1、大学英语六级 179 及答案解析(总分：428.04，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 Harmfulness of Fake Commodities. You should write at least 150 words and you should base your composition on the outline ( given in Chinese) below
2、: 1目前社会上有不少假冒伪劣商品，为什么会有这种现象? 2举例说明假冒伪劣商品对消费者个人、社会等的危害。 （分数：30.00）_二、Part II Reading C(总题数：1，分数：71.00)Thinking of Living Off-Campus? Look Before You Lease Getting an off-campus apartment (if your college allows it) is an appealing option for many college students. However, living outside of the unive
3、rsity system has its advantages and disadvantages, freedoms and responsibilities. Its important to get all the facts before you sign that first lease (租约). Living Off-Campus: PROS and CONS The first thing to do before deciding to live off-campus is to consider how you live and study. Apartment or ho
4、use living will involve some trade-offs. For example, the money you save by sharing an apartment might be balanced out by the extra money you spend commuting to campus. Here are some things to consider: PROS -Living off-campus can be cheaper than university housing. -Youll probably have more indepen
5、dence, freedom, privacy, and space. -Private apartments are usually quieter and have fewer distractions, and therefore, are better for studying. -Having a rental history will make it easier to get a place after you graduate. Plus, youll have “real world“ experience. -You can make your own meals. -No
6、 more shared bathrooms (or at least not shared by as many). CONS -Living off-campus can actually be more expensive. Youve got security deposit (押金), first and last months rent, utilities, furniture, furnishings, appliances, cleaning supplies, groceries, transportation, etc. -Youre on your own for In
7、ternet and cable TV connections. -Youll have chores (家务事): renters usually spend more time grocery-shopping, preparing meals, cleaning, and commuting than dorm dwellers. -You may be more isolated from campus and other students. -Youll probably have more responsibilities and liabilities (债务，负担). -For
8、 year-long leases, you may need to find someone to sublet (转租) your place during the summer. Think about whats important to you and put together your own pros and cons list. You might also want to do a side-by-side comparison of all of the expenses involved with living on-vs. off-campus. Hunting for
9、 Housing Finding housing that matches your needs will require much patience and persistence. The good news is that you have plenty of resources at your fingertips to help you search: Where to Find Listings Your Colleges Off-Campus Housing Office Go to your colleges off-campus housing office where yo
10、u can get housing, landlord, management company, and roommate listings. Note: most off-campus housing offices do not inspect the housing options they list that is the responsibility of the potential tenants (房客). The office could also give you advice about topics such as: the best time to conduct yo
11、ur search, what to do if you encounter discrimination in your housing search, and how to resolve differences with your landlord or fellow tenants. Real Estate Agents If you dont have the time to seek out and deal with landlords directly, a real estate agent can be a real convenience. Be aware that t
12、he fees can be considerable (a months rent or more). Your colleges off-campus housing office may have arrangements with local real estate agents for reduced fees for students. Search the Web Use a search engine to find online real estate listings in the vicinity (附近) of your college. Here are some n
13、ational listings you can use to help get a feel for the process: ApartmentG A H Yahoo! Real Estate Neighborhood Listings Students or landlords will often put out signs in the neighborhoods surrounding campus. Also check local newspapers, bulletin boards, and apartment guides. Search Tips Expect plen
14、ty of competition for choice apartments before the semester begins. The better prepared you are, the better your chances of landing the apartment you want. -Start your search as early as possible up to four weeks before the start of the semester. While youre looking, consider staying with friends or
15、 family, or in a hotel or short-term residence. -Be prepared to put a deposit down on the spot (make sure to get a receipt). -You and your guarantor (保证人) should be ready to provide the following documentation: last years tax return, recent pay stubs (存根), personal and business references, contact i
16、nformation for previous landlords, and photo identification. Signing a Lease A lease is a binding, legal contract between you and your landlord. It outlines the rights and responsibilities of both parties. Its essential that you and your parents read it carefully and understand and agree to everythi
17、ng before signing. Staff at your colleges off-campus housing office may also be able to review your lease and give you advice. Get It in Writing Dont be afraid to negotiate any part of the lease with your landlord. Remember, your landlord is only obligated to provide services explicitly stated in yo
18、ur lease and under the housing laws. So if you want it get it in writing. Here are some additional lease tips to remember: -Pay special attention to any riders (附文) attached to your lease, as these are just as binding as anything in your lease. -Make sure you understand the exact terms of renewing o
19、r terminating your lease, receiving your security deposit, subletting your apartment, etc. -If you are renting with a group of people, is everyone named in the lease? Can each tenant sign separate leases? -Do you understand what kinds of repairs your landlord are responsible for? Find out what types
20、 of improvements you are allowed to make. -If you have questions about rent guidelines, maintenance codes, or your rights and responsibilities, contact your state attorney generals office. Off-Campus Living Advice “My senior year I lived in an apartment off-campus, but made sure to stay on the campu
21、s meal plan. That way I still got to have marathon cafeteria (自助餐) meals with friends.“ “If you go the off-campus route with roommates, be sure to set ground rules about bills, cleaning, privacy, all of that mundane (世俗的) stuff. Otherwise, small things like who used up the last roll of toilet paper
22、can become ugly issues. I assumed everything would just work out, but that wasnt always the case.“ （分数：71.00）(1).Living outside the university has more advantages than disadvantages.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(2).Private apartments are noisier and have more distractions.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(3).If you live of
23、f-campus, you have to pay on your own for Internet and cable TV connections.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(4).It is advisable to sign a lease with a lawyers presence.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(5).It will require much_ to find housing that matches your needs.（分数：7.10）_(6).If you have questions about rent guidelines, m
24、aintenance codes, or your rights and responsibilities, contact your_.（分数：7.10）_(7).The author suggests that if you live off-campus with roommates, be sure to set _about all of those mundane stuff.（分数：7.10）_(8).Your landlord is only obligated to provide services_ in your lease and_, _, _, _ under the
25、 housing laws.（分数：7.10）_(9).You have plenty of resources to find a off-campus housing, for example, you can_.（分数：7.10）_(10).Staff at your colleges off-campus housing office may also be able to_ your lease and give you advice.（分数：7.10）_三、Listening Comprehens(总题数：1，分数：15.00)A.He will not be in this of
26、fice at all this week.B.He will be here on Tuesday only.C.Hell be here on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.D.Hell be at this office on Tuesday and Thursday.A.France.B.BritainC.Germany.D.Spain.A.The two speakers are classmates.B.The man is majoring in elementary education.C.The woman is majoring in eleme
27、ntary education.D.The two speakers got to know each other in a class.A.He doesnt enjoy business trips as much as he used to.B.He doesnt think he is capable of doing the job.C.He thinks the pay is too low to support his family,D.He wants to spend more time with his family.A.The man tends to repeat hi
28、mself a lot.B.The room was fixed at the mans request.C.She also finds it easier to work there now.D.The man talks about working instead of doing it.A.He Ml miss the meeting that afternoon.B.Hell have an appointment with the host.C.He wont miss the meeting.D.He is very hardworking.A.The man should sp
29、end time polishing his furniture.B.The man should leave her a good impression.C.The man should make the effort to impress her.D.The man should spend time on his application letter.A.He always talks on the phone for that long if its toll free.B.They have so much free time to talk on the phone for tha
30、t long.C.They talked on the phone for too long.D.He wants to know what they talked about.四、Section A(总题数：2，分数：10.00)A.Places the man has visited.B.A paper the woman is writing for a class.C.School activities they enjoy.D.The womans plans for the summer.A.She has never been to Gettysburg.B.She took a
31、 political science course.C.Her family still goes on vacation together.D.Shes interested in the United States Civil War.A.Why her parents wanted to go to Gettysburg.B.Why her familys vacation plan changed ten years ago.C.Where her family went for a vacation ten years ago.D.When her family went on th
32、eir last vacation.A.They are planning a picnic for the department.B.They are having a picnic organized by the department.C.They are discussing how to escape from the sun.D.They are drinking and talking about the weather.A.Cathy likes having a picnic on a sunny day.B.Alan is expecting a gentle breeze
33、 to cool himself off.C.They havent had much sunshine recently.D.Much to their surprise, bad weather is setting in.A.He thinks the department has misjudged the weather situation for the day.B.He dismisses the idea of having an annual picnic as silly.C.He likes pre-arranged activities and would rather
34、 go somewhere on his own.D.He prefers having a little doze before drinking.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：10.00)A.Because cats always fascinate human beings.B.Because cats are friendly and affectionate towards humans.C.Because there is a popular belief that cats have nine lives.D.Because cats lead their own l
35、ives and seldom become obedient like dogs are.A.All of them died because of falling off high buildings.B.All of them had the experience of falling off high buildings.C.All of them were born in New York.D.All of them were born within five months.A.It suffered from toothache.B.It fell 32 floors and di
36、ed.C.It magically survived falling from high building.D.It was pushed down from the windowsill by its master.A.Because they actually have nine lives.B.Because they reach speeds of 60 miles an hour and more.C.Because they have time to stretch their body to diminish the shock.D.Because they have learn
37、ed their skills from flying squirrels.A.A person who is awake early.B.A bird that catches the worm early in the morning.C.A plane which flies in the morning.D.A communications satellite in orbit round the earth.A.Microwaves are strange electric waves.B.Microwaves travel in straight lines and do not
38、follow the curve of the earths surface.C.There are not any wires to send microwaves.D.We must amplify microwaves in relay stations.A.About 50 kilometers.B.Several hundred kilometers.C.A certain height.D.From the starting point back to the earth.A.Replacing the native corn with the hybrid corn.B.Repl
39、acing the hybrid corn with the native corn.C.Replacing the new type of corn with the traditional corn.D.Replacing the traditional corn with the native corn.A.Excellent quality.B.Large productivity.C.Good flavor.D.Both A and B.A.Because their wives didnt like it.B.Because it wasnt good for cooking.C.
40、Because their wives didnt like the flavor.D.All of the above.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：10.00)So what is multimedia? The answer is neither simple nor easy. Multimedia is the (36) 1of computer and video (37) 2. Multimedia really just two media sound and pictures, or in todays term, audio and video. Multime
41、dia itself has its (38) 3aspects. By now you should agree that multimedia isnt any one thing but a (39) 4 entity that involves the many things: hardware, software, and the (40) 5 where they meet. But weve forgotten the most important thing that multimedia involves; you. Yeah, sure. With multimedia,
42、you dont have to be a passive (41) 6. You can control. You can (42) 7. You can make it do what you want it to do. It means you can tailor a multimedia (43) 8to your own needs. You can cut through the chaff and dig directly into the important data in a report (44) 9. Thats (45) 10. What does multimed
43、ia do? It presents information, shares ideas and elicits emotions. (46) 11. In other words, it is a form of communication. （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)British universities, groaning under the burden of
44、a huge increase in student numbers, are warning that the tradition of a free education is at risk. The universities have threatened to impose an admission fee on students to plug a gap in revenue if the government does not act to improve their finances and scrap some public spending cut- backs. The
45、government responded to the universities threat by setting up the most fundamental review of higher education for a generation, under a non-party troubleshooter (调停人), Sir Ron Dearing. One in three school-leavers enters higher education, five times the number when the last review took place thirty y
46、ears ago. Everyone agrees a system that is feeling the strain after rapid expansion needs a lot more money - but. there is little hope of getting it from the taxpayer and not much scope for attracting more finance from business. Most colleges believe students should contribute to tuition costs , something that is common elsewhere in the world but would mark a revolutionary change in Britain. Universities want the government to introduce a l
