六级短对话听力练习2原文及答案

六级短对话听力练习2D1. A) The man was sorry to miss the football game.B) The man attended the concert, but didn’t like it.C) The man was sorry that he didn’t attend the concert.D) The man is more interested in football than classic music.C2. A) In a zoo. B) In a park.C) In a pet store. D) In a museum.A3. A) The class thought the demonstration was too complex.B) Too many students showed up.C) The professor didn’t show up.D) The professor cancelled it.B4. A) He is very forgiving and tolerant. B) He probably has a poor memory.C) He is well liked by his customers. D) He has been introduced to the staff. A5. A) 20. B) 25.C) 35. D) 15.C6. A) He had to wait for an appointment. B) He had other things to do first.C) His foot had seemed all right. D) His injury had kept him at home.B7. A) It involved a few lunches. B) There are free lunches.C) There were three lunches. D) There are more than free lunches. D8. A) A new car. B) A car shown to customers.C) A used car for sale. D) An old car driven by customers.B9. A) At a bank. B) At a department store.C)At a lawyer’s office. D) At a school.A10. A) Check to see if it can still be fixed for free.B) Check to see what the problem is.C) Find where they have put the warranty.D) See if Mike is available.B11. A) Susan will probably dislike the picture.B) Susan is younger than what she looks in the picture.C) That picture matters a lot to Susan.D) That picture beautifies Susan.12. A) They are both doctors. B) They are both chemists.C) They work in the same department. D) They graduated from the same university. C13. A) He will not enjoy himself much.B) He will enjoy himself but he’s never tried either snowboarding or skiing.C) He would like to join but isn’t good at it.D) He will come but doesn’t want to ski.D14. A) She has got a driver’s license.B) She is going to take a boat tour.C) She has been accepted by a college.D) She is going abroad.C15. A) She will reach the restaurant ten minutes late.B) She has ten minutes to reach the restaurant.C) He thinks he can reach the restaurant in ten minutes.D) He thinks he can’t drive quickly to the restaurant.A16. A) She hasn’t worn the dress for a long time.B) She doesn’t like the dress very much.C) She intends to give the dress to her sister.D) She doesn’t remember where her sister bought the dress.A17. 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.D18. A) She has spent all the money.B) She works in a factory.C) She should get a job.D) She likes to argue.B19. A) Because you must take the stairs.B) Because nine is an odd number.C) Because the elevator got stuck.D) Because there are too many people in the elevator.B20. A) Go and buy another ticket next week.B) Wait and see if a new encore performance will be held.C) Have another opening next week.D) Forget about it.21. A) On the 6th of June. B) On the 8th of June.C) On the 9th of June. D) On the 19th of June.D22. A) They have two children already.B) Mrs. Taylor wishes to have children, but her husband doesn’t.C) They will start a family as soon as they get married.D) They don’t want children for the time being.D23. A) He relaxes. B) He goes fishing.C) He goes to work. D) He works at home.A24. A) The woman has lost David’s phone number.B) The man wants to install a phone.C) David will keep his promise.D) David hasn’t sent the man his phone number.B25. A) Ten minutes. B) A quarter.C) Half an hour. D) Three quarters.D26. A) Because it is a bad movie.B) Because her sister will not let her go.C) Because her sister is having a baby.D) Because she is taking care of her sister’s children.C27. A) Because the ground is too hard for planting.B) Because transportation is expensive from California.C) Because there has been too much rain in California.D) Because the planters are experimenting with new crops.A28. 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 doesn’t need the book any more.D29. A) In the coffee house.B) In the school cafeteria.C) At home when she gets a ride and leaves the house early.D) In the kitchen.D30. A) A gold necklace.B) A pair of gold earrings and a gold necklace to match them.C) A pair of gold earrings to match a gold necklace that she already had.D) A pair of silver earrings because they were cheaper than the gold ones.31. A) The boss was angry with good reason. B) The boss didn’t understand.C) She wasn’t at all upset. D) She wanted a better design. D32. A) They get along successfully. B) They are in difficulties.C) They are divorced. D) They love each other dearly. D33. A) Before Monday afternoon. B) On Monday afternoon.C) Before Thursday morning. D) On Thursday morning.B34. A) He really doesn’t know which team will win.B) He thinks the weather will not make any difference.C) He thinks they will lose if the weather is bad.D) He has no opinion on the matter.C35. A) In a private house. B) In a restaurant.C) In a department store. D) In an art supply shop.。

Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation 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 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. A) The project the man managed at CucinTech.B) The updating of technology at CucinTech.C)The man's switch to a new career.D) The restructuring of her company.2. A) Talented personnel.B) Strategic innovation.C) Competitive products.D) Effective promotion.3. A) Expand the market.B) Recruit more talents.C) Innovate constantly.D) Watch out for his competitors.4. A) Possible bankruptcy.B) Unforeseen difficulties.C) Conflicts within the company.D) Imitation by one's competitors.Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.5. A) The job of an interpreter.B) The stress felt by professionals.C) The importance of language proficiency.D) The best way to effective communication.6. A) Promising.B) Admirable.C) Rewarding.D) Meaningful.7. A) They all have a strong interest in language.B) They all have professional qualifications.C) They have all passed language proficiency tests.D) They have all studied cross-cultural differences.8. A) It requires a much larger vocabulary.B) It attaches more importance to accuracy.C) It is more stressful than simultaneous interpreting.D) It puts one's long-term memory under more stress..Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two passages. At the end of each passage, you willhear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only 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 1 with a single line throughthe centre.Passage OneQuestions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard.9. A) It might affect mothers' health.B) It might disturb infants' sleep.C) It might increase the risk of infants, death.D) It might increase mothers' mental distress.10. A) Mothers who breast-feed their babies have a harder time falling asleep.B) Mothers who sleep with their babies need a little more sleep each night.C) Sleeping patterns of mothers greatly affect their newborn babies' health.D) Sleeping with infants in the same room has a negative impact on mothers.11. A) Change their sleep patterns to adapt to their newbornbabies'.B) Sleep in the same room but not in the same bed as their babies.C) Sleep in the same house but not in the same room as their babies.D) Take precautions to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome.Passage TwoQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.12. A) A lot of native languages have already died out in the US.B) The US ranks first in the number of endangered languages.C) The efforts to preserve Indian languages have proved fruitless.D) More money is needed to record the native languages in the US.13. A) To set up more language schools.B) To document endangered languages.C) To educate native American children.D) To revitalise America's native languages.14. A) The US govemment's policy of Americanising Indian children.B) The failure of American Indian languages to gain an official status.C) The US government's unwillingness to spend money educating Indians.D) The long-time isolation of American Indians from the outside world.15. A) It is being utilised to teach native languages.B) It tells traditional stories during family time.C) It speeds up the extinction of native languages.D) It is widely used in language immersion schools.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three recordings of lectures or talks followed by threeor four questions. The recordings will be played only once. After you hear a question, you mustchoose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C) and D). Then mark thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Recording OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the recording you have just heard.16. A) It pays them up to half of their previous wages while they look for work.B) It covers their mortgage payments and medical expenses for99 weeks.C) It pays their living expenses until they find employment again.D) It provides them with the basic necessities of everyday life.17. A) Creating jobs for the huge army of unemployed workers.B) Providing training and guidance for unemployed workers.C) Convincing local lawmakers to extend unemployment benefits.D) Raising funds to help those having no unemployment insurance.18. A) To offer them loans they need to start their own businesses.B) To allow them to postpone their monthly mortgage payments.C) To create more jobs by encouraging private investments in local companies.D) To encourage big businesses to hire back workers with government subsidies.Recording TwoQuestions 19 to 22 are based on the recording you have just heard.19. A) They measured the depths of sea water.B) They analyzed the water content.C) They explored the ocean floor.D) They investigated the ice.20. A) Eighty percent of the ice disappears in summer time.B) Most of the ice was accumulated over the past centuries.C) The ice ensures the survival of many endangered species.D) The ice decrease is more evident than previously thought.21. A) Arctic ice is a major source of the world's fresh water.B) The melting Arctic ice has drowned many coastal cities.C) The decline of Arctic ice is irreversible.D) Arctic ice is essential to human survival.22. A) It will do a lot of harm to mankind.B) There is no easy way to understand it.C) It will advance nuclear technology.D) There is no easy technological solution to it.Recording ThreeQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the recording you have just heard.23. A) The reason why New Zealand children seem to have better self-control.B) The relation between children's self-control and theirfuture success.C) The health problems of children raised by a single parent.D) The deciding factor in children's academic performance.24. A) Children raised by single parents will have a hard time in their thirties.B) Those with a criminal record mostly come from single parent families.C) Parents must learn to exercise self-control in front of their children.D) Lack of self-control in parents is a disadvantage for their children.25. A) Self-control can be improved through education.B) Self-control can improve one's financial situation.C) Self-control problems may be detected early in children.D) Self-control problems will diminish as one grows up.第二套答案1. A) The project the man managed at CucinTech.2. B) Strategic innovation.3. C) Innovate constantly.4. D) Imitation by one's competitors.5. A) The job of an interpreter.6. B) Admirable.7. B) They all have professional qualifications.8. C) It is more stressful than simultaneous interp reting.Section B9. C) It might increase the risk of infants' death .10. D) Sleeping with infants in the same room hasa negative impact on mothers.11. B) Sleep in the same room but not in the same bed as their babies.12. A) A lot of native languages have already died out in the US.13. D) To revitalise America's native languages.14. A) The US government's policy of Americanising Indian children.15. C) It speeds up the extinction of native langu ages.Section C16. A) It pays them up to half of their previous wages while they look for work.17. B) Providing training and guidance for unemployed workers.18. C) To create more jobs by encouraging private investments in local companies.19. D) They investigated the ice.20. D) The ice decrease is more evident than previ ously thought.The decline of Arctie ice is irreversible.22. D) There is no easy technological solution to it.23. B) The relation between children's self-control and their future success.24. B) Those with a criminal record mostly come fr om single parent families.25. A) Self-control can be improved through educatio n.2016年6月大学英语六级考试真题听力原文(第二套)Section AConversation OneW: So, Mike, you managed the innovation project at CucinTech. M: I did, indeed.W: Well, then. First, congratulations! It seems to have been very successful.M: Thanks. Yes. I really helped things turn around at CucinTech. W: Was the revival in their fortunes entirely due to strategic innovationM: Yes, yes. I think it was. CucinTech was a company who were very much following the pack, doing what everyone else was doing, and getting rapidly left behind. I could see there was a lot of talent there, and some great potential, particularly in their product development. I just had to harness that somehow.W: Was innovation at the core of the projectM: Absolutely. If it doesn't sound like too much of a cliche,our world is constantly changing and it"s changing quickly.We need to be innovating constantly to keep up with this.Stand still, and you#re lost.W: No stopping to sniff the rosesM: Well, I$ll do that in my personal life. Sure. But as a business strategy, I%m afraid there is no stopping.W: What exactly is strategic innovation thenM: Strategic innovation is the process of managing innovation of making sure it takes place at all levels of the company and that is related to the company's overall strategy. W: I see.M: So, instead of innovation for innovation's sake and new products being created simply because the technology is there, the company culture must switch from these point-in-time innovations to a continuous pipeline of innovations from everywhere and everyone.W: How did you align strategies throughout the companyM: I soon became aware that campaigning is useless. People takeno notice. Simply, it came about through good practice trickling down. This built consent. People could see it was the best way to work.W: Does innovation on this scale really give a competitive advantageM: I'm certain of it. Absolutely, especially if it's difficult for a competitor to a copy. The risk is of course that innovation may frequently lead to imitation.W: But not if it's strategicM: Precisely.W: Thanks for talking to us.M: Sure.Questions 1to4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. What seems to have been very successful according to the womanspeaker2. What did the company lack before the man's scheme wasimplemented3. What does the man say he should do in his business4. What does the man say is the risk of innovation Conversation TwoM: Today my guest is Dana Ivanovich, who has worked for the last20 years as an interpreter. Dana, welcome.W: Thank you.M: Now, I'd like to begin by saying that I have on occasions used an interpreter myself as a foreign correspondent.So I’m full of admiration for what you do. But I think your profession is sometimes underrated and many people think anyone who speaks more than one language can do it.W: There aren"t any interpreters I know who don#t have professional qualifications and training. You only really get profession after many years in the job.M: And am I right in saying you can divide what you do into two distinct methods: simultaneous and consecutive interpreting.W: That$s right. The techniques you use are different. And alot of interpreters will say one is easier than the other, less stressful.M: Simultaneous interpreting, putting someone's words into another language more or less as they speak, sounds to me like the more difficult.W: Well, actually no. Most people in the business would agree that consecutive interpreting is the more stressful. You have to wait for the speaker to deliver quite a chunk of language before you then put it into the second language which puts your short-term memory under intense stress. M: You make notes, I presumeW: Absolutely. Anything like numbers, names, places have to be noted down, but the rest is never translated word for word.You have to find a way of summarizing it. So that the message is there, turning every single word into the target language would put too much strain on the interpreter and slow down the whole process too much.M: But with simultaneous interpreting, you start translating almost as soon as the other person starts speaking, you must have some preparation beforehand.W: Well, hopefully, the speakers will let you have an outline of the topic a day or two in advance, you have a little time to do research, prepare technical expressions and so on. Questions 5to8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about6. What does the man think of Dana's profession7. What does Dana say about the interpreters she knows8. What do most interpreters think of consecutive interpreting Section BPassage OneMothers have been warned for years that sleeping with their new-born infant is a bad idea, because it increases the risk that the baby might die unexpectedly during the night. But now Israeli researchers are reporting that even sleeping in the same room can have negative consequences, not for the child, but for the mother. Mothers who slept in the same room as their infants, whether in the same bed or just the same room, hadpoorer sleep than mothers whose baby slept elsewhere in the house. They woke up more frequently, were awake approximately 20 minutes longer per night, and had shorter periods of uninterrupted sleep. These results held true even taking into account that many of the women in the study were breast-feeding their babies. Infants, on the other hand, didn't appear to have worse sleep whether they slept in the same or different room from their mothers. The researchers acknowledge that since the families they studied were all middle-class Israelis. It，s possible the results would be different in different cultures. Lead author Lyati Sotski wrote in an email that the research team also didn-t measure fathers' sleep. So it's possible that their sleep patterns could also be causing the sleep disruptions for mums. Right now, to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that mothers not sleep in the same bed as their babies, but sleep in the same room. The Israeli study suggests that doing so may be best for the baby, but may take a toll on mum.Questions 9toll are based on the passage you have just heard.9. What is the long-held view about mothers" sleeping withnew-born babies10. What do Israeli researchers' findings show11. What does the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend mothers doPassage TwoThe US has already lost more than a third of the native languages that existed before European colonization and the remaining 192 are classed by UNESCO as ranging between unsafe and extinct. u We need more funding and more effort to return these languages to everyday use," says Fred Nawusky of the National Museum of the American Indian. “We are making progress, but money needs to be spent on revitalizing languages, not just documenting them." Some 40 languages mainly in California and Oklahoma where thousands of Indians were forced to relocate in the 19th century have fewer than 10 native speakers. Part of the issue is that tribal groups themselves don%t always believe their languages are endangered until they are down to the last handful of speakers. u But progress is being made through emerging schools, because if you teach children when they are young, it will stay with them as adults and that&s the future,"says Mr. Nawusky, a Comanche Indian. Such schools have become a model in Hawaii, but the islanders’ local language is still classed by UNESCO as critically endangered because only 1,000 people speak it. The decline in American Indian languages has its historical roots. In the mid-19th century, the US government adopted a policy of Americanizing Indian children by removing them from their homes and culture. Within a few generations, most had forgotten their native tongues. Another challenge to language survival is television. It has brought English into homes, and pushed out traditional storytelling and family time together, accelerating the extinction of native languages.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.12. What do we learn from the report13. For what purpose does Fred Nawusky appeal for more funding14. What is the historical cause of the decline in American Indian Languages15. What does the speaker say about televisionSection CRecording oneGreg Rosen lost his job as a sales manager nearly three years ago and is still unemployed. “It literally is like something in a dream to remember what it's like to actually be able to go out and put in a day's work and receive a day's pay."At first Rosen bought groceries and made house payments with the help from unemployment insurance. It pays laid-off workers up to half of their previous wages while they look for work. But now, that insurance has run out for him and he has to make tough choices. He-s cut back on medications and he no longer helps support his disabled mother. It is a devastating experience. New research says the US recession is now over. But many people remain unemployed and unemployed workers face difficult odds. There is literally only one job opening for every five unemployed workers, so four out of five unemployed workers have actually no chance of finding a new job. Businesses have downsized or shutdown across America, leading fewer job opportunities for those in search of work. Experts who monitor unemployment statistics here in Bucks County, Pennsylvania say about 28,000 people are unemployed and many of them are joblessdue to no fault of their own. Thafs where the Bucks County Careerlink comes in.Local director Elizabeth Walsh says they provide training and guidance to help unemployed workers find local job opportunities. “So here’s the job opening. Here's the job seeker. Match them together under one roof," she says. But the lack of work opportunities in Bucks County limits how much she can help. Rosen says he hopes Congresswill take action. This month, he launched the Ninety-Niners Union, an umbrella organization of eighteen Internet- based grass roots groups of Ninety-Niners. Their goal is to convince law makers to extend unemployed benefits. But Pennsylvania State representative Scott Petri says governments simply do not have enough money to extend unemployment insurance. He thinks the best way to help the long-term unemployed is to allow private citizens to invest in local companies that can create more jobs. But the boost in investor confidence needed for the plan to work will take time. Time that Rosen says still requires him to buy food and make monthly mortgage payments. Rosen says he%ll use the last of his savings to try to hang onto the home he worked for more than twenty years to buy. But once that moneyis gone, he says he doesn’t know what he'll do.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the recording you have just heard.16. How does unemployment insurance help the unemployed17. What is local director Elizabeth Walsh of the Bucks County Careerlink doing18. What does Pennsylvania state representative Scott Petri say is the best way to help the long-term unemployed Recording TwoEarlier this year, British explorer Pen Huddle and his team tracked for three months across the frozen Arctic Ocean, taking measurements and recording observations about the ice.“Well, we)ve been led to believe that we would encounter a good proportion of this older, thicker, technically multi-year ice that+s been around for a few years and just get thicker and thicker. We actually found there wasn't any multi-year ice at all."Satellite observations and submarine service over the pastfew years had shown less ice in the polar region. But the recent measurements show the lost is more pronounced than previously thought.u We are looking at roughly 80 percent loss of ice cover on the Arctic ocean in ten years, roughly ten years and 100 percent loss in nearly twenty years."Cambridge scientist Peter Waddams, been measuring and monitoring the Arctic since 1971, says the decline is irreversible.The more you lose, the more open water is created, the more warming goes on in that open water during the summer, the less ice forms in the winter, the more melt there is the following summer. It becomes a breakdown process where everything ends up accelerating until ifs all gone."Martin Summercorn runs the Arctic program for the environmental charity the World Wildlife Fund. u The Arctic sea ice holds a central position in the earth’s climate system and it’s deteriorating faster than expected. Actually, it has to translate into more urgency to deal with the climate change problem and reduce emissions."Summercorn says a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions blamed for global warming needs to come out of the Copenhagen Climate Change Summit in December.“We have to basically achieve there—the commitment to deal with the problem now. That’s the minimum. We have to do that equitably. And that we have to find a commitment that is quick."Waddams echoes the need for urgency. “The carbon that we’ve put into the atmosphere keeps having a warming effect for 100 years. So we have to cut back rapidly now. Because it would take a long time to work its way through into our response by the atmosphere. We can’t switch off global warming just by being good in the future. We have to start being good now."Waddams says there is no easy technological fix to climate change. He and other scientists say there are basically two options to replacing fossil fuels. Generating energy with renewables or embracing nuclear power.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the recording you have just heard.19. What did Pen Huddle and his team do in the Arctic Ocean20. What does the report say about the Arctic region21. What does Cambridge scientist Peter Waddams say in his study22. How does Peter Waddams view climate changeRecording ThreeFrom a very early age, some children exhibit better self-control than others. Now, a new study that began with about 1,000 children in New Zealand has tracked how a child"s low self-control can predict poor health, money troubles and even a criminal record in their adult years. Researchers have been studying this group of children for decades now. Some of their earliest observations have to do with the level of self-control the youngsters displayed. Parents, teachers, even the kids themselves, scored the youngsters on measures like ^acting before thinking" and “persistence in reaching goals".The children of the study are now adults in their thirties. Terrie Moffitt of Duke University and her research colleagues found that kids with self-control issues tended to grow up to become adults with a far more troubling set of issues to deal with.“The children who had the lowest self-control when they were age L to 10, later on had the most health problems in their thirties, and they had the worst financial situation. And they were more likely to have a criminal record and to be raising a child as a single parent on a very low income."Speaking from New Zealand via Skype, Moffitt explained that self-control problems were widely observed and weren’t just a feature of a small group of misbehaving kids.“Even the children who had above-average self-control as pre-schoolers could have benefited from more selfcontrol training. They could have improved their financial situation and their physical and mental health situation 30 years later."So, children with minor self-control problems were likely as adults to have minor health problems, and so on. Moffitt said ifs still unclear why some children have better self-control than others, though she says other researchers have found that ifs mostly a learned behavior, with relatively little genetic influence. But good selfcontrol can be set to run in families in that children who have good self-control are more likely to grow up to be healthy and prosperous parents.“Whereas some of the low self-control study members are more likely to be single parents with a very low income and the parent is in poor health and likely to be a heavy substance abuser. So thafs not a good atmosphere for a child. So it looks as though self-control is something that in one generation can disadvantage the next generation."But the good news is that Moffitt says self-control can be taught by parents, and through school curricula that have proved to be effective. Terry Moffitfs paper “On the Link Between Childhood Self-control and Adults’ StatusDecades Later" is published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the recording you have just heard.23. What is the new study about24. What does the study seem to show25. What does Moffitt say is the good news from their study。

2021年6月英语六级听力真题短对话Q11.Oh,I'm so sorry I forgot to bring along the book you borrowed from the library.What a terrible memory you have!Anyway,I won't need it until Friday night.As long as I can get it by then,OK?What do we learn from this conversation?Q12.Doctor,I haven't been able to get enough sleep lately,and I'm too tired to concentrate in class.Well,you know,spending too much time indoors with all that artificial lighting can do that to you.Your body loses its track of whether it is day or night.What does the man imply?Q13.I think I'll get one of those new T-shirts,you know,with the school's logo on both the front and back.You'll regret it.They are expensive and I've heard the printing fades easily when you wash them.What does the woman mean?Q14.I think your article in the school newspaper is right on target,and your viewpoints have certainly convinced me.Thanks,but in view of the general responses,you and I are definitely in the minority.What does the man mean?Q15.Daisy was furious yesterday because I lost her notebook.Should I go see her and apologize to her again?Well,if I were you,I'd let her cool off a few days before I approach her.What does the woman suggest the man do?Q16.Would you please tell me where I can get batteries for this brand of camera?Let me have a look.Oh,yes,go down this aisle,pass the garden tools,you'll find them on the shelf next to the light bulbs.What is the man looking for?Q17.Our basketball team is playing in the finals but I don't have a ticket.I guess I'll just watch it on TV.Do you want to come over?Actually I have a ticket,but I'm not feeling well.You can have it for what it cost me.What do we learn from the conversation?Q18.Honey,I'll be going straight to the theatre from work this evening.Could you bring my suit and tie along?Sure,it's the first performance of the States Infinite Orchestra in our city,so suit and tie is a must.What do we learn from the conversation?。

2021年12月六级听力原文及解析第二套一、原文1. Conversation 1M: I’d like to talk to the manager, please.W: Is something wrong, sir?M: Yes, I ordered a car wash, but when I got my car back, it was still dirty. I’d like to have it washed ag本人n for free.W: I’m sorry to hear that, sir. Let me talk to my manager right away.2. Conversation 2W: John, are you going to thepany pic on Saturday?M: I would love to go, but I already have plans to go camping with my family that weekend.W: That’s too bad. We’ll miss you.M: I’m sure you’ll have a great time. Enjoy the food and games for me.3. Conversation 3M: Sandy, don’t forget to call the bank and ask about transferring the money from our savings account to our checking account.W: I’ll do it after work. I can’t d o it now because I have a meeting in 5 minutes.M: Okay, don’t forget. We need to pay the mortgage by the end of the week.W: I won’t forget, don’t worry.4. Lecture 1Good morning, everyone. Today I’d like to talk about a new trend in the business world—corporate social responsibility. Thisconcept refers to apany’s duty to act in ways that benefit society at large. For example, apany might reduce its carbon footprint by implementing sust本人nable practices or donate a portion of its profits to charitable organizations.5. Lecture 2In today’s lecture, we will discuss the impact of social media on traditional forms of advertising. With the rise of platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter,panies are recognizing the potential to reach a wider audience at a fraction of the cost of traditional advertising methods. However, they also face new challenges in the form of managing online reputations and dealing with viral content that can quickly spread and negatively impact apany’s brand.二、解析1. Conversation 1此对话主要围绕一个男士去洗车，结果车并没有洗干净，想要投诉并要求免费重新洗车的情况展开。

2021年6月英语四级(第2套)听力真题短对话(2)Question 5. M: You must have left the camera in the market. It's a very expensive camera you know.问题5.M：你一定是把相机留在了市场。

你知道它可是一个非常贵的相机。

W: But I tell you that I didn't take it. I remember clearly that you put it on the dressing table.W：但是我告诉你了我没有拿它。

我记得很清楚你把它放在了梳妆台上。

Q: What does the woman say about the camera?关于相机女人说了什么？Question 6. W: There is a good comedy on at the Theatre Royal next Saturday. If you like, I can book four seats for us.问题6.W：下周六皇家剧院有一场好喜剧。

如果你喜欢我可以为我们订四个位子。

M: All right. I'll ask Janet if she is free then. I'll let you know tomorrow.M：好的。

我问问珍妮特那时有没有空。

我明天会让你知道。

Q: What does the woman suggest they do next Saturday?女人建议他们下周六做什么？Question 7. W: We've opened the first box. Look! Some of these books are soaked.问题7. W: 我们打开了第一个箱子。

看！这些书有一些浸湿了。

M: They should've used waterproof wrappings. What are we going to do about it? It's too late to order replacements.M：他们应该用防水包装的。

2023年6月英语六级听力真题（第二套）【四六级试卷采用花卷形式，核对答案时请找准具体选项内容，忽略套数和选项符号】Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard1. A) She is drawn to its integration of design and engineering.B) She is influenced by her father who teaches architecture.C) She is preoccupied with her dream to be an architect.D) She is attracted to the beauty of modern buildings.2. A) By taking prerequisite courses.B) By studying the subject online.C) With the professor’s help.D) Through hard work.3. A) It is immortal.B) It is immaterial.C) It is long-lasting.D) It is groundbreaking.4. A) Computer science.B) Philosophy.C) Economics.D) Western art.Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.5. A) He is a famous football coach.B) He is well known to the public.C) He has been guarded by a discreet assistant.D) He has occasionally been harassed by his fans.6. A) Help promote Mr Sanchez’s public profile.B) Run common daily chores for the woman.C) Play a key role in Real Madrid.D) Serve as a personal assistant.7. A) He once worked part-time in university.B) He is honest and always tells the truth.C) He cares little about his working hours.D) He has little previous work experience.8. A) He has a natural capacity to cooperate with others.B) He has a sound knowledge of sports consultancy.C) He has a high proficiency in several languages.D) He has a strong ability to connect with people.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard.9. A) They have fewer rules and pressures.B) They require less supervision and training.C) They are more suitable to young people.D) They bring more benefits to young people.10. A) They prevent kids from enjoying adventure sports.B) They rob kids of the chance to cultivate their courage.C) They help kids guard against any possible injuries.D) They deprive kids of the opportunity to develop team spirit.11. A) Introduce them to these sports step by step.B) Ask them to try some forms of indoor sport.C) Let them participate in some less risky outdoor activities.D) Help them take up these sports when they are more mature. Questions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.12. A) Manufacturers use effective strategies to promote fancier products.B) Tech firms intentionally design products to have short lifespans.C) Such products tend to comprise parts that are irreplaceable.D) Consumers often have a craving for the latest model.13. A) Detail the life cycle of their products.B) Specify the major parts of their products.C) List a repairability score of their products.D) Indicate the competitiveness of their products.14. A) Take due caution in upgrading their products.B) Substitute all toxic substances with non-toxic ones.C) Invest in constructing more recycling facilities.D) Take the initiative to reduce electronic waste.15. A) It can be solved.B) It is certain to worsen.C) It is unavoidable in the long run.D) It will be fixed by tech companies.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the recording you have just heard.16. A) How internet monitoring can be implemented.B) How to prevent employees from cyberloafing.C) How cyberloafing affects overall productivity.D) How to encourage productive internet surfing.17. A) Overuse of social media may lead to decline in productivity.B) Employee engagement is closely related to job satisfaction.C) Cyberloafing may relieve employees of stress.D) Cyberloafing is a sign of workers’ laziness.18. A) Taking mini-breaks means better job performance.B) Cyberloafing generally does more harm than good.C) Employees who indulge in internet surfing are most likely to quit.D) Worker turnover is linked to the time allowed for cyberloafing. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the recording you have just heard.19. A) There were environmental problems.B) There were no wooden buildings.C) There were few settlers.D) There were no trees.20. A) He urged the state to start the Nebraska State Gardening Society.B) He founded a newspaper and used it to promote his ideas.C) He engaged himself in a large number of aesthetic projects.D) He served as chairman of the Nebraska State Board of Agriculture.21. A) Nebraska earned the nickname “the Tree Planters State”.B) The state government declared it the official Arbor Day.C) One million trees were planted throughout Nebraska.D) A special prize was awarded to Julius Morton.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the recording you have just heard.22. A) They lived mostly in Africa for about 200,000 years.B) They moved out of Africa about 60,000 years ago.C) They preferred to live in Europe rather than in Asia.D)They spread across Europe and Asia in a few decades.23. A) The Luna cave in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.B) The human fossils discovered most recently in Africa.C) The traces of human migration out of Africa to Asia.D) The discovery of two modern human teeth in China.24. A) There must have been some reason for human migration.B) Humans had access to abundant food sources there.C) Humans adapted themselves to the environment there.D) There have been changes in animals’ living conditions.25. A) When modern humans started to disperse out of Africa.B) How humans settled down on the Arabian Peninsula.C) Why fresh water is so important for human survival.D) What path modern humans took to migrate out of Africa.答案速查1. A) She is drawn to its integration of design and engineering.2. D) Through hard work.3. C) It is long-lasting.4. A) Computer science.5. B) He is well known to the public.6. D) Serve as a personal assistant.7. D) He has little previous work experience.8. C) He has a high proficiency in several languages.9. A) They have fewer rules and pressures.10. B) They rob kids of the chance to cultivate their courage.11. C) Let them participate in some less risky outdoor activities.12. B) Tech firms intentionally design products to have short lifespans.13. C) List a repairability score of their products.14. D) Take the initiative to reduce electronic waste.15. A) It can be solved.16. B) How to prevent employees from cyberloafing.17. C) Cyberloafing may relieve employees of stress.18. A) Taking mini-breaks means better job performance.19. D) There were no trees.20. B) He founded a newspaper and used it to promote his ideas.21. C) One million trees were planted throughout Nebraska.22. B) They moved out of Africa about 60,000 years ago.23. D) The discovery of two modern human teeth in China.24. A) There must have been some reason for human migration.25. D) What path modern humans took to migrate out of Africa.听力原文与答案Section AConversation OneM: Have you decide d what you wish to study?W: Yes, professor. I wish to study architecture.M: Ah, that’s a wonderful profession. Why did you choose it?W: I gave a lot of thought to things you said during our last discussion. (1) And I decided architecture made the most sense for me. In particular, I’m attracted to the marriage of design and engineering.M: That’s great, but I seem to remember you were preoccupied with all the lofty mathematics. You no longer think this aspect will be too hard for you?W: No. I was doing some online research and I think I should be able to manage. (2) Math might be the toughest subject I encounter in the curriculum, but I’ll simply put in the work required. I’m certain the fruits of my labor will pay off.M: I’m sure that’s true. Due to its material nature, architecture is one field where you will be able to clearly witness the contribution you make to a city. (3) And the legacies you build will last much longer than any of us mortals.W:Yeah, I guess that’s true too. So what subjects do you think I should start brushing up on in preparation? I have the whole summer.M: These days, architecture is a very diverse and dynamic degree. Most universities will encourage you to learn different things from fields as wide-ranging as philosophy and economics. Nevertheless, (4) I would suggest you start with computer science, because there will be many intricate visuals you will have to produce as part of your projects.W: Any software in particular you think I should start with?M: Photoshop is a good place. If you aren’t yet, try to become as proficient as you can with it. And another thing that I would recommend you learn as much as you can is fine arts, in particular, the history of Western art.Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Q1. Why does the woman wish to study architecture? 答案: A)Q2. How does the woman say she will overcome the difficulty in learning mathematics? 答案: D)Q3. What does the man say about architects’ contribution to a city? 答案: C)Q4. What subject does the man suggest the woman start with? 答案: A)Conversation TwoW: So, as I mentioned over the phone, we are looking for someone who is very discreet. I can’t stress this enough.M: I fully understand.W: As we all know, (5) being such a famous football player at Real Madrid, Mr Sanchez has a very high public profile. This means he cannot leave the house without being recognized and harassed.M: Yes, I completely understand how imperative it would be to respect Mr Sanchez’s private life.W: Good. (6) As his personal assistant, you would be required to run common everyday chores for Mr Sanchez, things he cannot do himself due to his fame, like going to the supermarket or post office. So, well, at first sight it may appear that working for a celebrity is very glamorous. Nothing could be further from the truth. I’m telling you this so that you don’t get any false expectations of what the job has to offer you.M: Thanks. I understand this too. (7) This is my first job after graduating from university. So frankly, I don’t have much prior working experience. I am, however, very excited about the prospect of joining this company and very keen to start from the bottom in whatever capacity I may be of use.W: That’s good to hear. You sound very energetic. Tell me why do you think you are well suited for this job?M:Well, firstly, I love football. I’m a lifelong Real Madrid supporter and go to their games every weekend I can. I would simply love to have a job where I’m involved in some capacity with Real Madrid, regardless of the position and salary. (8-1) And secondly, I think what this company does in sports consultancy is very cool. And I think my language skills could prove very useful down the road. W: Please tell me more about your language skills.M: (8-2) I am fully fluent in English and Spanish and have a working proficiency in French. Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Q5. What do we learn from the conversation about Mr Sanchez? 答案: B)Q6. What will the man do if he gets the job? 答案: D)Q7. What does the man say about himself? 答案: D)Q8. Why does the man think he is a very competitive candidate? 答案: C)Section BPassage One(9) Adventure sports are undeniably attractive to many energetic and thrill-seeking kids. Sports like rock climbing, surfing, skiing, and mountain biking, thus have lots of appeal. They don’t have many of the rules and pressures of traditional team sports, but they still have all the benefits of outdoor physical activity. When properly supervised, extreme sports can be a part of a healthy, balanced life.Some adventure sports may be associated with higher risks of injury, so it’s important for kids to figure out when to take risks, and when not to. (10) Risk-free activities deprive kids of the opportunity to test themselves and overcome their fears.But, to some, these very risks are what makes these sports a bad choice. They say that extreme sports can often lead to devastating injuries, especially as young thrill seekers may attempt feats that are too advanced for them.But let’s be real. Most kids do all kinds of dangerous stuff whether you want them to or not. Adventure sports have many of the same risks and dangers. But, they have an additional sense of adventure, courage and autonomy that is important to foster in young children. As always, it’s up to parents to decide what’s best for their kids. (11) But, if you do decide that adventure sports are a bit too much, do try to introduce other forms of outdoor adventures into their lives. Camping under the stars, fishing, stargazing, or even just playing in the woods can help a lot in building the same sense of self-confidence and risk-taking as in adventure sports.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q9. Why do extreme sports appeal to many kids? 答案: A)Q10. What does the speaker say about risk-free activities? 答案: B)Q11. What shall parents do if they decide adventure sports are a bit too much for their kids? 答案: C)Passage TwoThe shiny gadgets of today will be waste tomorrow.Manufacturers don’t talk much about this when they announce the big new thing that will replace your mostly just as good old thing. (12) In fact, technology firms often purposely design devices that will not last long and cannot be repaired so that consumers will have to spend their money on a new one. (13) This year, the French government began requiring tech manufacturers to list a repairability score. If a device can be repaired, then its life can be extended, saving consumers money and the planet the burden of so many trashed gadgets. Equipped with this knowledge, consumers can make better choices about which products to buy.Some 59 million tons of old TVs, computers, screens, smartphones, washers and other electronics are discarded every year. This waste is dangerous. Batteries explode in recycling facilities. Toxic substances like mercury leak into soil and groundwater and disperse in the air. Manufacturing flat screens adds greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. (14) We need tech companies to take the lead to solve this problem. If they won’t, governments must make them do so.Although tech companies will often speak of environmental sustainability, many lobby against repair legislation, fearful it will eat into their profits. Sustainability matters, but marketable design appears to matter more to these companies. Consumers should support right-to-repair legislation.(15) In this world, damage is a certainty. But we cannot leave things broken: A problem of our creation is a problem that can be fixed.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q12. Why did new tech products soon become waste? 答案: B)Q13. What did the French government require tech companies to do to help consumers make better choices? 答案: C)Q14. What should tech companies do to help ensure environmental sustainability? 答案: D)Q15. What does the speaker think of the problem of waste? 答案: A)Section CRecording OneOn average, U.S. workers spend about 10% of their workday surfing the internet, emailing friends or shopping online. This behavior, called cyberloafing, is believed to cost employers up to $85 billion a year in lost productivity.(16) The majority of cyberloafing research focuses on ways to prevent employees from engaging in this behavior through interventions such as internet monitoring and computer use policies.But it turns out, such behaviors may not be a sign that a worker is lazy or just wasting time. Social media use at work has been linked to higher levels of employee engagement and job satisfaction. New research suggests cyberloafing can help workers cope with an exceptionally stressful work environment.But is cyberloafing actually effective at reducing employee stress levels?That’s the question my research team wanted to answer in our new study. (17) Our hypothesis was that cyberloafing may serve as a mini-break, giving employees an opportunity to recover from stressful work situations.To test this, we asked workers to complete an online survey and rank how much time they spent cyberloafing, checking non-work emails and shopping. We also asked them to rank job satisfaction, their desire to quit, and how often they’ve experienced mistreatment at work, such as being bullied, threatened or yelled at.As you might expect, we found that overall, more mistreatment at work was correlated with lower levels of job satisfaction and a greater desire to quit.More interestingly, we found that cyberloafing effectively buffered this connection. That is, mistreated workers who spent more time surfing the web and checking emails reported higher job satisfaction and were less likely to want to quit than similar participants who didn’t cyberloaf as much.This suggests that cyberloafing acts as a sort of relief valve for workers, helping them recover from stressful experiences.(18) While we did not directly assess how cyberloafing affects worker performance, we believe by relieving stress it may not only reduce worker turnover, but also ultimately bolster productivity. This fits with other recent research that suggests taking short breaks is associated with higher levels of daily job performance.That isn’t to say cyberloafing is always good. Too much time spent on non-work activities likely causes performance to suffer.All in all, managers should be more lenient with employees. We believe a bit of online shopping or surfing the internet at work could make workers more productive in the long run.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the recording you have just heard.Q16. What does most cyberloafing research focus on? 答案: B)Q17. What was the hypothesis of the speaker’s research team? 答案: C)Q18. On what point do the results of the speaker’s study agree with other recent research? 答案: A) Recording Two(19) When Julius Morton moved to Nebraska City in 1854, he faced a problem shared by many settlers in the territory: It was a treeless plain. That meant no trees for building materials, or for fuel.But Morton was one of the world’s first conservationists, stating, “For prosperity, we ought to plant as many forests as we have exhausted and consumed”. So he started planting trees, beginning with his own land.By 1860 Morton possessed a forest of more than 300 trees. A few years later, he had more than 1,000.(20) As the forest grew, so did Morton’s influence in Nebraska. This was largely because Morton founded the Nebraska City News, the state’s first newspaper, in which he frequently wrote editorials about the practical and aesthetic benefits of tree planting. He also organized the Nebraska State Gardening Society and served on the Nebraska State Board of Agriculture.While serving on the Board, Morton came up with an idea to spread his belief in tree planting statewide. On January 4, 1872, Morton drafted a resolution that April 10 be designated day for the planting of trees in the State of Nebraska and urged people to go out and plant trees themselves.Morton called the special event Arbor Day as “arbor” is Latin for “tree”. The state government agreed.(21) And on April 10, 1872, the first unofficial Arbor Day was celebrated throughout Nebraska. Prizes were awarded to counties, cities, and individuals who planted the largest number of trees. That day, an astounding one million trees were planted in Nebraska—an average of more than six for every man, woman and child in the state.Since 1885, Nebraska has planted more than 700,000 acres of trees, earning it the nickname “the Tree Planters State”. Arbor Day became a legal, civic holiday in the state in 1885. It was held on April 22—Julius Morton’s birthday. In addition to a parade in Nebraska City, Morton introduced what has since become a long-standing Arbor Day tradition: Schoolchildren went outside and planted trees together.In 1970, nearly a century after Arbor Day was first celebrated, President Richard Nixon declared the last Friday of every April to be observed as National Arbor Day. All 50 states recognize the April observance, although many hold an additional state Arbor Day in a month more suited to local tree planting.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the recording you have just heard.Q19. What does the speaker say about Nebraska City in 1854 when Julius Morton moved there? 答案: D)Q20. What did Julius Morton do that increased his influence in Nebraska City? 答案: B)Q21. What does the speaker say happened on April 10, 1872? 答案: C)Recording Three(22) Modern humans arose in Africa about 200,000 years ago. They then spread across Europe and Asia sometime after 60,000 years ago. This is the “Out of Africa” model, as it’s commonly known. In the 1990s, the hypothesis found widespread acceptance. But this popular idea is in need of revision, particularly given the number of important findings across Asia over the past few decades. (23-1) For instance, many new human fossils found, particularly in China, are now dated as older than 60,000 years. This calls into question the idea that modern humans migrated out of Africa only 60,000 years ago.(23-2) Take the recent discovery of two modern human teeth found in the Luna cave in China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. When my research team and I dated these teeth, we found they were more than 70,000 years old—a situation clearly impossible if modern humans moved out of Africa only 60,000 years ago. So with such findings, what happened exactly? Where does the most current data suggest we came from?The first question we should ask is why did modern humans leave Africa to begin with?(24) If a population is perfectly adapted to a particular environment and has access to an abundance of resources, then there really is no reason to move or change. For instance, some monkeys in Africa have a set of teeth that has hardly changed over the course of millions of years, indicating that they found a place that has worked for them.So what happened with humans?Some researchers have suggested that population density increased to the point where smaller human groups were forced to explore new lands.Other researchers have suggested that due to major environmental events in East Africa, humans were prompted to find greener pastures.Yet another explanation could simply be that early modern human hunters were following the large animals that they relied on, and so they moved out of Africa without realizing that they were actually moving from one continent to another.(25) Humans need daily access to reliable fresh water, which appears to be absent from many coastal areas. This brings us to another question: by which route did modern humans move out of Africa?No clear routes across the Mediterranean from North Africa appear to be present, so the earlier dispersals out of Africa and into Europe and Asia might have been across the Arabian Peninsula. Questions 22 to 25 are based on the recording you have just heard.Q22. What do we learn about modern humans according to the hypothesis commonly accepted in the 1990s? 答案: B)Q23. What has called into question the “Out of Africa” model? 答案: D)Q24. What does the speaker want to show with the example of some monkeys in Africa? 答案: A)Q25. What question does the speaker raise close to the end of the talk? 答案: D)。

六级英语短文听力真题与答案Short Text Listening Questions and Answers for the 6th Level English ExamPart I – Short ConversationsConversation 1:Woman: Did you see the announcement about the new library opening hours?Man: No, I missed it. When are they open now?Woman: They extended the hours on weekdays. Now they will be open until 10 p.m.Conversation 2:Man: Are you going to the meeting this afternoon?Woman: I am, but I might be a bit late. I have another appointment that ends at 2 p.m.Man: No problem, we can wait for you.Conversation 3:Man: How do you usually pay for your groceries?Woman: I usually use my credit card, but lately, I've been trying to use cash more often.Man: It's always good to have some cash on hand.Part II – Short PassagesPassage 1:Back in the 19th century, people used to rely on horse-drawn carriages for transportation. It took them a long time to travel even short distances. However, with the invention of the steam engine, transportation became faster and more efficient. Trains began operating, and people could now reach their destinations in a fraction of the time it used to take.Passage 2:The construction of the Great Wall of China began over two thousand years ago and spanned several dynasties. It served as a barrier to protect against invasions and raids from different nomadic groups. The wall was not just a physical defense but also a symbol of unity, strength, and cultural identity.Passage 3:In recent years, people have become more aware of the importance of environmental conservation. Climate change, pollution, and deforestation are some of the significant challenges we face. It is crucial for individuals and governments to take action to protect the planet for future generations. Recycling, using renewable energy sources, and reducing carbon emissions are some of the ways we can contribute.Part III – Extended ConversationsConversation 1:Man: Have you heard about the new exhibit at the art gallery?Woman: Yes, I have. I'm planning to go this weekend. They're showcasing works by renowned contemporary artists.Man: That sounds fascinating. I've heard great reviews about it. Let's go together!Conversation 2:Woman: Did you watch the documentary on marine life conservation last night?Man: No, I missed it. What was it about?Woman: It highlighted the detrimental effects of pollution on marine ecosystems and emphasized the need for urgent action to preserve marine biodiversity.Conversation 3:Man: I'm considering taking a gap year before starting university.Woman: That can be a great experience. It allows you to explore different cultures, gain independence, and discover your passions. Many students find it beneficial before committing to academic studies.(Note: The above content includes the short conversations, passages, and extended conversations along with the questions and answers. The actual questions and answers are not described here to avoid unnecessary repetition.)。

2024年6月大学英语六级听力原文(第2套)Conversation OneI've just bought a new blender.What's that?A blender, you know, a machine that blends food.Uh, yes, of course, the electric kitchen appliance.Exactly, this one is state-of-the-art. I've been meaning to buy one for a while, and I did thorough research on which specific model to get.I read through maybe hundreds of online user reviews. Anyway, it's amazing.Really? What could be so special about it? I mean it's just a blender.Well, basically, it's just a very good one. It feels heavy and sturdy and well made. It also has lots of power and can easily cut and crush practically anything. This way, the soups and juices I make come out really fine and smooth, with no lumpy bits.Um, I see. I have never thought of getting one myself. It sounds like the kind of thing that, for me personally, I would rarely use.I've never had one before, and now that I do. I use it all the time.I make a fresh fruit juice in the morning, maybe not every morning, but3 or4 times a week, and it feels fantastic. It's a really healthy habit.I can imagine that must feel quite satisfying. I can picture you getting all creative in the kitchen and trying out a multitude of different ingredients, and it's obviously going to be healthier than buying packaged juice from a supermarket.It's so much healthier. It's not even close. Did you know that store-bought juice is like 10% sugar?Right, so then you bought it for the health benefits?Mostly yes. Basically, it allows me to have a more varied diet with a far wider assortment of nutrients, because it's not only fruit in my morning juices you see. I can also throw in vegetables, nuts, yogurts, cereals, anything that tickled my fancy.Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Question 1. What does the man say he did before buying the blender?Question 2. What does the woman say she has never thought of doing?Question 3. What does the man say is a really healthy habit?Question 4.What do we learn about store-bought juice from the conversation?Conversation TwoToday we have a very interesting guest.Mr. Thomas Benjamin Grimm, the mayor of Berkton, is here to talk about his job and responsibilities overseeing this charming village.Mr. Grimm, thank you for being here.Thank you for having me.I'd like to start by stating the obvious.Berkton has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country, and this has happened under your watch.Just how did you achieve this?The achievement belongs to all the residents of Berkton.It was a shared effort where everybody pitched in for the communal good.But how did this change happen?In about 10 years, Berkton has gone from a relatively unheard of sleepy village to a must-see destination.Yes, the change has truly been remarkable.Berkton was always fortunate to be endowed with such a beautiful natural allure.The Ambury Hills above the village remain untouched by human development, and the Sonora valley just below it is equally stunning.The transformation commenced in a town hall meeting in spring 2008 over 10 years ago now, when an overwhelming majority of neighbors voted in favor of "Motion 836".This legislative proposal essentially set out to harmonize the aesthetic appearance of all the houses in Berkton.The idea was that if all the properties looked a certain way with shared design features, then a village as a whole would look more beautiful.And it worked.It certainly did.I'm looking now at a before-and-after photo, and the change is truly remarkable.It's hard to believe it's the same place.And how do the neighbors feel now?Great pride I would say.But what about the multitudes of visitors now crowding the streets?Is everyone happy about that?The tourists we receive are a blessing, as they have completely revitalized our local economy.Every visitor is warmly welcome.Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Question 5.What is the question the woman asked Mr. Grimm after the introduction?Question 6. What do we learn about Berkton of 10 years ago?Question 7.What resulted from the passing of the legislative proposal"Motion 836"?“836号动议”立法提案通过的结果是什么?Question 8. Why does the man say the tourists are a blessing toBerkton?Passage OneResearchers in the US have created a remote-controlled robot that is so small it can walk on the top of a US penny.In research published in the journal Science Robotics, a team at Northwestern University said the crab-like robot is 0.5mm wide.Researchers described it as the smallest ever remote-controlled walking robot.The tiny robot can bend, twist, crawl, walk, turn, and even jump without the use of complex hardware or special power.The engineers said this is because the robot is powered by the elastic property of its body.To construct the robot, the researchers used a shape memory alloy material that transforms to its "remembered" shape when heated.Using a laser, the team is able to heat the robot at specific parts of its body, causing it to change shape.As the robot deforms and goes back to its original shape, it creates movement from one place to another."Because these structures are so tiny, the rate of cooling is very fast,"project lead Professor John A. Rogers said.In fact, reducing the sizes of these robots allows them to run faster.While the research is still in the exploratory phase, the team believes that technology could lead to micro-sized robots that can perform practical tasks in tightly confined spaces."You might imagine micro robots as agents to repair or assemble small structures or machines in industry, or as surgical assistants to clear clogged arteries, to stop internal bleeding, or to eliminate cancerous tumors, all in minimally invasive procedures,"Rogers said.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 9.What does the passage say about a team of researchers at Northwestern University?Question 10.What did the researchers say about the robot they created?Question 11.What do the researchers expect their robots to do in the future?Passage TwoI don't want to boast anything, but I have always considered myself something of an elite sleeper.Given the opportunity, I will sleep for marathon stretches, and can doze through the most extreme situations.On one very rough ferry crossing, on the route to the Isles of Scilly, for example, my traveling companion spent the entire 3-hour- ride throwingup in the bathroom, while I dozed happily on a plastic chair.Unfortunately, it has come to my attention that I am not an elite sleeper after all.It seems I am just lazy, because elite sleepers are defined as the approximately 3 percent of the population who are biologically programmed to need less sleep than the rest of us.According to a study that came out in March, elite sleepers have rare genetic changes, which means they can sleep fewer hours than mere mortals, without any risk of cognitive decline.It may not be possible to change your own genes, but can you train yourself to need less sleep?Is there a non-biological way to reach elite sleeper status?I have spent the past year trying to answer that question.Not for fun, I should add, but because having a baby has severely disrupted my sleep, for which I still have a great passion.For a while, I assumed I'd be forced to become one of those people who jump out of bed at the crack of dawn.After a year of tough scientific study, however, I have discovered being forced to get up early in the morning is very different from being an early bird.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 12.What does the speaker say she did on her ride to the Isles of Scilly?Question 13.What do we learn from the passage about elite sleepers?Question 14.What has the speaker been trying to find out over the past year?Question 15.What has the speaker discovered after a year of tough scientific study?Recording OneIf you read an article about a controversial issue, do you think you'd realize if it had changed your beliefs?No one knows your own mind like you do.It seems obvious that you would know if your beliefs had shifted.And yet, a new paper in the Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology suggests that we actually have very poor awareness of our own belief change, meaning that we will tend to underestimate how much we've been swayed by a convincing article.The researchers recruited over 200 undergraduates across two studies and focused on their beliefs about whether physical punishment of kids is an effective form of discipline.The students reported their initial beliefs about whether physical punishment is an effective way to discipline a child on the scale from"1. Completely disbelieve" to"9. Completely believe".Several weeks later, they were given one of two research-based texts to read.Each was several pages long and either presented the arguments and data in favour of physical punishment or against it.After this, the students answered some questions to test their comprehension and memory of the text.Then, the students again scored their belief in whether physical punishment is effective or not.Finally, the researchers asked them to recall what their belief had been at the start of the study.The students' belief about physical punishment changed when they read a text that argued against their own initial position.Crucially, the memory of their initial belief was shifted in the direction of their new belief.In fact, their memory was closer to their current belief than their original belief.The more their belief had changed, the larger this memory bias tended to be, suggesting the students were relying on their current belief to deduce their initial belief.The memory bias was unrelated to the measures of how well they'd understood or recalled the text, suggesting these factors didn't play a role in memory of initial belief or awareness of belief change.The researchers concede that this research was about changes to mostly moderate beliefs.It's likely the findings would be different in the context of changes to extreme or deeply held beliefs.However, our beliefs on most topics are in the moderate range, and as we go about our daily lives reading informative material, these intriguing findings suggest we are mostly ignorant of how what we just read has updated and altered our own position.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the recording you have just heard.Question 16.What does a new paper in the Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology suggest?Question 17.What happened when the students read a text that argued against their own initial position?Question 18.What did the researchers concede concerning their findings?Recording TwoAs the American population grows, so does the number of American moms.But more than a century after Mother's Day became an official holiday, even as that number increases, the share of the American population who are mothers is at the lowest point in a quarter century.It's frequently noted that fertility rates are falling sharply inricher countries.But the less observed consequence of this trend is that a decline in births can also mean a decline in motherhood in general.According to my analysis of data from the Census Bureau, the decline of American motherhood is real, occurring very quickly, and may continue for some time yet.Not only are moms making up less of the population, but their characteristics are changing too and in a way that might be linked to their proportional decline.Moms today tend to be older than in the past.Just looking at recent years, the change in age-specific birth rates has been drastic.In just the past few years, the peak childbearing age range for American women has advanced from that of 25~29 to that of 30~34.Meanwhile, childbearing among women under 20 has fallen by half or more, while childbearing among women 35 and older is rising.One positive consequence of this age shift is that a larger proportion of new mothers are economically prepared to raise children.Less positively, however, many women find that, as they age, they can't have as many kids as they would like.Plus, having children later in life can increase the risk of health complications.These finer points aside, one major consequence of the older mom's trend is that fewer years of a woman's life are spent as a mother.This means that, at any given time, a larger share of women and thus of the whole population, will report not having children in government surveys.In other words, later motherhood means less motherhood.Even as motherhood rates decline, Mother's Day, of course, will endure.In fact, despite the demographic shift, retail spending on the holiday appears to be rising.It is hard to say if Mother's Day spending is rising more than one would expect, given that the American population keeps growing.But one factor might be that the proportion of women who are the mothers of adult children is rising and those adult children may spend more generously when it comes to celebrating the moms they no longer live with.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the recording you have just heard.Question 19.What does the speaker conclude from her analysis of the Census Bureau's data?Question 20.What does the speaker say is a positive consequence of the age shift in childbearing?Question 21.What might be one explanation for the rise in retailspending on Mother's Day?Recording ThreeSince NASA published a paper in 1989 claiming that house plants can soak up pollution and toxic chemicals, businesses and homeowners have increasingly invested in greenery to help clean their air.But a new analysis suggests it could actually take more than 1,000 plants per square meter to gain a benefit any greater than simply opening a couple of windows.The problem lies in the fact that NASA conducted their tests in sealed containers that do not simulate the conditions in most people's homes or offices.The space agency was primarily concerned about keeping the air fresh for astronauts cut off in biospheres or space stations, and helping to combat "sick building syndrome" which had become a problem due to the super-insulated and energy-efficient offices of the late 1970s.By the early 1980s, workers regularly complained of skin rashes, sleepiness, headaches, and allergies as they breathed in toxic chemicals from paints and plastics.NASA found that certain plants could remove chemicals from the air, and even today garden centers recommend the plants for air cleaning properties.However, a new evaluation of dozens of studies spanning 30 years found that house plants in a normal environment have little impact.In fact, natural ventilation is far better at cleaning the air.The researchers also calculated the clean air delivery rate for plants in the studies they analyzed and found that the rate at which plants disperse the compounds was well below the usual rate of air exchange in a normal building, caused by the movement of people coming and going, opening doors and windows.Many of the studies did show a reduction in the concentration of volatile organic compounds over time, which is likely why people have seized on them to praise the air purifying virtues of plants.But the researchers' calculations showed it would take 10 to 1,000 plants per square meter of floor space to compete with the air cleaning capacity of a building's air handling system or even just a couple of open windows in a house.In contrast, NASA's sealed experiment recommended one pot plant per 100 square feet.This is certainly an example of how scientific findings can be misleading or misinterpreted over time.But it's also a great example of how scientific research should continually re-examine and question findings to get closer to the ground truth of understanding what's actually happening.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the recording you have just heard.Question 22.What does NASA's 1989 paper claim house plants can do?Question 23.What is said to be the problem with NASA's study reported in its 1989 paper?Question 24.What is the finding of a new evaluation of dozens of studies spanning 30 years?Question 25.What does NASA's sealed experiment recommendation exemplify in scientists'pursuit of truth?。

六级短对话听力练习2D1. A) The man was sorry to miss the football game.B) The man attended the concert, but didn’t like it.C) The man was sorry that he didn’t attend the concert.D) The man is more interested in football than classic music.C2. A) In a zoo. B) In a park.C) In a pet store. D) In a museum.A3. A) The class thought the demonstration was too complex.B) Too many students showed up.C) The professor didn’t show up.D) The professor cancelled it.B4. A) He is very forgiving and tolerant. B) He probably has a poor memory.C) He is well liked by his customers. D) He has been introduced to the staff. A5. A) 20. B) 25.C) 35. D) 15.C6. A) He had to wait for an appointment. B) He had other things to do first.C) His foot had seemed all right. D) His injury had kept him at home.B7. A) It involved a few lunches. B) There are free lunches.C) There were three lunches. D) There are more than free lunches. D8. A) A new car. B) A car shown to customers.C) A used car for sale. D) An old car driven by customers.B9. A) At a bank. B) At a department store.C)At a lawyer’s office. D) At a school.A10. A) Check to see if it can still be fixed for free.B) Check to see what the problem is.C) Find where they have put the warranty.D) See if Mike is available.B11. A) Susan will probably dislike the picture.B) Susan is younger than what she looks in the picture.C) That picture matters a lot to Susan.D) That picture beautifies Susan.12. A) They are both doctors. B) They are both chemists.C) They work in the same department. D) They graduated from the same university. C13. A) He will not enjoy himself much.B) He will enjoy himself but he’s never tried either snowboarding or skiing.C) He would like to join but isn’t good at it.D) He will come but doesn’t want to ski.D14. A) She has got a driver’s license.B) She is going to take a boat tour.C) She has been accepted by a college.D) She is going abroad.C15. A) She will reach the restaurant ten minutes late.B) She has ten minutes to reach the restaurant.C) He thinks he can reach the restaurant in ten minutes.D) He thinks he can’t drive quickly to the restaurant.A16. A) She hasn’t worn the dress for a long time.B) She doesn’t like the dress very much.C) She intends to give the dress to her sister.D) She doesn’t remember where her sister bought the dress.A17. 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.D18. A) She has spent all the money.B) She works in a factory.C) She should get a job.D) She likes to argue.B19. A) Because you must take the stairs.B) Because nine is an odd number.C) Because the elevator got stuck.D) Because there are too many people in the elevator.B20. A) Go and buy another ticket next week.B) Wait and see if a new encore performance will be held.C) Have another opening next week.D) Forget about it.21. A) On the 6th of June. B) On the 8th of June.C) On the 9th of June. D) On the 19th of June.D22. A) They have two children already.B) Mrs. Taylor wishes to have children, but her husband doesn’t.C) They will start a family as soon as they get married.D) They don’t want children for the time being.D23. A) He relaxes. B) He goes fishing.C) He goes to work. D) He works at home.A24. A) The woman has lost David’s phone number.B) The man wants to install a phone.C) David will keep his promise.D) David hasn’t sent the man his phone number.B25. A) Ten minutes. B) A quarter.C) Half an hour. D) Three quarters.D26. A) Because it is a bad movie.B) Because her sister will not let her go.C) Because her sister is having a baby.D) Because she is taking care of her sister’s children.C27. A) Because the ground is too hard for planting.B) Because transportation is expensive from California.C) Because there has been too much rain in California.D) Because the planters are experimenting with new crops.A28. 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 doesn’t need the book any more.D29. A) In the coffee house.B) In the school cafeteria.C) At home when she gets a ride and leaves the house early.D) In the kitchen.D30. A) A gold necklace.B) A pair of gold earrings and a gold necklace to match them.C) A pair of gold earrings to match a gold necklace that she already had.D) A pair of silver earrings because they were cheaper than the gold ones.31. A) The boss was angry with good reason. B) The boss didn’t understand.C) She wasn’t at all upset. D) She wanted a better design. D32. A) They get along successfully. B) They are in difficulties.C) They are divorced. D) They love each other dearly. D33. A) Before Monday afternoon. B) On Monday afternoon.C) Before Thursday morning. D) On Thursday morning.B34. A) He really doesn’t know which team will win.B) He thinks the weather will not make any difference.C) He thinks they will lose if the weather is bad.D) He has no opinion on the matter.C35. A) In a private house. B) In a restaurant.C) In a department store. D) In an art supply shop.。

2019年6月听力第2套Conversation 1W: Hi, my name’s Cathy, nice to meet you.女：嗨，我叫凯西，很开心认识你。

M: nice to meet you too, Cathy. My name’s John. I’m a university friend of the bride. What about you? Who do you know at this party?男：你好，凯西。

我叫约翰。

我是新娘的大学同学，你是？W: I am a colleague of Brenda. I was a little surprised to be invited, to be honest. we’ve only been working together the last six months, but we quickly became good friends. (1) we just wrapped up a project with a difficult client last week. I bet Brenda is glad it’s done with, and she can focus on wedding preparations.女：我是新娘布兰达的同时。

说实话，被邀请参加婚礼我挺意外的。

我们一块儿共事只有半年，但是我们很快成为好朋友啦。

我们上周才结束了一个客户很难缠的项目。

我觉得布兰达一定很开心项目结束了，所以她可以好好地操办婚礼了。

M: oh, yes. so you are the Cathy from the office. Actually, I’ve heard a lot about you in that project, the client sounded like a real nightmare.男：哦是吗，所以你是布兰达公司的凯西。