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2012年12月大学英语六级考试真题

Part I Writing (30 minutes)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay entitled Man and

Computer by commenting on the saying, “The real danger is not that the computer will begin

to think like man, but that man will begin to think like the computer.” You should write at

least 150 words but no more than 200 words.

Man and Computer

Part II Reading Comprehension （Skimming and Scanning） （15 minutes）

Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer

the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four

choices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the

information given in the passage.

Reading Skills阅读技巧

Reading Skills

Increasing Word Power 扩大词汇量

Words are the bricks to build up any language、How can we increase our word power? 1、Read Extensively 2、Listen and Note、3、Etymology

4、Check Unfamiliar Words 5、Solve Crosswords 6、Use the Words You

Learn

Preventing Regression 避免回视

Regression means rereading a word, phrase, or sentence out of habit and not because of need、

Sometimes, it is necessary to reread something, especially in a difficult passage、But habitual,

unnecessary regression really slows you down、

To reduce the number of times that the eyes skip back to a previous sentence, run a pointer

along the line as you read、This could be a finger, or a pen or pencil、Your eyes will follow the

tip of your pointer, smoothing the flow of speed-reading、The speed at which you read using this method will largely depend on the speed at which you move the pointer、

写作

1. Directions: You are to write in no less than 120 words on the topic of "Being

Successful Through Self-study". You should base your composition on the Chinese

outline given below. Write your composition on the ANSWER SHEET.

比尔·盖茨曾说过：“我不认为只有上大学，上名牌大学才能成才，这是多数家长痴迷的传统想法。自学是自己最好的大学，自学不但能成才，而且能成大才。”

1.你是否同意比尔·盖茨的说法？

2.为什么？

3.结合自己的经历谈谈你的想法。

【写作思路】这是一篇提纲作文，文体为议论文。题目要求考生正面阐述自己的观点：上大学是否是成才所必需的，自学能否带来成功。第一段可以从盖茨的话，也可以从人们对名牌大学趋之若骛的现象引出话题，并阐明自己的看法；第二段可以阐述自己的理由，以支撑自己的观点；第三段可以结合自身实际或经历谈谈对自学的心得或看法。

【参考范文】

Being Successful Through Self-study

Going to a top university has long been the dream of many students and their parents.

However，in my opinion，going to college may not be the only way to success. All roads lead

to Rome.

As Bill Gates once said，self-study is the best university. Many eminent figures achieve

success through self-study. Gates himself serves as a good example，who dropped out from

21世纪大学实用英语综合教程（第三册）答案1~8

Unit 1

5. Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the forms where

necessary.

1. curious 2. affects 3. emergency 4. locked 5. Relatively 6. complaining 7.

protested 8. react 9. mood 10. unique 11. consciousness 12. surgery

6. Fill in the blanks with the expressions given below. Change the forms where

necessary.

1. the bottom line 2. thanks to 3. reflect on 4. had lost touch 5. went through

6. followed around 7. looking on 8. woke up 9. take action 10. after all

10. Translate the following sentences into English.

1. Each time my brother complained about the difficulty of his work, I asked

him to look on the bright side.

2. The police reacted immediately when report came that two kids had been

held up at gunpoint in a nearby building.

3. When I pointed out the mistakes in her calculation, instead of correcting