大学六级-210及答案解析.doc

1、大学六级-210 及答案解析(总分：618.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPart Writing(总题数：1，分数：106.00)1.补考是大学教育的一部分 2. 补考的利与弊 3. 如何发挥补考的作用 B On Remedial Examination/B _ _ _（分数：106.00）_二、BPart Reading (总题数：1，分数：70.00)B When Mom and Dad Grow Old/BThe prospect of talking to increasingly fragile parents about their future can be “one of

2、 the most difficult challenges adult children will ever face,“ says Clarissa Green, a Vancouver therapist. “People often tell me they dont want to raise sensitive issues with their parents about bringing in caregivers or moving,“ she says. “Theyll say, I dont want to see Dad cry.“ But Green usually

3、responds, “Whats wrong with that?“ Adult children, she says, need to try to join their parents in grieving their decline, acknowledge their living arrangements may on longer work and, if necessary, help them say goodbye to their beloved home. “Its sad. And its supposed to be. Its about death itself.

4、There are almost four million men and women over age 65 in Canada. Nearly two thirds of them manage to patch together enough supportfrom family, friends, private anti government ser vices-to live independently until virtually the day they die, according to Statistics Canada.Of the Canadian seniors

5、who live to 85 and over, almost one iii three end up being moved sometimes kickingto group living for the last years of their lives. Even in the best-case Iscenarios/I (可能出现的情况), such dislocations can bring sorrow. “Often the family feels guilty, and the senior feels abandoned,“ says Charmaine Spenc

6、er, a professor in the gerontology department of Simon Fraser University. Harassed with their own careers and children, adult children may push their parents too fast to make a major transition.Val MacDonald, executive director of the B.C. Seniors Services Society, cautions adult children against im

7、posing their views on aging parents. “Many baby boomers can be quite Ipatronizing/I (高人一等的),“ she says. Like many who work with seniors, MacDonald suggests adult children devote many conversations over a long period of time to collaborating on their parents future, raising feelings, questions and op

8、tionsgently, but frankly. However, many middle-aged adults, according to the specialists, justI muddle/I (应付) through with their aging parents.When the parents of Nancy Woods of Mulmur Hills, Ont., were in their nfid-80s, they made the decision to downsize from their large family home to an apartmen

9、t in Toronto. As Woodss parents, George and Bernice, became more frail, she believed they knew she had their best interests at heart. They agreed to her suggestion to have Meals on Wheels start delivering lunches and dinners. However, years later, after a crisis, Woods discovered her parents had tak

10、en to throwing out the prepared meals. Her dad had appreciated them, but Bernice had come to believe they were poisoned. “My father was so loyal,“ says Woods, “he had hid that my mother was overwhelmed by Iparanoia/I (偏执狂).“ To her horror, Woods discovered her dad and mom were “living on crackers an

11、d oatmeal porridge“ and were weakening from the impoverished diet. Her dad was also falling apart with the stress of providing for Bernicea common problem when one spouse tries to do everything for an ailing partner. “The spouse whos being cared for might be doing well at home,“ says Spencer, “but o

12、ften the other spouse is burned out and ends up being hospitalized.“Fortunately, outside help is often available to people struggling through the often-distressing process of helping their parents explore an important shift. Sons and daughters can bring in brochures or books on seniors issues, as we

13、ll as introduce government health-care workers or staff at various agencies, to help raise issues and open up discussions, says Val MacDonald, whose nonprofit organization responds to thousands of calls a year from British Columbians desperate for information about how to weave through the dizzying

14、array of seniors services and housing options. The long list of things to do, says MacDonald, includes assessing their ability to live independently; determining your comfort level with such things as bathing a parent; discussing with all household members whether it would be healthy for an elderly

15、relative to move in; monitoring whether, out of pure duty, youre overcommitting yourself to providing a level of care that could threaten your own well-being.The shock phone call that flung Nancy Woods and her parents into action came from her desperate dad. “I got this call from my father that he c

16、ouldnt cope anymore. My mother was set ting fires in the apartment,“ she says. “He didnt want to see it for what it was. Up to then hed been in denial.“Without knowing she was following the advice of experts who recommend using outside sources to stimulate frank discussion with parents, Woods grabbe

17、d a copy of The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for Persons With A lzheimer Disease, Related Dementing Illnesses, and Memory Loss in Later Life. She read sections of the book to her dad and asked him, “Who does that sound like?“ Her father replied, “Its Mother. ItsI dementia/I (痴呆).“ At that p

18、oint, Woods said, her dad finally recognized their tragic plight. She told her father she would help them move out of their apartment. “He nodded. He didnt yell or roar. He took it on the Ichin/I (忍受痛苦).“Woods regrets that she “had not noticed small details signalling Moms dementia.“ But shes satisf

19、ied her dad accepted his passage into a group residence, where he and his wife could stay together in a secure unit where staff were trained to deal with patients with dementia. “From the moment they moved into the Toronto nursing home, their physical health improved. On the other hand, it was the b

20、eginning of the end in terms of their mental abilities. Perhaps they couldnt get enough stimulation. Perhaps it was inevitable.“After my father died in 2002, the grim reality of my mothers sharply declining memory set in starkly. With her expanding dementia, Mom insisted on staying in her large Nort

21、h Shore house, even though she was confused about how to cook, organize her day or take care of her self. For the next three years we effectively imposed decisions on her, most of them involving bringing in caregivers, including family members. In 2005 Mom finally agreed, although she barely knew wh

22、at was happening, to move to a nearby nursing home, where, despite great confusion, she is happier.As Spencer says, the sense of dislocation that comes with making an important passage can be “a very hard adjustment for a senior at the best of times. But its worse if its not planned not.“（分数：70.00）(

23、1).Clarissa Green suggests that adult children should _.（分数：7.00）A.encourage their parents to live independentlyB.spend more time with their parents at weekendsC.try to share their fragile parents grieving feelingsD.give their parents spiritual as well as financial help(2).According to Statistics Ca

24、nada, most Canadian seniors over 65 _.（分数：7.00）A.move to their childrens placeB.live independently until they dieC.join meaningful privately-sponsored activitiesD.become the responsibility of the government(3).Under the pressure and stress from their careers and children, adult children tend to _.（分

25、数：7.00）A.push their parents to group livingB.depend on their retired parentsC.visit their parents less and less oftenD.seek for psychological consultation(4).Val MacDonald points out that baby boomers _.（分数：7.00）A.are more willing to talk to their parentsB.often take advantage of their parents finan

26、ciallyC.seldom think of sending their parents awayD.are likely to force their parents to accept their views(5).When Nancy Woods parents reached their mid-80s, Nancy _.（分数：7.00）A.cooked every meal for themB.had their meals deliveredC.let them live on oatmeal porridgeD.had a nutritious diet designed f

27、or them(6).Val MacDonald helps adult children with their aging parent issues through _.（分数：7.00）A.a magazineB.the InternetC.phone callsD.home visiting(7).Nancy Woods father didnt decide to reveal his wifes disease until _.（分数：7.00）A.he was hospitalized for overworkB.he was too old to care for the wi

28、feC.his wife refused to eat any foodD.his wife set fires in their apartment(8).When Nancy Woodss father got to know their _,he agreed to move out of their apartment.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(9).Since Nancy Woodss parents moved into the Toronto nursing home they became healthier _. physically, but had new pro

29、blems with _.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(10).Despite knowing little about what was happening, the authors mother is happier in _.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_三、BPart Listenin(总题数：7，分数：252.00)Section A（分数：56.00）A.The man doesnt know any foreign languages.B.The man has no idea of what the exam-related materials mean.C.The wo

30、man has some perplexing problems with the exam.D.The man has to know how to write in a foreign language.A.Take one dictionary out of the room.B.Borrow a dictionary somewhere else.C.Borrow a dictionary from the library.D.Buy a dictionary of his own.A.He has had a heart attack because of smoking.B.He

31、has serious lung disease.C.He is coughing because of too much smoking.D.He will go to see a doctor about his coughing.A.160.B.20.C.80.D.40.A.He wasnt offered the job in the bookstore.B.He really wants to work in the bookstore.C.He didnt know where the bookstore was.D.He declined the bookstore job on

32、ce.A.Cousins.B.Aunt and nephew.C.Niece and uncle.D.A client and a secretary.A.Jerry has an open character and is very talkative.B.Jerry is very shy and quiet.C.Jerry rarely says a thing about his brother Bill.D.Jerry never means what he says.A.He is going to Professor Hudsons home.B.He is going to t

33、he movies with the woman.C.He is going to the cinema with Jane.D.He is going to the dorm to write his thesis.BQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard./B（分数：21.00）A.Set up your own website.B.Consult the banks representatives.C.Try by making transfers.D.Check your statemen

34、ts.A.The person who is addicted to the Internet.B.The person who reads every label of the goods.C.The person who wants to buy fruit.D.The person who is not picky.A.The famous brands.B.The cereals.C.Books.D.Meat.BQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard./B（分数：28.00）A.There

35、 are not enough efficient managers.B.It lacks in guidelines for new employees.C.The conference schedule should change immediately.D.It is short of representatives for conferences.A.Because she is on the executive staff.B.Because she is familiar with the company.C.Because she has knowledge of managem

36、ent.D.Because she has an outstanding achievement.A.Print materials for visitors.B.Study referential reports.C.Ask Sally to make arrangements.D.Apply to the chief executive.A.Confident.B.Shocked.C.Nervous.D.Reluctant.BSection B/BBPassage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just he

37、ard./B（分数：21.00）A.There is a great difference between reading and listening.B.There are effective ways to practice the proofreading skill.C.Highly educated and poorly educated people have different reading habits.D.The speed and efficiency of reading depend on contents and purposes.A.Too slow for a

38、difficult book though just right for a non-serious one.B.Too slow for a non-serious book but too hast for a difficult one.C.Too fast for difficult material though just right for a non-serious book.D.Too fast for a non-serious book as well as a difficult one.A.Ignoring the general meaning of the text

39、B.Paying little attention to the printing mistakes.C.Pursuing a thorough understanding of the text.D.Caring much about the spelling of words.BPassage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard./B（分数：21.00）A.The quicker it vibrates, the greater the frequency of sound it produ

40、ces.B.The slower it vibrates, the higher the frequency of sound it produces.C.The quicker it vibrates, the lower the frequency of sound it produces.D.The frequency of sound it produces is not in proportion to the speed it vibrates.A.Those with frequencies lower than 20 hertz.B.Those with frequencies

41、 about 21,000 hertz.C.Those with frequencies lower than 20,000 hertz.D.Those with frequencies higher than 20,000 hertz.A.A bat caught the insect in midair and ate it.B.Dolphins clicking sounds bounced off the fish and back to it.C.A person heard an echo when he shouted into the valley.D.A dog heard

42、his owners whistle because he used ultrasound.BPassage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard./B（分数：28.00）A.He rushed into a shop the last minute before it was locked.B.He was locked in a store while the staff hurried home.C.He received a lot of anonymous Christmas pres

43、ents.D.He beat the owner dead when breaking in the store.A.He stole some cash.B.He made himself at home.C.He slept for 2 days.D.He held a party for himself.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.A.

44、The tramp had stolen nothing of value.B.The store had profited by the incident.C.The tramp had a happy Christmas.D.The store was responsible for what happened.BSection C/BChina has outlined a new approach to foreign investment, with planners saying they will now focus less on attracting large amount

45、s of cash and more on selecting investments that will bring skills and technology into the country. The change in tactics,U (36) /Uin an official document published by the National Development and Reform Commission, comes after more than a year ofU (37) /Udebate over the role foreign investors shoul

46、d play in Chinas economy. China has long been one of the worlds topU (38) /Ufor foreign investment, and international companiesU (39) /Uin more than $70 billion last year, drawn by the countrys low costs,U (40) /Uprowess and huge domestic market. But the inroads have caused some unease among both or

47、dinary people and officials, who also want to see domestic companies do well. The new foreign-in vestment plan, which isnt aU (41) /Ublueprint but rather a statement of broadU (42) /U, does say that regulators will look more closely at foreign takeovers of local companies and other issues of “nation

48、al economic security“ that have received increasing attention recently. But the vision it advances represents neither an attempt toU (43) /Uclose off Chinas economy nor a new round of liberalization. The planning agency saidU (44) /U. For instance, new investments by foreign companies will face stricter environmental and land-use standards. On the other hand,U