1、大学英语六级 156 及答案解析(总分：448.04，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 To Curb Spending. You should write at least 150 words according to the outline given below in Chinese. 1现在许多大学生普遍花钱大手大脚，消费水平高 2有人认为社会整体生活水平提高了，大学生
2、花钱多一些无可厚非 3你的看法 （分数：30.00）_二、Part II Reading C(总题数：1，分数：71.00)AIDS The disease AIDS has become the leading cause of death among young adults in America. Much recent American culture deals with people living with or dying of AIDS. The story of AIDS and its effect on American life is not story today o
3、n the VOA Special English program THIS IS AMERICA. AIDS is Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. The human immunodeficiency virus called HIV is believed to cause AIDS. There is no cure. People who get the disease will die. AIDS itself does not kill. However, it attacks and destroys the bodys defense
4、system that fights against infection. When this happens, a person has little ability to fight off many other diseases including pneumonia, cancer and tuberculosis. A recent government report says AIDS is the leading cause of death among Americans between the ages of 25 and 44. The report says deaths
5、 caused by AIDS in this age group have increased every year since the disease was first recognized in 1981. Last year more than 80 thousand new AIDS cases were reported in the United States. Studies show that in 1993 most of the new cases were among minority populations, especially African-Americans
6、 and Hispanics. A new study says the number of women in the United States with AIDS has increased sharply. The study says AIDS is increasing faster among women than among men. Eighteen percent of AIDS patients are women. This is almost 3 ties the rate 10 years ago. Most women get the AIDS virus from
7、 having sexual relations with men. Pregnant women with the disease can pass it to their babies. The effect of AIDS in America is greatest in large cities. AIDS is the leading cause of death among all people in 79 cities. It is the leading cause of death among women in 15 cities. These include New Yo
8、rk City and Miami, Florida. Doctors in the United States first noted AIDS 14 years ago in homosexual men in New York and California. In the United States AIDS spread first among homosexual men. Then it appeared in people who shared needles to put illegal drugs into their blood. It also appeared in p
9、eople who had received infected blood products at hospitals. The AIDS virus is spread through the exchange of infected blood or body fluids released during sexual activity. It also is spread by having sexual relations with someone who has the virus. And it is spread by sharing drug needles that have
10、 infected blood on them. Health officials in the United States believe that public education is the best way to limit the spread of AIDS. In the past few years, public programs have taught children and adults the facts about AIDS. Teenagers and adults have been taught how to protect against AIDS. On
11、e method is to use rubber devices called condoms during sexual relations. More than 440 thousand people in the United States have gotten AIDS since the disease was first recognized. More than 250 thousand of them have died. Facts about AIDS are collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Preven
12、tion in Atlanta, Georgia. Harold Jaffe is an official there. Dr. Jaffe says the effect of AIDS on American society is greater than the numbers of death. This is because AIDS mainly kills young peoplethe future of the nation. AIDS has created many kinds of reactions in America. Many people are fright
13、ened by the threat of AIDS. Some have changed their sexual activity to reduce their chances of getting the disease. Some hate and fear people with AIDS. Others have great sympathy for people living with the disease. AIDS activists have tried to reduce the publics fear of people with AIDS. They want
14、to show that people with AIDS are just like other people. Private groups have done a lot to help people with AIDS. They organize support groups where people with AIDS and their families can discuss their problems. These groups also have established many special centers where people with AIDS can rec
15、eive treatment. Many people with AIDS are involved in the arts. They are writers, actors, musicians, painters and dancers. They have organized many events to gain money for AIDS education, research ad treatment. And they have used the arts to help educate the public about AIDS. In recent years the s
16、ubject of AIDS has become a large part of American culture. There have been books, television programs, movies, songs and plays about people with AIDS. Many have won awards. Last year, for example, the first major motion picture that dealt with AIDS was released. It is called PHILADELPHIA. It was ab
17、out a lawyer with AIDS, who was dismissed from his job. Several plays about people with AIDS have been produced on Broadway in New York City. The most famous is called ANGELS IN AMERICA. It is about AIDS, sexual religion and politics during the 1980s. Many art museums across America take part in a y
18、early event called DAY WITHOUT ART. It is a way of remembering the people who have died from AIDS. Some museums close on that day. Some remove paintings from the walls and cover statues. Activists have worked to increase sympathy for people with AIDS. Several years ago, activists created a huge clot
19、h covering called the AIDS Memorial Quilt. It is made of thousands of pieces of material joined together. People made each piece to honor a friend or family member who died of AIDS. The quilt has been shown in many American cities. American advertising has begun creating messages about people with A
20、IDS. For example, Nike, a company that makes sports shoes, has a new television advertisement. It shows an athlete who runs long distance races. He is identified as having HIV. The ad is meant to show that many people with HIV, or AIDS, lead active lives. AIDS has affected several famous American at
21、hletes. Two years ago, former tennis player Arthur Ashe died of the disease. At about the same time, former basketball player Magic Johnson announced that he has the AIDS virus. The most recent athlete to be affected is Gregory Louganis. Louganis won a number of gold medals in Olympic diving competi
22、tion. He announced on television that he has AIDS. President Clinton met with Louganis and praised him for discussing his sickness. Mr. Clinton said it is important to educate the public. Activists have succeeded in educating Americans about AIDS and the people who have it. They also have been urgin
23、g the federal government to increase efforts to find a cure for AIDS. Scientists first identified the virus that is believed to cause AIDS in 1983. Many of them then thought they could produce an anti-AIDS vaccine. Such a medicine could be given to people to protect against the disease. However, sci
24、entists at American government agencies, universities and drug companies have failed to produce an anti-AIDS vaccine. But they are continuing effort to find better treatments for a cure. （分数：71.00）(1).In 1993, most of the new AIDS cases were among minority populations, especially African-Americans a
25、nd Hispanics.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(2).There are more women than men among the AIDS patients in the USA.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(3).AIDS is the leading cause of death among women and babies in IS cities of the USA.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(4).The AIDS virus is spread through the exchange of infected blood or body
26、 fluids released during sexual activity.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(5).American Health officials believe that public education is the best way to limit 1.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(6).Dr. Jaffe points out that the effect of AIDS on 1society is even greater than the numbers of death.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(7).In the United S
27、tates, some citizens fear people with AIDS, but others 1those living with the disease.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(8).Private groups help those patients with AIDS by organizing support groups and establishing many special centers where people with AIDS can 1.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(9).Nike has a new television adverti
28、sement showing that an athlete with HIV 1.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(10).Many scientists believed that they could produce an anti-AIDS vaccine that could be given to people to 1the disease.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_三、Listening Comprehens(总题数：1，分数：15.00)A.She likes it very much.B.She dislikes it.C.She wished she had wat
29、ched it earlier.D.She wants to watch it again.A.She thinks the dance was poor.B.She doesnt like the woman protagonist.C.She doesnt like the man protagonist.D.She thinks the ballet boring.A.It needs to be painted.B.It isnt beautifully painted.C.He hired a person to paint it.D.He painted the house by
30、himself.A.She had history class.B.She had English class.C.She had a holiday.D.All the above.A.In a hospital.B.In a clinic.C.In a hospital ward.D.In an injection room.A.They were talking about a girl named Maryann.B.Maryann is coming for a visit.C.Hurricane Maryann is coming.D.They were expecting som
31、eone.A.Thirty dollars.B.Ten dollars.C.Two dollars.D.Twenty dollars.A.Yes, and she has also read some of his fictions.B.Yes, but she has not read his books.C.No, but she has read some of his fictions.D.No, and she has never read any of his books before.四、Section A(总题数：2，分数：10.00)A.To the Nile River.B
32、.To the Museum of Natural History.C.To Colorado.D.To Arizona.A.In a boat.B.In a cave.C.In a river.D.In a tree.A.Find some drift wood.B.Take some photographs.C.Solve a mystery.D.See the canyon.A.Both a final examination and a term paper.B.Only a final examination.C.Only a term paper.D.Either a final
33、examination or a term paper.A.A report.B.A book review.C.A research study.D.A five-page composition.A.An essay examination.B.An objective examination.C.An open-book examination.D.A take-home examination.A.English.B.Psychology.C.Political Science.D.Chemistry.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：30.00)A.Always.B.Once
34、.C.Twice.D.Three times.A.4.2 billion years ago.B.3.3 billion years ago.C.2.9 billion years ago.D.1.2 billion years ago.A.From rocks in the mountain.B.From the remains of ancient sea life.C.From the soil under the sea.D.From ancient trees.A.Because its shining.B.Because its rare.C.Because its expensi
35、ve.D.Because it came from ancient times.A.To join her father on Christmas.B.To seek adventure there.C.To be with her mother on Christmas.D.To see the animals and plants there.A.She was seriously injured.B.She survived the accident.C.She lost consciousness.D.She fell into a stream.A.To avoid hostile
36、Indians.B.To avoid the strong sunlight.C.To avoid the rain.D.To avoid wild animals.A.They invited Julia to their hut.B.They gave Julia food to eat.C.They drove Julia to a hospital.D.They took Julia to a village by boat.A.Coca Cola.B.Sausage.C.Milk.D.Fried chicken.A.He has had thirteen decayed teeth.
37、B.He doesnt have a single decayed tooth.C.He has fewer decayed teeth than other people of his age.D.He never had a single tooth pulled out before he was fifty.A.Brush your teeth right before you go to bed in the evening.B.Have as few of your teeth pulled out as possible.C.Have your teeth X-rayed at
38、regular intervals.D.Clean your teeth shortly after eating.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：10.00)The oldest and simplest method, then, of describing differences in personality was to (36) 1 people according to (37) 2. Such a system is called a Typology. A famous example of this method was (38) 3forth in Greece
39、about the year 400B.C. A (39) 4 named Hippocrates theorized that there were four (40) 5, or humors, in the body: blood, yellow bile(胆汁), black bile, and phlegm (粘液). (41) 6to each humor, there (42) 7a definite type of personality. A person in whom all four humors were in perfect balance had a (43) 8
40、personality. (44) 9. Someone with too much yellow bile was irritable and easily angered. (45) 10. An oversupply of phlegm caused a human being to be slow and unfeeling. (46) 11. Today, however, personality theories and classifications may also include factors such as heredity, the environment, intel
41、ligence, and emotional needs. （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，分数：177.00)The promise of finding long-term technological solutions to the problem of world food shortages seems difficult to fulfill. Many innovations tha
42、t were once heavily supported and publicized, such as fish-protein concentrates, have since fallen by the wayside. The proposals themselves were technically feasible, but they proved to be economically unfeasible and yielded food products culturally unacceptable to their consumers. Recent innovation
43、s such as opaque-2-maize, Antarctic krill (磷虾群), seem more promising, but it is still too early to predict their ultimate fate. One characteristic common to unsuccessful food innovations has been that, even with extensive government support, they often have not been technologically adapted or cultur
44、ally acceptable to the people for whom they had been developed. A successful new technology, there fore, must fit the entire socio-cultural system in which it is to find a place. Security of crop yield, practicality of storage and costs are much more significant than had previously been realized. Bu
45、t the protein quality in tortillas made from opaque-2-maize will be of only limited benefit to a family on the margin of subsistence if the new maize is not culturally acceptable or is more vulnerable to insects. The adoption of new food technologies depends on more than these technical and cultural
46、 considerations; economic factors and governmental policies also strongly influence the ultimate success of any innovation. Economists in the Anglo-American tradition have taken the lead in investigating the economics of technological innovation. Although they exaggerate in claiming that profitabili
47、ty is the key factor guiding technical change - they completely disregard the substantial effects of culture - they are correct in stressing the importance of profits. Most technological innovations in agriculture can be fully used only by large landowners and are only adopted if these profit-orient
48、ed business people believe innovations that carry high rewards for big agri-business groups will be adopted even if they harm segments of the population and reduce the availability of food in a country. Since Large segments of the populations of many developing countries are close to the subsistence margin and essentially powerless, they tend to be the losers in this system unless they are aided by a government policy that takes into account the needs of all sectors of the economy. Therefore,
