1、大学六级-766 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.* 1上图所示为我国近年来参加志愿活动的大学生人数，请描述其变化； 2请分析变化的原因； 3作为大学生，你对志愿活动有什么看法?（分数：106.00）_二、Part Reading Compr(总题数：1，分数：70.00)The Value of Writing WellIts that time of year again. No, not “the holiday season“. I mean, it is holiday time, but for
2、 professors it doesnt start feeling like holiday time until final grades are in and the books are closed on another semester. No, for me, its paper-grading time, the time of year when Im reminded over and over of the importance of good writing skills-and of their rarity. The ability to write well is
3、 not a gift. Sure, the special something that sets apart a Tolstoy or Shakespeare or Salman Rushdie or Isabel Allende is a gift, a talent born of disposition, experience, and commitment. But just to be able to communicate clearly with the written word takes no special talent; its a skill like any ot
4、her. Well, not exactly like any other. Because the words we use to write with are the same words we use to think with, learning to write well has ramifications that go beyond the merely technical. As we improve our writing ability, we improve our ability to think-to build an argument, to frame issue
5、s in compelling ways, to weave apparently unrelated facts into a coherent whole.And despite the recurring hand-wringing and chest-beating about the “end of literacy“ and the “death of the printed word“, the reality is that we write more than ever these days. While its a rare person who sits down wit
6、h pen and paper in hand and writes a letter to a friend or loved one, we pour emails into the ether at an astounding rate. We text message, tweet, instant message, blog, comment, and otherwise shoot words at each other in a near-constant flow of communication. We annotate group portraits, LOL-ify ca
7、t pictures, and tag, well, everything. At work, we write letters, proposals, PowerPoint presentations, Business requirement documents, memos, speeches, mission statements, position papers, operating procedures, manuals, brochures, package copy, press releases, and dozens of more specialized types of
8、 documents.We are, it seems, writing creatures. Homo scribus, if you will.Its no wonder that Businesses repeatedly cite “communication skills“ as the single most desirable trait in new employees. The kicker, though, is that we are as a society incredibly bad at writing. Public schools do a poor job
9、of teaching students how to write well-they barely manage to instill the basic rules of grammar and the miserable 5-paragraph essay, let alone how to write with style and verve, how to put together an argument that moves steadily from one point to the next to persuade a reader of some crucial point,
10、 how to synthesize ideas and data from multiple sources into something that takes those ideas one step further.Its not just the teachers fault. Teachers do the best they can with what theyre given, and all too often what theyre given is inadequate resources with which to teach classrooms full of unm
11、otivated students who could care less about writing. Add to that the requirements of mandatory nation-wide tests that reward conformity, not creativity, and the threat of punishment for any school whose students fail to fall within the fairly rigid boundaries of the tests requirements, and youve got
12、 a pretty bad situation all around for instilling in students the power to write well.That is, alas, a great disservice. Being able to write well vastly improves students-and others-potential for success, regardless of the field they find themselves in. As Ive already mentioned, people who write wel
13、l tend to be better able to think through problems and tease out patterns in outwardly dissimilar situations. More importantly, people who write well have the opportunity to make a mark in the world, because their best ideas arent trapped in their own minds for lack of a means of expression.This is
14、true whether youre a CEO or a janitor, a marketing expert or an Emergency Medical Technician. The skills that make us better writers make us better explainers, better persuaders, and better thinkers. They are the skills that allow us to “sell“ our ideas effectively, whether in giving a presentation
15、to potential funders of our company, proposing a new project to our corporate leadership, or transmitting a new policy to our employees. Being able to write well lessens the chance that well be misunderstood, and increases the likelihood that our ideas will be adopted.Writing well is not a gift rese
16、rved for the few but a set of skills that can be learned by anyone. The technical aspects can be learned in any of several ways: by taking a class, by studying books on writing, by working with a partner or a group and acting on their feedback. But while grammar and structure are an important part o
17、f writing, to write well also demands some effort to develop style. Style is what keeps people reading past the first sentence, and what keeps what youve written on their minds, impelling them to take action.Style is rather less teachable than the nuts and bolts of writing, but it is learnable. It d
18、emands patience, attention, and most of all practice, but it is possible for anyone who has something to say to learn how to say it well. To move from being merely capable to being a good writer, you need only:1. Read: Reading is essential to good writing. It is how we learn the vastness of the lang
19、uage and the limits of the grammar-and how to push those limits. The more you read, the greater your understanding of languages potential becomes.2. Write: Good writing takes practice. Unfortunately, unless we create opportunities to write, we get far too few opportunities to get that practice after
20、 weve left school. Start a journal, a blog, a newsletter, or whatever else you can think of to get you writing on at least a semi-regular basis.3. Read Again: Most people who fail to become better writers fail because they do not read their own writing. They dont read it before they post/mail/submit
21、/publish/otherwise finish it, and they dont read it after theyre done with it. Which means they dont see the awkward parts, the flat bits, the pieces that say something different from what was intended-and they never learn how to fix or, better yet, avoid those problems.4. Repeat: Writing is persona
22、l, and seeing your writing ill-received can strike a blow to the strongest of egos. The only answer for it, though, is persistence-the goal is to become a better writer, not to be perfect out of the gate. Pay attention to criticism, learn from it, but dont internalize it-theres no shame in writing p
23、oorly, only in failing to try to do better next time.Todays world is a world of text; it is the lifeblood of the information economy. In Ancient Rome, it was the orators who ruled, those who could compel obedience, loyalty, and devotion with their spoken words. Today, the written word is dominant, n
24、ot only because so much of the information that shapes our lives is written down, but because the habits that make us good writers are the same habits that allow us to flourish in the information economy. If you worry about your writing ability, commit yourself now to becoming a solid writer in the
25、year to come. If you are already a decent writer, commit yourself to becoming better. And if youre one of the rare few who write well, reach out to those around you and share your talent, so that others may learn from you. Let that be your gift this holiday season.（分数：70.00）(1).According to the auth
26、or, Tolstoys ability to write _.（分数：7.00）A.had nothing to do with giftB.was attributed to tough trainingC.was a born talentD.made him well-known(2).Our ability to think is improved when_.（分数：7.00）A.we observe the world more wiselyB.our ability to write is improvedC.what we speak becomes convincingD.
27、we write on paper instead of on computer(3).The most desirable ability in new employees now is their _.（分数：7.00）A.presentation skillsB.computer skillsC.language skillsD.communication skills(4).The 5-paragraph essay is regarded by the author as _.（分数：7.00）A.inadequate writingB.a simple model of writi
28、ngC.the most convenient way of writingD.the most basic writing skill(5).What negative impact do the mandatory nation-wide tests most probably have on students power of writing well?（分数：7.00）A.They make the students unmotivated.B.They prohibit students creativity due to their requirements.C.The stude
29、nts will be severely punished if they fail the tests.D.The students care little about writing.(6).What does the author want to illustrate by mentioning a CEO and a janitor?（分数：7.00）A.A janitor may have to work harder for success.B.Writing skills are similarly important for them.C.A CEO needs a bette
30、r writing skill than a janitor.D.Their abilities have nothing to do with their jobs.(7).The author points out that ones style of writing is _.（分数：7.00）A.inheritableB.unteachableC.unchangeableD.learnable(8).Patience, attention and praetice are most important for the development of_.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(9
31、).If we want to learn the vastness of language and the limits of grammar, we should_.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(10).It is mentioned that Ancient Rome was ruled by_.（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：105.00)(1).What DrBrown and his team have discovered?（分数：7.00）A.Organisms
32、far below the Earths surface.B.New drilling methods.C.A hidden underground world.D.Rare and infectious bacteria.(2).What helps to confirm the existence of bacteria below the Earths surface?（分数：7.00）A.Modern experiments.B.Advanced technology.C.Precise statistics.D.Keen observation.(3).Why does the ma
33、ll say there is no danger of infection by the bacteria brought to surface?（分数：7.00）A.They would be killed by the human immune system.B.They would die once brought to the surface.C.Many precautions and remedies are available.D.Drilling operations are always closely monitored.(1).What has the man been
34、 busy doing recently?（分数：7.00）A.Writing papers for his classes.B.Preparing for the coming exam in the library.C.Doing extra work in the chemistry lab.D.Working overtime at a library.(2).What does the woman suggest the mail do to make his work easier?（分数：7.00）A.Spend more time in the library.B.Write
35、just one paper for all his classes.C.Drop one of his courses.D.Write his papers on closely related topics.(3).Why does the woman mention Romanticism?（分数：7.00）A.She once wrote about it.B.She thinks the man should write about it.C.She has been studying it recently.D.She particularly likes Romantic poe
36、try.(4).Why doesnt the woman want any help from the man?（分数：7.00）A.She knows he is very busy.B.Hes already helped her enough.C.He is incompetent to help her.D.She doesnt need any help.A.To tell him they are busy.B.To invite him to go to a film.C.To cancel an appointment.D.To ask him something about
37、homework.A.He might be late for his chemistry class.B.He might borrow a bike after class.C.He might be delayed in the lab.D.He might ride his bike to the lab.A.He no longer watches much television.B.He prefers comedies from the sixties.C.He thinks comedies havent improved for years.D.He hasnt seen m
38、any of the old shows.A.The woman is satisfied that the book has been returned.B.The woman doesnt like lending books to people.C.The man feels sorry for losing Janets jacket.D.The man cant :find the book he bonowed from the woman.A.The results havent come out yet.B.The results were checked again last
39、 night.C.The woman needs another test tomorrow.D.The doctor hasnt come back from the lab.A.The fish should be cooked soon.B.The fish is inedible.C.The fish is fresh and safe to eat.D.The fish shouldnt be reheated.A.Make even louder noise after midnightB.Ask his roommate to move out.C.Go to live in t
40、he supervisors room.D.Report to the person in charge of the dorm.A.Train service will return to normal in a few days.B.The woman will never take trains to campus again.C.The woman was ill-informed and took the wrong train.D.Delays in train service will continue for some time.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：70.
41、00)(1).Which IS the largest public library in the United States?（分数：7.00）A.The Library of Congress.B.The Harvard University Library.C.The Chicago Public Library.D.The New York Public Library.(2).How do librarians keep books in order?（分数：7.00）A.They arrange the books in alphabetical order.B.They give
42、 a number to each book.C.They put the books into a card catalogue.D.They put the books on the shelves randomly.(3).What can we learn about the card catalogue?（分数：7.00）A.It helps librarians collect the books.B.It helps readers file the books.C.It is arranged in chronological order.D.h contains three
43、categories.(1).Who were the first insurance contracts designed to protect?（分数：7.00）A.Pirates.B.Sailors.C.Manufactures.D.Merchants.(2).What determined the interest on the loans?（分数：7.00）A.The distance the merchandise had to be transported.B.The number of insurance companies available at the time.C.Th
44、e risk involved in transporting the goods.D.The type of ships used to transport the goods.(3).What does the speaker say about current insurance policies?（分数：7.00）A.They are more expensive than earlier policies.B.They remain much similar to earlier policies.C.They are cheaper than earlier policies.D.
45、They greatly differ from the earlier policies.(1).What did ancient people think about milk?（分数：7.00）A.It was full of energy.B.It gave out heat.C.It could cure illness.D.It could keep them healthy.(2).Why did milk become a big business?（分数：7.00）A.Because of the development of industry.B.Because of th
46、e pasteurization process.C.Because of the new discoveries.D.Because of the increasing number of cattle.(3).What invention made milk keep longer in 1851?（分数：7.00）A.A special milk bottle.B.A method to take water out of milk.C.A way to kill bacteria in milk.D.Machines to fill bottles automatically.(4).
47、What does the speaker think of the milk industry in the future?（分数：7.00）A.It will become less popular than it has been.B.It will be reformed in the near future.C.It will be more popular than before.D.It will always be important.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：77.00)Staying healthy helps make you a better worke
48、r or a better manager. Keeping your workers healthy makes your organization more (36) More and more companies are actively (37) “wellness“ through exercise facilities, expanded health services, etc. These are (38) trends. The progressive organization must (39) all avenues for promoting good health.
49、Some of these avenues may include minimizing travel (40) that are disruptive of a workers personal life, providing adequate vacation time, offering on-site education on key issues such as nutrition, drug abuse, disease avoidance and (41) smoking. In terms of good health from the individuals perspective, we all need to follow the basics which include
