1、大学英语六级 155及答案解析(总分：448.00，做题时间：132 分钟)一、Part I Writing (3(总题数：1，分数：30.00)1.For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Aging of the Population. You should write at least 150 words according to the outline given below in Chinese: 1. 我国人口老龄化现象日趋严重； 2. 人口老龄化给社会、家庭带来越来越
2、多的负担； 3. 如何妥善解决人口老龄化问题。 （分数：30.00）_二、Part II Reading C(总题数：1，分数：71.00)British Pubs The word pub is short for public house. There are over 60,000 pubs in the UK (53,000 in England and Wales, 5,200 in Scotland and 1,600 in Northern Ireland). One of the oldest pubs, Fighting Cocks in St. Albans, Herts,
3、 is located in a building that dates back to the eleventh century. Pubs are popular social meeting places that are important parts of British life. People talk, eat, drink, meet their friends and relax there. Pubs often have two bars, one usually quieter than the other, many have a garden where peop
4、le can sit in the summer. Children can go in pub gardens with their parents. Most pubs belong to a brewery (a company which makes beer) but sell many different kinds of beer, some on tap (from a big container under the bar) and some in bottles. The most popular kind of British beer is bitter, which
5、is dark and served at room temperature. In the West of England, cider made from apples, is very popular. Like wine, it is described as sweet or dry, but is drunk in beer glasses and can be stronger than beer. Beers are served in “pints“ for a large glass and “halves“ for a smaller one. Most pubs off
6、er a complete range of beers, local and imported, with German, Belgian and French beers being in demand. Pubs sell soft drinks as well as alcohol. Although most people think pubs are places where people drink alcohol, pubs in fact sell soft drinks (non alcoholic) too. British people drink an average
7、 of 99.4 litres of beer every year. More than 80% of this beer is drunk in pubs and clubs. British pubs are required to have a license, which is difficult to obtain, and allows the pub to operate between 11 a.m. and 11p.m. every day except Sunday, when they must close at 10:30 p.m. Nearly all pubs s
8、ell pub lunches. One of these is the Ploughmans Lunch which is a great wedge of Cheddar cheese, some bread, some pickle, and an onion. Other typical pub foods are scampi (kind of shellfish) and chips (fried potatoes), pie and chips, and chicken and chips. Pubs have traditional names which date back
9、over 600 years. Some typical names are The Chequers, The White Swan, The Crown, The Kings Arms, The Red Lion and The White Horse. People often refer to the pub by its name when giving directions: Turn left at the Rose and Crown. There is usually a sign outside the pub showing the pubs name with a pi
10、cture. Various games, especially darts, are common features of pubs; many of the old country pubs continue to promote traditional games, such as “Bat and Trap“(played in Kent) which have been played for hundreds of years. The minimum drinking age in Britain is eighteen, but fourteen-year-olds may en
11、ter a pub unaccompanied by an adult if they order a meal. Children may enter a pub with their parents until 9 p.m., which lets families enjoy reasonably priced pub meals together, and allows pubs to continue in their traditional roles as community centers. Customs in British pubs differ from those i
12、n American bars. In Britain, you must go to the bar to order drinks and food and pay for your purchase immediately, there is no table service. Bartenders are called “landlords“ and “barmaids“ and they do not expect frequent tipping. To tip a landlord or barmaid, it is customary to tell him to “buy h
13、imself one“. Visitors to Britain may find the best place to sample local culture in a traditional pub. But these friendly hostelries can be minefields of potential gaffes for the uninitiated. An anthropologist and a team of researchers have unveiled some of the arcane rituals of British pubs startin
14、g with the difficulty of getting a drink. Most pubs have no waiters you have to go to the bar to buy drinks. A group of Italian youths wait 45 minutes before they realized they would have to fetch their own. This may sound inconvenient, but there is a hidden purpose. Pub culture is designed to promo
15、te sociability in a society known for its reserve. Standing at the bar for service allows you to chat with others waiting to be served. The bar counter is possibly the only site in the British Isles in which friendly conversation with strangers is considered entirely appropriate and really quite nor
16、mal behaviour. “If you havent been to a pub, you havent been to Britain.“ This tip can be found in a booklet, Passport to the Pub: The Tourists Guide to Pub Etiquette, a customers code of conduct for those wanting to sample “a central part of British life and culture“. The trouble is that if you do
17、not follow the local rules, the experience may fall flat. For example, if you are in a big group, it is best if only one or two people go to buy the drinks. Nothing irritates the regular customers and a bar staff more than a gang of strangers blocking all access to the bar while they chat and dither
18、 about what to order. So now you have a drink, but what about meeting the locals? Pub-goers will indicate in unspoken ways if they are interested in chatting. Concentrate on those who have bought drinks and are still loitering at the bar. Those who have moved to sit at tables are probably not seekin
19、g company. Look for people with “open“ body language, facing outwards into the room. Dont ever introduce yourself with an outstretched hand and a big smile. Natives will cringe and squirm with embarrassment at such brashness. The British, quite frankly, do not want to know your name and shake your h
20、and or at least not until a proper degree of mutual interest has been well established (like maybe when you marry their daughter). Talk generally about the weather, the beer or the pub and at an appropriate moment, offer to your newfound companion a drink. This exchange is a key to feeling part of t
21、he pub crowd and thereby getting to know more about Britain than its tourist spots. The ritual of sharing-buying rounds of drinks in turn is of great significance. This is because the British male is frightened of intimacy, finds it difficult to express friendly interest in other males and can be so
22、mewhat aggressive in his manner. If you are having British friends or business contracts, one of your hosts will probably buy the first round, but you should be quick to offer the next. The right time to offer to buy a drink is when their glasses are still a quarter full. The line of “Its my round W
23、hat are you having?“ may not be in your phrase book, but it is one of the most useful sentences in the English language. （分数：71.00）(1).Pubs are playing very important roles in British social life.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(2).Many pubs have two same bars that serve different kinds of beer and soft drinks.（
24、分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(3).Pubs in Britain are required to be open between 11 a.m. and 11p.m. everyday.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(4).If you want to meet the locals in a pub, you should never choose to irritate a lady.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(5).The minimum drinking age in Britain is eighteen, but fourteen-year-olds
25、may enter a pub unaccompanied by an adult if they 1.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(6).Pub culture is designed to promote 1 in a society known for its reserve.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(7).Pub-goers will indicate in 1 if they are interested in chatting.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(8).Bartenders in Britain are called 1 and 2 and they do
26、 not expect frequent tipping.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(9).The British, quite frankly, do not want to know your name and shake your hand, or at least not until 1 has been well established（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(10).In the sharing-buying rounds, the right time to offer to buy a drink is when 1.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_三、Liste
27、ning Comprehens(总题数：1，分数：15.00)A.She knows where Martha has gone.B.Martha will go to the concert by herself.C.It is quite possible for the man to find Martha.D.The man is going to meet Martha at the concert.A.The air pollution is caused by the development of industry.B.The city was poor because ther
28、e wasnt much industry then.C.The womans exaggerating the seriousness of the pollution.D.He might move to another city very soon.A.The man should work harder to improve his grades.B.The man will benefit from the effort hes put in.C.It serves the man right to get a poor grade.D.It was unfair of the te
29、acher to give the man a C.A.She can make a reservation at the restaurant.B.The man should decide where to eat.C.She already has plans for Saturday night.D.The man should ask his brother for suggestions.A.The man deserved the award.B.The woman helped the man succeed.C.The man is thankful to the woman
30、 for her assistance.D.The woman worked hard and was given an award.A.Voluntary work can help the man establish connections with the community.B.The mans voluntary work has left him little room in his schedule.C.Voluntary work with the environment council requires a time commitment.D.A lot of people
31、have signed up for voluntary work with the environment council.A.The patient must receive treatment regularly.B.The patient cant leave the hospital until the bleeding stops.C.The patients husband can attend to the business in her place.D.The patient must take a good rest and forget about her busines
32、s.A.Alice does not know much about electronics.B.Alice is unlikely to find a job anywhere.C.Alice is not interested in anything but electronics.D.Alice is likely to find a job in an electronics company.A.Jimmy is going to set out tonight.B.Jimmy has not decided on his journey.C.There is no need to h
33、ave a farewell dinner.D.They may have a dinner when Jimmys back.A.The woman had been planning for the conference.B.The woman called the man but the line was busy.C.The woman didnt come back until midnight.D.The woman had guests all evening.四、Section A(总题数：2，分数：10.00)A.To get medical treatment.B.To t
34、ake a final exam.C.To find out the exam schedule.D.To get an extension for a paper.A.He has been ill.B.He hasnt yet found a topic.C.He was busy studying for an exam.D.He didnt know when it was due.A.His parents.B.The doctor.C.Professor Brown.D.Dean Williams.A.That same day.B.Friday of that week.C.Sa
35、turday of that week.D.Tuesday of the following week.A.Get a ride home with Nancy.B.Find a place to live.C.Go to the store before it closes.D.Carry his groceries home.A.He didnt expect to buy a lot.B.He had only one bag of groceries.C.The supermarket is just down the block.D.He thought hed get a ride
36、 with the Kramers.A.They are paying for his education.B.They invited him to their party.C.They took him on a vacation with them.D.They let him live with them for free.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：30.00)A.A kind of fruit.B.A kind of flower petal.C.Pig fat.D.A natural dye.A.It is not convenient to use.B.It is
37、 not expensive.C.It is very soft.D.It is very hard.A.Waxes.B.Thicker oil.C.Colors.D.Thinner oil.A.For education.B.For adventure.C.To enjoy themselves.D.To look for a different lifestyle.A.It has a dense population.B.It has many towering buildings.C.There are 200 vehicles for every kilometer of roadw
38、ay.D.There are many museums and palaces.A.It has many big and beautiful parks.B.It possesses many historical sites.C.It is a city of contrasts.D.It is an important industrial center.A.It makes our life more interesting.B.It enables Us to acquire first-hand knowledge.C.It helps develop our personalit
39、ies.D.It brings about changes in our lifestyle.A.They will be much bigger.B.They will have more seats.C.They will have three wheels.D.They will need intelligent drivers.A.It doesnt need to be refueled.B.It will use solar energy as fuel.C.It will be driven by electrical power.D.It will be more suitab
40、le for long distance travel.A.Passengers in the car may be seated facing one another.B.The front seats will face forward and the back seats backward.C.Special seats will be designed for children.D.More seats will be added.A.Choose the right route.B.Refuel the car regularly.C.Start the engine.D.Tell
41、the computer where to go.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：10.00)In addition to exercising regularly, eating a good breakfast is considered by many health experts to be a (36) 1part of a successful way of reduction plan. After a night of (37) 2the body needs to be replenished with nutrient in order to maintain a
42、 high level of energy (38) 3. Several nutritionists suggest that s should (39) 4to one-third of their daily calories at breakfast time. These calories should be in the form of balanced meal of (40) 5food. A balanced meal consists of five key elements: Proteins, Carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and (41)
43、 6, people who re dieting need a variety of foods to assure a (42) 7 supply of nutrients their bodies need. If a well-balanced diet is not followed, the (43) 8may become sleepy, nervous, or (44) 9. If a poor diet is (45) 10for a long period of time, the s may become vitamin deficient. . For these re
44、asons, many doctors (46) 11that everyone, especially those on diet, starts the day with up to one-third of the daily requirement of nutrients in the form of a well-balanced breakfast.（分数：10.00）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:_七、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：2，分
45、数：177.00)Too many vulnerable child-free adults are being ruthlessly(无情的)manipulated into parent-hood by their parents, who think that happiness among older people depends on having a grand-child to spoil. We need an organization to help beat down the persistent campaigns of grandchildless parents. I
46、ts time to establish Planned Grandparenthood, which would have many global and local benefits. Part of its mission would be to promote the risks and realities associated with being a grandparent. The staff would include depressed grandparents who would explain how grandkids break lamps, bite, scream
47、 and kick. Others would detail how an hour of baby-sitting often turns into a crying marathon. More grandparents would testify that they had to pay for their grandchilds expensive college education. Planned grandparenthoods carefully written literature would detail all the joys of life grand-child-f
48、ree a calm living room, extra money for luxuries during the golden years, etc. Potential grandparents would be reminded that, without grandchildren around, its possible to have a conversation with your kids, who incidentally would have more time for their own parents. Meanwhile, most children are vulnerable to the enormous influence exerted by grandchildless parents aiming to persuade their kids to produce children. They will take a call from a persi
