2021年12月大学英语六级考试试题及答案解析
第一部分 听力（共两节，略）
第二部分 阅读理解
Part I: Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)
1. A) children's attention span is shorter than it was before.
According to the first passage, \"At present, studies show that our attention spans are generally getting shorter because of digital entertainment such as video games and social media, and the prevalence of smartphones and other mobile devices.\"
2. D) He thinks it is not necessary to take selfies all the time.
The passage states that \"What I cannot understand at all is why so many people need to take photos and videos of places and things they are not really interested in. Do they just want to show off their photographic skills? Or do they hope to prove where they have been?\" It can be inferred that the author believes taking photos is only necessary when one is truly interested in something.
3. C) They have their own devices to access the internet.
According to the passage, \"Why are schools still reluctant to adopt 'bring your own device' policies? Students have already got their own phones or tablets, so schools could save money by not having to purchase their own. Young people are used to looking for information online, and as long as they are given access to the internet, they will be motivated to learn on their own.\"
4. B) Win support for their campaigns.
The fourth passage is about the use of social media in political campaigns, stating that \"politicians also use social media to rally support and broadcast their messages to the masses. They can reach voters directly without the need for intermediaries such as newspapers and television.\" Therefore, their main goal is to win support for their campaigns.
Part II: Reading Comprehension (Cloze)
5. A) protect the natural environment.
The passage says, \"Ecotourism is a form of sustainable tourism that encourages responsible travel to natural areas, and seeks to protect the environment and improve the welfare of local people.\" Therefore, option A is the correct answer.
6. D) spending on traveling.
According to the passage, \"Baby boomers and the elderly are the main group of consumers in the leisure market, and they are increasingly spending on traveling, dining out, and experiencing entertainment.\" Therefore, D is the correct answer.
7. C) Telling people how to enjoy their food
The passage is about the concept of slow food, which advocates \"reconnecting people with their local food heritage and encouraging them to savor their meals with friends and family, instead of rushing through them.\" Therefore, the passage is more about encouraging people to enjoy their food at a leisurely pace, rather than telling them how to do so.
8. B) interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
The passage states that \"studying abroad is an opportunity to experience different cultures, make friends from all over the world, learn a new language, and gain a global perspective.\" Therefore, B is the correct answer.
9. D) contributes to a sense of loneliness.
The passage says, \"Time spent on social media can lead to feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and depression, as users compare their lives with those of their online friends and acquaintances, and feel pressure to present a perfect image of themselves.\" Therefore, D is the correct answer.
10. C) set up a routine for listing expenses.
The passage states that \"To get started with budgeting, start tracking your expenses. Write down everything you spend money on for a few weeks -- everything. Any coffee, candy or snack bought from a vending machine, gas purchased from a station, groceries, meals at restaurants, rent, or utilities.\" Therefore, to start budgeting, one should set up a routine for listing expenses.
第三部分 英语知识运用
11. D) on the window sill did the cat lie
The correct word order is \"On the window sill did the cat lie.\" This is an example of inversion, where the subject and auxiliary verb switch places in the sentence for emphasis or style.
12. A) that he was perfectly honest and reliable.
The correct answer is \"that he was perfectly honest and reliable.\" The sentence implies that the speaker trusted the man based on what she had heard.
13. C) his failure to finish the book on time.
In the sentence, \"What annoyed the professor most was his failure to finish the book on time,\" \"his failure to finish the book on time\" is the object of \"was annoyed.\"
14. D) lend our support to
\"Lend support to\" is a common collocation that means to provide assistance or help. Therefore, D is the correct answer.
15. B) precedes
\"Precede\" means to come before in time or order. Therefore, B is the correct answer.
16. C) out of
The verb \"run\" is often used with the preposition \"out of\" to mean \"to use up or exhaust.\" Therefore, C is the correct answer.
17. A) wore
The verb \"wear\" is irregular and its past tense form is \"wore.\" Therefore, A is the correct answer.
18. C) carefully
The sentence is about how the students should behave in a laboratory. The adverb \"carefully\" fits best in this context. Therefore, C is the correct answer.
19. B) graduated
\"Graduated\" is the past tense of \"graduate.\" Therefore, B is the correct answer.
20. D) it is never too late to learn.
The correct answer is \"it is never too late to learn,\" which is the moral of the story.
以上是本次六级考试的听力、阅读和语言知识部分。抱着沉着冷静的心态，相信大家都能拿到一个满意的成绩！
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