1、大学英语六级 218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 thirty minutes to write a letter to your cousin Tom. You should write at least 150 words, and base your letter on the situation given below: Tom刚刚考上大学，不适应大学的学习和生活，为此，他写信给你(大三学生)向你请教。你回信给他向他讲你的大学
2、学习和生活经验。 （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, som
3、e of us have 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
4、 some hi-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 be
5、en more quickly 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 y
6、ou should 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
7、to pay for 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
8、 efficiency 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
9、need to analyze 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
10、 changing 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 m
11、aintaining 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 com
12、puter sophisticates 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 prese
13、nce may make 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 of
14、fice is one 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
15、 exists the 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 o
16、perations. 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
17、 a real person 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 option
18、s to answer 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 i
19、s the idea 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
20、 still have 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 e
21、nd of the 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 s
22、ound like 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.
23、 However, 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
24、to purchase 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 m
25、ust be WINDOWS-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 mig
26、ht expect, 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
27、 are high)? 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：
28、71.00）(1).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 l
29、argest companies.（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.（
30、分数：7.10）填空项 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 suppli
31、es and 1.（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.Buy a ticket.B.Leave at once.C.Get ready immediately.D.Call a taxi.A.Stay at home and review the lesson.B.Stay at home and ha
32、ve a good rest.C.Go somewhere else.D.Go to the concert tomorrow.A.There is a flood every two years.B.The flood is the worst ever since fifties.C.There is a serious drought.D.There is a severe flood.A.The woman is an excellent cook.B.The woman is a housewife.C.Mary helped a lot in cooking the dish.D.
33、The woman has never cooked before.A.He had to rewrite his essay.B.He thought its better not to take part in the party.C.He forgot about the English Evening.D.His supervisor wanted to talk to him.A.He has failed in the exam.B.He has lost in the game.C.He couldnt represent his team.D.The track meet ha
34、d been cancelled.A.To return the shoes and get the refund.B.To buy another pair of shoes.C.To change the shoes for another style.D.To change the shoes for a different color.A.He has some trouble with his parents.B.His parents had a quarrel.C.He and his wife might have had a quarrel.D.His wife and hi
35、s parents might have disagreed with each other.四、Section A(总题数：2，分数：10.00)A.Beat up half a dozen eggs.B.Add five spoons of sugar.C.Add half a pint of cream.D.Buy some candles.A.A cake tin.B.A microwave oven.C.A rolling pin.D.Flour.A.The idea occurred to him when he went shopping yesterday.B.He got t
36、he idea when he was on his way back yesterday.C.He had the idea when he was lying in bed last night.D.He got the idea on his way to work yesterday.A.George and his wife travel abroad for the holiday this year.B.George asked a friend for advice about a trip abroad.C.George gets some advice from a fri
37、end about his possible trip abroad.D.George and his wife would like to travel abroad this holiday but they are still hesitating to do so.A.George always hesitates at everything.B.Georges wife is much too concerned about things at home.C.George cant really decide anything at home.D.George and his wif
38、e hardly go anywhere for holiday year after year because they cant decided where to go.A.Whether they can afford the cost of the trip.B.Whether someone will take care of their house, garden and pets while they are away.C.Whether they should go by air or by sea.D.Whether the trip will keep them away
39、from home for too long.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：30.00)A.Call on people to protect sharks.B.Point out the living environment of sharks.C.Explain why the sharks are dangerous.D.An introduction to sharks.A.By good sense of water waves made by quarries.B.By good sense of smell and electrical magnetic power.
40、C.By good sense of light.D.By good sense of blood.A.Bone structure.B.Smell ability.C.Birth mode.D.Recover ability against disease.A.Their tasty meat.B.The principle of their defense system against disease.C.Their solid skin.D.The principle of their birth modes.A.Because they worship pigs best of all
41、.B.Because they consider pigs as bad animals.C.Because they arent used to talking about pigs.D.Because they dont like the topic about pigs at all.A.Clever.B.Rich.C.Good.D.All the above.A.Different people have different ideas about the same thing.B.Westerners do not like pigs as much as the Chinese.C
42、.In general, Westerners and the Chinese dont like pigs.D.All of the Chinese like pigs better than Westerners.A.A victim.B.A police detective.C.A robber.D.A pet bird.A.She recognized the robbers.B.She knew the robbers names.C.She found the stolen property.D.She reported the robbery.A.Two.B.Twenty-six
43、.C.Twenty-eight.D.Thirty.A.Babythe Parrot Detective.B.An Amazon Parrot.C.Rising Crime Rates in American Society.D.How to Protect Your House.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Giving birth to a child was a life-or-death struggle for the mother and baby as late as the early half of this century; an estimate s
44、urvey ed a (36) 1 rate among mothers as high as 15 per thousand and infant as high as 200 per thousand at that time. Midwifery was practiced by the mother-in-law, the mother herself, or more (37) 2, by an elderly woman in the village who practiced more (38) 3 means than useful aid to the mother. By
45、the time of the (39) 4 of the Peoples Republic of China, some sixty years ago, a basic maternity and child hygiene (40) 5 had been established in China. The statistics for 1950 (41) 6 that there were 126 maternity and/or child hygiene hospitals or (42) 7, 54 midwifery schools and 45,910 trained (43)
46、 8. While efforts were made to train more medical workers, traditional were also trained in the new midwifery method. (44) 9. (45) 10. However, difficult labor, post-natal hemorrhage and premature delivery were threatening womens lives. (46) 11. （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
47、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)There is certainly much work which is exceedingly irksome and an excess of work is always very painful. I think, however, that, provided work is not excessive in amount, even the dullest work is to most people less painful than
48、idleness. There are, in work, all grades, from mere relief of tedium up to the profoundest delights, according to the nature of the work and the abilities of the individual. Most of the work that most people have to do is not in itself interesting, but even such work has certain great advantages. To begin with, it fills a good many hours of the day without the need of deciding what one shall do. Most people, when they are left free to .fill their own time according to
