2005年1月大学英语六级考试真题
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模考吧网提供最优质的模拟试题,最全的历年真题,最精准的预测押题!2005年01月大学英语六级真题一、Writing (本大题1小题.每题15.0分,共15.0分。
For this part, youare allowed thirty minutes to write a composition . You should write atleast 100 words, and base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese)below: )第1题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【正确答案】:参考范文Dear friends,I'm writing this letter on behalf of the Student Union, appealing toyour love. One of our fellow students, Yang Guang, is seriously iii andneeds immediate kidney transplant.Since he comes from a poverty-stricken area in our country, his familycannot afford the treatment on their own. They have already borrowed ahuge sum of money to save his young life. To add insult to the injury,his mother passed away not long ago, which means nobody can take careof him with his father working to earn the bread and pay the debt. Beinga top student, Yang Guang is warm-hearted and often helps others, but now,he is in desperate need of your help.On no account shall we see our schoolmate suffer from the severe painwithout lending him a hand! Anyone who wants to offer donation orvolunteers to attend to him may contact us at 995995, through love@ or come direct to the office of the Student Union. Yourkindness will be greatly appreciated.Yours Sincerely,Wei DaChairman of theStudent Union of X University二、Listening Comprehension (Section A )(共10小题,共10.0分)In thissection, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations.模考吧网提供最优质的模拟试题,最全的历年真题,最精准的预测押题!At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D], and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.第1题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.【正确答案】:D 【本题分数】:1.0分【答案解析】[听力原文]M: I'm looking for an unfurnished two-bedroom apartment. But all your apartments are furnished.W: We can take care of that. We can simply remove the furniture. Q: What does the woman mean?第2题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.【正确答案】:B 【本题分数】:1.0分【答案解析】[听力原文]W: I don't agree with Mr. Johnson on his views about social welfare. He seemed to suggest that the poor are robbing the rich.。
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 OneQuestions 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.22. The author had to conduct the two women's funerals probably because ________.A) he wanted to console the two familiesB) he was an official from the communityC) he had great sympathy for the deceasedD) he was priest of the local church23. People feel guilty for the deaths of their loved ones because ________A) they couldn't find a better way to express their griefB) they believe that they were responsibleC) they had neglected the natural course of eventsD) they didn't know things often turn out in the opposite direction24. In the context of the passage, "... the world makes sense" (Line 2, Para, 4) probably means that ________.A) everything in the world is predeterminedB) the world can be interpreted in different waysC) there's an explanation for everything in the worldD) we have to be sensible in order to understand the world25. People have been made to believe since infancy that ________.A) everybody is at their commandB) life and death is an unsolved mysteryC) every story should have a happy endingD) their wishes are the cause of everything that happensPassage TwoQuestions 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.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 landfillsB) the sale of used electronic devices to foreign countriesC) the funding of local initiatives to reuse electronic trashD) the reprocessing of the huge amounts of electronic waste in the state28. Consumers are not supposed to throw used computers in the trash because __.A) they contain large amounts of harmful substancesB) this is banned by the California governmentC) some parts may be recycled for use elsewhereD) unscrupulous dealers will retrieve them for profit29. High-tech groups believe that if an extra $30 is charged on every TV or computer purchased in California, consumers will _______.A) abandon online shoppingB) buy them from other statesC) strongly protest against such a chargeD) hesitate to upgrade their computers30. We learn from the passage that much of California's electronic waste has been _A) collected by non-profit agenciesB) dumped into local landfillsC) exported to foreign countriesD) recycled by computer manufacturersPassage ThreeQuestions 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 hasinstead 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 i n c h d e e p , " S c h m i d t n o t e s .。
Part I Section A Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) The man lives far from the subway. B) The man enjoys traveling by car.C) The man used to own a car. D) The man is good at driving.2 . A) She can’t meet Tony so early in the morning. B) Tony can choose another science course.C) She approved of Tony’s decision. D) Tony should continue taking the course.3. A) She has to study for the exam. B) She’s eager to wat ch the new play.C) She is particularly interested in plays. D) She can lend her notes to the man.4 . A) They will attract fewer kids as on-line education expands.B) They will continue to exist along with online education.C) They will limit their teaching to certain subjects only.D) They will be replaced by online education sooner or later.5 . A) Most students don’t want jobs advertised in the newspapers.B) Most students would like to work for newspaper.C) Most students find a job by reading advertisements.D) Most students find it hard to get a job after they graduate.6 . A) Finish his assignment. B) Repair the washing machine.C) Turn the basement into a workshop. D) Move the washing machine to the basement.7. A) The professor has brought extra copies of his assignment.B) Some students at the back cannot hear the professor.C) Some of the students are not on the professor’s list.D) The professor has changed his reading assignment.8. A) Sh e doesn’t want to talk about the contest.B) She’s spent two years studying English in Canada.C) She’s very proud of her success in the speech contest.D) She’s modest about her success in the contest.9 . A) Reading newspapers. C) Writing up local news.B) Talking about sports. D) Putting up advertisements.10 . A) They’d better change their mind. B) They shouldn’t change their plan.C) Weather forecast are not reliable. D) Th e tennis game won’t last long. Section B Compound Dictation.Part ISection B Compound DictationDirections: In this section you will hear a passage three times .When the passage is read for the first time ,you should listen carefully for its general idea .When the passage is read for the second time ,you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 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 point in your own words .Finally, when the passage is read for the word time ,you should check what you have .There are a lot of good cameras available at the moment-most of these are made in Japan but there are also good (S1)________models from Germany and the USA. We have (S2)_______ a range of different models to see which is the best (S3)_______for money .After a number of different teats and interviews with people who are (S4)_________with the differentcameras being assessed , our researchers (S5)__________the Olympic BY model as the best auto-focus camera available at the moment .It costs $200 although you may well want to spend more-(S6)______________as much as another $200-on buying (S7)__________________lenses and other equipment .It is a good Japanese camera , easy to use .(S8)_________________________________________Whereas the American versions are considerably more expensive .The Only By model weighs only 320 grams which is quite a bit less than other cameras of a similar type .Indeed one of the other models we looked at weighed almost twice as much (S9)____ _____________________________________________________All the people we interviewed expressed almost total satisfaction with it .(S10)_______________________________________________________________________.Reading Comprehension.Passage OneIn a time of low academic achievement by children in the United States, many Americans are turning to Japan, a country of high academic achievement and economic success, for possible answers. However, the answers provided by Japanese preschools are not the ones Americans expected to find. In most Japanese preschools, surprisingly little emphasis is put on academic instruction. In one investigation, 300 Japanese and 210 American preschool teachers, child development specialists, and parents were asked about various aspects of early childhood education. Only 2 percent of the Japanese respondents listed “to give children a good start aca demically” as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools. In contrast, over half the American respondents chose this as one of their top three choices. To prepare children for successful careers in first grade and beyond, Japanese schools do not teach reading, writing, and mathematics, but rather skills such as persistence, concentration, and the ability to function as member of a group. The vast majority of young Japanese children are taught to read at home by their parents.In the recent comparison of Japanese and American preschool education, 91 percent of Japanese respondents chose providing children with a group experience as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools. Sixty-two percent of the more individually oriented Americans listed group experience as one of their top three choices. An emphasis on the importance of the group seen in Japanese early childhood education continues into elementary school education.Live in America, there is diversity in Japanese early childhood education. Some Japanese kindergartens have specific aims, such as early musical training or potential development. In large cities, some kindergartens are attached to universities that have elementary and secondary schools. Some Japanese parents believe that if their young children attend a university-based program,it will increase the children’s chances of eventually being admitted to top-rated schools and universities. Several more progressive programs have introduced free play as a way out for the heavy intellectualizing in some Japanese kindergartens.11. We learn from the first paragraph that many Americans believe ______________.A) Japan’s higher education is superior to theirs.B) Japan’s economic success is a result of its scient ific achievement.C) Japanese preschool education emphasizes academic instruction.D) Japanese parents are more involved in preschool education that American parents.12. Most Americans surveys believe that preschools should also attach importance to __________.A) parental guidance C) group experienceB) problem solving D) individually-oriented development13. In Japan’s preschool education, the focus is on _______________.A) tapping children’s potential. B) Shaping children’s character.C) Preparing children academically D) Developing children’s artistic interests14. Free play has been introduced in some Japanese kindergartens in order to __________.A) enrich children’s knowledge C) broaden children’s horizonB) cultivate children’s creativity D) lighten children’s study load15. Why do some Japanese parents send their children to university-based kindergarten?A) They can do better in their future studies.B) They can be individually oriented when they grow up.C) They can have better chances of getting a first-rate education.D) They can accumulate more group experience there.Passage TwoExercise is one of the few factors with a positive role in long-term maintenance of body weight. Unfortunately, that message has not gotten through to the average American, who would rather try switching to “light” beer and low-calorie bread than increase physical exertion. The Centers for Disease Control, for example, found that fewer than one-fourth of overweight adults who were trying to shed pounds said they were combining exercise with their diet.In rejecting exercise, some people may be discouraged too much by calorie-expenditure charts, for example, one would have to briskly walk three miles just to work off the 275 calories in one delicious Danish pastry. Even exercise professionals concede half a point here. “Exercise by itself is a very tough way to lose weight.” says York Onmen, program director of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.Still exercise’s supporting role in weight reduction is vital. A study at the Boston University Medical Center of overweight police officers and other public employees confirmed that those who dieted without exercise regained almost all their old weight, while those who worked exercise into their daily routine maintained their new weight. If you have been sedentary and decide to start walking one mile a day, the added exercise could burn an extra 100 calories daily. In a yea r’s time, assuming no increase in food intake, you could lose ten pounds. By increasing the distance of your walks gradually and making other dietary adjustments, you may lose even more weight.16. What is said about the average American in the passage?A) They usually ignore the effect of exercise on losing weight.B) They prefer “light” beer and low-calorie bread to other drinks and food.C) They know the factors that play a positive role in keeping down body weight.D) They tend to exaggerate the healthf ul effect of “light” beer.17. Some people dislike exercise because _____A) they find consulting caloric expenditure charts troublesomeB) they don’t think it possible to walk 3 miles every dayC) they find it hard to exercise while on a diet.D) They think it is physically exhausting.18. “Even exercise professionals concede half a point here” (Line 3, Para. 2) means“They______”A) are not fully convinced that dieting can help maintain one’s new weight.B) Agree that the calories in a small piece of pastry can be difficult to work offby exercise.C) Are not sufficiently informed of the positive role exercise in losing weightD) Partially believe diet plays a supporting role in weight reduction19. What was confirmed by the Boston University Medical Cen ter’s study?A) weight reduction is impossible without exercise.B) Even occasional exercise can help reduce weight.C) Controlling one’s calorie intake is more important than doing exercise.D) One could lose ten pounds in a year’s time if there’s no incr ease in food intake.20. what is the author’s purpose in writing this article?A) to stress the importance of maintaining proper weight.B) To support the statement made by York Onmen.C) To show the most effective way to lose weight.D) To justify the study of the Boston University Medical Center.Passage threeScratchy throats, stuffy noses and body aches all spell misery, but being able to tell if the cause is a cold or flu may make a difference in how long the misery lasts.The American Lung Association (ALA) has issued new guidelines on combating colds and the flu, and one of the keys in being able to quickly tell the two apart. That’s because the prescription drugs available for the flu need to be taken soon after the illness sets in. As for colds, the sooner a person starts taking over-the-counter remedy, the sooner relief will come.The common cold and the flu are both caused by viruses. More than 200 viruses can cause cold symptoms, while the flu is caused by three viruses----flu A, B, and C. There is no cure for either illness, but the flu can be prevented by the flu vaccine, which is, for most people, the best way to fight the flu, according to the ALA.But if the flu does strike, quick action can help. Although the flu and common cold have many similarities, there are more obvious signs to look for.Cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, runny nose and scratchy throat typically develop gradually, and adults and teens often do not get a fever. On the other hand, fever is one of the characteristic features of the flu for all ages. And in general, flu symptoms including fever and chills, sore throat and body aches come on suddenly and are more severe than cold symptoms.The ALA notes that it may be particularly difficult to tell when infant and preschool age children have the flu. It advises parents to call the doctor if their small children have flu-like symptoms.Both cold and flu symptoms can be eased with over-the-counter medications as well. However, children and teens with a cold or flu should not take aspirin for pain relief because of the risk of Reye syndrome, a rare but serious condition of the liver and central nervous system.There is, of course, no vaccine for the common cold. But frequent hand washing and avoiding close contact with people who have colds can reduce the likelihood of catching one.21. According to the author, knowing the cause of the misery will help ___________.A) prevent people from catching colds and the flu.B) The patient obtain cheaper prescription drugs.C) The patient buy medicine over the counter.D) Shorten the duration of the illness.22. We learn from the passage that,A) over-the-counter drugs can be taken to ease the misery caused by a cold or the flu.B) One doesn’t need to take any med icine if he has a cold or the flu.C) Aspirin should not be included in over-the-counter medicines for the flu.D) Delayed treatment of the flu will harm the liver and the central nervous system.23 . According to the passage, to combat the flu effectively, ___________.A) one should take medicine upon catching the diseaseB) one should identify the virus which causes itC) one should consult a doctor as soon as possibleD) one should remain alert when the disease is spreading24. Which of the following symptoms will distinguish the flu from a cold?A) A sore throat B) A stuffy noseC) A dry cough D) A high temperature25. If children have flu-like symptoms, their parents __________.A) are encouraged to take them to hospital for vaccinationB) are advised not to give them aspirinC) should watch out for signs of Reye syndromeD) should prevent them from mixing with people running a feverPassage FourQuestions 26 to 30 are based or the following passage.Lead deposition,which accumulated in soil and snow during the 1960’s and 70’s, were primarily the result of leaded gasoline emissions originating in the United States. In the twenty years that the Clean Air Act has mandated unleaded gas use in the United States, the lead accumulation worldwide has decreased significantly.A study published recently in the journal Nature shows that air-borne leaded gas emissions from the United States were the leading contributor to the high concentration of lead in the snow in Greenland. The new study is a result of the continue research led by Dr. Charles Boutron, an expert on the impact of heavy metals on the environment at the National Center for Scientific Research in France. A study by Dr. Boutron published in 1991 showed that lead levels in arctic (北极的) snow were declining.In his new study. Dr. Boutron found the ratios of the different forms of lead in the leaded gasoline used in the United States were different from the ratios of European, Asian and Canadian gasolines and thus enabled scientists to differentiate (区分) the lead sources. The dominant lead ratio found in Greenland snow matched that found in gasoline from the United States.In a study published in the journal Ambio, scientists found that lead levels in soil in the Northeastern United States had decreased markedly since the introduction of unleaded gasoline. Many scientists had believed that the lead would stay in soil and snow for a longer period.The authors of the Ambio study examined samples of the upper layers of soil taken from the same sites o f30 forest floors in New England. New York and Pennsylvania in 1980 and in 1990. the forest environment processed and redistributed the lead faster than the scientists had expected. Scientists say both studies demonstrate that certain parts of the ecosystem (生态系统) respond rapidly to reductions in atmospheric pollution, but that these findings should not be used as alicense to pollute.26. The study published in the journal Nature indicates that ___________.A) lead deposits in arctic snow are on the increaseB) the Clean Air Act has not produced the desired resultsC) the US is the major source of lead pollution in arctic snowD) lead will stay in soil and snow longer than expected27. Lead accumulation worldwide decreased significantly after the use of unleaded gas in the US __________.A) was introduced B) was discouragedC) was prohibited by law D) was enforced by law28. How did scientists discover the source of lead pollution in Greenland?A) By analyzing the data published in journals like Nature and Ambio.B) By studying the chemical elements of soil and snow in Northeastern America.C) By comparing the chemical compositions of leaded gasoline used in various countriesD) By observing the lead accumulations in different parts of the arctic area.29. The authors of the Ambio study have found that __________.A) forests get rid of lead pollution faster than expectedB) lead deposits are widely distributed in the forests of the USC) lead accumulations in forests are more difficult to deal withD) the upper layers of soil in forests are easily polluted by lead emissions30. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that scientists _________.A) lack sufficient means to combat lead pollutionB) still consider lead pollution a problemC) feel relieved by the use of unleaded gasolineD) are puzzled by the mystery of forest pollutionPart III V ocabulary (20 minutes) Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Chouse the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then murk the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.31. Salaries for __________ positions seem to be higher than for permanent ones.A) temporary B) voluntary C) optional D) legal32. Mrs, Smith was so ___________ about everything that no servants could please her.A) precise B) particular C) specific D) special33. His temper and personality show that he can become a soldier of the top ___________.A) circle B) category C) involving D) rank34. There has been a collision _________ a number of cars on the main road to town.A) engaging B) composing C) involving D) consisting35. Norman Davis will be remembered by may with ___________ not only as a great scholar but also as a most delightful and faithful friend.A) friendliness B) affection C) kindness D) warmth36. Science and technology have ___________ in important ways to the improvement of agricultural production.A) witnessed B) assisted C) attached D) contributed37. He never arrives on time and my _________ is that he feels the meetings are useless.A) conference B) inference C) preference D) reference38. Only those who can __________ to lose their money should make high-risk investmentsA) afford B) endure C) sustain D) maintain39. Ten days ago the young man informed his boss of his intention to ___________.A) reject B) retreat C) resign D) replace40. Though she began her ____________ by singing in a local pop group, she is now a famous Hollywood movie star.A) profession B) employment C) occupation D) career41. As he has __________ our patience, we’ll not wait for him any longer.A) exhausted B) wasted C) torn D) consumed42. Tomorrow the mayor is to ___________ a group of Canadian businessmen on a tour of the city.A) cooperate B) accompany C) coordinate D) associate43. Considering your salary, you should be able to __________ at least twenty dollars a week.A) put up B) put out C) put forward D) put aside44. It is obvious that this new rule is applicable to everyone without _______.A) exclusion B) substitution C) modification D) exception45. As one of the world’s highest paid models, she had her face ____________ for five million dollars.A) deposited B) measured C) insured D) assured46. The machine looked like a large, ____________, old-fashioned typewriter.A) clumsy B) tricky C) forceful D) intense47. Within two weeks of arrival, all foreigners had to ___________ with the local police.A) inquire B) register C) consult D) resolve48. I’m __________ enough to know it is going to be a very difficult situation to compete against three strong teams.A) aware B) conscious C) radical D) realistic49. He found the ____________ media attention intolerable and decided to go abroad.A) constant B) sufficient C) plenty D) steady50. ____________ elephants are different from wild elephants in many aspects, including their tempers.A) Civil B) Tame C) Cultivated D) Regulated51. Mose people agree that present role of women has already affected U.S. society_____. It has affected the traditional role of men .A) in all B) at last C) above all D) at most52. The ship’s generator broke down .and the pumps had to be operated______ instead of mechanically.A) synthetically B) automatically C) artificially D) manually53. Can you give me even the _______clue as to where her son might be?A) utmost B)least C)slightest D)simplest54. These teachers try to be objective when they ________the integrated ability of their students.A) indicate B) evaluate C)reckon D)justify55. This is what you should bear in mind : Don’t ________a salary increase before you actually get it .A)count on B)hang on C)wait on D)draw on56. Last night he saw two dark _________enter the building. and then there was the explosion .A) features B)sketcher C) faint D)figures57. Mrs. Morris’s daughter is pretty and ______.and many girls envy her .A) minor B)slender C)faint D)light58. As an actor he could communicate a whole _______of emotions .A) range B)scale C)number D)frame59. The little girl was so frightened that she just wouldn’t _______her grip on my arm .A ) relieve B)remove C)loosen D)dimiss60. During the lecture .the speaker occasionally _______his point by relating his own experiences.A) cited B)hinted C)displayed D)illustratedPart IV Cloze (15minutes)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.Wise buying is a positive way in which you can make your money go further .The ____61_____ you go about purchasing an article or a service can actually ___62____you money or can add ___63_____the cost.Take the___64_____example of a hairdryer. If you are buying a hairdryer . you might ____65____that you are making the ____66_____buy if you choose one ___67_____look you like and which is also the cheapest ____68_____price .But twice as long as a more expensive ____70____to dry your hair. The cost of the electricity plus the cost of your time could well___71___your hairdryer the most expensive one of all .So what principles should you ____72____when you go out shopping ?If you ____73____your home .Your car or any valuable ____74____in excellent condition you’ll be saving money in the long ___75____.Before you buy a new ____76_____.take to someone who owns one. If you can use it or borrow it to check it suits your particular___77____.Before you buy an expensive ___78_____or a service do check the price and ____79_____is on offer. If possible choose ___80_____there items or three estimates.61.A) form B) way C) method D)fashion62.A)form B)way C)save D)fashion63.A)to B)on C)up D)in64.A)single B)easy C)simple D)similar65.A)convince B)accept C)similar D)think66.A) best B)most C)proper D)reasonable67.A) which B)whose C)its D)what68 A)on B)for C)in D)with69 A)spends B)lasts C)consumes D)takes70A)mode B)model C)copy D)sample71.A)make B)cause C)leave D)prove72.A)lay B)stick C)adopt D)adapt73.A)keep B)store C)reserve D) decorate74A)products B)material C)ownership D)possession75 A)interval B)period C)run D)time76 A)equipment B)appliance C)utility D)facility77 A)goal B)task C)function D)component78 A)item B)element C)particle D)component79 A)this B)which C)what D)that80 A)in B)from C)of D)byPart V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part , you are allowed 30 minutes to write a campaign speech in support of your election to post of chairman of the student union .You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese :1. 你认为自己具备了什么条件(能力、性格、爱好等)可以胜任学生会主席的工作2. 如果当选。
2005年1月8日CET6大学英语六级权威参考答案AB卷作者:丁晓钟黄强PartⅠ Listening Comprehension1.D) She can provide the man with the apartment he needs2.B) He quite agrees with Mr. Johnson's views3.A) Study in a quiet place4.A) It has been put off5.C) Janet admires the Sydney Opera House very much6.D) It falls short of her supervisor's expectations7.A) Karen is very forgetful8.B) Skip the class to prepare for the exam9.C) The man wants to be a business manager10.B) They cater chiefly to tourists11.A) Classmates12.C) He thought the boss was unfair to him13.C) She always accepts them cheerfully14.A) Sue got promoted15.D) By asking each other some personal questions16.A) Refrain from showing his feelings17.B) Distinguishing oneself18.D) When tests show that they are relatively safe19.C) Because their genes differ from those who have been tested for it20.A) They will have to take ever larger dosesPartⅡ Reading Comprehension21.A) They lived out a natural life22.D) he was priest of the local church23.B) they believe that they were responsible24.C) there's an explanation for everything in the world25.D) their wishes are the cause of everything that happens26.B) Lay down relevant local regulations themselves27.D) the reprocessing of the huge amounts of electronic waste in the state28.A) they contain large amounts of harmful substances29.B) buy them from other states30.C) exported to foreign countries31.B) characterized by its diversity32.A) it lacks a coordinated national program33.D) scratches the surface of a wide rang of topic。
2000年1月大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷Part IV Error Correction (15 minutes) Until the very latest moment of his existence, man has been bound to the planet on which he originated an developed. developed. Now Now Now he he he had had had the the the capability capability capability to to to leave leave leave that that that planet planet planet (71) (71) (71) and and and move move move out out out into into into the the the universe universe universe to to to those those worlds worlds which which which he he he has has has known known known previously previously previously only only only directly. directly. directly. Men Men Men have have have explored explored explored parts parts parts of of of (72) (72) (72) the the the moon, moon, moon, put put spaceships in orbit around another planet and possibly within the decade will land into another planet and(73) explore it. Can we be too bold as to suggest that we may be (74) able to colonize other planet within not not——too too——distant distant (75) (75) (75) future? future? future? Some Some Some have have have advocated advocated advocated such such such a a a procedure procedure procedure as as as a a a solution solution solution to to to the the the population population problem. ship the excess people off to the moon. But we must keep in head the 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 Why are are are we we we spending spending spending so so so little little little money money money on on on space space space (77) (77) (77) exploration? exploration? exploration? Consider Consider Consider the the the great great great need need need for for for improving improving many many (78) (78) (78) aspects aspects aspects of of of the the the global global global environment, environment, environment, one one one is is is surely surely surely justified justified justified in in in his his his concern concern concern for for for the the the money money money and and resources that they are poured (79) into the space exploration efforts. But perhaps we should look at bot sides of the coin before arriving hasty (80) conclusions. Part IV Error Correction 71. 71. had had → has 72. 72. directly directly → indirectly 73. 73. into into → onto/on 74. 74. too too → so 75. 75. planet planet → planets 76. 76. head head → mind 77. 77. little little → much 78. 78. consider consider → considering 79. 79. they they → /(删) 80. 80. arriving arriving → arriving at (或 reaching) 2000年6月大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷Part IV Error Correction (15 minutes) When When you you you start start start talking talking talking about about about good good good and and and bad bad bad manners manners manners you you you immediately immediately immediately start start start meeting meeting meeting difficulties. difficulties. difficulties. Many Many people just cannot agree what they mean. We asked a lady, who replied that she thought you could tell a well-mannered person on the way they they (71) occupied the space (71) occupied the space around them —for example, when such a person walks down a street he or she is constantly unaware of (72) others. Such people never bump into other people. However, However, a a a second second second person person person thought thought thought that that that this this this was was was more more more a a a question question question of of of civilized civilized civilized behavior behavior behavior as as as good good good manners. manners. Instead, this (73) other person told us a story, it he said was quite well known, (74) about an American w had been invited to an Arab meal at (75) one of the countries of the Middle East. The American hasn’t (7been been told told told very very very much much much about about about the the the kind kind kind of of of food food food he might he might expect. expect. If If If he he he had had had known known known about about about American American American food, food, food, he he might have behaved (77) better. Immediately before him was a very flat piece of bread that looked, to him, very much as a napkin (餐巾)餐巾) Picking it (78) up, he put it into his collar, so that it falls across his shirt. (79) His Arab host, who had been watching, said of nothing, but (80) immediately copied the action of his guest And that, said this second person, was a fine example of good manners. Part IV Error Correction 71. 71. on on → by 72. 72. unaware unaware → aware 74. 74. it it → which 75. 75. at at → in 76. 76. hasn hasn ’t → hadn ’t 77. 77. American American → Arab 78. 78. as as → like 79. 79. falls falls → fell 80. 80. of of → / Part IV Error Correction 本文论述人们就good and bad manners 的观点分歧,并通过两个实例来阐述以上主题。
2005年大学英语六级模拟题(听力卷1)一、听力选择题(每题1分,共20分)选择下列答案中正确的一个,选择您认为正确的答案1、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】DA) It's interesting.B) It turned out to be easy.C) It's hard to judge.D) It's quite difficult.2、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】DA) She went to the party without knowing it.B) She was invited to the party.C) She was present for the party.D) She was absent from the party.3、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】BA) Joan will give out the assignments.B) Joan will speak in the seminar.C) Joan won't be present at the seminar.D) Joan won't sign the petitions.4、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】BA) Present a new theory to the class.B) Read more than one article.C) Read the book more thoroughly.D) Write a better article for the class.5、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】BA) Her back hurt during the meeting.B) His support does not mean anything now.C) She agreed that it was a very good meeting.D) The proposal should be sent back to the meeting.6、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】BA) The library is within walking distance.B) The streets are not in good condition.C) The man should get a car instead.D) The man should exercise more.7、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】BA) Yes, she can study there if she is writing a research paper.B) Yes, but she needs to have the approval of her professor.C) Yes, because she is a senior student.D) No, it's open only to teachers and postgraduates.8、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】AA) A seafood dinner is too expensive.B) He doesn't like seafood any more.C) He doesn't have enough money.D) He likes seafood very much.9、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】A) He decided not to cancel her appointment.B) His new glasses aren't comfortable.C) He's too busy to get a checkup.D) He has to check when the appointment is.10、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】CA) His errors were mainly in the reading part.B) It wasn't very challenging to him.C) It was more difficult than he had expected.D) He made very few grammatical mistakes in his test.11、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】CA) British.B) Americans.C) Germans.D) Japanese.12、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】A) Entirely effective.B) Totally incorrect.C) A complete failure.D) Quite difficult.13、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】DA) Have a greater sense of duty.B) Can get higher pay.C) Can avoid working hard.D) Can avoid busy traffic.14、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】CA) It's because there are many developing nations.B) It's because people use too many man made materials.C) It's because we have more and more industry.D) It's because we are building more vehicles.15、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】A) Industry.B) Health.C) The Future of our children.D) Clean air.16、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】CA) Man knows where the society is going.B) People don't welcome the rapid development of modern society.C) The speaker is worried about the future of our modern society.D) Man can do nothing about the problem of pollution.17、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】CA) To interest students in a career in counseling.B) To recruit counselors to work in the placement office.C) To inform students of a university program.D) To convince local merchants to hire college students.18、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】BA) A job listing.B) A resume.C) A permission slip.D) Their salary requirements.19、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】AA) Refine their interviewing techniques.B) Arrange their work schedules.C) Select appropriate courses.D) Write cover letters.20、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】DA) They pay the same wage.B) They involve working outdoors.C) They can be substituted for college students.D) They're part time.一、听力选择题(每题1分,共20分)1、(本题分值:1分)A) It's interesting.B) It turned out to be easy.C) It's hard to judge.D) It's quite difficult.【正确答案】D【您的答案】修改2、(本题分值:1分)A) She went to the party without knowing it.B) She was invited to the party.C) She was present for the party.D) She was absent from the party.【正确答案】D【您的答案】修改3、(本题分值:1分)A) Joan will give out the assignments.B) Joan will speak in the seminar.C) Joan won't be present at the seminar.D) Joan won't sign the petitions.【正确答案】B【您的答案】修改4、(本题分值:1分)A) Present a new theory to the class.B) Read more than one article.C) Read the book more thoroughly.D) Write a better article for the class.【正确答案】B【您的答案】修改5、(本题分值:1分)A) Her back hurt during the meeting.B) His support does not mean anything now.C) She agreed that it was a very good meeting.D) The proposal should be sent back to the meeting.【正确答案】B【您的答案】修改6、(本题分值:1分)A) The library is within walking distance.B) The streets are not in good condition.C) The man should get a car instead.D) The man should exercise more.【正确答案】B【您的答案】修改7、(本题分值:1分)A) Yes, she can study there if she is writing a research paper.B) Yes, but she needs to have the approval of her professor.C) Yes, because she is a senior student.D) No, it's open only to teachers and postgraduates.【正确答案】B【您的答案】修改8、(本题分值:1分)A) A seafood dinner is too expensive.B) He doesn't like seafood any more.C) He doesn't have enough money.D) He likes seafood very much.【正确答案】A【您的答案】修改9、(本题分值:1分)A) He decided not to cancel her appointment.B) His new glasses aren't comfortable.C) He's too busy to get a checkup.D) He has to check when the appointment is.【正确答案】C【您的答案】修改10、(本题分值:1分)A) His errors were mainly in the reading part.B) It wasn't very challenging to him.C) It was more difficult than he had expected.D) He made very few grammatical mistakes in his test.【正确答案】C【您的答案】修改11、(本题分值:1分)A) British.B) Americans.C) Germans.D) Japanese.【正确答案】C【您的答案】修改12、(本题分值:1分)A) Entirely effective.B) Totally incorrect.C) A complete failure.D) Quite difficult.【正确答案】A【您的答案】修改13、(本题分值:1分)A) Have a greater sense of duty.B) Can get higher pay.C) Can avoid working hard.D) Can avoid busy traffic.【正确答案】D【您的答案】修改14、(本题分值:1分)A) It's because there are many developing nations.B) It's because people use too many man made materials.C) It's because we have more and more industry.D) It's because we are building more vehicles.【正确答案】C【您的答案】修改15、(本题分值:1分)A) Industry.B) Health.C) The Future of our children.D) Clean air.【正确答案】A【您的答案】修改16、(本题分值:1分)A) Man knows where the society is going.B) People don't welcome the rapid development of modern society.C) The speaker is worried about the future of our modern society.D) Man can do nothing about the problem of pollution.【正确答案】C【您的答案】修改17、(本题分值:1分)A) To interest students in a career in counseling.B) To recruit counselors to work in the placement office.C) To inform students of a university program.D) To convince local merchants to hire college students.【正确答案】C【您的答案】修改18、(本题分值:1分)A) A job listing.B) A resume.C) A permission slip.D) Their salary requirements.【正确答案】B【您的答案】修改19、(本题分值:1分)A) Refine their interviewing techniques.B) Arrange their work schedules.C) Select appropriate courses.D) Write cover letters.【正确答案】A【您的答案】修改20、(本题分值:1分)A) They pay the same wage.B) They involve working outdoors.C) They can be substituted for college students.D) They're part time.【正确答案】D【您的答案】修改。
2005年1月大学英语四级试题及答案(之二)1.A) The man lives far from the subway.B) The man enjoys traveling by car.C) The man used to own a car.D) The man is good at driving.2. A) She can’t meet Tony so early in the morning.B) Tony can choose another science course.C) She approves of Tony’s decision.D) Tony should continue taking the course.3. A) She has to study for the exam.B) She’s eager to watch the new play.C) She is particularly interested in plays.D) She can lend her notes to the man.4.A) They will attract fewer kids as on-line education expands.B) They will continue to exist along with on-line education.C) They will limit their teaching to certain subjects only.D) They will be replaced by on-line education sooner orlater.5. A) Most students don’t want jobs advertised in the newspapers.B) Most students would like to work for a newspaper.C) Most students find a job by reading advertisements.D) Most students find it hard to get a job after they graduate.6. A) Finish his assignment.B) Repair the washing machine.C) Turn the basement into a workshop.D) Move the washing machine to the basement.7.A) The professor has brought extra copies of his assignment.B) Some students at the back cannot hear the professor.C) Some of the students are not on the professor’s list.D) The professor has changed his reading assignment.8. A) She doesn’t want to talk about the contest.B) She’s spent two years studying English in Canada.C) She’s very proud of her success in the speech contest.D) She’s modest about her success in the contest.9. A) Reading newspapers.B) Talking about sports.C) Writing up local news.D) Putting up advertisements10.A) They’d better change their mind.B) They shouldn’t change their plan.C) Weather foreant jobs advertised in the newspapers.B) Most students would like to work for a newspaper.C) Most students find a job by reading advertisements.D) Most students find it hard to get a job after they graduate.6. A) Finish his assignment.B) Repair the washing machine.C) Turn the basement into a workshop.D) Move the washing machine to the basement.7.A) The professor has brought extra copies of his assignment.B) Some students at the back cannot hear the professor.C) Some of the students are not on the professor’s list.D) The professor has changed his reading assignment.8. A) She doesn’t want to talk about the contest.B) She’s spent two years studying English in Canada.C) She’s very proud of her success in the speech contest.D) She’s modest about her success in the contest.9. A) Reading newspapers.B) Talking about sports.C) Writing up local news.D) Putting up advertisements10.A) They’d better change their mind.B) They shouldn’t change their plan.C) Weather forecasts are not reliable.D) The tennis game won’t last long.Section B Compound DictationDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact words you have justheard. For blanks numbered from S8 to SIO 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.There are a lot of good cameras available at the moment--most of these are made in Japan but there are also good (S1)________models from Germany and the USA. We have (S2)________ a range of different models to see which is the best (S3)_________ for money. After a number of different tests and interviews with people who are2005年1月大学英语四级试题及答案(之二)相关内容:。
点击查看>>2005年1月大学英语六级作文题目及范文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[范文]Your Help NeededDear friends,As some of you may know,Lucy,a lovely girl student,a junior from the Department of Fine Arts,has been seriously ill.In fact,she has been suffering from hepatitis, which is very dangerous. This 20-year-old girl comes from a small town in Shangdong province. Her family has tried every means to save her.Now Lucy is in urgent need of operation to her liver transplanted. However, her family is too poor to afford the expenses, which totaled 120,000 yuan. How can a poor family earning 1000 yuan per month afford such high expenses? But the time is limited. They cannot afford to wait to see the disease untouched.So you help is urgently needed. Let’s do what we can to save our fellow student. The life of such a lovely girl is in yourhand. Your love can save a life. You can contact 2335648 in the daytime and 2335658 at night.。
恩波学校2005年春季大学英语六级第一次模考试题加答案(之二)21. Many ecologists predict, _______.A. ecological disasters will not happen soonB. ecological disasters will never happen in the industrial countriesC. disastrous famines are likely to happen in the underdeveloped countriesD. disastrous floods are likely to happen in the Third World22. Exploitative technology _______.A. is the modern product of industrializationB. is the main cause for the environmental crisisC. is designed to make full of our resourcesD. is designed to improve the quality of human life23. It can be inferred from the passage that _____.A. unsound farming techniques are more destructive than Industrial technologyB. modern science has greatly improved human lifeC. the ozone layer in the upper atmosphere was formerlywell preservedD. it is the technology we use that is responsible for the environmental crisis24. What is the passage mainly about?A. The coming of environmental disaster.B. The ill effects of industrialization.C. The development of modern technology.D. The origin of environmental crisis.25. The tone of the passage can be described as _____.A. pessimisticB. optimisticC. concernedD. indifferentPassage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Hawaii’s native minority is demanding a greater degree of sovereignty over its own affairs. But much of the archipelago’s political establishment which includes the White Americans who dominated until the Second World War and people of Japanese, Chinese and Filipino origin, is opposed to the idea.The islands were annexed by the US in 1898 and since then Hawaii’s native peoples have fared worse than any of its other ethnic groups. They make up over 60 percent of thestate’s homeless, suffer higher levels of unemployment and their life span is five years less than the average Hawaiians. They are the only major US native group without some degree of autonomy.But a sovereignty advisory committee set up by Hawaii’s first native governor, John Waihee, has given the natives’cause a major boost by recommending that the Hawaiian natives decide by themselves whether to re-establish a sovereign Hawaiian nation.However, the Hawaiian natives are not united in their demands. Some just want greater autonomy within the state —as enjoyed by many American Indian natives over matters such as education. This is position supported by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs(OHA), a state agency set up in 1978 to represent the natives’interests and which has now become the mo derate face of the native sovereignty movement. More ambitious is the Ka Lahui group, which declared itself a new nation in 1987 and wants full, official independence from the US.But if Hawaiian natives are given greater autonomy, it is far from clear how many people this will apply to. The state authorities only count those as native people with more than50 percent Hawaiian blood.Native demands are not just based on political grievances, though. They also want their claim on 660,000 hectares of Hawaiian crown land to be accepted. It is on this issue that native groups are facing most opposition from the state authorities. In 1933, the state government paid the OHA US$136 million in back rent on the crown land and many officials say that by accepting this payment the agency has given up its claims to legally own the land. The OHA has vigorously disputed this.26. Hawaii’s native minority refers to______.A. Hawaii’s ethnic groupsB. people of Filipino originC. the Ka Lahui groupD. people with 50% Hawaiian blood27. Which of the following statements is true of the Hawaiian natives?A. Sixty percent of them are homeless or unemployed.B. Their life span is 5 years shorter than average Americans.C. Their life is worse than that of other ethnic groups in Hawaii.D. They are the only native group without sovereignty.28. Which of the following is NOT true of John Waihee?A. He is Hawaii’s first native governor.B. He has set up a sovereignty advisory committee.C. He suggested the native people decide for themselves.D. He is leading the local independent movement.29. Which of the following groups holds a less radical attitude on the matter of sovereignty?A. American Indian natives.B. Office of Hawaiian Affairs.C. The Ka Lahui group.D. The Hawaiian natives.30. Various native Hawaiians demand all the following EXCEPT_______.A. a greater autonomy within the stateB. more back rent on the crown landC. a claim on the Hawaiian crown landD. full independence from the USPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Today’s cops are under far more inspection than their predecessors were, thanks in part to governmentalsoul-searching suggesting that police behavior had much to do with touching off the race riots of the late 1960s. Today, more than 75 percent of the major metropolitan police departments have some sort of civilian review agency. And top cops are watching more closely, too. “It’s unbelievable how they Monday-morning quarterback(事后指责)you,”says Dallas officer James, who underwent a vigorous internal investigation last spring after he fired at, but missed, a man who pointed a gun at him, “I’m out there sweating bullets, my heart’s going 95 miles per hour and some guy is sitting in an air-conditioned office telling me what I should have done.”Part of that inspection is rooted in departmental efforts to head off lawsuits. Cops have become an increasingly inviting target for litigation. For example, in 1972, the City of Los Angeles paid$553,340 in judgments and settlements for the actions of its police department. Last year, Los Angeles paid$6.4 million.恩波学校2005年春季大学英语六级第一次模考试题加答案(之二)相关内容:。
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 witha single line through the centre.41. My grandfather, a retired worker, often ________ the past with a feeling of longing and respect.A) considersB) contemplatesC) contrivesD) contacts42. 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) supplementsB) simulatesC) signifiesD) swears43. The doctors ________ the newly approved drug into the patient when he was critically ill.A) injectedB) ejectedC) projectedD) subjected44. 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) enforceB) endowC) endeavorD) enhance45. This is a long ________ - roughly 13 miles down a beautiful valley to the little church below.A) terrainB) descentC) degenerationD) tumble46. She was deeply ________ by the amount of criticism her play received.A) deportedB) deprivedC) involvedD) frustrated47. Some scientists are dubious of the claim that organisms ________ with age as an inevitable outcome of living.A) depressB) defaultC) deteriorateD) degrade48. Many manufacturers were accused of concentrating too heavily on cost reduction, often at the ________ of the quality of their products.A) expenseB) exposureC) expansionD) expectation49. One witness ________ that he'd seen the suspect run out of the bank after it had been robbed.A) convictedB) conformedC) retortedD) testified50. Nothing Helen says is ever ________. She always thinks carefully before she speaks.A) simultaneousB) homogenousC) spontaneousD) rigorous51. She gave ________ directions about the way the rug should be cleaned.A) explicitB) briskC) transientD) opaque52. It took a lot of imagination to come up with such a(n) ________ plan.A) inherentB) ingeniousC) vigorousD) exotic53. A ________ official is one who is irresponsible in his work.A) timidB) tediousC) suspiciousD) slack54. Most mathematicians trust their ________ in solving problems and readily admit they would not be able to function without it.A) conceptionB) perceptionC) intuitionD) cognition55. He had an almost irresistible ________ to talk to the crowd when he entered Hyde Park.A) impulseB) instinctC) stimulationD) surge56. 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) consentB) conscienceC) consensusD) consciousness57. He still ________ the memory of his carefree childhood spent in that small wooden house of his grandparents'.A) nourishesB) cherishesC) fanciesD) scans58. She expressed her strong determination that nothing could ________ her to give up her career as a teacher.A) induceB) deduceC) reduceD) attract59. The microscope and telescope, with their capacity to enlarge, isolate and probe, demonstrate how details can be________ and separated from the whole.A) radiatedB) extendedC) prolongedD) magnified60. Lighting can be used not only to create an atmosphere, but also to ________ features of the house, such as ornaments orD) upgrade61. By turning this knob to the right you can ________ the sound from the radio.A) intensifyB) amplifyC) enlargeD) reinforce62. One of the attractive features of the course was the way the practical work had been ________ with the theoretical aspects of the subject.A) embeddedB) embracedC) integratedD) synthesized63. They couldn't see a ________ of hope that they would be saved by a passing ship.A) grainB) spanC) sliceD) gleam64. 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) appealB) pledgeC) imageD) survival65. ________ efforts are needed in order to finish important but unpleasant tasks.A) ConsecutiveB) CondensedC) PerpetualD) Persistent66. 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) reviveB) inhabitC) gatherD) reside67. He bought his house on the________ plan, paying a certain amount of money each month.A) divisionB) premiumC) installmentD) fluctuation68. He could not ________ ignorance as his excuse; he should have known what was happening in his department.A) petitionB) pleadC) resortD) reproach69. Many ecologists believe that lots of major species in the world are on the________ of extinction.A) marginB) borderC) vergeD) fringe70. Any salesperson who sells more than the weekly ________ will receive a bonus.。
2005年大学英语四六级口语考试真题四六级口语考试2005年真题2005.5.14 Topic Area: Elderly People Topic: Life After RetirementQuestions: (Warm-up questions)Can you say something about your grandparents?What do you think elderly people need most? (Please give your reasons.)Some people find a new job after they retire. What do you think about that?What kind of jobs do you think are available for elderly people? Why?What can elderly people do to stay healthy?What should we do to show our concern for elderly people?Discussion:Whether early retirement should be encouraged in China.Please describe people’s life after retirement as shown in your pictures and comment on them.C1: Traveling C2: Learning something new.C3: Taking care of grandchildren. C4: Having a good time.Last questions:Why do some people prefer late retirement to early retirement?Do you think elderly people would like to live in homes for the elderly? (Please explain.) Do you think jogging is good exercise for elderly people? (Please explain.)What can people do for their community after they retire?Do elderly people like living with their children or grandchildren? (Why or why not?)2005.5.15 Topic Area: Information Technology Topic: Surfing the NetQuestions: (Warm-up questions)It is easy for you to access the Internet? ([If yes] How often? [If not] Why not?)People often say we are now living in a small world. What’s your opinion?What do you think is the most convenient means of communication? (Please give your reasons.)Mobile phones are popular with teenagers. Do you think it’s a good thing? (Why or why not?) More and more people are using mobile phones. What do you think about thatHow do you usually communicate with your family and friends?Discussion:Whether student access to certain Internet sites should be controlled.Please talk about surfing the Net with respect to the advantages and disadvantages listed on your card:C1: useful information / harmful informationC2: communication via the Internet / junk email, computer viruses, etc.C3: e-learning / overindulging in computer gamesC4: e-shopping / computer crimesLast questions:What’s your advice to classmates and friends who spend too much time surfing the Net?It’s said that students who major in information technology are likely to get a good job. What’s your opinion?Do you think e-learning is an efficient way of learning? (Why or why not?)What websites do you often visit? (Why?)What do you think is the future of e-business?2005.5.15 Topic Area: University Life Topic: Coping with StressQuestions: (Warm-up questions)What do you think of campus life?How’s the food in your school dining hall?How often do you have tests? What if you don’t do well on the te sts?How do you usually spend your weekends?What would you do if you feel lonely on campus?Discussion:How to cope with the stress students may experience while studying at schoolPlease talk about the kind of pressure college students may experience as specified on your card:C1: Academic pressure.C2: Financial pressure.C3: Job-hunting pressure. C4: Emotional pressure.Last questions:Why is it important for college students to learn to cope with stress?Do you think it a good habit to stay up late before an examination? (Why or why not?)Do you think pressure is always a bad thing? (Why or why not?)Do you thing school authorities are paying enough attention to students’ psychological health? (Please explain.)Do you think psychological counseling can help students relieve their stress? (Why or why not?)2005.05.21 Topic area: Modern Cities Topic: Improvement of HousingPart I.Warm-up questions1.How do you like city life? Which aspect of city life do you find most enjoyable?2.What are the advantages of living in the city?3.What are the disadvantages of living in the city?4.What do you think of people’s living conditions in your hometown?5.What are the major industries in your hometown?6.Why do some people prefer to live in the countryside?7.What do you think is special about your hometown?Part II. Discussion and cardsDiscussion: What impact these changes have on people’s life?Pictures of improvement and changes in housing. Talk about the improvement of housing with regard to …….as shown in the pictures on your card.(Before China carried out reforms and started opening up.)(After China carried out reforms and started opening up.)Card 1 : living space 高低床,餐桌,锅碗瓢盆等挤在一间小屋子vs 宽敞客厅,复式楼Card 2: furniture and facilities 高低床,简陋餐桌,煤炉,锅碗瓢盆等挤在一间小屋子v s 沙发,冰箱,电视,HI FI, 柜式空调Card 3: the surroundings and public services 满街挂满晾晒衣服,早餐摊点,垃圾堆,拥挤的弄堂,公厕,当街洗衣VS 干净整洁的生活小区,健身区,喷泉,停车库Card 4: the variety of architecture 平房,职工大院,街道狭窄,低于6层的楼房VS 高楼,别墅,喷泉,宽敞的生活小区Part III. Last questions:1. Are you satisfied with the living conditions in your dormitory? Why or why not?2. Why shouldn’t students be encouraged t live off campus?3. Do you think public transportation in this city is convenient? (please give your reasons)4. Do you think technology make our life easier and more enjoyable? Why do you think so?5.Can you say something about the changes in home ownership over theyears2005.05.21 Topic area: University LifeTopic: Planning for the Summer vacationPart I. Warm-up questions1.Do you find your life on campus enjoyable? (please explain)2.How do you spend the last winter vacation?3.How do you usually spend your weekends?4.What optional courses do you take? (why do you choose them?)5.Did it take you long to get adapted to campus life? (please explain)Part II. Discussion and cardsDiscussion: in what way summer vacations benefit students?Cards: Suppose you are going to spend your summer vacation …. Say something about yo ur plans.Card 1 : travelingCard 2: taking a summer jobCard 3: taking summer coursesCard 4: working as a volunteerPart III. Last questions:1. Is it advisable for students to travel to remote areas during the summer vacation? (why or why not?)2. What are the possible risks involved in traveling?3. Have you ever thought of doing something for your family during the summer vacation? (please elaborate)4. Do you think most students make good use of their summer vacation?(why do you think so?)5. What precautions should college students take while traveling during the summer vacation?6. During the discussion, why did you say that ….?1. What’s your name?2. Does your name have any special meaning?3. Where do you come from?4. What kind of landscape surrounds your hometown?5. What is the main crop in your hometown?6. What is the difference between Beijing and your hometown?7. What are the main places of interest in your hometown?8. What is the climate like in your hometown?9. What is the character of the people like in the region where you live?10. What are the differences in accent between the people of your hometown and Beijing?11. What is people’s favorite food in your region?12. How do you make dumplings?13. What do you do during the Spring Festival?14. Why is the Spring Festival so important to Chinese people?15. Can you describe one of the main festivals celebrated in your country?16. Tell me something about the Lantern Festival.17. Tell me something about the Qing Ming Festival.18. Tell me something about the customs of your country.19. How long have you lived in Beijing?20. What is the weather like in Beijing?21. How do you compare the climate in Beijing with that in your hometown?22. What place in Beijing do you like best? Why ?23. Which is the worst place you’ve been to China?24. Which is the best place you’ve been to China?25. What places in Beijing should a foreigner visit? Why?26. What are the major social problems in Beijing? How can they be solved?27. What is the biggest problem China faces?28. What places in Beijing should a foreigner visit? Why?29. Could you tell me something about your family?30. Have you any children?31. What is your child’s name? Does his name have a meaning?32. What does your wife/husband do?33. When did you get married?34. Describe your wedding.35. How have weddings changed in recent years?36. Are there any special customs about wedding in your region?37. Describe a traditional wedding ceremony.38. Where did you go for your honeymoon?39. Did you have to ask for permission from your parents before you got married?40. Is it acceptable for couples to live together without marrying?41. Where do you think a newly couple should live? Living with their parents or on their own?42. What responsibilities should a couple take?43. How do Chinese usually celebrate birthdays?44. Are there any traditions concerning the birth of a baby?45. What kind of parent do you intend to be?46. What do you think of One-Child Policy in China?47. Why do people in China traditionally want to have a son?48. What difficulties do Chinese farmers have concerning their old age?49. What do you think needs to be done in order to relieve the farmer’s worries?50. What hope or fears do you have for your children?51. What sort of culture do you hope your child will grow up in?52. Are you going to bring up your child differently from the way you were brought up? How?53. Do you enjoy shopping?54. Who does most of the shopping in your family?55. What are you good at cooking? What is your favorite dish?56. Who does most of cooking in your family?57. Is there sex discrimination in China?58. How do you sum up women’s conditions in China?59. What are the causes of sex discrimination?60. Should government pay certain salaries to those housewives? Why or why not?61. Would you want your wife to continue with her career or to stay at home taking care of the household after you get married?62. Have you ever wished to be one of the opposite sex? Why (why not)?63. What would you do if your next-door neighbour were noisy nearly all the time?64. Do you have a lot of friend?65. What does friendship mean to you? What kind of people do you make friend with?66. What is your major?67. How do you like your major?68. When and where did you graduate? What qualifications have you obtained?69. Do you still remember your school days?70. What impressed you most when you were at university?71. Which is the best university in your country?72. Could you sum up your own study habits in a few points?73. What do you think of the practice of setting up key schools in primary and secondary school education in China?74. Do you think the subjects you are studying today are relevant to present-day society? Why ?75. What do you think education should be? Should it be a process of learning what is useful for your future life or should it be simply learning for enjoyment? Why?76. What do you do for a living?77. What do you do in the office every day?78. Since your job seems too professional to me, could you explain it in detail?79. What are your job prospects?80. If you had the opportunity to change your job, what would you do with it?81. Do you have any ambitious?82. Will any possible future changes affect your job in any way?83. What are your spare time interests?84. How do you spend your weekends?85. What is your favorite sport? What are the rules?86. What is the most popular sport in your country?87. What are the sporting facilities like in your university/Beijing?88. What do you know about Qigong? Do you believe in Qigong?89. What do you do in your spare time?90. Do you often read newspapers? If not, why ones do you read?91. What do you think of computer?92. Do you think computer has changed our life so much?93. Do you often go to the cinema/theatre?94. What kind of films do you like best?95. Do you often watch TV? What is your favorite program?96. Do you think watching TV too much is a waste of time?97. What kind of music do you enjoy?98. Who is your favorite film star? Will you describe him/her to me?99. Do you enjoy travelling?100. Where have you been travelling to? Which place interested you most?101. Do you smoking?102. Do you think smoking is a problem that needs special attention and has to be solved? If so, why?103. What do you know about XXX?104. What problem do you think you will have in XXX?105. How will you overcome the difficulties?106. Do you think you will be able to cope with English-demands of your intended study program in XXX?107. What difficulties do you think you’ll encounter in your studies in XXX ?108. Can you imagine what life in Britain/Canada/Australia/London, etc. would be like?109. How will you fare in Britain/Canada/Australia, etc. without your family?110. What do you intend to study?111. Which university are you going to study at?112. Why did you choose this university?113. Where are you going to study in XXX?114. What are you plans in XXX?115. What is your research proposal all about?116. What do you hope for most from your study abroad?117. Will your study abroad help your job prospects after come back to China?118. Should you study more theory or do more practice? Give your reasons, please.119. What kind of differences in the cultures are you expecting between China and the XX? 120. How will your study in Britain benefit your work in China when you come back to China? 121. What do you intend to do after you finish studying?122. What will be your main problem when you are study in a foreign country?123. What problem can you foresee in the future when you come back to China?124. Will there be any adjustment problems in your life when you come back to China? If so, what are they?125. Will you have to make any changes in your work/life when you come back to China?126. Do you think there will be a gap between your knowledge gained in China and the level of knowledge you are going to encounter on arrival? If so, what will it be?127. What do you think of the future of China keeps an open policy?128. What do you regard as the most significant events in your country’s recent history?129. Are there any special places you want to see in Canada? What are they?130. What do you especially want to do in Canada?131. How do you like your life in ******* University?132. What do you think of the training in the university?133. In what way do you think university training is helpful or falls short?134. What aspect of English do you find the most difficult?135. Do you find American English easier to understand than Britain English?136. What sports are played in your country?137. Could you describe the traditional architecture of your country?138. What role dose religion play in everyday life in your country?139. What would you regard as the most signifi cant events in your country’s recent history? 140. How aware do you think people are nowadays about environmental issues?141. Could you tell me why you chose to study at the university of ****?142. What role dose tourism play in your country’s economy?143. How serious is unemployment in your country?144. In your opinion, what are the most serious problems associated with modern life?145. What do you think have been the most important changes in your field over the past 5 years? 146. What are you going to major in ?147. Are you going to do your own cooking when you are at university?148. Some local students feel that overseas students get preferential treatment. What is your opinion?149. Do you think you will be able to cope with the English-language demands of your intended program?150. What do you think are the main causes of road accidents?151. Do you think the government is doing enough to prevent road accidents?152. As there are more and more private cars, what do you think the government should do in order to encourage citizens to use public transport?153. How do you see yourself in ten years’ time?154. Have you ever thought to have your own business?155. What business do you hope to have?156. Do you know about any policies about opening a business abroad?157. What are your plans for your future?158. Why do you think there are more and more people leaving to immigrate to other countries? 159. Is it good for China that so many people are going to other countries?160. Will your life change a lot after you immigrate to XXX?161. What will you do if you are ill abroad?162. Do you know what to do in case of emergency?163. What will do if you cannot find a job in XXX?164. Why do you want to immigrate to XXX?165. What will you do after the IELTS test?166. What will do if you fail the IELTS test?167. How long have you been learning English?168. What troubles you most at the moment?169. Does your family support your decision on going XXX?要参加2010四六级口语考试的同学不妨用这个来练练吧,先想出outline,然后再用具体的例子来支撑,要有逻辑,言之有物,另外注意自己的发音。
2005年1月8日大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷(B卷)Part III V ocabulary (20 minutes)C 41. She gave ________ directions about the way the rug should be cleaned.A) brisk轻快的B) opaque[əʊˈpeɪk]不透明的C) explicit D) transient[ˈtrænziənt]短暂的She walked at a brisk pace towards the park. 她迈着轻快的步子走向公园。
B 42. He had an almost irresistible ________ to talk to the crowd when he entered Hyde Park.A) surge汹涌; 大浪B) impulse C) stimulation D) instinct本能,天性D 43. She expressed her strong determination that nothing could ________ her to give up her career as a teacher.A) reduce B) deduce C) attract D) induceB 44. By turning this knob to the right you can ________ the sound from the radio.A) enlarge B) amplify C) reinforce D) intensifyA 45. A ________ official is one who is irresponsible in his work.A) slack懒的,懈怠的B) tedious C) timid胆小的D) suspiciousC 46. One witness ________ that he'd seen the suspect run out of the bank after it had been robbed.A) convicted B) retorted C) testified D) conformedD 47. Many ecologists believe that lots of major species in the world are on the ________ of extinction.A) fringe B) margin C) border D) verge(on the verge of 濒临于)A 48. 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) reside [rɪˈzaɪd]居住B) revive使复活,使恢复C) gather D) inhabit栖息B 49. The doctors ________ the newly approved drug into the patient when he was critically ill.A) projected B) injected C) ejected D) subjectedD 50. My grandfather, a retired worker, often ________ the past with a feeling of longing and respect.A) contrives B) considers C) contacts联系,接触D) contemplatesC 51. This is a long ________-roughly 13 miles down a beautiful valley to the little church below.A) terrain B) tumble C) descent [dɪˈsent]下降D) degenerationdecent正派的; 得体的A 52. The microscope and telescope, with their capacity to enlarge, isolate and probe, demonstrate how details can be ________ and separated from the whole.A) magnified B) radiated C) prolonged D) extendedC 53. They couldn't see a ________ of hope that they would be saved by a passing ship.A) slice B) span C) gleam D) grainB 54. Any salesperson who sells more than the weekly ________ will receive a bonus.A) portion一部分B) quota 配额;定额C) ratio D) allocation分配B 55. ________ efforts are needed in order to finish important but unpleasant tasks.A) Perpetual B) Persistent C) Consecutive D) CondensedA 56. Some scientists are dubious of the claim that organisms ________ with age as an inevitable outcome of living.A) degrade(功能)降低、退化B) default C) depress D) deteriorate dubious 可疑的; 半信半疑的A 57. It took a lot of imagination to come up with such a(n) ________ plan.A) ingenious天才的,聪明的;精巧的B) vigorousC) inherent D) exotic[ɪgˈzɒtɪk]异国的; 外来的C 58. Many manufacturers were accused of concentrating too heavily on cost reduction, often at the ________ of the quality of their products.A) expansion B) expectation C) expense D) exposure许多制造商被指控过于牺牲质量来降低成本.AA 59. He could not ________ ignorance as his excuse; he should have known what was happening in his department.A) plead以…为理由B) resort C) petition D) reproach责备,责骂他不能依靠无知作为借口.ignorance无知B 60. Nothing Helen says is ever ________. She always thinks carefully before she speaks. A) simultaneous B) spontaneous自发的; 自然的C) rigorous严格的D) homogenousD 61. 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) simulates模仿B) supplements C) swears D) signifies意味着…professional code of conduct 职业行为准则expected of the medical profession是指人们对医疗行业所期待的B 62. He bought his house on the ________ plan, paying a certain amount of money each month.A) premium B) installment C) division D) fluctuationinstallment plan分期付款方式A 63. She was deeply ________ by the amount of criticism her play received.A) frustrated B) deported C) involved D) deprivedD 64. Most mathematicians trust their ________ in solving problems and readily admit they would not be able to function without it.A) conception B) perception观念C) cognition D) intuitionC 65. He still ________ the memory of his carefree childhood spent in that small wooden house of his grandparents'.A) scans B) fancies想像; 设想C) cherishes D) nourishes抚养,提供营养A 66. One of the attractive features of the course was the way the practical work had been ________ with the theoretical aspects of the subject.A) integrated使一体化; 使整合B) embeddedC) embraced D) synthesized[ˈsɪnθəsaɪz]人工合成synthesis综合; <化>合成B 67. Lighting can be used not only to create an atmosphere, but also to ________ features of the house, such as ornaments or pictures.A) activate B) highlight C) upgrade D) underlineornament装饰; 装饰物C 68. 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 B) enhance C) endeavor(n.努力vt.尝试,尽力)D) endowB 69. 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) conscience B) consensus C) consent D) consciousnessD 70. 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) imageB) pledge保证,誓言C) survival D) appeal 呼吁;上诉;恳求; retain保持2005年6月18日大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷A 31. Susan has ________ the elbows of her son's jacket with leather patches to make it more durable.A) reinforced B) sustained 维持; 供养; 支撑C) steadied(steady稳定的) D) confirmeddurable持久的; 耐用的A 32. Although we tried to concentrate on the lecture, we were ________ by the noise form the next room.A) distracted B) displaced C) dispersed D) discardedD 33. The reason why so many children like to eat this new brand of biscuit is that it is particularly sweet and ________.A) fragile B) feeble C) brisk轻快的D) crisp脆的C 34. Don't trust the speaker any more, since the remarks he made in his lectures are never ________ with the facts.A) symmetrical B) comparative C) compatible D) harmoniousB 35. They had to eat a(n) ________ meal, or they would be too late for the concert.A) temporary B) hasty草率的;仓促的C) immediate D) urgentD 36. Having a(n) ________ attitude towards people with different ideas is an indication that one has been well educated.A) analytical B) bearable C) elastic D) tolerant宽容的; 容忍的A 37. No form of government in the world is ________; each system reflects the history and present needs of the region or the nation.A) dominant B) influential C) integral D) drastic激烈的; 猛烈的C 38. In spite of the economic ________ forecast, manufacturing output has risen slightly. A) faint B) dizzy C) gloomy D) opaqueB 39. Too often Dr. Johnson's lectures ________ how to protect the doctor rather than how to cure the patient.A) look to B) dwell on详述; 居住在(某处)C) permeate into D) shrug offD 40. Located in Washington D. C., the Library of Congress contains an impressive ________ of books on every conceivable subject.A) flockB) configurationC) pileD) arrayB 41. Some felt that they were hurrying into an epoch of unprecedented enlightenment, inwhich better education and beneficial technology would ________ wealth and leisure for all.A) maintain B) ensure C) certify D) console安慰C 42. Fiber optic cables can carry hundreds of telephone conversations ________.A) homogeneously B) spontaneously C) simultaneously D) ingeniouslyA 43. Excellent films are those which ________ national and cultural barriers.A) transcend 超越B) traverse C) abolish D) suppress镇压B 44. The law of supply and demand will eventually take care of a shortage or ________ of dentists.A) surge B) surplus C) flush D) fluctuationdentist[ˈdentɪst]牙科医生D 45. One third of the Chinese in the United States live in California, ________ in the San Francisco area.A) remarkably B) severelyC) drastically D) predominantly占主导地位地; 显著地; 占优势地B 46. After the terrible accident, I discovered that my ear was becoming less ________.A) sensible明智的B) sensitive敏感的; 感觉的C) sentimental D) sensationalA 47. Now the cheers and applause ________ in a single sustained roar.A) mingled混合B) tangled纠缠,纠纷C) baffled D) huddledD 48. Among all the public holidays, National Day seems to be the most joyful to the people of the country; on that day the whole country is ________ in a festival atmosphere.A) trapped B) sunk C) soaked D) immersedA 49. The wooden cases must be secured by overall metal strapping so that they can be strong enough to stand rough handling during ________.A) transit 搬运; 运输B) motion C) shift D) traffic快速公交系统(Bus Rapid Transit)简称BRTC 50. Nowadays many rural people flock to the city to look for jobs on the assumption that the streets there are ________ with gold.A) overwhelmedB) stockedC) paved铺设; 为…铺平道路D) overlapped重叠D 51. It is a well known fact that the cat family ________ lions and tigers.A) enrichesB) accommodatesC) adoptsD) embraces众所周知,狮子和老虎属于猫科家族.C 52. My boss has failed me so many times that I no longer place any ________ on what he promises.A) assurance B) probability C) reliance依靠D) conformity他让我失望太多次了,我再也不对他许下的承诺抱任何希望B 53. The English language contains a ________ of words which are comparatively seldom used in ordinary conversation.A) latitude纬度B) multitude 大量,许多C) magnitude 量级D) longitude经度B 54. It was such a(n) ________ when Pat and Mike met each other in Tokyo. Each thought that the other was still in Hong Kong.A) occurrence B) coincidence C) fancy D) destinyA 55. Parents have to learn how to follow a baby's behavior and adapt the tone of their ________ to the baby's capabilities.A) perceptions知觉; 观念B) consultations C) interactions D) interruptionsD 56. Governments today play an increasingly larger role in the ________ of welfare, economics, and education.A) scopes B) ranges C) ranks D) domains领域C 57. If businessmen are taxed too much, they will no longer be ________ to work hard, with the result that tax revenues might actually shrink.A) cultivatedB) licensedC) motivatedD) innovatedB 58. Jack is not very decisive, and he always finds himself in a ________ as if he doesn't know what he really wants to do.A) fantasyB) dilemmaC) contradictionD) conflictA 59. He is a promising young man who is now studying at our graduate school. As his supervisor, I would like to ________ him to your notice.A) commend命令B) decree C) presume推测; 假设D) articulate清晰地用言语表达supervisor监督者,管理者D 60. It was a wonderful occasion which we will ________ for many years to come.A) conceive B) clutch C) contrive D) cherish在将来(即将到来)许多年里,我们都会珍惜这个美好的时刻.。
1.(2005年1月六级真题)Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty 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 below:对病人的简单介绍:目前的病情和家庭情况目前的困难:无法承担医疗费用,需要护理希望捐助;联系方式Your Help NeededDear friends,I am writing to you, on behalf of the Student Union, to ask for your help for Li Ming, a schoolmate of ours from the Department of Computer Science. He is seriously ill now and has to have a heart transplant at once. To make things worse, he comes from the west of our country and his family is quite poor.Li Ming is now confronted with the following difficulties. To begin with, he can’t afford the medical expenses. His family doesn’t have a good financial background. Moreover, his parents have already been deep in debt in order to send him to university. In addition, his family is far away and he needs someone to take care of him day and night. Only with intense care can our friend recover from his disease.On no account can we see our friend suffer or die. He is in desperate need of your help, especially financial donations to help him pay for his expenses. Let’s all give him our hands. Anyone who wants to offer help can contact us at 88588858 or you can email us by love@. Please act without delay.Yours sincerely,Zhang HuaChairman of the Student Union2.(2005年6月六级真题)Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a short essay entitled Say No to Pirated Products. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below: 目前盗版的现象比较严重造成这种现象的原因及其危害我们应该怎么做Useful words and expressions:盗版:piracy (n.)盗版产品:pirated products知识产权:intellectual property rights侵犯版权:infringe sb’s copyright; copyrig ht infringementSay No to Pirated ProductsPiracy is a serious problem with which this country is confronted. In many places we see people peddling pirated books or disks. Actually, piracy has become so widespread that it has severely hindered the deve lopment of the nation’s economy.A number of factors account for the problem, but the following are the most critical ones. First, pirated products are much cheaper than copyrighted ones, so they are very attractive to people, especially youngsters, who are not financially well-off. Secondly, with highly developed technology, it is not difficult to manufacture pirated products. With one authorized copy, the illegalproducers can make thousands of fake ones at a very low cost, thus making huge profits.As a result, intellectual property rights are severely infringed upon. Honest producers will lose the motivation to develop new products. Meanwhile, pirated products are often of low quality, thus damaging the interest of buyers.In view of the seriousness of the problem, it is essential that laws and regulations be formulated and enforced to ban the manufacture and circulation of pirated products. Meanwhile, people should be educated to say no to these products. With these measures taken, we have reasons to believe that the problem can be solved in the near future.3.(2005年12月六级真题)Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a letter to a company declining a job offer. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below: 对公司提供职位表示感谢解释为何不能接受所提供的职位希望予以谅解,并表示对公司的良好祝愿A Letter Declining a Job OfferDecember 24, 2005Dear Sir or Madam:I am responding to your job offer on December 20, 2005. I was informed that I would be offered the position as an interpreter for your company. I cordially appreciate your trust and I am much obliged to you for providing me with this valuable opportunity.However, I have to tell you that I cannot accept it. The major reason is that I don’t think I am the most appropriate candidate for this post. As a non-English major, though my written and spoken English are outstanding than most of my peers, I am not well trained in translation, not to mention interpretation, which, I believe is highly demanding. Maybe my performance in the oral examination has misled you. Actually, I am more interested and more competent in my own major, that is, program designing. Last but not least, I happened to have been offered such a position with another company.Nonetheless, I, again, want to express my sincere gratefulness and I earnestly apologize for any inconvenience hereby caused. Finally, I hope you can find the ideal candidate as soon as possible.Best regards.Yours sincerelyLi Ming4.(2006年6月六级真题)Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a short essay entitled Traveling Abroad. You should write at least 150 words based on the chart and the outline given below:Number of people in City X traveling abroad in 1995, 2000 and 20051. 近十年来X市有越来越多的人选择出境旅游2. 出现这一现象的原因3.这种现象可能产生的影响Traveling AbroadIt can be seen from the chart that there have been sharp increases in the number of people traveling abroad in City X in the past decade. As the chart shows, the year 1995 witnessed onlyabout 10,000 people from this city touring abroad. In 2000, the number soared to nearly 40,000. Last year, more than 120,000 people in the city chose to spend their vacations outside China.A number of factors account for the change in the chart, but the following are the most critical ones. First, thanks to the policy of reform and opening-up, the nation’s economy has been developing at a considerably high speed in the past decades. Therefore, the people have more extra money for traveling. Secondly, other relevant state policies and the boom of touring industry provide citizens with more opportunities to go out and see the world. Last but not least, people have attached greater importance to the quality of life, thus they spend more money and time traveling and sight-seeing.In a word, this chart is a perfect indicator of China’s fast expanding economy and people’s rising standard of life. The trend of traveling abroad will further stimulate the development of our economy and broaden people’s horizons.5.(2006年12月老六级真题)Directions: For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled The Celebration of Western Festivals. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below.1. 现在国内有不少人喜欢过西方的某些节日2. 产生这种现象的原因3. 这种现象可能带来的影响The Celebration of Western FestivalsNo one can have failed to notice the fact that an increasing number of Chinese are fond of celebrating some Western festivals today. For instance, on Valentine’s Day, many people g ive flowers or chocolate to the one they love. Another case in point is Christmas. It seems that people around the country now love to celebrate the festival.A number of factors account for the phenomenon mentioned above, but the following might be the critical ones. In the first place, due to the policy of reform and opening-up, Chinese people tend to know more about Western culture and be influenced by it. Secondly, some businessmen wish to make money by encouraging people to celebrate those Western festivals. Last but not least, as traditional Chinese festival lose their attraction, many people tend to find joy in Western festivals.Though we need not criticize people celebrating Western festivals, nor can we stop them, we have to beware of the danger behind it. While enjoying the atmosphere brought by those Western customs, we might well lose our own tradition and identity.6.(2006年12月新六级真题)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled The Importance of Reading Classics. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below.1.阅读经典书籍对人的成长至关重要2.现在愿意阅读经典的人却越来越少,原因是……3.我们大学生应该怎么做The Importance of Reading ClassicsReading classics plays a vital role in a person's growth. By reading classic works, either Chinese or foreign, one can learn a great deal about history, geography, politics, wars and customs. Besides, as these classics are the outstanding representatives human language, reading them canenormously improve our ability to read and write and to inherit cultural traditions.However, a diminishing number of people would like to read classics now. A variety of factors may have contributed to this phenomenon, but the following are the critical one. In the first place, as the pace of life and work quickens, people can find little time to indulge themselves in thick and serious works. They would rather read light and easy magazines or surf the Internet and do online reading. In the second place, most classics depict things far away from our real life, which makes reading them seem irrelevant.As college students, we should shoulder the burden of inheriting and developing cultural heritage. Therefore, it is essential that we should make plans to read classics regularly. Besides, we should try to influence people around us into reading them.7.Keeping PetsThere is no denying the fact that keeping pets is a hotly debated topic today. Some people think keeping pets is a good thing to do. They believe that pets, like cats and dogs, can help relieve the loneliness suffered by senior citizens and other social members who are confined to their homes for this reason or that. They also argue that keeping pets helps mankind understand animals’ world and develop positive feelings toward them.Others, however, hold the opposite view. They regard keeping pets as a useless but harmful thing to do. First, pets can transmit diseases. Secondly, the noises and dung of pets are sources of pollution. Last but not least, as many rare birds and animals are kept as pets, they will surely be hunted on a large scale, which means a threat to the balance of the ecosystem.Weighing the pros and cons of these arguments, I am inclined to agree with the latter. Anyway, we can lessen our loneliness and express our love toward animals in other ways. And it is my belief that only by placing man and other species on an equal basis can we expect to have a lively and colorful world.8. Where There Is a Will, There Is a WayA well-known proverb goes that “where there is a will, there is a way”, which means that one can find a way to success as long as he or she has a strong will. With a strong will, one can focus all his energy on one point, which makes his success possible. Without a strong will, however, one can be easily distracted from his goal or discouraged by setbacks, which leads to his ultimate failure.History abounds with examples of strong-willed figures winning success. Actually, there is no better illustration of the proverb than the deeds of Gou Jian, king of Yue in ancient China. Defeated by Fu Chai, king of Wu, Gou tried every means possible to steel his will. Eventually, with the help of Fan Li and Xi Shi, he managed to rebuild his country and his armies and had Fu Chai taste the bitterness of failure.In short, a strong will is essential if we want to make achievements in our studies or work, or indeed in any other aspect of our lives. One should lose no chance to strength his will and remember, God helps those who help themselves.9. More Students Pursue Master DegreesIt can be seen from the chart that there have been sharp increases in the number of students attending graduate entrance exams in a college in the past decades. As the chart shows, the year 1996 witnessed only 200 students taking part in the exams. In 2001, the number nearly doubled. In 2006, far more students prepared themselves for graduate studies.A number of factors could account for the change in the chart, but the following are the mostcritical ones. First, thanks to the policy of reform and opening-up, the nation’s economy has been developing at a considerably high speed in the past decades. Therefore, the people have more extra money for education. Secondly, other relevant state policies and the boom of higher education provide students with more opportunities to pursue higher degrees. Last but not least, the increasingly fierce competition forces college students to further their study in order to gain more edge of competition.In a word, this chart is a perfect indicator of China’s fast expanding higher education. Although many problems have arisen in the process, we have every reason to believe that they can be solved in the near future with effective measures taken.10. Studying Abroad: Hardships and RewardsThe recent years have seen a dramatic increase in the number of Chinese studying abroad. Obviously, studying abroad has its rewards. In the first place, a student can have access to advanced science and technology as well as desirable working conditions which might not be available at home. In the second place, he can be exposed to entirely new ideas and trends. Last but not least, by living and studying in a foreign country, one can improve his foreign language much faster than at home.However, just as every coin has two sides, studying abroad may also confront one with a series of hardships. For one thing, learning a foreign language is far from an easy thing at the beginning for most people. For another, a completely new environment with different customs and habits may also be a barrier to overseas students, especially to the young. An added difficulty lies with finance: it can cost a lot to study abroad.From my point of view, the advantages of studying abroad outweigh its disadvantages. But it is a big decision to go abroad to study and one should take into consideration his financial conditions and his ability to adapt to new surrounding. Personally, I choose to go abroad and study if I find it necessary.。
2005年1月大学英语四级真题及答案 A卷 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section A1.A) The man enjoys traveling by car. B) The man lives far from the subway.C) The man is good at driving. D) The man used to own a car.2.A) Tony should continue taking the course. B) She approves of Tony’s decision.C) Tony can choose another science course. D) She can’t meet Tony so early in the morning.3.A) She has to study for the exam. B) She is particularly interested in plays.C) She’s eager to watch the new play. D) She can lend her notes to the man.4.A) They will be replaced by on-line education sooner or later.B) They will attract fewer kids as on-line education expands.C) They will continue to exist along with on-line education.D) They will limit their teaching to certain subjects only.5.A) Most students would like to work for a newspaper.B) Most students find a job by reading advertisements.C) Most students find it hard to get a job after they graduate.D) Most students don’t want jobs advertised in the newspapers.6.A) Move the washing machine to the basement. B) Turn the basement into a workshop.C) Repair the washing machine. D) Finish his assignment.7.A) Some students at the back cannot hear the professor. B) The professor has changed his reading assignment.C) Some of the students are not on the professor’s list. D) The professor has brought extra copies of his assignment.8.A) She doesn’t want to talk about the contest. B) She’s modest about her success in the contest.C) She’s spent two years studying English in Canada. D) She’s very proud of her success in the speech contest.9.A) Talking about sports. B) Writing up local news. C) Reading newspapers. D) Putting up advertisements.10.A)They shouldn’t change their plan. B) They’d better change their mind.C) The tennis game won’t last long. D) Weather forecasts are not reliable.Section B Compound DictationThere are a lot of good cameras available at the moment – most of these are made in Japan but there are also good (S1) ____ models from Germany and the USA. We have (S2) ____ a range of different models to see which is the best (S3) ____ for money. After a number of different tests and interviews with people who are (S4) ____ with the different cameras being assessed, our researches (S5) ____ the Olympic BY model as the best auto-focus camera available at the moment. It costs $200 although you may well want to spend more-(S6) ____ as much as another $200 – on buying (S7)____ lenses and other equipment. It is a good Japanese camera, easy to use. (S8) _________________________________________whereas the American versions are considerably more expensive.The Olympic BY model weights only 320 grams which is quite a bit less than other cameras of a similar type. Indeed one of the other models we looked at weighted almost twice as much.(S9)_____________________________________________.All the people we interviewed expressed almost total satisfaction with it(S10)_________________________________________________.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Passage One Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage.Scratchy throats, stuffy noses and body aches all spell misery, but being able to tell if the cause is a cold or flu(流感)may make a difference in how long the misery lasts.The American Lung Association (ALA) has issued new guidelines on combating colds and the flu, and one of the keys is being able to quickly tell the two apart. That’s because the prescription drugs available for the flu need to be taken soon after the illness sets in. As for colds, the sooner a person starts taking over-the-counter remedy, the sooner relief will come.The common cold and the flu are both caused by viruses. More than 200 viruses can cause cold symptoms, while the flu is caused by three viruses –flu A, B and C. There is no care for either illness, but the flu can be prevented by the flu vaccine(疫苗), which is, for most people, the best way to fight the flu, according to the ALA.But if the flu does strike, quick action can help. Although the flu and common cold have many similarities, there are some obvious signs to lookfor.Cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, runny nose and scratchy throat typically develop gradually, and adults and teens often do not get a ever. On the other hand, fever is one of the characteristic features of the flu for all ages. And in general, flu symptoms including fever and chills, sore throat and body aches come, it suddenly and are more severe than cold symptoms.The ALA notes that it may be particularly difficult to tell when infants and preschool age children have the flu. It advises parents to call the doctor if their small children have flu-like symptoms.Both cold and flu symptoms can be eased with over-the-counter medications as well. However, children and teens with a cold or flu should not take aspirin for pain relief because of the risk of Reye syndrome(综合症), a rare but serious condition of the liver and central nervous system.There is, of course, no vaccine for the common cold. But frequent hand washing and avoiding close contact with people who have colds can reduce the likelihood of catching one.11.According to the author, knowing the cause of the misery will help ___.A) shorten the duration of the illness B) the patient buy medicine over the counter.C) the patient obtain cheaper prescription drugs D) prevent the people from catching colds and the flu12.We learn from the passage that ___.A) one doesn’t need to take any medicine if he has a cold or the fluB) aspirin should not be included in over-the-counter medicines for the fluC) delayed treatment of the flu will harm the liver and central nervous systemD) over-the-counter drugs can e taken to ease the misery caused by a cold or the flu13.According to the passage, to combat the flu effectively, one should ___.A) identify the virus which causes it B) consult a doctor as soon as possible C) take medicine upon catching the disease D) remain alert when the disease is spreading14.Which of the following symptoms will distinguish the flu from a cold?A) A stuffy nose. B) A high temperature. C) A sore throat. D) A dry cough.15.If children have flu-like symptoms, their parents ___.A) are advised not to give them aspirin B) should watch out for signs ofReye syndromeC) are encourage to take them to hospital for vaccinationD) should prevent them from mixing with people running a feverPassage Two Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage.In a time of low academic achievement by children in the United States, many Americans are turning to Japan, a country of high academic achievement and economic success, for possible answers. However, the answers provided by Japanese preschools are not the ones Americans expected to find. In most Japanese preschools, surprisingly little emphasis is put on academic instruction. In one investigation, 300 Japanese and 210 Americans preschools teachers, child development specialists, and parents were asked about various aspects of early childhood education. Only 2 percent of the Japanese respondents(答问卷者)listed “to give children a good start academically” as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools. In contrast, over half the Americans respondents chose this as one of their top three choices. To prepare children for successful careers in first grade and beyond, Japanese schools do not teach reading, writhing, and mathematics, but rather skills such as persistence, concentration, and the ability to function as a member of a group. The vast majority of young Japanese children are taught to read at home by their parents.In recent comparison of Japanese and American preschool education, 91 percent of Japanese respondents chose providing children with a group experience as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools. Sixty-two percent of the more individually oriented(强调个体发展的)Americans listed group experience as one of their top three reasons. An emphasis on school education.Like in America, there is diversity in Japanese early childhood education. Some Japanese kindergartens have specific aims, such as early musical training or potential development. In large cities, some kindergartens are attached to universities that have elementary and secondary schools. Some Japanese parents believe that if their young children attend a university-based program, it will increase the children’s chances of eventually being admitted to top-rated schools and universities. Several more progressive programs have introduced free play as a way out for the heavy intellectualizing in some Japanese kindergartens.16.We learnt from the first paragraph that many Americans believe ___.A) Japanese parents are more involved in preschools education than American parentsB) Japan’s economic success is a result of its scientific achievementsC) Japanese preschools education emphasizes academic instructionD) Japan’s higher education in superior to theirs17.Most Americans surveyed believe that preschools should also attach importance to ___.A) problem solving B) group experience C) parental guidance D) individually-oriented development18.In Japan’s preschool education, the focus is on ___.A) preparing children academically B) developing children’s artistic interestsC) tapping children’s potential D) shaping children’s character19.Free play has been introduced in some Japanese kindergartens in order to ___.A) broaden children’s horizon B) cultivate children’s creativityC) lighten children’s study load D) enrich children’s knowledge20.Why do some Japanese parents send their children to university-based kindergartens? They can ___.A) do better in their future studies B) accumulate more group experience thereC) be individually oriented when they grow up D) have better chances of getting a first-rate educationPassage Three Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Lead deposits, which accumulated in soil and snow during the 1960’s and 70’s, were primarily the result of leaded gasoline emissions originating in the United States. In the twenty years that the Clean Air Act has mandated unleaded gas use in the United States, the lead accumulation worldwide has decreased significantly.A study published recently in the journal Nature shows that air-borne leaded gas emissions form the United States were the leading contributor to the high concentration of lead in the snow in Greenland. The new study is a result of the continued research led by Dr. Charles Boutron, an expert on the impact of heavy metals on the environment at the National Center for Scientific Research in France. A study by Dr. Boutron published in 1991 showed that lead levels in arctic(北极的)snow were declining.In his new study, Dr. Boutron found the ratios of the different forms of lead in the leaded gasoline used in the United States were different from the ratios of European. Asian and Canadian gasolines and thus enabled scientists to differentiate(区分)the lead sources. The dominant lead ratio found in Greenland snow matched that found in gasoline from the United States.In a study published in the journal Ambio, scientists found that lead levels in soil in the Northeastern United States had decreased markedly since the introduction of unleaded gasoline.Many scientists had believed that the lead would stay in soil and snow for a longer period.The authors of the Ambio study examined samples of the upper layers of soil taken from the same sites of 20 forest floors in New England. New York and Pennsylvania in 1980 and in 1990.The forest environment processed and redistributed the lead faster than the scientists had expected.Scientists say both studies demonstrate that certain parts of the ecosystem(生态系统) respond rapidly to reductions in atmospheric pollution, but that these findings should not be used as a license to pollute.21.The study published in the journal Nature indicated that ___.A) the Clean Air Act has not produced the desired results B) lead deposits in arctic snow are on the increaseC) lead will stay in soil and snow longer than expectedD) the US is the major source of lead pollution in arctic snow22.Lead accumulation worldwide decreased significantly after the use of unleaded gas in the US ___.A) was discouraged B) was enforced by law C) was prohibited by lawD) was introduced23.How did scientists discover the source of lead pollution in Greenland?A) By analyzing the data published in journals like Nature and Ambio.B) By observing the lead accumulations in different parts of the arctic area.C) By studying the chemical elements of soil and snow in Northeastern America.D) By comparing the chemical compositions of leaded gasoline used in various countries.24.The authors of the Ambio study have found that ___.A) forests get rid of lead pollution faster than expectedB) lead accumulations in forests are more difficult to deal withC) lead deposits are widely distributed in the forests of the USD) the upper layers of soil in forests are easily polluted by lead emissions25.It can be inferred from last paragraph that scientists ___.A) are puzzled by the mystery of forest pollution B) feel relieved by the use of unleaded gasolineC) still consider lead pollution a problem D) lack sufficient means to combat bad pollutionPassage Four Question 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Exercise is one of the few factors with a positive role in long-term maintenance of body weight. Unfortunately, that message has not gotten through to the average American, who would rather try switching to “light”beer and low-calorie bread than increase physical exertion. The Centers for Disease Control, for example, found that fewer than one-fourth of overweight adults who were trying to shed pounds said they were combining exercise with their diet.In rejecting exercise, some people may be discouraged too much by caloric-expenditure charts; for example, one would have to briskly walk three miles just to work off 275 calories in one delicious Danish pastry(小甜饼). Even exercise professionals concede half a point here. “Exercise by itself is a very tough way to lose weight,” says York Onnen, program director of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.Still, exercise’s supporting role in weight reduction is vital. A study at the Boston University Medical Center of overweight police officers and other public employees confirmed that those who dieted without exercise regained almost all their old weight, while those who worked exercise into their daily routine maintained their new weight.If you have been sedentary(极少活动的)and decide to start walking one mile a day, the added exercise could burn an extra 100 calories daily. In a year’s time, assuming no increase in food intake, you could lose ten pounds. By increasing the distance of your walks gradually and making other dietary adjustments, you may lose even more weight.26.What is said about the average American in the passage?A) They tend to exaggerate the healthful effect of “light” beer.B) They usually ignore the effect of exercise on losing weight.C) They prefer “light” beer and low-calorie bread to other drinks and food.D) They know the factors that play a positive role in keeping down body weight.27.Some people dislike exercise because they ___.A) think it is physically exhausting B) find it hard to exercise while on a diet C) don’t think it possible to walk 3 miles every day D) find consulting caloric-expenditure charts troublesome28. “Even exercise professionals concede half a point here” (Line 3, Para. 2) means “They ___”.A) agree that the calories in a small piece of pastry can be difficult to work off by exerciseB) partially believe diet plays a supporting role in weight reductionC) are not fully convinced that dieting can help maintain one’s new weightD) are not sufficiently informed of the positive role of exercise in losing weight29. What was confirmed by the Boston University Medical Center’s study?A) Controlling one’s calorie intake is more important than doing exercise.B) Even occasional exercise can help reduce weight.C) Weight reduction is impossible without exercise.D) One could lose ten pounds in a year’s time if there’s no increase in food intake.30. What is the author’s purpose in writing this article? To ___.A) justify the study of the Boston University Medical Center B) stress the importance of maintaining proper weightC) support the statement made by York Onnen D) show the most effective way to lost weightPart III Vocabulary (20 Minutes)31. The machine looked like a large, ___, old-fashioned typewriter.A) forceful B) clumsy C) intense D) tricky32. Though she began her ___ by singing in a local pop group, she is a famous Hollywood movie star.A) employment B) career C) occupation D) profession33. Within two weeks of arrival, all foreigners had to ___ with the local police.A)inquire B) consult C) register D) resolve34. Considering your salary, you should be able to ___ at least twenty dollarsa week.A) put forward B) put up C) put on D) put aside35. As he has ___ our patience, we’ll not wait for him any longer.A) torn B) wasted C)exhausted D)consumed36. These teachers try to be objective when they ___ the integrated ability of their students.A) justify B) evaluate C) indicate D) reckon37. Mrs. Morris’s daughter is pretty and ___, and many girls envy her.A) slender B) light C) faint D) minor38. Tomorrow the mayor is to ___ a group of Canadian businessmen on a tour of the city.A) coordinate B) cooperate C) accompany D) associate39. I’m ___ enough to know it is going to be a very difficult situation to compete against three strong teams.A) realistic B) conscious C)aware D)radical40. Can you give me even the ___ clue as to where her son might be?A)simplest B) slightest C)least D)utmost41. Norman Davis will be remembered by many with ___ not only as a great scholar but also as a most delightful and faithful friend.A) kindness B) friendliness C) warmth D) affection42. Salaries for ___ positions seem to be higher than for permanent ones.A) legal B) optional C) voluntary D) temporary43. Most people agree that the present role of women has already affected U.S. society. ___, it has affected the traditional role of men.A)Above all B) In all C) At most D) At last44. Science and technology have ___ in important ways to the improvement of agricultural production.A) attached B) assisted C) contributed D) witnessed45. As an actor he could communicate a whole ___ of emotions.A) frame B) range C) number D) scale46. This is what you should bear in mind: Don’t ___ a salary increase before you actually get it.A) hang on B) draw on C) wait on D) count on47.The ship’s generator broke down, and the pumps had to be operated ___ instead of mechanically.A) artificially B) automatically C) manually D) synthetically48. The little girl was so frightened that she just wouldn’t ___ her grip on my arm.A) loosen B) remove C)relieve D)dismiss49. He never arrives on time and my ___ is that he feels the meetings areuseless.A) preference B) conference C) inference D)reference50. Mrs. Smith was so ___ about everything that no servants cold please her.A) specific B) special C) precise D) particular51. Last night he saw two dark ___ enter the building, and then there was the explosion.A) features B) figured C) sketches D) images52. It is obvious that this new rule is applicable to everyone without ___.A) exception B) exclusion C) modification D) substitution53. His temper and personality show that he can become a soldier of the top ___.A) circle B) rank C) category D)grade54. During the lecture, the speaker occasionally ___ his point by relating his own experiences.A) illustrated B) hinted C) cited D) displayed55. Only those who can ___ to lose their money should make high-risk investments.A) maintain B) sustain C) endure D) afford56. He found the ___ media attention intolerable and decide t go abroad.A) sufficient B) constant C) steady D) plenty57. There has been a collision ___ a number of cars on the main road to town.A) composing B) consisting C) involving D)engaging58. ___ elephants are different from wild elephants in many aspects, including their tempers.A) Cultivated B) Regulated C) Civil D) Tame59. Ten days ago the young man informed his boss of his intention to ___.A) resign B) reject C) retreat D)replace60. As one of the world’s highest paid models, she had her face ___ for five million dollars.A) deposited B) assured C) measured D) insuredPart IV Cloze (15 minutes)Wise buying is a positive way in which you can make your money go further. The _61_ you go about purchasing an article or a service can actually _62_ you money or can add _63_ the cost.Take the _64_ example of a hairdryer. If you are buying a hairdryer, you might _65_ that you are making the _66_ buy if you choose one _67_ lookyou like and which is also the cheapest _68_ price. But when you get it home you may find that it _69_ twice as long as a more expensive _70_ to dry your hair. The cost of the electricity plus the cost of your time could well _71_ your hairdryer the most expensive one of all.So what principles should you _72_ when you go out shopping?If you _73_ your home, your car or any valuable _74_ in excellent condition, you’ll be saving money in the long _75_.Before you buy a new _76_ talk to someone who owns one. If you can use it or borrow it to check it suits your particular _77_.61.A)form B)way C) method D) fashion 62.A) raise B) retain C) save D) preserve63.A) to B) on C) up D)in 64.A) single B) simple C) easy D) similar65.A) convince B) examine C) accept D) think 66.A) best B) most C) properD) reasonable67.A) which B) whose C) its D) what 68.A) on B) for C) in D) with69.A) spends B) lasts C) consumes D) takes 70.A) mode B) model C) copyD) sample71.A) make B) cause C) leave D) prove 72.A) lay B) stick C) adopt D) adapt73.A) keep B) store C) reverse D) decorate 74.A) products B) material C) ownership D) possession75.A) interval B) period C) run D) time 76.A) equipment B) appliance C) utility D) facility77.A) goal B) task C) function D) particle 78.A) item B) element C) particle D) component79.A) this B) which C) what D) that 80.A) in B) from C) of D) byPart V Writing (30 minutes)Direction: In this section you are required to write a letter in reply to a friend’s inquiry about applying for admission to your college or university. You should write at least 120 words and base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below:1.你认为自己具备了什么条件(能力、性格、爱好等)可以胜任学生会主席的工作2.如果当选,你将为本校同学做些什么A Campaign Speech答案PartⅠ Listening ComprehensionSection A1.D)2.A)3.A)4.C)5.B)6.D)7.C)8.B)9.C) 10.A)Section B Compound DictationS1. quality S2. investigated S3. value S4. familiar S5. recommend S6. perhaps S7. additionalS8. Equivalent German models tend to be heavier and slightly less easy to use.S9. Similarly, it is smaller than most of its competitors, thus fitting easily into a pocket or a handbag.S10. The only problem was slight awkwardness in loading the film.PartⅡ Reading Comprehension11.A) 12.D) 13.C) 14.B) 15.A) 16.C) 17.B) 18.D) 19.C) 20.D) 21.D) 22.B) 23.D) 24.A) 25.C)26.B) 27.B) 28.B) 29.C) 30.D)Part Ⅲ Vocabulary31.B) 32.B) 33.C) 34.D) 35.C) 36.B) 37.A) 38.C) 39.B) 40.B) 41.D) 42.D) 43.A) 44.C) 45.B)46.D) 47.C) 48.A) 49.C) 50.D) 51.B) 52.A) 53.B) 54.A) 55.D) 56.B) 57.C) 58.D) 59.A) 60.D)Part IV Cloze61. C) 62. A) 63. B) 64. C) 65. D) 66. B) 67. B) 68. C) 69. B) 70. D) 71. B) 72. A) 73. D) 74. B) 75. A)76. A) 77. B) 78. C) 79. A) 80. D)听力原文:Section A Listening Comprehension1. Woman: You've sold your car. You don't need one?Man: Not really. I've never liked drive anyway. Now we'd moved to a place near the subway entrance. We can get about quite conveniently. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?2. Man: I'm going to drop my Information Science class. It needs too early in the morning.Woman: Is that really the good reason to drop the class, Tony? Q: What does the woman mean?3. W: If you aren't doing anything particular, shall we see the new play at the grand theater tonight? M: Sounds great. But I've got to go over my notes for tomorrow's midterm. Q: What does the woman imply?4. M: What do you think of the prospects for online education? Is it going to replace the traditional school?W: I doubt it. Schools are here to stay, because there are much more than just book learning. Even though more and more kids are going online, I believe fewer of them will quit school altogether. Q: What does the woman think of the conventional schools?5: M: How do most students find a job after they graduate?W: They usually look for a job by searching the want ads in the newspapers. Q: What does the woman mean?6. M: Allen is in the basement trying to repair the washing machine.W: Shouldn't he be working on his term paper? Q: What does woman think Allen should do?7. W: Professor Newman, a few of us at the back didn't get a copy of your reading assignment.M: Well, there're only 38 names on my class list. And I didn't bring any spare copies. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?8. W: If you are referring to my winning the English speech contest, I don't think it's such a big deal. You know I've spent two summer vacations learning English in Canada. Q: What do we learn about Li Ming from the conversation?9. M: Would you pass me the sports section please?W: Sure, if you give me the classified ads and local-news section. Q: What are the speakers doing?10. W: If the weather is this hot tomorrow, we may as well give up the idea of playing tennis in the afternoon.M: Oh, I don't think it'll last long. The weather forecast says it will cloud over by mid-afternoon Q: What does the man mean?Section B Compound DictationThere are a lot of good cameras available at the moment-most of these are made in Japan but there are also good (S1) quality models from Germany and the USA. We have (S2) investigated a range of different models to see which is the best (S3) value for money. After a number of different tests and interviews with people who are (S4) familiar with the different cameras being assessed, our researchers (S5) recommend the Olympic BY model as the best auto-focus camera available at the moment. It costs $200 although you may well want to spend more-(S6) perhaps as much as another $200-on buying (S7) additional lenses and other equipment. It is a good Japanese camera, easy to use. (S8) Equivalent German models tend to be heavier and slightly less easy to use, whereas the American versions are considerably more expensive.The Olympic BY model weighs only 320 grams which is quite a bit less than other cameras of a similar type. Indeed one of the other models we looked at weighed almost twice as much. (S9) Similarly, it is smaller than most of its competitors, thus fitting easily into a pocket or a handbag. All the people we interviewed expressed almost total satisfaction with it. (S10) The only problem was the slight awkwardness in loading the film.。
大学英语六级真题2005年01月(总分:95.00,做题时间:90分钟)一、{{B}}Part Ⅰ Listening Comprehension{{/B}}(总题数:2,分数:10.00){{B}}Section A{{/B}}{{B}}Section A{{/B}}(分数:5.00)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. √解析:[听力原文] M: I'm looking for an unfurnished two-bedroom apartment. But all your apartments are furnished. W: We can take care of that. We can simply remove the furniture. Q: What does the woman mean?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.解析:[听力原文] W: I don't agree with Mr. Johnson on his views about social welfare. He seemed to suggest that the poor are robbing the rich. M: He might have used better words to express his ideas, but I find what he said makes a lot of sense. Q: What does the man mean?A.Study in a quiet place.B.Improve her grades gradually. √C.Change the conditions of her dorm.D.Avoid distractions while study in her dorm.解析:[听力原文] W: I've been studying all the time. but still can't see any improvement in my grades. M: Maybe instead of studying in your dorm, you'd better go some place where there are fewer distractions. Q: What does the man advise the woman to do?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.解析:[听力原文] W: The seminar originally scheduled for today has been canceled. The hours I spent preparing for it are totally wasted. M: Not really. As far as I know, it's been postponed till next week. Q: What does the man say about the seminar?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 hot to visit Australia.解析:[听力原文] M: Hi, Janet. I hear you've just returned from a tour of Australia. Did you get a chance to visit the Sydney Opera House? W: Of course I did. It would be a shame for anyone visiting Australia not to see this unique creation in architecture. Its magnificent beauty is simply beyond description. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?(分数:5.00)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. √解析:[听力原文] M: Sherry, how are you doing with your thesis? W: Oh, my thesis! That's something I definitely don't want to talk about fight now. I finished my first draft some time ago,but my supervisor said I should do more research if I want to achieve the quality he expects of me. Q: What do we learn from the conversation about the woman's thesis?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.解析:[听力原文] W: I can't believe Karen is late for such an important occasion as a job interview.I reminded time and again yesterday. M: 'You should have known her better by now--everything you tell her goes in one ear and out the other. Q: What does the man imply?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.解析:[听力原文] W: Hi, Joe. I wonder if you could do me a favor and tell the professor I've lost my voice so I can't attend this morning's class. I need the time to study for tomorrow's exam. M: I don't think it's wise to say so, since you are not going to give the lecture. You might as well simply skip the class and apologize to the professor later. Q: What will the woman probably do?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.解析:[听力原文] M: After high school, I'd like to go to college and major in business administration. I really like power and enjoy telling people what to do. W: You are very ambitious. But I'd rather spend my college days finding out what children are interested in. Child's psychology is for me. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?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.解析:[听力原文] M: It seems the restaurants here have little business these days. W: That's true, but ours is a scenic resort and this is not the busy season. When summer comes, you'll see armies of tourists waiting in line in order to get a seat. Q: What do we learn from the conversation about the restaurants in the town?二、{{B}}Section B{{/B}}(总题数:1,分数:4.00){{B}}Passage One Questions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.{{/B}} {{B}}Passage One Questions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.{{/B}}(分数:4.00)A.Classmates,B.Colleagues. √C.Boss and secretary.D.PR representative and client.解析:[听力原文11-14] Both John and Sue joined the staff of a successful public relation's firm in New York during the same year. They had just completed their PR degrees at a nearby university and were thrilled to be hired by one of the finest PR firms in the city. John's first assignment was to create a promotion campaign for a client who was to put in a new game on the market. Initially Sue was assigned to work with a sportswear company on the marketing concept for its newest lineof clothing. As time passed and work with their respective first clients became more and more difficult, John and Sue realized that they had been assigned two of the toughest accounts in town. Although John completed his assignment quickly and successfully, he was furious when he learned that the boss had deliberately assigned him a difficult account. In response, he not only complained to his colleagues, but also to the boss's secretary. Sue, on the other hand, had a more difficult time satisfying her first client and she-took several additional months to actually complete the project. However, she just laughed when she heard that the boss had made the assignments purposely. Over the next two years John worked reluctantly with each assignment and problem that he encountered. Sue accepted each assignment cheerfully and when problems arose she responded with her characteristic, "No problem, I can handle it." Although Sue took longer to complete her projects than John and both were equally successful on the assignments they completed, Sue was given the first promotion when there came a vacancy. 11. What's the relationship between John and Sue now?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.解析:[听力原文] Why was John furious after he finished his first assignment?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.解析:[听力原文] What's Sue's attitude to difficult tasks?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.解析:[听力原文] How does the story end?三、{{B}}Passage Two (总题数:1,分数:3.00)(分数:3.00)A.By greeting each other very politely.B.By exchanging their views on pubic affairs.C.By displaying their feelings and emotions.D.By asking each other some personal questions. √解析:[听力原文15-17] American visitors to East Asia are often surprised and puzzled by how Asian cultures and customs differ from those in the United States. What's considered typical or proper social conduct in one country may be regarded as odd, improper or even rude in the other. For example, people from some East Asian countries may begin a conversation with a stranger by asking personal questions about family, home or work. Such questions are thought to be friendly whereas they might be considered offensive in the United States. On the other hand, people in most Asian cultures are far more guarded about expressing their feelings publicly than most Americans are. Openly displaying annoyance as anger, yelling, arguing loudly and so forth is consideredill-mannered in countries such as Japan. Many East Asians prefer to hold their emotions in check and in- stead express themselves with great politeness. They try not to be blunt and avoid making direct criticisms. In fact, they often keep their differences of opinion to themselves and merely smile and remain silent rather than engage in a confrontation. By comparison, Americans are often frank about displaying both positive and negative emotions on the street and in other public places. Americans visiting Asia should keep in mind that such behavior may cause offense. A major difference between American culture and most East Asian cultures is that in East Asia the communityis more important than the individual. Most Americans are considered a success when they make a name for them- selves. 15. How would some Asians start their conversation when they meet for the first time?A.Refrain from showing his feelings. √B.Express his opinion frankly.C.Argue fiercely.D.Yell loudly.解析:[听力原文] What would a Japanese do when he feels annoyed?A.Getting rich quickly.B.Distinguishing oneself. √C.Respecting individual rights.D.Doing credit to one's community.解析:[听力原文] What is encouraged in the American culture according to the passage?四、{{B}}Passage Three (总题数:1,分数:3.00)(分数:3.00)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. √解析:[听力原文18-20] In order for a chemical to be considered a drug, it must have the capacity to affect how the body works. No substance that has the power to do this is completely safe. Drugs are approved only after tests have demonstrated that they are relatively safe when used as directed and when their benefits outweigh their risks. Thus some very dangerous drugs are approved because they are necessary to treat serious illnesses. Many people suffer ill-effects from drugs called side-effects even though they take the drugs exactly as directed. The human population contains a great variety of genetic variation. But drugs are tested on just a few thousand people. When a particular drug is taken by millions, some people may not respond in a predictable way even though the drug has been tested. A patient may also acquire a tolerance for a certain drug, which means the patient has to take ever-larger doses to produce the desired effects. Tolerance may lead to heavy situation, in which a person becomes so dependent on the drug that he or she becomes addicted to it. Addiction causes severe psychological and physical disturbances when a drug is taken away. Finally. drugs often have unwanted side-effects. They usually cause only minor discomfort, such as a skin rash, headache or sleepiness. Certain drugs, however, can produce serious adversary actions. 18. Under what circumstances are drugs approved?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 arc less sensitive to it than those who have been tested for it.解析:[听力原文] Why do many people suffer side-effects from a drug even though they take it as directed?A.They will have to take ever larger closes. √B.They will become physically impaired.C.They will suffer from minor discomfort.D.They will experience a very painful process.解析:[听力原文] What will happen when patients acquire a tolerance for a certain drug?五、{{B}}Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension{{/B}}(总题数:5,分数:10.00)1.What is said about the two deceased elderly women?(分数:2.00)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.解析:事实推理题。
2005年1月英语六级真题Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, aquestion will be asked about what was said. Both theconversation and the question will be spoken only once.After each question there will be a pause. During thepause, you must read the four choices marked A), B),C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Thenmark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet witha 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 haveto finish at 2 in the afte rnoon. 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.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 expect ations.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 BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages.At the end of each passage, you will hear somequestions. Both the passage and the questions will bespoken only once. After you hear a question, you mustchoose the best answer from the four choices markedA), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letteron the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.Passage OneQuestions 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 TwoQuestions 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.D) Yell loudly.17. A) Getting rich quickly.B) Distinguishing oneself.C) Respecting individual rights.D) Doing credit to one’s community.Passage ThreeQuestions 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 andmark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet witha single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 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 tha t 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 longairplane 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 thatthe 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 twodeceased 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.22. The author had to conduct thetwo women’s funerals probably because ________.A) he wanted to console the two familiesB) he was an official from the communityC) he had great sympathy for the deceasedD) he was priest of the local church23. People feel guilty for thedeaths of their loved ones because ________.A) they couldn’t find a better way to express their griefB) they believe that they were responsibleC) they had neglected the natural course of eventsD) they didn’t know things often turn out in the oppositedirection24. In the context of the passage,“... the world makes sense” (Line 2, Para, 4) probably means that ________.A) everything in the world is predeterminedB) the world can be interpreted in different waysC) there’s an explanation for everything in the worldD) we have to be sensible in order to understand the world25. People have been made tobelieve since infancy that ________.A) everybody is at their commandB) life and death is an unsolved mysteryC) every story should have a happy endingD) their wishes are the cause of everything that happensPassage TwoQuestions 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 no t 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 inrural 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 Areaofficials going to take regarding e-waste disposal?A) Exert pressure on manufacturers of electronic devices.B) Lay down relevant local regulations themselves.C) Lobby the lawmakers of the California Assembly.D) Rally support to pass the stalled bills.27. The two bills stalled in theCalifornia Assembly both concern ________.A) regulations on dumping hazardous substances intolandfillsB) the sale of used electronic devices to foreign countriesC) the funding of local initiatives to reuse electronic trashD) the reprocessing of the huge amounts of electronic wastein the state28. Consumers are not supposed tothrow used computers in the trash because ________.A) they contain large amounts of harmful substancesB) this is banned by the California governmentC) some parts may be recycled for use elsewhereD) unscrupulous dealers will retrieve them for profit29. High-tech groups believe thatif an extra $30 is charged on every TV or computer purchased in California, consumers will _______.A) abandon online shoppingB) buy them from other statesC) strongly protest against such a chargeD) hesitate to upgrade their computers30. We learn from the passage thatmuch of California’s electronic waste has been _______.A) collected by non-profit agenciesB) dumped into local landfillsC) exported to foreign countriesD) recycled by computer manufacturersPassage ThreeQuestions 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 scoresby 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 t hat 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 onlyone more voice in the babble (嘈杂声).”31. According to the passage, theteaching of science and math in America is ________.A) focused on tapping students’ potentialB) characterized by its diversityC) losing its vitality graduallyD) going downhill in recent years32. The fundamental flaw ofAmerican school education is that ________.A) it lacks a coordinated national programB) it sets a very low academic standard for studentsC) it relies heavily on the initiative of individual teachersD) it attaches too much importance to intensive study ofschool subjects33. 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 quantityB) offers an environment for comprehensive educationC) encourages learning both in depth and in scopeD) scratches the surface of a wide range of topics34. The new National ScienceEducation Standards are good news in that they will ________.A) provide depth to school science educationB) solve most of the problems in school teachingC) be able to meet the demands of the communityD) quickly dominate U.S. educational practice35. Putting the new science andmath standards into practice will prove difficult because ________.A) there is always controversy in educational circlesB) not enough educators have realized the necessity for doingsoC) school districts are responsible for making their owndecisionsD) many schoolteachers challenge the acceptability of thesestandardsPassage FourQuestions 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 ofadjective, 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 hi m 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 1997, 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 c lone pets, especially if the priceis 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 t o 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?”36. By “stupid endeavor” (Line 2,Para. 1), Westhusin means to say that ________.A) animal cloning is not worth the effort at allB) animal cloning is absolutely impracticalC) human cloning should be done selectivelyD) human cloning is a foolish undertaking37. What does the first paragraphtell us about Westh usin’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, MarkWesthusin hopes to ________.A) study the possibility of cloning humansB) search for ways to modify its temperamentC) examine the reproductive system of the dog speciesD) find out the differences between Missy and its clones39. We learn from the passage thatanimal clones are likely to have ________.A) a bad temperB) immune deficiencyC) defective organsD) an abnormal shape40. It can be seen that presentcloning techniques ________.A) still have a long way to go before reaching maturityB) have been widely used in saving endangered speciesC) provide insight into the question of nature vs. nurtureD) have proved quite adequate for the cloning of humansPart 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 completesthe sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter onthe Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.41. My grandfather, a retiredworker, often ________ the past with a feeling of longing and respect.A) considers C) contrivesB) contemplates D) contacts42. Medical students are advisedthat the wearing of a white coat ________ the acceptance ofa professional code of conduct expected of the medicalprofession.A) supplements C) signifiesB) simulates D) swears43. The doctors ________ the newlyapproved drug into the patient when he was critically ill.A) injected C) projectedB) ejected D) subjected44. Apart from philosophical andlegal 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) endeavorB) endow D) enhance45. This is a long ________ –roughly 13 miles down a beautiful valley to the little church below.A) terrain C) degenerationB) descent D) tumble46. She was deeply ________ by theamount of criticism her play received.A) deported C) involvedB) deprived D) frustrated47. Some scientists are dubious ofthe claim that organisms ________ with age as an inevitable outcome of living.A) depress C) deteriorateB) default D) degrade48. Many manufacturers wereaccused of concentrating too heavily on cost reduction, often at the ________ of the quality of their products.A) expense C) expansionB) exposure D) expectation49. One witness ________ thathe’d seen the suspect run out of the bank after it had been robbed.A) convicted C) retortedB) conformed D) testified50. Nothing Helen says is ever________. She always thinks carefully before she speaks.A) simultaneous C) spontaneousB) homogenous D) rigorous51. She gave ________ directionsabout the way the rug should be cleaned.A) explicit C) transientB) brisk D) opaque52. It took a lot of imagination tocome up with such a(n) ________ plan.A) inherent C) vigorousB) ingenious D) exotic53. A ________ official is one whois irresponsible in his work.A) timid C) suspiciousB) tedious D) slack54. Most mathematicians trusttheir ________ in solving problems and readily admit they would not be able to function without it.A) conception C) intuitionB) perception D) cognition55. He had an almost irresistible________ to talk to the crowd when he entered Hyde Park.A) impulse C) stimulationB) instinct D) surge56. Encouraged by their culture tovoice 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) consensusB) conscience D) consciousness57. He still ________ the memoryof his carefree childhood spent in that small wooden house of his grandparents’.A) nourishes C) fanciesB) cherishes D) scans58. She expressed her strongdetermination that nothing could ________ her to give up her career as a teacher.A) induce C) reduceB) deduce D) attract59. 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) prolongedB) extended D) magnified60. Lighting can be used not onlyto create an atmosphere, but also to ________ features of the house, such as ornaments or pictures.A) highlight C) activateB) underline D) upgrade61. By turning this knob to theright you can ________ the sound from the radio.A) intensify C) enlargeB) amplify D) reinforce62. One of the attractive featuresof the course was the way the practical work had been ________ with the theoretical aspects of the subject.A) embedded C) integratedB) embraced D) synthesized63. The y couldn’t see a ________of hope that they would be saved by a passing ship.A) grain C) sliceB) span D) gleam64. The traditional marketsretain their ________ for the many Chinese who still prefer fresh food like live fish, ducks, chickens over packaged or frozen goods.A) appeal C) imageB) pledge D) survival65. ________ efforts are needed inorder to finish important but unpleasant tasks.A) Consecutive C) PerpetualB) Condensed D) Persistent66. 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) gatherB) inhabit D) reside67. He bought his house onthe________ plan, paying a certain amount of money each month.A) division C) installmentB) premium D) fluctuation68. He could not ________ignorance as his excuse; he should have known what was happening in his department.A) petition C) resortB) plead D) reproach69. Many ecologists believe thatlots of major species in the world are on the________ of extinction.A) margin C) vergeB) border D) fringe70. Any salesperson who sells morethan the weekly ________ will receive a bonus.A) ratio C) allocationB) quota D) portionPart IV Error Correction (15 minutes)Directions:This part consists of a short passage. In this passage, there are altogether 10 mistakes, one ineach numbered line. You may have to change a word,add a word or delete a word. Mark out the mistakesand put the corrections in the blanks provided. Ifyou change a word, cross it out and write the correctword in the corresponding blank. If you add a word,put an insertion mark (∧) in the right place andwrite the missing word in the blank. If you deletea word, cross it out and put a slash (/) in the blank. Example:。
2005年大学英语六级模拟题(听力卷1)一、听力选择题(每题1分,共20分)选择下列答案中正确的一个,选择您认为正确的答案1、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】DA) It's interesting.B) It turned out to be easy.C) It's hard to judge.D) It's quite difficult.2、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】DA) She went to the party without knowing it.B) She was invited to the party.C) She was present for the party.D) She was absent from the party.3、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】BA) Joan will give out the assignments.B) Joan will speak in the seminar.C) Joan won't be present at the seminar.D) Joan won't sign the petitions.4、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】BA) Present a new theory to the class.B) Read more than one article.C) Read the book more thoroughly.D) Write a better article for the class.5、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】BA) Her back hurt during the meeting.B) His support does not mean anything now.C) She agreed that it was a very good meeting.D) The proposal should be sent back to the meeting.6、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】BA) The library is within walking distance.B) The streets are not in good condition.C) The man should get a car instead.D) The man should exercise more.7、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】BA) Yes, she can study there if she is writing a research paper.B) Yes, but she needs to have the approval of her professor.C) Yes, because she is a senior student.D) No, it's open only to teachers and postgraduates.8、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】AA) A seafood dinner is too expensive.B) He doesn't like seafood any more.C) He doesn't have enough money.D) He likes seafood very much.9、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】CA) He decided not to cancel her appointment.B) His new glasses aren't comfortable.C) He's too busy to get a checkup.D) He has to check when the appointment is.10、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】CA) His errors were mainly in the reading part.B) It wasn't very challenging to him.C) It was more difficult than he had expected.D) He made very few grammatical mistakes in his test.11、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】CA) British.B) Americans.C) Germans.D) Japanese.12、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】AA) Entirely effective.B) Totally incorrect.C) A complete failure.D) Quite difficult.13、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】DA) Have a greater sense of duty.B) Can get higher pay.C) Can avoid working hard.D) Can avoid busy traffic.14、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】CA) It's because there are many developing nations.B) It's because people use too many man made materials.C) It's because we have more and more industry.D) It's because we are building more vehicles.15、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】AA) Industry.B) Health.C) The Future of our children.D) Clean air.16、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】CA) Man knows where the society is going.B) People don't welcome the rapid development of modern society.C) The speaker is worried about the future of our modern society.D) Man can do nothing about the problem of pollution.17、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】CA) To interest students in a career in counseling.B) To recruit counselors to work in the placement office.C) To inform students of a university program.D) To convince local merchants to hire college students.18、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】BA) A job listing.B) A resume.C) A permission slip.D) Their salary requirements.19、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】AA) Refine their interviewing techniques.B) Arrange their work schedules.C) Select appropriate courses.D) Write cover letters.20、(本题分值:1分)【正确答案】DA) They pay the same wage.B) They involve working outdoors.C) They can be substituted for college students.D) They're part time.一、听力选择题(每题1分,共20分)1、(本题分值:1分)A) It's interesting.B) It turned out to be easy.C) It's hard to judge.D) It's quite difficult.【正确答案】D【您的答案】修改2、(本题分值:1分)A) She went to the party without knowing it.B) She was invited to the party.C) She was present for the party.D) She was absent from the party.【正确答案】D【您的答案】修改3、(本题分值:1分)A) Joan will give out the assignments.B) Joan will speak in the seminar.C) Joan won't be present at the seminar.D) Joan won't sign the petitions.【正确答案】B【您的答案】修改(本题分值:1分)A) Present a new theory to the class.B) Read more than one article.C) Read the book more thoroughly.D) Write a better article for the class.【正确答案】B【您的答案】修改5、(本题分值:1分)A) Her back hurt during the meeting.B) His support does not mean anything now.C) She agreed that it was a very good meeting.D) The proposal should be sent back to the meeting.【正确答案】B【您的答案】修改6、(本题分值:1分)A) The library is within walking distance.B) The streets are not in good condition.C) The man should get a car instead.D) The man should exercise more.【正确答案】【您的答案】修改7、(本题分值:1分)A) Yes, she can study there if she is writing a research paper.B) Yes, but she needs to have the approval of her professor.C) Yes, because she is a senior student.D) No, it's open only to teachers and postgraduates.【正确答案】B【您的答案】修改8、(本题分值:1分)A) A seafood dinner is too expensive.B) He doesn't like seafood any more.C) He doesn't have enough money.D) He likes seafood very much.【正确答案】A【您的答案】修改9、(本题分值:1分)A) He decided not to cancel her appointment.B) His new glasses aren't comfortable.C) He's too busy to get a checkup.D) He has to check when the appointment is.【正确答案】C【您的答案】修改10、(本题分值:1分)A) His errors were mainly in the reading part.B) It wasn't very challenging to him.C) It was more difficult than he had expected.D) He made very few grammatical mistakes in his test.【正确答案】C【您的答案】修改11、(本题分值:1分)A) British.B) Americans.C) Germans.D) Japanese.【正确答案】C【您的答案】修改12、(本题分值:1分)A) Entirely effective.B) Totally incorrect.C) A complete failure.D) Quite difficult.【正确答案】A【您的答案】修改13、(本题分值:1分)A) Have a greater sense of duty.B) Can get higher pay.C) Can avoid working hard.D) Can avoid busy traffic.【正确答案】D【您的答案】修改14、(本题分值:1分)A) It's because there are many developing nations.B) It's because people use too many man made materials.C) It's because we have more and more industry.D) It's because we are building more vehicles.【正确答案】C【您的答案】修改15、(本题分值:1分)A) Industry.B) Health.C) The Future of our children.D) Clean air.【正确答案】A【您的答案】修改16、(本题分值:1分)A) Man knows where the society is going.B) People don't welcome the rapid development of modern society.C) The speaker is worried about the future of our modern society.D) Man can do nothing about the problem of pollution.【正确答案】C【您的答案】修改17、(本题分值:1分)A) To interest students in a career in counseling.B) To recruit counselors to work in the placement office.C) To inform students of a university program.D) To convince local merchants to hire college students.【正确答案】C【您的答案】修改18、(本题分值:1分)A) A job listing.B) A resume.C) A permission slip.D) Their salary requirements.【正确答案】B【您的答案】修改19、(本题分值:1分)A) Refine their interviewing techniques.B) Arrange their work schedules.C) Select appropriate courses.D) Write cover letters.【正确答案】A【您的答案】修改20、(本题分值:1分)A) They pay the same wage.B) They involve working outdoors.C) They can be substituted for college students.D) They're part time.【正确答案】D【您的答案】修改。
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Part I istening 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 centre.
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 are talking about some work they will start at 9 o'clock in the morning and have to finish by 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 centre.
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.。