1、大学英语六级卷一真题 2014 年 6 月及答案解析(总分：710.50，做题时间：120 分钟)一、Part I Writing (3(总题数：1，分数：106.50)1. For this part ， your are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay explaining why it is unwise to judge a person by their appearance 。You can give explain to illustrate your point .You should write at least 150 words
2、but no more than 200 words .（分数：106.50）_二、Part II Listening Co(总题数：1，分数：56.80)A.They might be stolen goodsB.They might be fake productsC.They might be faulty productsD.TheymightbesmuggledgoodA.They are civil servantsB.They are job applicantsC.They are news reportersD.They are public speakersA.The ma
3、n has decided to quit his computer classB.The woman wants to get a degree in administrationC.A computer degree is a must for administrative workD.The man went to change the time of his computer classA.A lot of contestants participated in the showB.The fifth contestant won the biggest prizeC.It was n
4、ot as exciting as he had expectedD.It was sponsored by a car manufacturerA.Reading a newspaper columnB.Looking at a railway timetableC.Driving form New York to BostonD.Waiting for someone at the airportA.He wears a coat bought in the mallB.He got a new job at the barbershopC.He had a finger hurt las
5、t nightD.He had his hair cut yesterdayA.He cannot appreciate the Picasso exhibitionB.Even his nephew can draw as well as PicassoC.He is not quite impressed with modern paintingsD.Some drawings by kindergarten kids are excellentA.He should not put the cart before the horseB.His conduct does not squar
6、e with his wordsC.His attitude to student government has changedD.He has long been involved in student governmentQuestions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard （分数：21.30）A.She left her own car in ManchesterB.Something went wrong with her carC.She wants to go traveling on the wee
7、kendD.Her car won,t be back in a week,s timeA.SafetyB.SizeC.ComfortD.CostA.Third-party insuranceB.Value-added taxC.PetrolD.CDWQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard （分数：28.40）A.How to update the basic facilitiesB.What to do to enhance their positionC.Where to locate the
8、ir plantD.How to attract investmentsA.Their road link to other European countries is fastB.They are all located in the south of FranceC.They are very close to each otherD.Their basic facilities are goodA.Try to avoid making a hasty decisionB.Take advantage of the train linksC.Talk with the local aut
9、horitiesD.Conduct field surveys firstA.Future product distributionB.Local employment policiesC.Road and rail links for small townsD.Skilled workforce in the hilly region四、Section B(总题数：3，分数：71.00)Passage one Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just haard. （分数：21.30）A.One fifth of th
10、em were on bad terms with their sisters and broithers.B.About one eighth of them admitted to lingering bitter feelings.C.More than half of them were involved in inheritance disputes.D.Most of them had broken with their sisters and brothers.A.Less concern with money matters.B.More experience in world
11、ly affairs.C.Advance in age.D.Freedom from work.A.They have little time left to renew contact with their brothers and sisters.B.They tend to forget past unhappy memories and focus on their present needs .C.They are more tolerant of one another.D.They find close relatives more reliable.Passage Two Qu
12、estions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard. （分数：28.40）A.They have bright colors and intricate patterns.B.They can only survive in parts of the Americas.C.They are the only insect that migrates along fixed routes.D.They have strong wings capable of flying long distances.A.In a Mich
13、igan mountain forest.B.In a Louisiana mountain forest.C.In a Kentucky mountain forest.D.In a Mexican mountain forest.A.Each flock of butterflies lays eggs in the same states.B.They start to lay eggs when they are nine months old.C.Each generation in a cycle lays eggs at a different place.D.Only the
14、strongest can reach their destination to lay eggs.A.Evolution of monarch butterflies.B.Living habits of monarch butterflies.C.Migration patterns of monarch butterflies.D.Environmental impacts on monarch butterfly life.Passage Three Questions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you habe just heard. （分数
15、：21.30）A.Time has become more limitedB.Time has become more preciousC.Time is moneyD.Time is relativeA.Americams now attach more importance to the effective use of time.B.Americans today have more free time than earlier generationsC.The number of hours Americans work has increased steadilyD.More and
16、 more Americans feel pressed for time nowadaysA.Our interpersonal relationships improveB.Our work efficiency increases greatly.C.Our living habits are alteredD.Our behavior is changed五、Section C(总题数：1，分数：71.50)The first copyright law in the United States was passed by Congress in 1790. In 1976 Congr
17、ess enacted the latest copyright law, 126 2 the technological developments that had occurred since the passage of the Copyright Act of 1909. For example, in 1909, anyone who wanted to make a single copy of a 327 4work for personal use had to do so by hand. The very process 528 6a limitation on the q
18、uantity of materials copied. Today, a photocopier can do the work in seconds; the limitation has disappeared. The 1909 law did not provide full protection for films and sound recordings, nor did it 729 8the need to protect radio and television. As a result, 930 10of the law and abuses of the intent
19、of the law have lessened the 1131 12rewards of authors, artists, and producers. The 1976 Copyright Act has not prevented these abuses fully, but it has clarified the legal rights of the injured parties and given them an 1332 14for remedy. Since 1976 the Act has been 1533 16to include computer softwa
20、re, and guidelines have been adopted for fair use of television broadcasts. These changes have cleared up much of the confusion and conflict that followed 1734 18he 1976 legislation. The fine points of the law are decided by the courts and by acceptable common practice over time. As these decisions
21、and agreements are made, we modify our behavior accordingly. For now, we need to 1935 20the law and its guidelines as accurately as we can and to act in a fair manner. （分数：71.50）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:_六、Part III Reading Com(总题数：1，分数：35.50)Questions 36 t
22、o 45 are based on the following passage. For investors who desire low risk and guaranteed income, US government bonds are a secure investment because these bonds have the financial backing and full faith and credit of the federal government. Municipal bonds, also secure, are offered by local governm
23、ents and often have_ 36_such as tax-free interest. Some may even be_37_. Corporate bonds are a bit more risky. Two questions often_38_first-time corporate bond investors. The first is “If I purchase a corporate bond, do I have to hold it until the maturity date?” The answer is no. Bonds are bought a
24、nd sold daily on_39_securities exchanges. However, if you decide to sell your bond before its maturity date, youre not guaranteed to get the face value of the bond. For example, if your bond does not have_40_ that make it attractive to other investors, you may be forced to sell your bond at a_ 41_,
25、i.e., a price less than the bonds face value. But if your bond is highly valued by other investors, you may be able to sell it at a premium, i. e ., a price above its face value. Bond prices generally_42_inversely (相反地) with current market interest rates. As interest rates go up, bond prices fall, a
26、nd vice versa (反之亦然）. Thus, like all investments, bonds have a degree of risk. The second question is “ How can I_43_the investment risk of a particular bond issue?” Standard writing is just a craft that came along later. As such, the first writing was based on the way people talk, with short senten
27、ces. However, while talking is largely subconscious and rapid, writing is deliberate and slow. Over time, writers took advantage of this and started crafting long-winded sentences such as this one:“The whole engagement lasted above 12 hours, till the gradual retreat of the Persians was changed into
28、a disorderly flight, of which the shameful example was given by the principal leaders and .” No one talks like that casually or should. But it is natural to desire to do so for special occasions. In the old days, we didnt much write like talking because there was no mechanism to reproduce the speed
29、of conversation. But texting and instant messaging doand a revolution has begun. It involves the crude mechanics of writing, but in its economy, spontaneity and even vulgarity, texting is actually a new kind of talking, with its own kind of grammar and conventions. Take LOL. It doesnt actually mean
30、“laughing out loud” in a literal sense anymore. LOL has evolved into something much subtler and sophisticated and is used even when nothing is remotely amusing. Jocelyn texts “Where have you been?” and Annabelle texts back “LOL at the library studying for two hours.” LOL signals basic empathy（同感）bet
31、ween texters, easing tension and creating a sense of equality. Instead of having a literal meaning, it does somethingconveying an attitudejust like the -ed ending conveys past tense rather than “meaning” anything. LOL, of all things, is grammar. Of course no one thinks about that consciously. But th
32、en most of communication operates without being noticed. Over time, the meaning of a word or an expression driftsmeat used to mean any kind of food, silly used to mean, believe it or not, blessed. Civilization, then, is finepeople banging away on their smartphones are fluently using a code separate
33、from the one they use in actual writing, and there is no evidence that texting is ruining composition skills. Worldwide people speak differently from the way they write, and textingquick, casual and only intended to be read once- is actually a way of talking with your fingers. （分数：71.00）(1).What do
34、critics say about texting? （分数：14.20）A.It is mainly confined to youngstersB.It competes with traditional writing.C.It will ruin the wntten language.D.It is often hard to understand.(2).In what way does the author say writing is different from talking? （分数：14.20）A.It is crafted with specific skills.B
35、.It does not have as long a history.C.It expresses ideas more accuratcly.D.It is not as easy to comprehend.(3).Why is LOL much used in tcxting? （分数：14.20）A.It brings textcrs closer to each other.B.It shows the tcxtcrs sophistication.C.It is a trendy way to communicateD.It adds to the humor of the te
36、xt(4).Examples like meat and silly are cited to show （分数：14.20）A.the difTerencc between writing and talkingB.how difTercntly words are used in tcxtingC.why people use the words the way they doD.the gradual change of word meaning(5).what does the author think of texting? （分数：14.20）A.It facilitates ex
37、change of ideas among people.B.It is a new form of verbal communication.C.It deteriorates pelples composition skills.D.It hastens the decline of the written word.Passage Two Questions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage. Its possible to admire Oprah Winfrey and still wish Harvard hadnt award
38、ed her an honorary doctor of law degree and the commencement (毕业典礼）speaker spot at yesterdays graduation. Theres no question Oprahs achievements place her in the temple of American success stories. Talent, charm, and an exceptional work ethic have rarely hurled anyone as far as they have this former
39、 abused teenage mother from rural Mississippi who became one of the worlds most successful entertainment icons and the first African-American female billionaire. Honorary degrees are often conferred on non-academic leaders in the arts, business, and politics. Harvards list in recent years has includ
40、ed Kofi Annan, Bill Gates. Meryl Streep, and David Souter. But Oprahs particular brand of celebrity is not a good fit for the values of a university whose motto (座右铭）, Veritas, means truth. Oprahs passionate advocacy extends, unfortunately, to a hearty embrace of fake science. Most notoriously, Opra
41、hs validation of Jenny McCarthys claim that vaccines cause autism（自闭症）has no doubt contributed to much harm through the foolish avoidance of vaccines. Famous people are entitled to a few failings, like the rest of us, and the choice of commencement speakers often reflects a balance of institutional
42、priorities and aspirations. Judging from our conversations with many students* Oprah was a widely popular choice. But this vote of confidence in Oprah sends a troubling message at precisely the time when American universities need to do more to advance the cause of reason. As former Dean of Harvard
43、College, Harry Lewis, noted in a blog post about his objections, “It seems very odd for Harvard to honor such a high profile popularize of the irrational at a time when political and religious nonsense so jeopardize the rule of reason in this allegedly enlightened democracy and around the world.” As
44、 Americas oldest and most visible university, Harvard has a special opportunity to convey its respect for science not only through its research and teaching programs but also in its public affirmation of evidence-based inquiry. Unfortunately, many American universities seem awfully busy protecting t
45、heir brand name and not nearly busy enough protecting the pursuit of knowledge. A recent article in The Harvard Crimson noted the shocking growth of Harvards public relations arm in the last five years and it questioned whether a focus on risk management and avoiding controversy was really the best
46、outward-looking face of this great institution. As American research universities begin to resemble profit centers and entertainment complexes, its easy to lose sight of their primary mission: to produce and spread knowledge. This mission depends on traditions of rational discourse and vigorous defe
47、nse of the scientific method. Oprah Winfreys honorary doctorate was a step in the wrong direction. （分数：71.00）(1).what do we learn about Oprah Winfrey from the passage? （分数：14.20）A.She was a distinguished graduate of H arvard School of LaW.B.She worked her way to success in the entertainment industry
48、.C.She used to abuse her children when she was a young mother.D.She achieved her fame through persistent advocacy of fake science.(2).Why does the author deem it inappropriate for Harvard to confer an honorary degree on Oprah winfrey? （分数：14.20）A.She did not specialize in the study of law.B.She was known as a supporter of fake science.C.She was an icon of the entertainment industryD.She had not distinguished herself academically.(3).How did Harry Lewis react to Harvards decision in his blong post ? （分数：14.20）A.He was strongly against it.B.He considered it unpopular.C.He tho
