1、大学六级-1143 及答案解析(总分：712.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Writing(总题数：1，分数：106.00)1.目前，国久“汉语热”持续升温2. 出现这种现象的主要原因3. “汉语热”给我的启示On Foreigners Learning Chinese（分数：106.00）_二、Part Reading Compr(总题数：1，分数：70.00)How Sled Dogs WorkTheyre physical wonders-able to endure extreme conditions for extensive periods of time while
2、 running fast and pulling more than their own weight. Sled (雪橇) dogs have been around for generations, and today they remain a large part of a dog drivers life.In Arctic (北极的) regions, some 35 000 years ago, Eskimos dogs bred with wolves and other dogs. Their offspring were well-adapted to the cold
3、and snow. Theres no saying exactly when someone thought to have dogs pull sleds ,but it was well before 1000 B. C. that dog sleds provided a means of transportation and a way to haul goods. In recent years, people looking for unique outings have gone on recreational trips with sled dogs. A number of
4、 companies market tourist treks via dog sled for adventure travelers.Dogsled racing in Alaska formally began in 1908, when sled dog owners in Nome, Alaska, held the first All-Alaska Sweepstakes, a 408-mile race from Nome to Candle and back. And in 1973, the inaugural Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race too
5、k place on a route covering more than 1 000 miles in Alaska. There are more competitions in many of the continental United States, and some take place on dry land. In addition to endurance races, sled-dog events include sprint races, weight pulls (in which dogs try to pull the most weight) and freig
6、ht races ( in which dogs try to pull a weighted sled the fastest). Stamina (耐力) and StrengthMany breeds of dogs are used to pull sleds, including official American Kennel Club breeds such as the Siberian husky, Malamute and Samoyed. However, many sled dogs are of mixed breed and are called Alaska hu
7、sky or Eskimo dogs. While some sled dogs may have wolf bloodlines, its generally not desirable to have a mixture of blood between the two.Sled dogs are bred for their speed and endurance as well as leadership qualities. They are big dogs with thick coats and wide, fiat feet. They sleep with their ta
8、ils covering their noses to keep warm. Dogs that weigh around 40 to 45 pounds are the ideal size to pull sleds, but some may weigh as much as 85 pounds.Young dogs that are enthusiastic runners, easy-going and mentally tough are good choices for sled dogs. A dogs gender matters little and both male a
9、nd female dogs are considered equally.For racing, the most intelligent and fastest dogs are picked to be lead dogs and run in the front of the pack. Behind them run swing dogs, whose job is to direct the team around turns and curves. At the back of the dog team are the wheel dogs or wheelers, who ar
10、e right in front of the sled and are usually the largest and strongest of the team. The rest of the dogs are known simply as team dogs.Dogs are typically from 2 to 10 years old when they pull sleds. After they retire, they might remain with their owner at a kennel or be adopted as pets by others. Re
11、scue groups for sled dogs take in unwanted dogs and care for them, trying to place them in loving homes.While snowmobiles (also called snow machines), helicopters and airplanes are now often used in place of sled dogs, there are still times when dog transportation is preferred. Harsh weather conditi
12、ons can make flying hazardous, and certain terrain can be more difficult for snow machines to cross than for dogs. Dogs can be more reliable than man-made machines, theyre good companions to have on long treks and they can be cheaper to own than other forms of transportation.Becoming a Sled DogThe n
13、umber of sled dogs at a typical kennel(养狗场) is around 75, though some might house as few as 20 or as many as 150. Many kennel owners are greedy mushers (赶狗拉雪) and compete in dog sled races. They also train other mushers and sell and lease dogs.The training for each team of racing dogs varies by mush
14、er ( or whomever is preparing the dogs to race). Conditioning the dogs to nm long distances is vital, and teams may cover 2 000 to 3 000 miles in the course of training leading up to an endurance race. Since training may take place year-round, the dogs sometimes nm on dry land, and sometimes pull al
15、l-terrain vehicles.Dog owners start training their dogs to pull sleds at a very young age. When they are a couple of months old, they may be fitted with a harness and collar, just so they get used to wearing them. As they get older, a small object may be attached to the harness to practice pulling w
16、eight. Mushers also start teaching the dogs verbal commands. When dogs are ready to train alongside a team, at around 6 to 8 months old, they start by pulling light loads for short distances. Over time, they build up their strength and stamina and are able to go farther and pull more.Sled dogs that
17、are well cared for and loved by their owners are quite friendly and gentle. While they may fight with other dogs, it is rare that a sled dog would be aggressive toward people. Mushers have been quoted as saying that they take better care of their dogs than themselves, and that the dogs eat better th
18、an they do. Relationships between dog and musher vary, but most mushers consider their dogs family. Mushers generally follow the reasoning that a dog thats not properly cared for will not perform, so it wouldnt make sense to mistreat dogs.For races such as the Iditarod, veterinarians are on hand to
19、examine dogs, and race rules require proof of certain vaccines and check-ups. Dogs are implanted with microchips to help keep track of them. The International Sled Dog Veterinary Medical Association is a group of veterinarians who are dedicated to the welfare of sled dogs.Getting Ready for the RaceR
20、acing sled dogs need to eat around 10 000 calories per day. During the Iditarod race, that translates to about 2 000 pounds of food for one team for the entire race. Meat is the main ingredient, but they also consume other fats, oils, dry dog foods and vitamin supplements. Dogs eat at each of the mo
21、re than two dozen checkpoints on the Iditarod route, but they also get snacks every few hours. Gear for dogs includes fabric booties to protect their feet from the elements, and a sled team may go through 2 000 booties during a race.The number of dogs pulling the sled varies by race and by musher. I
22、n the Iditarod, there are a maximum of 16 dogs on a team. At the races start, there must be between 12 and 16 dogs per entrant. At the races end, at least six dogs must be part of the team that crosses the finish line.The dogs are attached to the sled with a series of lines called rigging. This incl
23、udes the tow line (or gang line), tug lines and neck lines. Each dog wears a collar and a harness. The tow line connects the dogs to the sled, and a tug line rigs the dogs harnesses to the tow line. The dogs collars are attached to the tow line by the neck line. There are no reins, and dogs respond
24、to the mushers vocal commands.A musher says “hike,“ “lets go,“ or “all right,“ to get his or her team going; “easy“ to slow down; “gee“ to turn right; “haw“ to turn left; “come gee“ or “come haw“ to turn 180 degrees right or left; “straight on“ to go straight ahead; and “whoa“ to stop.During the Idi
25、tarod, teams typically travel in the 5 to 12 miles per hour range and might nm for six or eight hours straight. When dogs fail to work together as a team, or a musher cant properly direct his or her team, the lines can become tangled and cause problems.（分数：70.00）(1).Why are sled dogs said to be phys
26、ical wonders?（分数：7.00）A.Because they are raised by wolves.B.Because they can stand most severe weather.C.Because they are fastest runner among Arctic animals.D.Because they can bear goods like horses do.(2).The idea of using dogs to pull sleds began _.（分数：7.00）A.some 35 000 years agoB.1 000 years ag
27、oC.before 1 000 B.C.D.before 1908(3).What is peoples attitude towards a mixture of blood between dogs and wolves?（分数：7.00）A.Its not encouraged.B.Its strongly protested.C.Its warmly welcomed.D.Its responded indifferently.(4).Where is the position of the wheel dogs in a team?（分数：7.00）A.In the front of
28、 the team.B.Behind the lead dogs.C.In front of the sled.D.At the side of swing dogs.(5).Nowadays sled dogs are still necessary when _.（分数：7.00）A.there are severe weather conditionsB.flying machines are full with passengersC.snow machines use up power in the Arctic regionD.people need partners during
29、 the travel(6).What is very important in the long-distance training of dogs?（分数：7.00）A.To urge dogs run for 2 000 to 3 000 miles every day.B.To train the dogs for at least one year.C.To train the dogs to pull vehicles on dry land.D.To get the dogs accustomed to running long distances.(7).When sled d
30、ogs get sufficient care from the owner, they usually _.（分数：7.00）A.fight with other dogsB.are too heavy to runC.are friendly and gentleD.develop reliability on the owner(8).According to the race rules, dogs for race must have _.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(9).For the entire Iditarod race, a sled dog team has to
31、eat so much as to _.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(10).Sled dogs dont use reins, instead, they follow _.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_三、Part Listening Com(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Section A(总题数：3，分数：105.00)Questions 11 to 18 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：56.00）A.The mountains.B.The seaside.C.The park.D.The fores
32、t.A.She wouldnt mind doing it if she could.B.She wished she hadnt had the meeting.C.She didnt want to because she would rather go to Chicago.D.would be able to have the meeting.A.She missed her friends.B.She thinks shes catching another cold.C.She likes tomato sauce on everything she eats.D.has a lo
33、t of work to make up.A.In a bookstore.B.In a library.C.Ina classroom.D.In a hotel.A.She disagrees with the man.B.She doesnt agree with Cynthia.C.She thinks its narrow-minded.D.She doesnt believe either of them.A.He prefers shorter plays to this one.B.He doesnt have to go to that play.C.He wouldnt se
34、e the play as the woman did.D.He liked the play better the first time he saw it.A.The casher of the hotel.B.The receptionist at the front desk.C.The hotel operator.D.The Bell Telephone operator.A.Because they are alike.B.Because the mans briefcase has a lock.C.Because the mans briefcase is smaller.D
35、.Because she doesnt have a briefcase.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：21.00）19A.A surgeon general who will be present in a rose gardenB.A woman who used to be one of Reagans Surgeon General.C.A spokesman for President Clinton on drug regulations.D.Ronauld Reag
36、an.A.Announce for the first time the regulations on tobacco.B.Publish the usual protocols he has gone through.C.Declare pretty much the same restrictions on drug use as in 1995.D.Present to the public the revised regulations on tobacco.A.President Clinton suggested an end to using trade marks of cig
37、arette on baseball caps.B.President Clintons new restriction on tobacco is basically on teen smokers.C.There are some measures going along with advertising ban on cigarettes.D.He doesnt think therell ever be an official ban on cigarettes in America.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation yo
38、u have just heard.（分数：28.00）A.The most expensive products for women and children.B.The most practical clothes for the old and the young.C.The best and most luxurious garment products for men and women.D.The best but very cheap jeans and underwear for ordinary consumers.A.People who are more concerne
39、d about value ,price and style.B.People who are more worried about monotony and analogy.C.People who are less interested in affordable clothes.D.People who are very much concerned about the design of clothes.A.By setting up joint ventures with partners in Asia.B.By opening up whole sale chain-stores
40、 in Japan.C.By distributing its products to retail stores with“ ship in shop“ concept.D.By setting up retail stores.A.One of Calvin Kleins business partners.B.One of the chain stores of Calvin Klein in Asia.C.The sole agent of Calvin Klein in Japan.D.A trade mission to South-East Asia.五、Section B(总题
41、数：3，分数：70.00)Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.The World War II.B.The World War I.C.The American Revolution.D.The Industrial Revolution of Britain.A.The telescope.B.The harmonica.C.The piano.D.The light bulb.A.To bring electricity into his house f
42、or lighting.B.To have fun.C.To attract thunder.D.To conduct a scientific experiment.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.Because their wives provide necessities and luxuries.B.Because they can spend more money in doing so.C.Because they can enjoy mor
43、e freedom.D.Because their wives can earn money to support the family and be interesting.A.The wifes bad cooking.B.The wifes independence.C.The wifes working condition.D.The wifes paycheck.A.When the children grow up.B.When the family life is getting better.C.When the man is angry because his wife is
44、 not his servant.D.When the wife brings in more money.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：28.00）A.From the Federal government.B.From the state legislatures.C.From taxes.D.From the parents of the school children.A.The Federal government.B.Individual school
45、s.C.Respective states.D.Local communities.A.The percentage is high.B.The percentage is low.C.The amount of the population is not so low.D.It is not mentioned in the passage.A.Their own earnings from part-time work.B.Scholarships from schools, the government, or private foundations.C.Taxes.D.Funds pr
46、ovided by states and cities.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：77.00)Life on earth depends on the sun. Day after day we see its light and feel its (36) , but we do not often know or (37) the birth or the beginning of their (38) . Yet there are amount of (39) things about the sun. One is its distance from the eart
47、h. This is about ninety-three (40) miles. It is to us, a long distance. A (41) of this distance, even if it could be made, would take (42) hundred years even in the (43) rocket.The sun makes us feel heat, even at a distance of ninety-three million miles. This is not surprising. (44) . But we receive
48、 only a small part of this heat. The total heat of the sun could melt a column of ice two and a quarter miles thick and ninety-three million miles high in one second.The brightness of the sun is equally astonishing. As we said earlier, we receive only a very small part of the suns heat. (45) This is sufficient for the growth of trees and plants, and for the existence of living creatures on earth. (46) . The heat and light from the sun come in just the right quantities for life on earth.（分数：77.00）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:_
