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1、2021年12月大学英语六级真题及答案Part IWriting(30 minutes)The Way to Success注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。Googles Plan for Worlds Biggest Online Library: Philanthropy Or Act of Piracy?It is easy, talking to Clancy and his colleagues, to be swept along by their missionary passion.But Googles book-scanning project is proving c

2、ontroversial. Several opponents have recentlyemerged, ranging from rival tech giants such as Microsoft and Amazon to small bodies representing authors and publishers across the world. In broad terms, these opponents have leveled two setsof criticisms at Google.Outside the US, Google has made sure on

3、ly to scan books that are out of copyright and thus in the public domain (works such as the Bodleians first edition ofMiddlemarch,which anyone can read for free on Google Books Search).The key principle of copyright law has always been that works can be copied only onceauthors have expressly given t

4、heir permission, says Piers Bluffed, of the Sheila Land literary agencyin London. Google has reversed this it has simply copied all these works without bothering task.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。1.Google claims its plan for the worlds biggest online library is _.A)to serve the interest of the general publicB)

5、to encourage reading around the worldC)to save out-of-print books in librariesD)to promote its core business of searching2.According to Santiago de la Mora, Googles book-scanning project will _.A)broaden humanitys intellectual horizonsB)help the broad masses of readersC)revolutionize the entire book

6、 industryD)make full use of the power of its search engine3.Opponents of Google Books believe that digitally archiving the worlds books should be controlled by _.B)the worlds leading librariesD) the worlds tech giants4.Google has involved itself in a legal battle as it ignored _.A)the copyright of a

7、uthors of out-of-print booksB)the copyright of the books it scannedC)the interest of traditional booksellersD)the differences of in-print and out-of-print books5.Google defends its scanning in-copyright books by saying that _.A)it displays only a small part of their contentC)making electronic copies

8、 of books is not a violation of copyright6.What do we learn about the class action suit against Google?A)It ended in a victory for the Authors Guild of America.B)It was settled after more than two years of negotiation.C)It failed to protect the interests of American publishers.D)It could lead to mor

9、e out-of-court settlements of such disputes.7.What remained controversial after the class action suit ended?B)The change in Googles business model.C)Googles further exploitation of its database.8. While _, Google makes money by selling advertising.9. Books whose copyright holders are not known are c

10、alled _.10. Googles entrance into digital bookselling will tremendously _ in the future.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 a

11、nd 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 onAnswer Sheet 2with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡

12、2上作答。11.A) Cancel the trip to prepare for the test.B)Review his notes once he arrives in Chicago.C)Listen to the recorded notes while driving.D)Prepare for the test after the wedding.12.A) The woman will help the man remember the lines.B)The man lacks confidence in playing the part.C)The man hopes t

13、o change his role in the play.D)The woman will prompt the man during the show.13. A) Preparations for an operation.C) Arranging a bed for a patient.14. A) He is interested in improving his editing skills.B)He is eager to be nominated the new editor.C)He is sure to do a better job than Simon.D)He is

14、too busy to accept more responsibility.15.A) He has left his position in the government.B)He has already reached the retirement age.C)He made a stupid decision at the cabinet meeting.D)He has been successfully elected Prime Minister.16.A) This years shuttle mission is a big step in space exploration

15、.B)The man is well informed about the space shuttle missions.C)The shuttle flight will be broadcast live worldwide.D)The man is excited at the news of the shuttle flight.18.A) He got his speakers fixed.C) He listened to some serious musicB) He went shopping with the woman.D) He bought a stereo syste

16、m.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19.A) Providing aid to the disabled.B)Printing labels for manufactured goods.C)Promoting products for manufacturers.D)Selling products made for left-handers.20.A) Most of them are specially made for his shop.B)All of them are man

17、ufactured in his own plant.C)The kitchenware in his shop is of unique design.D)About half of them are unavailable on the market.21.A) They specialize in one product only.C) They run chain stores in central London.B) They have outlets throughout Britain.D) They sell by mail order only.Questions 22 to

18、 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. A) It publishes magazines.B) It sponsors trade fairs. C) It runs sales promotion campaigns.D) It is engaged in product design.23. A) The ad specifications had not been given in detail.24. A) Extend the campaign to next year. B) Cut the fee by

19、 half for this year. C) Run another four-week campaign.D) Give her a 10 percent discount. B) Calm down and make peace.C) Reflect on their respective mistakesD) Improve their promotion plans.Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear

20、 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 onAnswer Sheet 2with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。Passage O

21、neQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26.A) They look spotlessly clean throughout their lives.B)They are looked after by animal-care organizations.C)They sacrifice their lives for the benefit of humans.D)They are labeled pet animals by the researchers.27.A) They may affec

22、t the results of experiments.B)They may behave abnormally.C)They may breed out of control.D)They may cause damage to the environment.B) When they are no longer useful.C) When they get too old.29. A) While launching animal protection campaigns, they were trapping kitchen mice.B)While holding a burial

23、 ceremony for a pet mouse, they were killing pest mice.C)While advocating freedom for animals, they kept their pet mouse in a cage.D)While calling for animal rights, they allowed their kids to keep pet animals.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. A) They tak

24、e it for granted. B) They are crazy about it. C) They contribute most to it. D) They often find fault with it.31. A) Heat and light. B) Economic prosperity.C) Historical continuity.D) Tidal restlessness.32. A) They find the city alien to them.B)They are adventurers from all over the world.C)They lac

25、k knowledge of the culture of the city.D)They have difficulty surviving.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. A) A political debate. C) A documentary.B) A football game.D) A murder mystery.34. A) It enhances family relationships. C) It helps broaden ones ho

26、rizons.D) It is unhealthy for the viewers.35. A) He watches TV programs only selectively.B)He cant resist the temptation of TV either.C)He doesnt like watching sports programs.D)He is not a man who can keep his promise.Section C注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。Micro machines already are making an impact. At Case W

27、estern Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, research scientists have designed a 4-inch silicon chip that holds 700 tiny (42)_motors. At Lucas Nova Sensor in Fremont, California, scientists have perfected the worlds firstmicroscopic blood-pressure sensor. Threaded through a persons blood (43)_, the

28、 sensor can provide blood pressure readings at the valve of the heart itself.(44)_. Auto manufacturers, for example, are trying to use tiny devices_(45)_. Some futurists envisionnanotechnology(纳米技术) also being used toexplore the deep sea in small submarines, or even to launch finger-sized rockets pa

29、cked with micro miniature instruments.There is an explosion of new ideas and applications. So, (46)_.Section AQuestions 47 to 51 are based on the following passage.When Stephen Covey, founder and director of the Leadership Institute, explored leadership styles in the past decade, he focused on the h

30、abits of a great number of highly effective individuals. HisSeven Habits of Highly Effective Peoplebecame a popular bestseller very quickly. His ideas forced a reexamination of the early leadershipparadigm(范例), which he observed centered on traits found in the character ethic and the personality eth

31、ic. The former ethic suggested success was founded on integrity, modesty, loyalty, courage, patience, and so forth. The personality ethic suggested it was ones attitude, not behavior, that inspired success, and this ethic was founded on a belief of positive mental attitude. In contrast to each of th

32、ese ideas, Covey advocates that leaders need to understand universal principles of effectiveness, and he highlights how vital it is for leaders to first personally manage themselves if they are to enjoy any hope of outstanding success in their work environments. To achieve a desired vision for your

33、business, it is vital that you have a personal vision of where you are headed and what you value. Business leadership means that managers need to put first things first, which implies that before leading others, you need to be clear on your own values, abilities, and strengths and be seen as trustwo

34、rthy.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。47.To be good leaders, managers must pay close attention to their own _.48.According to Peter Dracker, leaders should be good at _.49.The personality ethic suggests that people are likely to succeed if they have _.50.According to Stephen Covey, leaders who hope to achieve outs

35、tanding success need first of all to _.51.Good leadership requires one to know ones own strengths and be able to win peoples _.Section BDirections:There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked

36、 A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter onAnswer Sheet 2with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 52 to 56 are based on the following passage.Whats the one word of advice a well-meaning professional would give to a recent college gr

37、aduate?China India! Brazil!How abouttrade!But theres another way of looking at the trade data. Over the past two years, the figures on imports and exports seem not to signal a double-dip recession a renewed decline in the broad level of economic activity in the United Statesbut an economic expansion

38、.One great challenge for the U.S. economy is slack domestic consumer demand. Americans arepaying down debt, saving more, and spending more carefully. Thats to be expected, given what weve been through. But theres a bigger challenge. Can U.S.-based businesses, large and small, figure out how to get a

39、 piece of growing global demand? Unless you want to pick up and move to India, or Brazil, or China, the best way to do that is through trade. It may seem obvious, but its no longer enough simply to do business with our friends and neighbors here at home.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。52. How do pessimists interp

40、ret the U.S. trade deficit in June?A)It reflects Americans preference for imported goods.B)It signifies a change in American economic structure.C)It is the result of Americas growing focus on domestic market.D)It could lead to slower growth of the national economy.53.What does the author say about t

41、he trade data of the past two years?A)It indicates that economic activities in the U.S. have increased.B)It shows that U.S. economy is slipping further into recession.C)It signals decreasing domestic demand for goods and services.D)It reflects the fluctuations in the international market.54.Who part

42、icularly benefit from the rising volume of trade?A)People who have expertise in international trade.B)Consumers who favor imported goods and services.C)Producers of agricultural goods and raw materials.D)Retailers dealing in foreign goods and services.55.What is one of the challenges facing the Amer

43、ican economy?C) Slack trade activities.B)Peoples reluctance to spend.D) Decreasing productivity.A)To import more cheap goods from developing countries.C)To increase their market share overseas.D)To be alert to fluctuations in foreign markets.Passage TwoQuestions 57to61 are based on the following pas

44、sage.A recurring criticism of the UKs university sector is its perceived weakness in translating newknowledge into new products and services.Recently, the UK National Stem Cell Network warned the UK could lose its place among the world leaders in stem cell research unless adequate funding and legislation could be assured. Weshould take this concern seriously as universities are key in the national innovation system.When v