1、大学英语六级 273及答案解析(总分：428.00，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 Technology, a Blessing or a Curse? You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below: 1科学技术使人们的生活变得更加便利 2科学技术造成的负面影响 3我们应该怎样面对这种矛盾
2、（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 called Holy Week. Palm
3、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 entrance into Jerusalem a
4、nd 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 closer to God. This is
5、 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 blasphemy because
6、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. Ironically, the same cro
7、wd 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, flogging, the mocking by
8、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 buns, because the cr
9、oss 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 discovered Jesus body had g
10、one 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 leave them. He then
11、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 follow his teachings
12、. 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 festival, which is a
13、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 story are foretold
14、 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 rabbits lay eggs? No, b
15、ut 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 triumph of life ov
16、er 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 them as gifts to frie
17、nds 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 the Easter Egg Hu
18、nt 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 as they are chocola
19、te. 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, Dolly Madison, the
20、 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 Easter Sunday, is
21、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. On Easter Sunday,
22、 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 before Christianity,
23、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 places, the Easter rabb
24、it (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. What is Easter lily
25、? 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 to symbolize Judas
26、 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 that eggs are lai
27、d 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 Christians, Easte
28、r 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.The man thinks traveling by air is quite safe.B.The woman never travels by plane.C.Both speakers fee
29、l nervous when flying.D.The speakers feel sad about the serious loss of life.A.At the information desk.B.In an office.C.In a restaurant.D.At a railway station.A.Write the letter.B.Paint the shelf.C.Fix the shelf.D.Look for the pen.A.It gives a 30% .discount to all customers.B.It is run by Mrs. Winte
30、rs husband.C.It hires Mrs. Winter as an adviser.D.It encourages husbands to shop on their own.A.Long exposure to the sun.B.Lack of sleep.C.Too tight a hat.D.Long working hours.A.His English is still poor after ten years in America.B.He doesnt mind speaking English with an accent.C.He doesnt like the
31、 way Americans speak.D.He speaks English as if he were a native speaker.A.An auto mechanic.B.An electrician.C.A carpenter.D.A telephone repairman.A.They both enjoyed watching the game.B.The man thought the results were beyond their expectations.C.They both felt good about the results of the game.D.P
32、rofessor and student.A.Manager and employee.B.Salesman and customer.C.Guide and tourist.D.Professor and student.A.Tom has arranged a surprise party for Lucy.B.Tom will keep the surprise party a secret.C.Tom and Lucy have no secrets from each other.D.Tom didnt make any promise to Lucy.四、Section A(总题数
33、：2，分数：10.00)A.The food in the kitchen.B.The TV Programme.C.The roommate of the man.D.The coming exam.A.Because they are not friends.B.Because he failed last exam.C.Because they are not in the same class.D.Because she has never told him about that.A.Because its too late.B.Because he doesnt know her.C
34、.Because she is the best student.D.Because she is a friend of the woman.A.Inviting him to dinner.B.Inviting him to a party.C.Asking him for money.D.Asking him to talk to his girlfriend.A.They have a big fight.B.They have a quarreling.C.They are breaking up.D.They will get married.A.Talk to his girlf
35、riend.B.Recover with his girlfriend.C.Invite her to the party.D.He didnt be certain.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：10.00)A.Kings and queens, princes and princesses, and lords and ladies built castles in order to get more land.B.Around the outside of a castle, a moat was dug, which was often filled with water.
36、C.A castle was built behind a thick and high stonewall, which was strong enough to stand the possible attack of enemies.D.If a drawbridge was pulled up, there was no way for people to enter the castle.A.They lived a luxurious life and their diet was very delicate.B.They lived a highly civilized cour
37、t life.C.They lived a primitive life and their table manner was often rude.D.They lived a comparatively luxurious but not-so-civilized life.A.Castles structure and the eating habit in them.B.Castles structure and the people who lived in them.C.Castles structure and the life in them.D.Why people buil
38、t castles and their structure.A.Computer classes.B.Training sessions.C.Laser printing.D.Package borrowing.A.Consult with her frequently.B.Use the computer regularly.C.Occupy the computer early.D.Wait for ones turn patiently.A.Computer lab services.B.College library facilities.C.The use of micro-comp
39、uters.D.Printouts from the laser printer.A.Classmates,B.Colleagues.C.Boss and secretary.D.PR representative and client.A.He felt his assignment was tougher than Sues.B.His clients complained about his service.C.He thought the boss was unfair to him.D.His boss was always finding fault with his work.A
40、.She is unwilling to undertake them.B.She complains about her bad luck.C.She always accepts them cheerfully.D.She takes them on, though reluctantly.A.Sue got promoted.B.John had to quit his job.C.Both John and Sue got a raise.D.Sue failed to complete her project.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Urban life
41、 has always involved a balancing of opportunities and (36) 1against dangers and stress; its (37) 2 force is, in the broadest sense, money. Opportunities to make money mean competition and competition is stressful; it is often at its most (38) 3in the largest cities, where opportunities are greatest.
42、 The presence of huge numbers of people inevitably involves more conflict, more traveling, the (39) 4of public services and (40) 5to those (41) 6and criminals who are drawn to the rich pickings of great cities. Crime has always (42) 7in the relative anonymity of urban life, but todays ease of moveme
43、nt makes its control more difficult than ever; there is much evidence that its extent has a direct relationship to the size of the communities. City (43) 8may become trapped in their homes by the fear of crime around them. As a defense against these developments, (44) 9: contacts with other people a
44、re generally made brief and impersonal; doors are kept locked; telephone numbers may be ex-directory; Journeys outside the home are usually hurried, rather than a source of pleasure. (45) 10. Furthermore, all these defensive forms of behavior are harmful to society in general; they cause widespread
45、loneliness and destroy the communitys concern for its members. (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)The promise of finding long-term technological solutions to the problem of world food shortages seems
46、difficult to fulfill. Many innovations that were once heavily supported and publicized, such as fish-protein concentrates, have since fallen by the wayside. The proposals themselves were technically feasible, but they proved to be economically unfeasible and yielded food products culturally unaccept
47、able to their consumers. Recent innovations such as opaque-2-maize, Antarctic krill (磷虾群), seem more promising, but it is still too early to predict their ultimate fate. One characteristic common to unsuccessful food innovations has been that, even with extensive government support, they often have
48、not been technologically adapted or culturally acceptable to the people for whom they had been developed. A successful new technology, there fore, must fit the entire socio-cultural system in which it is to find a place. Security of crop yield, practicality of storage and costs are much more significant than had previously been realized. But the protein quality in tortillas made from opaque-2-maize will be of only limited benefit to a family on the margin of
