1、大学英语六级（2013 年 12 月考试改革适用）-试卷 219 及答案解析(总分：118.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Writing(总题数：2，分数：4.00)1.Part I Writing（分数：2.00）_2.For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay based on the picture below. You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then express your views on o
2、nline dating. You should give sound arguments to support your views and write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words. （分数：2.00）_二、Listening Comprehens(总题数：11，分数：50.00)3.Part II Listening Comprehension_4.Section A_A.Playing the guitar.B.Working at a restaurant.C.Singing in a rock concert.D.Dan
3、cing in a ballet recital.A.Because she has to work at the store.B.Because she is planning to go on a vacation.C.Because she is going to Washington.D.Because she has to stay at home.A.He doesnt have a way of getting there.B.He will call the band to bring him there.C.He will go there in a big van with
4、 the woman.D.He will go there himself after he played in Washington.A.A recorder.B.A book.C.An album.D.A big van.A.A product designed for newborn babies.B.A company providing babysitter service.C.A television program regarding babies.D.A toy for newborn babies.A.To protect its skull.B.To protect its
5、 feet.C.To protect its neck.D.To protect its face.A.There is a large space for the babies.B.It is made of break-resistance material.C.It is quite light.D.It is painted with clowns.A.Demonstrate how the product works.B.Invite a volunteer to try the product.C.Move on to talk about another product.D.As
6、k another person to explain it in detail.5.Section B_A.How to safeguard the computer network.B.How to steal top secret files from a military base.C.How to make modern devices broadcast invisible, inaudible signals.D.How to use an FM radio to detect the invisible, inaudible signals.A.Because it costs
7、 $ 77 billion to develop further.B.Because it even puts data in offline devices in danger.C.Because it aims at nuclear facilities and military bases.D.Because it is revealed to reporters and the public.A.By getting all the devices off the Internet.B.By stopping using all the advanced laser printers.
8、C.By installing high-tech anti-hacking softwares.D.By using an AM radio to detect the signals.A.To shorten the gap between the rural community and the Silicon Valley.B.To provide some proper training for students in a rural community.C.To recruit competent employees from communities around the Silic
9、on Valley.D.To offer internship positions for outstanding students from rural communities.A.10 hours.B.1 week.C.1 month.D.10 months.A.Students studying in a three-year college.B.Students whose fathers are farmers.C.Students majoring in agriculture.D.Students who have a demonstrated ability in math o
10、r science.A.From his father.B.From AT you probably know how much data you pay for by heart. But Williams was studying the effect of data caps on residential Internet. The really interesting difference has to do with folks on data-capped or usage-based plans versus those on “unlimited“ plans with no
11、data caps. At the time the data was collected, in 2012, this particular provider offered higher speeds to those on capped plans, perhaps as incentive to get unlimited data users to switch. This gets us to the heart of the economics of data caps. According to the study, people who were on unlimited d
12、ata plans effectively paid less per gigabyte of data compared to their counterparts on metered plans. From the Internet providers perspective, thats lost revenue, which explains why providers have a strong incentive to nudge(劝说)people to adopt metered plans. Metered plans have a higher payoff for th
13、e company. But do metered plans pay off for the consumer? According to Williams economic modeling, the subscribers in his dataset were far, far more willing to pay for an extra bit of speed. If you think about prices as a reflection of demand, the average user was willing to pay on average $ 2 for a
14、n extra 1 Mbps of speed. By contrast, people were willing to pay, on average, only $ 0.36 for an extra GB of data. In other words, people valued the extra speed they got from the metered plans far more than they valued the extra data they got on unlimited data plans.（分数：10.00）(1).What restrains peop
15、le from using more data?（分数：2.00）A.Cellphone apps.B.Cellular plans.C.Data caps.D.Overcharged fees.(2).The subjects in Jonathan Williams study are_.（分数：2.00）A.Internet lovers who cant live without itB.users from the same Internet providerC.conscious consumers using less InternetD.subscribers who dont
16、 mind some extra fees(3).What measure does the provider take to drive people to change their plans?（分数：2.00）A.The provider gives bonus to those who change data plans.B.The provider offers lower speeds to unlimited data users.C.The provider gives warnings when users are reaching their data caps.D.The
17、 provider raises the data caps for the new users of limited plans.(4).Why do metered plans mean higher payoff for providers?（分数：2.00）A.Because metered plans users pay more for one gigabyte of data.B.Because metered plans users tend to use less data.C.Because metered plans users usually pay for extra
18、 data.D.Because metered plans users know their monthly limit.(5).Williams economic modeling reveals that_.（分数：2.00）A.price is a good reflection of demandB.users of unlimited data plans dont value extra data too muchC.data caps bring very high revenue for the providerD.most people sacrifice the amoun
19、t of data for higher speedFeeling stressed out or in need of a boost? Soon you may be able to turn to your smartphone for help. American tech company Thync this week released a smartphone-controlled headset which can alter users moods by stimulating nerve endings on the skin. The Thync package, whic
20、h costs $ 299 and is currently only available in the US, consists of a small, triangular shaped headset, five adhesive strips which stick it to the users foreheads, and a downloadable iPhone app, which controls the headset via bluetooth radio. Designers say the headset uses a process called “neurosi
21、gnalling“, which stimulates the skin on the forehead and neck using tiny pulses of electricity, arousing nerve endings which then supposedly activate a change in users brain activity and overall mood, thus creating a state of calm or a boost of energy. The time this takes depends on the users prefer
22、ence as they can choose the intensity of their session. Dr. Jamie Tyler, founder and chief scientific officer at Thync, told Newsweek “Thync combines what we know about modern neuroscience and how it works with modern consumer technology to help people to relax or give them a little boost of motivat
23、ion.“ Tyler says Thync is aimed at “healthy adults who want a different tool to gain more energy or relaxation in their day“. However, Emiliana Simon-Thomas, science director of the Greater Good Science Centre at the University of California at Berkeley has raised questions about the safety of the d
24、evice, emphasising the possibility of negative, long-term side effects. “At what point does it become something that your nervous system adapts to? We dont know the longitudinal impact,“ she told Buzzfeed, adding that she would not use the device. Thyncs website says the device is a “low-risk transd
25、ermal(穿过皮肤的)neurostimulation device“, claiming it has been tested in a number of single-blind and double-blind placebo-controlled studies on over 3 500 users without “significant“ side effects. Tyler adds that the technology behind Thync “is very similar to the technology used to treat pain via elec
26、trical muscle stimulation“. Early reviews have been mixed. TechCrunchs Kyle Russell noted experiencing tingling sensations around his temples and forehead, and found the device so effective when testing it out, that he experienced difficulty constructing a coherent sentence when trying to speak to o
27、nlooking Thync staff. Buzzfeeds reviewer claimed the device caused her forehead to throb and ache when cranked up to 50%. For now, the product is only available in two modes: calming and energizing. However Thync designers are working on other, newer technologies which will be ready for release next
28、 year and while the headset is currently only available in the US currently, Tyler confirmed that expanding the Thync brand to Europe is on the companys radar.（分数：10.00）(1).According to the passage, the Thync package_.（分数：2.00）A.is now only available in North AmericaB.can only work together with an
29、iPhoneC.possesses much better tone quality than most headsetsD.is developed with the help of Apple technicians(2).What is the working principle of the Thync package?（分数：2.00）A.The skin on the forehead and neck is very sensitive to stimulation.B.Peoples brain activity can be monitored.C.Tiny pulses o
30、f electricity can make nerve endings work.D.Remain calm for a period of time can make people energetic.(3).Who are the target customers of the Thync package?（分数：2.00）A.People who suffer from depression.B.Healthy adults who want more energy.C.Enthusiasts for modern technology.D.People who have psycho
31、logical problems.(4).What does Emiliana Simon-Thomas worry about concerning the Thync package?（分数：2.00）A.It may not be as effective as the company says.B.It is possible that the product may have some unknown effects.C.Users might feel the electricity pulses uncomfortable.D.The electric shock can be
32、so high that it may burn peoples skin.(5).What can be inferred from the reviews of the people who tested the device?（分数：2.00）A.The users testing the device took great risks.B.It does better in energizing than calming.C.The device may cause bad effect on peoples language capability.D.There is still m
33、uch to improve about the device.四、Translation(总题数：2，分数：4.00)12.Part Translation（分数：2.00）_13.北京的胡同大多形成于 13 世纪的元朝，至今已有几百年的历史。北京胡同的走向多为正东正西，宽度一般不超过九米。胡同文化是一种封闭的文化。住在胡同里的居民安土重迁，不大愿意搬家。有在一个胡同里一住几十年的，甚至有住了几辈子的。胡同里的房屋大多很旧了，旧房 檩 (purlin)，断砖墙。下雨天常是外面大下，屋里小下。一到下大雨，总可以听到房塌的声音，那是胡同里的房子。但人们舍不得“挪窝儿”，因为“破家值万贯”。（分数
34、：2.00）_大学英语六级（2013 年 12 月考试改革适用）-试卷 219 答案解析(总分：118.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Writing(总题数：2，分数：4.00)1.Part I Writing（分数：2.00）_解析：2.For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay based on the picture below. You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then express your v
35、iews on online dating. You should give sound arguments to support your views and write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words. （分数：2.00）_正确答案：(正确答案： The Impracticability of Online Dating The picture depicts a scene where a woman is surprised to find out that her date is a match, but the match
36、 is innocent as they met on Match. com. This is an exaggeration, but people often find that their online dates turn out to be a totally different person when they meet in reality. However many people still believe in online dating. As for me, I dont think it feasible. First of all, online dating can
37、 be deceptive. At the beginning you can only judge a person through his profile. But there is little even no inspection of the authenticity of the profile. One can easily pose as a millionaire, or a celebrity. There are numerous pieces of such news. Secondly, online dating can be dangerous. Some cri
38、minals may choose their victims through online dating by pretending to be handsome, kind, or rich. It is difficult to tell them apart from people who are actually looking for a date. All in all, online dating is incredible. We should try other means to find a date and take online dating as a last re
39、sort and proceed with caution.)解析：二、Listening Comprehens(总题数：11，分数：50.00)3.Part II Listening Comprehension_解析：4.Section A_解析：A.Playing the guitar.B.Working at a restaurant.C.Singing in a rock concert. D.Dancing in a ballet recital.解析：A.Because she has to work at the store. B.Because she is planning
40、to go on a vacation.C.Because she is going to Washington.D.Because she has to stay at home.解析：A.He doesnt have a way of getting there.B.He will call the band to bring him there.C.He will go there in a big van with the woman. D.He will go there himself after he played in Washington.解析：A.A recorder.B.
41、A book.C.An album. D.A big van.解析：A.A product designed for newborn babies. B.A company providing babysitter service.C.A television program regarding babies.D.A toy for newborn babies.解析：A.To protect its skull.B.To protect its feet.C.To protect its neck. D.To protect its face.解析：A.There is a large sp
42、ace for the babies.B.It is made of break-resistance material.C.It is quite light.D.It is painted with clowns. 解析：A.Demonstrate how the product works. B.Invite a volunteer to try the product.C.Move on to talk about another product.D.Ask another person to explain it in detail.解析：5.Section B_解析：A.How t
43、o safeguard the computer network.B.How to steal top secret files from a military base.C.How to make modern devices broadcast invisible, inaudible signals. D.How to use an FM radio to detect the invisible, inaudible signals.解析：A.Because it costs $ 77 billion to develop further.B.Because it even puts
44、data in offline devices in danger. C.Because it aims at nuclear facilities and military bases.D.Because it is revealed to reporters and the public.解析：A.By getting all the devices off the Internet.B.By stopping using all the advanced laser printers.C.By installing high-tech anti-hacking softwares.D.B
45、y using an AM radio to detect the signals. 解析：A.To shorten the gap between the rural community and the Silicon Valley.B.To provide some proper training for students in a rural community. C.To recruit competent employees from communities around the Silicon Valley.D.To offer internship positions for o
46、utstanding students from rural communities.解析：A.10 hours.B.1 week.C.1 month.D.10 months. 解析：A.Students studying in a three-year college.B.Students whose fathers are farmers.C.Students majoring in agriculture.D.Students who have a demonstrated ability in math or science. 解析：A.From his father. B.From AT you probably know how much data you pay for by heart. But Williams was stu
