英语六级真题2016年第一套

全国英语六级2016年12月考试
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on invention. Your essay should include the
importance of invention and measures to be taken to encourage are required to 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 two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four
questions. Both the 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 l with a single line through the centre.
Questions l t0 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
1. A) It tries to predict the possible trends of global climate change.
B) It studies the impacts of global climate change on people's lives.
C) It links the science of climate change to economic and policy issues.
D) It focuses on the efforts countries can make to deal with global warming.
2. A) It will take a long time before a consensus is reached on its impact.
B) It would be more costly to deal with its consequences than to avoid it.
C) It is the most pressing issue confronting all countries.
D) It is bound to cause endless disputes among nations.
3, A) The transition to low-carbon energy systems.
B) The cooperation among world major powers.
C) The signing of a global agreement.
D) The raising of people's awareness.
4. A) Carry out more research on it.
B) Cut down energy consumption.
C) Plan well in advance.
D) Adopt new technology.
Questions 5 t0 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
5. A) When luck plays a role.
B) What determines success.
C) Whether practice makes perfect.
D) How important natural talent is.
6. A) It knocks at your door only once in a while.
B) It is something that no one can possibly create. .
C) It comes naturally out of one's self- confidence.
D) It means being good at seizing opportunities.
7. A) Luck rarely contributes to a person's success.
B) One must have natural talent to be successful.
C) One should always be ready to seize opportunities.

D) Practice is essential to becoming good at something.
8. A) Putting time and effort into fun things is profitable.
B) People who love what they do care little about money.
C) Being passionate about work can make one wealthy.
D) People in need of money work hard automatically.

Section B
Directions: In this section , you will hear two long conversations.
At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four 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 l with a single line through the centre .
Questions 9 t0 12 are based on the passage you have just heard.
9. A) The stump of a giant tree.
B) A huge piece of rock.
C) The peak of a mountain.
D) A tall chimney.
10. A) Human activity.
B)Wind and water.
C) Chemical processes.
D) Fire and fury.
11. A) It is a historical monument.
B) It was built in ancient times.
C) It is Indians' sacred place for worship.
D) It was created by supernatural powers.
12. A) By sheltering them in a cave.
B) By killing the attacking bears.
C) By lifting them well above the ground.
D) By taking them to the top of a mountain.
Questions 13 t0 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.
13. A) They will buy something from the convenience stores.
B) They will take advantage of the time to rest a while.
C) They will have their vehicles washed or serviced.
D) They will pick up some souvenirs or gift items.
14. A) They can bring only temporary pleasures.
B) They arc meant for the extremely wealthy.
C) They should be done away with altogether.
D) They may eventually drive one to bankruptcy.
15. A) A good way to socialize is to have daily lunch with one's colleagues.
B) Retirement savings should come first in one's family budgeting.
C) A vacation wⅢ Lie affordable if one saves 20 dollars a week.

D) Small daily savings can make a big difference in one's life.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three recordings of lectures or talks followed by three or four questions.
The recordings will be played 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 7 with a single line
through the centre.
Questions 16 t0 18 are based on the recording you have just heard.
16. A) They should be done away with. C) They enrich our experience:
B) They arc necessary in our lives. D) They are harmful to health.
17. A) They feel stressed out even without any challenges in life.
B) They feel too overwhelmed to deal with life's problems.
C) They are anxious to free themselves from life's troubles.
D) They are exhausted even without doing any heavy work.
our mind. C) They narrow our focus.
B) They prolong our lives. D) They lessen our burdens.
Questions 19 t0 22 are based on the recording you have just heard. '
19.A) It is not easily breakable. C) It represents the latest style.
B) It came from a 3D printer. D) It was made by a fashion
designer. .
20, A) When she had just graduated from her college.
B) When she attended a conference in New York,
C) When she was studying at a fashion design school.
D)When she attended a fashion show months ago.
21. A) It was difficult to print. C) It, was hard and breakable.
B) It was hard to come by, D) It was extremely expensive.
22. A) It is the latest model of a 3D printer.
B) It is a plastic widely used in 3D printing.
C) It gives fashion designers room for imagination.
D) It marks a breakthrough in printing material.
Questions 23 t0 25 are based on the recording you have just heard.
23. A) They arise from the advances in technology.
B) They have not been examined in detail so far.
C) They are easy to solve with modern technology.
D) They can't be solved without government support.
24. A) It is attractive to entrepreneurs. C) It focuses on new products.
B) It demands huge investment. D) It is intensely competitive.
25. A) Cooperation with big companies. C) In-service training of IT personnel.
B) Recruiting more qualified staff. D) Sharing of costs with each other.

18. A) They expand
.

Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)
Section A Conversation
It is important that scientists be seen as normal people asking and answering important questions. Good, sound science depe
nds on ___（26）, experiments and reasoned methodologies. It
requires a willingness to ask new questions and try new approaches. It requires one to ask risks
and experience failures. But good science also requires _____（27）understanding, clear
explanation and concise presentation.
Our country needs more scientists who are willing to step out in the public _____（28）and
offer their options on important matters. We need more scientists who can explain what they are doing in language that is __
___（29）and understandable to the public. There of us who are not
scientists should also be prepared to support public engagement by scientists, and to _____（30）
scientific knowledge into our public communications.
Too many people in this country, including some among our elected leadership, skill do not understand how science works
or why robust, long-range investments in research vitally matter. In the 1960s, the United States _____（31）
nearly 17% of discretionary（可酌情支配的）spending to
research and development, _____（32）decades of economic growth. By 2008, the figure had
fallen into the single __（33）. This occurs at a time when other nations have made significant
gains in their own research capabilities.
At the University of California （UC）, we _____（34）ourselves not only on the quality of our
research, but also on its contribution to improving our world. To _____（35）the development
of science from the lab bench to the market place, UC is investing our money in our own good
ideas.
A．arena
B．contextual
C．convincing
D．devoted
E．digits
F．hasten
G．hypotheses
H．impairing
I．incorporate
J．indefinite
K．indulge
L．inertia
M．pride
N．reaping
O．warrant
Section B
Are We in an Innovation Lull？
[A]Scan the highlights of this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES), and you may get a slight feeling of having seen the
m before. Many of the coolest gadgets this year are the same as the coolest gadgets last year-or the year before, even. The b
ooths are still exciting, and the demos are still just as crazy. It is still easy to be dazzled by the display of drones（无人
机）,3D printers, virtual
reality goggles（眼镜）and more
reflection, however, it is equally easy to feel like you have seen it all before. And it is hard not to think: Are we in an innova
tion lull（间歇期）?
[B]In some ways, the answer is yes, For years, smartphones, television, tablets, laptops and desktops have made up a huge p

art of the market and driven innovation. But now these segments are looking at slower growth curves－
or shrinking markets in some cases－as consumers are not as eager
to spend money on new gadgets. Meanwhile, emerging technologies-the drones, 3D printers and smart- home devices of the
world－now seem a bit too old to be called
[C]Basically the tech industry seems to be in an awkward period now,
e one for years to come,
In this eyes, however, that doesn't necessarily mean that innovation has stopped. It has just grown up a little.
ies are going out of infancy and becoming adolescents,
[D]For instance, new technologies that are building upon existing technology have not found their footing well enough to ap
peal to a mass audience , because, in many cases, they need to work effectively with other devices to realize their full appeal
, Take the evolution of the smart home, for example. Companies are pushing it hard but make it almost overwhelming even
to dip a toe in the water for the average consumer, because there are so many compatibility issues to think about. No averag
e person wants to figure out whether their favorite calendar software works with their fridge or whether their washing machi
ne and tablet get along. Having to install a different app for each smart appliance in your home is annoying; it would be nice
r if you could manage everything together. And while you may forgive your smartphone an occasional fault, you probably h
ave less patience for error message from your door lock.
[E]Companies are promoting their own standards, and the market has not had time to choose a winner yet as this is still very
new. Companies that have long focused on hardware now have to think of ecosystems instead to give consumers practical s
olutions to their everyday problems.
ally meaningful.－which puts on the show each year－
and said that this shift to a search for solutions has been noticeable as he researched his predictions for 2016.
[F]
director of research at Accenture.
panies shift from what is the largest screen size, the smallest from factor or the shiniest object and more into what all of thes
e devices do that is practical in a consumer's life.
he past and reached a level of drama and theatrics fitting for a Las Vegas stage, have a different bent to them. Rather than ju
st dazzling with a high cool factor, there is a focus on the practical. Fitbit, for example, released its first smartwatch Monday
, selling with a clear purpose－to improve your fitness－and promoting it as a
a number of platforms: Apple's iOS, Google's Android and Microsoft's Windows phone.
[G]That seems to be what consumers are demanding, after all. Consumers are becoming increasingly bored with what comp
anies have to offer: A survey of 28,000 consumers in 28 countries released by Accenture found consumers are not as excite
d about technology as they once were. For example, when asked whether they would buy a new smartphone this year, only
48 percent said yes－a six-point drop from 2015.
[H]And when it comes to the hyper-connected super-smart world that technology firms are painting for us, it seems that con
sumers are growing more uneasy about handing over the massive amounts of consumer data needed to provide the personali
zed, customized solutions that companies need to improve their services. That could be another explanation for why compa
nies seem to be strengthening their talk of the practicality of their devices.
[I]Companies have already won part of the battle, having driven tech into every part of our lives, tracking our steps and our
very heartbeats. Yet the persistent question of －
or, perhaps more tellingly, －dogs the steps of many new
13 percent of respondents said that they were interested in buying a smartwatch in 2016, for example－
an increase of just one percent from the previous year despite a year of high-profile launches. That is bad news for any firm
that may hope that smartwatches can make up ground for maturing smartphone and tablet markets. And the survey found fla
t demand for fitness monitors, smart thermostats（恒温器）and connected home cameras, as well.
[J]According to the survey, that lack of enthusiasm could stem from concern about privacy and security. Even among peopl
e who have bought connected devices of some kind, 37 percent future. A full 18 percent have even returned devices until th
ey feel they can get safer guarantees against having their sensitive information backed.
[K]That, too, explains the heavy Washington presence at this year's show, as these new technologies intrude upon heavily re
gulated areas. In addition to many senior officials from the Federal Trade and Federal Communications commissions, this y

ear's list of policy makers also includes appearances from Transportations Secretary Anthony Foxx, to talk about smart citie
s, and Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Michael Huerta, to talk about drones.
[L]Curran, the Accenture analyst, said that increased government interest in the show makes sense as technology becomes a
larger part of our lives.
ing it,
have to understand and think about the implications, and balance these great innovations with the potential downsides they
naturally carry with them.
36.【题干】Consumers are often hesitant to try smart-home devices because they are worried about compatibility problems.
37.【题干】This year's electronics show featured the presence of many officials from the federal government.
38.【题干】The market demand for electronic devices is now either declining or not growing as fast as before.
39.【题干】One analyst suggests it is necessary to accept both the positive and negative aspects of innovative products.
40.【题干】
The Consumer Electronics Show in recent years has begun to focus more on the practical value than the showiness of electr
onic devices.
41.【题干】Fewer innovative products were found at this year's electronic products show.
42.【题干】
Consumers are becoming more worried about giving personal information to tech companies to get customized products are
services.
43.【题干】The Consumer Technology Association is the sponsor of the annual Consumer Electronics Show.
44.【题干】Many consumers wonder about the necessity of having their fitness monitored.
45.【题干】The electronic industry is maturing even though no wonder products hit the market.

Section C
Passage one
The Paris climate agreement finalised in December last year heralded a new era for climate action. For the first time, the
world's nations agreed to keep global warming well below 2℃.
This is vital for climate- vulnerable nations. Fewer than 4% of countries are responsible for more than half of the world's
greenhouse gas emissions. In a study published in Nature Scientific Reports, we reveal just how deep this injustice runs.
Developed nations such as Australia, the United States, Canada, and European countries are essentially climate
causing the majority of the problems through high greenhouse gas emissions, while incurring few of the costs such as
climate change's impact on food and water, in other words, a few countries are benefiting enormously from the consumption
of fossil fuels, while at the same time contributing disproportionately to the global burden of climate change.
On the filp side, there are many
contributed to the problem. Many of the world's most climate-vulnerable countries, the majority of which are African or
small island states, produce a very small quantity of emissions. This is much like a non- smoker getting cancer from
second-hand smoke, while the heavy smoker is fortunate enough to smoke in good health.
The Paris agreement has been widely hailed as a positive step forward in addressing climate change for all, although the
details on addressing
The goal of keeping global temperature rise ℃ is commendable but the emissions-reduction pledges
submitted by countries leading up to the Paris talks are very unlikely to deliver on this.
More than $$100 billion in funding has been put on the table for supporting developing nations to reduce emissions.
However, the agreement specifies that there is no formal distinction nations to reduce emissions. However, the agreement
specifies that there is no formal distinction between developed and developing nations in their responsibility to cut
emissions, effectively ignoring historical emissions. There is also very little detail on who will provide the funds or,
importantly, who is responsible for their provision. Securing these funds, and establishing who is responsible for raising
them will also be vital for the future of climate-vulnerable countries.
The most climate-vulnerable countries in the world have contributed very little to creating the global disease from which
they now suffer the most. There must urgently be a meaningful mobilisation of the policies outlined in the agreement if we
are to achieve national emissions reductions while helping the most vulnerable countries adapt to climate change.

And it is clearly up to the current generation of leaders from high- emitting nations to decide whether they want to be
remembered as climates change tyrants or pioneers.
46.【题干】The author is critical of the Paris climate agreement because_____.
【选项】
A．it is unfair to those climate-vulnerable nations.
B．it aims to keep temperature rise blew 2℃ only.
C．it is beneficial to only fewer than 4% of countries.
D．it burdens developed countries with sole responsibility.
47.【题干】Why does the author call some developed countries climate
【选项】
A．They needn't worry about the food and water they consume.
B．They are better able to cope with the global climate change.
C．They hardly pay anything for the problems they have caused.
D．They are free from the greenhouse effects affecting
48.【题干】Why does the author compare the
【选项】
A．They have little responsibility for public health problems.
B．They are vulnerable to unhealthy environmental conditions.
C．They have to bear consequence they are not responsible for.
D．They are unaware of the potential risks they are confronting.
49.【题干】What does the author say about the $$100 billion funding?
【选项】
A．It will motivate all nations to reduce carbon emissions.
B．There is no final agreement on where it will come from.
C．There is no clarification of how the money will be spent.
D．It will effectively reduce greenhouse emissions worldwide.
50.【题干】What urgent action must be taken to realise the Paris climate agreement?
【选项】
A．Encouraging high-emitting nations to take the initiative.
B．Calling on all the nations concerned to make joint efforts.
C．Pushing the current world leaders to come to a consensus.
D．Putting in effect the policies in the agreement at once.

Passage two
Questions 51 t0 55 are based on the following passage.
Teenagers are risk of depression, anxiety and suicide often wear their troubles like a neon (霓虹灯）sign. Their risky
behaviors- drinking too much alcohol, using illegal drugs, smoking cigarettes and skipping school- -can alert parents and
teachers that serious problems are brewing.
But a new study finds that there's another group of adolescents who are in nearly as much danger of experiencing the
same c symptoms: teens who use tons of media, don't get enough sleep and have a sedentar不爱活动的 )
lifestyle.
Of course, that may sound like a description of every teenager on the planet. But the study warns that it is teenagers who
engage in all three of these practices in the extreme who are truly in jeopardy. Because their behaviors are not usually seen
as a red flag, these young people have been dubbed the‘invisible risk

teachers and clinicians would react to an adolescent using drugs or getting drunk, they may easily overlook teenagers who
are engaging in inconspicuous behaviors.

The study's authors surveyed 12,395 students and analyzed nine risk behaviors, including excessive alcohol use, illegal
drug use, heavy smoking, high media use and truancy(迷学). Their aim was to determine the relationship between
these risk behaviors and mental health issues in teenagers
About 58% of the students demonstrated none or few of the risk behaviors. Some 13% scored high on all nine of the risk
behaviors. And 29%, the scored high on three in particular. They spent five hours a day or more
on electronic devices. They slept six hours a night or less. And they neglected 66 other healthy activities.
The group that scored high on all nine of the risk behaviors was most likely to show symptoms of depression; m all,
nearly 15% of this group reported being depressed, compared with just 4% of the low- risk group. But the invisible group
wasn't far behind the high-risk set, with more than 13% of. them exhibiting depression.
The findings caught Carli off guard.“We were very surprised,he high-risk group and low-risk group are
obvious. But this third group was not only unexpected, it was so distinct and so large_nearly one third of our sample-that it
became a key finding of the study.
Carli says that one of the most significant things about his study is that it provides new early-warning signs for parents,
teachers and mental health-care providers. And early identification, support and treatment for mental health issues, he says,
are the best ways to keep them from turning into full-blown disorders.
51.【题干】What does the author mean by saying
troubles like a neon sign
【选项】
A．Mental problems can now be found in large numbers of teenagers
B．Teenagers' mental problems are getting more and more attention
C．Teenagers' mental problems are often too conspicuous not to be observed.
D．Depression and anxiety are the most common symptoms of mental problems.
52.【题干】What is the finding of the new study?
【选项】
A．Teenagers' lifestyles have changes greatly in recent years.
B．Many teenagers resort to drugs or alcohol for mental relief.
C．Teenagers experiencing psychological problems tend to use a lot of media.
D．Many hitherto unobserved youngsters may have psychological problems.
53.【题干】Why do the researchers refer to teens who use tons of media, don't get enough sleep and have a sedentary
lifestyle as the
【选项】
A．Their behaviors can be an invisible threat to society.
B．Their behaviors do not constitute a warning signal.
C．Their behaviors do not tend towards mental problems.
D．Their behaviors can be found in almost all teenagers on earth.
54.【题干】What does the new study find about the invisible group?
【选项】
A．They are almost as liable to depression as the high-risk group.
B．They suffer from depression without showing any symptoms.
C．They do not often demonstrate risky behaviors as their peers.
D．They do not attract the media attention the high-risk group does.
55.【题干】What is the significance of Vladimir Carl's study?
【选项】
A．It offers a new treatment for psychological problems among teenagers.
B．It provides new early-warning signals for identifying teens in trouble.
C．It may have found an ideal way to handle teenagers with behavioral problems.
D．It sheds new light on how unhealthy behaviors trigger mental health problems.
翻译：

随着生活水平的提高，度假在中国人生活中的作 用越来越重要。过去，中国人的时间主要花在谋生上，很少有机会
外出旅游。然而，近年来中国旅游业发 展迅速。经济的繁荣和富裕中产阶级的出现，引发了一个前所未有的旅游热
潮。中国人不仅在国内旅游， 出国旅游业越来越普遍。2016年国庆假日期间，旅游消费总计超过4000亿元，据世
界贸易组织估 计，2020年中国将成为世界上最大的旅游国，在未来几年里将成为出境旅游支出增长最快的国家。



全国英语六级2016年12月考试参考答案
In today's highly competitive world, innovation matters enormously to an organization or a country. It is the driving force
behind increased competitiveness.
Take growing a successful business as an example. In this day and age, social media are gaining popularity among the
general public. A company that only relies on traditional media doing its marketing is more likely to get eliminated in the
digital era. Put in another way, a company with its focus on social media to boost its brand recognition stands a better
chance of standing out from the crowd. Clearly, innovation is a vital contributing factor to business success.
What can be done to encourage innovation? To name only a few: Above all, a business or a country should strive to build a
corporate culture or a social climate that values innovation. Second, anyone who participates in the innovation process
should be rewarded. Third, we are in urgent need of an education system that stresses innovation over mechanical learning.
Simply put, innovation is an important force that pushes our society forward.

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翻译
As the life quality improves, taking holiday is playing an increasingly important role in the life of Chinese people. In
the past, much of Chinese people’s life was spent on making a living, so we were always denied the chances to go out for a
vacation. Nevertheless, the rapid development in Chinese tourism as a result of a flourishing economy, which also leads to
the rise of affluent middle class has seen an unprecedented boom in travelling. Chinese people not only choose to travel at
home but also seek to embark on a foreign excursion. During the National Day period, the total tourism consumption
reached over 40 billion yuan. It is estimated by the WTO that by 2020, China will be the largest tourism country which will
witness a rapid increase in the outbound tourism expenditures.