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2022 年 12 月大学英语六级考试真题(一)
Part IWriting (30minutes)
Directions: In this task, you are to write an essay on the role of physical exercise in
achieving success at college. You will have 30 minutes for the task. You should write
at least 120words butnomore than 180words.
Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)
SectionA
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news
report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report 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
onAnswerSheet1with asingle linethrough thecentre.
Questions1and2arebased onthe news reportyou havejustheard.
1.A) Part ofits dam wall collapsed. C)It was destroyed byan earthquake.
B) It released a lotof harmful gases. D)Someminers were trapped underground.
2.A) It posed a safety threat to the miners. C) It brought the mine's operations to a
halt.
B) It caused damage too heavy toassess. D) It was followed bytwo more earthquakes
Questions3and4arebased onthe news reportyou havejustheard.
3.A)It prepared beds forall thesix new citizens.
B)It assigned a team ofdoctors foreach expected baby.
C)It madeample preparations forvarious possibilities.
D)It brought in themost advanced instruments.
4.A)They hadto undergo 2-3 physical checkups.
B)They were allof normal sizeexcept thesixth.
C)They could go home together with theirmother aday later.
D)They needed to stay in thehospitalfor a coupleofmonths.
Questions5to 7arebased onthe newsreportyou havejustheard.
5.A) It isowned bythelocal government. C)It hasbeen bought byanAmerican.
B) It has been turned into apublicpark D) It is a perfect tourist destination.
6.A) Its seafood. C)Its unspoiled beaches.
B) Its unusual coastline. D) Its architecture.
7.A) It has an unmatched location. C)It has beautiful weather allyear round.
B) It isworth over 18millioneuros. D) It isan ideal place to meet famous stars.
Section B
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
onAnswerSheet1with asingle linethrough thecentre.
Questions8to11arebasedon theconversation youhavejustheard.
8.A)Shehas been attending somegroup classes.
B) Shehas registered for two newgym classes.C)Shebecamea memberofthegym two months ago.
D)Sheis entitled to adiscount onall thegym exercises.
9.A)Considering thepromotion ofits regular classes.
B)Takingmeasures to expand itsexercise programs.
C)Recruiting coaches for hot yoga and advanced spinning.
D)Offering existing members adiscount offtwo new classes.
10.AShemissedthedeadline for the10-weck course.
B) Shemissedout onthegym's general discount.
C)Shedidn't sign upfor membership in time.
D)Shewasn't somuch interested in hot yoga.
11.AShedoesn't want to reveal her card details over thephone.
B)She doesn't think itwiseto pay before attending any class.
C)Shemight have to cancel herregistration any minute.
D)Sheprefers to have thefee added to her monthlybill.
Questions12to 15arebased onthe conversation you havejustheard.
12.A)Tomake investments.C)Toresearch newmarkets.
B)Tosign abusiness contract. D)Toopen a newoffice.
13.A)Dubai B) Beijing. C)Amsterdam. D) Earl's Court.
14.A) Rent a bike for him to get around the town. C) Help him prepare his
presentation.
B) Reserve ameeting room inthe headoffice. D)Send hima map ofthehotel area
15.A)Bring his projector.C)Submithis claims form.
B) Keep all hisreceipts. D) Pay with hiscredit card.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage,
you will hear three or four 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 1with asingle linethrough thecentre.
Questions16to 18arebased onthe passageyouhavejustheard.
16.A)Whether acountry's educational level islinked to women's rights.
B)Whetherwomen's rights are making good progress around theworld.
C)Whetheracountry's protection of women's rights isrelated to its publichealth.
D)Whether women's rights are moreoften overlooked inless-developed countries
17.A)Their people still havebetter health ifwomen's rightsare respected.
B)They must make efforts toincrease women's access tohealth care.
C)Theirpeople tend toattach importanceto women's rights.
D)They need toinvest more in hospitalstaffand facilities.
18.A)Their linkwith a country's publichealth.
B)Their potential impact onsocial progress.
C)Theirvalue to acountry's international image.
D)Their positiveeffect oneconomic development.
Questions19to 21arebased onthe passageyouhavejustheard.
19.A)It creates awonderful setting fordating. C)It turns parks into picnicsites.B) It maycause strange physical reactions. D) It may result in acrowded beach.
20.A)Breathing difficulty.C)Excessivesweating.
B) Bad breath. D)High blood pressure.
21.A)It protects people against bacteria. C)It accelerates people's blood circulation.
B) It enables peopleto build upendurance. D)It provides people with extra energy.
Questions22to 25arebased onthe passageyouhavejustheard.
22.A)They are more likelyto win in combat sports.
B)They are intheminority among thepopulation.
C)They have a higher chance ofjoiningsports teams.
D)They have moredisadvantages in getting ahead.
23.A)Their brain is more powerful than that of right-handed people.
B)Theleft side oftheirbrain ismore powerful than itsright side.
C)They tend to be alot moreaggressivethan right-handed people.
D)Their brain has astrongerconnection between itstwo sides.
24.A)They have a larger brain. C)It isrelated to theirgenes.
B) It stillremains unknown. D)They are better at reasoning.
25.A)Teachthem how toperform tasks withtheirright hand.
B)Help them fully develop theirmathematical abilities.
C)Encouragethem to play fast-paced interactive sports.
D)Advise them tochoose jobs that require quick reactions.
Part Ⅲ ReadingComprehension(40minutes)
SectionA
Directions: 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 choices. 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 ofthe words in thebankmore than once.
Researchers, writing in the journal Heart, pooled data from 23 studies and found that
social isolation or feelings of loneliness were tied to an increased risk of coronary
heart disease(冠心病)and strokes.
The studies included data from 181,006 men and women ages 18 and over. There
were 4,628 coronary events and 3,002 strokes in follow-up periods 26 from three
to 21 years. Three of the papers 27 loneliness, 18 looked at social isolation and
two included both. Social isolation and loneliness were determined with
questionnaires; the researchers depended on medical records and death 28 for
determining coronary events andstrokes.
The scientists found that loneliness and social isolation increased the 29 risk of
having a heart attack or a death from heart disease by 29 percent, and the risk of
strokeby32percent.There were no 30 between men and women.
“People have tended to focus from a policy point of view on 31 lonely people to
make them more 32 ,"said the lead author, Nicole K.Valtorta, a research fellow at
the University of York in England. “Our study 33 that if this is a risk factor, thenweshouldbetrying to prevent therisk factorin thefirst place.”
The authors 34 that this was a review of observational studies and did not 35
cause and effect.
A)acknowledge I)narrow
B)certificates J)permanent
C)connected K)produces
D)demonstrates L)ranging
E)differences M)relative
F)establish N)submitting
G)formats O)targeting
H)measured
Section B
Directions: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements
attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs.
Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a
paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the
questionsbymarking thecorresponding letteronAnswer Sheet 2.
The hidden costs colleges don't want you toknow about
A) This fall, thousands of college students from across the country will begin their
undergraduate studies at colleges around the nation. They will inevitably pack too
much to fit in their tiny dorm rooms. They will also carry with them a huge student
loan debt, in addition to countless “hidden" out-of-pocket costs paid for by their bank
accounts and thebank accounts of theirfamilies.
B)At my well-respected, private, four-year university in Washington, D.C., which
boasts a yearly tuition of $44,046 not including room and board，I receive over
$57,000 yearly in financial aid. As a student from a family that is struggling to make
ends meet, my financial aid package is a combination of federal grants and federal
work study, university merit scholarships and financial aid awards, and about $8,000
yearly in federally subsidized (有补贴的) and unsubsidized loans. On paper, my
expenses and myfinancial aid just about even out.Offpaper,they don't.
C)Universities today are in the business of making money, and mine is no exception.
They hit me right out of gate with a $160 fee to attend my freshman orientation, a
price which does not include the cost of travel to and from the District. Almost every
class has an associated fee not included in the cost of tuition,most between $40 and
$100. Fees for lab science classes are the highest, and all students at my university are
required to take at least one lab before they graduate. Buying a laptop proved a
necessity and, thankfully, a relative bought me one as a gift. Renting a mini-fridge for
mydorm room costs myroommates and meabout $140a year.
D) Schools will charge you whatever they can. The costs of any damage to the dorm,
including elevators, bathrooms, and common areas, are billed to every person on a
dorm floor, or even the entire building if they do not know who caused the damage.
After I fell out of my bed twice during my freshman year, the university installed a
railing-for $20, billed to my student account. My financial aid did not anticipate any
ofthese costs, andso itdid not cover them.E)An Internet search of “hidden costs" of college turns up a host of articles on
parent-centered websites on the college application process. These articles are almost
always geared towards upper- and middle- class families. For students already
struggling topay tuition. thesecosts may be theleast of theworries.
F) So what hidden costs should low-income students really be paying attention to?
My collegeexperience offers afew examples.
G)If you are a low-income student who will be attending school out-of-state, make
sure you know if you can use your state benefits, such as the Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program, or SNAP. It wasn't until after I had accepted admission to an
out-of-state school that I learned that I could not use my Ohio Medicaid on campus
for anything other than emergency care. My benefits became invalid the second l
moved out of Ohio. After my freshman year, I had to opt for the school's insurance
plan, which costs around $2,000 a year. Even if your school offers a flat-rate fee for a
doctor's appointment at the student health center (mine is $20 a visit), these fees often
donotinclude extrafees forlab testsonprescription medications(药物)
H) If you plan on paying off bills in your student account with a credit card, be aware
of any additional costs. My school charges an additional fee for the use of a credit
card to settle outstanding charges, which can add upwards of 3% of the balance to
your bill.
I) There is another depressing reality hidden within even the largest financial aid
packages: Colleges often offer the most generous packages during freshman year as a
way to attract new students. My family was careful to ask about the chances of
financial aid being taken away after my freshman year. We were assured that, except
for low grades or a raise in family income, no money would be taken away. We did
not know to ask-and the school did not readily point out-that even if tuition rises, my
financial aid package will stay the same. So when my university voted to raise tuition
costs 3% at the end of myfreshman year, myfinancial aid package remained the same
and I was suddenly responsible for an additional $1,200 for the next year. The
university administration will likely vote to raise costs at least once more before my
graduation.
J)Yes, I chose to attend an expensive university far from my hometown. Yes, there
were cheaper options. But there are promising students from struggling families
across the nation who should not rule out their dream schools entirely. All things
considered, I am paying significantly less than the ticket price of my university, and
having an educational experience in Washington, D.C., that I would not have had
anywhere else. As a low-income student from a down-and-out Rust Belt community,
these educational experiences have enormous potential to brighten my future—and
myfamily's future.
K)The key is to make sure that students and their families understand that hidden
costs exist, and that they may prove problematic. Fill out a more comprehensive
checklist, and be wary of listed prices that seem too low. Understand just how
complicated the financial aid process is.
L) Students and families must also understand their ability to self-advocate. They
should not pay student bills or excess fees blindly. If something does not look right,ask about it. If it still doesn't look right, negotiate it. In cases where parents are
working multiple jobs, are less knowledgeable about college bureaucracies, have
limited English language skills, or are not contributing financially to their child's
education, the burden of self-advocacy will fall on the student. I understand the
difficulty,andtheembarrassment. But itis necessary.
M)In the grand scheme of things, however, colleges also must come to understand
that the hidden fees they ask for may prove unmanageable for the very kinds of
low-incomeor first-generation students they are trying desperately to attract.
36.Students'financial aid remains unchanged even when tuitionrises.
37.Students may not be able to enjoy their state benefits when they go to college out
ofthestate.
38.Thefinancial aid the authorreceives is supposed to cover all her collegeexpenses.
39.When the person who damages dorm facilities is not identified, students are
required to share thecost.
40.Though it is difficult and embarrassing, students should make inquiries about what
fees theyhave to pay andwhy.
41.Today,manyAmericans havetogo to college onstudentloans.
42. Receiving education in a private university in the nation's capital may change the
author's future lifeand that ofher family's.
43.Students may no longer be qualified for financial aid if they perform poorly in
school oriftheirfamily incomehas increased.
44.In addition to tuition, college students have to pay extra fees for the courses they
take.
45.Some schools charge students a fee to their student accounts for using credit cards
topay bills.
Section C
Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some
questions or unfinished statements. For each ofthem there are four choices markedA),
B), C) and D).You should decide onthe best choice and mark the corresponding letter
onAnswerSheet2with a single linethrough the centre.
PassageOne
Questions46to 50arebased onthe followingpassage.
To write his 2010 book, The 5-Factor World Diet, nutritionist Harley Pasternak
traveled to the healthiest countries around the world to learn more about what made
theirmeals extranourishing.
He noted that Japanese people ate a wonderful variety of seaweeds, and that Chinese
people tried to include at least five different colors in every meal. Pasternak also came
away with some valuable observations about how different the North American way
oflifewas, compared with many other countries.
For starters, Americans eat much bigger portions than people in other countries. "We
don't prioritize eating seasonally or locally, and we also add lots of salt, sugar and
thickening agents to our foods," explained Pasternak. Contrast that to the healthy
Mediterranean, Nordic and Okinawan diets listed in Pasternak's book. They all seem
tostick to theethos(特质)ofregional, seasonal produce.For example, atraditional Mediterranean diet includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains,
nuts and olive oil as the main components of nutritional intake. Fish, chicken and red
wine make moderate appearances, while red meat, salt and sugar are used much less
often. The benefits of a traditional Mediterranean diet have been studied since the
1970s, and researchers have found that living that olive oil life can help people lose
weight, lower theirheart disease risk and reverse diabetes.
Most other healthy eating cultures also make meals an event-say, multiple courses
around the family table, or a glass or two of red wine at a long lunch-as opposed to
hastilywolfing down handfuls ofcereal above thekitchen sinkand calling itdinner.
Each of the healthy eating cultures has its own unique feature. But Pasternak did take
note of one unifying factor in all of the healthy societies he observed. “The only
overlapping feature in most of these healthy countries is that they all walk way more
than the average American, ” said Pasternak. “So really, regardless of what you're
eating, if someone's walking four miles more than you each day, they're going be a lot
thinnerand livea lotlonger than you.”
46.Whatcharacterizes Japanese and Chinesefoods?
A)Variety.C)Color.
B) Flavor.D) Naturalness.
47.Whatis typical ofAmericans in theway of eating?
A)They emphasizenutrition.C)They prioritizeconvenience.
B)They tend toeat quitealot. D)They careabout flavors.
48.Whatfeatures inMediterranean, Nordicand Okinawan diets?
A)Fruits andvegetables. C)Seasonal local produce.
B) Oliveoiland red wine. D)Unprocessed ingredients.
49.Whatdopeople in mosthealthy eating cultures have in common?
A)They get thewholefamily to eat at a table.
B)They eat theirmeals regularly and punctually.
C)They consume plenty ofcereal forbreakfast.
D)They attach great importance to theirmeals.
50.Compared with theaverageAmerican, peoplein healthy societies.. .
A)walk at least 4miles aday C)pay moreattention tobodyshape
B) doconsiderably morewalking D) consumea lotmore organic food
PassageTwo
Questions51to 55arebased onthe followingpassage.
Recognizing when a friend or colleague feels sad, angry or surprised is key to getting
along with others. But a new study suggests that being sensitive to people's feelings
may sometimes come with an extra dose of stress. This and other research challenge
theprevailingview that emotional intelligence is uniformly beneficial to itsbearer.
In a study, psychologist Myriam Bechtoldt of the Frankfurt School of Finance and
Management in Germany asked 166 male university students a series of questions to
measure their emotional intelligence. For example, they showed the students
photographs of people's faces and asked them to what extent feelings such as
happiness or disgust were being expressed. The students then had to give job talks in
front of judges who displayed serious facial expressions. The scientists measuredconcentrations of stress hormones in the students’ saliva (唾液) before and after the
talk.
In students whowere rated more emotionally intelligent, thestress measures increased
more during the experiment and took longer to go back to baseline. The findings
suggest that some people may be too emotionally clever for their own good, says
Bechtoldt. “Sometimes you can be so good at something that it causes trouble,” she
notes.
Indeed, the study adds to previous research hinting at a dark side of emotional
intelligence. A study published in 2002 in Personality and Individual Differences
suggested that emotionally perceptive people might be particularly influenced by
feelings of depression and hopelessness. Furthermore, several studies have implied
that emotional intelligence can beused to manipulate others forpersonal gains.
More research is needed to see how exactly the relation between emotional
intelligence and stress would play out in women and in people of different ages and
education levels. Nevertheless, emotional intelligence is a useful skill to have, as long
as you learn to also properly cope with emotions-both others’ and your own, says
Bechtoldt. For example, some sensitive individuals may assume responsibility for
other people's sadness or anger, which ultimately stresses them out. Remember, as
Bechtoldt says, “you are not responsiblefor howother peoplefeel.”
51.What isthefinding ofthe newstudy?
A)Emotional intelligencehelps peopleget along with others.
B)Emotionalintelligence is generally beneficial to itsbearer.
C)Peoplewho are aware ofothers’feelings may experience more stress.
D)Peoplewho are emotionally stressed mayhave troublemaking friends.
52.Whatwas thepurpose ofpsychologist Myriam Bechtoldt's experiment?
ATodefine different types ofhuman feelings.
B)Toassess theimpacts ofbeing emotionally clever.
C)Todemonstrate howto distinguish different feelings.
D)Toidentifygender differences inemotional intelligence.
53.Whatdoes thefinding ofMyriam Bechtoldt's study indicate?
A)Greater emotional cleverness means less troubleinone's life.
B)Emotionalintelligence helps peoplesucceed in jobinterviews.
C)People's psychological wellbeing isrelated to various factors.
D)Peoplemay sufferfrom having a high emotional intelligence.
54.Whatdowe learn about emotional intelligencefrom anumberof studies?
A)Peoplesuffering from depression are emotionallyimmature.
B) Peoplewho look at thedark sideoflife often feel depressed.
C)Somepeople may take advantage of itand benefit themselves.
D)Somepeople may lack it andare easily manipulated byothers.
55.What does theauthorsuggest sensitiveindividuals do?
A)Avoidburdening themselves with others’feelings.
B)Rid themselves ofworries over worldlyaffairs.
C)Learnto cope withpeople's negative feelings.
D)Help peopleto deal with their troubles in life.Part IVTranslation (30 minutes)
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from
ChineseintoEnglish.You shouldwrite your answer onAnswerSheet 2.
在中国农历中，立秋(Start ofAutumn)意味着夏天的结束和秋天的开始。立秋带来
的首先是天气的变化，气温逐渐下降。人们看到树叶开始变黄飘落时，知道秋天
已经来临，这就是所谓的“一叶知秋”。但此时酷热的天气并未完全结束，高温通
常还会持续一段时间，被称为“秋老虎”。立秋对农民意义重大，这时各种秋季作
物迅速生长、开始成熟，收获的季节即将到来。
