1、大学六级-308 及答案解析(总分：703.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPart Writing(总题数：1，分数：106.00)1.中英文简历有所不同，英语简历不是汉语简历的直接翻译； 2. 写英语简历要注意：不要简单罗列，要突出重点；内容安排要合理；用词准确，认真检查等等。 BHow to Write an English Resume?/B（分数：106.00）_二、BPart Reading (总题数：1，分数：70.00)BSlash Your Bills 6 Ways to Keep More Cash/BLike a lot of hardworking couples,
2、Ilah and Dennis Hardesty of Long Beach, California, live paycheck to paycheck. Their $1,200 monthly rent eats up about half of Denniss take-home pay as a manager for a racing car engine manufacturer. Private school tuition for their three teens takes another $400 bite. Income from Ilahs two part-tim
3、e jobs as a fitness trainer and school secretarydisappears at the gas station and the grocery store.The bottom line? Even with no car payments and just $300 in credit card debt, the family barely gets by. “We dont have a penny in savings“, says Ilah. “No, I actually do have one cent in my account“.W
4、ith inflation outpacing wage growth in recent years, its not hard to find families like the Hardestys running out of money before they run out of month. According to the nonpartisan (无党派的) Economic Policy Institute, which studies lower-and middle-class economic trends, the median hourly wage of an A
5、merican worker after inflation is less today than in 2003. The result is less buying power after the bills are paid.These days, inflation is hovering around three percent, so anyone who remembers the double-digit price spikes of the 1970s might wonder what all the fuss is about. But even moderate in
6、flation takes its toll, says personal finance expert Jonathan Pond, author of You Can Do It! The Boomers Guide to a Great Retirement. In fact, annual inflation of just three percent doubles the cost of living every 23 or 24 years. Meanwhile, some essential expenses energy, health care, higher educat
7、ion are far outpacing the inflation index. No wonder families are feeling pinched.Pinched doesnt have to mean powerless, though. Here, then, are six ways to save money on the big bills.BEducation Options/BHeres a pop quiz: Whos turned out move current CEOs of S health care costs have been outpacing
8、inflation, which is one reason why employers are shifting more of the insurance burden to individuals. To control the expense, many people are opting for higher deductibles and lower monthly premiums. Whats more, says Pond, “four-fifths of Americans enjoy pretty darn (非常) good health and could be sa
9、fe choosing a policy with fewer bells and whistles. If no one in your family uses expensive pharmaceuticals, why pay for a high-priced drug benefit?“But what happens if you suddenly need a costly long-term drug? Many policies allow you to upgrade to a plan with better benefits, after a six-month wai
10、ting period. You might also check out WalMart. The company recently started a program in 27 states to fill 30-day generic prescriptions for just $4 each. Nearly 300 drugs are covered. Among them are clonidine (blood pressure), metformin (diabetes) and fluoxetine (an antidepressant).HSA deposits roll
11、 over year to year, so you dont lose the money if you stay healthy. Withdrawals to pay for medical expenses are never taxed or penalized as long as you live. After age 65, you can withdraw the money for any reason without penalty, but youll have to pay taxes if the withdrawal is for nonmedical expen
12、ses.BEat Healthy, Pay Less/BThe best way to cut your food bill is to eat less. Seems obvious, but heres something you probably didnt know: Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison calculated that while “supersizing“ your fast-food meal might be penny-wise (the average supersize adds just 1
13、7 percent to the price but 73 percent more calories), its literally pound-foolish.Dave Lieberman, chef and host of Good Deal With Dave Lieberman on the Food Network, throws cold water on the common belief that healthy food costs more than junk. And he dismisses the myth that coupons will save you mo
14、ney. Most coupons, he says, are designed to promote new, more expensive items. “I never use coupons unless its for something I need“.BDrive a Good Bargain/BGas goes up, gas goes down, but the long-term trend is going nowhere but up. Protect yourself by ditching that gas guzzler (原意：酒量大的人), but be ca
15、reful. Many hybrids dont get much better mileage than smaller conventional cars, says Terry Savage, and they cost a lot more.Even hybrids with excellent mpg ratings save the most money in stop-and-go city traffic. “I considered buying a hybrid“, says Savage, who takes public transportation in her ho
16、metown of Chicago and drives on weekends to get out of the city. “But most of my miles are on the highway. I figured out the difference in miles per gallon, and the extra cash outlay for the hybrid didnt make sense. But if you do a lot of city driving, it might be a good deal“.The federal government
17、 is currently offering tax credits for buying new hybrids. The credit varies considerably depending on the car.BGet a Handle on Home Energy/BYou already know that by insulating and sealing up your house, you can save money on your heating and air-conditioning bills. But did you know those improvemen
18、ts can save you big tax dollars?Many energy-efficient upgrades you make on your home during the 2006/2007 calendar years qualify for a federal tax credit up to $500 over the two years. (Tax School 101: A tax credit means a dollar-for-dollar reduction on the taxes you owe; thats better than a tax ded
19、uction, which merely lessens the amount of income on which you are taxed.)Say you spend $ 600 adding extra insulation to your attic (the most common site of heat loss). You can subtract ten percent of that cost, or $60, from your tax bill. Energy Star-rated windows and doors (an efficiency standard
20、set by the federal government) generally qualify for the credit, offsetting the higher cost of these products. But you wont get the credit if you dont claim it.BShop Smart/BClothings a basic need, but the endless cycle of sales, the proliferation of outlet stores, and online coupons can actually mak
21、e people spend more on clothing than necessary, says Kathryn Finney, author of How to Be a Budget Fashionista.Instead of grabbing everything that catches your eye, apply Finneys “cost-per-wear“ rule: “When I see something I like, I ask myself How many times am I going to wear this in a year? Then I
22、divide the price by that number. Ideally, an article of clothing should cost no more than $3 per wear“.To help you find the best deals on the Internet, theres new bargain-tracking software that notifies you (your toolbar turns colors) when your favorite stuff is on sale. Check out the Intelligent Sh
23、opping toolbar at ShopAtHome. com. Finney also likes Wow-Coupons. corn for its printable coupons that she takes to the store.When you do go shopping, dont be afraid to ask your salesperson if shes got any coupons or deals. Or ask if thats her best price. Some stores will take off as much as 15 perce
24、nt, just for the asking.To stick to her budget, Finney avoids credit cards and buys prepaid gift cards at her bank in the amount she can afford. “Once its gone, its gone“, she says. The cards may cost a few dollars. Check for hidden fees and expiration dates.（分数：70.00）(1).As a manager, Dennis can ea
25、rn $5000 or so every month.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(2).Dennis and Ilahs income is at mid-level in the society.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(3).In the years when inflation outpaces wage increase, many families in the U.S. hardly get by.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(4).There is no obvious difference for a child to be trained in Ivies
26、or not.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(5).People had better give priority to the retirement savings, because they will not _ when they are old.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(6).The author suggests to buy medicines in Wal-Mart because _.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(7).Coupons, according to Dave Lieberman, are to encourage the consumers to _
27、.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(8).If you buy a new hybrid, you can _ from the federal government.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(9).Insulating and sealing up your house can save you _.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(10).According to “cost-per-wear“ rule, the reasonable price of clothing should be under _ if you wear it 10 times in a year.（分数
28、：7.00）填空项 1:_三、BPart Listenin(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.Schedule an eye exam without delay.B.Make a list of what she needs to do.C.Order an appointment book.D.Get over her fear of eye doctors.A.Ask Joan to recommend a good restau
29、rant.B.Eat dinner at Joans house.C.Ask their friends about the restaurant.D.Go to the restaurant.A.They will tell Jennifer to practice volleyball harder.B.They will tell Jennifer not to fall behind others in volleyball.C.They will tell Jennifer not to fall behind others in study.D.They will tell Jen
30、nifer about her grades.A.Complain to the student government about her professor.B.Take trigonometry instead of calculus.C.Offer to tutor other math students.D.Get a math tutor to help her out.A.Have her copies made outside the library.B.Use a different machine to make her copies.C.Read the article w
31、hile she waits in line.D.Look for a different magazine article.A.Professor Smith was quite angry with the manB.The train the man took was an hour late.C.The train the man took was held up by the construction.D.The woman quite understood the mans being late.A.Making an appointment.B.Coming back about
32、 4:00.C.How to use the library.D.How to choose a course.A.They are tired of hearing the poem.B.They are very excited to hear Whitmans poems.C.Susie is one of their favorite.D.They want to listen to Susies recitation of the poem.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数
33、：21.00）A.A detective story.B.Professor Wilsons writing course.C.Their writing assignment.D.A jewelry store robbery.A.Her professor did not like her story.B.She had trouble finishing her assignment.C.She did not like the topic she had chosen for her paper.D.She was taking too many comes.A.To go shopp
34、ing.B.To meet with her professor.C.To do research for the story.D.To take a break from her work.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：28.00）A.Judging peoples behavior.B.Changing peoples attitudes.C.Common causes of anger.D.The effects of negative behavior.A.When th
35、eyre unable to control the persons behavior.B.When the causes of the behavior are obvious.C.When the consequences of the behavior are unpleasant.D.When the behavior is expected.A.Their behavior should be attributed to factors beyond their control.B.Their behavior should be attributed to internal fac
36、tors.C.Their behavior should be attributed to external factors.D.Their behavior should be attributed to others.A.We should blame external factors.B.We should blame internal factors.C.We should blame others.D.We neednt blame ourselves.四、BSection B/B(总题数：3，分数：70.00)BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are b
37、ased on the passage you have just heard./B（分数：21.00）A.Three kinds of motivation and its different effectiveness.B.Negative outcomes of three kinds of motivation.C.The combination of three forms of motivation.D.How to make full use of three forms of motivation.A.External motivation can sometimes brin
38、g about negative outcomes.B.People are likely to do their work without enthusiasm because of threat;C.Students often study in order to please their parents and teachers.D.The second form of motivation can be dangerous if the students cant achieve their own goal.A.It is from some kind of threat.B.It
39、is from a desire.C.It is from a pressure.D.It is from personal commitment.BPassage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard./B（分数：21.00）A.Bad weather.B.The large size of airplanes.C.Mistakes by air traffic controllers.D.Crowded air traffic.A.They narrowly escaped crashing i
40、nto each other.B.One plane climbed above the other at the critical moment.C.They humped into each other over a swimming pool.D.They avoided each other by turning in different directions.A.To show that air travel is far safer than driving a car.B.To show the great responsibility shouldered by the pil
41、ots.C.To give an example of air disasters.D.To show the key role played by air traffic controllers.BPassage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard./B（分数：28.00）A.The way to ensure the survival of the human race on Venus.B.The way to breed organisms on Venus.C.The way to
42、reduce the population of the Earth.D.The way to conquer the universe.A.We will not have enough food to eat.B.All the oil that drives our cars will be used up.C.The earth will become too crowded.D.There will be little water left on Earth.A.Venus is too hot.B.There is no oil.C.There is no water there.
43、D.It is lacking in carbon dioxide.A.They can be bred in any conditions.B.They produce oxygen.C.They can easily be carried in spaceships.D.They are organisms.五、BSection C/B(总题数：1，分数：77.00)Amongst the most popular books being written today are those which are usuallyU (36) /Uas science fiction, Hundre
44、ds ofU (37) /Uare published every year and are read by all kinds d people. U(38) /U, some of the most successful films of recent years have been based on science fiction stories.It is often thought that science fiction is fairly new development inU (39) /U, but itsU (40) /Ucan be found in books writ
45、ten hundreds of years ago. Thee hooks were oftenU (41) /Uwith theU (42) /Uof some form of ideal society, aU (43) /Uwhich is still often found in modern stories.U (44) /U. Books by writers such as Jules Verne and H.G. Wells, to mention just two well-known authors, have been translated into many langu
46、ages.Modem science fiction writers dont write about men from Mars or space adventure stories. They are more interested in predicting the results of technical developments on society and the human mind, U(45) /U. Because of this, their writing has obvious political undertones.U (46) /U. Those who are
47、 sufficiently clear-sighted to see the way we are going, however, may provide a valuable lesson on how to deal with the problems which society will inevitably face as it tries to master its new technology and come to terms with a continually changing view of the world.（分数：77.00）(1).（分数：7.00）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:_六、BPart Reading (总题数：1，分数：90.00)American culture has not been immune to cultural influences fr
