1、大学英语六级 253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 Long Holidays. You should write at least 150 words according to the outline given below in Chinese: 1.长假给大学生带来的好处 2.长假可能给大学生带来问题 3.我应当怎术过好长假 （分数：30
2、.00）_二、Part II Reading C(总题数：1，分数：71.00)What Selectivity Means for You Understanding Admission Factors College admission officers across most of the nation report the same news: The number of applicants is rising, making admission more competitive. Remember, “more selective“ doesnt mean “better“. Ou
3、r society often associates exclusivity with higher value, but that notion isnt true for college. Find match with your interests, objectives, characteristics, and needs. Why Are Applications Increasing? The increase comes from a surge in births during the 1980s. Children of the baby boomers are comin
4、g of age. Experts predict applications will continue to rise faster than openings at most colleges through about 2010. “Most schools are a little more selective than they were maybe 10 years ago,“ says Joan Isaac-Mohr, Vice President and Dean of Admissions at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut. Th
5、is can mean more pressure for students going through the application process. Benefits of Increased Selectivity Theres a silver lining. As Isaac-Mohr points out, increased selectivity means better students are going to all colleges, broadening your choice of schools with a high-achieving student pop
6、ulation. The number of applicants is rising, making admission more competitive. Ann Wright, Vice President for Enrollment at Rice University in Texas, agrees. “There are lots of schools where students can be happy and successful,“ she says. Both experts encourage students and parents to consider a r
7、ange of schools, rather than focusing on a single institution. Community colleges, for example, can allow you to spend two years improving grades or selecting a career focus before transferring to a four-year university. While you might be taught by a graduate student at a large university, teachers
8、 at community colleges are usually professors who primarily want to teach, not conduct research. Smaller class sizes and more access to professors at small public or private colleges can be a boost to students, while some may prefer the energy and variety of a large university. Its important for you
9、 to determine your needs and academic interests and select five or six schools that make a good fit. What Are Colleges Looking For? As you prepare application materials, it can help to know what schools are really looking for in the piles of paperwork. Admission officers evaluate applications in dif
10、ferent ways, depending on how selective, or competitive, their college is. The Levels of Selectivity At one extreme are “open admission“ colleges. These schools require only a high school diploma and accept students on a first-come, first-served basis. Many community colleges have this policy. At th
11、e other extreme are very selective colleges. They admit only a small percentage of applicants each year. Most colleges fall somewhere in between -Less Selective: As many as 10 or 15 students apply for each spot at very selective schools. Less selective colleges focus on whether applicants meet minim
12、um requirements and whether theres room for more students. Acceptable grades are often the only requirement beyond an interest in college study. The SAT I or ACT may be required, but test scores are usually used for course placement, not admission. -More Selective: More selective colleges consider c
13、ourse work, grades, test scores, recommendations, and essays. The major factor may be whether you are ready for college-level study. Its possible to be denied admission because of a weakness or a lack of interest in higher education. -Very Selective: As many as 10 or 15 students apply for each spot
14、at very selective schools. Admission officers look carefully at every aspect of a students high school experience, from academic strength to test scores. Since many applicants are strong academically, other factors such as your essay are critical. Although they receive a great deal of publicity, onl
15、y a small number of colleges (fewer than 100) are this selective. Admission Factors Selective colleges consider these factors for admission: -courses taken -counselor/teacher recommendations -ethnicity -grades -application questions and essays -geographic location -grade point average -personal inte
16、rview -alumni relationship -rank in class -activities outside the classroom -major/college applied to -admission test results -special talents and skills Theres no general agreement about which of these factors are ranked more important. However, most admission officers place the most weight on your
17、 high school record. How Important Are Extracurricular (课外的) Activities? The significance of activities has been exaggerated. While schools do consider them, theyre looking to see if youve shown a long-term commitment in one or two areas. Need-Blind Admission Most colleges have a need-blind admissio
18、n policy. This means they decide whether to make an offer of admission without considering your familys financial situation. Other colleges are MORE sensitive; they do consider your familys financial situation in the admission process. These colleges know they cant satisfy the financial aid needs of
19、 all applicants. Some schools use need-sensitive admission when deciding to accept a borderline student or to pull a student off of the waiting list. College Application FAQs Do I have a better chance of getting in if I apply early? Nadine K. Maxwell: Many students apply early decision because they
20、believe that there is an advantage to applying early and that their chances of being admitted are greater. Actually this can vary from school to school and year to year and may depend upon the applicant pool at the school where you are applying. Do your homework first and check to see what percentag
21、e of the students in the previous graduating classes at your high school were admitted early decision to a specific college or university. Are you qualified to apply as early decision? If you are, and this is a school you really wish to attend, then apply early decision. How much time should I give
22、my teachers to write letters of recommendation for me? Mary Lee Hoganson: Teachers should always receive a minimum of two weeks notice, prior to the postmark date. Be sure to ask in a way that allows a teacher to decline comfortably if he/she does not have time to do an adequate job. For example: “D
23、o you feel you know me well enough, and do you have enough time to write a supportive letter of recommendation for me to .“ Give the teacher a stamped envelope addressed to the college, along with any recommendation form provided by the college. I want to send additional material that I think will s
24、upport my application? Is this OK? Nadine K. Maxwell: It depends on what you want to send. Most colleges and universities read hundreds or maybe thousands of applications, and they expect to find the information that they need to make an admissions decision about you in their specific application fo
25、rm. It is OK to send an additional letter of information to explain something that cannot be explained on the application forms, but other items that students sometimes send are not helpful and may be viewed as trying to distract the admissions staff from the actual application. Talk to your guidanc
26、e counselor about any additional items that you are thinking about sending. Their knowledge and experience will be helpful to you in making this decision. Big size makes good college, is that right ? Nadine K. Maxwell: Big universities clearly have many benefits, but there are also a few drawbacks.
27、For example, while you may enroll in a course with a professor that is well-known in his or her field, more often than not the course will mostly be taught by teaching assistants (TAs). The more distinguished professors are often focused on conducting research, publishing their work, and overseeing
28、graduate thesis projects. If youre considering a large university, be sure to find out what percentage of classes are taught by TAs and how many are taught by professors. Another consideration is the red tape (烦琐的手续) often associated with big school administration. Though large universities offer co
29、untless courses, its not so easy to take anything you want. If youre a psychology major, for example, taking a business course may require a half a dozen signatures or more. Again, when visiting the school, be sure to ask what is required in order to take courses outside of your major. Finally, whil
30、e huge class sizes may be exciting for some, they can be overwhelming for others. Introductory classes at big colleges sometimes include hundreds of students, making it an intimidating environment to ask a question, and all too easy to fall asleep, unnoticed, in the back of a lecture hall. （分数：71.00
31、）(1).There are more and more students applying college admission.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(2).According to Isaac-Mohr, increased selectivity means better students are going to all colleges.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(3).Community colleges can allow one to spend two years improving grades or selecting a career foc
32、us before transferring to a four-year university.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(4).Admission officers evaluate applications in the same way.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(5).While schools do consider extracurricular activities, theyre looking to see if youve shown a_ in one or two areas.（分数：7.10）_(6).Need-blind admission
33、 policy means colleges decide whether to make an offer of admission without_.（分数：7.10）_(7).Whether it is advantageous to applying early depends upon the_.（分数：7.10）_(8).Why are applications increasing? Answer:_.（分数：7.10）_(9).For those less selective colleges, test scores are usually used for_.（分数：7.1
34、0）_(10).If youre considering a large university, be sure to find out_ and how many are taught by professors.（分数：7.10）_三、Listening Comprehens(总题数：1，分数：15.00)A.The man can have his camera fixed here.B.The woman will probably fix the mans camera herself.C.The man will buy a new camera.D.The woman sugge
35、sts that the camera should have been brought in earlier.A.She will help him.B.She finished hers two days ago.C.She completed her work very quickly.D.She is still doing the project.A.Driving a car.B.Taking a taxi.C.Going by train.D.Taking the subway.A.A snowstorm.B.An earthquake.C.A traffic accident.
36、D.A hurricane.A.The woman is the mans boss.B.The man is the womans husband.C.The woman is the headmaster of a school.D.The woman wants to know something about a student.A.The food spoiled.B.The group was shameful.C.The weather was bad.D.The program director wanted to have it on another day.A.A traff
37、ic guard.B.A sociologist.C.A student.D.A salesperson.A.The man hasnt caused a problem.B.The man should have returned the book earlier.C.She will probably wont do well on the coming Mondays test.D.The man should have been more thoughtful.四、Section A(总题数：2，分数：10.00)A.Two different types of bones in th
38、e human body.B.How bones help the body move.C.How bones continuously repair themselves.D.The chemical composition of human bones.A.They defend the bone against viruses.B.They prevent oxygen from entering the bone.C.They break down bone tissue.D.They connect the bone to muscle tissue.A.They have diff
39、iculty identifying these cells.B.They arent sure how these cells work.C.Theyve learned how to reproduce these cells.D.Theyve found similar cells in other species.A.To learn how to prevent a bone disease.B.To understand differences between bone tissue and other tissue.C.To find out how specialized bo
40、ne cells have evolved.D.To create artificial bone tissue.A.She felt embarrassed in class.B.Her presentation received a poor grade.C.She had not completed her assignment.D.She was unable to attend her psychology class.A.Shed be able to leave quickly.B.Shed be less nervous.C.Shed be able to locate whe
41、re the man was seated.D.Shed know when her professor arrived.A.To introduce the woman to someone who has researched blushing.B.To illustrate the benefits of a public speaking class.C.To give an example of an adult who blushes easily.D.To explain a way to overcome blushing.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：10.00)
42、A.An Indian summer brings warm days and nights.B.An Indian summer occurs only in October.C.An Indian summer is an annual phenomenon.D.An Indian summer lasts many weeks.A.The first period of cold, wintry days in autumn.B.The turning of color and falling of leaves.C.A large mass of warm tropical air c
43、arried northward.D.The southwestern winds.A.A short period of fair weather and mild days.B.No definite time of beginning or ending.C.Its end signals winters start.D.Soft yellow or orange skies.A.They help to cure anxiety.B.They help patients to gain insight into the cause of anxiety.C.They help to c
44、ontrol anxiety.D.They help patients to work efficiently.A.They reduce a persons appetite.B.They make a person less persistent in face of trouble.C.They make a persons nervous system weak.D.They make a person more vulnerable to disease.A.Prejudiced.B.Enthusiastic.C.Indifferent.D.Objective.A.The housi
45、ng problem in the U. S.B.The problem of taking drugs in the U. S.C.The problem of unemployment in China.D.The problem of the workers strikes in England.A.A druggist.B.An addict.C.physician.D.A dentist.A.The poor.B.The unemployed.C.The old.D.The young.A.Drugs have caused American people to have no en
46、ough drugs of medical use.B.Drugs have ruined many American peoples mind.C.Drugs have caused many American people to lose health.D.Both B and C六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：10.00)One night in April 1912, a huge new ocean liner, the Titanic, was crossing the Atlantic. She was just about the most (36) 1ship th
47、at had ever been built. She was going very fast, which was (37) 2because there were icebergs in that (38) 3and it was very dark that night. The passengers were all having a good time when the ship suddenly (39) 4one of the icebergs. The giant ship began to sink slowly but (40) 5. The entire ocean liner was in (41) 6. All the passengers were trying to (42) 7, but there were not enough lifeboats (43) 8on the ship since nobody
