1、大学六级-1562 及答案解析(总分：713.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Writing(总题数：1，分数：106.00)1.Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Ability and Good Looks. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below.1.老一辈常说，能力比相貌重要：2.如今很多年轻人却认为相貌比能力重要；3.你的看法。（分数：106
2、.00）_二、Part Reading Compr(总题数：4，分数：70.00)Why Your Memory Can Strengthen Your RelationshipMemory is a powerful tool for creating and sustaining intimacy. Five well-established principles guide the functioning of memory. When we understand how these principles work, we can build better relationships b
3、y shifting our behavior in a way that plays to the power of memory. These are simple changes, but the effect they can have on our connection with loved ones is profound.Try the following exercise to experience these principles in action: Read the following forty words one time only, left to right. D
4、ont study them; just read each word in turn, or have someone read the words to you. Then write down the words you remember.Snow car pole deck table bottle light family inspiration sand plant rug cellar gate pillow trunk paper road knife stool string zone coat cup Madonna light wind tree rope stamp t
5、ape light coal card pick truck cape pilot desk frame.Almost everyone who completes this exercise remembers the first two words from the list( snow, car). psychologists refer to our tendency to remember what comes first as the “primacy effect“. Most people also remember the last two words (desk, fram
6、e), a phenomenon researchers call the “regency effect“. Were also most likely to remember elements that stand out from or are incongruous with other elements in the group(Madonna), elements that have a special personal association in the context(family, inspiration) and element that are repeated (li
7、ght).So how can the principles of memory help us cultivate more happiness and a deeper sense of connection with our loved ones? Lets consider them one at a time.PrimacyOur brains most powerfully remember elements and events that come first. So we benefit by making our first experiences each day posi
8、tive ones, starting with how we wake up. Many people begin their day with the shock of a buzzer alarm or the reliable, but often depressing, radio news. That primes you with grumpy feelings even before you crawl out of bed, and youre likely to carry that negativity into your first interactions with
9、family ( “Why do you always take so long in the bathroom?! “).That grumpy interaction then becomes the “first experience“ that lingers in each family members mind, coloring how he or she perceives each other and setting the tone for interactions the rest of the day. Instead, begin your day on a posi
10、tive note to make the most of the primacy effect. Wake up to inspiring music or craft a simple ritual to start your day. A few minutes of meditation, yoga, stretching or reading from an inspiring text will add positive feelings to your morning. Also, consciously plan how you will greet your family.
11、Prepare to say something positive and uplifting. These daily messages make a big difference in the quality of your family interactions.Another critical “first“ is when you or your loved one arrives home from work. Work can be stressful, and its easy to begin commiserating with each other when you wa
12、lk in the door. But after years of greeting one another with complaints about the difficulties of your day, you will have accumulated a powerful, and negative, memory bank of “first impressions“impressions that begin to color the way you see your partner.If you take the time for a loving hug and som
13、e words of affection when you walk in the door, youll set a more positive emotional toneand a better, more supportive framework for eventually sharing the challenges you choose to discuss.RepetitionHave you noticed how advertisers repeat their product names over and over again?. Why? Because people
14、remember things that are repeated(and we tend to buy the things we remember). In the same way, your loved ones remember the things you repeat. If your partner or child regularly hears negative messages, he or she will “buy“ those messages the same way consumers buy familiar productsand feelings of l
15、oving connection will disintegrate. Consistently communicating positive messages to loved ones has the opposite effect. They will reinforce self-confidence and strengthen loving bonds.OutstandingFamiliarity is a double-edged sword: Its comfortable, but it can also be boring. Novel experiences combat
16、 the dull edge of routine and make for enduring, positive memories. New experiences dont have to be grand gestures; there are opportunities for creativity and surprise in every day. Do one of the household chores that is normally your partners responsibility. Explore a new route on your evening walk
17、. Treat your partner to a foot massage or sign up for tango lessons.Personal AssociationWe all want to be appreciated for our uniqueness. Recognizing and celebrating each family members individuality fosters feelings of connection and intimacy. One of the most powerful ways to recognize someones ind
18、ividuality is by being fully present with him or her at least once a day. Make a habit of really listening to each others stories. Practice active listening by asking questions and occasionally repeating something youve heard to affirm that you understood. Giving over your full attention conveys lov
19、e and respect and strengthens family bonds.RecencyWe also tend to remember events and experiences that happened most recently, so its wise to bring special attention to the last interactions we have with family each day. Close the day with your family just as you started it: with loving words and sw
20、eet sentiments. Be aware, too, of other departures, like setting off for work or school, or leaving for a business trip. Take a moment to connect and share your love before you are whisked off into the rush of your day. Both you and your loved ones will remember and cherish the positive send-off.Tra
21、ditional cultures had an intuitive understanding of how we remember. They used rituals at transitional rimes of day upon waking, before meals and prior to sleepingto imbue each day with meaning. Modem culture has fallen away from these traditions, but with mindfulness and a willingness to shift our
22、behaviors to play to the power of memory, we can create our own rituals to bring more intimacy to our closest relationships.（分数：49.00）(1).The underlined words “are incongruous with“ can be replaced by _.A. are harmonious with B. are connected with C. are supplemental for D. are different from（分数：7.0
23、0）A.B.C.D.(2).According to the passage, your grumpy interaction could _.A. make better in the quality of your family interactionsB. set the inspiring tone for interactions the rest of the dayC. affect how other family member perceives each otherD. difficultly spread into other family members mind（分数
24、：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3).According to the passage, what can cause your ill-tempered feelings?A. An inspiring alarm. B. Listening to radio news.C. Reading depressing news. D. Staying in bed too long.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(4).If your lover just gets home from stressful work, youd better not _.A. share challenges
25、in a better atmosphere B. speak some words of affectionC. stop her complaints about the work D. talk of difficulties of her day（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(5).Which of the following actions does NOT reflect the principle of Outstanding?A. Explore a new way on your evening walk.B. Do some housework that is norm
26、ally your lovers duty.C. Regularly communicate positive messages to your partner.D. Treat your lover to a foot massage you have never gone.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(6).Making full use of the principle of Personal Association means you should _.A. accompany with your partner all the time B. make sure to unde
27、rstand your partners wordsC. be fully aware of your loved ones personality D. make a habit of asking questions actively（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(7).According to the passage, preparing a romantic candle-light dinner back from work for your partner reflects probably the principle of _.A. Primacy B. Outstandin
28、g C. Personal Association D. Recency（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.2.The principle of Recency reminds us to pay attention to 1 we have with family each other.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_3. 1 used rituals at transitional times of day to imbue each day with meaning.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_4.The passage tells us how to strengthen famil
29、y bonds by fully using 1.（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：4，分数：105.00)(1).A. She broke the microphone.B. She was interrupted by a phone call during her presentation.C. She is planning to give her presentation as soon as the microphone is fixed.D. The microphone brok
30、e just as she began her presentation.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A. One month. B. One month and a half.C. Two months. D. Two months and a half.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. She should live in the country. B. She should live near the spring.C. He prefers to live in the country. D. He agrees with the woman.（分数：7.0
31、0）A.B.C.D.(4).A. It is the best city hes ever visited. B. It was worse than he had expected.C. It is difficult to get around in the city. D. The hotel service is terrible in the city.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(5).A. He will choose a new topic to write the essay.B. He will choose the novel written by Shakespe
32、are as the topic.C. He refuses to accept the mans advice.D. He is on the wrong track.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(1).A. Paper plates are cheaper than dishes. B. Dishes break more easily than paper plates.C. There is no need to wash any dishes now. D. The womans roommate will return soon.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A.
33、 She has not applied for any university yet.B. She will begin university classes in a few weeks.C. She does not know yet if a university will accept her.D. She is too busy to contact the university right now.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. Reconsider his position later.B. Allow the student to miss class.C.
34、Lower the students grade.D. Suggest that the students try to reschedule the operation.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：21.00）(1).A. Its a market. B. Its a recreation center.C. Its an algebra school. D. Its the name of a part-time job.（分数：7.00）
35、A.B.C.D.(2).A. Six. B. Seven. C. Five. D. Six or seven.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. It doesnt move at all. B. It moves much faster than regular lines.C. Its next to the regular lines. D. Its her favorite.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：28.00）(1).A
36、. Lower prices. B. More choices.C. More competition. D. More companies.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A. Other American states. B. Foreign countries.C. Regions outside the city where people live. D. Other cities in the state where people live.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. Its run by the government. B. It appeals to
37、 most people.C. It offers much choice. D. Its a monopoly.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(4).A. Shell pay per minute. B. Shell pay a monthly service fee.C. Shell pay a yearly service fee. D. She wont have to pay.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：70.00)Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you
38、have just heard.（分数：21.00）(1).A. Because they are too small to understand the rules.B. Because they are absent-minded.C. Because they dont have much time for it.D. Because they are not interested in it.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A. A camera. B. A film. C. A photo. D. A picture.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. Time
39、. B. Memory. C. Habit. D. Textbook.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：21.00）(1).A. Botany is a very ancient learning.B. People in the Stone Age knew a lot about plants.C. People in the Stone Age knew little about plants.D. Pre-industrial s
40、ocieties have little insights about plants.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2).30A. People who live in Amazon tribes dont think plants are the basis of the food pyramid.B. People who live in Amazon tribes dont regard botany as a special branch of knowledge.C. People who live in Amazon tribes know all the propertie
41、s of plants in the jungle.D. People who live in Amazon tribes give some special names to botany.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A.Agriculture in the industrialized world. B. Cultivated crops.C. The association between roses and humans. D. The discoveries of certain grasses.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.Passage ThreeQuestio
42、ns 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：28.00）(1).A. Almost one million. B. About 600 thousand.C. Nearly 400 thousand. D. Approximately 200 thousand.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A. Residential area.B. Shopping centers.C. Parking lots.D. Shopping centers or parking lots near stadiums or
43、gymnasiums.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. They have to break into the car.B. Five percent of the cars are left unlocked.C. They sometimes find car keys in the ignition and simply get in.D. They knock out the driver and get the car away.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(4).A. Young people who want to ride a car for joy.B.
44、Professionals who steal cars for other crimes.C. People who lack money to buy a car.D. Both A and B.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：77.00)There is something hard to (36) about cherries. The small red fruit is a popular (37) food around the world. In northern areas, cherry trees are just beginn
45、ing to produce flowers.Cherries are thought to be native to western Asia. There are two major kinds of cherries (38) in the world: sour and sweet.Sour cherries are not eaten fresh because they contain little sugar. Instead, they are (39) to make (40) foods like jellies and pies and to make (41) drin
46、ks. The United States is a major producer of sour cherries. Among the states, Michigan is the top producer. Russia, Poland and Turkey are other important (42) nations.Sweet cherries contain much more sugar than their sour (43) and are usually eaten fresh. Washington State is the biggest American pro
47、ducer, followed by California and Oregon. The United States, Iran and Turkey are major producers of sweet cherries. (44) .Fresh cherries do not store well. (45) .Cherry trees are also valued for their springtime blossoms. (46) .（分数：77.00）(1).There is something hard to (36) about cherries. The small
48、red fruit is a popular (37) food around the world. In northern areas, cherry trees are just beginning to produce flowers.Cherries are thought to be native to western Asia. There are two major kinds of cherries (38) in the world: sour and sweet.Sour cherries are not eaten fresh because they contain l
49、ittle sugar. Instead, they are (39) to make (40) foods like jellies and pies and to make (41) drinks. The United States is a major producer of sour cherries. Among the states, Michigan is the top producer. Russia, Poland and Turkey are other important (42) nations.Sweet cherries contain much more sugar than their sour (43) and are usually eaten fresh. Washington State is the bigges
