1、大学英语六级 13 及答案解析(总分：448.01，做题时间：135 分钟)一、Part I Writing (3(总题数：1，分数：30.00)1.Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter to the editor of a newspaper complaining about the poor service of a bookstore. You should write at least 150 words according to the guidelines given bel
2、ow in Chinese. 设想你买了一本英文词典发现有这样那样的质量问题，书店的服务态度又不好，因此给报社编辑写信。信中必须包括以下内容： 1. 事情的起因；2. 与书店交涉的经过； 3. 呼吁服务行业必须提高服务质量。 （分数：30.00）_二、Part II Reading C(总题数：1，分数：71.00)Space Tourism Make your reservations now. The space tourism industry is officially open for business, and tickets are going for a mere $20 mi
3、llion for a one-week stay in space. Despite reluctance from National Air and Space Administration (NASA) , Russia made American businessman Dennis Tito the worlds first space tourist. Tito flew into space aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket that arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) on April 30
4、 2001. The second space tourist, South African businessman Mark Shuttleworth, took off aboard the Russian Soyuz on April 25,2002, also bound for the ISS. Lance Bass of N Sync was supposed to be the third to make the $20 million trip, but he did not join the three-man crew as they blasted off on Oct
5、ober 30,2002, due to lack of payment. Probably the most incredible aspect of this proposed space tour was that NASA approved of it. These trips are the beginning of what could be a profitable 21st century industry. There are already several space tourism companies planning to build suborbital vehicl
6、es and orbital cities within the next two decades. These companies have invested millions, believing that the space tourism industry is on the verge of taking off. In 1997, NASA published a report concluding that selling trips into space to private citizens could be worth billions of dollars. A Japa
7、nese report supports these findings, and projects that space tourism could be a $10 billion per year industry within the next two decades. The only obstacles to opening up space to tourists are the space agencies, who are concerned with safety and the development of a reliable, reusable launch vehic
8、le. Space Accommodations Russias Mir space station was supposed to be the first destination for space tourists. But in March 2001, the Russian Aerospace Agency brought Mir down into the Pacific Ocean. As it turned out, bringing down Mir only temporarily delayed the first tourist trip into space. The
9、 Mir crash did cancel plans for a new reality-based game show from NBC, which was going to be called Destination Mir. The Survivor-like TV show was scheduled to air in fall 2001. Participants on the show were to go through training at Russias cosmonaut (宇航员) training center, Star City. Each week, on
10、e of the participants would be eliminated from the show, with the winner receiving a trip to the Mir space station. The Mir crash has ruled out NBCs space plans for now. NASA is against beginning space tourism until the International Space Station is completed in 2006. Russia is not alone in its int
11、erest in space tourism. There are several projects underway to commercialize space travel. Here are a few of the groups that might take tourists to space: -Space Island Group is going to build a ring-shaped, rotating “commercial space infrastructure (基础结构)“ that will resemble the Discovery spacecraf
12、t in the movie “2001: A Space Odyssey. “Space Island says it will build its space city out of empty NASA space-shuttle fuel tanks (to start, it should take around 12 or so) , and place it about 400 miles above Earth. The space city will rotate once per minute to create a gravitational pull one-third
13、 as strong as Earths. -According to their vision statement, Space Adventures plans to “fly tens of thousands of people in space over the next 10-15 years and beyond, around the moon, and back, from spaceports both on Earth and in space, to and from private space stations, and aboard dozens of differ
14、ent vehicles.“ -Even Hilton Hotels has shown interest in the space tourism industry and the possibility of building or co-funding a space hotel. However, the company did say that it believes such a space hotel is 15 to 20 years away. Initially, space tourism will offer simple accommodations at best.
15、 For instance, if the International Space Station is used as a tourist attraction, guests wont find the luxurious surroundings of a hotel room on Earth. It has been designed for conducting research, not entertainment. However, the first generation of space hotels should offer tourists a much more co
16、mfortable experience. In regard to a concept for a space hotel initially planned by Space Island, such a hotel could offer guests every convenience they might find at a hotel on Earth, and some they might not. The small gravitational pull created by the rotating space city would allow space-tourists
17、 and residents to walk around and function normally within the structure. Everything from running water to a recycling plant to medical facilities would be possible. Additionally, space tourists would even be able to take space walks. Many of these companies believe that they have to offer an extrem
18、ely enjoyable experience in order for passengers to pay thousands, if not millions, of dollars to ride into space. So will space create another separation between the haves and have-nots? The Most Expensive Vacation Will space be an exotic retreat reserved for only the wealthy? Or will middle-class
19、folks have a chance to take their families to space? Make no mistake about it, going to space will be the most expensive vacation you ever take. Prices right now are in the tens of millions of the dollars. Currently, the only vehicles that can take you into space are the space shuttle and the Russia
20、n Soyuz, both of which are terribly inefficient. Each spacecraft requires millions of pounds of fuel to take off into space, which makes them expensive to launch. One pound of payload (有效载重) costs about $10,000 to put into Earths orbit. NASA and Lockheed Martin are currently developing a single-stag
21、e-to-orbit launch space plane, called the Venture-Star, that could be launched for about a tenth of what the space shuttle costs to launch. If the Venture-Star takes off, the number of people who could afford to take a trip into space would move into the millions. In 1998, a joint report from NASA a
22、nd the Space Transportation Association stated that improvements in technology could push fares for space travel as low as $50,000, and possibly down to $20,000 or $10,000 a decade later. The report concluded that at a ticket price of $50,000, there could be 500,000 passengers flying into space each
23、 year. While still leaving out many people, these prices would open up space to a tremendous amount of traffic. Since the beginning of the space race, the general public has said, “Isnt that great when do I get to go?“ Well, our chance might be closer than ever. Within the next 20 years, space plane
24、s could be taking off for the Moon at the same frequency as airplanes flying between New York and Los Angeles. （分数：71.00）(1).Lance Bass wasnt able to go on a tour of space because of health problems.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(2).Several tourism companies believe space travel is going to be a new profitable
25、 industry.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(3).The space agencies are reluctant to open up space to tourists.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(4).Two Australian billionaires have been placed on the waiting list for entering space as private passengers.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(5).The prize for the winner in the fall 2001 NBC TV game
26、 show would have been_.（分数：7.10）_(6).Hilton Hotels believes it wont be long before it is possible to build a_.（分数：7.10）_(7).In order for space tourists to walk around and function normally, it is necessary for the space city to create a_.（分数：7.10）_(8).What makes going to space the most expensive vac
27、ation is the enormous cost involved in_.（分数：7.10）_(9).Each year 500,000 space tourists could be flying into space if ticket prices could be lowered to_.（分数：7.10）_(10).Within the next two decades, _could be as common as intercity air travel.（分数：7.10）_三、Listening Comprehens(总题数：1，分数：15.00)A.Dr. Smiths
28、 waiting room isnt tidy.B.Dr. Smith enjoys reading magazines.C.Dr. Smith has left a good impression on her.D.Dr. Smith may not be a good choice.A.The man will rent the apartment when it is available.B.The man made a bargain with the landlady over the rent.C.The man insists on having a look at the ap
29、artment first.D.The man is not fully satisfied with the apartment.A.Packing up to go abroad.B.Brushing up on her English.C.Drawing up a plan for her English course.D.Applying for a visa to the United States.A.He is anxious to find a cure for his high blood pressure.B.He doesnt think high blood press
30、ure is a problem for him.C.He was not aware of his illness until diagnosed with it.D.He did not take the symptoms of his illness seriously.A.To investigate the causes of AIDS.B.To raise money for AIDS patients.C.To rally support for AIDS victims in Africa.D.To draw attention to the spread of AIDS in
31、 Asia.A.It has a very long history.B.It is a private institution.C.It was founded by Thomas Jefferson.D.It stresses the comprehensive study of nature.A.They cant fit into the machine.B.They have not been delivered yet.C.They were sent to the wrong address.D.They were found to be of the wrong type.A.
32、The food served in the cafeteria usually lacks variety.B.The cafeteria sometimes provides rare food for the students.C.The students find the service in the cafeteria satisfactory.D.The cafeteria tries hard to cater to the students needs.四、Section A(总题数：2，分数：10.00)A.Two different types of bones in th
33、e human body.B.How bones help the body move.C.How bones continuously repair themselves.D.The chemical composition of human bones.A.They defend the bone against viruses.B.They prevent oxygen from entering the bone.C.They break down bone tissue.D.They connect the bone to muscle tissue.A.They have diff
34、iculty identifying these cells.B.They arent sure how these cells work.C.Theyve learned how to reproduce these cells.D.Theyve found similar cells in other species.A.To learn how to prevent a bone disease.B.To understand differences between bone tissue and other tissue.C.To find out how specialized bo
35、ne cells have evolved.D.To create artificial bone tissue.A.A lecture in their American literature course.B.A film about the American frontier.C.A book they both read.D.The womans recent trip to the American Midwest.A.Boston schools.B.Frontier life.C.Teaching requirements.D.Immigration patterns.A.She
36、 was a famous author.B.Her family later became famous landowners.C.She exemplifies the immigrant spirit.D.She invented some labor-saving farm equipment.A.To the library.B.To the movies.C.To a bookstore.D.To a travel bureau.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：30.00)A.It limited their supply of food.B.It killed many
37、 baby bald eagles.C.It destroyed many of their nests.D.It made their eggshells too fragile.A.They brought in bald eagles from Canada.B.They explored new ways to hatch baby bald eagles.C.They developed new types of feed for baby bald eagles.D.They found ways to speed up the reproduction of bald eagle
38、s.A.Pollution of the environment.B.Over-killing by hunters.C.Destruction of their natural homes.D.A new generation of pest killers.A.School and Education.B.Individuals in the United States.C.Responsibilities as Citizens.D.Tomorrows Decision-makers.A.Individual states.B.Federal government.C.Taxes of
39、citizens.D.Parents.A.20B.22C.21D.23A.They are delighted because they can enjoy the scenery while driving.B.They are frightened because traffic accidents are frequent.C.They are irritated because the bridge is jammed with cars.D.They are pleased because it saves them much time.A.They dont have their
40、own cars to drive to work.B.Many of them are romantic by temperament.C.Most of them enjoy the drinks on the boat.D.They tend to be more friendly to each other.A.Many welcome the idea of having more bars on board.B.Many prefer the ferry to maintain its present speed.C.Some suggest improving the desig
41、n of the deck.D.Some object to using larger luxury boats.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：10.00)More and more, the operations of our businesses, governments, and (36) 1institutions are controlled by information that exists only inside computer memories. Anyone clever enough to (37) 2 this information for his ow
42、n purposes can reap (收割) substantial rewards. Even worse, a number of people who have done this and been caught at it have (38) 3 to get away without punishment. Its easy for computer crimes to go (39) 4 if no one checks up on what the computer is doing. But even if the crime is detected, the crimin
43、al may walk away not only unpunished but with a glowing (40) 5from his former employers. Of course, we have no (41) 6on crimes that go undetected. But its (42) 7to note how many of the crimes we do know about were detected by accident, not by systematic inspections or other (43) 8procedures. The com
44、puter criminals who have been caught may be the victims of uncommonly bad luck. For example, a certain keypunch operator complained of having to stay overtime to punch extra cards. Investigation revealed that the extra cards she was being asked to punch were for dishonest transactions. (44) 9. Unlik
45、e other lawbreakers, who must leave the country, commit suicide, or go to jail, (45) 10. All too often, their demands have been met. Why? (46) 11. They hesitate at the thought of a criminal boasting in open of how he juggled the most confidential records right under the noses of the companys executi
46、ves, accountants, and staff. And so another computer criminal departs with just the s he needs to continue his crimes elsewhere. （分数：10.00）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:_七、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：2，分数：177.00)Did the Ancient Greeks and Romans have a sens
47、e of fashion? Historians of dress have traditionally claimed that fashion in the modern sense did not exist in Greece and Rome, but this assertion rests upon a misconception of rather sophisticated Greco-Roman attitudes toward physical appearance, as well as upon definitions of “dress“ and “fashion“
