真题来源
2024年6月大学英语六级考试真题（节选）
 
真题原文
Passage 11: The Role of Education in Promoting Social Mobility
Education has long been recognized as a key driver of social mobility, offering individuals the opportunity to improve their socioeconomic status through knowledge and skills acquisition. In many countries, access to quality education is seen as a fundamental right and a critical pathway to reducing poverty and inequality. However, the relationship between education and social mobility is complex, and significant challenges remain in ensuring that education systems provide equal opportunities for all.
One of the primary ways education promotes social mobility is by equipping individuals with the skills needed to compete in the labor market. Higher education, in particular, has been shown to increase employment opportunities and earning potential. For example, individuals with college degrees typically earn significantly more over their lifetimes than those with only high school diplomas. Additionally, education provides individuals with critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are highly valued in the modern workplace.
However, disparities in educational access and quality can limit the potential of education to promote social mobility. In many countries, students from low-income families and marginalized communities face significant barriers to accessing quality education. These barriers include financial constraints, lack of educational resources, and inadequate school infrastructure. As a result, these students often achieve lower academic outcomes and have fewer opportunities for social advancement.
To address these challenges, governments and organizations are implementing various initiatives to improve educational access and quality. These include providing scholarships and financial aid to students from disadvantaged backgrounds, investing in teacher training and school infrastructure, and promoting inclusive education policies. For example, some countries have implemented free or subsidized higher education programs to reduce financial barriers for low-income students.
Moreover, technology is increasingly being used to enhance educational opportunities. Online learning platforms and digital resources are making education more accessible to students in remote and underserved areas. These technologies can provide high-quality educational content and support for students who may not have access to traditional educational institutions.
In conclusion, education plays a crucial role in promoting social mobility, but ensuring equal access to quality education remains a significant challenge. By addressing disparities in educational access and quality and leveraging technology to enhance educational opportunities, it is possible to create more equitable and inclusive education systems that support social mobility for all.
 
翻译
第十一篇：教育在促进社会流动中的作用
教育一直被认为是促进社会流动的关键驱动力，通过知识和技能的获取为个人提供改善社会经济地位的机会。在许多国家，获得优质教育被视为一项基本权利，也是减少贫困和不平等的重要途径。然而，教育与社会流动之间的关系是复杂的，确保教育系统为所有人提供平等机会仍面临重大挑战。
教育促进社会流动的一个主要方式是为个人提供在劳动力市场中竞争所需的技能。特别是高等教育已被证明可以增加就业机会和收入潜力。例如，拥有大学学位的个人在其一生中的收入通常显著高于只有高中文凭的人。此外，教育为个人提供了在现代工作场所高度看重的批判性思维和解决问题的技能。
然而，教育获取和质量的差异可能会限制教育促进社会流动的潜力。在许多国家，来自低收入家庭和边缘社区的学生面临着获取优质教育的重大障碍。这些障碍包括经济限制、缺乏教育资源和学校基础设施不足。因此，这些学生通常在学业上取得较低的成就，并且拥有较少的社会晋升机会。
为应对这些挑战，各国政府和组织正在实施各种计划以改善教育获取和质量。这些措施包括为来自弱势背景的学生提供奖学金和经济援助，投资教师培训和学校基础设施，以及推动包容性教育政策。例如，一些国家实施了免费或补贴的高等教育计划，以减少低收入学生的经济障碍。
此外，技术正越来越多地被用于增强教育机会。在线学习平台和数字资源正在使教育对偏远和未得到服务地区的学生成为可能。这些技术可以为可能无法获得传统教育机构支持的学生提供高质量的教育内容。
总之，教育在促进社会流动中发挥着关键作用，但确保获得平等的优质教育仍然是一个重大挑战。通过解决教育获取和质量的差异，并利用技术增强教育机会，有可能创建更公平和包容的教育系统，支持所有人的社会流动。
 
阅读理解题目
What is the main role of education in promoting social mobility according to the passage?
A. Increasing employment opportunities
B. Reducing financial constraints
C. Improving school infrastructure
D. Providing critical thinking skills
Which of the following is a barrier to educational access mentioned in the passage?
A. Financial constraints
B. Lack of technological resources
C. Inadequate teacher training
D. Limited online learning platforms
What is one initiative to improve educational access according to the passage?
A. Implementing free higher education programs
B. Reducing the number of scholarships
C. Decreasing investment in school infrastructure
D. Limiting access to digital resources
What role does technology play in enhancing educational opportunities according to the passage?
A. It reduces the need for traditional education
B. It provides high-quality educational content
C. It increases financial barriers for students
D. It decreases the importance of teacher training
What can be inferred about the future of education from the passage?
A. It will become less important for social mobility
B. It will rely solely on technology for improvement
C. It will require efforts to address disparities and leverage technology
D. It will eliminate all barriers to educational access
 
题目解析
正确答案：D
解析：文章指出，教育通过提供批判性思维和解决问题的技能来促进社会流动。因此，选项D“提供批判性思维技能”是正确的。
正确答案：A
解析：文章提到，来自低收入家庭的学生面临获取优质教育的经济限制。因此，选项A“经济限制”是正确的。
正确答案：A
解析：文章提到，一些国家实施了免费或补贴的高等教育计划，以减少低收入学生的经济障碍。因此，选项A“实施免费高等教育计划”是正确的。
正确答案：B
解析：文章指出，技术可以为可能无法获得传统教育机构支持的学生提供高质量的教育内容。因此，选项B“提供高质量的教育内容”是正确的。
正确答案：C
解析：文章总结指出，教育在促进社会流动中发挥着关键作用，但需要解决教育获取和质量的差异，并利用技术增强教育机会。因此，选项C“需要努力解决差异并利用技术”是正确的。
 
翻译与词汇解析
social mobility：社会流动
例句：Education is a key driver of social mobility.（教育是社会流动的关键驱动力。）
critical thinking：批判性思维
例句：Education provides individuals with critical thinking skills.（教育为个人提供批判性思维技能。）
educational access：教育获取
例句：Disparities in educational access can limit social mobility.（教育获取的差异可能会限制社会流动。）
inclusive education policies：包容性教育政策
例句：Governments are promoting inclusive education policies.（政府正在推动包容性教育政策。）
digital resources：数字资源
例句：Digital resources are making education more accessible.（数字资源正在使教育更加易于获取。）