1、大学英语六级 241 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 short essay entitled Starbucks Should/ Should Not Leave the Forbidden City. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below: 1介绍人们争论的焦点和理由 2你的观点和理由 3
2、你的建议 Useful words and expressions: 分店：branchoutlet(n.) 故宫：the Forbidden Citythe Palace Museum 格格不入：be out of place （分数：30.00）_二、Part II Reading C(总题数：1，分数：71.00)What is a Species? A species of plants or animals, as the term has been generally used by naturalists, comprises all such individuals as ar
3、e so similar to each other that we may suppose them all to have proceeded from one common parentage, and so dissimilar from all others that they could not have been reproduced from the others, nor the others produced from them. All we know is, that the plants and animals throughout the world exist i
4、n species, each one of which stands at present distinct and isolated wholly apart from all the rest, and one cannot be transformed into another by ordinary generation, through changes of soil and climate, or any other causes whatever known to man, within so short a period as six thousand years. The
5、apple, for instance, is one species, and the pear is another. In many respects they are similar to each other, and each may be changed by cultivation and by the operation of other causes a great deal, but by no possibility can one be derived from the other. By different modes of cultivation, by diff
6、erent selections of seeds, by changes in soil, and by other such means, a horticulturist (园艺家) may vary the character of his apples very much. He may produce large apples and small apples, sweet apples and sour apples, apples with a skin red, green, yellow, or brown, but he can never produce a pear.
7、 The apple, under all its modifications, will remain an apple still. It is the same with animals. Each one is subject to a great many modifications in respect to its form, its size, its color, and even it faculties, but through all these changes each one remains entirely within its own bounds, as it
8、 were. The distinguishing characteristics of the species remain unchanged. Take for instance, any species of the dog. We may, perhaps, by means of differences of treatment, of food, of climate, or of immediate parentage, buy big dogs and little dogs, weak dogs and strong dogs, gentle dogs and fierce
9、 dogs, all proceeding from the same original stock. The Distinction of Species Is Very Permanent Although in the comparatively short periods of time, by the experiments and observations which have been made, man can not transform one species into another. Such changes may have been effected in longe
10、r periods. Now evidence has shown that the various forms of animal and vegetable life which now exist upon the earth may have proceeded from some common origins, or at least from some moderate number of original types existing in former ages. And, indeed, this may possibly be so. But there seems to
11、be quite satisfactory evidence to prove that the distinction of species is as permanent in respect to the past and the future, at least for very long periods, as it is decisive at the present time. Evidence of Ancient Records In the first place, we have in Egyptian and Assyrian monuments, many drawi
12、ngs and other representations of plants and animals as they existed then, and even seeds, in some cases, found in the wrappings of Egyptian mummies (木乃伊), all of which show that these plants and animals, and even the races of men, were specifically the same then as now. There have been no changes wh
13、atever that blur (模糊，混淆) the limits and bounds by which the different species are separated from each other at the present day, or confuse the lines of demarcation (界线) in any degree. There is no approach of one type toward another, nor any tendency to such an approach. Between the bird carved upon
14、an Egyptian or Assyrian slab (平板), and its representative at the present day, probably three thousand generations may have intervened, and yet the present living specimen is specifically identical with the delineation of its ancestor. The great comparative anatomist Cuvier examined the mummy of an i
15、bis (朱鹭), from three to four thousand years old, comparing it minutely (细微地) with a living bird of the present day, and found the two specimens in all respects identically the same. There is also a bass-relief from the ruins of Babylon, with a dog represented upon it, which is found by naturalists t
16、o be identical with a species of the dog existing in Asia at the present day. Evidence of Fossil Remains But we have still more conclusive evidence than this. It is found in the. fossil remains which exist in the strata of the earth. It also indicates the very great permanence of the characteristics
17、 by which different species of plants and animals are distinguished from each other. By means of these, our observations upon the forms of vegetable and animal life which have existed upon our globe may be carried back to an immense antiquity (古老) and extended over so vast a number and variety of sp
18、ecies. So, as it has always been supposed, we can get all the means of information on this subject that can be desired. It has been thought to be fully proved by these observations that every species which exists upon the earth remains unchanged so long as it exists. When at length its period has ex
19、pired, it disappears from the field, while new ones are continually arising to take the place of those that are gone. But no one passes, by gradations, into any other; and the lines of distinction by which each is separated from all the rest remain sharp and well-defined from the beginning to the en
20、d. （分数：71.00）(1).A species of plants or animals includes all such individuals that are similar to each other and have proceeded from one common parentage.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(2).The apple and the pear are of one species.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(3).Big dogs and little dogs, weak dogs and strong dogs, gentl
21、e dogs and fierce dogs, have been proceeding from different original stocks.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(4).Man can not transform one species into another in the comparatively short periods of time.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(5).Many drawings and other representations of plants and animals in Egyptian and Assyrian m
22、onuments show that_.（分数：7.10）_(6).The_ Cuvier examined the mummy of an ibis, comparing it in detail with a living bird of the present day, and found the two specimens in all respects_.（分数：7.10）_(7).It has been proved that every species which exists upon the earth remains unchanged_.（分数：7.10）_(8).All
23、 we know is, that the plants and animals_ exist in species.（分数：7.10）_(9).Now evidence has shown that the various forms of animal and vegetable life which now exist upon the earth may have proceeded_, or at least from some_ number of original types existing in former ages.（分数：7.10）_(10).But no one pa
24、sses,_, into any other; and the lines of distinction by which each is separated from all the rest remain_ from the beginning to the end.（分数：7.10）_三、Listening Comprehens(总题数：1，分数：15.00)A.Return and borrow books in the library.B.Go to work in the library.C.Return books to the library and buy two books
25、 for his mother.D.Write down the list of books his mother wants to read.A.She went shopping.B.She did some sewing.C.She repaired her car.D.She bought some tobacco.A.Their son will be a little bit influenced.B.Their son will not take the examination owing to the weather.C.The weather will affect thei
26、r son severely.D.The weather will not make any difference to their son.A.He can talk to her a few minutes later.B.He must wait for a long time.C.Hed better speak to her at once.D.He can have a long talk with her.A.Press the “process“ key.B.Insert his card.C.Memorize his personal number.D.Insert some
27、 coins.A.The woman expects the man to make an important decision.B.The mans father is a very successful banker.C.They are both making a future plan.D.The man is not going to succeed in his fathers business.A.Classmates.B.Boss and secretary.C.Husband and wife.D.Teacher and student.A.Doctor patient.B.
28、Daughter mother.C.Passenger bus driver.D.Customer merchant.四、Section A(总题数：2，分数：10.00)A.Teacher and student.B.Employer and employee.C.Friends.D.Classmates.A.In a hospital.B.In Jerrys office.C.In Ms. Sherwins office.D.In Jerrys home.A.To ask for a few days off.B.To talk about his daughter.C.To send h
29、is wife to hospital.D.To talk about his job.A.Next Friday.B.Next Saturday.C.The first Monday after next Friday.D.Sunday.A.Relaxing at the seashore.B.Visiting her parents.C.Sailing on a boat.D.Preparing for a race.A.She was invited only for the weekend.B.The weather was too hot.C.She had an appointme
30、nt.D.She had schoolwork to do.A.She doesnt know how to swim.B.The water was too deep.C.The water was too cold.D.She didnt have enough time.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：30.00)A.A delicate art.B.A religion.C.An exact science.D.A way of life.A.His general health will benefit greatly.B.He will begin to breathe
31、more regularly.C.His flexibility will decrease.D.He will lose weight readily.A.Begin breathing through the nostrils.B.Slow down somewhat, but continue strainingC.Stop the particular exercise at once.D.Close his mouth immediately.A.The growth of Queens University.B.A transition in university educatio
32、n.C.Major differences between secondary schools and colleges.D.The beginning of public education in Canada.A.In 1876.B.In 1884.C.In 1892.D.In 1900.A.Economics.B.English literature.C.Greek.D.Psychology.A.The weakness of the price system.B.The complexities of the price system.C.Credit terms in transac
33、tions.D.Resource allocation and the public serviceA.Labour and education.B.Transportation and insurance.C.Utilities and repairs.D.Products and services.A.Instructions that come with a product.B.The quantity of a product.C.The quality of a product.D.Warranties that cover a product.六、Section C(总题数：1，分
34、数：10.00)Urban life has always involved a balancing of opportunities and (36) 1against dangers and stress; its (37) 2 force is, in the broadest sense, money. Opportunities to make money mean competition and competition is stressful; it is often at its most (38) 3in the largest cities, where opportuni
35、ties are greatest. The presence of huge numbers of people inevitably involves more conflict, more traveling, the (39) 4of public services and (40) 5to those (41) 6and criminals who are drawn to the rich pickings of great cities. Crime has always (42) 7in the relative anonymity of urban life, but tod
36、ays ease of movement makes its control more difficult than ever; there is much evidence that its extent has a direct relationship to the size of the communities. City (43) 8may become trapped in their homes by the fear of crime around them. As a defense against these developments, (44) 9: contacts w
37、ith other people are generally made brief and impersonal; doors are kept locked; telephone numbers may be ex-directory; Journeys outside the home are usually hurried, rather than a source of pleasure. (45) 10. Furthermore, all these defensive forms of behavior are harmful to society in general; they
38、 cause widespread loneliness and destroy the communitys concern for its members. (46) 11. （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)Clothes play a critical part in the conclusions we reach by providing clues to who p
39、eople are, who they are not, and who they would like to be. They tell us a good deal about the wearers background, personality, status, mood, and social outlook. Since clothes are such an important source of social information, we can use them to manipulate peoples impression of us. our appearance a
40、ssumes particular significance in the initial phases of interaction that is likely to occur. An elderly middle-class man or woman may be alienated (疏远) by a young adult who is dressed in an unconventional manner, regardless of the persons education, background, or interests. People tend to agree on
41、what certain types of clothes mean. Adolescent girls can easily agree on the lifestyles of girls who wear certain outfits(套装), including the number of boyfriends they likely have had and whether they smoke or drink. Newscasters, or the announcers who read the news on TV, are considered to be more co
42、nvincing, honest, and competent when they are dressed conservatively. And college students who view themselves as taking an active role in their interpersonal relationships say they are concerned about the costumes they must wear to play these roles successfully. Moreover, many of us can relate inst
43、ances in which the clothing we wore changed the way we felt about ourselves and how we acted. Perhaps you have used clothing to gain confidence when you anticipated a stressful situation, such as a job interview or a court appearance. In the workplace, men have long had well-defined precedents and r
44、ole models for achieving success. It has been otherwise for women. A good many women in the business world are uncertain about the appropriate mixture of “masculine“ and “feminine“ attributes they should convey by their professional clothing. The variety of clothing alternatives to women has also be
45、en greater than that available for men. Male administrators tend to judge women more favorably for managerial positions when the women display less “feminine“ grooming (打扮) shorter hair, moderate use of make-up, and plain tailored clothing. As one male administrator confessed, “An attractive woman i
46、s definitely going to get a longer interview, but she wont get a job.“ （分数：88.50）(1).According to the passage, the way we dress_.（分数：17.70）A.provides clues for people who are critical of usB.indicates our likes and dislikes in choosing a careerC.has a direct influence in the way people regard usD.is of particular importance when we get on in age(2).From the third paragraph of the passage, we can conclude that young adults tend to believe that certain types of clothing can_.（分数：17.70）A.change peoples conservative attitudes towards their lifestyl
