Part II 快速阅读
（1）A: not be sustained in the long term
（2）B: Intergeneration conflicts will intensify.
（3）D: politicians are afraid of losing votes in the next election. （4）A: allow people to work longer
（5）D: younger workers are readily available.
（6）B: large numbers of immigrants from overseas
（7）B: They find it hard to balance career and family.
（8）take risks
（9）have families
（10）military service
Part III 听力理解
11. C) The man is looking for an apartment.
12. B) How the pictures will turn out.
13. C) The suitcase can be fixed in time.
14. B) He needs a vehicle to be used in harsh weather.
15. A) She has made up her mind to resign.
16. D) Replace the shirt with one of some other material.
17. D) At a "lost and found".
18. C) Convert it into a hotel.
19. D) Careful plotting and clueing.
20. D) To be entirely alone.
21. C) They look at the world in a detached manner.
22. B) Like it or not, you have to use them.
23. D) The monopoly of British railways.
24. B) Competition from other modes of transport
25. D) They lose a lot of money.
26. C) Many coastal cities will be covered with water.
27. B) How unstable the West Antarctic ice sheet is.
28. A) It collapsed at least once in the past 1.3 million years.
29. A) The West Antarctic region was once an open ocean.
30. B) Whether a deleted photo is immediately removed from the web.
31. B) The way they store data.
32. C) When the URL is reused.
33. A) Some iced coffees have as many calories as a hot dinner.
34. B) Exercise at the gym.
35. C) Many cancer cases could be prevented.
36. diverse
37. tragic
38. commit
39. outcome
40. scale
41. colleagues
42. accurate
43. averages
44. Students with high hope set themselves higher goals and know how to work to attain them.
45. went beyond the simple notion that hope is merely the sense that everything will turn out all right.
46. Having hope means believing you have both the will and the way to accomplish your goals,
Part IV 深度阅读
Section A
47. not masculine and weak
48. lose composure
49. stress-related disorders
50. relationships with partners and children
51. physically aggressive
Section B
Passage 1
52. In the early 20th century Americans believed science and technology could
A) solve virtually all existing problems
B) quicken the pace of industralization
C) help raise people’s living standards
D) promote the nation’s social progress
53.Why did many American scholars become enthusiastic about humanistic studies after World War Ⅱ?
A) They wanted to improve their own status within the current education system
B) They believed the stability of a society depended heavily on humanistic studies
C) They could get financial support from various foundations for humanistic studies
D) They realized science and technology alone were no guarantee for a better world
54. Why are American scholars worried about education today?
A) The STEM subjects are too challenging for students to learn
B) Some Asian countries have overtaken America in basic sciences
C) America is lagging behind in the STEM disciplines
D) There are not enough scholars in humanistic studies
55.What accounts for the significant decline in humanistic studies today?
A) Insufficient funding
B) Shrinking enrollment
C) Shortage of devoted faculty
D) Dim prospects for graduates
56. Why does the author attach so much inportance to humanistic studies?
A) They promote the development of science and technology
B) They help prepare students for their professional careers
C) Humanistic thinking helps define our culture and values.
D) Humanistic thinking helps cu ltivate students’ creativity
这篇文章从选材都题目都不难
核心意思很容易把握：科技和人文，两手都要抓，两手都要硬，不可偏废其中之一，尤其是人文学科
科技告诉我们可以做什么，人文告诉我们应该做什么
算是一个老生常谈的话题
52题，问20世纪初的美国人相信科技可以带来什么。答案是第一段的第二句话：In a world struggling with rapid industralization, science and technology seemed to offer solutions to almost every problem。似乎提供了所有问题的解决办法。所以这题答案选A。vitually是个很明显的副词。
53题，问二战后美国学者怎么又开始注重人文学科了。答案也在第一段，这么一句：Two world wars and a Great Depression rocked the confidence of many people that scientific expertise alone could create a prosperous and orderd world.动摇了仅凭科技就能带来一个繁荣有秩序世界的信心。然后在那之后，the academic world turned with new enthusiasm to humanistic studies。所以前面是因（动摇了信心），后面是果（对人文研究报以热情）。答案选D：仅仅一个科技是不够的。B貌似也正确，但做阅读，一定得在原文中找依据，不能想当然的发挥。
54题，问为什么担忧今天的美国教育。答案是第二段的这么一句：There is considerable and justified concern that the United States is falling behind much of the rest of the developed world in these essential disciplines。普遍担心美国在这些必要的纪律方面落后了其他的发达国家。选C。lagging behind对应falling behind，而concern，就是选项中说的worry about。
55题，问什么能对今天人文研究的大幅度下降做出解释。答案是这句：Humanistic disciplines are seriously underfunded。严重资金不足。选A
56题，问为什么作者认为人文研究如此重要。其实也就是问人文研究的意义，这些东西是干神马用的？答案是最后一段的这么一句：But try to imagine our world as well without the remarkable works that have defined our culture and values.一个that引导的定语从句，勾勒出了这个句子也勾勒出了人文研究的作用：定义文化和价值观。选C。
Passage 2
57. What do scientists seem to agree upon, judging from the first two paragraphs?
A) Einstein pushed mathematics almost to its limits.
B) It will take another Einstein to build a unified theory.
C) No physicist is likely to surpass Einstein in the next 200 years.
D) It will be some time before a new Einstein emreges.
本题问的是“由前两段可以得出科学家在哪方面的观点是一致的？”由第一段中 A new Einstein will emerge, scientists say. But it may take a long time.以及第二段中Many physicists say the next Einstein hasn’t been born yet, or is a baby now.可推断D项正确。
58. What was critical to Einstein’s success?
A) His talent as an accomplished musician.
B) His independent and abstract thinking.
C) His untiring effort to fulfill his potential.
D) His solid foundation in math theory.
本题问的是“对爱因斯坦的成功起重要作用的是什么？”由第五段中“One crucial aspect of Einstein’s training…”，以及第六段爱因斯坦所写的句子可知B项为本题答案。
59. What does the author tell us about physicists today?
A) They tend to neglect training in analytical skills.
B) They are very good at solving practical problems.
C) They attach great importance to publishing academic papers.
D) They often go into fields yielding greater financial benefits.
本题问的是“作者对于如今的物理学家讲述了些什么？”由文中第九段的内容“…for more practical—and rewarding—efforts.”可知D项正确。
60. What does Brian Greene imply by s aying “…it would be a lot harder for him to be heard” (Line 2, Para. 9)?
A) People have to compete in order to get their papers published.
B) It is hard for a scientist to have his papers published today.
C) Papers like Einstein’s would unlikely get publis hed today.
D) Noboday will read papers on apparently ridiculous theories.
本题问的是“Brian Greene的话‘听到他的名声将更难’暗示了什么？”该句子位于文章的第十段。由后面几段的内容可知，爱因斯坦当时的理论是很难令人相信的，尤其由最后一段可知，
对于他那样的论文现在几乎不会有人发表，D项过于绝对，C项正确。
61. When he submitted his papers in 1905, Einstein .
A) forget to make footnotes and citations
B) was little known in academic circles
C) was known as a young genius in math calculations
D) knew nothing about the format of academic papers
本题问的是“1905年当爱因斯坦提交论文时，他（）。”由第十三段“…by a virtual unknown.”可知，当时爱因斯坦只是个无名小卒。B项正确。
Part V 完形填空
62 B set out
63 C abandoning
64 B with
65 A intends
66 C exceeded
67 C on
68 B charge
69 B such as
70 B free
71 D acknowledged
72 C bet
73 A circulation
74 A behind
75 C While
76 D claim
77 C maintains
78 D like
79 A serious
78和79题在真题来源的句子：But in common with【真题选项是A)like B)beyond C)from D)through】many in the publishing industry, the paper is in the grip of a savage【真题选项是A)heavy B)crude C)rough D)serious】financial crisis.
savage a.猛烈的
Today's newspapers made a savage attack on the unions for their refusal to negotiate.
今天的报纸就工会拒绝谈判一事对工会进行了猛烈的抨击。
翻译：
但是，和许多出版业一样，该报也处于严重的经济危机。
80 D suffered
81 C loan
Part VI 翻译
82.There is no denying that you can not be too careful(越仔细越好) in dealing with this matter.
83.Only when I reached my thirties did I realize that reading cannot be neglected (我才意识到读书是不能被忽视的)。
84.Much to the researchers' surprise (使研究人员感到惊讶)，the outcome of the experiment was far better than they had expected.
85.Oh, my, I can’t find my key; I must have left it somewhere（我一定是把它放在哪儿了）。
86.I would rather join you as a volunteer(宁愿加入你们去做义工)than go to the beach for a holiday.
2013年12月大学英语六级考试真题（第1套） Part I Writing (30 minutes) （请于正式开考后半小时内完成该部分，之后将进行听力考试） Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on happiness by referring to the saying“Happiness is not the absence of problems, but the ability to deal with them.”You can cite examples to illustrate your point and then explain how you can develop your ability to deal with problems and be happy. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words. Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes) Section A Directions:In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At theend of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1 上作答。 1. A) The rock band needs more hours of practice. B) The rock band is going to play here for a month. C) Their hard work has resulted in a big success. D) He appreciates the woman’s help with the band. 2. A) Go on a diving tour in Europe. C) Travel overseas on his own. B) Add 300 dollars to his budget. D) Join a package tour to Mexico. 3. A) In case some problem should occur. C) To avoid more work later on. B) Something unexpected has happened. D) To make better preparations. 4. A) The woman asked for a free pass to try out the facilities. B) The man is going to renew his membership in a fitness center. C) The woman can give the man a discount if he joins the club now. D) The man can try out the facilities before he becomes a member. 5. A) He is not afraid of challenge. B) He is not fit to study science. C) He is worried about the test. D) He is going to drop the physics course 6. A) Pay for part of the picnic food. C) Buy something special for Gary. B) Invite Gary’s family to dinner. D) Take some food to the picnic. 7. A) Bus drivers’ working conditions.C)Public transportation. B) A labor dispute at a bus company. D) A corporate takeover. 8. A) The bank statement. C) The payment for an order. B) Their sales overseas. D) The check just deposited.
2014年12月英语六级真题及答案（文字版） 考试采取“多题多卷”模式，试题顺序不统一，请依据试题进行核对Part I Writing Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the following t opic. You should write at least 180 words but no more than 200 words. 作文题一：学历歧视 作文部分： 【学历歧视：参考范文】 In the modern society, with competition becomes increasingly fierce, to find a job is to o difficult for the young generation. Academic qualification, as a job a stepping-stone, is a n essential factor during the job hunting. Some people think that the highly educated must be able to find a good job, because education can prove that a person has a good capacity. Therefore, it is commonly believe
that a job seeker with a master degree must be easier to find a promising job than a un dergraduate. However, now the company interviewers generally prefer to required a even h igher academic qualification, like a doctor degree. Otherwise, the applicants, even though h e or she has tremendous potential, will be refused relentlessly. As far as I am concerned, education should not be the single standard in an interview. As for the companies, it is not necessarily a good principle as well. Now the whole comm unity often talk about working ability and efficiency. For example, some people may have high academic qualification, but actually his ability is very limited. So both the individual a nd the community ought to change their attitude on academic qualification. We should rea lize that it is the operational Part II Listening Section A Directions：In this section，you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was sai d. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question t here 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 Ans wer Sheet I with a single line through the centre. Question 1 A.At a grocery B.In a parking lot
2019年12月大学英语六级考试真题完整版（第三套） Part ⅠWriting (30 minutes) Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on the importance of having a sense of community responsibility. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words. Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension (25 minutes) 暂无 Part ⅡI Reading Comprehension (40 minutes) Section A Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once. Questions 26 to 35 are based on the following passage. The number of devices you can talk to is multiplying—first it was your phone, then your car, and now you can tell your kitchen appliances what to do. But even without gadgets that understand our spoken commands, research suggests that, as bizarre as it sounds, under certain 26 , people regularly ascribe human traits to everyday objects. Sometimes we see things as human because we are 27 . In one experiment, people who reported feeling isolated were more likely than others to attribute 28 to various gadgets. In turn, feeling close to objects can 29 loneliness. When college students were reminded of a time they had been 30 in a social setting, they compensated by exaggerating their number of friends—unless they were first given tasks that caused them to interact with their phone as if it had human qualities. According to the researchers, the participants' phones 31 substituted for real friends. At other times, we personify products in an effort to understand them. One study found that three in four respondents yelled at their computer. Further, the more their computer gave them problems, the more likely the respondents were to report that it had its own “beliefs and 32 .” So how do people assign traits to an object? In part, we rely on looks. On humans, wide faces are 33 with dominance. Similarly, people rated cars, clocks, and watches with wide faces as more dominant-looking than narrow-faced ones, and preferred them—especially in 34 situations. An analysis of car sales in Germany found that cars with gills (护栅) that were upturned like smiles sold best. The purchasers saw this 35 as increasing a car's friendliness. A) alleviate B) apparently C) arrogant
2013年12月六级真题及答案 第1套 Part I Writing (30 minutes) （请于正式开考后半小时内完成该部分，之后将进行听力考试） Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on happiness by referring to the saying“Happiness is not the absence of problems, but the ability to deal with them.”You can cite examples to illustrate your point and then explain how you can develop your ability to deal with problems and be happy. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words. Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes) Section A Directions:In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At theend of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1 上作答。 1. A) The rock band needs more hours of practice. B) The rock band is going to play here for a month. C) Their hard work has resulted in a big success. D) He appreciates the woman?s help with the band. 2. A) Go on a diving tour in Europe. C) Travel overseas on his own. B) Add 300 dollars to his budget. D) Join a package tour to Mexico. 3. A) In case some problem should occur. C) To avoid more work later on. B) Something unexpected has happened. D) To make better preparations. 4. A) The woman asked for a free pass to try out the facilities. B) The man is going to renew his membership in a fitness center. C) The woman can give the man a discount if he joins the club now. D) The man can try out the facilities before he becomes a member. 5. A) He is not afraid of challenge. B) He is not fit to study science. C) He is worried about the test.D) He is going to drop the physics course 6. A) Pay for part of the picnic food. C) Buy something special for Gary. B) Invite Gary?s family to dinner.D) Take some food to the picnic. 7. A) Bus drivers? working conditions.C)Public transportation.
Part I Writing 作文题一：学历歧视 Part II Listening Section A Question 1 A.At a grocery B.In a parking lot C.In a car showroom D.At a fast food restaurant Question 2 A.Have a little nap after lunch B.Get up and take a short walk C.Change her position now and then D.Stretch legs before standing up Question 3 A.The students should practice long-distance running B.He doesn’t quite believe what the woman says C.The students’ physical condition is not desirable D.He thinks the race is too hard for the students Question 4 A.They do not want to have a baby at present
B.They cannot afford to get married right now C.They are both pursuing graduate studies D.They will get their degrees in two years Question 5 A.Twins usually have a lot in common B.He must have been mistaken for Jack C.Jack is certainly not as healthy as he is D.He has not seen Jack for quite a few days Question 6 A.The man will take the woman wo the museum B.The man knows where the museum is located C.The woman is asking the way at the crossroads D.The woman will attend the opening of the museum Question 7 A.They cannot ask the guy to leave B.The guy has been coming in for years C.They should not look down upon the guy D.The guy must be feeling extremely lonely Question 8 A.Collect timepieces B.Become time-conscious C.Learn to mend locks D.Keep track of his daily activities Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. Question 9 A.It winds its way to the sea B.It is quickly rising C.It is eating into its banks D.It is wide and deep
2013年12月英语六级考试听力真题（第1套） Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes) Section A 1. W: What a wonderful performance! Your rock band has never sounded better. M: Many thanks. I guess all those hours of practice in the past month are finally paying off. Q: What does the man mean? C)。 A．The rock band needs more hours of practice. B．The rock band is going to play here for a month. C．Their hard work has resulted in a big success. D．He appreciates the woman's help with the band. 2. M: I can't decide what to do for my summer vacation. I either want to go on a bike tour of Europe or go diving in Mexico. W: Well, we're offering an all-inclusive two-week trip to Mexico for only 300 dollars. Q: What does the woman suggest the man do for his vacation? D)。 A．Go on a diving tour in Europe. C．Travel overseas on his own. B．Add 300 dollars to his budget. D．Join a package tour to Mexico. 3. W: How long do you think this project might take? M: I'd say about three months, but it could take longer if something unexpected happened. Maybe we'd better allow an extra month, so we won't have to worry about being late. Q: Why does the man say extra time should be allowed for the project? A)。A．In case some problem should occur. B．Something unexpected has happened. C．To avoid more work later on. D．To make better preparations. 4. M: I'm thinking about becoming a member here, and I'd like some information. W: Sure. A three-month membership costs 150 dollars, and that includes use of the wait room, sauna and pool.I'll give you a free pass so that you can try out the facilities before you decide. Q: What do we learn from the conversation? D) 。 A．The woman asked for a free pass to try out the facilities. B．The man is going to renew his membership in a fitness center. C．The woman can give the man a discount if he joins the club now. D．The man can try out the facilities before he becomes a member. 5. W: I'm sorry to hear that you failed the physics course, Ted. M: Let's face it. I'm just not cut out to be a scientist. Q: What does the man mean? B) 。 A．He is not afraid of challenge. B．He is not fit to study science. C．He is worried about the test. D．He is going to drop the physics course. 6. M: Gary insisted on buying the food for the picnic. W: That's pretty generous of him. But shouldn't we at least offer to share the expenses? He has a big family to support. Q: What does the woman suggest they do? A) 。 A．Pay for part of the picnic food. B．Invite Gary's family to dinner. C．Buy something special for Gary. D．Take some food to the picnic. 7. W: Did you see the headlines in the paper this morning?
2014年12月大学英语六级考试真题三 Writing (30 minutes) For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay based on the picture below. You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then discuss whether technology is indispensable in education. You should give sound arguments to support your views and write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words. Listening Comprehension (30 minutes) Section A 1 A) In a parking lot. B) At a grocery. C) At a fast food restaurant. D) In a car showroom. 2. A) Change her position now and then. B) Stretch her legs before standing up. C) Have a little nap after lunch. D) Get up and take a short walk. 3. A) The students should practice long-distance running. B) The students’ physical condition is not desirable. C) He doesn’t quite believe what the woman says. D) He thinks the race is too hard for the students. 4. A) They will get their degrees in two years. B They are both pursuing graduate studies. C) They cannot afford to get married right now. D) They do not want to have a baby at present. 5. A) He must have been mistaken for Jack. B) Twins usually have a lot in common. C) Jack is certainly not as healthy as he is. D) He has not seen Jack for quite a few days. 6. A) The woman will attend the opening of the museum. B) The woman is asking the way at the crossroads. C) The man knows where the museum is located. D) The man will take the woman to the museum. 7. A) They cannot ask the guy to leave. B) The guy has been coming in for years. C) The guy must be feeling extremely lonely. D) They should not look down upon the guy.
2013年12月大学英语六级真题与答案 （参考答案） tory courses. The newer trend is to start recruiting poor and non-white students as early as the seventh grade, using innovative tools to identify kids with sophisticated verbal skills. Such pro grams can be expensive, of course, but cheap compared with the millions already invested in scholarships and grants for kids who have little chance to graduate without special support. With effort and money, the graduation gap can be closed. Washington and Lee is a small, selective school in Lexington, Va. Its student body is less than 5% black and less than 2% Latino. While the school usually graduated about 90% of its whites, the graduation rate of its blacks and Latinos had dipped to 63% by 2007. "We went through a dramatic shift," says Dawn Watkins, the vice president for student affairs. The school aggressively pushed mentoring (辅导) of minorities by other students and "partnering" with parents at a special pre-enrollment session. The school had its first-ever black homecoming. Last spring the school graduated the same proportion of minorities as it did whites. If the United States wants to keep up in the global economic race, it will have to pay systematic attention to graduating minorities, not just enrolling them. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。 1. What is the author's main concern about American higher education? A) The small proportion of minority students. B) The low graduation rates of minority students. C) The growing conflicts among ethnic groups. D) The poor academic performance of students. 2. What was the pride of President Barry Mills of Bowdoin College? A) The prestige of its liberal arts programs. B) Its ranking among universities in Maine. C) The high graduation rates of its students. D) Its increased enrollment of minority students. 3. What is the risk facing America? A) Its schools will be overwhelmed by the growing number of illegal immigrants. B) The rising generation will be less well educated than the previous one. C) More poor and non-white students will be denied access to college. D) It is going to lose its competitive edge in higher education. 4. How many African-American students earned their degrees in California community colleges according to a recent review? A) Fifty-six percent. C) Fifteen percent. B) Thirty-nine percent. D) Sixty-seven percent. 5. Harvard, Yale, and Princeton show almost no gap between black and white graduation rates mainly because . A) their students work harder C) their classes are generally smaller B) they recruit the best students D) they give students more attention 6. How does Amy Wilkins of the Education Trust view minority students' failure to get a degree? A) Universities are to blame. B) Students don't work hard.
2014年12月大学英语六级考试真题一（附答案）Writing (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay based on the picture below. You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then discuss what qualities an employer should look for in job applicant. You should give sound arguments to support your views and write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words. Listening Comprehension (30 minutes) Section A 1. A) In a parking lot. B) At a grocery. C) At a fast food restaurant. D) In a car showroom. 2. A) Change her position now and then. B) Stretch her legs before standing up. C) Have a little nap after lunch.
D) Get up and take a short walk. 3. A) The students should practice long-distance running. B) The students’ physical condition is not desirable. C) He doesn’t quite believe what the woman says. D) He thinks the race is too hard for the students. 4. A) They will get their degrees in two years. B) They are both pursuing graduate studies. C) They cannot afford to get married right now. D) They do not want to have a baby at present. 5. A) He must have been mistaken for Jack. B) Twins usually have a lot in common. C) Jack is certainly not as healthy as he is. D) He has not seen Jack for quite a few days. 6. A) The woman will attend the opening of the museum. B) The woman is asking the way at the crossroads. C) The man knows where the museum is located. D) The man will take the woman to the museum. 7. A) They cannot ask the guy to leave. B) The guy has been coming in for years. C) The guy must be feeling extremely lonely. D) They should not look down upon the guy. 8. A) Collect timepieces. B) Become time-conscious. C) Learn to mend clocks. D) Keep track of his daily activities.