1、大学英语六级 282 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 LetterYou should write at least 150 words according to the outline given below in Chinese； 假设你是你们学校的学生会主席，请代表学生会起草一份倡议书，号召全校同学行动起来，为环保运动做出自己的努力。同时下周六学校将组织同学在全市进行环保宣传活动，征召志愿
2、者到校学生会报名。 （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 competitive. Remember, “more selective“ doesnt m
3、ean “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 births during the 1980s. Children of the baby b
4、oomers 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 Dean of Admissions at Quinnipiac University in
5、 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, broadening your choice of schools with a high-achie
6、ving 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. Both experts encourage students and parents
7、 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 taught by a graduate student at a large univ
8、ersity, 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 energy and variety of a large university. Its i
9、mportant 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 of paperwork. Admission officers evaluate app
10、lications 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-served basis. Many community colleges have th
11、is 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. Less selective colleges focus on whether appli
12、cants 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 admission. -More Selective: More selective col
13、leges 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 Selective: As many as 10 or 15 students appl
14、y 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 critical. Although they receive a great deal o
15、f 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 essays -geographic location -grade point averag
16、e -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. However, most admission officers place the mos
17、t 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. Need-Blind Admission Most colleges have a nee
18、d-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. These colleges know they cant satisfy the financ
19、ial 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 K. Maxwell: Many students apply early decisi
20、on 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 applying. Do your homework first and check to se
21、e 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 attend, then apply early decision. How much tim
22、e 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/she does not have time to do an adequate job.
23、 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 college. I want to send additional material tha
24、t 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 admissions decision about you in their specifi
25、c 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 admissions staff from the actual application. Talk
26、 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 clearly have many benefits, but there are also a
27、 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 on conducting research, publishing their work,
28、 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 big school administration. Though large unive
29、rsities 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 in order to take courses outside of your majo
30、r. 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 fall asleep, unnoticed, in the back of a lecture
31、 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 to spend two years improving grades or select
32、ing 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 shown a_ in one or two areas.（分数：7.10）_(6).Need
33、-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 selective colleges, test scores are usually u
34、sed 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 will be a candidate next year.B.She doesnt believe the news.C.The news will disappoint Mary.D.The news upset her.A.Shell t
35、ake care of her sister.B.Shed go jogging with the man.C.Shes going to look after her sisters child.D.Shes engaged to someone else.A.1 dollar.B.50 cents.C.90 cents.D.95 cents.A.He hasnt talked to his brother since he transferred.B.He doesnt think his brother should transfer.C.His brother doesnt want
36、to transfer.D.He hadnt heard the news about his brother.A.Its too late to find a tutor.B.The man shouldnt hire the same tutor that she had.C.She isnt prepared for the midterm exam either.D.The man should hire a tutor before the midterm exam.A.He already knew about the problem.B.Theres nothing wrong
37、with the washing machine.C.Someone has started fixing the washing machine.D.No one complained about the washing machine today.A.The woman should not be angry with her friends.B.The woman should not get involved at all.C.He will explain to the woman what happened.D.He wants to talk to Cindy and Mark.
38、A.He is not equal to the job.B.He is not well paid for his work.C.He cannot keep his mind on his work.D.He doesnt think the job is challenging enough.四、Section A(总题数：2，分数：10.00)A.With his grandparents.B.In student housing.C.With his wifes parents.D.In his own apartment.A.He has more than one child.B
39、.His wife is a graduate student.C.He is a full-time student.D.He works at the university housing office.A.He earns less than $15,000 a year.B.Hes looking for a full-time job.C.He thinks his rent is too high.D.He plans to go back to graduate school.A.She isnt there in the morning.B.Her assistant isnt
40、 there in the morning.C.She wont have the forms he needs until the afternoon.D.She isnt as busy in the afternoon.A.The Bank of Ireland.B.The Bank of Irish.C.The Allied Irish Bank.D.The Allied Ireland Bank.A.Dunnes Stores.B.Dangling Stores.C.Dungling Stores.D.Dancing Stores.A.About ten minutes walk f
41、rom here.B.About five minutes walk from here.C.About fifteen minutes walk from here.D.About half an hours walk from here.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：10.00)A.They thought it quite acceptable.B.They believed it to be a luxury.C.They took it to be a trend.D.They considered it avoidable.A.Critical.B.Skeptical.
42、C.Serious.D.Casual.A.When people consider marriage an important part of their lives.B.When the costs of getting a divorce become unaffordable.C.When the current marriage law is modified.D.When husband and wife understand each other better.A.Because all the people can enter it at any time.B.Because i
43、t opens fulltime all day.C.Because all its students are mother of families.D.Because students dont have to pass entrance examinations.A.It is the same as an open university.B.There are no teachers.C.Students are taught on radio and television.D.Students and tutors should meet and study together for
44、several weeks.A.36 weeks.B.4 weeks.C.3 weeks.D.5 weeks.A.In the white pages.B.In the yellow pages.C.In the blue pages.D.In a special section.A.On the first page of the telephone book.B.At the end of the telephone book.C.In the front of the white pages.D.Right after the white pages.A.Check your numbe
45、r and call again.B.Tell the operator what has happened.C.Ask the operator to put you through.D.Ask the operator what has happened.A.You will find the full name of people listed in the white pages of U.S. telephone books.B.Both small and large area have their own area codes in the U.S.C.Payment for t
46、he wrongly dialed number is not necessary if you tell me operator about what happened.D.The telephone services in the U.S. are convenient.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Two United Nations agencies have (36) 1for more money to supply food to (37) 2camps in Africa. They say they have had to cut food aid t
47、o 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 mothers 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 s
