1、大学英语六级 254 及答案解析(总分：427.98，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 How to Keep Psychologically Healthy? You should write at least 150 words according to the outline given below in Chinese: 1心理问题往往是导致疾病的诱因； 2分析人们产生
2、心理问题的原因(可从失业、压力过重、缺少支持、缺乏人际关系等方面加以分析)； 3你认为人们如何保持心理健康。 （分数：30.00）_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 com
3、petitive. Remember, “more selective“ doesnt mean “better“. Our 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 bi
4、rths during the 1980s. Children of the baby boomers are coming 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 D
5、ean of Admissions at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut. This 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, broade
6、ning your choice of schools with a high-achieving student population. 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
7、. Both experts encourage students and parents to consider a range 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
8、 taught by a graduate student at a large university, teachers 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 en
9、ergy and variety of a large university. Its important for you 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
10、of paperwork. Admission officers evaluate applications in different 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-
11、served basis. Many community colleges have this policy. At the 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. L
12、ess selective colleges focus on whether applicants meet minimum 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 a
13、dmission. -More Selective: More selective colleges consider course 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
14、 Selective: As many as 10 or 15 students apply for each spot 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 c
15、ritical. Although they receive a great deal of publicity, only 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 es
16、says -geographic location -grade point average -personal interview -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. H
17、owever, most admission officers place the most weight on your 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.
18、Need-Blind Admission Most colleges have a need-blind admission 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. The
19、se colleges know they cant satisfy the financial aid needs of 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
20、 K. Maxwell: Many students apply early decision because they 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 app
21、lying. Do your homework first and check to see what percentage 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 at
22、tend, then apply early decision. How much time should I give 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/
23、she does not have time to do an adequate job. For example: “Do 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 co
24、llege. I want to send additional material that I think will support 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 a
25、dmissions decision about you in their specific application form. 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 admis
26、sions staff from the actual application. Talk to your guidance 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 cle
27、arly have many benefits, but there are also a few drawbacks. 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 o
28、n conducting research, publishing their work, and overseeing 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
29、big school administration. Though large universities offer countless 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
30、in order to take courses outside of your major. Finally, while 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 fal
31、l asleep, unnoticed, in the back of a lecture hall. （分数：71.00）(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
32、to spend two years improving grades or selecting a career focus 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 sh
33、own a_ in one or two areas.（分数：7.10）_(6).Need-blind admission 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
34、selective colleges, test scores are usually used for_.（分数：7.10）_(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.She knows where Martha has gone.B.Martha will go to the concert by herself.C.It i
35、s quite possible for the man to find Martha.D.The man is going to meet Martha at the concert.A.The air pollution is caused by the development of industry.B.The city was poor because there wasnt much industry then.C.The womans exaggerating the seriousness of the pollution.D.He might move to another c
36、ity very soon.A.The man should work harder to improve his grades.B.The man will benefit from the effort hes put in.C.It serves the man right to get a poor grade.D.It was unfair of the teacher to give the man a C.A.She can make a reservation at the restaurant.B.The man should decide where to eat.C.Sh
37、e already has plans for Saturday night.D.The man should ask his brother for suggestions.A.The man deserved the award.B.The woman helped the man succeed.C.The man is thankful to the woman for her assistance.D.The woman worked hard and was given an award.A.Voluntary work can help the man establish con
38、nections with the community.B.The mans voluntary work has left him little room in his schedule.C.Voluntary work with the environment council requires a time commitment.D.A lot of people have signed up for voluntary work with the environment council.A.The patient must receive treatment regularly.B.Th
39、e patient cant leave the hospital until the bleeding stops.C.The patients husband can attend to the business in her place.D.The patient must take a good rest and forget about her business.A.Alice does not know much about electronics.B.Alice is unlikely to find a job anywhere.C.Alice is not intereste
40、d in anything but electronics.D.Alice is likely to find a job in an electronics company.A.Jimmy is going to set out tonight.B.Jimmy has not decided on his journey.C.There is no need to have a farewell dinner.D.They may have a dinner when Jimmys back.A.The woman had been planning for the conference.B
41、.The woman called the man but the line was busy.C.The woman didnt come back until midnight.D.The woman had guests all evening.四、Section A(总题数：2，分数：10.00)A.Because he didnt hear any noise at all.B.Because he thought all this was caused by the flu.C.Because he thought he was dreaming.D.Because he was
42、deaf and fainted.A.He wants to ask the student to come to class.B.He wants to have a serious talk with the student.C.He wants the student to give him a reason for his missing.D.He wants to take him to the police.A.6.B.8.C.14.D.A few times.A.The class is funny.B.The class is boring.C.The class is int
43、eresting.D.The class is ridiculous.A.Call the police.B.Call his father.C.Fax his father.D.Fax the police.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：10.00)A.They can do better than others.B.It is expensive to hire labour.C.They dont like to be helped.D.They dont trust others.A.It publishes books only for children.B.It pub
44、lishes 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 the reader himself.C.Printed with standard things.D.Published with the help of computers.A.Professors.B.R
45、eporters.C.Students.D.Policemen.A.Because they did not see the incident.B.Because the incident was ridiculous.C.Because the victim did not want any help.D.Because they were reluctant to do so.A.They sat there, doing nothing.B.They wanted to help the robbers.C.They stopped the robbers.D.They called t
46、he reporters.A.No fuel.B.Ice on the wing.C.Engine trouble.D.No food.A.New England.B.Britain.C.Newfoundland.D.Alaska.A.Only one.B.Two.C.Three.D.More than three.A.Many hours.B.One full day.C.Two full days.D.Three full days.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：10.00)There are two basic ways to see growth: one as a pro
47、duct, the other as a process. People have generally viewed personal growth as an (36) 1result or product that can easily be (37) 2 and measured. The worker who gets a (38) 3, the student whose grades improve, the foreigner who learns a new language all these are examples of people who have (39) 4results to show for their efforts. By contrast, the process of personal growth is much more difficult to (40) 5, since by definition it is
