1、大学英语六级 178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 short essay entitled Does Grades Mean Ability? You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below: 1. Some people think that grades is the way to show on
2、es ability. 2. Others hold that grades may not necessarily mean ability. 3. Your opinion. （分数：30.00）_二、Part II Reading C(总题数：1，分数：71.00)Here are some of the most common reasons kids hate schooland strategies to put them back on the road to success. Coping With Anxiety and Loneliness With just a few
3、minutes left before school was to start, my six-year-old, Dustin, was pouting. “I dont want to go,“ he said. Ever since hed entered first grade, he hated school. Whats going on? I thought as he trudged out the door. If he hates school this much now, how bad will it be later on? Every kid occasionall
4、y grumbles about school. But five to ten percent of kids dislike it so much that they dont want to attend, says Christopher Kearney, director of the Child School Refusal and Anxiety Disorders Clinic at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. If a child seems depressed or anxious about school, fakes ill
5、ness to stay home, repeatedly winds up in the nurses or principals office, or refuses to talk about large chunks of the school day, you should be concerned, say school psychologists Michael Martin and Cynthia Waltman-Greenwood, co-editors of Solve Your Childs School-Related Problems. Fortunately, yo
6、u can usually solve the problemsometimes very easily. In our case, my husband and I visited Dustins class and noticed that the teacher, fresh out of college, called only on kids who scrambled to sit right under her nose. Dustin, who generally sat near the back, was ignored. We simply told him to mov
7、e up front. He did, and his enthusiasm returned. Here are some of the most common reasons kids hate schooland strategies to put them back on the road to success: Anxiety. One fear that keeps children from enjoying school is separation anxiety. It most frequently occurs during times of family stress
8、or when a child is about to enter a new school. Unfortunately, parents can feed a childs anxieties by the way they respond. With younger kids, watch how you say good-bye those first few days of school. A firm “Have a great day, and Ill pick you up at 2:30!“ is more confidence-inspiring than “Dont wo
9、rry, I can be there in ten minutes if you need me. “ Thomas Ollendick, head of an anxiety-disorders clinic for children and adolescents at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Va., treated one boy who was anxious about entering middle school. He worried about everything
10、 from getting lost in the new school to getting beaten up. His mother took time off from work so she could stay home to “be there“ for him“inadvertently sending the message that something dreadful might indeed happen,“ Ollendick recalls. Once the mother realized she was contributing to the problem,
11、she began fostering her sons independence by taking him to the school so he could learn his way around and meet his homeroom teacher. His fears diminished, and now hes a well-adjusted student. You can help your child handle fearful situationsfrom speaking up in class to taking testsby rehearsing at
12、home. Help make large projects less daunting by breaking them into manageable pieces. Teach your child to replace thoughts such as “Im going to flunk“ with “I can handle this.“ Loneliness. Some kids dislike school because they have no friends. This may be the case if your child is always alone, feig
13、ns (假装) illness to avoid class outings or gives away treasured possessions in an attempt to be liked. Often loneliness problems can be solved by bolstering (增强) social skills. “A child may need to learn how to look others in the eye when he speaks, or how to talk above a whisperor below a yell,“ Oll
14、endick says. You might teach a young child a few “friendship openers“ , such as “My names Tom. Whats yours? Do you want to play tag?“ “A lot of kids who are very lonely have never been told anything good about themselves,“ says Miami teacher Matty Rodriguez-Walling. “ If a lonely kid is skilled in s
15、ome areacomputers, for exampleIll often have other students work with him. That does a lot for self-esteem and helps the lonely child make friends.“ Emotional and Physical Hurdles Bullies (欺负人的行为). Students sometimes hate school because they are afraid to attend. If your child seems quiet and anxiou
16、s, has few school friends or suddenly shows a drop in self-esteem, he may be a victim of a bully. The common advice for this problemteach your child to be assertiveisnt always enough. “Even when kids are assertive, the bully often beats them up,“ Ollendick says. He recommends instead that elementary
17、-school children tell a teacher. In middle school and above, kids should stick with friends and avoid places where the bully hangs out. If you have to step in, go to the principal, not the bullys parents. To avoid embarrassing your child, be subtle. When Dustin was in kindergarten, two older boys be
18、gan picking on him at the bus stop. My husband proposed a simple solution: move the bus stop closer to our building so we could keep an eye on the boys. The principal agreed, and the bullying stopped. Trouble Learning. Some childrens school complaints spring from physical problems. For them, “hating
19、 school is really frustration at being a step behind, no matter how hard they try,“ says psychologist Harvey Man-del, co-author of Could Do Better: Why Children Underachieve and What to Do About It. One Colorado third-grader was still unable to read despite being tutored. When told to do his homewor
20、k, hed whine that his eyes were blurry and his head hurt. Optometrist Lynn Fishman Hellerstein found that although the boy had 2.0/2.0 vision, he was having trouble focusing his eyes. “With glasses and vision therapy, he became an eager learner,“ Hellerstein says. Vision problems are surprisingly co
21、mmon, so parents need to be sensitive to signs of trouble. While reading, does your child cover an eye, tilt her head or lose her place? Does she hold books closer than the distance from her elbow to her knuckles? Does she complain of itchy eyes, headaches or nausea after detailed work? If so, get h
22、er a complete vision exam that includes evaluations of eye-movement control, focusing, depth perception and other skills. Some reluctant students may not hear the teacher. Schedule an appointment with an audiologist if your child has trouble learning letter sounds (particularly short vowels, such as
23、 “u“ and “o“); confuses similar-sounding words (such as “on“ and “in,“ or “to“ and “through“); or asks questions that have already been answered. Kids with learning disabilities often get frustrated, fail to finish assignments or appear to ignore the teacher. They may be unable to remember simple fa
24、cts, such as their phone number, the alphabet or details of a story theyve just heard. If you suspect your child has a learning disability, ask the teachers about having an evaluation by the school psychologist, Martin and Waltman-Greenwood suggest. Poor Chemistry With a Teacher. What if your child
25、constantly complains that a teacher is “unfair“ or “ mean“ ? Sometimes the solution is simple. “ Having the teacher and child sit down for lunch together can often improve the relationship,“ observes Carole Kennedy, former president of the National Association of Elementary School Principals. Other
26、times, more drastic action is needed. Shortly after entering second grade, our daughter Erin began coming home depressed. Her new teacher was a strict disciplinarian. Once, she berated a child to the point of tears when he misread a word aloud. Erin was convinced she would be next. My husband and I
27、made a list of incidents Erin had described and spoke to the teacher. When she confirmed her actions, we immediately asked the principal to move Erin to another class. Soon Erin had a new teacher and a new outlook on school. Remember, kids know how to play a parent against a teacher. So if your chil
28、d tells you a horror story about school, dont automatically assume youre getting the whole truth. Talk with the teacher, principal or guidance counselor. Once you identify why your child hates school, you can almost always find a solution. （分数：71.00）(1).Dustin regained his enthusiasm for study by si
29、tting near the teacher where he could catch the teachers atten-tion.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(2).Children suffer from separation anxiety when facing family stress or being about to enter a new school.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(3).A child with strong social skills may be difficult to get along with.（分数：7.10）A.YB.
30、NC.NG(4).Being assertive is not enough to solve the bully problem.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(5).What do children usually do when they dont feel like attending school?（分数：7.10）_(6).How do we know a child is a victim of bully?（分数：7.10）_(7).It is advised to be subtle when parents step in to the principal abou
31、t the bullies because_.（分数：7.10）_(8).Physical troubles, such as_, may be the reasons for childrens complaint.（分数：7.10）_(9).What if a child has poor chemistry with the teacher?（分数：7.10）_(10).What should parents do when hearing the child tell a bad story at school?（分数：7.10）_三、Listening Comprehens(总题数：
32、1，分数：15.00)A.He will tell Mary how to operate the dishwasher.B.He will wash the dishes himself instead.C.He will help Bill to translate the manual.D.He himself will operate the dishwasher.A.Lose weight.B.Quit smoking.C.Weight himself frequently.D.Have a talk with the doctor.A.The woman should have c
33、omplained to her neighbor.B.The woman should stay out until the neighbors are quiet.C.The woman should have stayed at the library.D.The lab will be a better place for reading.A.Check the figures later today.B.Do the calculations again tomorrow.C.Bring a calculator tomorrow.D.Calculate the number fig
34、ht now.A.She doesnt remember much about the city.B.Shes never been to the city.C.She would find someone else to help.D.She would talk to the man later.A.She thinks the man should have helped earlier.B.She doesnt need the mans help.C.She doesnt know the boxes are heavy.D.She wants the man to help wit
35、h the boxes.A.She let the man use her books for the weekend.B.She brought the books the man asked for.C.She borrowed the books from the man.D.She offered to help the man.A.Shed like to have the windows open.B.She likes to have the air conditioner on.C.The air is heavily polluted.D.The windows are al
36、ready open.A.Hes going to visit a photo studio.B.Hes just had his picture taken.C.Hes on the way to the theater.D.Hes just returned from a job interview.A.At a gas station.B.In a park.C.In an emergency room.D.At a garage.四、Section A(总题数：2，分数：10.00)A.A dance.B.A dinner.C.A party.D.A wedding ceremony.
37、A.Has never been to his friends house.B.Has been to his friends house before.C.Used to go to his friends house a lot.D.Often goes to his friends house.A.Third Floor, one, Harrington.B.Second Floor, two, Harrington.C.Second Floor, one, Harrington.D.Second Floor, one, Harrington.A.To choose a topic fo
38、r a term paper.B.To type some research materials.C.To find material not available at the main library.D.To learn to use the computers there.A.An analysis of early presidential elections.B.A comparison of political journals.C.The use of computers in calculating election results.D.The impact of televi
39、sion on recent presidential elections.A.It is quite general.B.Most of the information he needs will be found in newspapers,C.She thinks he should change it.D.It should take a very short time to find material on it.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：30.00)A.Her unique experience.B.Her future prospects.C.Her favour
40、ite job.D.Her lonely life.A.Authority.B.A good relationship.C.Good luck.D.Independence.A.She will live an empty life.B.She will work in a bookstore.C.She will remain single.D.She will earn a lot of money.A.She should find a good job.B.She should open a small restaurant.C.She should have more control
41、 over her life.D.She should get married.A.They have nothing to do with each other.B.They have something to do with each other.C.They help each other in a way.D.They depend on each other.A.Other living things change their environment while man doesnt.B.Man alters his environment while he is adapted t
42、o it, but other living things do not.C.Other living things is not only adapted to their environment but also alters it.D.Man is only adapted to the environment but he doesnt alter it.A.The relationship between man and his environment.B.The relationship between living things and their environment.C.T
43、he relationship between man and living things.D.The relationship between mans brain and other living things.A.Because it is open to everyone.B.Because there is no entrance examination.C.Because it doesnt have any gate.D.Because it never closes.A.Taking the air.B.By plane.C.On radio and TV.D.At the a
44、irport.A.Three weeks.B.Nine weeks.C.Five weeks.D.Ten weeks.A.Half a year.B.Four or five years.C.Three years.D.One year.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Buckingham Palace and other (36) 1 residences open to the public do not accept euros at their gift shops and entry turnstiles. The new currency was launch
45、ed in 12 European Union countries on January 1st, 2002, but Britain was not one of them. A Buckingham Palace (37) 2 said the decision not to accept the euro was (38) 3a business one and not a (39) 4statement. The retail outlets at the official residences have never accepted any other currencies. It
46、is (40) 5 because as very small retail outlets, they dont have the (41) 6 for changing currencies. However, many retail outlets in Britain have prepared to accept the new currency since millions of (42) 7 are expected to visit the country every year. In 2002 alone, visitors from the Euro (43) 8 were
47、 estimated to spend more than 6. 55 billion euros in Britain. Major department stores Debenhams and Marks with populations growing so rapidly that using the land is a means to temporarily avoid worsening poverty and starvation. Many of the changes, to Earth that concern scientists have the potential to rob the planet of its biological richness. The destruction of Earths ozone layer, for example, could contribute to the general process of impoverishment
