1、大学英语六级 37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.For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: A Letter to My High School Teacher. You should write at least 150 words, and base your composition on the outline given below in Chinese. 假设你是张英，你考
2、入大学后，给你的中学老师写一封信，信的内容除了对老师问候外，主要讲一讲大学的生活和学习与中学的不同。 （分数：30.00）_二、Part II Reading C(总题数：1，分数：71.00)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 Na
3、tional Air and Space Administration (NASA) , Russia made American businessman Dennis Tito the 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 Ma
4、rk Shuttleworth, took off aboard the Russian Soyuz on April 25,2002, also bound for the ISS. 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 incred
5、ible aspect of this proposed space tour was that NASA approved of it. These trips are the beginning 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 compa
6、nies have invested millions, believing that the space tourism industry is on the verge of taking 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 t
7、ourism could be a $10 billion per year industry within the next two decades. The only obstacles 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 suppose
8、d to be the first destination for space tourists. But in March 2001, the Russian Aerospace Agency 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
9、from NBC, which was going to be called Destination Mir. The Survivor-like TV show was scheduled 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
10、the winner receiving a trip to the Mir space station. The Mir crash has ruled out NBCs space 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
11、 commercialize space travel. Here are a few of the groups that might take tourists to space: -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 w
12、ill build its space city out of empty NASA space-shuttle fuel tanks (to start, it should take 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, Sp
13、ace Adventures plans to “fly tens of thousands of people in space over the next 10-15 years and 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 s
14、pace tourism industry and the possibility of building or co-funding a space hotel. However, the 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
15、 tourist attraction, guests wont find the luxurious surroundings of a hotel room on Earth. It 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
16、 initially planned by Space Island, such a hotel could offer guests every convenience they might 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
17、 structure. Everything from running water to a recycling plant to medical facilities would be 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 thousa
18、nds, if not millions, of dollars to ride into space. So will space create another separation 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 m
19、istake about it, going to space will be the most expensive vacation you ever take. Prices right 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 spacecra
20、ft requires millions of pounds of fuel to take off into space, which makes them expensive to 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 c
21、ould be launched for about a tenth of what the space shuttle costs to launch. If the Venture-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 improvemen
22、ts in technology could push fares for space travel as low as $50,000, and possibly down to $20,000 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
23、 open up space to a tremendous amount of traffic. Since the beginning of the space race, the 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 ai
24、rplanes flying between New York and Los Angeles. （分数：71.00）(1).Lance Bass wasnt able to go on 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 reluct
25、ant to open up space to tourists.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(4).Two Australian billionaires have been 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
26、 wont be long before it is possible to build a_.（分数：7.10）_(7).In order for space tourists to 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 yea
27、r 500,000 space tourists could be flying into space if ticket prices could be lowered to_.（分数：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.She knows where Martha has gone.B.Martha will go to the concert by herse
28、lf.C.It is quite possible for the man to find Martha.D.The man is going to meet Martha at the concert.A.The air pollution is caused by the development of industry.B.The city was poor because there wasnt much industry then.C.The womans exaggerating the seriousness of the pollution.D.He might move to
29、another city very soon.A.The man should work harder to improve his grades.B.The man will benefit from the effort hes put in.C.It serves the man right to get a poor grade.D.It was unfair of the teacher to give the man a C.A.She can make a reservation at the restaurant.B.The man should decide where to
30、 eat.C.She already has plans for Saturday night.D.The man should ask his brother for suggestions.A.The man deserved the award.B.The woman helped the man succeed.C.The man is thankful to the woman for her assistance.D.The woman worked hard and was given an award.A.Voluntary work can help the man esta
31、blish connections with the community.B.The mans voluntary work has left him little room in his schedule.C.Voluntary work with the environment council requires a time commitment.D.A lot of people have signed up for voluntary work with the environment council.A.The patient must receive treatment regul
32、arly.B.The patient cant leave the hospital until the bleeding stops.C.The patients husband can attend to the business in her place.D.The patient must take a good rest and forget about her business.A.Alice does not know much about electronics.B.Alice is unlikely to find a job anywhere.C.Alice is not
33、interested in anything but electronics.D.Alice is likely to find a job in an electronics company.A.Jimmy is going to set out tonight.B.Jimmy has not decided on his journey.C.There is no need to have a farewell dinner.D.They may have a dinner when Jimmys back.A.The woman had been planning for the con
34、ference.B.The woman called the man but the line was busy.C.The woman didnt come back until midnight.D.The woman had guests all evening.四、Section A(总题数：2，分数：10.00)A.The TV program.B.The appearance of Elizabeth.C.The mans headache.D.The mid-term examination.A.He has nothing to do at that time.B.He jus
35、t wants to have a break.C.He doesnt have math stuff.D.He gets a hundred on the last test.A.To study together.B.To go to Elizabeths room.C.To call Elizabeth.D.To watch TV together.A.Shes unable to attend the study session.B.She has seen a doctor recently.C.Shes concerned about medical care.D.She ment
36、ions the need for some medical tests.A.To improve the study skills of university students.B.To suggest changes in the student government.C.To give people the opportunity to speak with a politician.D.To discuss graduation requirements for political science majors.A.Graduate school application procedu
37、res.B.Funding for university education.C.Winning the confidence of voters.D.Preparing for an important test.A.Tell her what to study for the history test.B.Write a favorable letter of recommendation.C.Advise her about how to run an election campaign.D.Suggest a topic for a research paper.五、Section B
38、(总题数：3，分数：30.00)A.The heart of London was flooded.B.An emergency exercise was conducted.C.100 people in the suburbs were drowned.D.One of the bridges between North and South London collapsed.A.A flood wall was built.B.Rescue teams were formed.C.An alarm system was set up.D.50 underground stations we
39、re made waterproof.A.Most Londoners took Exercise Floodcall calmly.B.Most Londoners were frightened.C.Most Londoners became rather confused.D.Most Londoners complained about the trouble caused by Exercise Floodcall.A.He had psychic powers.B.He was an educated man.C.He went to school at the age of si
40、x.D.He died in 1929.A.Peoples health.B.Peoples lives and futures.C.The end of the world.D.The Great Depression of 1929.A.To see films.B.To read books in the library.C.To attend lectures.D.To visit the Association.A.For the completion of required assignments.B.For passing given examinations.C.For the
41、 good of gaining knowledge.D.For the sake of high grades.A.To accomplish them mainly through their own efforts.B.To complete them with the aid of their tutors.C.To read all the reference books assigned by the professors.D.To get over all the periodicals, articles and books in the library.A.Consult h
42、im outside of class.B.Look for him in the office.C.Talk to him during classroom hours.D.Make an appointment with him.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Laziness is a sin, everyone knows that. We have probably all had lectures pointing out that laziness is (36) 1, that it is wasteful, and that lazy people wi
43、ll never amount to(有所成就) anything in life. But laziness can be harmful than that, and it is often caused by more (37) 2reasons than the simple wish to avoid work. Some people who appear to be lazy are (38) 3 from more serious problems. They may be so (39) 4of their fellow workers that they are unabl
44、e to join in any group task for fear of ridicule or fear of having their ideas (40) 5. These people who seem lazy may be paralyzed by a fear of failure that prevents fruitful work. Or other sorts of fantasies may prevent work; some people are so busy planning, sometimes planning great deals or fanta
45、stic (41) 6, that they are unable to deal with; strictly speaking, they are (42) 7procrastinating-rescheduling their day. Laziness can (43) 8be helpful. Like procrastinators(拖延者), some people may look lazy when they are really thinking, planning, and researching. We should remember that some great s
46、cientific discoveries occurred by chance or while someone was “goofing off“. Newton wasnt working in the orchard (果园) (44) 9. All of us would like to have some “lazy“ build the car or stove we buy, (45) 10. And sometimes, being “lazy“that is, taking time off for a restis good for the overworked student or executive. (46) 11. So be careful when youre tempted to call someone lazy. That person may be thinking, resting, or planning his or her next book. （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)The fitnes
