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1、大学英语六级 268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 thirty minutes to write a letter. Suppose you are Li Ming, write Professor Wang, your former teacher, ask him to write you a letter of recommendation. You should write at least 150 words accordi

2、ng to the suggestions given below in Chinese. 1.告诉他你是谁。 2.你请求他做什么以及原因。 3.表示感谢。 （分数：30.00）_二、Part II Reading C(总题数：1，分数：71.00)Power Struggle Arnold Schwarzenegger has a mission: he wants to terminate global warming. In June, the California governor called for the state to cut down drastically its gre

3、enhouse-gas emissions to 80% of 1990 levels in the next 45 years. “The debate is over,“ he said in a forthright speech in San Francisco. “We know the science. We see the threat. And we know the time for action is now.“ This was fighting talk, but if any advanced economy can pull off such drastic cut

4、s in emissions, this high-technology Pacific Rim state and its 36 million residents probably can. Schwarzenegger has help. He gets support from a team of state energy-conservation experts who have been in the business for years. And first among them is Arthur Rosenfeld. More than three decades ago,

5、Rosenfeld helped to trigger the states successful fight to cut energy consumption; today he is one of the five members of Californias Energy Commission. Rosenfeld spent decades as a physics professor at the University of California, Berkeley. He now commutes weekly between his home overlooking San F

6、rancisco Bay and Sacramento, the capital, in an energy-saving car that the state provides. The Energy Commissions job isnt easy: to help the most populous US state figure out how it might cut greenhouse-gas emissions and make money doing it. Under control In his office, Rosenfeld pulls out a data pl

7、ot of which he is particularly fond. It shows electricity consumption per capita from 1960 to 2002, with one line for California and one for the United States. In 1960, both lines sit at 4,000 kilowatt-hours per person. They rise at roughly the same pace to about 7,000 kilowatthours in the early 197

8、0s. But at the point when the US energy crisis struck that decade, the lines diverge dramatically: California virtually flatlines its energy use per citizen even though its economy was outpacing the rest of the nation. The states electricity use per capita today is the lowest in the nation at 6,800

9、kilowatt-hours, compared with 12,800 kilowatthours for the country overall. The strategies that helped California achieve those conservation goals may now help it in its greenhouse-gas cuts. State energy experts, including Rosenfeld, dont foresee California adopting many radical new technologies to

10、meet its ambitious goals. Rather, a steady application of proven technologies should do much of the job. Californias $1.5-trillion gross annual product makes it the worlds sixth largest economy, behind France and ahead of Italy. It is the planets ninth-largest emitter of greenhouse gases. “Californi

11、a is not an insignificant actor, and we are seen as a world leader in protecting the environment,“ says Eileen Tutt, a senior officer at the California Environmental Protection Agency. Still, the governors pledge, made on the United Nations World Environment Day, invited more support. Schwarzenegger

12、 is a tax-cutting Republican who is deeply suspicious of government regulation. Beset by budget fights and union opposition, he has dropped in popularity with the states generally Democratic voters since his election two years ago. But his energy policies, building on those of a string of governors

13、of both parties, get him reputation from longtime activists. “The governor is a real-life climate action hero today,“ Nancy Ryan, a senior economist with the group Environmental Defense, told reporters. Specifically, Schwarzenegger vowed that California will cut its greenhouse-gas emissions to below

14、 2000 levels by 2010 and to less than the 1990 level of 373 million tonnes by 2020. But then the governor added the final, ambitious goal to cut emissions by a further 80% by 2050. Out on a limb His policy stands in opposite contrast to that of the federal administration under President George W. Bu

15、sh, who has refused to ratify the Kyoto Protocol to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions. The president has said that such action would squeeze the US economy too much. California officials say that they can do it while boosting the economy and creating jobs. The states strong environmental policies in t

16、he past, they point out, occurred while its economy thrived. Success will require the cooperation of several interlocking agencies. The Energy Commission plays a major role, as do the states Environmental Protection Agency, Air Resources Board and Public Utilities Commission. Schwarzeneggers proclam

17、ation renewed their “absolute licence to go out and make California a model country for greenhouse policies“, says Stephen Schneider, a physicist and climate-policy analyst at Stanford University. State officials have much at stake. Californias climate could change utterly if a warmer world redirect

18、ed storm paths. Rising temperatures could cause winter rain instead of snow in the Sierra Nevada mountains, triggering floods for which the states aqueducts(沟渠) and dams are not prepared. Plus, its coast is vulnerable to a rise in sea level. Other states have also recognized their vulnerability to c

19、limate change, and have independently taken climate policy into their own hands. Local legislators, from mayors of cities to state governors, have begun their own versions of Kyoto-like regulations. In the northeast, nine states have agreed to limit carbon dioxide emissions from more than 600 power

20、plants in the region. On the west coast, California has joined with Oregon and Washington in a governors initiative to encourage energy efficiency and conservation. But of all the states, Californias example has caused effect: in recent years many other states have adopted Californias standards for

21、car pollution rather than the more lax federal standards. And the state is now attracting international attention. In September, its Public Utilities Commission, Energy Commission and the Pacific Gas and Electric Company signed a pact (合同) with Chinas Jiangsu province to train officials and utility

22、executives in energy-conservation tactics. Earlier this month, Schwarzenegger led a sales delegation to China to tout (吹捧) the states energy-saving technologies, and another team from the states Air Resources Board travelled to Belgium to brief European air-quality experts on energy policies. Califo

23、rnias approach to energy conservation has helped it save money. The state sets electricity rates for private utilities, and sometimes provides subsidies to help power companies induce customers to cut their consumption. If they do, the state gives money back to the companies through rate adjustments

24、 and other payments that makes up for what the firms would have earned had they built additional power plants. The Energy Commission calculates that the total power bill for residents is about $16 billion lower each year than if the state had not launched its conservation campaign. Conservation has

25、also managed to prevent some 18 million tonnes of carbon pollution being emitted from power plants equivalent to taking 12 million cars off the roads. After allowing for the cost of measures such as changed building practices, appliances and subsidies, the net saving is about $12 billion. And deeper

26、 energy cuts should pay more, the commission says. The Air Resources Board estimates that planned reductions in greenhouse-gas emissions by 2020, from motor vehicles alone, could save Californians $256 million annually by 2010 (mostly from smaller fuel bills), and $4.8 billion annually by 2020. Cut

27、and dried? But will the states longer-term emissions policy succeed? Schneider is unsure how cost-effective the whole plan will be. Earlier stages may pay for themselves, he says, but the final leap to the 80% cut is unlikely to come without costs. “It would take a total modification of our fuel inf

28、rastructure(基础设施),“ he notes. So far, even state planners arent sure how they will meet the later goals. “We dont have the details, but well have a report to the governors office in January,“ says Tutt. Some fresh ideas are already in the works. One notion, is to place 1 million solarpanel (太阳能) sys

29、tems on rooftops by 2018. California gets about 11% of its electricity from geothermal, wind, biomass and solar units; for the United States overall, the number is around 2%. California aims to increase its share of renewable sources to 20% by 2010 and to 33% by 2020. Also helpful will be the vehicl

30、e clean-up legislation enacted just before Schwarzeneggers arrival. This requires car manufacturers, starting in 2009, to cut greenhouse-gas emissions from new cars and trucks by 22% by 2013 and 33% by 2017. But the law remains in dispute perhaps predictably, car companies have sued. They argue that

31、 carbon dioxide is not a pollutant, and that regulating it at state level would pre-empt (先占) federal control over the fuel-efficiency standards in new cars. In the long run, the governor has chosen hydrogen-fuelled cars as his personal crusade. Wind power figures large in state plans. California pi

32、oneered wide-scale use of it and already has more than 14,000 wind turbines. In a good breeze their combined capacity is 2,100 megawatts about the same as two nuclear power plants. State energy officials estimate that wind alone, in principle, can generate an additional 30,000 megawatts. （分数：71.00）(

33、1).Arnold Schwarzenegger is the California governor.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(2).The job of Californias Energy Commission is to help US to cut down greenhouse-gas emissions.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(3).The electricity consumption per capita in America is 12,800 kilowatt-hours today.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(4).To rea

34、lize its goal, California will adopt many new technologies.（分数：7.10）A.YB.NC.NG(5).Schwarzeneggers energy policies get him reputation_.（分数：7.10）_(6).Schwarzeneggers energy policy is_ to that of the federal administration under President George W. Bush.（分数：7.10）_(7).The policys success requires the co

35、operation between_, _,_, and_.（分数：7.10）_(8).Many local governments, from cities to state, have enacted (通过法案) their own versions of_ regulations of climate policy.（分数：7.10）_(9).According to the Energy Commission, the total power bill for residents in California is about_ if the state had not launche

36、d its conservation campaign.（分数：7.10）_(10).California obtains about 11% of its electricity from_,_, _and_.（分数：7.10）_三、Listening Comprehens(总题数：1，分数：15.00)A.The quiz is canceled.B.The quiz will be held after next weeks class.C.The quiz will be postponed until further notice.D.The quiz will be held in

37、 next weeks class.A.He refuses to check in the other suitcase.B.He only has one suitcase, and one of the suitcases hes carrying isnt his.C.He thinks the woman up ahead should check in the suitcase.D.Hes helping the woman up ahead to check in the suitcase.A.She fell asleep when watching the programme

38、.B.She didnt watch the programme at all.C.She enjoyed the programme very much.D.She didnt understand the theme of the programme.A.He has finished the paper.B.He put his paper somewhere else.C.He forgot to begin researching his paper.D.He postponed the research.A.He finds its difficult to deal with t

39、he data.B.He can submit the report on time.C.He needs several days to complete another report.D.He doesnt know the report is due today.A.She will go with the man to the airport after class.B.She thinks its too early and Palmer hasnt arrived yet.C.She decides not to pick up Palmer as her class will f

40、inish late.D.She has told Palmer that she will meet him at the airport.A.Cash his cheque received from the new cafeteria.B.Go to the cafeteria in the evening.C.Open a new cafeteria.D.Ask the new cafeteria to see if they have any vacancies.A.They should take the train instead.B.They have to drive to

41、Shanghai for economic reason.C.Theyd better driver faster.D.Their watches are too expensive.四、Section A(总题数：2，分数：10.00)A.She attended one of its meetings.B.Her roommate is a member of it.C.She saw the members protesting.D.She read about it in the newspaper.A.Secure more student parking spaces.B.Pres

42、erve an open space on campus.C.Get more funding for their group.D.Schedule a meeting with college administrators.A.Go to class.B.Go on a picnic.C.Attend a meeting.D.Attend the rally.A.Help the man plan a student rally.B.Use the student parking lot.C.Make a donation to support the group.D.Sign a peti

43、tion.A.A more economical diesel fuel.B.Characteristics of a new type of fuel.C.Where a new energy source is located.D.How to develop alternative energy sources.A.Hes studying for a test.B.He lost his notes.C.He missed the class.D.Hes doing research on alternative.A.To help him explain the informatio

44、n to his roommate.B.To help him write a paper.C.To prepare for a test.D.To tell her if the notes are accurate.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：10.00)A.It is in the heart of the city at 42nd Street and Fifth Avenue.B.It is in the heart of the city at 42nd Street and Sixth Avenue.C.It is in the heart of the city

45、at 5nd Street and 42nd Avenue.D.It is in the heart of the city at 6nd Street and 42nd Avenue.A.The library is in the busiest part of the city.B.The library has grass and trees around it.C.The roof of the Main Reading Room is 41 feet high.D.Its rooms are very large.A.13 million.B.30 million.C.14 mill

46、ion.D.40 million.A.To have a rest.B.To raise more money.C.To have cleaning work.D.To save money.A.It conserves battery power.B.It lets your laptop rest.C.It makes your laptop easy to control.D.It replaces screen saver.A.Let the computer to rest.B.Save power.C.Save time for re-launch.D.Leave projects

47、 in progress like they are.A.It may easily go wrong and any unsaved work disappears.B.It crashes the computer easily.C.It may attract the thunder.D.It consumes more power.A.An investigation into how Americans spend their vacations.B.An opinion poll of how people should spend their leisure time.C.A poll of how employed Americans spend their leisure time.D.A report on the vacation plans