2006年12月至2011.12月六级听力真题和原文汇总

2006年12月24日听力真题和原文

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 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.

注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。

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 Sates.

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 cause 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. Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

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 u p 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.

Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

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 is essential.

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

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spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choice 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。

Passage One

Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.

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 V irginia.

C) His work 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.

Passage Two

Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.

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 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.

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Passage Three

Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.

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.

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34. A) It’s a new way of applying chemical fertilizer.

B) It’s an improved method of harvesting cr ops.

C) It’s a creative technique for saving labor.

D) It’s a farming process limiting the use of ploughs.

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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.

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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。

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,

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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.‖

参考答案：

11. D 12. C 13. B 14. C 15. D 16. A 17. B 18. A

19. B 20. D 21. A 22. C 23. B 24. C 25. A

26. B 27. C 28. C 29. D 30. A

31. D 32. A 33. C 34. D 35. B

36. addition

37. psychologist

38.recognize

39. challenges

40. wisdom

41. identify

42. secret

43. specific

44. This is the first demonstration that we can choose

what words the children will learn and that they can

respond to them

45. What’s more, the study of language acquisition offers

direct insight into how humans learn

46. Even without being taught new words, a control

group caught up with the other infants within a few

months

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2007年6月六级真题和原文

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 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.

注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。

11. A) Surfing the net.

B) Watching a talk show.

C) Packing a birthday gift.

D) Shopping at a jewelry store.

12.

A) He enjoys finding fault with exams.

B) He is sure of his success in the exam.

C) He doesn’t know if he can do well in t he exam.

D) He used to get straight A’s in the exams he took.

13.

A) The man is generous with his good comments on people.

B) The woman is unsure if there will be peace in the world.

C) The woman is doubtful about newspaper stories.

D) The man is quite optimistic about human nature.

14.

A) Study for some profession.

B) Attend a medical school.

C) Stay in business.

D) Sell his shop.

15.

A) More money.

B) Fair treatment.

C) A college education.

D) Shorter work hours.

16.

A) She was exhausted from her trip.

B) She missed the comforts of home.

C) She was impressed by Mexican food.

D) She will not go to Mexico again.17.

A) Cheer herself up a bit.

B) Find a more suitable job.

C) Seek professional advice.

D) Take a psychology course.

18.

A) He dresses more formally now.

B) What he wears does not match his position.

C) He has ignored his friends since graduation.

D) He failed to do well at college.

Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

19.

A) To go sightseeing.

B) To have meetings.

C) To promote a new champagne.

D) To join in a training program.

20.

A) It can reduce the number of passenger complaints.

B) It can make air travel more entertaining.

C) It can cut down the expenses for air travel.

D) It can lessen the discomfort caused by air travel.

21.

A) Took balanced meals with champagne.

B) Ate vegetables and fruit only.

C) Refrained from fish or meat.

D) A voided eating rich food.

22.

A) Many of them found it difficult to exercise on a plane.

B) Many of them were concerned with their well-being.

C) Not many of them chose to do what she did.

D) Not many of them understood the program. Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

23.

A) At a fair.

B) At a cafeteria.

C) In a computer lab.

D) In a shopping mall.

24.

A) The latest computer technology.

B) The organizing of an exhibition.

C) The purchasing of some equipment.

D) The dramatic changes in the job market.

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25.

A) Data collection.

B) Training consultancy.

C) Corporate management.

D) Information processing.

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 choice 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。

Passage One

Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.

26.

A) Improve themselves.

B) Get rid of empty dreams.

C) Follow the cultural tradition.

D) Attempt something impossible.

27.

A) By finding sufficient support for implementation.

B) By taking into account their own ability to change.

C) By constantly keeping in mind their ultimate goals.

D) By making detailed plans and carrying them out.

28.

A) To show people how to get their lives back to normal.

B) To show how difficult it is for people to lose weight.

C) To remind people to check the calories on food bags.

D) To illustrate how easily people abandon their goals. Passage Two

Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.

29.

A) Michael’s parents got divorced.

B) Karen was adopted by Ray Anderson.

C) Karen’s mother died in a car accident.

D) A truck driver lost his life in a collision.

30.

A) He ran a red light and collided with a truck. B) He sacrificed his life to save a baby girl.

C) He was killed instantly in a burning car.

D) He got married to Karen’s mother.

31.

A) The reported hero turned out to be his father.

B) He did not understand his father till too late.

C) Such misfortune should have fallen on him.

D) It reminded him of his miserable childhood. Passage Three

Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.

32.

A) Germany.

B) Japan.

C) The U.S.

D) The U.K.

33.

A) By doing odd jobs at weekends.

B) By working long hours every day.

C) By putting in more hours each week.

D) By taking shorter vacations each year.

34.

A) To combat competition and raise productivity.

B) To provide them with more job opportunities.

C) To help them maintain their living standard.

D) To prevent them from holding a second job.

35.

A) Change their jobs.

B) Earn more money.

C) Reduce their working hours.

D) Strengthen the government’s role.

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。

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Nursing, as a typically female profession, must deal constantly with the false impression that nurses are there to wait on the physician. As nurses, we are (36) ________ to provide nursing care only. We do not have any legal or moral (37) ________ to any physician. We provide health teaching, (38) ________ physical as well as emotional problems, (39) ________ patient-related services, and make all of our nursing decisions based upon what is best or suitable for the patient. If, in any (40) ________, we feel that a physician’s order is (41) ________ or unsafe, we have a legal (42) ________ to question that order or refuse to carry it out.

Nursing is not a nine-to-five job with every weekend off. All nurses are aware of that before they enter the profession. The emotional and physical stress. However, that occurs due to odd working hours is a (43) ________ reason for a lot of the career dissatisfaction. (44) ________________________________. That disturbs our personal lives, disrupts our sleeping and eating habits, and isolates us from everything except job-related friends and activities.

The quality of nursing care is being affected dramatically by these situations. (45) ________________________________. Consumers of medically related services have evidently not been affected enough yet to demand changes in our medical system. But if trends continue as predicted, (46) ________________________________.

参考答案：

11. A) Surfing the net.

12. B) He is sure of his success in the exam.

13. D) The man is quite optimistic about human nature.

14. C) Stay in business.

15. A) More money.

16. B) She missed the comforts of home.

17. C) Seek professional advice.

18. A) He dresses more formally now.

19. B) To have meetings.

20. D) It can lessen the discomfort caused by air travel.

21. D) A voided eating rich food.

22. C) Not many of them chose to do what she did

23. A) At a fair.

24. C) The purchasing of some equipment.

25. B) Training consultancy.

26. A) Improve themselves. 27. D) By making detailed plans and carrying them out.

28. D) To illustrate how easily people abandon their goals.

29. C) Karen’s mother died in a car accident.

30. B) He sacrificed his life to save a baby girl.

31. A) The reported hero turned out to be his father.

32. B) Japan.

33. D) By taking shorter vacations each year.

34. A) To combat competition and raise productivity.

35. C) Reduce their working hours.

36. licensed

37. obligation

38. assess

39. coordinate

40. circumstance

41. inappropriate

42. responsibility

43. prime

44. It is sometimes required that we work overtime, and that we change shifts four or five times a month.

45. Most hospitals are now staffed by new graduates, as experienced nurses finally give up trying to change the system.

46. they will find that most critical hospital cares will be provided by new, inexperienced, and sometimes inadequately trained nurses.

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2007年12月六级真题

Part ⅢListening Comprehension (35 minutes) Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversation. 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) Proceed in his own way.

B) Stick to the original plan.

C) Compromise with his colleague.

D) Try to change his colleague’s mind.

12.

A) Mary has a keen eye for style.

B) Nancy regrets buying the dress.

C) Nancy and Mary went shopping together in Rome.

D) Nancy and Mary like to follow the latest fashion.

13.

A) Wash the dishes.

B) Go to the theatre.

C) Pick up George and Martha.

D) Take her daughter to hospital.

14.

A) She enjoys making up stories about other people.

B) She can never keep anything to herself for long.

C) She is eager to share news with the woman.

D) She is the best informed woman in town.

15.

A) A car dealer.

B) A mechanic.

C) A driving examiner.

D) A technical consultant.

16. A) The shopping mall has been deserted recently.

B) Shoppers can only find good stores in the mall.

C) Lots of people moved out of the downtown area.

D) There isn’t much business downtown nowadays.

17.

A) He will help the woman with her reading.

B) The lounge is not a place for him to study in.

C) He feels sleepy whenever he tries to study.

D) A cozy place is rather hard to find on campus.

18.

A) To protect her from getting scratches.

B) To help relieve her of the pain.

C) To prevent mosquito bites.

D) To avoid getting sunburnt.

Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

19.

A) In a studio.

B) In a clothing store.

C) At a beach resort.

D) At a fashion show.

20.

A) To live there permanently.

B) To stay there for half a year.

C) To find a better job to support herself.

D) To sell leather goods for a British company.

21.

A) Designing fashion items for several companies.

B) Modeling for a world-famous Italian company.

C) Working as an employee for Ferragamo.

D) Serving as a sales agent for Burberrys.

22.

A) It has seen a steady decline in its profits.

B) It has become much more competitive.

C) It has lost many customers to foreign companies.

D) It has attracted a lot more designers from abroad.

Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you

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have just heard.

23.

A) It helps her to attract more public attention.

B) It improves her chance of getting promoted.

C) It strengthens her relationship with students.

D) It enables her to understand people better.

24.

A) Passively.

B) Positively.

C) Skeptically.

D) Sensitively.

25.

A) It keeps haunting her day and night.

B) Her teaching was somewhat affected by it.

C) It vanishes the moment she steps into her role.

D) Her mind goes blank once she gets on the stage.

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

Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.

26.

A) To win over the majority of passengers from airlines in twenty years.

B) To reform railroad management in western European countries.

C) To electrify the railway lines between major European cities.

D) To set up an express train network throughout Europe.

27.

A) Major European airlines will go bankrupt.

B) Europeans will pay much less for traveling.

C) Traveling time by train between major European cities will be cut by half.

D) Trains will become the safest and most efficient means of travel in Europe.

28.

A) Train travel will prove much more comfortable than air travel.

B) Passengers will feel much safer on board a train than on a plane.

C) Rail transport will be environmentally friendlier than air transport.

D) Traveling by train may be as quick as, or even quicker than, by air.

29.

A) In 1981.

B) In 1989.

C) In 1990.

D) In 2000.

Passage Two

Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.

30.

A) There can be no speedy recovery for mental patients.

B) Approaches to healing patients are essentially the same.

C) The mind and body should be taken as an integral whole.

D) There is no clear division of labor in the medical profession.

31.

A) A doctor’s fame strengthens the patients’ faith in them.

B) Abuse of medicines is widespread in many urban hospitals.

C) One third of the patients depend on harmless substances for cure.

D) A patient’s expec tations of a drug have an effect on their recovery.

32.

A) Expensive drugs may not prove the most effective.

B) The workings of the mind may help patients recover.

C) Doctors often exaggerate the effect of their remedies.

D) Most illnesses can be cured without medication.

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Passage Three

Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.

33.

A) Enjoying strong feelings and emotions.

B) Defying all dangers when they have to.

C) Being fond of making sensational news.

D) Dreaming of becoming famous one day.

34.

A) Working in an emergency room.

B) Watching horror movies.

C) Listening to rock music.

D) Doing daily routines.

35.

A) A rock climber.

B) A psychologist.

C) A resident doctor.

D) A career consultant.

Section C Compound Dictation

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.

If you’re like most people, you’re indulged in fake listening many times. Y ou go to history class, sit in the third row, and look (36)______ at the instructor as she speaks. But your mind is far away, (37)______ in the clouds of pleasant daydreams. (38)______ you come back to earth: the instructor writes an important term on the chalkboard, and you (39)______ copy it in your notebook. Every once in a while the instructor makes a (40)______ remark, causing others in the class to laugh. Y ou smile politely, pretending that you’ve heard the remark and found it mildly

(41)______. Y ou have a vague sense of (42)______ that you aren’t paying close attention,but you tell yourself that any (43)______ you miss can be picked up from a friend’s notes. Besides, (44)___________________________. So back you go into your private little world. Only later do you realize you’ve missed important information for a test.

Fake listening may be easily exposed, since many speakers are sensitive to facial cues and can tell if you’re merely pretending to listen.

(45)________________________________.

Even if you’re not exposed, there’s another reason to avoid fakery: it’s easy for this behavior to become a habit. For some people, the habit is so deeply rooted that (46)________________________________. As a result, they miss lots of valuable information.

参考答案

11. C 12. B 13. A 14. C 15. B 16. D 17. B 18. C

19. A 20. B 21. A 22. B

23. D 24. B 25. C

26. D 27. C 28. D 29. A

30. C 31. D 32. B 33. A 34. D 35. B

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2008年6月六级听力

Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)

Section A

11. A) The man might be able to play in the World Cup.

B) The man’s football career seems to be at an end.

C) The man was operated on a few weeks ago.

D) The man is a fan of world-famous football players.

12. A) Work out a plan to tighten his budget

B) Find out the opening hours of the cafeteria.

C) Apply for a senior position in the restaurant.

D) Solve his problem by doing a part-time job.

13. A) A financial burden. B) A good companion

C) A real nuisance. D) A well-trained pet.

14. A) The errors will be corrected soon.

B) The woman was mistaken herself.

C)The computing system is too complex.

D) He has called the woman several times.

15. A) He needs help to retrieve his files.

B) He has to type his paper once more.

C) He needs some time to polish his paper.

D) He will be away for a two-week conference.

16. A) They might have to change their plan.

B) He has got everything set for their trip.

C) He has a heavier workload than the woman.

D) They could stay in the mountains until June 8.

17. A) They have to wait a month to apply for a student loan.

B) They can find the application forms in the brochure.

C) They are not eligible for a student loan.

D) They are not late for a loan application.

18. A) New laws are yet to be made to reduce pollutant release.

B) Pollution has attracted little attention from the public. C) The quality of air will surely change for the better.

D) It’ll take years to bring air pollution under control.

Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

19. A) Enormous size of its stores.

B) Numerous varieties of food.

C) Its appealing surroundings.

D) Its rich and colorful history.

20. A) An ancient building.

B) A world of antiques.

C) An Egyptian museum.

D) An Egyptian Memorial.

21. A) Its power bill reaches ￡9 million a year.

B) It sells thousands of light bulbs a day.

C) It supplies power to a nearby town.

D) It generates 70% of the electricity it uses.

22. A) 11,500 B) 30,000 C) 250,000

D) 300,000

Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

23. A) Transferring to another department.

B) Studying accounting at a university

C) Thinking about doing a different job.

D) Making preparations for her wedding.

24. A) She has finally got a promotion and a pay raise.

B) She has got a satisfactory job in another company.

C) She could at last leave the accounting department.

D) She managed to keep her position in the company.

25. A) He and Andrea have proved to be a perfect match.

B) He changed his mind about marriage unexpectedly.

C) He declared that he would remain single all his life.

D) He would marry Andrea even without meeting her. Section B

Passage One

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Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just

heard.

26.A) They are motorcycles designated for water sports.

B) They are speedy boats restricted in narrow waterways.

C) They are becoming an efficient form of water transportation.

D) They are getting more popular as a means or water recreation.

27. A) Water scooter operators’ lack of experience.

B) V acatio ners’ disregard of water safety rules.

C) Overloading of small boats and other craft.

D) Carelessness of people boating along the shore.

28. A) They scare whales to death.

B) They produce too much noise.

C) They discharge toxic emissions.

D) They endanger lots of water life.

29. A) Expand operating areas.

B) Restrict operating hours.

C) Limit the use of water scooters.

D) Enforce necessary regulations.

Passage Two

Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.

30. A) They are stable. B) They are close.

C) They are strained. D) They are changing.

31. A) They are fully occupied with their own business.

B) Not many of them stay in the same place for long.

C) Not many of them can win trust from their neighbors.

D) They attach less importance to interpersonal relations.

32. A) Count on each other for help.

B) Give each other a cold shoulder.

C) Keep a friendly distance.

D) Build a fence between them.

Passage Three

Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard. 33. A) It may produce an increasing number of idle youngsters.

B) It may affect the quality of higher education in America.

C) It may cause many schools to go out of operation.

D) It may lead to a lack of properly educated workers.

34. A）It is less serious in cities than in rural areas.

B) It affects both junior and senior high schools.

C) It results from a worsening economic climate.

D) It is a new challenge facing American educators.

35. A) Allowing them to choose their favorite teachers.

B) Creating a more relaxed learning environment.

C) Rewarding excellent academic performance.

D) Helping them to develop better study habits.

Section C

I'm interested in the criminal justice system of our country. It seems to me that something has to be done if we’re to (36) ___ as a country. I certainly don't know what the answers to our problems are. Things certainly get (37) ____in a hurry when you get into them. But I wonder if something couldn't be done to deal with some of these problems. One thing I'm concerned about is our practice of putting (38) _____ in jail who haven't harmed anyone. Why not work out some system (39) _____ they can pay back the debts they owe society instead of (40) ___ another debt by going to prison, and of course, coming under the (41) ____of hardened criminals? I'm also concerned about the short prison sentences people are (42) ______ for serious crimes. Of course, one alternative to this is to (43) ______ capital punishment, but I'm not sure I would be for that. I'm not sure it's right to take an eye for eye. (44) _____. I also think we must do something about the insanity plea. In my opinion, anyone who takes another person’s life intentionally is insane; however, (45) _____. It’s sad, of course, that a person may have to spend the rest of his life, or (46) ______.

参考答案

11. A 12. D 13. C 14. A15. B 16. A 17. D 18. C

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19. B 20. A 21. D 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. B

26. D 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. D

31.B 32. C 33. D 34. B 35. C

36. survive 37. complicated 38. offenders 39.

whereby 40. incurring

41. influence 42. serving 43. restore

44. The alternative to capital punishment is longer

sentences but they would certainly cost the tax payers

much money.

45. that does not mean that the person isn’t guilty of the

crime, or that he shouldn’t pay socieyt the debt he owes

46. a large part of it in prison for acts that he committed

while not in full control of his mind

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Part III Listening Comprehension

Section A

11. A)He is quite easy to recognize

B) He is an outstanding speaker

C) He looks like a movie star

D) He looks young for his age

12. A) consult her dancing teacher

B) take a more interesting class

C) continue her dancing class

D) improve her dancing skills

13. A)The man did not believe what the woman said

B)The man accompanied the woman to the hospital

C)The woman may be suffering from repetitive strain injury

D)The woman may not follow ed the doctor’s instructions

14. A)They are not in style any more

B) They have cost him far too much

C) They no longer suit his eyesight

D) They should be cleaned regularly

15. A)He spilled his drink onto the floor

B) He has just finished wiping the floor

C)He was caught in a shower on his way home

D) He rushed out of the bath to answer the phone

16. A) fixing some furniture

B) repairing the toy train

C) reading the instructions

D) assembling the bookcase

17. A) Urge Jenny to spend more time on study

B) Help Jenny to prepare for the coming exams

C) Act towards Jenny in a more sensible way

D) Send Jenny to a volleyball training center

18. A) The building of the dam needs a large budget

B) The proposed site is near the residential area

C) The local people fel insecure about the dam

D) The dam poses a threat to the local environment

Question 19 to21 are based on the conversation you have just heard

19 A. It saw the end of its booming years worldwide

B. Its production and sales reached record levels.

C. It became popular in some foreign countries

D. Its domestic market started to shrink rapidly.

20. A. They cost less.

B. They tasted better.

C. They were in fashion.

D. They were widely advertised.

21. A. It is sure to fluctuate .

B. It is bound to revive.

C. It will remain basically stable.

D. It will see no more monopoly

Question 22 to25 are based on the conversation you have just heard

22. A. Organising protests

B. Recruiting members

C. Acting as its spokesman.

D. Saving endangered animals.

23. A. Anti-animal-abuse demonstrations

B. Surveying the Atlantic Ocean floor

C. Anti-nuclear campaigns

D. Removing industrial waste.

24. A. By harassing them.

B. By appealing to the public

C. By taking legal action.

D. By resorting to force.

25. A.Doubtful B. ReservedC. Indifferent D. Supportive Section B

Passage One

Question 26 to28 are based on the passage you have just heard

26. A, The air becomes still.

C. The clouds block the sun.

B. The air pressure is low.

D. The sky appears brighter.

27. A. Ancient people were better at foretelling the weather.

B. Sailors’saying about the weather are

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unreliable.

C. People knew long ago how to predict the weather.

D. It was easiter to forecast the weather in the old days.

28 A. Weather forecast is getting more accurate today.

B. People can predict the weather by their senses

C. Who are the real esperts in weather forecast .

D. Weather changes affect people’s life remarkably

Question 29 to31 are based on the passage you have just heard

29. A. They often feel insecure about their jobs.

B. They are unable to decide what to do first .

C. They are incompetent to fulfill their responsibilities

D They feel burdened with numerous tasks every day

30 A. Analyze them rationally.

C. Turn to others for help.

B. Draw a detailed to-do list .

D. Handle them one by one .

31. A. They have accomplished little .

C. They have worked out a way to relax.

B. They feel utterly exhausted .

D. They no longer feel any sense of guilt.

Question 32 to35 are based on the passage you have just heard

32. A. Their performance may improve.

B. Their immune system may be reinforced

C. Their blood pressure may rise all of a sudden.

D. Their physical development may be enhanced.

33. A. Improved mental functioning

C. Speeding up of blood circulation

B. Increased susceptibility to disease

D. Reduction of stress-related hormones

34. A. Pretend to be in better shape.

C. Turn more often to friends for help

B. Have more physical exercise .

D. Pay more attention to bodily sensations.

35. A. Different approaches to coping with stress.

B. V arious causes for serious health problems.

C. The relationship between stress and illness.

D. New findings of medical research on stress.

Section C Compound Dictation

One of the most common images of an advanced, Western-style culture is that of a busy, traffic-filled city. Since their first (36) ________ on American roadways, automobiles have become a (37) ________of progress, a source of thousands of jobs and an almost inalienable right for citizens' personal freedom of movement. In recent (38)______, our ―love affair‖ with the car is being (39) _______directly to the developing world, and it is increasingly (40) _________ that this transfer is leading to disaster. American's almost complete dependence on automobiles has been a terrible mistake. As late as the 1950s, a large (41) ________of the American public used mass transit. A (42) ________ of public policy decisions and corporate scheming saw to it that countless (43) ____________ and efficient urban streetcar and intra-city rail systems were dismantled. (44) ______________________________________________ ______________. Our lives have been planned along a road grid - homes far from work, shopping far from

everything, with ugly stretches of concrete and

blacktop in between. Developing countries are copying Western-style transportation systems down to the last detail. (45) ______________________________________________ ___________________________. Pollution control measures are either not strict or nonexistent, leading to choking clouds of smog. Gasoline still contains lead, which is extremely poisonous to humans. (46) ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________. In addition to pollution and traffic jams, auto safety is a critical issue in developing nations.

参考答案：

11. A 12. C 13. D 14. C 15. D 16. D 17. A 18. C 19. B

20. A

21. B 22. A 23. C 24. A 25. D 26. B 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. B

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31. A 32. A 33. B 34. D 35. C

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2009年6月六级听力真题

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] Fred forgot to call him last night about the camping trip.

[B] He is not going to lend his sleeping bag to Fred.

[C] He has not seen Fred at the gym for some time.

[D] Fred may have borrowed a sleeping bag from someone else.

12. [A] Summer has become hotter in recent years.

[B] It will cool down a bit over the weekend.

[C] Swimming in a pool has a relaxing effect.

[D] He hopes the weather forecast is accurate.

13. [A] Taking a picture of Prof. Brown.

[B] Commenting on an oil-painting.

[C] Hosting a TV program.

[D] Staging a performance.

14. [A] She can help the man take care of the plants.

[B] Most plants grow better in direct sunlight.

[C] The plants need to be watered frequently.

[D] The plants should be placed in a shady spot.

15. [A] Change to a more exciting channel.

[B] See the movie some other time.

[C] Go to bed early.

[D] Stay up till eleven.

16. [A] Both of them are laymen of modern art.

[B] She has learned to appreciate modern sculptures.

[C] Italian artists' works are difficult to understand.

[D] Modern artists are generally considered weird. 17. [A] They seem satisfied with what they have done.

[B] They have called all club members to contribute.

[C] They think the day can be called a memorable one.

[D] They find it hard to raise money for the hospital.

18. [A] The man shouldn't hesitate to take the course.

[B] The man should talk with the professor first.

[C] The course isn't open to undergraduates.

[D] The course will require a lot of reading.

Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

19. [A] Current trends in economic development.

[B] Domestic issues of general social concern.

[C] Stories about Britain's relations with other nations.

[D] Conflicts and compromises among political parties.

20. [A] Based on the polls of public opinions.

[B] By interviewing people who file complaints.

[C] By analyzing the domestic and international situation.

[D] Based on public expectations and editors' judgment.

21. [A] Underlying rules of editing.

[B] Practical experience.

[C] Audience's feedback.

[D] Professional qualifications.

Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

22. [A] Their average life span was less than 50 years.

[B] It was very common for them to have 12 children.

[C] They retired from work much earlier than today.

[D] They were quite optimistic about their future.

23. [A] Get ready for ecological changes.

[B] Adapt to the new environment.

[C] Learn to use new technology.

[D] Explore ways to stay young.

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24. [A] When all women go out to work.

[B] When family planning is enforced.

[C] When a world government is set up.

[D] When all people become wealthier.

25. [A] Eliminate poverty and injustice.

[B] Migrate to other planets.

[C] Control the environment.

[D] Find inexhaustible resources.

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

Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.

26. [A] To help young people improve their driving skills.

[B] To alert teenagers to the dangers of reckless driving.

[C] To teach young people road manners through videotapes.

[D] To show teens the penalties imposed on careless drivers.

27. [A] Road accidents.

[B] Street violence.

[C] Drug abuse.

[D] Lung cancer.

28. [A] It has changed teens' way of life.

[B] It has made teens feel like adults.

[C] It has accomplished its objective.

[D] It has been supported by parents.

Passage Two

Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard. 29. [A] Customers may get addicted to the smells.

[B] Customers may be misled by the smells.

[C] It hides the defects of certain goods.

[D] It gives rise to unfair competition.

30. [A] Flexible. [B] Critical.

[C] Supportive. [D] Cautious.

31. [A] The flower scent stimulated people's desire to buy.

[B] Stronger smells had greater effects on consumers.

[C] Most shoppers hated the smells in the shoe store.

[D] 84% of the customers were unaware of the smells.

Passage Three

Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.

32. [A] A goods train hit a bus carrying many passengers.

[B] Two passenger trains crashed into each other.

[C] A passenger train collided with a goods train.

[D] An express train was derailed when hit by a bomb.

33. [A] The rescue operations have not been very effective.

[B] More than 300 injured passengers were hospitalized.

[C] The cause of the tragic accident remains unknown.

[D] The exact casualty figures are not yet available.

34. [A] There was a bomb scare.

[B] There was a terrorist attack.

[C] A fire alarm was set off by mistake.

[D] 50 pounds of explosives were found.

35. [A] Follow policemen's directions.

[B] Keep an eye on the weather.

[C] A void snow-covered roads.

[D] Drive with special care.

Section C compound dictation

Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you

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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.

English is the leading international language. In different countries around the globe, English is acquired as the mother （36）________, in others it's used as a second language. Some nations use English as their （37）________ language, performing the function of （38）________; in others it's used as an international language for business, （39）________ and industry.

What factors and forces have led to the （40）________ of English? Why is English now considered to be so prestigious that, across the globe, individuals and societies feel （41）________ if they do not have （42）________in this language? How has English changed through 1,500 years? These are some of the questions that you （43）________ when you study English.

Y ou also examine the immense variability of English and （44）__________________________________________.Y ou develop in-depth knowledge of the intricate structure of the language. Why do some non-native speakers of English claim that it's a difficult language to learn, while （45）___________________________________________？

At the University of Sussex, you are introduced to the nature and grammar of English in all its aspects. This involves the study of sound structures, the formation of words, the sequencing of words and the construction of meaning, as well as examination of the theories explaining these aspects of English usage. （46）______________________________________________ _______, which are raised by studying how speakers and writers employ English for a wide variety of purposes.

参考答案：

11. [D] Fred may have borrowed a sleeping bag from someone else.

12. [B] It will cool down a bit over the weekend.

13. [C] Hosting a TV program.

14. [D] The plants should be placed in a shady spot.

15. [C] Go to bed early.

16. [B] She has learned to appreciate modern sculptures.

17. [A] They seem satisfied with what they have done.

18. [A] The man shouldn't hesitate to take the course.

19. [B] Domestic issues of general social concern.

20. [D] Based on public expectations and editors' judgment.

21. [B] Practical experience.

22. [A] Their average life span was less than 50 years.

23. [C] Learn to use new technology.

24. [D] When all people become wealthier.

25. [C] Control the environment.

26. [B] To alert teenagers to the dangers of reckless driving.

27. [A] Road accidents.

28. [C] It has accomplished its objective.

29. [B] Customers may be misled by the smell.

30. [C] Supportive.

31. [A] The flower scent stimulated people's desire to buy.

32. [C] A passenger train collided with a goods train.

33. [D] The exact casualty figures are not yet available.

34. [A] There was a bomb scare.

35. [D] Drive with special care.

36. tongue 37. official 38. administration

39. commerce 40. spread 41. disadvantaged

42. competence 43. investigate

44. come to understand how it is used as a symbol of both individual identity and social connection

45. infants born into English-speaking communities acquire their language before they learn to use forks and knives

46. Y ou are encouraged to develop your own individual responses to various practical and theoretical issues

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Section A

11.A) They would rather travel around than stay at home.

B) They prefer to carry cash when traveling abroad.

C) They usually carry many things around with them.

D) They don’t like to spend much money on traveling.

12.A) The selection process was a little unfair.

B) He had long dreamed of the dean’s position.

C) Rod was eliminated in the selection process.

D) Rod was in charge of the admissions office.

13.A) Applause encourages the singer.

B) She regrets paying for the concert.

C) Almost everyone loves pop music.

D) The concert is very impressive.

14.A) They have known each other since their schooldays.

B) They were both chairpersons of the Students’ Union.

C) They have been in close touch by email.

D) They are going to hold a reunion party.

15.A) Cook their dinner. B) Rest for a while. C) Get their car fixed. D) Stop for the night.

16.A) Newly-launched products. B) Consumer preferences.

C) Survey results. D) Survey methods.

17.A) He would rather the woman didn’t buy the blouse.

B) The woman needs blouses in the colors of a rainbow.

C) The information in the catalog is not always reliable.

D) He thinks the blue blouse is better than the red one.

18.A) The course is open to all next semester.

B) The notice may not be reliable.

C) The woman has not told the truth.

D) He will drop his course in marketing.

Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

19.A) A director of a sales department.

B) A manager at a computer store.

C) A sales clerk at a shopping center.

D) An accountant of a computer firm.

20.A) Handling customer complaints.

B) Recruiting and training new staff.

C) Dispatching ordered goods on time.

D) Developing computer programs.

21.A) She likes something more challenging.

B) She likes to be nearer to her parents.

C) She wants to have a better-paid job.

D) She wants to be with her husband. 22.A) Right away. B) In two months. C) Early next month. D) In a couple of days.

Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

23.A) It will face challenges unprecedented in its history.

B) It is a resolute advocate of the anti-global movement.

C) It is bound to regain its full glory of a hundred years ago.

D) It will be a major economic power by the mid-21st century.

24.A) The lack of overall urban planning. B) The huge gap between the haves and have-nots.

C) The inadequate supply of water and electricity.

D) The shortage of hi-tech personnel.

25.A) They attach great importance to education.

B) They are able to grasp growth opportunities.

C) They are good at learning from other nations.

D) They have made use of advanced technologies. Section B

Passage One Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.

26.A) She taught chemistry and microbiology courses in

a college.

B) She gave lectures on how to become a public speaker.

C) She helped families move away from industrial polluters.

D) She engaged in field research on environmental pollution.

27.A) The job restricted her from revealing her findings.

B) The job posed a potential threat to her health.

C) She found the working conditions frustrating.

D) She was offered a better job in a minority community.

28.A) Some giant industrial polluters have gone out of business.

B) More environmental organizations have appeared.

C) Many toxic sites in America have been cleaned up.

D) More branches of her company have been set up.

29.A) Her widespread influence among members of Congress.

B) Her ability to communicate through public speaking.

C) Her rigorous training in delivering eloquent speeches.

D) Her lifelong commitment to domestic and global issues.

Passage Two Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.

30.A) The fierce competition in the market.

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B) The growing necessity of staff training.

C) The accelerated pace of globalisation.

D) The urgent need of a diverse workforce.

31.A) Gain a deep understanding of their own culture.

B) Take courses of foreign languages and cultures.

C) Share the experiences of people from other cultures.

D) Participate in international exchange programmes.

32.A) Reflective thinking is becoming critical.

B) Labor market is getting globalised.

C) Knowing a foreign language is essential.

D) Globalisation will eliminate many jobs.

Passage Three Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.

33.A) Red-haired women were regarded as more reliable.

B) Brown-haired women were rated as more capable.

C) Golden-haired women were considered attractive.

D) Black-haired women were judged to be intelligent.

34.A) They are smart and eloquent.

B) They are ambitious and arrogant.

C) They are shrewd and dishonest.

D) They are wealthy and industrious.

35.A) They force people to follow the cultural mainstream.

B) They exaggerate the roles of certain groups of people.

C) They emphasize diversity at the expense of uniformity.

D) They hinder our perception of individual differences. Section C

The ancient Greeks developed basic memory systems called mnemonics. The name is __36__ from their Goddess of memory ―Mnemosyne‖. In the ancient world, a trained memory was an __37___ asset, particularly in public life. There were no __38_____ devices for taking notes, and early Greek orators(演说家) delivered long speeches with great ___39___ because they learned the speeches using mnemonic systems.

The Greeks discovered that human memory is __40___ an associative process—that it works by linking things together. For example, think of an apple. The ___41___ your brain registers the word ―apple‖, it ___42__ the shape, color, taste, smell and ___43____ of that fruit. All these things

about through that lecture, which can then trigger another me are associated in your memory with the word ―apple‖. ___44____. An example could be when you think about a lecture you have had. This could trigger a memory about what you’re talking mory. ___45____. An example given on a website I was looking at follows: Do you remember the shape of Austria, Canada, Belgium, or Germany? Probably not. What about Italy, though?___46___. Y ou made an association with something already known, the shape of a boot, and Italy’s shape could not be forgotten once you had made the association.

2009年12月大学英语六级听力答案

11-20 ACABD ADCDA21-30 CDBDC AABDD 31-35 BCBAC

36. derived 37. immense 38. convenient

39. accuracy

40. largely 41. instinct 42. recalls

43. texture

44. This means that any thought about a certain subject will often bring up more memories that are related to it。

45. The associations do not have to be logical. They just have to make a good link。

46. If you remember the shape of Italy, it is because you have been told sometime that Italy is shaped like a boot。

2010年6月六级真题听力

Section A

11.A) The man failed to keep his promise. B) The woman has a poor memory.

C) The man borrowed the book from the library D) The woman does not need the book any more

12. A) The woman is making too big a fuss about her condition

B) Fatigue is a typical symptom of lack of exercise.

C) The woman should spend more time outdoors.

D) People tend to work longer hours with artificial lighting.

13. A) The printing on her T-shirt has faded. B) It is not in fashion to have a logo on a T-shirt.

C) She regrets having bought one of the T-shirts.

D) It is not a good idea to buy the T-shirt.

14. A) He regrets having published the article.

B) Most readers do not share his viewpoints.

C) Not many people have read his article.

D) The woman is only trying to console him.

15. A) Leave Daisy alone for the time being.

B) Go see Daisy immediately.

C) Apologize to Daisy again by phone

D) Buy Daisy a new notebook.

16. A) Batteries. B) Garden tools. C) Cameras.

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D) Light bulbs.

17. A) The speakers will watch the game together.

B) The woman feels lucky to have got a ticket.

C) The man plays center on the basketball team.

D) The man can get the ticket at its original price.

18. A) The speakers will dress formally for the concert.

B) The man will return home before going to the concert.

C) It is the first time the speakers are attending a concert.

D) The woman is going to buy a new dress for the concert.

Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

19. A) He wants to sign a long-term contract.

B) He is good at both language and literature.

C) He prefers teaching to administrative work.

D) He is undecided as to which job to go for

20. A) They hate exams.

B) The all da11b06a1eb91a37f1115c5cin Cambridge

C) They are all adults.

D) They are going to work in companies

21. A) Difficult but rewarding.

B) V aried and interesting.

C) Time-consuming and tiring.

D) Demanding and frustrating

Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard

22. A) Interviewing a moving star.

B) Discussing teenage role models.

C) Hosting a television show

D) Reviewing a new biography

23. A) He lost his mother.

B) He was unhappy in California.

C) He missed his aunt.

D) He had to attend school there.

24. A) He delivered public speeches.

B) He got seriously into acting.

C) He hosted talk shows on TV.

D) He played a role in East of Eden.

25. A) He made numerous popular movies.

B) He has long been a legendary figure

C) He was best at acting in Hollywood tragedies

D) He was the most successful actor of his time. Section B

Passage One Questions 26 to 29 are based on the conversation you have just heard 26. A) It carried passengers leaving an island.

B) A terrorist forced it to land on Tenerife

C) It crashed when it was circling to land.

D) 18 of its passengers survived the crash.

27. A) He was kidnapped eight months ago.

B) He failed in his negotiations with the Africans.

C) He was assassinated in Central Africa.

D) He lost lots of money in his African business.

28. A) The management and union representatives reached an agreement

B) The workers' pay was raised and their working hours were shortened

C) The trade union gave up its demand.

D) The workers on strike were all fired

29. A) Sunny. B) Rainy. C) Windy. D) Cloudy Passage Two Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.

30. A) Some of them had once experienced an earthquake.

B) Most of them lacked interest in the subject. C) V ery few of them knew much about geology.

D) A couple of them had listened to a similar speech before.

31. A) By reflecting on Americans' previous failures in predicting earthquakes

B) By noting where the most severe earthquake in U. S. history occurred.

C) By describing the destructive power of earthquakes.

D) By explaining some essential geological principles.

32. A) Interrupt him whenever he detected a mistake.

B) Focus on the accuracy of the language he used.

C) Stop him when he had difficulty understanding.

D) Write down any points where he could improve. Passage Three Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.

33. A) It was invented by a group of language experts in the year of 1887

B) It is a language that has its origin in ancient Polish.

C) It was created to promote economic globalization.

D) It is a tool of communication among speakers of different languages.

34. A) It aims to make Esperanto a working language in the U. N

B) It has increased its popularity with the help of the media.

C) It has encountered increasingly tougher challenges.

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