1、大学六级-935 及答案解析(总分：667.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Writing(总题数：1，分数：106.00)1.如今微博越来越受到人们的欢迎2微博普及的原因3在我看来The Popularity of Micro-blogging（分数：106.00）_二、Part Reading Compr(总题数：4，分数：70.00)A Roadmap for the PlanetFrom the 18th through the mid-19th century, whale oil provided light to much of the Western world. A
2、t its peak, whaling employed 70,000 people and was the United States fifth-largest industry. The U. S. stood as the worlds foremost whale slayer. Producing millions of gallons of oil each year, the industry was widely seen as unquestionable. Without whale oil, so the thinking from the advocates even
3、 went, the world would slide backward toward darkness.By todays standard, of course, killing whales is considered savage. Two hundred years ago there was no environmental movement to speak of. But one wonders if the whalers, finding that each year they needed to go farther to kill massive sea mammal
4、s, ever asked themselves: what will happen when we run out of whales?Such questions today constitute the base of the ever-louder logic of sustainability.Climate activists and campaigning environmentalists argue that the industrialized countries of the world have made sizable withdrawals on natures f
5、ixed allowance, and unless we change our ways, and soon, we are doomed to an abrupt end. Take the recent proclamation from the United Nations, Environment Program, which argued that governments should dramatically cut back on the use of resources. The mantra (咒语)has become commonplace, our current w
6、ay of living is selfish and unsustainable. We are wrecking the world. We are polluting the water and the air. We are killing plants and animals, and leaving a devastated planet for future generations.In other words, humanity is doomed.It is a compelling story, no doubt. It is also fundamentally wron
7、g, and the consequences are severe. Tragically, exaggerated environmental worriesand the willingness of so many to believe themcould ultimately prevent us from finding smarter ways to actually help our planet and ensure the health of the environment for future generations.Because, our fears notwiths
8、tanding, we actually get smarter. Although Westerners were once reliant on whale oil for lighting, we never actually ran out of whales. Why? High demand and rising prices for whale oil spurred a search for and investment in the 19th-century version of alternative energy. First, kerosene (煤油) from pe
9、troleum replaced whale oil. We didnt run out of kerosene, either: electricity supplanted it because it was a superior way to light our planet.For generations, we have consistently underestimated our capacity for innovation. There was a time when we worried that all of London would be covered with ho
10、rse manure because of the increasing use of horse-drawn carriages. Thanks to the invention of the car, London has 7 million inhabitants today. Manure disaster averted.In fact, would-be catastrophes have regularly been pushed aside throughout human history, and so often became of innovation and techn
11、ological development. We never just continue to do the same old thing. We innovate and avoid the anticipated problems.Think of the whales, and then think of the debate over cutting emissions today. Instead of single-mindedly trying to force people to do without carbon-emitting fuels, we must recogni
12、ze that we wont make any real progress in cutting CO2 emissions until we can create affordable, efficient alternatives. We are far from that point today., much- hyped technologies such as wind and solar energy remain very expensive and inefficient compared with cheap fossil fuels. Globally, wind pro
13、vides just 0.3 percent of our energy, and solar a minuscule 0.1 percent. Current technology is so inefficient that, to take just one example, if we were serious about wind power, we would have to blanket most countries with wind turbines to generate enough energy for everybody, and we would still ha
14、ve the massive problem of storage. We dont know what to do when the wind doesnt blow.Making the necessary breakthroughs will require mass improvements across many technologies. The sustainable response to global warming, then, is one that sees us get much more serious about investment into alternati
15、ve-energy research and development. This has a much greater likelihood of leaving future generations at least the same opportunities as we have today.Because what, exactly, is sustainability? Fourteen years ago, the United Nations World Commission on Environment and Development report “Our Common Fu
16、ture“, chaired by Gro Harlem Brundtland, provided the most- quoted definition. Sustainable development “meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs“. The measure of success, then, is whether or not we give future generations the same
17、opportunities that we have had.As humans have become richer and more educated, we have been able to enjoy more leisure time. In most developed countries, yearly working hours have fallen drastically since the end of the 19th century: today we work only about half as much as we did then. Over the las
18、t 30 years or so, total free time for men and women has increased, thanks to reductions in workload and housework.We have consistently achieved these remarkable developments by focusing on technological innovation and investment designed to create a richer future. And while major challenges remain,
19、the future appears to hold great promise, too. By the end of the century, the U. N. estimates we will live to be 85 on average, and virtually everyone will read, write, and have access to food, water, and sanitation. Thats not too shabby.Rather than celebrating this amazing progress, many find it di
20、stasteful. Instead of acknowledging and learning from it, we bathe ourselves in guilt, fretting about our supposed unsustainable lives. Certainly many argue that while the past may have improved, surely it doesnt matter for the future, because we are destroying the environment!But not so fast. In re
21、cent decades, air quality in wealthy countries has vastly improved. In virtually every developed country, the air is more breathable and the water is more drinkable than they were in 1970. London, renowned for centuries for its infamous smog and severe pollution, today has the cleanest air that it h
22、as had since the Middle Ages.Eventually, with increased affluence, developed countries gradually were better able to afford a cleaner environment. That is happening already today in some of the richest developing countries: air-pollution levels in Mexico City have been dropping precisely because of
23、better technology and more wealth. Though air pollution is by far the most menacing for humans, water quality has similarly been getting better. Forests, too, are regrowing in rich countries, though still being lost in poor places where slash-and-burn is preferable to starvation.We know from experie
24、nce that more prosperous countries are more able to respond to the challenges that climate change will pose. They are much more resilient to natural disasters while more able to invest in measures such as greener cities and flood protection. Yet instead of first making sure that everybody is better
25、off and more resilient, our response to global warming has been to try to cut back carbon emissions too soon. In reality, this means reining in growth and making do with less than we could have otherwise.We forget too easily that innovation and ingenuity have solved most major problems in the past.
26、Living sustainably means learning the lessons from history. And chief among those is that the best legacy we can leave our descendants is to ensure that they are prosperous enough to respond flexibly to the unknown challenges ahead.（分数：49.00）(1).From the 18th through the mid-19th century, the public
27、 of the Western world viewed the whaling industry as _.（分数：7.00）A.replaceableB.illegalC.necessaryD.savage(2).Climate activists and campaigning environmentalists believe human beings are sure to die, because the industrialized countries have _.（分数：7.00）A.killed large numbers of whalesB.taken too much
28、 natural resourcesC.polluted the water and the airD.used up many kinds of natural resources(3).What could prevent people from finding better ways to ensure a healthy environment of our planet?（分数：7.00）A.The government didnt take corresponding measures to cope with the problems.B.People held fundamen
29、tally wrong ideas about the situation of the environment.C.The government was slow in educating people on environmental protection.D.People worried about the present situation of our environment excessively.(4).Why didnt the whales die out although Westerners once largely relied on whale oil for lig
30、hting?（分数：7.00）A.People replaced whale oil with kerosene for lighting.B.People have realized that whaling is too savage.C.People didnt buy whale oil because of its high price.D.People were unwilling to go farther to kill whales.(5).Why shouldnt we force people to do without carbon-emitting fuels?（分数
31、：7.00）A.Carbon-emitting fuels have little impact on the environment.B.Its hard to find cheap and efficient substitutes.C.There is widespread debate over cutting emissions.D.We still have abundant carbon-emitting fuels.(6).According to the report “Our Common Future“, what does sustainable development
32、 mean?（分数：7.00）A.Whether we create enough natural resources for our future generations.B.Whether we let our future generations enjoy the same opportunities as we do.C.Whether we create sufficient wealth for our future generations.D.Whether we leave a better environment to our future generations.(7).
33、Why do we work only about half the time today as we did at the end of the 19th century?（分数：7.00）A.The worlds population has increased greatly.B.The natural resources have drastically decreased.C.Technology has made workload and housework reduced.D.People understand the importance of getting relaxed.
34、2.Compared with the Middle Ages, the air of London now is 1.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_3.In poor places, forests are still being cut down bemuse people prefer to slash and burn them rather than 1.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_4.In fact, in the past, most major problems have been solved by 1.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_三、Part Listening
35、Com(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Section A(总题数：4，分数：105.00)A.She wants the man to meet her brother.B.Shes going to Chicago with her brother.C.She wont be able to prepare lunch.D.She cant accept the mans invitation.A.Mailing her unused tickets back to the office.B.Picking up her tickets at the symphony office.C.W
36、riting to the office for tickets.D.Cancelling her ticket order.A.She expects the weather to be nice next weekend.B.She forgot she had so much studying to do.C.She usually hands in her assignments early.D.She wont have much time to study later.A.He has got behind in his work.B.He doesnt have a comput
37、er.C.He keeps his computer at home.D.His computer is the latest model.A.She lost Sallys new address.B.Sally had to move unexpectedly.C.Shell bring the mail to Sallys house.D.Shes no longer in contact with Sally.A.Shes too busy to run for class president.B.She hasnt considered running for class presi
38、dent.C.She plans to apply for a part-time job.D.She wants the man to help her with her studies.A.The books were sent out late.B.The books were sent to the wrong place.C.He didnt mind helping the woman move.D.He doesnt know the womans new address.A.Shes worried about the approaching snowstorm.B.She w
39、ont have time to go outside tomorrow.C.She doesnt believe the weather report.D.Shes pleased about the weather report.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：28.00）A.It is a state of psychological problem.B.It is a feeling of extreme happiness.C.It refers to the enjoy
40、ment of special activities.D.It refers to the state of best experience.A.It brings about happiness.B.It meets some demands.C.It challenges people.D.It attracts people.A.It isnt so attractive.B.It involves no skill.C.It makes people tired.D.It makes people uncomfortable.A.You can never feel happy in
41、a state of flow.B.You cant feel happy without experiencing flow.C.You are too focused to realize the flow.D.You can feel happy after flowQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.You miss the best place next to the window.B.You may get scolded and lose your job
42、.C.Your boss will cut your salary.D.Your performance will be devalued.A.He thinks its a fun to work in the same room with many people.B.He learns of much information from others conversations.C.He can concentrate on his work well with all the noises.D.He likes the job very much, including all the no
43、ises.A.He can make friends with his customers.B.He can gather information for his reports.C.Its his duty to entertain the customers.D.Its the convention to have lunch with customers.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：70.00)Passage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：28.00）A.Brin
44、ging pain to your body.B.Improving your health.C.Prolonging your life.D.Curing some diseases.A.Young people need more physical activities.B.Physical activities arent fit for disabled people.C.Some psychical activity is better than none.D.Adults usually have long-term health problems.A.Choose as many
45、 exercise programs as possible.B.Start small and work gradually.C.Have muscle strengthening exercises first.D.Never choose exercise with high intensity.A.Consult a doctor for the balance of diet.B.Be clear about your exercise program.C.Make sure you have enough time.D.Have a complete psychical exam.
46、Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.More people than the natives speak English.B.English will become the only language in the world.C.More people choose English as their first language.D.English is the first important language in the world.A.They ar
47、e interested in English.B.English is their official language.C.They want to succeed in career.D.English replaces their native language.A.English is losing its place in the world.B.People outside British arent good at English.C.Everyone can speak English in the world.D.New English speakers are changi
48、ng English.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.Good control of emotions.B.Good sense of responsibility.C.A better education.D.A high social position.A.People with low EQs are not likely to succeed.B.High IQ is the only critical factor for success.
49、C.Managing ones emotions is an essential skill for success.D.People with high IQs are good at dealing with their emotions.A.They show respect to others.B.They are sensitive to peoples needs.C.They never misunderstand others,D.They can satisfy all peoples needs.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：77.00)Equality is, for Americans, one of their most cherished values. This concept is so important for America
