1、大学六级-170 及答案解析(总分：710.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Writing(总题数：1，分数：103.00)1.Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled It“s Better to Give than to Receive by commenting on the old saying , “Roses given, fragrance in hand.“ You should write at least 150 words but n
2、o more than 200 words. It“s Better to Give than to Receive（分数：103.00）_二、Part Reading Compr(总题数：1，分数：70.00)Entertainment in LondonBuying Books Londoners are great readers. They buy vast numbers of newspapers and magazines and even of books especially paperbacks, which are still comparatively cheap in
3、 spite of ever-increasing rises in the costs of printing. They still continue to buy “proper“ books, too, printed on good paper and bound between hard covers. There are many streets in London containing shops which specialize in book-selling. Perhaps the best known of these is Chafing Cross Road in
4、the very heart of London. Here bookshops of all sorts and sizes are to be found, from the celebrated one which boasts of being “the biggest bookshop in the world“ to the tiny, dusty little places which seem to have been left over from Dickens“ time. Many of them specialize in second-hand books, in a
5、rt books, in foreign books, in books of philosophy, politics or any other of the various subjects about which books may be written. One shop in this area specializes solely in books about ballet! Although it may be the most convenient place for Londoners to buy books, Chafing Cross Road is not the c
6、heapest. For the really cheap second-hand volumes, the collector must venture off the busy and crowded roads, to Farringdon Road in the East Central district of London. Here there is nothing so grand as bookshops. Instead, the booksellers come along each morning and tip out their sacks of books on t
7、o barrows (推车) which line the gutters (贫民区).And the collectors, some professional and some amateur, who have been waiting for them, pounce towards the sellers. In places like this one can still, occasionally, pick up for a few pence an old volume that may be worth many pounds. Both Chafing Cross Roa
8、d and Farringdon Road are well-known places of the book buyer. Yet all over London there are bookshops, in places not so well known, where the books are equally varied and exciting. It is in the sympathetic atmosphere of such shops that the loyal book buyer feels most at home. In these shops, even t
9、he life-long book-browser is frequently rewarded by the accidental discovery of previously unknown delights. One could, in fact, easily spend a lifetime exploring London“s bookshops. There are many less pleasant ways of spending time! Going to the Theatre London is very rich in theatres: there are o
10、ver forty in the West End alonemore than enough to ensure that there will always be at least two or three shows running to suit every kind taste, whether serious or lighthearted. Some of them are specialist theatres. The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, where the great opera singers of the world ca
11、n be heard, is the home of opera and the Royal Ballet. The London Coliseum now houses the English National Opera Company, which encourages English singers in particular and performs most operas in English at popular prices. Some theatres concentrate on the classics and serious drama, some on light c
12、omedy, some on musicals. Most theatres have a personality of their own, from the old, such as the Theatre Royal (also called the “Haymarket“) in the Haymarket, to the more modern such as the recently opened Baibican centre in the city. The National Theatre has three separate theatres in its new buil
13、ding by Waterloo Bridge. At the new Barbican centre the Royal Shakespeare Company has their London hometheir other centre is at Stratford-on-Avon. Most of the old London theatres are concentrated in a very small area, within a stone“s throw of the Piccadilly and Leicester Square tube stations. As th
14、e evening performances normally begin either at seven-thirty or eight p. m. , there is a kind of minor rush-hour between seven-fifteen and eight o“clock in this district. People stream out of the nearby tube stations, the pavements are crowded, and taxis and private cars maneuver into position as th
15、ey drop theatre-goers outside the entrance to each theatre. There is another minor rush-hour when the performance finishes. The theatre in London is very popular and it is not always easy to get in to see a successful play. Before World War II , theatre performances began later and a visit to the th
16、eatre was a more formal occasion. Nowadays very few people “dress“ for the theatre (that is, wear formal evening dress) except for first nights or an important performance. The times of performance were put forward during the war and have not been put back. The existing times make the question of ea
17、ting a rather tricky problem: one has to have either early dinner or late supper. Many restaurants in “theatreland“ ease the situation by catering specially for early or late dinners. Television and the difficulty of financing plays have helped to close many theatres. But it seems that the worst of
18、the situation is now over and that the theatre, after a period of decline, is about to pick up again. Although some quite large provincial towns do not have a professional theatre, there are others, such as Nottingham, Hull, Coventry or Newcastle, which have excellent companies and where a series of
19、 plays are performed during one season by a resident group of actors. Some towns such as Chichester or Edinburgh have theatres which give summer seasons. Even in small towns a number of theatres have been built in the last few years to cater for the local population. Music in Britain It is debatable
20、 whether the tastes of kings reflect those of their subjects. However, three English monarchs certainly shared their people“s linking for music. Richard I ( 1157-1199), the “Lionheart“, composed songs that he sang with his musician, Blondel. It is said that when the king was a prisoner in Austria, B
21、londe/found him by singing a song known only to him and the king, who took up the tune in the tower of the castle in which he was secretly imprisoned. Henry VIII (1491-1547), notorious for his six wives, was a skilled musician and some of his songs are still known and sung. Queen Victoria (1819 -190
22、1 ) and her husband, Prince Albert, delighted in singing ballads. The great composer and pianist Felix Mendelssohn ( 1809-1847) was a welcome guest at their court, where he would accompany the Queen and the Prince when they sang. The British love .f music is often unfamiliar to foreigners, probably
23、because there are few renowned British composers. The most famous is Henry Purcell (1658 -1695), whose opera “Dido and Aeneas“ is a classic. The rousing marching song “ Lillibulero“ attributed to Purcell, now used by BBC as an identification signal preceding Overseas Service news bulletins, was said
24、 to have “sung James II out of three kingdoms“ when he fled from Britain in 1688. Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934) is known for his choral and orchestral works, some of which have been made more widely known by the famous violinist Yehudi Menuhin. Benjamin Britten (1913-1976), a composer with a very per
25、sonal style, has become world-famous for such operatic works as “Peter Grimes“ and “ Billy Budd“. Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) was deeply influenced by English folk music, as is shown by his variations on the old tune “Green-sleeves“ (which most people consider a folk song). In recent years th
26、ere has been a great revival of folk music, and groups specializing in its performance have sprung up all over Britain. This phenomenon has its roots in the work of Cecil Sharp (1859-1924 ), who collected folk songs and dances. Present-day concern with music is shown by the existence of something li
27、ke a hundred summer schools in music, which cater for all grades of musicians, from the mere beginner to the skilled performer. These schools, where a friendly atmosphere reigns, provide courses lasting from a weekend to three or four weeks, and cover a wide range, from medieval and classical music
28、to rock-and-roll and pop. There are also important musical festivals in towns such as Aldeburgh, Bath, and Cheltenham. Pop-music festivals draw thousands of people, especially young people. In the great cities there are resident world-famous orchestras and from all over the world great performers co
29、me to play or sing in Britain. In many towns there are brass bands, and the players are often such people as miners or members of the local fire brigade, for music in Britain is not just an elegant interest, it is above all democratic.（分数：70.00）(1).Which of the following do the great readers in Lond
30、on probably buy the least?（分数：7.00）A.NewspaperB.MagazineC.PaperbackD.Hardback(2).Chafing Cross Road is very famous because -|_|-.（分数：7.00）A.all kinds of bookstores are along the streetsB.it lies right in the center of LondonC.they have the cheapest books in LondonD.the biggest bookstore in the world
31、 is there(3).What can you learn about Farringdon Road?（分数：7.00）A.It“s to the east of London.B.It“s a street of bookstores.C.It“s a center for second-hand books.D.It“s where worthless books are sold.(4).What does the author mean by saying “some of them are specialist theatres“ ?（分数：7.00）A.Those theat
32、res only have operas showB.The theatres are especially good for their ballet showC.These theatres offer really affordable ticketD.They each hold a special type of play or show(5).Because of the theatre performances, the area around Piccadilly and Leicester Square tube stations gets crowded -|_|-.（分数
33、：7.00）A.before seven-thirtyB.between seven and eightC.at about eight o“clockD.from seven-fifteen to eight(6).What kind of change did World War II bring to the theatres?（分数：7.00）A.The putting forward of dinnerB.The costume of the performanceC.The time of the performanceD.The restaurants nearly offer
34、different food(7).What, according to the author, caused the decline of theatre business?（分数：7.00）A.There are not professional theatres in large provincial towns.B.During World War 11 , a lot of theatres were destroyed.C.Some people begin to choose to stay at home and watch TV.D.The performance of th
35、e plays is becoming worse and worse.(8).According to the author, three music lovers of the royal family members are 1.（分数：7.00）(9).The British love of music is not known to foreigners for 1.（分数：7.00）(10).The courses offered by summer school in music where a friendly atmosphere reigns last 1.（分数：7.00
36、）三、Part Listening Com(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Section A(总题数：4，分数：105.00)（分数：35.00）A.She prefers to stay indoors during the summer.B.It will clear up soon.C.Too much hot weather can be unpleasant.D.The weather is supposed to get even hotter.A.Tell her more about the exhibit.B.Invite someone else to the museu
37、m.C.Take a course in art history.D.Ask Mary when the exhibit will begin.A.She can find a way out.B.What the man said is logical.C.What the man said is illogical.D.She agrees to what the man said.A.In a laboratory.B.At a party.C.In a supermarket.D.In a garden.A.She also thinks the lecture was interes
38、ting.B.She was too tired to learn much from the lecture.C.She missed the lecture this morning.D.She did not finish the reading before the lecture.（分数：21.00）A.In a store.B.In an airport.C.In a police station.D.On a subway.A.It was sad.B.It was funny and inspiring.C.It was very movingD.It was given by
39、 a psychologist.A.It has been in the cafeteria for several weeks.B.Its color isn“t very bright.C.Both speakers think it looks bad in the cafeteria.D.The speakers selected it for the cafeteria.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard. （分数：21.00）A.That the library opens at
40、8:00.B.That no one else has read the articles.C.That none of the material he needs is available.D.That reserve materials can be taken out of the library.A.He is not cooperative.B.He will be in his office all afternoon.C.He has not read any of the articles himself.D.He already brought in extra copies
41、 of the articles.A.Return early the next day.B.Photocopy the articles he needs.C.Ask professor Grand for a copy of the articles.D.Wait until the girl has finished with her articles.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. （分数：28.00）A.The size of the cafeteria.B.The food
42、served in the cafeteria.C.The cost of meals in the cafeteria.D.Career opportunities in cafeterias.A.Inform students of the disadvantages of fried food.B.Find other students who will work in the cafeteria.C.Ask students to try a new dish he has made.D.Collect students“ opinions about meals.A.Use less
43、 sauce on the food.B.Serve some less expensive food.C.Make some of the meals less fattening.D.Stop serving hamburgers and fried chicken.A.Very doubtful.B.Quite annoyed.C.Somewhat curious.D.Indifferent.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：70.00)Passage One Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just he
44、ard. （分数：21.00）A.Nerves and blood vessels.B.Nerves and skin tissue.C.Nerves and muscles.D.Nerves and plaque.A.Fat.B.Protein.C.Sugar.D.Oil.A.Dentists Know Best.B.Tooth Decay and Gum Disease.C.Tongue and Cheek Disease.D.The Importance of Being Healthy.Passage Two Questions 29 to 32 are based on the pa
45、ssage you have just heard. （分数：28.00）A.Find a roommate.B.Hand in applications.C.Go to Spanish house.D.Buy a meal ticket for the cafeteria.A.Women“s dorms.B.Men“s dorms.C.Family housing.D.International houses.A.Coed dorms.B.Family student housing.C.International houses.D.Spanish house.A.Visit the typ
46、e of housing they like.B.Move into the housing.C.Fill out forms.D.Buy a meal ticket.Passage Three Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard. （分数：21.00）A.Because he likes learning.B.Because his hearing center is still immature.C.Because his ears are immature.D.Because he wants t
47、o know how to use his ears.A.Get angry.B.Look away.C.Begin crying.D.Ignore it.A.When he is pleased.B.When he grows up.C.When he gets angry.D.When he hears other baby crying.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：77.00)Attention to detail is something everyone can and should do especially in a 1 job market. Bob Crossl
48、ey, a human resources expert notices this in the job applications that come across his desk every day. “It“s amazing how many candidates 2 themselves,“ he says. “Resumes arrive with stains. Some candidates don“t 3 to spell the company“s name correctly. Once I see a mistake, I eliminate the candidate
49、,“ Crossley concludes. “if they cannot take of these 4 , why should we trust them with a job?“ Can we pay too much attention to detail? Absolutely not. Perfectionists struggle over little things at the 5 of something larger they work toward. “To keep from losing the forest for the trees,“ says Charles Garfield, associate professor at the University of California, San Francisco, “we must 6 ask ourselves how the details we“re working on fit into the larger picture. If“ t
