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1、大学英语六级 249及答案解析(总分：448.04，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 Starbucks Should/ Should Not Leave the Forbidden City. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below: 1介绍人们争论的焦点和理由 2你的观点和理由 3你

2、的建议 Useful words and expressions: 分店：branchoutlet(n.) 故宫：the Forbidden Citythe Palace Museum 格格不入：be out of place （分数：30.00）_二、Part II Reading C(总题数：1，分数：71.00)Here are some of the most common reasons kids hate schooland strategies to put them back on the road to success. Coping With Anxiety and Lon

3、eliness With just a few minutes left before school was to start, my six-year-old, Dustin, was pouting. “I dont want to go,“ he said. Ever since hed entered first grade, he hated school. Whats going on? I thought as he trudged out the door. If he hates school this much now, how bad will it be later o

4、n? Every kid occasionally grumbles about school. But five to ten percent of kids dislike it so much that they dont want to attend, says Christopher Kearney, director of the Child School Refusal and Anxiety Disorders Clinic at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. If a child seems depressed or anxious

5、 about school, fakes illness to stay home, repeatedly winds up in the nurses or principals office, or refuses to talk about large chunks of the school day, you should be concerned, say school psychologists Michael Martin and Cynthia Waltman-Greenwood, co-editors of Solve Your Childs School-Related P

6、roblems. Fortunately, you can usually solve the problemsometimes very easily. In our case, my husband and I visited Dustins class and noticed that the teacher, fresh out of college, called only on kids who scrambled to sit right under her nose. Dustin, who generally sat near the back, was ignored. W

7、e simply told him to move up front. He did, and his enthusiasm returned. Here are some of the most common reasons kids hate schooland strategies to put them back on the road to success: Anxiety. One fear that keeps children from enjoying school is separation anxiety. It most frequently occurs during

8、 times of family stress or when a child is about to enter a new school. Unfortunately, parents can feed a childs anxieties by the way they respond. With younger kids, watch how you say good-bye those first few days of school. A firm “Have a great day, and Ill pick you up at 2:30!“ is more confidence

9、-inspiring than “Dont worry, I can be there in ten minutes if you need me. “ Thomas Ollendick, head of an anxiety-disorders clinic for children and adolescents at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Va., treated one boy who was anxious about entering middle school. He

10、worried about everything from getting lost in the new school to getting beaten up. His mother took time off from work so she could stay home to “be there“ for him“inadvertently sending the message that something dreadful might indeed happen,“ Ollendick recalls. Once the mother realized she was contr

11、ibuting to the problem, she began fostering her sons independence by taking him to the school so he could learn his way around and meet his homeroom teacher. His fears diminished, and now hes a well-adjusted student. You can help your child handle fearful situationsfrom speaking up in class to takin

12、g testsby rehearsing at home. Help make large projects less daunting by breaking them into manageable pieces. Teach your child to replace thoughts such as “Im going to flunk“ with “I can handle this.“ Loneliness. Some kids dislike school because they have no friends. This may be the case if your chi

13、ld is always alone, feigns (假装) illness to avoid class outings or gives away treasured possessions in an attempt to be liked. Often loneliness problems can be solved by bolstering (增强) social skills. “A child may need to learn how to look others in the eye when he speaks, or how to talk above a whis

14、peror below a yell,“ Ollendick says. You might teach a young child a few “friendship openers“ , such as “My names Tom. Whats yours? Do you want to play tag?“ “A lot of kids who are very lonely have never been told anything good about themselves,“ says Miami teacher Matty Rodriguez-Walling. “ If a lo

15、nely kid is skilled in some areacomputers, for exampleIll often have other students work with him. That does a lot for self-esteem and helps the lonely child make friends.“ Emotional and Physical Hurdles Bullies (欺负人的行为). Students sometimes hate school because they are afraid to attend. If your chil

16、d seems quiet and anxious, has few school friends or suddenly shows a drop in self-esteem, he may be a victim of a bully. The common advice for this problemteach your child to be assertiveisnt always enough. “Even when kids are assertive, the bully often beats them up,“ Ollendick says. He recommends

17、 instead that elementary-school children tell a teacher. In middle school and above, kids should stick with friends and avoid places where the bully hangs out. If you have to step in, go to the principal, not the bullys parents. To avoid embarrassing your child, be subtle. When Dustin was in kinderg

18、arten, two older boys began picking on him at the bus stop. My husband proposed a simple solution: move the bus stop closer to our building so we could keep an eye on the boys. The principal agreed, and the bullying stopped. Trouble Learning. Some childrens school complaints spring from physical pro

19、blems. For them, “hating school is really frustration at being a step behind, no matter how hard they try,“ says psychologist Harvey Man-del, co-author of Could Do Better: Why Children Underachieve and What to Do About It. One Colorado third-grader was still unable to read despite being tutored. Whe

20、n told to do his homework, hed whine that his eyes were blurry and his head hurt. Optometrist Lynn Fishman Hellerstein found that although the boy had 2.0/2.0 vision, he was having trouble focusing his eyes. “With glasses and vision therapy, he became an eager learner,“ Hellerstein says. Vision prob

21、lems are surprisingly common, so parents need to be sensitive to signs of trouble. While reading, does your child cover an eye, tilt her head or lose her place? Does she hold books closer than the distance from her elbow to her knuckles? Does she complain of itchy eyes, headaches or nausea after det

22、ailed work? If so, get her a complete vision exam that includes evaluations of eye-movement control, focusing, depth perception and other skills. Some reluctant students may not hear the teacher. Schedule an appointment with an audiologist if your child has trouble learning letter sounds (particular

23、ly short vowels, such as “u“ and “o“); confuses similar-sounding words (such as “on“ and “in,“ or “to“ and “through“); or asks questions that have already been answered. Kids with learning disabilities often get frustrated, fail to finish assignments or appear to ignore the teacher. They may be unab

24、le to remember simple facts, such as their phone number, the alphabet or details of a story theyve just heard. If you suspect your child has a learning disability, ask the teachers about having an evaluation by the school psychologist, Martin and Waltman-Greenwood suggest. Poor Chemistry With a Teac

25、her. What if your child constantly complains that a teacher is “unfair“ or “ mean“ ? Sometimes the solution is simple. “ Having the teacher and child sit down for lunch together can often improve the relationship,“ observes Carole Kennedy, former president of the National Association of Elementary S

26、chool Principals. Other times, more drastic action is needed. Shortly after entering second grade, our daughter Erin began coming home depressed. Her new teacher was a strict disciplinarian. Once, she berated a child to the point of tears when he misread a word aloud. Erin was convinced she would be

27、 next. My husband and I made a list of incidents Erin had described and spoke to the teacher. When she confirmed her actions, we immediately asked the principal to move Erin to another class. Soon Erin had a new teacher and a new outlook on school. Remember, kids know how to play a parent against a

28、teacher. So if your child tells you a horror story about school, dont automatically assume youre getting the whole truth. Talk with the teacher, principal or guidance counselor. Once you identify why your child hates school, you can almost always find a solution. （分数：71.00）(1).Dustin regained his en

29、thusiasm for study by sitting near the teacher where he could catch the teachers atten-tion.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(2).Children suffer from separation anxiety when facing family stress or being about to enter a new school.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(3).A child with strong social skills may be difficult to get a

30、long with.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(4).Being assertive is not enough to solve the bully problem.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(5).What do children usually do when they dont feel like attending school?（分数：7.10）_(6).How do we know a child is a victim of bully?（分数：7.10）_(7).It is advised to be subtle when parents step

31、in to the principal about the bullies because_.（分数：7.10）_(8).Physical troubles, such as_, may be the reasons for childrens complaint.（分数：7.10）_(9).What if a child has poor chemistry with the teacher?（分数：7.10）_(10).What should parents do when hearing the child tell a bad story at school?（分数：7.10）_三、L

32、istening Comprehens(总题数：1，分数：15.00)A.Shes going away for a while.B.She did well on the test.C.She worked hard and earned a lot of money.D.She didnt have to work hard for the exam.A.Susan is a fast worker.B.Susan did Jacks homework.C.Susan didnt to the homework on her own.D.Susan has not finished her

33、 homework.A.He read the cabinet report.B.He read the newspaper.C.He listened to a radio report.D.His secretary telephoned him.A.Hurry to the conference.B.Skip the conference.C.Take the subway.D.Take a bus.A.He is confident.B.He is worried.C.He is bored.D.He is angry.A.He used to be a workman himself

34、.B.He likes to do repairs and make things himself.C.He is a professional builder.D.He paid workmen to decorate the house.A.The woman doesnt like jam.B.The woman forgot where she had left the jar.C.The man had an accident.D.The man broke the jar.A.Opinions about the book are varied.B.The man thinks t

35、he book is excellent.C.You shouldnt believe everything you read.D.The woman wonders which newspaper the man is reading.四、Section A(总题数：2，分数：10.00)A.He was returning home from a party.B.He just got off work when he saw the UFO.C.He was driving home from a restaurant.D.He was coming home from a police

36、 station.A.The man was out of mind.B.He drank a few beers in the party.C.He lost his directions to his home.D.He took some drugs in the party.A.They should call the fire department.B.The man should go to the party again.C.The man should contact the newspaper.D.The man should seek counseling.A.The En

37、glishmens habits.B.The Englishmens accent.C.The Englishmens character.D.The Englishmens teaching styles.A.Receptive.B.Just.C.Impulsive.D.Trustful.A.France.B.Italy.C.Germany.D.Spain.A.Reading.B.Writing.C.Speaking.D.Listening.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：30.00)A.Because people might have to migrate there some

38、day.B.Because it is very much like the earth.C.Because it is easier to explore than other planets.D.Because its atmosphere is different from that of the earth.A.Its chemical elements must be studied.B.Its temperature must be lowered.C.Big spaceships must be built.D.Its atmosphere must be changed.A.I

39、t influences the surface temperature of Mars.B.It protects living beings from harmful rays.C.It keeps a planet from overheating.D.It is the main component of the air people breathe.A.Man will probably be able to live there in 200 years.B.Scientists are rather pessimistic about it.C.Man will probably

40、 be able to live there in 100,000 years time.D.Scientists are optimistic about overcoming the difficulties soon.A.The role of inland waterways in the nations growth.B.The development of New York City as a seaport.C.The growth of the railroads.D.The disappearance of the canal system.A.In the early 19

41、00s.B.In the mid-1800s.C.In the early 1800s.D.In the late 1800s.A.Agricultural products.B.Manufactured foods.C.Settlers.D.Farm animals.A.National unity.B.Cheap transportation.C.The decline of Atlantic seaports.D.Movement of the population.A.Because it takes time before your brain realizes that youre

42、 full.B.Because the slower you eat, the less you absorb.C.Because its healthier to eat slowly.D.Because it helps to burn the fat in your body.A.Happy.B.Depressed.C.Angry.D.Cheerful.A.None.B.Two.C.Three.D.More than three.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：10.00)For many women choosing whether to work or not to wor

43、k outside their home is a luxury: They must work to survive. Others face a hard decision. Perhaps the easiest choice has to do with (36) 1. One husband said, “Marge and I decided after careful consideration that for her to go back to work at this moment was an (37) 2we couldnt afford.“ With two pres

44、chool children, it soon became clear in their figuring that with babysitters, (38) 3, and increased taxes, rather than having more money, they might (39) 4end up with less. Economic factors are usually the first to be (40) 5, but they are not the most important. The most important aspects of the dec

45、ision have to do with the (41) 6needs of each member of the family. It is in this area that husbands and wives find themselves having to face many confusing and (42) 7feelings. There are many women who find that homemaking is boring or who feel (43) 8if they have to stay home with a young child or s

46、everal children. (44) 9. From my own experience, I would like to suggest that sometimes the decision to go back to work is made in too much haste. There are few decisions that I now regret more. (45) 10. I regret my impatience to get on with my career. (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)Increasingly, historians are blaming diseases imported from the Old World for the big gap between the native population of America in 1492 new estimates of which jump as high as t0