大学六级-1610及答案解析.doc

1、大学六级-1610 及答案解析(总分：719.50，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Writing(总题数：1，分数：106.00)1.1. 每年，高校许多大学生受到鼓舞去贫困地区以教2. 支教活动的意义3. 我的看法（分数：106.00）_二、Part Reading Compr(总题数：1，分数：70.00)Party Random ThoughtsLast night, pressured by wdl4ntentioned friends, for the first time in months, I came out of writers seclusion and atten

2、ded a cocktail party which is another word for a social gathering. So there I was, trapped in a crowded mom, people milling (乱转) all around me, each with a drink in hand, chitchatting while the waiters skillfully negotiated their way through the bustle with trays of colorful beverages and fancy hors

3、 doeuvres (小菜). It was definitely party time! Yet, instead of losing myself to the convivial (欢乐的) surroundings of food, drink and conversations, I found myself retreating back into my head all the way to China where the subject of American sociality is of great interest. In China, many of my studen

4、ts are curious about how Americans party and have a good time, “What do you do? Sing and dance? To what kind of music? Whats American party talk? How do you dress and act at a party? How about food? What do you eat?“Every year without fail, students ask their foreign teachers to dedicate a full clas

5、s to this fascinating topic. Of course, one would think that a subject as interesting and entertaining as such would make for an excellent lesson plan, a rich source of discussions. But to my surprise, many teachers run into roadblocks (障碍) when generating this particular lesson plan. “Michelle, Mic

6、helle! I have to teach a class on American parties. And I only have, hmm, five things to say about it. And that Ill talk about five minutes. What am I supposed to do after that?“ They cry. “Wall, tell me what those five things are,“ I ask. “Arrive late, talk, eat, drink and have a blast.“ They blurt

7、 out. It is true that the five steps listed above encompass much of the goings-on at American social gatherings. Of course, during parties for special occasions such as birthdays, holidays, weddings, baby showers, anniversaries, graduations, etc. , there are additional ceremonies such as cake cuttin

8、g, gift opening, dancing, toasting, game-playing, etc. But regardless, the fundamentals of a typical American soiree (社交晚会) are good company, good food and drinks, and good times. Sounds simply, doesnt it? But if you were to look deeper and think further, youll realize that theres far more to these

9、steps than meets the eyes.Fashionably LateIt is a major faux pas (social embarrassment) to arrive at a party early or even on time. Therefore, with the exception of the hosts, you never want to be the first person present at a social function. Why? Because people fear that others may think that they

10、 have no life or nothing better to do than waiting for a party to start. Many Americans try to project an image of business which, whether true or not, has a positive correlation with success. So by arriving late, you are saying, “I lead a full life and its exciting and productive.“ Therefore, an 8

11、oclock party customarily doesnt really start until maybe 9 oclock as everyone wants to be thought of as a busy and important person with lots to do. In other words, a party is one of those rare occasions where your punctuality can actually hurt you. Strange, isnt it? Anyhow, remember, be fashionably

12、 late.Small TalkOne way of gauging the success of a party is by the noise meter. The louder the party is, the more happening it is, and the more fun people are having. Then you stop to wonder, if its .so noisy, how can people really hear each other and have great, engaging conversations? The truth i

13、s, they dont. They engaged in small talk, which is another word for casual, trivial conversations. They chew the fat, shoot the breeze and swap anecdotes about random- subjects: work, family, news, weather, hobbies, etc. Because the surrounding noise and activities often sidetrack people, its diffic

14、ult to get personal or discuss any one topic at length or in depth. The point is to have fun, not to get serious.However, keep in mind that since people tend to be in good moods and spirit when attending a social function, parties often provide an excellent environment for making new friends and est

15、ablishing valuable business contacts. In fact, in many professions, important business transactions am initiated at a social event. People meet, have a nice chat, exchange information and make a good impression. Sometimes thats all it takes to begin a long-lasting friendship or business association.

16、 ,So never underestimate the power of small talk.Food for FunWith the exception of dinner parties where a full meal is served, most parties offer finger food-food that you pick up with your fingers. (So dont worry, it is not impolite to eat with your hands at parties.) Some of the classic party food

17、s are cheese and crackers, crudites (vegetables and dip), fruits, shrimp toasts, Swiss meatballs, mini-sandwiches, shrimp cocktail, etc. And believe it or not, Asian foods are now in fashion. Mini egg rolls, California sushi rolls and various dim sum dishes always add an exotic flair to a party. And

18、 the Americans love it.Anyhow, party foods are meant to be eaten as a meal. They are simply delicious accents to the party and eaten to absorb all that alcohol youre about to consume. So dont pile too much food on your plate. Remember, you can always get refills. And one more thing, dont talk with y

19、our mouth full. Its rude.Drink and Be MerryHeres a frequently used party acronym, BYOB: bring your own bottle. Alcohol plays a big part in most American parties. To relax, unwind and enjoy themselves, people drink in a party. Anyhow thats the way it should be. Unfortunately its not always the case a

20、nd sometimes you sense the unspoken pressure to join the crowd. As a result, you feel out of place without a beverage in your hand. I even notice from observation that frequently the first thing people do upon arriving at a party is to hit the bar, kick off the night with a few drinks. Sometimes, th

21、ere are even those, mostly young, who go to parties for the sole purpose of getting drunk, trashed, plastered, totaled. Not a smart thing to do since we all know the effect alcohol can have on us. (People tend to talk loudly when theyre intoxicated which might explain why its so loud at parties.) In

22、 America, theres definitely a negative association between drinking and partying. If you lose control of your drinking, you lose control of your partying, and vice versa. As a result, drunks not only make a fool of themselves but their drunken behavior could endanger their safety and the safety of o

23、thers. I suppose as with most things, moderation is the key.Party HeartyAt the end of day, the objective of attending a party is to have an unadulterated good time. A blast! And how do you do that? You get in the spirit, go with the flow (but never do something you are uncomfortable with) and try no

24、t to be a party pooper (someone who spoils other peoples fun). If you have fun at parties, you are probably fun to have at parties. As a result, people who are more likely to invite you to their parties in the future.As my mind wandered back to the party, I realized that I was standing alone, my sto

25、mach growling, my hands empty of a drink. I was being a total party pooper. So I quickly grabbed a drink from the bar and snatched some of the delicious party food that waiter was bringing by. With a smile, I rejoined my friends. That night, we talked, we drank, we ate. We had ourselves a great time

26、.（分数：70.00）(1).The reason why the author attended a cocktail party last night is because he _.A) hoped to walk out of writers seclusionB) would like to know the customs of partiesC) wanted to join in a social gatheringD) was persuaded by kind friends（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Although people think America

27、n party makes a rich source for discussions, many teachers _.A) produce lesson plans with caseB) produce lesson plans with difficultiesC) dedicate a full class to this fascinating topicD) make excellent lesson plans（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3).If you arrive early in an American party, how will other people

28、think of you?A) You are punctual and polite.B) You are a busy and important person with lots to do.C) You have no life of your own.D) You are leading an exciting and productive life.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(4).The success of a party sometimes depends on _.A) how much fun people are havingB) whether it is l

29、oud or notC) whether parties provide an excellent environmentD) whether people are in good moods and spirits（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(5).Why the power of small talk should never be underestimated?A) Because people may begin a long lasting friendship or business association.B) Because people may have a nice

30、chat.C) Because people may exchange information.D) All above.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(6).Most parties offer finger ford, but _.A) only Americans love it.B) it is impolite to eat with your hands at partiesC) there are some exceptionsD) you cant always get refills（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(7).What kind of food are ve

31、ry popular nowadays in American parties?A) Asian Foods. C) Swiss meatballs.B) Various dim sum dishes. D) California sushi rolls.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(8).People drink in a party in order to _.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(9).Those drunk at parties not only spoil their image but their drunken behavior could endanger _

32、.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(10).There is a higher probability for people to invite you to their parties in the future if you _ at parties.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_三、Part Listening Com(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Section A(总题数：3，分数：112.00)（分数：56.00）(1).A) Husband and wife. B) Friends.C) Workmates. D) Mother and son.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.

33、D.(2).A) Maria is in the library now.B) Maria didnt pass the exam.C) Maria is probably a college student.D) The man wants to see Maria at his office.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A) Play hide-and-seek with her sons.B) Have dinner with her sons.C) Cook dinner for her family.D) Help John to find Jim.（分数：7.00）A

34、.B.C.D.(4).A) It was just so-so. B)It was great.C) It was terrible. D) It was interesting.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(5).A) Take the subway. B) Take the bus.C) Take a taxi. D) On foot.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(6).A) The woman got a position in a big company.B) The man will go to an interview given by a big company.C)

35、 The woman suggests the man go fishing for relaxing.D) The woman advises the man to keep trying.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(7).A) 100 yuan. B) 70 yuan.C) 80 yuan. D) 30 yuan.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(8).A) She forgot to buy a Christmas present for her daughter.B) She couldnt afford a new bicycle for her daughter as a

36、 New Year present.C) She could only buy a second-hand bicycle for her daughter as Christmas present.D) She didnt have enough money to realize her daughters dream.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.（分数：28.00）(1).A) The Waterfall Garden. B) The theatre. C) The Water World. D) The Ocean Park.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A) The

37、Water World. B) The Garden.C) The Waterfall Garden. D) The Car terminal.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A) In the Waterfall Garden. B) In the Children Zoo.C) In the Water World. D) In the Centenary Garden.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(4).A) The fun fair. B) The Water WorldC) The Ocean Park. D) The Waterfall Garden.（分数：7.0

38、0）A.B.C.D.（分数：28.00）(1).A Its next to Pueblo. B Its in the southwest of the U.S.C Its a city of India. D Its outside the city Pueblo.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A Stone jewelry. B Beautiful stone:C Arts and crafts. D Amazing paintings.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A Taos Pueblo. B Apache.C Navajo. D Ute.（分数：7.00）A.

39、B.C.D.(4).A For almost a thousand years. B For a few decades.C For a century. D For several years.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：70.00)（分数：21.00）(1).A) They ere born to be pale.B) They did not like traveling in sunny countries.C) They wanted to be different from the peasants.D) They thought l

40、ight color was the color of health.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A) People without exposure to sunlight.B) Wealthy people in Europe centuries ago.C) Workers during the Industrial Revolution.D) Wealthy people during the Industrial Revolution.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A) Noblemen centuries ago did not like travelin

41、g.B) Heredity is not the only thing that influences our color,C) Exposure to sunlight is the only thing that determines skin color.D) Having a tan is considered a sign of wealth nowadays in North America.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.（分数：21.00）(1).A Kings and queens, princes and princesses, and lords and ladies

42、built castles in order to get more land.B Around the outside of a castle, a moat was dug, which was often filled with water.C A castle was built behind a thick and high stonewall, which was strong enough to stand the possible attack of enemies.D If a drawbridge was pulled up, there was no way for pe

43、ople to enter the castle.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A They lived a luxurious life and their diet was very delicate.B They lived a highly civilized court life.C They lived a primitive life and their table manners were often rude.D They lived a comparatively luxurious but not-so-civilized life.（分数：7.00）A.B.

44、C.D.(3).A Castles structure and the eating habit in them. B Castles structure and people who lived in them.C Castles structure and the lives in them. D Why people built castles and castles structure.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.（分数：28.00）(1).A) He rushed into a shop the last minute before it was locked.B) He wa

45、s locked in a store while the staff hurried home.C) He received a lot of anonymous Christmas presents.D) He beat the owner dead when breaking in the store.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A) He stole some cash. B) He made himself at home.C) He slept for 2 days. D) He held a party for himself.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3

46、).A) He laughed at the police. B) He looked forward to going to prison.C) He took his bottles with him. D) He went with the police without a struggle.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(4).A) The tramp had stolen nothing of value.B) The store had profited by the incident.C) The tramp had a happy Christmas.D) The stor

47、e was responsible for what happened.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：77.00)Sport is not only physically challenging, but it can also be mentally challenging. Criticism from coaches, parents, and other teammates, as well as pressure to win can create an (38) amount of anxiety or stress for young

48、 athletes. Stress can be (39) , emotional, or psychological, and research has (40) that it can lead to burnout. Burnout has been described as dropping or (41) of an activity that was at one time enjoyable. The early years of development are critical years for learning about oneself. The sport settin

49、g is one where valuable (42) can take place. Young athletes can, for example, learn how to work together with others, make friends, and (43) other social skills that will be used throughout their lives. Coaches and parents should be aware, at all times, that their (44) to youngsters can greatly affect their children Y