大学英语六级-88及答案解析.doc

1、大学英语六级-88 及答案解析(总分：455.01，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPart Writing(总题数：1，分数：103.00)1.1)调查显示，现在大学生每月的花销越来越高，很多大学生花钱如流水，根本没有节俭的概念2)分析产生这一现象的原因3)“我”的看法Extravagant Spending on Campus（分数：103.00）_二、BPart Reading (总题数：1，分数：70.00)UFOsWhat are UFOs?At around the middle of the 20th century, the U.S. Air Force coined the ph

2、rase “UFO“ as a catch-all term for any “unidentified flying object“ unknown lights and discs spotted in the sky. But among urologists (UFO enthusiasts and researchers), the term has become synonymous (同义的) with alien spacecraft.The late astronomer J. Allen Hynek defined a UFO as: the reported percep

3、tion of an object or light seen in the sky or upon the land the appearance, track, and general dynamic and luminous behavior of which do not suggest a logical, conventional explanation and which is not only mystifying to the original percipients (洞察者) but remains unidentified after close research of

4、 all available evidence by persons who are technically capable of making a common sense identification, if one is possible.UFOs are more often than not revealed to be something very well known a weather balloon or airplane lights, for example. But in anywhere from 5 to 10 percent of UFO cases, the o

5、bject remains a mystery.UFO SightingsUFO sightings have been associated with so-called alien abductions (诱拐), in which people say that they have been transported to an alien spacecraft and subjected to variety of physical examinations. UFOs have also been linked to crop circles, strange and sometime

6、s unexplained patterns that form overnight in fields. UFOs have been blamed for animal mutilations horses, goats, cows, deer and other creatures found drained of blood and with their organs removed. The alien theory arises because typically no tracks are found around the animal to indicate that a hu

7、man was responsible.During a UFO sighting, strange phenomena are often reported, such as radio and TV interference or car ignition failure. Many UFOs leave strange calling cards, such as indentations in the ground; burned or flattened vegetation; and chunks of unidentifiable debris. Are UFOs Real or

8、 Science Fiction?Are UFOs alien spacecraft piloted by extraterrestrial (地球以外的) beings, or are they terrestrial objects that just havent been properly identified? The question has raised a good bit of controversy, pitting those who believe in UFOs against those who say“ they need to see more scientif

9、ic evidence.Surveys show that the overwhelming majority of Americans believe that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe. More than 60 percent of respondents to a 1997 CNN poll said they believe aliens have contacted humans; approximately 50 percent said they think aliens have abducted hu

10、mans; and 80 percent believe the government is hiding something about alien contact.People who claim to have seen UFOs are confident that what theyve seen is real. They say these alien beings have come to Earth to study the human race or simply to communicate with humans. But skeptics say there is a

11、 startling lack of real scientific evidence to prove or disprove the UFO phenomenon. They argue that the majority of UFOs turn out to be identifiable phenomena everything from weather balloons to meteor showers to hoaxes.The Drake EquationDoes intelligent life exist on other planets? In 1961, Dr. Fr

12、ank Drake, president of the SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Institute, developed a mathematical equation to determine the probability. His equation is based on seven variables, including the number of stars in our galaxy and the percentage of stars that have planetary systems. When a

13、ll seven variables are multiplied, the answer is the potential number of civilizations out there that might be able to communicate with us.Alien EncountersHave aliens really taken people into their spacecraft and experimented on them? Many say they have. Probably the first account of an alien abduct

14、ion came from a New Hampshire couple named Barney and Betty Hill. On September 19, 1961, the couple was driving through a rural area in central New Hampshire when they noticed a moving light in the sky. As the object came closer, they saw that it was large and flat with multicolored lights and many

15、rows of windows. When Barney looked at the craft through his binoculars (双筒望远镜), he reportedly saw creatures inside it, one of which appeared to be the leader. Frightened, the couple drove home. Several days after their sighting, Betty began to have nightmares about being inside the craft. Later, un

16、der hypnosis (催眼状态), the couple recalled having been taken into the UFO and experimented upon.Were the Hills, and the thousands of other people who say they have been abducted since then, telling the truth? Skeptics claim the aliens withwrap around eyes that Barney described aired on an episode of “

17、Outer Limits“ just 12 days before the hypnosis session in which he described them.But the stories of abductees are remarkably similar. Many people describe an examination room in which their bodies are poked, prodded and studied in various ways.These memories may sound like the stuff of imagination,

18、 but some researchers say alien abductees share many of the same stress disorder symptoms as war veterans. When they listen to audio tapes of sounds that mirror their experiences, they exhibit physical symptoms their palms sweat, their muscles contract and their heart rate increases, Harvard Univers

19、ity researcher Richard McNally reported in the July 2004 issue of the journal Psychological Science.Also, the timing of the abduction stories appears to coincide with the sighting of UFOs nearby. Many of the abductees are reported as missing when they claim to have been abducted, and when they retur

20、n, they have strange cuts and bruises on their bodies. Close Encounters throughout HistoryAlthough UFO sightings have become more common in the last half-century, there have been sightings of strange flying objects recorded throughout the ages. Author Erich Von Diken has written more than two dozen

21、books, including Chariots of the Gods? Unsolved Mysteries of the Past, claiming that aliens have been visiting Earth for tens of thousands of years. The Bible, he says, is filled with references to alien visitors. He contends that they helped build the pyramids, introduced art and social order to an

22、cient humans and even interbred with our ancestors to create our modern species.Ancient Indian texts reportedly describe flying machines, called vimanas, used by the gods to fight battles in the sky. In one text, vimana construction is described: .like a great flying bird of light material. Inside o

23、ne must put the mercury engine with its iron heating apparatus underneath. By means of the power latent in the mercury which sets the driving whirlwind in motion, a man sitting inside may travel a great distance in the sky.move forwards and backwards.Probably the first modem close encounter with ali

24、en spacecraft occurred on June 24, 1947. A private pilot named Kenneth Arnold was flying near Mr. Rainier in Washington state when he spotted nine, crescent-shaped flying objects. He observed the objects to be moving at well over 1,000 miles per hour, far faster than any man-made aircraft could fly

25、at the time. One reporter writing up the event referred to the objects as “flying saucers(飞碟 )“, and the description stuck.（分数：70.00）(1).What is said about UFOs in the first paragraph? A. “UFO“ is a comprehensive term for any “unidentified flying object“. B. No tracks of UFOs were found in the twent

26、ieth century. C. UFOs are mainly referred to spacecrafts from the outer space. D. The phrase “UFO“ was created by amateur scientists not long ago.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Sighted UFOs are usually revealed to be_. A. some mysterious objects B. something like spacecrafts C. alien spacecrafts D. something

27、people can identify（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What do the vast majority of Americans believe towards aliens? A. There exists no intelligent life at all. B. They do exist on other planets in the universe. C. Aliens are startling. D. Aliens come to Earth to study human being.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Who set(s)

28、forth the mathematical equation in order to ascertain the existence of the alien? A. Barney and Betty.B. Kenneth. C. Erich Von Diken. D. Frank Drake.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(5).There are quite a lot of reports on _ , such as the incident in New Hampshire. A. the Drake Equation B. the alien abduction C. sci

29、ence fiction D. peoples hypnosis（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(6).The abductees stories probably may not be make-ups, because some researchers coincidentally find them share the same_. A. stress disorder symptoms B. physical characteristics C. appearance D. feeling when meeting human beings（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(7).W

30、hich of the following is true on the topic of abduction stories? A. All the abduction stories are unreal. B. All the abduction stories are totally different. C. Their timing coincides with the sighting of UFOs nearby. D. People died after being abducted.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(8).Author Erich Von Diken ha

31、s written many books saying aliens have been visiting Earth, and_can provide the clue.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(9).“Vimanas“ is a word used by _in texts to describe the flying machines of gods.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(10).Pilot Kenneth Arnolds sighting of the UFO on June 24, 1947 is perhaps the first _.（分数：7.00）填空项

32、1:_三、BPart Listenin(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、BSection A/B(总题数：4，分数：140.00)（分数：35.00）(1).A. She will go although she has little experience.B. She doesnt enjoy hiking and canoeing. C. Shed rather go swimming than hiking. D. She needs to buy a canoe before the trip.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2). A. Pay the extra postage

33、 B. Send the package third-class. C. Wait a few days to mail the package. D. Deliver the package himself.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3). A. She will lend the man some money. B. The man can send in the forms next week. C. The man should finish the forms now. D. The man complained too much.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(4)

34、 A. Put ice on her hand. B. See a doctor in a few days. C. Avoid using her hand for a while. D. Clear the ice off the sidewalk.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(5). A. Go to Sallys room. B. Call Sally. C. Talk to Sallys friends. D. Start studying without Sally.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.（分数：28.00）(1). A. How to win the batt

35、le of staff cutting in the company. B. How to avoid failures in personal investment. C. How to turn job redundancy into an opportunity. D. How to get through the tough time of losing a job.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A. Getting back to school and take a course.B. Taking a holiday and going on a cruise. C.

36、Increasing investment on staff relationship.D. Doing an internship or apprenticeship.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3). A. She was compensated financially and began doing what she enjoyed. B. She realized her dream that she never quite made into reality. C. She enjoyed her career and was prepared for changes in

37、life. D. She was free from everyday routine and found a new job.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(4).A. It is a detailed plan to restart ones career.B. It records ones work experience and capabilities. C. It is the resume that applicants carry to employers.D. It provides alternative choices for job seekers.（分数：7.00

38、A.B.C.D.（分数：21.00）(1). A. He has a lot of free time. B. She knows he likes acting. C. Many of his friends are actors. D. Hes looking for an acting job.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2). A. He hasnt been in a play for a long time. B. He has to rearrange his evening schedule. C. He might not like the way the grou

39、p works. D. His schoolwork has taken up most of his time.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3). A. Enjoy their rehearsal. B. Learn his part quickly. C. See her on Wednesday. D. Pick her up on Thursday.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.（分数：56.00）(1). A. 80. B. 60. C. 90. D. 15.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2). A. He loves his present work. B. He

40、 is going to open a store. C. He is about to retire. D. He works in a repair shop.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3). A. Mary is going to Hawaii. B. Mary has been to many countries. C. Mary likes postcards. D. Mary is traveling on business.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(4). A. To save the money for a long time. B. To buy a ne

41、w car. C. To purchase a used car. D. To get a second car.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(5). A. Delivery service manager and driver. B. Teacher and student. C. Lawyer and client. D. Doctor and patient.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(6). A. New shopping centers are very common. B. The shopping center is very old. C. The city ne

42、eds more shopping centers. D. The old house should be turned into stores.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(7). A. They are having a party. B. They are playing the piano. C. Someone else is having a party. D. Someone else is funny.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(8). A. She was hurt by the man. B. She lost her temper. C. She didnt

43、 speak to her husband. D. She missed the dinner party.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.五、BSection B/B(总题数：3，分数：77.00)BPassage Three/B （分数：28.00）(1). A. The different tastes of people for sports. B. The different characteristics of sports. C. The attraction of football. D. The attraction of baseball.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D

44、2). A. Soccer is not popular in Italy. B. Most Canadians hate hockey. C. Most Americans like baseball. D. Those who dont like baseball also dont like football.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3). A. They think it is only to the taste of the old. B. They find it involves fewer players than football. C. They consi

45、der it not exciting enough. D. They believe it has nothing to do with physical exercise.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(4). A. Pop music. B. Chamber music. C. Rock music. D. Folk music.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.Passage Three （分数：21.00）(1). A. Therere some links between TV watching and obesity. B. Children who watch TV lon

46、ger are easier to have attention problems when they grow up. C. 40% of the New Zealand children watch TV for more than 2 hours. D. Boys are more likely to be addict to the TV than girls.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2). A. Children can easily quit the TV watching addicts when they grow up. B. The adolescence sh

47、ould watch TV for no more than 2 hours per day. C. Attention problems caused by TV viewing in the childhood may be long lasting. D. Children who watch more TV are more likely to have poor health.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3). A. Because the TV scenes are stimulating while the real life is common and slow pac

48、ed. B. Because the real life is not that interesting as the TV series. C. Because they have heavy study burdens in the real life. D. Because they are not satisfied with their real life.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.Passage Three （分数：28.00）(1). A. To encourage people to participate in a club activity. B. To introduce a new kind of bicycle. C. To inform bicycle beginners about New Jerseys traffic laws. D. To warn tourists about bicycling on