1、至英语六级阅读理解真题及答案9套卷全2015.06【1】Passage OneWhen the right person is holding the right job at the right moment, that persons influence is greatly expanded. That is the position in which Janet Yellen, who is expected to be confirmed as the next chair of the Federal Reserve Bank (FeD. in January, now finds
2、 herself. If you believe, as many do, that unemployment is the major economic and social concern of our day, then it is no stretch to think Yellen is the most powerful person in the world right now.56. What do many people think is the biggest problem facing Janet Yellen?【C】A. Lack of money. B. Subpr
3、ime crisis. C. Unemployment. D. Social instability.57. What did Yellen help the Fed do to tackle the 2008 financial crisis?【D】A. Take effective measures to curb inflation.B. Deflate the bubbles in the American economy.C. Formulate policies to help financial institutions.D. Pour money into the market
4、 through asset buying.58. What is a greater concern of the general public?【B】A.Recession. B. Deflation. C. Inequality. D. Income.59. What is Yellen likely to do in her position as the Fed chief?【C】A. Develop a new monetary program. B. Restore public confidence. C. Tighten financial regulation. D. Re
5、form the credit system.60. How does Alan Blinder portray Yellen?【A】A. She possesses strong persuasive power. B. She has confidence in what she is doing.C. She is one of the worlds greatest economists. D. She is the most powerful Fed chief in history.Passage Two Air pollution is deteriorating in many
6、 places around the world. The fact that public parks in cities become crowded as soon as the sun shines proves that people long to breathe in green, open spaces. They do not all know what they are seeking but they flock there, nevertheless. And, in these surroundings, they are generally both peacefu
7、l and peaceable. It is rare to see people fighting in a garden. Perhaps struggle unfolds first, not at an economic or social level, but over the appropriation of air, essential to life itself.61. What does the author assume might be the primary reason that people would struggle with each other【A】A.
8、To get their share of clean air. B. To pursue a comfortable life. C. To gain a higher social status. D. To seek economic benefits.62. What does the author accuse western politicians of?【D】A. Depriving common people of the right to clean air.B. Giving priority to theory rather than practical action.C
9、. Offering preferential treatment to wealthy countries.D. Failing to pass laws to curb environmental pollution.63. What does the author try to draw our closest attention to?【B】A. The massive burning of fossil fuels.B. Our relationship to the plant world.C. The capacity of plants to renew polluted ai
10、r.D. Large-scale deforestation across the world.64. How can human beings accomplish the goal of protecting the planet according to the a?【D】A. By showing respect for plants. B. By preserving all forms of life. C. By tapping all natural resources. D. By pooling their efforts together.65. What does th
11、e author suggest we do in order not just to survive?【C】A. Expand the sphere of living. B. Develop natures potentials. C. Share life with nature. D. Allocate the resources.2015.06【2】Passage OneIll admit Ive never quite understood the obsession (难以破除的成见 ) surrounding genetically modified (GM) crops. 5
12、6. How do environmentalist opponents view GM foods according to the passage?【B】A. They will eventually ruin agriculture and the environment. B. They are used by big businesses to monopolize agriculture. C. They have proved potentially harmful to consumers health. D. They pose a tremendous threat to
13、current farming practice.57. What does the author say is vital to solving the controversy between the two sides of the debate? 【D】A. Breaking the GM food monopoly. B. More friendly exchange of ideas. C. Regulating GM food production. D. More scientific research on GM crops.58. What is the main point
14、 of the Nature articles? 【A】A. Feeding the growing population makes it imperative to develop GM crops. B. Popularizing GM technology will help it to live up to its initial promises. C. Measures should be taken to ensure the safety of GM foods.D. Both supporters and opponents should make compromises.
15、59. What is the authors view on the solution to agricultural problems? 【D】A. It has to depend more and more on GM technology.B. It is vital to the sustainable development of human society.C. GM crops should be allowed until better alternatives are found.D. Whatever is useful to boost farming efficiency should be encouraged.60.What does the author think of the ongoing debate around GM crops? 【C】 A. It arises out of ign
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