2013年12月六级真题及答案（共三套）

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47.Sweden is one of the most competitive economics life satisfaction.

48. More American women hold elite job positions in business than Swedish women. 49. Swedish family-friendly policies tend to exert a negative influence on women′s careers.

50.The quota system in Sweden ensures women′s better representation in government.

51.Though the Swedish model appears workable for most American parents, it may not be accepted by them in its entirety.

52.Swedish women are allowed the freedom and opportunity to choose their own way of life.

53.Swedish employers are hesitant about hiring women for full-time positions because of the family-friendly policies.

54.Gender-awareness education is becoming more and more popular in state-subsidized preschools in Sweden.

55.Some lawmakers in Sweden propose that genderless pronouns be used in the Swedish language.

Section C Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by

some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A). B). C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.

Passage One Questions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.

Texting has long been bemoaned (哀叹）as the downfall of the written word,””penmanship for illiter,”as one critic called it. To which the proper response is LOL.

Texting properly isn′t writing at all. It′s a “spoken” language that is getting richer and more complex by the year.

First,some historical perspective. Writing was only invented 5,500 years ago. whereas Ianguage probably traces back at least 80.000 years. Thus talking came first; writing is just a craft that came along later. As such, the first writing was based on the way people talk，with short sentences.

However, while talking is largely subconscious and rapid, writing is deliberate and slow, Over time,writers took advantage of this and started cratting long-winded sentences such as this one:The whole engagement lasted above 12 hours, till the gradual retreat of the Per trsians was changed into 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 didn?t much write like talking because there was no mechanism to reproduce the speed of conversation. But texting and instant messaging do — and a revolution has begun. It involves the crude mechanics of writing, but in its economy, spontaneity and even vulgaritv. texting is actually a new kind of talking, with its own kind of grammar and conventions.

Take LOL. It doesn?t actually mean “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 empath)?（同感)between tcxters. easing tension and creating a sense of equality. Instead of having a literal meaning, it docs something - conveying an attitude — just like the -cd ending conveys past tense rather than “meaning.，anything. LOL. of all things, is grammar.

Of course no one thinks about that consciously. But then most of communication operates without being noticed. Over time, the meaning of a word or an expression drifts meat used to mean any kind of food, silly used to mean, believe it or not，blessed.

Civilization, then，is fine 一 people banging away on their smartphones are fluently using a code separate 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 w ay they write, and texting -quick, casual and only intended to be read once — is actually a way of talking with your fingers.

56. What do critics say about texting?

A) It is mainly confined to youngsters B) It competes with traditional writing. C) It will ruin the wnttcn language. D) It is often hard to understand.

57. In what way does the author say writing is different from talking?

A) It is crafted with specific skills. C) It does not have as long a history. B) It expresses ideas more accuratcly. D) It is not as easy to comprehend.

58. Why is LOL much used in tcxting?

A) It brings textcrs closer to each other. B) It shows the tcxtcr's sophistication. C) It is a trendy way to communicate D) It adds to the humor of the text

59. Examples like meat and silly are cited to show

A) the difTerencc between writing and talking B) how difTercntly words are used in tcxting C) why people use the words the way they do D) the gradual change of word meaning

60.what does the author think of texting?

A)It facilitates exchange of ideas among people. B)It is a new form of verbal communication. C)It deteriorates pelple's composition skills. D)It hastens the decline of the written word.

Passage Two Questions 61to 65are based on the following passage.

it's possible to admire oprah winfrey and still wish Harvard hadn't awarded her an honorary doctor of law degree and the commencement(毕业典礼)speaker spot at yesterday's graduation.There's no question Oprah's achievements place her in the temple of American success stories. Talent,charm,and an exceptional work ethic have

rarely hurled anyone of world's 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.Harvard's list in recent years has included Kofi fi Annan,Bill Gates,Meryl Streep,and David Souter.But Oprah's list in recent years has included Kofi Annan,Bill Gates,Mery1 Streep,and david souter.But Oprah's particular brand of celebrity is not a good fit for the values of a university whose motto（座右铭）,Veritas,means truth.Oprah's passionate advocacy extends,unfortunately,to a hearty embrace of fake science.Most notoriously,Oprah's validation of jenny McCarthy's claim that vaccines cause autism(自闭症)has no doubt contributed to much harm through the foolish avoidance of vaccines.

Famous people arc entitled to a few failings, like the rest of us. and the choice of commencement speakers often reflects a balance of insututional pnonties 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 univereities need to do more to advance the cause of reason. As former Dean of Harvard College. Harry Lewis, noted in a blog post about his objections. “It seems vcrv odd for Harvard to honor such a high profile popularizer 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 America′s oldest and most visible university. Harvard has a spccial opportunity to convey its respcct 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 their brand name and not nearly busy enough protecting the pursuit of knowledge. A recent article in The Harvard Crimson noted the shocking growth of Harvard′s public relations arm in the last five years and it questioned whether a focus on risk management and avoiding controversywas really the best outward-looking face of this great institution.

As American research universities begin to resemble profit centers and entertainment complexes, it?s easy to lose sight of their primary mission; to produce and spread knowledge.This mission depends on traditions of rational discourse and vigorous defense of the scientific method.Oprah Winfrey?s honoray doctorate was a step in the wrong direction.

61.what do we learn about Oprah Winfrey from the passage?

A)She was a distinguished graduate of H arvard School of LaW. B)She worked her way to success in the entertainment industry. C)She used to abuse her children when she was a young mother.

D)She achieved her fame through persistent advocacy of fake science.

62.Why does the author deem it inappropriate for Harvard to confer an honorary degree on

Oprah winfrey?

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 industry D)She had not distinguished herself academically.

63.How did Harry Lewis react to Harvard?s decision in his blong post ?

A)He was strongly against it. B)He considered it unpopular.

C)He thought it would help enhance Harvard?s reputation.

D)He thought it represented the will of the Harvard community.

64.What is the author?s regret about many American universities?

A)They show inadequate respect for evidence-based inquiry B)They fall short of expectations in teaching and research C)They attach too much importance to public relations D)They are tolerant of political and religious nonsense

65.What does the author think a prestigious university like H arvard should focus on?

A)Cultivation of student creativity B)Liberation of the human mind C)Liberation of the human mind D)Pursuit of knowledge and truth

Part IV Translation (30minutes) 翻译一：北京计划未来三年投资7，600亿元治理污染，从减少PM2.5排放入手，

这一新公布的计划旨在减少四种主要污染源，包括500多万俩机动车的尾气（exhaust）排放、周边地区燃煤、来自北方的沙尘暴和本地的建筑灰尘。另有850亿元用于新建或升级城市垃圾处理和污水（sewage）处理设施，加上300亿元投资未来三年的植树造林（forestation）市政府还计划建造一批水循环利用工厂，并制止违章建筑，以改善环境。另外，将更严厉地处罚违反限排规定的行为。

翻译二：最近，中国科学院（Chinese A cademy of Sciences ）出版了关于其最

新科学发现与未来一年展望的年度系列报告。系列报告包括三部分：科学发展报告、高技术发展报告、中国可持续发展战略报告。第一份报告包含中国科学家的最新发现，诸如新粒子研究与H7N9病毒研究的突破，该报告还突出强调了未来几年需要关注的问题。第二份报告公布了一些应用科学研究的突破。该报告还突出强调了未来几年需要关注的问题。第二份报告公布了一些应用科学研究的热门领域。如3D打印和人造器官研究。第三份报告呼吁加强顶层设计，以消除工业升级中的结构性障碍，并促进节能减排。

翻译三：中文热词通常反映社会变化和文化，有些在外国媒体上愈来愈流行。例

如，土豪（tuhao）和大妈（dama）都是老词，但是已获取了新的意义。土豪以前指欺压佃户和仆人的乡村地主，现在用于指花钱如流水或者喜欢炫耀财富的人，也就是说，土豪有钱，但没有品位。大妈是对中年妇女的称呼，但现在特指不久前金价下跌时大量购买黄精的中国妇女。土豪和大妈可能会被人收入新版牛津（Oxford）英语词典，至今已有约120个中文词被加进了牛津英语词典，成为了英语语言的一部分。

答案写作，略听力

1. C. He is doubtful about the effect of the students? action.

2. D. The class has kept the party a secret from Jay. 3. C. He left his things with his car in the garage.

4. D. TV comedies have not improved much since the 1960s. 5. D. The man should stop boiling the vegetables. 6. A. Sort out their tax returns.

7. A. He didn?t expect to complete his work so soon. 8. B. He has failed to register for the course.

B. The new color combinations.

10. C. Local handicrafts.

11. B. It will be out into the countryside.

A. A good secondary education.

13. A. He ought to get good vocational training. 14. C. Carlton Abbey.

15. D. Find out more about the five schools

C) It will have a large space for storage.