1990年6月大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷

1990年6月大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)1. A) His wife doesn't want him to. B) He will be out of town.C) He has some work to do. D) He doesn't want to.2. A) Do shopping. B) Make a phone call.C) Take a bus. D) Give them to the woman3. A) Maria's friends don't call her very often.B) Maria likes to talk on the phone with her friends.C) Maria doesn't like to talk on the phone with her friends.D) Maria doesn't have any friends.4. A) In October B) Between April and October.C) In April. D) She isn't certain.5. A) Once it starts raining, it' 11 rain a lot. B) It has been raining for some time.C) They' re ready to catch the train. D) The train has just started off.6. A) He offered her a pencil. B) He was afraid of losing his pen.C) He lent her his extra pen. D) He said he didn't have any ink.7. A) Bob will be on time. B) She hopes Bob won't come.C) Bob can't come. D) Bob will be late.8. A) To the beach. B) To a restaurant. C) To a theatre. D) To the zoo.9. A) Ask the woman to find Mr. White for him.B) Hold the phone.C) Pay the manager a visit.D) Make another call.10. A) She is going to give up biology.B) She spends half of her time on biology and half on math.C) To her match is even more difficult than biology.D) To her biology is difficult, but math is not.Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) He had to get a job. B) He was afraid of failure.C) He wanted to join the Army. D) He wasn't interested in studying.12. A) She was shocked. B) She was disappointed.C) She expressed doubts. D) She encouraged him.13. A) He was lucky. B) He had a good wife.C) He was determined. D) He had a good teacher.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) She was driving along a country road.B) She was lying in a hospital bed.C) She was lying near a lonely road trembling.D) She was telling an astonishing story to a doctor.15. A) She was attacked by robbers.B) She was stopped by a policeman.C) She fainted due to the effects of some drug.D) She was forced to enter a flying saucer.16. A) The woman had been taken a long distance away from her home.B) The woman had intended to leave her husband without telling him.C) The woman had been dishonest to her husband.D) The woman made up an astonishing story.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) In the 15th century. B) In the 16th century.C) In the 5th century. D) In the 6th century.18. A) Because it was at the seaside.B) Because it was the only modern building there.C) Because of the beautiful garden in front~of it.D) Because of its old style of architecture.19. A) To keep the tourists away.B) To welcome the tourists.C) To make money.D) To warn the tourists not to ruin his garden.20. A) In order to earn more money. B) In order to have more peace.C) In order to welcome more visitors. D) In order to have a bigger garden.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:The failed Skylab will come screaming home to earth in disappointment sometime next month. But it will fall we know not where. That precise information is beyond even the calculations of scientists and their computers. The best they can tell us is that the space station, weighing 77 tons and as high as a 12 story buiding, will break into hundreds of pieces that will be scattered across a track 100 miles wide and 4,000 miles long. We are again exposed to one of those unexpected adventures, ormisadventures, of science. that atracts our attention from the boring routines of daily existence and encourages us to think a lot about man's future. What worries Richard Smith, the Skylab' s director, is the "big pieces" that will come through the atmosphere, Two lumps, weighing 2 tons each, and ten, weighing at least 1,000 pounds each, will come in at speeds of hundreds of miles an hour and if they crash on land they will dig holes up to 100 feet deep. What worries us, with our lack of scientific knowledge and our quick imagination, is both the big and little pieces, although project officials say there is a very small chance that anyone will be injured by them. That's good to know, but it doesn't remove the doubts of the millions who still remember the nuclear accident at Three Mile Island. That accident took place in 1979 in spite of what the officials had assured us as to the safely of the nuclear reactor.21. Where the Skylab will fall ?A) is kept secret B) has been made publicC) has been predicted by scientists D) can't be predicted even by computers22. According to the passage, what does an incident such as the failed Skylab lead us to do?A) Not to believe in officials. B) To think about our future.C) Has been predicted by scientists. D) To fear for our lives.23. The author suggests thatA) the danger of the Skylab's fall has been overestimatedB) it's useless to worry over things you can't do anything aboutC) the danger of the Skylab's fall has been underestimatedD) computers can solve the problem caused by the broken Skylab24. The author refers to Three Mils IslandA) because he is doubtful about what the officials saidB) because he fears that a piece of the Skylab may strike a nuclear power plantC) because he is afraid of the use of nuclear powerD) because the nuclear reactor there and the Skylab were both built by the same company25. This passage is mainly about the author'sA) interest in the failure of the SkylabB) willingness to give his adviceC) eagerness to see more new scientific discoveriesD) concern that science cannot answer all questionsPassage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:As supplier of most of the food we eat and of raw materials for many industrial processes, agriculture is clearly an important area of the economy. But the industrial performance of agriculture (the relative efficiency of agricultural production compared to other areas in the economy) is even more important than this. For in nations where the productivity of farmers is low, most of the working population is needed to raise food and few people are available for the production of investment goods or for other activities required for economic growth. Indeed, one of the factors related most closely to the per capita income (人均收入) of a nation is the fraction of its population engaged in farming. In the poorest nations of the world more than half of the population lives on farms. This compares sharply with less than 10 percent in western Europe and less than 4 percent in the United States.In short, the course of economic development in general depends in a fundamental way on the performance of farmers. This performance, in turn, depends on how agriculture is The movement to "humanize" banks, of course, received a new push during the war, when more and more women were employed to do work previously performed by men. Also more and more "little" people found themselves in need of personal loans, as taxes became heavier and as the practice of installment (分期付款) buying broke down the previously long-held concept that there was something almost morally wrong about being in debt. All sorts of people began to discover that the intelligent use of credit (信贷) could be extremely helpful.36. The author believes that the unfriendly atmosphere in hanks many years ago was chiefly due toA) the outer appearance of bank buildingsB) unfriendliness of customers toward banksC) economic pressure of the timeD) the attitude of hankers37. The banks of many years ago showed interest only in __A) regular visitors B) rich customersC) friendly businessmen D) elderly gentlemen39. What helped the humamzation of banks?A) The elderly gentlemen in banks were replaced by younger men.B) More banks were set up in small and medium-sized towns.C) More and more "little" people became customers of banks.D) The size of the customers account was greatly increased.40. Ordinary people seldom borrowed money from banks in the past becauseA) they thought it was not proper to be in debtB) they were comparatively rich Before the warC) the hank buildings looked forbiddingD) they rarely spent more than they could earnPart III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes)41. I don't know whether what she said is true, but I' 11 try to __ it.A) conform B) confirm C) confess D) confine42. Last year Mike earned ______ his brother, though his brother has a better position.A) twice as much as B) twice as many asC) twice than D) twice as more as43. If you suspect that the illness might be serious, you should not ______ going to the doctor.A) pick out B) make out C) put off D) give off44. My only purpose was to get shelter ______ the snow, to get myself covered and warm.A) for B) form C) off D) over45. Maggie ran back to the kitchen, eggs _______ carefully in her hands.A) were held B) to be held C) held D) holding46. I have two boys but ______ of them likes sweets.A) both B) none C) either D) neither47. The man to whom we handed the forms pointed out that they had notbeen ______ filled in.A) properly B) regularly C) thoroughly D) consequently48. None of the servants were ______ when Mr. Smith wanted to send a message.A) allowable B) approachable C) available D) applicable49. My sister's professor had her ______ her paper many times before allowing her to present it to the committee.A) rewrite B) to rewrite C) rewritten D) rewriting50. After a long and exhausting journey they arrived ______A) till the last B) by the end C) at the end D) at last51. His understanding made a deep impression, ______ the young girl.A) in B) on C) for D) to52. Silver is the best conductor of electricity, copper _______it closely.A) followed B) to follow C) following D) being following53. There is hardly an environment on earth ______ some species of animal or other has not adapted successfully.A) as to B) wherever C) so that D) to which54. It is highly desirable that a new president ______ to this college.A) appointed B) be appointed C) was appointed D) has been appointed55. After searching for half an hour she realized that her glasses ______ on the table all the time.A) were lain B) had been lainC) had been lying D) would have been lying56. The time has come ______ we can make extensive use of nuclear energy.A) when B) while C) as D) since57. Hardly ______ the helicopter ______ when the waiting crowd ran toward it.A) has …… landed B) had …… landed C) would …… land D) was …… landing58. Although the weather was very bad the buses still ran on ______A) list B) schedule C) plan D) arrangement59. The situation today is obviously quite different from ______ it was only 50 years ago.A) such B) which C) when D) what60. Jane was hit on the head by the robber and was knocked ______A) mindless B) unconscious C) brainless D) unaware61. The traffic was very heavy, otherwise I ______ here 50 minutes sooner.A) would be B) should be C) had been D) would have Been62. ______ you decide to take up, you should try to make it a success.A) If only B) Unless C) Whatever D) Whenever63. This bird' s large wings ______ __ it to fly very fast.A) make B) cause C) enable D) ensure64. In most of the United States, the morning newspaper is ______ byschool-age children.A) directed B) discharged C) derived D) delivered65. It was not until be arrived at the station ________ he realised he had forgotten his ticket.A) that B) before C) when D) after66. Though the long - term ______ cannot be predicted, the project has been approved by the committee.A) effect B) effort C) affect D) afford67. He asked ______ since he had been chairman for seven years.A) not to be re-elected B) to be not re-electedC) not to have been re-elected D) to have not been re-elected68. Only by shouting at the top of his voice ______A) he was able to make himself hear B) was he able to make himself hearC) he was able to make himself heard D) was he able to make himself heard69. Jane was fairly good at English, but in mathematics she could not ______ __ the rest of the students in her class.A) put up with B) do away with C) keep up with D) run away with70. He went ahead ________ all warnings about the danger of his mission.A) in case of B) because of C) prior to D) regardless of"Good-bye". C) reformed D) shortened作文纸1．人们对职业务有不同的理想2．我理想的职业是什么3．我怎样为我理想的职业做准备1994年6月大学英语四级考试试题参考答案1. A2. B3. D4. B5. C6. C7. A8. C9. D 10. B11. A 12. B 13. A 14. D 15. B 16. D 17. C 18. C 19. A 20. D 21. D 22. D 23. A 24. B 25. C 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. D 33. C 34. B 35. A 36. D 37. B 38. C 39. B 40. A 41. A 42. C 43. D 44. D 45. B 46. A 47. C 48. A 49. D 50. B 51. D 52. A 53. C 54. B 55. C 56. D 57. A 58. A 59. D 60. B 61. B 62. C 63. B 64. A 65. C 66. A 67. B 68. D 69. C 70. 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Passage Four Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage: To call someone bird - brained in English means you think that person is silly or stupid. But will this description soon disappear from use in the light of recent research? It seems the English may have been unfair in association bird's brains with stupidity. In an attempt to find out how different creatures see the world, psychologists at Brown U- niversity in the USA have been comparing the behaviour of birds and humans. One experiment has involved teaching pigeons to recognize letters of the English alphabet. The birds study in "classrooms", which are boxes equipped with a computer. After about four days of studying a particular letter, the pigeon has to pick out that letter from several displayed on the computer screen. Three male pigeons have learnt to distinguish all twenty - six letters of the alphabet in this way. A computer record of the birds's fourmonth study period has shown surprising similarities between the pigeons' and human performance. Pigeons and people find the same letters easy, or hard, to tell apart. For example, 92 per cent of the time the pigeons could tell the letter D from the letter Z. But when faced with U and V(often confused by English children), the pigeons were right only 34 per cent of the time. The results of the experiments so far have led psychologists to conclude that pigeons and humans observe things in similar ways. This suggests that there is something fundamental about the recognition process. If scientists could only discover just what this recognition process is it could be very useful for computer designers. The disadvantage of a presen computer is that it can only do what a human being has programmed it to do and the programmer must give the computer precise, logical instructions. Maybe in the future, though, computers will be able to think like human beings. 36. The writer suggests that the expression "bird - brained" might be out of use soon because it is A) silly B) impolite C) unnecessary D) inappropriate 37. Psychologists have been experimenting with pigeons to find out whether the brids A) are really silly or stupid B) can learn to make ideas known to people C) see the world as human beings do D) learn more quickly than children 38. U and V are confused by A) 92 per cent of pigeons B) many English children C) most people learning English D) 34 per cent of English children 39. There are similarities in observing things by pigeons and humans A) because pigeons are taught by humans B) because pigeons have brains more developed than other birds C) because their basic ways to know the world are the same D) because pigeons and humans have similar brains 40. The research may help A) computer designers B) computer salesmen C) psychologists D) teachers来。

Passage Three Questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage: Mobility of individual members and family groups tends to split up family relationships. Occasionally the movement of a family away from a situation which has been the source of friction results in greater family organization, but on the whole mobility is disorganizing. Individuals and families are involved in three types of mobility: movement in space, movement up or down in social status, and the movement of ideas. These are termed respectively spatial, vertical, and ideational mobility. A great increase in spatial mobility has gone along with improvements in rail and water transportation, the invention and use of the automobile, and the availability of airplane passenger service. Spatial mobility results in a decline in the importance of the traditional home with its emphasis on family continuity and stability. It also means that when individual family members or the family as a whole move away from a community, the person or the family is removed from the pressures of relatives, friends, and community institutions for conventionality and stability. Even more important is the fact that spatial mobility permits some members of a family to come in contact with and possibly adopt attitudes, values, and ways of thinking different from those held by other family members. The presence of different attitudes, values, and ways of thinking with in a family may, and often does, result in conflict and family disorganization. Potential disorganization is present in those families in which the husband, wife, and children are spatially separated over a long period, or are living together but see each other only briefly be- cause of different work schedules. One index of the increase in vertical mobility is the great increase in the proportion of sons, and to some extent daughters, who engage in occupations other than those of the parents. Another index of vertical mobility is the degree of intermarrigae between racial classes. This occurs almost exclusively between classes which are adjacent to each other. Engaging in a different occupation, or intermarriage, like spatial mobility, allows one to come in contact with ways of behavior different from those of the parental home, and tends to separate parents and their children. 31. What the passage tells us can be summarized by the statement: A) social development results in a decline in the impotance of traditional families B) potential disorganization is present in the American family C) family disorganization is more or less the result of mobility D) the movement of a family is one of the factors in raising its social status 32. According to the passage, those who live in a traditional family A) are less likely to quarrel with others because of conventionality and stability B) have to depend on their relatives and friends if they do not move away from it C) can get more help from their family members if they are in trouble D) will have more freedom of action and thought if they move away from it. 33. Potential disorganization exists in those families in which A) the husband, wife, and children work too hard B) the husband, wife, and children seldom get together C) both parents have to work full time D) the family members are subject to social pressures 34. Intermarriage and different occupations play an important role in family disorganization be- cause A) they enable the children to travel around without their parents' permission B) they allow one to find a good job and improve one's social status C) they enable the children to better understand the ways of behavior of their parents D) they permit one to come into contact with different ways of behavior and thinking 35. This passage suggests that a well - organized family is a family whose members A) are not psychologically withdrawn from one another B) never quarrel with each other even when they disagree C) often help each other with true love and affection D) are exposed to the same new ideas introduced by books, radios, and TV sets。

95-08历年大教英语六级实题及问案(完备版)之阳早格格创做Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section A1. A) She was given a new job.B) She was given a raise.C) She was criticized for being late.D) She was praised for her hard work.2. A) Whether to employ the woman.B) Whether to take up the new job.C) Whether to ask for a raise.D) Whether to buy a new house.3. A) A teacher.B) A psychologist.C) A librarian.D) A publisher.4. A) To visit more places in the city.B) To take a lot of pictures of the beautiful city.C) To take some pictures of his friends.D) To spare some time to meet his friends.5. A) In town.B) Out of town.C) In the man’s house.D) Outside Ann’s house.6. A) Because she feels very hot in the room.B) Because she wants to avoid meeting people.C) Because she wants to smoke a cigarette outside.D) Because she doesn’t like the smell of smoke inside.7. A) Painters hired by the man and woman.B) Painters hired by Mr. Jones.C) Mr. Jones.D) The man and the woman.8. A) The woman enjoyed the movie very much.B) The woman saw a horror movie.C) The man asked the woman to be careful at night.D) The man went to the show with the woman.9. A) He doesn’t write well enough.B) He is not a professional writer.C) He hasn’t got any professional experience.D) H e didn’t perform well in the interview.10. A) He doesn’t think it necessary to refuel the car.B) He can manage to get the gasoline they need.C) He hopes the woman will help him select a fuel.D) He thinks it is difficult to get fuel for the car.Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) Because they can’t afford to.B) Because they think small houses are more comfortable to live in.C) Because big houses are usually built in the countryside.D) Because they prefer apartments.12. A) Because many young people have moved into comfortable apartments.B) Because many old houses in the bad part of the town are not inhabited.C) Because many older people sell their houses after their children leave.D) Because many people have quit their old house to build new ones.13. A) They have to do their own maintenance.B) They have to furnish their own houses.C) They will find it difficult to make the rest of the payment.D) They will find it difficult to dispose of their old-style furniture. Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) They are not active hunters.B) They don’t sleep much.C) They are often seen alone.D) They don’t eat much.15. A) To catch the birds.B) To look for shade in the heat of the day.C) To catch other animals.D) To look for a kill made by another animal.16. A) They are larger in size.B) They have to hunt more to feed the young.C) They run faster.D) They are not as lazy as the males.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) Less than 30 minutes.B) From 30 to 45 minutes.C) At least 45 minutes.D) More than 45 minutes.18. A) He should show respect for the interviewer.B) He should show confidence in himself.C) He should talk enthusiastically.D) He should be dressed properly.19. A) Speaking confidently but not aggressively.B) Talking loudly to give a lasting impression.C) Talking a lot about the job.D) Speaking politely and emotionally.20. A) Professional knowledge is a decisive factor in job interview.B) Finding a job is more difficult than one can imagine.C) A job seeker should create a good image during an interview.D) Self-confidence is most important for a job seeker.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.The process of perceiving other people is rarely translated (to ourselves or others) into cold, objective terms. “She was 5 feet 8 inches tall, had fair hair, and wore a colored ski rt.” More often, we try to get inside the other person to pinpoint his or her attitudes, emotions, motivations, abilities, ideas and characters. Furthermore, we sometimes behave as if we can accomplish this difficult job very quickly-perhaps with a two-second glance.We try to obtain information about others in many ways. Berger suggests several methods for reducing uncertainties about others: watching, without being noticed, a person interacting with others, particularly with others who are known to you so you can compare the observed person’s behavior with the known others’ behavior; observing a person in a situation where social behavior is relatively unrestrained or where a wide variety of behavioral responses are called for; deliberately structuring the physical or social environment so as to observe the person’s responses to specific stimuli; asking people who have had or have frequent contact with the person about him or her; and using various strategies in face-to-face interaction to uncover information about another person-questions, self-disclosures (自尔表露), and so on. Getting to know someone is a never-ending task, largely because people are constantly changing and the methods we use to obtain information are often imprecise. You may have known someone for ten y ears and still know very little about him. If we accept the idea that we won’t ever fully know another person, it enables us to deal more easily with those things that get in the way of accurate knowledge such as secrets and deceptions. It will also keep us from being too surprised or shocked by seemingly inconsistent behavior. Ironically (讽刺性天) those things that keep us from knowing another person too well (e.g., secrets and deceptions) may be just as important to the development of satisfying relationship as those things that enable us to obtain accurate knowledge about a person (e.g., disclosure and truthful statements).21. The word “pinpoint” (Para. 1, Line 3) basically means ________.A) appreciateB) obtainC) interpretD) identify22. What do we learn from the first paragraph?A) People are better described in cold, objective terms.B) The difficulty of getting to know a person is usually underestimated.C) One should not judge people by their appearances.D) One is usually subjective when assessing other people’s personality.23. It can be inferred from Berger’s suggestions that ________.A) people do not reveal their true self on every occasionB) in most cases we should avoid contacting the observed person directlyC) the best way to know a person is by making comparisonsD) face-to-face interaction is the best strategy to uncover information about a person24. In developing personal relationships, secrets and deceptions, in the author’s opinion, are ________.A) personal matters that should be seriously dealt withB) barriers that should be done away withC) as significant as disclosures and truthful statementsD) things people should guard against25. The author’s purpose in writing the passage is ________.A) to give advice on appropriate conduct for social occasionsB) to provide ways of how to obtain information about peopleC) to call the reader’s attention to the negative side of people’s charactersD) to discuss the various aspects of getting to know peopleQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.The competition among producers of personal computers is essentially a race to get the best, most innovative products to the marketplace. Marketers in this environment frequently have to make a judgement as to their competitor s’ role when making marketing strategy decisions. If major competitors are changing their products, then a marketer may want to follow suit to remain competitive. Apple Computer, Inc. has introduced two new, faster personal computers, the Mackintosh II and Mackintosh SE, in anticipation of the introduction of a new PC by IBM, one of Apple’s major competitors.Apple’s new computers are much faster and more powerful than its earlier models. The improved Mackintosh is able to run programs that previously were impossible to run on an Apple PC, including IBM-compatible (兼容的) programs. This compatibility feature illu strates computer manufactures’ new attitude of giving customers the features they want. Making Apple computers capable of running IBM software is Appl e’s effort at making the Mackintosh compatible with IBM computers and thus more popular in the office, where Apple hopes to increase sales. Users of the new Apple can also add accessories (附件) to make their machines specialize in specific uses, such as engineering and writing.The new computers represent a big improvement over past models, but they also cost much more. Company officials do not think the higher price willslow down buyers who want to step up to a more powerful computer. Apple wants to stay in the high-price end of the personal computer market to finance research for even faster, more sophisticated computers.Even though Apple and IBM are major competitors, both companies realize that their competitor’s computers have certain features that their own models do not. The Apple line has always been popular for its sophisticated color graphics (图形), whereas the IBM machines have always been favored in offices. In the future, there will probably be more compatibility between the two companies’ produc ts, which no doubt will require that both Apple and IBM change marketing strategies.26. According to the passage, Apple Computer, Inc, has introduced the Mackintosh II and the Mackintosh SE because ________.A) IBM is changing its computer models continuouslyB) it wants to make its machines specialize in specific usesC) it wants to stay ahead of IBM in the competitive computer marketD) it expects its major competitor IBM to follow its example27. Apple hopes to increase Mackintosh sales chiefly by ________.A) making its new models capable of running IBM softwareB) improving the color graphics of its new modelsC) copying the marketing strategies of IBMD) giving the customers what they want28. Apple sells its new computer models at a high price because ________.A) they have new features and functionsB) they are more sophisticated than other modelsC) they have new accessories attachedD) it wants to accumulate funds for future research29. It can be inferred from the passage that both Apple and IBM try to gaina competitive advantage by ________.A) copying each other’s technologyB) incorporating features that make their products distinctiveC) making their computer more expensiveD) making their computers run much faster30. The best title for the passage would be ________.A) Apple’s Efforts to Stay Ahead of IBMB) Apple’s New Computer TechnologyC) Apple’s New personal ComputersD) Apple’s Research ActivitiesPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.It is a curious parad ox that we think of the physical sciences as “hard”, the social sciences as “soft”, and the biological sciences as somewhere in between. This is interpreted to mean that our knowledge of physical systems is more certain than our knowledge of biological systems, and these in turnare more certain than our knowledge of social systems. In terms of our capacity to sample the relevant universes, however, and the probability that our images of these universes are at least approximately correct, one suspects that a reverse order is more reasonable. We are able to sample earth’s social systems with some degree of confidence that we have a reasonable sample of the total universe being investigated. Our knowledge of social systems, therefore, while it is in many ways extremely inaccurate, is not likely to be seriously overturned by new discoveries. Even the folk knowledge in social systems on which ordinary life is based in earning, spending, organizing, marrying, taking part in political activities, fighting and so on, is not very dissimilar from the more sophisticated images of the social system derived from the social sciences, even though it is built upon the very imperfect samples of personal experience.In contrast, our image of the astronomical universe, of even of earth’s geological history, can easily be subject to revolutionary changes as new data comes in and new theories are worked out. If we define the “security” our image of various parts of the total system as the probability of their suffering significant changes, then we would reverse the order of hardness and see the social sciences as the most secure, the physical sciences as the least secure, and again the biological sciences as somewhere in between. Our image of the astronomical universe is the least secure of all simply because we observe such a fantastically small sample of it and its record-keeping is trivial as compared with the rich records of the social systems, or even the limited records of biological systems. Records of the astronomical universe, despite the fact that we see distant things as they were long ago, are limited in the extreme.Even in regard to such a close neighbour as the moon, which we have actually visited, theories about its origin and history are extremely different, contradictory, and hard to choose among. Our knowledge of physical evolution is incomplete and highly insecure.31. The word “paradox” (Para. 1, Line 1) means “________”.A) implicationB) contradictionC) interpretationD) confusion32. According to the author, we should reverse our classification of the physical sciences as “hard” and the social sciences as “soft” because ________.A) a reverse ordering will help promote the development of the physical sciencesB) our knowledge of physical systems is more reliable than that of social systemsC) our understanding of the social systems is approximately correctD) we are better able to investigate social phenomena than physical phenomena33. The author believes that our knowledge of social systems is more secure than that of physical systems because ________.A) it is not based on personal experienceB) new discoveries are less likely to occur in social sciencesC) it is based on a fairly representative quantity of dataD) the records of social systems are more reliable34. The chances of the physical sciences being subject to great changes are the biggest because ________.A) contradictory theories keep emerging all the timeB) new information is constantly coming inC) the direction of their development is difficult to predictD) our knowledge of the physical world is inaccurate35. We know less about the astronomical universe than we do about any social system because ________.A) theories of its origin and history are variedB) our knowledge of it is highly insecureC) only a very small sample of it has been observedD) few scientists are involved in the study of astronomyQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following.In the early days of nuclear power, the United States made money on it. But today opponents have so complicated its development that no nuclear plants have been ordered or built here in 12 years.The greatest fear of nuclear power opponents has always been a reactor “meltdown”(堆内熔化). Today, the chances of a meltdown that would threaten U.S. public health are very little. But to even further reduce the possibility, engineers are testing new reactors that rely not on human judgement to shut them down but on the laws of nature. Now General Electric is already building two advanced reactors in Japan. But do n’t expect them ever on U.S. shores unless things change in Washington.The procedure for licensing nuclear power plants is a bad dream. Any time during, or even after, construction, an objection by any group or individual can bring everything to a halt while the matter is investigated or taken to court. Meanwhile, the builder must add nice-but-not-necessary improvements, some of which force him to knock down walls and start over. In every case where a plant has been opposed, the Nuclear Regulation Commission has ultimately granted a license to construct or operate. But the victory often costs so much that the utility ends up abandoning the plant anyway.A case in point is the Shoreham plant on New York’s Long Island. Shoreham was a virtual twin to the Millstone plant in Connecticut, both ordered in the mid-’60s. Millstone, completed for $101 million, has beengenerating electricity for two decades. Shoreham, however, was singled out by anti-nuclear activists who, by sending in endless protests, drove the cost over $5 billion and delayed its use for many years.Shoreham finally won its operation license. But the plant has never produced a watt of power. Governor Mario Cuomo, an opponent of a Shoreham start-up, used his power to force New York’s public-utilities commission to accept the following settlement; the power company could pass the cost of Shoreham along to its consumers only if it agreed not to operate the plant! Today, a perfectly good facility, capable of servicing hundreds of homes, sits rusting.36. What has made the procedure for licensing nuclear power plants a bad dream?A) The inefficiency of the Nuclear Regulation commission.B) The enormous cost of construction and operation.C) The length of time it takes to make investigations.D) The objection of the opponents of nuclear power.37. It can be inferred from Paragraph 2 that ________.A) it is not technical difficulties that prevent the building of nuclear power plants in the U.S.B) there are not enough safety measures in the U.S. for running new nuclear power plantsC) there are already more nuclear power plants than necessary in the U.S.D) the American government will not allow Japanese nuclear reactors to be installed in the U.S.38. Any objection, however trivial it may be, can ________.A) force the power companies to cancel the projectB) delay the construction or operation of a nuclear plantC) cause a serious debate within the Nuclear Regulation CommissionD) take the builders to court39. Governor Mario’s chief intention in proposing t he settlement was to ________.A) stop the Shoreham plant from going into operationB) help the power company to solve its financial problemsC) urge the power company to further increase its power supplyD) permit the Shoreham plant to operate under certain conditions40. The author’s attitude towards the development of nuclear power is ________.A) negativeB) neutralC) positiveD) questioningPart III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes)41. They ________ to enter the building by the back door; however, thefront door was locked.A) weren’t supposedB) wouldn’t be supposedC) were supposedD) would be supposed42. ________ human behavior may be caused by eating substances that upset the delicate chemical balance in the brain.A) DeliberateB) ConsistentC) PrimitiveD) Abnormal43. The captured criminals were ________ in chains through the streets.A) exhibitedB) displayedC) paradedD) revealed44. In reading stories we anticipate what is to come ________ on our memory of what has gone before.A) basedB) basingC) to baseD) to be based45. The world’s governments have done ________ nothing to combat the threat of nuclear accidents.A) inherentlyB) vitallyC) virtuallyD) identically46. I guess Jones didn’t have a chance to win the election. Almost a ll of the people in the city voted for his ________.A) candidateB) opponentC) alternativeD) participant47. The background music in an assembly line is designed ________.A) not being listened toB) not to be listened toC) being not listened toD) to be not listened to48. Teaching students of threshold level is hard work but the effort is very ________.A) preciousB) rewardingC) worthD) challenging49. The boy students in this school are nearly ________ as the girl students to say they intend to get a college degree in business.A) as likely twiceB) likely as twiceC) as twice likelyD) twice as likely50. The explorer lost his way so he climbed to the top of the hill to ________ himself.A) spotB) locateC) placeD) situate51. The city has decided to ________ smoking.A) do away withB) take awayC) get away withD) put away52. Perhaps it wouldn’t be ________ to go and see such a film.A) worthy you whileB) worth of whileC) worthy of whileD) worth your while53. The old building is in a good state of ________ except for the wooden floors.A) observationB) preservationC) conservationD) compensation54. While some office jobs would seem ________ to many people, there are quite a few jobs that are stimulating, exciting and satisfying.A) hostileB) tediousC) fantasticD) courageous55. ________ she wondered if she had made a mistake.A) Not until long afterwards thatB) It was not until long afterwards thatC) Not long until afterwardsD) It was long afterwards until56. The people who objected to the new approach were told that since work had already started there was no point in ________.A) denyingB) upsettingC) protestingD) competing57. The ceremony will ________ as soon as the minister arrives.A) completeB) commenceC) disperseD) descend58. So confused ________ that he didn’t know how to start his lecture.A) since he becameB) would he becomeC) that he becameD) did he become59. Since the couple could not ________ their differences, they decided to get a divorce.A) reconcileB) complyC) coincideD) resign60. After the collision, he examined the considerable ________ to his car.A) ruinB) destructionC) damageD) injury61. Output is now six times ________ it was before 1990.A) thatB) whatC) for whichD) of that62. The heavily populated area was a breeding place for ________ diseases.A) infectiousB) powerfulC) influentialD) suspicious63. It is unfortunate that, owing to lack of money, these experiments must now be ________ before the objective has been achieved.A) transferredB) testifiedC) terminatedD) transformed64. The synthetic vitamins are identical ________ those naturally present in our food.A) forB) ofC) asD) with65. Just as a book is often judged ________ by the quality and appearance of its cover, a person is judged immediately by his appearance.A) previouslyB) uniquelyC) outwardlyD) initially66. Recycling wastes slows down the rate ________ which we use up the Earth’s finite resources.A) InB) ofC) withD) at67. Gasoline is ________ by the spark plugs in the engine.A) ignitedB) inspiredC) excitedD) illuminated68. He ________ another career but, at the time, he didn’t have enough money to attend graduate school.A) might have chosenB) might chooseC) had to chooseD) must have chosen69. Many visitors praised the magnificent architecture of the Palace, ________.A) known to foreigners for the Forbidden CityB) known for foreigners to be the Forbidden CityC) known to foreigners as the Forbidden CityD) know for foreigners as the Forbidden City70. The travelers ________ their journey after a short break.A) recoveredB) resumedC) renewedD) restoredPart IV Error Correction (15 minutes)Directions: T his part consists of a short passage. In this passage, there are altogether 10 mistakes, one in each numbered line. You may have to change a word, add a word or delete a word. Mark out the mistakes and put the corrections in the blanks provided. If you change a word, cross it out andwrite the correct word in the corresponding blank. If you add a word, put an insertion mark (∧) in the right place and write the missing word in the blank. If you delete a word, cross it and put a slash (/) in the blank.Example:Television is rapidly becoming the literature of our periods╱. 1.time/times/periodMany of the arguments having╱ used for the study of literature as 2._______\_______a school subject are valid for ∧ study of television. 3. ______the______ We are all naturally attracted to people with ideas, beliefs and interests like our own. Similarly, we feel comfortable with people with physical qualities similar as ours. (71)You may have noticed about how people who live or work (72) closely together come to behave in a similar way. Unconsciously we copy these we are close to or love or admire. So a spor tsman’s (73) individual way of walking with raised shoulders is imitated by an admired (74) fan; a pair of lovers both shake their heads in the same way; an employer finds himself duplicating his boss’s habit of wagging (晃动) (75) a pen between his fingers while thinking.In every case, the influential person may consciously notice the (76) imitation but he will feel comfortably in its presence. And if he does (77) notice the matching of his gestures or movements, he finds it pleasing he is influencing people; they are drawn to them. (78)Sensitive people have been mirroring their friend and acquaintances (79) all their lives, and winning affection and respect in this way without aware of their methods. Now, for people who want to win (80) agreement or trust, affection or sympathy, some psychologists recommend the deliberate use of physical imitation.Part V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: F or this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic My view on the Negative Effects of Some Advertisements. You should write at least 120 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:1. 当前有些没有良的商业广告2. 那些广告的副效率战妨害性3. 尔对于那些广告的做风1995年1月六级参照问案Part I1. C2. B3. C4. D5. A6. D7. D8. B9. C 10. B11. A 12. C 13. A 14. A 15. D16. B 17. B 18. D 19. A 20. CPart II21. D 22. B 23. B 24. C 25. D26. C 27. A 28. D 29. B 30. A31. B 32. D 33. B 34. B 35. C36. D 37. A 38. B 39. A 40. BPart III41. A 42. D 43. C 44. A 45. C46. B 47. C 48. B 49. D 50. B51. A 52. D 53. B 54. B 55. C56. C 57. B 58. D 59. A 60. C61. B 62. A 63. C 64. D 65. C66. D 67. A 68. A 69. C 70. B71. as → to72. about → /73. these → those74. admired → admiring75. employer → employee76. consciously → unconsciously77. comfortably → comfortable78. them → him79. friend → friends80. (without) → (without) being1995年1月六级听力本文Section A1. W: You wanted to see me, Mr. Wright?M: Yes, Miss Gray. You’ll have to start getting to work on time, or your service will no longer be needed here.Q: What happened to Miss Gray?2. M: You know, I’m just not too sure if the new salary will be high enough or even the new position is really what I want. Besides, I like the work that I am doing now.W: It sounds as though you’ve already made up your mind about what you are going to do.Q: What is the man thinking about?3. W: I’m looking for textbook for my Psychology course. It’s called “Introduction to Educational Psychology”. Do you have it?M: Yes, we do. You’ll find it in Section 24 on the top shelf.Q: What’s the man’s occupation?4. W: Oh, this is a beautiful city. I’m really glad I’ve brought my camera.。

Part III Vocabulary and Structure ( 20 minutes) Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A ), B ) , C) and D ) . Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. 41. Germans used to believe that all other races were inferior _______ them. A) than B) for C) to D) from 42. The main road through Pitsburgh ws blocked for three hours today after an accident _______ two trucks. A) connecting B) combining , C) including D) involving 43. Many parents think that a regular _______ is an excellen way to teach children the value of money. A) allowance B) grant C) aid D) amount 44. The girl is so sensitive that she is_______ to get angry at the slightest offence. A) adaptable B) liable C) fit D) suitable 45. He was at the _______ of his career when he was murdered. A) glory B) power C) pride D) height 46. I have never met the professor though I have been in correspondence him for several years. A) with B) by C) of D) to 47. _______ they must learn in a course is not provided in the classroom. A) Many things B) So much C) Much of what D) All what 48. Of the immigrants who came to America in the first three quarters of the seventeenth century, the _______ majority was English. A) overwhelming B) overflowing C) overtaking D) overloading 49. You can't be _______ careful in making the decision as it is such a critical case. A) quite B) too C) very D) so 50. By the first decade of the 21st century, international commercial air traffic is expected _______ vastly beyond today's levels. A) to have extended B) to be extending C) being extended D) having been extended 51. The doctor warned his patient that _______ should he return to work until he had completely recovered. A) on all accounts B) on no account C) on any account D) on every account 52. We started burning some leaves in our yard, but the fire got _______and we had to call the fire department to put it out: A) out of hand B) out of order C) out of the question D) out of the way 53. If an earthquake occurred, some of the one- storey houses A) might be standing left B) might be left standing C) might leave to be standing D) might be left to stand 54. The professor picked several students _______ from the class and asked them to help him with the experiment. A) at ease B) at all C) at random D) at hand 55. Every year there is some _______ of the laws. A) transformation B) identification C) correction D) alteration 56. Some people believe that proficiency in a foreign language is not achieved through teaching and learning but _______ through actual use. A) received B) accepted C) derived D) aequird 57. It is said that somewhere between the ages of 6 and 9, children begin to think _______ in- stead of concretely. A) logically B) reasonably C) abstractly D) generally 58. Sea food of all kinds is _______ in the states that border the oceans. A) abandoned B) advantageous C) abundant D) accumulated 59. I can't back the car because there is a truck _______ A) in every way B) in a way C) in the way D) in any way : 60. _______as a poor boy in a family of seventeen children. Benjamin Franklin became famous on both sides of the Atlantic as a statesman, scientist, and author. A) Starting B) Started C) Being started D) To have started 61. Though I've never seen you before. I guess you _______ be the new secretary. A) should B) must C) would D) could。

1990年年6⽉月⼤大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷Part I Listening Comprehension(20minutes) Section A1.A)A new house cost thirty thousand dollars.B)Bob’s house cost him sixty thousand dollars.C)Bob didn’t want to buy an old house.D)Bob decided to buy an old house.2.A)Y es,but he needs to have the approval of his professor.B)Y es,he can study there if he is writing a research paper.C)Y es,because he is a senior student.D)No,it’s open only to teachers and postgraduates.3.A)He doesn’t like seafood any more.B)A seafood dinner is too expensive.C)He doesn’t have enough money.D)He likes seafood very much.4.A)He went to the hospital to take his wife home.B)He stayed in the hospital until very late.He tried to call the woman several times.He went to the hospital at midnight yesterday.5.Her errors were mainly in the reading part.B)It wasn’t very challenging to her.C)It was more difficult than she had expected.D)She made very few grammatical mistakes in her test.6.A)6hours.B)4hours.C)12hours.D)18hours.7.A)It’s dirty.B)It’s faded.C)It’s dyed.D)It’s torn.8.A)Sixteen dollars.B)Eight dollars.C)Ten dollars.D)Twelve dollars.9.A)His watch will be fixed no later than next Monday.B)His watch needs to be repaired.C)He may come again for his watch at the weekend.D)The woman won’t repair his watch until next Monday.10.A)The things to do on Monday morning.B)The weather on Monday morning.C)The time to see John.D)The place John should go to.Section BPassage One Questions11to14are based on the passage you have just heard.11.A)The number of its readers.B)Its unusual location.C)Its comfortable chairs.D)Its spacious rooms.12.A)The latest version of the Bible.B)A book written by Columbus.C)A map of the New World.D)One of the earliest copies of Shakespeare’s work.13.A)It has too few employees.B)It lacks money to cover its expenses.C)It is over crowded.D)It is growing too rapidly.14.A)From Monday to Friday.B)From Monday to Saturday.C)Every day.D)On Saturdays and Sundays.Passage T woQuestions15to17are based on the passage you have just heard.15.A)They would train the children to be happy street cleaners.B)They would make the children great scholars.C)They intended to train the children as adults were trained.D)They would give the children freedom to fully develop themselves.16.A)Some children are good,some are not.B)Children are good by nature.C)Most children are nervous.D)Children are not as brave as adults.17.A)He thinks a scholar is more respectable than a street cleaner.B)He thinks highly of teaching as a profession.C)He thinks all jobs are equally good so long as people like them.D)He thinks a street cleaner is happier than a scholar.Passage ThreeQuestions18to20are based on the passage you have just heard.18.A)The daughter of a prison guard.B)The Emperor of Rome.C)A Christian couple.D)A Christian named V alentine.19.A)To propose marriage.B)To celebrate V alentine’s birthday.C)To express their respect for each other.D)To show their love.20.A)It is an American folktale.B)It is something recorded in Roman history.C)It is one of the possible origins of this holiday.D)It is a story from the Bible.Part II Reading Comprehension(35minutes)Passage OneQuestions21to25are based on the following passage.One day in January1913.G.H.Hardy,a famous Cambridge University mathematician received a letter from an Indian named Srinivasa Ramanujan asking him for his opinion of120mathematical theorems(定理理)that Ramanujan said he had discovered.To Hardy,many of the theorems made no sense. Of the others,one or two were already well-known.Ramanujan must be some kind of trickplayer,Hardy decided,and put the letter aside.But all that day the letter kept hanging round Hardy.Might there be something in those wild-looking theorems?That evening Hardy invited another brilliant Cambridge mathematician,J.E.Littlewood,and the two men set out to assess the Indian’s worth.That incident was a turning point in the history of mathematics.At the time,Ramanujan was an obscure Madras Port Trust clerk.A little more than a year later,he was at Cambridge University,and beginning to be recognized as one of the most amazing mathematicians the world has ever known.Though he died in1920,much of his work was so far in advance of his time that only in recent years is it beginning to be properly understood.Indeed,his results are helping solve today’s problems in computer science and physics,problems that he could have had no notion of.For Indians,moreover,Ramanujan has a special significance.Ramanujan,though born in poor and ill-paid accountant’s family100years ago,has inspired many Indians to adopt mathematics as career.Much of Ramanujan’s work is in number theory,a branch of mathematics that deals with the subtle (难以捉摸的)laws and relationships that govern numbers.Mathematicians describe his results as elegant and beautiful but they are much too complex to be appreciated by laymen.His life,though,is full of drama and sorrow.It is one of the great romantic stories of mathematics,a distressing reminder that genius can surface and rise in the most unpromising circumstances.21.When Hardy received the120theorems from Ramanujan,his attitude at first might be best describedas________.A)uninterestedB)unsympatheticC)suspiciousD)curious22.Ramanujan’s position in Cambridge University owed much to________.A)the judgement of his work by Hardy and LittlewoodB)his letter of application accepted by HardyC)his work as a clerk at Madras Port TrustD)his being recognized by the world as a famous mathematician23.It may be inferred from the passage that the author________.A)feels sorry for Ramanujan’s early deathB)is dissatisfied with the slow development of computer scienceC)is puzzled about the complexity of Ramanujan’s theoremsD)greatly appreciates Ramanujan’s mathematical genius24.In the last paragraph,the author points out that________.A)Ramanujan’s mathematical theorems were not appreciated by other mathematiciansB)extremely talented people can prove their worth despite difficult circumstancesC)Ramanujan also wrote a number of stories about mathematicsD)Ramanujan had worked out an elegant but complicated method of solving problems25.The word“laymen”(Last Para,Lind6)most probably means________.A)people who do not specialize in mathematical scienceB)people who are carelessC)people who are not interested in mathematicsD)people who don’t like to solve complicated problemsPassage T woQuestions26to30are based on the following passage.Even if all the technical and intellectual problems can be solved,there are major social problems inherent in the computer revolution.The most obvious is unemployment,since the basic purpose of commercial computerization is to get more work done by fewer people.OneBritish study predicts that“automation induced unemployment”in Western Europe could reach16~,6in the next decade,but most analyses are more optimistic.The general rule seems to be that new technology eventually creates as many jobs as it destroys,and often more.“People who put in computers usually increase their staffs as well”says CPT’s Scheff.“Of course,”he adds,“one industry may kill another industry.That’s tough on some people.”Theoretically,all unemployed workers can be retrained,but retraining programs are not high on the nation’s agenda(议事⽇日程).Many new jobs,moreover,will require an ability in using computers,and the retraining needed to use them will have to be repeated as the technology keeps improving.Says a chilling report by the Congressional Office of Technology Assessment:“Lifelong retraining is expected to become the standard for many people.“There is a already considerable evidence that the school children now being educated in the use of computers are generally the children of the white middle class.Y oung blacks,whose unemployment rate stands today at5096,will find another barrier in front of them.Such social problems are not the fault of the computer,of course,but a consequence of the way the American society might use the computer.“Even in the days of the Big,main-frame computers,when they were a machine for the few.”says Katherine Davis Fishman,author ofThe Computer Establishment,“it was a tool to help the rich get richer.It still is to a large extent.One of the great values of the personal computer is that smaller firms,smaller organizations can now have some of the advantages of the bigger organizations.”26.The closest restatement of“one industry may kill another industry”(Para.1Line11)is that________.A)industries tend to compete with one anotherB)one industry might be driven out of business by another industryC)one industry may increase its staff at the expense of anotherD)industries tend to combine into bigger ones27.The word“chilling”(Para.2,Line5)most probably means________.A)misleadingB)convincingC)discouragingD)interesting28.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?A)Computers are efficient in retraining unemployed workers.B)Computers may offer more working opportunities than they destroy.C)Computers will increase the unemployment rate of young blacks.D)Computers can help smaller organizations to function more effectively.29.From the passage it can be inferred that________.A)all school children are offered a course in the use of computersB)all unemployed workers are being retrainedC)retraining programmes are considered very important by the governmentD)in reality only a certain portion of unemployed workers will be retrained30.The major problem discussed in the passage is________.A)the importance of lifelong retraining of the unemployed workersB)the social consequences of the widespread use of computers in the United StatesC)the barrier to the employment of young peopleD)the general rule of the advancement of technologyPassage ThreeQuestions31to35are based on the following passage.Mobility of individual members and family groups tends to split up family relationships.Occasionally the movement of a family away from a situation which has been the source of friction results in greater family organization,but on the whole mobility is disorganizing.Individuals and families are involved in three types of mobility:movement in space,movement up or down in social status,and the movement of ideas.These are termed respectively spatial,vertical,and ideational mobility.A great increase in spatial mobility has gone along with improvements in rail and water transportation,the invention and use of the automobile,and the availability of airplane passenger service. Spatial mobility results in a decline in the importance of the traditional home with its emphasis on familycontinuity and stability.It also means that when individual family members or the family as a whole move away from a community,the person or the family is removed from the pressures of relatives, friends,and community institutions for conventionality and stability.Even more important is the fact that spatial mobility permits some members of a family to come in contact with and possibly adopt attitudes, values,and ways of thinking different from those held by other family members.The presence of different attitudes,values,and ways of thinking with in a family may,and often does,result in conflict and family disorganization.Potential disorganization is present in those families in which the husband, wife,and children are spatially separated over a long period,or are living together but see each other only briefly because of different work schedules.One index of the increase in vertical mobility is the great increase in the proportion of sons,and to some extent daughters,who engage in occupations other than those of the parents.Another index of vertical mobility is the degree of intermarriage between racial classes.This occurs almost exclusively between classes which are adjacent to each other.Engaging in a different occupation, or intermarriage,like spatial mobility,allows one to come in contact with ways of behavior different from those of the parental home,and tends to separate parents and their children.The increase in ideational mobility is measured by the increase in publications,such as newspapers, periodicals,and books,the increase in the percentage of the population owning radios,and the increase in television sets.All these tend to introduce new ideas into the home.When individual family members are exposed to and adopt the new ideas,the tendency is for conflict to arise and for those in conflict to become psychologically separated from each other.31.What the passage tells us can be summarized by the statement:A)social development results in a decline in the importance of traditional familiesB)potential disorganization is present in the American familyC)family disorganization is more or less the result of mobilityD)the movement of a family is one of the factors in raising its social status32.According to the passage,those who live in a traditional family________.A)are less likely to quarrel with others because of conventionality and stabilityB)have to depend on their relatives and friends if they do not move away from itC)can get more help from their family members if they are in troubleD)will have more freedom of action and thought if they move away from it33.Potential disorganization exists in those families in which________.A)the husband,wife,and children work too hardB)the husband,wife,and children seldom get togetherC)both parents have to work full timeD)the family members are subject to social pressures34.Intermarriage and different occupations play an important role in family disorganization because________.A)they enable the children to travel around without their parents’permissionB)they allow one to find a good job and improve one’s social statusC)they enable the children to better understand the ways of behavior of their parentsD)they permit one to come into contact with different ways of behavior and thinking35.This passage suggests that a well-organized family is a family whose members________.A)are not psychologically withdrawn from one anotherB)never quarrel with each other even when they disagreeC)often help each other with true love and affectionD)are exposed to the same new ideas introduced by books,radios,and TV setsPassage FourQuestions36to40are based on the following passage.To call someone bird-brained in English means you think that person is silly or stupid.But will this description soon disappear from use in the light of recent research?It seems the English may have been unfair in association bird’s brains with stupidity.In an attempt to find out how different creatures see the world,psychologists at Brown University in the USA have been comparing the behaviour of birds and humans.One experiment has involved teaching pigeons to recognize letters of the English alphabet.The birds study in“classrooms”,which are boxes equipped with a computer.After about four days of studying a particular letter,the pigeon has to pick out that letter from several displayed on the computer screen.Three male pigeons have learnt to distinguish all twenty-six letters of the alphabet in this way.A computer record of the birds’four-month study period has shown surprising similarities between the pigeons’and human performance.Pigeons and people find the same letters easy,or hard,to tell apart. For example,92per cent of the time the pigeons could tell the letter D from the letter Z.But when faced with U and V(often confused by English children),the pigeons were right only34per cent of the time.The results of the experiments so far have led psychologists to conclude that pigeons and humans observe things in similar ways.This suggests that there is something fundamental about the recognition process.If scientists could only discover just what this recognition process is it could be very useful for computer designers.The disadvantage of a present computer is that it can only do what a human being has programmed it to do and the programmer must give the computer precise,logical instructions.Maybe in the future,though,computers will be able to think like human beings.36.The writer suggests that the expression“bird-brained”might be out of use soon because it is________.A)sillyB)impoliteC)unnecessaryD)inappropriate37.Psychologists have been experimenting with pigeons to find out whether the birds________.A)are really silly or stupidB)can learn to make ideas known to peopleC)see the world as human beings doD)learn more quickly than children38.U and V are confused by________.A)92per cent of pigeonsB)many English childrenC)most people learning EnglishD)34per cent of English children39.There are similarities in observing things by pigeons and humans________.A)because pigeons are taught by humansB)because pigeons have brains more developed than other birdsC)because their basic ways to know the world are the sameD)because pigeons and humans have similar brains40.The research may help________.A)computer designersB)computer salesmenC)psychologistsD)teachersPart III V ocabulary and Structure(20minutes)Directions:There are30incomplete sentences in this part.For each sentence there are four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence.Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.41.Germans used to believe that all other races were inferior________them.A)thanB)forC)toD)from42.The main road through Pittsburgh’s blocked for three hours today after an accident________twotrucks.A)connectingB)combining,C)includingD)involving43.Many parents think that a regular________is an excellent way to teach children the value of money.A)allowanceB)grantC)aidD)amount44.The girl is so sensitive that she is________to get angry at the slightest offence.A)adaptableB)liableC)fitD)suitable45.He was at the________of his career when he was murdered.A)gloryB)powerC)prideD)height46.I have never met the professor though I have been in correspondence him for several years.A)withB)byC)ofD)to47.________they must learn in a course is not provided in the classroom.A)Many thingsB)So muchC)Much of whatD)All what48.Of the immigrants who came to America in the first three quarters of the seventeenth century,the________majority was English.A)overwhelmingB)overflowingC)overtakingD)overloading49.Y ou can’t be________careful in making the decision as it is such a critical case.A)quiteB)tooC)veryD)so50.By the first decade of the21st century,international commercial air traffic is expected________vastly beyond today’s levels.A)to have extendedB)to be extendingC)being extendedD)having been extended51.The doctor warned his patient that________should he return to work until he had completelyrecovered.A)on all accountsB)on no accountC)on any accountD)on every account52.We started burning some leaves in our yard,but the fire got________and we had to call the firedepartment to put it out:A)out of handB)out of orderC)out of the questionD)out of the way53.If an earthquake occurred,some of the one-storey houses________.A)might be standing leftB)might be left standingC)might leave to be standingD)might be left to stand54.The professor picked several students________from the class and asked them to help him with theexperiment.A)at easeB)at allC)at randomD)at hand55.Every year there is some________of the laws.A)transformationB)identificationC)correctionD)alteration56.Some people believe that proficiency in a foreign language is not achieved through teaching andlearning but________through actual use.A)receivedB)acceptedC)derivedD)acquired57.It is said that somewhere between the ages of6and9,children begin to think________instead ofconcretely.A)logicallyB)reasonablyC)abstractlyD)generally58.Sea food of all kinds is________in the states that border the oceans.A)abandonedB)advantageousC)abundantD)accumulated59.I can’t back the car because there is a truck________.A)in every wayB)in a wayC)in the wayD)in any way:60.________as a poor boy in a family of seventeen children.Benjamin Franklin became famous onboth sides of the Atlantic as a statesman,scientist,and author.A)StartingB)StartedC)Being startedD)To have started61.Though I’ve never seen you before.I guess you________be the new secretary.A)shouldB)mustC)wouldD)could62.This store has an excellent________for fair dealing.A)repetitionB)reputationC)authorityD)popularity63.The atmosphere is as much a part of the earth as________its soils and the water of its lakes,riversand oceans.A)hasB)doC)isD)are64.Her terror was so great________somewhere to escape,she would have run for her life.A)only if there had beenB)that there had only beenC)that had there only beenD)if there was only65.While you pedal away on the exercise bicycle,a machine will be________your breathing andpulse.A)reviewingB)screeningC)surveyingD)monitoring66.Understanding the cultural habits of another nation,especially________containing as manydifferent subcultures as the United States is a complex task.A)theseB)thatC)oneD)such67.Their bedroom windows________a lovely garden.A)look up toB)look out forC)look forward toD)look out on68.I hoped to get the house but a rich man was________against me.A)biddingB)disputingC)bettingD)testifying69.His first novel‘Night’was an account of the Nazi crimes________through the eyes of a teenagedboy.A)and were seenB)which sawC)but was seenD)as seen70.The judge recommended that he________for at least three years.A)was not releasedB)not be releasedC)had not been releasedD)not releasedPart IV Error Correction(15minutes)Directions:This part consists of a short passage.In this passage,there are altogether10mistakes,one in each numbered line.Y ou may have to change a word,add a word or delete a word.Markout the mistakes and put the corrections in the blanks provided.If you change a word,crossit out and write the correct word in the corresponding blank.If you add a word,put aninsertion mark(∧)in the right place and write the missing word in the blank.If you deletea word,cross it and put a slash(/)in the blank.Example:Television is rapidly becoming the literature of our periods╱. 1.time/times/periodMany of the arguments having╱used for the study of literature as 2._______\_______a school subject are valid for∧study of television. 3.______the______Quite recently researchers have reviewed the causes of motion sickness and methods with which it may be suppressed.They concentrated first of all in motion sickness which develops in children(71) travelling in the back seat of cars.A lot of children suffer terribly from car sick.What’s required is to provide the child with(72)the visual field he has in walk.So objects at(73)a distance in the center of the field remain stationary while those in the peripheral field appear to move.This can be achieved by positioning the child in a raised seat in the front of the car,that,of course,isn’t very(74)sensible in terms of safety.Looking at the horizon is always beneficial to anyone develops sea sickness,because it’s the(75) only object which doesn’t move.If he is below deck,closing his eyes is helpful.It’s better to have no visual information but something which(76)results in conflict.Taking drugs is one way to prevent motion sickness.In the fact,it’s interesting to note(77)that thesehave been excluded in medical kits(78)used in space flights.Astronauts have been known to develop motion sickness,too:Drugs are fine in moderation.We human beings,moreover,are not(79)alone in our suffering.Dogs,cats and horses are also easily effected.Even fish in glass(80)containers on ships sometimes become seasick.Part V Writing(30minutes)Directions:For this part,you are allowed30minutes to write a composition on the topic:How to Solve the Housing Problem in Big Cities?Four suggested solutions to this problem are listedbelow.Y ou are supposed to write in favour of one suggestion(ONE only)and againstanother(ONE only).Y ou should give your reasons in both cases.Y ou should write no lessthan120words.Remember to give a short introduction and a brief conclusion.Write yourcomposition clearly.四种可能解决住房问题的⽅方案：1.多造⾼高层建筑2.向地下发展3.建造卫星城市4.疏散城市⼈人⼝口How to Solve the Housing Problem in Big Cities?。

历年大学英语六级（CET-6）真题试卷B) She rejected their request.1993年1月大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷C) She agreed to consider their request.Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)D) She asked them to come with the other.Section A1. A) It was misleading. 10. A) At work.B) It was enjoyable. B) Back at home.C) It was rather boring. C) At the meeting.D) It was just so-so. D) Away from home.2. A) Pop music. Section BB) Folk music. Passage OneC) Classical music. Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have justD) All kinds of music. heard.3. A) He will fly directly to his destination.11. A) Cheap clothes.B) Expensive clothes.B) He has to change at Albany.C) Fashionable clothes.D) Informal clothes.C) He is still not sure how to get there.12. A) They enjoy loud music.B) They seldom lose their temper.D) He must change at Jacksonville.C) They want to have children.4. A) It’s late.B) It’s crowed. D) They enjoy modern dances.C) It’s empty. 13. A) Her twin sister often brings friends home and thisD) It’s on time. annoys the speaker.5. A) Unusual. B) They can’t agree on the color of the room.B) Enthusiastic.C) Serious. C) They can’t agree on the kind of furniture.D) Threatening.6. A) Her name is on the top of the list.D) The speaker likes tokeep things neat while her twinsister doesn’t.B) She will be the last to be interviewed.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have justC) She is expecting a job interview.heard.14. A) In the first semester.D) She must fix a date for the job.B) In the second semester.C) In the third semester.7. A) The husband is not usually so observant.D) In the fourth semester.15. A) She is ill.B) The wife is annoyed at her husband’s complaint.B) She is too old.C) Her husband wants her to.C) The husband hasn’t told the truth.D) Her husband is ill.16. A) His father.D) The wife is going to the hairdresser’s.B) His mother.C) His girl friend.8. A) The student miss their professor very much.D) His teacher.17. A) He has decided to continue his studies.B) The professor didn’t give the lesson.B) He has still to make a decision.C) A new course will begin next Monday.C) He has decided to give up his job.D) Some homework was assigned to the students.D) He has still to take a part time job.9. A) She accepted their request.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just D) David had made a lot of money.heard.18. A) Twenty years. 20. A) Rich people are not happy.B) A couple of weeks. B) Being rich is the best thing in the world.C) A couple of years.D) Five years. C) Being rich is not always a good thing.19. A) David had been selling cars.B) David had taught business. D) Rich people are usually with their families.C) David had become a salesman.1993年1月六级参考答案Part I1. C2. B3. A4. D5. B6. B7. C8. A9. A 10. D11. C 12. D 13. B 14. D 15. A16. C 17. D 18. B 19. D 20. B1993年1月六级听力原文Section A1. W: Michael, did you go to the lecture on the French Revolution last night? I have never heard such an interesting history lecture before.M: Yes, wasn’t it marvelous! It is said the lecture is a self-taught man with no university education.Q: What did the man think of the lecture?2. W: I enjoy all kinds of music. What kind of music do you like?M: Folk music had appeared to me very much before I became fascinated with pop music. Now I think nothing can compare with classic music.Q: What kind of music does the man like best?3. M: I want to take the very next flight to Albany.W: Well, the very next one leaves in two hours. It goes to Jacksonville, but you can make a connection to your destination.Q: How can the man get to his destination?4. M: I’m sorry, Madame. The train is somewhat behind the schedule. Take a seat and I’ll tell you as soon as we know something definite.W: Thank you. I’ll just sit here and read the magazine in the meantime.Q: What can you conclude about the train from the conversation?5. M: Prof. David, I was wondering if you could write a recommendation letter for me.W: Well, I can write one for you. But I’ll point out yourlimitation as well as you strength.Q: What is the woman’s attitude towards writing recommendation?6. M: You haven’t got the date fixed for the job interview yet, have you?W: There is a long waiting list, I have to wait until my name gets to the top.Q: What do we learn about the woman from the conversation?7. M: I like the way you’ve done your hair, dear. It looks so natural and original.W: Thank you. I am surprised you noticed it.Q: What does the conversation tell us?8. M: Jane, I missed Prof. White class yesterday. Could you tell me the homework he assigned us?W: Don’t worry, Prof. White was ill and he postponed the lesson to next Monday.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?9. M: Prof. Jackson, we were wondering if we could sit in your English class?W: I wish I could say “yes”. But if I accepted you two, I wonder how to say “No” to a lot of others who have raised.the same request.Q: What does the professor mean?10. W: Will Richard be coming to the meeting tonight?M: He’s supposed to. But in fact he won’t be back from thevocation until the day after tomorrow.Q: Where is Richard now?Section BPassage OneTwin sister are supposed to be very much alike, are they not? Well, my twin Jane and I do look alike. However, we are different in many ways. We like very different styles of clothing. I prefer to dress informally, whereas my twin sister dresseslike a model, always in the latest fashions. We have very similar characters in most ways. I do not get angry and enjoy being with friends. In this respect, my twin sister feels the same. But she likes loud music and modern dances while I find that night clubs give me a headache. She is always with friends, is the favorite of our teachers and never wants to have children, whereas I prefer to be alone at times, don’t reallytry to impress my teachers and intend some day to have a family of my own. We have tried to live in the same room several times and even agreed on the color we like best and the kind of furniture we wanted.But I like to keep things neat and orderly while my twin sister acts asif there were a servant around to pick up all the things that get thrown on the floor. I like to go to bed early and get up early. In contrast, she doesn’t seem to have any definite habits, often goes to bed very late and then sleeps late the next day.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. What kind of clothes does the speaker like?12. What do the twin sisters have in common?13. Why doesn’t the speaker like living in the same room with her sister?Passage TwoJoe is a student at a college in an open area. During his first two semesters, he did very well and at the beginning of third semester he was admitted to a special medical program. If he completed the program successfully, he would be granted admission to a good medical school. He would be able to study to become a doctor. Joe’s mother and father both have full-timejobs and Joe works part-time at a restaurant to help the family finances.Several weeks ago, Joe’s mother began feeling sharp chest pains. When she went to a doctor, he told her that she wouldneed a heart surgery and would have to give up her job. This would enlarge medical expenses and lose almost half the family income. Joe’s father wants him to drop out of school and go to work full-time to help the family. Joe loves his family verymuch. But, if he drops out now, he would lose entire semester’s credit and may even lose his place in the premedical program.He doesn’t know what to do. He speaks to his girlfriend Maria who urges him to remain in school since withdraw now wouldplace his entire future in danger. He also speaks to his cousin Carol, who tells him that his first duty is to help his family get through the difficult times.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. When was Joe admitted to the special medical program?15. Why would Joe’s mother give up her job?16. Who advised Joe to give up his studies?17. What is Joe going to do?Passage ThreeA couple of weeks ago, I ran into my boyfriend David for the first time in twenty years. I heard that David had made fortune on the stock market. So I was surprised he wasn’t driving an expensive car, or wearing expensive clothes. As a matterof fact, he looked a lot like me, wearing an inexpensive suit that looked a couple of years old and driving an old car with a little rust the edges. I asked him what he was doing in these years and he said he was teaching business at a local communitycollege. “Teaching business?” I exclaimed. I thought I heard you were in New York, making a fortune in stocks. David smiled,“Yes, I didn’t that until about five years ago. But I got out. The stress was giving you a stomachache and a bad heart. Besides, once I got into that business, I had to run just to keep up. I did not have anytime to spend with my family. We are much happier now.” I shook my head. He had chosen every man’s ambition b ut he gave it up. I had always dreamed of having money. But it never occurred to me that there might be disadvantages to be in rich.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18. How long ago did the speaker last meet his friend David?19. What had the speaker heard about David before they met?20.What did the speaker realize at the end?1993年6月大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)1. A) No, it’s open only to teachers and postgraduates.Section A B) Yes, he can study there if he is writing a researchpaper.C) Yes, because he is a senior student.B) They have a look at the advertisement.D) Yes, but he needs the approval by his professor.C) They selltheir TV set.D) They go and buy a big TV set.2. A) It was pretty good.B) It was rather dull. Section BC) It was not well organized. Passage OneD) It was attended by many people.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have justheard.3. A) The effects of the flood. 11. A) Because many people do n’t know how to behave inB) The heroic fight against a flood.social situations.B) Because most people are shy by nature.C) The cause of the flood.D) Floods of the past twenty years.C) Nobody will laugh at you for being shy.4. A) They were both busy doing their own work.D) Shyness isdifficult to overcome.B) They waited for each other at different places.12. A) By prediction.B) By recording.C) They went to the street corner at different times.C) Through observation.D) Through interviewing.D) The man went to the concert but the woman didn’t.13. A) To observe people’s attitude towards strangers.5. A) The air is polluted. B) To see how people get along with their friends.B) The people there are terrible.C) To change people’s behaviour in so cial life.C) It’s too windy.D) The beaches are dirty. D) To find out how shy people are.6. A) In Mexico.B) In California.Passage TwoC) In the city. Questions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have justD) In New Mexico. heard.7. A) The woman blames the man for his absence.14. A) A housewife.B) A singer.B) The woman thinks that everything was all right.C) A teacher.D) A musician.C) The woman thanks the man for his efforts.15. A) The violin was too expensive.D) The woman doesn’t think it was the man’s fault.B) She was too young to play the violin.8. A) He has too many dreams. C) The violin was too big for her.B) He likes to sleep.C) He doesn’t put his ideas into practice.D) Her mother wanted her to play the piano.D) He doesn’t have many good ideas.16. A) To play the violin once again.9. A) Getting extra credits. B) To go to the United States.B) The requirements of an M. A. degree.C) To apply for a scholarship.C) The credit hours required for an M. A. degree.D) To have her performance taped.D) Taking more optional courses.17. A) To live a more comfortable life.10. A) They get a bargain right away.B) To give performances.D) Because they are not qualified engineers.C) To be a pupil of a famous violinist.19. A) A year ago.D) To enter a famous university.B) A decade ago.C) Three years ago.Passage Three D) Five years ago.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just 20. A) Providing a warning light when the sound is too loud.heard.18. A) Because they have had little exposure to high level B) Producing more personal stereo systems.of sounds.B) Because they suffer from hearing loss.C) Restricting the use of personal stereos.C) Because they don’t know how to operate stereo D) Setting up a standardized hearing test.systems.1993年6月六级参考答案Part I1. D2. C3. A4. B5. A6. B7. A8. C9. C 10. D11. B 12. C 13. D 14. D 15. A16. D 17. C 18. B 19. D 20. A1993年6月六级听力原文1. M: Hello, I’m a senior student. Could you tell me whether this reference room is only for faculty members?W: No, it’s a also open to the postgraduates; and undergraduates can come too if they’re got professors’ writtenpermission.Q: Can the man study in the reference room?2. W: Let’s talk about the preparations for the party.M: Right. We really need to plan better this time. Remember what a mess it was at the last party!Q: What do we know about the last party?3. W: This has been the worst flood for the past 20 years. It has caused much damage and destruction.M: Look at the prices of fruits and vegetables. No wonder they are so expensive.Q: What are they talking about?4. W: George. Where were you yesterday evening? I expected to see you at the concert.M: Oh, I waited for you at the corner of your street. Then I looked for you at your flat, but the housekeeper saidyou were out.Q: Why didn’t they meet that evening?5. W: The place I’ve heard so much about is Los Angeles. The climate is pretty good. Year-round flowers, Year-round swimming.How do like it?M: Well, the beaches are beautiful. But people there are terribly annoyed by the dirty air. I mean, the combinationof fog, smoke and automobile exhaust. There is not enough wind to blow it away.Q: What does the man think of Los Angeles?6. M: I’d like to make a n appointment to see Dr. Smith tomorrow.W: I’m sorry. Dr. Smith went on a week vacation in Mexico, and on his way back he’ll be staying in California for5 days. Let me see. He’ll probably be back the day after tomorrow.Q: Where is Dr. Smith now?7. M: Look, I’m sorry I didn’t turn up for the match yesterday, but it wasn’t really my fault, you know.W: It’s all very well saying it wasn’t your fault, but thanks to you we lost 10 to 1.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?8. M: You call Henry a dreamer, but I think he’s got a lot of good ideas.W: Good ideas are only useful if you make something out of them.Q: Why does the woman think that Henry is a dreamer?9. M: You’ll need 36 credit hours to get an M. A. degree. Fifteen must be from the English Department and fifteen fromthe Education Department. For the remaining six credit hours, you can either write a thesis or take two more selectedcourses.W: Right now, this is very confusing to me, but I’m sure I’ll know what to do as I learn more about it.Q: What are they talking about?10. M: This TV set is getting worse and worse. Now it doesn’t work at all.W: Here’s an advertisement about a big TV sale. There might be some good bargains in it.Q: What does the woman suggest?Passage OneAre you afraid to raise your hand in class, even when you know the answer? If you are, most people would say that you’re shy.If you feel shy, you’re not alone. Nine out of ten people are at least a little shy. But however shy you are, scientific evidence seems to show that it isn’t your fault. You may have been born that way.How do psychologists measure shyness? One way is by observation. They keep detailed records of people’s actions-likehow often these people speak to others, or how long it takes someone to say hello to a stranger.Another way to measure shyness is to ask people questions. The test only takes about 10 minutes. It asks questions like “Do you like going out a lot?” and “Do you have many friends?” People must answer either yes or no. These questions canpredict how people actually behave in social situations. Suppose the test tells you that someone is shy. Chances are good that that person will act shy.When scientists measure shyness, they’re really comparing degreesof shyness. In other words, when researchers say peopleare shy, they really mean they are more shy than others.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. Why does the speaker say that it isn’t a fault to be shy?12. What is one of the ways suggested by psychologists for measuring shyness?13. What is the purpose of the psychologists in asking questions?Passage TwoWhen Midori was two years old, she often climbed onto the piano bench and reached for the violin that belonged to her mother, a 38-year-old professional musician.“Please don’t touch, Midori,” her mother scolded. The violin was, after all, worth more than $20,000.But Midori persisted, she longed to handle the graceful instrument that made beautiful sounds. Finally, on her third birthday, Midori was handed a package: a tiny violin, about half the normal size.Almost from the moment Midori was born, her mother knew she was sensitive to music. For several years mother and daughter practised together day after day. She was eager to learn. Failure often led to tears, though she never once turned from the instrument. Instead, she persisted until the problem was overcome.One day Johnston, an American musician, heard Midori playing the violin. He couldn’t believe she was just eight yearsold. “She must make a tape and I will take it to the United States.” the musician said.A famous American violin teacher heard the tape. He, too, had difficulty believing his ears. The playing was absolutely astonishing. He immediately accepted her as a pupil and recommended her for a full scholarship. In 1982, Midori and her mother moved to New York City, leaving behind a comfortable life in Japan.Questions 14 to 17 based on the passage you have just heard.14. What was Midori’s mother?15. Why was Midori not allowed to touch her mother’s violin whenshe was only two years old?16. What did Johnston, the American, ask Midori to do?17. Why did Midori move to the United States?Passage ThreeThe British Broadcasting Corporation is rejecting more and more candidates applying for jobs, because they suffer from hearing loss. And this is due to a wide use of personal stereo systems. According toofficials at the corporation, about three per cent of them fail to win jobs for this reason. The figure indicates that people suffering from hearing defects are more common that a decade age.Candidates applying for jobs at the British Broadcasting Corporation have always had hearing tests, but the techniques for such tests were not standardized until five years ago. The corporation says officially that there is no proof to link personal stereos with hearing disabilities, but frequent exposure to high level of sounds can diminish a person’sunderstanding of speech. That will rule out his chances of being a engineer taking care of sound quality in recording.So exerts are now calling for manufactures of personal stereos to provide a warning light. It flashes when the soundis too loud. One British manufacturer accepted this suggestion. And this manufacturer has made a device which switches itself off when the level of sound is too high.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18. Why do more and more candidates fail to get jobs at the British Broadcasting Corporation?19. When did the hearing test techniques become standardized?20. What suggestions did the experts make to stereo manufacturers?1994年1月大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)B) Professor Janson has won a million dollars.Section A1. A) At home.C) Professor Janson is lucky to be teaching at thatB) In a phone box. school.C) In her office. D) There are many teachers as good as Professor Janson.D) In a friend’s house.2. A) On the west side of a square.9. A) She didn’t know her daughter could sing so well.B) At the end of a street. B) She sings better than her daughter.C) To the east of the traffic light.C) She doesn’t like her daughter.D) On the east side of a square.D) She herself doesn’t have a good voice.3. A) She has to change the time for the trip.10. A) He finds history books difficult to understand.B) She hasn’t decided where to go next month.B) He has to read a lot of history books.C) She can’t afford the time for the trip.C) He doesn’t like the history course.D) She will manage to leave this month.D) He has lost his history book.4. A) The apartment is better furnished.Section BB) She prefers to live in a quiet place.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have justC) It’s less expensiv e to live in an apartment.heard.11. A) At night.D) She finds her roommates difficult to get along with.B) At noon.C) In the morning.5. A) In a hospital.D) In the afternoon.B) In a library. 12. A) About Germans on strike.C) In a travel agency. B) About a new-type airplane.D) In a restaurant. C) About an air crash.6. A) Customer and salesperson. D) About rescue workers in UK Motors.B) Teacher and student.C) Boss and secretary. 13. A) They wanted higher pay.D) Guest and waitress. B) They wanted fewer working hours.7. A) He didn’t buy anything.B) He got some medicine for his foot.C) They wanted better working conditions.C) He was sick and couldn’t go shopping.D) They wanted an annual three-week holiday.D) He bought everything except the football.14. A) Rainy.B) Warm.8. A) Teachers like Professor Janson are rare.C) Cold.D) Changeable.D) Use new advertising techniques.Passage TwoQuestions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just Passage Threeheard. Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just 15.A) He has always lived in America.heard.18. A) He is always in a hurry.B) He has been in America for three years.B) He is quick in making decisions.C) He visited America three years ago.C) He is always the first to arrive at the airport.D) He has come to America to do research on advertising.D) He usually doesn’t get the reward he deserves.16. A) There were far more advertisements there than he had 19. A) He misses his flight.expected. B) He can find a good seat.B) The advertisements there were well designed.C) He leaves the airport first at the end of the trip.C) The advertisements there were creative and D) His luggage comes out last.necessary.D) He found the advertisements there difficult to 20. A) He was told to board the wrong plane.understand.17. A) Be more careful about what they advertise.B) He was not allowed to board the plane.B) Spend less money on advertising.C) He arrived at the airport without a ticket.C) Advertise more for their products.D) He found it difficult to explain why he arrived soearly.1994年1月六级参考答案Part I1. D2. D3. A4. B5. C6. C7. A8. A9. D 10. B11. C 12. C 13. B 14. D 15. B16. A 17. A 18. D 19. C 20. A1994年1月六级听力原文Section A1. M: Please hold the line, Mrs. Smith. The doctor will talk to youin a minute.W: I’m afraid I may have to hang up. I don’t have any more coins and the line will be cut soon.Q: Where is Mrs. Smith most probably?2. M: Excuse me, but could you show me the way to the train station?W: Certainly. Go straight until you reach the traffic light, then turn left and you will see a square. The stationis on the east side of it.Q: Where is the train station located?3. M: You’re going to make a trip to San Francisco, aren’t you?W: Yes. But I haven’t got the plane ticket yet. I’m thinking of postponing the trip to next month since this is thebusiest month for the airlines.Q: What do we know about the woman from this conversation?4. M: I hear you are moving to an apartment. Can you tell me why?W: Actually, I didn’t want to move. It would be more expensive tolive outside the college. But I just can’t bearthe noise made by the people living next door.Q: Why does the woman want to move?5. M: You can get a lot of practice in giving up tickets andhandling hotel reservations. Later on, you can take telephone calls.W: That’s great! Thanks, Mr. Thomson. I’ll come to work tomorrow.Q: Where will the woman probably be working?6. M: Please make 20 copies of this and deliver them to the chief executive and heads of departments.W: Certainly, sir. They will find it on their desks tomorrow morning.Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?7. W: Did you go shopping this afternoon?M: Yes, but all I got was a sore foot.Q: What does the man mean?8. W: This school is lucky to have a teacher as good as Prof. Helen Johnson.M: She is one in a million.Q: What does the man mean?9. M: I heard your daughter sing at the school concert last night. She has a lovely voice, I must say.W: Thank you, but I don’t know where she gets it.Q: What does the woman probably mean?10. W: Why are you so tired and upset?M: I’ve been taking the history course this term. But the troubleis that I’ll never get through the rea ding list.Q: Why is the man worried?Section BPassage OneThe time is 7 o’clock, and this is Amely Brown with the news: The German authorities are sending investigators to discover the cause of the plane crash late yesterday on the Island of Tenariff. The plane, a Boeing 727 taking German holiday makers to the island crashed into ahill side as it circled for preparing to land. The plane was carrying 180 passengers. It is thought there are no survivors. Rescue workers are at the scene.The 500 U.K. motors workers who had bent on strike in High Town for the past 3 weeks went back to work this morning. This follows successful talks between management and union representatives, which resulted in a new agreement on working hours. A spokesman for the management said that they hoped they could now get back to producing cars and they lost a lot of money and orders over this dispute.And finally, the weather: After a cold starts, most of the country shall be warm and sunny. But towards late afternoon, rain will spread from Scotland to cover most parts by midnight.Questions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. When was the news broadcast?12. What is the first news item about?13. Why did the workers go on strike?14. What do you think of the weather that day?Passage TwoWhen I arrived in American three years ago, I was surprised by the tremendous amount of advertising. But now I’ve come to realize that it is a creative and necessary part of an industrial society. I, too, want to improve my life style and to buy better products. I look to advertising to show me how to do it. Deciding what to believe in an advertising, however, isn’t easy. It seems to me that a person must purchase things with a lot of care. As a consumer, I want to get the bestfor my money. So I really have to understand the techniques of advertising. Otherwise, manufactures may be able to sell anything, whatever its quality may be. The creative aspects of advertisement, for instance, often cover up the defects or problems in products. I have learned this well, since I have made purchases and lost money because the items were of poor quality. The future advertising most likely will involve more public participation. In the future, if consumers really。

大学英语六级CET6真题及答案大学英语六级CET6真题及答案part i listening comprehension (20 minutes)section a1.a) the dean should have consulted her on the appointment.b) dr. holden should have taken over the position earlier.c) she doesn’t think dr. holden has made a wise choice.d) dr. holden is the best person for the chairmanship.2 .a) they’ll keep in touch during the summer vacationb) they’ll hold a party before the summer vacationc) they’ll do odd jobs together at the school libraryd) they’ll get back to their school once in a while3. a)peaches are in season now.b)peaches are not at their best now.c)the woman didn’t know how to bargain.d)the woman helped the man choose the fruit.4.a)they join the physics club.b)they ask for an extension of the deadline.c)they work on the assignment together.d)they choose an easier assignment.5.a)she admires jean’s straightforwardnessb)she thinks dr. brown deserves the praisec)she will talk to jean about what happenedd)she believes jean was rude to dr. brown6.a)he liked writing when he was a childb)he enjoyed reading stories in reader’s digestc)he used to be an editor of reader’s digestd)he became well known at the age of six7.a)he shows great enthusiasm for his studiesb)he is a very versatile personc)he has no talent for tennisd)he does not study hard enough8 a) john has lost something at the railway stationb) there are several railway stations in the cityc) it will be very difficult for them to find johnd) the train that john is taking will arrive soon9. a)its rapid growth is beneficial to the worldb)it can be seen as a model by the rest of the worldc)its success can’t be explained by elementary economicsd)it will continue to surge forward10.a)it takes only 5 minutes to reach the campus from the apartmentsb)most students can’t afford to live in the new apartmentsc)the new apartments are not available until next monthd)the new apartments can accommodate 500 studentssection b11.a)the role of immigrants in the construction of american societyb)the importance of offering diverse courses in european historyc)the need for greater cultural diversity in the school curriculumd)the historic landing of europeans on the virginia shore12.a)he was wondering if the speaker was used to living in americab)he was trying to show friendliness to the speakerc)he wanted to keep their conversation goingd)he believed the speaker was a foreigner13.a)the us population doesn’t consist of white europeandescendants onlyb)asian tourists can speak english as well as native speakers of the languagec)colored people are not welcome in the united statesd)americans are in need of education in their history14.a)by making lawsb)by enforcing disciplinec)by educating the publicd)by holding ceremonies15.a)it should be raised by soldiersb)it should be raised quickly by handc)it should be raised only by americansd)it should be raised by mechanical means16.a)it should be attached to the statusb)it should be hung from the top of the monumentc)it should be spread over the object to be unveiledd)it should be carried high up in the air17.a)there has been a lot of controversy over the use of flagb)the best athletes can wear uniforms with the design of the flagc)there are precise regulations and customs to be followedd)americans can print the flag on their cushions or handkerchiefspassage three18.a)punishment by teachersb)poor academic performancec)truancyd)illness19.a)the board of educationb)principals of city schoolsc)students with good academic recordsd)students with good attendance records20 . a) punishing students who damage school propertyb) rewarding schools that have decreased the destructionc) promoting teachers who can prevent the destructiond) cutting the budget for repairs and replacementspart ii reading comprehension (35 minutes)questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.passage onetoo many vulnerable child-free adults are being ruthlessly(无情的)manipulated into parent-hood b y their parents , who think that happiness among older people depends on having a grand-child to spoil. we need an organization to help beat down the persistent campaigns of grandchildles s parents. it’s time to establish planned grandparenthood, which would have many global and local benefits. [page]part of its mission would be to promote the risks and realities associated with being a grandpa rent. the staff would include depressed grandparents who would explain how grandkids break la mps, bite, scream and kick. others would detail how an hour of baby-sitting often turns into a crying marathon. more grandparents would testify that they had to pay for their grandchild’s expensive college education.planned grandparenthood’s carefully written literature would detail all the joys of life grand-chi ld-free a calm living room, extra money for luxuries during the golden years, etc. potential gran dparents would be reminded that, without grandchildren around, it’s possible to have a conver sation with your kids, who----incidentally-----would have more time for their own parents . meanwhile, most children are vulnerable to theenormous influence exerted by grandchildless pa rents aiming to persuade their kids to produce children . they will take a call from a pe rsistent parent, even if they’re loaded with works. in addition, some parents make handsome money offers payable upon the grandchild’s birth. sometimes these gifts not only cover expenses associated with the infant’s birth, but extras, too, like a vacatio n. in any case, cash gifts can weak en the resolve of even the noblest person.at planned grandparenthood, children targeted by their parents to reproduce could obtain non-bi ased information about the insanity of having their own kids. the catastrophic psychological and economic costs of childbearing would be emphasized. the symptoms of morning sickness would be listed and horrors of childbirth pictured. a monthly newsletter would contain stories about overwhelmed parents and offer guidance on how childless adults can respond to the different lo bbying tactics that would-be grandparents employ.when i think about all the problems of our overpopulated world and look at our boy grabbing at the lamp by the sofa, i wish i could have turned to planned grandparenthood when my pare nts were putting the grandchild squeeze on me.if i could have, i might not be in this parenthood predicament( 窘境) . but here’s the crazy ir ony, i don’t want my child-free life back . dylan’s too much fun.21. what’s the purpose of the proposed organization planned grandparenthood?a) to encourage childless couples to have children.b) to provide facilities and services for grandchildless parents.c) to offer counseling to people on how to raisegrandchildren.d) to discourage people from insisting on having grandchildren.22. planned grandparenthood would include depressed grandparents on its staff in order to____.a) show them the joys of life grandparents may have in raising grandchildrenb) draw attention to the troubles and difficulties grandchildren may causec) share their experience in raising grandchildren in a more scientific wayd) help raise funds to cover the high expense of education for grandchildren23. according to the passage, some couples may eventually choose to have children because___ __.a) they find it hard to resist the carrot-and-stick approach of their parentsb) they have learn from other parents about the joys of having childrenc) they feel more and more lonely ad they grow olderd) they have found it irrational to remain childless24.by saying “…my parents were putting the grandchild squeeze on me”(line 2-3,para. 6), t he author means that _________.a) her parents kept pressuring her to have a childb) her parents liked to have a grandchild in their armsc) her parents asked her to save for the expenses of raising a childd) her parents kept blaming her for her child’s bad behavior25.what does the author really of the idea of having children?a) it does more harm than good.b) it contributes to overpopulation.c) it is troublesome but rewarding.d) it is a psychological catastrophepassage twoquestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.ask most people how they define the american dream and chances are they’ll say, “success.”the dream of individua l opportunity has been home in american since europeans discovered a “new world”in the western hemisphere. early immigrants like hector st. jean de crevecoeur praised highly the freedom and opportunity to be found in this new land. his glowing descriptio ns of a classless society where anyone could attain success through honesty and hard work fire d the imaginations of many european readers: in letters from an american farmer (1782) he wr ote. “we are all excited at the spirit of an industry which is unfettered (无拘无束的) and unre strained, because each person works for himself …we have no princes, for whom we toil (干苦力活)，starve, and bleed: we are the most perfect society now existing in the world.”the p romise of a land where “the rewards of a man’s industry f ollow with equal steps the progre ss of his labor”drew poor immigrants from europe and fueled national expansion into the we stern territories. [page] our national mythology (神化) is full of illustration the american success story. there’s benjami n frankli n, the very model of the self-educated, self-made man, who rose from modest origins t o become a well-known scientist, philosopher, and statesman. in the nineteenth century, horatio alger, a writer of fiction for young boys, became american’s best-selling author with rags-to-ri ches tales. the notion of success haunts us:we spend million every year reading about the rich and famous, learning how to “make a fortune in real estate with no money down,”and “dressing for success.”the myth of success has even invaded our personal relationships: today it’s as important to be “successful”in marriage or parenthoods as it is to come out on t op in business.but dreams easily turn into nightmares. every american who hopes to “make it”also knows t he fear of failure, because the myth of success inevitably implies comparison between the haves and the have-nots, the stars and the anonymous crowd. under pressure of the myth, we beco me indulged in status symbols: we try to live in the “right”neighborhoods, wear the “right”clothes, eat the “right”foods. these symbols of distinction assure us and others that we bel ieve strongly in the fundamental equality of all, yet strive as hard as we can to separate oursel ves from our fellow citizens.26. what is the essence of the american dream according to crevecoeur?a) people are free to develop their power of imagination.b) people who are honest and work hard can succeed.c) people are free from exploitation and oppression.d) people can fully enjoy individual freedom.27.by sayi ng “the rewards of a man’s industry follow with equal steps the progress of his la bor”(line 10, para. 1), the author means __________ .a) the more diligent one is, the bigger his returnsb) laborious work ensures the growth of an industryc) a man’s busi ness should be developed step by stepd) a company’s success depends on its employees’hard work28. the characters described in horatio alger’s novels are people who _______.a) succeed in real estate investmentb) earned enormous fortunes by chancesc) became wealthy after starting life very poord) became famous despite their modest origins29. it can be inferred from the last sentence of the second paragraph that _________.a) business success often contributes to a successful marriageb) americans wish to succeed in every aspect of lifec) good personal relationships lead to business successd) successful business people provide good care for their children30. what is the paradox of american culture according to the author?a) the american road to success is full of nightmares.b) status symbols are not a real indicator of a person’s wealth.c) the american dream is nothing but an empty dream.d) what americans strive after often contradicts their beliefs.passage threequestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.public distrust of scientists stems in part from the blurring of boundaries between science and t echnology, between discovery and manufacture. most government, perhaps all governments, justi fy public expenditure on scientific research in terms of the economic benefits the scientific ente rprise ha brought in the past and will bring in the future. politicians remind their voters of the splendid machines ‘our scientists’have invented, the newdrugs to relieve old ailments (病痛), and the new surgical equipment and techniques by which previously intractable (难治疗的) conditions may now be treated and lives saved. at the same time, the politicians demand of sci entists that they tailor their research to ‘economics needs’, that they award a hi gher priority to research proposals that are ‘near the market’and can be translated into the greatest re turn on investment in the shortest time. dependent, as they are, on politicians for much of thei r funding, scientists have little choice but to comply. like the rest of us, they are members of a society that rates the creation of wealth as the greatest possible good. many have reservation s, but keep them to themselves in what they perceive as a climate hostile to the pursuit of un derstanding for its own sake and the idea of an inquiring, creative spirit. [page]in such circumstances no one should be too hard on people who are suspicious of conflicts of i nterest. when we learn that the distinguished professor assuring us of the safety of a particular product holds a consultancy with the company making it, we cannot be blamed for wondering whether his fee might conceivably cloud his professional judgment. even if the professor holds no consultancy with any firm, some people many still distrust him because of his association wi th those who do, or at least wonder about the source of some his research funding.this attitude can have damaging effects. it questions the integrity of individuals working in a pr ofession that prizes intellectual honesty as the supreme virtue, and plays into the hands of those who would like to discredit scientists by representing then a venal (可以收买的). this makes i t easier to dismiss all scientific pronouncements, but especially those made by the scientists who present themselv es as ‘experts’. the scientist most likely to understand the safety of a nuc lear reactor, for example, is a nuclear engineer declares that a reactor is unsafe, we believe hi m, because clearly it is not to his advantage to lie about it. if he tells us it is safe, on the oth er hand, we distrust him, because he may well be protecting the employer who pays his salary.31. what is the chief concern of most governments when it comes to scientific research?a) support from the votes.b) the reduction of public expenditure.c) quick economics returns.d) the budget for a research project.32. scientist have to adapt their research to ‘economic needs’in order to _________ .a) impress the public with their achievementsb) pursue knowledge for knowledge’s sakec) obtain funding from the governmentd) translate knowledge into wealth33. why won’t scientists complain about the government’s policy concerning scientific researc h?a) they think they work in an environment hostile to the free pursuit of knowledge.b) they are accustomed to keeping their opinions to themselves.c) they know it takes patience to win support from the public.d) they think compliance with government policy is in the interests of the public.34. according to the author, people are suspicious of theprofessional judgment of scientists bec ause ___________ .a) their pronouncements often turn out to be wrongb) sometimes they hide the source of their research fundingc) some of them do not give priority to intellectual honestyd) they could be influenced by their association with the project concerned35. why does the author say that public distrust of scientists can have damaging effects?a) it makes things difficult for scientists seeking research funds.b) people would not believe scientists even when they tell the truth.c) it may dampen the enthusiasm of scientists for independent research.d) scientists themselves may doubt the value of their research findings.passage fourquestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.in many ways, today’s business environment has changed qualitatively since the late 1980s. th e end of the cold war radically altered the very nature of the world’s politics and economics. in just a few short years, globalization has started a variety of trends with profound conseque nces: the opening of markets, true global competition, widespread deregulation (解除政府对……的控制) of industry, and an abundance of accessible capital. we have experienced both the benefits and risks of a truly global economy, with both wall street and main street (平民百姓) feeli ng the pains of economic disorder half a world away.at the same time, we have fully entered the information age,starting breakthroughs in informat ion technology have irreversibly altered the ability to conduct business unconstrained by the tra ditional limitations of time or space. today, it’s almost impossible to imagine a world without intranets, e-mail, and portable computers. with stunning speed, the internet is profoundly changi ng the way we work, shop, do business, and communicate. [page]as a consequence, we have truly entered the post-industrial economy. we are rapidly shifting fr om an economy based on manufacturing and commodities to one that places the greatest value on information, services, support, and distribution. that shift, in turn, place an unprecedented p remium on “knowledge workers,”a new class of wealthy, educated, and mobile people who view themselves as free agents in a seller’s market.beyond the realm of information technology, the accelerated pace of technological change in vir tually every industry has created entirely new business, wiped out others, and produced a perva sive( 广泛的) demand for continuous innovation. new product, process ,and distribution technolo gies provide powerful levers for creating competitive value. more companies are learning the im portance of destructive technologies-----innovations that hold the potential to make a product lin e, or even an entire business segment, virtually outdated.another major trend has been the fragmentation of consumer and business markets. there’s a growing appreciation that superficially similar groups of customers may have very different pref erences in terms of what they want to buy and how they want to buy it. now, new technolog y makes it easier, faster ,and cheaper to identify and serve targeted micro-markets in ways that were physically impossible or prohibitively expensivein the past. moreover, the trend feeds on itself, a business’s ability to serve sub-markets fuels customers’appetites for more and more specialized offerings.36. according to the first paragraph, the chances in the business environment in the past decad es can be attributed to __________.a) technological advancesb) worldwide economic disorderc) the fierce competition in industryd) the globalization of economy37. what idea does the author want to convey in the second paragraph ?a) the rapid development of information technology has taken businessmen by surpriseb) information technology has removed the restrictions of time and space in business transactio nsc) the internet, intranets, e-mail, and portable computers have penetrated every corner of the world.d) the way we do business today has brought about startling breakthroughs in information tech nology.38. if a business wants to thrive in the post-industrial economy,__________a) it has to invest more capital in the training of free agents to operate in a seller’s marketb) it should try its best to satisfy the increasing demands of mobile knowledgeable peoplec) it should not overlook the importance of information, services, support, and distributiond) it has to provide each of its employees with the latestinformation about the changing mark et39. in the author’s view, destructive technologies are innovations which _________a) can eliminate an entire business segmentb) demand a radical change in providing servicesc) may destroy the potential of a company to make any profitd) call for continuous improvement in ways of doing business40. with the fragmentation of consumer and business markets ______________a) an increasing number of companies have disintegratedb) manufacturers must focus on one special product to remain competitive in the marketc) it is physically impossible and prohibitively expensive to do business in the old wayd) businesses have to meet individual customers’specific needs in order to succeed .part iii vocabulary (20minutes)41. it seems somewhat ___________ to expect anyone to drive3 hours just for a 20-minute m eeting.a) eccentric b) impossible c) absurd d) unique42. this area of the park has been specially __________ for children, but accompanying adults a re also welcome.a) inaugurated b) designated c) entitled d) delegated43. the girl’s face __________ with embarrassment duri ng the interview when she couldn’t a nswer the tough question.a) beamed b) dazzled c) radiated d) flushed44. slavery was __________ in canada in 1833, and canadian authorities encouraged the slaves, who escaped from america, to settle on its vast virgin land [page]a) diluted b) dissipated c) abolished d) resigned45. unfortunately, the new edition of dictionary is __________ in all major bookshops.a) out of reach b) out of stock c) out of business d) out of season46. the hands on my alarm clock are __________, so i can see what time it is in the dark.a) exotic b) gorgeous c) luminous d) spectacular47. psychologists have done extensive studies on how well patients __________ with doctors’orders.a) comply b) correspond c) interfere d) interact48. in today’s class, the students were asked to __their mistakes on the exam paper and put in their possible corrections.a) cancel b) omit c)extinguish d)erase49. the government’s policies will come under close __ in the weeks before the election.a) appreciation b) specification c)scrutiny d)apprehension50. police and villagers unanimously __the forest fire to thunder and lightning.a) ascribed b) approached c)confirmed d)confined51. in some remote places there are still very poor people who can’t afford to live in __cond itions.a) gracious b) decent c)honorable d)positive52. since our knowledge is __ none of us can exclude the possibility of being wrong.a) controlled b )restrained c)finite d)delicate53. you shouldn’t __your father’s instructions. anyway he is an experienced teacher.a) deduce b) deliberate c)defy d)denounce54. the company management attempted to __information that was not favorable to them, but it was all in vain.a) suppress b) supplement c)concentrate d)plug55. it is my hope that everyone in this class should __ their errors before it is too late.a) refute b) exclude c)expel d)rectify56. the boy’s foolish question __his mother who was busy with housework and had no intere st in talking.a) intrigued b) fascinated c) irritated d)stimulated57. millions of people around the world have some type of physical, mental, or emotional __ t hat severely limits their abilities to manage their daily activities.a) scandal b) misfortune c)deficit d)handicap58. it is believed that the feeding patterns parents __ on their children can determine their ado lescent and adult eating habits.a) compel b) impose c)evoke d)necessitate59.if the value-added tax were done away with, it would act as a __ to consumption.a) progression b) prime c)stability d)stimulus60. the bride and groom promised to __ each other through sickness and health.a) nourish b) nominate c)roster d)cherish61. they’re going to build a big office block on that __ piece of land.a) void b) vacant c)blank d)shallow62. without any hesitation, she took off her shoes, __up her skirt and splashed across the strea m.a) tucked b) revolved c)twisted d)curled63.very few people could understand his lecture because the subject was very __.a) faint b) obscure c)gloomy d)indefinite64. professor smith explained the movement of light__ thatof water.a) by analogy with b) by virtue of c)in line with d)in terms of65. tom is bankrupt now. he is desperate because all his efforts __ failure.a) tumbled to b) hinged upon c)inflicted on d)culminated in66. while fashion is thought of usually __ clothing, it is important to realize that it covers a m uch wider domain.a) in relation to b) in proportion to c)by means of d)on behalf of67. the meaning of the sentence is __; you can interpret it in several ways.a) skeptical b) intelligible c)ambiguous d)exclusive68. cancer is a group of diseases in which there is uncontrolled and disordered growth of __ c ells.a) irrelevant b) inferior c)controversial d)abnormal69.at that time, the economy was still undergoing a __,and job offers were hard to get.a) concession b) supervision c)recession d)deviation70.i could hear nothing but the roar of the airplane engines which __all other sounds.a) overturned b) drowned c)deafened d)smoothedpart iv error correction (15 minutes)every week hundreds of cvs(简历) land on our desks.we’ve seen it all: cvs printed on pink paper, cvs that are 10 pages long and cvs with silly mistakes in first paragraph. a s1 _____________ [page]good cv is your passport to an interview and ,ultimate , to s2______________the job you want initial impressions are vital, and a badly presented cvcould mean acceptance, regardless of what’s in it. s3______________here are a few ways to avoid end up on the reject pile. s4______________print your cv on good-quality white paper.cvs with flowery backgrounds or pink paper willstand out upon all the wrong reasons s5_______________get someone to check for spelling and grammaticalerrors, because a spell-checker will pick up every s6_______________mistake. cvs with errors will be rejected-it showsthat you don’t pay attention to detail.restrict your self to one or two pages, andlisting any publications or referees on a separate sheet. s7_______________if you are sending your cv electronically, check theformatting by sending it to yourself first. keep up s8______________the format simple.do not send a photo unless specifically requested. ifyou have to send on ,make sure it is one taking in a s9_____________professional setting, rather than a holiday snap.getting the presentation right is just the first step. whatabout the content? the rule here is to keep it factual andtruthful-exaggerations usually get find out. and remember s10____________to tailor your cv to each different job.part v writing (30minutes)direction for this part ,you are allowed 30 minutes to write a。

历年六级真题词汇与结构单选（1990年1月）Part III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes)41. You should have put the milk in the ice box; I expect it ________ undrinkable bynow.A) became B) had become C) has become D) becomes42. Codes are a way of writing something in secret; _____, anyone who doesn’tknow the code will not be able to read it.A) that is(进一步解释) B) worse still C) in short D) on the other hand43. His long service with the company was ________ with a present.A) admitted B) acknowledged（承认，公认）C) attributed（归功于）D) accepted翻译：公司赠与他一件礼物以视对他在公司多年工作的认可.44. The atmosphere is as much a part of the earth as ________ its soils and thewater of its lakes, rivers and oceans.A) are B) is C) do D) hasas...as...在这里表示同……一样的意思.句子的意思是：大气是地球的一部分,就像土壤,湖里、河里、海洋里的水（是地球的一部分）一样.后面是一个省略句,用哪一个助动词要看还原后的完整句子用哪一个.原句还原为完整的句子为The atmosphere is as much a part of the earth as its soils and the water of its lakes,rivers and oceans are a part of it.我认为后面因为用and连接了soil和water故用复数are 45. Our house is about a mile from the station and there are not many houses ________.A) in between（在中间）B) among them C) far apart D) from each otherD 46. The drowning child was saved by Dick’s ________ action.A) acute B) alert C) profound D) prompt(v 促进adj 敏捷的)47. Children and old people do not like having their daily ________ upset(心烦的，混乱的)A) habit B) practice C) routine（日常工作）D) custom48. The criminal always paid ________ cash so the police could not track him down.A) on B) by C) for D) inin cash 用现金49. _____B___ when she started complaining.A) Not until he arrived B) Hardly had he arrivedC) No sooner had he arrived D) Scarcely did he arrive倒装句的一种形式hardly,in no way,little,scarcely,seldom,never,no more,no longer,not,not only,no sooner,not only …(but also),not until…等具有否定意义的词或词组位于句首,句子用部分倒装.再比如sooner had I got home than it began to rain.我刚到家就下起了雨. do I go to work by bus.我很少乘公共汽车上班. 考查句型：hardly …when =" no" sooner …than,一……就,此题考查的是hardly …When,hardly放在句首使用部分倒装.句意：她一到达就开始抱怨.故选B."A 50. By 1990, production in the area is expected to double ________ of 1980.A) that B) it C) one D) what51. Professor smith and Professor Brown will ________ in giving the class lectures.A) alter B) change C) alternate（交替，轮流）D) differA 52. Understanding the cultural habits of another nation, especially ________containing as many different subcultures as the United States, is a complex task.A) one B) the one C) that D) such53. The manager promised to have my complaint ___B_____.A) looked through B) looked into（调查）C) looked over D) looked after C54. You can’t be ____ ____ careful in making the decision as it was such a critical case.（can't be too...表示“再小心也不为过”）A) very B) quite C) too D) so（后跟that）55. Children are __C______ to have some accidents as they grow up.A) obvious B) indispensable C) bound D) doubtless如果是B的话,应该是物作主语,即some accidents are indispensable to children.【sb is bound to do sth】某人注定要.这个单词是人作主语的56. We have done things we ought not to have done and _____C___ undone thingswe ought to have done.A) leaving B) will leave C) left D) leave57. The ratio of the work done by the machine _____C___ the work done on it iscalled the efficiency of the machine.（比）A) against B) with C) to（ratio to ）D) for58. ____D____ the flood, the ship would have reached its destination on time.A) In case of B) In spite of C) Because of D) But for（如果没有）D59. In your first days at the school you’ll be given a test to help the teachers to ____D____ you to a class at your level.A) locate B) assign（分配，指派）C) deliver D) place选place...to...，一般来说,locate ...to ...是用在版图的地理位置,如北京和天津的位置60. The story that follows ____A____ two famous characters of the Rocky Mountaingold rush days.A) concerns（涉及）B) states C) proclaims（宣布）D) relates61. America will never again have as a nation the spirit of adventure as it_____D___ before the West was settled.A) could B) was C) would D) did此题考查同一动词重复使用时用助动词替代的用法。

1990年1月大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷及参考答案Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section A1. A) Read four chapters.B) Write an article.C) Speak before the class.D) Preview two chapters.2. A) The woman is being interviewed by a reporter.B) The woman is asking for a promotion.C) The woman is applying for a job.D) The woman is being given an examination.3. A) His car was hit by another car.B) He was hurt while playing volleyball.C) He fell down the stairs.D) While crossing the street, he was hit by a car.4. A) Took a photo of him.B) Bought him a picture.C) Held a birthday party.D) Bought him a frame for his picture.5. A) No medicine could solve the woman’s problem.B) The woman should eat less to lose some weight.C) Nothing could help the woman if she ate too little.D) The woman should choose the right foods.6. A) He meant she should make a phone call if anything went wrong.B) He meant for her just to wait till help came.C) He was afraid something would go wrong with her car.D) He promised to give her himself.7. A) No, he missed it.B) No, he didn’t.C) Yes, he did.D) Yes, he probably did.8. A) He has edited three books.B) He has bought the wrong book.C) He has lost half of his money.D) He has found the book that will be used.9. A) At 7:30B) At 8:30C) At 9:00D) At 9:3010. A) Six.B) Seven.C) Eight.D) Nine.Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) They often take place in her major industries.B) British trade unions are more powerful.C) There are more trade union members in Britain.D) Britain loses more working days through strikes every year.12. A) Such strikes are against the British law.B) Such strikes are unpredictable.C) Such strikes involve workers from different trades.D) Such strikes occur frequently these days.13. A) Trade unions in Britain are becoming more popular.B) Most strikes in Britain are against the British law.C) Unofficial strikes in Britain are easier to deal with now.D) Employer-worker relations in Britain have become tenser.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) The victory over one’s fellow runners.B) The victory over former winners.C) The victory of will-power over fatigue.D) The victory of one’s physical strength.15. A) The runner who runs to keep fit.B) The runner who breaks the record.C) The runner who does not break the rules.D) The runner who covers the whole distance.16. A) He won the first prize.B) He fell behind the other runners.C) He died because of fatigue.D) He gave up because he was tired.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) 17,000.B) 1,700.C) 24.D) 9,000.18. A) It’s located in a college town.B) It’s composed of a group of old buildings.C) Its classrooms are beautifully designed.D) Its library is often crowed with students.19. A) Teachers are well paid at Deep Springs.B) Students are mainly from New York State.C) The length of schooling is two years.D) Teachers needn’t pay for their rent and meals.20. A) Take a walk in the desert.B) Go to a cinema.C) Watch TV programmes.D) Attend a party.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Questions 21 to 24 are based on the following passage.Automation refers to the introduction of electronic control and automatic operation of productive machinery. It reduces the human factors, mental and physical, in production, and is designed to make possible the manufacture of more goods with fewer workers. The development of automation in American industry has been called the “Second Industrial Revolution”.Labour’s concern over automation arises from uncertainty about the effects on employment, and fears of major changes in jobs. In the main, labour has taken the view that resistance to technical change is unfruitful. Eventually, the result of automation may well be an increase in employment, since it is expected that vast industries will grow up around manufacturing, maintaining, and repairing automation equipment. The interest of labour lies in bringing about the transition with a minimum of inconvenience and distress to the workers involved. Also, union spokesmen emphasize that the benefit of the increased production and lower costs made possible by automation should be shared by workers in the form of higher wages, more leisure, and improved living standards.To protect the interests of their members in the era of automation, unions have adopted a number of new policies. One of these is the promotion of supplementary unemployment benefit plans. It is emphasized that since the employer involved in such a plan has a direct financial interest in preventing unemployment, he will have a strong drive for planning new installations so as to cause the least possible problems in jobs and job assignment. Some unions are working for dismissal pay agreements, requiring that permanently dismissed workers be paid a sum of money based on length of service. Another approach is the idea of the “improvement factor”, which calls for wage increases based on increases in productivity. It is possible, however, that labour will rely mainly on reduction in working time.21. Though labour worries about the effect of automation, it does not doubt that________.A) automation will eventually prevent unemploymentB) automation will help workers acquire new skillsC) automation will eventually benefit the workers no less that the employersD) automation is a trend which cannot be stopped22. The idea of the “improvement factor” (Line 6, Para. 3) probably implies that________.A) wages should be paid on the basis of length of serviceB) the benefit of increased production and lower costs should be shared by workersC) supplementary unemployment benefit plans should be promotedD) the transition to automation should be brought about with the minimum ofinconvenience and distress to workers23. In order to get the full benefits of automation, labour will depend mostly on________.A) additional payment to the permanently dismissed workersB) the increase of wages in proportion to the increase in productivityC) shorter working hours and more leisure timeD) a strong drive for planning new installations24. Which of the following can best sum up the passage?A) Advantages and disadvantages of automation.B) Labour and the effects of automation.C) Unemployment benefit plans and automation.D) Social benefits of automation.Questions 25 to 30 are based on the following passage.The case for college has been accepted without question for more than a generation. All high school graduates ought to go, says conventional wisdom and statistical evidence, because college will help them earn more mo ney, become “better” people, and learn to be more responsible citizens than those who don’t go.But college has never been able to work its magic for everyone. And now that close to half our high school graduates are attending, those who don’t fit the pattern are becoming more numerous, and more obvious. College graduates are selling shoes and driving taxis; college students interfere with each other’s experiments and write false letters of recommendation in the intense competition for admission to graduate school. Others find no stimulation in their studies, and drop out-often encouraged by college administrators.Some observers say the fault! Is with the young people themselves-they are spoiled and they are expecting too much. But that’s a condemnation of the students as a whole, and doesn’t explain all campus unhappiness. Others blame the state of the world, and they are partly right. We’ve been told that young people have to go to college because our economy can’t absorb an army of untrained eighteen-year-olds. But disappointed graduates are learning that it can no longer absorb an army of trained twenty-two-year-olds, either.Some adventuresome educators and campus watchers have openly begun to suggest that college may not be the best, the proper, the only place for every young person after the completion of high school. We may have been looking at all those surveys and statistics upside down, it seems, and through the rosy glow of our own remembered college experiences. Perhaps college doesn’t make people intelligent, ambitious, happy, liberal, quick-learning people are merely the ones who have been attracted to college in the first place. And perhaps all those successful college graduates would have beensuccessful whether they had gone to college or not. This is heresy (异端邪说) to those of us who have been brought up to believe that if a little schooling is good, more has to be much better. But contrary evidence is beginning to mount up.25. According to the passage, the author believes that ________.A) people used to question the value of college educationB) people used to have full confidence in higher educationC) all high school graduates went to collegeD) very few high school graduates chose to go to college26. In the 2nd paragraph, “those who don’t fit the pattern” refers to ________.A) high school graduates who aren’t suitable for college educationB) college graduates who are selling shoes and driving taxisC) college students who aren’t any better for their higher educationD) high school graduates who failed to be admitted to college27. The drop-out rate of college students seems to go up because ________.A) young people are disappointed with the conventional way of teaching at collegeB) many young people are required to join the armyC) young people have little motivation in pursuing a higher educationD) young people don’t like the intense competition for admission to graduateschool28. According to the passage the problems of college education partly arise from thefact that ________.A) society cannot provide enough jobs for properly trained college graduatesB) high school graduates do not fit the pattern of college educationC) too many students have to earn their own livingD) college administrators encourage students to drop out29. In this passage the author argues that ________.A) more and more evidence shows college education may not be the best thing forhigh school graduatesB) college education is not enough if one wants to be successfulC) college education benefits only the intelligent, ambitious, and quick-learningpeopleD) intelligent people may learn quicker if they don’t go to college30. The “surveys and statistics” mentioned in the last paragraph might have shown that________.A) college-educated people are more successful than non-college-educated peopleB) college education was not the first choice of intelligent peopleC) the less schooling a person has the better it is for himD) most people have sweet memories of college lifeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Ours has become a society of employees. A hundred years or so ago only one out of every five Americans at work was employed, i.e., worked for somebody else. Today only one out of five is not employed but working for himself. And when fifty years ago “being employed” meant working as a factory labourer or as a farmhand, the employee of today is increasingly a middle-class person with a substantial formal education, holding a professional or management job requiring intellectual and technical skills. Indeed, two things have characterized American society during these fifty years: middle-class and upper-class employees have been the fastest-growing groups in our working population-growing so fast that the industrial worker, that oldest child of the Industrial Revolution, has been losing in numerical importance despite the expansion of industrial production.Yet you will find little if anything written on what it is to be an employee. You can find a great deal of very dubious advice on how to get a job or how to get a promotion. You can also find a good deal of work in a chosen field, whether it be the mechanist’s trade or bookkeeping (簿记). Every one of these trades requires different skills, sets different standards, and requires a different preparation. Yet they all have employeeship in common. And increasingly, especially in the large business or in government, employeeship is more important to success than the special professional knowledge or skill. Certainly more people fail because they do not know the requirements of being an employee than because they do not adequately possess the skills of their trade; the higher you climb the ladder, the more you get into administrative or executive work, the greater the emphasis on ability to work within the organization rather than on technical abilities or professional knowledge.31. It is implied that fifty years ago ________.A) eighty per cent of American working people were employed in factoriesB) twenty per cent of American intellectuals were employeesC) the percentage of intellectuals in the total work force was almost the same as thatof industrial workersD) the percentage of intellectuals working as employees was not so large as that ofindustrial workers32. According to the passage, with the development of modern industry, ________.A) factory labourers will overtake intellectual employees in numberB) there are as many middle-class employees as factory labourersC) employers have attached great importance to factory labourersD) the proportion of factory labourers in the total employee population hasdecreased33. The word “dubious” (L. 2, Para. 2) most probably means ________.A) valuableB) usefulC) doubtfulD) helpful34. According to the writer, professional knowledge or skill is ________.A) less importance than awareness of being a good employeeB) as important as the ability to deal with public relationsC) more important than employer-employee relationsD) more important as the ability to co-operate with others in the organization35. From the passage it can be seen that employeeship helps one ________.A) to be more successful in his careerB) to be more specialized in his fieldC) to solve technical problemsD) to develop his professional skillQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.We all know that the normal human daily cycle of activity is of some 7-8 hours’sleep alternation with some 16-17 hours’wakefulness and that, broadly speaking, the sleep normally coincides with the hours of darkness. Our present concern is with how easily and to what extent this cycle can be modified.The question is no mere academic one. The ease, for example, with which people can change from working in the day to working at night is a question of growing importance in industry where automation calls for round-the-clock working of machines. It normally takes from five days to one week for a person to adapt to reversed routine of sleep and wakefulness, sleeping during the day and working at night. Unfortunately, it is often the case in industry that shifts are changed every week; a person may work from 12 midnight to 8 a.m. one week, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. the next, and 4 p.m. to 12 midnight the third and so on. This means that no sooner has he got used to one routine than he has to change to another, so that much of his time is spent neither working nor sleeping very efficiently.The only real solution appears to be to hand over the night shift to a number of permanent night workers. An interesting study of the domestic life and health of night-shift workers was carried out by Brown in 1957. She found a high incidence (发生率) of disturbed sleep and other disorders among those on alternating day and night shifts, butno abnormal occurrence of these phenomena among those on permanent night work.This latter system then appears to be the best long-term policy, but meanwhile something may be done to relieve the strains of alternate day and night work by selecting those people who can adapt most quickly to the changes of routine. One way of knowing when a person has adapted is by measuring his body temperature. People engaged in normal daytime work will have a high temperature during the hours of wakefulness and a low one at night; when they change to night work the pattern will only gradually go back to match the new routine and the speed with which it does so parallels, broadly speaking, the adaptation of the body as a whole, particularly in terms of performance. Therefore, by taking body temperature at intervals of two hours throughout the period of wakefulness it can be seen how quickly a person can adapt to a reversed routine, and this could be used as a basis for selection. So far, however, such a form of selection does not seem to have been applied in practice.36. Why is the question of “how easily people can get used to working at night” not amere academic question?A) Because few people like to reverse the cycle of sleep and wakefulness.B) Because sleep normally coincides with the hours of darkness.C) Because people are required to work at night in some fields of industry.D) Because shift work in industry requires people to change their sleeping habits.37. The main problem of the round-the-clock working system lies in ________.A) the inconveniences brought about to the workers by the introduction ofautomationB) the disturbance of the daily life cycle of workers who have to change shifts toofrequentlyC) the fact that people working at night are often less effectiveD) the fact that it is difficult to find a number of good night workers38. The best solution for implementing the 24-hour working system seems to be________.A) to change shifts at longer intervalsB) to have longer shiftsC) to arrange for some people to work on night shifts onlyD) to create better living conditions for night workers39. It is possible to find out if a person has adapted to the changes of routine bymeasuring his body temperature because ________.A) body temperature changes when the cycle of sleep and wakefulness alternatesB) body temperature changes when he changes to night shift or backC) the temperature reverses when the routine is changedD) people have higher temperatures when they are working efficiently40. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?A) Body temperature may serve as an indication of a worker’s performance.B) The selection of a number of permanent night shift workers has proved to be thebest solution to problems of the round-the-clock working system.C) Taking body temperature at regular intervals can show how a person adapts tothe changes of routine.D) Disturbed sleep occurs less frequently among those on permanent night or dayshifts.Part III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes)41. You should have put the milk in the ice box; I expect it ________ undrinkable bynow.A) becameB) had becomeC) has becomeD) becomes42. Codes are a way of writing something in secret; ________, anyone who doesn’tknow the code will not be able to read it.A) that isB) worse stillC) in shortD) on the other hand43. His long service with the company was ________ with a present.A) admittedB) acknowledgedC) attributedD) accepted44. The atmosphere is as much a part of the earth as ________ its soils and the water ofits lakes, rivers and oceans.A) areB) isC) doD) has45. Our house is about a mile from the station and there are not many houses ________.A) in betweenB) among themC) far apartD) from each other46. The drowning child was saved by Dick’s ________ action.A) acuteB) alertC) profoundD) prompt47. Children and old people do not like having their daily ________ upset.A) habitB) practiceC) routineD) custom48. The criminal always paid ________ cash so the police could not track him down.A) onB) byC) forD) in49. ________ when she started complaining.A) Not until he arrivedB) Hardly had he arrivedC) No sooner had he arrivedD) Scarcely did he arrive50. By 1990, production in the area is expected to double ________ of 1980.A) thatB) itC) oneD) what51. Professor smith and Professor Brown will ________ in giving the class lectures.A) alterB) changeC) alternateD) differ52. Understanding the cultural habits of another nation, especially ________ containingas many different subcultures as the United States, is a complex task.A) oneB) the oneC) thatD) such53. The manager promised to have my complaint ________.A) looked throughB) looked intoC) looked overD) looked after54. You can’t be ________ careful in making the decision as it was such a critical case.A) veryB) quiteC) tooD) so55. Children are ________ to have some accidents as they grow up.A) obviousB) indispensableC) boundD) doubtless56. We have done things we ought not to have done and ________ undone things weought to have done.A) leavingB) will leaveC) leftD) leave57. The ratio of the work done by the machine ________ the work done on it is calledthe efficiency of the machine.A) againstB) withC) toD) for58. ________ the flood, the ship would have reached its destination on time.A) In case ofB) In spite ofC) Because ofD) But for59. In your first days at the school you’ll be given a test to help the teachers to________ you to a class at your level.A) locateB) assignC) deliverD) place60. The story that follows ________ two famous characters of the rocky Mountain goldrush days.A) concernsB) statesC) proclaimsD) relates61. America will never again have as a nation the spirit of adventure as it ________before the West was settled.A) couldB) wasC) wouldD) did62. People who refuse to ________ with the law will be punished.A) obeyB) consentC) conceal63. I ________ to him because he phoned me shortly afterwards.A) ought to have writtenB) must have writtenC) couldn’t have writtenD) needn’t have written64. These excursions will give you an even deeper ________ into our language andculture.A) inquiryB) investigationC) inputD) insight65. There is no electricity again. Has the ________ blown then?A) fuseB) wireC) plugD) circuit66. No longer are contributions to computer technology confined to any one country;________ is this more true than in Europe.A) hardlyB) littleC) seldomD) nowhere67. The mother didn’t know who ________ for the broken glass.A) will blameB) to blameC) blamedD) blames68. Every society has its own peculiar customs and ________ of acting.A) waysB) attitudesC) behavior69. If a person talks about his weak points, his listener is expected to say something inthe way of ________.A) assuranceB) persuasionC) encouragementD) confirmation70. China started its nuclear power industry only in recent years, and should ________no time in catching up.A) delayB) loseC) lagD) lessenPart IV Error Correction (15 minutes)Directions: This part consists of a short passage. In this passage, there are altogether10 mistakes, one in each numbered line. You may have to change a word,add a word or delete a word. Mark out the mistakes and put the correctionsin the blanks provided. If you change a word, cross it out and write thecorrect word in the corresponding blank. If you add a word, put aninsertion mark (∧) in the right place and write the missing word in theblank. If you delete a word, cross it and put a slash (/) in the blank. Example:╱. 1. time/times/period Television is rapidly becoming the literature of our periods╱ used for the study of literature as 2. _______\_______ Many of the arguments havinga school subject are valid for ∧ study of television. 3. ______the______Changes in the way people live bring about changes in the jobs that they do. More and more people live in towns and cities instead on farms (71) and in villages. Cities and states have to provide services city people want, such like more police protection, more hospitals, and more (72) schools. This means that more policemen, more nurses and technicians, and more teachers must be hired. Advances in technology has also (73) changed people’s lives. Dishwashers and washing machines do jobs that were once done by the hand. The widespread use of such electrical appliances (74) means that there is a need for servicemen to keep it running properly (75)People are earning higher wages and salaries. This leads changes in (76) the way of life. As income goes down, people may not want more food to (77) eat or more clothes to wear. But they may want more and better care from doctors, dentists and hospitals. They are likely to travel more and to want more education. Nevertheless, many more jobs are available in (78) these services.The government also affects the kind of works people do. The governments (79) of most countries spend huge sums of money for international (80) defense. They hire thousands of engineers, scientists, clerks, typists and secretaries to work on the many different aspects of defence.Part V Writing (30 minutes)OUTLINE:问题：城市交通拥挤解决方案：(solution):1. 建造(lay down)更多道路优点：(1) 降低街道拥挤程度(2) 加速车流(flow of traffic)缺点：占地过多2. 开辟(open up)更多公共汽车线路优点：减少自行车与小汽车缺点：对部分人可能造成不方便结论：两者结合How to Solve the Problem of Heavy Traffic1990年1月六级参考答案Part IPart IIPart IIIPart IV71. (instead) → (instead) of72. like → as to73. has → have74. the (hand) → /(hand)75. it → them76. (leads) → (leads) to 或 leads → causes77. down → up78. Nevertheless → Therefore/So79. works → work/job/jobs80. international → national。