2022年2009年6月大學英語六級真題及答案詳解

1、2021 年 6 月英語六級考試真題與答案Part I writing 30 minutesDirections: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled On the Importance of a Name. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below.1. 有人說名字或名稱很重要2. 也有人覺得名字或名稱無關(guān)緊要3. 我認為On the Importance of a NamePart

2、II Reading Comprehension Skimming and Scanning 15 minutesDirections: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choicesmarked A, B, Cand D. For questions 8-10, complete the

3、sentences with the information given in the passage.HelicopterMomsvs. Free-Range KidsWouldyouletyourfourth-grader ridepublic transportation without an adult. Probably not. Still, when LenoreSleazy, a columnist for the New York Sun, wrote about letting her son take the subway alone to get back to &qu

4、ot;Long story short :my songot home from a department store on ht e Upper East Side, she didn t expect to get hit with a wave ofcriticism from readers.“Long story short: My son got home, overjoyed with independence”,Sleazy wrote on April 4in the New York Sun. “ Long story longer: Half the people I v

5、et told this episode to now want to turn on in for child abuse. As if keeping kids under lock and key and cell phone and careful watch is the right way to rear kids. Its not. It s debilitating 使虛弱 for us and for them.”O(jiān)nline message boards were soonfull of people bothapplauding and condemning Sleazy

6、sdecision to let her son go it alone. She wound up defending herself on CNN accompanied by her son and on popular blogs like the buffing ton post, where her follow-up piece was ironically headlined “ Morefrom America s Worst Mom. ”The episode has ignited another one of those debates that divides par

7、ents into vocal opposing可編輯資料 - - - 歡迎下載camps. Are Modern parents needlessly overprotective, or is the world a more complicated and dangerous place than it was when previous generations were allowed to wander about unsupervised.From the “shes an irresponsible mothe”rcamp came:“Shame on you for being

8、 so carelessabout his safety”,in Comments on the buffing ton post. And there was this from a mother of four:“ How would you have felt if he did t come home.” But Sleazy got a lot of support, too, with women and men writing in with stories about how they were allowed to take trips all by them selvesa

9、t seven or eight. She also got heaps of praise for bucking the“ helicopter parent”this Mom,” one commenter wrote on the buffing ton post.-“neTehdeisdisreaamlityucchheck.”Last week, encouraged by all the attention, Sleazy started her own blogFree Range, kids promoting the idea that modern children ne

10、ed some of thesame independence that hergeneration had. In the good old days nine-year-old baby boomers rode their bikes to school, walked to the store,took buses and even subwaysall by themselves. Her blog, she says, is dedicated to sensible parenting.“ At Free Re aKnidgs, we believe in safe kids.

11、We believe in car seats and safety belts. Wedo NOT believe that every time school-age children go outside, they need a security guard.”So why are some parents so nervous about letting their children out of their sight. Are cities and towns less safe and kids more vulnerable to crimes like child kidn

12、ap and sexual abuse than they were in previous generations.可編輯資料 - - - 歡迎下載Not exactly. New York City, for instance, is safer than its ever been; its ranked 36th in crime可編輯資料 - - - 歡迎下載among allAmericancities.Nationwide,stringerkidnaps are extremelyrare; there s a one-in-a-million chance a child wi

13、ll be taken by a stranger, according to the Justice Department. And 90 percent of sexual abuse cases are committed by someone the child knows. Mortality rates from all causes,including disease and accidents, for American children are lower now than they were 25 years ago. According to Child Trends,

14、a nonprofit research group, between 1980 and 2003 death rates dropped by 44 percent for children aged 5 to 14 and 32 percent for teens aged 15 to 19.Then theres the whole question of whether modern parents are more watchful and nervousabout safety than previous generations. Yes, some are. Part of th

15、e problem is that with wall to wall Internet and cable news, every missing child case gets so much aritime that it s not surprising even normal parental anxiety can be amplified. And many middle-class parents have gotten used to managing their childrentimse and shuttling them to various enriching ac

16、tivities, so the idea ofletting them out on their own can seem like a risk. Back in 1972, when many of today可編輯資料 - - - 歡迎下載kids, 87 percent of children who lived within a mile of school walked or biked every day. But today, the Centers for Disease Control report that only 13 percent of children bik

17、e, walk or otherwise t themselves to school.The extra supervision is both a city and a suburb phenomenon. Parents are worried about crime, and they are worried about kids getting caught in traffic in a city thats not used to pedestrians. On the other hand, there are still plenty of kids whose parent

18、s give them a lot of independence, by choice or by necessity.The After School Alliance finds that more than 14 million kids aged 5 to 17 are responsible for taking care of themselves after school. Only 6.5 million kids participate in organizedprograms.“ Many children who have working parents have to

19、 take the subway or bus to get to school.可編輯資料 - - - 歡迎下載Many do this by themselves because they have no other way to get to the schools,s Dr. Richard” say可編輯資料 - - - 歡迎下載Gallagher, director of the Parenting Institute at the New York University Child Study Center.For those parents who wonder how and

20、 when they should start allowing their kids morefreedom, there s no clear-cut answer. Child experts discourage a one-size-fits-all approach to parenting. Whats right for Sleazy s nine-year-old could be inappropriate for another one. It all depends on developmental issue, maturity, and the psychologi

21、cal and emotional makeup of that child.Several factors must betaken into account, says Gallagher.“ The ability to follow parent guidelines the childlesvel of comfort in handling such situations, and a childgesneral judgment should beweighed. ”Gallagher agrees with Sleazy that many nine-year-olds are

22、 ready for independence like taking public transportation alone.“At certain times of the day, on certain routes, the subways are generally safe for these children, especially if they have grown up in the city and have been taught how to besafe, how to obtain help if they are concerned for their safe

23、ty, and how to avoid unsafe situations by being watchful and on their toes.”But even with more traffic and fewer sidewalks, modern parents do have one advantage theirparents did t: the cell phone. Being able to check in with a child anytime goes a long way toward relieving parental anxiety and may h

24、elp parents loosen their control a little sooner. Sleazy got a lot ofcriticism because she didn t give her kid her cell phone because she thought he d los him to learn to go it alone without depending on moma major principle of free-range parenting.But most parents are more than happy to use cell ph

25、ones to keep track of their kids.And for those who like the idea of free-range kids but still struggle with their inner helicopter3可編輯資料 - - - 歡迎下載parent, there may be a middle way. A new generation of GPS cell phones with tracking software make it easier than ever to follow a child s every movement

26、 via the Internetwithout seeming to interfere or hover. Of course, when they go to college, they might start objecting to being monitored as theyre on parole 假釋.留意：此部分試題請在答題卡 1 上作答.1. When Lenore Sleazy s son was allowed to take the subway alone, he. AWas afraid that he might get lostB. Enjoyed havi

27、ng the independenceC. Was only too pleased to take the riskD. Thought he was an exceptional child2. Lenore Sleazy believes that keeping kids under careful watch AHinders their healthy growthB. adds too much to parentsexpensesC. Shows traditional parental cautionD. Bucks the latest parenting trend3.

28、Sleazys decision to let her son take the Subway alone has net with. AOpposition from her own familyBShare parenting experienceCFight against child abuse Dprotect childrens rights4. Sleazy started her own blog to. APromote sensible parentingBShare parenting experienceCFight against child abuse Dprote

29、ct childrens rights5. According to the author, New York City. ARanks high in road accidentsB. Is much safe than beforeC. Ranks low in child mortality rates可編輯資料 - - - 歡迎下載D. Is less dangerous than small cities6. Parents today are more nervous about their kids safety than previous generations because

30、.A. There are now fewer children in the familyB. The number of traffic accidents has been increasingC. Their fear is amplified by media exposure of crimeD. Crime rates have been on the rise over the years7. According to child experts, how and when kids may be allowed more freedom depends on .A. The

31、traditions and customs of the communityB. The safety conditions of their neighborhoodC. their parents psychological makeupD. Their maturity and personal qualities8. According to Gallagher and Sleazy, children who are watchful will be better able to stay away from unsafe situations.9. Being able to f

32、ind out where a child is anytime helps lessen parents Their anxiety andcontrol.10. Nowadays with the help of GPS cell phones, parents can, from a distance, track their childrens Movements.Part III Listening Comprehension 35 minutesSection A留意：此部分試題請在答題卡 2 上作答.11. AFred forgot to call him last night

33、about the camping trip. BHe is not going to lend his sleeping bag to Fred.CHe has not seen Fred at the gym for sometime.DFred may have borrowed a sleeping bag from someone else.12. ASummer has become hotter in recent years.B. It will cool down a bit over the weekend.5可編輯資料 - - - 歡迎下載C. Swimming in a

34、 pool has a relaxing effect.D. He hopes the weather forecast is accurate.13. ATaking a picture of Prof. Brown. BCommenting on an oil-painting. CHosting a TV program.DStaging a performance.14. AShe can help the man take care of the plants. BMost plants grow better in direct sunlight.CThe plants need

35、to be watered frequently.DThe plants should be placed in a shady spot.15. AChange to a more exciting channel. BSee the movie some other time.CGo to bed early.DStay up till eleven.16. ABoth of them are laymen of modern art. BShe has beamed to appreciate modem sculptures.CItalian artists works are dif

36、ficult to understand.DModern artists are generally considered weird.17. AThey seem satisfied with what they have done. BThey have called all club members to contribute.CThey think the day can be called a memorable one.DThey find it hard to raise money for the hospital.18. AThe man shouldt hesitate t

37、o take the course. BThe man should talk with the professor first.CThe course sint open to undergraduates.DThe course will require a lot of reading.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. ACurrent trends in economic development. BDomestic issues of general social conc

38、ern.可編輯資料 - - - 歡迎下載CStories about Britains relations with other nations. DConflicts and compromises among political parties.20. ABased on the poll of public opinions. BBy interviewing people who file complaints.CBy analyzing the domestic and international situation.可編輯資料 - - - 歡迎下載DBased on public

39、expectations and editors21. AUnderlying rules of editing. BPractical experience. CAudiences feedback. DProfessional qualifications.judgment.可編輯資料 - - - 歡迎下載Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. AThe average life span was less than 50 years.B. It was very common for

40、 them to have 12 children.C. They retired from work much earlier than today.D. They were quite optimistic about their future.23. AGet ready for ecological changes. BAdapt to the new environment.CLearn to use new technology.DExplore ways to stay young.24. AWhen all women go out to work. BWhen family

41、planning is enforced.CWhen a world government is set up .DWhen all people become wealthier .25. AEliminate poverty and injustice. BMigrate to other planets. CControl the environment.DFind inexhaustible resources.Section B留意：此部分試題請在答題卡 2 上作答.Passage One7可編輯資料 - - - 歡迎下載Questions 26 to 28 are based on

42、 the passage you have just heard.26. ATo help young people improve their driving skills. BTo alert teenagers to the dangers of reckless driving .CTo teach young people road manners through videotapes.DTo show teens the penalties imposed on careless drivers.27. ARoad accidents . BStreet violence .CDr

43、ug abuse .D Lung cancer.28. A It has changed teensway of life.B. It has made teens feel like adults.C. It has accomplished its objective.D. It has been supported by parents. Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. ACustomers may get addicted to the smells. BCus

44、tomers may be misled by the smells. CIt hides the defects of certain goods.D It gives rise to unfair competition.30. AFlexible.B. Critical.C. Supportive.D. Cautious.31. AThe flower scent stimulated people s desire to buy. BStronger smells had greater effects on consumers.CMost shoppers hated the sma

45、ll the shoe store. D84% of the customers were unaware of the smells.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.可編輯資料 - - - 歡迎下載32. AA goods train hit a bus carrying many passengers. BTwo passenger trains crashed into each other.CA passenger train collided with a goo

46、ds train. DAn express train was derailed when hit by a bomb.33. AThe rescue operations have not been very effective.B. More than 300 injured passengers were hospitalized.C. The cause of the tragic accident remains unknown.D. The exact casualty figures are not yet available.34. AThere was a bomb scar

47、e. BThere was a terrorist attack.CA fire alarm was set off by mistake.D50 pounds of explosives were found.35. AFollow policemen s directions. BKeep eye weather.CAvoid snow-covered roads. DDrive with special care.Section C留意：此部分試題請在答題卡 2 上作答.English is the leading international language. In different

48、 countries around the globe, English is acquired as the mother 36, in others it s used as a second language. Some nations use English as their 37language, performing the function of 38 ; in others it s used as an international language for business, 39and industry.What factors and forces have led to

49、 the 40of English. Why is English now considered to be so prestigious that, across the globe, individuals and societies feel 41if they do not have 42in this language. How has English changed through 1,500 Years.These are some of the questions that you 43when you study English.You also examine the im

50、mense variability of English and 44. You develop in-depth knowledge of the intricate structure of the language. Why do some non-native speakers of English9可編輯資料 - - - 歡迎下載claim that it s a difficult language to learn, while 45. At the University of Sussex, you are introduced to the nature and gramma

51、r of English in all aspects. This involves the study of sound structures, the formation of words, the sequencing words and the construction of meaning, as well asexamination of the theories explaining the aspects of English usage. 46, which are raised by studying how speakers and writers employ Engl

52、ish for a wide variety of purposes.Part IV Reading Comprehension Reading in Depth 25 minutes Section ADirections: In this section, there is a short passage with 5 questions or incomplete statements.Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete statements in the fewest possible wo

53、rds. Please write your answers on Answer Sheet 2.Questions 47 to 51 are based on the following passage.There is nothing new about TV and fashion magazines giving girls unhealthy ideas about how thin they need to be in order to be considered beautiful. What is surprising is the method psychologists a

54、t the University of Texas have come up with to keep girls from developing eating disorders. Their main weapon against super skinny role models: a brand of civil disobedience dubbed “ body activism. ”Since 2001, more than 1,000 high school and college students in the U.S. have participated inthe Body

55、 Project, which works by getting girls to understand how they have been buying into the notion that you have to be thin to be happy or successful. After critiquing 評論 the so-called thin ideal by writing essays and role-playing with their peers, participants are directed to come up withand execute sm

56、all, nonviolent acts. They include slipping notes saying“ Love your body the way it is” into dieting books at stores like Borders and writing letters to Mattel, makers of the impossibly proportioned Barbie doll.According to a study in the latest issue of the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psycho

57、logy, the risk of developing eating disorders was reduced 61% among Body Project participants. And they continued to exhibit positive body-image attitudes as long as three years after completing theprogram, which consists, of four one-hour sessions. Such lasting effects may be due to girlsrealizing not only how t