1、大学英语六级 32 及答案解析(总分：447.98，做题时间：135 分钟)一、Part I Writing (3(总题数：1，分数：30.00)1.Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Traveling Abroad. You should write at least 150 words based on the chart and outline give below: （分数：30.00）_二、Part II Reading C(总题数：1，分数：71
2、.00)Space Tourism Make your reservations now. The space tourism industry is officially open for business, and tickets are going for a mere $20 million for a one-week stay in space. Despite reluctance from National Air and Space Administration (NASA) , Russia made American businessman Dennis Tito the
3、 worlds first space tourist. Tito flew into space aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket that arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) on April 30, 2001. The second space tourist, South African businessman Mark Shuttleworth, took off aboard the Russian Soyuz on April 25,2002, also bound for the ISS.
4、Lance Bass of N Sync was supposed to be the third to make the $20 million trip, but he did not join the three-man crew as they blasted off on October 30,2002, due to lack of payment. Probably the most incredible aspect of this proposed space tour was that NASA approved of it. These trips are the beg
5、inning of what could be a profitable 21st century industry. There are already several space tourism companies planning to build suborbital vehicles and orbital cities within the next two decades. These companies have invested millions, believing that the space tourism industry is on the verge of tak
6、ing off. In 1997, NASA published a report concluding that selling trips into space to private citizens could be worth billions of dollars. A Japanese report supports these findings, and projects that space tourism could be a $10 billion per year industry within the next two decades. The only obstacl
7、es to opening up space to tourists are the space agencies, who are concerned with safety and the development of a reliable, reusable launch vehicle. Space Accommodations Russias Mir space station was supposed to be the first destination for space tourists. But in March 2001, the Russian Aerospace Ag
8、ency brought Mir down into the Pacific Ocean. As it turned out, bringing down Mir only temporarily delayed the first tourist trip into space. The Mir crash did cancel plans for a new reality-based game show from NBC, which was going to be called Destination Mir. The Survivor-like TV show was schedul
9、ed to air in fall 2001. Participants on the show were to go through training at Russias cosmonaut (宇航员) training center, Star City. Each week, one of the participants would be eliminated from the show, with the winner receiving a trip to the Mir space station. The Mir crash has ruled out NBCs space
10、plans for now. NASA is against beginning space tourism until the International Space Station is completed in 2006. Russia is not alone in its interest in space tourism. There are several projects underway to commercialize space travel. Here are a few of the groups that might take tourists to space:
11、-Space Island Group is going to build a ring-shaped, rotating “commercial space infrastructure (基础结构)“ that will resemble the Discovery spacecraft in the movie “2001: A Space Odyssey. “Space Island says it will build its space city out of empty NASA space-shuttle fuel tanks (to start, it should take
12、 around 12 or so) , and place it about 400 miles above Earth. The space city will rotate once per minute to create a gravitational pull one-third as strong as Earths. -According to their vision statement, Space Adventures plans to “fly tens of thousands of people in space over the next 10-15 years a
13、nd beyond, around the moon, and back, from spaceports both on Earth and in space, to and from private space stations, and aboard dozens of different vehicles.“ -Even Hilton Hotels has shown interest in the space tourism industry and the possibility of building or co-funding a space hotel. However, t
14、he company did say that it believes such a space hotel is 15 to 20 years away. Initially, space tourism will offer simple accommodations at best. For instance, if the International Space Station is used as a tourist attraction, guests wont find the luxurious surroundings of a hotel room on Earth. It
15、 has been designed for conducting research, not entertainment. However, the first generation of space hotels should offer tourists a much more comfortable experience. In regard to a concept for a space hotel initially planned by Space Island, such a hotel could offer guests every convenience they mi
16、ght find at a hotel on Earth, and some they might not. The small gravitational pull created by the rotating space city would allow space-tourists and residents to walk around and function normally within the structure. Everything from running water to a recycling plant to medical facilities would be
17、 possible. Additionally, space tourists would even be able to take space walks. Many of these companies believe that they have to offer an extremely enjoyable experience in order for passengers to pay thousands, if not millions, of dollars to ride into space. So will space create another separation
18、between the haves and have-nots? The Most Expensive Vacation Will space be an exotic retreat reserved for only the wealthy? Or will middle-class folks have a chance to take their families to space? Make no mistake about it, going to space will be the most expensive vacation you ever take. Prices rig
19、ht now are in the tens of millions of the dollars. Currently, the only vehicles that can take you into space are the space shuttle and the Russian Soyuz, both of which are terribly inefficient. Each spacecraft requires millions of pounds of fuel to take off into space, which makes them expensive to
20、launch. One pound of payload (有效载重) costs about $10,000 to put into Earths orbit. NASA and Lockheed Martin are currently developing a single-stage-to-orbit launch space plane, called the Venture-Star, that could be launched for about a tenth of what the space shuttle costs to launch. If the Venture-
21、Star takes off, the number of people who could afford to take a trip into space would move into the millions. In 1998, a joint report from NASA and the Space Transportation Association stated that improvements in technology could push fares for space travel as low as $50,000, and possibly down to $2
22、0,000 or $10,000 a decade later. The report concluded that at a ticket price of $50,000, there could be 500,000 passengers flying into space each year. While still leaving out many people, these prices would open up space to a tremendous amount of traffic. Since the beginning of the space race, the
23、general public has said, “Isnt that great when do I get to go?“ Well, our chance might be closer than ever. Within the next 20 years, space planes could be taking off for the Moon at the same frequency as airplanes flying between New York and Los Angeles. （分数：71.00）(1).Lance Bass wasnt able to go on
24、 a tour of space because of health problems.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(2).Several tourism companies believe space travel is going to be a new profitable industry.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(3).The space agencies are reluctant to open up space to tourists.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(4).Two Australian billionaires have been
25、 placed on the waiting list for entering space as private passengers.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(5).The prize for the winner in the fall 2001 NBC TV game show would have been_.（分数：7.10）_(6).Hilton Hotels believes it wont be long before it is possible to build a_.（分数：7.10）_(7).In order for space tourists to
26、walk around and function normally, it is necessary for the space city to create a_.（分数：7.10）_(8).What makes going to space the most expensive vacation is the enormous cost involved in_.（分数：7.10）_(9).Each year 500,000 space tourists could be flying into space if ticket prices could be lowered to_.（分数
27、：7.10）_(10).Within the next two decades, _could be as common as intercity air travel.（分数：7.10）_三、Listening Comprehens(总题数：1，分数：15.00)A.The foggy weather has affected Marys mood.B.They are puzzled about Marys low spirits.C.Mary is dissatisfied with her promotion.D.Mary cares too much about her looks.
28、A.Go to an art exhibition.B.Dine out with an old friend.C.Attend the opening night of a play.D.See his paintings on display.A.Her mother was quite outstanding in academic work.B.She was not particularly interested in going to school.C.Her parents laid great emphasis on academic excellence.D.She help
29、ed upgrade the educational level of immigrants.A.The machines there were ill maintained.B.Tickets for its members were cheaper.C.It was filled with people all the time.D.It had a reputation for good service.A.Both Sarah and Tom have been awarded doctoral degrees.B.Tom has arranged to meet his bride
30、Sarah in Hawaii.C.Tom was more excited than Sarah at the wedding.D.A double blessing has descended upon Tom.A.There were too many questions in the examination.B.The examination was well beyond the course content.C.The examination questions were somewhat too difficult.D.The course prepared him adequa
31、tely for the examination.A.Its less time-consuming.B.His wife is tired of cooking.C.Its part of his job.D.He is sick of home-cooked meals.A.He has just started to teach piano lessons.B.He seldom takes things seriously.C.He is very proud of his piano skills.D.He usually understates his achievements.A
32、.Its tedious.B.Its absurd.C.Its justifiable.D.Its understandable.A.Arrange accommodation for her.B.Explain the cause of the cancellation.C.Compensate her for the inconvenience.D.Allow her to take another flight that night.四、Section A(总题数：2，分数：10.00)A.Two different types of bones in the human body.B.
33、How bones help the body move.C.How bones continuously repair themselves.D.The chemical composition of human bones.A.They defend the bone against viruses.B.They prevent oxygen from entering the bone.C.They break down bone tissue.D.They connect the bone to muscle tissue.A.They have difficulty identify
34、ing these cells.B.They arent sure how these cells work.C.Theyve learned how to reproduce these cells.D.Theyve found similar cells in other species.A.To learn how to prevent a bone disease.B.To understand differences between bone tissue and other tissue.C.To find out how specialized bone cells have e
35、volved.D.To create artificial bone tissue.A.Dont write the character reference for Alex.B.Dont tell the truth about Alex in the character reference.C.To go out and have coffee with her.D.To go to the restaurant with her.A.He likes kids and has worked in a childrens camp.B.He is lazy and immature but
36、 good in a crisis.C.He quarrels with everyone he works with.D.He is immature and loves playing tricks on people.A.Alan thought Sally was too hard on Alex.B.Alan liked Alex very much and would write him a very good reference.C.Alan would turn down Alexs request.D.Alan could see something good even in
37、 a very bad person.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：30.00)A.Because many people dont know how to behave in social situations.B.Because most people are shy by nature.C.Nobody will laugh at you for being shy.D.Shyness is difficult to overcome.A.By prediction.B.By recording.C.Through observation.D.Through intervie
38、wing.A.To observe peoples attitude towards strangers.B.To see how people get along with their friends.C.To change peoples behaviour in social life.D.To find out how shy people are.A.She felt proud.B.She felt satisfied.C.She felt delighted.D.She felt surprised.A.She was asked to call the chairmans wi
39、fe.B.She was asked to make a copy of English final exam.C.She was asked to go to the chairmans wifes office.D.She was asked to retake the final exam.A.Because she was a black girl.B.Because she got the highest average in the class.C.Because she wanted to hit the chairmans wife.D.Because she refused
40、to retake the exam.A.Their business hours are limited.B.Their safety measures are inadequate.C.Their banking procedures are complicated.D.They dont have enough service windows.A.People who are in the habit of switching from one bank to another.B.Young people who are fond of modern technology.C.Young
41、 people who are wealthy and well-educated.D.People who have computers at home.A.To compete for customers.B.To reduce the size of their staff.C.To provide services for distant clients.D.To expand their operations at a lower cost.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：10.00)The question of whether war is inevitable is
42、one which has concerned many of the worlds great writers. Before (36) 1 this question, it will be useful to introduce some related concepts. Conflict, defined as opposition among social entities directed against one another is (37) 2from competition, defined as opposition among social entities (38)
43、3striving for something which is in inadequate supply. Competitors may not be aware of one another, while the parties to a conflict are. Conflict and vice of one another. Opposition is thus (39) 4with cooperation, the process by which social entities function in the (40) 5of one another. These defin
44、itions are necessary because it is important to emphasize that competition between (41) 6 or groups is inevitable in a world of limited resources, but conflict is not. Conflict, (42) 7, is very likely to occur, and is probably an (43) 8 and desirable element of human societies. Many authors have arg
45、ued for the inevitability of war from the premise that in the struggle for existence among animal species, only the fittest survive. In general, however this struggle is natures competition, not conflict. Social animals, such as monkeys and cattle, fight to win or maintain leadership of the group. (
46、44) 9. Those who fail in competition starve to death or become victims to other species. This struggle for existence does not resemble human war, but rather the competition of individuals for jobs, markets, and materials. (45) 10. Among nations there is competition in developing resources trades, sk
47、ills, and a satisfactory way of life. (46) 11. While it is true that this competition may induce efforts to expand territory at the expense of others, and thus lead to conflict, it cannot be said that war-like conflict among nations is inevitable, although competition is. （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:_
