent when they are dressed conservatively. and collage students who view themselves as taking an active role in their interpersonal relationships say they are concerned about the costumes they must wear to play these roles successfully. moreover, many of us can relate instances in which the clothing we wore changed the way we felt about ourselves and how we acted. perhaps you have used clothing to gain confidence when you anticipated a stressful situation, such as a job interview, or a court appearance.

in the workplace, men have long had well-defined precedents and role models for achieving success. it has been otherwise for women. a good many women in the business world are uncertain about the appropriate mixture of “masculine” and “feminine” attributes they should convey by their professional clothing. the variety of clothing alternatives to women has also been greater than that available for men. male administrators tend to judge women more favorably for managerial positions when the women display less “feminine” grooming（打扮）-shorter hair, moderate use of make-up, and plain tailored clothing. as one male administrator confessed, “an attractive woman is definitely going to get a longer interview, but she won't get a job.”

31. according to the passage, the way we dress _________

a) provides clues for people who are critical of us

b) indicates our likes and dislikes in choosing a career

c) has a direct influence on the way people regard us

d) is of particular importance when we get on in age

32. form the third paragraph of the passage, we can conclude that young adults tend to believe that certain types of clothing can __________.

a) change people's conservative attitudes toward their lifestyle

b) help young people's make friends with the opposite sex

c) make them competitive in the job market

d) help them achieve success in their inter personal relationships

33. the word “precedent” (line 1, para.4) probably refers to __________.

a) early acts for men to follow as examples

b) particular places for men to occupy especially because of their importance

c) things that men should agree upon

d) men's beliefs that everything in the world has already been decided

34. according to the passage, many career women find themselves in difficult situations because _________.

a) the variety of professional clothing is too wide for them to choose

b) women are generally thought to be only good at being fashion models

c) men are more favorably judged for managerial positions

d) they are not sure to what extent they should display their feminine qualities through clothing

35. what is the passage mainly about?

a) dressing for effect.

b) how to dress appropriately.

c) managerial positions and clothing.

d) dressing for the occasion.

passage four

questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:

the more women and minorities make their way into the ranks of management, the more they seem to want to talk about things formerly judged to be best left unsaid. the newcomers also tend to see office matters with a fresh eye, in the process sometimes coming up with critical analyses of the forces that shape everyone's experience in the organization.

consider the novel views of harvey coleman of atlanta on the subject of getting ahead. coleman is black. he spent 11 years with ibm, half of them working in management development, and now serves as a consultant to the likes of at&t, coca-cola, prudential, and merch. coleman says that based what he's seen at big companies, he weighs the different elements that make for long-term career success as follow: performance counts a mere 10%, image, 30%; and exposure, a full 60%. coleman concludes that excellent job performance is so common these days that while doing your work well may win you pay increases, it won't secure you the big promotion. he finds that advancement more often depends on how many people know you and your work, and how high up they are.[page]

ridiculous beliefs? not to many people, especially many women and members of minority races who, like coleman, feel that the scales（障眼物）have dropped form their eyes. “women and blacks in organizations work under false beliefs,” says kaleel jamison, a new york-based management consultant who helps corporations deal with these issues. “they think that if you work hard, you'll get ahead-that someone in authority will reach down and give you a promotion.” she adds, “most women and blacks are so frightened that people will think they've gotten ahead because of their sex or color that they play down（使不突出）their visibility.” her advice to those folks: learn the ways that white males have traditionally used to find their way into the spotlight.

36. according to the passage, “things formerly judged to be best left unsaid” (line 2, para.1) probably refers to “__________”.

a) criticisms that shape everyone's experience

b) the opinions which contradict the established beliefs

c) the tendencies that help the newcomers to see office matters with a fresh eye

d) the ideas which usually come up with usually come up with new ways of management in the organization

37. to achieve success in your career, the most important factor, according to the passage, is to _________.

a) let your superiors know how good you are

b) project a favorable image to the people around you

c) work as a consultant to your superiors

d) perform well your tasks given by your superiors

38. the reason why women and blacks play down their visibility is that they ________.

a) know that someone in authority will reach down and give them a promotion

b) want to give people the impression that they work under false beliefs

c) don't want people to think that their promotion were due to sex or color

d) believe they can get promoted by reason of their sex or color

39. the author is of the opinion that coleman's beliefs are _________.

a) biased

b) popular

c) insightful

d) superficial

40. the best title for this passage would be ________.

a) role of women and minorities in management

b) the importance of being visible

c) job performance and advancement

d) sex and career success

part iii vocabulary and structure (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 that best completes the sentence. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

41. as a _________ actor, he can perform, sing, dance and play several kinds of musical instruments.

a) flexible b) versatile

c) sophisticated d) productive

42. there are not many teachers who are strong ___________ of traditional methods in english teaching.

a) sponsors b) contributors

c) advocates d) performers

43. we managed to reach the top of the mountain, and half an hour later we began to _________.

a) ascend b) descend

c) decline d) plunge

44. competition, they believe, ___________ the national character than corrupt it.

a) enforces b) confirms

c) intensifies d) strengthens

45. the accident __________ him of his sight and the use of his legs.

a) excluded b) disabled

c) deprived d) gripped

46. on weekends my grandma usually __________ a glass of wine.

a) subscribes to b) engages in

c) hangs on d) indulges in

47. the people living in these apartments have free __________ to that swimming pool.

a) access b) excess

c) excursion d) recreation

48. at the party we found the shy girl ___________ her mother all the time.

a) depending one b) coinciding with

c) adhering to d) clinging to

49. when a psychologist does a general experiment about the human mind, he selects people ________ and ask them questions.

a) at length b) at random

c) in essence d) in bulk

50. i think she hurt my feelings _________ rather than by accident as she claimed.

a) virtually b) deliberately

c) literally d) appropriately

51. even though he was guilty, the ________ judge did not send him to prison.

a) merciful b) impartial

c) conscientious d) conspicuous

52. the education ___________ for the coming year is about $4 billion, which is much more than what people expected.[page]

a) allowance b) reservation

c) budget d) finance

53. they had a fierce __________ as to whether their company should restore the trade relationship which was broken years ago.

a) debate b) clash

c) disagreement d) contest

54. they tossed your thoughts back and forth for over an hour, but still could not make _______ of them.

a) impression b) comprehension

c) meaning d) sense

55. the politician says he will _________ the welfare of the people.

a) prey on b) take on

c) get at d) see to

56. if you __________ the bottle and cigarettes, you'll be much healthier.

a) take off b) keep off

c) get off d) set off

57. he was _________ to steal the money when he saw it lying on the table.

a) dragged b) tempted

c) elicited d) attracted

58. beijing somewhat short-sighted, she had the habit of __________ at people.

a) glancing b) peering

c) gazing d) scanning

59. of the thousands of known volcanoes in the world, the _________ majority are inactive.

a) tremendous b) demanding

c) intensive d) overwhelming

60. in general, matters which lie entirely within state borders are the _________ concern of state governments.

a) extinct b) excluding

c) excessive d) exclusive

61. the poetry of ezra pound is sometimes difficult to understand because it contains so many ________ references.

a) obscure b) acute

c) notable d) objective

62. the mayor was asked to _______ his speech in order to allow his audience to raise questions.

a) constrain b) conduct

c) condense d) converge

63. the morning news says a school bus ___________ with a train at the junction and a group of policemen were sent there immediately.

a) bumped b) collided

c) crashed d) struck

64. sometimes patients suffering from severe pain can be helped by “drugs” that aren't really drugs at all _________ sugar pills that contain no active chemical elements.

a) or rather b) rather than

c) but rather d) other than

65. we are writing to the manager ________ the repairs recently carried out at the above address.

a) with the exception of b) with the purpose of

c) with reference to d) with a view to

66. when i said goodbye to her, she _________ the door.

a) saw me at b) set me off

c) sent me to d) showed me to

67. in the meantime, the question facing business is whether such research is _____ the costs.

a) worth b) worth of

c) worthy d) worthwhile

68. during the nineteen years of his career, france battiate has won the ________ of a wide audience outside italy.

a) enjoyment b) appreciation

c) evaluation d) reputation

69. although most dreams apparently happen ________, dream activity may be provoked by external influences.

a) spontaneously b) simultaneously

c) homogeneously d) instantaneously

70. he is holding a __________ position in the company and expects to be promoted soon.

a) subordinate b) succeeding

c) successive d) subsequent

part iv short answer questions (15 minutes)

directions: in this part there is a short passage with five questions or incomplete statements. read the passage carefully. then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words (not exceeding 10 words.)

joe templer should have known better: after all, he works for a large auto-insurance company. it won't hurt to leave the key in the truck this once, he thought, as he filled his gas tank at a self-service gas station. but moments latter as he was paying the money he saw the truck being driven away.

in 1987, 1.6 million motor vehicles were stolen in the united states-one every 20 seconds. if current trends continue, experts predict annual vehicle thefts could exceed two million by the end of the decade.

vehicle theft is a common phenomenon, which has a direct impact on over four million victims a year. the cost is astonishing.

many police officials blame professional thieves for the high volume of thefts. it is a major money-maker for organized crime. typically, stolen cars are taken to pieces and the parts sold to individuals. but as many as 200.000 cars are smuggled out of the country every year. most go to latin america, the middle east and europe.

only about 15 percent car thefts result in an arrest, because few police departments routinely conduct in-depth auto-investigations. when thieves are arrested, judges will often sentence them to probation (缓刑), not immediately put them in prison because the prisons are overcrowded with violent criminals.[page]

one exception is a michigan program that assigns 92 police officers to work full-time on the state's 65,000 car theft cases a year. since 1986, when the effort began, the state's auto-theft rate has fallen from second in the nation to ninth.

how can you protect your car? if you live in a high-theft area or drive an expensive model, consider a security system. it may cost anywhere from $25 to $1,000. some systems engage automatically - simply removing the key disables the fuel pump the fuel pump and the starter. when cars are equipped with such systems, thefts may drop by one-third. in some states, you may be able to sue a device that transmits radio signals, allowing stolen cars to be tracked by police.

questions:

71. what is the passage mainly about?

_______________________________________________________________________

72. what does the author think joe templer should be blamed for?

_______________________________________________________________________

73. how serious did the author predict the annual vehicle theft could in the united states in 1989?

_______________________________________________________________________

74. what are the two ways thieves sell the stolen cars?

_______________________________________________________________________

75. what type of security system can help the police track down a stolen car?

_______________________________________________________________________

part v writing (30 minutes)

directions: for this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic haste makes waste. you should write at least 120 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in chinese) below:

1. 为什么说“欲速则不达”。

2. 试举例说明。

haste makes waste

参考答案

1. c 2. d 3. b 4. a 5. b 6. a 7. d 8. a 9. b 10. c

11. b 12. c 13. c 14. d 15. d 16. a 17. a 18. d 19. c 20. b

21. b 22. a 23. d 24. c 25. b 26. d 27. d 28. c 29. a 30. b

31. c 32. d 33. a 34. d 35. a 36. b 37. a 38. c 39. c 40. b

41. b 42. c 43. b 44. d 45. c 46. d 47. a 48. d 49. b 50. b

51. a 52. c 53. a 54. d 55. d 56. b 57. b 58. c 59. d 60. d

61. a 62. c 63. b 64. c 65. c 66. d 67. a 68. b 69. a 70. a

71. car theft in the united states. / theft(s) of cars.

72. leaving his key in the truck.

73. more than two million cars would be stolen. /the vehicle thefts could exceed two million.

74. disassemble them and sell the parts, or smuggle them abroad. /selling their parts at home or smuggling them abroad.

75. a device that transmits radio signal. /radio transmitting devices.

篇12：1月大学英语六级CET6真题及答案

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 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 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) the flight has been canceled.

b) the plane is late.

c) the plane is late.

d) the tickets for this flight have been sold out.

2. a) he is not to blame.

b) it was his fault.

c) he will accept all responsibility.

d) he will be more careful next time.

3. a) the man is a forgetful person.

b) the typewriter is not new.

c) the man can have the typewriter later.

d) the man misunderstood her.

4. a) there will be heavy fog in all areas.

b) there will be heavy rain by midnight.

c) there will be heavy fog in the east.

d) there will be fog in all areas by midnight.

5. a) she's scornful.

b) she's angry.

c) she's sympathetic.

d) she's worried.

6. a) he likes the job of a dish-washer because it pays well.

b) he thinks it's important to have a good job from the beginning.

c) he hates to be a dish-washer because it's boring.

d) he would work as a dish-washer in summer if he has to.

7. a) she must learn to understand john's humor better.

b) she enjoys john's humor a great deal.

c) she doesn't appreciate john's humor.

d) she thinks john is not funny enough.

8. a) joan may have taken a wrong train.

b) joan will miss the next conference.

c) joan won't come to the conference.

d) joan may be late for the opening speech.

9. a) she has been dismissed for her poor performance.

b) she has been fired by the company.

c) she has been granted leave for one month.

d) she has been offered a new job.

10. a) it will last for two weeks.

b) it has come to a halt.

c) it will end before long.

d) it will probably continue.

section b

directions: in this section, you will hear 3 short passages. at the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. after you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked a), b), c) and d). then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.

passage one

question 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.

11. a) she was an office worker.

b) she was a physician.

c) she was a cleaner.

d) she was a social worker.

12. a) because she could not sleep well at night.

b) because she hoped to earn more money.

c) because she could not find a daytime job.

d) because she needed a change and a lighter job.

13. a) she works six nights every fortnight.

b) she does not take part in social activities in her working days.

c) she has been a night nurse in a hospital for about 25 years.

d) she is not satisfied with her present job.

passage two

questions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.

14. a) a small town in britain.

b) a new type of jail.

c) a labour camp.

d) a big gymnasium in scotland.

15. a) women criminals in scotland.

b) criminals who are given long sentences.

c) criminals who are given short sentences.

d) criminals in scotland.

16. a) the reward the prisoners get for their work.

b) the comfortable accommodation.

c) the way the prisoners are treated.

d) the officers' sympathy for the prisoners.

17. a) to give the prisoners more freedom.

b) to help the prisoners keep their self-respect.

c) to help the prisoners develop the sense of independence.

d) to turn the prisoners into skilled workers.

passage three[page]

questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.

18. a) on an airplane.

b) near the terminal building.

c) in a coach to the city.

d) in the waiting room.

19. a) near the airport hotel.

b) at the travelers' information desk.

c) outside the customs hall.

d) in the center of the city.

20. a) the departure tax they have to pay on their next international flight.

b) the distance they have to travel from the airport to the city center.

c) the prices the major hotels charge.

d) the place where taxis are waiting to be hired.

part ii reading comprehension (35 minutes)

direction: 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 center.

passage one

questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:

material culture refers to the touchable, material “things”-physical objects that can be seen, held, felt, used-that a culture produces. examining a culture's tolls and technology can tell us about the group's history and ways of life. similarly, research into the material culture of music can help us to understand the music-culture. the most vivid body of “things” in it, of course, are musical instruments. we cannot hear for ourselves the actual sound of any musical performance before the 1870s when the phonograph（留声机）was invented, so we rely on instruments for important information about music-cultures in the remote past and their development. here we have two kinds of evidence: instruments well preserved and instruments pictured in art. through the study of instruments, as well as paintings, written documents, and so on, we can explore the movement of music from the near east to china over a thousand years ago, or we can outline the spread of near eastern influence to europe that resulted in the development of most of the instruments on the symphony orchestra.

sheet music or printed music, too is material culture. scholars once defined folk music-cultures as those in which people learn and sing music by ear rather than from print, but research shows mutual influence among oral and written sources during the past few centuries in europe, britain, and america, printed versions limit variety because they tend to standardize any song, yet they stimulate people to create new and different song. besides, the ability to read music notation（乐谱）has a far-reaching effect on musicians and, when it becomes widespread, on the music-culture as whole.

one more important part for music's material culture should be singled out: the influence of the electronic media-radio, record player, tape recorder, television, and videocassette, with the future promising talking and singing computers and other developments. this is all part of the “information revolution,” a twentieth-century phenomenon as important as the industrial revolution was in the nineteenth. these electronic media are not just limited to modern nations; they have affected music-music-cultures all over the globe.

21. research into the material culture of a nation is of great importance because _______.

a) it helps produce new cultural tools and technology

b) it can reflect the development of the nation

c) it helps understand the nation's past and present

d) it can demonstrate the nation's civilization

22. it can be learned from this passage that _______.

a) the existence of the symphony was attributed to the spread of near eastern and chinese music.

b) near eastern music had an influence on the development of the instruments in the symphony orchestra

c) the development of the symphony shows the mutual influence of eastern and western music

d) the musical instruments in the symphony orchestra were developed on the basis of near eastern music

23. according to the author, music notation is important because _____.

a) it has a great effect on the music-culture as more and more people are able to read it[page]

b) it tends to standardize folk songs when it is used by folk musicians

c) it is the printed version of standardized folk music

d) it encourages people to popularize printed versions of songs

24. it can be concluded from the passage that the introduction of electronic media into the world of music _______.

a) has brought about an information revolution

b) has speeded up the arrival of a new generation of computes

c) has given rise to new forms of music culture

d) has led to the transformation of traditional musical instruments

25. which of the following best summarizes the main idea of the passage?

a) musical instruments developed through the years will sooner or later be replaced by computers.

b) music cannot be passed on to future generation unless it is recorded.

c) folk songs cannot be spread far unless they are printed on music sheets.

d) the development of music culture is highly dependent on its material aspect.

passage two

questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:

the question of whether war is inevitable is one, which has concerned many of the world's great writers. before considering this question, it will be useful to introduce some related concepts. conflict, defined as opposition among social entities directed against one another, is distinguished from competition, defined as opposition among social entities independently striving for something, which is in inadequate supply. competitors may not be aware of one another, while the parties to a conflict are. conflict and competition are both categories of opposition, which has been defined as a process by which social entities function in the disservice of one another.

opposition is thus contrasted with cooperation, the process by which social entities function in the service of one another. these definitions are necessary because it is important to emphasize that competition between individuals or groups is inevitable in a world of limited resources, but conflict is not. conflict, nevertheless, is very likely to occur, and is probably an essential and desirable element of human societies.

many authors have argued for the inevitability of war from the premise that in the struggle for existence among animal species, only the fittest survive. in general, however, this struggle in nature is competition, not conflict. social animals, such as monkeys and cattle, fight to win or maintain leadership of the group. the struggle for existence occurs not in such fights, but in the competition for limited feeding areas and for the occupancy（占有）of areas free from meat-eating animals. those who fail in this competition starve to death or become victims to other species. this struggle for existence does not resemble human war, but rather the competition of individuals for jobs, markets, and materials. the essence of the struggle is the competition for the necessities of life that are insufficient to satisfy all.

among nations there is competition in developing resources, trades, skills, and a satisfactory way of life. the successful nations grow and prosper（繁荣）; the unsuccessful decline. while it is true that this competition may induce effort to expand territory at the expense of others, and thus lead to conflict, it cannot be said that war-like conflict among nations is inevitable, although competition is.

26. in the first paragraph, the author gives the definitions of some terms in order to _______.

a) argue for the similarities between animal societies and human societies

b) smooth out the conflicts in human societies

c) distinguish between tow kinds of opposition

d) summarize the characteristic features of opposition and cooperation

27. according to the author, competition differs from conflict in that _______.

a) it results in war in most cases

b) it induces efforts to expand territory

c) it is a kind of opposition among social entities

d) it is essentially a struggle for existence

28. the phrase “function in the disservice of one another” (para.1, line 7) most probably means “________”.[page]

a) betray each other

b) harm one another

c) help to collaborate with each other

d) benefit one another

29. the author indicates in the passage that conflict _______.

a) is an inevitable struggle resulting from competition

b) reflects the struggle among social animals

c) is an opposition among individual social entities

d) can be avoided

30. the passage is probably intended to answer the question “_________”.

a) is war inevitable?

b) why is there conflict and competition?

c) is conflict desirable?

d) can competition lead to conflict?

passage three

questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:

as dr. samuel johnson said in a different era about ladies preaching, the surprising thing about computers is not that they think less well than a man, but that they think at all. the early electronic computer did not have much going for it except a marvelous memory and some good math skills. but today the best models can be wired up to learn by experience, follow an argument, ask proper questions and write poetry and music. they can also carry on somewhat puzzling conversations.

computers imitate life. as computers get more complex, the imitation gets better. finally, the line between the original and the copy becomes unclear. in another 15 years or so, we will see the computer as a new form of life.

the opinion seems ridiculous because, for one thing, computers lack the drives and emotions of living creatures. but drives can be programmed into the computer's brain just as nature programmed them into our human brains as a part of the equipment for survival.

computers match people in some roles, and when fast decisions are needed in a crisis, they often surpass them. having evolved when the pace of life was slower, the human brain has an inherent defect that prevents it from absorbing several streams of information simultaneously and acting on them quickly. throw too many things at the brain at one time and it freezes up.

we are still in control, but the capabilities of computers are increasing at a fantastic rate, while raw human intelligence is changing slowly, if as all. computer power has increased ten times every eight years since 1946. in the 1990s, when the sixth generation appears, the reasoning power of an intelligence built out of silicon will begin to match that of the human brain.

that does not mean the evolution of intelligence has ended on the earth. judging by the past, we can expect that a new species will arise out of man, surpassing his achievements as he has surpassed those of his predecessor. only a carbon chemistry enthusiast would assume that the new species must be man's flesh-and-blood descendants. the new kind of intelligent life is more likely to be made of silicon.

31. what do you suppose was the attitude of dr. samuel johnson towards ladies preaching?

a) he believed that ladies were born worse preachers than men.

b) he was pleased that ladies could preach, though not as well as men.

c) he disapproved of ladies preaching.

d) he encouraged ladies to preach.

32. today, computers are still inferior to man in terms of _______.

a) decision making

b) drives and feelings

c) growth of reasoning power

d) information absorption

33. in terms of making quick decisions, the human brain cannot be compared with the computer because _____.

a) in the long process of evolution the slow pace of life didn't require such ability of the human brain.

b) the human brain is influenced by other factors such as motivation and emotion

c) the human brain may sometimes freeze up in a dangerous situation

d) computers imitate life while the human brain does not imitate computers

34. though he thinks highly of the development of computer science, the author doesn't mean that _______.

a) computers are likely to become a new form of intelligent life.

b) human beings have lost control of computers

c) the intelligence of computers will eventually surpass that of human beings.

d) the evolution of intelligence will probably depend on that of electronic brains.

35. according to the passage, which of the following statements is true?[page]

a) future man will be made of silicon instead of flesh and blood.

b) some day it will be difficult to tell a computer from a man.

c) the reasoning power of computers ahs already surpassed that of man.

d) future intelligent life may not necessarily be made of organic matter.

passage four

questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:

video recorders and photocopiers, even ticket machines on the railways, often seem unnecessarily difficult to use last december i bought myself a video cassette recorder (vcr) described as “simple to use”. in the first three weeks i failed repeatedly to program the machine to record from the tv, and after months of practice i still made mistakes. i am not alone. according to a survey last year by ferguson, the british manufacturer, more than one in four vcr owners never use the timer（定时器）on their machines to record a programme: they don't use it because they've found it far too hard to operate.

so why do manufacturers keep on designing and producing vcrs that are awkward to use if the problems are so obvious? first, the problems we notice are not obvious to technically minded（有技术思想的）designers with years of experience and trained to understand how appliances work. secondly, designers tend to add one or two features as a time to each model, whereas you or i face all a machine's features at once. thirdly, although finding problems in a finished product is easy, it is too late by then to do anything about the design. finally, if manufacturers can get away with selling products that are difficult to use, it is not worth the effort of any one of them to make improvements.

some manufacturers say they concentrate on providing a wide range of features rather than on making the machines easy to use. but that gives rise to the question, “why can't you have features that are easy to use?” the answer is you can.

good design practice is a mixture of specific procedures and general principles. for a start, designers should build an original model of the machine and try it out on typical members of the public-not on colleagues in the development laboratory. simple public trials would quickly reveal many design mistakes. in an ideal world, there would be some ways of controlling quality such as that the vcr must be redesigned repeatedly until, say, 90 per cent of users can work 90 per cent of the features correctly 90 per cent of the time.

36. the author had trouble operating his vcr because _______.

a) he had neglected the importance of using the timer

b) the machine had far more technical features than necessary

c) he had set about using it without proper training

d) its operation was far more difficult than the designer intended it to be

37. according to the author, manufacturers _________.

a) should add more useful features to their machines

b) often fail to make their products easy to use

c) should make their appliances as attractive as possible

d) often fail to provide proper training in the use of their products

38. it seems that manufacturers will remain reluctant to make improvements unless ________.

a) they can do so as a very low cost

b) they find their machines hard to operate

c) they have difficulty selling their products

d) they receive a lot of complaints about their machines

39. according to the passage, before a vcr is sold on the market, its original model should be tried out _______.

a) among ordinary consumers who are not technically minded

b) among people who are technically minded

c) among experienced technicians and potential users

d) among people who are in charge of public relations

40. one of the reasons why vcrs are so difficult to use is that _______.

a) the designers are often insensitive to the o9perational complexities of their machines

b) the range of features provided is unlimited

c) there is no ideal way of controlling quality

d) their designers often ignore the complaints of their users

part iii vocabulary and structure (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 that best completes the sentence. then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center.[page]

41. the police accused him of setting fire to the building but he denied _________ in the area on the night of the fire.

a) to be b) to have been

c) having been d) be

42. the schoolmaster ___________ the girl's bravery in his opening speech.

a) applauded b) enhanced

c) elevated d) clapped

43. the place did not appear to be popular, for it was completely deserted, and in any case _________ to traffic.

a) inadequate b) inaccessible

c) incompatible d) insignificant

44. one of the requirements for a fire is that the material __________ to its burning temperature.

a) is heated b) will be heated

c) be heated d) would be heated

45. the secret agent concealed her real mission, therefore many local people were ________ into thinking that she was a good person.

a) betrayed b) driven

c) deceived d) convinced

46. why this otherwise excellent newspaper allows such an article to be printed is _____ me.

a) above b) outside

c) beside d) beyond

47. when business is __________, there is usually an obvious increase in unemployment.

a) degraded b) depressed

c) reduced d) lessened

48. as far as the rank of position is concerned and associate professor is ________ to a professor though they are almost equally knowledgeable.

a) attached b) subsidiary

c) previous d) inferior

49. this book will show the readers __________ can be used in other contexts.

a) how that they have observed b) that how they have observed

c) how what they have observed d) that they have observed

50. the plane __________, its bombs exploding as it hit the ground.

a) smashed b) crushed

c) plunged d) crashed

51. he believed that the greatest of his _______ was that he'd never had a college education.

a) briefs b) misfortunes

c) disasters d) sorrows

52. __________ your opinions are worth considering, the committee finds it unwise to place too much importance on them.

a) as b) since

c) provided d) while

53. the local government leaders are making every effort to _______ the problem of poverty.

a) abolish b) tackle

c) remove d) encounter

54. although asian countries are generally more ____________ in social customs than western countries, there have been several notable examples of women leaders in both china and india.

a) conservative b) confidential

c) comprehensive d) consistent

55. ___________ the claim about german economic might, it is somewhat surprising how relatively small the german economy actually is.

a) to give b) given

c) giving d) having given

56. although the two players are _________ in the tennis court, they are really good friends.

a) partners b) enemies

c) rivals d) companions

57. the girl was _______ a shop assistant; she is now a manager in a large department store.

a) preliminarily b) presumably

c) formally d) formerly

58. i don't think that this question is subordinate _________ the main aim of our company.

a) with b) to

c) for d) on

59. while admitting that this forecast was ____________ uncertain, the scientists warned against treating it as a cry of wolf.

a) anyhow b) somewhere

c) somewhat d) anyway

60. the united states is trying to ________ the serious problems created by the energy crisis.

a) put up with b) submit to

c) comply with d) cope with

61. some people viewed the findings with caution, noting that a cause-and-effect relationship between passive smoking and cancer remains _________.

a) to be shown b) to have shown

c) to have been shown d) being shown

62. the economic crises in that country have threatened the _________ of the government.

a) stability b) capability

c) persistence d) permanence

63. although most birds have only a negligible sense of smell, they have _________ vision.

a) vigorous b) exact

c) acute d) vivid

64. rebecca ___________ me earlier if she did not like her house she bought last month.

a) told b) would tell

c) had told d) would have told

65. by moving the radar beam around slowly in circles, we can _________ the surroundings.

a) explore b) expose

c) exploit d) expand

66. the washington monument is a hollow shaft without a break _________ its surface except for the tiny entrance.

a) in b) with

c) from d) to[page]

67. the traffic police were searching for evidence to prove the accused man's ______, but in vain.

a) mistake b) guilt

c) fault d) defeat

68. the world's greatest sporting event, the olympic games, upholds the amateur ideal that _________ matters is not winning but participating.

a) anything b) it

c) what d) everything

69. very few scientists _________ completely new answers to the world's problems.

a) come up with b) come out

c) come round d) come up to

70. the police are suspicious _________ his words because he already has a record.

a) to b) at

c) on d) of

part iv error correction (15 minutes)

directions: this part consists of a short passage. in this passage, there are altogether 10 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 corrections in the blanks provided. if you change a word, cross it out and write the correct word in the corresponding blank. if you add a word, put an insertion mark (∧) in the right place and write the missing word in the blank. if you delete a word, cross it out and put a slash (／) in the blank.

example:

television is rapidly becoming the literatures of our periods. 1. time/times/period

many of the arguments having used for the study of literature.

2. ／___________

as a school subject are valid for ∧ study of television. 3. the___________

most studies suggest that when women and men do the

same job and have the same experience, pay rates tend to be

similar. most of the dollar differences stem from fact that 71. __________

women tend to be more recently employed and have more 72. __________

years on the job. whether women who have started a career

will attain pay equality with men rest on at least two factors. 73. __________

first, will most of them continue part time at their jobs after 74. __________

they have children? a break in their employment, or a decision

to work part time, will slow its raises and promotions- 75. __________

because it would for men. second, will male-dominated 76. __________

companies elevate women to higher-paid jobs at the different 77. __________

rate as the elevate men? on some fields, this had clearly not 78. __________

happened. many men, for example, have committed their 79. __________

lives to teaching careers, yet relative few have become 80. __________

principals or headmasters.

part v writing (30 minutes)

direction: for this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic why i take the college english test band 6. you should write at least 120 words and your composition should include the following two points (given in chinese)：

1. 有人认为没有必要参加大学英语六级考试（简称英语六级考试）。

2. 我参加英语六级考试考试的理由。

why i take the college english test band 6

参考答案

1. b 2. a 3. a 4. d 5. c 6. c 7. c 8. d 9. b 10. d

11. c 12. d 13. b 14. b 15. a 16. c 17. b 18. a 19. c 20. a

21. c 22. b 23. a 24. c 25. d 26. c 27. d 28. b 29. d 30. a

31. c 32. b 33. a 34. b 35. d 36. d 37. b 38. c 39. a 40. a

41. c 42. a 43. b 44. c 45. c 46. d 47. b 48. d 49. c 50. d

51. b 52. d 53. b 54. a 55. b 56. c 57. d 58. b 59. c 60. d

61. a 62. a 63. c 64. d 65. a 66. a 67. b 68. c 69. a 70. d

71. (fact), the (fact) 72. more, fewer/less

73. rest, rests 74. part, full

75. its, their 76. because, as

77. different, same 78. on, in

79. men, women 80. relative, relatively/comparatively