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Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)
Section A
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 sometime.
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 beamed to appreciate modem 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 poll 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．The 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.
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
Passage One
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
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 small the shoe store.
D．84% of the customers were unaware of the smells.
Passage Three
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 weather.
C．Avoid snow-covered roads. D．Drive with special care.
Section C
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.
You also examine the immense variability of English and (44) ________. You 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 aspects. This involves the study of sound structures, the formation of words, the sequencing words and the construction of meaning, as well as examination of the theories explaining the aspects of English usage. (46) ________, which are raised by studying how speakers and writers employ English for a wide variety of purposes.
2009年12月六级听力真题
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.
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
The Greeks discovered that human memory is
2010年6月六级听力真题
Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes) 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. 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 plan to study in Cambridge.
C) They are all adults. D) They are going to work in companies.
21. A) Difficult but rewarding. B) Varied 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 OneQuestions 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 TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you havejust heard.
30. A) Some of them had once experienced an earthquake.
B) Most of them lacked interest in the subject.
C) Very 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 ThreeQuestions 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.
D) It has supporters from many countries in the world.
35. A) It is used by a number of influential science journals.
B) It is widely taught at schools and in universities.
C) It has aroused the interest of many young learners.
D) It has had a greater impact than in any other country.
Section C
George Herbert Mead said that humans are talked into humanity. He meant that we gain personal identity as we communicate with others. In the earliest years of our lives, our parents tell us who we are. "You're (36) ______." "You're so strong." We first see ourselves through the eyes of others, so their messages form important (37) ______ of our self-concepts. Later we interact with teachers, friends, (38) ______ partners, and co-workers who communicate their views of us.Thus, how we see ourselves (39) ______ the views of us that others communicate.??? The (40) ______ connection between identity and communication is (41) ______ evident in children who are (42) ______ of human contact. Case studies of children who were isolated from others reveal that they lack a firm self-concept, and their mental and psychological development is severely (43) ______ by lack of language.??? Communication with others not only affects our sense of identity but also directly influences our physical and emotional well-being. Consistently, (44) ________________________________________________. People who lack close friends have greater levels of anxiety and depression than people who are close to others. (45) ________________________________________________. The conclusion was that social isolation is statistically as dangerous as high blood pressure, smoking and obesity. Many doctors and researchers believe that (46) ___________________________
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2010年12月英语六级听力真题
试题 Part I Listening Comprehension
Section A
11. [A] The man is the manager of the apartment building.
[B] The woman is very good at bargaining.
[C] The woman will get the apartment refurnished.
[D] The man is looking for an apartment.
12. [A] How the pictures will turn out.
[B] Where the botanical garden is.
[C] What the man thinks of the shots.
[D] Why the pictures are not ready.
13. [A] There is no replacement for the handle.
[B] There is no match for the suitcase.
[C] The suitcase is not worth fixing.
[D] The suitcase can be fixed in time.
14. [A] He needs a vehicle to be used in harsh weather.
[B] He has a fairly large collection of quality trucks.
[C] He has had his truck adapted for cold temperatures.
[D] He does routine truck maintenance for the woman.
15. [A] She cannot stand her boss’s bad temper.
[B] She has often been criticized by her boss.
[C] She has made up her mind to resign.
[D] She never regrets any decisions she makes.
16. [A] Look for a shirt of a more suitable color and size.
[B] Replace the shirt with one of some other material.
[C] Visit a different store for a silk or cotton shirt.
[D] Get a discount on the shirt she is going to buy. )
17. [A] At a “Lost and Found”.
[B] At a reception desk.
[C] At a trade fair.
[D] At an exhibition.
18. [A] Repair it and move in.
[B] Pass it on to his grandson.
[C] Convert it into a hotel.
[D] Sell it for a good price.
19. [A] Unique descriptive skills.
[B] Good knowledge of readers’ tastes.
[C] Colourful world experiences.
[D] Careful plotting and clueing.
20. [A] A peaceful setting.
[B] A spacious room.
[C] To be in the right mood.
[D] To be entirely alone.
21. [A] They rely heavily on their own i
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