1、大学六级-1533 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.汽车给人类带来的益处；2汽车给人类带来的副作用；3我的观点。（分数：106.00）_二、Part Reading Compr(总题数：1，分数：70.00)You dont have to be 18: Going to college as an adultEvery so often, especially when Im feeling down, I take out my old college notes, textbooks and dipl
2、omas, and take a little stroll down memory lane. I remember the fun I had in college, the people I met, the professors who taught me and the experiences that changed my life. And Im glad I made the sacrifices.After graduating high school, I thought college wasnt for me. I served a four-year stint in
3、 the U.S. Marine Corps, and then took a job with the postal service. In my na vet, I thought that moving up within the agency would be fairly easy. I was bright, knowledgeable, eager to learn new things and willing to put in the time needed to develop myself. But I ran into a brick wall. It seemed t
4、here was an inside track, and I was definitely not on it. After about a year and a half, I realized that my chances of advancement were nil, and it was time to do something about it.I floated the idea of attending college to my coworkers and superiors and the response was mostly negative. But there
5、were a few people who thought it was a good idea, and I did a Lot of thinking. I saw two choices: 1. Stay where I was, miserable in a low-level job. 2. Take a chance and give college a try. Since my job was Leading me nowhere, I decided to start college. Overcoming the initial obstaclesWhen I starte
6、d; I encountered a lot of resistance from people at work. The phrase “career student“ was bandied about at me, as if I was learning nothing practical and basically trying to avoid growing up. Actually it was the other way around, I saw staying in my job as a way to avoid facing responsibilities, and
7、 college as a more real worldand an island of sanity in my life.While it made little difference to me if my coworkers or bosses supported my decision to attend college, I did want my family behind me. The support was there-I didnt need any financial help, but I got a lot of moral support from my par
8、ents, as well as from friends and relatives.Probably the biggest obstacle I faced, since I was plagued by doubts about my own intelligence and abilities, was just getting started. I decided to start close to home and do my first two years of college at Palm Beach Community College, which was on the
9、way to work, and then transfer to Florida Atlantic University, which was more out of the way.I had driven past the campus of Palm Beach Community College several times. In the spring of 1987, I finally worked up the nerve to go into the admissions office. For many people that first step is a big one
10、, and its easy to believe that one is stepping into an abyss, but PBCC was flexible enough for me. I had to take the American College Test and, after scoring well on that, was able to register for classes. My first class was introduction to the Social Sciences, and from the moment the professor bega
11、n to lecture, I knew I had found a place where I could learn and grow.Culture ShockYou might expect to experience culture shock in college after your day-to-day experiences. I found, instead, that most of the culture shock happens when you leave class and go back to work. For while your coworkers an
12、d bosses are not changing, you are.You may find yourself colliding with the people at work. They may find that your new habits, like studying during breaks and lunch, and not going to the local bar to drink and gripe about work, are disturbing the status quo(当前的状况).You may even be tempted to give up
13、. Please dont. It may be difficult, you may be exhausted and you may have to tune out criticism, but I can tell you from experience that its all worth it on the day you put on the cap and gown and receive your diploma.College life for adultsSo youve gone and done it. You have been accepted for matri
14、culation (注册入学) at a community college or university, and have been given a date and time to register,Your biggest .worry may be about what things are like in the classroom. Does the professor take attendance? Some do, some dont, though all encourage perfect attendance and class participation. Is th
15、ere a break? If the class is three hours long, there probably is. When you report to your first class, try to be there a little early. Get a good seat, preferably in the front of the classroom so you can see and hear the professor better.Have all the required books for the class, and a notebook and
16、pen. When class starts, the professor will hand out a syllabus, discuss it, talk about term papers and may then begin teaching.You may be worried about how the professor will react to you. You neednt be that concerned. At the community college and university I attended, professors welcomed older stu
17、dents. We tended to be more focused on getting an education, had a lot to contribute to the class discussion because of our experience in the world and were less likely to argue over a grade.As you get to know your classmates in the class, you may find yourself gravitating toward other students your
18、 age. Theres nothing wrong with this, but if theres a group project, the professor will probably want the generations to work together. This is a good opportunity to broaden your horizons.That doesnt mean you should just show up, take classes and take off. There may be a club or activity for your ma
19、jor on campus that can help you in your job search later on. You may even find that the company of other scholars will help you expand your intellectual horizons. And taking in a college sports event once in a while can be a fun way to meet other people.The Big TimeGraduation from Palm Beach Communi
20、ty College was a milestone in my life. Against the odds, I had achieved something. I was “walking on sunshine,“ as the song goes, and had learned to let all the negativity go in one ear and out the other. I had made friends with the professors, and the students I had worked with were wonderful. In t
21、ruth, I was addicted to the challenges that college provided.I graduated from community college in December 1990, then started at Florida Atlantic University the following month. Florida Atlantic University was a whole new world awaiting discovery. My first time there, I had been scared. It was so b
22、ig and seemingly impersonal. Sure, there would be some people from the community college on the same track as I was on, but still there were lots of strangers.In April 1994, I had accumulated enough credits to graduate from FAU. It was a bittersweet occasion. I loved education and learning, but want
23、ed to make my career change sooner rather than later. Two months after graduation I left the post office, diploma in hand, and embarked on a new career. It hasnt always been easy and it hasnt always been that much fun, but Ive never regretted reinventing my life.I am now a copy editor for a newspape
24、r, with a few years of experience under my belt, and have also earned a computer networking certification along the way. Even now, I have grand plans that involve law school someday, and maybe an MBA.A college degree opens doors. It might not be possible to see the doors when you are just starting o
25、ut, but they are there if you have the patience and drive to pursue your dreams. Good luck in your future endeavors.（分数：70.00）(1).The writer decided to attend college because _.（分数：7.00）A.he could see no hope of moving up the ladder in the postal agencyB.he was eager to learn new things all his life
26、C.his relatives and friends urged him to receive further educationD.without a diploma he could not get promotion in his organization(2).How did the writers colleagues react when they got to know his decision?（分数：7.00）A.They offered him a lot of moral support.B.They thought it was a good idea.C.They
27、refused to give him any financial help.D.Their responses were mostly negative.(3).According to the writer, most of the culture shock happens when he _.（分数：7.00）A.went into the classroom after workB.left class and went back to workC.participated in a group projectD.took in a college sports event(4).I
28、n the writers opinion, unlike what other people thought, _ is a way to avoid facing responsibilities.（分数：7.00）A.staying in his jobB.being a “career student“C.quitting jobsD.going back to college(5).For the writer, the biggest obstacle during the whole process of attending college was _.（分数：7.00）A.ju
29、st getting startedB.resistance from people at workC.to pass the American College TestD.culture shock experienced in college(6).Career students usually contribute more to the class discussion because of their _.（分数：7.00）A.intelligence and abilitiesB.willingness to participateC.agreeable personalityD.
30、experience in the world(7).The writer thought that one of the achievements he had was that _.（分数：7.00）A.he began to love learningB.he was promoted in the postal office after getting the diplomaC.he had learned to ignore negative commentsD.he had no difficulty when he embarked on a new career(8).One
31、of the advantages of campus life was that one may _ in the company of other scholars.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(9).By saying _ the author meant that with a college degree, one can expect more chances of employment and success.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(10).Looking back on his decision to go to college, the writer _.（分数
32、：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：105.00)Questions 11 to 18 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：56.00）A.It always snows during the winter here.B.The woman likes the cold weather but not the snow.C.The man doesnt like snow.D.The man agrees with the
33、 woman.A.Prof. Greens class is awful.B.She loves Prof. Greens class but hates walking around the bush.C.Shes not satisfied because Prof. Green doesnt stick to the point.D.She has no idea about Prof. Greens class.A.The man thinks the decoration of the house is terrible.B.The man is looking forward to
34、 moving into the house.C.The man has no taste for the houses decoration.D.The decoration of the house is to the womans taste.A.The man thinks ear racing is too exciting to miss.B.The man prefers dog racing to horse or car racing.C.The woman prefers horse racing to dog or car racing.D.The woman disli
35、kes dogs and cars.A.Mark wants to travel by air.B.Mark likes the CEO very much.C.Mark is greatly interested in power.D.Mark can seize opportunities in time.A.The government should help those youngsters.B.The government should take the place of those youngsters.C.The government should encourage those
36、 youngsters.D.The government should place restrictions on those youngsters.A.She likes riding horses.B.She has been promoted once a year.C.She won the second place in a contest.D.She is very excited.A.He got the camera at a very low price.B.The camera is very expensive.C.The camera is worth nothing.
37、D.He does not like the camera.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：28.00）A.Richard hosts the program.B.Jill has many hobbies.C.Richard is a sportsman.D.Jill is brave.A.Camping outside.B.Skating on real ice.C.Watching girls.D.Surfing the web.A.Boating.B.Sailing.C.H
38、iking.D.Horsing.A.Richard is not as brave as Jilt.B.Richard also has many hobbies.C.Jill is kind of risky.D.Jill likes staying at home.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.She probably works together with Jim in a business company.B.She probably works in a
39、n airport.C.She probably is an operator working in a telephone company.D.She probably works in Hong Kong.A.Four days.B.A week.C.Six to nine days.D.He hasnt decided yet.A.Because he thinks it is still too expensive.B.Because it is not a direct flight.C.Because it has a half-hour stop over in Tokyo.D.
40、Because be has to arrive in Hong Kong on February the sixth.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：70.00)Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.Nothing.B.A lot.C.Hardly anything.D.A little.A.They were able to fly it in the air.B.They were able to stay up in the air for
41、half an hour and more in the machine.C.They were able to carry travelers.D.They were able to fly in around Dayton.A.The newspapermen didnt believe what people told them about the flights.B.The Government didnt give the Rights any money.C.The Government didnt know the Rights had already built up an a
42、irplane,D.At the time it seemed no one could understand them.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.Helplessness.B.Anger.C.Fear.D.Sorrow.A.Children under 11.B.Teenagers.C.Adults.D.Old people.A.They may fail to feel secure later in the life.B.They may b
43、ecome bad-tempered.C.They may develop mental problems.D.They may lose trust in the society.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：28.00）A.In 1809.B.In 1863.C.In 1865.D.In 1860.A.Because they didnt like Lincoln being, their president.B.Because they wanted to
44、set up their own government.C.Because they disagreed with Lincoln about the abolishment of slavery.D.Because they wanted to stage a war against Lincolns government.A.Four years.B.Five years.C.Three years.D.Six years.A.The break-down of the United States.B.The withdrawal of some southern states from
45、the Union.C.The creation of the Confederate States of America.D.The defeat of the Confederate States of America and the reunion of the United States.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：77.00)The sea is the largest unknown part of our world. It covers (36) percent of the earth. There is still much to be discovered
46、about this (37) blanket of water.Some scientists are studying ways of bringing the oceans huge (38) of water to the deserts of the world. Others hope to control the weather by learning more about the (39) of heat and moisture between the ocean and the air. Others, are studying the ways in which soun
47、d travels and is (40) by water and heat. What happens when seawater touches different elements is another (41) of study.(42) the ocean floor is an important work among so many interesting studies. (43) , only a very small part of the ocean has been mapped. Now underwater photography is used in mappi
48、ng parts of the ocean floor. (44) .If the waters of the ocean could be moved away, the sea floor with its wide valleys, uneven mountains would be an unbelievable sight. Around the edges of the continents the ocean floor is flat and the water is not much deeper than about thirty miles. (45) . But where there are high young mountains along the coast, this flat part may be much less than thirty miles. (46) .（分数：77.00）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:_
