1、大学六级-552 及答案解析(总分：95.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPart Listenin(总题数：1，分数：10.00)A.They get a bargain right away.B.They have a look at the advertisement.C.They sell their TV set.D.They go and buy a big TV set.A.The effects of the flood.B.The heroic fight against a flood.C.The cause of the flood.D.Floods of the pa
2、st twenty years.A.They were both busy doing their own work.B.They waited for each other at different places.C.They went to the street corner at different times.D.The man went to the concert but the woman didnt.A.The air is polluted.B.The people there are terrible.C.Its too windy.D.The beaches are di
3、rty.A.No, its open only to teachers and postgraduates.B.Yes, he can study there if he is writing a research paper.C.Yes, because he is a senior student.D.Yes, but he needs the approval of his professor.A.It was pretty good.B.It was rather dull.C.It was not well organized.D.It was attended by many pe
4、ople.A.In Mexico.B.In California.C.In the city.D.In New Mexico.A.The woman blames the man for his absence.B.The woman thinks that everything was all right.C.The woman thanks the man for his efforts.D.The woman doesnt think it was the mans fault.A.He has too many dreams.B.He likes to sleep.C.He doesn
5、t put his ideas into practice.D.He doesnt have many good ideas.二、BSection B/B(总题数：1，分数：4.00)Bpassage One Questions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard./B（分数：4.00）A.At night.B.At noon.C.In the morning.D.In the afternoon.A.About Germans on strike.B.About a new-type airplane.C.About a
6、n air crash.D.About rescue workers in UK Motors.A.They wanted higher pay.B.They wanted fewer working hours.C.They wanted better working conditions.D.They wanted an annual three-week holiday.A.Rainy.B.Warm.C.Cold.D.Changeable.三、Bpassage Two(总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.He has always lived in America.B.He has been
7、 in America for three years.C.He visited America three years ago.D.He has come to America to do research on advertising.A.There were far more advertisements there than he had expected.B.The advertisements there were well designed.C.The advertisements there were creative and necessary.D.He found the
8、advertisements there difficult to understand.A.Be more careful about what they advertise.B.Spend less money on advertising.C.Advertise more for their products.D.Use new advertising techniques.四、Bpassage Three(总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.He is always in a hurry.B.He is quick in making decisions.C.He is always th
9、e first to arrive at the airport.D.He usually doesnt get the reward he deserves.A.He misses his flight.B.He can find a good seat.C.He leaves the airport first at the end of the trip.D.His luggage comes out last.A.He was told to board the wrong plane.B.He was not allowed to board the plane.C.He arriv
10、ed at the airport without a ticket.D.He found it difficult to explain why he arrived so early.五、BPart Reading (总题数：5，分数：10.00)1.Which of the following best describes the theme of this article?（分数：2.00）A.How to Reduce Car Accidents in Europe?B.Vibrating Seats to Save Lives of Dozing Drivers.C.Awake S
11、ystemthe Best Solution to Car Accidents.D.Intelligent Cars.2.It can be inferred from the passage that _（分数：2.00）A.the Selby crash happened because the train driver drifted off at the wheelB.the motoring organization of EU has no doubt about the new awake systemC.about 25 people die each month in Bri
12、tain in accidents caused by sleepy driversD.the patent of the awake system will belong to Mercedes since it carries out the test runs3.According to the passage, if a driver falls asleep in one of the test cars, _ .（分数：2.00）A.the car brake will be activated automatically to prevent an accidentB.a ref
13、ined version of smelling salt will be sprayed at himC.the window will be opened to let in fresh airD.a vibrating alarm will sound to wake him up4.Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about the awake system?（分数：2.00）A.The owner of Mercedes will own the patent of the safety system.B.If the tr
14、ials are successful, all the long-distance trucks must install this system.C.The trial will cost more than $4,000,000 both on the part of the EU and private investment.D.The safety system also monitors braking frequency as no one drives in exactly the same way.5.According to the passage, we learn th
15、at _.（分数：2.00）A.this project was financed only by the EUB.30% of fatal accidents are caused in Britain each year by drivers drifting off at the wheelC.70% drivers admitted to have driven while sleepy in the surveyD.road accidents in Europe are mainly caused by long-distance lorry driving六、BPassage T
16、wo/B(总题数：5，分数：10.00)6.The word “think-tank“ (Line 5, Para. 2) here means_.（分数：2.00）A.an enclosed heavily armored combat vehicle that moves on tracksB.a large receptacle for holding waterC.a corporation or group organized for interdisciplinary research in technological or social problemsD.a prison ce
17、ll or enclosure used for receiving prisoners7.Those unhappily-wedded may not survive their marriage by _（分数：2.00）A.improving their living conditionsB.working on their problems and strengthening communicationC.changing their own attitude towards mediocre marriagesD.divorce and remarriage8.While study
18、ing those couples who got divorced and those who stayed married, all the following factors were included EXCEPT _（分数：2.00）A.ethnical backgroundB.sexC.educationD.salary9.According to a new study, _（分数：2.00）A.if a marriage is unhappy, it is likely you will be happier to divorce than if you stay marrie
19、dB.unhappy couples who stayed married were happier five years later than those who were divorcedC.the “Smart Marriage“ conference was sponsored by the Institute for American ValuesD.staying married tended to trap unhappy spouses in violent relationships10.It can be inferred from the passage that _（分
20、数：2.00）A.those who stayed married disapproved of divorce for fear that divorce would bring its own set of problemsB.those 55 once-discontented married felt their unions got better via three routesC.those who worked on their marriages rarely turned to counselorsD.the unhappily-wedded are suggested to
21、 put off getting a divorce七、BPassage Three(总题数：5，分数：10.00)11.Why do people of heart disease often feel uncomfortable while taking a flight?（分数：2.00）A.Because low pressure can cause the air in body cavities to expand.B.Because medical devices implanted in their bodies expand.C.Because they tend to si
22、t too long in a cramped position.D.Because the amount of oxygen flowing through their blood vessels is reduced and thus causing chest pains.12.On a daily basis, how many passengers with serious in-flight medical problems call for pilots to turn the flight around?（分数：2.00）A.2.B.4.C.5.D.14.13.Accordin
23、g to the passage, deep venous thrombosis usually happens to passengers in _（分数：2.00）A.first-class cabinsB.economy cabinsC.business cabinsD.all cabins14.Doctors who came to passengers aid used to get worried because _（分数：2.00）A.they were afraid of being taken to the court if the passengers they treat
24、ed didnt recoverB.they were afraid of not being able to give those passengers proper treatmentC.flights in the past couldnt provide them with necessary medicinesD.they were usually nervous when attending to patients on flights15.The word “winded“ (Line 2, Para. 5) is close in meaning to _.（分数：2.00）A
25、.changing directionB.moving in a curving lineC.pausing for breathD.turning back八、BPassage Four/(总题数：5，分数：10.00)16.According to the passage, a thank-yon note may contain the following information EXCEPT“_“.（分数：2.00）A.I love the pearl necklace you bought me for my birthdayB.it must have taken you a lo
26、ng time to find just the right thing for meC.is it very expensiveD.I promise I will wear it on my wedding day17.Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about the author?（分数：2.00）A.She feels hand-written letters are friendlier than word-processed ones.B.She does not allow her children to send e
27、mail thank-you note.C.She thinks the best time to teach her children the basic etiquette of appreciation is to strike while the iron is still hot.D.She thinks a thank-you note can make the gift giver feel special just as the recipient does.18.In Ms. Demeanors point of view, children born in the _ is
28、 probably the least respectful generation.（分数：2.00）A.1960sB.1970sC.1980sD.1990s19.How did the author feel when she saw her children searching under the Christmas tree for their presents?（分数：2.00）A.Greedy.B.Cheerful.C.Laughable.D.Disheartened.20.The phrase “set oneself apart“ (Line 3, Para. 2) means
29、_（分数：2.00）A.to reserve to a particular useB.to put to one sideC.to make noticeable or outstandingD.to determine to pursue九、BPart Vocabula(总题数：30，分数：15.00)21.In a _ to further his knowledge of the unknown, man has begun to explore the outer space.（分数：0.50）A.questB.denialC.notionD.insight22.Four hours
30、 _, but we still labored along the muddy road in the rain.（分数：0.50）A.elapsedB.flappedC.skippedD.surpassed23.The police have failed to demonstrate its _ to the safety during Christmas season.（分数：0.50）A.confinementB.compositionC.commitmentD.commission24.Professor Baker plans to _ his new book at the e
31、nd of this year as a dedication to his wife.（分数：0.50）A.bring upB.bring outC.bring backD.bring off25.The couple preferred furniture of _ material instead of pure wood.（分数：0.50）A.exquisiteB.commonplaceC.compositeD.comprehensive26.He _ the database from the information issued by the Tourist Board.（分数：0
32、.50）A.compiledB.compliedC.computedD.compelled27.The _ snow on top of a building during the winter sometimes will weaken the construction and occasionally cause the roof to collapse.（分数：0.50）A.permeatedB.crumbledC.mingledD.accumulated28.The customer is still _ about the functions of the vacuum cleane
33、r in spite of the salesmans repetitive assurance.（分数：0.50）A.viciousB.cynicalC.drasticD.skeptical29.He had had a(n) _ opportunity to get himself out of difficulty before he made that fatal mistake.（分数：0.50）A.feebleB.audibleC.ampleD.interim30.The soldier was _ for bravery above and beyond the call of
34、duty.（分数：0.50）A.summonedB.amendedC.denouncedD.commended31.The passengers on the plane have been held _ for ten hours before the police had a firm control over the hijackers.（分数：0.50）A.captiveB.capsuleC.cavityD.casualty32.The canned and packaged foods are required to list all the _ on the label.（分数：0
35、.50）A.constitutionsB.allowancesC.prescriptionsD.ingredients33.The website sponsored the contest to express its support to the hip-hop music_.（分数：0.50）A.incrediblyB.exclusivelyC.respectivelyD.extraordinarily34.Registration is _ in the election in order to ensure the validity of the votes.（分数：0.50）A.i
36、rresistibleB.replaceableC.compulsoryD.accessible35.He ignored his parents warnings of crazy driving and now he had to _ the consequences of collision.（分数：0.50）A.catch onB.answer forC.take onD.settle down36.Your choice of clothes is a _ of your character, so you should take it seriously.（分数：0.50）A.di
37、stinctionB.reflectionC.preservationD.revelation37.In the past, energy sources were thought to be _, but it was not the case.（分数：0.50）A.productiveB.transientC.eternalD.boundless38.The doctor warned him to _ his workload if he wanted to maintain health.（分数：0.50）A.ward offB.put awayC.cut downD.stand fo
38、r39.The walls of the tunnel are designed to _ heat.（分数：0.50）A.aggregateB.dissipateC.radiateD.segregate40.Isabelles mother has _ her in an oral English training course this summer vacation.（分数：0.50）A.entailB.conferC.enrollD.subscribe41.Some social observers said that those latest figures were _ of th
39、e slowing economy.（分数：0.50）A.conspicuousB.appropriateC.indicativeD.abnormal42.In case of poisoning, immediately give large quantities of soapy or salty water in order to _ vomiting.（分数：0.50）A.induceB.inflictC.inhibitD.insulate43.Regular use of the facial cream will help to _ the rough, dry condition
40、 of your skin.（分数：0.50）A.abstractB.evaporateC.refreshD.alleviate44.The medical center couldnt _ which group the flu virus belonged to owing to the lack of more blood samples.（分数：0.50）A.scanB.discernC.testifyD.disclose45.The boys _ their father because, although he was stern, he was fair.（分数：0.50）A.l
41、ooked down uponB.looked up toC.looked up atD.looked up for46.What the corporation needs desperately is a huge _ of cash and better trained staff.（分数：0.50）A.transactionB.fortuneC.injectionD.remnant47.A _ politician, he took advantage of every speaking engagement to attack his rivals.（分数：0.50）A.vulgar
42、B.eloquentC.cordialD.shrewd48.His incompetence in the managerial post is a clear proof of his _ resume.（分数：0.50）A.formulatedB.fabricatedC.contemplatedD.duplicated49.The IT sector is fast-growing and _, which will benefit the developing countries most.（分数：0.50）A.dynamicB.epidemicC.graphicD.periodic50
43、.My tutor _ some theories of evolution which had historically preceded that of Charles Darwin.（分数：0.50）A.elaborated onB.found fault withC.presided overD.took after十、BPart Error Co(总题数：10，分数：5.00)S1填空项 1:_S2填空项 1:_S3填空项 1:_S4填空项 1:_S5填空项 1:_S6填空项 1:_S7填空项 1:_S8填空项 1:_S9填空项 1:_60.S10（分数：0.50）填空项 1:_十一
44、、BPart Writing(总题数：1，分数：15.00)61.BIdle Young, Needy Old/B 1. 如何理解这个成语？ 2. 试举例说明。（分数：15.00）_大学六级-552 答案解析(总分：95.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPart Listenin(总题数：1，分数：10.00)A.They get a bargain right away.B.They have a look at the advertisement. C.They sell their TV set.D.They go and buy a big TV set.解析：听力原文 M: Thi
45、s TV set is getting worse and worse. Now it doesnt work at all. W: Heres an advertisement about a big TV sale. There might be some good bargains in it. Q: What does the woman suggest? 男士说这台电视坏了，不能看了；女土说有一个电视大甩卖的广告，她认为一定有价廉物美的，可知女士是建议看一下广告。A.The effects of the flood. B.The heroic fight against a floo
46、d.C.The cause of the flood.D.Floods of the past twenty years.解析：听力原文 W: This has been the worst flood for the past 20 years. It has caused much damage and destruction. M: Look at the prices of fruits and vegetables. No wonder they are so expensive. Q: What are they talking about? 从对话中我们得知这是二十年来最严重的一
47、次水灾，破坏性大且导致水果蔬菜价格昂贵。因此可知他们在谈论水灾的影响，故选 A。A.They were both busy doing their own work.B.They waited for each other at different places. C.They went to the street corner at different times.D.The man went to the concert but the woman didnt.解析：听力原文 W: George, where were you yesterday evening? I expected to see you at the concert. M: Oh, I waited for you at the comer of your street. Then I looked for you at your flat, but the housekeeper said you were out. Q: Why didnt they meet that evening? 女士在音乐会厅等男士，而男士却在女土的家所在的街道拐角等她，故选 B。A.The air is polluted. B.The people there are terrible.C.Its too w
