1、大学英语六级-157 (1)及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Listening Comprehens(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Section A(总题数：4，分数：45.00)（分数：15.00）A.His boss.B.His interviewer.C.His teacher.D.His friend.A.She wants to start the concert early.B.She wants to sit in the front rows.C.She doesn“t want to be late for the concert.D.She w
2、ants to leave the concert as soon as possible.A.They shouldn“t make too many, requests.B.They should ask three weeks to do the work.C.They shouldn“t push the professor“s buttons.D.They should wish the professor good luck.A.He is happy that his parents are coming.B.He is thinking about a number of th
3、ings.C.He is not feeling very well.D.He is looking for a new apartment.A.The students should return to classes.B.Last night“s meeting was badly managed.C.There should be more issues to vote on.D.More students should come to the meeting.（分数：9.00）A.It will cost him a lot of money.B.He isn“t serious ab
4、out going.C.Other people will pay for his airfare.D.It isn“t fair for him to go alone.A.Go out with the man.B.Share her yogurt with the man.C.Have what she brought.D.Eat a sandwich.A.Join the dormitory council himself.B.Keep himself informed of the council meetings.C.Persuade the other council membe
5、rs not to quit.D.Help the woman find someone to fill the vacancy.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. （分数：9.00）A.The director couldn“t give her an appointment right away.B.The office was closed the first time she came.C.The computers were out of service the first time
6、 she was here.D.She did not have acceptable identification with her on her first visit.A.Her prior schooling.B.Her residency.C.Her age.D.Her driving record.A.There is almost no hope to register successfully.B.The woman will register successfully with the director“s help.C.The director could but won“
7、t help the woman.D.The woman will find the temporary worker who misled her.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. （分数：12.00）A.She is going to Wilson“s house.B.She is going to take part in a cocktail party.C.She wants to buy some fresh flowers for her friend“s birthday.
8、D.She is going to take a dinner party.A.It is more formal.B.It is better for relaxation.C.It features less alcoholic beverages.D.It features delicious food.A.Taking part in Wilson“s party.B.Having a family get-together.C.Holding a dinner party.D.Staying at the pub for the whole night.A.It“s very fun
9、ny.B.It“s so boring.C.It“s quite strange.D.It“s just common.三、Section B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Passage One(总题数：1，分数：9.00)Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard. （分数：9.00）A.His experience of traveling the world.B.His belief of the sun-centered universe.C.His study during the period
10、of calendar reform.D.His belief of Aristotle“s theory.A.In Switzerland.B.In the University of Krakow.C.In Italy.D.In Poland.A.Mathematical explanations.B.Lifelong observation.C.Greek mysteries.D.Discussions with other scientists.五、Passage Two(总题数：1，分数：9.00)Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage
11、 you have just heard. （分数：9.00）A.Working alone.B.Organizing clubs.C.Traveling around.D.Watering the rice fields.A.When he wants to join a club.B.When his turn comes.C.When he doesn“t do his job well.D.When he isn“t a member of a club.A.By helping other people.B.By paying some money to the local gove
12、rnment.C.By declaring the starting of the club.D.By making an application.六、Passage Three(总题数：1，分数：12.00)Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. （分数：12.00）A.A historic castle for a visit.B.A farm cottage for fresh food.C.An inexpensive hotel for a short stay.D.A hotel run an
13、d lived by the young people.A.Arrive early.B.Don“t stay in after 10:00 a.m.C.Bring medicine along.D.Don“t come back until 11:00 p.m.A.Interesting.B.Magnificent.C.Noisy.D.Shabby.A.The young only.B.All sorts of people.C.Children and young mothers.D.The homeless.七、Section C(总题数：1，分数：25.00)When the NASA
14、 space flight flew over a darkened continent, it 1 a fact that many Africans already know. The World Bank says fewer than 10% of African households 2 electricity. That, in turn, hampers industry and development on the world“s poorest continent. This dire need for power has 3 many African nations to
15、consider nuclear energyincreasingly popular in developing and developed nations such as India, China and the US. At least three African nations are looking to add nuclear power to their grid. Kenya and Nigeria want to 4 nuclear energy, and South Africa, the only sub-Saharan nation with nuclear facil
16、ities, is looking to expand its 5 Today, the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station produces about 5% of the nation“s electricity. However, other African nations have relied on age-old forms of energy generation: hydropower and coal among them. But those sources have taken a social and environmental toll, 6
17、communities. President Jacob Zuma said he wants more nuclear power to decrease the nation“s 7 coal. “We expect to conclude the procurement of 9600 megawatts of nuclear energy.“ he said. Kenya and Nigeria say they too are building their nuclear programs to meet rising electricity needs from their bur
18、geoning 8 . Well, critics of nuclear energy say it is not 9 safe, citing nuclear disasters like Fukushima in Japan and Chernobyl in the former Soviet Union. But those critics“ fears about Africa getting nuclear power may 10 by the almighty market. Experts say it will be years, even decades, before A
19、frica finds a way to address its energy needs, with nuclear energy or otherwise. But everyone agrees that more power is needed to bring Africa into the light. （分数：25.00）填空项 1:_大学英语六级-157 (1)答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Listening Comprehens(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Section A(总题数：4，分数：45.00)（分数：15.00）A.His boss
20、.B.His interviewer. C.His teacher.D.His friend.解析：听力原文 W: Why do you think you might like to work for our company? M: I feel my background and experience are a good fit for this position and I am very interested. What“s more, your company is outstanding in this field. Q: Who is the man most probably
21、 speaking to?A.She wants to start the concert early.B.She wants to sit in the front rows. C.She doesn“t want to be late for the concert.D.She wants to leave the concert as soon as possible.解析：听力原文 M: Why are we here so early? The concert doesn“t start until an hour later! W: I want to find good seat
22、I always end up with seats in the back rows when I arrive late. Q: Why does the woman come early?A.They shouldn“t make too many, requests. B.They should ask three weeks to do the work.C.They shouldn“t push the professor“s buttons.D.They should wish the professor good luck.解析：听力原文 W: If Prof. Thomson
23、 was willing to give us a three day extension to finish the project, maybe he“ll give us a few more days. M: Let“s not push our luck, OK? We have a lot of things to do next. Q: What does the man mean?A.He is happy that his parents are coming.B.He is thinking about a number of things. C.He is not fee
24、ling very well.D.He is looking for a new apartment.解析：听力原文 M: Do you know what“s wrong with Mark? He is acting very strangely lately. W: Come on. With his parents coming to visit him next week, right after he“s moved into a new apartment, he“s just got a lot on his mind. Q: What does the woman say a
25、bout Mark?A.The students should return to classes.B.Last night“s meeting was badly managed.C.There should be more issues to vote on.D.More students should come to the meeting. 解析：听力原文 M: There were only twenty students at last night“s meeting, so nothing could be voted on. W: That“s too bad. They wo
26、uld have turned out in greater numbers if they wanted a voice in campus issues. Q: What does the woman mean?（分数：9.00）A.It will cost him a lot of money. B.He isn“t serious about going.C.Other people will pay for his airfare.D.It isn“t fair for him to go alone.解析：听力原文 W: I have heard you are joining t
27、hat expedition across Alaska. Did you get much funding for it? M: You must be joking! I have to pay my own airfare and contribute toward the cost of supplies. Q: What does the man say about the expedition?A.Go out with the man.B.Share her yogurt with the man.C.Have what she brought. D.Eat a sandwich
28、.解析：听力原文 M: I am going out to pick up a sandwich. Can I get you something? W: Hmm, I“ve been eating too much lately. I“ll just have the yogurt I brought, but thanks for the offer. Q: What will the woman do?A.Join the dormitory council himself.B.Keep himself informed of the council meetings.C.Persuad
29、e the other council members not to quit.D.Help the woman find someone to fill the vacancy. 解析：听力原文 W: One of the members of the dormitory council is quitting. Do you know of anyone who would be interested in taking her place? M: I“m not sure. But I“ll certainly keep an eye out for you to find the ri
30、ght person! Q: What will the man probably do?Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. （分数：9.00）A.The director couldn“t give her an appointment right away.B.The office was closed the first time she came.C.The computers were out of service the first time she was here.D.She
31、did not have acceptable identification with her on her first visit. 解析：听力原文 W: I want to register for this mathematics course. M: I“m sorry registration has closed. W: Closed? The clerk told me I could come and register any time during the first week of classes. M: Well, that“s not possible. The com
32、puter“s official student account has already been sent to the state. And that“s what our budget is based on. Who told you that anyway? W: Some woman here when I tried to register three weeks ago. She said I just had to pay a late fee. M: She must have been a temporary worker. She doesn“t have much t
33、raining. Why didn“t you register then? W: She said I couldn“t until I had my birth certificate. Here it is. M: Your birth certificate? W: Well, I“m a new part time student. So she asked me for identification. I don“t drive so I don“t have a driver“s license. M: Huh. That“s no reason to demand a birt
34、h certificate. We only need to establish residency: A phone bill with your name and address on it would be fine. W: Really? Only proof of my address? M: Yes. I“m afraid she gave you the wrong information. Still you“ll have to wait and take your math class next semester. W: But that“s not fair. M: We
35、ll, I sympathize with you, but frankly, I don“t think there is anything anyone can do for you. You were trapped in the system. If you want to, you can talk to the director. She will help you if she can. W: Great. M: Don“t get your hopes up. Why does the woman have to come to the office twice?A.Her p
36、rior schooling.B.Her residency. C.Her age.D.Her driving record.解析：听力原文 What does the woman need to show her identification according to the man?A.There is almost no hope to register successfully. B.The woman will register successfully with the director“s help.C.The director could but won“t help the
37、woman.D.The woman will find the temporary worker who misled her.解析：听力原文 What can be inferred about the woman“s talk with the director?Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. （分数：12.00）A.She is going to Wilson“s house.B.She is going to take part in a cocktail party. C.Sh
38、e wants to buy some fresh flowers for her friend“s birthday.D.She is going to take a dinner party.解析：听力原文 W: How was the party last night at Wilson“s house? M: It was very nice. I had a good time and met some very nice people. But where are you off to in such a hurry? W: I“ve been invited to a cockt
39、ail party at 5:30. I“m late, and I need to buy some gifts for my friends. Do you know somewhere I can buy some fresh flowers? M: Over there. But you told me that if you were invited to a party, you should plan to arrive between a half hour and an hour late. Why are you in such a hurry? W: A partyyes
40、. But not a cocktail party. A cocktail party is generally set for specific hours, say from 5:30 to 7:30. M: What“s a cocktail party like? W: Alcoholic beverages and hors d“oeuvres. M: Only that? W: Yes, people don“t usually get dinner at a cocktail party. M: Why do you have such a party? W: It“s hel
41、d by some of my colleagues to celebrate New Year. M: To celebrate New Year! Why not have a dinner party? W: A dinner party is too formal for us. We just take it for relaxation. M: What will you do after the cocktail party? W: Perhaps some of us will go to a pub. M: That“s too strange to me. What wil
42、l you do then at the pub? W: Drink and chat. M: You will stay there for the whole night? W: Yes. Anyway, New Year is a special day. M: You don“t celebrate New Year with your family? W: No. I only celebrated New Year with my family when I was a little girl. M: It“s really funny to hear that. But I sa
43、y you“d better get moving, or you“ll be late for your cocktail party. W: OK. Goodbye. M: So long. Have a good time. Why is the woman in a hurry?A.It is more formal.B.It is better for relaxation. C.It features less alcoholic beverages.D.It features delicious food.解析：听力原文 What is a cocktail party like
44、 compared with a dinner party?A.Taking part in Wilson“s party.B.Having a family get-together.C.Holding a dinner party.D.Staying at the pub for the whole night. 解析：听力原文 What is included in the woman“s way of celebrating New Year?A.It“s very funny.B.It“s so boring.C.It“s quite strange. D.It“s just com
45、mon.解析：听力原文 What is the man“s attitude toward the woman“s way of celebrating New Year?三、Section B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Passage One(总题数：1，分数：9.00)Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard. （分数：9.00）A.His experience of traveling the world.B.His belief of the sun-centered universe.C.Hi
46、s study during the period of calendar reform. D.His belief of Aristotle“s theory.解析：听力原文 Nicolaus Copernicus was born in Poland in 1473. As a young man, he enrolled in the University of Krakow, where he may have come under the influence of Platonism. Copernicus also journeyed to Italy, where he may
47、have read a lot of books about arguments for the sun being the center of the universe. Meanwhile, at that time, there were discussions about calendar reform, which required a thorough understanding of astronomy. During his study, Copernicus“s interest in mathematics and astronomy was stimulated. Cop
48、ernicus believed that truth was the product of simplicity, but the mathematical explanation of the solar system was quite complicated and hard to understand. In addition, there had been scholars among the ancients who did take what Aristotle said for everything. It is quite clear that Copernicus did
49、 not learn a body of new scientific truth but the courage to break with traditional truth taught in the universities. At that time, it was widely accepted in the Western world that the earth is the center of the universe. That was fundamental to the deeply held belief of the existence of God. However, toward the end of his stay in Italy, Copernicus became convinced that the sun lay at the center of the universe. So he set out on a lifelong task to work out mathematical explanations of how a sun centered universe operated. Beca
