1、大学英语六级 227及答案解析(总分：428.03，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普遍； 2人口老龄化给社会、家庭带来越来越多的负担
2、； 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)Easter Easter is the most important festival in the Christian calendar. It is the commemoration of Jesus death and his rising from the dead, also known as the resurrection. It comes at the end of Lent. The week leading up to it is calle
3、d Holy Week. Palm Sunday is the first day of Holy Week and celebrates Jesus arrival in Jerusalem riding on a donkey. Crowds of people came out of the city to greet him, throwing down palm branches on the road. Many churches give out small crosses made from palm leaves, as a reminder of Jesus entranc
4、e into Jerusalem and his death on the cross. On Thursday Christians remember when Jesus ate the Passover meal with his disciples, breaking bread and drinking wine, which is now known as the Last Supper. Since then this meal has been symbolically re-enacted by many Christians as a way of drawing clos
5、er to God. This is called the Eucharist, which means thanksgiving. It is a reminder that Jesus sacrificed his life for mankind. The Bible tells us that, later that night, Jesus was betrayed by Judas Iscariot. After his arrest, Jesus was brought before the Jewish high priests who found him guilty of
6、blasphemy because he called himself the Son of God. They handed him over to the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate. As was the custom at the time of the Feast of Passover, Pilate gave the crowds the choice as to which of the two prisoners should be freed: Jesus, or Barrabas, a notorious criminal. Ironic
7、ally, the same crowd who had welcomed Jesus with palm branches a few days earlier now chose Barrabas to be released, and Pilate condemned Jesus to death by crucifixion. On Good Friday, many churches hold 3 hour services meditating on the events leading up to Christs death: his interrogation, floggin
8、g, the mocking by the Roman soldiers, and his journey with the cross to Golgotha, the place of his death. Finally he was stripped naked and nailed to the cross, where he hung in agony for three hours, jeered at by the crowds, before he died. This is the day when people traditionally eat hot cross bu
9、ns, because the cross on the bun is a reminder of the cross Jesus died on, and a reminder of the Christian belief that Jesus died to save us all. Easter Sunday marks Jesus resurrection. The Bible tells us that Mary Magdalene went to the tomb, followed later by some of Jesus disciples. They discovere
10、d Jesus body had gone and that the tomb was empty. Jesus then appeared to Mary and many of his disciples, speaking with them on separate occasions during the following forty days. As he left them for the last time, Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit so the disciples would know God would never le
11、ave them. He then ascended into heaven. The Church celebrates this on Ascension Day. Why do we eat Easter eggs at Easter? For Christians, Easter eggs symbolize new life. They believe that, through his resurrection, Jesus defeated death and sin and offers people the promise of eternal life if they fo
12、llow his teachings. This is why there is a tradition for Christians to be baptized at Easter, which celebrates new life in God. However, the festival of Easter stretches back to pre-Christian times, too. It gets its name and some symbols, including the Easter Bunny, from the Pagan Spring Equinox fes
13、tival, which is a celebration of spring and also of new life. Where are the accounts of Easter In the Bible? The account of the Easter story can be read in Mark, Chapters 14 to 16, or Luke, Chapters 22 to 24, and elements of it can be found in the other gospels too. Many of the events in the Easter
14、story are foretold in the Old Testament in Isaiah chapter S3. Why does the date of Easter change from year to year? The date of Easter Sunday varies from year to year because it is based on the lunar calendar. It is celebrated on the first Sunday after the full moon, on or after March 21st. Do rabbi
15、ts lay eggs? No, but young children in the West believe they do. Children in Europe, America and elsewhere ran around like crazy on Sunday, March 27 this year, trying to find candies and colored eggs. The traditional idea is that eggs are laid by Easter bunny (小兔子). Easter is the celebration of the
16、triumph of life over death. It is a very important festival for Christian worldwide. At this time they remember the rebirth of Jesus Christ. In Christianity, people believe that God raised Jesus from the dead on the third day after he was killed. On Easter Sunday, people eat boiled eggs and give the
17、m as gifts to friends and children. The Romans believed that “a life comes from an egg“. Christians consider eggs to be the “seed of life“. So eggs became symbolic of the rebirth of Jesus Christ. Originally, eggs were painted bright colors to represent springs sunlight. Two traditional egg games are
18、 the Easter Egg Hunt and the Easter Egg Roll. On Easter morning, children look for the eggs that the Easter Bunny has supposedly hidden around the house of garden while they were asleep. Sometimes prizes candy are awaiting the child who finds the most eggs. Today, the eggs are prizes in themselves a
19、s they are chocolate. The point of the Easter Egg Roll is to see who can roll an egg the farthest or who can roll it without breaking it. It is usually down a grassy hillside or slope. The game has been connected to the rolling away of the rock from Jesus Christs tomb when he was reborn. In the US,
20、Dolly Madison, the wife of the fourth American President James Madison, organized an egg roll in Washington, D.C. in the early 1800s. She invited the children of Washington to roll boiled eggs down the hilly lawn of the new Capitol building. The custom has grown. Today, Easter Monday, the day after
21、Easter Sunday, is the only day of the year when tourists are allowed to wander over the White House lawn. The wife of the president sponsors it for the children of the entire country. But the event is only open to children 12 years old and under. Adults are allowed only when accompanied by children.
22、 On Easter Sunday, families have big breakfasts together. Parents then hide Easter baskets with sweets, eggs and small presents. What Is Easter Bonny? The hare and the rabbit were the most fertile animals known. So they served as symbols of the new life during the spring season. In ancient times bef
23、ore Christianity, parents told their children that the magic hare would bring them presents at the spring festival. The presents were often painted eggs as these represented new life starting at this time of year. Hares are like rabbits. But are larger and in many countries quite rare. In most place
24、s, the Easter rabbit (bunny) has replaced the Easter hare completely. In Germany, America and some other western countries, children made nests of grass or baskets and placed them in their yards. They believed the Easter Bunny would fill these baskets with brightly decorated eggs during the night. W
25、hat is Easter lily? The Easter lily is another tradition. White lilies are used as church decorations on the Easter holiday. They are also used as Easter gifts. （分数：71.00）(1).Easter Day is a Christian holiday to celebrate Jesus rebirth.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(2).Many Christians now re-enact Last Supper
26、to symbolize Judas Iscariots betrayal of Jesus.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(3).The Bible tells people how Jesus was betrayed, accused and condemned to death.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(4).Easter day is celebrated every year on March 21st.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(5).The traditional idea in Europe, America and elsewhere is
27、 that eggs are laid by 1during Easter night.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(6).In 1, people believe that God raised Jesus from the dead on the third day after he was killed.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(7).Dolly Madison once invited the children of Washington to roll boiled eggs down the hilly lawn of 1.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(8).For
28、 Christians, Easter eggs symbolize 1.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(9).White lilies are used as 1on the Easter holiday.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(10).Two traditional egg games are the 1.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_三、Listening Comprehens(总题数：1，分数：15.00)A.Not everyone from England likes to read all the time.B.People who teach English li
29、ke things besides books.C.The English like to read a lot and listen to music.D.English teachers usually like to read a lot.A.By car.B.By subway.C.On foot.D.By bike.A.To attend a party.B.To go homeC.To repeat the same mistake.D.To disappoint them.A.Hes not so sure to buy the car.B.Hes ready to buy th
30、at car.C.Hes certain to buy the car.D.Hes afraid to buy that car.A.The woman will go home for dinner.B.The woman will go to the concert.C.Both of them will go home before going to the concert.D.The man and woman will eat together.A.At a hotel.B.At a post office.C.At a Museum.D.At a band.A.She made i
31、t herself.B.She has a tailor make it.C.She bought it a long time ago.D.She has an old one re-made.A.He is good at drawing pictures.B.He thinks the art museum is a very quiet place.C.He likes visiting the art museum very much.D.He likes paintings very much.四、Section A(总题数：2，分数：10.00)A.The mans last a
32、ppointment.B.Professor Irwins office hours.C.Student advisement during registration.D.The mans health problems.A.Tuesday at two oclock.B.This afternoon at three oclock.C.Thursday at two oclock.D.Now.A.He should have made an appointment.B.He should have called to cancel his appointment.C.He should ha
33、ve come for his appointment.D.He should have stayed at home until he was well.A.A chemistry assignment.B.A study that their chemistry professor did.C.A class that the woman is taking.D.A job possibility.A.She wants to quit her job in the chemistry lab.B.She wants to get practical experience.C.Shes i
34、nterested in becoming a psychology major.D.She wants to earn extra money.A.Employ them as lab assistants.B.Teach chemistry classes at their high school.C.Help them with their studies.D.Pay them for participating in the study.A.Write their lab report.B.Find out Professor Smiths schedule.C.Interview s
35、ome high school students.D.Finish their chemistry experiment.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：10.00)A.A visit to a prison.B.The influence of his father.C.A talk with some miserable slaves.D.His experience in the war between France and Austria.A.He sent surgeons to serve in the army.B.He provided soldiers with m
36、edical supplies.C.He recruited volunteers to care for the wounded.D.He helped to flee the prisoners of war.A.All men are created equal.B.The wounded and dying should be treated for free.C.A wounded soldier should surrender before he receives any medical treatment.D.A suffering person is entitled to
37、help regardless of race, religion or political beliefs.A.To honor Swiss heroes who died in the war.B.To show Switzerland was neutral.C.To pay tribute to Switzerland.D.To show gratitude to the Swiss government for its financial support.A.They can do better than others.B.It is expensive to hire labour
38、.C.They dont like to be helped.D.They dont trust others.A.It publishes books only for children.B.It publishes books about peoples pets.C.It uses computers to make up stories.D.It makes the young readers the leading characters in the stories.A.Written by children themselves.B.Telling stories about th
39、e reader himself.C.Printed with standard things.D.Published with the help of computers.A.Experience in negotiating.B.A high level of intelligence.C.The time they spend on preparation.D.The amount of pay they receive.A.Study the case carefully beforehand.B.Stick to a set target.C.Appear friendly to t
40、he other party.D.Try to be flexible about their terms.A.Make sure there is no misunderstanding.B.Try to persuade by giving various reasons.C.Repeat the same reasons.D.Listen carefully and patiently to the other party.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Two United Nations agencies have (36) 1for more money to
41、 supply food to (37) 2camps in Africa. They say they have had to cut food aid to hundreds of thousands of people. Most are in West Africa and the Great Lakes area. The two agencies say the cuts have created (38) 3among those (39) 4. Special feeding programs for young children, (40) 5women and new mo
42、thers have also been reduced. In Sudan, the World Food Program reported a (41) 6problem: a shortage of airplane (42) 7at the worst time of year. Aid workers call it the hunger season. The agency says it had to cut in half its (43) 8food shipments in August to more than one million people in the sout
43、h. The shortage also efforts in the Darfur area in western Sudan. (44) 9. It follows rain shortages and a locust (蝗虫) invasion last year. (45) 10. The medical aid group says tens of thousands of children still require immediate assistance. Last week, the World Food Program reported “good progress“ i
44、n its work in Niger. The aim is to supply food to more than three and one-half million people. (46) 11 several weeks away. （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)It was the worst tragedy in maritime (航海的) history,
45、 six times more deadly than the Titanic. When the German cruise ship Wilhelm Gustloff was hit by torpedoes (鱼雷) fired from a Russian submarine in the final winter of World War II, more than 10,000 people-mostly women, children and old people fleeing the final Red Army push into Nazi Germany-were pac
46、ked aboard. An ice storm had turned the decks into frozen sheets that sent hundreds of families sliding into the sea as the ship tilted and began to go down. Others desperately tried to put lifeboats down. Some who succeeded fought off those in the water who had the strength to try to claw their way
47、 aboard. Most people froze immediately. “Ill never forget the screams,“ says Christa Ntitzmann, 87, one of the 1,200 survivors. She recalls watching the ship, brightly lit, slipping into its dark grave-and into seeming nothingness, rarely mentioned for more than half a century. Now Germanys Nobel Pr
48、ize-winning author Gtinter Grass has revived the memory of the 9,000 dead, including more than 4,000 children-with his latest novel Crab Walk, published last month. The book, which will be out in English next year, doesnt dwell on the sinking; its heroine is a pregnant young woman who survives the catastrophe only to say later: “Nobody wanted to hear about it, not here in the West (of Germany) and not at all in the East.“ The reason was obvious. As Gras
