大学英语 四六级 week 8 听力原文及答案

六级听力真题及答案解析[5篇范文]第一篇：六级听力真题及答案解析英语六级听力真题你做过多少？真题的来源可简单理解为考试组织机构的学者出的题目，下面是小编收集推荐的英语六级听力真题及答案，仅供参考，欢迎阅读。

2018年6月英语六级听力真题及答案ection 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.Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1.A)It is a typical salad.B)It is a Spanish soup.C)It is a weird vegetable.D)It is a kind of spicy food.2.A)To make it thicker.B)To make it more nutritious.C)To add to its appeal.D)To replace an ingredient.3.A)It contains very little fat.B)It uses olive oil in cooking.C)It uses no artificial additives.D)It is mainly made of vegetables.4.A)It does not go stale for two years.B)It takes no special skill to prepare.C)It comes from a special kind of pig.D)It is a delicacy blended with bread.Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.5.A)They come in a great variety.B)They do not make decent gifts.C)They do not vary much in price.D)They go well with Italian food.6.A)$30-$40.B)$40-$50.C)$50-$60.D)Around $ 150.7.A)They are a healthy choice for elderly people.B)They are especially popular among Italians.C)They symbolize good health and longevity.D)They go well with different kinds of food.8.A)It isa wine imported from California.B)It is less spicy than all other red wines.C)It is far more expensive than he expected.D)It is Italy's most famous type of red wine.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two passages.At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions.Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard.9.A)Learning others' secrets.B)Searching for information.C)Decoding secret messages.D)Spreading sensational news.10.A)They helped the U.S.army in World War Ⅱ.B)They could write down spoken codes promptly.C)They were assigned to decode enemy messages.D)They were good at breaking enemy secret codes.11.A)Important battles fought in the Pacific War.B)Decoding of secret messages in war times.C)A military code that was never broken.D)Navajo Indians' contribution to code breaking.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.12.A)All services will be personalized.B)A lot of knowledge-intensive jobs will be replaced.C)Technology will revolutionize all sectors of industry.D)More information will be available.13.A)In the robotics industry.B)In the information service.C)In the personal care sector.D)In high-end manufacturing.14.A)They charge high prices.B)They need lots of training.C)They cater to the needs of young people.D)They focus on customers' specific needs.15.A)The rising demand in education and healthcare in the next 20 years.B)The disruption caused by technology in traditionally well-paid jobs.C)The tremendous changes newtechnology will bring to people's lives.D)The amazing amount of personal attention people would like to have.Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear three recordings of lectures or talks followed by three or four questions.The recordings will be played 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 centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the recording you have just heard.16.A)It was the longest road in ancient Egypt.B)It was constructed some 500 years ago.C)It lay 8 miles from the monument sites.D)It linked a stone pit to some waterways.17.A)Saws used for cutting stone.B)Traces left by early explorers.C)An ancient geographical map.D)Some stone tool segments.18.A)To transport stones to block floods.B)To provide services for the stone pit.C)To link the various monument sites.D)To connect the villages along the Nile.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the recording you have just heard.19.A)Dr.Gong didn't give him any conventional tests.B)Dr.Gong marked his office with a hand-painted sign.C)Dr.Gong didn't ask him any questions about his pain.D)Dr.Gong slipped in needles where he felt no pain.20.A)He had heard of the wonders acupuncture could work.B)Dr.Gong was very famous in New York's Chinatown.C)Previous medical treatments failed to relieve his pain.D)He found the expensive medical tests unaffordable.21.A)More and more patients ask for the treatment.B)Acupuncture techniques have been perfected.C)It doesn't need the conventional medical tests.D)It does not have any negative side effects.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the recording you have just heard.22.A)They were on the verge of breaking up.B)They were compatible despitedifferences.C)They quarreled a lot and never resolved their arguments.D)They argued persistently about whether to have children.23.A)Neither of them has any brothers or sisters.B)Neither of them won their parents' favor.C)They weren't spoiled in their childhood.D)They didn't like to be the apple of their parents' eyes.24.A)They are usually good at making friends.B)They tend to be adventurous and creative.C)They are often content with what they have.D)They tend to be self-assured and responsible.25.A)They enjoy making friends.B)They tend to be well adjusted.C)They are least likely to take initiative.D)They usually have successful marriages.答案1.B)It is a Spanish soup.2.A)To make it thicker.3.D)It is mainly made of vegetables.4.C)It comes from a special kind of pig.5.B)They do not make decent gifts.6.A)$30-$40.7.D)They go well with different kinds of food.8.D)It is Italy's most famous type of red wine.9.C)Decoding secret messages.10.A)They helped the U.S.army in Wor ld War Ⅱ.11.C)A military code that was never broken.12.B)A lot of knowledge-intensive jobs will be replaced.13.C)In the personal care sector.14.A)They charge high prices.15.B)The disruption caused by technology in traditionally well-paid jobs.16.D)It linked a stone pit to some waterways.17.A)Saws used for cutting stone.18.B)T o provide services for the stone pit.19.D)Dr.Gong slipped in needles where he felt no pain.20.C)Previous medical treatments failed to relieve his pain.21.A)More and more patients ask for the treatment.22.C)They quarreled a lot and never resolved their arguments.23.A)Neither of them has any brothers or sisters.24.D)They tend to be self-assured and responsible.25.B)They tend to be well adjusted.2019年6月英语六级听力真题及答案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 I with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1.A)A six-month-long negotiation.B)Preparations for the party.C)A project with a troublesome client.D)Gift wrapping for the colleagues.2.A)Take wedding photos.B)Advertise her company.C)Start a small business.D)Throw a celebration party.3.A)Hesitant.B)Nervous.C)Flattered.D)Surprised.4.A)Start her own bakery.B)Improve her baking skill.C)Share her cooking experience.D)Prepare for the wedding.Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.5.A)They have to spend more time studying.B)They have to participate in club activities.C)They have to be more responsible for what they do.D)They have to choose a specific academic discipline.6.A)Get ready for a career.B)Make a lot of friends.C)Set a long-term goal.D)Behave like adults7.A)Those who share her academic interests.B)Those who respect her student commitments.C)Those who can help her when she is in need.D)Those who go to the same clubs as she does.8.A)Those helpful for tapping their potential.B)Those conducive to improving their social skills.C)Those helpful for cultivating individual interests.D)Those conducive to their academic studies.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two passages.At theend of each passage, you will hear three or four questions.Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard.9.A)They break away from traditional ways of thinking.B)They are prepared to work harder than anyone else.C)They are good at refining old formulas.D)They bring their potential into full play.10.A)They contributed to the popularity of skiing worldwide.B)They resulted in a brand-new style of skiing technique.C)They promoted the scientific use of skiing poles.D)They made explosive news in the sports world.11.A)He was recognized as a genius in the world of sports.B)He competed in all major skiing events in the world.C)He won three gold medals in one Winter Olympics.D)He broke three world skiing records in three years.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.12.A)They appear restless.B)They lose consciousness.C)They become upset.D)They die almost instantly.13.A)It has an instant effect on your body chemistry.B)It keeps returning to you every now and then.C)It leaves you with a long lasting impression.D)It contributes to the shaping of your mind.14.A)To succeed while feeling irritated.B)To feel happy without good health.C)To be free from frustration and failure.D)To enjoy good health while in dark moods15.A)They are closely connected.B)They function in a similar way.C)They are too complex to understand.D)They reinforce each other constantly.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three recordings of lectures or talks followed by three or four questions.Therecordings will be played 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.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the recording you have just heard.16.A)They differ in their appreciation of music.B)They focus their attention on different things.C)They finger the piano keys in different ways.D)They choose different pieces of music to play.17.A)They manage to cooperate well with their teammates.B)They use effective tactics to defeat their competitors.C)They try hard to meet the spectators’ expectations.D)They attach great importance to high performance.18.A)It marks a breakthrough in behavioral science.B)It adopts a conventional approach to research.C)It supports a piece of conventional wisdom.D)It gives rise to controversy among experts.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the recording you have just heard.19.A)People’s envy of slim models.B)People’s craze for good health.C)The increasing range of fancy products.D)The great variety of slimming products.20.A)They appear vigorous.B)They appear strange.C)They look charming.D)They look unhealthy.21.A)Culture and upbringing.B)Wealth and social status.C)Peer pressure.D)Media influence.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the recording you have just heard.22.A)The relation between hair and skin.B)The growing interest in skin studies.C)The color of human skin.D)The need of skin protection.23.A)The necessity to save energy.B)Adaptation to the hot environment.C)The need to breathe with ease.D)Dramatic climate changes on earth.24.A)Leaves and grass.B)Man-made shelter.C)Their skin coloring.D)Hair on their skin.25.A)Their genetic makeup began to change.B)Their communities began togrow steadily.C)Their children began to mix with each other.D)Their pace of evolution began to quicken.答案1.C2.A3.B4.A5.C6.D7.B8.D9.A10.B11.C12.D13.A14.D15.A16.B17.D18.C19.D20.B21.A22.A23.B24.C25.A第二篇：四级听力真题答案解析真题，是指真正在省级以上测试中出现过的原题，多出现在考试资料、练习册中，历年真题都是上述思想的真实体现，下面是小编收集推荐的四级听力真题，仅供参考，欢迎阅读。

2023年6月英语六级听力真题（第一套）【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 heard.1. A) It was spacious and tranquil.B) It was warm and comfortable.C) It was shabby and solitary.D) It was tiny and noisy.2. A) She no longer hates people talking loudly in the dorm.B) She misses her roommates she used to complain about.C) She begins to enjoy the movies she once found irritating.D) She finds the crowded dorm as cozy as her new apartment.3. A) He found the apartment perfectly furnished.B) He had a feeling of despair and frustration.C) He had a similar feeling to the woman’s.D) He felt the new place was like paradise.4. A) Go to see the woman’s apartment.B) Make a phone call to his parents.C) Buy some furniture for the woman.D) Decorate the woman’s apartment.Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.5. A) He works as a literary critic.B) He hosts an educational program.C) He has initiated a university reform.D) He has published a book recently.6. A) It fails to keep up with the radical changes of society.B) It fails to ensure universities get sufficient resources.C) It has not prepared young people for the job market.D) It has not fostered the growth of the arts disciplines.7. A) More of the budget should go to science and technology.B) The underfunded music discipline should be prioritized.C) Subdisciplines like sculpture should get more funding.D) Literature should get as much funding as engineering.8. A) Build a prosperous nation.B) Make skilled professionals.C) Create ingenious artists.D) Cultivate better citizens.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard.9. A) It is quite common.B) It is rarely noticed.C) It seldom annoys people.D) It occurs when one is alone.10. A) Seeing things in black and white.B) Engaging in regular contemplation.C) Having a special understanding of creativity.D) Knowing how to make their mental batteries work.11. A) Engaging in intense activity.B) Fantasizing in one’s down time.C) Working on a particular project.D) Reflecting during one’s relaxation.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.12. A) Farmers helped Native Americans grow crops.B) There were expansive university campuses.C) There existed post offices.D) Migrants found gold there.13. A) It helped to boost the economy in the American West.B) It provided job opportunities for many gold seekers.C) It extended the influence of the federal government.D) It kept people in the deserts and plains connected.14. A) It employed Native Americans to work as postmen.B) It commissioned private wagons to carry the mail.C) It subsidized the locals who acted as postmasters.D) It centralized postal services in its remote areas.15. A) He analyzed interactive maps of mail routes.B) He read a large collection of books on the topic.C) He examined its historical trends with data science.D) He collected data about its impact on local business.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the recording you have just heard.16. A) Higher levels of anxiety may improve people’s memory.B) Some experiences are easier to remember than others.C) Most people tend to remember things selectively.D) Simple things may leave a deep impression on one’s memory.17. A) They classified the participants’ mindset.B) They showed some photos to the participants.C) They measured the participants’ anxiety levels.D) They tested the size of the participants’ vocabulary.18. A) Anxiety has become a serious problem for an increasing number of people.B) Extreme levels of anxiety can adversely affect cognitive performance.C) People diagnosed with anxiety disorder may forget things selectively.D) There is no direct correlation between memory and levels of anxiety. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the recording you have just heard.19. A) They compare products from different companies before making a choice.B) They get information from other consumers’ postings and comments.C) They lose patience when their phone call is not promptly answered.D) They expect to get instantaneous responses to their inquiry.20. A) Giving them rewards on the spot.B) Broadening their scope of interest.C) Speaking directly to their emotions.D) Focusing on the details of the product.21. A) Change the rules of the game in the market every year.B) Keep up with the latest technological developments.C) Learn from technological innovators to do business.D) Make greater efforts to build up consumers’ confidence. Questions 22 to 25 are based on the recording you have just heard.22. A) People have only one social engagement per week.B) Working together enhances friendship.C) Few people have devoted friends.D) Friendships benefit work.23. A) The impact of friends on people’s self-esteem.B) How supportive friends can be in the workplace.C) How to boost one’s sense of value and worthiness.D) The role of family ties in people’s mental well-being.24. A) They show little interest in their friends’ work.B) They tend to be much more difficult to make.C) They are more trustworthy and reliable.D) They increase people’s job satisfaction.25. A) Allow employees to have a flexible work schedule.B) Encourage employees to be friends with colleagues.C) Help employees balance work and family responsibilities.D) Organize activities to nourish friendships outside of work.答案速查Conversation One1. B) It was warm and comfortable.2. B) She misses her roommates she used to complain about.3. C) He had a similar feeling to the woman’s.4. A) Go to see the woman’s apartment.Conversation Two5. D) He has published a book recently.6. C) It has not prepared young people for the job market.7. A) More of the budget should go to science and technology.8. D) Cultivate better citizens.Passage One9. A) It is quite common.10. B) Engaging in regular contemplation.11. D) Reflecting during one’s relaxation.Passage Two12. C) There existed post offices.13. D) It kept people in the deserts and plains connected.14. B) It commissioned private wagons to carry the mail.15. C) He examined its historical trends with data science. Recording One16. A) Higher levels of anxiety may improve people’s memory.17. C) They measured the participants’ anxiety levels.18. B) Extreme levels of anxiety can adversely affect cognitive performance.Recording Two19. D) They expect to get instantaneous responses to their inquiry.20. C) Speaking directly to their emotions.21. B) Keep up with the latest technological developments.Recording Three22. D) Friendships benefit work.23. A) The impact of friends on people’s self-esteem.24. D) They increase people’s job satisfaction.25. A) Allow employees to have a flexible work schedule.听力原文与答案Conversation OneM: Hi Lily, how’s the new apartment?W: It’s okay.M: What? How can it be just okay when last week you were thrilled about the place and kept posting photos of it online?W: (1) Well, last week when I moved in, the apartment seemed cozy, just the right size for one person. But now it just seems tiny, shabby and solitary.M: Ah, that’s the problem. You miss your roommates from university, don’t you?W:(2) I’m going to sound like an idiot, because I used to complain to you all the time about how crowded our dormitory room was, and about all the things they did to irritate me, like watching movies late at night without headphones, or talking loudly early in the morning. But now I miss them terribly. M: Of course, you do. That’s perfectly normal. (3) When I got my first place, I remember thinking I couldn’t wait to live by myself and get away from my juvenile roommates and all their annoying habits. But then I began missing them and feeling lonely and thinking that our dormitory was like paradise. Even though there were six of us guys in one small room.W: I thought it was just me who felt like that.M:Look, you lived at home with us, and then you had three roommates, and this is your first time living alone, so it’s hard. But your first apartment is a milestone in your life. And you should celebrate it. Tell me about the apartment.W: Actually, it’s not bad. In fact, it’s pretty adorable now that I have decorated it and it has everything I need. I have a kitchen to cook in and a bathroom all to myself, and then another room with my bed at one end and a sofa, a small table and chairs at the other end.M: That does sound adorable, and (4) I can’t wait to see it. And neither can mom and dad.Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Q1. What was the woman’s first impression of the apartment? 答案: B)Q2. Why does the woman say she’s going to sound like an idiot? 答案: B)Q3. What do we learn about the man when he left the dormitory to live on his own? 答案: C)Q4. What does the man say he can’t wait to do? 答案: A)Conversation TwoW: Welcome to our program book talk. (5) Our guest today is Frank Jones, a critic of our education system and the author of a new book, How to Reform Our Universities.M: Hello, Susan.W: Frank, you support radically changing universities in America.M:Yes. (6) I believe that the purpose of higher education is to prepare young people to enter the workforce and that our current system fails to do this. We’re allocating too many resources to disciplines that don’t match the needs of employers.W:I think your attitude to education is a bit cynical, Frank. Surely the purpose of university is to prepare young people to participate fully in civic life rather than just to find well paid jobs.M: Susan, many young graduates struggle to find any job, let alone a good one. The job market is grim, particularly for students who study the arts.W:I agree that it isn’t easy for young people to find work, but you propose closing down all departments that aren’t directly related to science and technology. Is that really the solution?M: You’re overstating my point. (7) My argument is that we need to use more of our budget on areas like science and engineering. To do that, we need to take money from subjects like literature and music.W: (8) But the arts have value. They’re an important part of our culture. Studying literature or music or sculpture might not result in a job in that area, but it helps young people to think about the world in a deeper way, which makes them better citizens and makes for a better society.M: l agree that the arts are valuable to society, but it’s naive to think that not only the most talented, but all students should study them at university level. The odds are very competitive, and most graduates will end up with a great deal of debt obtaining a degree that has little value on the job market. Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Q5. What do we learn from the conversation about the man? 答案: D)Q6. What does the man believe is the problem with the current American system of higher education? 答案: C)Q7. How should the education budget be allocated according to the man? 答案: A)Q8. What does the woman say the arts can do? 答案: D)Passage One(9) Do you ever have the annoying feeling that you don’t have time to really think anymore? You’re not alone. A variety of factors have conspired to rob us of time for reflection about ourselves and our lives. Today our preoccupied minds are rarely silent. The average person receives hundreds of texts and voice messages a day. And holidays for many of us are action packed weeks more likely full of family activities than opportunities for tranquility and contemplation.(10) Regular reflection, however, underlies all great professionals. It’s a prerequisite for you to recharge your mental batteries, see things in a new light and tap into your creativity. Almost all of the great advisors that I have studied have found ways to get away from it all and contemplate their life and work. Some researchers in the field of creativity, in fact, believe that insight occurs during the reflection and relaxation that follows a period of intense activity. Schedule your time for reflection about your work, or a particular project you’re engaged in.I usually block out half an hour. Don’t answer the phone. Push your papers to the side. Sketch, make lists, draw mind maps of ideas that come to you. At the end, write down any emerging ideas.When you’re alone, stop worrying and think. A lot of our downtime is spent worrying about troublesome things in our lives or fantasizing about how we’d like our lives to be. (11) Revisit things during moments of relaxation after a period of intense work. This is when we are the most creative. Questions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q9. What do we learn about the feeling that one doesn’t have time to think anymore? 答案: A)Q10. What trait do all great professionals share? 答案: B)Q11. What do some researchers believe is conducive to creative ideas? 答案: D)Passage Two(12) Even before Colorado was a state, it had post offices. The first opened in 1859 in a settlement founded by migrants searching for gold. Life could be unpredictable out west. Gold failed to appear，drought ruined farmers, and settlers clashed with Native Americans.On the settlement’s location, now stands a sprawling university campus. Amid all the changes, one feature remained constant: the postal service. The maps tracing America’s westward expansion are telling. In 1864 there were few postal branches on land controlled by Native Americans, which still accounted for most of the West. Over the next 25 years, post offices grew quickly. Colonization of the West could be regarded as a result of big government rather than pioneers. (13) As federal subsidies and land grants tempted people into the deserts and plains, the post kept them connected.In the mid-19th century, the Post Office Department was far from a centralized bureaucracy. To keep up with migration patterns, postal services were added to existing businesses. (14) The federal government commissioned private wagons to carry the mail. Short-term contracts were granted to local businessmen to act as postmasters. These partnerships enabled the mail to quickly follow migrants, helping knit together remote parts of the country.Mr. Blevins, a digital historian, wrote a book on the history of the US postal service. (15) He used data science to analyze historical trends. Most strikingly, he built an accompanying website complete with interactive maps. They show readers how, within a generation, the postal service helped colonize a continent. These online interactive maps illustrate the formative power of snail mail.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q12. What does the passage say about Colorado before it became a state? 答案: C)Q13. How did the postal service contribute to America’s westward expansion? 答案: D)Q14. What did the federal government do to meet the increasing demand for the postal service in the West? 答案: B)Q15. What did Mr. Blevins do to study the history of the US postal service? 答案: C)Recording OneIn last week’s lecture, we discussed reasons why people forget things. This week, we will discuss a surprising reason why we might remember some things: anxiety. Think about something as simple as buying a coffee. That may not seem like an experience that would make a deep impression on your memory. But anxiety could change that. (16) In fact, a new study suggests that people with higher anxiety levels might remember certain information better than people with lower anxiety levels. That’s because higher levels of anxiety may make people more susceptible to negative feelings. Putting them in a more negative state of mind, that in turn, may make them able to better remember some events. Let’s take a closer look at that new study now. (17) In the study, the researchers started by giving 80 undergraduate students an anxiety test. The test measured the participants’anxiety levels over the proceeding two weeks.Then, to test memory, the participants were shown a series of neutral words one at a time. Some of the words were printed onto photos of negative scenes, meaning images that could affect their emotions negatively, such as a photo of a car accident, or a cemetery. The rest of the words were printed onto photos of neutral scenes, such as a photo of a lake or trees. Neutral words included words like table or desk that don’t elicit emotion.Later, the participants were asked to think back to the words they were shown earlier, which caused them to reenter either a negative or neutral mindset. The participants were then presented with another set of neutral words, and their memory of these new words was tested.The researchers found that the new words presented to people in a negative mindset were better remembered by people with higher levels of anxiety than those with lower levels of anxiety.In other words, when highly anxious individuals took in otherwise emotionally neutral information that was presented to them, it became colored by their negative mindset, making them remember the information better. But these same effects were not seen in people with low levels of anxiety.(18) Previous studies have found that extreme levels of anxiety such as those experienced by people diagnosed with an anxiety disorder can be quite detrimental to memory and cognitive performance. But the highly anxious people in this study represent individuals who are managing their anxiety and for whom anxiety is not a serious problem.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the recording you have just heard.Q16. What does the speaker say the new study suggests? 答案: A)Q17. What did researchers do first in the new study? 答案: C)Q18. What do we learn from previous studies about anxiety? 答案: B)Recording TwoOver the past 20 years, the internet has gradually become a dominant feature of our lives. It has changed how we communicate with each other. And it has definitely transformed the way we do business with each other. Marketing has also changed in a number of ways.For instance, in the past, consumers had to call a phone number and patiently wait on hold in order to get the information they wanted. (19) Today, they want the information immediately. They’ll go to the company’s social media page and post comments and questions, expecting to receive an immediate response. If they don’t get their questions answered soon, they’ll move on to another company that will answer them quickly.Marketing departments today need to follow technological development. For example, this year’s smartphone is smarter than last year’s; self-driving cars are now on the road. Marketers have to do research on which technologies are coming into being. Otherwise, they risk being left behind in the virtual dust.Marketing has also changed due to the importance of video. People don’t just want to read text; they want to watch things happening. Companies now have to explore how they can use video on a consistent basis to share information about their businesses. Fortunately, it’s extremely easy to shoot something these days. All you need is a smartphone.But what’s the result of all this? Shorter attention spans. We are n’t the same people that we were 20 years ago. Not only have we grown accustomed to getting the information we want instantaneously, our attention spans are much shorter. If something doesn’t capture our attention within a few seconds, we’re on to the next piece of content. (20) Marketers need to figure out ways to speak directly to the customer’s emotions, and they need to figure out how to do that as quickly as possible. Once people are emotionally engaged, they’ll stick with you.If marketing has changed this much in the past 20 years, imagine what the next 20 years will bring. In a recent survey, only nine percent of marketers could say with confidence that their marketing efforts were actually working. Their confidence is being shaken because the rules of the game change every year. That’s why (21) it’s important for marketers to pay attention to the latest technologicaldevelopments and consider collaborating with technological innovators. That way, they’ll be moving at the same pace as the tech industry.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the recording you have just heard.Q19. What does the speaker say about today’s consumers? 答案: D)Q20. How do marketers capture consumers’ attention as quickly as possible? 答案: C)Q21. What does the speaker suggest marketers do to meet future challenges? 答案: B)Recording ThreeYou might be surprised to learn that (22) the benefits of friendships extend beyond people’s social life and into their work, which is interesting when considering the extent to which people sacrifice friendships, or at least the time they spend with friends because of the extended hours they’re devoting to work. Just last week, I was remarking to a colleague that I’m content with only one social engagement per week. But according to recent research, that’s evidently not enough.(23) In an initial study of more than 700 respondents, scholars from an American university analyzed the impact that friends, as opposed to family, have on self-esteem and well-being. Friends came out substantially on top. That’s because to be someone’s mate is a voluntary act, unlike family who people rarely get to choose. The researchers found that when people choose to cultivate and maintain supportive friendships with an individual, it means that the person is valued and worthy of their limited time. Such sentiments of value and worthiness boost our self-esteem.The second study comprised more than 300 participants. It proved that the better we feel about ourselves, the more likely we will perform our job confidently and competently. (24) This follow-up study found that non-work friends even improved people’s job satisfaction. They have as much of an impact on how much they love their jobs, as do the friends they have at work, despite not actually being at our place of work. These types of friends tend to be our preferred outlet for venting about work-related matters. This is an avenue that may not be available at the office.So even though friendships can be easy to neglect when confronted by pressures at work, or even pressures at home, neglecting our friends can turn out to be harmful and counterproductive. That’s why when determining how to create a better work life balance, we need to consider not only how to balance work and family demands, but also how to cultivate and sustain supportive friendships. It’s for this reason that (25) managers should never discriminate when it comes to requests from employees for flexible work arrangements. It’s irrelevant whether their need for a desired schedule is due to, say, parenting responsibilities, or a craving to hang out with their best mate. What matters is the opportunity to engage in a nourishing activity outside of work. That will definitely have a follow-on effect at work. Questions 22 to 25 are based on the recording you have just heard.Q22. What does the speaker say is interesting? 答案: D)Q23. What did researchers from an American university analyze in their initial study? 答案: A)Q24. What did the second study find about non-work friends? 答案: D)Q25. What does the speaker suggest managers do? 答案: A)。

英语六级听⼒真题及答案 ⼤学六级英语听⼒，是我们在参加六级考试时，应该跨过的⼀道横沟。

下⾯是店铺给⼤家整理的⼤学六级英语听⼒真题及答案，供⼤家参阅! Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A., B., C. and D ), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

1. A. Prepare for his exams. B. Catch up on his work. C. Attend the concert. D. Go on a vacation. 2. A. Three crew members were involved in the incident. B. None of the hijackers carried any deadly weapons. C. The plane had been scheduled to fly to Japan. D. None of the passengers were injured or killed. 3. A. An article about the election. B. A tedious job to be done. C. An election campaign. D. A fascinating topic. 4. A. The restaurant was not up to the speakers expectations. B. The restaurant places many ads in popular magazines. C. The critic thought highly of the Chinese restaurant. D. Chinatown has got the best restaurants in the city. 5. A. He is going to visit his mother in the hospital. B. He is going to take on a new job next week. C. He has many things to deal with right now. D. He behaves in a way nobody understands. 6. A. A large number of students refused to vote last night. B. At least twenty students are needed to vote on an issue. C. Major campus issues had to be discussed at the meeting. D. More students have to appear to make their voice heard. 7. A. The woman can hardly tell what she likes. B. The speakers like watching TV very much. C. The speakers have nothing to do but watch TV. D. The man seldom watched TV before retirement. 8. A. The woman should have registered earlier. B. He will help the woman solve the problem. C ) He finds it hard to agree with what the woman says. D. The woman will be able to attend the classes she wants. Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 9. A. Persuade the man to join her company. B. Employ the most up-to-date technology. C. Export bikes to foreign markets. D. Expand their domestic business. 10. A. The state subsidizes small and medium enterprises. B. The government has control over bicycle imports. C. They can compete with the best domestic manufacturers. D. They have a cost advantage and can charge higher prices. 11. A. Extra costs might eat up their profits abroad. B. More workers will be needed to do packaging. C. They might lose to foreign bike manufacturers. D. It is very difficult to find suitable local agents. 12. A. Report to the management. B. Attract foreign investments. C. Conduct a feasibility study D. Consult financial experts. Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 13. A. Coal burnt daily for the comfort of our homes. B. Anything that can be used to produce power. C. Fuel refined from oil extracted from underground. D. Electricity that keeps all kinds of machines running. 14. A. Oil will soon be replaced by alternative energy sources. B. Oil reserves in the world will be exhausted in a decade. C. Oil consumption has given rise to many global problems. D. Oil production will begin to decline worldwide by 2025. 15. A. Minimize the use of fossil fuels. B. Start developing alternative fuels. C. Find the real cause for global warming. D. Take steps to reduce the greenhouse effect. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passageand 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 71 with a single line through the centre. Passage One Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard. 16. A. The ability to predict fashion trends. B. A refined taste for artistic works. C. Years of practical experience. D. Strict professional training. 17. A. Promoting all kinds of American hand-made specialties. B. Strengthening cooperation with foreign governments. C. Conducting trade in art works with dealers overseas. D. Purchasing handicrafts from all over the world. 18. A. She has access to fashionable things. B. She is doing what she enjoys doing. C. She can enjoy life on a modest salary. D. She is free to do whatever she wants. Passage Two Questions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard. 19. A. Join in neighborhood patrols. B. Get involved in his community. C. Voice his complaints to the city council. D. Make suggestions to the local authorities. 20. A. Deterioration in the quality of life. B. Increase of police patrols at night. C. Renovation of the vacant buildings. D. Violation of community regulations. 21. A. They may take a long time to solve. B. They need assistance from the city. C. They have to be dealt with one by one. D. They are too big for individual efforts. 22. A. He had got some groceries at a big discount. B. He had read a funny poster near his seat. C. He had done a small deed of kindness. D. He had caught the bus just in time. Passage Three Questions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. 23. A. Childhood and healthy growth. B. Pressure and heart disease. C. Family life and health. D. Stress and depression. 24. A. It experienced a series of misfortunes. B. It was in the process of reorganization. C. His mother died of a sudden heart attack. D. His wife left him because of his bad temper. 25. A. They would give him a triple bypass surgery. B. They could remove the block in his artery. C. They could do nothing to help him. D. They would try hard to save his life. Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time,you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. When most people think of the word "education," they think of a pupil as a sort of animate sausage casing. Into this empty casing, the teachers(26) stuff "education." But genuine education, as Socrates knew more than two thousand years ago, is not (27 )the stuffings of information into a person, but rather eliciting knowledge from him; it is the 28 of what is in the mind. "The most important part of education," once wrote William Ernest Hocking, the (29) Harvard philosopher, "is this instruction of a man in what he has inside of him. And, as Edith Hamilton has reminded us, Socrates never said, "I know, learn from me." He said, rather, "Look into your own selvers and find the (30) of truth that God has put into every heart, and that only you can kindle (点燃) to a( 31)." In a dialogue, Socrates takes an ignorant slave boy, without a day of (32), and proves to the amazed observers that the boy really "knows" geometry--because the principles of geometry are already in his mind, waiting to be called out. So many of the discussions and (33) about the content of education are useless and inconclusive because they(34) what should "go into" the student rather than with what should be taken out, and how this can best be done. The college student who once said to me, after a lecture, "I spend so much time studying that I dont have a chance to learn anything," was clearly expressing his ( 35 ) with the sausage-casing view of education. Section A 参考答案 1. C)【精析】⾏动计划题。

大学英语四六级week8听力原文及答案Week 8Conversation 1:M: Mary, I hope you're packed and ready to leave.W: Yes, I’m packed, but not quite ready. I can’t find my passport.M: Your passport? That’s the one thing you mustn’t leave behind.W: I know. I haven’t lost it. I’ve packed it, but I can’t remember which bag it’s in.M: Well, you have to find it at the airport. Come on, the taxi is waiting.W: Did you say taxi? I thought we were going in your car.M: Yes, well, I have planned to, but I’ll explain later. You’ve got to be there in an hour.W: The plane doesn’t leave for two hours. Anyway, I’m ready to go now.M: Now, you're taking just one case, is that right?W: No, there is one in the hall as well.M: Gosh, what a lot of stuff! You're taking enough for a month instead of a week.W: Well, you can’t depend on the weather. It might be cold.M: It’s never cold in Rome. Certainly not in May. Come on, we really must go.W: Right, we're ready. We’ve got the bags, I’m sure there's no need to rush.M: There is. I asked the taxi driver to wait two minutes, not twenty.W: Look, I’m supposed to be going away to relax. You'remaking me nervous.M: Well, I want you to relax on holiday, but you can’t relax yet.W: OK, I promise not to relax, at least not until we get to the airport and I find my passport.Questions 19-22 are based on the conversatoin you have just heard.Q19: What does the woman say about her passport?Q20: What do we know about the woman’s trip?Q21: Why does the man urge the woman to hurry?Q22: Where does the conversation most probably take place?KEY: A C C AConversation 2:W: Oh, I’m fed up with my job.M: Hey, there's a perfect job for you in the paper today. You might be interested.W: Oh, what is it? What do they want?M: Wait a minute. Uh, here it is. The European Space Agency is recruiting translators.W: The European Space Agency?M: Well, that’s what it says. They need an English translator to work from French or German.W: So they need a degree in Fren ch or German, I suppose. Well, I’ve got that. What’s more, I have plenty of experience. What else are they asking for?M: Just that. A university degree and three or four years of experience as a translator in a professional environment. They also say the person should have a lively and inquiring mind, effective communication skills and the ability to work individually or as a part of the team.W: Well, if I stay at my present job much longer, I won’t have any mind or skills left. By the way, what about salary? I just hope it isn’t lower than what I get now.M: It’s said to be negotiable. It depends on the applicant’s education and experience. Inaddition to basic salary, there's a list of extra benefits. Have a look yourself.W: Hm, travel and social security plus relocation expenses are paid. Hey, this isn’t bad. I really want the job.Questions 23-25 are based on the conversatoin you have just heard.Q23: Why is the woman trying to find a new job?Q24: What position is being advertised in the paper?Q25: What are the key factors that determine the salary of the new position?KEY: C A DPassage 1:There are three groups of English learners: beginners, intermediate learners, and learners of special English. Beginners need to learn the basics of English. Students who have reached an intermediate level benefit from learning general English skills. But what about student who want to learn specialist English for their work or professional life? Most students, who fit into this third group have a clear idea about what they want to learn. A bank clerk, for example, wants to use this specialist vocabulary and technical terms of finance. But for teachers, deciding how to teach specialist English is not always so easy. For a start, the variety is enormous. Every field from airline pilots to secretaries has its own vocabulary and technical terms. Teachers also need to have an up-to-date knowledge of that specialist language, andnot many teachers are exposed to working environments outside the classroom. These issues have influenced the way specialist English is taught in schools. This type of course is usually known as English for Specific Purposes, or ESP and there isn't ESP courses for almost every area of professional and working life. In Britain, for example, there are courses which teach English for doctors, lawyers, reporters travel agents and people working in the hotel industry. By far, the most popular ESP courses are for business English.Questions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. What is the characteristic of learners of special English?12. Who needs ESP courses most?13. What are the most popular ESP courses in Britain?14. What is the speaker mainly talking about?KEY: D A B CPassage 2:The first step to stop drug abuse is knowing why people start to use drugs. The reasons people abuse drugs are as different as people are from one to another. But there seems to be one common thread: people seem to take drugs to change the way they feel. They want to feel better or feel happy or to feel nothing. Sometimes, they want to forget or to remember. People often feel better about themselves when they are under the influence of drugs. But the effects don't last long. Drugs don't solve problems. They just postpone them. No matter how far drugs may take you, it's alwaysaround trip. After a while, people who miss drugs may feel worse about themselves, and then they may use more drugs. If someone you know is using or abusing drugs, you can help. Themost important part you can play is to be there. You can let your friends know that you care. You can listen and try to solve the problem behind your friend's need to use drugs. Two people together can often solve a problem that seems too big for one person alone. Studies of heavy abusers in the United States show that they felt unloved and unwanted. They didn't have close friends to talk to. When you or your friends take the time to care for each other, you're all helping to stop drugs abuse. After all, what is a friend for?Questions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.15. Why do some people abuse drugs?16. According to the passage, what is the best way to stop friends from abusing drugs?17. What are the findings of the studies about heavy drug users?KEY: B A APassage 3：Bows and arrows, are one of man's oldest weapons. They gave early man an effective weapon to kill his enemies. The ordinary bow or short bow was used by early all early people. This bow bad limited power and short range. However, man overcame these faults by learning to track his targets at a close range. The long bow was most likely discovered when someone found out that a five-foot piece of wood made a better bow than a three-foot piece. Hundreds of thousands of these bows were made and used for three hundred years. However, not one is known to survive today. We believe that a force of about one hundred pounds was needs to pull the string all the way back on a long bow. For a long time the bow was just a bent stick andstring. In fact, more changes have taken place in a bow in the past 25 years than in the last 7 centuries. Today, bow is forceful. It is as exact as a gun. In addition, it requires little strength to draw the string. Modern bows also have precise aiming devices. In indoor contests, perfect scores from 40 yard are common. The invention of the bows itself ranks with discovery of fire and the wheel. It was a great-step-forward for man. Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18. Why did man have to track his target at a close range when using a short bow?19. What does the passage tell us about the long bow?20. What do we know about modern bows?:KEY: C B APassage 4：Key: 1. in a loud voice2. particularly interesting3. in the same room4. in curing them5. had a talk6. suffering from a delusion7. who are you。

英语六级听⼒原⽂及参考答案 ⼤学英语四六级考试中的听⼒环节进⾏了改⾰，为了帮助同学们更好的复习，以下是店铺为⼤家搜索整理的'2017年英语六级听⼒原⽂及参考答案，希望⼤家能有所收获， section A Conversation 1 ⽓候变化和全球经济发展 W： Professor Henderson could you give us a brief overview of what you do， where you work and your main area of research? M： Well the Center for Climate Research where I work links the science of climate change to issues around economics and policy。

Some of our research is to do with the likely impacts of climate change and all of the associated risks。

W： And how strong is the evidence that climate change is happening that it‘s really something we need to be worried about。

M： Well most of the science of climate change particularly that to do with global warming is simply fact。

But other aspects of the science are less certain or at least more disputed。

And so we‘re really talking about risk what the economics tells us is that it’s probably cheaper to avoid climate change to avoid the risk than it has to deal with the likely consequences。

英语六级听力考试原文训练及答案听力是学好英语的关键，想彻底的学好英语这个科目，就要学会听，写，说，而学习听力需要持之以恒，下面店铺为大家整理了听力原文及答案，希望能给大家带来帮助!SectionC RecordingRecording1(积极情绪和消极情绪以及其利弊)Let’s say you start to brainstorm a list of all the emotions you’ve ever experienced. Just for fun. Try it now. What’s on your list? Chances are you included things like happy, sad, excited, angry, afraid, grateful, proud, scared, confused, stressed, relaxed and amazed. Now sort your list into two categories: positive emotions and negative emotions. Feeling both positive and negative emotions is a natural part of being human. We might use the word “negative” to describe more difficult emotions, but it doesn't mean those emotions are bad or we shouldn't have them. Still, most people would probably rather feel a positive emotion than a negative one. It's likely you'd prefer to feel happy instead of sad or confident instead of insecure. What matters is how our emotions are balanced, how much of each type of emotion, positive or negative we experience. Negative emotions warn us of threats or challenges that we may need to deal with. For example, fear can alert us to possible danger. It's a signal that we might need to protect ourselves. Angry feelings warn us that someone is stepping on our toes, crossing a boundary or violating our trust. Anger can be a signal that we might need to act on our own behalf. Negative emotions focus our awareness. They help us to zero in on a problem so we can deal with it. But too many negative emotions can make us feel overwhelmed,anxious, exhausted or stressed out. When negative emotions are out of balance, problems might seem too big to handle. The more we dwell on negative emotions, the more negative we begin to feel. Focusing on negativity just keeps it going. Positive emotions balance out negative ones. But they have other powerful benefits, too. Instead of narrowing our focus, like negative emotions do, positive emotions affect our brains in ways that increase our awareness, attention and memory. They help us take in more information, hold several ideas in mind at once and understand how different ideas relate to each other. When positive emotions open us up to new possibilities, we are more able to learn and build on our skills that lead to doing better on tasks and tests. People who have plenty of positive emotions in their everyday lives tend to be happier, healthier, learn better and get along well with others.Q16. What does the speaker say about negative emotions?Q17. What happens to people whose negative emotions are out of balance?Q18. How do positive emotions affect us?Recording2(3D打印机引领服饰新潮流)In the past few months, I've been traveling for weeks at a time with only one suitcase of clothes. One day, I was invited to an important event, and I wanted to wear something special for it. I looked through my suitcase but couldn't find anything to wear.I was lucky to be at the technology conference then, and I had access to 3D printers. So I quickly designed a skirt on my computer, and I loaded the file on the printer. It just printed the pieces overnight. The next morning, I just took all the pieces, assembled them together in my hotel room, and this is actuallythe skirt that I'm wearing right now. So it wasn't the first time that I printed clothes. For my senior collection at fashion design school, I decided to try and 3D print an entire fashion collection from my home. The problem was that I barely knew anything about 3D printing, and I had only nine months to figure out how to print five fashionable looks. I always felt most creative when I worked from home. I loved experimenting with new materials, and I always tried to develop new techniques to make the most unique textiles for my fashion projects. One summer break, I came here to New York for an internship at a fashion house in Chinatown. We worked on two incredible dresses that were 3D printed. They were amazing — like you can see here. But I had a few problems with them. They were made from hard plastics and that's why they were very breakable. The models couldn't sit in them, and they even got scratched from the plastics under their arms. So now the main challenge was to find the right material for printing clothes with. I mean the material you feed the printer with. The breakthrough came when I was introduced to Filaflex, which is a new kind of printing material. It's strong, yet very flexible. And with it, I was able to print the first garment, a red jacket that had the word "freedom" —embedded into it. And actually, you can easily download this jacket, and change the word to something else. For example, your name or your sweetheart's name. So I think in the future, materials will evolve, and they will look and feel like fabrics we know today, like cotton or silk.Q19. What does the speaker say about the skirt she is wearing now?Q20. When did the speaker start experimenting with 3D printing?Q21. What was the problem with the material the speaker worked on at New York fashion house?Q22. What does the speaker say about the Filaflex?Recording3(中小企业的发展)Welcome to the third lecture in our series on the future of small businesses in Europe. The purpose of today's lecture, as you have seen from the title and the abstract, is to examine in more detail the problems facing small and medium sized enterprises which arise at least in part from having to adapt to rapid advances in technology. And I want to look at these both from a financial and from a personnel point of view and to offer a few hopefully effective solutions. Here we have three of the most important problems facing small businesses that I want to look at today. First, keeping up with the pace of technological change, recruiting high quality staff in a time of skills shortages in I.T. as a whole and in a highly competitive market and the issue of retaining staff once they've been recruited and trained. Now all of these problems involve significant costs for all businesses, but they're a particularly challenging issue for small and medium sized enterprises. And those costs will vary depending on the size and scale of the businesses. So let's come to the first issue on our list which is keeping pace with developments in technology. Now we all know that the technology industry is intensely competitive with new products being launched all year round, as the various companies strive to compete with each other rather than say once a year or every couple of years. And this is a real headache for smaller businesses. So let's imagine we have a small company which is doing OK. It's just about making a profit, and it spends most of its income on overheads. So for a company in thissituation, keeping up to date with the latest technology, even if it's only for the benefit of key staff, this can be hugely expensive. So in my view, some creative thinking needs to come in here to find ways to help companies in this situation to stay ahead in the game. But at the same time to remain technologically competitive. Well there's the possibility that small groups of companies with similar requirements, but not directly competing with each other, they could share the cost of upgrading in much the same way as let's say, an Internet operates within larger organizations. In fact, cost sharing could be a very practical solution, especially in times of financial difficulty. If there's downward pressure on costs, because of a need for investment in other areas, I would argue that this is a perfectly feasible solution.Q23. What does the speaker say about the problems facing small and medium sized enterprises?Q24. Why does the speaker's say about the technology industry?Q25. What is a practical solution to the problems of small and medium sized businesses?Section C Lecture16. [B] They are necessary in our lives.17. [B] They feel too overwhelmed to deal with life's problem.18. [A] They expand our mind.19. [B] It came from a 3D printer.20. [C] When she was studying at a fashion design school.21. [C] It was hard and breakable.22. [D] It marks a breakthrough in printing material.23. [A] They arise from the advances in technology.24. [D] It is intensively competitive.25. [D] Sharing of costs with each other.。

12月新六级考试听力原文听力原文：Questions 11：W:I need to find a dentist；you said you know Dr. Smith well，do you recommend her?M：Well，I had to see her a few times，but what impressed me most were the magazines in her waiting room. Q：What does the woman imply?Question 12:W：I’m afraid I can’t show you the apartment at the moment，because the tenant is still living in it. It’s really a lovely place，with a big kitchen and a sunny window，for only two hundred dollars a month.M：Sounds good，but we really can’t rent an apartme nt without seeing it first.Q：What do we learn from the conversation?Question 13:M：So，that’s what’s been keeping you so busy recently!W：Yes，I’ve been tied up with my studies. You know I’m planning to go to the United States this coming summer，but I’m a bit nervous about my English.Q：What is the woman busy doing?Question 14:W：How did you feel when you found out you had high blood pressure?M：Shocked！The problem for me was that there were no symptoms；it seemed to have sneaked up on me. Q：What does the man mean?Question 15:W：So，you’re just back from a trip to India. What were you doing there?M：The trip was intended to bring to the world’s attention the fact that AIDS is not just an African disease；it’s also endangering other countries，notably，India and Thailand.Q：What was the purpose of the man’s trip to India?Question 16:M：It’s quite clear form my visit，this is a full size，comprehensive university. So why is it still called a college? W：The College of William and Mary is the second oldest institution of higher learning in this country. We have nurtured great minds like Thomas Jefferson and we are proud of our name.Q：What do we learn from this conversation about the College of William and Mary?Question 17:M：Have the parts we need for the photo copying machine arrived yet?W：I ordered them last week，but something is holding them up.Q：What does the woman say about the parts needed for the photo copying machine?Question 18:W：The cafeteria provided many kinds of dished for us today. Did you notice that?M：Yes，kind of rare，isn’t it?Q：What does the man imply?Now you’ll hear the two long conversations.Conversation One:W：:Hello，Patrick，is that you?M：Yeah Jane，what can I do for you?W：I was calling about the apple tree that you were trimming yesterday.M：That was hard work!W：I’m sure it was. It sure looked difficult.M：Yeah，I’m glad it’s finished. Hauling the branches to the front for garbage pick up was no fun either.W：Well，I don’t think you’re quite finished yet，some of the larger branches fell over into my yard，and I think you should come and get them.M：Listen Jane，I don’t see why I should do that. You eat all the apples that fall in your yard and you’ve nevercomplained about that before.W：Well，it’s easier to pick up apples then to drag tree b ranches all the way to the curb. My kids pick up the apples，and the branches are just too big for them to drag.M：Well，I guess you’ll just have to do it yourself Jane.W：Patrick，I wish you would reconsider. We’ve always gotten along fairly well，but I think you’re out of line here. The branches are your responsibility.M：Sorry Jane，I disagree！You take the benefits of the apple tree，but refuse to deal with the bad side of it！Besides，it won’t take you any time to get the branches out front!W：Get the branches off my property or I’ll have to sue you.M：Yeah?For what?！You’re taking those law classes too seriously！I’ve gotta go，I have to pick up my son. W：You’ll be hearing from me.M：Yeah，yeah. See you in court Jane.Questions 19-22 are based on the questions you have just heard.Question 19:What did the man do yesterday?Question 20:What did the woman ask the man to do?Question 21:What did the woman threaten to do?Question 22:What was the man’s reaction to the woman’s threat?Conversation Two:M：Did you hear about the air crash that occurred in South America recently?It was quite a tragic accident! W：No，I didn’t see anything in the news about it. What happened?M：A foreign airliner was attempting to land at night in a mountainous area in Argentina and flew into a hill! W：That sounds really terrible！Did anyone survive?M：No，everyone aboard，including the crew，was killed instantly.W：What were the circumstances?Were they bad weather，a fire，or engine failure?M：Apparently，there was some low clouds in the area，but mostly it was just miscommunication between the pilots and the are traffic controllers.W：Weren’t they both speaking in English，the official international aviation language?M：Yes they were，but the transmit ion from poor quality radios was slightly distorted and the accents of the Spanish speaking controllers was so strong that the pilots that the pilots misunderstood a vital instruction.W：How could a misunderstanding like that cause such a serious accident?M：The pilots were told to descend to 2-2,000 feet. The instruction actually meant 22,000 feet，but they thought they heard descend 2,000 feet. That’s a huge difference，and it should have been confirmed，but it was not. Unfortunately，the terrain of the mountains in Norweija ascend to 2,000 feet.W：So the pilots did descend to the wrong altitude then，because they were following the air controllers instructions.M：Sadly enough，yes they did. It was a really bad mistake. Many people died as a result of the simply understanding.W：Wow，that’s a powerful lesson on h ow important it can be to accurately communicate to each other.Questions：23-25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Question 23:What was the cause of the tragedy?Question 24:How high are the mountains in Norweija?Question 25:What lesson could be drawn from the accident?Section B：Passage one:Edgar Poe，an American writer，was born in 1809. His parents were actors. Edgar was a baby when his father left the family. He was two years old when his mother died. He was taken into the home of a wealthy business man named John Allen. He then received his real name，Edgar Allen Poe. As a young man，Poe attended theUniversity of Virginia. He was a good student，but he liked to drink alcohol and play card games for money. As an unskilled game player，he often lost money. Since he couldn’t pay off his gambling money，he left university and began working for magazines. He worked hard，yet he was not well paid，or well known. At the age of 27，he got married. For a time it seemed that Poe would find happiness，but his wife was sick for most of their marriage，and died in 1847. Through all his crises，Poe produced many stories and poems which appeared in different publications，yet he didn’t become famous until 1845，when his poem，The Raven，was published. There is a question，however，about Poe’s importance in American Literature. Some critics say that Poe was one of America’s best writers，and even influenced many French writers，but others disagree. They say that Poe’s work is difficult to understand and most of his writi ng describes many unpleasant situations and events. Edgar Allen Poe died in 1849 when he was 40 years old. It is said that he was found dead after days of heavy drinking.Questions26:What happened to Edgar Allen Poe’s family，when he was only two years old?Question 27:Why did Edgar Allen Poe leave the University of Virginia?Question 28:What do some critics say about Edgar Allen Poe?Question 29:How did Edgar Allen Poe’s life come to an end?Passage Two:More than fifty years ago，the United Nations declare d that literacy is a basic human right. It’s very important for improving the lives of individuals，however，it is estimated that 880 million adults around the world are illiterate，that is，they are unable to read or write. A majority of them are women. Over 100 million school age children around the world do not attend school. Many others complete school of fail to finish their studies without learning to read or write. Many countries depend on the efforts of people who offer their time to help illiterate individuals. For example，John Mogger became concerned about the problem of illiteracy three years ago，so he started teaching five prisoners in Brazil. In his teaching，he developed a system with these prisoners. He says his way of teaching can help anyone learn how to read and write with about thirty hours of study. To learn hissystem，people must first know how to write letters of the alphabet and learn which sounds they represent. The system divides letters into three groups. The first group of letter can be written between two lines. The second can be written between two lines but part of the letter is above the top line. The third group has letters that are partly written below the lower line. John Mogger taught his students to write simply words from the letters，in this way，his students learned more than seven hundred words. Many of them can now write to family members. They also can read newspapers and magazines.Questions 30:According to the speaker，which group of people make up the majority of the illiterate population? Question 31:What is the most important feature of John Moggers method of teaching the alphabet?Question 32:What does John Mogger say about his teaching method?Passage Three:Farmers usually use plows to prepare their fields for planting crops. Plows cut into the ground，and lift up weeds，and other unwanted plants. However，plowing is blamed for causing severe damage to top soil by removing the plants that protect soil from being blown or washed away. Many farmers in South Asia are now trying a process called Low Till Farming. Low Till Farming limits the use of plows. In this method of farming seeds and fertilizer are put into the soil through small cuts made in the surface of the ground. Low Till Agriculture leaves much or all the soil and remains of plants on the ground. They serve as a natural fertilizer and help support the roots of future crops. They take in rain and allow it to flow into the soil instead of running off. It has been proved that Low Till Farming increases harvests and reduces water use，and this method reduced the need for chemical products because there are fewer unwanted plants. Scientists say Low Till Farming is becoming popular in South Asia，which is facing a sever water shortage. They say the area will become depended on imported food unless water is saved through methods like Low Till Farming. Currently，more than 150 million people in South Asia depend on local rice and wheat crops. Farmers grow rice during wet weather. During the dry season they grow wheat in the same fields. Farmers are using the Low Till method to plant wheat after harvesting rice.Scientists say Low Till Agriculture is one of the best examples in the worlds of technologies working for both people，and the environment.Question 33:What is the main problem cause by the usual way of plowing?Question 34:What does the speaker say about Low Till Farming?Question 35:Where is Low Till Farming becoming popular?Section C：DirectionsIn this section you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time，you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read the second time you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36-43 with the exact words you have just heard. For the blanks numbered 44-46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally，when the passage is read for the third time，you should check what you have written. Now，listen to the passage.Adults are getting smarter about how smart babies are. Not long ago，researches learned that four day olds could understand addition and subtraction. Now，British research psychologist Gram Shaffer has discovered that infants can learn words or uncommon things long before they can speak. He found that nine month old infants could be taught through repeated show and tell to recognize the names of objects that were foreign to them，a result that challenges in some ways，the received wisdom that apart from learning to identify things common to their daily lives，children don’t being to build vocabulary until well into their second year. “It’s no secret that children learn words，but the words they tend to know are linked to specific situations in the home,” explains Shaffer. This is the first demonstration that we can choose what words the children will learn and that they can respond to them with an unfamiliar voice giving instructions in an unfamiliar setting. “Figuring out how human acquire language may shed light on why some children learn to read and write later than others,” Shaffer says，“and could lead to better treatments for developed mental problems.” What’s more，the study of language acquisition offers direct insight into how humans l earn. “Language is a test case for human cognitivedevelopment,” says Shaffer，“but parents eager to teach their infants should take note. Even without being taught new words a control group caught up with the other infants within a few months.” This is not about advancing development，he says，it’s just about what children can do at an earlier age than what educators have often thought.This is the end of Listening Comprehension.翻译题依然环绕基本语法，句法，搭配做文章，说穿了，还是要考查考生语言基本功。

1. M: Jessica, could you this emails to all the club members?W: Sorry, the computer broke down this morning. I will for you as soon as I have fixed.Q: What does the woman imply?2. W: Did you find the book for your reading assignment in the library?M: It closed before I got there. I had no idea that it closes so early on weekends.Q: What does the man mean?3. M: Did you check the power plug and press the play button?W: Yes, the power indicator was on, and it was running, but somehow the sound didn’t co me through.Q: What was the woman probably trying to do?4. M: Juana, I am awfully sorry. I didn’t mean to hurt you. Shall we have a beer and forget the whole thing?W: OK, we can drop it this time. But don’t do it again.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?5. W: Airports are sad places.M: Sometimes, I guess. But we’ll keep in touch. And I will fly over to see you with Christmas. Q: What are the speakers doing?6. M: Are you going to return to your present job after the vacation?W: No, I plan to gr aduate next semester. That means I’ll have to be a full-time student.Q: What will the woman do?7. W: John, are you doing research for Professor Williams this semester?M: Actually, I am working as his teaching assistant.Q: What does the man mean?8. M: I heard there are a few seats left for the show tonight.W: Really? I was under the impression that the tickets were sold out a long time ago.Q: What do we know from the woman’s reply?9. W: Mrs. Long’s briefing seems to go on forever. I was barely able t o stay awake.M: How could you sleep through that? It was very important for the mission we were going to carry out.Q: What does the man imply?10. W: You seem very confident about the job interview, don’t you?M: Yes, I feel ready for it. I bought a good suit and clothing store and I had my hair cut. I had studied almost everything about finance and economics.Q: Where is the man probably going to work?Passage OneThere was once a man in South America who had a parrot, a pet bird that could imitate human speech. The parrot was unique. There was no bird like him in the whole world. He could learn to say any word except one. He could not say the name of his native town, Ketunnel. The man did everything he could to teach the parrot to say Ketunnel, but he never succeeded. At first he was very gentle with the bird. But gradually, he lost his temper. “You stupid bird. Why can’t you learn to say that one word? Say Ketunnel or I will kill you.” But the parrot would not say it. Many times the man screamed, “Say Ketunnel, or I’ll kill you.” But the bird would never repeat the name. Finally, the man gave up. He picked up the parrot and threw him into the chicken house. “You are even more stupid than the chickens.” In the chicken house, there were four old chickens, w aitingto be killed for Sunday’s dinner. The next morning, when he went out of the chicken house, the man opened the door. He was shocked by what he saw. He could not believe his eyes and ears. On the floor lay three dead chickens. The parrot was screaming at the fourth, “Say Ketunnel, or I’ll kill you.”Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. Why did the man lose his temper?12. Who killed the three chickens?13. Why was the shocked at the scene the next morning?Passage TwoIn Britain, if you are found guilty of a crime, you can be sent to prison or be fined or be ordered to do community work such as tidying public places and helping the old. You may also be sent to special centers when you learn special skills like cooking, writing and car maintenance. About 5 percent of the present population are women. Many prisons were built over one hundred years ago. But the government will have built 11 new prisons by next year. There are two sorts of prisons: the open sort and the closed sort. In the closed sort, prisoners are given very little freedom. They spend three to ten hours outside their cells when they exercise, eat, study, learn skills, watch TV and talk to other prisoners. All prisoners are expected to work. Most of them are paid for what they do, whether it is doing maintenance or cooking and cleaning. Prisoners in open prisons are locked up at night, but for the rest of the time, they are free within the prison grounds. They can exercise, have visitors, or study. And some are allowed out of the ground to study or to do community work.Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. What do we know about women prisoners in Britain?15. In what way are open prisons different from closed prisons?16. What do we learn about prisoners in Britain?Passage ThreeLondon taxi drivers know the capital like the back of their hands. No matter how small or indistinct the street is, the driver will be able to get you there without any trouble. The reason London taxi drivers are so efficient is that they all have gone through a very tough training period to get special taxi driving license. During this period, which can take two to four years, the would-be taxi driver has to learn the most direct route to every single road and to every important building in London. To achieve this, most learners go around the city on small motorbikes practicing how to move to and from different points of the city. Learner taxi drivers are tested several times during the training period by government officers. The exams are terrible experience. The officers ask you “How do you get from Birmingham palace to the Tower of London?” and you have to take them there in the direct line. When you get to the tower, they won’t say “well done”. They will quickly move on to the next question. After five or six questions, they will just say “See you in two months’ time.” and then you know the exam is over. Learner drivers are not allowed to work and earn money as drivers. Therefore, many of them keep their previous jobs until they have obtained the license. The training can cost quite a lot, because learners have to pay for their own expenses on the tests and the medical exam.Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. Why are London taxi drivers very efficient?18. How long does the training period last?19. Why does the speaker think the driving test is a terrible experience?20. Why do learner drivers have to keep their present jobs?1-5：DAADD 6-10：CCABA 11=13：DCA 14-16：DAB 17-20：ＢＤＡＣ。

六级考试听力试题和答案一、短对话听力理解1. A) He is doing a part-time job.B) He is looking for a job.C) He is busy with his studies.D) He is working on a project.答案：B2. A) She is satisfied with the meal.B) She is not feeling well.C) She is in a hurry.D) She is angry with the waiter.答案：A3. A) He forgot to bring his camera.B) He is not interested in photography.C) He is not good at taking pictures.D) He is not fond of the scenery.答案：A4. A) She will go to the concert with the man.B) She is not interested in the concert.C) She has already bought a ticket.D) She is too busy to attend the concert.答案：C5. A) He is not good at cooking.B) He is not interested in cooking.C) He is not available at the moment.D) He is not willing to help the woman.答案：D二、长对话听力理解Passage 16. A) The man is a famous actor.B) The woman is a movie director.C) The man is a film producer.D) The woman is a film critic.答案：A7. A) The film is about a historical event.B) The film is based on a true story.C) The film is a science fiction.D) The film is a romantic comedy.答案：B8. A) The woman is impressed by the man's performance.B) The woman thinks the film is too long.C) The woman is not satisfied with the ending.D) The woman is not interested in the film.答案：APassage 29. A) The woman is a new employee.B) The man is a company manager.C) The woman is a secretary.D) The man is a salesperson.答案：C10. A) The woman needs to finish her report by tomorrow.B) The man needs to attend a meeting tomorrow.C) The woman needs to prepare for a presentation.D) The man needs to submit a proposal.答案：A11. A) The woman will work overtime tonight.B) The man will help the woman with her work.C) The woman will ask for an extension.D) The man will take over the woman's project.答案：B12. A) The woman is worried about her workload.B) The man is concerned about the project deadline.C) The woman is not happy with her new position.D) The man is satisfied with the woman's performance.答案：A三、短文听力理解Passage 313. A) The importance of physical exercise.B) The benefits of a balanced diet.C) The impact of stress on health.D) The role of sleep in maintaining health.答案：D14. A) It helps to reduce stress.B) It improves memory.C) It enhances creativity.D) It boosts immune function.答案：A15. A) By taking a short nap.B) By avoiding caffeine.C) By practicing meditation.D) By going to bed early.答案：CPassage 416. A) The history of the company.B) The company's business strategy.C) The company's environmental policy.D) The company's social responsibility.答案：D17. A) By reducing energy consumption.B) By donating to charity.C) By recycling waste materials.D) By supporting local communities.答案：A18. A) The company's financial performance.B) The company's market share.C) The company's customer base.D) The company's reputation.答案：D19. A) The woman is impressed by the company's efforts.B) The man is skeptical about the company's claims.C) The woman is concerned about the company's profits.D) The man is satisfied with the company's products.答案：A四、复合式听写Passage 520. The company's new product is expected to be launched in the _______.答案：first quarter21. The product is designed to meet the needs of _______.答案：young professionals22. The product has undergone several rounds of _______.答案：testing23. The company is confident about the product's _______.答案：success24. The product will be available in _______.答案：three colors25. The company is planning to expand its _______.答案：market share请注意，以上提供的试题和答案仅供参考，实际的可能会有所不同。

标准听力8原文标准听力（八）听力原文及答案解析Section A11. W: There is a limit of three books each person, but you take four books.M: Thank you for telling me this. I’ll drop this one and be certain to return the other three on time.Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?12. W: I don’t have enough money to pay the registration fee until tomorrow. So Icome here to ask for an extension (延期).M: Today is the deadline for the course regis tration. I’m sorry, but I can’t make an exception.Q: What is the woman’s proble m?13. W: Do you have any idea what this notice is about? I have thought about it for awhole day.M: Let me see. Oh, I’m as in the dark (不明白) as you are.Q: What does the man mean?14. M: I want to play football tomorrow. How nice it will be if tomorrow is sunny andwarm!W: But that’s not what they forecast, is it?Q: What does the woman imply about the weather tomorrow?15. M: I have an appointment with Dr. Stevens at 3 o’clock tomorrow. Butsomething’s come up. I’d like to reschedule. Uh, any chance I can get in by the end of this week?W: Well, we just had a cancellation (取消预定)for Friday. Afterthat, the doctor will be out of the office for two weeks.Q: What does the woman mean?16. W: There are only a few drops left in the can. I guess we’ll have to buy some inthe morning.M: Well, we can finish up this job tomorrow. Let’s just wash out（洗净）our brushes for now.Q: What does the woman probably want to buy?17. M: I need to go out. Mary is waiting for me in the coffee shop. Is it still raining?W: Y es, but it’s starting to let up（减缓，减弱）a little.Q: What does the woman mean?18. M: I’d like to have some flowers delivered to Peace Hospital.W: Certainly. If you step over h ere, I’ll show you some flower arrangements (插花).Q: What does the man want to do?Conversation OneM: Hi, Mrs. Dupree. Y ou asked me to come by（来访）?W: Oh, yes. Clinton. Thanks for coming in. How is it going?M: Not too bad. I thought I’d have it tough af ter changing universities, but I’ve been able to catch up with my academics, and I’ve even managed to make a couple of friends. I don’t know how since I haven’t really been out that much.W: Well, it’s good to hear that about your classes. Actually, I was just chatting with your journalism professor, and she told me that she was impressed with your writing skills and that it would be such a shame（真是惭愧）to keep it in the confines of the classroom during your stay here at the university.M: She said that? Well, I’m really happy to hear that. Well,yeah, of course, I intend to write for a newspaper when I graduate.W: No, she didn’t mean that. She thinks you should apply for the campus newsletter （大学校报）. That’s why I called you here.M: What? Whoa, that’s a big step for me. I never even tried out for the newsletter in my former college and I’m only a sophomore with not that much experience in writing.W: Y es, yes, she knows all that, but your professor thinks you should be on the staff of the newsletter. She sai d you’d be great in features. When I heard that I just had to talk to you.M: But don’t they have enough writers at the newsletter? What would they do with a beginner like me?W: I see you’re in need of a bit of confidence, young man. Listen, why don’t you just go over there and give it a try? Let’s just see how it goes, what do you say?M: OK, if you say so.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. What did the man worry about when he was going to change universities?20. Why does the woman ask the man to come by?21. What can be inferred about the man?Conversation TwoW: Department of Art, Design and Media. Can I help you?M: Y es. I’d like some information about photography courses.W: Let me just get the prospectus（计划表）…OK, well, we do have several different courses. I’ll just run through（浏览）them for you. The first is “Introducing Photography”. That runs for ten weeks and it’s a foundation-level course, so it’s for peoplejust beginning in photography.M: Right.W: That’s on Monday evenings, from 6:30 to 9:30. Next, there’s “Black and White Photography”, which is at intermediate level, so you would need some previous experience for that one. And you also have to have an interview with a tutor beforehand.M: Sounds interesting. Which evening is it on?W: It’s a daytime course, actually. From 2:00 to 4:30 on Tuesdays. That’s also for ten weeks.M: That’s a pity, I work on Tuesday afternoons.W: There’s also “Landscape Photography”, which is on Tuesday evenings, from 6:30 to 9:00. That’s a longer course than the others, it runs for sixteen weeks.M: And do you need previous experience for that one?W: Let me just check…Mm, it’s advanced level. So yes, you would, and again you’d have to be interviewed beforehand. OK…then the only other one we do is “The Art of Digital Photography”.M: I’m not sure that’s for me, but which evening is it?W:It’s a flextime（弹性时间）course. It’s on Wednesday, but you can do it at any time to suit you during the daytime.M: How many weeks is that?W: It’s up to you（由你决定）, really. Y ou have to do 60 hours in all. And again, there’s an interview.M: That’s OK.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. What is the conversation mainly about?23.When is “Black and White Photography” ?24.Which course mentioned in the conversation doesn’t need an interview?25. What does the woman say about “The Art of Digital Photography”?Section BPassage OneThe vast oceans of the world are dark, deep and mysterious places where eyesight counts for little as soon as you venture very far beneath the surface.For humans, who live in a world dominated by visual stimuli, to exist in such conditions would be impossible. But for whales and dolphins that live in the ocean or, in the case of a few species, muddy rivers, the darkness is unimportant. What is important to them is sound.Sound is an efficient way to transmit and sense information, especially as it travels five times faster through water than through air. If humans shout to someone, it is unlikely that they will be heard a kilometer away. But if a whale shouts in an ocean channel, another whale may hear it tens, if not hundreds, of kilometers away.Whales and dolphins use sound in two ways: for communication and for echolocation. Dolphins and toothed whales communicate through a wide variety of high-frequency sounds.But as well as using sounds to communicate, toothed whales and dolphins also rely on echolocation to learn about their immediate environment, including prey（捕食者）that might be waiting nearby. They produce intense short broad-band pulses of sound in the ultrasonic（超声波）range. These clicks are brief, typically less than one millisecond long — but they are repeatedmany times each second.Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. For whales and dolphins, which sense is most important?27. How much faster does the sound travel in the water than in the air?28. How do the dolphins and toothed whales communicate?The latest report from the institute for International Education gives information from the school year that began in September of last year and ended in May of this year. It says more than 500,000 foreign college students attended American schools during that school year.New Y ork University in New Y ork City had the largest number of foreign students. Almost 5,000 foreign students attended NYU last year. The University of Southern California at Los Angeles had the second largest number of students, about 4,500.The report says the State of California had the most foreign students, with about 66,000 living there last year. New Y ork State was next, with about 55,000 foreign students.China sent the most foreign students to the United States last year. More than 54,000 Chinese students attended American schools. Japan sent the next highest number of students, almost 47,000. India was next, with about 42,000. And Korea was fourth, sending more than 41,000 students to the United States.The report says the most popular subjects of study for international students in the United States last year were business and management. Twenty percent of all foreign students were studying those subjects. Fifteen percent studied engineering. Nineteen percent studied mathematics and computer science.Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. Which university had the second largest number of foreign students in America ?30. What can we learn about the State of California according to the latest report?31. What were the most popular subjects for the international students in the UnitedStates last year?Advertising is the tool that has always been used to convince the public to buy products. In the beginning, it was a basic and crude（粗糙的）tool. Craftsmen cried out to passersby, telling the quality of their products. Today, newspapers, magazines, radio, and television use a variety of means to introduce the public to many products developed through technology.The Romans started using recorded advertisements. They smoothed and whitened areas on a wall where advertisements could be written or carved.In the Middle Ages, people continued to use verbal announcements and written messages, but a new form of advertising, using symbols, was developed as well. Shops displayed a special symbol to indicate what goods or services could be found inside.The Industrial Revolution caused an explosion（激增、繁荣）in the advertising field.The abundance of luxury goods, coming both from new inventions and from trade with different parts of the world, meant that consumers had to be told more about products than ever before. They had to be persuaded that they needed all these new products and that one product was superior to its many competitors. The buying public was soonbeing exposed to endless amounts of advertising.Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. What is the passage mainly about?33. How did early craftsmen advertise their products?34. Who first started using written advertisements?35. When did advertising first boom?Section C36. effective37. approach38. recovery39. acknowledge40. boring41. distracted42. absorbs43. emotionally44. Forcing yourself to sit and study when your mind is on other things is a completewaste of time【Main points】Forcing yourself to sit and study when you are thinking about other things is a total waste of time45. If you wait some days and then make efforts to review the material【Main points】If you wait a few days and then try to go over the material46. Pay attention to what works for you and repeat it each time you study for bestsuccess【Main points】Pay attention to what is useful for you and repeat it every time you study for best success。