2014年12月英语六级真题及答案(卷二)(文字完整版).doc

2014年12月英语六级真题及答案（卷二）Part IWritingDirections: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write on essay based on the picture below. You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then discuss what qualities an employer should look for in job applicants. You should give sound arguments to support your views and write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.2014年12月英语六级作文真题范文1：科技与学习For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay based on the picture below. You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then discuss whether technology is indispensable in education. You should give sound arguments to support your views and write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.From this cartoon, we clearly see that the student is asking his teacher about whether or not he can use some tech support to figure out the problem in his math class. Whats behind the cartoon is the fact that nowadays students become increasingly dependent on technological devices to help them with their school work.In my opinion, with the advances in technology, students can learn more efficiently. First of all, technology provides infinite resources for learning. When our parents were students, they could only learn from their teachers, while nowadays, we can learn much more from the Internet. Second, its more convenient to learn with tech support. For example, I got enrolled in a Spanish class in an online school called Hujiang Online Class. All it requires is a PC or a smartphone, and I can learn the lectures anytime and anywhere. Lastly, its more economical to learn online. Besides the courses, free Apps are also easily accessible.As for me, tech support has become an important part in my daily study. I will continue to learn in this way, and I believe that we can learn more efficiently if we are able to utilize the technologies around us.2014年12月英语六级作文真题范文2：科技与学习参考范文：The picture vividly depicts that a teaching is asking a pupil to answer a simple math-related questionwhats two plus two? Unfortunately, the child cannot answer such an easy question without tech help. In fact, the phenomenon conveyed in the picture does not surprise us, because as the science and technology develops, the topic concerning the side effects of technological advancement increasingly arouses peoples attention.Undoubtedly, the drawer of the picture aims at reminding us that we should use technology in a proper way and not be too tech-dependent to solve the simple problem independently. It is well known that thanks to the development of human civilization, many formerly unimaginable things come into reality. But, while enjoying the convenience produced by tech, we must alert its harm. Being over-addicted to technology will cost our health, independence, wisdom，creativity and even our ability to live.Weighing the pros and cons of the technology, perhaps the best policy is to apply it properly. At the same time, we must avoid its harmful part. Furthermore, young people should be advised that depending too much on technology is hardly beneficial for them at all and more importantly they are expected to acquire the capacity to think independently.范文译文：这幅图形象地描述了一位老师正在让一名小学生回答一个简单的数学问题：2加2等于几?然而不幸的是，这个小孩在没有计算器的帮助下居然无法回答一个如此简单的问题。事实上，我们对图画所描述的这种现象毫不惊奇，因为随着科学和技术的发展，有关技术进步的副作用已经开始引起人们的关注。毫无疑问，图画的作者旨在提醒我们应该合理使用技术，过度依赖技术就会丧失独立解决问题的能力。众所周知，由于人类文明的发展，很多以前人类无法想象的东西成为现实。然而，在享受科技给我们带来便捷的同时，我们还要警惕它的危害。过度依赖技术会使我们失去健康、独立、智慧、创造力甚至是我们的生存能力。权衡科技的利弊之后，可能最好的办法就是合理利用技术。同时，避免它的危害。而且，应该奉劝年轻人过度依赖技术对于他们百害而无一益，而且更重要的是年轻人应该养成独立思考的能力。2014年12月英语六级作文真题范文3：科技与学习As is shown in the picture, a teacher is asking a student a very easy math question of 2+2, but surprisingly, he answers that he is going to use technology to solve this problem. Simple as the picture is , it makes us consider whether technology is necessary in education.As far as I am concerned, the technology is useful in our education. There are several reasons responsible for my arguments. First and foremost, it can help students have access to the wide range of information. For example, the teacher not only can present the contents through PPT but also show students pictures and videos, and let students accept and understand what they learn easily. Secondly, we can save a lot of paper. The teachers just need to put the contents in the PPT ,in order to protect our environment. Last but not least, the teacher can use long-distance(LD) education to teach, and other teachers can join in the class and share a wealth of useful information with students.From what I said, we can safely draw the conclusion that technology is good if we use them in a correct way in a certain extent. 附：作文评分标准本题满分为15分，成绩分为六个档次：13-15分、10-12分、7-9分、4-6分、1-3分和0分。各档次的评分标准见下表：档次评分标准13-15分切题。表达思想清楚，文字通顺、连贯，基本上无语言错误，仅有个别小错。10-12分切题。表达思想清楚，文字较连贯，但有少量语言错误。7-9分基本切题。有些地方表达思想不够清楚，文字勉强连贯；语言错误相当多，其中有一些是严重错误。4-6分基本切题。表达思想不清楚，连贯性差。有较多的严重语言错误。1-3分条理不清，思路紊乱，语言支离破碎或大部分句子均有错误，且多数为严重错误。0分未作答，或只有几个孤立的词，或作文与主题毫不相关。Part IIListening Section ADirections：In this section，you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A)，B)，C)and D)， and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet I with a single line through the centre.1. A) The mans tennis racket is good enough.B) The man should get a pair of new shoes.C) She can wait for the man for a little while.D) Physical exercise helps her stay in shape.【答案】B2. A) The woman will skip Dr. Smiths lecture to help the man.B) Kathy is very pleased to attend the lecture by Dr. Smith.C) The woman is good at doing lab demonstrations.D) The man will do all he can to assist the woman.【答案】A3. A) The woman asked the man to accompany her to the party.B) Steve became rich soon after graduation from college.C) Steve invited his classmates to visit his big cottage.D) The speakers and Steve used to be classmates.【答案】D4. A) In a bus.B) In a clinic.C) In a boat.D) In a plane.【答案】C5. A) 10:10.B) 9:50.C) 9:40.D) 9:10.【答案】B6. A) She does not like John at all.B) John has got many admirers.C) She does not think John is handsome.D) John has just got a bachelors degree.【答案】A7. A) He has been bumping along for hours.B) He has got a sharp pain in the neck.C) He is involved in a serious accident.D) He is trapped in a terrible traffic jam.【答案】D8. A)She is good at repairing things.B)She is a professional mechanic.C)She should improve her physical condition.D)She cannot go without washing machine.【答案】AQuestion 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A)Some witnesses failed to appear in court.B)The case caused debate among the public.C)The accused was found guilty of stealing.D)The accused refused to plead guilty in court.【答案】C10. A)He was out of his mind.B)He was unemployed.C)His wife deserted him.D)His children were sick.【答案】B11. A) He had been in jail before.B) He was unworthy of sympathy.C) He was unlikely to get employed.D) He had committed the same sort of crime.【答案】AQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Irresponsible.B) Unsatisfactory.C) Aggressive.D) conservative.【答案】B13. A) Internal communication.B) Distribution of brochures.C) Public relations.D) Product design.【答案】C14. A) Placing advertisement in the trade press.B) Drawing sketches for advertisements.C) Advertising in the national press.D) Making television commercials.【答案】D15. A) She has the motivation to do the job.C) She is not so easy to get along with.B) She knows the tricks of advertising.D) She is not suitable for the position.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 19 are based on the conversation you have just heard.16. A)The cozy communal life.B)The cultural diversity.C)Innovative academic programs.D)Imperative school buildings. A【答案】A17. A)It is very beneficial to their academic progress.B)It helps them soak up the surrounding culture.C)It is as important as their learning experience.D)It ensures their physical and mental heal.【答案】C18. A)It offers the most challenging academic programs.B)It has the worlds best-known military academics.C)It provides numerous options for students.D)It draws faculty from all around the world.【答案】C19. A)They try to give students opportunities for experiment.B)They are responsible merely to their Ministry of education.C)They strive to develop every students academic potential.D)They ensure that all students get roughly equal attention.【答案】BPassage TwoQuestions 20 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.20. A) It will arrive at Boulogne at half past two.B) It crosses the English Channel twice a day.C) It is now about half way to the French coast.D) It is leaving Folkestone in about five minutes.【答案】D21. A) Opposite the ships office.B) Next to the duty-free shop.C) At the rear of B deck.D) In the front of A deck.【答案】D22. A) It is for the sole use of passengers travelling with cars.B) It is much more spacious than the lounge on C deck.C) It is for the use of passengers travelling with children.D) It is for senior passengers and people with VIP cards.【答案】APassage ThreeQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23. A) It was named a after its location.B) It was named after its discoverer.C) It was named after a cave art expert.D) It was named after one of its painters.【答案】B24. A) Animal painting was part of the spiritual life of the time.B) Deer were worshiped by the ancient Cro-Magnon people.C) Cro-Magnon people painted animals they hunted and ate.D) They were believed to keep evils away from cave dwellers.【答案】C25. A) They know little about why the paintings were created.B) They have difficulty telling when the paintings were done.C) They are unable to draw such interesting and fine paintings.D) They have misinterpreted the meaning of the cave paintings.【答案】APart IIListening Section BDirections：In this section，you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage，you will hear some 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 I with a single line through the centre.If you are attending a local college, especially one without residence halls, youll probably live at home and commute to classes. This arrangement has a lot of(26)_. Its cheaper. It provides a comfortable and familiar setting, and it means youll get the kind of home cooking youre used to instead of the monotony(单调)that(27)_ even the best institutional food.However, commuting students need to(28)_ to become involved in the life of their college and to take special steps to meet their fellow students. Often, this means a certain amount of initiative on your part in(29)_ and talking to people in your classes whom you think you might like.One problem that commuting students sometimes face is their parents unwillingness to recognize that theyre adults. The(30)_ from high school to college is a big one, and if you live at home you need to develop the same kind of independence youd have if you were living away. Home rules that might have been(31)_ when you were in high school dont apply. If your parents are(32)_ to renegotiate, you can speed the process along by letting your behavior show that you have the responsibility that goes with maturity. Parents are more willing to(33)_ their children as adults when they behave like adults. If, however，theres so much friction at home that it(34)_ your academic work, you might want to consider sharing an apartment with one or more friends. Sometimes this is a happy solution when family(35)_ make everyone miserable.26._【答案】advantages27._【答案】characterizes28._【答案】go out of their way29._【答案】seeking out30._【答案】transition31._【答案】appropriate32._【答案】reluctant33._【答案】acknowledge34._【答案】interferes35._【答案】tensionsPart IIIreading comprehensionSection ADirections：Questions 36 to 45 are based on the following passage.Children are natural-born scientists. They have(36)_minds, and they arent afraid to admit they dont know something. Most of them,(37)_ lose this as they get older. They become self-confidence and dont want to appear stupid. Instead of finding things out for themselves they make(38)_ that often turn out to be wrong.So its not a case of getting kids interested in science. You just have to avoid killing the(39)_ for learning that they were born with. Its no coincidence that kids start deserting science once it becomes formalised. Child naturally have a blurred approach to(40)_ knowledge. They see learning about science or biology or cooking as all part of the same act-its all learning. Its only become of the practicalities of education that you have to start breaking down. the curriculum into specialize subjects. You need to have specialist teachers who(41)_ what they know. Thus once they enter school, children begin to define subject and erect boundaries that neednt otherwise exist.Dividing subject into science maths, English, etc, is something we do for(42)_. In the end its all learning. but many children today(43)_themselves from a scientific form a scientific education. They think science is for scientists, not for them.Of course we need to specialise(44)_. Each of us has only so much time on Earth, so we cant study everything. At 5 years old, our filed of knowledge and(45)_ is broad, covering anything from learning to walk to learning to count. Gradually it narrows down so that by the time we are 45, it might be one tiny little corner within science.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。A. accidentallyB. acquiringC. assumptionsD. convenienceE. eventuallyF. excludeG. exertionH. explorationI. formulasJ. igniteK. impartL. inquiringM. passionN .provokingO. unfortunately36._【答案】L37._【答案】O38._【答案】C39._【答案】M40._【答案】J41._【答案】K42._【答案】D43._【答案】F44._【答案】E45._【答案】HSection BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.Meaning Is Healthier Than HappinessAFor at least the last decade, the happiness craze has been building. In the last three months alone, over 1,000 books on happiness were released on Amazon, including Happy Money, Happy-People-Pills For All, and, for those just starting out, Happiness for Beginners.BOne of the consistent claims of books like these is that happiness is associated with all sorts of good life outcomes, including - most promisingly - good health. Many studies have noted the connection between a happy mind and a healthy body - the happier you are, the better health outcomes we seem to have. In a meta-analysis (overview) of 150 studies on this topic, researchers put it like this: “Inductions of well-being lead to healthy functioning, and inductions of ill-being lead to compromised health.”CBut a new study, just published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) challenges the rosy picture. Happiness may not be as good for the body as researchers thought. It might even be bad.DOf course, its important to first define happiness. A few months ago, I wrote a piece called “Theres More to Life Than Being Happy” about a psychology study that dug into what happiness really means to people. It specifically explored the difference between a meaningful life and a happy life.EIt seems strange that there would be a difference at all. But the researchers, who looked at a large sample of people over a month-long period, found that happiness is associated with selfish “taking” behavior and that having a sense of meaning in life is associated with selfless “giving” behavior.FHappiness without meaning characterizes a relatively shallow, self-absorbed or even selfish life, in which things go well, needs and desire are easily satisfied, and difficult or taxing entanglements are avoided, the authors of the study wrote. If anything, pure happiness is linked to not helping others in need.” While being happy is about feeling good, meaning is derived from contributing to others or to society in a bigger way. As Roy Baumeister, one of the researchers, told me, Partly what we do as human beings is to take care of others and contribute to others. This makes life meaningful but it does not necessarily make us happy.”GThe new PNAS study also sheds light on the difference between meaning and happiness, but on the biological level. Barbara Fredrickson, a psychological researcher who specializes in positive emotions at the