1、大学六级-18 及答案解析(总分：668.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPart Writing(总题数：1，分数：106.00)1.有人喜欢开私家车出行2. 有人则选择坐公交、地铁等出行3. 我的选择Private Cars or Public Transportation?_（分数：106.00）_二、BPart Reading (总题数：1，分数：70.00)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answ
2、er Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.UFOsWhat are UFOs?At around the middle of the 20th century, the U.S. Air Force coined the phrase “UFO“ as a catch
3、-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 perception of an object or
4、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 all available eviden
5、ce 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 object remains a myste
6、ry.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 sometimes unexplained pattern
7、s 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 human was responsible.D
8、uring 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 Science Fiction?Are
9、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 scientific evidence.Surveys s
10、how 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 humans; and 80 percent
11、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 startling lack of re
12、al 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. Frank Drake, president
13、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 all seven variables ar
14、e 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 abduction came from a New H
15、ampshire 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 rows of windows. When
16、 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, under hypnosis (催眼状态),
17、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 “Outer Limits“ just 12
18、 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, but some researchers
19、 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 University researcher Richar
20、d 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 return, they have strange
21、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 books, including Char
22、iots 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 ancient humans and even
23、 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 one must put the mercu
24、ry 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 alien spacecraft occurre
25、d 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 at the time. One repo
26、rter 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 twentieth century. C. UFOs
27、 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 people can identify（分
28、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) forth the mathematica
29、l 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. science fiction D. peopl
30、es 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).Which of the following
31、 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 has written many books
32、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 1:_三、BPart Listenin(总
33、题数：0，分数：0.00)四、BSection A/B(总题数：3，分数：105.00)Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After eac
34、h question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices“ marked , and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. （分数：56.00）(1). A. Nothing special by far. B. A toy for her collection. C. A be
35、autiful watch of brand. D. An album for stamp collection.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2). A. He is curious. B. He is impatient. C. He is exhausted. D. He is satisfied.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3). A. They will work together to take notes from lectures. B. They will work together to make something special. C. They will
36、 prepare a farewell party for John together. D. They will start working together to find some details.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(4). A. She urges the man to call immediately. B. She simply doesnt know what to do now. C. She doesnt want the man to call so early. D. She encourages the man to do whatever he lik
37、es.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(5). A. A race. B. The scenery. C. The weather. D. A computer game.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(6). A. She should not buy the brown suit. B. He would help her to buy the brown suit. C. She should be careful about how to spend her money. D. She should think carefully when she wants to buy th
38、e brown suit.语音下载（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(7). A. Now she watches TV a lot. B. She thinks popular things make no good. C. She keeps watching TV as little as possible. D. Although TVs popular, she doesnt like it much.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(8). A. He wants to know the temperature in Fahrenheit. B. The weather fore
39、cast is usually not accurate. C. The newscasters always confuse the audience. D. Nobody can understand temperature in Fahrenheit.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard. （分数：28.00）(1). A. She is writing a competitive paper for a scholarship. B. She is do
40、ing a research paper. C. She missed the lecture. D. She is planning to attend the scholarship award ceremony.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2). A. Why species dont avoid extinction by adapting. B. Why species become extinct at the rate they do. C. Why humans arent extinct. D. How many species arent extinct.（分数：7
41、.00）A.B.C.D.(3). A. Every species becomes extinct. B. Humans beings are powerful enough to kill other species. C. The population of human beings is very large. D. Human being is still a young species though it is exploiting the environment.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(4). A. Flies will take over the earth. B.
42、Human will die off quite soon. C. Mass disease could lead to the human extinction. D. Human beings are destructive.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. （分数：21.00）(1). A. She has lost some of her important stuff. B. There is something wrong with her e
43、yes. C. She doesnt know where to get the information she need. D. She doesnt know how to use steel to build construction.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2). A. One has to line up to borrow books. B. All books are difficult to understand. C. One can only read books in the library. D. It takes time to collect the u
44、seful information.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3). A. To give her shoes to Steve. B. To consult her tutor what to do. C. To find the information in the library. D. To borrow the books from her teacher.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.五、BSection B/B(总题数：3，分数：70.00)Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At
45、 the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through
46、the centre.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard. （分数：28.00）(1). A. The increase in car owners. B. The increase in car stealing. C. The increase in driving offences. D. The increase in professional gangs.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2). A. In Southwell Park. B. In an unlock
47、ed garage. C. In Rockinghill Palace Road. D. One block away from Southwell Park.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3). A. A thief had abandoned it by the roadside. B. It had been towed away by the local police. C. The owner had forgotten where he had parked it. D. Someone had borrowed it from the owners wife.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(4). A. To lock up their garages where cars are kept at night. B. To lock up their cars wherever cars are kept. C. To park the cars in the garages at night. D. To keep their cars in locked garages.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.Passage TwoQuestions
