1、大学英语六级 143 及答案解析(总分：448.01，做题时间：132 分钟)一、Part I Writing (3(总题数：1，分数：30.00)1.For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Fast Food and Traditional Chinese Cuisine. You should write at least 150 words according to the outline given below in Chinese. 1西餐越来越受到中国人的青睐，对你而
2、言，中餐和西餐，更喜欢哪种； 2请给出两条以上的理由支持你的观点； 3对全文作一总结。 （分数：30.00）_二、Part II Reading C(总题数：1，分数：71.00)The Virtual Shopping Mall People buy things, items, for different reasons. They buy the products because they need them or just because they want them. People go shopping: they look around at different stores t
3、o find good deals. They “comparison-shop “ In other words, they look at the same product in several stores or from several manufacturers. Then they choose to purchase the best products for themselvestheir favorite ones or the ones with the lowest prices. However, many people shop because they enjoy
4、shopping. They like to walk through stores looking at products. They think about the products, and sometimes they buy them. Today shoppers have many ways that they can go shopping. People used to go to the local market to do their shopping. They went from store to store to find the products that the
5、y wanted or needed. At the meat market, customers bought meat, and at the bakery, they purchased bread. At the department store, consumers looked at the attractive displays in the windows and on the racks. They bought television sets and VCRs at the appliance store. Shoppers went from store to store
6、 comparing the products and the prices. Then they made their decisions, and they bought items. They shopped for other products in other stores, such as grocery stores, pharmacies, hardware stores, or flower shops. The owners of the stores advertised their products to compete for business. In small t
7、owns, shoppers may still shop this way. Now, however, shoppers have several choices when they want to purchase products. They may go to the shopping mall, where there are many stores in the same place under the same roof. They can park their cars in the large parking lot and do all their shopping in
8、 one stop. Also, they probably study newspaper advertisements in the morning before they go to the mall. The ads inform them about special sales, or bargains. In the newspaper, sometimes these shoppers find discount coupons for special sales. They are ready to make rational decisions about their pur
9、chases. The shopping mall is very convenient for many people. On the other hand, other consumers shop by mail. They get catalogs and advertising flyers from manufacturers in their mailboxes. At home, they look at the displays of items on the pages in the catalogs. The catalogs show colorful pictures
10、 of the products. There are also written descriptions of the items. These descriptions tell the buyer about the materials in the product, the sizes, the colors, and the prices. The consumers analyze the products and make decisions. Then they mail their orders to the manufacturer, or they use the tel
11、ephone to place their orders. Shopping by catalog is another convenient way for the consumer to go shopping. Modern technology has added other ways for people to shop. Shoppers can now shop for products and services from their homes. On their television sets, viewers can choose a shopping channel. T
12、hese channels are like catalogs on TV. For example, shoppers see models wearing the clothes or jewelry. They can watch a salesperson demonstrate a video camera. Or they can see a salesperson cook a meal on a special kind of kitchen appliance. The products seem to come alive and be real, not just pic
13、tures on a page in a catalog. It is easy to purchase the items. The buyers order the items by calling a number on the telephone and giving their credit card numbers. Sometimes the buyer can pay for the item in several installments. The business sends the product to the consumer through the mail. Man
14、y buyers are vulnerable because it is so easy to shop this way. They use their credit cards quickly, and soon they have large bills to pay. Another way shoppers use technology is on their computers. They use e-commerce. Using a computer, they shop for products and services across the country and aro
15、und the world. People use computers to help them keep track of their money. For example, they do their banking and keep track of their investments. They can analyze their own financial, or money, situations. Other people pay their bills in this way. They do not write checks and mail them. Another ex
16、ample of e-commerce is making travel arrangements. When travelers want to go on a trip, they make their airplane and hotel reservations by using the Internet. They search the Internet for the best prices and the most convenient times for their travel. After they have analyzed the prices and times, t
17、hey make their decisions. By computer, they make the reservations for their flights. The traveler can also make hotel reservations and reserve rental cars in a distant cit-y. It is obvious that traveling is much more convenient now because of the computer. Shoppers also use the Internet to find prod
18、ucts that they want to buy. For example, a shopper who wants a new car can shop with his computer. He sees displays of many kinds of cars. He sees the colors and the equipment of the cars. He can compare the styles of the cars. Furthermore, he can learn about the prices from different car dealers. T
19、he car dealers want his business. They are in competition with one another. Therefore, they offer good prices. The buyer analyzes the information and makes his choice. Using his computer, he makes a bid, the amount of money he wants to pay for the car. Then the seller can accept his price, the bid.
20、Or the dealer can refuse it. If the dealer refuses his bid, the shopper can search for a bargain somewhere else without leaving his home. Other purchasers are readers. They buy books on line. They can find the titles of books that are difficult to find in the bookstores in their own city. They compa
21、re prices from several sellers. Then they make an order, they pay the cost by using their credit cards, and then bookseller sends the books to them by mail. Other people who want special products search the Internet to find those objects. Buyers can find anything on the Internet. Not only big compan
22、ies and manufacturers sell products on the Internet. Anybody who has things to sell can advertise the items on the Internet. People may sell old things, antiques. People who collect antiques search the Internet. They sometimes find bargains. Art collectors buy paintings and other artwork. Other peop
23、le who make things like baskets or quilts or other crafts advertise and sell their products on-line. The Internet is a huge shopping mall for anybody to buy and sell. However, there are problems with buying on-line. One of those problems is that the buyer has to pay the shipping cost for the item. S
24、ometimes this cost is high. If the buyer is not satisfied with the product, he has to pay the cost of mailing it back to the seller. Another problem is using credit cards. Usually buyers pay with their credit cards. They charge the cost on their credit card accounts. When they put their credit card
25、numbers on the Internet to pay for the item, sometimes their numbers might be stolen. Then the thief uses the numbers to buy items. The bill for the stolen items comes to the credit card owner. Many people feel vulnerable when they put credit card numbers on the Internet. Privacy for the credit card
26、 numbers of the buyers is a problem. But manufacturers and computer experts are working to solve it. Another problem is that sometimes sellers are not honest. The items they advertise are not as good as the items on display, and their advertisements make false promises. When the buyer buys a bad pro
27、duct, he cannot find the dishonest seller to return the faulty item. He has lost his money. Nevertheless, although there are some problems with buying on-line, the Internet has become an important part of the international shopping mall. （分数：71.00）(1).Some shoppers use catalogs instead of going to t
28、he mall to make their purchases.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(2).Using technology is an easy way to shop.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(3).Only large companies and businesses use the Internet to do business.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(4).All the on-line businessmen are honest.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(5).At the bakery, customers purc
29、hased 1.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(6). 1has became an important part of the international shopping mall.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(7).Shoppers shop for products and services across the country and around the world, they use 1, using a computer.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(8).Sometimes when they put their credit card numbers on the
30、 Internet to pay for the item, their numbers might be 1.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(9). 1for the credit card numbers of the buyers is a problem.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(10).Because of 1, traveling is much more convenient now.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_三、Listening Comprehens(总题数：1，分数：15.00)A.On Thursday night.B.On Monday night.C.
31、On Friday morning.D.On Thursday morning.A.Try to help him find rooms in another hotel.B.Check to see if there are any vacancies in here hotel.C.Let him move to a room with two single beds.D.Show him the way Imperial Hotel.A.Robust.B.Brave.C.Generous.D.Dangerous.A.He loves his present job.B.He is to
32、open a store.C.He is about to retire.D.He works in a repair shop.A.She has confidence in him.B.She has also won a scholarship.C.She is surprised at the news.D.She is not interested in the news.A.His only son is dying.B.His mother died some time ago.C.He didnt look after his sick wife.D.He hasnt take
33、n good care of his son.A.At the airport.B.In a travel agency.C.In a hotel.D.At the reception desk.A.He is not equal to the job.B.He doesnt think the job is challenging enough.C.He is not well paid for his work.D.He cannot keep his mind on his work.四、Section A(总题数：2，分数：10.00)A.The trip on the train.B
34、The hotels in New York.C.The arrangement for the trip.D.The trip to Montreal.A.Two nights.B.Two days.C.Four nights.D.Four days.A.She got a good room for the man and his wife at the peak of the tourist season.B.There is no room in Sheraton Hotel at the peak of the tourist season.C.The room in the ho
35、tel is very expensive:D.The hotel is located far away from the heart of Manhattan.A.Because he is airsick.B.Because he wants to have a good sleep on the plane.C.Because he doesnt like the window seat.D.Because he wants a more comfortable seat for his wife.A.She attended one of its meetings.B.Her roo
36、mmate is a member of it.C.She saw the members protesting.D.She read about it in the newspaper.A.Secure more student parking spaces.B.Preserve an open space on campus.C.Get more funding for their group.D.Schedule a meeting with college administrators.A.Go to class.B.Go on a picnic.C.Attend a meeting.
37、D.Attend the rally.A.Help the man plan a student rally.B.Use the student parking lot.C.Make a donation to support the group.D.Sign a petition.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：30.00)A.A big noiseB.A strange noiseC.A strangers noiseD.A childs noiseA.The well.B.The wheels.C.The ears.D.His ears.A.A hurricanes right
38、 after his car.B.A queen bees hidden in his car.C.A policemans cars running after his car.D.His mum is going to pass away.A.A kind of German sausage.B.A resident of Frankfurt.C.A kind of German bread.D.The name of a German town.A.He raised dogs.B.He was a cartoonist.C.He was a cook.D.He sold fast fo
39、od.A.Because it was too hot to eat right away.B.Because the Americans found they were from Germany.C.Because people had to get used to their taste.D.Because people thought they contained dog meat.A.They often go for walks at a leisurely pace.B.They usually have a specific purpose in mind.C.They like
40、 the seaside more than the countryside.D.They seldom plan their leisure activities in advance.A.Their hardworking spirit.B.Their patience in waiting for theatre tickets.C.Their delight in leisure activities.D.Their enthusiasm for the arts.A.The Polish people can now spend their leisure time in vario
41、us ways.B.The Polish people are fond of walking leisurely in the countryside.C.The Polish people enjoy picking wild fruit in their leisure time.D.The Polish people like to spend their holidays abroad.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：10.00)A fire is always exciting and dangerous. People crowd around to watch the
42、 smoke, the flames, and the fire fighters, who risk their lives to save others lives. Fire fighters are in danger of burns and smoke injuries. (36) 1, they save thousands of lives and (37) 2 of dollars of property every year. Fighting fires is not just risky. It is also very (38) 3. Fire fighters do
43、 their jobs in rain or shine, (39) 4its 100 F or 20 F below zero. At a fire, they carry heavy gear up and down stairs or ladders. They search for (40) 5people. They hack holes in the roof to (41) 6smoke and gas. They hold hoses on the fire. The hoses are heavy, and the water in them shoots out under
44、 great (42) 7 . In fact, it usually takes two fire fighters to hold one hose. Fire fighters also have many other duties. Sometimes they have to give first aid, and their (43) 8must be kept in order. They must visit factories and public buildings to check fire dangers. (44) 9. Fighting fires is an im
45、portant job. That means there will always be jobs for fire fighters. However, the number of jobs available and the rate of pay depend upon the budget. (45) 10. A person has to pass certain tests in order to be hired as a fire fighter. Among these are tests of intelligence and strength. (46) 11. Appl
46、icants must also be at least 18 years old. After they are hired, new fire fighters spend a few weeks in a training school. They are assigned to a fire company. （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)Many now have
47、been breathing hot flames at our industry and so I thought it would be time to say my piece this week, after all, we in the business cannot deny that it has been a rough spring for news paper editors and reporters. Ethical scandals great and small have soiled newsrooms from coast to coast. Everyone
48、knows about the profound deceits of Jayson Blair at The New York Times, and the “Writergate“ controversy involving Rick Bragg, which led to the departure of the two top editors at the paper. Other misdeeds have ranged from two reporters at The Salt Lake Tribune selling information to The National Enquirer, to a food writer for The Hartford Courant fired for plagiarizing recipes. Are newspaper standards going to pot? Some say ethics are worse than ever or are they? The past is filled
