1、大学英语六级 221 及答案解析(总分：428.02，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 Computer and Online Games. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below. 1大学生接触电脑游戏的概况 2电脑游戏对大学生的利与弊 3我对这一问题的看法 （分数：30.00）_二、
2、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 have begun to
3、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-tech products
4、 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 quickly done o
5、n 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 ask yourself
6、 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 for the adoptio
7、n 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 efficiency for 10% of
8、 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 analyze die wa
9、y 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 the way you
10、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 maintaining a website t
11、akes 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 sophisticates wh
12、o 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 make sense for
13、 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 one in which a
14、ll 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 the possibilit
15、y 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. Is this new
16、 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 person servici
17、ng 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 answer client que
18、stions. 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 idea that the cu
19、stomer 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 have to talk to
20、 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 phone who is
21、 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 a great idea
22、, 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, there are so
23、me 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 purchase paper, pri
24、nter 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 WINDOWS-based.
25、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, or be willi
26、ng 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)? You have t
27、o 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).Only 10% of
28、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 companies.（分数：7
29、.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）填空项 1:_(7).The
30、 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.（分数：7.10）填空项
31、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 attended the concert but didnt like it.B.The man was sorry to miss the football game.C.The man is more interested in football than in class
32、ical music.D.The man was sorry that he didnt attend the concert.A.Singing loudly.B.Listening to music.C.Studying.D.Talking on the phone.A.She cant receive any calls.B.She cant make any calls.C.She can do nothing with the phone.D.She cant repair the phone.A.Tom is very responsible.B.Toms words arent
33、reliable.C.What Tom said is true.D.Tom is not humorous at all.A.How to use a camera.B.How to use a washer.C.How to use a keyboard.D.How to use a tape recorder.A.They should put the meeting to an end.B.They should hold another meeting to discuss the matter.C.She would like to discuss another item.D.S
34、he wants to discuss the issue again later.A.He believes the Browns have done a sensible thing.B.He doesnt think the Browns should move to another place.C.He doesnt think the Browns investment is a wise move.D.He believes it is better for the Browns to invest later.A.He may convert it and use it as a
35、 restaurant.B.He may pull it down and build a new restaurant.C.He may rent it out for use as a restaurant.D.He may sell it to the owner of a restaurant.四、Section A(总题数：2，分数：10.00)A.Go to summer school.B.Take a vacation.C.Stay at home.D.Earn some money.A.They hired someone to stay in their home.B.The
36、y left their pets with neighbors.C.They rented their house to a student.D.They asked their gardener to watch their home.A.Walking the dog.B.Cutting the grass.C.Watching the children.D.Feeding the fish.A.They attend a housesitters party.B.They check a housesitters references.C.They interview a houses
37、itters friends.D.They look at a housesitter s transcripts.A.He stayed in bed.B.He tried to get outside.C.He cried for help.D.He became mad.A.He was suffering from a heart trouble because of the sudden earthquake.B.He went to bed so late the previous night that he wasnt woken up by the earthquake.C.H
38、e was having terrible flu.D.He was having spiritual disease.A.The first earthquake did wake him up but he didnt realize what was happening.B.The first earthquake woke up the man but he didnt want to leave his house.C.The man wasnt woken up by the first earthquake.D.The man was hurt by the earthquake
39、.A.2 oclock in the morning.B.3 oclock in the morning.C.4 oclock in the morning.D.2:30 in the morning.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：10.00)A.False.B.True.C.Normal.D.Strange.A.Traveling in it.B.Studying its language.C.Living in it.D.All of the above.A.Their behaviours are becoming more similar to each other.B.T
40、he world is growing smaller.C.We are not longer interested in each other.D.Englishman, Frenchman and German are becoming different kinds of animals.A.Going to college in the past was more stressful than it is today.B.Going to college in the past was less stressful than it is today.C.Going to college
41、 in the past was as stressful as it is today.D.Going to college was not stressful in the past, neither is it today.A.She wants to earn more money.B.She has to pay for her college education.C.She feels lonely sometimes.D.She needs more experience.A.Headache.B.Fear.C.Depression.D.Homesickness.A.Fifty
42、percent higher than that of the non-students of the same age.B.One-quarter of that of the non-students of the same age.C.Half million.D.Less than that in the past.A.A box.B.A young tree.C.A book.D.Apples.A.Because the farmer planted the tree near the road.B.Because the farmer planted the tree on one
43、 of his field.C.Because the farmer planted the tree near his house.D.Because the farmer planted the tree in his woods.A.The Farmer and An Apple Tree.B.How to Plant an Apple Tree.C.A Friends Gift.D.An Apple Tree.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Knowledge may be acquired through conversation, watching telev
44、ision or traveling, but the deepest and most (36) 1 way is through reading. If we consider the (37) 2 population of the world, we may conclude that a few spend their whole lives on academic reading; many read something light for (38) 3, and a few dip into something more serious now and then; while v
45、ery many men, women and children never advance (39) 4the sports page of a newspaper, a fashion article or the (40) 5. If you have learnt to love books as a child, the reading habit will never (41) 6you. But if this has not been your good (42) 7, you tend to think of reading as a bore. A few, but ver
46、y few, come to the habit late in life. In order to (43) 8 to read one must be curious. (44) 9. But many fail to do so either because of an over-strict system where what is most important is memory work or because of a careless and lazy one where even the basic disciplines of literacy are ignored in
47、the sacred name of free expression. (45) 10. And we may add to this the worldwide atmosphere of violence and disorder, the New Dark Age in which we live today. Many of us no longer have the peace of mind necessary to a quiet hour with a book. (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
48、 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)There are various ways in which individual economic units can interact with one another. Three basic ways may be described as the market system, the administered system and the traditional system. In a market system individual economic units are free to interact among each other in the market place. It is possible to buy commodities from other economic units or sell c
