2002年6月大学英语六级考试试题及参考答案

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l. A) Registering for courses. C) Buying a new computer
B) Getting directions. D) Studying sociology.
2. A) The man will probably have to find a roommate.
B) The man is unlikely to live in the suburbs.
C) The man will probably have to buy a car
D) The man is unlikely to find exactly what he desires.
3. A) Painting a picture. C) Designing a studio.
B) Hosting a program. D) Taking a photograph.
4. A) The woman doesn't think it a problem to get her passport renewed.
B) The woman has difficulty renewing her passport.
C) The woman hasn't renewed her passport yet.
D) The woman's passport is still valid¹.
5. A) A prediction of the future of mankind. C) An opportunity for a good job.
B) A new drug that may benefit mankind. D) An unsuccessful experiment.
6. A) A lesson requires students' active involvement.
B) Students usually take an active part in a lecture.
C) More knowledge is covered in a lecture.
D) There is a larger group of people interested in lessons.
7. A) Neither of their watches keeps good time.
B) The woman's watch stopped 3 hours ago.
C) The man's watch goes too fast.
D) It's too dark for the woman to read her watch.
8. A) She's proud of being able to do many things at the same time.
B) She is sure to finish all the things in a few hours.
C) She dreams of becoming a millionaire some day.
D) She's been kept extremely busy.
9. A) He wants his students to be on time for class.
B) He doesn't allow his students to tell jokes in class.
C) He is always punctual for his class.
D) He rarely notices which students are late.
10. A) He is nervous about the exam. C) He doesn't dare to tell lies.
B) He is looking for a job. D) He doesn't know how to answer the questions.

Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short P 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 the answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.

Passage One
Questions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.

ll. A) She was bored with her idle life at home.
B) She was offered a good job by her neighbour.
C) she wanted to help with the family’s finances.
D) Her family would like to see her mere³ involved in social life.
l2. A) Doing housework. C) Reading papers and watching TV
B) Looking after her neighbour's children. D) Taking good care of her husband.
l3. A) Jane got angry at Bill's idle life.
B) Bill failed to adapt to the new situation.
C) Bill blamed Jane for neglecting the family.
D) The chi1dren were not taken good care of
14.A) Neighbours should help each other.
B) Women should have their own careers.
C) Man and wife should share household duties.
D) Parents should take good care of their children.

Passage Two
Questions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.

15. A) To predict natural disasters that can cause vast destruction.
B) To limit the destruction that natural disasters may cause.
C) To gain financial support from the United Nations.
D) To propose measures to hold back natural disasters.
16. A) There is still a long way to go before man can control natural disasters.
B) International cooperation can minimize the destructive force of natural disasters.
C) Technology can help reduce the damage natural disasters may cause.
D) Scientists can successfully predict earthquakes.
17. A) There were fatal mistakes in its design.
B) The builder didn't observe the building codes of the time.
C) The traffic load went beyond its capacity.
D) It was built according to less strict earthquake-resistance standards.

Passage Three
Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.

18. A) By judging to what extent they can eliminate the risks.
B) By estimating the possible loss of lives and property.
C) By estimating the frequency of volcanic⁴ eruptions⁶.
D) By judging the possible risks against the likely benefits.
19. A) One of Etna's recent eruptions made many people move away.
B) Etna's frequent eruptions have ruined most of the local farmland.
C) Etna's eruptions are frequent but usually mild.
D) There are signs that Etna will erupt again in the near future.
20. A) They will remain where they are.
B) They will leave this area for ever.
C) They will turn to experts for advice.
D) They will seek shelter in nearby regions.

1.A 材料略?
A) Registering for courses. 　　　　　　 　C) Buying a new computer.
B) Getting directions.　　　　　　　　　　 D) Studying sociology.
[分析］显然，关键词是deadline（ 最终期限）和course（课程）,选课的截止日期是后天，但他还没有决定选那一门课．答案为A.

2.D 材料略?
A) The man will probably have to find a roommate.
B) The man is unlikely to live in the suburbs.
C) The man will probably have to buy a car.
D) The man is unlikely to find exactly what he desires.
[分析］从对话中可知，300元的房子很难找，更何况200元的房子？答案为D.

3.B 材料略?
A) Painting a picture. 　　　　　　　　　　　　C) Designing a studio.
B) Hosting a program　　　　　　　　　　　　　　D) Taking a photograph.
[分析］从对话中可知，Prof.Brown 应邀去作嘉宾，自然，那女人是节目主持人．答案Ｂ．

4.C 材料略?
A) The woman doesn't think it a problem to get her passport renewed.
B) The woman has difficulty renewing her passport.
C) The woman hasn't renewed her passport yet.
D) The woman's passport is still valid.?
[分析］＂更新密码时碰到什么问题？＂＂我还没有开始呢．＂答案Ｃ．

5.B 材料略?
A) A prediction of the future of mankind.
B) A new drug that may benefit mankind.
C) An opportunity for a good job.
D) An unsuccessful experiment.
[分析］中心词是medicine,答案Ｂ．(drug,药）

6.A 材料略?
A) A lesson requires students' active involvement.
B) Students usually take an active part in a lecture.
C) More knowledge is covered in a lecture.
D) There is a larger group of people interested in lessons.?
[分析］两人讨论的是lesson和lecture的区别，注意细节but the main difference is that you participate in a lesson whereas you just listen to a lecture，可知，lesson 中你参与，而lecture中则不然．whereas 然而, 反之.答案Ａ．

7.B 材料略?
A) Neither of their watches keeps good time.
B) The woman's watch stopped 3 hours ago.
C) The man's watch goes too fast.
D) It's too dark for the woman to read her watch.?
[分析］从对话中可知，那个男人的表停了3个小时，因为他４点时说天黑了，而实际上是７点了．答案Ｂ．

8.D 材料略?
A) She's proud of being able to do many things at the same time.
B) She is sure to finish all the things in a few hours.
C) She dreams of becoming a millionaire someday.
D) She's been kept extremely busy.?
[分析］overwhelmed压制的，答案Ｄ．

9.C 材料略?
A) He wants his students to be on time for class.
B) He doesn't allow his students to tell jokes in class.
C) He is always punctual for his class.
D) He rarely notices which students are late.
[分析］从＂I hope Professor Clark doesn't start on time today.＂＂Are you kidding? ＂可知Prof.Clark一直是非常准时的．

10.B 材料略?
A) He is nervous about the exam.
B) He is looking for a job.
C) He doesn't dare to tell lies.
D) He doesn't know how to answer the questions.
[分析］关键词是interview, 面试．答案Ｂ．


[Section B, Passage One]

11.C Q:Why did Jane want to go back to work?
A) She was bored with her idle life at home.
B) She was offered a good job by her neighbour.
C) She wanted to help with the family's finances.
D) Her family would like to see her more involved in social life.
[分析］She felt that she should contribute to the household finances.这是原句，很明显地表明Ｃ项．

12.A Q:How did Jane spend her days before she went back to work?
A) Doing housework.
B) Looking after her neighbour's children.
C) Reading papers and watching TV.
D) Taking good care of her husband.
[分析］明显为A.

13.A Q:What problem arose when Jane went back to work?
A) Jane got angry at Bill's idle life.
B) Bill failed to adapt to the new situation.
C) Bill blamed Jane for neglecting the family.
D) The children were not taken good care of.
[分析］问题在她的丈夫身上，原句But Bill feels that everything should be the same as it was before Jane went back to work.其丈夫要求她同以前一样做家务，而她也想下班后休息一下．答案Ａ．

14.C Q:What does the story try to tell us?
A) Neighbours should help each other.
B) Women should have their own careers.
C) Man and wife should share household duties.
D) Parents should take good care of their children.
[分析］从上面三题可知本题应选Ｃ．


[Section B, Passage Two]

15.B Q:What is the purpose of the programme mentioned in this passage?
A) To predict natural disasters that can cause vast destruction.
B) To limit the destruction that natural disasters may cause.
C) To gain financial support from the United Nations.
D) To propose measures to hold back natural disasters.
[分析］首句The decade for natural disaster reduction is a programme designed to reduce the impact of natural disasters throughout the world.即表明该计划的目的．

16.C Q:What can we learn from the northern California earthquake in 1989?
A) There is still a long way to go before man can control natural disasters.
B) International cooperation can minimize the destructive force of natural disasters.
C) Technology can help reduce the damage natural disasters may cause.
D) Scientists can successfully predict earthquakes.
[分析］原句The comparatively mild-effects of the northern California earthquake in 1989, are good evidence that we do have the technology to prevent vast destruction.表明的意思正是Ｃ项．

17.D Q:Why did the highway in northern California collapse⁷?
A) There were fatal mistakes in its design.
B) The builder didn't observe the building codes of the time.
C) The traffic load went beyond its capacity.
D) It was built according to less strict earthquake-resistance standards.
[分析］原句The highway was not built according to today's stricter standards to resist earthquakes.表明这条高速公路建立时没有依据严格的防震措施。答案Ｄ．

18.D Q:How do people make decisions about risky⁸ situations?
A) By judging to what extent they can eliminate the risks.
B) By estimating the possible loss of lives and property.
C) By estimating the frequency of volcanic eruptions.
D) By judging the possible risks against the likely benefits.
[分析］原句For them, the economic benefit they reap surpasses the risk of dying or losing property in one of volcanoes frequent eruptions.表明他们权衡利弊，作出决定．答案D.

19.C Q:What do we know about Mount Etna from the passage?
A) Once of Etna's recent eruptions made many people move away.
B) Etna's frequent eruptions have ruined most of the local farmland.
C) Etna's eruptions are frequent but usually mild.
D) There are signs that Etna will erupt again in the near future.
[分析］原句Let's take Mount Etna for example, it does erupt frequently, but thousands of the eruptions are usually minor⁹, so the overall risk for people living people nearby is relatively¹⁰ small.显然选Ｃ．

20.A Q:What will people living near Mount Etna do in the face of its eruptions?
A) They will remain where they are.
B) They will leave this area for ever.
C) They will turn to experts for advice.
D) They will seek shelter in nearby regions.
[分析］由19题可知，火山时有爆发，但危险很小，人们会安于现状．文章最后只是一种设想，不应作为答题的依据．


Section A
1. W: The deadline for the sociology and computer courses is the day after tomorrow.
M: But I haven’t decided¹¹ which courses to take yet.
Q: What are the man and woman talking about？
（A）
2. M: I’m looking for an apartment with a monthly rent to around 200 dollars in this neighborhood. Can you give me some advice on that?
W: Well, it’s rather hard to find anything for less than 300 dollars around here. Rents are lower in the suburbs, but you’ll need transportation if you choose to live there.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
（D）
3. W: Well, tonight we have Professor Brown in the studio to talk about his recent book Fashion Images. Good evening, professor.
M: Good evening, and thank you for inviting¹² me here this evening.
Q: What is the woman doing?
（B）
4. M: Have you run up against any problems in getting your passport renewed?
W: I haven’t started applying yet.
Q: What do we know from the conversation?
（C）
5. M: I must point out that trials of new medicine are expensive and you can never guarantee success.
W: But there’s a very good chance in this case. I do hope you’ll go ahead in the view of the potential benefit to mankind.
Q: What are the two speakers talking about?
（B）
6. W: What’s the difference between a lesson and a lecture?
M: Well, they are both ways of imparting knowledge. But the main difference is that you participate in a lesson whereas you just listen to a lecture. A lecture is generally given to a much larger group.
Q: What does the man mean?
（A）
7. W: It’s awfully¹³ dark for 4 O’clock. Do you think it’s going to rain?
M: You’d better do something about that watch of yours. It must have stopped hours ago. Mine says 7.
Q: What conclusion can we draw from this conversation?
（B）
8. M: You’re looking a little overwhelmed.
W: Exactly. You know I got a million things to do and all of them have to be finished within 3 hours.
Q: What does the woman mean?
（D）
9. M: Ah-Ah. Looks like I’m going to be a little late for class. I hope Professor Clark doesn’t start on time today.
W: Are you kidding? You count such a watch by the time he starts his class.
Q: What can be inferred about Professor Clark?
（C）
10. M: I’m both excited and nervous about the job interview this afternoon.
W: Take it easy. Just wear tidy and clean clothes and response truthfully to inquiries¹⁴. Remember, honesty is the best policy.
Q: What do we learn about the wan²?
（B）
Section B
Passage 1
Jean Brown has been married for 12 years. She has 3 children, and lives in the suburb outside Columbus, Ohio. When her youngest child reached school age, Jean decided to go back to work. She felt that she should contribute to the household financies. Her salary can make a difference between the financial struggle and secure financial situation for her family. Jean also felt bored and frustrated¹⁵ in her role as a homemaker and wanted to be more involved in life outside her home. Jean was worried about her children’s adjustment to this new situation. But she arranged for them to go stay with the woman nearby after school each afternoon. They seem to be happy with the arrangement. The problem seem to be between Jean and her husband, Bill. When Jean was at home all day, she was able to clean the house, go grocery shopping, wash the clothes, take care of the children and cook 2 or 3 meals each day. She was very busy of course. But she succeeded in getting everything done. Now the same things need to be done, but Jean has only evenings and early mornings to do them. Both Jean and Bill are tired when they arrive home at 6 P.M. Bill is accustomed to sitting down and reading the paper or watching TV until dinner is ready. This is exactly what Jean feels like doing. But some one has to fix the dinner and Bill expects it to be Jean. Jean has become very angry at Bill’s attitude. She feels that they should share the household jobs. But Bill feels that everything should be the same as it was before Jean went back to work.
11. Why did Jean want to go back to work?
12. How did Jean spend her days before she went back to work? （C）
13. What problem arose when Jean went back to work? （A）
14. What does the story try to tell us？（B）
Passage 2
The decade for natural disaster reduction is a program designed to reduce the impact of natural disasters throughout the world. With support from the United Nations, countries will be encouraged to share information about disaster reduction. For instance, information about how to plan for and cope with hurricanes, earthquakes and other natural disasters. One of the most important things the program plans to do is to remind us of what we can do to protect ourselves. For example, we can pack a suitcase with flashlights, a radio, food, drinking water and some tools. This safety may help us survive a disaster until help arrives. Besides, the program will encourage governments to establish building standards, emergency response plans, and training programs, These measures can help to limit the destruction by natural disasters. The comparatively mild effects of the northern California earthquake in 1989 are good evidence that we do have the technology to prevent vast destruction. The recent disasters, on the other hand, prove that people will suffer if we don’t use that technology. When a highway collapsed¹⁶ in northern California, people were killed in their cars. The highway was not built according to today’s strict standards to resist earthquakes. Individuals and governments have to be far-sighted. We should take extra time and spend extra money to build disaster safety into our lives. Although such a program can’t hold back the winds or stop earthquakes, they can save people’s lives and homes.
15. What is the purpose of the program mentioned in this passage? （）
16. What can we learn from the northern California earthquake in 1989?
17. Why did the highway in northern California collapse?
Passage 3
Living at the foot of one of the world’s most active volcanoes might not appeal to you at all. But believe it or not, the area surrounding Mount Etna in Italy is packed with people. In fact, it is the most densely¹⁷ populated region on the whole island of Sicily. The reason is that rich volcanic soil makes the land fantastic for forming. By growing and selling a variety of crops, local people earn a good living. For them, the economic benefit they reap surpasses the risk of dying or losing property in one of the volcano’s frequent eruptions. People everywhere make decisions about risky situations this way. That is, by comparing the risks and the benefits. According to the experts, the side of the risk depends on both its probability and seriousness. Let’s take Mount Etna for example. It does erupt frequently, but those eruptions are usually minor. So the overall risk for people living nearby is relatively small. But suppose Mount Etna erupted everyday, or imagine that each eruption⁵ there kills thousands of people. If that were the case, the risk would be much larger. Indeed, the risk would be too large for many people to live with. And they would have to move away.
18. How do people make decisions about risky situations?
19. What do we know about Mount Etna from the passage?
20. What will people living near Mount Etna do in the face of its eruptions?