1、大学英语六级 215及答案解析(总分：448.05，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 short essay entitled Technology, a Blessing or a Curse? You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below: 1科学技术使人们的生活变得更加便利 2科学技术造成的负面影响 3我们应该怎样面对这种矛盾
2、（分数：30.00）_二、Part II Reading C(总题数：1，分数：71.00)Should You Jump on the Technological Bandwagon (时尚)? Technological Advances and Their Influence Within the last 20 years, we have been swamped with new technology which has helped us run our businesses faster, and hopefully better. Recently, some of us h
3、ave begun to question whether the onslaught of ever newer technology is really helping us as much as the initial improvements did. Just because a technology is new doesnt necessarily mean that it is better. Perhaps what we should be asking is “What technology can we really use?“ We all have some hi-
4、tech products that weve bought but dont use. Many of us have a VCR with so many complex functions that we have difficulty programming it to record a program. Similarly, we have seen workers spend an hour playing with a computer program to print out a single mailing label which could have been more q
5、uickly done on a typewriter. Every business may not be able to afford all of these new toys. And they may not need to. Remembering that in many cases the pushers of new technology are simply salespeople trying to get you to pay for the toys which intrigue them. There are several questions you should
6、 ask yourself before making any decision: How much are these toys really worth? Does this new technology make sense for your business? Is this technology really worth the effort needed to use it? With any new technology, there is a payback time when the increased efficiency gained may help to pay fo
7、r the adoption of that new technology. When you first computerized your office, you got a big boost in efficiency for a minimal investment. As the technology gets ever more sophisticated, you start to lose that increase in efficiency. The old saying goes that you get 90% of your increase in efficien
8、cy for 10% of your investment. The remaining 90% of your money is spent trying to get that last 10% increase in efficiency. You have to analyze your business and decide if you ever get enough increase in efficiency to pay back that large additional cost. New Technologies and Their Cost You need to a
9、nalyze die way you do business to see what you can do to increase your efficiency. You cant get caught in the trap of “WEVE ALWAYS DONE IT THIS WAY!“ You want to keep the best, and throw away the things that slow you down. Sometimes that does mean adopting new technology. Sometimes it means changing
10、 the way you do business. Sometimes it means keeping what you have. Lets consider and analyze some of the new technologies. -Internet Presence The Internet is receiving a lot of hype (炒作) these days, and it sounds as though every business needs to have an Internet presence. Developing and maintainin
11、g a website takes time and money. Before you make that investment, you should decide if you really need an Internet presence. Ask yourself these questions: Are your potential clients located throughout me United States? Do your potential clients own computers? Are your potential clients computer sop
12、histicates who surf the Web regularly? Are the people who ARE on the Internet part of your potential client base? (The primary users of me Internet at this time tend to be educated, middle to upper middle class people.) If you can answer yes to all of these questions, then an Internet presence may m
13、ake sense for your business. If your potential clients are all local, if they have little or no access to the Internet, then this technology may be one you can play with, as long as you recognize that the expenses will not necessarily increase your business. -Paperless Office A paperless office is o
14、ne in which all records are kept only in the computer. To many people, this appears to be a good idea. No paper files are kept, so no time is spent filing. However, time is still needed to scan information into the computer, correct it, etc. More importantly, In most computer systems, there exists t
15、he possibility of altering records without a trail being left. The IRS (Internal Revenue Service) knows this. They know that it is harder to “doctor“ paper records. Recently several court decisions have hinged on the ability of the premium finance company to produce paper records of their operations
16、. Is this new technology worth the money, time and risk? -Automated Phone System By automated phone systems, I am referring to those systems which direct you to “PRESS 1 to TALK TO DEPARTMENT ONE; PRESS 2 TO FIND OUT YOUR ACCOUNT STATUS, ETC.“ These systems are, in many companies, replacing a real p
17、erson servicing the clients. I personally detest those systems and, given the choice, do not do business with those companies that use an automated phone system. I dont think I am alone. However, if you choose to use an automated phone system, you need to get a good one, with lots of options to answ
18、er client questions. The cost of such a system is high. The “whizkid“ (神童) suggested that you should really spend about $50,000 to get an adequate system. That is a lot of money for all but the largest operations. Sales pros tell us that “the customer is always right.“ If that is true, so is the ide
19、a that the customer is important to your business, and deserves your full attention. An automated phone system tells that customer that you think of him as a number that can be handled with an impersonal automated message and then dismissed. The systems are slow and annoying and many people still ha
20、ve to talk to a real person to get the answer they want. The customers problem is not resolved quickly and they feel abused. In a society ever more conscious of service, that is a dangerous message to send. From a customer satisfaction standpoint nothing beats a smiling voice on the other end of the
21、 phone who is willing to answer a question or solve a problem. Research has repeatedly shown that “giving good telephone“ (as one of our clients put it) helps enhance customer satisfaction, thus helping to retain business and bring in new business. -Laser-Printed Forms Laser-printed forms sound like
22、 a great idea, and in some cases, they are. With laser printable forms, an agent can print premium finance agreements on plain paper in his/her office. And if all premium finance forms were laser printable, a premium finance company would need only one printer for all of its printing needs. However,
23、 there are some significant problems with laser printable forms that may rule them out for your operation. One concern for all laser printable forms is the cost. Its true that when you can print on plain paper, you no longer have to purchase forms. That cost, however, is offset by the need to purcha
24、se paper, printer supplies, and increased maintenance. One of the PC magazines recently quoted a cost of 3.55.0 cents per page. In addition, the ability to print forms on a laser printer requires additional programming. Programs that enable you to print forms on a laser printer, generally must be WI
25、NDOWS-based. This means that programming costs are higher because of the complexity of the programming required. And support costs more for the company developing the program, which is reflected in the cost to the customer. That means that the costs of these programs are higher than you might expect
26、, or be willing to pay for. Conclusion In conclusion, the question to ask is “Is the new technology worth having?“ Are you increasing efficiency and value to your business or are you simply doing tricks? Do you really have a payback for the added expense of the new technology (and the costs are high
27、)? You have to analyze these questions in the context of your own business requirements and operation before deciding to jump on the technology wagon. New technology isnt necessarily better for your business. And up to date technology may put you behind in terms of cost and efficiency. （分数：71.00）(1)
28、.Only 10% of your investment is needed to get 90% of your increase in efficiency.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(2).If your potential clients are all local, you still must develop and maintain a Website.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(3).In buying an automated phone system, $50,000 is a lot of money even for the largest co
29、mpanies.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(4).The author persuades people not to use new technologies because they are expensive.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(5).We become less 1 as the technology gets ever more sophisticated.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(6).In a paperless office, records might be 1 without a trail being left.（分数：7.10）填
30、空项 1:_(7).The automated phone system is so 1 that people have to talk to a real person to solve some problems.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(8).It is said that giving good telephone helps increase 1.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(9).The cost of printing laser forms is offset by that of purchasing paper, printer supplies and 1.
31、（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(10).People should take business 1 into consideration when they spend money on new technology.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_三、Listening Comprehens(总题数：1，分数：15.00)A.The man should break the candle into two.B.The man shouldnt work too hard for the happiness of future.C.The man should retire early.D.
32、Todays happiness is less important than tomorrows.A.She meant he just waited till help came.B.She was afraid something would go wrong with her car.C.She promised to help him herself.D.She meant she could make a phone call if anything went wrong.A.Bill will see Kate tomorrow evening.B.Bill might be a
33、t home late tomorrow evening.C.Bill and Kate have decided to go on a holiday.D.Bill asked the woman to come another time.A.She never does things early.B.She has already finished it.C.She isnt going to finish it.D.She will finish it in a few minutes.A.He doesnt write well enough.B.He doesnt turn in t
34、he application.C.He hasnt got a professional experience.D.He didnt perform well in the interview.A.The woman is an excellent cook.B.The woman is a housewife.C.Cathy helped a lot in cooking the dish.D.The woman has never cooked before.A.The man thinks traveling by air is quite safe.B.The woman never
35、travels by plane.C.Both speakers feel nervous when flying.D.The speakers feel sad about the serious loss of life.A.She had to wait for an appointment.B.She had other things to do first.C.Her foot had seemed all right.D.Her injury had kept him at home.四、Section A(总题数：2，分数：10.00)A.Find out about a cou
36、rse.B.See an adviser.C.Drop off a paper.D.Go to a meeting.A.Paint a landscape.B.Give an oral report.C.Take a final exam.D.Buy several books.A.Come to her office before her meeting.B.Change his major.C.Meet with her tomorrow.D.Discuss the class with his roommate.A.Sad.B.Relieved.C.Sarcastic.D.Apologe
37、tic.A.Less than ten minutes.B.About twenty minutes.C.Forty-five minutes.D.Over an hour.A.Fall.B.Winter.C.Spring.D.Summer.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：30.00)A.Working too long.B.Accumulated stress.C.Bad sleeping habits.D.Anti-social lifestyles.A.A third.B.Less than three-fifths.C.Almost half.D.More than thre
38、e-fifths.A.It is not as bad as it used to be.B.Americans do not want to give up any more sleep.C.Americans guarantee to change the sleeping habits.D.Americans want to know just how bad it is to their health.A.Bringing in a guest expert on the show.B.Discussing how to change the situation.C.Getting f
39、eedback from listeners who call the show.D.Discussing whether this is a trend in all developing countries.A.The 88th floor, north tower.B.The 78th floor, north tower.C.The 88th floor, south tower.D.The 78th floor, south tower.A.He was a relative of the speakers.B.He was a friend of the speakers.C.He
40、 eventually made his way out of the building.D.He worked in the south tower of the World Trade Center.A.The firemen came up and stopped them.B.There were a great many people there and they came to a complete stop.C.They were told to stop to make way for the fire fighters.D.They had to help the firem
41、en carry the heavy equipment.A.During the journey down, many people showed care and concern for others.B.It took the speaker much longer than the others to escape from the building because he had an artificial leg.C.The building collapsed immediately after the speaker got out.D.Many people died beca
42、use they got trapped in elevators.A.A delicate art.B.A religion.C.An exact science.D.A way of life.A.His general health will benefit greatly.B.He will begin to breathe more regularly.C.His flexibility will decrease.D.He will lose weight readily.A.Begin breathing through the nostrils.B.Slow down some
43、what, but continue straining.C.Stop the particular exercise at once.D.Close his mouth immediately.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：10.00)When you have a dog it is necessary to care for it very carefully. In return, you will be loved by your dog; the most important part of dog-care is (36) 1. Not only does the d
44、og have to be kept clean. His environment should also be clean. The bed he sleeps in can be made with anything like a rug or a dog mattress, as long as it is kept clean and put in a place where there are no drafts. (37) 2 is also important to your dogs health. Heavy aluminum (38) 3pans are best sinc
45、e they cannot (39) 4or break. A dog should be fed in the same place and on a regular (40) 5. During time it should be (41) 6. If your dog refuses to eat, dont (42) 7him. Remove his food and dont feed him again until his next regular . Food should never be left before a dog for more than thirty minut
46、es under any (43) 8. If he does not eat over a long period of time, your dog should be taken to a veterinarian. Another important thing is to keep fresh water available to the dog during hot weather. (44) 9. Vigorous exercise helps build strength and keeps the dog healthy. (45) 10. Large dogs, thoug
47、h, require a run in an open field. There are other things that are also important for a dogs health things like bathing, care of teeth and nails, keeping them away from insects as much as possible. It is also necessary to provide special care while traveling. (46) 11. （分数：10.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_
48、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)This looks like the year that hard-pressed tenants in California will get relief not just in the marketplace, where rents have eased, but from the state capital Sacramento. Two significant tenant reforms stand a good chance of passage. One bill, which will give more time to tenants being evicted (逐出) , will soon be heading to the governors desk. The other, prot
