1、大学英语六级 287及答案解析(总分：427.99，做题时间：132 分钟)一、Part I Writing (3(总题数：1，分数：30.00)1.Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a short essay entitled “The Importance of Reading Classics”. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below. 1、阅读经典书籍对人的成长至关重要； 2、现在愿意阅
2、读经典的人却越来越少，原因是； 3、我们大学生应该怎么做。 （分数：30.00）_二、Part II Reading C(总题数：1，分数：71.00)What Easters all about 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 we
3、ek leading up to it is called 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
4、 a reminder of Jesus entrance 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 Christi
5、ans as a way of drawing closer 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 prie
6、sts who found him guilty of 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,
7、a notorious criminal. Ironically, 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
8、: his interrogation, flogging, 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 tr
9、aditionally eat hot cross buns, 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 Jes
10、us disciples. They discovered 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 w
11、ould know God would never leave 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 promis
12、e of eternal life if they follow 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
13、the Pagan Spring Equinox festival, 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
14、of the events in the Easter story are foretold in the Old Testament in Isaiah chapter 53. 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 o
15、r after March 21st. Do rabbits 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). Easte
16、r is the celebration of the 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
17、eat boiled eggs and give them 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. T
18、wo traditional egg games are 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 egg
19、s are prizes in themselves as 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 whe
20、n he was reborn. In the US, 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, E
21、aster Monday, the day after 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 w
22、hen accompanied by children. On Easter Sunday, families have big breakfasts together. Parents then hide Easter baskets with sweets, eggs and small presents. What is Easter Bunny? The hare and the rabbit were the most fertile animals known. So they served as symbols of the new life during the spring
23、season. In ancient times before 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 countri
24、es quite rare. In most places, 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 decora
25、ted eggs during the night. What 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 Christia
26、ns now re-enact Last Supper 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 Euro
27、pe, America and elsewhere is that eggs are laid by 1 during 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
28、 of 1.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(8).For Christians, Easter eggs symbolize 1.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(9).White lilies are used as 1 on the Easter holiday.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_(10).Two traditional egg games are the 1 and 2.（分数：7.10）填空项 1:_三、Listening Comprehens(总题数：1，分数：15.00)A.The foggy weather has affected Marys mood.B.Th
29、ey are puzzled about Marys low spirits.C.Mary is dissatisfied with her promotion.D.Mary cares too much about her looks.A.Go to an art exhibition.B.Dine out with an old friend.C.Attend the opening night of a play.D.See his paintings on display.A.Her mother was quite outstanding in academic work.B.She
30、 was not particularly interested in going to school.C.Her parents laid great emphasis on academic excellence.D.She helped upgrade the educational level of immigrants.A.The machines there were ill maintained.B.Tickets for its members were cheaper.C.It was filled with people all the time.D.It had a re
31、putation for good service.A.Both Sarah and Tom have been awarded doctoral degrees.B.Tom has arranged to meet his bride Sarah in Hawaii.C.Tom was more excited than Sarah at the wedding.D.A double blessing has descended upon Tom.A.There were too many questions in the examination.B.The examination was
32、well beyond the course content.C.The examination questions were somewhat too difficult.D.The course prepared him adequately for the examination.A.Its less time-consuming.B.His wife is tired of cooking.C.Its part of his job.D.He is sick of home-cooked meals.A.He has just started to teach piano lesson
33、s.B.He seldom takes things seriously.C.He is very proud of his piano skills.D.He usually understates his achievements.A.Its tedious.B.Its absurd.C.Its justifiable.D.Its understandable.A.Arrange accommodation for her.B.Explain the cause of the cancellation.C.Compensate her for the inconvenience.D.All
34、ow her to take another flight that night.四、Section A(总题数：2，分数：10.00)A.Purchase her plane ticket.B.Change her plane ticket.C.Pick up a passport application form.D.Arrange for her accommodations in Europe.A.She doesnt have time to move.B.She would have difficulty finding another apartment.C.Shes paid
35、her rent for the summer in advance.D.She doesnt want to paint another apartment.A.Leave it vacant.B.Rent it to the man shes talking with.C.Sublet it to Jim Thomas.D.Ask her landlord to sublet it.A.Both a final examination and a term paper.B.Only a final examination.C.Only a term paper.D.Either a fin
36、al examination or a term paper.A.A report.B.A book review.C.A research study.D.A five-page composition.A.An essay examination.B.An objective examination.C.An open-book examination.D.A take-home examination.A.English.B.Psychology.C.Political Science.D.Chemistry.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：10.00)A.Almost all
37、 her life.B.Less than half her life.C.Until 1830.D.Before 1872.A.She was not a productive poet.B.She saw many of her poems published.C.She was not a sociable person.D.She had contact only with a few poets.A.After Henry James referred highly to her.B.After seven of her poems were published.C.After he
38、r poems became known to others.D.After she was dead for many years.A.Record of changes in his own intelligence.B.Work with people in different climates.C.Records of temperature changes.D.All records of changes in mental abilities.A.They have a great effect on everyones intelligence.B.They have some
39、effect on many peoples intelligence.C.They have some effect on a few peoples intelligence.D.They have no effect on most peoples intelligence.A.Spring and fall.B.Summer and spring.C.Winter and summer.D.Fall and winter.A.Sorry.B.Sad.C.Unhappy.D.Unfortunate.A.In the 1360s.B.In 1795s.C.In the 1950s.D.In
40、 the 1960s.A.To celebrate the birthday of King Jean II.B.To celebrate the rebirth of the country.C.To celebrate King Jean IIs victory in his war with England.D.To celebrate the occasion of King Jean IIs release.A.They are rather reserved.B.They are rather patriotic.C.They cared little about the fran
41、c.D.They regarded the franc as a symbol of their national sovereignty.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：10.00)It is only right that the stars should be paid in this way. Dont the top men in industry earn (36) 1salaries for the services they (37) 2to their companies and their countries? Pop stars earn vast sums i
42、n foreign (38) 3often more than large (39) 4concernsand the taxman can only be grateful for their massive annual (40) 5to the exchequer. So who would (41) 6them their rewards? Itll be all very well for people in humdrum jobs to moan about the successes and (42) 7 of others. People who make envious r
43、emarks should remember that the most famous stars (43) 8only the tip of the iceberg. For every famous star, there are hundreds of others struggling to earn a living. (44) 9. He has chosen security and peace of mind, so there will always be a limit to what he can earn. (45) 10. He knows at the outset
44、 that only a handful of competitors ever get to the very top. He knows that years of concentrated effort may be rewarded with complete failure. But he knows, too, that the for success are very high indeed: (46) 11. Thats the essence of private enterprise. （分数：10.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:
45、_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)Stress may be defined as the response of the body to any demand. Whenever people experience something pleasant or unpleasant, we say they are under stress. We call the pleasant kind “eustress“, the unpleasant kind “dis
46、tress“. People sometimes compare our lives with that of the caveman (穴居人), who didnt worry about the stock market or the atomic bomb. They forget that the caveman worried about being eaten by a bear or about dying of hungerthings that few people worry about today. Its not that people suffer more str
47、ess today; its just that they think they do. It is inconceivable that anyone should have no stress at all. Most people who are ambitious and want to accomplish something live on stress. They need it. But excessive stress is by all means harmful. Worse, chronic exposure to stress over a long time may
48、 cause more serious diseases and may actually shorten your life. The most frequent causes of distress in man are psychological lack of adaptability, not having a code of behavior. So the secret of coping with stress is not to avoid it, but to do what you like to do and what you are made to do, at your own rate. For most people, it is really a matter of learning how to behave in various situations. The most important thing is to have a co
