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1、机密*启用前大学英语六级考试COLLEGE ENGLISH TESTBand Six一（2019年12月第1套）试题册敬告考生一、在答题前，请认真完成以下内容：1 .请检查试题册背面条形码粘贴条、答题卡的印刷质量，如有问题及时向监考员反映，确认 无误后完成以下两点要求。2 .请将试题册背面条形码粘贴条揭下后粘贴在答题卡1的条形码粘贴框内，并将姓名和准考 证号填写在试题册背面相应位置。3 .请在答题卡1和答题卡2指定位置用黑色签字笔填写准考证号、姓名和学校名称，并用HB-2B 铅笔将对应准考证号的信息点涂黑。二、在考试过程中，请注意以下内容：1 .所有题目必须在答题卡上规定位置作答，在试题册上或

2、答题卡上非规定位置的作答一律无 效。2 .请在规定时间内在答题卡指定位置依次完成作文、听力、阅读、翻译各部分考试，作答作 文期间不得翻阅该试题册。听力录音播放完毕后，请立即停止作答，监考员将立即收回答题 卡1,得到监考员指令后方可继续作答。3 .作文题内容印在试题册背面，作文题及其他主观题必须用黑色签字笔在答题卡指定区域内 作答。4 .选择题均为单选题，错选、不选或多选将不得分，作答时必须使用HB-2B铅笔在答题卡上 相应位置填涂，修改时须用橡皮擦净。三、以下情况按违规处理：1 .未正确填写（涂）个人信息，错贴、不贴、毁损条形码粘贴条。2 .未按规定翻阅试题册、提前阅读试题、提前或在收答题卡期

3、间作答。3 .未用所规定的笔作答、折叠成毁损答题卡导致无法评卷。4 .考试期间在非听力考试时间佩戴耳机。全国大学英语四、六级考试委员会经的)reward centers were more active when they won money were also more likely to be among the group of liars - suggesting that lying may have to do with the inability to resist temptation.External conditions also matter in terms of wh

4、en and how often we lie. We are more likely to lie, when we are able to rationalise it, when we are stressed and fatigued or see others being dishonest. And we are less likely to lie when we have moral reminders or when we think others are watching. We as a society need to understand that, when we d

5、ont punish lying, we increase the probability it will happen again. Ariely says.In a 2016 study published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, Ariely and colleagues showed how dishonesty alters peoples brains, making it easier to tell ties in the future. When people uttered a falsehood, the scientist

6、s notice a burst of activity in their amygdala. The amygdala is crucial part of the brain that produces fear, anxiety and emotional responses including that sinking, guilty feeling you get when you lie. But when scientists had their subjects play a game in which they won money by deceiving their par

7、tner, they noticed the negative signals from the amygdala began to decrease. Not only that, but when people faced no consequences for dishonesty, their falsehood tended to get even more sensational. This means that if you give people multiple opportunities to lie for their own benefit, they start wi

8、th little lies which get bigger over time.46. Why do some experts consider lying a milestone in a childs development?A) It shows they have the ability to view complex situations from different angles.B) It indicates they have an ability more remarkable than crawling and walking.C) It represents thei

9、r ability to actively interact with people around them.D) It involves the coordination of both their mental and physical abilities.47. Why does the Harvard neuroscientist say that lying takes work?A) It is hard to choose from several options.B) It is difficult to sound natural or plausible.C) It req

10、uires speedy blood flow into ones brain.D) It involves lots of sophisticated mental activity.48. Under what circumstances do people tend to lie?A) When they become too emotional.B) When they face too much peer pressure.C) When the temptation is too strong.D) When the consequences are not imminent.49

11、. When are people less likely to lie?A) When they are worn out and stressed.B) When they are under watchful eyes.C) When they think in a rational wayD) When they have a clear conscience.50. What does the author say will happen when a liar does not get punished?A) They may feel justified.B) They will

12、 tell bigger lies.C) They will become complacent. D) They may mix lies and truths.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.Heres how the Pacific Northwest is preparing for “The Big One”. Its the mother of all disaster drills for what could be the worst disaster in American hi

13、story. California has spent years preparing for “The Big One”the inevitable earthquake that will undoubtedly unleash all kinds of havoc along the famous San Andreas fault (困，层).But what if the fault that runs along the Pacific Northwest delivers a gigantic earthquake of its own? If the people of the

14、 Cascadia region have anything to do with it, they wont be caught unawares.The region is engaged in a multi-day earthquake-and-tsunami (海啸)drill involving around 20,000 people. The Cascadia Rising drill gives area residents and emergency responders a chance to practice what to do in case of a 9.0 ma

15、gnitude earthquake and tsunami along one of the nations dangerousand underestimatedfaults.The Cascadia Earthquake Zone is big enough to compete with San Andreas (its been called the most dangerous fault in America), but its much lesser known than its California cousin. Nearly 700 miles long, the ear

16、thquake zone is located by the North American Plate off the coast of Pacific British Columbia, Washington, Oregon and Northern California.Cascadia is whats known as a megathrust fault. Megathrusts are created in earthquake zonesland plate boundaries where two plates converge. In the areas where one

17、plate is beneath another, stress builds up over time. During a megathrust event, all of that stress releases and some of the worlds most powerful earthquakes occur. Remember the 9.1 earthquake and tsunami in the Indian Ocean off Sumatra in 2004? It was caused by megathrust event as the India plate m

18、oved beneath the Burma micro-plate.The last time a major earthquake occurred along the Cascadia fault was in 1700, so officials worry that another event could occur any time. To prevent that event from becoming a catastrophe, first responders will join members of the public in rehearsals that involv

19、e communication, evacuation, search and rescue, and other scenarios.Thousands of casualties are expected if a 9.0 earthquake were to occur. Fist, the earthquake would shake metropolitan areas including Seattle and Portland. This could trigger a tsunami that would create havoc along the coast. Not al

20、l casualties can necessarily be prevented-but by coordinating across local, state, and even national borders, officials hope that the worst-case scenario can be averted. On the exercises website, officials explain that the report they prepare during this rehearsal will inform disaster management for

21、 years to come.For hundreds of thousands of Cascadia residents, uThe Rig One isnt a question of if, only when. And its never too early to get ready for the inevitable.51. What does “The Big One99 refer to?A) A gigantic geological fault.B) A large-scale exercise to prepare for disasters.C) A massive

22、natural catastrophe.D) A huge tsunami on the Caledonia coast.52. What is the purpose of the Cascadia Rising drill?A) To prepare people for a major earthquake and tsunami.B) To increase residents5 awareness of imminent disasters.C) To teach people how to adapt to post-disaster life.D) To cope with th

23、e aftermath of a possible earthquake.53. What happens in case of a megathrust earthquake according to the passage?A) Two plates merge into one.B) A variety of forces converge.C) Boundaries blur between plates.D) Enormous stress is released.54. What do the officials hope to achieve through the drills

24、?A) Coordinating various disaster-relief efforts.B) Reducing casualties in the event of a disaster.C) Minimizing property loss caused by disaster.D) Establishing disaster and emergency management.55. What does the author say about “The Big One ?A) Whether it will occur remains to be seen.B) How it w

25、ill arrive is too early to predict.C) Its occurrence is just a matter of time.D) It keeps haunting Cascadia residents.Part IVTranslation(30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.牡

26、丹花色艳丽，形象高雅，象征着和平与繁荣，因而在中国被称为“花中之王” C中国许多地方都培 育和种植牡丹。千百年来，创造了许多诗歌和绘画赞美牡丹。唐代时期，牡丹在皇家园林普遍种植并被誉 为国花，因而特别风行。十世纪时，洛阳古城成为牡丹栽培中心，而且这一地位一直保持到今天。现在， 成千上万的国内游客蜂拥到洛阳参加一年一度的牡丹节，欣赏洛阳牡丹独特之美，同时探索九朝古都的历 史。Part IWriting(30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on the importan

27、ce of having a sense of social responsibility. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.Part IIListening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the

28、 conversation 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 center.Questions 1 and 4 are based on the conversat

29、ion you have just heard.1. A) Magazine reporter B) Fashion designerC) Website designerD) Features editor2. A) Designing sports clothing B) Consulting fashion expertsC) Answering daily emails D) Interviewing job-seekers3. A) It is challenging.B) It is fascinating. C) It is tiresome.D)Itisfashionable.

30、4. A) Her persistenceB) Her experience C) Her competenceD)HerconfidenceQuestions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.5. A) It is enjoyable.B) It is educational.C) It is divorced from real life. D) It is adapted from a drama.6. A) All the roles are played by famous actors and act

31、resses*B) It is based on the real-life experiences of some celebrities.C) Its plots and events reveal a lot about Frankies actual life.D) It is written, directed, edited and produced by Frankie himself7. A) Go to the theater and enjoy it. B) Recommend it to her friends.C) Watch it with the man.D) Do

32、wnload and watch it.8. A) It has drawn criticisms from scientists.B) It has been showing for over a decade.C) It is a ridiculous piece of satire.D) It is against common sense.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four que

33、stions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hecir a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A)f B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the center.Questions 9 to 11 are based on t

34、he passage you have just heard.9. A) They are likely to get injured when moving too fast.B) They believe in team spirit for good performance.C) They need to keep moving to avoid getting hurt.D) They have to learn how to avoid body contact.10. A) They do not have many years to live after retirement.B

35、) They tend to live a longer life with early retirement.C) They do not start enjoying life until full retirement.D) They keep themselves busy even after retirement.11. A) It prevents us from worrying.B) It slows down our aging process.C) It enables us to accomplish more in life. D) It provides us wi

36、th more chances to learn.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.12. A) Tt tends to dwell upon their joyous experiences.B) It wanders for almost half of their waking time.C) It has trouble concentrating after a brain injury.D) It tends to be affected by their negative feeling

37、s.13. A) To find how happiness relates to daydreaming.B) To observe how ones mind affects ones behavior.C) To see why daydreaming impacts what one is doing.D) To study the relation between health and daydreaming.14. A) It helps them make good decisions. B) It helps them tap their potentials.C) It co

38、ntributes to their creativity.D) It contributes to clear thinking15. A) Subjects with clear goals in mind outperformed those without clear goals.B) The difference in performance between the two groups was insignificant.C) Non-daydreamers were more focused on their tasks than day dreamers.D) Daydream

39、ers did better than non-daydreamers in task performance.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three recordings of lectures or talks followed by three or four questions. The recordings will he played only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four cho

40、ices marked A)f B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the center.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the recording you have just heard.16. A) They are the oldest buildings in Europe.C) They are renovated to attract tourists.B) They are part of the

41、 Christian tradition.D) They are in worsening condition.17. A) They have a history of 14 centuries.C) They are without foundations.B) They are 40 metres tall on average.D) They consist of several storeys.18. A) Wood was harmonious with nature.C) Timber was abundant in Scandinavia.B) Wooden buildings

42、 kept the cold out.D) The Vikings liked wooden structures.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the recording you have just heard.19. A) Similarities between human babies and baby animals.B) Cognitive features of different newly bom mammals.C) Adults influence on children.D) Abilities of human babies.20.

43、A) They can distinguish a happy tune from a sad one.B) They love happy melodies more than sad ones.C) They fall asleep easily while listening to music.D) They are already sensitive to beats and rhythms.21. A) Infants9 facial expressions.B) Babies9 emotions.C) Babies9 interaction with adult.D) Infant

44、s9 behaviors.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the recording you have just heard.22. A) It may harm the culture of today9s workplace.B) It may hinder individual career advancement.C) It may result in unwillingness to take risks.D) It may put too much pressure on team members.23. A) They can hardly giv

45、e expression to their original views.B) They can become less motivated to do projects of their own.C) They may find it hard to get their contributions recognized.D) They may eventually lose their confidence and creativity24. A) They can enlarge their professional circle.B) They can get chances to en

46、gage in research.C) They can make the best use of their expertise.D) They can complete the project more easily.25. A) It may cause lots of arguments in a team.B) It may prevent making a timely decision.C) It may give rise to a lot of unnecessary expenses.D) It may deprive a team of business opportun

47、ities.Part IIIReading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choice

48、s. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 26 to 35 are based on the following passage.When considering risk factors associated with serious chronic diseases, we often think about health indicators such as cholesterol, blood pressure, and body weight. But poor diet and