1、大学英语六级 211 及答案解析(总分：448.02，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 letter. Suppose you are graduating from the university this summer and you are going to apply for a job. You should write no less than 150 words and you should base your c
2、omposition on the outline given in Chinese below: 假设你是一位即将毕业于南京大学电子计算机系的学生，你从报纸上看到某公司招聘一名电子计算机工程技术口译人员的广告，请你写一封求职信说明你应聘的理由。 （分数：30.00）_二、Part II Reading C(总题数：1，分数：71.00)AIDS The disease AIDS has become the leading cause of death among young adults in America. Much recent American culture deals with
3、 people living with or dying of AIDS. The story of AIDS and its effect on American life is not story today on the VOA Special English program THIS IS AMERICA. AIDS is Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. The human immunodeficiency virus called HIV is believed to cause AIDS. There is no cure. People
4、who get the disease will die. AIDS itself does not kill. However, it attacks and destroys the bodys defense system that fights against infection. When this happens, a person has little ability to fight off many other diseases including pneumonia, cancer and tuberculosis. A recent government report s
5、ays AIDS is the leading cause of death among Americans between the ages of 25 and 44. The report says deaths caused by AIDS in this age group have increased every year since the disease was first recognized in 1981. Last year more than 80 thousand new AIDS cases were reported in the United States. S
6、tudies show that in 1993 most of the new cases were among minority populations, especially African-Americans and Hispanics. A new study says the number of women in the United States with AIDS has increased sharply. The study says AIDS is increasing faster among women than among men. Eighteen percent
7、 of AIDS patients are women. This is almost 3 ties the rate 10 years ago. Most women get the AIDS virus from having sexual relations with men. Pregnant women with the disease can pass it to their babies. The effect of AIDS in America is greatest in large cities. AIDS is the leading cause of death am
8、ong all people in 79 cities. It is the leading cause of death among women in 15 cities. These include New York City and Miami, Florida. Doctors in the United States first noted AIDS 14 years ago in homosexual men in New York and California. In the United States AIDS spread first among homosexual men
9、. Then it appeared in people who shared needles to put illegal drugs into their blood. It also appeared in people who had received infected blood products at hospitals. The AIDS virus is spread through the exchange of infected blood or body fluids released during sexual activity. It also is spread b
10、y having sexual relations with someone who has the virus. And it is spread by sharing drug needles that have infected blood on them. Health officials in the United States believe that public education is the best way to limit the spread of AIDS. In the past few years, public programs have taught chi
11、ldren and adults the facts about AIDS. Teenagers and adults have been taught how to protect against AIDS. One method is to use rubber devices called condoms during sexual relations. More than 440 thousand people in the United States have gotten AIDS since the disease was first recognized. More than
12、250 thousand of them have died. Facts about AIDS are collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia. Harold Jaffe is an official there. Dr. Jaffe says the effect of AIDS on American society is greater than the numbers of death. This is because AIDS mainly kills young
13、 peoplethe future of the nation. AIDS has created many kinds of reactions in America. Many people are frightened by the threat of AIDS. Some have changed their sexual activity to reduce their chances of getting the disease. Some hate and fear people with AIDS. Others have great sympathy for people l
14、iving with the disease. AIDS activists have tried to reduce the publics fear of people with AIDS. They want to show that people with AIDS are just like other people. Private groups have done a lot to help people with AIDS. They organize support groups where people with AIDS and their families can di
15、scuss their problems. These groups also have established many special centers where people with AIDS can receive treatment. Many people with AIDS are involved in the arts. They are writers, actors, musicians, painters and dancers. They have organized many events to gain money for AIDS education, res
16、earch ad treatment. And they have used the arts to help educate the public about AIDS. In recent years the subject of AIDS has become a large part of American culture. There have been books, television programs, movies, songs and plays about people with AIDS. Many have won awards. Last year, for exa
17、mple, the first major motion picture that dealt with AIDS was released. It is called PHILADELPHIA. It was about a lawyer with AIDS, who was dismissed from his job. Several plays about people with AIDS have been produced on Broadway in New York City. The most famous is called ANGELS IN AMERICA. It is
18、 about AIDS, sexual religion and politics during the 1980s. Many art museums across America take part in a yearly event called DAY WITHOUT ART. It is a way of remembering the people who have died from AIDS. Some museums close on that day. Some remove paintings from the walls and cover statues. Activ
19、ists have worked to increase sympathy for people with AIDS. Several years ago, activists created a huge cloth covering called the AIDS Memorial Quilt. It is made of thousands of pieces of material joined together. People made each piece to honor a friend or family member who died of AIDS. The quilt
20、has been shown in many American cities. American advertising has begun creating messages about people with AIDS. For example, Nike, a company that makes sports shoes, has a new television advertisement. It shows an athlete who runs long distance races. He is identified as having HIV. The ad is meant
21、 to show that many people with HIV, or AIDS, lead active lives. AIDS has affected several famous American athletes. Two years ago, former tennis player Arthur Ashe died of the disease. At about the same time, former basketball player Magic Johnson announced that he has the AIDS virus. The most recen
22、t athlete to be affected is Gregory Louganis. Louganis won a number of gold medals in Olympic diving competition. He announced on television that he has AIDS. President Clinton met with Louganis and praised him for discussing his sickness. Mr. Clinton said it is important to educate the public. Acti
23、vists have succeeded in educating Americans about AIDS and the people who have it. They also have been urging the federal government to increase efforts to find a cure for AIDS. Scientists first identified the virus that is believed to cause AIDS in 1983. Many of them then thought they could produce
24、 an anti-AIDS vaccine. Such a medicine could be given to people to protect against the disease. However, scientists at American government agencies, universities and drug companies have failed to produce an anti-AIDS vaccine. But they are continuing effort to find better treatments for a cure. （分数：7
25、1.00）(1).In 1993, most of the new AIDS cases were among minority populations, especially African-Americans and Hispanics.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(2).There are more women than men among the AIDS patients in the USA.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(3).AIDS is the leading cause of death among women and babies in IS citi
26、es of the USA.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(4).The AIDS virus is spread through the exchange of infected blood or body fluids released during sexual activity.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(5).American Health officials believe that public education is the best way to limit 1.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(6).Dr. Jaffe points out that
27、the effect of AIDS on 1society is even greater than the numbers of death.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(7).In the United States, some citizens fear people with AIDS, but others 1those living with the disease.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(8).Private groups help those patients with AIDS by organizing support groups and establis
28、hing many special centers where people with AIDS can 1.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(9).Nike has a new television advertisement showing that an athlete with HIV 1.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(10).Many scientists believed that they could produce an anti-AIDS vaccine that could be given to people to 1the disease.（分数：7.10）填空项
29、1:_三、Listening Comprehens(总题数：1，分数：15.00)A.The air quality is not as serious as the woman says.B.The air pollution is due to the industrial development.C.There were no factories here before.D.They should move to another city.A.It started to rain when she was at the beach.B.Shed like the man to go to
30、 the beach with her.C.The forecast calls for more rain tomorrow.D.She wont go to the beach tomorrow if it rains.A.She listened to the radio.B.The man told her.C.She read the newspaper.D.She watched TV.A.Call her after five.B.Fix her cell phone.C.Use her cell phone.D.Go to the meeting with her.A.Prac
31、tice his presentation in front of her.B.Find out who his audience will be tomorrow.C.Watch her make her presentation.D.Try not to think about his audience.A.Buy a different kind of medicine.B.See a doctor.C.Take a second pill.D.Avoid taking any medication.A.She needs the mans help.B.Shell complete t
32、he report when the computers fixed.C.The report was too long for her.D.The report was finished a couple of day ago.A.He left the lecture at the end.B.He may have fallen asleep.C.He was reading during the lecture.D.He misunderstood the speakers last points.四、Section A(总题数：2，分数：10.00)A.He has a lot of
33、 expenses including student loans.B.Hes in debt and is trying to borrow money.C.He has a decent job, but hes looking for a new one.D.He lent money for his friends and give financial advices.A.A small place with a nice view of the city.B.A spacious apartment that includes cable TV.C.An apartment down
34、town with free parking.D.A small place with utilities and cable TV.A.He tries to go out to eat every night.B.He spends around $ 400 a month.C.He doesnt know how to cook very well.D.He prefers to eat alone.A.He should be careful when using his credit cards.B.He should cook by himself.C.He should stop
35、 spending money on entertainment.D.He ought to get rid of his car to save money.A.The mans last appointment.B.Professor Irwins office hours.C.Student advisement during registration.D.The mans health problems.A.Tuesday at two oclock.B.This afternoon at three oclock.C.Thursday at two oclock.D.Now.A.He
36、 should have made an appointment.B.He should have called to cancel his appointment.C.He should have come for his appointment.D.He should have stayed at home until he was well.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：30.00)A.Use of library facilities.B.Library regulations.C.Library personnel.D.Location of the library.A.
37、Book publishers.B.Librarians.C.New university students.D.Faculty members.A.Graduate students.B.Undergraduate students.C.Professors.D.Library employees.A.To suggest candidates.B.To raise teachers salaries.C.To make a platform.D.To do fund-raising.A.Its a fund-raising event.B.Its a political party.C.I
38、ts a list of candidates.D.Its a statement of goals.A.Political parties suggest candidates for office.B.The two major parties in the U.S. often have similar platform.C.Political parties use money from fund-raising to get their candidates elected.D.Political parties want their goals and ideas to direc
39、t the actions of government.A.200 years old.B.100 years old.C.400 years old.D.300 years old.A.To set up a new religion.B.Because of religious problem.C.To learn new farming.D.Because of the Indians.A.Similar to that of Plymouth.B.Similar to that of England.C.Different from that of England.D.Differen
40、t from that of Plymouth.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Im sure almost every one of you looked at your watch or at a clock before you came to class today. Watches and (36) 1seem as much a part of our life as breathing or eating. And yet, did you know that watches and were (37) 2in the United States until
41、 the 1850s? In the late 1700s, people didnt know the (38) 3time unless they were near a clock. Those (39) 4 in the squares of European towns were built for the (40) 5 after all, most citizens simply couldnt (41) 6a personal timepiece. Well into the 1800s in Europe and the United States the main (42)
42、 7 of a watch, which, by the way, was often on a (43) 8chain, was to show others how wealthy you were. (44) 9. By then the rapid pace of industrialization in the United States meant that measuring time had become essential. How could the factory worker get to work on time unless he or she knew ly wh
43、at time it was? (45) 10. And since industrialization made possible the manufacture of large quantities of goods, watches became fairly inexpensive. (46) 11. Being on time had entered the language and life of every citizen. （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
44、1:_填空项 1:_七、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：2，分数：177.00)Every fall, like clockwork, Linda Krentz of Beaverton, Oregon, felt her brain go on strike. “I just couldnt get going in the morning,“ she says. “Id get depressed and gain 10 pounds every winter and lose them again in the spring.“ Then she read about
45、seasonal affective disorder, a form of depression that occurs in fall and winter, and she saw the light - literally. Every morning now she turns on a specially constructed light box for half an hour and sits in front of it to trick her brain into thinking its still enjoying those long summer days. I
46、t seems to work. Krentz is not alone. Scientists estimate that 10 million Americans suffer from seasonal depression and 25 million more develop milder versions. But theres never been definitive proof that treatment with very bright lights makes a difference. After all, its hard to do a double-blind
47、test when the subjects can see for themselves whether or not the light is on. Thats why nobody has ever separated the real effects of light therapy from placebo (安慰剂) effects. Until now. In three separate studies published last month, researchers report not only that light therapy works better than
48、a placebo but that treatment is usually more effective in the early morning than in the evening. In two of the groups, the placebo problem was resolved by telling patients they were comparing light boxes to a new antidepressant device that emits negatively charged ions (离子). The third used the timing of light therapy as the control. Why does light therapy work? No one really knows. “Our research suggests it has something to do with shiftin
