1、大学英语六级（ 2013年 12月考试改革适用）模拟试卷 120及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing 1 For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay about the importance of apology by referring to the remark “An apology is the super glue of life. It can repair just about anything. You can give examples to illustrate your point a
2、nd then explain what people should do when making an apology. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words. Section A （ A） Karen is very forgetful. （ B） He knows Karen better now. （ C） Karen is sure to pass the interview. （ D） The woman should have reminded Karen earlier. （ A） He c
3、ant afford the time for the trip. （ B） He will manage to leave this month. （ C） He has to change the time for the trip. （ D） He hasnt decided where to go next month. （ A） Everyone enjoyed himself at Johns parties. （ B） The man didnt enjoy Johns parties at all. （ C） It will be the first time for the
4、man to attend Johns party. （ D） The man is glad to be invited to Johns housewarming party. （ A） To help him prepare for the conference. （ B） To tell him something about the conference. （ C） To see if he is ready for the coming conference. （ D） To remind him of the data he should take to the conferen
5、ce. （ A） Their parents cut back the loan to them. （ B） Their boss refused to give them a raise. （ C） They cant afford the rent of this month. （ D） They cant afford the fee of another English course. （ A） She doesnt follow the teacher. （ B） She has been given too much work. （ C） She has no interest a
6、t the beginning. （ D） She isnt used to English teaching. （ A） He agrees with the woman. （ B） He is a good lecturer himself. （ C） He is fond of Professor Smith. （ D） He partly agrees with the woman. （ A） The man couldnt find a parking lot. （ B） Its hard to find a place to leave the car. （ C） The woma
7、n was upset due to his late arrival. （ D） The man apologized because of his negligence. （ A） What is so-called Thanksgiving Day. （ B） How to celebrate Thanksgiving Day. （ C） The exact time of Thanksgiving Day. （ D） The history of Thanksgiving Day. （ A） They regard it as an important traditional fest
8、ival. （ B） They think it a festival for only school children. （ C） They dont think it very important for them. （ D） They only think it time for family to gather together. （ A） The party for Thanksgiving Day is beginning. （ B） They have to rush to the dancing party. （ C） She has talked so much about
9、festivals. （ D） She will be late for the class. （ A） The miserable facts of Indians relocation. （ B） The tough life for early Oklahoma immigrants. （ C） The fierce battle between the white and the Indians. （ D） The loss of people during the west movement. （ A） The motorcycle is really big and heavy.
10、（ B） It is even more comfortable than cars. （ C） It has good performance on the expressway. （ D） He only uses it in his leisure time. （ A） Peaceful wooden cabins. （ B） Rented tents on the meadow. （ C） Winding mountain paths. （ D） Nice sunny beach. （ A） He doesnt mix with the local people well. （ B）
11、He has done a good research work of the country. （ C） He seems to be cut off from other tourists. （ D） He is good at discovering places for recreation. Section B （ A） They think exactly the same way. （ B） They are not physically separated. （ C） They share most of their vital organs. （ D） They make d
12、ecisions by tossing coins. （ A） Few of them can live long. （ B） Most of them live a normal life. （ C） Few of them get along well with each other. （ D） Most of them differ in their likes and dislikes. （ A） They have a private tutor. （ B） They go to a regular school. （ C） They attend a special school.
13、 （ D） They are taught by their parents. （ A） Saving energy. （ B） Collecting information. （ C） Increasing speed. （ D） Improving performance. （ A） She is a historian and philosopher. （ B） She is the first woman president of Cambridge University. （ C） She is the 28th president of Harvard University. （
14、D） She has been teaching in Harvard for years. （ A） She never imagined a woman could become a president. （ B） She came to realize her nomination did inspire many people. （ C） She wished people to take an unbiased view toward her nomination. （ D） She attributed her nomination to the support of women.
15、 （ A） She managed to get more organizational sponsorship. （ B） She increased the level of tuition for undergraduates. （ C） She reduced financial burden of most talented students. （ D） She ensured a more liberal academic environment. （ A） Because communication becomes more difficult. （ B） Because the
16、 staff in call center are under-qualified. （ C） Because the staff are unable to answer questions. （ D） Because the staff are not 24 hours available. （ A） People with proficient computer skills. （ B） People with pleasing smile and voice. （ C） People with good communication skills. （ D） People with va
17、ried work experience. （ A） It is run entirely through the telephone. （ B） It puts customer satisfaction on top priority. （ C） It has a few outlets in central business districts. （ D） It has a standardized script for the staff to use. Section C 26 The financial crisis that started in 2007 up to now i
18、s a global financial crisis triggered by a liquidity shortfall in the United States banking system. It【 B1】_the collapse of large financial institutions, the “bailout (救市资金 )“ of banks by national governments and downturns in stock markets around the world. It is considered by many economists to be
19、the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression of the 1930s. It【 B2】 _the failure of key businesses, declines in consumer wealth estimated in the trillions of US dollars, substantial financial commitments【 B3】_by governments, and a significant decline in economic activity. Many causes have be
20、en proposed, with varying weight assigned by experts. Both market-based and regulatory solutions have been implemented or are under【 B4】 _, while significant risks remained for the world economy over the 20102011 periods. Although this economic period has been referred to as “the Great Depression,“
21、this same phrase has been used to refer to every recession of the several【 B5】 _decades. The collapse of a global housing bubble, which【 B6】 _in the US in 2006, damages financial institutions globally. Questions regarding bank solvency (偿付能力 ), declines in credit availability, and damaged investor c
22、onfidence【 B7】 _global stock markets, where securities suffered large losses during the late 2008 and early 2009. Economies【 B8】 _slowed during this period as credit tightened and international trade declined. Critics argued that credit rating agencies and investors failed to【 B9】 _price the risk in
23、volved with mortgage-related financial products, and that governments did not adjust their regulatory practices to address 21st-century financial markets. Governments and central banks responded with【 B10】_monetary policy expansion and institutional bailouts. 27 【 B1】 28 【 B2】 29 【 B3】 30 【 B4】 31 【
24、 B5】 32 【 B6】 33 【 B7】 34 【 B8】 35 【 B9】 36 【 B10】 Section A 36 American presidents seem to age before our eyes. But the common belief that high-office stress grays our leaders faster than usual may be a myth, new research finds. In fact, the majority of American presidents have lived longer than【 C
25、1】 _men of their times. Thats not to say that【 C2】 _stress has no effect on a persons lifespan, but so does high social standing.The findings add to a body of research linking high status to better health: for instance, Oscar winners live longer than those who were only【 C3】_; and the longevity (长寿
26、) effect is also seen in Nobel Prize winners. The new study, which was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, analyzed the dates of birth,【 C4】 _and death of all 34 past presidents who died of natural causes. The average【 C5】 _for these men should have been 68 years, if theyd
27、aged twice as fast during their years in office as the popular wisdom suggests they do. Instead, the study found, these presidents lived an【 C6】 _73 years. And indeed, 23 of the 34 presidents who died of natural causes lived longer than【 C7】 _, compared with other men their age during their lifetime
28、s. Some presidents survived an【 C8】 _long time: Gerald Ford died at 93.5 years, Ronald Reagan at 93.3. All currently living presidents have already exceeded their life【 C9】 _ , or are likely to do so. So why do people at the top of the 【 C10】 _fare better than those below? Access to wealth, educatio
29、n and the best health care of their times would seem to be obvious factors. A) average I) inauguration B) chronic J) lifespan C) empirically K) maximum D) exceptionally L) nominated E) expectancy M) reign F) expected N) similar G) formulated O) typical H) hierarchy 37 【 C1】 38 【 C2】 39 【 C3】 40 【 C4
30、】 41 【 C5】 42 【 C6】 43 【 C7】 44 【 C8】 45 【 C9】 46 【 C10】 Section B 46 How Women Are Reshaping the Defense Industry The defense industry is facing unprecedented challenges, with the help of a new group of women leaders. A Women currently hold a little over four percent of the Fortune 500 CEO position
31、s. However, in the defense industry, women are at the helm of 50 percent of the largest firms. Although women are hardly new to the industry, they are moving rapidly into the top jobs, and in the process melting away the defense industrys male-dominated image. B As the vice chairman of the House Def
32、ense Appropriations subcommittee, a subcommittee I have served on for eight years, and the chairman of the State and Foreign Operations Appropriations subcommittee, which I have been at the helm of for the last six years, I have witnessed the transition, and seen the challenges, firsthand as more wo
33、men serve as leaders within the defense community. C The defense industry is facing unprecedented challenges. Yet, with the help of a new group of women leaders, solutions to the defense industrys challenges are being advanced, and in the process the future of our national security is being shaped a
34、nd secured. DFor years, Delia Williams, a constituent of mine, was one of just a handful of women defense industry executives. She started the company Williams R.D.M., formerly known as Williams Pyro, in 1963. Williams R.D.M is a defense contracting firm with more than 100 employees. While she has o
35、verseen tremendous growth of her company, establishing a positive name for her business did not prove to be an obstacle-free endeavor for Williams. She founded her company at a time when womens roles in the workforce were only beginning to change, and she dealt with her share of gender-related chall
36、enges early on. E Back then, and even today, women in the workforce often feel they are not listened to. Instead of letting this serve as an obstacle, women have turned it into a strength by becoming better listeners themselves and in the process stronger leaders. This trait becomes very important w
37、hen you have management-union issues, for instance. It also leads to more win-win decisions and less ego driven results. F Fifty years ago, most engineers were men, and when they picked up the phone to call Williams Pyro, they expected to speak with a male counterpart on the other end. When they hea
38、rd Delia Williams voice on the line, many of them were skeptical of whether she could help them. To the skeptics, Williams would say, “Try me.“ If she couldnt help them, they were no worse off than before they called but that was rarely the case. G Like most executives, earning a good reputation and
39、 rapport with customers and other industry leaders didnt come without Williams spending a lot of time at work. Unfortunately for her, as a woman, the idea of balancing work and family would inevitably come up. She felt a duty to her employees, their families and her customers, so there were many nig
40、hts when Williams remained at work instead of going home. She was so devoted to the success of Williams Pyro that she even returned to work four days after having her third child during the full-scale development of Lockheed Martins F-16. H Similarly to Williams, Marillyn Hewson, who now serves as t
41、he chief executive officer of Lockheed Martin, has shown herself to be an exceptional leader in the industry. Her employment at Lockheed began in the early 1980s, and she has since served in 18 different leadership positions. She claims she climbed the ladder at Lockheed because of her self-reliance
42、, which she learned from her family growing up. Her father died when she was nine, and her mother was left to raise five children as a single mother. This tragedy taught her not only self-reliance, but to be responsible for her own personal successes or failures. I In November 2012, Hewson became Lo
43、ckheeds CEO because the corporate leadership and the board of directors recognized her talent, and because she was known for never holding back when given an opportunity. J When she took over the top job, the Joint Strike Fighter program was uncertain, and even the smallest mistakes made were amplif
44、ied by the media. The Joint Strike Fighter is unique in the world, but has had continuing problems with the Pentagon. There was a real lack of partnering that changed almost immediately when Marilyn took over. The conversation changed as did the attitude. Decisions were made that had been delayed fo
45、r months. K Women tend to be problem solvers by nature. In many cases, that trait becomes more important than having a particular title, their name on the door or the highest salary, but this can also work to their detriment and make it take longer to reach the top. L To combat problems with the Joi
46、nt Strike Fighter program, Hewson appointed Lorraine Martin as the programs general manager in April 2013. As a result of Hewson and Martins work, criticism of the program has been significantly reduced. These women achieved this outcome by bringing authenticity to the table and rebuilding the progr
47、ams credibility. Rather than tucking away the companys previous errors, they acknowledged them. They supported contract incentives that now hold Lockheed accountable and pushed the company to make the aircraft for less money. MAt General Dynamics, Phebe Novakovic earned a similar reputation for auth
48、enticity within her first weeks as CEO. When the companys $2 billion loss first hit the news on January 23, 2013, General Dynamics stock price fell by more than five percent within a span of a few hours. Rather than whitewashing the situation, Novakovic spoke candidly about the problems at hand and
49、emphasized measures that were going to be taken to fix them. Her honesty caught the attention of Wall Street, and it responded. By the end of the day, General Dynamics stock rose 50 cents higher than the previous day. N Through using their instincts of honesty and authenticity, these women made it to the top of their industry even when they were sometimes the only women in the room. Linda Hudson
