53. How did Grand Tourists benefit from their travel?
A) They found inspiration in the world’s greatest masterpieces.
B)They got a better understanding of early human civilization. C)They developed an interest in the origin of modem art forms. D)They gained some knowledge of classical art and architecture. 【答案】D
【解析】由题干中的关键词 benefit from their travel 定位至第二段最后一句。选项 D 是对原文的同义改写,其中 knowledge 对应原文中的 understanding。故选 D。
54. Why did many Grand Tourists visit the private collections?
A) They could buy unique souvenirs there to take back home.
B)Europe hardly had any museums before the 19th century. C)They found the antiques there more valuable. D)Private collections were of greater variety. 【答案】B
【解析】由题干中的关键词 the private collections 定位至第三段倒数第二句。选项中的 hardly 和 before the 19th century 分别对应原文中的 few 和 before the close of the eighteenth century。故选 B。
55. How did the Grand Tour influence the architecture in England?
A) There appeared more and more Roman-style buildings.
B)Many aristocrats began to move into Roman-style villas. C)Aristocrats,country houses all had Roman-style gardens. D)Italian architects were hired to design houses and gardens. 【答案】A
【解析】由题干中的关键词 influence the architecture in England 定位至第三段最后一句。由此可知,在英国会有越来越多的罗马风格的建筑,选项 A 是对原文的延展推理。故选 A。
Part IV Translation (30 minutes)
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.
唐朝始于 618 年,终于 907 年,是中国历史上最灿烂的时期。经过近三百年的发展,唐代中国成为世界上最繁荣的强国,其首都长安是当时世界上最大的都市。这一时期,经济发达、商业繁荣、社会秩序稳定,甚至边境也对外开放。随着城市化和财富的增加,艺术和文学也繁荣起来。李白和 杜甫是以作品简洁自然而著称的诗人。他们的诗歌打动了学者和普通人的心。即使在今天,他们的 许多诗歌仍广为儿童及成人阅读背诵。
【答案】The Tang Dynasty, which dated from 618 and ended in 907, was the most prosperous period in Chinese history. After nearly three hundred years of development, it had become the most flourishing power around the world, with its capital Chang’ an as the largest metropolis in the world. China during that period was embodied in the booming economy, thriving commerce, stable social order and even the open borders. As urbanization gained its momentum and wealth accumulated, art and literature also flourished. Li Bai and Du Fu
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were poets distinguished for their concise and natural writing style. Their poetry struck a chord with scholars as well as ordinary people. Even today, many of their poems are still widely read and recited by children and adults.
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2017 年 6 月大学英语六级考试真题(第 2 套)
Part Ⅰ Writing
(30 minutes)
Directions: Directions: Suppose you are asked to give advice on whether to major in science or humanities
at college, write an essay to state your opinion. You are required to write at least 150 words
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Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)
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Section A
Directions : In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will
hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.
Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 1. A) Doing enjoyable work. B) Having friendly colleagues. C) Earning a competitive salary. D) Working for supportive bosses. 2. A) 31%. B) 20%. C) 25%. D) 73%. 3. A) Those of a small size. B) Those run by women. C) Those that are well managed. D) Those full of skilled workers. 4. A) They can hop from job to job easily. B) They can win recognition of their work. C) They can better balance work and life. D) They can take on more than one job.
Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 5. A) It is a book of European history. B) It is an introduction to music. C) It is about the city of Bruges. D) It is a collection of photos. 6. A) When painting the concert hall of Bruges. B) When vacationing in an Italian coastal city. C) When taking pictures for a concert catalogue. D) When writing about Belgium’s coastal regions. 7. A) The entire European coastline will be submerged. B) The rich heritage of Europe will be lost completely. C) The seawater of Europe will be seriously polluted. D) The major European scenic spots will disappear. 8. A) Its waterways are being increasingly polluted. B )People cannot get around without using boats.
C) It attracts large numbers of tourists from home and abroad. D) Tourists use wooden paths to reach their hotels in the morning.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear two passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or
four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).
Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.
Questions 9 to 12 are based on the passage you have just heard. 9. A) They make careful preparation beforehand.
B) They take too many irrelevant factors into account. C) They spend too much time anticipating their defeat. D) They try hard to avoid getting off on the wrong foot.
10. A) A person’s nervous system is more complicated than imagined. B) Golfers usually have positive mental images of themselves. C) Mental images often interfere with athletes’ performance. D) Thinking has the same effect on the nervous system as doing. 11. A) Anticipate possible problems. B) Make a list of do’s and don’ts. C) Picture themselves succeeding.
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D) Try to appear more professional. 12. A) She wore a designer dress. B) She won her first jury trial. C) She did not speak loud enough. D) She presented moving pictures. Questions 13 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.
13. A) Its long-term effects are yet to be proved. B) Its health benefits have been overestimated.
C) It helps people to avoid developing breast cancer. D) It enables patients with diabetes to recover sooner.
14. A) It focused on their ways of life during young adulthood. B) It tracked their change in food preferences for 20 years. C) It focused on their difference from men in fiber intake. D) It tracked their eating habits since their adolescence. 15. A) Fiber may help to reduce hormones in the body. B) Fiber may bring more benefits to women than men. C) Fiber may improve the function of heart muscles. D) Fiber may make blood circulation more smooth.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three recordings of lectures or talks followed by three or four
questions. The recordings will be played only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), CJ and D). Then mark the corresponding
letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the recording you have just heard.
16. A) Observing the changes in marketing.
B) Conducting research on consumer behavior. C)Studying the hazards of young people drinking. D) Investigating the impact of media on government. 17. A) It is the cause of many street riots. B) It is getting worse year by year. C) It is a chief concern of parents. D) It is an act of socialising.
18. A) They spent a week studying their own purchasing behavior. B) They researched the impact of mobile phones on young people. C) They analysed their family budgets over the years. D) They conducted a thorough research on advertising.
Questions 19 to 22 are based on the recording you have just heard.
19. A) It is helping its banks to improve efficiency. B) It is trying hard to do away with dirty money.
C) It is the first country to use credit cards in the world. D) It is likely to give up paper money in the near future.
20. A) Whether it is possible to travel without carrying any physical currency. B) Whether it is possible to predict how much money one is going to spend. C) Whether the absence of physical currency causes a person to spend more. D) Whether the absence of physical currency is going to affect everyday life. 21. A) There was no food service on the train. B) The service on the train was not good. C) The restaurant car accepted cash only. D) The cash in her handbag was missing. 22. A) By putting money into envelopes. B) By drawing money week by week. C) By limiting their day-to-day spending. D) By refusing to buy anything on credit.
Questions 23 to 25 are based on the recording you have just heard.
23. A) Population explosion.
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