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2007年新东方大学英语六级讲义（听力部分）
发布时间：2007-11-21 11:00:00 浏览次数: 2119
基本知识 1. 新旧六级比较 具体变化：题型增多，分值由20上升至35，时间也相应从20分钟变为35分钟。 (1) 老六级 Section A：10 short conversations Section B：3 passages or compound dictation (2) 新六级 Section A：8 short conversations and 2 long conversations Section B：3 passages Section C：compound dictation(11个空)
2. 新六级考试时间分配 (1)8:45进入考场 (2)9:00-9:10发试卷 (3)9:10开始考试 9:10-9:40 写作 9:40-9:55 快速阅读 9:55-10:00 收答题卡一 10:00-10:35 听力部分 10:35-11:20 剩余部分 (4)11:20 考试结束
解决做题会出现的三种情况：
1. 听不懂 1)音的问题 ① 美音和英音
区别：A. 美音中元音开口特别大，而英音开口特别小; B. 辅音浊化：美音中清辅音在两个元音夹击下则变为浊辅音; C. 儿化音：美音中如果字母加上 r 则产生儿化音
② 重读和弱读，语音和语调
2)语速的问题 ① 连读 常见的连读方式： A. 辅音+元音：在一句话中，前
一个单词以辅音结尾，后一个单词以元音开头，两词处于同一义群且语速较快时就发生连读。
B. 辅音+辅音：在一句话中，前一个单词以辅音结尾，后一个单词以辅音开头，后一个辅音发音，前一个不发音。
2. 听什么? 1)小词 2)短语 3)一词多义
3. 听懂了但做不对题 1)场景 两大固定场景：① campus life(校园生活);②daily life(日常生活) 2)技巧和规律 六个技巧： 听前：① 快速阅读选项;②预测内容和题型 听中：① 理解大意，抓住主题;②注意小词和短语 听后：①选择相近的选项;②争取去找对立的选项
如何正确阅读选项? ①阅读选项的技巧：scan，关键要抢时间扫读、略读。 ②阅读扫描的技巧：找异同点，先纵读再横读
“莫非”法则：凡事要向不好的方面去思维 If anything can go wrong, it will.
①出去玩儿一定会下雨。 ②汽车、火车、飞机、轮船基本都是晚点。 ③男生VS女生，女生样样比男生好
注意两点：① 勇于放弃，要果断选择答案 ②一般情况下不要轻意地改动自己的第一选择
1997年6月英语六级听力真题
1. A) On Monday night. B) On Thursday night. C) On Friday morning. D) On Thursday morning.
2. A) Let him move to a room with two single beds. B) Check to see if there are any vacancies in her hotel. C) Try to help him find rooms in another hotel. D) Show him the way to Imperial Hotel.
3. A) Brave. B) Robust. C) Generous. D) Dangerous.
4. A) He loves his present job.
B) He is going to open a store.
C) He is about to retire.
D) He works in a repair shop.
5. A) She is not interested in the news. B) She has also won a scholarship. C) She is surprised at the news. D) She has confidence in him.
6. A) His only son is dying. B) He hasn't taken good care of his son. C) He didn't look after his sic wife. D) His mother died some time ago.
7. A) At the airport. B) At the reception desk. C) In a hotel. D) In a travel agency.
8. A) He is not equal to the job.
B) He is not well paid for his work.
C) He cannot keep his mind on his work.
D) He doesn’t think the job is challenging enough.
9. A) The talks haven’t started yet.
B) The talks haven’t achieved much.
C) The talks have produced a general agreement.
D) The talks broke down and could go no further.
10. A) Look after something for him.
B) Get some travel information.
C) Tell him the way to the left-luggage office.
D) Help him to carry some luggage.
11. A) Crowded air traffic. B) The large size of airplanes. C) Bad weather. D) Mistakes by air traffic controllers. 12. A) They narrowly escaped crashing into each other. B) They avoided each other by turning in different directions. C) They bumped into each other over a swimming in different directions. D) One plane climbed above the other at the critical moment. 13. A) To give an example of air disasters. B) To show the great responsibility shouldered by the pilots. C) To show the role played by air traffic controllers. D) To show that air travel is far safer than driving a car.
14. A) Her future prospects. B) Her unique experience. C) Her favourite job. D) Her lonely life. 15. A) Authority. B) Independence. C) Good luck. D) A good relationship.
16. A) She will remain single. B) She will work in a bookstore. C) She will live an empty life. D) She will earn a lot of money. 17. A) She should find a good job. B) She should get married. C) She should have more control over her life. D) She should open a small restaurant.
18. A) In day-care centers where little children were taken care of. B) In schools where free classes were organized for young people. C) In places where hot lunch was provided for factory workers. D) In areas in Chicago where poor people lived. 19. A) For young people and adults. B) For poor city children. C) For factory workers. D) For immigrants. 20. A) Jane Adams'life story. B) Jane Adams'struggle for women's liberation. C) Jane Adams'contributions to society. D) Jane Adams'responsibility for the poor.
Part ⅠListening Comprehension
Section A
1 W: Good moring, I’m here to see Mr.Addison.
M: Mr.Addison went to Washington last Monday for a conference, and will be back on Thursday night.If you like ,you may come again on Friday moring.
Q:When will Mr.Addison return?
2 M:I wonder wether it would be possible to change this double room to two single rooms.
W:Sorry,Sir.All the single rooms are occupied.But if you like , I can check with Imperial Hotel to see if they have any.
Q:What’s the women going to do for the man?
3 M:Bill was a great guy.He was drowned while rescuing a child from the icy water of the river yesterday.
W:Well,as far as I know, that was not the first dangerous situation he was in.
Q:Which of the following best describles Bill.
4W:It’s good to see you again.What are you doing these days? You’re still working at the sameplace,aren’t you?
M:Yes,I am .And I’m counting the days until retirement.
Q:What can we learn about the man?
5 M:Susan,have you read the notice on bulletin board?I’ve won the scholarship for the next semester.
W:I knew you would. You certainly deserve it.
Q:What does the women mean?
6 M:What kind of father am I?My only son almost died,and I didn’t even know he was ill.
W:Don’t blame youself.You were too busy to pay attention to him.If his mother was still alive,things would have been much better.
Q:Why dose the man blame himself?
7M:I’ve just got back from the holiday you arranged for me.But I must tell you the hotel was really awful.It was miles from the sea.The food was awful,too.The bedroom was dirty.
W:Sorry about that.it’s not really our fault.The contract does say that the hotel accommodation is not our responsibility.
Q:Where is the conversation probably taking place?
8 W:Suppose the company offered you a pay raise, a 50%,would you like be so determined to leave and look for a job else where?
M:Yes,I’ve set my mind on it.I’d like to find a job with full scope to show my ability.
Q:Why has the man decided to leave to company?
9 W:How are their talks going on?Have they reached any agreement?
M:They only seemed to have agreed to set another date for further talks.
Q:What can we infer from the conversation?
10 M:Excuse me, madam.Could I leave this here for a few hours,please?
W:Well, it’s a bit……er……unusual ,isn’t?Why not go to the left-luggage office over there?
Q:What dose the man ask the women to do?
Section B
Passage One
Today, air travel is far safer than driving a car on a busy motorway. But there is the danger that grows every year. From the moment the airplane takes off to the moment it lands, every movement is watched on radar screens. Air traffic controllers tell the pilot exactly when to turn, when to climb and when to come down. The air traffic controllers around the busy airport may handle 1,000 planes a day. Any plane that flies near the airport comes under the orders of the controllers there. Even a small mistake on their part could cause a disaster. Recently, such a disaster almost happened. Two large jets were flying towards the airport. One was carrying 69 passengers and had come from Toronto, the other was carrying 176 passengers from Chicago. An air traffic controller noticed on his radar screen that the two planes were too close to each other. He ordered one to turn to the right to climb, but he made a mistake. He ordered the wrong plane to do this. So, instead of turning away from the second plane. The first plane turned towards it. 15 seconds later, it flew directly in front of the second plane. They avoided each other by the smallest part of a second. The distance between them was less than that of a large swimming pool. This is an example of the danger that grows every year.
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. Which factor can most seriously endanger airplanes according to this passage?
12. What happened to the two large jets?
13. Why were the two large jets specially mentioned?
Passage Two
I'll still be working, but things would be different. With any luck, I'll earning more money. But the most important thing will be the job itself and how interesting it is. I mean, I hope I'll be able to choose the kind of job I do and who I work for. Of course, I like to have more money and more authority that I have now. But I don't think they are the only thing in life. What I really want is to be more independent than I am now, to have more control over my own life, perhaps to open a small restaurant, or write a book, or something like that. I am not really sure if I'll ever have children or even if I want to be married. It all depends, of course. I f I meet the right person anything could happen. But I won't feel that my life is empty and meaningless if I still live alone for 10 years or even 20 years from now. Not at all. My mother was always saying "There is nothing like a good relationship". But I am not so sure. There is nothing worse than a really bad one either.
Questions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. What is the speaker talking about?
15. What does the speaker want most?
16. What will the speaker most probably do in the future?
17. What is the speaker's mother always suggesting to her?
Passage Three
Jane Adams came from a well-to-do and cultural family. She was so distressed about the misery of poor people that she left her fine home to spend her life in the slums of Chicago. In 1889, she established a settlement house where she initiated many projects such as hot lunch service for factory workers, day care centers for little children, free classes for young people and adults, gymnasium and art gallery. Immigrants and other poor people came to her settlement house for advice and help, as well as for fun.
Jane Adams was also active in fighting against the use of child labor and against war. She worked for woman's right to vote and for improving the situation of the blacks. She initiated country vocation programs for poor city children. Jane Adams had great influence on the development of social work in the United States and in other parts of the world. She promoted the idea of responsibility for the welfare of the poor. Settlement houses of a similar kind were founded in many poor neighborhood to make the lives of the poor more meaningful. In 1931, Jane Adams was awarded the Nobel Prize for what she had done for society.
Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
18. Where did Jane Adams spend her life after she left her home?
19. For whom did Jane Adams start the country vocation programs?
20. What's the passage mainly about?
Key: 1-5 BCACD 6-10 BDDBA 11-15 DACAB 16-20 ABDBC
小对话
一、基本介绍 对话主要涉及人们日常生活中的话题。对话中的句子结构、成分、主题一般都非常简单。一般来说每个对话的字数在40 - 50之间。语速基本稳定在每分钟150 - 160个单词。问题一般都是特殊疑问句，常见的疑问句开头单词：what, when, where, who, why, how。
二、小对话的分类 小对话常见的十种题型 1、数字价格计算题 2、时间加减运算题 3、对话场景题 4、人物职业、身份、关系题 5、人物意图题 6、态度评价题 7、动作行为题 8、因果关系题 9、推断题(言外之意) 10、意义解释题
1、数字价格计算题
注意： 1. 十几、几十的读音 2. 分数的说法 3. 小数的说法 4. 大数字的说法 5. 钱的问题 (1)打折 discount, discount rate, on sale, 50% off, clearance (2)北美货币体系单位 cent, nickel, dime, quarter, fifty cents, dollar, buck
M: How much are the tickets? W: They are ten dollars each for the general public, but student tickets are half price. Q: How much will the man pay for the two general tickets and two student tickets?
M: I'd like to buy these four thanksgiving cards. Are they ten cents each? W: Three of them are, but the smaller one is only a nickel. Q: How much would the cards all together?
2、时间加减运算题
注意： 1、超前 earlier, ahead of time, in advance 2、准时 be on time, be on schedule 3、推迟 behind schedule, late, delay, put off, postpone
M: I'm sorry, Madam, the plane is somewhat behind the schedule. Take a seat. I'll inform you as soon as we know something definite.
W: Thank you. I'd rather look around and I'll be back in several minutes.
Q: What can be concluded about the plane?
1997年6月
1. W: Good morning, I'm here to see Mr. Addison.
M: Mr. Addison went to Washington last Monday for a conference, and will be back on
Thursday night. If you like, you may come again on Friday morning. Q: When will Mr. Addison return?
3、对话场景题
两大类场景：campus life(校园生活);daily life(日常生活) 1. campus life(校园生活) (1)上课、选课、听讲座、听报告 (2)作业 (3)考试 (4)图书馆 2. daily life(日常生活) (1)餐馆 (2)医院 (3)银行 (4)邮局 (5)旅游 (6)打工 (7)机场、车站 (8)宾馆 (9)电话 (10)购物
4、人物职业、身份、关系题
1995年6月 8. A) Customer and salesman B) Colleagues C) Employee and boss D) Classmates
W: Hi, Jack, I just came back yesterday. Anything new while I was away? M: Congratulations, Susan! It's said you will be promoted to manager and become my immediate
boss. Q: What's most probably the relationship between the two speakers at the moment?
1994年1月 6. A) Customer and salesperson. B) Teacher and student. C) Boss and secretary. D) Guest and waitress.
M: Please make 20 copies of this and deliver them to the chief executive and heads of departments. W: Certainly, sir. They will find it on their desks tomorrow morning. Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?
1995年1月 3. A) A teacher. B) A psychologist. C) A librarian. D) A publisher.
W: I'm looking for textbook for my Psychology course. It's called "Introduction to Educational
Psychology". Do you have it? M: Yes, we do. You'll find it in Section 24 on the top shelf. Q: What's the man's occupation?
2000年6月 7. A) At a book store. B) At an art museum. C) At a newspaper office. D) At a gymnasium.
M: Mary is in charge of the art and music section; and Charles, the sports page. What about you? W: I'm responsible for the editorials. Q: Where does the woman work?
2001年1月
7. A) an auto mechanic.
B) An electrician
C) A carpenter.
D) A telephone repairman.
W: This is Mrs. Starched, my heater is not getting any power and weatherman says the temperature is to fall below zero tonight. Could you get someone to come over and fix it?
M: This is the busiest time of the year, but I'll speak to one of our men about going over some time today.
Q: Who did Mrs. Starched want to come over?
5、人物意图题
题型特征： 第一个人经常提出一个请求、建议或意见等等，第二个人说的话一般以but为标志的句子来说出自己的意见。常见的提问方式：What do you learn from the conversation? 解决思路：关键要听懂第二个人but后面的话，but后面就是正确答案。
1994年1月
4. A) The apartment is better furnished. B) She prefers to live in a quiet place. C) It's less expensive to live in an apartment. D) She finds her roommates difficult to get along with. M: I hear you are moving to an apartment. Can you tell me why? W: Actually, I didn't want to move. It would be more expensive to live outside the college. But I just can't bear the noise made by the people living next door. Q: Why does the woman want to move?
1996年1月
10. W: The strike of the porters has hold up export orders for two weeks. Do you think it will end soon? W: So far as I know, the management side has made an improved pay offer but the unions are just holding out for the original demands. Q: What does the man think of the strike?
1998年1月
2. A) She is going to Finland. B) She has visitors next week. C) She has guests at her home. D) She has just visited him this week.
M: Why don't you come to our house for dinner some time next week? W: I'd like to, but we have visitors from Finland, perhaps next week. Q: Why can't the woman accept the man's invitation?
1999年1月
3. A) He read the cabinet report. B) He read the newspaper. C) He listened to a radio report. D) He's secretary telephoned him.
W: Mr. Johnson, have you heard the morning news report? Mill has resigned his post as Prime Minister. M: I didn't turn on the radio this morning, but I did see the headlines. If you remember, he threatened to leave the office at the last cabinet meeting. Q: How did Mr. Johnson learn that the Prime Minister has resigned?
1999年6月
3. A) She can't receive any calls. B) She can't make any calls. C) She can do nothing with the phone. D) She can't repair the phone.
M: Can I help you, Ms? W: Yes, I bought this telephone last week, and it works all right with out-going calls, but it doesn't ring for the incoming ones. Q: What's the problem with the woman's telephone?
2001年1月
6. A) His English is still poor after ten years in America.
B) He doesn't mind speaking English with an accent.
C) He doesn't like the way Americans speak.
D) He speaks English as if he were a native speaker. M: Did you know this: after almost ten years in the United States, with such a strong accent. W: Yes, but he is proud of it. He says it is a part of his identity. Q: What does the conversation tell us about Mr. Li? Li still speaks English.
2002年1月
1. A) All the passengers were killed. B) The plane crashed in the night. C) No more survivors have been found. D) It's too late to search for survivors. W: Is the rescue crew still looking for survivors of the plane crash? M: Yes, they have been searching the area for hours, but they haven't found anybody else. They will keep searching until night falls. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
6、态度评价题
选项中经常出现的态度类形容词或副词： Oh my God!, happy, worried, panic, luckily, fortunately, unfortunately, impatient, curious, anxious, ridiculous, hopeless. 问题： What does the speaker think of sth.? What's the speaker's idea / attitude / opinion about ...?/ response to ...?
1997年1月
9. A) He is curious. B) He is impatient. C) He is exhausted. D) He is satisfied. M: This is ridiculous! I've been waiting for my meal for more than half an hour. W: I know. But you see, the restaurant is full and we are short-handed today. Q: How does the man feel?
1996年1月
5. A) She's scornful. B) She's angry. C) She's sympathetic. D) She's worried.
M: I forgot all about the two o'clock meeting. Tom's going to kill me. W: Oh, God! I can see why you are upset. You can really be annoying when something important slips in your mind. Q: What's the woman's attitude towards the man's forgetfulness?
1995年6月
1. A) Enjoyable. B) Inspiring. C) Moving. D) Dull. M: I have never seen such an interesting show. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. W: I must admit that I felt sleepy during the two hours. Q: How did the woman feel about the show?
1997年1月
4. A) He feels unsympathetic. B) He feels it's a pity. C) He feels it's unfair. D) He feels glad. W: By the way, did you hear that Jack failed the mid-term English exam? It's too bad because it'll disqualify him for next year's scholarship. M: He deserved it.He's never really studied since last semester. Q: How does the man feel about Jack's failing the exam?
1997年6月
5. A) She has confidence in him. B) She has also won a scholarship. C) She is surprised at the news. D) She is not interested in the news.
M: Susan, have you read the notice on the bulletin board? I've won the scholarship for the next semester. W: I know you would. You certainly deserve it. Q: What does the woman mean?
1998年1月
6. A) He is surprised. B) He feels very happy. C) He is indifferent. D) He feels very angry. W: Billy, have you heard the latest news? It appears that we won't be laid off after all. M: Oh, somewhat I'm tired of working here anyway. Q: What's the man's reaction to the news the woman told him?
1999年1月
5. A) He is confident. B) He is worried. C) He is bored. D) He is angry.
W: How did your interview go? M: I couldn't feel better about it. The questions were very fair and I seemed to find answers for all of them. Q: How does the man feel about the interview?
2002年1月
2. A) Its results were just as expected. B) It wasn't very well designed. C) It fully reflected the students' ability. D) Its results fell short of her expectations.
M: How many students passed the final physics exam in your class? W: Forty, but still as many as 20 percent of the class failed, quite disappointing, isn't it? Q: What does the woman think of the exam?
7、动作行为题
题型特点： 通过两个人的对话，判断他们要干什么或正在做什么。 问题：What's the speaker doing now? What's the speaker going to do? What does the speaker think sb. should do? 注意：着重听出动作发生的先后顺序，还有动作的时态。
2001年1月
3. A) Write the letter. B) Paint the shelf. C) Fix the shelf. D) Look for the pen. M: I can't find my pen. I need to write a letter. W: I'll look for it later. Right now I need you to help fix the shelf before paint it. Q: What would they do first?
1996年6月
1. A) To change the tennis shoes in the sportswear department. B) To help his friend find the right department. C) To find his lost shoes on the tennis court. D) To buy himself a pair of tennis shoes. M: Could you please tell me where I can find tennis shoes? W: Yes. You can get them in the sportswear department on the right side of the store. Q: What does the man want to do?
1997年1月 2. A) Ask Dr. Smith to alter his decision. B) Ask Dr. Smith to call the library. C) Get the book directly from Dr. Smith. D) Get Dr. Smith's written permission. M: May I take this book out? I need it work on my paper for Dr. Smith's history class. W: I'm afraid not. The book has been put on reserve by Dr. Smith. Unless you have his written permission, we won't lend it out. Q: What should the man do to borrow the book?
1997年6月
2. A) Try to help him find rooms in another hotel. B) Check to see if there are any vacancies in her hotel. C) Let him move to a room with two single beds. D) Show him the way to Imperial Hotel.
M: I wonder whether it would be possible to change this double room to two single rooms. W: Sorry, Sir. All the single rooms are occupied. But if you like, I can check with Imperial Hotel to see if they have any. Q: What's the women going to do for the man?
1999年1月
4. A) Hurry to the conference. B) Skip the conference. C) Take the subway. D) Take a bus. M: If you are in a hurry, you can take the subway. But if you want to go sightseeing, you can take a bus. W: Actually, I don't have to be at the conference before noon. Q: What will the woman probably do?
1999年6月
2. A) Singing loudly. B) Listening to music. C) Studying. D) Talking on the phone. W: Hey! If you can't enjoy that at a sensible volume, please use earphones. I'm trying study. M: Oh! I'm sorry. I didn't realize it was bothering you. Q: What is the man probably doing?
2000年6月
1. A) Buy some traveller's checks. B) Borrow some money from a friend. C) Check the brakes and tires. D) Spend some time travelling. M: Have you had the brakes and tires checked? And do you have enough money? W: I've taken care of everything and I'm sure it's going to be a wonderful trip. Q: What is the woman going to do?
2003年1月
10. A) Selecting the best candidate. B) Choosing a campaign manager. C) Trying to persuade the woman to vote for him. D) Running for chairman of the student union. M: You are my campaign manager. What do you think we should do to win the election? I'm convinced I'm the best candidate for the chairman of the student union. W: We won't be able to win unless we get the majority votes from the women students. Q: What is the man doing?
8、因果关系题
常见的因果关系的表达： since, for, as, because (of), due to, so that therefore, thus, as a result, hence, in that, now that, but that 解题思路：要深入理解说话人的含义
1995年1月
9. A) He doesn't write well enough. B) He is not a professional writer. C) He hasn't got any professional experience. D) He didn't perform well in the interview.
W: How was the job interview? I think you'll make a good journalist. I remember you as the best writer of the class. M: Well, in fact, my application was turned down. They were looking for people with experience in the profession. Q: Why didn't the man get the job?
1995年6月
9. A) The first house they saw is too expensive.
B) They may save some money for the time being.
C) She is happy with the price set by the seller.
D) Less money will be spent in maintaining the house.
M: Of the two houses we have seen, which one do you think fits our needs better, the first one or the second one?
W: The second one. It seems very expensive. But in the long run, it will save us the money on the maintenance.
Q: What does the woman say about the reason for her choice?
1997年1月
10. A) She didn't know how to use the new oven.
B) She wanted her refrigerator to be fixed.
C) There is something wrong with the oven.
D) There is something wrong with the food.
M: Yes, Mrs. Smith. What can I do for you? Is it the refrigerator again?
W: No, it is the oven this time. I think something is wrong with the temperature control. Whatever I try to cook gets burned.
Q: Why does the woman call the man?
1997年6月
6. A) His only son is dying .
B) His mother died some time ago.
C) He didn’t look after his sic wife.
D) He hasn’t taken good care of his son.
M: What kind of father am I? My only son almost died, and I didn’t even know he was ill.
W: Don’t blame yourself. You were too busy to pay attention to him. If his mother was still alive, things would have been much better.
Q: Why dose the man blame himself?
2000年1月
7. A) The visiting economist has given several lectures.
B) The guest lecturer's opinion is different from Dr. Johnson's.
C) Dr. Johnson and the guest speaker were schoolmates.
D) Dr. Johnson invited the economist to visit their college.
M: The visiting economist is speaking tonight. But Dr. Johnson doesn't seem to think much of him.
W: That's because Dr. Johnson comes from an entirely different school of thought.
Q: What do we learn from the woman's remark?
2003年1月
9. A) He'll give a lecture on drawing. B) He doesn't mind if the woman goes to the lecture. C) He'd rather not go to the lecture. D) He's going to attend the lecture. W: I don't imagine you have any interest in attending that lecture on drawing, do you? M: Oh, yes, I do, now that you remind me of it. Q: What do we learn about the man from the conversation?
2003年6月
4. A) She promised to help the man. B) She came a long way to meet the man. C) She took the man to where he wanted to go. D) She suggested a way out of the difficulty for the man.
M: Thank you for your helpful assistance. Otherwise, I'd surely have missed it. The place is so out of the way. W: It was a pleasure meeting you. Good bye! Q: Why did the man thank the woman?
9、意义解释题
重点考查：短语和小词的理解 问题：What does the man/speaker mean?
1994年1月 8. A) Teachers like Professor Johnson are rare. B) Professor Johnson has won a million dollars. C) Professor Johnson is lucky to be teaching at that school. D) There are many teachers as good as Professor Johnson. W: This school is lucky to have a teacher as good as Prof. Helen Johnson. M: She is one in a million. Q: What does the man mean?
1995年1月
10. A) He hasn't think it necessary to refuel the car. B) He can manage to get the gasoline they need. C) He hopes the woman will help him select a fuel. D) He thinks it is difficult to get fuel for the car. W: We have to face the fact that it is a little hard to get fuel for the car. M: Between you and me, I think there is always a way to get around this problem. Q: What does the man mean?
1995年6月
4. A) Families with cars B) American's heavy dependence on cars. C) Roads and highways. D) Traffic problems in America.
W: You Americans are funny. It seems as if you were married to your cars.
M: Yeah, I guess that's true. The country is becoming one big highway. I was reading that there are about 4 million miles of roads and highways in this country now.
Q: What are they talking about?
1997年6月
4. A) He loves his present job.
B) He is going to open a store.
C) He is about to retire.
D) He works in a repair shop. W: It's good to see you again. What are you doing these days? You're still working at the same place, aren't you? M: Yes, I am. And I'm counting the days until retirement. Q: What can we learn about the man?
1999年6月
6.A) They should put the meeting to an end.
B) They should hold another meeting to discuss the matter.
C) She would like to discuss another item.
D) She wants to discuss the issue again later.
M: I think we should move on to the next item. W: Ok. But I'd like to take this matter up again at the end of the meeting. Q: What does the woman imply?
2000年1月
8. A) She's never watched a better game. B) Football is - her favorite pastime. C) Their team played very badly. D) The game has been canceled.
M: I'm sorry I missed the football game, but I had a terrible cold.
W: You didn't miss anything. We couldn't have played worse.
Q: What does the woman mean?
2002年6月
8. A) She's proud of being able to do many things at the same time. B) She is sure to finish al the things in a few hours. C) She dreams of becoming a millionaire someday. D) She's been kept extremely busy.
M: You're looking a little overwhelmed. W: Exactly. You know I got a million things to do and all of them have to be finished within 3 hours. Q: What does the woman mean?
2003年1月
5. A) He is sure they will succeed in the next test.
B) He did no better than the woman in the test.
C) He believes she will pass the test this time.
D) He felt upset because of her failure.
W: Oh, dear. I'm afraid I fail again in the national test. It's the third time I took it. M: Don't be too upset. I have the same fate. Let's try the fourth time. Q: What does the man mean?
10、推断题
提问方式 : 1. What do we learn from conversation? 2. What can be inferred from conversation? 3. What do we learn about? 解题：表面上的意思是不对的，选项中答案在原文中一模一样地出现决不要选，要选没有相关词汇的答案。重点要理清思路，听出对话的言外之意。
1999年1月
7. A) The woman doesn't like jam. B) The woman forgot where she had left the jar. C) The man had an accident. D) The man broke the jar. W: I just made a jar of jam this morning and now I can't find it any where. Do you know what happened to it? M: Did you hear a crash, that was it, I'm just as clumsy as ever. Q: What is the problem?
2001年6月
8. A) She'd like to have the windows open. B) She likes to have the air conditioner on. C) The air is heavily polluted. D) The windows are already open. M: Do you want to turn on the air conditioner or open the window? W: I love fresh air if you don't mind. Q: What can be inferred from the woman's answer?
1997年6月
9. A) The talks haven't started yet. B) The talks haven't achieved much. C) The talks have produced a general agreement. D) The talks broke down and could go no further. W: How are their talks going on? Have they reached any agreement? M: They only seemed to have agreed to set another date for further talks. Q: What can we infer from the conversation?
1998年6月
3. A) John didn't pass, although he had tried his best.
B) John did better than he thought he was able to.
C) John got an excellent score, which was unexpected.
D) John was disappointed at his math score.
W: How did you do on the maths exam, John? M: I barely made it. It was just a passing score but better than I had expected. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
小对话做题步骤： 1. 通过问题判断是什么题型 2. 通过题型分类知道这题怎么做 3. 想出对应的做题方法、技巧和规律等等
场景专题(1)
两大类场景：
1. campus life(校园生活)
(1)上课、选课、听讲座、听报告 (2)作业 (3)考试 (4)图书馆
2. daily life(日常生活)
(1)旅游
(2)打工
(3)餐馆
(4)医院
(5)银行
(6)邮局
(7)宾馆
(8)机场、车站 (9)电话
(10)购物
1. 学校场景的背景基本知识
学生场景
freshman 大一学生 sophomore 大学二年级生, 有二年经验的 junior student 大三学生 senior student 大四学生，高年级学生 undergraduate student 本科生 graduate student / postgraduate student 研究生 master's degree 硕士学位 bachelor's degree 学士学位 doctor student / doctor candidate 博士研究生 post doctor student 博士后 alumni / alumnus 校友
老师场景
professor 教授 teaching fellow 讲师 tutor / mentor / director / super visor 导师 dean 系主任 department 系 president 校长 staff 全体员工(商店、企业) faculty 全体教职员工
2. 上课、选课、听讲座、听报告场景
take the course 选课 drop the course 退课 register 注册 sign up for the course 选课 Pick up = learn cancel 取消 full 报满 selective course / elective course / optional course 选修课 requirement / required course / compulsory 必修课 lecture 讲座 seminar 讨论班 credit 学分
introductory course 初级课程 advanced course 高级课程
math 数学 computer course 计算机 psychology course 心理学 physics 物理学 economics 经济学 computer science 计算机科学 sociology 社会学 geology 地质学 chemistry 化学 biology 生物学 biochemistry 生物化学
science 理科 art 文科
2000年1月Section A
7. M: The visiting economist is speaking tonight, but Dr. Johnson doesn't seem to think much of him. W: That's because Dr. Johnson comes from an entirely different school of thought. Q: What do we learn from the woman's remark?
A. The visiting economist has given several lectures.
B. The guest lecturer's opinion is different from Dr. Johnson's.
C. Dr. Johnson and the guest speaker were schoolmates.
D. Dr. Johnson invited the economist to visit their college.
[答案：B]
2002年6月Section A
1. W: The deadline for the sociology and computer courses is the day after tomorrow. M: But I haven't decided which courses to take yet. Q: What are the man and woman talking about?
A. Registering for course. B. Getting directions.
C. Buying a new computer. D. Studying sociology.
[答案：A]
2003年1月Section A
9. W: I don't imagine you have any interest in attending that lecture on drawing, do you?
M: Oh, yes, I do, now that you remind me of it.
Q: What do we learn about the man from the conversation?
A. He'll give a lecture on drawing. B. He's going to attend the lecture.
C. He'd rather not go to the lecture. D. He doesn't mind if the woman goes to the lecture.
[答案：B]
2003年6月Section A
8. M: Mr. Smith, our history professor, announced we would be doing two papers and three exams this semester. I wonder how I'm going to pull through when two other courses have similar requirements. W: Well, can't you drop one course and pick it up next semester? Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?
A. Do the assignments towards the end of the semester.
B. Quit the history course and choose another one instead.
C. Drop one course and do it next semester.
D. Take courses with a lighter workload.
[答案：C]
33. 作业场景
homework / assignment / project book report 读书报告 presentation 课堂发言 reading list 书单 turn in / hand in hand 上交 deadline 最后期限 due 到期 extension 延期 paper 论文 / essay 小论文 term paper 学期报告 thesis 毕业论文 proposal 开题报告
1995年6月Section A
7. M: I'm getting absolutely nowhere with these Physics problems. W: How about my going through them with you? Q: What does the woman mean?
A. Her teaching assistant would grade the exam papers. B. She would collect the exam papers herself. C. She would mark the exam papers herself. D. She would not give her students an exam.
[答案：A]
2000年1月Section A
5. M: My chemistry project is in trouble. My partner and I have totally different ideas about how to proceed. W: You should try to meet each other halfway. Q: What does the woman suggest?
A. The man should work with somebody else. B. The man should meet his partner's needs. C. They should come to a compromise. D. They should find a better lab for the project.
[答案：C]
2001年1月Section A
9. W: Sorry I did not come yesterday, because I had a temperature. Could you tell me the requirement for my term paper? M: The theme of your paper can be about business management or touring resources in China, and the length of the paper should be no less than fifteen pages. Q: What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers?
A. Manager and employee. B. Salesman and customer. C. Guide and tourist. D. Professor and student.
[答案：D]
2002年1月Section A
7. M: When are we supposed to submit our project proposals, Jane? W: They are due by the end of the week. We've only two days left. We'll just have to hurry. Q: What does the woman mean?
A. The deadline is drawing near. B. She can't meet the deadline. C. She turned in the proposals today. D. They are two days ahead of time.
[答案：A]
4. 考试场景
Exam mid-term exam 期中考试 final exam 期末考试 quiz 测验 pop quiz 不提前通知的考试 grade / score 分数 pass 及格 passing grade 及格分 failing grade 失败 GPA 平均学分积 make up exam 补考 cheat 作弊
1999年6月Section A
4. W: I thought Tom said he got A's in all his tests.
M: Mary, you should know better than to take Tom's words too seriously.
Q: What does the man imply?
A. Tom is very responsible. B. Tom's words aren't reliable.
C. What Tom said is true. D. Tom is not humorous at all.
[答案：B]
2002年1月Section A
2. M: How many students passed the final physics exam in your class? W: Forty, but still as many as 20 percent of the class failed, quite disappointing, isn't it? Q: What does the woman think of the exam?
A. They have different opinions as to what to do next.
B. They have to pay for the house by installments.
C. They will fix a telephone in the bathroom.
D. The man's attitude is more sensible than the woman's.
[答案：D]
2003年1月Section A
5、W: Oh, dear. I'm afraid I fail again in the national test. It's the third time I took it. M: Don't be too upset. I have the same fate. Let's try the fourth time. Q: What does the man mean? A. He is sure they will succeed in the next test. B. He did no better than the woman in the test. C. He believes she will pass the test this time. D. He felt upset because of her failure.
[答案：B]
5. 图书馆场景
shelf 书架 stack 书库 reading room 阅览室 reference room 参考书阅览室 periodical room 期刊阅览室 copier 复印机 study lounge 自习室 librarian 图书馆长, 图书管理员 catalogue 书目 index 索引 volume 卷，宗 library card 借书卡
writing permission 书面许可 book reservation 借书 check out 外借 over due 超期 renew 续借 fine 罚款 return 还书 put on reserve 被限制在馆内阅读
magazine 杂志 journal 期刊 periodical 期刊 quarterly 季刊 current issue 现刊 back issue 过刊 latest number 最新一期
author 作者
subject 题目 title 名字 key words 关键字
1995年1月Section A
3. W: I'm looking for textbook for my Psychology course.
It's called "Introduction to Educational Psychology". Do you have it?
M: Yes, we do. You'll find it in Section 24 on the top shelf.
Q: What's the man's occupation?
A. A teacher. B. A psychologist. C. A librarian. D. A publisher.
[答案：C]
1998年1月Section A
8. M: I'm terribly sorry, Anna, I lost the magazine you lent me the other day. W: It doesn't matter; it was a back number any way. Q: Why doesn't the woman care about the lost magazine?
A. She is a generous woman by nature. B. It doesn't have a back cover. C. She feels the man's apology is enough. D. It is no longer of any use to her.
[答案：D]
2003年6月Section A
3. M: Hey, where did you find the journal? I need it, too. W: Right here on the shelf. Don't worry, John. I'll take it out on my card for both of us. Q: What does the woman mean?
A. John can share the magazine with her. B. She wants to borrow John's card. C. She'll let John use the journal first. D. John should find another copy for himself.
[答案：A]
6. 2003年1月小对话部分讲解
Section A
1. M: How well are you prepared for your presentation? Your turn comes next Wednesday.
W: I spent a whole week searching on the Net, but came up with nothing valuable.
Q: What does the woman say about her presentation?
A. It's far from being ready yet. B. She needs another week to get it ready. C. It contains some valuable ideas. D. It has nothing to do with the Internet.
[答案：A]
2. W: Good morning, Jack. Late again? What is the excuse this time?
M: I'm awfully sorry. I must have turned the alarm off and gone back to sleep again.
Q: What so we learn from the conversation?
A. The woman is strict with her employees.
B. The woman is a kind-hearted boss.
C. The man always has excuses for being late.
D. The man's alarm clock didn't work that morning.
[答案：C]
3. W: Excuse me. But could you tell me where I can change American dollars into British pounds?
M: There's a bank round the corner. But I'm afraid it's already past its closing time. Why don't you try the one near the railway station?
Q: What dose the man mean?
A. The bank near the railway station closes late.
B. The bank around the corner is not open today.
C. The woman should use dollars instead of pounds.
D. The woman should try her luck in the bank nearby.
[答案：A]
4. M: Could I speak to Dr. Chen? She told me to call her today.
W: She's not available right now. would you like to try around three?
Q: What does the woman tell the man to do?
A. Make an appointment with Dr. Chen.
B. Wait for about three minutes.
C. Call again some times later.
D. Try dialing the number again.
[答案：C]
5. W: Oh, dear. I'm afraid I fail again in the national test. It's the third time I took it.
M: Don't be too upset. I have the same fate. Let's try the fourth time.
Q: What does the man mean?
A. He felt upset because of her failure.
B. He believes she will pass the test this time.
C. He is sure they will succeed in the next test.
D. He did no better than the woman in the test.
[答案：D]
6. W: Professor Smith, I really need the credits to graduate this summer.
M: Here in this school the credits are earned, not given.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
A. The woman has to attend a summer course to graduate.
B. The woman is begging the man to let her pass the exam.
C. The man thinks the woman can earn the credits.
D. The woman is going to graduate from summer school.
[答案：B]
7. M: How did you go to Canada, Jane? Did you fly?
W: I was planning to, because of such a long trip by bus or by train. But Fred decided to drive me to join him. It took us two days and a night.
Q: What can we infer from the conversation?
A. Fred is planning a trip to Canada.
B. Fred usually flies to Canada with Jane.
C. Fred persuaded Jane to change her mind.
D. Fred likes the beautiful scenery along the way to Canada.
[答案：C]
8. M: How do you like the way I've arranged the furniture in my living room?
W: Fine, but I think the walls could do with a few paintings.
Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?
A. Paint the walls to match the furniture.
B. Find room for the paintings.
C. Put more coats of paint on the wall.
D. Hang some pictures for decoration.
[答案：D]
9. W: I don't imagine you have any interest in attending that lecture on drawing, do you?
M: Oh, yes, I do, now that you remind me of it.
Q: What do we learn about the man from the conversation?
A. He'll give a lecture on drawing.
B. He's going to attend the lecture.
C. He'd rather not go to the lecture.
D. He doesn't mind if the woman goes to the lecture.
[答案：B]
10. M: You are my campaign manager. What do you think we should do to win the election? I'm convinced I'm the best candidate for the chairman of the student union.
W: We won't be able to win unless we get the majority votes from the women students.
Q: What is the man doing?
A. Selecting the best candidate.
B. Running for chairman of the student union.
C. Trying to persuade the woman to vote for him.
D. Choosing a campaign manager.
[答案：B]
复合式听写
1. 新旧六级题型比较区别
老六级：20道题 / 20分 / 20分钟 Section A short conversation (10) Section B passage (3) compound dictation (7+3) 新六级：36道题 / 35分 / 35分钟 Section A short conversation (8) long conversation (2) Section B passage (3) Section C compound dictation (8+3)
2. 复合式听写题型分析与解题对策
复合式听写考察内容:
1、填写的单词和句子不难，一般不会超过六级大纲。 2、难点在于单词比较长，同时可能出现各种各样的变形。 3、一般来说，听写材料中说明文较多。
Directions: In this section you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read the second time you are required to fillin the blanks numbered from s1-s7 with the exact words you have just heard. For the blanks numbered s8-s10 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. Now, listen to the passage.
听写的核心原则：精听速记 速记： 1、放第一遍录音时开始写，对于长难单词写缩略语。
Difficult – dif / difficulty – dify / environment – env / environmental – envl / especially – esp /
University – uni
2、符号助记法。 Question ? Question is ?: about ≈ less than ≤ more than ≥
3、奇偶填空法
复合式听写中的句子做法： 第一遍尽量不要写后面的三个句子，听懂大意。 第二遍只写关键词。 第三遍查漏补缺。
3. 1999年6月复合式听写部分讲解
President Clinton later today joins (S1) presidents Ford, Garter and Bush at“the president's summit for America's future”(S2) at recruiting one million volunteer tutors to provide after-school, weekend and summer reading help for up to three million children. Mr. Clinton will ask Congress this coming week for nearly three (S3) dollars to fund a five-year program called “America Reads”.The program would fund the (S4) efforts of 20 thousand reading (S5) and it would also give (S6) to help parents help children read by the third grade, or about age eight. During his Saturday radio (S7) , the president explained why the program is important:“We need ‘America Reads’ and we need it now. Studies show that if the fourth-graders fail to read well.
(S8)
But 40 percent of them still can't read at a basic level.”
Volunteer tutors, who provide community service in exchange for college funding, are being used in literacy and tutoring programs.
(S9)
The president says many of the Philadelphia summit's corporate sponsors will recruit tutors.
(S10)
听前预测：
第一个空格里面，通过快速扫描第一句话，发现有美国总统克林顿Clinton，又有美国总统福特，卡特，布什(Ford, Garter and Bush)，那么后者跟前者相比较，同学们一定可以感觉到后者为前总统，因此第一个空格应填入former或类似含义的单词。第二个空格我们看到后面有一个介词，于是能发现应当在里面填一个动词，此时就需要注意时态，单复数的问题。空格三明显是一个量词，第四个空格不好预测，第五个可以估计出来应填名词，此时应注意名词单复数的问题，第六同上，第七个空格技巧性较强，需要背景知识，同学们可以想想，美国总统一般去电台(during his radio______)干什么?此时蹦入脑海的一定是“电台演讲，演说”，于是应当是“lecture, presentation, address”等词汇。后面的长难句由于过长，很难提前预测判断，但是在短短的几十秒钟的时间里面, 能预测出来这么多的信息, 实属难能可贵.因此同学们应努力做到把前面的小知识点提前好好分析一下，定能熟练掌握听前预测这一技巧。
参考答案：
S1 former
S2 aimed
S3 billion
S4 coordination
S5 specialists
S6 grants
S7 address
S8. They're likely to drop out of school and less likely to succeed in life.
S9. The program, initiated by President Clinton, has come under criticism by Congress.
S10. Dozens of colleges and universities are prepared to send thousands of their students in support of the program
4. 1999年6月小对话部分讲解
Section A
1. W: It's a pity you missed the concert yesterday evening. It was wonderful!
M: I didn't want to miss the football game. Well, I'm not a classical music fan anyway.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
A. The man attended the concert, but didn't like it.
B. The man was sorry to miss the football game.
C. The man was sorry that he didn't attend the concert.
D. The man is more interested in football than in classical music.
[答案：D ]
2. W: Hey! If you can't enjoy that at a sensible volume, please use earphones. I'm trying study.
M: Oh! I'm sorry. I didn't realize it was bothering you.
Q: What is the man probably doing?
A. Singing loudly. B. Studying.
C. Listening to music. D. Talking on the phone.
[答案：C]
3: M: Can I help you, Ms?
W: Yes, I bought this telephone last week, and it works all right with out-going calls, but
it doesn't ring for the incoming ones.
Q: What's the problem with the woman's telephone?
A. She can't make any calls. B. She can't receive any calls.
C. She can do nothing with the phone. D. She can't repair the phone.
[答案：B]
4. W: I thought Tom said he got A's in all his tests.
M: Mary, you should know better than to take Tom's words too seriously.
Q: What does the man imply?
A. What Tom said is true. B. Tom is not humorous at all.
C. Tom is very responsible. D. Tom's words aren't reliable.
[答案：D]
5. W: Can you show me how to use this, John?
M: It is fully automatic. All you have to do is focus on the scene and press the button here.
Q: What are they talking about?
A. How to use a camera. B. How to use a keyboard.
C. How to use a washer. D. How to use a tape recorder.
[答案：A]
6. M: I think we should move on to the next item.
W: Ok. But I'd like to take this matter up again at the end of the meeting.
Q: What does the woman imply?
A. They should put the meeting to an end.
B. They should hold another meeting to discuss the matter.
C. She would like to discuss another item.
D. She wants to discuss the issue again later.
[答案：D]
7. W: You know, the Browns have invested all their money in stocks.
M: They may think that's a wise move, but that's the last thing I'd do.
Q: What's the man's opinion about the Browns' investment?
A. He believes the Browns have done a sensible thing.
B. He doesn't think the Browns should move to another place.
C. He doesn't think the Browns' investment is a wise move.
D. He believes it is better for the Browns to invest later.
[答案：C]
8. M: What is Mr. Peterson going to do with his old house on London Road? Rent it or sell it?
W: I heard he is thinking of turning it into a restaurant, which isn't a bad idea, because
it's still a solid building.
Q: What will Mr. Peterson do with his old house?
A. He may convert it and use it as a restaurant.
B. He may pull it down and build a new restaurant.
C. He may rent it out for use as a restaurant.
D. He may sell it to the owner of a restaurant.
[答案：B]
9. M: How do you like Professor Bachman's course on the History of Philosophy? He is a
distinguished scholar on that subject.
W: He is a great teacher. But I'm having a hard time with the reading list. I feel I can't
ever finish it.
Q: What problem does the woman have with the course?
A. She doesn't like the way the professor lectures.
B. She's having a hard time following the professor's lectures.
C. She is not interested in course.
D. She's having difficulty with the heavy reading assignments.
[答案：D]
10. W: Robert wants to know if he can go with us to the party.
M: That's odd. This morning he said he wanted to go by himself.
Q: What do we learn about Robert?
A. He never keeps his promises.
B. He has changed his mind.
C. He is crazy about parties.
D. He is not sociable.
[答案：B]
5. 十点注意事项
1、介词
2、代词
3、冠词 4、同音异型词 5、单词的大小写 6、名词的单复数
7、单词的误拼 8、动词的形式 9、特殊的语音现象 10、书写工整
6. 2001年1月复合式听写部分讲解
The human body is a remarkable food processor. As an adult, you may consume (S1) a ton of food per year and still not gain or lose a pound of body weight. You are (S2) harnessing and consuming energy through the intricate (S3) of your body in order to remain in energy balance. To (S4) a given body weight, your energy input must balance your energy output. However, sometimes the (S5) energy balance is upset, and your (S6) body weight will either fall or (S7) The term body image refers to the mental image we have of our own physical appearance, and
(S8)
Research has revealed that about 40 percent of adult men and 55 percent of adult women are dissatisfied with their current body weight.
(S9)
At the college level, a study found that 85 percent of both male and female first-year students desired to change their body weight.
(S10)
Thinness is currently an attribute that females desire highly. Males generally desire muscularity. The vast majority of individuals who want to change their body weight do it for the sake of appearance; most want to lose excess body fat. While a smaller percentage of individuals actually want to gain weight.
分析：
听前预测：第一个空格里面，通过快速扫描第一句话，The human body is a remarkable food processor.(人体是一个不可思议的食物处理器)，同学们会明显发现这篇短文一定是讲人体和食物之间的关系，接下来第二句话，As an adult, you may consume (S1) ____ a ton of food per year and still not gain or lose a pound of body weight. (作为一个成年人，你可能会每年消耗掉________一吨食物同时体重几乎不会发生变化)，这里面的空格填什么呢?唯一的可能就是填“大约，差不多，几乎，超过”等词汇。因此有“about, nearly, almost, over”几个单词待选。接下来You are (S2) _____harnessing and consuming energy through the intricate (S3) —_________ of your body in order to remain in energy balance. (你在____的汲取同时消耗着这些能量，通过你身体精巧的_____来保持能量守恒)，这里面填什么呢?自然是持续不断的，一直的，后者应当是一个名词，反映在我们脑海里面的一般会是“机构，器官等等”。To (S4) ________a given body weight, your energy input must balance your energy output.(为了____使得体重如何，你的能量输入必须和你的能量输出相平衡)，同学们稍微一猜就知道这里面一定是“保持一致，稳定等”， However sometimes the (S5) overall energy balance is upset, and your (S6)_________ body weight will either fall or (S7) ______.。(然而有时候______能量的平衡保持不佳，你的____体重就会下降或者_____)，这个句子虽然不长，但是里面有三个空格需要填，我们分析一下，第一个和第二个一定是形容词，修饰能量平衡和体重，猜不出来没有关系，后面同学们可以感觉到一定是跟下降相反的表达，比如“上升，增加等”，因此备用单词为“increase, gain等”，这样就完成了前面单词部分的全部预测。后面的长难句由于过长，很难提前预测判断，因此同学们应努力做到把前面的小知识点提前好好分析一下，定能熟练掌握。
参考答案：
S1 over
S2 constantly
S3 mechanism
S4 maintain
S5 overall
S6 normal
S7 increase
S8. it can be influenced by a variety of factors, including how much we weigh, or how that weight is distributed.
S9. Similar findings have also been reported at the school level, mainly with female students.
S10. The primary cause of this concern is the value that American society in general assigns to physical appearance.
场景专题(2)
两大类场景：
1. campus life(校园生活)
(1)上课、选课、听讲座、听报告 (2)作业 (3)考试 (4)图书馆
2. daily life(日常生活)
(1)旅游
(2)打工
(3)餐馆
(4)医院
(5)银行
(6)邮局
(7)宾馆
(8)机场、车站 (9)电话
(10)购物
1. 餐馆场景
餐馆
restaurant 餐馆 dining hall 食堂 cafeteria 自助餐厅 bar 酒吧 inn 小旅馆，小客栈 motel 汽车旅馆 fast food 快餐店 snack food 小吃 snack bar 快餐店 subway 赛百味 sandwich 三明治
bread talks 面包新语 pizza hut 必胜客 hamburger 汉堡 burger king 汉堡王 pub 酒吧 French restaurant 法式餐厅 Italian restaurant 意式餐厅 place 餐馆
食品：
buffet 自助餐 salad 沙拉 soup 汤 eat soup 喝汤 soup spoon 汤匙 table manners 饭桌礼仪 sauce 汁，酱 dessert 甜点 main dish 主菜 pudding 布丁 dressing 调味汁
doughnut 面包圈 French bread 法式面包 a loaf 一条面包 jam 果酱 apple pie 苹果酱 sandwich 三明治 toast 土司 pizza 披萨 hamburger 汉堡 potato chips 土豆片 French fries 炸薯条
yoghourt 酸奶 steak 牛排 soft drink 软饮料 soda water 苏打水 Orange Juice 橘汁 mineral water 矿泉水 lemon juice 柠檬汁 wine 酒 liquor 烈酒 beer 啤酒 a cup of beer 一杯啤酒
动作：
menu 菜单 order dishes 点菜 bring me the menu 看菜单 recommendation 推荐，招牌菜
付账：
pick up the bill 买单 I will pick up the table. Let me treat you. Let me foot the bill. It's on me. I will buy the bill.
AA制
Let's go Dutch. 各人付自己的帐 Let's go fifty-fifty. separate checks split the bill tip 小费
Background: book reserve 预定 I am sorry all the tables have been booked out. Are you ready to order, sir? See the menu What is the specialty of the house? I will be back with your order in a minute. Short-handed I will take care of it right now. You're meal will be free.
1996年1月
6. W: Do you know Jane works as a dish-washer at restaurant around the corner?
M: It isn't a bad job to start with. I wouldn't mind that job for the summer if no others are available.
Q: What does the man mean? (D)
A. He likes the job of a dish-washer because it pays well.
B. He thinks it’s important to have a good job from the beginning.
C. He hates to be a dish-washer because it’s boring.
D. He would work as a dish-washer in summer if he has to.
1997年1月 9. M: This is ridiculous! I've been waiting for my meal for more than half an hour. W: I know. But you see, the restaurant is full and we are short-handed today. Q: How does the man feel? (B)
A. He is curious. B. He is impatient. C. He is exhausted. D. He is satisfied.
1998年1月 3. W: I'm out of coins for the slot machine. Do you have any?
M: I don't have any either. But I'll get some from the cafe.
Q: What does the man offer to do? (A)
A. Get some coins at the cafe.
B. Buy her a cup of coffee at the cafe.
C. Get some coffee from the machine.
D. Try to fix the machine.
2001年1月
2. W: I have a complaint to make, Sir. I had waited ten minutes at the table before the waiter showed up, and I finally got served. And I found it was not what I ordered.
M: I am terribly sorry, madam. It's a bit unusually busy tonight. As compensation, your meal will be free.
Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place? (C)
A. At the information desk.
B. In an office.
C. In a restaurant.
D. At a railway station.
2. 医院场景
医生：
内科医生 physician 外科医生 surgeon 牙科医生 dentist
医院的部门名称：
候诊室 waiting room 急诊室 emergency department 小诊所 clinic 医疗中心 health center 校医院 infirmary
常见的生病症状：
症状 symptom 感冒 catch a cold 病愈 get over 发烧 fever 温度 temperature 咳嗽 cough 流鼻涕 running nose 肚子痛 stomach ache 头痛 headache 过敏 be allergic to 心脏病 heart attack 骨折 fracture 脚踝 ankle 流血 bleeding
常见的设施： 体检 check up / physical examination 体育锻炼 physical education
常见的药品：
阿斯匹林 aspirin
药品 medicine 剂量 dosage 吃药 take the pill 药方 prescription 打针 injection
抓药 fill the prescription 一天三次 take the pills three times a day
1999年1月
10. M: Hello, this is doctor Marita from the emergency department.
I have a 70-year-old patient with a fractured ankle. W: OK, send him toward 3. Q: What are they talking about on the phone?(A)
A. The admission of a patient.
B. Diagnosis of an illness.
C. The old man's serious condition.
D. Sending for a doctor.
2001年1月
5. M: My headaches are terribly. Maybe I need more sleep.
W: Actually, you need less sun and some aspirin. It would help if you wear a hat.
Q: What does the woman think is the cause of the man's headache? (A)
A. Long exposure to the sun.
B. Lack of sleep.
C. Too tight a hat.
D. Long working hours.
2001年6月
2. M: The doctor said if I kept smoking, I would increase my chances of having a heart attack.
W: Did he suggest reducing weight, too?
Q: What does the woman think the man should also do? (A)
A. Lose weight
B. Quit smoking.
C. Weigh himself frequently.
D. Have a talk with the doctor.
3. 机场与车站场景、旅游场景
机场场景
机场 air port 起飞 take off 降落 land 抵达 arrive 盘旋 circle 行李 luggage 登机门 boarding gate / departure gate 登机牌 boarding pass 离港 departure 起飞时间 departure time 机场费 air port fare
办理登记手续 check in 行李柜台 baggage counter 头等舱 first-class 经济舱 economy class 商务舱 business class 准点到达 arrive on schedule 晚点(到达)behind schedule 延误，取消 cancel 预定航班 make a reservation
1998年6月
7. W: Could you help me, Sir? My flight got in 15 minutes ago. Everyone else has picked up the luggage but mine hasn't come through.
M: I'm sorry, Madam, I'll go and find out if there is any more to come.
Q: What's the woman's problem? (C)
A. Someone has taken her luggage.
B. Her flight is 50 minutes late.
C. Her luggage has been delayed.
D. She can't find the man she's been waiting for.
旅游场景
旅游 trip tour 假期 vacation 预定饭店 make a hotel reservation 去度假 leave for a vacation 旅行社 travel agency 观光 go sightseeing 避暑胜地 summer resort 夏威夷 Hawaii 悉尼歌剧院 Sydney opera house 带某人四处逛逛 I will show you around 饭店接待 hotel accommodation
1997年6月
7. M: I've just got back from the holiday you arranged for me. But I must tell you the hotel was really awful.
It was miles from the sea. The food was awful too. The bedroom was dirty. W: Sorry about that. But it's not really our fault. The contract does say that the hotel accommodation is not our
responsibility. (D)
Q: Where is this conversation probably taking place?
A. At the airport. B. At the reception desk. C. In a hotel. D. In a travel agency.
1998年6月
2. M: I wonder what makes mother so upset these days.
W: Father is canceling his vocation trip. He promised to take her abroad last year.
But the company is asking father to postpone his vocation.
Q: Why is their mother unhappy? (A)
A. Their father is unable to keep his promise.
B. Their father is going on a vacation without her.
C. Their father isn't telling her the truth.
D. Their father doesn't want to travel abroad.
2001年1月
10. M: Jane, what would you do if you were on vacation overseas and lost all your money and credit cards?
W: Well, I guess I'd probably sell my watch and camera, or I might get a job as a waitress somewhere till I made enough money to buy a plane ticket to return home.(C)
Q: What are they talking about?
A. An invented story. B. A real life experience.
C. An imaginary situation. D. A terrible nightmare.
2000年6月
1. M: Have you had the brakes and tires checked? And do you have enough money?
W: I've taken care of everything and I'm sure it's going to be a wonderful trip.
Q: What is the woman going to do? (D)
A. Buy some traveler’s checks. B. Borrow some money from a friend.
C. Check the brakes and tires. D. Spend some time traveling.
2005年1月
5. M: Hi, Janet, I hear you've just returned from a tour of Australia. Did you get a chance to visit the Sydney Opera House?
W: Of course I did. It would be a shame for anyone visiting Australia not to see this unique creation in architecture. Its magnificent beauty is simply beyond description.
Q: What do we learn from this conversation? (D)
A. Janet loves the beautiful landscape of Australia very much.
B. Janet is very much interested in architecture.
C. Janet admires the Sydney Opera House very much.
D. Janet thinks it's a shame for anyone not to visit Australia.
4. 银行场景、邮局场景
银行场景
银行 bank 户头 account 开户 open an account 支票帐户 check account 支票 check 旅游支票 traveler's check 帐单 bill 付账 pay the bill 兑现支票 cash a check 取钱 draw 透支 overdraw 出纳员 teller
1998年1月
4. M: I just got a statement from the bank. It says I've drawn $ 300 more than I have in my account.
W: Well, we did spend a lot on our vocation. In fact, we didn't know exactly how much was in our bank.
Q: What are they talking about? (B)
A. They spent three hundred dollars on their vacation.
B. They drew money than they should have from the bank.
C. They lost their bankbook.
D. They had only three hundred dollars in the bank.
2003年1月
3. W: Excuse me. But could you tell me where I can change American dollars into British pounds?
M: There's a bank round the corner. But I'm afraid it's already past its closing time.
Why don't you try the one near the railway station?
Q: What dose the man mean? (A)
A. The bank near the railway station closes late.
B. The bank around the corner is not open today.
C. The woman should use dollars instead of pounds.
D. The woman should try her luck in the bank nearby.
邮局场景
邮局 post office 华盛顿邮报 Washington post 平信 regular mail 航空邮件 air mail 挂号信 registered mail 邮票 stamp 邮资 postage 电报 telegram 加急电报 urgent cable 超重 overweight 罚款 fine
快递 EMS (Express Mail Service)
联合包裹快递服务 UPS (United Parcel Service)
5. 租房子、住宾馆场景
宾馆场景
宾馆 hotel 小旅馆，小客栈 inn 汽车旅馆 motel 订房间 book / make a reservation 订满 booked up / occupied 客房服务 room service 单人间 single room 双人间 double room 浴室 bathroom 前台 front desk / reception 行李搬运工 porter 叫早服务 wake up call
租房场景
房租 rent 房东 landlord 房客 renter / tenant 契约 lease / agreement 水电费 utilities 门厅 hall 家具 furniture 风景画 poster 橱柜 cabinet 书架 book case / shelf 淋浴管道 shower pipe
修理 fix / repair 坏了 break down 裂缝 leak 管道 pipe 修理公司 roofing company 修理工作 repair job 修理工 maintenance man / repairman 管道工 plumber 电工 electrician
2000年1月
2. M: Next, shouldn't we get a telephone installed in the hall?
W: Fixing the shower pipe is far more important.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation? (A)
A. They have different opinions as to what to do next.
B. They have to pay for the house by installments.
C. They will fix a telephone in the bathroom.
D. The man's attitude is more sensible than the woman's.
2002年6月 2. M: I’m looking for an apartment with a monthly rent to around 200 dollars in this neighborhood. Can you give me some advice on that?
W: Well, it’s rather hard to find anything for less than 300 dollars around here. Rents are lower in the suburbs, but you’ll need transportation if you choose to live there.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation? (D)
A. The man will probably have to find a roommate.
B. The man is unlikely to live in the suburbs.
C. The man will probably have to buy a car.
D. The man is unlikely to find exactly what he desires.
2003年1月
8. M: How do you like the way I've arranged the furniture in my living room?
W: Fine, but I think the walls could do with a few paintings.
Q: What does the woman suggest the man do? (D)
A. Paint the walls to match the furniture.
B. Find room for the paintings.
C. Put more coats of paint on the wall.
D. Hang some pictures for decoration.
2005年1月
1. M: I'm looking for an unfurnished two-bedroom apartment, but all your apartments are furnished.
W: We can take care of that. We can simply remove the furniture.
Q: What does the woman mean? (D)
A. Furnish apartment will cost more. B. The apartment can be furnished easily. C. The apartment is just what the man is looking for. D. She can provide the man with apartment he needs.
1997年1月
10. M: Yes, Mrs. Smith. What can I do for you? Is it the refrigerator again?
W: No, it is the oven this time. I think something is wrong with the temperature control.
Whatever I try to cook gets burned.
Q: Why does the woman call the man? (C)
A. She didn't know how to use the new oven.
B. She wanted her refrigerator to be fixed.
C. There is something wrong with the oven.
D. There is something wrong with the food.
1998年6月
4. W: During the last thunder storm I noticed several leaks in my bedroom ceiling and they really caused a mess.
M: Maybe you have some broken tiles. I have the phone number of a good roofing company that could do a good repair job for you at a reasonable price.
Q: What can we conclude from this conversation? (A)
A. The roof of the woman's house needs to be repaired.
B. The roof of the man's house has several bad leaks.
C. The woman's bathroom was badly damaged.
D. The man works for a roofing company.
6. 电话场景、工作场景
电话场景
接线员 operator 长途电话 long distance call 越洋电话 over seas call 对方付费电话 collect call 占线 The line is busy / engaged. 把电话接通 put sb. through 信号不好 the connection is bad 让某人重打一次 give sb. credit for the call 关机 power off 不在服务区 not at the service 先别挂 Please hold on / hold for a moment. 挂电话 hang up
投币电话 pay phone 打入的电话 incoming calls 打出的电话 outgoing calls
工作场景
老板 boss 秘书 secretary 前台 reception 雇员 employee 雇主 employer 面试 interview 面试管 interviewer 面试者 interviewee 部门主管 head of department CEO Chief Executive Officer 首席执行官 提升 promotion
顶头上司 immediate boss 加薪 give a raise 提薪 caused of living raise 资历 qualification 证书 certificate 经验 experience 经历 experiences 文凭 credential 辞职 quit / resign 退休 retire 失业 lay off
1995年1月
2. M: You know, I'm just not too sure if the new salary will be high enough or even the new position is really what I want. Besides, I like the work that I am doing now.
W: It sounds as though you've already made up your mind about what you are going to do.
Q: What is the man thinking about? (B)
A. Whether to employ the woman.
B. Whether to toke up the new job.
C. Whether to ask for a raise.
D. Whether to buy a new house.
1998年1月
6. W: Billy, have you heard the latest news? It appears that we won't be laid off after all. M: Oh, somewhat I'm tired of working here anyway. Q: What's the man's reaction to the news the woman told him? (C)
A. He is surprised. B. He feels very happy. C. He is indifferent. D. He feels very angry.
面试场景
申请工作 apply for the job 申请 application 全职 full-time 兼职 part-time 求职者 job applicator 简历 resume 职位 position / post 参加面试 have / take a interview
1998年1月
5. W: Take a seat, Mr. Brown. Could you tell me which position you think most appeals to you?
M: Well, as for me, I prefer to take the post of sales manager if you think I'm qualified.
Q: What's the man's purpose in meeting the woman? (B)
A. To find out her position in the company.
B. To apply for a job.
C. To offer her a position in the company.
D. To make an appointment with the sales manager.
2002年6月
10. M: I’m both excited and nervous about the job interview this afternoon.
W: Take it easy. Just wear tidy and clean clothes and response truthfully to inquiries.
Remember, honesty is the best policy.
Q: What do we learn about the wan? (B)
A. He is nervous about the exam.
B. He is looking for a job.
C. He doesn't dare to tell lies.
D. He doesn’t know how to answer the questions.
7. 1999年1月听力录音
Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause， you must read the four suggested answers marked A)，B)，C)and D) and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
Example: You with near:
You will read: A)2 hours. B)3 hours.
C)4 hours. D)5 hours.
From the conversation we know that the two are talking about some work they will start at 9 o'clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, D)“5 hours” is the correct answer. You should choose [D] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.
Sample Answer [A][B][C][D]
1. A. She's going away for a while.
B. She did well on the test.
C. She worked hard and earned a lot of money.
D. She's didn't have to work hard for the exam.
2. A. Susan is fast worker B. Susan did Jack's homework.
C. Susan didn't do the homework on her own. D. Susan has not finished her homework.
3. A. He read the cabinet report. B. He read the newspaper.
C. He listened to a radio report. D. He's secretary telephoned him.
4. A. Hurry to the conference. B. Skip the conference.
C. Take the subway. D. Take a bus.
5. A. He is confident. B. He is worried.
C. He is bored. D. He is angry.
6. A. He used to be a workman himself.
B. He likes to do repairs and make things himself.
C. He is professional builder.
D. He paid workmen to decorate the house.
7. A. The woman doesn't like jam.
B. The woman forgot where she had left the jar.
C. The man had an accident.
D. The man broke the jar.
8. A. Opinions about the book are varied.
B. The man thinks the book is excellent.
C. You shouldn't believe everything you read.
D. The woman wonders which newspaper the man is reading.
9. A. It's quite normal. B. It's too high.
C. It's cheap indeed. D. It could be cheaper.
10. A. The admission of a patient. B. Diagnosis of an illness.
C. The old man's serious condition. D. Sending for a doctor.
Section B
Directions: In this section， you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage， you will hear some questions. Both the passage an d the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A., B., C., and D. The mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Passage one
Questions 11 to l4 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. A. The color of the dog.
B. The price of the dog.
C. Whether the dog will fit the environment.
D. Whether the dog will get along with the other pets in the house.
12. A. It must be trained so it won't bite. B. It needs more love and care .
C. It demands more food and space. D. It must be looked after carefully.
13. A. They are less likely to run away.
B. It's easier for their masters to train them.
C. They are less likely to be shy with human beings.
D. It's easier for them to form a relationship with their masters.
Passage Two
Question 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. A. They often go for walks at a leisurely pace.
B. They usually have a specific purpose in mind.
C. They like the seaside more than the countryside.
D. They seldom plan their leisure activities in advance.
15. A. Their hardworking spirit.
B. Their patience in waiting for theatre tickets.
C. Their delight in leisure activities.
D. Their enthusiasm and for the arts.
16. A. The Polish people can now spend their leisure time in various ways.
B. The Polish people are fond of walking leisurely in the countryside.
C. The Polish people enjoy picking wild fruit in their leisure time.
D. The Polish people like to spend their holidays abroad.
Passage There
Question 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. A. They will be much bigger. B. They will have more seats.
C. They will have three wheels. D. they will need intelligent drivers.
18. A. It doesn't need to be refueled.
B. It will use solar energy as fuel.
C. It will be driven by electrical power.
D. It will be more suitable for long distance travel.
19. A. Passengers in the car may be seated facing on another.
B. The front seats will face forward and the back seats backward.
C. Special seats will be designed for children.
D. More seats will be added.
20. A. Choose the right route. B. Refuel the car regularly.
C. Start the engine. D. Tell the computer where to go.
答案：1—10 BCBDA BDACC 11—20 CBDBD ACCAD
8. 1999年1月听力讲解
听力原文：
Section A
1.M: Congratulations. You certainly did quite well and I must say you deserve that grade.
W: Well, I really studied hard for that exam I’ve been preparing for it for more than a
month. Now， I can relax for a while.
Q: Why is the woman so happy?
2. M: It’s hard to believe that Susan has already finished her homework.
W: Well， she copied Jack's homework and made a few changes.
Q: What does the woman say about Susan?
3. W: Mr. Johnson， have you heard the morning news report? Mill has resigned his post as Prime
Minister.
M: I didn't turn on the radio this morning， but I did see the headlines. If you remember，
he threatened to leave the office at the last cabinet meeting.
Q: How did Mr. Johnson learn that the Prime Minister has resigned?
4. M: If you are in hurry, you can take the subway. If you want to go sightseeing， take a bus.
W: Actually, I don’t have to be at the conference before noon.
Q: What will the woman probably do?
5.W: How did your interview go?
M: I couldn't feel better about it. The questions were very fair and I seemed to find answers
for all them.
Q: How does the man feel about the interview?
6.W:I’m very impressed by all the work you've done on your house， Mr. Miller， How long have
you been working on it?
M: I first became interested in doing things myself several years ago. I’ve been doing
something on it every now and then for almost a year now. You know，I couldn’t afford to
pay workmen to do it.
Q: What do we learn about Mr. Miller?
7. W:I just made a jar of jam this morning and now I can’t find it any where. Do you know what
happened to it?
M: Did you hear a crash， that was it， I’m just as clumsy as ever.
Q: What is the problem?
8. W: I read in the newspaper that the novel you are reading is excellent.
M: I’ve also read some negative reviews.
Q: What can be learned from the conversation?
9.W:John told me he had got a second-hand car， do you know how much he paid for it?
M: Well，he said he paid 800 dollars for it. I think he got a real bargain.
Q: What does the man think of the price of the car.
10.M: Hello， this is doctor Marita from the emergency department. I have a 70-year-old
patient with a fractured ankle.
W: OK， send him toward 3.
Q: What are they talking about on the phone?
Section B
Passage One
Most people have had a dog or wanted one as their companion at some time in their lives. If you are thinking of buying a dog， however， you should first decide what sort of companion you need and whether the dog is likely to be happy in the surroundings you can provide. Specialist advice is available to help you choose the most suitable breed of dog. But in part， the decision depends on common sense. Most breeds were originally developed to perform specific tasks. So, if you want a dog to protect you or your house， for example， you should choose a breed that has the right size and characteristics You must also be ready to devote a good deal of time to train the dog when it is young and give it the exercise it needs to throughout its life， unless live in the country and can let it run freely. Dogs are demanding pets. Whereas cats identify with the house and so are content if their place there is secure a dog identifies with its master and consequently wants him to show proof of his affection. The best time to buy a baby-dog is when it is between 6 and 8 weeks old so that it can transfer its affection from its mother to its master. If baby dogs have not established a relationship with the human being until they are over three months old， their strong relationship will always be with dogs. They are likely to be too shy when they are brought out into the world to become good pets.
11. What's mentioned as a consideration in buying a dog?
12. Why does the speaker say a dog is a more demanding pet than a cat?
13. Why is advised to buy baby dogs under three months old?
Passage Two
People in Poland take their pleasure seriously. They like to have an aim even when spending the time which is entirely their own. During the summer， people start work very early in the morning so that they can finish early and enjoy a leisurely afternoon. It is difficult to imagine Polish people going aimlessly for a walk in the country， though they might go to pick wild fruit， to visit a place of historical importance or to walk 20 KM as a training exercise. They are often admired for their immense enjoyment of the arts. All parks are beautifully cared and are for the use and enjoyment of the people， Quite ordinary people will talk with obvious delight about concerts. There is nearly always a crowd at the door of the theatre， asking for returned tickets. People in Poland now have far more leisure time and more money than ever before. It is therefore possible to spend the weekends in many new ways. Many people now have over 20 days holiday a year. This provides an opportunity for holidays in the country or at the seaside.
14. What is special about the Polish way of spending leisure time?
15. For what does the author admire the Polish people?
16. What do we learn from the passage?
Passage Three
What kind of car will we be driving by the year 2010? Rather different from the type we know today. With the next decade bringing greater change than the past 50 years， the people who will be designing the models of tomorrow believe that environmental problems may well accelerate the pace of the car's development. The vision is that of a machine with 3 wheels instead of 4， electrically-powered environmentally clean and able to drive itself along intelligent roads ，equipped with built-in power supplies. Future cars will pick up the fuel during long journeys from a power source built into the road， or stored in small quantities for traveling in the city. Instead of today's seating arrangement two in front， two or three behind， all facing forward， the 2010 car will have an interior with adults and children in a family circle. This view of future car based on a much more sophisticated road system. Cars will be automatically controlled by a computer. All the driver will have to do is say where to go and the computer will do the rest. It will become impossible for cars to crash into one another. The technology already exists for the car to become a true automobile.
17. What is the designer's vision of the cars of tomorrow?
18. What else does the passage tell us about the future car?
19. What is the seating arrangement for future cars?
20. What is the only thing the driver of the future car has to do?
小短文
短文题材：天文、地理、科幻、科学、文化、教育、风俗、历史、人物、日常生活
体裁：记叙文、说明文、议论文、应用文
一、 题型：
1. 细节题：主要考五个 w 一个 h(when, why, where, what, how)
What happened...in this passage? Who was responsible for...? Why did...? Where did accident take place ? How can ...? How many ...? In what way... When will...
2. 推理题(infer、implied)
What can we infer from the passage? What the passage tell us about? What could possibly have if ... Which of the following is true(not true, mentioned, not mentioned)? What does...say about...? What do we learn from the passage?
3. 主题题(main idea)
What is possible topic for the passage? What is the passage mainly about? What is a main idea of the passage? What does the passage mainly discuss? What do we learn from the passage? What can be concluded from the passage? What is the best title for the passage?
小短文听力之十大黄金原则
1、听到什么就选什么
90年1月
Everywhere we look we see Americans running. They run for every reason anybody could think of. They run for health, for beauty, to lose weight, to feel fit and because it's the thing they love to do. Every year, for example, thousands upon thousands of people run in one race, the Boston Marathon, the best known long distance race in the United States. In recent years, there have been nearly 5,000 official competitors and it takes three whole minutes for the crowd of runners just to cross the starting line. You may have heard the story of the Greek runner Pheidippides. He ran from Marathon to Athens to deliver the news of the great victory 2,500 years ago. No one knows how long it took him to run the distance. But the story tells us that he died of the effort. Today no one will die in a Marathon race. But the effort is still enormous. Someone does come in first in this tiring foot race. But at the finish line we see what this race is about: not being first but finishing. The real victory is not over one's fellow runners but over one's own body. It's a victory of will-power over fatigue. In the Boston marathon each person who crosses that finish line is a winner.
14. What's the real victory for the thousands of Marathon runners?
A) The victory over one's fellow runners.
B) The victory over former winners.
C) The victory of will-power over fatigue.
D) The victory of one's physical strength.
[答案：C]
2、顺序原则
3、重复原则
1997年6月
Today, air travel is far safer than driving a car on a busy motorway. But there is a
danger that grows every year.From the moment an airplane takes off to the moment it
lands, every movement is watched on radar screens. Air traffic controllers tell the pilot
exactly when to turn, when to climb and when to come down. The air traffic controllers
around a busy airport may handle 1,000 planes a day. Any plane that flies near the
airport comes under the orders of the controllers there. Even a small mistake on their
part could cause a disaster.
Recently such a disaster almost happened. Two large jets were flying towards the
airport. One was carrying 69 passengers and had come from Toronto. The other was
carrying 176 passengers from Chicago. An air traffic controller noticed on his radar
screen that the two planes were too close to each other. He ordered one to turn to the
right and to climb. But he made a mistake. He ordered the wrong plane to do this. So,
instead of turning away from the second plane, the first plane turned towards it. Fifteen
seconds later it flew directly in front of the second plane. They avoided each other by
the smallest part of a second. The distance between them was less than that of a large
swimming pool. This is an example of the danger that grows every year.
11. Which factor can most seriously endanger airplanes according to this passage?
A) Crowded air traffic. B) The large size of airplanes.
C) Bad weather. D) Mistakes by air traffic controllers.
[答案：C]
4、解释原则
5、转折对比原则
2003年1月
There are some serious problems in the Biramichi River. The local Chamber of
Commerce, which represents the industries in the area, hired me as a consultant to do a
one-year study on fishing in the Biramichi River and write a report for them. This is my
report.
One of the major problems in the Biramichi River, is that the level of the oxygen in
the water is too low. Several chemicals have displaced the oxygen. This chemical
pollution has two sources: The factories which dump polluted water directly into the
river and the local community, which dumps untreated human wastes into the river. The
local town government has already spent 2 million dollars on waste water treatment
projects. But it would cost another 27 million to complete the projects. It would take at
least 15 years for the town to collect enough revenue from taxes to complete these
projects. The factories here employed 17 000 people, and in the area where there is very
little alternative employment, it is not economically practical to close or relocate the
factories. Also, the factories can not afford to finance chemical treatment plants by
themselves.
Another problem is that the members of the Biramichi fishing cooperative are
overfishing. Fishes are caught when they are on the way upstream to lay eggs.
Consequently, not enough fish are left to reproduce in large numbers. The members of
the cooperative say that they have already reduced their annual catch by 60 percent.
However, my study indicates that they took fewer fish because there were fewer fish to
catch, not because they were trying to preserve fishes.
14. A) There were fewer fish in the river.
B) Over-fishing was prohibited.
C) The local Chamber of Commerce tried to preserve fishes.
D) The local fishing cooperative decided to reduce its catch.
[答案：A]
6、因果原则
7、开头原则
8、结尾原则(尾巴原则)
9、人名原则
1990年1月
Everywhere we look we see Americans running. They run for every reason anybody
could think of. They run for health, for beauty, to lose weight, to feel fit and because it's
the thing they love to do. Every year, for example,thousands upon thousands of people
run in one race, the Boston Marathon, the best known long distance race in the United
States. In recent years, there have been nearly 5,000 official competitors and it takes
three whole minutes for the crowd of runners just to cross the starting line. You may
have heard the story of the Greek runner Pheidippides. He ran from Marathon to Athens
to deliver the news of the great victory 2,500 years ago. No one knows how long it took
him to run the distance. But the story tells us that he died of the effort. Today no one will
die in a Marathon race. But the effort is still enormous. Someone does come in first in
this tiring foot race. But at the finish line we see what this race is about: not being first
but finishing. The real victory is not over one's fellow runners but over one's own body.
It's a victory of will-power over fatigue. In the Boston marathon each person who
crosses that finish line is a winner.
15. What happened to the ancient Greek runner Pheidippides?
A) He won the first prize. C) He fell behind the other runners.
B) He died because of fatigue. D) He gave up because he was tired.
[答案：B]
10.强调原则
1990年1月
Strikes are very common in Britain. They are extremely harmful to its industries. In
fact, there are other countries in Western Europe that lose more working days through
strikes every year than Britain. The trouble with the strikes in Britain is that they occur
in essential industries. There are over 495 unions in Britain. Some unions are very small.
Over 20 have more than 100,000 members. Unions do not exist only to demand higher
wages. They also educate their members. They provide benefits for the sick and try to
improve working conditions. Trade unioners say that we must thank the unions for the
great improvement in working conditions in the last hundred years. It is now against the
law for union members to go on strike without the support of their union. This kind of
strike is called the unofficial strike and was common until recently. Employers feel that
unofficial strikes were most harmful because they would not be predicted. However,
these unofficial strikes still occur from time to time and some unions have also refused
to cooperate with the law. As a result, the general picture of the relations between
workers and employers in Britain has gone from bad to worse.
13. What conclusion can be drawn from this passage?
A) Trade unions in Britain are becoming more popular.
B) Most strikes in Britain are against the British law.
C) Unofficial strikes in Britain are easier to deal with now.
D) Employer-worker relations in Britain have become tenser.
[答案：D]
真题文章讲解:
2003年9月
Few people can stand for the spirit of earlier America as much as Benjamin Franklin.He lived through almost the whole of the 18th century. He was born six years after the century began, and died ten years before it ended. During this time, he saw the American colonies grow from tiny settlements into a nation and he also contributed much to the new state. He was deeply interested in science and natural history and his experiments with electricity and lightning led directly to the invention of the lightning rod. He was also interested in improving the conditions of his fellow men. He was involved in a number of projects in his native Philadephia, including the setting up of a library, a university, a philosophical society and fire-prevention service. he worked hard to enable the American colonies to gain independece from Britain. As embassador to France, he encouraged the French to help George Washington. After the war, he attended the American Constitional congress.. this was his last contribution, for he died late that year. He is still fondly remembered by Americans as one of the creators of the United States.
11. [A] He set up the first university in America.
[B] He was one of the earliest settlers in America.
[C] He can best represent the spirit of early America.
[D] He was the most distinguished diplomat in American history.
[答案：D]
12. [A] He provided Washington with a lot of money.
[B] He persuaded France to support Washington.
[C] He served as a general in Washington's army.
[D] He represented Washington in negotiations with Britain.
[答案：B]
13. [A] As one of the greatest American scholars.
[B] As one of America's most ingenious inventors.
[C] As one of the founding fathers of the United States.
[D] As one of the most famous activists for human rights.
[答案：C]
04年6月
Yuppies are young people who earn a lot of money and live in a style that is too
expensive for most people. If you’re invited to a yuppie dinner party, don’t be surprised
if you’re offered freshly-cooked insects as a first course. While the idea of eating fried
insects fills most of us with horror, insect-eating is becoming highly fashionable. For
example, in the media industry, successful executives are often seen to eat fried or
boiled insects from time to time while working at their desks. These safe-to-eat insects
can be found and ordered on the Internet. And young people are logging on to exotic
Although the idea of eating insects is probably disgusting to most of us, few people
would claim that pigs, chickens, and some kind of seafood we often eat are examples of
great beauty. One day, insects could be marketed and sold as food item in supermarket.
According to their fans, they are not only high in protein and low in fat, but also very
tasty. But until our attitudes to food change fundamentally, it seems that insect-eaters
will remain a select few.food websites and ordering samples of prepared insects to serve
at their dinner parties.
14. Why did the speaker say we might be surprised at the yuppie dinner party?
A) Because we might be offered a dish of insects.
B) Because nothing but freshly cooked insects are served
C) Because some yuppies like to horrify guests with insects as food.
D) Because we might meet many successful executives in the media industry.
[答案：A]
15. Where can the people order the unusual food mentioned by the speaker?
A) From yuppie clubs.
B) In the seafood market.
C) In the supermarket.
D) On the Intemet.
[答案：D]
16. Why are some yuppies attracted by the unusual food?
A) Its easy to prepare.
B) Its tasty and healthful.
C) Its exotic in appearance.
D) Its safe to eat.
[答案：B]
17. What does the speaker say about the future of this type of unusual food?
A) It will be consumed by more and more young people.
B) It will become the first course at dinner parties.
C) It will have to be changed to suit local tastes.
D) It is unlikely to be enjoyed by most People.
[答案：A]
06年1月
In some large American city schools, as many as 20-40% of the students are absent
each day. There are two major reasons for such absences: one is sickness, and the other
is truancy. That is staying away from school without permission. Since school officials
can’t do much about the illness, they are concentrating on reducing the number of
truancy. One of the most promising schemes has been tried in Florida. The pupils there
with good attendance have been given free hamburgers, toys and T-shirts. Classes are
told if they show improved rates of attendance, they can win additional gifts. At the
same time, teachers are encouraged to inspire their students to come to school regularly.
In San Francisco, the board of education has had a somewhat similar idea.
Schools that show a decrease in deliberate destruction of property can receive the
amount of money that would be spent on repairs and replacements. For example, 12,000
dollars had been set aside for a school’s property damages every year. Since repair
expenses of damaged property required only 4,000 dollars, the remaining 8,000 dollars
was turned over to the student activity fund. “Our democracy operates on hope and
encouragement,” said the school board member. “Why not provide some positive goals
for students and teachers to aim at?”
17 which reason for students’ absences is discussed in great detail?
A)Punishment by teachers B)Poor academic p
C)Truancy D)Illness
[答案：C]
19 who will benefit from the scheme being tried in Florida?
A)The Board of Education
B)Principals of city schools
C)Students with good academic records
D)Students with good attendance records
[答案：D]
20 What measure has been taken in San Francisco to reduce destruction of school
property?
A) Punishing students who damage school property
B) Rewarding schools that have decreased the destruction
C) Promoting teachers who can prevent the destruction
D) Cutting the budget for repairs and replacements
[答案：B]
1、数字信息以及相关的事实
常见普通数字, 大数字, 小数, 分数, 百分比, 价格, 比率, 年代, 时刻
The earth’s crust is divided into seven sections.
There are only 24 well qualified male students at the deep spring college.
A job interview usually lasts from 30 to 45 minutes.
Middle English extended from about 1100 to about 1475.
I taught my minority students English and Dram classes in high school for20 years.
Dry ice was first manufactured in 1925.
Tuition will be on average of 9 percent higher this year than last.
原因方面 As …….. Since…………. Because………….. Now that……… Considering…….. Given…….. For reason that…….. The reason why……is………. Because of…… Owing to….. On account of ……….
For the sake of Due to Result from Thanks to Attribute to
导致, 引起, 成为….原因(原因在前) …..cause ……lead to…… Bring about……. Contribute to Result in Account for Trigger off Responsible for To blame for
因为, 所以(原因在前) ……and so…. Therefore……. Thus Hence As a result That’s why For this reason Accordingly As a consequence Consequently So…..that Too………to
转折方面 However In comparison But Nevertheless In contrast Whereas
yet
开头方面 At the beginning First
结尾方面 Finally Last but not least In short In conclusion In the end at the end of
举例方面 For example One of the Another is For instance Like This is an example
比较，对比方面 As a comparison In contrast
建议方面 In my opinion I suggest Why not
主题方面 the topic is we 'll mainly focus on ...
反面或另外一面 Another point I want mention is In addition (to) …… Besides Apart from Aside from Moreover Furthermore What’s more On the contrary However
But on the other hand Conversely By contrast Whereas A totally different picture lies in
列举话题的各个方面
First/firstly second/secondly third/thirdly last/last but not least To begin with
next furthermore finally In the first place in the second place moreover
by the way Above all in addition then afterward last but not least
On the one hand on the other han For one thing for another
话题的结束语
In short brief/briefly summing up to sum up summarizing
to summarize To conclude in conclusion As a result In general
Generally speaking all in all by and large on the whole on this basis
given all these aspects Everything considered Finally
it can be concluded/inferred/deduced that
2002年1月
1. A) All the passengers were killed. C) No more survivors have been found.
B) The plane crashed in the night. D) It's too late to search for survivors.
2. A) Its results were just as expected.
B) It wasn't very well designed.
C) It fully reflected the students' ability.
D) Its results fell short of her expectations.
3. A) He believes dancing is enjoyable.
B) He definitely does not like dancing
C) He admires those who dance..
D) He won't dance until he has done his work.
4. A) His computer doesn't work well.
B) He isn't getting along with his staff.
C) He didn't register for a proper course.
D) He can't apply the theory to his program.
5. A) Reading on the campus lawn. C) Applying for financial aid.
B) Depositing money in the bank. D) Reviewing a student's application.
6. A) A new shuttle bus. C) An airplane flight.
B) A scheduled space flight. D) The first space flight.
7. A) The deadline is drawing near. C) She turned in the proposals today.
B) She can't meet the deadline. D) They are two days ahead of time.
8. A) By going on a diet. C) By doing physical exercise.
B) By having fewer meals. D) By eating fruit and vegetables.
9. A) He enjoyed it as a whole. C) He didn't like it at all.
B) He didn't think much of it. D) He liked some parts of it.
10. A) It looks quite new. C) It looks old, but it runs well.
B) It needs to be repaired. D) Its engine needs to be painted.
Section B
Passage One
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. A) Experience in negotiating. C) The time they spend on preparation.
B) A high level of intelligence. D) The amount of pay they receive.
12. A) Study the case carefully beforehand. C) Appear friendly to the other party
B) Stick to a set target. D) Try to be flexible about their terms.
13. A) Make sure there is no misunderstanding.
B) Try to persuade by giving various reasons.
C) Repeat the same reasons.
D) Listen carefully and patiently to the other party.
Passage Two
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. A) They eat huge amounts of food.
B) They usually eat twice a day.
C) They usually eat to their hearts' content.
D) They eat much less than people assume.
15. A) When it is breeding.
B) When it feels threatened by humans in its territory.
C) When its offspring is threatened.
D) When it is suffering from illness.
16. A) They are not as dangerous as people think.
B) They can be as friendly to humans as dogs.
C) They attack human beings by nature.
D) They are really tame sea animals.
Passage Three
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. A) Because people might have to migrate there someday.
B) Because it is very much like the earth.
C) Because it is easier to explore than other planets.
D) Because its atmosphere is different from that of the earth.
18. A) Its chemical elements must be studied. C) Big spaceships must be built.
B) Its temperature must be lowered. D) Its atmosphere must be changed.
19. A) It influences the surface temperature of Mars.
B) It protects living beings from harmful rays.
C) It keeps a planet from overheating.
D) It is the main component of the air people breathe.
20. A) Man will probably be able to live there in 200 years.
B) Scientists are rather pessimistic about it.
C) Man will probably be able to live there in 100,000 years' time.
D) Scientists are optimistic about overcoming the difficulties soon.
答案:
1. C 2. D 3. B 4. D 5. C 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. A 10. C
11. C 12. D 13. B 14. D 15. B 16. A 17. A 18. D 19. D 20. C
2002年1月12日六级考试听力原文
1.W: Is the rescue crew still looking for survivors of the plane crash?
M: Yes, they have been searching the area for hours, but they haven't found anybody else. They will keep searching until night falls.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
2.M: How many students passed the final physics exam in your class?
W: Forty, but still as many as 20 percent of the class failed, quite disappointing, isn't it?
Q: What does the woman think of the exam?
3.W: Lots of people enjoy dancing, do you?
M: Believe it or not, that is the last thing I want to do.
Q: What does the man mean?
4.W: Jane, I am having difficulty with all the theoretic stuff we are getting in our computer course. M: Oh, that part I understand. What I can't figure out is how to make it work in our program.
Q: What is the man's problem?
5.W: Did you see Mary somewhere around?
M: Yes, she is in the campus bank, applying for the student's loan.
Q: What was Mary doing?
6.W: The space shuttle is taking off tomorrow.
M: I know, this is another routine mission. It is first flight with four years ago.
Q: What are they talking about?
7.M: When are we supposed to submit our project proposals, Jane?
W: They are due by the end of the week. We've only two days left. We'll just have to hurry.
Q: What does the woman mean?
8.W: When I go on a diet, I eat only fruit, and that takes off weight quickly.
M: I prefer to eat whatever I want, and then run regularly to lose weight.
Q: How does the man control his weight?
9.W: John, can you tell me what in the book interested you most?
M: No, well, nothing specific, but I like it overall.
Q; What did the man think of the book?
10.W: How do you like the car I just bought?
M: Well, it seems to run well, but I think it needs a new paint job.
Q: What does the man think of the car?
Passage 1
Nilrikman and others of the halfway research group have done some research into the differences between average and good negotiators. They found negotiators with the good trait record and studied them in action. They compared them with another group of average negotiators and found that there was no difference in the time that the two groups spent on planning their strategy. However, there were some significant differences on other points. The average negotiators thought in terms of the present, but the good negotiators took a long-time review. They made lots of suggestions and considered twice the number of the alternatives. The average negotiators set their objectives as single points. We hope to get two dollars, for example. The good negotiators set their objectives in terms of range, which they might formulate as "We hope to get two dollars, but if we get one dollar and fifty, it will be all right.". The average negotiators tried to persuade by giving lots of reasons. They use a lot of different arguments. The good negotiators didn't give many reasons. They just repeated the same ones. They also did more summarizing and reviewing, checking they were understood correctly.
11.What do good negotiators and average negotiators have in common?
12.According to the speaker, what would good negotiators do?
13.According to the speaker, what does the average negotiator usually do?
Passage 2
To most of us sharks are the most dangerous fish in the sea and they attack humans. However, according to Doctor Clark, who has studied the behavior of sharks for twelve years, humans are not normally on the shark's menu. What do sharks feed on, mainly fish and other sea animals? Doctor Clark also found that sharks don't eat as much food as people think. For instance, a nine-year-old shark only needs two pound of food a day to keep healthy. But she says, sharks sometimes starve and at other times they fill themselves with what they have killed. Around the world, there are only about one hundred shark attacks on humans each year, ten of which proved fatal. But consider this, in the US alone, about three million people are bitten by dogs each year. Of these, thirty people die. If sharks bite you, says Doctor Clark, the reason is usually because of the mistake you natural food. For example, say you went underwater-fishing and saw a shark, you could be in trouble. The shark might go for the injured fish you had attacked and take a bite of you at the same time. If you go into a shark's territory and threaten it, it might try to bite you. That's because sharks are territorial and tend to guard their territory. Like dogs, they protect the area they think is their own.
14.What does the passage say about the eating behavior of sharks?
15.When might a shark attach humans?
16.What do we learn from the passage about sharks?
Passage 3
Science fiction writers have often imagined humans going to live on the Mars. But these days, scientists are taking the idea seriously. It has a great deal to recommend it, since it might solve the problem of overcrowding on the earth. But obviously, it would not be worth making the effort unless people could live there naturally. If the atmosphere were like that of the earth, this might be possible. But in fact it is mostly carbonoxidite. Apart from that, there are other problems to be overcome. For example, the temperature would have to be raised from 6 degrees below zero to 15 degrees above it. Scientists who study Mars have laid down the program that they can follow. To begin with, they will have to find out whether life has ever existed on the planet of Mars in the past. Secondly they will have to make a reliable map of its surface. And finally, they will have to make a list of the gases. Above all, they will have to discover how much nitrogen it possesses. Since nitrogen is four fifths of the air we breathe, they are surprising optimistic about raising the temperature on Mars and believe it could be down in hundred years. It will take a bit longer, though, to transform the atmosphere so that human beings could live there. Scientists estimate this will take one hundred thousand years.
17.Why are scientists interested in Mars?
18.What is the one of the things that must be done if a man can live on Mars?
19.Why do scientist want to find out whether there is sufficient nitrogen on Mars?
20.What is the prospect of people living on Mars?
2003年1月
1. A) It has nothing to do with the Internet.
B) She needs another week to get it ready.
C) It contains some valuable ideas.
D) It's far from being ready yet.
2. A) The woman is strict with her employees.
B) The man always has excuses for being late.
C) The woman is a kind-hearted boss.
D) The man's alarm clock didn't work that morning.
3. A) The woman should try her luck in the bank nearby.
B) The bank around the corner is not open today.
C) The woman should use dollars instead of pounds.
D) The bank near the railway station closes late.
4. A) Make an appointment with Dr. Chen.
B) Wait for about three minutes.
C) Call again some times later.
D) Try dialing the number again.
5. A) He is sure they will succeed in the next test.
B) He did no better than the woman in the test.
C) He believes she will pass the test this time.
D) He felt upset because of her failure.
6. A) The woman has to attend a summer course to graduate.
B) The man thinks the woman can earn the credits.
C) The woman is begging the man to let her pass the exam.
D) The woman is going to graduate from summer school.
7. A) Fred is planning a trip to Canada.
B) Fred usually flies to Canada with Jane.
C) Fred persuaded Jane to change her mind
D) Fred likes the beautiful scenery along the way to Canada.
8. A) Hang some pictures for decoration.
B) Find room for the paintings.
C) Put more coats of paint on the wall.
D) Paint the walls to match the furniture.
9. A) He'll give a lecture on drawing.
B) He doesn't mind if the woman goes to the lecture.
C) He'd rather not go to the lecture.
D) He's going to attend the lecture.
10. A) Selecting the best candidate.
B) Choosing a campaign manager.
C) Trying to persuade the woman to vote for him.
D) Running for chairman of the student union.
11. A) To study the problems of local industries.
B) To find ways to treat human wastes.
C) To investigate the annual catch of fish in the Biramichi River.
D) To conduct a study on fishing in the Biramichi River.
12. A) Lack of oxygen. C) Low water level.
B) Overgrowth of water plants. D) Serious pollution upstream.
13. A) They'll be closed down.
B) They're going to dismiss some of their employees.
C) They'll be moved to other places.
D) They have no money to build chemical treatment plants.
14. A) There were fewer fish in the river.
B) Over-fishing was prohibited.
C) The local Chamber of Commerce tried to preserve fishes.
D) The local fishing cooperative decided to reduce its catch.
15. A) Oral instructions recorded on a tape.
B) A brief letter sealed in an envelope.
C) A written document of several pages.
D) A short note to their lawyer.
16. A) Refrain from going out with men for five years.
B) Stop wearing any kind of fashionable clothes.
C) Bury the dentist with his favorite car.
D) Visit his grave regularly for five years.
17. A) He was angry with his selfish relatives.
B) He was just being humorous.
C) He was not a wealthy man.
D) He wanted to leave his body for medical purposes.
18. A) They thought it quite acceptable.
B) They believed it to be a luxury.
C) They took it to be a trend.
D) They considered it avoidable.
19. A) Critical. C) Sceptical. B) Serious. D) Casual.
20. A) When people consider marriage an important part of their lives.
B) When the costs of getting a divorce become unaffordable.
C) When the current marriage law is modified.
D) When husband and wife understand each other better.
答案:
1. D 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. B 6. C 7. C 8. A 9. D 10. D
11. D 12. A 13. D 14. A 15. C 16. A 17. A 18. B 19. D 20. A
2003年1月听力原文
Section A
1. M: How well are you prepared for your presentation? Your turn comes next Wednesday.
W: I spent a whole week searching on the Net, but came up with nothing valuable.
Q: What does the woman say about her presentation?
2. W: Good morning, Jack. Late again? What is the excuse this time?
M: I'm awfully sorry. I must have turned the alarm off and gone back to sleep again.
Q: What so we learn from the conversation?
3、 W: Excuse me. But could you tell me where I can change American dollars into British pounds?
M: There's a bank round the corner. But I'm afraid it's already past its closing time. Why don't you try the one near the railway station?
Q: What dose the man mean?
4、 M: Could I speak to Dr. Chen? She told me to call her today.
W: She's not available right now. would you like to try around three?
Q: What does the woman tell the man to do?
5、W: Oh, dear. I'm afraid I fail again in the national test. It's the third time I took it.
M: Don't be too upset. I have the same fate. Let's try the fourth time.
Q: What does the man mean?
6、 W: Professor Smith, I really need the credits to graduate this summer.
M: Here in this school the credits are earned, not given.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
7、 M: How did you go to Canada, Jane? Did you fly?
W: I was planning to, because of such a long trip by bus or by train. But Fred decided to drive me to join him. It took us two days and a night.
Q: What can we infer from the conversation?
8、 M: How do you like the way I've arranged the furniture in my living room?
W: Fine, but I think the walls could do with a few paintings.
Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?
9、 W: I don't imagine you have any interest in attending that lecture on drawing, do you?
M: Oh, yes, I do, now that you remind me of it.
Q: What do we learn about the man from the conversation?
10. M: You are my campaign manager. What do you think we should do to win the election? I'm convinced I'm the best candidate for the chairman of the student union.
W: We won't be able to win unless we get the majority votes from the women students.
Q: What is the man doing?
Section B
Passage One
There are some serious problems in the Biramichi River. The local Chamber of Commerce, which represents the industries in the area, hired me as a consultant to do a one-year study on fishing in the Biramichi River and write a report for them. This is my report.
One of the major problems in the Biramichi River, is that the level of the oxygen in the water is too low. Several chemicals have displaced the oxygen. This chemical pollution has two sources: The factories which dump polluted water directly into the river and the local community, which dumps untreated human wastes into the river. The local town government has already spent 2 million dollars on waste water treatment projects. But it would cost another 27 million to complete the projects. It would take at least 15 years for the town to collect enough revenue from taxes to complete these projects. The factories here employed 17 000 people, and in the area where there is very little alternative employment, it is not economically practical to close or relocate the factories. Also, the factories can not afford to finance chemical treatment plants by themselves.
Another problem is that the members of the Biramichi fishing cooperative are overfishing. Fishes are caught when they are on the way upstream to lay eggs. Consequently, not enough fish are left to reproduce in large numbers. The members of the cooperative say that they have already reduced their annual catch by 60 percent. However, my study indicates that they took fewer fish because there were fewer fish to catch, not because they were trying to preserve fishes.
Passage Two
Everybody has to die someday. But nobody likes to think about it. Even so, at some time in their lives most people manage to think about the question of how to make a will.
If you have already made yours, it's probably just a few pages of wring, stating that you wish to leave everything to your family. That's the kind of will that the majority of people make. However, there are plenty of ways to make your will more interesting if you want to.
To begin with, you don't have to write it on paper. One man wrote his will on an envelope, another on a door, and the third on an egg. For some people, the most important part of their will is the part that says how they want to be buried. Mrs . Sundrew West, a rich widow from Texas, decided that she wanted to be buried with her favorite car. In 1973, Mr. Green, a dentist from England, left most of his money to the nurse who worked for him if, in 5 years, she wouldn't wear any kind of make-up or jewelry or go out with men.
Finally, let's hope that your will is not like that of Dr. Wagner, who lived in America one hundred years ago. His family, who had not been to see him for years, suddenly began to visit him when he became ill. What was worse, each person suggested to Dr. Wagner that they would like something to remember him by when he died. Greatly annoyed with them, Dr. Wagner wrote a will that would do this: To each of his four brothers, he left one of his legs or arms. His nephew got his nose, and his two nieces each got an ear, his teeth went to his cousins. Then he set aside one thousand dollars to pay for cutting up his body and the rest of his money, he left to the poor.
Passage Three
In recent years, there has been an unusually large number of divorces in the United States. In the past, when two people married each other, they intended to stay together for life. While today many people marry, believing that they can always get divorced if their marriage does not work out.
In the past, a large majority of Americans frowned on the idea of divorce. Furthermore, many people believed that getting a divorce was a luxury that only the rich could afford. Indeed, getting a divorce is very expensive. However, since so many people have begun to take a more casual view of marriage, it is interesting to know that the costs of getting a divorce are lower. In fact, wherever you go in the United States today, it is not unusual to see newspaper ads that provide information on how and where to get a cheap divorce.
Hollywood has always been known as the divorce capital of the world. The divorce rate among the movie stars is so high that it is difficult to know who is married to whom. Today, many movie stars change husbands and wives as though they were changing clothes. Until marriage again becomes a serious and important part of people's lives, we will probably continue to see a high rate of divorce.
小短文题目分布特征:
在新题当中. 基本上一篇文章会有3至4道题目, 那么根据顺序原则, 开头会有一道题目, 结尾会有一道题目, 中间会有1至2道题目.
Test 3 Passage 3
To be successful in a job interview, you should demonstrate certain personal and professional qualities. You need to create a good image in the limited time available, usually from 30 to 45 minutes. You must make a positive impression which the interviewer will remember while he interviews other candidates. The following are some qualities you should especially pay attention to during an interview.
20. What is the main idea of the short talk you have just heard?
A) Professional knowledge is a decisive factor in job interview.
B) Finding a job is more difficult than one can imagine.
C) A job seeker should create a good image during an interview.
D) Self-confidence is most important for a job seeker.
[答案：C]
Test 6 Passage 2
You should not fear spiders because of their poison. Of all the spiders in North
America, only one kind is really dangerous and most would not bite even if they were
handled. They much prefer to run away or to drop to the ground on a thread of silk.
Even so, when a spider runs directly toward a person, it gives the impression that it is
about to attack. Actually, it cannot see the person in its way. The spider is too
shortsighted to see things at a distance. It only wants to go where it will not be
disturbed. In the United States one kind of spider is responsible for the frightening
reputation of the rest. It is the Black Widow. So called because the female, which is
larger than the male, often eats her husband after making love. The Black Widow is
found in all states but is most common in the south and the west. She constructs a loose,
irregular web under a pile of rowans or near the foundations of buildings where she is
seldom disturbed.
15. What is this passage mainly about?
A) How to handle spiders.
B) Spiders in the United States.
C) People's fear of spiders.
D) A special kind of spider.
[答案：D]
04年6月
Yuppies are young people who earn a lot of money and live in a style that is too
expensive for most people. If you’re invited to a yuppie dinner party, don’t be surprised
if you’re offered freshly-cooked insects as a first course. While the idea of eating fired
insects fills most of us with horror, insect-eating is becoming highly fashionable. For
example, in the media industry, successful executives are often seen to eat fried or
boiled insects from time to time while working at their desks. These safe-to-eat insects
can be found and ordered on the Internet. And young people are logging on to exotic
food websites and ordering samples of prepared insects to serve at their dinner parties.
Although the idea of eating insects is probably disgusting to most of us, few people
would claim that pigs, chickens, and some kinds of seafood we often eat are examples of
great beauty. One day, insects could be marketed and sold as food item in supermarkets.
According to their fans, they are not only high in protein and low in fat, but also very
tasty. But until our attitudes to food change
17. [A] It will be consumed by more and more young people.
[B] It will become the first course at dinner parties.
[C] It will have to be changed to suit local tastes.
[D] It is unlikely to be enjoyed by most people.
[答案：A]
Jane Addams came from a well_to_do and cultured family. She was so distressed
about the misery of poor people that she left her fine home to spend her life in the slums
of Chicago. In 1889 she established a settlement house where she initiated many
projects such as hot_lunch service for factory workers, day_care centres for little
children, free classes for young people and adults, a gymnasium, and an art gallery.
Immigrants and other poor people came to her settlement house for advice and help, as
well as for fun. Jane Addams was also active in fighting against the use of child labour
and against war. She worked for women's right to vote and for improving the situation
of the blacks, she initiated country vacation programs for poor city children.
Jane Addams had great influence on the development of social work in the United
States and in other parts of the world. She promoted the idea of responsibility for the
welfare of the poor. Settlement houses of a similar kind were founded in many poor
neighbourhoods to make the lives of the poor more meaningful.
In 1931, Jane Addams was awarded the Nobel Prize for what she had done for
society.
20. What is the passage mainly about?
A) Jane Adams' life story.
B) Jane Adams' struggle for women's liberation
C) Jane Adams' contributions to society.
D) Jane Adams' responsibility for the poor.
[答案：C]
阅读选项的至少要达到两个目的.
第一, 确定哪几道题目属于一个短文, 同时进行听前预测,推测短文的主题(主
要内容).
第二, 反推问题, 确定重要的信息点.
如何进行听前预测?
1.预测时间
2.预测方法
03年9月
11. [A] He set up the first university in America.
[B] He was one of the earliest settlers in America.
[C] He can best represent the spirit of early America.
[D] He was the most distinguished diplomat in American history.
12.[A] He provided Washington with a lot of money.
[B] He persuaded France to support Washington.
[C] He served as a general in Washington's army.
[D] He represented Washington in negotiations with Britain.
13. [A] As one of the greatest American scholars.
[B] As one of America's most ingenious inventors.
[C] As one of the founding fathers of the United States.
[D] As one of the most famous activists for human rights.
11. A) Crowded air traffic.
B) The large size of airplanes.
C) Bad weather.
D) Mistakes by air traffic controllers.
12. A) They narrowly escaped crashing into each other.
B) They avoided each other by turning in different directions.
C) They bumped into each other over a swimming pool.
D) One plane climbed above the other at the critical moment.
13. A) To give an example of air disasters.
B) To show the great responsibility shouldered by the pilots.
C) To show the key role played by air traffic controllers.
D) To show that air travel is far safer than driving a car.
14. A) Her future prospects. B) Her unique experience.
C) Her favourite job. D) Her lonely life.
15. A) Authority. B) Independence.
C) Good luck. D) A good relationship.
16. A) She will remain single. B) She will work in a bookstore.
C) She will live an empty life. D) She will earn a lot of money.
17. A) She should find a good job.
B) She should get married.
C) She should have more control over her life.
D) She should open a small restaurant.
18. A) In day-care centres where little children were taken care of.
B) In schools where free classes were organised for young people.
C) In places where hot lunch was provided for factory workers.
D) In areas in Chicago where poor people lived.
19. A) For young people and adults. B) For poor city children.
C) For factory workers. D) For immigrants.
20. A) Jane Adams' life story.
B) Jane Adams' struggle for women's liberation.
C) Jane Adams' contributions to society.
D) Jane Adams' responsibility for the poor.
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. Which factor can most seriously endanger airplanes according to this passage?
12. What happened to the two large jets?
13. Why were the two large jets specially mentioned?
Questions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. What is the speaker talking about?
15. What does the speaker want most?
16. What will the speaker most probably do in the future?
17. What is the speaker's mother always suggesting to her?
18. Where did Jane Addams spend her life after she left her home?
19. For whom did Jane Addams start the country vacation programs?
20. What's the passage mainly about?
答案:
1. D 2. D 3. B 4. B 5. C 6. A 7. B 8. A 9. A 10. C
11. D 12. B 13. C 14. A 15. A 16. B 17. A 18. D 19. A 20. C
2003年9月听力原文
Section B
1. W: I’m sorry I wasn’t able to attend the lecture last Monday. I’ve heard it was quite a success.
M : Well, you can make it up. Another presentation on the same topic is scheduled for the same time next Monday.
Q: What do we learn from this conversation?
2. W: I certainly would like to buy the fur coat I saw in the department store, but I don’t have enough money.
M: Well, if you had budgeted your money better, you would be able to buy it now.
Q: What does the man imply?
3. W: Mr. Dahli, I’ve just checked my new apartment. The kitchen sink is leaking.
M: Okay Donna. It’s no big deal. I’ll have a maintenance man come over and fix it right away.
Q: What will the man do?
4. M: I saw your advertisement in the morning paper concerning the XMO model. The lens seems to be excellent and the flash is not bad, but don’t you think the price is a little steep?
W: I think it’s a good buy. The price includes the leather case, you know.
Q: What did the man dislike about the camera?
5. M: Can you believe I had to pay $ 30 for a haircut at Sadermale.
W: You should try the place where I so. It’s only 15, but it takes a while to get an appointment.
Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?
6. W: I am completely exhausted. Why don’t we dine out tonight? I don’t remember the last time you took me out to dinner.
M: That’s not a bad idea. There’s a new Mexican restaurant around the corner. They say it’s good.
Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?
7. M: Shall we go to John’s house-warming party this weekend? Everyone is invited.
W: Well, you know what John’s parties are like. Do you think I will go again?
Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?
8. M: The university is going to hold an interesting competition on computer programming. Many of my friends have signed up for it. How about you?
W: Do you think I could ever win anything if I took part in it?
Q: What do we learn from the conversation about the woman?
9. W: You’ve been working like a horse. You should take a vacation.
M: Tell that to the stack of papers on my desk.
Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?
10. M: Hi, Mary. I haven’t seen you in ages. How are you doing with your new job?
W: Not so well. I feel like a fish out of water doing that job.
Q: What does the woman mean?
Section B
Graffiti is drawing or writing often found in a wall in public places. These drawings and writings are usually rude, humorous, or political. The words “ Graffiti” comes from an Italian word meaning address. Graffiti provides a record of the past because people have written on walls for centuries. Cave drawings are the earliest examples we have of the art of graffiti.
Writing on walls is a way to comment on the world we live in. Women’s liberation groups in Britain, for example, have used to sell goods.
Yesterday’s graffiti can be today’s foreign attraction. When the Berlin wall came down in 1989, people found that it was covered with graffiti from all over the world. Graves of famous of famous people, like rock-star Jim Morrison, are covered with written messages from fans.
Graffiti is also a popular art form. Graffiti pictures have gained respect in artistic circles. Today, graffiti is likely to be found hanging inside modern, New York apartments as well as in downtown streets. In New York, graffiti pictures have been sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Graffiti artists have been paid to use their art to brighten up dull environments.
But graffiti can bring us trouble. Scenes of natural beauty and important landmarks have been spoiled by mindless graffiti. The London underground authority has spent about 2 million pounds a year on removing graffiti from trains and stations. If you are caught doing it, you can be sent to person. In Britain, the maximum sentence for this type of crime is ten years.
Whether you think graffiti is mindless violence against property, or a living art form, its popularity suggests that it is here to stay.
11. What do women’s liberation groups in Britain do with graffiti?
12. What do some New Yorkers think of graffiti?
13. Why does the speaker cite the example of graffiti in the London underground?
The Asian elephant is one of the world’s rarest animals. Unfortunately, its sad condition has
not been as well publicized as that of the African elephant. This is because Asian elephant’s ivory supplies only a small percentage of the world ivory trade. In fact, we know very little about the Asian elephant. They live in the remote forests of southern Asia and it is therefore very difficult to study them. Most knowledge of Asian elephants is from those that have been captured, or tamed, Asian elephants are easier to tame than African elephants. The elephants you see in the circuses and zoos are nearly always Asian.
The major reason for the decline of Asian elephants is the harm to their forests. The huge increase in the human population has caused the destruction of the Asian forest for human population. As a result, the Asian elephants are compelled to scatter in different areas. Originally they lived all over the continent, but now there are only small isolated populations left. These isolated elephant populations are vulnerable to extinction.
While Asian elephants are threatened by illegal capture and detaining, they are also killed for ivory and skin. In July 1990, a British wildlife group uncovered a black market for elephant skin. Elephants are shot in the forest along the border between Thailand and Burma, and their skin was sold to factories in Bangkok. Their skin is made into shoes, belts, suitcases, wallets, etc., to sell to tourists.
14. What’s the difference between the Asian elephant and the African elephant?
15. Where does most knowledge of Asian elephants come from?
16. What’s the major cause in the decline of Asian elephants?
After the early period of settlements, the first sharp increase in immigration took place in the 1830’s and 1840’s. This brought to America flocks of people from northern Europe who lost employment in the Industrial Revolution, and then a great number of Irish people who fled from famine. German political refugees arrived shortly after. Many immigrants from northern and western Europe settled on farms in the Middle-west. The Irish became construction laborers on roads, bridges, and railroads.
In the 1880’s, a tremendous flood of immigrants began coming in, this time largely from southern and eastern Europe. To most Americans, these newcomers seemed far more strange than the early settlers. Their languages, customs, and ways of life were very different from those of Americans. The newcomers moved into the poorest neighborhood of the large cities. They tended to stay together and cling to their old ways. As they were accustomed to poverty, they were willing to work for very low wages. This made other workers, especially those in labor unions, afraid that the immigrants with the lower wage level would take away jobs from them. Indeed, organized labor became one of the key opponents of continued immigration.
This opposition finally led to the posting of immigration law in the 1920’s,which restricted further immigration. In 1965, these unfair laws were replaced by a new immigration act, which granted equal opportunities to foreigners, regardless of their place of origin. Asians, like Koreans and Vietnamese, soon began to arrive. Many of these newcomers have worked very hard to establish themselves in their new land.
17. Why did northern European people come to settle down in the United States?
18. What did the labor unions worry about?
19. What was the purpose of the immigration law passed in the 1920’s?
20. What do we know from the passage about Asian immigrants?
03年6月
1. A) Riding a horse.
B) Shooting a movie.
C) Playing a game.
D) Taking a photo.
2. A) She’ll type the letter for the man.
B) She’ll teach the man to operate the computer.
C) She doesn’t think his sister is a good typist.
D) She thinks the man should buy a computer.
3. A) John can share the magazine with her.
B) She wants to borrow John’s card.
C) She’ll let John use the journal first.
D) John should find another copy for himself.
4. A) She promised to help the man.
B) She came a long way to meet the man.
C) She took the man to where he wanted to go.
D) She suggested a way out of the difficulty for the man.
5. A) The train seldom arrives on time.
B) The schedule has been misprinted.
C) The speakers arrived at the station late.
D) The company has trouble printing a schedule.
6. A) To find a better science journal in the library.
B) Not to miss any chance to collect useful information.
C) To buy the latest issue of the magazine.
D) Not to subscribe to the journal.
7. A) She wants to borrow the man’s student ID card.
B) The tickets are less expensive than she expected.
C) She won’t be able to get any discount for the ticket.
D) The performance turned out to be disappointing.
8. A) Do the assignments towards the end of the semester.
B) Quit the history course and choose another one instead.
C) Drop one course and do it next semester.
D) Take courses with a lighter workload.
9. A) The organization of a conference.
B) The cost of renting a conference room.
C) The decoration of the conference room.
D) The job of cleaning up the dining-room.
10. A) Meet his client.
B) Prepare the dinner.
C) Work at his office.
D) Fix his car
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Passage one
Question 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. A) One of the bridges between North and South London collapsed.
B) The heart of London was flooded.
C) An emergency exercise was conducted.
D) 100 people in the suburbs were drowned.
12. A) 50 underground stations were made waterproof.
B) A flood wall was built.
C) An alarm system was set up.
D) Rescue teams were formed.
13. A) Most Londoners were frightened.
B) Most Londoners became rather confused.
C) Most Londoners took Exercise Floodcall calmly.
D) Most Londoners complained about the trouble caused by Exercise Floodcall.
Passage Two
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. A) It limited their supply of food.
B) It made their eggshells too fragile.
C) It destroyed many of their nests.
D) It killed many baby bald eagles.
15. A) They found ways to speed up the reproduction of bald eagles.
B) They developed new types of feed for baby bald eagles.
C) They explored new ways to hatch baby bald eagles.
D) They brought in bald eagles from Canada.
16. A) Pollution of the environment.
B) A new generation of pest killers.
C) Over-killing by hunters.
D) Destruction of their natural homes.
Passage Three
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. A) Whether it can be detected and checked.
B) Whether it will lead to widespread food shortage.
C) Whether global warming will speed up in the future.
D) Whether it will affect their own lives.
18. A) Many species have moved further north.
B) Many new species have come into existence.
C) Many species have developed a habit of migration.
D) Many species have become less sensitive to climate.
19. A) Storms and floods.
B) Disease and fire.
C) Less space for their growth.
D) Rapid increase of the animal population.
20. A) They will gradually die out.
B) They will be able to survive in the preserves.
C) They will have to migrate to find new homes.
D) They will face extinction without artificial reproduction.
答案:
1. D 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. A 6. D 7. C 8. C 9.C 10. A
11. C 12. B 13. C 14. B 15. D 16. D 17. D 18. A 19. B 20. C
2003年6月六级听力原文
Section A
Question 1
W: Raise your head a little bit and hold the saddle and smile a little. You look wonderful posing like that. Shall I crack the shutter? Shall I press the shutter?
M: Wait a minute. Let me put on a cowboy hat.
[Q] What are the speakers doing?
Question 2
M: I'm still waiting for my sister to come back and type the application letter for me.
W: Why bother her. I'll show you how to use the computer. It's quite easy.
[Q] What does the woman mean?
Question 3
M: Hey, where did you find the journal? I need it, too.
W: Right here on the shelf. Don't worry, John. I'll take it out on my card for both of us.
[Q] What does the woman mean?
Question 4
M: Thank you for your helpful assistance. Otherwise, I'd surely have missed it. The place is so out of the way.
W: It was a pleasure meeting you. Good bye!
[Q] Why did the man thank the woman?
Question 5
W: We are informed that the eleven thirty train is late again.
M: Why did the railway company even bother to print a schedule?
[Q] What do we learn from the conversation?
Question 6
M：Maybe I ought to subscribe to the Engineering Quarterly. It contains a lot of useful information.
W： Why not read it in the library and save some money?
[Q] What is the woman's advice to the man?
Question 7
M: I've been waiting all week for this concert. The performance is said to be excellent and with a student's discount, the tickets will be really cheap. Student discount
W: Ah-huh. I'm afraid I left my Student ID card in the dorm.
[Q] What does the woman imply?
Question 8
M: Mr. Smith, our history professor, announced we would be doing two papers and three exams this semester. I wonder how I'm going to pull through when two other courses have similar requirements.
W: Well, can't you drop one course and pick it up next semester?
[Q] What does the woman suggest the man do?
Question 9
W: Renting a Conference Room at the hotel will cost us too much. We are already running in the red
M: How about using our dining room for the meeting?
[Q] What's worrying the woman?
Question 10
W: Jerry, can you pick me up after work today? I left my car at the garage.
M: I'm afraid I can't. I have scheduled an appointment with a client at dinner time.
[Q] What is the man going to do?
Section B
Passage One
A few months ago, millions of people in London heard alarms all over the town. The Emergency Emergency services, the Fire Departments, the Police, hospitals, and ambulances stood by, ready to go into action. In railway underground stations, people read notices and maps which told them where to go and what to do in the emergency. This was Exercise Flood Call, to prepare people for a flood emergency. London wasn't flooded yet, but it is possible that it would be. In 1236 and in 1663, London was badly flooded. In 1928, people living in Westminster, the heart of London, drowned in floods. And in 1953, one hundred people, living on the eastern edge of the London suburbs were killed, again, in the floods. At last, Greater London Council took actions to prevent this disaster from happening again. Though a flood wall was built in the 1960s, Londoners still must be prepared for the possible disaster. If it happens, 50 underground stations will be under water. Electricity, gas and phone services will be out of action. Roads will be drowned. It will be impossible to cross any of the bridges between north and south London. Imagine: London will look like the famous Italian city, Venice. But this Exercise Flood Call didn't cause panic among Londoners. Most people knew it was just a warning. One lady said, "It's a flood warning, isn't it? The water doesn't look high to me."
Question 11: What happened in London a few months ago?
Question 12: What measure was taken against floods in London in the 1960s?
Question 13: What can we learnt from the lady's comment?
Passage Two
America's national symbol, the bald eagle, almost went extinct twenty years ago, but it has made a comeback. In fact, the U.S. Fish and Wild Life Service is considering the possibility of taking it off the Endangered Species List. Once, more than fifty hundred pairs of bald eagles nested across the country, but by 1960 that number had fallen below four hundred. The chief killer was the widely used DDT. Fish, soaked up DDT, died, and were washed up on shores, where bald eagles feasted on them.DDT prevented eagle egg shells from thickening. The shells became so thin that they shattered before the babies hatched. Fortunately, in 1972, a law was passed to ban DDT, which saved the bald eagle from total wipeout. And since then wild life biologists had reintroduced bald eagles from Canada to America. The result was that last year U.S. bird watchers counted eleven thousand six hundred and ten bald eagles in the country.If it were dropped from the Endangered Species List, the bald eagle would still be a threatened species. That means the bird would continue to get the same protection. No hunting allowed, and no disturbing of nests. But bald eagles still face tough times. The destruction of their natural homes could be the next DDT causing eagle numbers to drop quickly.
Question 14: What was the main harmful effect of the pests killer DDT on bald eagles?
Question 15: What measure did the wild life biologist take to increase the number of bald eagles?
Question 16: According to the speaker, what is the possible danger facing bald eagles?
Passage Three
If the earth gets hotter in the new century, what will happen to animals and the plants which animals depend on for survival? The question offers another way of looking at the "Greenhouse Effect".People have talked about the general problem of "Global Warming" for some time. But they were usually worried about things like whether to buy a home on the coast. Biologists and other scientists turn their attention to plants and animals at an important meeting that took place last October. They were reviewed evidence that plants and animals are sensitive to climate. Since the Ice Age ended ten thousand years ago and warmer temperatures returned to the northern latitudes, many species have migrated north. If the predictions about the Greenhouse are correct, temperatures will rise by the same amount in the next one hundred years as they did in the past ten thousand. Will animals and plants be able to adapt that quickly to change in the environment? Many won't. Certain species will probably become very rare. Experts say plants under climate stress will be very open to disease and fire. Forest fires may become more common. That, in turn, man harm animals that depend on the trees for food will for shelter. Any preserves we set up to protect endangered species may become useless as the species are forced to migrate along with their natural homes. Change is a part of life, but rapid change, says scientist George Woodwell, is the enemy of life.
Question:What is the concern of ordinary people about the greenhouse effect? Question:What has happened since the end of Ice Age? Question:What will be a possible threat to plants in the future? Question:According to the passage ,what will probably happen to the endangered species?
04年1月
Section A
1. A) She knows where Martha has gone.
B) Martha will go to the concert by herself.
C) It is quite possible for the man to find Martha.
D) The man is going to meet Martha at the concert.
2. A) The air pollution is caused by the development of industry.
B) The city was poor because there wasn't much industry then.
C) The woman's exaggerating the seriousness of the pollution.
D) He might move to another city very soon.
3. A) The man should work harder to improve his grades.
B) The man will benefit from the effort he's put in.
C) It serves the man right to get a poor grade.
D) It was unfair of the teacher to give the man a C.
4. A) She can make a reservation at the restaurant.
B) The man should decide where to eat.
C) She already has plans for Saturday night.
D) The man should ask his brother for suggestions.
5. A) The man deserved the award.
B) The woman helped the man succeed.
C) The man is thankful to the woman for her assistance.
D) The woman worked hard and was given an award.
6. A) Voluntary work can help the man establish connections with the community.
B) The man's voluntary work has left him little room in his schedule.
C) Voluntary work with the environment council requires a time commitment.
D) A lot of people have signed up for voluntary work with the environment council.
7. A) The patient must receive treatment regularly.
B) The patient can't leave the hospital until the bleeding stops.
C) The patient's husband can attend to the business in her place.
D) The patient must take a good rest and forget about her business.
8. A) Alice does not know much about electronics.
B) Alice is unlikely to find a job anywhere.
C) Alice is not interested in anything but electronics.
D) Alice is likely to find a job in an electronics company.
9. A) Jimmy is going to set out tonight.
B) Jimmy has not decided on his journey.
C) There is no need to have a farewell dinner.
D) They may have a dinner when Jimmy's back.
10. A) The woman had been planning for the conference.
B) The woman called the man but the line was busy.
C) The woman didn't come back until midnight.
D) The woman had guests all evening.
Section B
Passage One
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. A) They are delighted because they can enjoy the scenery while driving.
B) They are frightened because traffic accidents are frequent.
C) They are irritated because the bridge is jammed with cars.
D) They are pleased because it saves them much time.
12. A) They don't have their own cars to drive to work.
B) Many of them are romantic by temperament.
C) Most of them enjoy the drinks on the boat.
D) They tend to be more friendly to each other.
13. A) Many welcome the idea of having more bars on board.
B) Many prefer the ferry to maintain its present speed.
C) Some suggest improving the design of the deck.
D) Some object to using larger luxury boats.
Passage Two
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. A) Coca Cola.
B) Sausage.
C) Milk.
D) Fried chicken.
15. A) He has had thirteen decayed teeth.
B) He doesn't have a single decayed tooth.
C) He has fewer decayed teeth than other people of his age.
D) He never had a single tooth pulled out before he was fifty.
16. A) Brush your teeth right before you go to bed in the evening.
B) Have as few of your teeth pulled out as possible.
C) Have your teeth X-rayed at regular intervals.
D) Clean your teeth shortly after eating.
Passage Three
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. A) A visit to a prison.
B) The influence of his father.
C) A talk with some miserable slaves.
D) His experience in the war between France and Austria.
18. A) He sent surgeons to serve in the army.
B) He provided soldiers with medical supplies.
C) He recruited volunteers to care for the wounded.
D) He helped to flee the prisoners of war.
19. A) All men are created equal.
B) The wounded and dying should be treated for free.
C) A wounded soldier should surrender before he receives any medical treatment.
D) A suffering person is entitled to help regard/ess of race, religion or political beliefs.
20. A) To honor Swiss heroes who died in the war.
B) To show Switzerland was neutral.
C) To pay tribute to Switzerland.
D) To show gratitude to the Swiss government for its financial support.
答案:
1. C 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. D 6. C 7. B 8. A 9. C 10. D
11. C 12. D 13. B 14. A 15. B 16. D 17. A 18. C 19. C 20. C
2004年1月听力原文
Section A
1. M: Did you see Martha just now? I want to ask her to go with us to the concert tonight.
W: She must be around somewhere. You may still be able to catch her.
Q: What does the woman mean?
2. W: I can't bear the air pollution in this city anymore. It is getting worse and worse.
M: You said it. We've never had so many factories before.
Q: What does the man mean?
3. M: Just think I went through so much work on my paper only to get a C.
W: Well, I don't think grades are everything. What you have learned in the process will prove useful in your future work.
Q: What does the woman imply?
4. M: My brother is coming this weekend, and I was thinking the three of us could go out to dinner Saturday night. Any suggestions?
W: It's up to you. I don't know the restaurant here that well.
Q: What does the woman mean?
5. W: I couldn't have won the award without your assistance. Thank you very much.
M: You have been working so hard. You deserve the honor.
Q: What do we learned from the conversation?
6. M: I'd like to sign up for some voluntary work with the environment council. I hear it is a great way to connect with the community.
W: It sure is. But you'll have to put in a lot of hours. So you must leave some room in scheduling your time.
Q: What does the woman imply?
7. W: Can you tell me when I can leave here doctor? I have some important business to attend to.
M: That depends on how your condition reacts to our treatment. You may leave as soon as the bleeding stops. I think that will take a couple of days.
Q: What does the doctor mean?
8. M: I'm told that Alice is trying to find a job in an electronics company.
W: As far as I know, she is good at anything but electronics.
Q: What does the woman mean?
9. M: Jimmy is going on a journey tomorrow. Shall we have a farewell dinner tonight?
W: Do you think it's necessary? You know he will be away just a few days.
Q: What does the woman mean?
10. M: I thought you were going to call me last night about the plans for the conference on language teaching.
W: Sorry, I should have, but Tom and Jane stopped by and stayed until midnight
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
Section B
Passage One
The Golden Gate Bridge joins the beautiful city of San Francisco with the suburbs to the north. Each day about one hundred thousand automobiles cross the bridge taking people to and from the city. More than half of them cross the bridge during the morning and evening rush hours when traffic is so heavy the trip is not pleasant. Now however there is at least one group of happy commuters. These are the people who travel under the bridge instead of on it. They go to work by boat and enjoy it so much that most of them say they will never go by car again. The ferry they take is spacious, quiet and comfortable. Commuters can enjoy the sun on deck. In the morning they can have breakfast in the coffee shop. And in the evening they can order a drink in the bar while looking at the beautiful scenery. The trip takes only 30 minutes and is not very costly. Best of all, being on a boat seems to make people more friendly toward each other. There has already been a marriage of two commuters who met on the ferry. Because the ferry has been so successful, there are plans to use other still larger boats. There is also a proposal for a high speed boat that will make the trip in only 15 minutes. But not everyone is happy about that. A lot of people feel that half an hour is just enough time to relax.
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. According to the speaker how do commuters feel about crossing the Golden Gate Bridge by car?
12. What does the speaker say about ferry commuters?
13. How do commuters respond to plans for the future of the ferry?
A) Many welcome the idea of having more bars on board.
Passage Two
How many teeth have you had filled in the past two years? If you follow the advice of Dr. Faustick you may be able to reduce the number of your visits to a dentist. Dr. Faustick conducted a two-year survey to find out how to prevent or reduce dental decay. 946 students took part in an experiment. 523 students cleaned their teeth within ten minutes of eating when possible they used a toothbrush, when this was impossible they washed their mouth thoroughly with water. The remaining 423 students merely cleaned their teeth when they went to bed and when they got up in the morning. All the students had their teeth X-rayed at the end of the first and second years. At the end of the first year, the night and morning group had three times as many decayed teeth as the clean after each meal group. At the end of the second year the latter group had 53 percent fewer decayed teeth than the former group. Dr. Faustick has cleaned his teeth after meal for thirteen years and has not had a single decayed tooth. He pointed out that sugar is a major agent in dental decay. Particularly the sugar in sweets, cakes, and soft drinks. Ideally you should keep a tooth brush in your pocket and use it immediately after you have finished eating. When this is impractical you can at least make sure that you have a drink of water and let the water through your teeth to force out any particles of food. 7 of out 10 people loose at least half of their teeth by the time they are fifty. Many have a complete set of false teeth by that time. In any case neither toothache nor a visit to a dentist is very pleasant. So it is worthwhile making an effort to keep you own teeth as long as possible. The main preventative agent is simply water.
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. According to the passage what kind of food is most likely to cause dental decay?
15. What does the passage tell us about the condition of Dr. Faustick's teeth?
16. What does Dr. Faustick suggest to prevent dental decay?
Passage Three
The worldwide Organization of the Red Cross stems from the ideal of Henri Dunant, a Swiss Banker. In 1838 at the age of ten, Dunant was taken by his father to visit a prison, there he saw prisoners chained together exercising in the yard and breaking stones along the road. This experience left a deep impression on him. And made him determined to do something for convicts and slaves and for all who were oppressed and deprived of their liberty. On 24th June 1859 while on his way from Geneva to France, Dunant witnessed the battle between the French and Austrian armies. It was one of the fiercest battles of the 19th century. Shocked by the lack of medical supplies and attention given to the wounded, Dunant decided that volunteer service had to be organized. He gathered together a number of women who attended the hundreds of wounded soldiers of all nationalities and helped the surgeons as best they could. From that battle Dunant determined to form a body of people who would rally together in times of war and attend to the needs of wounded and dying. Dunant held that a suffering human being should be helped for his own sake only and without regard to race, religion, or political beliefs. Many Europeans states supported him and 22nd August 1864 the first Geneva Convention was signed. This lays down that once a soldier is wounded he and everyone else who comes to his help ceases to be an enemy. A symbol by which the relief workers could be recognized was devised. As a tribute to Switzerland, the symbol was the Swiss flag was reversed. That is a red cross on a white ground. So the Red Cross was born.
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. What first led Henri Dunant to think of helping the oppressed?
18. What did Henri Dunant do during the battle between the French and Austrian armies?
19. What was Henri Dunant's belief when he found the Red Cross?
长对话
Exercise 1
Answer questions 1-3 based on the following long conversation.
1
A. Purchase her plane ticket.
B. Change her plane ticket.
C. Pick up a passport application form.
D. Arrange for her accommodations in Europe.
2
A. 3 weeks. B. 1 month. C. 3 months. D. Over 1 year.
3
A. He’s spoken to him on the phone.
B. He stayed in his apartment one summer.
C. He went on a summer trip with him.
D. He used to work with him.
Answer questions 4-7 based on the following long conversation.
4
A. Reading. B. Sleeping. C. Doing research. D. Planning a trip.
5
A. He can’t sleep at night.
B. He can’t find a quiet place to study.
C. He can’t narrow down his research topic.
D. He can’t find enough information for his research paper.
6
A. She has been to Mexico.
B. She assigns long research papers.
C. She teaches cultural anthropology.
D. She collects ancient relics.
7
A. It would require a trip to Mexico.
B. It’s too broad a topic to research.
C. He doesn’t have relevant resource material.
D. He’s not interested in that part of the world.
Key: 1 - 3 ACD 4 - 7 BCCB
Exercise 1 听力原文
M: You must be pretty excited about your trip to Europe. When is it that you are leaving?
W: In just a week, and I am excited. But there are still a few things I need to do before I go.
M: Like what?
W: Like renewing my passport, going to the travel agency to buy my plane ticket and figuring out what to do with my apartment while I am gone.
M: You are not going to give it up, are you?
W: No way. I’ll never find another apartment around here. But I don’t like the idea of paying three month’s rent on an empty apartment, either.
M: I don’t blame you. Perhaps you could sublet it.
W: Yes, but to whom?
M: Mmn, let me think. Oh, I know just a person. An old colleague of mine, Jim Thomas, is coming here to do some research thus summer, from June to August.
W: That’s exactly when I’ll be away. It sounds ideal, as long as the landlord aggrees.
M: Tell you what. I’ll be calling Jim this week anyway, so I’ll mention it to him then.
W: Well, thanks, Bill. Let me know what happens. That extra money will really come in handy.
1. What does the woman need to do at the travel agency?
2. How long will the woman be in Europe?
3. How does the man know Jim Thomas?
W: Wake up, Erik, time to rise and shine.
M: Huh, Oh, hi, Jane. I must have fallen asleep while I was reading.
W: You and everyone else. It looks more like a camp-ground than a library.
M: Well, the dorm is too noisy to study in and I guess this place is too quiet.
W: Have you had any luck finding a topic for your paper?
M: No, Prof. Grant told us to write about anything in cultural anthropology. For once I wish she hadn’t given us so much of a choice.
W: Well, why not write about the ancient civilization of Mexico. You seem to be interested in that part of the world.
M: I am, but there is too much material to cover. I’ll be writing forever, and Grant only wants five to seven pages.
W: So then limit it to one region of Mexico. Say the Ukatun. You‘ve been there and you said it’s got lots of interesting relics.
M: That’s not a bad idea. I brought plenty of books and things back with me last summer, that would be great resource material. Now if I could only remember where I put them?
4. What was the man doing when the woman approached him?
5. What seems to be the man’s problem?
6. What’s known about Prof. Grant?
7. Why doesn’t the man want to write about the ancient civilizations of Mexico?
2004年6月CET-6卷试题听力部分
I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A) , B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
Example: You will hear:
You will read:
A) 2 hours.
B) 3 hours.
C) 4 hours.
D) 5 hours.
From the conversation we know that the two are talking about some work they will start at 9 o’clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, D) "5 hours" is the correct answer. You should choose [D] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.
Sample Answer [A] [B [C] [D]
1. A) Dicks trousers don’t match his jacket.
B) Dick looks funny in that yellow jacket.
C) The color of Dick s jacket is too dark.
D) Dick has bad taste in clothes.
2. A) Call the police station. C) Show the man her family pictures.
B) Get the wallet for the man.
D) Ask to see the man’s driver’s license.
3. A) The temperature is not as high as the man claims.
B) The room will get cool if the man opens the windows.
C) She is following instructions not to use the air-conditioning.
D) She is afraid the new epidemic SARS will soon spread all over town.
4. A) She lost a lot of weight in two years.
B) She stopped exercising two years ago.
C) She had a unique way of staying healthy.
D) She was never persistent in anything she did.
5. A) The man is not suitable for the position.
B) The job has been given to someone else.
C) She had received only one application letter.
D) The application arrived a week earlier than expected.
6. A) He’s unwilling to fetch the laundry.
B) He has already picked up the laundry.
C) He will go before the laundry is closed.
D) He thinks his mother should get the clothes back.
7. A) At a shopping center. C) At an international trade fair.
B) At an electronics company. D) At a DVD counter in a music store.
8. A) The woman hated the man talking throughout the movie.
B) The woman saw a comedy instead of a horror movie.
C) The woman prefers light movies before sleep.
D) The woman regrets going to the movie.
9. A) He is the fight man to get the job done.
B) He is a man with professional expertise.
C) He is not easy to get along with.
D) He is not likely to get the job.
10. A) It is being forced out of the entertainment industry.
B) It should change its concept of operation.
C) It should revolutionize its technology.
D) It is a very good place to relax.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
Passage One
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. A) He set up the first university in America.
B) He was one of the earliest settlers in America.
C) He can best represent the spirit of early America.
D) He was the most distinguished diplomat in American history.
12. A) He provided Washington with a lot of money.
B) He persuaded France to support Washington.
C) He served as a general in Washington’s army.
D) He represented Washington in negotiations with Britain.
13. A) As one of the greatest American scholars.
B) As one of Americas most ingenious inventors.
C) As one of the founding fathers of the United States.
D) As one of the most famous activists for human rights.
Passage Two
Questions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. A) Because we might be offered a dish of insects.
B) Because nothing but freshly cooked insects are served
C) Because some yuppies like to horrify guests with insects as food.
D) Because we might meet many successful executives in the media industry.
15. Ai From yuppie clubs. C) In the supermarket.
B) In the seafood market. D) On the Internet.
16. A) Its easy to prepare. C) Its exotic in appearance.
B) Its tasty and healthful. D) Its safe to eat.
17. A) It will be consumed by more and more young people.
B) It will become the first course at dinner parties.
C) It will have to be changed to suit local tastes.
D) It is unlikely to be enjoyed by most People.
Passage Three
Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
18. A) Their business hours are limited. ,,
B) Their safety measures are inadequate.
C) Their banking procedures are complicated.
D) They don’t have enough service windows.
19. A) People who are in the habit of switching from one bank to another.
B) Young people who are fond of modern technology.
C) Young people who are wealthy and well-educated.
D) People who have computers at home.
20. A) To compete for customers.
B) To reduce the size of their staff.
C) To provide services for distant clients.
D) To expand their operations at a lower cost.
Key: 1-5. A B C A B 6-10. A C D D B 11-15. C B C A D 16-20. B D A C A
听力原文
1.
W: Oh, Dick. You are wearing a black jacket but yellow trousers. It's the strangest combination I've ever seen.
M: I know. I got up late and dressed in a hurry. I didn't realize my mistake until I entered the office.
Q: What does the woman think of the way Dick dressed?
2.
M: Excuse me. But has anyone turned in a brown leather wallet? I've lost my wallet. It contains my driver's license and also some family pictures that are pretty important to me.
W: Oh, yes. We had a wallet brought in this morning. Wait here just a minute, please.
Q: What would the woman probably do?
3.
M: Excuse me, Madam. Is the air-conditioning on? This room is as hot as a furnace.
W: Sorry, sir. A new epidemic called SARS is threatening us right now. As a preventative measure, we are told to let in fresh air by opening the windows and not to use the air conditioners.
Q: What does the woman mean?
4.
M: You look quite different from what you used to.
W: Sure. I started exercising regularly two years ago and went from 253 pounds to a healthy 160 pounds and that is the only thing I did not give up halfway.
Q: What do we know about woman?
5.
M: I wonder if you find my experience relevant to the job?
W: Yes, certainly. But if only you had sent in your application letter a week earlier.
Q: What does the woman imply?
6.
W: Shouldn't someone go pick up the clothes form the laundry? They were ready three hours ago.
M: Don't look at me, mom.
Q: What does the boy mean?
7.
M: Er...Hi, could you tell me where electronic products are displayed? I want to see some TVs, digital video cameras, DVD players, that sort of thing.
W: Well. Several countries are displaying electronic products. China's selection is very large this year. You might as well go to the east wing first to take a look at a Chinese booth.
Q: Where is the conversation most probably taking place?
8.
M: Well, what did you think of the movie?
W: I don't know why I let you talk me into going. I just don't like violence. Next time you'd better choose a comedy.
Q: What can we infer from the conversation?
9.
W: Who do you think should get the job? How about Mr. Becket?
M: Mr. Becket? I'm not sure. He is a nice fellow, of course, and easy to get along with. But I doubt his professional expertise. I want someone who can get the job done.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation about Mr. Becket?
10.
M: Do you think home video players will replace movie theatres and force them out of the entertainment business?
W: We're certainly faced with the grave challenge from the DVD industry. That's why I think we have to revolutionize our concept of movie showing. As I see it, the movie theatre should not just be a place to watch a film, but a place to meet people.
Q: What does the woman think of the movie theatre?
Passage 1
Few people can stand for the spirit of earlier America as much as Benjamin Franklin. He lived through almost the whole of the 18th century. He was born six years after the century began, and died ten years before it ended. During this time, he saw the American colonies grow from tiny settlements into a nation and he also contributed much to the new state. He was deeply interested in science and natural history and his experiments with electricity and lightning led directly to the invention of the lightning rod. He was also interested in improving the conditions of his fellow men. He was involved in a number of projects in his native Philadelphia, including the setting up of a library, and a university, a philosophical society and fire-prevention service. He worked hard to enable the American colonies to gain independence from Britain. As ambassador to France, he encouraged the French to help George Washington. After the war, he attended the American Constitutional Congress. This was his last contribution, for he died late that year. He is still fondly remembered by Americans as one of the creators of the United States.
11. What did the speaker say about Benjamin Franklin?
12. How did Franklin help George Washington?
13. According to the passage, what is Franklin still well remembered as?
Passage 2
Yuppies are young people who earn a lot of money and live in a style that is too expensive for most people. If you’re invited to a yuppie dinner party, don’t be surprised if you’re offered freshly-cooked insects as a first course. While the idea of eating fried insects fills most of us with horror, insect-eating is becoming highly fashionable. For example, in the media industry, successful executives are often seen to eat fried or boiled insects from time to time while working at their desks. These safe-to-eat insects can be found and ordered on the Internet. And young people are logging on to exotic food websites and ordering samples of prepared insects to serve at their dinner parties. Although the idea of eating insects is probably disgusting to most of us, few people would claim that pigs, chickens, and some kind of seafood we often eat are examples of great beauty. One day, insects could be marketed and sold as food item in supermarket. According to their fans, they are not only high in protein and low in fat, but also very tasty. But until our attitudes to food change fundamentally, it seems that insect-eaters will remain a select few.
14. Why did the speaker say we might be surprised at the yuppie dinner party?
15. Where can the people order the unusual food mentioned by the speaker?
16. Why are some yuppies attracted by the unusual food?
17. What does the speaker say about the future of this type of unusual food?
Passage 3
Many people dislike walking to the bank, standing in long lines and running out of checks. They are dissatisfied with that bank’s limited hours, too. They want to do some banking at nights and on weekends. For such people, their problems may soon be over. Before long, they may be able to do their banking from the comfort of their own home, any hour of the day, any day of the week. Many banks are preparing online branches or Internet offices, which means that people will be able to take care of much of their banking business through their home computers. This process is called “interactive banking”. At these online branches, customers will be able to view all their accounts, move money between their accounts, apply for a loan and get current information on product such as credit cards. Customers will also be able to pay their bills electrically and even email questions to their bank. Banks are creating online services for several reasons. One reason is that banks must compete for customers who will switch to another bank if they are dissatisfied with the service they receive. The convenience of online banking appeals to the kind of customer banks most want to keep. That is, people who are young, well-educated and have good incomes. Banks also want to take advantage of modern technology since they have moved to 21st century.
18. What is one of the reasons for people's dissatisfaction with traditional banks?
19. What kind of customers does online banking most appeal to?
20. Why do banks create online services according to the passage?
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Exercise 2
Answer questions 1-3 based on the following long conversation.
1
A. An announcement. B. A theater show.
C. A television program. D. A biology class.
2
A. The eat protein.
B. They never move from one location.
C. They cause erosion of rocks.
D. They will never be useful to people.
3
A. The location of certain ocean rocks.
B. The effect of the water pollution on barnacles.
C. The medical value of some synthetic products.
D. The composition of the barnacle’s glue.
Answer questions 4-7 based on the following long conversation.
4
A. Sad. B. Relieved. C. Sarcastic. D. Apologetic.
5
A. Taking an exam. B. Drawing graphs.
C. Giving presentations. D. Havinq a class discussion.
6
A. Less than ten minutes. B. About twenty minutes.
C. Forty-five minutes. D. Over an hour.
7
A. Fall. B. Winter. C. Spring. D. Summer.
Key: 1– 3 CBD 4 – 7 BCBB
Exercise 2 听力原文
M: Did you watch the television special about barnacles last night?
W: No, I missed it. What did you learn about them?
M: That they glue themselves to rocks in the ocean, shortly after birth. They also stay in the same place forever.
W: Right, have you ever tried removing one of those things. It would be easier to chip the rock away than to get the barnacle off.
M: Exactly, and that’s why scientists are trying to figure out what the barnacle’s glue is made of. It’s considered one of the strongest adhesives in nature.
W: And it would have the advantage of being about work on wet surfaces too.
M: Precisely. And because it’s natural protein, it probably wouldn’t be harmful to people like so many synthetic glues in use today.
W: Think of all the ways doctors and dentists could use such glue, mending broken bones, fastening false teeth.
M: There could be countless uses. Scientists hope to learn soon exactly how the glue is made, so that people can make use of it.
1. What prompted the conversation?
2. What did the man learn about barnacles?
3. According to the conversation, what are scientists trying to discover?
W: Jim, thank goodness, you’ve arrived. The class presentation started half an hour ago and I was just beginning to panic.
M: I am sorry. I’m late, Helen. This morning has been a real mess. I didn’t think I was going to make it here at all.
W: Why are you late? Our whole presentation depends on those graphs you are holding.
M: Yes, I know, I’ll tell you about it later. First, let’s see how we are doing for time. Two groups are still ahead of us, aren’t they? The presentation on the rights of the consumer and the analysis of the stock market. That means I’ve got about twenty minutes to thaw out.
W: You do look cold. What happened?
M: I’ve been standing outside in the Arctic temperature for over an hour waiting for a bus.
W: Over an hour! But I thought your apartment was only a ten-minute bus ride to campus.
M: Under normal conditions. But the bus delayed because of the weather and when I stepped into a drugstore to call home for a ride, the bus went by. As luck could have it, there was no one at home, so I had to wait another forty-five minutes for the next bus.
W: That’s Murphy’s law, isn’t it? What was it he said, “If anything can go wrong, it will.” Well, we’ve still got twenty minutes to gather our wits together.
M: We’d better stop talking. People are turning around and looking at us.
4. What’s the woman’s tone of voice when she first sees the man?
5. What are the students doing when the man arrives in class?
6. How much time do the man and woman have before they address the class?
7. During what season of the year does the conversation take place?
Exercise 3
Answer questions 1-3 based on the following long conversation.
1
A. He doesn’t have an instrument of his own.
B. He doesn’t like to play in small groups.
C. He doesn’t think he can play well enough.
D. He isn’t sure whether he has enough free time.
2
A. Cello. B. Viola. C. Violin. D. Bass.
3.
A. Beginning. B. Intermediate.
C. Advanced. D. Professional.
Answer questions 4 -7 based on the following long conversation.
4
A. Eastern B. Western
C. Southern D. Northern
5
A. Line drawing. B. An oil painting.
C. A wood carving. D. A stone sculpture.
6
A. The seal. B. The Caribou.
C. The polar bear. D. The white whale.
7
A. White snow. B. Survival skills.
C. A tasty food. D. An artist’s food.
Key: 1 - 3 CCB 4 - 7 DDCB
Exercise 3 听力原文
W: David, you play the cello, don't you?
M: I did it for about six years. But I haven't practiced much since I came to college. Why do you ask?
W: I'm signing up for a non-credit string ensemble course that meets once a week on Wednesday night. We have several violists, violas and two bass players, but only one cello.
M: Who's directing the group?
W: Janit Hanson. Maybe you've heard of her. She plays violin in the city orchestra, and she also directs three other small local music groups.
M: Mh, I have my cello here, but I think I would need to do a lot of work before my playing would sound any good at all.
W: Miss Hanson will give individual instruction as well as teach us as a group. There are only ten of us now. Try to join us. We are all on the intermediate level. And anyway you won't get a grade for the course.
M: I'll tell you what. I'll play a little this evening and see how it goes.
W: I'm sure you'll be fine, I'll expect to see you at seven o'clock tomorrow in room 14 at the fine arts building. I hope you can come to our regular meeting.
1 Why is David not sure that he wants to sign up?
2. What instrument does the director of the group play in the city orchestra?
3. What is the level of musical proficiency of the most of the group members?
M: Lucia, I’ve been admiring that sculpture you have on your desk. It looks like a polar bear.
W: That’s right. It is a polar bear. It was made out of soap stone by an Inuit artist from northern Canada. The dark gray stone is easy to carve, and lines which look almost white in contrast can be made with hand tools.
M: I’ve seen other Inuit sculptures made from whale bone and wood. You can see by looking at this bear that the style seems quite abstract. And yet there is a realistic impression of the bear’s shape and stance.
W: Inuit sculptors usually do depict animals in just such a style. Their favorite subjects are the animals of northern Canada and Alaska, like polar bears, seals, caribou and whales. The Inuit hunt some of these animals for food.
M: Yes, I know. But the polar bear is their favorite because of its size, strength and agility.
W: That’s true. They recognize it as one of the most graceful swimmers and fishers of all animals, and most important the polar bear symbolizes all the skills the Inuit hunters expect of themselves for survival.
4. According to the conversation, in what part of Canada does the artist live?
5. What kind of art object are the people looking at?
6. Which animal do the Inuit people admire most?
7. What does the Inuit favorite animal symbolize to them?
Exercise 4
Answer questions 1-3 based on the following long conversation.
1
A. Hospital employees only B. Many City Hall officials
C. Many packer Hall residents D. The engineering students only
2
A. It begins on campus. B. It’s five miles long.
C. It circles the campus. D. It takes a few days to cover.
3
A. Eleven dollars for the event B. Five dollars fort the event
C. One dollar per mile D. Twenty-five cents or less per mile
Answer questions 4-7 based on the following long conversation.
4
A. She had not completed her assignment.
B. She was unable to attend her psychology class.
C. She felt embarrassed in class.
D. Her presentation received a poor grade.
5
A. She’d know when her professor arrived.
B. She’d be able to leave quickly.
C. She’d be less nervous.
D. She’d be able to locate where the man was seated.
6
A. They blush less frequently than adults do.
B. They blush more readily than women do.
C. They’re uncomfortable performing in front of adults.
D. They don’t respond to stress well.
7
A. To introduce the woman to someone who has researched blushing.
B. To illustrate the benefits of a public-speaking class.
C. To explain a way to overcome blushing.
D. To give an example of someone who blushes easily.
Key: 1 - 3 CAD 4 - 7 DCAD
Exercise 4 听力原文
W: Hey, Joe, what's all this talk about the benefit walkathon this weekend?
M: Don't you know, most of the residents in Packer Hall are going to try to walk the seven miles from the engineering library, across campus and down to city hall, in an effort to raise money for the new children's hospital.
W: Sounds like a good idea. But I don’t understand where the money comes from.
M: Well, a few days before the walkathon, each participant goes around asking people to pledge just a certain amount of money for each mile that he or she expects to walk in the event. Then after the walkathon’s over, the participants go back to those same people, collect the money pledged and send it into the hospital.
W: So you mean if someone pledges, say, a dollar a mile, and you walk five miles, you get five dollars?
M: That's right. Of course, most of my friends aren't such big spenders, the biggest pledge I've gotten so far is 25 cents a mile.
W: And how many people have made pledges for you?
M: Eleven so far. Say, how about making it an even dozen?
W: Sure. If you do the same for me, the walkathon sounds like a perfect opportunity for me to break in my new pair of sport shoes.
1. Who is going to participate in the walkathon?
2. What is known about the course of the walkathon?
3. How much money has each of Joe's friends pledged to him?
M：Hi, Sarah, what’s up?
W: Oh, hi, I just got out of a history class. I had to give a presentation.
M: How did it go?
W: Terribly. I’m sure I made a fool of myself.
M: Why? Weren’t you prepared?
W: No, it’s not that. I just get so embarrassed and nervous whenever I’ve to speak in front of a group of people. I stand up and my face gets red and then I get even more nervous because I know everyone can see me blushing.
M: It is not so bad to blush.
W: I know, but it happens all the time. If the professor asks a question and I know the answer, I will blush like crazy if he calls on me. Doesn’t that ever happen to you?
M: No, not really. Maybe you should try to forget about the people. Look at something else in the room, like the exit sign.
W: I guess I could try that. But I doubt it will help.
M: you know we talked about this in psychology class. Blushing, even though it’s involuntary, is more or less a learned behavior.
W: What do you mean?
M: Oh, children hardly ever blush at all. And, among adults, supposedly women blush more than men.
W: I don’t know. But I had a friend in high school, Brian Smith. It was really easy to make him blush. He turned red whenever a waitress would ask him for his order.
M: I’m not that bad. Well, I’ve got to get going for my next class. I’ll talk to you later.
4. What’s the woman’s problem?
5. Why might looking at the exit sign help the woman?
6. What does the man say about the children?
7. Why does the man mention his friend Brian?
新六级大纲样题 听力部分
Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
11. A) She isn’t going to change her major.
B) She plans to major in tax law.
C) She studies in the same school as her brother.
D) She isn’t going to work in her brother’s firm.
12. A) She will do her best if the job is worth doing.
B) She prefers a life of continued exploration.
C) She will stick to the job if the pay is good.
D) She doesn’t think much of job-hopping.
13. A) Stop thinking about the matter.
B) Talk the drug user out of the habit.
C) Be more friendly to his schoolmate.
D) Keep his distance from drug addicts.
14. A) The son. B) The father C) The mother D) Aunt Louise
15. A) Stay away for a couple of weeks.
B) Check the locks every two weeks.
C) Look after the Johnsons’ house.
D) Move to another place.
16. A) He didn’t want to warm up for the game.
B) He didn’t want to be held up in traffic.
C) He wanted to make sure they got tickets.
D) He wanted to catch as many game birds as possible.
17. A) It will reduce government revenues.
B) It will stimulate business activities.
C) It will mainly benefit the wealthy
D) It will cut the stockholders’ dividends.
18. A) The man should phone the hotel for directions.
B) The man can ask the department store for help.
C) She doesn’t have the hotel’s phone number.
D) The hotel is just around the corner.
19. A) To interview a few job applicants.
B) To fill a vacancy in the company.
C) To advertise for a junior sales manager.
D) To apply for a job in a major newspaper.
20. A) A hardworking ambitious young man.
B) A young man good at managing his time.
C) A college graduate with practical working experience.
D) A young man with his own idea of what is important.
21. A) Not clearly specified. B) Not likely to be met
C) Reasonable enough. D) apparently sexist.
22. A) The latest developments of an armed rebellion in Karnak.
B) The fall of Karnak’s capital city into the hands of the rebel forces.
C) The epidemic that has just broken out in the country of Karnak.
D) The peace talks between the rebels and the government in Karnak.
23. A) The epidemic has been brought under control.
B) There are signs of progress in the peace process.
C) Great improvements are being made in its capital.
D) There’s little hope of bringing the conflict to an end.
24. A) Late in the morning. B) Early in the afternoon.
C) Sometime before dawn. D) Shortly after sunrise.
25. A) Inadequate medical care. B) Continuing social unrest.
C) Lack of food, water and shelter. D) Rapid spreading of the epidemic.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
Section B
26. A) One of the bridges between North and South London collapsed.
B) The heart of London was flooded.
C) An emergency exercise was conducted.
D) A hundred people in the suburbs were drowned.
27. A) Fifty underground stations were made waterproof.
B) A flood wall was built.
C) An alarm system was set up.
D) Rescue teams were formed.
28. A) Most Londoners were frightened.
B) Most Londoners became rather confused.
C) Most Londoners took Exercise Floodcall calmly.
D) Most Londoners complained about the trouble caused by Exercise Floodcall.
29. A) It limited their supply of food.
B) It made their eggshells too fragile.
C) It destroyed many of their nests.
D) It killed many baby bald eagles.
30. A) They found ways to speed up the reproduction of bald eagles.
B) They developed new types of feed for baby bald eagles.
C) They explored new ways to hatch baby bald eagles.
D) They brought in bald eagles from Canada.
31. A) Pollution of the environment.
B) A new generation of pest killers.
C) Over-killing by hunters.
D) Destruction of their natural homes.
32. A) Why people hold back their tears.
B) Why people cry.
C) How to restrain one’s tears.
D) How tears are produced.
33. A) What chemicals tears are composed of.
B) Whether crying really helps us feel better.
C) Why some people tend to cry more often than others.
D) How tears help people cope with emotional problems.
34. A) Only one out of four girls cries less often than boys.
B) Of four boys, only one cries very often.
C) Girls cry four times as often as boys.
D) Only one out of four babies doesn’t cry often.
35. A) Only humans respond to emotions by shedding tears.
B) Only humans shed tears to get rid of irritating stuff in their eyes.
C) Only human tears can resist invading bacteria.
D) Only human tears can discharge certain chemicals.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.
注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
He was a funny-looking man with a cheerful face, good-natured and a great talker. He was (36) by his student, the great philosopher Plato, as “the best and most just and wisest man.” Yet this same man was (37) to death for his beliefs by a jury composed of the leading figures of the time in Athens.
The man was the Greek philosopher Socrates, and he was put to death for not believing in the recognized gods and for (38) young people. The second charge stemmed from his
(39) with numerous young men who came to Athens from all over the (40)
world to study under him.
Socrates’ method of teaching was to ask questions and, by (41) not to know the answers, to (42) his students into thinking for themselves. His teachings had
(43) influence on all the great Greek and Roman schools of philosophy. Yet for all his fame and influence, Socrates himself never wrote a word.
Socrates (44) in Athens. They wanted him silenced. Yet many were probably surprised that he accepted death so readily.
Socrates (45) . But Socrates, as a firm believer in law, reasoned that it was proper to submit to the death sentence. (46)
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听力原文
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
Now, let’s begin with the eight short conversations.
11. M: Congratulations! I just heard about your acceptance into law school. Do you think you will join your brother’s firm after graduation?
W: Not likely. He is a tax lawyer and I’m going to major in criminal law.
Q: What does the woman mean?
12. M: Jenny, remember this: A job worth doing at all is worth doing well.
W: Oh, yes. I certainly won’t forget it. But don’t expect me to stick to the job just because it pays a few more bucks. A life of continued exploration is a life worth living!
Q: What can be inferred about the woman from the conversation?
13. M: I found that one of my schoolmates uses drugs. How could I help him, Mum?
W: Stay away from him, son. Never think that you can talk him out of the habit if he is addicted. But perhaps you can talk to your teacher about the matter.
Q: What’s the woman’s advice to her son?
14. W: I don’t know how you can eat so much yet never put on any weight, son. Your father’s got the same luck. I can’t take a bite without calculating how many calories I’m taking.
M: But remember Aunt Louise, Mum? She ate a lot and never gained a pound.
Q: Who is worried about gaining weight?
15. W: Did you turn off the lights and check the locks on all the doors?
M: Yes. I told the Johnsons we’d be gone for two weeks. They promised to keep an eye on the house for us.
Q: What are the two speakers going to do?
16. M: Hurry up, Linda. I hear that there aren’t many tickets left for the football match.
W: I’m ready now. Let’s go. It’s the early bird that catches the worm.
Q: Why did the man ask the woman to hurry up?
17. M: What do you think of the government’s new tax-cut proposal?
W: Though it may give some benefit to the poor, its key component is the elimination of tax on dividends. That means the rich will get richer.
Q: What does the woman think of the government’s tax-cut proposal?
18. M: Excuse me, but could you tell me how to get to the Friendship Hotel? I thought it was on this corner, but I seem to have made a mistake.
W: I’m sorry, but I’m a stranger here myself. Maybe you can try calling them. There is a phone over there outside the department store.
Q: What does the woman mean?
Now you’ll hear two long conversations.
Conversation One
M: Morning, Brenda.
W: Good morning, Mr.Browning.
M: Er, did you, did you put that ad in yesterday?
W: Yes, yesterday afternoon
M: The ad for a junior sales manager, I mean.
W: Yes, it went into the Standard and the Evening News.
M: That’s good. Erm, well….
W: What kind of person have you got in mind for this job?
M: Oh, well, somebody fairly young, you know, twenty something, like 21, or 25. A man, I think.
W: A man?
M: We really need a man for the position. Yes, I mean, it’s really too demanding. The sort of situations they get into are much too difficult for a young woman to deal with, erm……
W: Erm, what sort of a young man have you got mind?
M: Oh, you know, a good education, polite, responsible, and easy to get along with. What I don’t want is one of those young men just out of university, whit exaggerated ideas of his own importance.
W: Yes, erm, what sort of education are you actually looking for?
M: Well, you know, a couple of A levels. Must have English, of course.
W: Yes, I think you’re asking quite a lot. I mean you’re not really prepared to pay all……
M: No, I’m not prepared to give him a big salary to start with. Nevertheless, I want someone with plenty of ambition, plenty of drive. You know, not looking at the clock all the time.
W: Well sir, I wish you the best of luck and hope you have some very successful interviews.
M: Well, yes?
W: Because personally I think you’re asking an awful lot.
Question 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. What did Mr.Browning ask Brenda to do?
20. What kind of person will meet the job requirements?
21. What does Brenda think of the qualifications Mr.Browning insists on?
Conversation Two
W: We now interrupt our regular scheduled news program to bring you live up-to-date coverage on the civil unrest in the newly formed country of Karnak, where our man Stan Fielding is stationed. Stan…
M: This is Stan Fielding reporting live from the suburbs of the capital city. Just 20 minutes ago, rebel forces launched the biggest offensive against the ruling government in the 18month conflict here in this country.
W: Now Stan, is this a sign that the peace process has been totally abandoned?
M: Well, so far, peace negotiations have failed, and any resolution to end the civil war appears bleak at this moment. As you can see….Whoa.
W: Stan, Stan, are you there?
M: Uh, yes, Shelly. As you can probably hear behind me, rebel forces are also using heavy artillery to pound the positions of government forces around the city center. Rebel forces are closing in, and it’s feared that they will be able to take the capital building before daybreak where, it is believed, many government officials are holding out.
W: Now, besides the heavy fighting, what other pressing concerns are there for the citizens of the city?
M: Well, since the beginning of the conflict, starvation, and lack of clean water and adequate shelter have been the biggest daily obstacles facing the citizens of this war-torn country. It is believed that over 40000 people, mostly children, have starved to death. Fortunately, no epidemics have broken out, but that is always a concern if this war lingers on.
W: Okay, that was Stan Fielding reporting. And we will keep you up-to-date as this story continues to unfold.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
22. What is the news coverage mainly about?
23. What does the reporter Stan Fielding say about the situation in Karnak?
24. At what time of day do you think this news report is being made?
25. What is the pressing concern of the citizens of Karnak?
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
Passage One
A few months ago, millions of people in London heard alarms all over the town. Emergency services, the fire department, the police, hospitals and ambulances stood by, ready to go into action. In railway and underground stations, people read notices and maps, which told them where to go and what to do in the emergency. This was Exercise Floodcall to prepare people for a flood emergency. London wasn’t flooded-yet. But it is possible that it could be.
In 1236 and in 1663 London was badly flooded. In 1928 people living in Westminster, the hart of London, drowned in floods. And in 1953, a hundred people living on the eastern edge of the London suburbs were killed-again, in the floods. At last, Greater London Council took action to prevent this disaster from happening again. Though a flood wall was built in the 1980s, Londoners still must be prepared for the possible disaster. If it happens, fifty underground stations will be prepared for the possible disaster. If it happens, fifty underground stations will be underwater. Electricity, gas and phone services will be out of action. Roads will be drowned. It will be impossible to cross any of the bridges between North and South London. Imagine-London will look like the famous Italian city, Venice.
But this Exercise Floodcall didn’t cause panic among Londoners. Most people knew it was just a warning. One lady said, “It’s a flood warning, isn’t it? The water doesn’t look high to me.”
Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.
26. What happened in London a few months ago?
27. What measure was taken against floods in London in the 1980s?
28. What can we learn from the lady’s comment?
Passage Two
America’s national symbol, the bald eagle, almost went extinct 20 years ago. But it has made a comeback. In fact, the U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service is considering the possibility of taking it off the endangered-species list.
Once, more than 50000 pairs of bald eagles nested across the country. But by 1960, that number had fallen below 400.
The chief killer was the widely used DDT. Fish soaked up DDT, died, and were washed up on shores, where bald eagles feasted on them. DDT prevented eagle eggshells from thickening. The shells became so thin that they shattered before the babies hatched.
Fortunately, in 1972, a law was passed to ban DDT, which saved the bald eagle from total wipeout. And since then, wildlife biologists have reintroduced bald eagles from Canada to America. The result was that last year U.S. bridwatchers counted 11610 bald eagles in the country.
If it were dropped from the endangered list, the bald eagle would still be a “threatened species.” That means the bird would continue to get the same protection-no hunting allowed, and no disturbing of nests.
But bald eagles still face tough times. The destruction of their natural homes could be the next DDT causing eagle numbers to drop quickly.
Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.
29. What was the main harmful effect of the pest killer DDT on bald eagles?
30. What measure did the wildlife biologists take to increase the number of bald eagles?
31. According to the speaker, what is the possible danger facing bald eagles?
Passage Three
Why do we cry? Can you imagine life without tears?
Not only do tears keep your eyes lubricated, they also contain a substance that kills certain bacteria so they can’t infect your eyes. Give up your tears and you lose this on-the-spot defence.
Nor would you want to give up the flood of extra tears you produce when you get something physical of chemical in your eyes. Tears are very good at washing this irritating stuffout.
Another thing you couldn’t do without your tears is cry-from joy, anger, or sadness.
Humans are the only animals that produce tears in response to emotions. And most people say a good cry makes them feel better.
Many scientists, therefore, believe that crying somehow helps us cope with emotional situations. Tear researcher William Frey is trying to figure out how it happens.
One possibility, he says, is that tears discharge certain chemicals from your body, chemicals that build up during stress. “When people talk about ‘crying it out,’ I think that might actually be what they are doing,” he says.
If Frey is right, what do you think will happen to people who restrain their tears? Boys, for example, cry only about a quarter as often as girls once they reach their teenage years. And we all cry a lot less now than we did as babies.
Could it possibly be that we face less stress? Maybe we’ve found other ways to deal with it. Or maybe we just feel embarrassed.
Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
32. What’s the topic discussed in this passage?
33. What is William Frey trying to find out?
34. What does the passage say about teenage boys and girls?
35. What’s the difference between human beings and other animals when shedding tears?
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.
He was a funny-looking man with a cheerful face, good-natured and a great talker. He was (36)described by his student, the great philosopher Plato, as “the best and most just and wisest man.” Yet this same man was (37)condemned to death for his beliefs by a jury composed of the leading figures of the time in Athens.
The man was the Greek philosopher Socrates, and he was put to death for not believing in the recognized gods and for (38)corrupting young people. The second charge stemmed from his (39)association with numerous young men who came to Athens from all over the (40)civilized world to study under him.
Socrates’ method of teaching was to ask questions and, by (41)pretending not to know the answers, to (42)press his students into thinking for themselves. His teachings had (43)unsurpassed influence on all the great Greek and Roman schools of philosophy. Yet for all his fame and influence, Socrates himself never wrote a word.
Socrates (44)encouraged new ideas and free thinking in the young, and this was frightening to the conservations in Athens. They wanted him silenced. Yet many were probably surprised that he accepted death so readily.
Socrates (45)had the right to ask for a less severe penalty, and he probably could have persuaded the jury to change the verdict. But Socrates, as a firm believer in law, reasoned that it was proper to submit to the death sentence. (46)So he calmly accepted his fate and drank a cup of poison in the presence of his grief-stricken friends and students.
2006年1月CET-6卷试题听力部分
I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A) , B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
Example: You will hear:
You will read:
A) 2 hours.
B) 3 hours.
C) 4 hours.
D) 5 hours.
From the conversation we know that the two are talking about some work they will start at 9 o’clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, D) "5 hours" is the correct answer. You should choose [D] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.
Sample Answer [A] [B [C] [D]
1. A) The dean should have consulted her on the appointment. B) Dr. Holden should have taken over the position earlier. C) She doesn't think Dr. Holden has made a wise choice. D) Dr. Holden is the best person for the chairmanship. 2. A) They'll keep in touch during the summer vacation. B) They'll hold a party before the summer vacation. C) They'll do odd jobs together at the school library. D) They'll get back to their school once in a while. 3. A) Peaches are in season now. B) Peaches are not at their best now. C) The woman didn't know how to bargain. D) The woman helped the man choose the fruit. 4. A) They join the physics club. B) They ask for an extension of the deadline. C) They work on the assignment together. D) They choose an easier assignment. 5. A) She admires Jean's straightforwardness. B) She thinks Dr. Brown deserves the praise. C) She will talk to Jean about what happened. D) She believes Jean was rude to Dr. Brown. 6. A) He liked writing when he was a child. B) He enjoyed reading stories in Reader's Digest. C) He used to be an editor of Reader's Digest. D) He became well known at the age of six. 7. A) He shows great enthusiasm for his studies. B) He is a very versatile person. C) He has no talent for tennis. D) He does not study hard enough. 8. A) John has lost something at the railway station. B) There are several railway stations in the city. C) It will be very difficult for them to find John. D) The train that John is taking will arrive soon. 9. A) Its rapid growth is beneficial to the world. B) It can be seen as a model by the rest of the world. C) Its success can't be explained by elementary economics. D) It will continue to surge forward. 10. A) It takes only 5 minutes to reach the campus from the apartments. B) Most students can't afford to live in the new apartments. C) The new apartments are not available until next month. D) The new apartments can accommodate 500 students.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
Passage One
11. A)The role of immigrants in the construction of American society. B)The importance of offering diverse courses in European history. C)The need for greater cultural diversity in the school curriculum. D)The historic landing of Europeans on the Virginia shore. 12. A)He was wondering if the speaker was used to living in America. B)He was trying to show friendliness to the speaker. C)He wanted to keep their conversation going. D)He believed the speaker was a foreigner. 13. A)The US population doesn't consist of white European descendants only. B)Asian tourists can speak English as well as native speakers of the language. C)Colored people are not welcome in the United States. D)Americans are in need of education in their history. Passage Two
14. A)By making laws B)By enforcing discipline C)By educating the public D)By holding ceremonies 15.A)It should be raised by soldiers. B)It should be raised quickly by hand. C)It should be raised only by Americans. D)It should be raised by mechanical means. 16.A)It should be attached to the status. B)It should be hung from the top of the monument. C)It should be spread over the object to be unveiled. D)It should be carried high up in the air.
17.A)There has been a lot of controversy over the use of flag. B)The best athletes can wear uniforms with the design of the flag. C)There are precise regulations and customs to be followed. D)Americans can print the flag on their cushions or handkerchiefs. Passage Three
18.A)Punishment by teachers B)Poor academic performance C)Truancy D)Illness 19.A)The Board of Education B)Principals of city schools C)Students with good academic records D)Students with good attendance records 20.A) Punishing students who damage school property B) Rewarding schools that have decreased the destruction C) Promoting teachers who can prevent the destruction D) Cutting the budget for repairs and replacements
Key:1-5 DABCA 6-10 ADCAB 11-15 CDAAB 16-20 DCCDB
听力原文
Section A
1. M: The dean just announced that Dr. Holden’s going to take over as Chairman of the History Department.
W: I knew it all along! He’s the obvious choice. All the other candidates are no match for him!
Q: What does the woman mean?
2. W: Hey, let me know how your summer’s going! I’ll miss you guys while I’m working here in the library.
M: I’ll be working, too! But I’ll send you an email or call you once in a while. When we all get back to school, we can have a party or something.
Q: What do we learn about the two speakers?
3. W: I know it’s the end of the season, but those peaches were such a bargain that I couldn’t help buying them! Have one please!
M: Thank you! Actually, they seem past their prime.
Q: What doe we learn from the conversation?
4. M: That assignment on physics is a real challenge. I don’t think I can finish it on time all by myself.
W: Why don’t we join our feet together? It may be easier then.
Q: What does the woman suggest?
5. M: Jean really lost her temper in Dr. Brown’s class this morning.
W: Oh? Did she? But I think her frankness is really something to be appreciated.
Q: What does the woman mean?
6. W: We heard that when you were a kid, you submitted a story to Reader’s Digest.
M: Well, I don’t remember the story exactly, but my idea of a great time then was a pad of lined paper and a new blue pen. I thought myself as a Reader’s Digest staff member at the age of six.
Q: What do we learn about the man from the conversation?
7. M: Your son certainly shows a lot of enthusiasm on the tennis court.
W: I only wish he’d show as much for his studies.
Q: What does the woman imply about her son?
8. W: We supposed to meet John here at the railway station.
M: That’s like looking for a needle in a haystack.
Q: What does that man imply?
9. M: Profession Stevenson, as an economist, how do you look upon the surging Chinese economy? Does it constitute a threat to the rest of the world?
W: I believe China’s economic success should be seen more as an opportunity than a threat. Those who looked upon it as a threat overlooked the benefit of China’s growth to the world’s economy. They also lack the understanding of elementary economics.
Q: What does Professor Stevenson think of China’s economy?
10. W: Our school just built some new apartments near campus, but one bedroom runs for 500 dollars a month.
M: That’s a bit beyond the reach of most students!
Q: What does the man mean?
Section B
Passage One
I had flown from San Francisco to Virginia to attend a conference on multiculturalism. Hundreds of educators form across the country were meeting to discuss the need for greater cultural diversity in the school curriculum. I took the need for great cultural diversity in the school curriculum. I took a taxi to my hotel. On the way, my driver and I chatted about the weather and the tourists. The driver was a white man in his forties. “How long have you been in this country?” he asked. “All my life!” I replied, “I was born in the United States.” With a strong southern accent, he remarked, “I was wondering because your English is excellent.” Then I explained as I had many times before. “My grandfather came here from China in the 1880s. My family has been here in America for over a hundred years. He glanced at me in the mirror. Somehow, I didn’t look American to him. My appearance looked foreign. Questions like the one my taxi driver asked make me feel uncomfortable. But I can understand why he could not see me as an American. He had a narrow but widely shared sense of the past: a history that has viewed Americans as descendants of Europeans. Race has functioned as something necessary to the construction of American character and quality in the creation of our national identity—American has been defined as white. But America has been racially diverse since our very beginning on the Virginian shore, where the first group of Englishmen and Africans arrived in the 17th century. And this reality is increasingly becoming visible everywhere.
Q11. What was the theme of the conference the speaker was to attend?
Q12. Why did the taxi driver ask the speaker how long he had been in the U.S.?
Q13. What message does the speaker wish to convey?
Passage Two
Laws have been written to govern the use of the American National Flag, and to ensure proper respect for the flag. Custom has also governed the common practice in regard to its use. All the armed services have precise regulations on how to display the national flag. This may vary somewhat from the general rules. The national flag should be raised and lowered by hand. Do not raise the flag while it is folded. Unfold the flag first, and then hoist it quickly to the top of the flagpole. Lower it slowly and with dignity. Place no objects on or over the flag. Do not use the flag as part of a costume or athletic uniform. Do not print it upon cushions, handkerchiefs, paper napkins or boxes. A federal law provides that a trademark cannot be registered if it comprises the flag, coat of arms or badges of the United States. When the flag is used in unveiling a statue or monument, it shouldn't serve as a covering of the object to be unveiled. If it is displayed on such occasions, do not allow the flag to fall to the ground, but let it be carried high up in the air to form a feature of the ceremony. Take every precaution to prevent the flag from becoming soiled. It should not be allowed to touch the ground or floor, nor to brush against objects.
Q14. How do Americans ensure proper respect for the national flag?
Q15. What is the regulation regarding the raising of the American national flag?
Q16. How should the American national flag be displayed at an unveiling ceremony?
Q17. What do we learn about the use of the American national flag?
Passage Three
In some large American city schools, as many as 20-40% of the students are absent each day. There are two major reasons for such absences: one is sickness, and the other is truancy. That is staying away from school without permission. Since school officials can’t do much about illness, they are concentrating on reducing the number of truants. One of the most promising schemes has been tried in Florida. The pupils there with good attendance have been given free hamburgers, toys and T-shirts. Classes are told if they show improved rates of attendance, they can win additional gifts. At the same time, teachers are being encouraged to inspire their students to come to school regularly. When those teachers are successful, they are also rewarded. “We’ve been punishing truants for years, but that hasn’t brought them back to school,” one school principal said. “Now we are trying the positive approach. Not only do you learn by showing up every day, but you earn.” In San Francisco, the Board of Education has had a somewhat similar idea. Schools that show a decrease in deliberate destruction of property can receive the amount of money that would have been spent on repairs and replacements. For example, 12,000 dollars had been set aside for a school’s property damages every year. Since repair expenses of damaged property required only 4,000 dollars, the remaining 8,000 dollars was turned over to the Student Activities’ Fund. “Our democracy operates on hope and encouragement,” said a school board member. “Why not provide some positive goals for students and teachers to aim at?”
Q18. Which reason for students’ absences is discussed in great detail?
Q19. Who will benefit from the scheme being tried in Florida?
Q20 What measure has been taken in San Francisco to reduce destruction of school property?
2006年6月CET-6卷试题听力部分
I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A) , B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
Example: You will hear:
You will read:
A) 2 hours.
B) 3 hours.
C) 4 hours.
D) 5 hours.
From the conversation we know that the two are talking about some work they will start at 9 o’clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, D) "5 hours" is the correct answer. You should choose [D] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.
Sample Answer [A] [B [C] [D]
1. A) She met with Thomas just a few days ago.
B) She can help with the orientation program.
C) She is not sure she can pass on the message.
D) She will certainly try to contact Thomas.
2. A) Set the dinner table.
B) Change the light bulb
C) Clean the dining room.
D) Hold the ladder for him.
3. A) He’d like a piece of pie.
B) He’d like some coffee
C) He’d rather stay in the warm room.
D) He’s just had dinner with his friends.
4. A) He has managed to sell a number of cars.
B) He is contented with his current position.
C) He might get fired.
D) He has lost his job.
5. A) Tony’s secretary.
B) Paul’s girlfriend.
C) Paul’s colleague.
D) Tony’s wife.
6. A) He was fined for running a red light.
B) He was caught speeding on a fast lane.
C) He had to run quickly to get the ticket.
D) He made a wrong turn at the intersection.
7. A) He has learned a lot from his own mistakes.
B) He is quite experienced in taming wild dogs.
C) He finds reward more effective than punishment.
D) He thinks it important to master basic training skills.
8. A) At a bookstore.
B) At the dentist’s.
C) In a restaurant.
D) In the library.
9. A) He doesn’t want Jenny to get into trouble.
B) He doesn’t agree with the woman’s remark.
C) He thinks Jenny’s workload too heavy at college.
D) He believes most college students are running wild.
10. A) It was applaudable.
B) It was just terrible.
C) The actors were enthusiastic.
D) The plot was funny enough.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
Passage One
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. A) Social work
B) Medical care
C) Applied physics
D) Special education
12. A) The timely advice from her friends and relatives.
B) The two-year professional training she received.
C) Her determination to fulfill her dream.
D) Her parents’ consistent moral support.
13. A) To get the funding for the hospitals.
B) To help the disabled children there.
C) To train therapists for the children there.
D) To set up an institution for the handicapped.
Passage Two
Questions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. A) At a country school in Mexico.
B) In a mountain valley of Spain.
C) At a small American college.
D) In a small village in Chile.
15. A) By expanding their minds and horizons.
B) By financing their elementary education.
C) By setting up a small primary school.
D) By setting them an inspiring example.
16. A) She wrote poetry that broke through national barriers.
B) She was a talented designer of original school curriculums.
C) She proved herself to be an active and capable stateswoman.
D) She made outstanding contributions to children’s education.
17. A) She won the 1945 Nobel Prize in Literature.
B) She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.
C) She translated her books into many languages.
D) She advised many statesmen on international affairs.
Passage Three
Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
18. A) How animals survive harsh conditions in the wild.
B) How animals alter colors to match their surroundings.
C) How animals protect themselves against predators.
D) How animals learn to disguise themselves effectively.
19. A) Its enormous size.
B) Its plant-like appearance.
C) Its instantaneous response.
D) Its offensive smell.
20. A) It helps improve their safety.
B) It allows them to swim faster.
C) It helps them fight their predators.
D) It allows them to avoid twists and turns.
Key: 1-5 ADABC 6 -10 DACDB 11-15 BCBDA 16-20 DACBA
听力原文
Section A
1. M: Mary, could you please tell Thomas to contact me? I was hoping he would be able to help me out with the freshmen orientation program next week.
W: I would certainly tell him if I saw him, but I haven't seen him around for quite a few days.
Q: What does the woman mean?
2. M: Susan, I am going to change the light bulb above the dining room table. Will you hold the ladder for me?
W: No problem. But be careful while you're up there.
Q: What does the man want the woman to do?
3. W: It's freezing cold. Let me make some coffee to warm us up. Do you want a piece of pie as well?
M: Coffee sounds great. But I'm going to have dinner with some friends in a while, so I'd better skip the pie.
Q: What does the man mean?
4. W: How come Jim lost his job?
M: I didn't say he had lost it. All I said was if he didn't get out and start selling a few cars instead of idling around all day, he might find himself looking for a new job.
Q: What does the man say about Jim?
5. M: Hello, Mary. This is Paul at the bank. Is Tony home?
W: Not yet. Paul. I don't think you can reach him at the office now, either. He phoned me five minutes ago to say he was stopping for a hair-cut on his way home.
Q: Who do you think the woman probably is?
6. W: Oh! Boy! I don't understand how you got a ticket today. I always thought you were slow even driving on the less crowded fast lane.
M: I'm usually careful. But this time I thought I could get through the intersection before the light turned.
Q: What do we learn about the man?
7. W: Your dog certainly seems to know you are his master. Did you have to punish him very often when you trained him?
M: I found it's much better to praise him when he obeys and not to be so fussy when he makes mistakes.
Q: What does the man say about training dogs?
8. M: I am afraid there won't be time to do another tooth today. Make sure you don't eat anything like stakes for the next few hours, and we'll fill the other cavity tomorrow.
W: All right. Actually, I must hurry to the library to return some books.
Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?
9. W: I am worried about Jenny going to college. College students are so wild nowadays.
M: Actually, only a few are like that. Most students are too busy studying to have time to cause trouble.
Q: What does the man imply?
10. W: You didn't seem to be terribly enthusiastic about the performance.
M: You must be kidding. I couldn't have clapped any harder. My hands are still hurting.
Q: What does the man think of the performance?
Section B
Passage 1
Born and raised in central Ohio, I'm a country girl through and through. I'm currently studying to become a physical therapist, a career path that marks a great achievement for me. At Ohio State University, admission into the physical therapy program is intensely competitive. I made it pass the first cut the first year I applied, but was turned down for admission. I was crushed, because for years I have been determined to become a physical therapist. I received advice from friends and relatives about changing my major and finding another course for my life. I just couldn't do it. I knew I could not be as happy in another profession. So I stilled myself, began to work seriously for another year and reapplied. Happily I received notice of my admission. Later, I found out that less than 15% of the applicant had been offered positions that year. Now in the first two years of professional training, I couldn't be happier with my decision not to give up on my dream. My father told me that if I wanted it badly enough, I would get in. Well, Daddy, I wanted it. So there. After graduation, I would like to travel to another country, possibly a Latin American country and work in a children's hospital for a year or two. So many of the children there are physically handicapped but most hospitals don't have the funding to hire trained staff to care for them properly. I would like to change that somehow.
11. What is the speaker's field of study?
12. According to the speaker, what contributed to her admission to Ohio State University?
13. Why does the speaker want to go to a Latin American country?
Passage 2
Gabriela Mistral was once an ordinary teacher in a small village school in Northern Chile. Towering mountains separate her village from the world outside. Gabriela Mistral was only fifteen when she began teaching, but she was a good teacher. She helped the minds of her students' scale the mountain walls and reached out to the world beyond. For eighteen years, Gabriela devoted her life to the poor farm children of Chile's Northern valleys. During part of this time, she was director of schools in all of Chile. Before long, many countries recognized her as a great friend of children and the leader in education. In 1922, she was invited to Mexico to help organize the rural school system. Two years later, Gabriela Mistral came to the United States where she served as a visiting professor in several colleges. In New York City, a group of teachers helped to finance the publication of her first book of poetry. Some of her books have been translated into six different languages. She gave the income from some of her books to help poor and neglected children. Beginning in the 1920's, her interests reached out to broader fields. Statesmen asked her advice on international problems. She tried to break through the national barriers that hindered the exchange of ideas among the Spanish speaking peoples of South America. She tried to develop a better understanding between the United States and countries of Latin America. In 1945, she gained worldwide recognition by winning the Nobel Prize in literature, the first Southern American to win the prize.
14. Where did Gabriela Mistral start her teaching career?
15. How did Gabriela Mistral help the poor children of her hometown?
16. Why did many countries think highly of Gabriela Mistral?
17. How did Gabriela Mistral become famous all over the world?
Passage 3
Over time animals have developed many ways to stay away from predators. A predator is an animal that hunts and eats other animals. Hiding is one of the best ways to stay alive. Some animals hide by looking like the places where they live. To see how this works, let's look at the sea dragon. It is a master of disguise. The sea dragon is covered with skin that looks like leaves. The skin helps the dragon look like a piece of seaweed. A hungry meat eater would stay away from anything that looks like seaweed. Other animals stay safe by showing their colors. They want other animals to see them. Scientists call these bright colors--warning colors. You have probably seen animals that have warning colors. Some grasshoppers show off their own bright colors. Those colors don't just look attractive; they tell their enemies to stay away. Of course, hungry predators sometimes ignore the warning. They still go after the grasshopper. If that happens, the grasshopper has a backup defense. It makes lots of foam. The foam tastes so bad that the predator won't do it again. Color doesn't offer enough protection for some other animals. They have different defenses that help them survive in the wild. Many fish live in groups or schools. That's because there is safety in numbers. At the first sign of trouble, schooling fish swim as close together as they can get. Then the school of fish makes lots of twists and turns. All that movement makes it hard for predators to see individuals in a large group.
18. What is the speaker mainly talking about?
19. What protects the sea dragon from the meat eater's attack?
20. According to the passage, why do many fish stay in groups?
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2007年1月老六级试题听力部分
Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A) , B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
Example: You will hear:
You will read:
A) 2 hours.
B) 3 hours.
C) 4 hours.
D) 5 hours.
From the conversation we know that the two are talking about some work they will start at 9 o’clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, D) "5 hours" is the correct answer. You should choose [D] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.
Sample Answer [A] [B [C] [D]
1. A) The foggy weather has affected Mary’s mood.
B) They are puzzled about Mary’s low spirits.
C) Mary is dissatisfied with her promotion.
D) Mary cares too much about her looks.
2. A) Go to an art exhibition.
B) Dine out with an old friend.
C) Attend the opening night of a play.
D) See his paintings on display.
3. A) Her mother was quite outstanding in academic work.
B) She was not particularly interested in going to school.
C) Her parents laid great emphasis on academic excellence.
D) She helped upgrade the educational level of immigrants.
4. A) The machines there were ill maintained.
B) Tickets for its members were cheaper.
C) It was filled with people all the time.
D) It had a reputation for good service.
5. A) Both Sarah and Tom have been awarded doctoral degrees.
B) Tom has arranged to meet his bride Sarah in Hawaii.
C) Tom was more excited than Sarah at the wedding.
D) A double blessing has descended upon Tom.
6. A) There were too many questions in the examination.
B) The examination was well beyond the course content.
C) The examination questions were somewhat too difficult.
D) The course prepared him adequately for the examination.
7. A) It’s less time-consuming.
B) His wife is tired of cooking.
C) It’s part of his job.
D) He is sick of home-cooked meals.
8. A) He has just started to teach piano lessons.
B) He seldom takes things seriously.
C) He is very proud of his piano skills.
D) He usually understates his achievements.
9. A) It’s tedious B) It’s absurd.
C) It’s justifiable. D) It’s understandable.
10. A) Arrange accommodation for her.
B) Explain the cause of the cancellation.
C) Compensate her for the inconvenience.
D) Allow her to take another flight that night.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
Passage One
11. A) Producing legendary paintings.
B) Making a fortune from decorative arts.
C) Manufacturing quality furniture.
D) Setting up a special museum.
12. A) To show his fascination with Asian culture.
B) To tell the story of the American Revolution.
C) To promote interest in American decorative arts.
D) To increase the popularity of the DuPont Company.
13. A) By theme or period. B) By style or design.
C) By manufacturer or origin. D) By function or purpose.
Passage Two
14. A) People my use two or more languages.
B) People will choose Chinese rather than English.
C) The percentage or native speakers of English will increase.
D) The number of people relying on their mother tongue will drop.
15. A) The number of Spanish speakers is far greater than that of Arabic speakers.
B) Arabic spoken in one Arab country may not be understood in another.
C) Arabic spoken in Egypt differs from Arabic spoken in Morocco in origin.
D) The number of Arabic speakers is declining because of the invasion of English.
16. A) It is impossible for Arab countries to standardize their language.
B) Most people in the world will learn to speak Chinese in the future.
C) It is uncertain whether English will be the world language in the future.
D) Spanish is very likely to become the top language of the world by 2050.
Passage Three
17. A) Because they believe blind students prefer to mix with students who can see.
B) Because it would cost lots of money to build such special colleges.
C) Because it would constitute discrimination against blind students.
D) Because they think blind people should learn to live among sighted people.
18. A) By encouraging them to be more self-reliant.
B) By showing them proper care and respect.
C) By offering them more financial assistance.
D) By providing them with free medical service.
19. A) Financial aid from the American government.
B) Modern technology.
C) Professional support.
D) Help from the National Federation of the Blind.
20. A) Ask American professors to write recommendations on their behalf.
B) Obtain American citizenship before they reach the age of 30.
C) Turn to special institutions in their own country for assistance.
D) Apply to the National Federation of the Blind for scholarships.
Key:
1. B) They are puzzled about Mary’s low spirits.
2. A) Go to an art exhibition.
3. C) Her parents laid great emphasis on academic excellence.
4. C) It was filled with people all the time.
5. D) A double blessing has descended upon Tom.
6. B) The examination was well beyond the course content.
7. C) It’s part of his job.
8. D) He usually understates his achievements.
9. B) It’s absurd.
10. A) Arrange accommodation for her.
11. D) Setting up a special museum.
12. C) To promote interest in American decorative arts.
13. A) By theme or period.
14. A) People may use two or more languages.
15. B) Arabic spoken in one Arab country may not be understood in another.
16. C) It’s uncertain whether English will be the world language in the future.
17. D) Because they think blind people should learn to live among sighted people.
18. A) By encouraging them to be more self-reliant.
19. B) Modern technology.
20. D) Apply to the national Federation of the Blind for scholarships.
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Section A
1. W: Do you know why Mary has such a long face today?
M: I don’t have the foggiest idea. She should be happy, especial since she got a promotion yesterday.
Q: what does the speaker mean?
2.M: Hi, Donna, are you interested in going to an Art Exhibition on Sunday?A friend of mine is showing some of her paintings there. It’s the Opening Night. Free drinks and food.
W: Well, actually, I don’t have anything planned. It sounds kind of fun.
Q: what did the man invite the woman to do on Sunday?
3. M: You did an excellent job in school. You’re indeed a great student. Where does your drive come from?
W: Academic achievements were important to my parents as immigrants. Education is where it all begins. My mother, in particular, tries to get me interested in school.
Q: what do we learn about the woman from the conversation?
4. M: I hear the Sunflower Health Club on 3rd Street is good.
W: Not right now. I used to go there. I thought it was great because it was really cheap. But the problem was it was always crowded. Sometimes I had to wait to use the machines.
Q: What does the woman say about the Sunflower Health Club?
5. W: Tommy is very excited. Just yesterday he received his doctoral Degree. And in a few minutes, he’ll be putting the ring on Sara’s finger.
M: He’s really such a lucky dog. Sara is a lovely bride. And tonight they’re going to Hawaii on their honeymoon.
Q: what do we learn from the conversation?
6. W: Your chemistry examination is over, isn’t it? Why did you still look worried?
M: I don’t know. It wasn’t the questions were hard or there were too many of them. But I’m still feeling uneasy because the exam didn’t seem to have much to do with the course material.
Q: What does the man mean?
7. W: Your wife told me that you eat out four or five times a week. I really envy you.
M: Don’t envy me. It’s for business. In fact, I’m sick and tired of restaurant food. Sometimes I just prefer a home-cooked meal.
Q: why does the man say he often eats out?
8. W: I was amazed when I heard Tommy played the piano so expertly. From the way he talked, I thought he was just starting his lessons.
M: Oh no. that’s the way he always talks.
Q: What can we infer about Tommy from the conversation?
9. M: What do you think of people suing Mc Donald for making them fat?
W: Well, its food doesn’t make you fat but eating too much of it does. How about chocolate and ice-cream? Are they responsible? It’s silly.
Q: What does the woman think of lawsuits against Mc Donald?
10. M: I’m terribly sorry, Madam, but your flight has been cancelled I won’t be able to put you on another one until tomorrow morning.
W: Well, I certainly hope the airline’s going to put me up somewhere tonight.
Q: What did the woman request the airline do?
Section B
Passage 1:
You’ve probably heard of the Dupont Company, which was founded by a family of the same name. But do you know about the museum that one of the family members began?
Henry Francis du Pont was an heir to Delaware’s Dupont Company fortune. He was one of the first serious collectors of American decorative art objects furniture, textiles, paintings, and other objects made in the United States between 1640 and 1840. American furniture and household objects had been considered inferior to those from Europe. But du Pont helped develop a new appreciation for American decorative arts. He created a legendary showplace for these objects on his family’s estate just outside of Wilmington, Delaware. In 1951 it was opened to the public as the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum.
The museum assembled objects from du Pont’s collection into 175 period rooms, each with examples of American antiques and decorative arts that followed a certain theme or period in early American history. For example, the du Pont Dining Room has furniture dating from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. And , because this was the time when the United states became a new nation, there is a patriotic theme in the room. Another example is the Chinese Parlor, which has furnishings that reflect Americans’ fascination with Asian culture during the 18th century. In these period rooms, du Pont believed he could tell the story of the early United States through furniture and other decorative arts.
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard
Question 11: What is Henry Francis du Pont noted for?
Question 12: What was the purpose of du Pont’s efforts?
Question 13:How were the objects on display arranged?
Passage 2:
According to David Graddol, a British language expert, the idea that English will become the world language is outdated. And people are more likely to switch between two or more languages for routine communication in the future.
The share of the world’s population that speaks English as a native language is falling. Instead, English will play a growing role as a second language. A population speaking more than one language is already the case in much of the world, and is becoming more common in the United States. Indeed, the Census Bureau reported last year that nearly one American in five speaks a language other than English at home, with Spanish taking the lead, followed by Chinese.
Graddol works for a British consulting and publishing business. He anticipates a world where the share of people who are native English speakers slip from 9 percent in the mid-1990s to 5 percent in 2050.
By 2050, Chinese will continue its predominance, with Hindi-Urdu of India and Arabic climbing past English, and Spanish nearly equal to it.
In contrast, an American language expert, David Harrison noted that “the global share of English is much larger if you count second-language speakers, and will continue to rise, even as the proportion of native speakers declines.”
Harrison disputed listing Arabic in the top three languages, “because varieties of Arabic spoken in such countries as Egypt and Morocco are mutually incomprehensible.”
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard
Question 14 : What does David Graddol say about the use of languages for daily communication in the future?
Question 15 : Why doesn’t David Harrison include Arabic as one of the top three languages?
Question 16: What can we infer from the passage?
Passage 3:
There are about one million blind people in the United States. The largest and the most influential organization for blind people in this country is the National Federation of the Blind. Its officials say the nation doesn’t have any colleges or universities that serve only blind students. They say the reason for this is that blind people must learn to live among people who can see.
American colleges and universities do accept blind and visually impaired students. And they provide services to help these students succeed. For example, colleges find people who write down what the professors say in class. And they provide technology that can help blind students with their work. However, experts say colleges can best help blind students by making it clear tha the students should learn to help themselves.
One blind American student named Tim Cordes recently made news because he graduated from medical school at the University of Wisconsin. He says the technology was one of the reasons he succeeded. He used a computer that read into his earphone what he was typing. He also used a small printer that permitted him to write notes about his patients in the hospital. He did his undergraduate work at the University of Notre Dame in South Band, Indiana.
National Federation of the Blind officials say blind students from other nations do come to the United States to attend college. Some can even get financial aid. The Federation awards about thirty scholarships each year that have no citizenship requirement.
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard
Question 17 : according to officials of National federation of the Blind, why are there no special colleges fro blind students only?
Question 18 : According to experts, how can colleges best help blind students?
Question 19: What is one of the reasons given by Tim Cordes, a blind student, for his success?
Question 20: What can blind students from overseas do to study in America, according to the National Federation of the Blind?
2007年1月新六级试题听力部分
Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)
注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
Section A
11. A. Dr. Smith’s waiting room isn’t tidy.
B. Dr. Smith enjoys reading magazines.
C. Dr. Smith has left a good impression on her.
D. Dr. Smith may not be a good choice.
12. A. The man will rent the apartment when it is available.
B. The man made a bargain with the landlady over the rent.
C. The man insists on having a look at the apartment first.
D. The man is not fully satisfied with the apartment.
13. A. Packing up to go abroad.
B. Brushing up on her English.
C. Drawing up a plan for her English course.
D. Applying for a visa to the United States.
14. A. He is anxious to find a cure for his high blood pressure.
B. He doesn’t think high blood pressure is a problem for him.
C. He was not aware of his illness until diagnosed with it.
D. He did not take the symptoms of his illness seriously.
15. A. To investigate the causes of AIDS.
B. To raise money for AIDS patients.
C. To rally support for AIDS victims in Africa.
D. To draw attention to the spread of AIDS in Asia.
16. A. It has a very long history.
B. It is a private institution.
C. It was founded by Thomas Jefferson.
D. It stresses the comprehensive study of nature.
17. A. They can’t fit into the machine.
B. They have not been delivered yet.
C. They were sent to the wrong address.
D. They were found to be of the wrong type.
18. A. The food served in the cafeteria usually lacks variety.
B. The cafeteria sometimes provides rare food for the students.
C. The students find the service in the cafeteria satisfactory.
D. The cafeteria tries hard to cater to the students’ needs.
19. A. He picked up some apples in his yard.
B. He cut some branches off the apple tree.
C. He quarreled with his neighbor over the fence.
D. He cleaned up all the garbage in the woman’s yard.
20. A. Trim the apple trees in her yard.
B. Pick up the apples that fell in her yard.
C. Take the garbage to the curb for her.
D. Remove the branches from her yard.
21. A. File a lawsuit against the man.
B. Ask the man for compensation.
C. Have the man’s apple tree cut down.
D. Throw garbage into the man’s yard.
22. A. He was ready to make a concession.
B. He was not prepared to go to court.
C. He was not intimidated.
D. He was a bit concerned.
23. A. Bad weather.
B. Human error.
C. Breakdown of the engines.
D. Failure of the communications system.
24. A. Two thousand feet. B. Twelve thousand feet.
C. Twenty thousand feet. D. Twenty-two thousand feet.
25. A. Accurate communication is of utmost importance.
B. Pilots should be able to speak several foreign languages.
C. Air controllers should keep a close watch on the weather.
D. Cooperation between pilots and air controllers in essential.
Section B
26. A. His father caught a serious disease.
B. His mother passed away.
C. His mother left him to marry a rich businessman.
D. His father took to drinking.
27. A. He disliked being disciplined.
B. He was expelled by the university.
C. He couldn’t pay his gambling debts.
D. He enjoyed working for a magazine.
28. A. His poems are heavily influenced by French writers.
B. His stories are mainly set in the State of Virginia.
C. His work is difficult to read.
D. His language is not refined.
29. A. He grieved to death over the loss of his wife.
B. He committed suicide for unknown reasons.
C. He was shot dead at the age of 40.
D. He died of heavy drinking.
30. A. Women B. Prisoners.
C. Manual workers. D. School age children.
31. A. He taught his students how to pronounce the letters first.
B. He matched the letters with the sounds familiar to the learners.
C. He showed the learners how to combine the letters into simple words.
D. He divided the letters into groups according to the way they are written.
32. A. It can help people to become literate within a short time.
B. It was originally designed for teaching the English language.
C. It enables the learners to master a language within three months.
D. It is effective in teaching any alphabetical language to Brazilians.
33. A. The crop’s blooming period is delayed.
B. The roots of crops are cut off.
C. The topsoil is seriously damaged.
D. The growth of weeds is accelerated.
34. A. It’s a new way of applying chemical fertilizer.
B. It’s an improved method of harvesting crops.
C. It’s a creative technique for saving labor.
D. It’s a farming process limiting the use of ploughs.
35. A. In areas with few weeds and unwanted plants.
B. In areas with a severe shortage of water.
C. In areas lacking in chemical fertilizer.
D. In areas dependent on imported food.
Section C
Adults are getting smarter about how smart babies are. Not long ago, researchers learned that 4-day-olds could understand (36) ________ and subtraction. Now British research (37) ________ Graham Schafer has discovered that infants can learn words for uncommon things long before they can speak. He found that 9-month-old infants could be taught, through repeated show-and-tell, to (38) ________ the names of objects that were foreign to them, a result that (39) _________ in some ways the received (40) _________ that, apart from learning to (41) _________ things common to their daily lives, children don’t begin to build vocabulary until well into their second year. “It’s no (42) ___________ that children learn words, but the words they tend to know are words linked to (43) _________ situations in the home.” explains Schafer. (44)______________
___________________________________________________________ with an unfamiliar voice giving instructions in an unfamiliar setting. “Figuring out how humans acquire language may shed light on why some children learn to read and write later than others,” Schafer says, “and could lead to better treatments for developmental problems.”(45) _______________________________
___________________________________________________________.“Language is a test case for human cognitive development,” says Schafer. “but parents eager to teach their infants should take note. (46) __________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________.” This is not about advancing development, he says, it’s just about what children can do at an earlier age than what educators have often thought.
Key:
Section A
11-15 DCBCD 16-20 ABABD 21-25 ACDAA
Section B
26-30 BCCDA 31-35 DACBB
Section C
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College English Test Band Six Part Three: Listening Comprehension
Section A:
Directions: In this section you will hear eight short conversations and two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked a), b), c), and d), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on answer sheet two with a single line through the center. Now, let’s begin with eight short conversations.
Questions 11:
W:I need to find a dentist; you said you know Dr. Smith well, do you recommend her?
M: Well, I had to see her a few times, but what impressed me most were the magazines in her waiting room.
Q: What does the woman imply?
Question 12:
W: I’m afraid I can’t show you the apartment at the moment, because the tenant is still living in it. It’s really a lovely place, with a big kitchen and a sunny window, for only two hundred dollars a month.
M: Sounds good, but we really can’t rent an apartment without seeing it first.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
Question 13:
M: So, that’s what’s been keeping you so busy recently!
W: Yes, I’ve been tied up with my studies. You know I’m planning to go to the United States this coming summer, but I’m a bit nervous about my English.
Q: What is the woman busy doing?
Question 14:
W: How did you feel when you found out you had high blood pressure?
M: Shocked! The problem for me was that there were no symptoms; it seemed to have sneaked up on me.
Q: What does the man mean?
Question 15:
W: So, you’re just back from a trip to India. What were you doing there?
M: The trip was intended to bring to the world’s attention the fact that AIDS is not just an African disease; it’s also endangering other countries, notably, India and Thailand.
Q: What was the purpose of the man’s trip to India?
Question 16
M: It’s quite clear form my visit, this is a full size, comprehensive university. So why is it still called a college?
W: The College of William and Mary is the second oldest institution of higher learning in this country. We have nurtured great minds like Thomas Jefferson and we are proud of our name.
Q: What do we learn from this conversation about the College of William and Mary?
Question 17:
M: Have the parts we need for the photo copying machine arrived yet?
W: I ordered them last week, but something is holding them up.
Q: What does the woman say about the parts needed for the photo copying machine?
Question 18:
W: The cafeteria provided many kinds of dished for us today. Did you notice that?
M: Yes, kind of rare, isn’t it?
Q: What does the man imply?
Now you’ll hear the two long conversations.
Conversation One:
W: :Hello, Patrick, is that you?
M: Yeah Jane, what can I do for you?
W: I was calling about the apple tree that you were trimming yesterday.
M: That was hard work!
W: I’m sure it was. It sure looked difficult.
M: Yeah, I’m glad it’s finished. Hauling the branches to the front for garbage pick up was no fun either.
W: Well, I don’t think you’re quite finished yet, some of the larger branches fell over into my yard, and I think you should come and get them.
M: Listen Jane, I don’t see why I should do that. You eat all the apples that fall in your yard and you’ve never complained about that before.
W: Well, it’s easier to pick up apples then to drag tree branches all the way to the curb. My kids pick up the apples, and the branches are just too big for them to drag.
M: Well, I guess you’ll just have to do it yourself Jane.
W: Patrick, I wish you would reconsider. We’ve always gotten along fairly well, but I think you’re out of line here. The branches are your responsibility.
M: Sorry Jane, I disagree! You take the benefits of the apple tree, but refuse to deal with the bad side of it! Besides, it won’t take you any time to get the branches out front!
W: Get the branches off my property or I’ll have to sue you.
M: Yeah? For what?! You’re taking those law classes too seriously! I’ve gotta go, I have to pick up my son.
W: You’ll be hearing from me.
M: Yeah, yeah. See you in court Jane.
Questions 19-22 are based on the questions you have just heard.
Question 19:
What did the man do yesterday?
Question 20:
What did the woman ask the man to do?
Question 21:
What did the woman threaten to do?
Question 22:
What was the man’s reaction to the woman’s threat?
Conversation Two:
M: Did you hear about the air crash that occurred in South America recently? It was quite a tragic accident!
W: No， I didn’t see anything in the news about it. What happened?
M: A foreign airliner was attempting to land at night in a mountainous area in Argentina and flew into a hill!
W: That sounds really terrible! Did anyone survive?
M: No, everyone aboard, including the crew, was killed instantly.
W: What were the circumstances? Were they bad weather, a fire, or engine failure?
M: Apparently, there was some low clouds in the area, but mostly it was just miscommunication between the pilots and the are traffic controllers.
W: Weren’t they both speaking in English, the official international aviation language?
M: Yes they were, but the transmit ion from poor quality radios was slightly distorted and the accents of the Spanish speaking controllers was so strong that the pilots that the pilots misunderstood a vital instruction.
W: How could a misunderstanding like that cause such a serious accident?
M: The pilots were told to descend to 2-2,000 feet. The instruction actually meant 22,000 feet, but they thought they heard descend 2,000 feet. That’s a huge difference, and it should have been confirmed, but it was not. Unfortunately, the terrain of the mountains in Norweija ascend to 2,000 feet.
W: So the pilots did descend to the wrong altitude then, because they were following the air controllers instructions.
M: Sadly enough, yes they did. It was a really bad mistake. Many people died as a result of the simply understanding.
W: Wow, that’s a powerful lesson on how important it can be to accurately communicate to each other.
Questions: 23-25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
Question 23:
What was the cause of the tragedy?
Question 24:
How high are the mountains in Norweija?
Question 25:
What lesson could be drawn from the accident?
Section B:
Directions: In this section, you will hear three short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear the question, you must choose the best answer from the choices marked a), b), c), and d). Then mark the corresponding letter on answer sheet two with a single line through the center.
Passage one:
Edgar Poe, an American writer, was born in 1809. His parents were actors. Edgar was a baby when his father left the family. He was two years old when his mother died. He was taken into the home of a wealthy business man named John Allen. He then received his real name, Edgar Allen Poe. As a young man, Poe attended the University of Virginia. He was a good student, but he liked to drink alcohol and play card games for money. As an unskilled game player, he often lost money. Since he couldn’t pay off his gambling money, he left university and began working for magazines. He worked hard, yet he was not well paid, or well known. At the age of 27, he got married. For a time it seemed that Poe would find happiness, but his wife was sick for most of their marriage, and died in 1847. Through all his crises, Poe produced many stories and poems which appeared in different publications, yet he didn’t become famous until 1845, when his poem, The Raven, was published. There is a question, however, about Poe’s importance in American Literature. Some critics say that Poe was one of America’s best writers, and even influenced many French writers, but others disagree. They say that Poe’s work is difficult to understand and most of his writing describes many unpleasant situations and events. Edgar Allen Poe died in 1849 when he was 40 years old. It is said that he was found dead after days of heavy drinking.
Questions 26-29 are based on the passage you have just heard:
Question 26:
What happened to Edgar Allen Poe’s family, when he was only two years old?
Question 27:
Why did Edgar Allen Poe leave the University of Virginia?
Question 28:
What do some critics say about Edgar Allen Poe?
Question 29:
How did Edgar Allen Poe’s life come to an end?
Passage Two:
More than fifty years ago, the United Nations declared that literacy is a basic human right. It’s very important for improving the lives of individuals, however, it is estimated that 880 million adults around the world are illiterate, that is, they are unable to read or write. A majority of them are women. Over 100 million school age children around the world do not attend school. Many others complete school of fail to finish their studies without learning to read or write. Many countries depend on the efforts of people who offer their time to help illiterate individuals. For example, John Mogger became concerned about the problem of illiteracy three years ago, so he started teaching five prisoners in Brazil. In his teaching, he developed a system with these prisoners. He says his way of teaching can help anyone learn how to read and write with about thirty hours of study. To learn his system, people must first know how to write letters of the alphabet and learn which sounds they represent. The system divides letters into three groups. The first group of letter can be written between two lines. The second can be written between two lines but part of the letter is above the top line. The third group has letters that are partly written below the lower line. John Mogger taught his students to write simply words from the letters, in this way, his students learned more than seven hundred words. Many of them can now write to family members. They also can read newspapers and magazines.
Questions 30-32 are based on the Passage you have just heard:
Questions 30:
According to the speaker, which group of people make up the majority of the illiterate population?
Question 31:
What is the most important feature of John Moggers method of teaching the alphabet?
Question 32:
What does John Mogger say about his teaching method?
Passage Three:
Farmers usually use plows to prepare their fields for planting crops. Plows cut into the ground, and lift up weeds, and other unwanted plants. However, plowing is blamed for causing severe damage to top soil by removing the plants that protect soil from being blown or washed away. Many farmers in South Asia are now trying a process called Low Till Farming. Low Till Farming limits the use of plows. In this method of farming seeds and fertilizer are put into the soil through small cuts made in the surface of the ground. Low Till Agriculture leaves much or all the soil and remains of plants on the ground. They serve as a natural fertilizer and help support the roots of future crops. They take in rain and allow it to flow into the soil instead of running off. It has been proved that Low Till Farming increases harvests and reduces water use, and this method reduced the need for chemical products because there are fewer unwanted plants. Scientists say Low Till Farming is becoming popular in South Asia, which is facing a sever water shortage. They say the area will become depended on imported food unless water is saved through methods like Low Till Farming. Currently, more than 150 million people in South Asia depend on local rice and wheat crops. Farmers grow rice during wet weather. During the dry season they grow wheat in the same fields. Farmers are using the Low Till method to plant wheat after harvesting rice. Scientists say Low Till Agriculture is one of the best examples in the worlds of technologies working for both people, and the environment.
Questions 33-35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
Question 33:
What is the main problem cause by the usual way of plowing?
Question 34:
What does the speaker say about Low Till Farming?
Question 35:
Where is Low Till Farming becoming popular?
Section C
Directions: In this section you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read the second time you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36-43 with the exact words you have just heard. For the blanks numbered 44-46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. Now, listen to the passage.
Adults are getting smarter about how smart babies are. Not long ago, researches learned that four day olds could understand (36) addition and subtraction. Now British research (37) psychologist Gram Shaffer has discovered that infants can learn words or uncommon things long before they can speak. He found that nine month old infants could be taught through repeated show and tell to (38) recognize the names of objects that were foreign to them, a result that (39) challenges in some ways, the received (40) wisdom that apart from learning to (41) identify things common to their daily lives, children don’t being to build vocabulary until well into their second year. “It’s no (42) secret that children learn words, but the words they tend to know are linked to (43) specific situations in the home,” explains Shaffer. (44)This is the first demonstration that we can choose what words the children will learn and that they can respond to them with an unfamiliar voice giving instructions in an unfamiliar setting. “Figuring out how human acquire language may shed light on why some children learn to read and write later than others,” Shaffer says, “and could lead to better treatments for developed mental problems.” (45)What’s more, the study of language acquisition offers direct insight into how humans learn. “Language is a test case for human cognitive development,” says Shaffer. “but parents eager to teach their infants should take note.(46) Even without being taught new words a control group caught up with the other infants within a few months.” This is not about advancing development, he says, it’s just about what children can do at an earlier age than what educators have often thought.
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