最新英語(yǔ)六級(jí)歷年真題全集

1、2006年12月24日六級(jí)聽(tīng)力原文11. W: I need to find a dentist; you said you know Dr. Smith well, do you recommend her?M: Well, I had to see her a few times, but what impressed me most were the magazines in her waiting room.Q: What does the woman imply?12. W: Im afraid I cant show you the apartment at the moment,

2、 because the tenant is still living in it. Its really a lovely place, with a big kitchen and a sunny window, for only two hundred dollars a month.M: Sounds good, but we really cant rent an apartment without seeing it first.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?13. M: So, thats whats been keeping

3、 you so busy recently!W: Yes, Ive been tied up with my studies. You know Im planning to go to the United States this coming summer, but Im a bit nervous about my English.Q: What is the woman busy doing?14. W: How did you feel when you found out you had high blood pressure?M: Shocked! The problem for

4、 me was that there were no symptoms; it seemed to have sneaked up on me.Q: What does the man mean?15. W: So, youre just back from a trip to India. What were you doing there?M: The trip was intended to bring to the worlds attention the fact that AIDS is not just an African disease; its also endangeri

5、ng other countries, notably, India and Thailand.Q: What was the purpose of the mans trip to India?16. M: Its quite clear form my visit, this is a full size, comprehensive university. So why is it still called a college?W: The College of William and Mary is the second oldest institution of higher lea

6、rning in this country. We have nurtured great minds like Thomas Jefferson and we are proud of our name.Q: What do we learn from this conversation about the College of William and Mary?17. M: Have the parts we need for the photo copying machine arrived yet?W: I ordered them last week, but something i

7、s holding them up.Q: What does the woman say about the parts needed for the photo copying machine?18. W: The cafeteria provided many kinds of dished for us today. Did you notice that?M: Yes, kind of rare, isnt it?Q: What does the man imply?Conversation OneW: Hello, Patrick, is that you?M: Yeah Jane,

8、 what can I do for you?W: I was calling about the apple tree that you were trimming yesterday.M: That was hard work!W: Im sure it was. It sure looked difficult.M: Yeah, Im glad its finished. Hauling the branches to the front for garbage pick up was no fun either.W: Well, I dont think youre quite fin

9、ished yet, some of the larger branches fell over into my yard, and I think you should come and get them.M: Listen Jane, I dont see why I should do that. You eat all the apples that fall in your yard and youve never complained about that before.W: Well, its easier to pick up apples then to drag tree

10、branches all the way to the curb. My kids pick up the apples, and the branches are just too big for them to drag.M: Well, I guess youll just have to do it yourself Jane.W: Patrick, I wish you would reconsider. Weve always gotten along fairly well, but I think youre out of line here. The branches are

11、 your responsibility.M: Sorry Jane, I disagree! You take the benefits of the apple tree, but refuse to deal with the bad side of it! Besides, it wont take you any time to get the branches out front!W: Get the branches off my property or Ill have to sue you.M: Yeah? For what?! Youre taking those law

12、classes too seriously! Ive gotta go, I have to pick up my son.W: Youll be hearing from me.M: Yeah, yeah. See you in court Jane.Questions 19-22 are based on the questions you have just heard.19. What did the man do yesterday?20. What did the woman ask the man to do?21. What did the woman threaten to

13、do?22. What was the mans reaction to the womans threat?Conversation TwoM: Did you hear about the air crash that occurred in South America recently? It was quite a tragic accident!W: No, I didnt see anything in the news about it. What happened?M: A foreign airliner was attempting to land at night in

14、a mountainous area in Argentina and flew into a hill!W: That sounds really terrible! Did anyone survive?M: No, everyone aboard, including the crew, was killed instantly.W: What were the circumstances? Were they bad weather, a fire, or engine failure?M: Apparently, there were some low clouds in the a

15、rea, but mostly it was just miscommunication between the pilots and the traffic controllers.W: Werent they both speaking in English, the official international aviation language?M: Yes they were, but the transmit ion from poor quality radios was slightly distorted and the accents of the Spanish spea

16、king controllers was so strong that the pilots that the pilots misunderstood a vital instruction.W: How could a misunderstanding like that cause such a serious accident?M: The pilots were told to descend to 2-2,000 feet. The instruction actually meant 22,000 feet, but they thought they heard descend

17、 2,000 feet. Thats a huge difference, and it should have been confirmed, but it was not. Unfortunately, the terrain of the mountains in Norweija ascends to 2,000 feet.W: So the pilots did descend to the wrong altitude then, because they were following the air controllers instructions.M: Sadly enough

18、, yes they did. It was a really bad mistake. Many people died as a result of the simply understanding.W: Wow, thats a powerful lesson on how important it can be to accurately communicate to each other.Questions: 23-25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. What was the cause of the tr

19、agedy?24. How high are the mountains in Norweija?25. What lesson could be drawn from the accident?Passage oneEdgar Poe, an American writer, was born in 1809. His parents were actors. Edgar was a baby when his father left the family. He was two years old when his mother died. He was taken into the ho

20、me of a wealthy business man named John Allen. He then received his real name, Edgar Allen Poe. As a young man, Poe attended the University of Virginia. He was a good student, but he liked to drink alcohol and play card games for money. As an unskilled game player, he often lost money. Since he coul

21、dnt pay off his gambling money, he left university and began working for magazines. He worked hard, yet he was not well paid, or well known. At the age of 27, he got married. For a time it seemed that Poe would find happiness, but his wife was sick for most of their marriage, and died in 1847. Throu

22、gh all his crises, Poe produced many stories and poems which appeared in different publications, yet he didnt become famous until 1845, when his poem, The Raven, was published. There is a question, however, about Poes importance in American Literature. Some critics say that Poe was one of Americas b

23、est writers, and even influenced many French writers, but others disagree. They say that Poes work is difficult to understand and most of his writing describes many unpleasant situations and events. Edgar Allen Poe died in 1849 when he was 40 years old. It is said that he was found dead after days o

24、f heavy drinking.Questions 26-29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. What happened to Edgar Allen Poes family, when he was only two years old?27. Why did Edgar Allen Poe leave the University of Virginia?28. What do some critics say about Edgar Allen Poe?29. How did Edgar Allen Poes life

25、 come to an end?Passage TwoMore than fifty years ago, the United Nations declared that literacy is a basic human right. Its very important for improving the lives of individuals, however, it is estimated that 880 million adults around the world are illiterate, that is, they are unable to read or wri

26、te. A majority of them are women. Over 100 million school age children around the world do not attend school. Many others complete school of fail to finish their studies without learning to read or write. Many countries depend on the efforts of people who offer their time to help illiterate individu

27、als. For example, John Mogger became concerned about the problem of illiteracy three years ago, so he started teaching five prisoners in Brazil. In his teaching, he developed a system with these prisoners. He says his way of teaching can help anyone learn how to read and write with about thirty hour

28、s of study. To learn his system, people must first know how to write letters of the alphabet and learn which sounds they represent. The system divides letters into three groups. The first group of letter can be written between two lines. The second can be written between two lines but part of the le

29、tter is above the top line. The third group has letters that are partly written below the lower line. John Mogger taught his students to write simply words from the letters, in this way, his students learned more than seven hundred words. Many of them can now write to family members. They also can r

30、ead newspapers and magazines.Questions 30-32 are based on the Passage you have just heard.30. According to the speaker, which group of people makes up the majority of the illiterate population?31. What is the most important feature of John Moggers method of teaching the alphabet?32. What does John M

31、ogger say about his teaching method?Passage ThreeFarmers usually use plows to prepare their fields for planting crops. Plows cut into the ground, and lift up weeds, and other unwanted plants. However, plowing is blamed for causing severe damage to top soil by removing the plants that protect soil fr

32、om being blown or washed away. Many farmers in South Asia are now trying a process called Low Till Farming. Low Till Farming limits the use of plows. In this method of farming seeds and fertilizer are put into the soil through small cuts made in the surface of the ground. Low Till Agriculture leaves

33、 much or all the soil and remains of plants on the ground. They serve as a natural fertilizer and help support the roots of future crops. They take in rain and allow it to flow into the soil instead of running off. It has been proved that Low Till Farming increases harvests and reduces water use, an

34、d this method reduced the need for chemical products because there are fewer unwanted plants. Scientists say Low Till Farming is becoming popular in South Asia, which is facing a sever water shortage. They say the area will become depended on imported food unless water is saved through methods like

35、Low Till Farming. Currently, more than 150 million people in South Asia depend on local rice and wheat crops. Farmers grow rice during wet weather. During the dry season they grow wheat in the same fields. Farmers are using the Low Till method to plant wheat after harvesting rice. Scientists say Low

36、 Till Agriculture is one of the best examples in the worlds of technologies working for both people, and the environment.Questions 33-35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. What is the main problem cause by the usual way of plowing?34. What does the speaker say about Low Till Farming?35

37、. Where is Low Till Farming becoming popular?Passage OneAdults are getting smarter about how smart babies are. Not long ago, researches learned that four day olds could understand addition and subtraction. Now, British research psychologist Gram Shaffer has discovered that infants can learn words or

38、 uncommon things long before they can speak. He found that nine month old infants could be taught through repeated show and tell to recognize the names of objects that were foreign to them, a result that challenges in some ways, the received wisdom that apart from learning to identify things common

39、to their daily lives, children dont being to build vocabulary until well into their second year. “Its no secret that children learn words, but the words they tend to know are linked to specific situations in the home,” explains Shaffer. This is the first demonstration that we can choose what words t

40、he children will learn and that they can respond to them with an unfamiliar voice giving instructions in an unfamiliar setting. “Figuring out how human acquire language may shed light on why some children learn to read and write later than others,” Shaffer says, “and could lead to better treatments

41、for developed mental problems.” Whats more, the study of language acquisition offers direct insight into how humans learn. “Language is a test case for human cognitive development,” says Shaffer, “but parents eager to teach their infants should take note. Even without being taught new words a contro

42、l group caught up with the other infants within a few months.” This is not about advancing development, he says, its just about what children can do at an earlier age than what educators have often thought.2007年6月23日大學(xué)英語(yǔ)六級(jí)真題試卷(A卷)Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed

43、30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Should One Expect a Reward When Doing a Good Deed? You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below.1.有人做好事期望得到回報(bào)；2.有人認(rèn)為應(yīng)該像雷鋒那樣做好事不圖回報(bào)；3.我的觀點(diǎn)。Should One Expect a Reward When Doing a Good Deed?Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and

44、Scanning) (15 minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1.For questions 1-4, markY (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;N (for NO) if statement contradicts the information

45、given in the passage;NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.For questions 5-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Seven Steps to a More Fulfilling JobMany people today find themselves in unfulfilling work situations. In fact, one in four work

46、ers is dissatisfied with their current job, according to the recent “Plans for 2004” survey. Their career path may be financially rewarding, but it doesnt meet their emotional, social or creative needs. Theyre stuck, unhappy, and have no idea what to do about it, except move to another job.Mary Lyn

47、Miller, veteran career consultant and founder of the Life and Career Clinic, says that when most people are unhappy about their work, their first thought is to get a different job. Instead, Miller suggests looking at the possibility of a different life. Through her book, 8 Myths of Making a Living,

48、as well as workshops, seminars and personal coaching and consulting, she has helped thousands of dissatisfied workers reassess life and work.Like the way of Zen, which includes understanding of oneself as one really is, Miller encourages job seekers and those dissatisfied with work or life to examin

49、e their beliefs about work and recognize that “in many cases your beliefs are what brought you to where you are today.” You may have been raised to think that women were best at nurturing and caring and, therefore, should be teachers and nurses. So thats what you did. Or, perhaps you were brought up

50、 to believe that you should do what your father did, so you have taken over the family business, or become a dentist “just like dad.” If this sounds familiar, its probably time to look at the new possibilities for your future.Miller developed a 7-step process to help potential job seekers assess the

51、ir current situation and beliefs, identify their real passion, and start on a journey that allows them to pursue their passion through work.Step 1: Willingness to do something different.Breaking the cycle of doing what you have always done is one of the most difficult tasks for job seekers. Many fin

52、d it difficult to steer away from a career path or make a change, even if it doesnt feel right. Miller urges job seekers to open their minds to other possibilities beyond what they are currently doing.Step 2: Commitment to being who you are, not who or what someone wants you to be.Look at the gifts

53、and talents you have and make a commitment to pursue those things that you love most. If you love the social aspects of your job, but are stuck inside an office or “chained to your desk” most of the time, vow to follow your instinct and investigate alternative careers and work that allow you more ti

54、me to interact with others. Dawn worked as a manager for a large retail clothing store for several years. Though she had advanced within the company, she felt frustrated and longed to be involved with nature and the outdoors. She decided to go to school nights and weekends to pursue her true passion

55、 by earning her masters degree in forestry. She now works in the biotech forestry division of a major paper company.Step 3: Self-definitionMiller suggests that once job seekers know who they are, they need to know how to sell themselves. “In the job market, you are a product. And just like a product

56、, you most know the features and benefits that you have to offer a potential client, or employer.” Examine the skills and knowledge that you have identify how they can apply to your desired occupation. Your qualities will exhibit to employers why they should hire you over other candidates.Step 4: At

57、tain a level of self-honoring.Self-honoring or self-love may seem like an odd step for job hunters, but being able to accept yourself, without judgment, helps eliminate insecurities and will make you more self-assured. By accepting who you are all your emotions, hopes and dreams, your personality, a

58、nd your unique way of being youll project more confidence when networking and talking with potential employers. The power of self-honoring can help to break all the falsehoods you were programmed to believe those that made you feel that you were not good enough, or strong enough, or intelligent enou

59、gh to do what you truly desire.Step 5: Vision.Miller suggests that job seekers develop a vision that embraces the answer to “What do I really want to do?” one should create a solid statement in a dozen or so sentences that describe in detail how they see their life related to work. For instance, the

60、 secretary who longs to be an actress describes a life that allows her to express her love of Shakespeare on stage. A real estate agent, attracted to his current job because her loves fixing up old homes, describes buying properties that need a little tender loving care to make them more saleable.St