2013年12月大学英语六级考试真题(第二套)
because in very few countries have there been enough women in politics to make a
difference,”says Anne-Marie Goetz, peace and security adviser for U.N. Women.
Of course, no index can account for everything. Declaring that one country is better than another in the way that it treats more than half its citizens means relying on broad strokes and generalities. Some things simply can t be measured. And cross-cultural comparisons can t account for difference of opinion.
Certain conclusions are nonetheless clear. For one thing, our index backs up a simple but profound statement made by Hillary Clinton at the recent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
summit. “When we liberate the economic potential of women, we elevate the economic
performance of communities, nations, and the world,” she said. “There s a stimulative effect that kicks in when women have greater access to jobs and the economic lives of our countries: Greater political stability. Fewer military conflicts.More food.More educational opportunity for children. By harnessing the economic potential of all women, we boost opportunity for all people.” 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
61. What does the author think about women s progress so far?
A) It still leaves much to be desired.
B) It is too remarkable to be measured.
C) It has greatly changed women s fate.
D) It is achieved through hard struggle.
62. In what countries have women made the greatest progress?
A) Where women hold key posts in government.
B) Where women s rights are protected by law.
C) Where women s participation in management is high.
D) Where women enjoy better education and health care.
63. What do Newsweek rankings reveal about women in Canada?
A) They care little about political participation.
B) They are generally treated as equals by men.
C) They have a surprisingly low social status.
D) They are underrepresented in politics.
64. What does Anne-Marie Goetz think of a woman being in a nation s top office?
A) It does not necessarily raise women s political awareness.
B) It does not guarantee a better life for the nation s women.
C) It enhances women s status.
D) It boosts women s confidence.
65. What does Hillary Clinton suggest we do to make the world a better place?
A) Give women more political power.
B) Stimulate women s creativity.
C) Allow women access to education.
D) Tap women s economic potential.
Part IVTranslation (30 minutes)
Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese intoEnglish. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.