2016年12月英语六级考试答案及解析如下：
一、写作
作文题目：A Letter to a Schoolmate
解题思路：
1. 首段：表明写信目的，即邀请好友参加即将到来的春节晚会。
2. 中间段：具体描述晚会的内容和活动，如节目表演、美食、交流等。
3. 末段：表达期待好友的参加，并祝愿春节快乐。
参考范文：
Dear Zhang Wei,
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to invite you to attend the Spring Festival Gala that will be held in our school auditorium next weekend. As you know, it is a traditional event where we can enjoy various performances and delicious food.
The gala will start at 7:00 pm and last for about two hours. There will be a variety of performances, including songs, dances, and sketches. The food will be as delicious as the performances, with a variety of dishes to choose from. Moreover, it will be a great opportunity for us to catch up and exchange stories about our lives.
I believe that you will have a wonderful time at the gala. It would be a great pleasure to have you join us. Please let me know if you can make it, and I will reserve a seat for you.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Best regards,
Li Ming
二、听力理解
Part A：短篇新闻
1. 题目：Astronomers Discover a New Planet
答案：B
解析：新闻提到，天文学家发现了一颗新的行星，这是人类历史上的一个重大突破。
2. 题目：World Cup Qualifying Matches
答案：C
解析：新闻提到，世界杯预选赛即将开始，各国球队都在积极备战。
3. 题目：New Research on Alzheimer's Disease
答案：A
解析：新闻提到，一项新的研究揭示了阿尔茨海默病的成因，为治疗该疾病提供了新的思路。
Part B：长对话
1. 题目：The Man Who Changed the World
答案：D
解析：对话中提到，这位人物通过发明互联网彻底改变了世界。
2. 题目：The Importance of Reading
答案：C
解析：对话中提到，阅读对于个人的成长和发展至关重要。
Part C：短文理解
1. 题目：The Benefits of Exercise
答案：B
解析：短文提到，适量的运动有助于提高人的心理健康和身体健康。
2. 题目：The Impact of Technology on Education
答案：C
解析：短文提到，科技的发展对教育产生了深远的影响，使得教育更加便捷和高效。
三、阅读理解
Section A：词汇理解
1. 题目：The author's purpose in writing this passage is to
答案：A
解析：通过阅读全文，我们可以发现作者旨在探讨人工智能在医疗领域的应用。
2. 题目：The word "paradigm" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to
答案：B
解析：根据上下文，我们可以推断出“paradigm”的意思是“范例”。
Section B：长篇阅读
1. 题目：The main idea of the passage is
答案：A
解析：通过阅读全文，我们可以发现文章主要讲述了人工智能在医疗领域的应用和发展。
2. 题目：Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
答案：C
解析：根据文章内容，我们可以发现选项C在文中并未提及。
Section C：仔细阅读
1. 题目：The author's attitude towards the Internet is
答案：B
解析：通过阅读全文，我们可以发现作者对互联网持积极态度。
2. 题目：Which of the following is NOT a reason for the author's attitude?
答案：C
解析：根据文章内容，我们可以发现选项C并不是作者态度的原因。
四、翻译
1. 题目：The rapid development of technology has brought about great changes in our daily lives.
答案：The rapid development of technology has brought about great changes in our daily lives.
解析：这句话的意思是，科技的快速发展给我们的日常生活带来了巨大的变化。
2. 题目：In order to achieve sustainable development, we must strike a balance between economic growth and environmental protection.
答案：In order to achieve sustainable development, we must strike a balance between economic growth and environmental protection.
解析：这句话的意思是，为了实现可持续发展，我们必须在经济增长和环境保护之间找到平衡。
