大学英语六级考试2025年 6 月真题(第三套)
Part I Writing (30 minutes)
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay that begins with the sentence “With the
increasing application of AI technology, there is a growing concern that it may negatively impact human
creativity.You can make comments, cite examples or use your personal experiences to develop your essay. You
should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.
You should copy the sentence given in quotes at the beginning of your essay.
Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)
特别说明：由于多题多卷，官方第三套真题的听力试题与第一套真题的一致，只是选项顺序不同，因此，
本套试卷不再提供听力部分。
Part in Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)
Section A
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 of the words in the bank
more than once.
The slow progress of women in elective office is frustrating for some political observers and experts一
including myself. Achieving gender equality in Congress is an important goal. This is because the number of
women involved in legislative decisions has significant 26 for all the policies that governments 27 . Female
legislators are more likely than men to introduce, speak about and work to pass policies that disproportionately
affect women and girls, such as paid family leave, pay 28 and gender-based violence.
Having more women in Congress also fosters a greater sense of connection between female voters and
government. In addition, it 29 women's sense that government cares about their concerns and inspires young
women to become more politically engaged.
While women are underrepresented in governments around the globe, it is a particularly 30 problem
in the United States. Cunently, the U.S. ranks 73rd in the world when it comes to female representation in
government.
But the reason women are so 31 underrepresented in U.S. government is not because they face resistance
from voters or struggle to raise money. On the contrary, decades of research shows that female candidates raise as
much money and win as often as male politicians with similar 32 .
Rather, the slow progress of women in politics is a tale of two political parties.
In the next Congress, there will be 107 female Democratic lawmakers and 42 female Republican lawmakers
in the Senate and House combined.
In order for women to gain half of the seats in Congress, more women need to run, 33 on Republican
tickets. This will require the Republican Party as a whole to 34 recruiting women- and not just for one
election cycle, but in a 35 way.
19 ・2025年6月六级真题（第三套）・A) bolsters I) formidable
B) consequences J) impetus
C) credentials K) lavish
D) dramatically L) prioritize
E) enact M) suffices
F) equity N) sustained
G) especially 0) tenured
H) evasively
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
questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.
The Benefits of Solitude
A) I can be a reluctant socialiser. I'm sometimes secretly pleased when social plans are called off. I get restless
a few hours into a hangout. I even once went on a free 10-day silent meditation (冥想)retreat- not for the
meditation, but for the silence.
B) So I can relate to author Anneli Rufus, who wrote in Party of One: The Loners 'Manifesto,. "When parents on TV
shows pxmished their kids by ordering them to go to their rooms, I was confused. I loved my room. Being there
behind a locked door was a treat. To me a punishment was being ordered to play games with my cousin Louis.”
C) Unsocial tendencies like these are often far from ideal. Abundant research shows the harms of social isolation,
considered a serious public health problem in countries that have rapidly ageing populations (though talk of
a 'loneliness epidemic7 may be exaggerated). In the UK, the Royal College of General Practitioners says that
loneliness has the same risk level for premature death as diabetes. Strong social connections are important for
cognitive functioning, motor function and a smoothly running immune system.
D) This is especially clear from cases of extreme social isolation. Examples of people kept in captivity, children
kept isolated in abusive orphanages, and prisoners kept in solitary confinement all show how prolonged
solitude can lead to hallucinations (幻觉)and other forms of mental instability.
E) But these are severe and involuntary cases of aloneness. For those of us who just prefer plenty of alone time,
emerging research suggests some good news: there are upsides to being alone- for both our work lives and
our emotional well-being.
F) Solitude is a time for reflection, for thinking about things more deeply. In a world increasingly focused on
speed and competitiveness, solitude is precious and something to be treasured. And there are benefits in
learning to love your solitude.
G) One key benefit of solitude is improved creativity. Gregory Feist, who focuses on the psychology of
creativity at California^ San Jose State University, has defined creativity as thinking or activity with two key
elements: originality and usefulness. He has found that personality traits commonly associated with creativity
are openness (receptiveness to new thoughts and experiences), self-confidence, and autonomy- which may
include “a lack of concern for social norms^^ and “a preference for being alone”. In fact, Feisfs research
on both artists and scientists shows that one of the most prominent features of creative folks is their lesser
interest in socialising.
H) One reason for this is that such people are likely to spend sustained time alone working on their craft.
Plus, Feist says, many artists “are trying to make sense of their internal world and a lot of internal personal
experiences that they're trying to give expression and meaning to through their art." Solitude allows for the
reflection and observation necessary for that creative process.
・2025年6月六级真题（第三套） 20I) A recent justification of these ideas came from University at Buffalo psychologist Julie Bowker, who
researches social withdrawal. Social withdrawal is usually categorised into three types: shyness caused by fear
or anxiety; avoidance, from a dislike of socialising; and unsociability, from a preference for solitude. A paper
by Bowker and her colleagues was the first to show that a type of social withdrawal could have a positive
effect——they found that creativity was linked specifically to unsociability. They also found that unsociability
had no correlation with aggression (shyness and avoidance did). This was significant because while previous
research had suggested that unsociability might be harmless, Bowker and colleagues, paper showed that it
could actually be beneficial. Unsociable people are likely to be “having just enough interaction,Bowker
says. <uThey have a preference for being alone, but they also don't mind being with others.
J) Still, it turns out that solitude is important for more than creativity. Ifs commonly believed that leaders need
to be sociable. But this depends, among other things, on the personalities of their employees. One 2011
study showed that in branches of a pizza chain where employees were more passive, outgoing bosses were
associated with higher profits. But in branches where employees were more active, introverted (内向的)
leaders were more effective. One reason for this is that introverted people are less likely to feel threatened by
strong personalities and suggestions. They're also more likely to listen.
K) Since ancient times, meanwhile, people have been aware of a link between isolation and mental focus. After
all, cultures with traditions of religious hermits (隐士)believe that solitude is important fbr enlightenment.
Recent research has given us a better understanding of why. One benefit of unsociability is the brain's state of
active mental rest, which goes hand-in-hand with the stillness of being alone. When another person is present,
your brain can't help but pay some attention. This can be a positive distraction. But it's still a distraction.
L) Daydreaming in the absence of such distractions activates the brain's default-mode network. Among other
functions, this network helps to consolidate memory and understand others5 emotions. Giving free rein to a
wandering mind not only helps with focus in the long term but strengthens your sense of both yourself and
others. Paradoxically, therefore, periods of solitude actually help when it comes time to socialise once more.
And the occasional absence of focus ultimately helps concentration in the long run.
M) A more recent advocate of thoughtful and productive solitude is Susan Cain, author of Quiet: The Power of
Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking and founder of Quiet Revolution, a company that promotes
quiet and introvert-friendly workplaces. uThese days, we tend to believe that creativity emerges from a
decidedly unreserved socialising process, but in fact it requires sustained attention and deep focus J she
says. "Also, humans are such absorbent social beings that when we surround ourselves with others, we
automatically take in their opinions and aesthetics. To truly chart our own path or vision, we have to be
willing to isolate ourselves, at least for some period of
N) Still, the line between useful solitude and dangerous isolation can be blurry. ''Almost anything can be adaptive
and maladaptive, depending on how extreme they get,“ Feist says. A disorder has to do with dysfunction. If
someone stops caring about people and cuts off all contact, this could point to an irrational neglect of social
relations. But creative unsociability is a far cry from this. In fact, Feist says, “there's a real danger with
people who are never alone.^^ Ifs hard to examine one's own thoughts, feelings and motives, to be self-aware,
and folly relaxed unless you have occasional solitude. In addition, introverts tend to have fewer but stronger
friendships- which has been linked to greater happiness.
O) As with many things, quality reigns over quantity. Nurturing a few solid relationships without feeling the
need to constantly populate your life with endless chatting ultimately may be better for you.
P) Thus, if your personality tends toward unsociability, you shouldn't feel the need to change. Of course, that
comes with qualifications. But as long as you have regular social contact, you are choosing solitude rather
than being forced into it, you have at least a few good friends and your solitude is good fbr your well-being
or productivity, there*s no point agonising over how to fit a square personality into a round hole.
36. Lots of research demonstrates that being socially isolated is harmful to the elderly.
37. Being alone enables artists to think and observe, which is a must for their creation.
21 ,2025年6月六级真题（第三套）・38. To one writer, being forced to play with others was a penalty while being kept alone in a room was quite a
pleasure.
39. Recent research shows for the first time that there is a specific link between being creative and being
unsociable.
40. We must be willing to stay alone at least for some time in order to plot our own course.
41. According to new research, for people who prefer being alone, solitude can be beneficial to their work lives
and emotional health.
42. It may turn out to be better for one to cultivate a few steady relationships than to busy themselves socialising.
43. Allowing your mind to wander freely is conducive to sharpening your focus in the long run.
44. Research conducted on artists and scientists indicates that creative people are less interested in hanging out
with others.
45. According to Feist, you will have difficulty knowing yourself if you do not stay alone occasionally.
Section C
Directions: 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 A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best
choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
Passage One
Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.
Simulators are most often utilized within industries such as nuclear power, aviation and surgery where failure
results in disastrous consequences. To maximize the value from a simulation learning experience, participants
should immediately and directly apply their learning to a specific intervention within their organization.
Most organizations aspire to deploy significant change programs, only to find them nearly impossible to
implement. That is largely because successful change requires more than a vision, it requires a workforce that not
only doesn't resist change, but embraces it.
To achieve success, an organization must build a transformation program that will allow change to be
rapidly pulled across its departments and throughout its layers. Regardless of the level of senior management
commitment, unless key thought leaders at all levels embrace the change, the initiative will wither and die. To
create this kind of widespread passion, learning leaders must expose the workforce to what could be, which will
enable them to rethink their mental models, enable them to break free from their deep-rooted paradigms and
embrace the opportunity to learn.
Allowing participants to enter a simulated environment provides them with the opportunity to experience
alternative realities which can prompt them to rethink their current beliefs.
Behavioral change is not easy for most adults. Lectures, training programs and workshops can explain the
intellectual elements of transformation, but they are seldom effective at getting to the behavioral aspects that
lie at the heart of a significant change initiative. Further, under normal working conditions, managers rarely see
the full effect of their employee development efforts. As such, an intervention like a simulation can provide the
stimulus for change.
An effective simulation can be better than experience as a learning tool because it accelerates time,
compresses space, and unlike reality, is specifically designed to maximize participant learning. Simulations
provide an immersive learning experience where skills, processes and knowledge all can be highlighted in a way
reality cannot. The ability to explore, experiment and repeatedly apply new knowledge in unlimited, risk-free
models is what makes simulation one of the most productive forms of learning.
Well-designed simulations can enable individuals and groups to develop a deep level of understanding
about how their decisions and intuitive responses to business stimuli affect their fellow participants and the
organization as a whole. To reap the benefits, however, simulations must feel like reality. At the end of the
successful simulation, participants must declare “this is us." If they don't, they will view the experience as a
game, which can be difficult to apply on the job, or worse, irrelevant to everyday work tasks. To maximize
•2025年6月六级真题（第三套）・ 22benefits from simulation, participants should immediately apply the learning from the experience to forge a
smooth link between learning and doing.
46. What do we learn about successful changes in organizations?
A) They can be immediately implemented with great ease.
B) They are usually led by organization leaders of vision.
C) They call fbr enthusiastic support from the workforce.
D) They often result from simulation learning experiences.
47. What should learning leaders do to arouse learners5 passion for change?
A) Allow them to see what could possibly be achieved.
B) Help them break free from their old paradigms.
C) Encourage them to rethink their thought models.
D) Stimulate them to embrace fresh opportunities.
48. What does the passage say about lectures, training programs and workshops?
A) They are generally incapable of changing workers5 behaviors on the job.
B) They are interventions different from simulations in creating stimuli fbr change.
C) They aim at transforming the behaviors of the workers in an organization.
D) They help managers achieve the full effect of employee development efforts.
49. What makes simulation one of the most fruitful forms of learning?
A) Its capability of saving time by accelerating the immersive learning experience.
B) Its potential fbr learners to examine their skills, knowledge and learning process.
C) Its capability of providing all participants with a practical learning experience.
D) Its potential fbr learners to explore, experiment and practice without any risk.
50. What should participants do in a simulation to reap the greatest benefits possible?
A) Take the experience as a mere game. C) Develop a deep level of understanding.
B) Apply promptly what they learn to their jobs. D) Strive to connect closely with their leaders.
Passage Two
Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.
GDP growth is not a good indicator of how well a country is performing, and should not be the primary goal
of governments. Unlimited growth is not sustainable, and economic thinking is moving toward the idea that we
should aim fbr sustainability in our economic models. But while a sustainable economy is vital to our future, it is
a means to an end, not an end in itself.
The idea that governments should focus on happiness has its critics. There are concerns about how
happiness can be measured. Is happiness not a fleeting and subjective psychological state? Don't different people
experience different levels of happiness? Even on the broadest interpretation of "happiness5 as prosperity or 'life
satisfaction\ people want different things.
Of course, governments cannot impose life satisfaction on citizens. But our happiness relies on collaborative
efforts as a society. A govemmenfs obligation lies in creating conditions that promote prosperity. And there is
good reason to suppose that such conditions exist, are globally applicable, and are discoverable through research.
In a recently published article, philosopher Julian Baggini suggests we should focus on 'real wealth9 for
citizens, which does not depend on GDP growth. Access is key: people do not need to own, but rather access
things that enable them to live well. Technological advances and changes in social behavior enable us to make
more efficient use of the assets that we already have. And focusing on access to the resources people need to live
better lives could help reduce inequality.
As far as it goes, this has much in common with proposals tabled by 'happiness5 advocates. But it sets the
bar far too low fbr what governments can and should be doing fbr their citizens.
For example, ifs not clear how a 'real wealth, economy would remedy the epidemic of mental ill-health
that plagues our society. In Western countries, at least- poor mental health is more detrimental to wellbeing than
23 ・ 2025年6月六级真题（第三套）・poverty. Over and above a vastly improved provision of therapeutic mental healthcare, there are preventative
measures for improving mental health that governments could and should adopt. The WHO recommends
establishing institutions that facilitate community participation——educational programs and interventions that
provide skills for promoting mental wellbeing. It says a lot, however, that the WHO feels the need to appeal
to the economic benefits of improving mental health to persuade governments that the cost of taking proposed
measures is justified. As long as the economy is their priority, governments need go no further than ensuring
citizens9 continued productivity.
To demand that governments set the 'happiness' of citizens as their highest priority is to demand that they
view citizens as ends in themselves.
51. What does the passage say is the more recent thinking of economic growth?
A) It should be made sustainable. C) It should be governments5 chief concern.
B) It is vital to the future of humanity. D) It is an indicator of government performance.
52. Why are some people opposed to the idea that governments should focus on happiness?
A) Governments cannot impose happiness on citizens. C) Happiness means different things to different people.
B) People's happiness is built upon their own endeavor. D) Happiness depends on sustainable economic growth.
53. What does philosopher Julian Baggini suggest governments do in a recently published article?
A) Try to reduce inequality between the rich and the poor.
B) Provide people with access to resources for a better life.
C) Change people's behaviors to put social wealth to better use.
D) Make use of advanced technologies to improve people's lives.
54. Why does the WHO feel the need to appeal to the economic benefits of improving mental health to justify its
recommendations?
A) Mental health programs cannot be executed without GDP growth.
B) Psychological interventions are conducive to people's wellbeing.
C) Poor mental health is detrimental to a nation's economic system.
D) Governments still take economic development as their priority.
55. What message does the author try to convey at the end of the passage?
A) Governments? goal should be prosperity-driven.
B) Governments5 goal should be people-oriented.
C) Governments should consider citizens5 views in decision-making.
D) Governments should set sustained productivity as their top priority.
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