大学英语六级（2013年12月考试改革适用）模拟试卷232及答案解析.doc

1、大学英语六级（2013 年 12 月考试改革适用）模拟试卷 232 及答案解析(总分：118.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Writing(总题数：2，分数：4.00)1.Part I Writing（分数：2.00）_2.Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the issue nowadays whether people should help strangers or be cautious of them. You can give an examp

2、le or two to illustrate your point. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.（分数：2.00）_二、Listening Comprehens(总题数：11，分数：50.00)3.Part II Listening Comprehension_4.Section A_A.She wanted to have a filling replaced.B.She needed to have a tooth pulled.C.She came in for a dental che

3、ck up.D.She came for a free dental cleaning.A.The woman has discolored teeth.B.The woman has a chipped front tooth.C.The woman has a loosen wisdom tooth.D.The woman has a decayed back tooth.A.Grape.B.Fruit juice.C.Mandarin orange.D.Ice cream.A.Clean up and repair the hole by silver alloy filling.B.C

4、lean up and cover the tooth with a porcelain crown.C.Pull out of the tooth after using the local anesthetic.D.Fit an artificial tooth after using the laughing gas.A.Philosophy.B.Physics.C.Psychology.D.Politics.A.Students are not required to attend regular class lectures.B.The professor videotapes cl

5、ass lectures for review.C.Classes are held at various locations throughout the area.D.Students receive credit for work experience.A.It allows them to meet students from other universities.B.It promotes the concept of self-learning.C.It allows more flexibility in students schedule.D.It doesnt require

6、 any examinations.A.It requires too much traveling to different cities.B.It limits interaction among students.C.It will increase class size.D.It will force students to watch too much television.5.Section B_A.A great character in history.B.A theatrical role in a play.C.A special symbol in novel.D.An

7、imaginary person in a fiction.A.30.B.13.C.300.D.12,000.00A.Open stores in busy areas of cities.B.Create special language.C.Provide a comfortable environment.D.Sell a variety of products.A.Because it expands rapidly its retail operations.B.Because it squeezes competitors out of the market.C.Because i

8、t applies machine to make the coffee.D.Because it imparts coffee knowledge and culture.A.Mid-nineteenth century.B.Late-nineteenth century.C.Mid-eighteenth century.D.Late-eighteenth century.A.Because Chinese successfully integrated into American.B.Because Chop Suey was introduced into American.C.Beca

9、use Chinese food was modified to suit Americans taste.D.Because Chinese cooks made it less spicy.A.No one knows.B.The Chinese chef used the wrong recipes.C.The hungry miners requested a new dish to be served.D.A Chinese chef created the dish from the left-overs for the miners.6.Section C_A.They inve

10、stigate the retirement homes in America.B.They are on issues facing senior citizens in America.C.They describe the great pleasures of the golden years.D.They are filled with fond memories of his grandparents.A.The loss of the ability to take care of himself.B.The feeling of not being important any m

11、ore.C.Being unable to find a good retirement home.D.Leaving the home he had lived in for 60 year.A.The loss of identity and self-worth.B.Fear of being replaced or discarded.C.Freedom from pressure and worldly cares.D.The possession of wealth and high respect.A.The urgency of pension reform.B.Medical

12、 care for senior citizens.C.Finding meaningful roles for the elderly in society.D.The development of public facilities for senior citizens.A.Get rich.B.Good relationship.C.Health.D.Become famous.A.Their work.B.Their home lives.C.Their health.D.Their marriage.A.724.B.90.C.60.D.2,000.00A.The environme

13、nt.B.The protection of Chinas rich and beautiful natural heritage.C.The mass destruction and trafficking of iconic endangered species.D.The poorest people on our planet.A.54.B.20,000.C.2,000.D.14A.Tourism.B.Natural heritage.C.Illegal wildlife products.D.Slaughter of iconic animals.三、Reading Comprehe

14、nsio(总题数：8，分数：60.00)7.Part III Reading Comprehension_8.Section A_We all hope that the values that are important to each of us are passed along to our children. Often, however, that hope is challenged by a flood of pop culture messages, peer pressure, and over-scheduled lives that leave little time f

15、or good counsel or 1 . Its easy to forget that learning values and character at home is as important as any schoolwork or 2 activity. In the real world of jobs and career, people are judged by two 3 their professional skills and their personal traits. While grade school, high school, and college can

16、 teach skills and 4 , its up to parents to teach children the 5 that make for success in the real world diligence, a cooperative attitude, creativity, optimism, assertiveness, and honesty. Schools 6 collegesdont focus on these issues. Thats the job of the parents, so take the assignment seriously. S

17、end your kids into the world, ready to 7 not only the tasks of life but also its hurdles, social obstacles, and frustrations with finesse and character. You really cant start soon enough. After all, children need personal integrity and morals as much as any adult. Bullies will always be around; task

18、s wont always be assigned fairly; the good guys wont always win; petty concerns will often 8 issues of substance; and money wont always be in ample supply; 9 children to the harsher realities of life isnt cruel; giving them that experience and 10 them through it is part and parcel of raising kids to

19、 have courage, resilience (适应力), and honor. A) reflection I) handleB) coaching J) conveyC) attributes K) exposingD) realization L) trumpE) standards M) assignmentF) academic N) extracurricularG) proficiency O) particularly H) associated（分数：20.00）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

20、:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_10.Section B_Why Are Airlines Withholding Seats?A A few months ago I booked a flight for two and then went to select seats on the airlines site. Based on the destination and time of year, I was surprised to find only two adjacent seats were available without paying a premium (额外费用).

21、But I was even more surprised a few weeks later, when we boarded the aircraft and a flight attendant announced that only 30% of seats were occupied, so we should all feel free to stretch out.B So how could a flight that looked nearly full a month earlier wind up with seven out of ten seats empty? Th

22、ats a question only the airlines can answer, and theyre not eager to provide many details.C Are some carriers intentionally holding back seat assignments, in the hope well all pay for “premium“ seats? Its a fair question, and the evidence is intriguing.Behind the screen indeedD An awful plot goes on

23、 behind airline and travel booking screens, and much of it is strictly off-limits to consumers. What we do know is that for decades now airlines have become masters of what the industry calls yield management, offering millions of combinations of fares based on advance purchase patterns and other bo

24、oking trends, so nearly everyone pays a different price based on when they buy. But now that paying extra for your seat selection has become common practice, securing your reservation is just half the battle.E Some industry experts have connected the dots. “Theyre trying to get people to buy premium

25、 seats,“ says George Hobica, USATODAY.coms Fly Guy columnist and the founder of Airfarewatchdog. Com. “They want to increase revenue. And were getting more complaints about it.“ He notes that it “really annoys“ passengers who want to sit together, particularly when traveling with small children. F H

26、es echoed by Kevin Mitchell, chairman of the Business Travel Coalition (联盟) : “With yield management, consumers are aware and they know that airlines are constantly changing prices on seats. But if this is true, it is unethicaltheyre grossly misleading us. The thing that I find so offensive is conve

27、ying to me that I have no options, but if I wait a week or two then I do have options. “ G According to the airlines, the reason for ancillary (附加的) revenue is unbundling (分类计价) ticket prices, so passengers who desire a given servicesay checking a bag or ordering a soft drinkpay for it, while those

28、who dont are spared the cost. But as Mitchell notes, “Theres another twist to this. The airlines are saying fees are foroptional services. Well, seats arent optional!“ H Of course, securing a good seat isnt an issue if youre in first class or youre an elite member of a frequent flyer program. But wh

29、at about the rest of us? As Ive pointed out repeatedly in recent columns, were faced with record-high load factors, the highest for the U. S. airline industry since World War . But even with the average percentage of occupied seats for domestic flights at 82. 7%, its still an averagesome flights wil

30、l be fuller but others will not, particularly weeks in advance. Yet searching for seats keeps getting harder and harder. Seats for saleI Hobica cites the major airlines as the prime culprits (起因), but he also notes even low-cost carriers can make securing seats difficult. On the flip side, he credit

31、s JetBlue and Virgin America for providing customers with clear policies. And then there is British Airways, which allows passengers in economy and business classes to select seats only 24 hours in advance. I asked an airline representative if seeing fewer free seats is a trend, and the response was

32、: “Thats going to vary because there are so many variables.“ J I decided to check on seat availability at Delta, com. I inquired about economy-class availability for two seats on a busy routeAtlanta to Chicagoand conducted an apples-to-apples search for the same morning departure seven days in advan

33、ce, and again 14 days in advance. For the flight one week out, a total of only eight seats were available, one preferred and seven standard, but only one set of two seats together. For the flight two weeks out, a total of 29 seats were available, consisting of 20 preferred and only nine standard, an

34、d still with only one set together. Remarkable how even twice the booking time still produced so few “free“ seats, separately or together, yet there were plenty of seats that could be bought for the fight price. K I contacted Delta and a spokesman said the price for preferred economy varies, “depend

35、ing on a number of different factors“, so customers need to compare the costs on a flight-by-flight basis. The preferred seats are reserved primarily for Medallion (勋章) members, and become available without additional charge 24 hours prior to departure. When asked if Delta has received complaints ab

36、out a dearth of free seats, he stated, “Overall, our seat program has been received very well.“ L But my findings dovetailed (吻合) with recent complaints filed with Airfarewatchdog: (1) When my husband tried to get a seat assignment on the first flight, there was just one “complimentary (免费的) seat“(n

37、ear the back in the middle) available, the other available seats had to be purchased for $69. On the connecting flight there were no “complimentary seats“ at all! Is this legal? He bought and paid for a ticket on these flights and now he is supposed to “buy“ a seat! (2) (After) paying for the flight

38、, a message popped up and said that I could only get a seat assignment when I checked in. In order to get a confirmed seat, I had to pay $129 extra! Unless I pay, without a confirmed seat, I am the first one to be bumped from the flight if they are overbooked. How do they get away with this? (3) Doe

39、s checking in online at the 24-hour mark before the flight give me a number in line or let me select seats then? Or do we all rush the gate with our boarding passes (and no seat assignment) in order to get the seat assignment?How to respond?M So what can you do? Its a tough proposition. Usually I wo

40、uld offer strategies for countering such airline initiatives, but in this case the options are limited. Thats why some believe the U. S. Department of Transportation should investigate these practices. As Mitchell says, “The airlines are holding all the cards with this one. There is a sore need for

41、transparency on this. When people are confused, they make bad decisions. “N That said, consider the following: (1) When budgeting your airfares, make sure you consider not just baggage fees but the added cost of seat selectionfor all travelers and in both directions. (2) If possible, book early, whe

42、n there should be more seats available, and check in early too. Why the qualifier “should“? Because if availability is artificially manipulated, its hard to be certain. (3) Book airlines that offer more transparent seat-selection policies. Of course, this is not an issue with Southwest and other car

43、riers that offer “open seating“ policies. (4) Finally, the last resort is what Hobica calls “horse trading“: negotiating seat swaps with other passengers. But this has become a risky and undesirable option with flights so full, overhead bins (行李舱) so crammed and fellow passengers who may have paid f

44、or premium seats in advance.（分数：20.00）(1).Behind the airline and travel booking screens, a terrible plot is being carried out, much of which is rigorously kept confidential from passengers.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(2).The airlines excuse for additional fees is unbundling ticket prices, so those who want the

45、given service like baggage check and soft drink ordering will have to pay.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(3).Whether some carriers withhold seats on purpose for earning consumers premium is a question deserving to be cleared up.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(4).Mitchell holds that there is an urgent need for transparency on car

46、riers seat assignments.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(5).While Hobica ascribes the main responsibilities to the major airlines, he also mentions that the low-cost carriers are making securing seats difficult.（分数：2.00）填空项 1:_(6).Some believe that, in order to solve the problem of airlines withholding seats, some actions should be taken by the U. S. Department of Transportati