2020年大学英语六级写作模拟试题及答案(卷一)

2020年12月六级考试写作题答案（三套全）六级写作写作第一套【Directions】For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on why students should be encouraged to develop the ability to meet challenges. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.【参考范文】In an ever-changing world, people are bound to face various challenges. However, challenges mean not only difficulties, but also opportunities. From my perspective, considering that there are many possibilities in our future, we should not be afraid of challenges and encourage students to develop the ability to meet challenges.There are several factors accounting for my view. In the first place, challenges can cultivate our personality. It is inevitable that we will encounter difficulties and problems. At critical times, one’s positive attitude towards challenges plays a crucial role in turning hardship into good results. In addition, it is challenges that can inspire our potential. Whatever situation we are faced with, people who have the ability of dealing with difficulties have a greater chance of success. Individuals may achieve temporary success by good luck, but only after we go through the adversity on our own can we have the solid foundation of success.From what I have discussed above, we may safely draw the conclusionthat challenges may have positive effects on our life. The earlier we are aware of the optimistic side that challenges provide, the more benefits we will get. 【参考译文】在瞬息万变的世界里，人们一定会面临各种挑战。

2020年⼤学英语六级考试真题及答案（第⼀套）⼤学英语六级考试真题(第1套)Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on invention. Youressay should include the importance of invention and measures to be taken to encourageinvention. Y ou are required to write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.Part ⅡListening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of eachconversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and thequestions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you mustchoose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet I with a single linethrough the centre.Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. A. It tries to predict the possible trends of global climate change.B. It studies the impacts of global climate change on people's lives.C. It links the science of climate change to economic and policy issues.D. It focuses on the efforts countries can make to deal with global warming.2. A. It will take a long time before a consensus is reached on its impact.B. It would be more costly to deal with its consequences than to avoid it.C. It is the most pressing issue confronting all countries.D. It is bound to cause endless disputes among nations.3. A. The transition to low-carbon energy systems.B. The cooperation among world major powers.C. The signing of a global agreement.D. The raising of people's awareness.4. A. Carry out more research on it.B. Cut down energy consumption.C. Plan well in advance.D. Adopt new technology.Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.5. A. When luck plays a role.B. what determines success.C. Whether practice makes perfect.D. How important natural talent is.6. A. It knocks at your door only once in a while.B. It is something that no one can possibly create.C. It comes naturally out of one's self-confidence.D. It means being good at seizing opportunities.7. A. Luck rarely contributes to a person's success.B. One must have natural talent to be successful.C. One should always be ready to seize opportunities.D. Practice is essential to becoming good at something.8. A. Putting time and effort into fun things is profitable.B. People who love what they do care little about money.C. Being passionate about work can make one wealthy.D. People in need of money work hard automatically.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two passages. At the end of each passage, you will hearthree or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices markedA, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with asingle line through the centre.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the passage you have just heard.9. A. The stump of a giant tree.B. A huge piece of rock.C. The peak of a mountain.D. A tall chimney.10. A. Human activity.B. Wind and water.C. Chemical processes.D. Fire and fury.11. A. It is a historical monument.B. It was built in ancient times.C. It is Indians' sacred place for worship.D. It was created by supernatural powers.12. A. By sheltering them in a cave.B. By killing the attacking bears.C. By lifting them well above the ground.D. By taking them to the top of a mountain.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.13. A. They will buy something from the convenience stores.B. They will take advantage of the time to rest a while.C. They will have their vehicles washed or serviced.D. They will pick up some souvenirs or gift items.14. A. They can bring only temporary pleasures.B. They are meant for the extremely wealthy.C. They should be done away with altogether.D. They may eventually drive one to bankruptcy.15. A. A good way to socialize is to have daily lunch with one's colleagues.B. Retirement savings should come first in one's family budgeting.C. A vacation will be affordable if one saves 20 dollars a week.D. Small daily savings can make a big difference in one's life.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three recordings of lectures or talks followed by three orfour questions. The recordings will be played only once. After you hear a question, youmust choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Thenmark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the recording you have just heard.16. A. They should be done away with.B. They are necessary in our lives.C. They enrich our experience.D. They are harmful to health.17. A. They feel stressed out even without any challenges in life.B. They feel too overwhelmed to deal with life's problems.C. They are anxious to free themselves from life's troubles.D. They are exhausted even without doing any heavy work. ~18. A. They expand our mind.B. They prolong our lives.C. They narrow our focus.D.They lessen our burdensQuestions 19 to 22 are based on the recording you have just heard.19. A. It is not easily breakable.B. It came from a 3D printer.C. It represents the latest style.D. It was made by a fashion designer.20. A. When she had just graduated from her college.B. When she attended a conference in New York.C. When she was studying at a fashion design school.D. When she attended a fashion show nine months ago.21. A. It was difficult to print.B. It was hard to come by.C. It was hard and breakable.D. It was extremely expensive.22. A. It is the latest model of a 3D printer.B. It is a plastic widely used in 3D printing.C. It gives fashion designers room for imagination.D. It marks a breakthrough in printing material.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the recording you have just heard.23. A. They arise from the advances in technology.B. They have not been examined in detail so far.C. They are easy to solve with modern technology.D. They can't be solved without government support.24. A. It is attractive to entrepreneurs.B. It demands huge investment.C. It focuses on new products.D. It is intensely competitive.25. A.Cooperation with big companies.B. Recruiting more qualified staff.C. In-service training of IT personnel.D. Sharing of costs with each other.Part ⅢReading Comprehension (40 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word foreach blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read thepassage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank isidentified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet2 with a single line through the centre. Y ou may not use any of the words in the bankmore than once.Questions 26 to 35 are based on the following passage.It is important that scientists be seen as normal people asking and answering important questions.Good, sound science depends on 26, experiments and reasoned methodologies. It requires awillingness to ask new questions and try new approaches. It requires one to take risks and experiencefailures. But good science also requires 27 understanding,clear explanation and concisepresentation.Our country needs more scientists who are willing to step out in the public 28 and offer theiropinions on important matters. We need more scientists who can explain what they are doing inlanguage that is 29 and understandable to the public. Those of us who are not scientists should alsobe prepared to support public engagement by scientists, and to 30 scientific knowledge into ourpublic communications.Too many people in this country, including some among our elected leadership, still do notunderstand how science works or why robust, long-range investments in research vitally matter. In the1960s, the United States 31 nearly 17% of discretionary (可酌情⽀配的) spending to research anddevelopment,32 decades of economic growth. By 2008, the figure had fallen into the single33 This occurs at a time when other nations have made significant gains in their own researchcapabilities.At the University of California (UC), we 34 ourselves not only on the quality of our research,but also on its contribution to improving our world. To 35 the development of science from the labbench to the market place, UC is investing our own money in our own good ideas.A. ArenaB. contextualC. ConvincingD. devotedE. DigitsF. hastenG. Hypotheses H. impairingI. Incorporate J. indefiniteK. Indulge L. inertiaM. Pride N. reapingO. WarrantSection BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Eachstatement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraphfrom which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once.Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.Are We in an Innovation Lull?[A] Scan the highlights of this year's Consumer Electronics Show ( CES ), and you may get a slightfeeling of having seen them before. Many of the coolest gadgets this year are the same as thecoolest gadgets last year--or the year before, even. The booths are still exciting, and the demosare still just as crazy. It is still easy to be dazzled by the display of drones (⽆⼈机),3D printers,virtual reality goggles ( 眼镜) and more "smart" devices than you could ever hope to catalog.Upon reflection, however, it is equally easy to feel like you have seen it all before. And it ishardnot to think: Are we in an innovation lull ( 间歇期) ?[B] In some ways, the answer is yes. For years, smartphones, televisions, tablets, laptops anddesktops have made up a huge part of the market and driven innovation. But now these segmentsare looking at slower growth curves--or shrinking markets in some cases--as consumers are notas eager to spend money on new gadgets. Meanwhile, emerging technologies--the drones,3Dprinters and smart-home devices of the world--now seem a bit too old to be called "the next bigthing. "[C] Basically the tech industry seems to be in an awkward period now. "There is not any one-hitwonder, and there will not be one for years to come," said Gary Shapiro, president and chiefexecutive of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). In his eyes, however, that doesn'tnecessarily mean that innovation has stopped. It has just grown up a little. "Many industries aregoing out of infancy and becoming adolescents," Shapiro said.[D] For instance, new technologies that are building upon existing technology have not found theirfooting well enough to appeal to a mass audience, because, in many cases, they need to workeffectively with other devices to realize their full appeal. Take the evolution of the smart home,for example. Companies are pushing it hard but make it almost overwhelming even to dip a toe inthe water for the average consumer, because there are so many compatibility issues to thinkabout. No average person wants to figure out whether their favorite calendar software works withtheir fridge or whether their washing machine and tablet get along. Having to install a different appfor each smart appliance in your home is annoying; it would be nicer if you could manageeverything together. And while you may forgive your smartphone an occasional fault, youprobably have less patience for error messages from your door lock.[E] Companies are promoting their own standards, and the market has not had time to choose awinner yet as this is still very new. Companies that have long focused on hardware now have tothink of ecosystems instead to give consumers practical solutions to their everyday problems."The dialogue is changing from what is technologically possible to what is technologicallymeaningful," said economist Shawn DuBravac. DuBravac works for CTA--which puts on theshow each year--and said that this shift to a search for solutions has been noticeable as heresearched his predictions for 2016.[F] "So much of what CES has been about is the cool. It is about the flashiness and the gadgets,"said John Curran, managing director of research at Accenture. "But over the last couple of years,and in this one in particular, we are starting to see companies shift from what is the largest screensize, the smallest form factor or the shiniest object and more into what all of these devices do thatis practical in a consumer's life. " Even the technology press conferences, which have been high-profile in the past and reached a level of drama and theatrics fitting for a Las Vegas stage, have adifferent bent to them. Rather than just dazzling with a high cool factor, there is a focus on thepractical. Fitbit, for example, released its first smartwatch Monday, selling with a clearpurpose--to improve your fitness--and promoting it as a "tool, not a toy. " Not only that, itsupports a number of platforms: Apple's iOS, Google's Android and Microsoft's Windows phone.[G] That seems to be what consumers are demanding, after all. Consumers are becoming increasinglybored with what companies have to offer: A survey of 28,000 consumers in 28 countries releasedby Accenture found consumers are not as excited about technology as they once were. Forexample, when asked whether they would buy a new smartphone this year, only 48 percent saidyes--a six-point drop from 2015.[H] And when it comes to the hyper-connected super-smart world that technology firms are paintingfor us, it seems that consumers are growing more uneasy about handing over the massive amountsof consumer data needed to provide the personalized, customized solutions that companies needto improve their services. That could be another explanation for why companies seem to bestrengthening their talk of the practicality of their devices.[I] Companies have already won part of the battle, having driven tech into every part of our lives,tracking our steps and our very heartbeats. Yet the persistent question of " Why do I needthat?"--or, perhaps more tellingly,"Why do you need to know that?"--dogs the steps of manynew ventures. Only 13 percent of respondents said that they were interested in buying asmartwatch in 2016, for example--an increase of just one percent from the previous year despite ayear of high-profile launches. That is bad news for any firm that may hope that smartwatches canmake up ground for maturing smartphone and tablet markets. And the survey found flat demandfor fitness monitors, smart thermostats (恒温器) and connected home cameras, as well.[J] According to the survey, that lack of enthusiasm could stem from concerns about privacy andsecurity. Even among people who have bought connected devices of some kind,37 percent saidthat they are going to be more cautions about using these devices and services in the future. A full18 percent have even returned devices until they feel they can get safer guarantees against havingtheir sensitive information hacked.[K] That, too, explains the heavy Washington presence at this year's show, as these new technologiesintrude upon heavily regulated areas. In addition to many senior officials from the Federal Tradeand Federal Communications commissions, this year's list of policy makers also includesappearances from Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, to talk about smart cities, and FederalAviation Administration Administrator Michael Huerta, to talk about drones.[L] Curran, the Accenture analyst, said that increased government interest in the show makes senseas technology becomes a larger part of our lives. "There is an incompatibility in the rate at whichthese are advancing relative to the way we're digesting it," he said. "Technology is becomingbigger and more aspirational, and penetrating almost every aspect of our lives. We have tounderstand and think about the implications, and balance these great innovations with thepotential downsides they naturally carry with them. "36. Consumers are often hesitant to try smart-home devices because they are worried aboutcompatibility problems.37. This year's electronics show featured the presence of many officials from the federal government.38. The market demand for electronic devices is now either declining or not growing as fast as before.39. One analyst suggests it is necessary to accept both tlie positive and negative aspects of innovativeproducts.40. The Consumer Electronics Show in recent years has begun to focus more on the practical value thanthe showiness of electronic devices.41. Fewer innovative products were found at this year's electronic products show.42. Consumers are becoming more worried about giving personal information to tech companies to getcustomized products and services.43. The Consumer Technology Association is the sponsor of the annual Consumer Electronics Show.44. Many consumers wonder about the necessity of having their fitness monitored.45. The electronic industry is maturing even though no wonder products hit the market.Section CDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions orunfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C andD. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on AnswerSheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.The Paris climate agreement finalised in December last year heralded a new era for climate action.For the first time, the world's nations agreed to keep global warming well below 2℃.This is vital for climate-vulnerable nations. Fewer than 4% of countries are responsible for morethan half of the world's greenhouse gas emissions. In a study published in Nature Scientific Reports,we reveal just how deep this injustice runs. Developed nations such as Australia, the United States, Canada, and European countries areessentially climate "free-riders": causing the majority of the problems through high greenhouse gasemissions, while incurring few of the costs such as climate change's impact on food and water. In otherwords, a few countries are benefiting enormously from the consumption of fossil fuels, while at thesame time contributing disproportionately to the global burden of climate change.On the flip side, there are many "forced riders", who are suffering from the climate changeimpacts despite having scarcely contributed to the problem. Many of the world's most climatevulnerable countries, the majority of which are African or small island states, produce a very smallquantity of emissions. This is much like a non-smoker getting cancer from second-hand smoke, whilethe heavy smoker is fortunate enough to smoke in good health.The Paris agreement has been widely hailed as a positive step forward in addressing climate changefor all, although the details on addressing "climate justice" can be best described as sketchy.The goal of keeping global temperature rise "well below" 2~C is commendable but the emissions-reduction pledges submitted by countries leading up to the Paris talks are very unlikely to deliver onthis.More than $100 billion in funding has been put on the table for supporting developing nations toreduce emissions. However, the agreement specifies that there is no formal distinction betweendeveloped and developing nations in their responsibility to cut emissions, effectively ignoring historicalemissions. There is also very little detail on who will provide the funds or, importantly, who isresponsible for their provision. Securing these funds, and establishing who is responsible for raisingthem will also be vital for the future of climate-vulnerable countries.The most climate-vulnerable countries in the world have contributed very little to creating theglobal disease from which they now suffer the most. There must urgently be a meaningful mobilisationof the policies outlined in the agreement if we are to achieve national emissions reductions whilehelping the most vulnerable countries adapt to climate change.And it is clearly up to the current generation of leaders from high-emitting nations to decidewhether they want to be remembered as climate change tyrants or pioneers.46. The author is critical of the Paris climate agreement becauseA. it is unfair to those climate-vulnerable nationsB. it aims to keep temperature rise below 2℃ onlyC. it is beneficial to only fewer than 4% of countriesD. it burdens developed countries with the sole responsibility47. Why does the author call some developed countries climate "free-riders"?A. They needn't worry about the food and water they consume.B. They are better able to cope with the global climate change.C. They hardly pay anything for the problems they have caused.D. They are free from the greenhouse effects affecting "forced riders".48. Why does the author compare the "forced riders" to second-hand smokers?A. They have little responsibility for public health problems.B. They are vulnerable to unhealthy environmental conditions.C. They have to bear consequences they are not responsible for.D. They are unaware of the potential risks they are confronting.49. What does the author say about the $100 billion funding?A. It will motivate all nations to reduce carbon emissions.B. There is no final agreement on where it will come from.C. There is no clarification of how the money will be spent.D. It will effectively reduce greenhouse emissions worldwide.50. what urgent action must be taken to realise the Paris climate agreement?A. Encouraging high-emitting nations to take the initiative.B. Calling on all the nations concerned to make joint efforts.C. Pushing the current world leaders to come to a consensus.D. Putting in effect the policies in the agreement at once.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.Teenagers at risk of depression, anxiety and suicide often wear their troubles like a neon (霓虹灯)sign. Their risky behaviors--drinking too much alcohol, using illegal drugs, smoking cigarettes andskipping school--can alert parents and teachers that serious problems are brewing.But a new study finds that there's another group of adolescents who are in nearly as much dangerof experiencing the same psychiatric symptoms: teens who use tons of media, don't get enough sleepand have a sedentary (不爱活动的) lifestyle.Of course, that may sound like a description of every teenager on the planet. But the study warnsthat it is teenagers who engage in all three of these practices in the extreme who are truly in jeopardy.Because their behaviors are not usually seen as a red flag, these young people have been dubbed the"invisible risk" group by the study's authors."In some ways they're at greater risk of falling through the cracks," says researcher VladimirCarli. "While most parents, teachers and clinicians would react to an adolescent using drugs or gettingdrunk, they may easily overlook teenagers who are engaging in inconspicuous behaviors."The study's authors surveyed 12,395 students and analyzed nine risk behaviors, including excessivealcohol use, illegal drug use, heavy smoking, high media use and truancy (逃学). Their aim was todetermine the relationship between these risk behaviors and mental health issues in teenagers.About 58% of the students demonstrated none or few of the risk behaviors. Some 13% scored highon all nine of the risk behaviors. And 29%, the "invisible risk" group, scored high on three inparticular: They spent five hours a day or more on electronic devices. They slept six hours a night orless. And they neglected "other healthy activities."The group that scored high on all nine of the risk behaviors was most likely to show symptoms ofdepression; in all, nearly 15% of this group reported being depressed, compared with just 4% of thelow-risk group. But the invisible group wasn't far behind the high-risk set, with more than 13% of themexhibiting depression.The findings caught Carli off guard. "We were very surprised," he says. "The high-risk group andlow-risk group are obvious. But this third group was not only unexpected, it was so distinct and solarge--nearly one third of our sample--that it became a key finding of the study. "Carli says that one of the most significant things about his study is that it provides new early-warning signs for parents, teachers and mental health-care providers. And early identification, supportand treatment for mental health issues, he says, are the best ways to keep them from turning into full-blown disorders.51. What does the author mean by saying "Teenagers at risk of depression, anxiety and suicide oftenwear their troubles like a neon sign" (Lines 1 - 2, Para.1 ) ?A. Mental problems can now be found in large numbers of teenagers.B. Teenagers' mental problems are getting more and more attention.C. Teenagers' mental problems are often too conspicuous not to be observed.D. Depression and anxiety are the most common symptoms of mental problems.52. What is the finding of the new study?A. Teenagers' lifestyles have changed greatly in recent years.B. Many teenagers resort to drugs or alcohol for mental relief.C. Teenagers experiencing psychological problems tend to use a lot of media.D. Many hitherto unobserved youngsters may have psychological problems.53. Why do the researchers refer to teens who use tons of media, don't get enough sleep and have asedentary lifestyle as the "invisible risk" group?A. Their behaviors can be an invisible threat to society.B. Their behaviors do not constitute a warning signal.C. Their behaviors do not tend towards mental problems.D. Their behaviors can be found in almost all teenagers on earth.54. What does the new study find about the invisible group?A. They are almost as liable to depression as the high-risk group.B. They suffer from depression without showing any symptoms.C. They do not often demonstrate risky behaviors as their peers.D. They do not attract the media attention the high-risk group does.55. What is the significance of Vladimir Carli's study?A. It offers a new treatment for psychological problems among teenagers.B. It provides new early-warning signals for identifying teens in trouble.C. It may have found an ideal way to handle teenagers with behavioral problems.D. It sheds new light on how unhealthy behaviors trigger mental health problems.Part ⅣTranslation (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese intoEnglish. 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C) She dreamed of a plane craash. D) It was postponed to the following day. 7. A) They can be affected by people's childhood experiences. B) They may sometimes seem ridiculous to a rational mind. C) They usually result from people's unpleasant memories. D) They can have an impact as great as rational thinking. 8. A) They call for scientifc methods to interpret. B) They mirror their long- cherished wishes. C) They reflect their complicated emotions. D) They are often related to irrational feelings. Section B
C) Laborious. D) Tedious. 15. A) Their appreciation of help from the outsiders. B) Their sense of sharing and caring. C) Their readiness to adapt to technology. D) Their belief in creating wealth for themselves. Section C
Directions : In this section , you will hear three recondings of letures or talks followed by three or four questions. The recordings will be played only once. Afler you hear a question, you must choose the best ansuer from the four choices markedA), B), C) and D). Then markt the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

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作文：2020年12月大学英语六级考试已经结束，今年四级作文题目之一“虽然有信息发达的信息技术，但是要获得有用的信息依然困难”。

关于科技类话题，2020年12月的六级作文考试也考过类似的题目，所以只要将历年真题复习好，相信大家对此话题应不会感到陌生。

都教授特此提供范文一篇，供大家参考学习。

参考范文：The picture vividly depicts that a group of people are holding a meeting in an office. They are facing a difficult problem that although they have lots of advanced information technology, they still fail to acquire useful information.In fact, the phenomenon conveyed in the picture does not surprise us, because as the science and technology develops, the topic concerning the side effects of technological advancement increasingly arouses people’s attention. Undoubtedly, the drawer of the picture aims at reminding us that advanced technology can not replace useful information, and in effect it is still difficult to get the useful information despite of information technology . What we should do is to be capable of telling the goof information from the bad. Put it another way, technology can only provides us a way to obtain the information, but to get theknowledge, we desired, we must pay out efforts instead ofover-depending on the technology.It is well known that thanks to the development of human civilization, many formerly unimaginable things come into reality. But, while enjoying the convenience produced by tech, we should alert that there is no shortcut to helpful information ; we should bear in mind that advanced technology can not be the substitute of human endeavors in gettinguseful information . In addition, it is wise for human beings to learn how to obtain and distinguish the information they would like by themselves.听力：短对话答案1. B. The dressing makes themixed salad very inviting.2. B. He is opening a newconsulting firm.3. B. The man may find thesupplies in the cabinet.4. D. He has to use amagnifying glass to see clearly.5. C. Redecorating heroffice.6. A. Shortage of containerships.7. A. Acolleague.8. C. Hold the banquet at a differentplace.长对话答案ConversationOne9. D. He often goes backhome late for dinner.10. B. To discuss an urgentproblem.11. C. There is a sharpincrease in India's balance of payment deficit.ConversationTwo12. D. They have unrealisticexpectations about the other half.13. A. He is lucky to beable to do what he loves.14. B. It is allglamour.15. A.Amazed.短文答案Passage One16. B. Follow closely the fast development oftechnology.17. B. What type of personnel the team should becomposed of.18. D. A team manager should develop a certainset skills.Passage Two19. A. It is a program allowing people to shareinformation on the Web.20. B. He met with an entrepreneur named JimClark.21. B. They had confidence in his newideas.Passage Three22. A. Word-of-mouthadvertising.23. D. To build up theirreputation.24. D. By using the servicesof large advertising agencies.25. C. Pre-test alternative ads or commercialsin certain regions.短文听写答案26. eternal27. diminishing28. absolute29. succeed30. on a vast scale31. As regards32. used up33. disposing34. modification35. magnitude词汇理解：36. B. caters37. M. recommended38. D. debated39. F. ideal40. C. chronically41. G. improvements42. E. deprivation43. L. ready44. H. necessarily45. O. target长篇阅读Climate change may be real, but it’s still not easy being greenHow do we convince our inner caveman to be greener?We ask some outstanding social scientists.A) The road to climate hell is paved with our good intentions. Politicians may tackle polluters while scientists do battle with carbon emissions. But the most pervasive problem is less obvious： our own behaviour. We getdistracted before we can turn down the heating. We break our promise not to fly after hearing about a neighbor’s rip to India. Ultimately, we can’t be bothered to change our attitude. Fortunately for the planet, social science and behavioral economics may be able to do that for us.B) Despite mournful polar bears and carts showing carbon emissions soaring, mot people find it hard to believe that global warming will affect them personally. Recent polls by the Pew Research Centre in Washington, DC, found that 75-80 per cent of participants regarded climate change as an important issue. But respondents ranked it last on a list of priorities.C) This inconsistency largely stems from a feeling of powerlessness. “When we can’t actually remove the sou rce of our fear, we tend to adapt psychologically by adopting a range of defense mechanisms,” says Tom Crompton, change strategist for the environmental organization World Wide Fund for Nature.D) Part of the fault lies with our inner caveman. Evolution has programmed humans to pay most attention to issues that will have an immediate impact. “We worry most about now because if we don’t survive for the next minute, we’re not going to be around in ten years’ time,” says Professor Elke Weber of the Centre for Research on Environmental Decisions at Columbia University in New York.If the Thames were lapping around Big Ben, Londoners would face up to the problem of emissions pretty quickly. But in practice, our brain discounts the risks—and benefits—associated with issues that lie some way ahead.E) Matthew Rushworth, of the Department of Experimental Psychology at the University of Oxford, sees this in his lab every day. “One of the ways in which all agents seem to make decisions is that they assign a lower weighting to outcomes that are going to be further away in the future,” he says. “This is a very sensible way for an animal to make decisions in the wild and would have been very helpful for humans for thousands of years.”F) Not any longer. By the time we wake up to the threat posed by climate change, it could well be too late. And if we’re not going to make national decisions about the future, others may have to help us to do so.G) Few political libraries are without a copy of Nudge：Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth and Happiness, by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein. They argue that governments should persuade us into making better decisions—such as saving more in our pension plans—by changing the default options. Professor Weber believes that environmental policy can make use of similar tactics. If, for example, building codes included green construction guidelines, most developers would be too lazy to challenge them.H) Defaults are certainly part of the solution. Butsocial scientists are most concerned about crafting messages that exploit our group mentality(心态). ”We need to understand what motivates people, what it is that allows them to make change,” says Professor Neil Adger, of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research in Norwich. ”It is actually about what their peers think of them, what their social norms are, what is seen as desirable in society.” In other words, our inner caveman is continually looking over his shoulder to see what the rest of the tribe are up to.I) The passive attitude we have to climate change as individuals can be altered by counting us in—and measuring us against—our peer group. “Social norms are primitive and elemental,” says Dr. Robert Cialdini, author of Influence：The Psychology of Persuasion. “Birds f lock together, fish school together, cattle herd together … just perceiving norms is enough to cause people to adjust their behavior in the direction of the crowd.”J) These norms can take us beyond good intentions. Cialdini conducted a study in San Diego in which coat hangersbearing messages about saving energy were hung on people’s doors. Some of the messages mentioned the environment, some financial savings, others social responsibility. But it wasthe one that mentioned the actions of neighbours that drove down power use.K) Other studies show that simply providing the facility for people to compare their energy use with the local average is enough to cause them to modify their behaviour. The Conservatives plan to adopt this strategy by making utility companies print the average local electricity and gas usageon people’s bills.L) Social science can also teach politicians how to avoid our collective capacity for self-destructive behaviour. Environmental campaigns that tell us how many people drive SUVs unwittingly (不经意地) imply that this behaviour is widespread and thus permissible. Cialdini recommends some careful framing of the message. “Instead of normalising the undesirable behaviour, the message needs to marginalise it,for example, by stating that if even one person buys yet another SUV, it reduces our ability to be energy-independent.”M) Tapping into how we already see ourselves is crucial. The most successful environmental strategy will marry the green message to our own sense of identity. Take your average trade union member, chances are they will be politically motivated and be used to collective action—much like Erica Gregory. A retired member of the Public and CommercialServices Union, she is setting up one of 1,100 action groups with the support of Climate Solidarity, a two-year environmental campaign aimed at trade unionists.N) Erica is proof that a great-grandmother can help to lead the revolution if your get the psychology right—in this case, by matching her enthusiasm for the environment with a fondness for organising groups. “I think there must be something in it.” She is expecting up to 20 people at the first meeting she has called, at her local pub in the Cornish village of Polperro.O) Nick Perks, project director for Climate Solidarity, believes this sort of activity is where the future of environmental action lies. “Using existing civil society structures or networks is a more effective way of creating change … and obviously trade unions are one of the biggest civil societ y networks in the UK,” he says. The “Love Food, Haste Waste” campaign entered into a collaboration last year with another such network—the Women’s Institute. Londoner Rachel Talor joined the campaign with the aim of making new friends. A year on, the meetings have made lasting changes to what she throws away in her kitchen. “It’s always more of an incentive if you’re doing it with other people,” she says. “It motivates you more if you know that you’ve got to provide feedback to a group.”P) The power of such simple psychology in fighting climate change is attracting attention across the political establishment. In the US, the House of Representatives Science Committee has approved a bill allocating $10 million a year to studying energy-related behaviour. In the UK, new studies are in development and social scientists areregularly spotted in British government offices. With the help of psychologists, there is fresh hope that we might go green after all.46. When people find they are powerless to change a situation, they tend to live with it.47. To be effective, environmental messages should be carefully framed.48. It is the government’s responsibility to persuade people into making environment-friendly decisions.49. Politicians are beginning to realize the importance of enlisting psychologists’ help in fighting climate change.50. To find effective solutions to climate change, it is necessary to understand what motivates people to make change.51. In their evolution, humans have learned to pay attention to the most urgent issues instead of long-term concerns.52. One study shows that our neighbors’ actions are influential unchanging our behavior.53. Despite clear signs of global warming, it is not easy for most people to believe climate change will affect their own lives.54.We would take our future into consideration in making decisions concerning climate change before it is too late.55. Existing social networks can be more effective in creating change in people’s behaviour.答案：CLGPH DJBFO仔细阅读：56-60.61. It has aroused public attention to safety issues.62. It has sent half a dozen passengers into space.63. To promote the space tourism industry.64. Suspend Virgin Galactic’s Lisence to take passengers into space.65. It is worth promoting despite the risks involved.翻译：在中国父母总是竭力协助孩子，甚至为孩子做重要的决定，而不管孩子要什么，因为他们相信这样做是为了孩子好。

2020年12月英语六级作文真题及答案2020年12月英语六级作文真题及答案题目：如何平衡网络和现实生活？范文：In today's digital age, the line between the virtual world and the real world has become increasingly blurred. As technology advances, people are spending more and more time on the internet, which can lead to a neglect of their real-life relationships and responsibilities. Therefore, it is important to find a balance between the online world and the offline world.Firstly, it is crucial to set boundaries and limits for internet usage. With the convenience and accessibility of the internet, it is easy to get caught up in endless scrolling and browsing. However, excessive internet use can lead to a neglect of important tasks and relationships in the real world. Therefore, it is important to set specific times for internet usage and stick to them. For example, one can allocate a certain amount of time each day for social media or online entertainment, and make sure to prioritize real-life interactions and responsibilities.Secondly, it is essential to engage in activities that promote a healthy balance between the online and offline world. Instead of spending all free time on the internet, one can participate in hobbies and interests that require physical presence and interaction. For example, joining a sports club, taking up a musical instrument, or volunteering in the community can provide opportunities for real-lifesocialization and personal growth. By engaging in these activities, individuals can not only develop new skills and interests, but also strengthen their real-life relationships and connections.Furthermore, it is important to prioritize quality over quantity when it comes to online relationships. While social media platforms allow individuals to connect with a large number of people, it is essential to focus on maintaining meaningful and genuine relationships. Instead of constantly seeking validation and attention from online friends and followers, individuals should invest time and effort in nurturing their real-life relationships with family, friends, and colleagues. This can be achieved by regularly meeting up in person, having meaningful conversations, and supporting each other in times of need.In conclusion, finding a balance between the online world and the offline world is essential in today's digital age. By setting boundaries for internet use, engaging in activities that promote a healthy balance, and prioritizing quality over quantity in online relationships, individuals can ensure that they are not neglecting their real-life responsibilities and relationships. Ultimately, striking a balance between the virtual world and the real world is crucial for personal well-being and happiness.。

2020年9月英语六级作文真题答案：第一套Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on the saying “Beauty of the soul is the essential beauty.” You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.In modern society, external beauty is more favorable since people with attractive appearance get more implicit benefits, which has triggered a controversy as to the importance of inner beauty and outer beauty. People from different walks of life hold various opinions on this topic, among which there goes a well-known saying: "Beauty of the soul is the essential beauty", intending to encourage people to pursue internal beauty rather than going blindly after physical appearance.I strongly support this idea. There are two contributory reasons for my decision. Above all, it can benefit our society in that it is the good qualities like integrity, honesty and warm heart, which inner beauty boasts, that facilitate the development of the entire society. Moreover, everyone should try to be kind and understanding. Without a kind heart, people will grow indifferent and gradually they will make no contribution both to their family and to the society. They will probably lead an empty life too.From my perspective, it is crucial that modern education should encourage people to look highly of inner beauty instead of superficial attractiveness. Also, it is high time that people understood the real meaning and value of being beautiful. Only in this way can they achieve a balanced and meaningful life.。

2020年大学英语六级写作模拟试题及答案（卷一）题目：科学家艺术家谁重要参考范文：Artists and scientists both make valuable contributions to our society. It may seem sometimes that artists are more valued. That's because those artists who are famous make a lot of money. However, they are relatively few. The fact is that scientists are more valued. They get more respect from society for the work they do.Artists reflect their times and their culture. A painter or a writer shows us in pictures and words what we're like as a people. They record our culture for future generations. Actors and other performers, like singers and dancers, entertain us. They take our minds off our troubles, and remind us how beautiful and exciting our imaginations can be. Artists also help keep their societies mentally and emotionally healthy. For example, children that participate in the arts, such as painting or music, in school do better in their other studies. Art of all types is necessary to the human spirit.The contributions scientists make to society are more obvious. They include the cars we drive, the computers we use at home and at work, and the appliances that help us cook our meals and clean our houses. All of these come from the ideas and hard work of scientists. Because of scientific discoveries, we're living longer and more healthful lives.Scientists also contribute to the arts. Movies are the result of science. So are television, radio, and the recording of music on CDs.Generally, scientists don't make as much money as famous artists like film stars, opera singers or successful painters. However, our society gives them more respect, and they generally make a good living. Scientists are considered to be serious professionals, while artists are sometimes viewed as flaky, irresponsible people. So overall, I'd have to conclude that we value scientists more.题目：学术造假参考范文：On Academic HonestyIn recent years, the problem of academic fraud has become increasingly serious on university campuses and more and more people voice growing concern over it.Such a phenomenon has brought many unfavorable consequences. To begin with, there is no doubt that it has blocked the country's scientific development. Second, the confession of some reputable professors that they have plagiarized others works seriously undermines the public trust in intellectual integrity. Last but not least, scholars lacking in professional integrity exert a bad influence on young students, who followed the trend instead of pursuing innovation.It is more than necessary that all the relevant departments join inthe efforts to fight against this notorious phenomenon. As to the administrations concerned, it is high time for them to take effective measures to curb the misconduct and encourage creativity in academic field. More over, it is crucial for the government to oversee the work of researchers. Only when every member of the society realizes the harm brought by academic dishonesty can we put an end to the abominable practice.题目：雾霾带来的警示参考范文：Since the development of the technology, the society gets modernized, people make use of the high technology to pursue more profit. Though the government has noticed the problem that people do to the environment, they still can’t prevent negative result that the polluted environment brings.Many years ago, the most prominent problem of the polluted environment is that the river and the water were changed their color, some fish even died for the polluted river. Now the situation becomes ever worse, lately, in the big city, like Beijing and Shanghai, people are annoyed by the bad weather. It is not the rainy day, but the haze around the sky, there is no way for people to run away for it. The haze contains toxic elements, people breathe it and hurt their bodies.The haze problem is the result of people’s pursuit for the profit,what people did to the environment now has been paid back by the environment. Now people have realized the revenge from the nature is so huge, protecting the environment is the main task. No matter how bad the environment is, people still need to do something to fix their mistake.人工智能与5G时代已悄然来临，随着科技越来越与人类生活相结合，随处可见的人工智能，让生活越来越便利的同时也带来许多的困惑，按要求完成一篇作文。

2020六级真题12月第一套作文英文回答：1. What are the benefits of reading for pleasure?Reading for pleasure offers numerous cognitive, emotional, and social benefits. It enhances language proficiency, strengthens cognitive skills such as memory, attention, and critical thinking, and fosters empathy and understanding of different perspectives. Additionally, reading promotes stress reduction, relaxation, and enjoyment.2. How can reading for pleasure be promoted?Promoting reading for pleasure involves creating a conducive reading environment, fostering a love of reading from a young age, and providing access to diverse and engaging materials. School curricula, libraries, and community initiatives play a vital role in instilling apassion for reading and making it an accessible and enjoyable activity for all.3. What are the potential drawbacks of excessive reading?While reading for pleasure has many benefits, excessive reading without balance can have potential drawbacks. It may lead to social isolation, neglect of other responsibilities, and eye strain. Therefore, it is crucial to maintain a healthy balance between reading and other activities, prioritizing social interactions and physical well-being.4. What role does technology play in promoting reading for pleasure?Technology can be a powerful tool in promoting reading for pleasure. E-readers and audiobooks make reading more accessible and convenient. Social media platforms and online book clubs connect readers with like-minded individuals and foster a sense of community. However, it isessential to use technology wisely to complement and enhance the reading experience rather than replacing it.5. How can reading for pleasure contribute to a more informed and engaged society?Reading for pleasure fosters critical thinking skills, expands knowledge, and broadens perspectives. By engaging with diverse literary works, individuals develop a deeper understanding of the world, its complexities, and the human condition. This knowledge and empathy contribute to a more informed and engaged society, enabling individuals to participate actively in civic and global discourse.中文回答：1.阅读的益处。

试卷一：Motivation and methods in learningThe great difference in learning outcomes, especially among those who are almost equally hardworking, has triggered a controversial issue as to the importance of motivation and methods for learning. Views on the topic vary greatly among people from different walks of life. Some believe that motivation and methods are the main factors accounting for the learning effect, but others consider them less important than hardworking.I personally agree with the former for the reasons presented below. Before learning, it is motivation that gets a person started. Without motivation -- that is, without interest or an exam that drives you to learn -- you won't even start the learning process, and naturally there won't be any outcome. During learning, it is again the motivation that encourages the learner not to give up half way. And this is when great methods come along. With proper methods, learning becomes easier and hence less frustrating because a learner can usually achieve more with less learning materials or practice. Consequently, it boosts motivation as well. However, hardworking with improper methods results in failure to produce positive outcome, and aggravates the feeling of frustration.From my perspective, it is crucial that we understand and accept the fact that motivation and methods are more critical to learning than hardworking. Only in this way can we make full use of our efforts and have better learning outcomes.试卷二：mutual understanding and respect in interpersonal relationshipsUnderstanding and respect"You reap what you sow." The wisdom of this saying is not lost in our era, especially when it comes to mutual understanding and respecting others, yet arrogance seems rife nowadays. The implication of this message is, in the case of respect, that if you understand and respect others, you will be understood and respected in return.Understanding and respecting others is rewarding in three aspects. First, from a social standpoint, it enhances mutual trust and reduces the chance of conflicts between people with different beliefs because it urges people to think in others' shoes before criticizing their opinions thereby preventing impulsive conflicts. Moreover, it benefits the understandingand respectful person himself, too. Understanding and respecting others helps him to calm down and take a deeper insight into his own ideas, which means he is more likely to think in the big picture. Finally, we should always bear in mind that respect is earned with respect, and so is understanding, and you will never win them with arrogance and threat.When we understand and respect others, we command them from others as well. There is a simulative effect that kicks in when people stay humble and respect diversity. By respecting and harnessing each other's strengths, we boost opportunity for all people.试卷三：the importance of team spirit and communication in workplaceTeam spirit and communication in workplaceIt is time, at last, to speak the truth about the importance of team spirit and communication, and the truth is this. Team spirit andcom munication are really not such outdated clichés, especially in the circumstance of the workplace.In the workplace, team spirit and communication are crucial in two aspects. Firstly, a job worth doing is usually worth doing together. Although some people do succeed by working independently, more indications tend to show that teamwork helps people achieve more, and it is the communication that transforms the chaotic crowds into orderly teams. Also, team spirit implies team objectives weigh more than individual accomplishment. It's like an orchestra performance. None of the performers is better than all of them. The performers “communicate” mutely and join their efforts. They know it clearly that no one can whistle a symphony on his own -- it takes a whole orchestra to play it.In a nutshell, team spirit and communication in the workplace shall never be underestimated. Only by working as a team and communicate well with colleagues can one attain greater accomplishment.相关文章：1.介绍自己英语作文优秀范文2.我的宠物英语作文3.关于介绍自己的英语作文5篇4.关于周末的英语作文5篇5.关于我的一天英语作文6.大学英语作文范文10篇7.七年级英语作文10篇8.英语作文。

2020年7月六级真题（第1套）Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on the saying “The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today”. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words._______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________Part ⅣTranslation (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.《三国演义》（The Romance of the Three Kingdoms）是中国一部著名的历史小说，写于十四世纪。

这部文学作品以三国时期的历史为背景，描写了从公元二世纪下半叶到公元三世纪下半叶的魏、蜀、吴三国之间的战争。

小说中刻画了近千个人物和无数的历史事件。

这些人物和事件虽然大都基于真实的历史，但都不同程度地浪漫化和戏剧化了。

Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on the importance of team spirit and communication in the workplace. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.___________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________Part Ⅰ WritingThe Importance of Team Spirit and Communication in the WorkplaceAs the saying goes, when teamwork kicks in, nobody can beat you. It highlights the critical role that team spirit plays in completing a task. In my view, team spirit and communication are especially important in the workplace.First of all, with the increasingly fierce competition between enterprises, in order to achieve the desired results, cooperation and communication among colleagues are particularly important because they can maximize work efficiency. Secondly, promoting team spirit and communication at work can ensure that everyone understand where the company is going and get them all actively involved in the development of the company. Thirdly, cooperation and communication at work can enhance the interaction between coworkers and form good interpersonal relationships, which is essential to build a friendly, cooperative, and harmonious working atmosphere in the enterprise culture.To conclude, we cannot deny that it is almost always the joint efforts of a whole team that decide the success or failure of a project. Therefore, for everyone in the workplace, we should learn to cooperate and communicate effectively with team members, so as to achieve a win-win situation.Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. A) A six-month-long negotiation.B) Preparations for the party.C) A project with a troublesome（麻烦的、讨厌的）client （客户、顾客、委托人）.D) Gift wrapping for the colleagues.2. A) Take wedding photos.B) Advertise her company.C) Start a small business.D) Throw a celebration party.3. A) Hesitant.B) Nervous.C) Flattered（受宠若惊、阿谀奉承、感到荣幸的）.D) Surprised.4. A) Start her own bakery面包店.B) Improve her baking烘焙skill.C) Share her cooking experience.D) Prepare for the wedding.Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.5. A) They have to spend more time studying.B) They have to participate in club activities.C) They have to be more responsible for what they do.D) They have to choose a specific academic discipline.6. A) Get ready for a career.B) Make a lot of friends.C) Set a long-term goal.D) Behave like adults7. A) Those who share her academic interests.B) Those who respect her student commitments（承诺、保证、委托、献身）.C) Those who can help her when she is in need.D) Those who go to the same clubs as she does.8. A) Those helpful for tapping their potential.B) Those conducive to improving their social skills.C) Those helpful for cultivating individual interests.D) Those conducive to（有益于、助于）their academic studies.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre. Questions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard.9. A) They break away（突然离开、逃跑、脱离）from traditional ways of thinking.B) They are prepared to work harder than anyone else.C) They are good at refining old formulas.D) They bring their potential into full play.10. A) They contributed to the popularity of skiing worldwide.B) They resulted in a brand-new（崭新的、绝对新的）style of skiing滑雪technique.C) They promoted the scientific use of skiing poles.D) They made explosive news in the sports world.11. A) He was recognized as a genius in the world of sports.B) He competed in all major skiing events in the world.C) He won three gold medals金牌in one Winter Olympics.D) He broke three world skiing records in three years. Questions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.12. A) They appear restless.B) They lose consciousness.C) They become upset.D) They die almost instantly即刻、立刻.13. A) It has an instant一瞬间effect on your body chemistry.B) It keeps returning to you every now and then.C) It leaves you with a long lasting impression.D) It contributes to the shaping of your mind.14. A) To succeed while feeling irritated.B) To feel happy without good health.C) To be free from frustration and failure.D) To enjoy good health while in dark moods情绪、心情15. A) They are closely connected.B) They function in a similar way.C) They are too complex to understand.D) They reinforce each other constantly.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three recordings of lectures or talks followed by three or four questions. The recordings will be played only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the recording you have just heard.16. A) They differ in their appreciation of music.B) They focus their attention on different things.C) They finger the piano keys in different ways.D) They choose different pieces of music to play.17. A) They manage to cooperate well with their teammates.B) They use effective tactics to defeat their competitors.C) They try hard to meet the spectators’ expectations.D) They attach附加、系、附上great importance to high performance高性能、高效能.18. A) It marks a breakthrough in behavioral science.B) It adopts a conventional approach to research.C) It supports a piece of conventional传统的、常规的wisdom智慧、才智.D) It gives rise to controversy among experts. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the recording you have just heard.19. A) People’s envy of slim models.B) People’s craze for good health.C) The increasing range of fancy products.D) The great variety of slimming减肥products.20. A) They appear vigorous.B) They appear strange.C) They look charming.D) They look unhealthy.21. A) Culture and upbringing教养、养育、抚育.B) Wealth and social status.C) Peer pressure.D) Media influence.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the recording you have just heard.22. A) The relation between hair and skin.B) The growing interest in skin studies.C) The color of human skin.D) The need of skin protection.23. A) The necessity to save energy.B) Adaptation改编、适应to the hot environment.C) The need to breathe with ease.D) Dramatic climate changes on earth.24. A) Leaves and grass.B) Man-made shelter.C) Their skin coloring.D) Hair on their skin.25. A) Their genetic遗传、基因makeup组成、补充、化妆品began to change.B) Their communities began to grow steadily.C) Their children began to mix with each other.D) Their pace of evolution began to quicken.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Pasta意大利面食、面团is no longer off the menu, after a new review of studies suggested that the carbohydrate can form part of组成、形成a healthy diet, and even help people lose weight. For years, nutritionists have recommended that pasta be kept to a_I_ 26_minimum_,to cut calories, prevent fat build-up and stop blood sugar_L_ 27_ shooting_ up.The low-carbohydrate低碳水化合物food movement gave birth to such diets as the Atkins, Paleo and Keto, which advised swapping交换、代替foods like bread, pasta and potatoes for vegetable, fish and meat. More recently the trend of swapping spaghetti for vegetables has been_B_ 28_championed冠军、拥护者_ byclean-eating experts.But now a_N_ 29_systematic有系统的_ review回顾、评论and analysis of 30 studies by Canadian researchers found that not only does pasta not cause weight gain, but three meals a week can help people drop more than half a kilogram over four months. The reviewers found that pasta had been unfairly demonized (妖魔化) because it had been_G_ 30_ lumped集中地_ in with other, more fat-promoting carbohydrates."The study found that pasta didn't_E_ 31_contribute_ to weight gain or increase in body fat," said lead author Dr John Sievenpiper. "In_O_ 32_weighing_ the evidence, we can now say with some confidence thatpasta does not have an__A 33_adverse（不利的、敌对的、逆的）_ effect on body weight outcomes when it is consumed as part of a healthy dietary pattern." In fact, analysis actually showed a small weight loss. So_D_ 34_contract _ to concerns, perhaps pasta can be part of a healthy diet.Those involved in the_C_ 35_clinical(l临床的、冷静客观的_ trials（尝试、努力）on average ate 3.3 servings of pasta a week instead of other carbohydrates, one serving equaling around half a cup. They lost around half a kilogram over an average follow-up of 12 weeks.A) adverse B) championed C) clinical D) contract E) contribute F) intimate G) lumped H) magnified I) minimum J) radiating K) ration L) shooting M) subscribe N) systematic O) weighingSection BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraphmore than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.The best Retailers Combine Bricks and ClicksA) Retail profits are falling sharply. Stores are closing. Malls are emptying. The depressing stories just keep coming. Reading the earnings announcements of large retail stores like Macy's, Nordstorm, and Target is about as uplifting as a tour of an intensive care unit. The internet is apparently taking down yet another industry. Brick and mortar stores (实体店) seem to be going the way of the yellow pages. Sure enough, the Census Bureau just released data showing that online retail sales surged 15.2 percent between the first quarter of 2015 and the first quarter of 2016.B) But before you dump all of your retail stocks, there are more facts you should consider. Looking only at that 15.2 percent "surge" would be misleading. It was an increase that was on a small base of 6.9 percent. Even when a tiny number grows by a large percentage terms, it is often still tiny.C) More than 20 years after the internet was opened to commerce, the Census Bureau tells us that brick and mortar sales accounted for 92.3 percent of retail sales in the first quarter of 2016. Their data show that only 0.8 percent of retail sales shifted from offline to online between the beginning of 2015 and 2016.D) So, despite all the talk about drone (无人机) deliveries to your doorstep, all the retail executives expressing anxiety over consumers going online, and even a Presidential candidate exclaiming that Amazon has a "huge antitrust problem," the Census data suggest that physical retail is thriving. Of course, the closed stores, depressed executives, and sinking stocks suggest otherwise. What's the real story?E) Many firms operating brick and mortar stores are in trouble. The retail industry is getting "reinvented," as we describe in our new book Matchmarkers. It's standing in the path of what Schumpeter called a gale (大风) of creative destruction. That storm has been brewing for some time, and as it has reached gale force, most large retailers are searching for a response. As theCFO of Macy's put it recently, "We're frankly scratching our heads."F) But it's not happening as experts predicted. In the peak of the dot. com bubble, brick and mortar retail was one of these industries the internet was going to kill—and quickly. The dot. com bust discredited most predictions of that sort and in the years that followed, conventional retailers' confidence in the future increased as Census continued do report weak online sales. And then the gale hit.G) It is becoming increasingly clear that retail reinvention isn't a simple battle to the death between bricks and clicks. It is about devising retail models that work for people who are making increasing use of a growing array of internet-connected tools to change how they search, shop, and buy. Creative retailers are using the new technologies to innovate just about everything stores do from managing inventory, to marketing, to getting paid.H) More than drones dropping a new supply of underwear on your doorstep, Apple's massivelysuccessful brick-and-mortar-and-glass retail stores and Amazon's small steps in the same direction are what should keep old-fashioned retailers awake at night. Not to mention the large number of creative new retailers, like Bonobos, that are blending online and offline experiences in creative ways.I) Retail reinvention is not a simple process, and it's also not happening on what used to be called "Internet Time." Some internet-driven changes have happened quickly, of course. Craigslist quickly overtook newspaper classified ads and turned newspaper economics upside down. But many widely anticipated changes weren't quick, and some haven't really started. With the benefit of hindsight (后见之明), it looks like the internet will transform the economy at something like the pace of other great inventions like electricity. B2B commerce, for example, didn't move mainly online by 2005 as many had predicted in 2000, nor even by 2016, but that doesn't mean it won't do so over the next few decades.J) But the gale is still blowing. The sudden decline in foot traffic in recent years, even though it hasn't beenaccompanied by a massive decline in physical sales, is a critical warning. People can shop more efficiently online and therefore don't need to go to as many stores to find what they want. There's a surplus of physical shopping space for the crowds, which is one reason why stores are downsizing and closing.K) The rise of the mobile phone has recently added a new level of complexity to the process of retail reinvention. Even five years ago most people faced a choice. Sit at your computer, probably at home or at the office, search and browse, and buy. Or head out to the mall, or Main Street, look and shop, and buy. Now, just about everyone has a smartphone, connected to the internet almost everywhere almost all the time. Even when a retailer gets a customer to walk in the store, she can easily see if there's a better deal online or at another store nearby.L) So far, the main thing many large retailers have done in response to all this is to open online stores, so people will come to them directly rather than to Amazon and its smaller online rivals. Many are having the same problem that newspapers have had. Even if they getonline traffic, they struggle to make enough money online to compensate for what they are losing offline. M) A few seem to be making this work. Among large traditional retailers, Walmart recently reported the best results, leading its stock price to surge, while Macy's, Target, and Nordstorm's dropped. Yet Walmart'syear-over-year online sales only grew 7 percent, leading its CEO to lament (哀叹), "Growth here is to slow." Part of the problem is that almost two decades after Amazon field the one-click patent, the online retail shopping and buying experience is filled with frictions. A recent study graded more than 600 internet retailers on how easy it was for consumers to shop, buy, and pay. Almost half of the sites didn't get a passing grade and only 18 percent got an A or B.N) The turmoil on the ground in physical retail is hard to square with the Census data. Unfortunately, part of the explanation is that the Census retail data are unreliable. Our deep look into those data and their preparation revealed serious problems. It seems likely that Census simply misclassifies a large chunk of online sales. It is certain that the Census procedures, which lump theonline sales of major traditional retailers like Walmart with "non-store retailers" like food trucks, can mask major changes in individual retail categories. The bureau could easily present their data in more useful ways, but they have chosen not to.O) Despite the turmoil, brick and mortar won't disappear any time soon. The big questions are which, if any, of the large traditional retailers will still be on the scene in a decade or two because they have successfully reinvented themselves, which new players will operate busy stores on Main Streets and maybe even in shopping malls, and how the shopping and buying experience will have changed in each retail category. Investors shouldn't write off brick and mortar. Whether they should bet on the traditional players who run those stores now is another matter.36. Although online retailing has existed for some twenty years, nearly half of the internet retailers still fail to receive satisfactory feedback from consumers, according to a recent survey.M37. Innovative retailers integrate internet technologies with conventional retailing to create new retailmodels.G38. Despite what the Census data suggest, the value of physical retail's stocks has been dropping.D39. Internet-driven changes in the retail industry didn't take place as quickly as widely anticipated.I40. Statistics indicate that brick and mortar sales still made up the lion's share of the retail business.C41. Companies that successfully combine online and offline business models may prove to be a big concern for traditional retailers.H42. Brick and mortar retailers' faith in their business was strengthened when the dot. com bubble burst.F 43. Despite the tremendous challenges from online retailing, traditional retailing will be here to stay for quite some time.O44. With the rise of online commerce, physical retail stores are like to suffer the same fate as the yellow pages.A45. The wide use of smartphone has made it more complex for traditional retailers to reinvent their business.KSection CDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.Professor Stephen Hawking has warned that the creation of powerful artificial intelligence (AI) will be "either the best, or the worst thing, ever to happen to humanity", and praised the creation of an academic institute dedicated to researching the future of intelligence as "crucial to the future of our civilisation and our species".Hawking was speaking at the opening of the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Inteelgence (LCFI) at Cambridge University, a multi-disciplinary institute that will attempt to tackle some of the open-ended questions raised by the rapid pace of development in AIresearch. "We spend a great deal of time studying history," Hawking said, "which, let's face it, is mostly the history of stupidity. So it's a welcome change that people are studying instead the future of intelligence." While the world-renowned physicist has often been cautious about AI, rising concerns that humanity could be the architect of its own destruction if it creates a super-intelligence with a will of its own, he was also quick to highlight the positives that AI research can bring. "The potential benefits of creating intelligence are huge," he said. "We cannot predict what we might achieve when our own minds are amplified by AI. Perhaps with the tools of this new technological revolution, we will be able to undo some of the damage done to the natural world by the last one—industrialisation. And surely we will aim to finally eradicate disease and poverty. And every aspect of our lives will be transformed. In short, success in creating AI could be the biggest event in the history of our civilisation."Huw Price, the centre's academic director and the Bertrand Russell professor of philosophy at CambridgeUniversity, where Hawking is also an academic, said that the centre came about partially as a result of the university's Centre for Existential Risk. That institute examined a wider range of potential problems for humanity, while the LCFI has a narrow focus.AI pioneer Margaret Boden, professor of cognitive science at the University of Sussex, praised the progress of such discussions. As recently as 2009, she said, the topic wasn't taken seriously, even among AI researchers. "AI is hugely exciting," she said, "but it has limitations, which present grave dangers given uncritical use."The academic community is not alone in warning about the potential dangers of AI as well as the potential benefits. A number of pioneers from the technology industry, most famously the entrepreneur Elon Musk, have also expressed their concerns about the damage that a super-intelligent AI could do to humanity.46. What did Stephen Hawking think of artificial intelligence?A) It would be vital to the progress of human civilisation.B) It might be a blessing or a disaster in the making.C) It might present challenges as well as opportunities.D) It would be a significant expansion of human intelligence.47. What did Hawking say about the creation of the LCFI?A) It would accelerate the progress of AI research.B) It would mark a step forward in the AI industry.C) It was extremely important to the destiny命运of humankind.D) It was an achievement of multi-disciplinary collaboration.48. What did Hawking say was a welcome change in AI research?A) The shift of research focus from the past to the future.B) The shift of research from theory to implementation.C) The greater emphasis on the negative impact of AI.D) The increasing awareness of mankind's past stupidity.49. What concerns did Hawking raise about AI?A) It may exceed human intelligence sooner or later.B) It may ultimately over-amplify the human mind.C) Super-intelligence may cause its own destruction.D) Super-intelligence may eventually ruin mankind.50. What do we learn about some entrepreneurs企业家from the technology industry?A) They are much influenced by the academic community.B) They are most likely to benefit from AI development.C) They share the same concerns about AI as academics.D) They believe they can keep AI under human control. Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.The market for products designed specifically for older adults could reach $30 billion by next year, and startups (初创公司) want in on the action. What they sometimes lack is feedback from the people who they hope will use their products. So Brookdale, the country's largest owner of retirement communities, has been inviting a few select entrepreneurs just to move in for a few days,show off their products and hear what the residents have to say.That's what brought Dayle Rodriguez, 28, all the way from England to the dining room of Brookdale South Bay in Torrance, California. Rodriguez is the community and marketing manager for a company called Sentab. The startup's product, SentabTV, enables older adults who may not be comfortable with computers to access email, video chat and social media using just their televisions and a remote control."It's nothing new, it's nothing too complicated and it's natural because lots of people have TV remotes," says Rodriguez.But none of that is the topic of conversation in the Brookdale dining room. Instead, Rodriguez solicits residents' advice on what he should get on his cheeseburger and how he should spend the afternoon. Playing cards was on the agenda, as well as learning to play mahjong (麻将).Rodriguez says it's important that residents here don't feel like he's selling them something. "I've had morefeedback in a passive approach," he says. "Playing pool, playing cards, having dinner, having lunch," all work better "than going through a survey of question. When they get to know me and to trust me, knowing for sure I'm not selling them something—there'll be more honest feedback from them."Rodriguez is just the seventh entrepreneur to move into one of Brookdale's 1, 100 senior living communities. Other new products in the program have included a kind of full-blow dryer and specially designed clothing that allows people with disabilities to dress and undress themselves.Mary Lou Busch, 93, agree to try the Sentab system. She tells Rodriguez that it might be good for someone, but not for her."I have the computer and FaceTime, which I talk with my family on," she explains. She also has an iPad and a smartphone. "So I do pretty much everything I need to do."To be fair, if Rodriguez had wanted feedback from some more technophobic (害怕技术的) seniors, he might haveended up in the wrong Brookdale community. This one is located in the heart of Southern California's aerospace corridor. Many residents have backgrounds in engineering, business and academic circles.But Rodriguez says he's still learning something important by moving into this Brookdale community: "People are more tech-proficient than we thought." And besides, where else would he learn to play mahjong?51. What does the passage say about the startups创业?A) They never lose time in upgrading products for seniors.B) They want to have a share of the seniors' goods market.C) They invite seniors to their companies to try their products.D) They try to profit from promoting digital products to seniors.52. Some entrepreneurs have been invited to Brookdale to ______.A) have an interview with potential customersB) conduct a survey of retirement communitiesC) collect residents' feedback on their productsD) show senior residents how to use IT products53. What do we know about SentabTV?A) It is a TV program catering to the interest of the elderly.B) It is a digital TV which enjoys popularity among seniors.C) It is a TV specially designed for seniors to view programs.D) It is a communication system via TV instead of a computer.54. What does Rodriguez say is important in promoting products?A) Winning trust from prospective customers.B) Knowing the likes and dislikes of customers.C) Demonstrating their superiority on the spot.D) Responding promptly to customer feedback.55. What do we learn about the seniors in the Brookdale community?A) Most of them are interested in using the Sentab.。

【星火英语版】2016年12月大学英语六级答案第一套作文Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: FOr this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to Write a ShOrt essay On invention. YOUr essay ShOUld include the importance Of invention and IneaSUreS to be taken to encourage invention・YOU are required to Write at IeaSt 150 WOrdS but no more than 200 WOrdS・参考范文My VieW On InVentiOnDrawing a COmPariSOn between InOdern Iife and ancient life, We CannOt imagine What Iife Will be Iike now WithOUt invention. InVCmion must be attached great importance to, as it is invention that COntribUteS to the advancement Of OUr society. There are SeVeral examples WhiCh Can be Cited to illustrate this concept.I Can think Of no better illustration than the following One .If EdiSOn hadn,t invented the Iight bulb, We WOUld have IiVed a Iife as the blind in the night.GiVen that invention PlayS SUCh an essential role in OUr life, What Can We do to CUltiVate this PreCiOUS spirit? For One thing, it is advisable for the SOCial Inedia and PUbliCity department to VigOrOUSly inform the PUbIiC Of the importance Of invention・FOr another, the relevant authority ShOUId Set UP favorable regulations to encourage invention・ FOr example, they Can Set UP the PraCtiCe Of giving PremiUmS Or issuing Patent CertifiCate to inventors・Filially, I ∖λr ant to USe the following sa>r ing as OUr mutual encouragement, ' Invention is the SPirit Of human being∖ progress/' At no time SllOUld We IUIdereStilnate the POWer Of InVelItlOlL Thereforc, When an idea COmeS to your mind next time・ just make your OWn invention・Part II LiStening COmPrehenSiOn听力理解SeCtiOn A1.C) It IinkS the SCienCe Of CIimate Change to economic and POIiCy issues・2.B) It WOUld be more COStly to deal With its COnSeqUenCeS than to avoid it.3.A) The transition to IOW-CarbOn energy SyStemS-4.C) Plan WeIl in advance.5.B) What (IetermineS SUCCeSS.6.D) It means being good at SeiZing OPPOrtUnitieS・7.D) PraCtiCe is essential to becoming good at something.8.C) Being PaSSiOnate about WOrk Can Inake One Wealthy.SeCtiOn B9.A) The StUmP Of a giant tree・10.B) Wind and water.11 ・ D) It WaS Created by SUPernatUral POWerS・12.C) By Iifting them Well above the ground.13.A) They Will buy SOmething from the COnVenienCe StOreS・14.A) They Can bring Only temporary PleaSUreS・15.D) SllIan daily SaVlngS Can make a big difference in one,s life.SeCtiOn C16.B) They are necessary in OUr IiVeS・17.B) They feel too OVerWileIlned to deal Wlth lιf⅛'s PIOblems.18.A) They expand OUr mind・19.B) It Came from a 3D printer.20.C) When She WaS StUdying at a fashion design SChOOL 2 L C) It WaS hard and breakable.22.D) It marks a breakthrough in Printing material.23.A) They arise from the advances in technology.24.D) It is intensely competitive.25.D) Sharing Of COStS With each other.Part III Reading COmPrehenSiOn选词填空26.G) hypotheses 假设27.B) COnteXtUal上下文的，情境的，前后关联的28.A)arena舞台，竞技场29.C) COnVinCing有说服力的，使人信服的30.1) incorporate 合并，使并入31.D) devoted献身于，把…专用于32.N) reaping 收获33.E) digits 数字34.M) Pride以…自豪35.F) hasten 加速长篇阅读36.D) FOr instance, new technologies that are building UPOn existing technology have not 1文档来源为:从网络收集整理word版本可编辑.found their footing Well enough to appeal to a mass audience---37.K ) That, too, explains the heavy WaShingtOn PreSenCe at this year, S show, as these new technologies intrude UPOn heavily regulated areas.38.B) In SOme ways, the answer is yes. FOr years, SmartPhones, televisions, tablets, IaPtOPS and desktops--39.L) CUrran. IhC ACCentUre analyst, Said that increased government interest in the show makes SenSe as technology becomes a Iarger Part Of OUr IiVeS・40.F) “So much Of What CES has been about is the cool. It is about the flashiness and the gadgets,,,…41 ・ A) SCan the highlights Of this year' S COnSUmer EleCtrOniCS ShOW (CESK and you may get a SIight feeling Of having Seen them before・42.H) And When it COmeS to the hyper-connected SUPer-Smart WOrld that technology firms are Painting for us∙∙∙43.E) COmPanieS are PrOmOting their OWn Standards, and the marker has not had time to ChOOSe a Winner yet as this is Still Very new.44.I) COnIPanieS have already WOn Part Of the battle, having driving tech into every Part Of OUr IiVeS∙∙∙45.C) BaSiCalIy the tech industry SeemS to be in an awkward PeriOd now.篇章阅读PaSSage One46.A) it is Unfair to those Climate-Vlllnerable nations47.C) They hardly Pay anything for the PrOblemS they have CaUSed・48.C) They have to bear COnSeqUenCeS they are not responsible for.49.B) There is no final agreement On Where it WilI COme from.50.D) PUtting in effect the POIiCieS in the agreement at OnCe・PaSSage TWO51 ・ C) Ieenagers, mental PrOblemS are Often too COnSPiCUOUS not to be ObSerVed.52.D) Many hitherto UnObSerVed youngsters may have PSyChOlOgiCal PrOblemS・53.B) Their behaviors do not COnStitUte a Warning SignaL54.A) They are almost as Iiable to depression as the high-risk group・55.B) It PrOVideS new early-warning SignalS for identifying teens in trouble・Part Iv TranSlatiOn(30 minutes)翻译参考译文With the improvement Of IiVing Standards, holiday is OCCUPying a more and more PrOnIinent POSitiOn In ChmeSe people's life. In the past, making a IiVlllg ta kes most Of CIIlneSe people's tmιe, WhiCh gives them rare ChanCe to go Off On a trip. HOWeVen tourism has UndergOne rapid growth in China for the PaSt few years. The PrOSPerity Of economy and the emergence Of the affluent middle ClaSS trigger an UnPreCedentCd tourism boom・ NOt Only does domestic traveling become COlnmOIL but traveling abroad is also enjoying an increasing POPUlarity among ChineSe PeOPle・ DUring the NatiOnal Day holidays in 2016. tourism COnSUmPtiOn amounts to more Ihan 400 billion yuan. ACCOrding to the StatiStiCal data by the WOrld Trade OrganiZation, China Will have become the WOrld,s IargeSt tourism COUntry by 202O. and She WilI also See the fastest growth in OVerSeaS traveling expenditure in the next few years・第二套作文Part I Writing (30 minutes)DireCtions: FOr this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to Write a ShOrt essay On innovation. YOUr essay ShOuld include the importance Of innovation and measures to be taken to encourage innovation・ YOU are required to Write at IeaSt 150 WOrdS but no InOre than 200 WOrdS・参考范文My VieW On InnOVatiOnΓm not SUre If you IlaVe Ileard One Of SteVe Jobs' famous remarks, -InnOVatiOIl distinguishes between a Ieader and a follower'∖ WhiCh StreSSeS die SIgnIfiCanCe Of IlmoVatiOlL It goes WItllOUt Saying that innovation Can PrOmOte the advancement Of SOCiety and is the most essential quality for anyone WhO WantS to achieve SUCCeSS・ With innovation, any PrOgreSS Will be possible; however, OnCe indulged in tradition ・ everything Will remain Stagnant.Therefore, by SOme means Or Other We InUSt COme to know how to be innovative・ On the One hand, from the StandPOint Of a nation, the government ShOUld encourage innovativeness and foster the mindset Of COntinUOUS Iearning. Only by doing this Can OUr nation achieve new breakthroughs in all WalkS Of Iife・ On the Other hand. from the PerSPeCtiVe Of individuals, We ShOUld enrich OUr knowledge reserves and arm OUrSelVeS With up-to-date knowledge・ OnIy WhCn We are equipped With VaSt StOreS Of knowledge Can We think OUt CIifferent InethOdS WhCn SOIVing a problem.We ShOUld always COnImit it to OUr memory that innovation is Of great SignifiCanCe to US all. In OUr daily life, We need to develop the habit Of applying new thoughts and methods into PraCtiCe・Part II LiStening COmPrehenSiOn听力理解SeCtiOn A1・ A) They Were all good at COOking.2.D) HiS Parents, friends.3.C) NO One Of the group ate it.4.D) It WaS rather disappointing.5.B) The business SUCCeSS Of the woman's shop.6.C) KeeP down its expenses・7.A) They are SOId at IOWer PriCeS than in Other ShOPS・8.D) TO maintain friendly relationships With Other ShOPS.SeCtiOn B9.B) They deliver POllUtantS from the OCean to their nesting SiteS・10.C) They travel as far as 400 kilometers in SearCh Of f∞d.11 ・ A) They Were Carried by the Wind ・12.C) The IIann ArCtiC SeabirdS may CaUSe to humans・13.A) It has decreased.14.B) It is now the SeCOnd Ieading CaUSe Of death for CentenarianS・15.C) Their minds fail before their bodies do.SeCtiOn C16.A) They are focused InOre On attraction than IOVe・17.C) It is IlOt IOVe If you don't WiSh to mamtam die IeIatlOnship. 1& D) HOW the relationship is to be defined if any One is missing・19.A) SOCial WOrk as a PrOfeSSion.20.B) They help CnhanCe the WelI-being Of the UnderPriVileged・21 ・ B) They all have an academic degree in SOCial WOrk・22.D) SOCIal WOrkers, JOb OPtiOnS and responsibilities.23.A) TO fight Childh∞d obesity.24.D) They impress kids InOre than they do adults・25.C) MeSSage POSitiVe behaviors at all times・Part In RCading COnIPrehenSiOn选词填空26.D) elsewhere其他地方，在别处27.C) CIimatiC 气候的28.A) ages长大，变老29.K) OffSPring 子孙，后代30.E) exclusively专有地,排外地，唯一地31.M) SUbSeqUently 随后，后来32.J) notably显著地；尤其33.H) habitats栖息地，生长环境34.L) replanting 重新种植35.G) fruitful果实累累的，富有成效的长篇阅读36.[F] The U.S. trails far behind every WeaIthy nation and many developing OneS that have family-friendly WOrk POIiCieS including Paid ParentaI leave...37.[B] GIimmerS (少许)Of hope, however, are beginning to emerge in this bruising environment...38.[M] FOr the study, 325 employees SPent SiX months taking Part in ROWE, While a COntrOl groupOf 334 employees COntinUed With their normal WOrkflOW.39.[H] We,ve held On to this WOrkday StrUCtUre—but thanks to OUr digital devices, many employees never really CIoCk out.40.[E] TheSe factors have COnVergCd to Create an increasingly impossible SitUatiOn With Inany employees OVerWOrking to the POint Of burnout.41 ・[K]To address SkyrOCketing employee StreSS levels, many COmPaniCS have implemented WOrkPlaCe WellneSS PrOgranlS …42.[C] StreSS is taking a SignifiCant toll On OUr health・ and the COlleCtiVe PUbIiC health COSt Inay be enormous.43.[J] Hanard BUSineSS SChOOl PrOfeSSOr LeSlie PerlOW explains that When PCOPle feel the PreSSUre to be always " on,''...44.[D] SeVen in 10 WOrkerS Say they StrUggle to maintain WOrk Iife balance・45.[B] GIimmerS (少许)Of hope, however, are beginning to emerge in this bruising environment...篇章阅读PaSSage One46.B) It is the direction energy development ShOUld follow.47.D) The WOrld WiIl UndergO revolutionary ChangeS・48.C) Iight their homes With StOred SOlar energy49.A) benefit their business50.A) It might become a thing Of the past.PaSSage TWO51 ・ A) a basis for explaining human genetic diversity52.B) race is a p∞rly defined marker Of human genetic diversity53.C) racial CategOrieS for genetic diversity COUld Iead to WrOng CIiniCal PrediCtiOnS54.A) They be more PreCiSe With the IangUage they USe・55.D) RaCial terms are Still USefUl in Certain fields Of study.Part IV TranSIatiOn(30 minutes)翻译参考译文AS China's economy surges, SO does the number Of PeOPle Ieanling ChlneSe・ WhiCh makes it become One Of the favorite IangUageS to be Iearned in the WOrld・ In recent years, ChineSe UniVerSitieS have also Inade notable gains in the international UniVerSity IeagUe table・ OWing to the great PrOgreSS Of ChHKfS education, it s no WOnder that China has become One Of the most POPUlar destinations for OVerSeaS StUdentS to StUdy abroad・ In 2015, nearly four hundred thousand international StudentS flocked into China to StUdy ・ Their COUrSeS Of StUdy are no IOnger COnfined to the ChineSe IangUage and culture, but include SCienCe and EnginCCring・ In the global CdUCatiOn market. AnleriCan and Britain Still PIay a Ieading role, but China is rapidly COming up.第三套作文Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: FOr this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to Write a ShOrt essay On CreatiOn. Your essay ShOUld include the importance Of CreatiOn and measures to be taken to CnCOUrage Creation. YOU are required to Write at IeaSt 150 WOrdS but no more than 200 WOrdS.参考范文The SignifiCanCe Of CreatiOnThrOUghOUt the ages, We have COnCkIdCd a number Of factors that COntribUte to success, among WlUChis CreatIo n. JUSt as the Saying goes, 'There is no doubt tlιat CreatiOn is the most Hiiportant human IeSOllrCe Of all." NOt OnIy is CrCatiOn the force driving economy and SOCiety to advance, but it is also essential to the development Of individuals・ ThOSe WhO Often COme UP With new ideas Often turn OUt to be easy to achieve SUCCeSS While a man WhO always StiCkS to habit and experience Can hardly Create new things ・In IermS Of giving measures to encourage Creation, I Will IiSt the following OneS. On the One hand, the PUbIiC are expected to realize the SignifiCanCe Of CreatiOlL SO the SOCial media ShOUld Play its due role in advocating the ValUe Of innovation and encouraging the PUbIiC to CUItiVate awareness Of CreatiOn ・ On the Other hand, those WhO are equipped With CreatiVe thinking deserve SOnle kind Of praise, both Inaterially and SPiritUally.CreatiOn has been a hot WOrd for a IOng time and We CannOt emphasize the importance Of CreatiOn too InUCh. ThCrefore, We ShOUld SPare no effort to ICarn knowledge as much as POSSible to PrePare OUrSelVeS to be CreatiVe PeOPle・Part II LiStening COmPrehenSiOn(听力部分共有两套)说明：由于2016年12月六级考试全国共考了2套听力，本套真题听力与前2套内容完全一样，只是顺序不一样，因此在本套真题中不再重复岀现。

2020年9月大学英语六级作文真题及答案第1套：Wealth of the mind is the only true wealth参考范文：In this rapidly developing society, what we pursue has never been more abundant than ever before. We care about the food safety, the health of the people around us, the appearance of us and the money we can earn. Talking about wealth, ideas may differ from person to person. Among all the elements of wealth that modern people attach importance to, I reckon that wealth of the mind is the only true wealth. Looking around, we may find many facts which can relect the value in the saying. Take Lihong as an example, she is not the traditionally typical youngster who would be considered wealthy. However, she keeps reading books routinely and insists in attending a variety of lectures. When mentioned, Lihong is always the exemplary model praised by everybody. To many acquaintances of hers, they think she is one of the most knowledgeable and thoughtful girls they' ve ever met. In the case of Lihong, wealth of the mind is more essentially valued than the money she possesses.To conclude, it is not the money we earn but wealth of our mind that determines how people see us. This reminds us agian of the value that wealth of the mind is the only true wealth.第2套：What is worth doing is worth doing well参考范文：In different stages of life, we may have diverse pursuit. Some determine to pass an arduous exam whereas others may tend to find a satisfying job. No matter what we are going to do, one thing is certain, we have to spare no effort to make the worthy task fully accomplished. As the saying goes, what is worth doing is worth doing well. Looking around, we may find many deeds to which we can apply the value relected in the saying. Take myself as an example; I made my mind to attend the postgraduate entrance exams at the beginning of last year, which for me I thought was worth doing. Once the decision had been made, I never doubted the possibility of not being able to pass the exams. I made a comprehensive plan for the whole year study and stuck to it strictly. In the end, I managed to pass the exams and became a qualified graduate student.To conclude, what is worth doing is definitely what is meaningful to us and even can have a Long-term influence on our life and growth. Only when we accomplish what is worth doing well can we be more likely to succeed.第3套：Beauty of the soul is the essential beauty参考范文：In this rapidly developing society, what we persue has never been more abundant than ever before. We care about the food safety, the money we can earn, the health of the people around us and the apperence of us, namely beauty. Talking about beauty, ideas may differ from person to person. Among all the elements of beauty that modern people attach importance to, I reckon that beauty of the soul is the essential beauty.Looking around, we may find many facts which can relect the value in the saying. Take Lihong as an example, she is not the traditionally typical youngster who would be considered beautiful. However, she keeps doing good routinely and insists in helping those in need. When mentioned, Lihong is always the exemplary model praised by everybody. To many acquaintances of hers, they think she is one of the most beautiful girls they' ve ever met. In the case of Lihong, beauty of the soul is more essentially valued than that of her appearence.To conclude, it is not the fashionable hairstyle, not the expensive clothes we wear, but beauty of our soul that determines how people see us. This reminds us agian of the value that beauty of the soul is the essential beauty.2020年7月大学英语六级写作真题The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today参考范文1People often say, “The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today”. This saying reveals the enormous influence of acting in time on our future. The importance of doing our best today is beyond doubt, Ironically, it is easier said than done.How we can focus best on today is a thought-provoking question. The following methods need to be taken into consideration. Firstly, such is human nature, that a great many people are often willing to dream about the great tomorrow instead of doing what they need to do at the moment, which is absolutely mistaken. What we should clearly know is that it’s impossible for us to enjoy a better future without today’s hardworking. It might also be noted that it is the elaborate plans that can prompt us to finish what we should do today. Making plans should be a necessary habit in this completive and rapidly changing society. The last methods to be taken seriously is that the more we learn from other experienced and successful people, the more easily we can pay attention to the present and be down-to-earth and strive for practical results in our work Instead of going for ostentation.Considering every method that has been discussed above, we can agree with the idea that it is high time that we took effective actions todo our best today. If we work on it from now on, in the near future, we will not be regretted for what we haven’t done today.参考范文2：As the old saying goes “The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.”, it is the gems of wisdom from generation to generation. The saying still inspires a lot of people nowadays. By the proverb, we can know the significance of preparations in advance. The implication of the saying can be illustrated by the following evidences. First, doing our best today means that it is necessary for us to work hard and finish all tasks which should be completed today. Only when we take advantage of the present, can we have a better tomorrow. As we all know, “Opportunity prefers the prepared mind”. In addition, we can make full use of today because it is under our control, compared with tomorrow that is never controllable and predictable. Just as you want to make great progress in your learning, you have to start from today to study hard.To sum up, today is the foundation of tomorrow; therefore, it is highly suggested that we should grasp chances from today and make full preparations for tomorrow.参考范文3：The old saying goes that “The best preparation for tomorrow is doing best today.”, which means that present action means much in our dailylife. However, a flood of people are ignoring its importance and emphasizing on the current pleasure. As for me, it is suggested that great significance should be paid to the importance of doing best today.To be more specific, doing best today needs us to set an aim for the tomorrow. We fail to deny that without the motivation from the aim or the deadline, most of people are more likely to put things off till tomorrow. It is the human’s nature of laziness that hinders people’s steps to make preparation for the future. In addition, doing best today might enable people equipped with possibility to grasp the opportunities and overcome the unpredictable challenges. When confronted with the uncontrollable factors from the tomorrow, people with a prepared mind will win the success and embrace the victory. From what we have discussed above, a safe conclusion will be drawn that seizing today and preparing for tomorrow is the best option for us.。

2020年12月英语六级第一套作文题目The topic for the first set of the English CET-6 in December 2020 is about the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping. With the rapid development of technology, online shopping has become increasingly popular in recent years. This essay will discuss the merits and drawbacks of online shopping.Firstly, online shopping offers unparalleled convenience. Customers can shop at any time of the day or night without leaving their homes. This is particularly useful for people who have busy schedules or live in remote areas where access to physical stores is limited. In addition, online shopping provides a wider range of products to choose from compared to traditional retail stores. Customers can easily compare prices and read reviews before making a purchase, which helps them make informed decisions.Moreover, online shopping often offers lower prices and discounts compared to brick-and-mortar stores. This is because online retailers save on overhead costs such as rent and staffing, allowing them to pass on the savings to customers. Many online platforms also offer free shipping, further reducing the overall cost of shopping online.On the other hand, there are also some disadvantages to online shopping. One of the main drawbacks is the lack of physical interaction with products. Customers cannot feel or try on items before purchasing, leading to potential issues with sizing and quality. Returns and exchanges can be cumbersome and time-consuming, particularly if the online retailer does not have a physical store for easy returns.Another downside of online shopping is the risk of fraud and security breaches. Customers need to be cautious when sharing personal and financial information online, as there is always a risk of identity theft and fraud. Online shoppers may also face delays in delivery or receive damaged or incorrect items, which can be frustrating and inconvenient.In conclusion, online shopping has its advantages and disadvantages. While it offers convenience, a wide selection of products, and competitive prices, it also comes with risks such as lack of physical interaction with products and security concerns. Ultimately, it is important for consumers to weigh the pros and cons of online shopping and make informed decisions to ensure a positive shopping experience.。

2020年大学英语六级完整版答案作文范文听力选择阅读填空题答案9月英语六级真题及答案汇总翻译：第一套:《水浒传》( Water Margin)是中国文学四大经典小说之一。

这部小说基于历史人物宋江及其伙伴反抗封建帝王的故事，数百年来一直深受中国读者的喜爱。

笑而过毫不夸张地说，几乎每个中国人都熟悉小说中的一些主要人物。

这部小说中的精彩故事在茶馆、戏剧舞台、广播电视、电影屏幕和无数家庭中反复讲述。

事实上，这部小说的影响已经远远超出了国界。

越来越多的外国读者也感到这部小说里的故事生动感人趣味盎然。

Water Margin, one of the four classic novels in the Chineseliterature, is based on the stories of the historical figures ofSong Jiang and his partners, who rebelled against the feudalemperor, and has been popular among the Chinese readersfor hundreds of years.It is no exaggeration to say that almost every single Chineseis familiar with some of the major characters in the book asits splendid stories are repeatedly told in tea houses, on the-atrical stages, by radio and television, and on film screens.In fact, its influence has been far. beyond the nationalboundary as more and more foreign readers are touchedand intrigued by the stories of the novel.第二套:《红楼梦》( Dream of the Red Chamber)是18世纪曹雪芹创作的一部小说。

2020年7月六级真题（第1套）Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on the saying “The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today”. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words._______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________Part ⅣTranslation (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.《三国演义》（The Romance of the Three Kingdoms）是中国一部著名的历史小说，写于十四世纪。

这部文学作品以三国时期的历史为背景，描写了从公元二世纪下半叶到公元三世纪下半叶的魏、蜀、吴三国之间的战争。

小说中刻画了近千个人物和无数的历史事件。

这些人物和事件虽然大都基于真实的历史，但都不同程度地浪漫化和戏剧化了。