大学英语六级189及答案解析.doc

1、大学英语六级 189及答案解析(总分：447.98，做题时间：132 分钟)一、Part I Writing (3(总题数：1，分数：30.00)1.For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Computer and Online Games. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below. 1大学生接触电脑游戏的概况 2电脑游戏对大学生的利与弊 3我对这一问题的看法 （分数：30.00）_二、P

2、art II Reading C(总题数：1，分数：71.00)Easter Easter is the most important festival in the Christian calendar. It is the commemoration of Jesus death and his rising from the dead, also known as the resurrection. It comes at the end of Lent. The week leading up to it is called Holy Week. Palm Sunday is the

3、first day of Holy Week and celebrates Jesus arrival in Jerusalem riding on a donkey. Crowds of people came out of the city to greet him, throwing down palm branches on the road. Many churches give out small crosses made from palm leaves, as a reminder of Jesus entrance into Jerusalem and his death o

4、n the cross. On Thursday Christians remember when Jesus ate the Passover meal with his disciples, breaking bread and drinking wine, which is now known as the Last Supper. Since then this meal has been symbolically re-enacted by many Christians as a way of drawing closer to God. This is called the Eu

5、charist, which means thanksgiving. It is a reminder that Jesus sacrificed his life for mankind. The Bible tells us that, later that night, Jesus was betrayed by Judas Iscariot. After his arrest, Jesus was brought before the Jewish high priests who found him guilty of blasphemy because he called hims

6、elf the Son of God. They handed him over to the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate. As was the custom at the time of the Feast of Passover, Pilate gave the crowds the choice as to which of the two prisoners should be freed: Jesus, or Barrabas, a notorious criminal. Ironically, the same crowd who had wel

7、comed Jesus with palm branches a few days earlier now chose Barrabas to be released, and Pilate condemned Jesus to death by crucifixion. On Good Friday, many churches hold 3 hour services meditating on the events leading up to Christs death: his interrogation, flogging, the mocking by the Roman sold

8、iers, and his journey with the cross to Golgotha, the place of his death. Finally he was stripped naked and nailed to the cross, where he hung in agony for three hours, jeered at by the crowds, before he died. This is the day when people traditionally eat hot cross buns, because the cross on the bun

9、 is a reminder of the cross Jesus died on, and a reminder of the Christian belief that Jesus died to save us all. Easter Sunday marks Jesus resurrection. The Bible tells us that Mary Magdalene went to the tomb, followed later by some of Jesus disciples. They discovered Jesus body had gone and that t

10、he tomb was empty. Jesus then appeared to Mary and many of his disciples, speaking with them on separate occasions during the following forty days. As he left them for the last time, Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit so the disciples would know God would never leave them. He then ascended into

11、heaven. The Church celebrates this on Ascension Day. Why do we eat Easter eggs at Easter? For Christians, Easter eggs symbolize new life. They believe that, through his resurrection, Jesus defeated death and sin and offers people the promise of eternal life if they follow his teachings. This is why

12、there is a tradition for Christians to be baptized at Easter, which celebrates new life in God. However, the festival of Easter stretches back to pre-Christian times, too. It gets its name and some symbols, including the Easter Bunny, from the Pagan Spring Equinox festival, which is a celebration of

13、 spring and also of new life. Where are the accounts of Easter In the Bible? The account of the Easter story can be read in Mark, Chapters 14 to 16, or Luke, Chapters 22 to 24, and elements of it can be found in the other gospels too. Many of the events in the Easter story are foretold in the Old Te

14、stament in Isaiah chapter S3. Why does the date of Easter change from year to year? The date of Easter Sunday varies from year to year because it is based on the lunar calendar. It is celebrated on the first Sunday after the full moon, on or after March 21st. Do rabbits lay eggs? No, but young child

15、ren in the West believe they do. Children in Europe, America and elsewhere ran around like crazy on Sunday, March 27 this year, trying to find candies and colored eggs. The traditional idea is that eggs are laid by Easter bunny (小兔子). Easter is the celebration of the triumph of life over death. It i

16、s a very important festival for Christian worldwide. At this time they remember the rebirth of Jesus Christ. In Christianity, people believe that God raised Jesus from the dead on the third day after he was killed. On Easter Sunday, people eat boiled eggs and give them as gifts to friends and childr

17、en. The Romans believed that “a life comes from an egg“. Christians consider eggs to be the “seed of life“. So eggs became symbolic of the rebirth of Jesus Christ. Originally, eggs were painted bright colors to represent springs sunlight. Two traditional egg games are the Easter Egg Hunt and the Eas

18、ter Egg Roll. On Easter morning, children look for the eggs that the Easter Bunny has supposedly hidden around the house of garden while they were asleep. Sometimes prizes candy are awaiting the child who finds the most eggs. Today, the eggs are prizes in themselves as they are chocolate. The point

19、of the Easter Egg Roll is to see who can roll an egg the farthest or who can roll it without breaking it. It is usually down a grassy hillside or slope. The game has been connected to the rolling away of the rock from Jesus Christs tomb when he was reborn. In the US, Dolly Madison, the wife of the f

20、ourth American President James Madison, organized an egg roll in Washington, D.C. in the early 1800s. She invited the children of Washington to roll boiled eggs down the hilly lawn of the new Capitol building. The custom has grown. Today, Easter Monday, the day after Easter Sunday, is the only day o

21、f the year when tourists are allowed to wander over the White House lawn. The wife of the president sponsors it for the children of the entire country. But the event is only open to children 12 years old and under. Adults are allowed only when accompanied by children. On Easter Sunday, families have

22、 big breakfasts together. Parents then hide Easter baskets with sweets, eggs and small presents. What Is Easter Bonny? The hare and the rabbit were the most fertile animals known. So they served as symbols of the new life during the spring season. In ancient times before Christianity, parents told t

23、heir children that the magic hare would bring them presents at the spring festival. The presents were often painted eggs as these represented new life starting at this time of year. Hares are like rabbits. But are larger and in many countries quite rare. In most places, the Easter rabbit (bunny) has

24、 replaced the Easter hare completely. In Germany, America and some other western countries, children made nests of grass or baskets and placed them in their yards. They believed the Easter Bunny would fill these baskets with brightly decorated eggs during the night. What is Easter lily? The Easter l

25、ily is another tradition. White lilies are used as church decorations on the Easter holiday. They are also used as Easter gifts. （分数：71.00）(1).Easter Day is a Christian holiday to celebrate Jesus rebirth.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(2).Many Christians now re-enact Last Supper to symbolize Judas Iscariots bet

26、rayal of Jesus.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(3).The Bible tells people how Jesus was betrayed, accused and condemned to death.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(4).Easter day is celebrated every year on March 21st.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(5).The traditional idea in Europe, America and elsewhere is that eggs are laid by 1during E

27、aster night.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(6).In 1, people believe that God raised Jesus from the dead on the third day after he was killed.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(7).Dolly Madison once invited the children of Washington to roll boiled eggs down the hilly lawn of 1.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(8).For Christians, Easter eggs symboli

28、ze 1.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(9).White lilies are used as 1on the Easter holiday.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(10).Two traditional egg games are the 1.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_三、Listening Comprehens(总题数：1，分数：15.00)A.Dicks trousers dont match his jacket.B.Dick looks funny in that yellow jacket.C.The color of Dicks jacket is too d

29、ark.D.Dick has bad taste in clothes.A.Call the police station.B.Get the wallet for the man.C.Show the man her family pictures.D.Ask to see the mans drivers license.A.The temperature is not as high as the man claims.B.The room will get cool if the man opens the windows.C.She is following instructions

30、 not to use the air-conditioning.D.She is afraid the new epidemic SARS will soon spread all over town.A.She lost a lot of weight in two years.B.She stopped exercising two years ago.C.She had a unique way of staying healthy.D.She was never persistent in anything she did.A.The man is not suitable for

31、the position.B.The job has been given to someone else.C.She had received only one application letter.D.The application arrived a week earlier than expected.A.Hes unwilling to fetch the laundry.B.He has already picked up the laundry.C.He will go before the laundry is closed.D.He thinks his mother sho

32、uld get the clothes back.A.At a shopping center.B.At an electronics company.C.At an international trade fair.D.At a DVD counter in a music store.A.The woman hated the man talking throughout the movie.B.The woman saw a comedy instead of a horror movie.C.The woman prefers light movies before sleep.D.T

33、he woman regrets going to the movie.A.He is the right man to get the job done.B.He is a man with professional expertise.C.He is not easy to get along with.D.He is not likely to get the job.A.It is being forced out of the entertainment industry.B.It should change its concept of operation.C.It should

34、revolutionize its technology.D.It is a very good place to relax.四、Section A(总题数：2，分数：10.00)A.A class presentation theyre preparing.B.A television program the man is watching.C.Visiting a close fiend of theirs.D.Studying for a test.A.Hes taking a break from studying.B.He has already finished studying

35、.C.He was assigned to watch a program by his professor.D.Hes finding out some information for a friend.A.He didnt know that she was enrolled in a linear algebra course.B.He thought she preferred to study alone.C.He thought she had made arrangements to study withD.He had told her that he had done poo

36、rly on a recent test.A.He and Elizabeth argued recently.B.He heard Elizabeth did poorly on the last test.C.He doesnt want to bother Elizabeth so late in the evening.D.Hed rather study in his own dormitory.A.A tea shop.B.A newsagent.C.Lights.D.A shoes store.A.Apple pies.B.Sandwiches.C.Scones.D.Cakes.

37、A.Turner is more interested in the notice of “Open for Devon Cream Teas“ than the Town Hall.B.Donald does not watch television too often because he believes that television programs do not provide enough background for what happened in the world.C.Donald thinks that a Devon cream tea is better than

38、a tin of cold beans.D.Turner asks Donald to get him a newspaper because he wants to know about the weather.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：30.00)A.He set up the first university in America.B.He was one of the earliest settlers in America.C.He can best represent the spirit of early America.D.He was the most dis

39、tinguished diplomat in American history.A.He provided Washington with a lot of money.B.He persuaded France to support Washington.C.He served as a general in Washingtons army.D.He represented Washington in negotiations with Britain.A.As one of the greatest American scholars.B.As one of Americas most

40、ingenious inventors.C.As one of the founding fathers of the United States.D.As one of the most famous activists for human rights.A.To find out whether they take music lessons in their spare time.B.To find out whether they can name four different musical instruments.C.To find out whether they enjoy p

41、laying musical instruments in school.D.To find out whether they differ in their preference for musical instruments.A.They find them too hard to play.B.They think it silly to play them.C.They find it not challenging enough to play them.D.They consider it important to be different from girls.A.Childre

42、n who have private music tutors.B.Children who are 8 or older.C.Children who are between 5 and 7.D.Children who are well-educated.A.How to analyze photographic techniques.B.How to define photography.C.How Alfred Stieglitz contributed to the history of photography.D.Whether photography is superior to

43、 other art forms.A.They were influenced by his background in engineering.B.They were very expensive to take.C.They were among the first taken under such condition.D.Most of them were of poor quality.A.He thought the copying process took too long.B.He considered each photograph to be unique.C.He didn

44、t have the necessary equipment for reproduction.D.He didnt want them to be displayed outside of his home.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Urban life has always involved a balancing of opportunities and (36) 1against dangers and stress; its (37) 2 force is, in the broadest sense, money. Opportunities to ma

45、ke money mean competition and competition is stressful; it is often at its most (38) 3in the largest cities, where opportunities are greatest. The presence of huge numbers of people inevitably involves more conflict, more traveling, the (39) 4of public services and (40) 5to those (41) 6and criminals

46、 who are drawn to the rich pickings of great cities. Crime has always (42) 7in the relative anonymity of urban life, but todays ease of movement makes its control more difficult than ever; there is much evidence that its extent has a direct relationship to the size of the communities. City (43) 8may

47、 become trapped in their homes by the fear of crime around them. As a defense against these developments, (44) 9: contacts with other people are generally made brief and impersonal; doors are kept locked; telephone numbers may be ex-directory; Journeys outside the home are usually hurried, rather th

48、an a source of pleasure. (45) 10. Furthermore, all these defensive forms of behavior are harmful to society in general; they cause widespread loneliness and destroy the communitys concern for its members. (46) 11. （分数：10.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_七、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：2，分数：177.00)What is sports violence? The distinction between unacceptable viciousness and a games normal rough-and-tumble (混战)