2014年6月大学英语六级真题及答案（233网校）

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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

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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

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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

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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。

2014年6月大学英语六级答案解析（233网校）

作文整体解析：

跟去年12月份的六级相比，作文难度依然保持不变。这次六级作文的题目则中规中矩，同去年题材相似，都是引语论述题，这也是课堂上给各位学员重点强调的未来一段时间大学英语六级作文的命题方向，就是想办法拜托作文模板，考查考生的逻辑思辨和分析能力，进而考出考生真正的英语语言应用能力。比如“Why is it unwise to jump into conclusions upon seeing or hearing?”很像辩论赛的题目，“是眼见为实还是眼见为虚”，结合社会现实和英语谚语“seeing is believing”，要透露出的信息其实就是“seeing is not believing”，扩展开来就是要通过大脑去分析。如最近火热的文章和马伊利，表面上看起来是真爱，但是结果却令人叹息。所以得到文章结论。同理的还有“It is unwise to put all eggs in one basket.”。而“It is unwise to judge a person by appearance.不要以貌取人”。其实不管怎样出题，快速形成自己的观点，联系社会现实和考生自己总是其中不变的规律和大学四六级针对在校大学生的考试特点。

参考作文1：

why it is unwise to judge a person by their appearance. There is a Chinese saying goes like this: men cannot be judged by their looks. I cannot agree with this point of view any more.

On the one hand, though a charming appearance will leave a good impression on others, one’s look can seldom reflects his or her qualities, capacities and ethics. We cannot say those who are good-looking are more capable and more cultivated than those who are average-looking or ugly-looking. There are so many people who do not have good appearances have made great achievements for the progress of mankind, such as Stephen William Hawking who are even crippled. On the other hand, our appearances are decided by our genes, which are inborn, while our qualities can be cultivated as we grow. We can enrich our minds by learning, but which cannot be reflected on the appearances. To summarize, judging people by appearance is unwise. Therefore I suggest that we should focus on one’s inner world rather than their appearance.

参考作文1： As old people always put it, \by external appearances. For example, sometimes when we walk down the street at night, we choose to avoid people who are acting tough and loud. In this way we tend to make wrong decisions, because judging someone by appearance can be deceptive.

In dairy life, we try to stay away from people who are called the \But we may miss an opportunity to make a good friend, because judgments based on external appearances prevent us from getting to really know a person. If we take the time to get to know the person, we might become friends.

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