1、大学六级-1043 及答案解析(总分：712.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Writing(总题数：1，分数：106.00)1.“空巢老人”指那些到了退休年龄，身边却无子女与之共同生活的老人。1如今的空巢老人逐渐增多2这种现象出现的原因3如何解决由此带来的问题The Phenomenon of Empty Nest（分数：106.00）_二、Part Reading Compr(总题数：1，分数：70.00)How Online Dating WorksOne of the basic human impulses is to develop a romantic relation
2、shipand maybe even fall in love. But there are a lot of obstacles that might keep someone from meeting the love of his or her life in todays world. Maybe dating co-workers is against company policy. Perhaps you hate the bar scene. You might not be in the right mood to meet your soul mate while youre
3、 trekking(艰苦跋涉)through the grocery store.People of all ages, lifestyles and locations have been facing this problem for decades. In the last 10 years or so, a new solution has arrived to help lonely hearts find their soul mates: online dating.Getting StartedOnline dating is simply a method of meetin
4、g people, and it has advantages and disadvantages. The variety of dating sites is constantly growing, with many sites focused on very specific groups or interests. There arc sites for seniors, sites for Muslims(穆斯林), sites for fitness-oriented people, sites for people just looking for friends and si
5、tes for people who are interested in more adult activities. This article will be focused on the most basic type of dating site-one that works to bring two people together for a romantic relationship. While this article applies to the majority of popular dating sites, the rules and practices of any g
6、iven individual site may differ.When you first arrive at an online dating site, you can browse through profiles without entering any information about yourself. The amount of information you can see about each user depends on the site. Some sites allow users to restrict access to their profiles to p
7、aying members. Photos might not be displayed unless you have a paid membership. This helps preserve anonymity, since a co-worker or family member cant accidentally stumble across your profile. Theyd have to pay for a membership to see a picture of the person theyre reading about.Once you decide your
8、e going to give it a shot, the first thing you need to do is create your profile.Creating a ProfileWhen its time to make your own profile, youll start with some basic information. Are you a man or a woman? Are you looking to meet a man or a woman? What age range are you interested in? Where do you l
9、ive? (Some sites just ask for a zip code, while others may allow you to choose from a list of cities.) This is generally the same information you provide to perform a simple search, or “browse.“Basic profile information may also include your birthdate and a valid e-mail address. Site administrators
10、will communicate with you through this address, and some sites allow messages from users to be sent to your e-mail anonymously. When they send you a message, it is routed through the sites system and redirected to your e-mail without the other user ever seeing your address. Some sites use their own
11、internal messaging system. If youre especially concerned about privacy, its easy enough to create a free e-mail account somewhere and use it solely for your online dating contacts.Indicating your physical attributes is usually the next step. Height, weight, hair and eye color and body type are commo
12、n pieces of data, while some sites ask about piercings and tattoos. At this point, the process becomes increasingly detailed. Interests and activities, favorite sports, authors, music or movies, how you like to spend weekend these topics are all fair game. More personal questions might involve wheth
13、er or not you have children, whether or not you want children, your religious beliefs and your political views. Pets, occupation, income and living situation are usually on the list as well.Next, youll be asked to answer many of these same questions a second time, but instead of indicating your own
14、traits, youll be describing your ideal date. The site will then use this information and the information you provided about yourself to find suitable matches that you might want to contact. Most sites will also allow you to write about yourself in a more free form manner-a chance to get across more
15、of your personality than a series of pull-down lists can offer.Posting a photo of yourself is another important step. Most sites report a huge increase in responses to ads that have photos posted. There will usually be guidelines as to what sorts of photo you can post, and there might be an approval
16、 process before it actually gets posted. In general, avoid posting revealing photos, dont post photos with people other than yourself in them and dont post glossy, “glam“ photos. Although you want to look your best, try and make sure the photo is accurate to how you currently look. If youre 35, your
17、 high school year look photo isnt a good choice. If you recently dyed your hair purple, try to get a photo that reflects that.Theres one last rule that needs to be mentioned, and its an important one: Dont put personal identification information in your profile. This includes your address, phone-num
18、ber, social security number, full name or place of employment. You might meet people on the site that youll want to share some of that information with down the line, but it should never be public knowledge.Now, lets go through some helpful tips on creating a profile that encourages people to contac
19、t you.Creating a Good ProfileIf you browse through a typical dating site, you will see hundreds of ads from people who are “looking for Mr. Right. “Nearly everyone “enjoys a night out on the town, but also likes a quiet evening at home.“ It would be difficult to find someone who doesnt like a good s
20、ense of humor in a date.Begin with the subject. Inject some humor into your subject-line or include one of your interests. “Bogart fan seeking unusual suspects.“ “Come sail away with this boating enthusiast/Styx fan.“ This is the first thing people will see, and it needs to stand out from the crowd.
21、When it comes to the profile itself, make sure you fill out the whole thing. Take your time and put some thought into it. It may seem tedious or difficult to describe yourself, but leaving sections blank or putting in short, generic answers makes it look like you arent really interested. Avoid phras
22、es like, “I wouldnt normally use one of these dating services, but my friends put me up to this.“ Remember, your target audience is other people who are using this dating service. You dont want to start off by insulting them.Think of specific aspects of your personality that you want to highlight. T
23、hen, dont just state them- demonstrate them. Instead of, “I enjoy Stanley Kubrick films,“ say, “The other night I was watching A Clockwork Orange, and I found myself thinking it would be a lot more fun to watch and discuss it with someone else. “Humor is especially important. Not everyone shares the
24、 same sense of humor, so saying “Im a funny person“ isnt sufficient. “I love quoting lines from Monty Python sketches and Simpsons episodes“ gives other users a better grasp of your personality.Another key to success is knowing what you want and putting it in your profile. Youll get more responses f
25、rom people who are looking for the same thing you are, whether you want to settle down with a long-term relationship or just want a date for Friday night. “I think there is more of a mental connection first by online dating,“ said one user, a teacher from New York. “Also, you know what youre looking
26、 for, not what your friends think would be perfect for you.“Last but not least, mind your grammar. Poor grammar and spelling doesnt lead to a good first impression, so take the time to get it right.（分数：70.00）(1).The first thing to do when you log in an online dating site is to enter your personal in
27、formation.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(2).In an online dating site, users information is available to all visitors, so the users have a greater chance to meet their soul mates.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(3).Some site administrators make it possible for site users to communicate with their online dating contacts privately.
28、（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(4).Ads with colored photos posted will usually get more responses than those with black and white photos.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(5).Site users are required to give very detailed account of their physical characteristics in order to find them（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(6).Glossy, “glam“ photos are not
29、 recommended to be posted on the online dating site because they are not exactly _.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(7).Your address, phone number, social security number, full name or place of employment should not be made known to all because they are _.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(8).Short and unspecific descriptions of your
30、self make it seem that _.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(9).When emphasizing particular aspects of your personality, instead of stating them, you can _.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(10).Too many grammar and spelling mistakes are likely to lead to a _.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_三、Part Listening Com(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Section A(总题数：3，分数：105.0
31、0)Questions 11 to 18 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：56.00）A.In the side street.B.At the crossroads.C.On the main road.D.On the motorway.A.They enjoyed the party better than the other guests,B.They knew none of the other guests at the party.C.They didnt think much of the food a
32、nd drinks.D.They went a long way to attend the party.A.Take a course.B.See the city.C.Go to the park.D.Take a rest.A.Looking for an apartment.B.Taking a suburban excursion.C.Looking for a job.D.Asking the man for his opinions.A.Jimmy is going to set out tonight.B.Jimmy has not decided on his journey
33、.C.There is no need to have a farewell dinner.D.They may have a dinner when Jimmys back.A.Everyone enjoyed himself at Johns party.B.The woman didnt enjoy Johns parties at all.C.It will be the first time for the man to attend Johns party.D.The woman is glad to be invited to Johns house-warming party.
34、A.He enjoyed the paintings too.B.He cant finish his term paper that day.C.He has to finish his term paper first.D.He has learned something about the artists.A.He bas learned a lot from his own mistakes.B.He is quite experienced in training wild dogs.C.He finds reward more effective than punishment.D
35、.He thinks it important to master basic training skills.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.A more economical diesel fuel.B.Characteristics of a new type of fuel.C.Where a new energy source is located.D.How to develop alternative energy sources.A.Hes stud
36、ying for a test.B.He lost his notes.C.He missed the class.D.Hes doing research on alternative.A.To help him explain the information to his roommate.B.To help him write a paper.C.To prepare for a test.D.To tell her if notes are accurate.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just h
37、eard.（分数：28.00）A.She wants Michael to check about the ATM service.B.She wants to know why the elderly avoid using computerized banking services.C.She wants Michael to have a try with their automatic banking services.D.She wants more information about modern machines in banks.A.Because the services c
38、ost them more time.B.Because the services are not as friendly as a bank clerk.C.Because they are not sure how to use the services.D.Because the clerks dont offer help for them.A.To provide some instructions for the elderly.B.To remind the elderly of the personal services in the bank.C.To ask the cle
39、rks to offer help for the elderly.D.To simplify the operation of computerized banking services.A.She thinks they are impractical.B.She thinks they are useful but too expensive.C.She thinks they are feasible.D.She thinks they are not instructive enough.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：70.00)Passage OneQuestions
40、26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.Because they need more protein than vegetables can supply.B.Because they cannot digest vegetables.C.Because they use more energy than adults.D.Because they cannot easily digest milk and milk products.A.It preserves the vitamins.B.It b
41、reaks down the vitamins.C.It makes the meat easier to digest.D.It reduces the protein content.A.We should cat more meat than vegetables.B.We should cat more vegetables than meat.C.We should cat different kinds of vegetables.D.We should cat fruit, cereals, fish, meat and vegetables.Passage TwoQuestio
42、ns 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.The changes of life styles have no influence on business.B.Different people may have completely different life styles.C.Its doubtful what life styles are changing.D.Life styles of different people are the same.A.Forty hours.B.Less
43、than forty hours.C.About seventy hours.D.Less than twenty-five hours.A.Changes in Life style have a strong influence on business.B.Baby goods make money easily.C.Business men are only interested in babies.D.Business should always be ready to meet the babies needs.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are
44、based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：28.00）A.Reading magazine articles.B.Reviewing book reports.C.Writing research papers.D.Selecting information sources.A.Gathering non-relevant materials.B.Stealing another persons ideas.C.Sharing note with someone else.D.Handing in assignments late.A.In th
45、e students own words.B.In direct quotations.C.In short phrases.D.In shorthand.A.It should be assimilated thoroughly.B.It should be enclosed in quotation marks.C.It should be paraphrased by the authors.D.It should be authorized by the source.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：77.00)The University Library is one of
46、 the largest (36) libraries in the country, with a (37) of some two million volumes. There is an active collection for all subjects which are taught or researched at (38) level in the University. The Library also (39) as a national resource center in certain subject areas.For (40) research in the hu
47、manities, and in the history of the social, natural and physical sciences, the University Library has (41) impressive special collections of (42) and rare primary materials, both manuscript and printed, which (43) scholars from all over the world. (44) The University Library is highly automated, and
48、 the benefits of this for readers are especially evident and a microcomputer cluster for free student used.(45) . These include reference and enquiry services, individual and group training in the effective use of information technology and other sources, interlibrary loans, library publications, photocopying and other reprographic services, and binding and conservation.(46) . There are separate libraries, administered by the Main Library, for fine arts, music, literature and early modern studies, education, law, chemical engineering, electro
