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1、大学六级-1614 及答案解析(总分：667.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Writing(总题数：1，分数：106.00)1.1当今社会，社交网站很流行2人们对此看法不同3我的看法Social Network Sites（分数：106.00）_二、Part Reading Compr(总题数：4，分数：70.00)Dogs Make Employees More Productive At WorkLeib Lurie never intended for his company, message delivery service One Call Now, to be pet-

2、friendly. But his dog, Ivy, had other ideas.Five years ago, the German shepherd showed up unannounced at One Call Nows Troy, Ohio-based officea 1.5-mile trek from Luries home. When he continued to make the trip each day he wasnt brought to the office, Lurie realized it was time for a change in compa

3、ny policy. Today, four or five employees dogs, as well as a variety offish, birds, and other caged animals join Ivy in the office daily to make One Call Now a workingmans menagerie (动物园).“Theyre not very good at sending voice messages,“ Lurie jokes of the pets in his office. “But weve gotten them do

4、wn with using the computer, at least the point part.“One Call Now joins a growing force of companies across the United States to welcome pets in the workplace. While only 17 percent of U.S. employers currently allow animals in the workplace, according to a survey from the American Pet Products Manuf

5、acturers Association, pet-friendly, often specifically dog-friendly, environments are building steam. From major companies like Google, Zynga, and A to growing start-ups, more and more canine companions are showing up to work.For many entrepreneurs, the inception of a dog-friendly environment begins

6、 long before offices enter the picture. “My dog, Blueberry, was the founding dog,“ explains Randy Hetrik, founder of TRX Training. “Literally, it was him and me before any other people came in, so he takes great pride in what weve accomplished.“ As Hetrik built his company, he never forgot his first

7、 partner. Today, up to ten dogs wander with Blueberry through the four floors of TRXs San Francisco office,Many pet-friendly work environments develop as a part of the companys larger mission or company culture. After spending years in uptight corporate climates, Nancy Squires founded her own consul

8、ting firm, The Squires Group, with a distinctly homey atmosphere, which included her two Italian greyhounds.Marketing software company G5s dog-friendliness fits into the animal-friendly climate of their mountain town Bend, Oregon, as well as the companys own cultural backbone. “We try to have a cult

9、ure that promotes freedom for the employees and helps them thrive,“ says G5 CEO Dan Hobin. “If that involves bringing your dog to work, bring your dog to work.“Having dogs underfoot might seem to some like a distraction, but advocates of animals in the workplace see quite the opposite. Dogs in the o

10、ffice foster friendlier, more collaborative work environments. At G5, this includes dogs posing as mascots for the companys various divisions. “Everyone rallies around the dogs,“ Hobin says.Employees surrounded by dogs also have a tendency to rally around their jobs. According to a survey of 50 smal

11、l and large companies by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association in 2008, companies that allow pets in the workplace see a lower rate of employee absenteeism (旷工) and more willingness to work longer hours.“There are a lot of people who know they have to spend extra hours at work, particu

12、larly in this economic climate,“ says Debrah Schnackenberg, vice president of emergency services for the American Humane Association. “People feel comfortable spending that extra hour or two at the office when they know their dog is right there with them.“Dog-friendliness may generate more loyalty f

13、or the company as a whole. In the last two years, One Call Now has seen a two or three percent turnover rate. Lurie attributes this small number in part to the office pets. “You ask someone who is in a $12-an-hour job, Would you work anywhere else? And they say, No way. Where else could I bring my d

14、og to work?“ he says.This sense of loyalty stems from a simple concept: Dogs make people happy. “Theyre always happy to see you, theyre happy for the smallest things, and theyre ever optimistic,“ says Hetrik. “Having a dog wandering around just seems to make people smile.“In high-performance or high

15、-stress work environments, dogs can not only spread smiles but also ease tension. Taking a walk, practicing a trick, or even absentmindedly scratching a dog behind the ear allows even the most worked-up employee to relax and reprioritize. “Its their cigarette,“ says Squires. “The dogs are a sense of

16、 peace, gentleness, a diversion, something other than what we define as work. I think its a great break.“And, a dog break is certainly healthier than a smoke break. Numerous studies have shown that having the companionship or even being in the presences of a pet, for instance in the workplace, lower

17、s blood pressure and cortisol levels while heightening endorphins and oxytocin, the hormone linked to maternal bonding. Such an emotional connection is healthy for your dog as well. “Dogs bond to their humans and would rather be with them than not,“ says Schnackenberg. “From an emotional well-being

18、perspective, its healthy for a dog to be with their owner throughout the day.“With their many attributes and benefits, dogs play a critical role in pet-friendly companys hiring processes. All of the aforementioned companies and many more like them use their dogs in the interview process to introduce

19、 potential employees to the corporate climate. Their reactions to the animals also serve as a compatibility test. “Ive never met a dog-friendly person who wasnt a customer-friendly person,“ says Lurie. “And we hire customer-friendly people.“The dog un-friendly or the allergenic, however, need not ap

20、ply.“You try to build a company of people who can rally around a vision, and dogs play a part of that,“ Hetrik says. “People who look at that and say how stinky or hairy or whatever probably arent people that are going to mold well into the casual, rough and tumble, work hard, play hard work environ

21、ment that Ive created.“The Squires Group maintains a similar mantra (口号). “If people dont do dogs, there may be another part of the company they dont do,“ Squires says. “Im not saying theyre bad people or that they wouldnt be great for other companies, but they wouldnt fit our company greatly.“Compa

22、nies considering introducing a dog-friendly work environment should consider adopting a pet policy. When advising companies in this transition, the American Human Association suggests highlighting clear rules about when you can bring your dog in, what behavior is expected, and what happens when the

23、pet or person does not conform to those rules.Many small companies adopt these advised policies, but govern their pets in a more ad hoc (非正式的) manner. After a few minor “accidents,“ G5s HR Department developed a detailed pet policy to include in the company handbook. “I dont think I actually ever re

24、ad it,“ admits Hobin. “In short, though, the policy is to be responsible and respectful.“At TRX, dogs are under the same considerations as people. “You wouldnt tolerate a lot of barking, snapping and snarling from the people you work with,“ Hetrik says. “Neither should you tolerate it from the canin

25、e pals they bring to work. Were pretty clear on all that.“ Growing companies should also be flexible to changing the stipulations in their policy as they develop.Adjustments to the TRX pet policy are under consideration as the company intends to expand its workforce from 120 to 300 employees. The co

26、mpany may introduce a sign-up, limiting the total number of dogs to the current two to three per floor. No matter the changes, though, dogs will remain a fixture in the company.“Dogs were part of the fabric from the very beginning, says Hetrik. “And theyll be here until the very end. I like having t

27、hese pups around./（分数：49.00）(1).Leib Lurie realized he should change the company to be pet-friendly when _.A. employees brought their pets to the officeB. his pet dog showed up in the office dailyC. he found dogs make employees more productiveD. his company moved to the office in the suburban（分数：7.0

28、0）A.B.C.D.(2).What do we learn from the study by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association?A. Living environments for pet dogs have improved.B. Small companies tend to adopt dog-friendly policy.C. More businesses welcome pets in the workplace.D. Employees show a growing interest in raising

29、 pets.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3).According to G5 CEO Dan Hobin, employees can bring their dogs to work as long as _.A. they thrive with their dogs company B. they can keep the dogs from barkingC. their dogs are friendly to customers D. the office is located at a mountain town（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(4).According

30、 to advocates of animals in the workplaces, dogs in the office _.A. can attract employees attention sometimesB. wont distract employees from their workC. force inefficient employees to work harderD. seldom pose a threat to other employees（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(5).To some degree, the low turnover rate of

31、One Call Now was attributed to _.A. the relatively high pay B. the economic recessionC. its excellent conditions D. its pet-friendly policy（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(6).What does Schnackenberg say about dogs being with their owners throughout the day?A. It does great harm to their owners health.B. It benefit

32、s dogs more than their owners.C. It is unrealistic in this economic climate. D. It is good for dogs emotional well-being.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(7).Lurie believes that a dog-friendly person _.A. is less likely to work efficiently B. is a customer-friendly personC. is welcome in all companies D. is usually

33、 disloyal to the company（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.2.According to Squires, people who dont like dogs are not _ for her company The Squires Group.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_3.The American Human Association advises companies to make and highlight _ in their transition to dog-friendly companies.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_4.TRX is con

34、sidering _ its pet policy as it intends to increase the number of its employees.（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：4，分数：105.00)(1).A. The results of her finals are ironic.B. The man should have attended the lectures.C. The result of the final is unbelievable, too.D. T

35、he man should not have chosen urban planning.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A. She wanted to please the man.B. She bought the ticket on impulse.C. She wanted to invite her professor to the concert.D. She meant to ignore the appointment with her professor.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. He declined the bookstore job o

36、nce.B. He really wants to work in the bookstore.C. He didnt know where the bookstore was.D. He wasnt offered the job in the bookstore,（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(4).A. The tailors. B. A dress-up party.C. The theatre. D. A shopping mall.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(5).A. Her mom has approved without hesitation, while her

37、 dad hasnt.B. Her dad has approved of it, and her mom will probably do the same.C. Her dad still needs time to think, while her mom has already agreed.D. Her dad needs time to think, while her mom definitely wont consider it.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(1).A. He couldnt make time for it. B. He had probably cau

38、ght the flu.C. He was not in the mood for it. D. He went floating with some other students.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A. She feels very hot in the room. B. She doesnt like the smell inside.C. She wants to avoid meeting people. D. She wants to smoke a cigarette there.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. He dislikes thi

39、s job, so he will quit soon.B. He likes the job, if not for those working hours.C. Hes not decided, but he knows he shouldnt quit.D. He wants to change his job for all he likes about it.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：21.00）(1).A. The climate

40、 there is too cold. B. The air-fare is quite expensive.C. He has visited it twice before. D. He does not have the passport.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A. He has just reconditioned his house. B. His old car has just been repaired.C. He has just come back from abroad. D. He doesnt have long enough time.（分数：7

41、.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. He hasnt been there before. B. He can meet his girlfriend there.C. His friend will accommodate him. D. He can find a temporary job there.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：28.00）(1).A. Frank. B. Modest.C. Indirect. D. Confiden

42、t.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A. Money is important.B. Responsibility means more than salary.C. High salary secures better performance.D. Future income is more important than starting salary.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. “Can do“ spirit. B. Motivation and teamwork.C. Honesty and responsibility. D. Hard-working a

43、nd cooperation.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(4).A. Tolerance. B. Civilization.C. Clearer wording. D. Communication.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：70.00)Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：21.00）(1).A. A little girl. B. A little boy. C. A secretary. D. A dog.（分数：

44、7.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A. The medical treatment in Sweden. B. Keeping a dog in Sweden.C. The daily life of the Swedes. D. Social welfare in Sweden.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. Dog owners in Sweden neednt to pay any taxes on their pets.B. Dog owners in Sweden are greatly subsidized by government.C. Dog owners i

45、n Sweden must pay for any damage their dog does.D. Two thirds of people in Sweden keep pets.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：21.00）(1).A. One that is already extinct in some parts of the world.B. One that is extremely dangerous to humans

46、.C. One that faces threats from humans in its natural surroundings.D. One that is likely to extinct in its natural home.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A. Polluted water. B. Decreasing fish. C. Climate change. D. Over-hunting.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. About 15%. B. About 20%. C. About 25%. D. About 30%.（分数：7.00）

47、A.B.C.D.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：28.00）(1).A. The unequal distribution of housework between men and women.B. The change of womens attitude towards housework.C. The influence of men sharing housework in American families.D. The change of the tim

48、e spent on housework in American families.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A. Marriage gives men more freedom.B. Marriage has effects on job choices.C. Men shares more housework nowadays than before.D. Having children means doubled housework.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. About 2 hours.B. About 13 hours. C. About 17 h

49、ours. D. About 21 hours.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(4).A. Unmarried men. B. Older married men.C. Younger married men. D. Married men with children.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：77.00)For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for