2014年6月大学英语六级考试真题及答案（第一套）

　　2014年6月大学英语六级考试真题(第一套)

　　Part I Writing (30 minutes)

　　Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay explaining why it is unwise to judge a person by their appearance. You can give examples to illustrate your point. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.

　　Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)

　　Section A

　　Directions: 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 1 with a single line through the centre.

　　1. A) They might be stolen goods. C) They might be faulty products.

　　B) They might be fake products. D) They might be smuggled goods.

　　2. A) They are civil servants. C) They are news reporters.

　　B) They are job applicants. D) They are public speakers.

　　3. A) The man has decided to quit his computer class.

　　B) The woman wants to get a degree in administration.

　　C) A computer degree is a must for administrative work.

　　D) The man went to change the time of his computer class.

　　4. A) A lot of contestants participated in the show.

　　B) The fifth contestant won the biggest prize.

　　C) It was not as exciting as he had expected.

　　D) It was sponsored by a car manufacturer.

　　5. A) Reading a newspaper column. C) Driving from New York to Boston.

　　B) Looking at a railway timetable. D) Waiting for someone at the airport.

　　6. A) He wears a coat bought in the mall. C) He had a finger hurt last night.

　　B) He got a new job at the barbershop. D) He had his hair cut yesterday.

　　7. A) He cannot appreciate the Picasso exhibition.

　　B) Even his nephew can draw as well as Picasso.

　　C) He is not quite impressed with modern paintings.

　　D) Some drawings by kindergarten kids are excellent.

　　8. A) He should not put the cart before the horse.

　　B) His conduct does not square with his words.

　　C) His attitude to student government has changed.

　　D) He has long been involved in student government.

　　Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

　　9. A) She left her own car in Manchester. C) She wants to go traveling on the weekend.

　　B) Something went wrong with her car. D) Her car won’t be back in a week’s time.

　　10. A) Safety. C) Size.

　　B) Comfort. D) Cost.

　　11. A) Third-party insurance. C) Petrol.

　　B) Value-added tax. D) CDW.

　　Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

　　12. A) How to update the basic facilities. C) Where to locate their plant.

　　B) What to do to enhance their position. D) How to attract investments.

　　13. A) Their road link to other European countries is fast.

　　B) They are all located in the south of France.

　　C) They are very close to each other.

　　D) Their basic facilities are good.

　　14. A) Try to avoid making a hasty decision. C) Talk with the local authorities.

　　B) Take advantage of the train links . D) Conduct field surveys first.

　　15. A)Future product distribution. C) Road and rail links for small towns.

　　B) Local employment policies. D) Skilled workforce in the hilly region.

　　Section B

　　Directions: 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 1 with a single line through the centre.

　　Passage One

　　Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　16. A) One fifth of them were on bad terms with their sisters and brothers.

　　B) About one eighth of them admitted to lingering bitter feelings.

　　C) More than half of them were involved in inheritance disputes.

　　D) Most of them had broken with their sisters and brothers.

　　17. A) Less concern with money matters. C) Advance in age.

　　B) More experience in worldly affairs. D) Freedom from work.

　　18. A) They have little time left to renew contact with their brothers and sisters.

　　B) They tend to forget past unhappy memories and focus on their present needs.

　　C) They are more tolerant of one another.

　　D) They find close relatives more reliable.

　　Passage Two

　　Questions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　19. A) They have bright colors and intricate patterns.

　　B) They can only survive in parts of the Americas.

　　C) They are the only insect that migrates along fixed routes.

　　D) They have strong wings capable of flying long distances.

　　20. A) In a Michigan mountain forest. C) In a Kentucky mountain forest.

　　B) In a Louisiana mountain forest. D) In a Mexican mountain forest.

　　21. A) Each flock of butterflies lays eggs in the same states.

　　B) They start to lay eggs when they are nine months old.

　　C) Each generation in a cycle lays eggs at a different place.

　　D) Only the strongest can reach their destination to lay eggs.

　　22. A) Evolution of monarch butterflies.

　　B) Living habits of monarch butterflies.

　　C) Migration patterns of monarch butterflies.

　　D) Environmental impacts on monarch butterfly life.

　　Passage Three

　　Questions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　23. A) Time has become more limited. C) Time is money.

　　B) Time has become more precious. D) Time is relative.

　　24. A) Americans now attach more importance to the effective use of time.

　　B) Americans today have more free time than earlier generations.

　　C) The number of hours Americans work has increased steadily.

　　D) More and more Americans feel pressed for time nowadays.

　　25. A) Our interpersonal relationships improve. C) Our living habits are altered.

　　B) Our work efficiency increases greatly. D) Our behavior is changed.

　　Section C

　　Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.

　　The first copyright law in the United States was passed by Congress in 1790. In 1976 Congress enacted the latest copyright law, (26) __________ the technological developments that had occurred since the passage of the Copyright Act of 1909. For example, in 1909, anyone who wanted to make a single copy of a (27) __________ work for personal use had to do so by hand. The very process (28) __________ a limitation on the quantity of materials copied. Today, a photocopier can do the work in seconds; the limitation has disappeared. The 1909 law did not provide full protection for films and sound recordings, nor did it (29) __________ the need to protect radio and television. As a result, (30) __________ of the law and abuses of the intent of the law have lessened the (31) __________ rewards of authors, artists, and producers. The 1976 Copyright Act has not prevented these abuses fully, but it has clarified the legal rights of the injured parties and given them an (32) __________ for remedy.

　　Since 1976 the Act has been (33) __________ to include computer software, and guidelines have been adopted for fair use of television broadcasts. These changes have cleared up much of the confusion and conflict that followed (34) __________ the 1976 legislation.

　　The fine points of the law are decided by the courts and by acceptable common practice over time. As these decisions and agreements are made, we modify our behavior accordingly. For now, we need to (35) __________ the law and its guidelines as accurately as we can and to act in a fair manner.