CET6-2010年6月英语六级听力原文

2006年6月英语六级真题听力原文Section A1. M: Mary, could you please tell Thomas to contact me? I was hoping he would be able to help me out with the freshmen orientation program next week.W: I would certainly tell him if I saw him, but I haven't seen him around for quite a few days.Q: What does the woman mean?2. M: Susan, I am going to change the light bulb above the dining room table. Will you hold the ladder for me?W: No problem. But be careful while you're up there.Q: What does the man want the woman to do?3. W: It's freezing cold. Let me make some coffee to warm us up. Do you want a piece of pie as well?M: Coffee sounds great. But I'm going to have dinner with some friends in a while, so I'd better skip the pie.Q: What does the man mean?4. W: How come Jim lost his job?M: I didn't say he had lost it. All I said was if he didn't get out and start selling a few cars instead of idling around all day, he might find himself looking for a new job.Q: What does the man say about Jim?5. M: Hello, Mary. This is Paul at the bank. Is Tony home?W: Not yet. Paul. I don't think you can reach him at the office now, either. He phoned me five minutes ago to say he was stopping for a hair-cut on his way home.Q: Who do you think the woman probably is?6. W: Oh! Boy! I don't understand how you got a ticket today. I always thought you were slow even driving on the less crowded fast lane.M: I'm usually careful. But this time I thought I could get through the intersection before the light turned.Q: What do we learn about the man?7. W: Your dog certainly seems to know you are his master. Did you have to punish him very often when you trained him?M: I found it's much better to praise him when he obeys and not to be so fussy when he makes mistakes.Q: What does the man say about training dogs?8. M: I am afraid there won't be time to do another tooth today. Make sure you don't eat anything like stakes for the next few hours, and we'll fill the other cavity tomorrow.W: All right. Actually, I must hurry to the library to return some books.Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?9. W: I am worried about Jenny going to college. College students are so wild nowadays.M: Actually, only a few are like that. Most students are too busy studying to have time to cause trouble.Q: What does the man imply?10. W: You didn't seem to be terribly enthusiastic about the performance.M: You must be kidding. I couldn't have clapped any harder. My hands are still hurting.Q: What does the man think of the performance?Section BPassage 1Born and raised in central Ohio, I'm a country girl through and through. I'm currently studying to become a physical therapist, a career path that marks a great achievement for me. At Ohio State University, admission into the physical therapy program is intensely competitive. I made it pass the first cut the first year I applied, but was turned down for admission. I was crushed, because for years I have been determined to become a physical therapist. I received advice from friends and relatives about changing my major and finding another course for my life. I just couldn't do it. I knew I could not be as happy in another profession. So I stilled myself, began to work seriously for another year and reapplied. Happily I received notice of my admission. Later, I found out that less than 15% of the applicant had been offered positions that year. Now in the first two years of professional training, I couldn't be happier with my decision not to give up on my dream. My father told me that if I wanted it badly enough, I would get in. Well, Daddy, I wanted it. So there. After graduation, I would like totravel to another country, possibly a Latin American country and work in a children's hospital for a year or two. So many of the children there are physically handicapped but most hospitals don't have the funding to hire trained staff to care for them properly. I would like to change that somehow.11. What is the speaker's field of study?12. According to the speaker, what contributed to her admission to Ohio State University?13. Why does the speaker want to go to a Latin American country?Passage 2Gabriela Mistral was once an ordinary teacher in a small village school in Northern Chile. Towering mountains separate her village from the world outside. Gabriela Mistral was only fifteen when she began teaching, but she was a good teacher. She helped the minds of her students' scale the mountain walls and reached out to the world beyond. For eighteen years, Gabriela devoted her life to the poor farm children of Chile's Northern valleys. During part of this time, she was director of schools in all of Chile. Before long, many countries recognized her as a great friend of children and the leader in education. In 1922, she was invited to Mexico to help organize the rural school system. Two years later, Gabriela Mistral came to the United States where she served as a visiting professor in several colleges. In New York City, a group of teachers helped to finance the publication of her first book of poetry. Some of her books have been translated into six different languages. She gave the income from some of her books to help poor and neglected children. Beginning in the 1920's, her interests reached out to broader fields. Statesmen asked her advice on international problems. She tried to break through the national barriers that hindered the exchange of ideas among the Spanish speaking peoples of South America. She tried to develop a better understanding between the United States and countries of Latin America. In 1945, she gained worldwide recognition by winning the Nobel Prize in literature, the first Southern American to win the prize.14. Where did Gabriela Mistral start her teaching career?15. How did Gabriela Mistral help the poor children of her hometown?16. Why did many countries think highly of Gabriela Mistral?17. How did Gabriela Mistral become famous all over the world?Passage 3Over time animals have developed many ways to stay away from predators. A predator is an animal that hunts and eats other animals. Hiding is one of the best ways to stay alive. Some animals hide by looking like the places where they live. To see how this works, let's look at the sea dragon. It is a master of disguise. The sea dragon is covered with skin that looks like leaves. The skin helps the dragon look like a piece of seaweed. A hungry meat eater would stay away from anything that looks like seaweed. Other animals stay safe by showing their colors. They want other animals to see them. Scientists call these bright colors--warning colors. You have probably seen animals that have warning colors. Some grasshoppers show off their own bright colors. Those colors don't just look attractive; they tell their enemies to stay away. Of course, hungry predators sometimes ignore the warning. They still go after the grasshopper. If that happens, the grasshopper has a backup defense. It makes lots of foam. The foam tastes so bad that the predator won't do it again. Color doesn't offer enough protection for some other animals. They have different defenses that help them survive in the wild. Many fish live in groups or schools. That's because there is safety in numbers. At the first sign of trouble, schooling fish swim as close together as they can get. Then the school of fish makes lots of twists and turns. All that movement makes it hard for predators to see individuals in a large group.18. What is the speaker mainly talking about? 19. What protects the sea dragon from the meat eater's attack?20. According to the passage, why do many fish stay in groups?2006年12月英语六级真题听力原文1.W: Do you know why Mary has such a long face today?M: I don‘t have the foggiest idea! She should be happy especially since she got a promotion yesterday.Q: What did the speakers mean?2.M: Hi, Johanna! Are you interested in going to an Art Exhibition on Sunday? A friend of mine is showing some of her paintings there. It‘s the opening night. Free drinks and food!W: Well, actually, I don‘t have anything planned. It sounds kind of fun!Q: What did the man invite the woman to do on Sunday?3.M: You did an excellent job in school! You were indeed a great student! Where did your drive come from?W: Academic achievements were important to my parents as immigrants. Education is where it all begins. My mother in particular tries to get me interested in school.Q: what do we learn about the woman from the conversation?4.M: I hear the Sunflower Health Club on Third Street is good!W: Not right now! I used to go there. I thought it was great because it was real cheap. But the problem was it was always crowded. Sometimes, I had to wait to use the machines.Q: What does the woman say about the Sunflower health club?5.W: Tom is very excited! Just yesterday he received his doctoral degree and in a few minutes he‘ll be putting the ring on Sarah‗s finger.M: He‘s really such a luck dog! Sarah is a lovely bride and ton ight they are going to Hawaii on their honeymoon!Q: What do we learn from the conversation?6.W: Your chemistry examination is over, isn‘t it? Why do you still look so worried?M: I don‘t know. It wasn‘t that the questions were too hard, or they were too many of them. But I‘m still feeling uneasy because the exam didn‘t seem to have much to do with the course material.Q: What does the man mean?7.W: Your wife told me that you eat out four or five times a week, I really envy you!M: Don‘t envy me! It‘s for business. In fact, I‘m sick and tired of restaurant food! Sometimes, I just prefer ahome-cooked meal.Q: Why does the man say he often eats out?8.W: I was amazed when I heard Tony played piano so expertly! From the way he talked, I thought he was just starting his lessons.M: Oh, no! That‘s the way he always talks!Q: What can we infer about Tony from the conversation?9.M: What do you think of people suing McDonalds for making them fat?W: Well. Its food doesn‘t make you fat. Bu t eating too much of it does! How about chocolate and ice cream? Are they all responsible? It‘s silly!Q: What does the woman think of the lawsuit against McDonalds?10.M: I‘m terribly sorry ma‘am, but your flight has been cancelled. I won‘t be able to put you on another one until tomorrow morning.W: Well, I certainly hope the airline‘s going to put me up somewhere tonight.Q: What did the woman request the airline do?Passage oneYou have probably heard of the DuPont company, which was founded by a family of the same name. But do you know about the museum that one of the family members began? Henry Francis Du Pont was an heir to Delaware‘s DuPont Company fortune. He was one of the first serious collectors of American decorative art objects: furniture, textiles, paintings and other objects made in United States between 1640 and 1840. American furniture and household objects had been considered inferior to those from Europe. But Du Pont helped develope a new appreciation for American decorative arts. He created a legendary show plays for these objects on his family estate just outside Wilmington, Delaware. In 1951, it was open to the public as the Henry Francis Du Pont Winterthur Museum. The museum assembled objects from Du Pont‘s collection into 175 period rooms, each with examples of American antiques and decorative arts that followed a certain theme of period in early American history. For example, the Du Pont dining room has furniture dating from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. And beca use this was the time when the United States became a new nation, there‘s a patriotic theme in the room. Another example is the Chinese parlor, which has furnishings that would reflect American‘s fascination with Asian culture during the 18th century. In these period rooms, Du Pont believed he could tell the story of the early United States through furniture and other decorative arts.11. What is Henry Francis Du Pont noted for? 12. What was the purpose of Du Pont‘s efforts?13. How were the objects on display arranged?Passage twoAccording to David Grattle, a British language expert, the idea that English will become the world language is outdated. And people are more likely to switch between two or more languages for routine communication in the future. The share ofthe world‘s population that speaks English as a native language is falling. Instead, English will play a grow ing role as a second language. A population speaking more than one language is already the case in much of the world and is becoming more common in the United States. Indeed, the census bureau reported last year that nearly one American in five speaks a language other than English at home, with Spanish taking the lead, followed by Chinese. Grattle works for British consulting and publishing business. He anticipates a world with the share of people who are native English speakers slips from 9% in the mid 1990s to 5% in 2050. Grattle says, ―Up until 1995, English was the second most common native tongue in the world, trailing only Chinese. By 2050, Chinese will continue its predominance with Hindi Woodoo of India and Arabic climbing past English and Spanish ne arly equal to it.‖ In contrast, an American language expert, David Harrison noted that the global share of English is much larger if you count second language speakers, and will continue to rise even as the proportion of native speakers declines. Harrison disputed listing Arabic in top three languages because varieties of Arabic spoken in such countries as Egypt and Morocco are mutually incomprehensible.14. What does David Grattle say about the use of languages for daily communication in the future?15. Why doesn‘t David Harrison include Arabic as one of the top three languages?16. What can we infer from the passage?Passage threeThere are about 1 million blind people in the United States. The largest and most influential organization of blind people in this country is the National Federation of the Blind. Its officials say the nation doesn‘t have any colleges or universities that serve only blind students. They say the reason for this is that blind people must learn to live among people who can see. American colleges and universities do accept blind and visually impaired students, and they provide services to help these students succeed. For example, colleges find people who write down what the professor say in class and they provide technology that can help blind students with their work. However, experts say colleges can best help blind students by making it clear that the students should learn to help themselves. One blind American student named T recently made news because he graduated from medical school from the University of Wisconsin. He said technology was one of the reasons he succeeded. He used a computer that read into his earphone what he was typing. He also used a small printer that permitted him to write notes about his patients in the hospital. He did his undergraduate work at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. National Federation of the Blind officials say blind students from other nations do come to the United States to attend college. Some can even get financial aid. The Federation awards about 30 scholarships each year that have no citizenship requirement.17. According to officials of the National Federation of the Blind, why are there no special colleges for blind students only?18. According to experts how can colleges best help blind students?19. What is one of the reasons given by T as a blind student for his success?20. What can blind students from overseas do to study in America according to the National Federation of the Blind?2007年6月英语六级真题听力原文Section A11. W: Jim, you are on the net again! We are going to get off. It‘s time for the talk show! M: Just a minute dear! I‘m looking at a new jewelry site. I want to make sure I get the right gift for mom s birthday. Q: What is the man doing right now?12. W: I‘ve never seen you have such confidence before in the exam! M: It s more than confidence! Right now I felt that if I got less than an A, it will be the fault of the exam itself. Q: What does the man mean?13. W: Just look at this newspaper! Nothing but murder, death and war! Do you still believe people are basically good? M: Of course I do! But newspapers hardly ever report stories about peace and generosity. They are not news! Q: What do we learn from the conversation?14. M: Tom must be joking when he said he plans to sell his shop and go to medical school. W: You are quite right! He‘s just kidding! He‘s also told me time and time again he wished to study for some profession instead of going into business. Q: What will Tom probably do according to the conversation?15. W: I hear your boss has a real good impression of you, and he is thinking about giving you two more days off each month. M: I hope not. I d rather get more work hours I can get enough bucks to help out my two kids at college. Q: What does the man truly want?16. M: I heard you took a trip to Mexico last month. How did you like it? W: Oh, I got sick and tired of the hotel and hotel food! So now I understand the thing: East, west, home is best! Q: What does the woman mean?17. W: I m worried about Anna. She‘s really been depressed lately. All she does is staying in her room all day. M: That sounds serious! She‘d better see a psychiatrist at the counseling centre. Q: What does the man suggest Anna do?18. M: I could hardly recognize Sam after we got that new job! He‘s always in a suit and tie now. W: Yeah. He was never liked that in college. Back then, he went around in old T-shirts and jeans. Q: What does the speaker say about Sam? Conversation 1M: Hi, Anna! Wel come back! How‘s your trip to the States?W: Very busy. I had a lot of meetings, so, of course, I didn‘t have much time to see New York.M: What a pity! Actually, I have a trip there myself next week.W: Do you? Then take my advice, do the well-being in the air program. It really works.M: Oh, I read about that in a magazine. You say it works?W: Yes, I did the program on the flight to the States, and when I arrived at New York, I didn‘t have any problem, no jet lag at all. On the way back, I didn‘t do it, and I felt terrible.M: You‘re joking! W: Not at all, it really meant a lot of difference. M: En. So what did you do? W: Well, I didn‘t drink an alcohol or coffee, and I didn‘t eat any meat or rich food. I drink a lot of water, and fresh juice, and I ate the noodles on the well-being menu. They‘re lighter. They have fish, vegetables, and noodles, for example, and I did some of the exercises of the program. M: Exercises? On a plane? W: Yes. I didn‘t do many, of course, there isn‘t much spac e on a plane. M: How many passengers do the exercises? W: Not many. M: Then how much champagne did they drink? W: A lot! It was more popular than mineral water. M: So, basically, it‘s a choice. Mineral water and exerci ses, or champagne and jet lag. W: That‘s right! It‘s a difficult choice.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you‘ve just heard.19. Why did the woman go to New York?20. What does the woman say about the well-being in the air program?21. What did the woman do to follow the well-being menu?22. What did the woman say about other passengers?Conversation Two:W: Morning. Can I help you? M: Well, I‘m not rally sure. I‘m just looking. W: I see. Well, there‘s plenty to look at it again this year. I‘m sure you have to wal k miles to see each stand. M: That‘s true. W: Er…, would you like a coffee? Come and sit down for a minute, no obligation. M: Well, that‘s very kind of you, but… W: Now, please. Is this the first year you‘ve been to the fair, Mr…. M: Yes, Johnson, James Johnson. W: My name‘s Susan Carter. Are you looking for anything in particular, or are you interested in computers in general? M: Well, actually, I have some specific jobs in mind. I owe a small company, we‘ve grown quite dramatically over the past 12 months, and we really need some technological help to enable us to keep on top of everything. W: What‘s your line of business, Mr. Johnson? M: We‘re a training consultancy. W: I see. And what do you mean ―to keep on top‖? M: The first thing is correspondence. We have a lot of standard letters and forms. So I suppose we need some kind of word processor. W: Right. Well, that‘s no problem. But it may be possible for you to get a system that does a lot of other things in addition to word processing. What might suit you is the MR5000. Th at‘s it ov er there! It‘s IBM compatible. M: What about the price? W: Well, the MR5000 costs 1,050 pounds. Software comes free with the hardware. M: Well, I‘ll think about it. Thank you. W: Here‘s my card. Please feel free to contact me.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you‘ve just heard:23. Where did the conversation take place?24. What are the speakers talking about?25. What is the man‘s line of business?P1The new year always brings with the cultural tradition of new possibilities. We see it as a chance for renewal. We begin to dream of new possible selves. We design our ideal self or an image that is quite different from what we are now. For some of us, we roll at dreamy film in our heads just because it‘s the beginning of a new year. But we aren‘t serious about making changes. We just make some half-hearted resolution and it evaporates after a week or two. The experience makes us feel less successful and leads us to discount our ability to change in the future. It‘ not the change is impossible but that it would lose(?) unless our resolutions are supported with plans for implementation. We have to make our intentions manageable by detailing the specific steps that will carry us to our goal. Say your goal is to lose weight by dieting and cutting off sweets. But one night you just have to have a cookie. And you know there‘s a bag of your favorites in the cupboard. You want one,you eat two, you check the bag and find out you‘ve just shot 132 calories. You say to yourself, ―What the hell!‖ and polish off the whole bag. Then you begin to draw all kinds of unpleasant conclusions about yourself. To protect your sense of self, you begin to discount the goal. You may think –―Well, dieting wasn‘t that important to me and I won‘t make it anyhow.‖ So you abandon the goal and return to your bad habits.26 What do people usually wish to do at the beginning of a new year?27 How can people turn their new year‘s resolutions into reality?28 Why does the speaker mention the example of sweets and cookies?P225 years ago, Ray Anderson, a single parent with a one-year-old son witnessed a terrible accident which took place when the driver of a truck ran a red light and collided with the car of Sandra D. The impact of the collision killed Sandra instantly. But her three-month-old daughter was left trapped in the burning car. While others looked on in horror, Andersen jumped out of his vehicle and crawled into the car through the shadowed rear window to try to free the infant. Seconds later, the car w as enclosed in flames. But to everyone‘s amazement, Andersen was able to pull the baby to safety. While the baby was all right, Andersen was seriously injured. Two days later he died. But his heroic act was published widely in the media. His son was soon adopted by relatives. The most remarkable part of the story unfolded only last week. Karen and her boyfriend Michael were looking through some old boxes when they came across some old newspaper clippings. ―This is me when I was a new born baby. I was rescue d from a burning car. But my mother died in the accident,‖ explained Karen. Although Michael knew Karen‘s mother had died years earlier, he never fully understood the circumstances until he skimmed over the newspaper article. To Karen‘s surprise, Michael w as absorbed in the details of the accident. And he began to cry uncontrollably. Then he revealed that the man that pulled Karen from the flames was the father he never knew. The two embraced and shed many tears, recounting stories told to them about their parents.29 What happened twenty-five years ago?30 What does the speaker say about Michael‘s father?31 Why did Michael cry uncontrollably when he skimmed over the newspaper article?P3Americans suffer from an overdose of work. Regardless of who they are or what they do. Americans spend more time at work than that any time since World War II. In 1950, the US had fewer working hours than any other industrialized country. Today, it exceeds every country but Japan where industrialized employees load 2155 hours a year compared with 1951 in the US and 1603 in the former West Germany. Between 1969 and 1989, employed Americans add an average of 138 hours to their yearly work schedules. The workweek has remained above 40 hours. But people are working more weeks each year. Specifically pay time off holidays, vacations, sick leave shrink by 50% in the 1980s. As corporations have experienced stiff competitions and slow in growth of productivity, they have pressed employees to work longer. Cost-cutting lay-offs in the 1980s reduce the professional and managerial runs, leaving fewer people to get the job done. In lower paid occupations where wages have been reduced, workers have added hours in overtime or extra jobs to preserve their living standards. The government estimates that more than 7 million people hold a second job. For the first time, large numbers of people say they want to cut back on working hours even it means earning less money. But most employers are unwilling to let them do so. The government which has stepped back from its traditional role as a regulator of work time should take steps to make shorter hours possible.Question 32-35 are based on the passage you‘ve just heard32. In which country do industrial employees work the longest hours?33. How do employed Americans manage to work more hours?34. Why do corporations press their employees to work longer hours according to the speaker?35. What does the speaker say many Americans prefer to do?Compound dictationNursing, as a typically female profession, must deal constantly with the false impression that nurses are there to wait on the physician. As nurses, we are licensed to provide nursing care only. We do not have any legal or moral obligation to any physician. We provide health teaching, assess physical as well as emotional problems, coordinate patient related services, and make all our nursing decision based upon what is best or suitable for the patient. If in any circumstance we feel that a physician‘s order is inappropriate or unsafe, we have a legal responsibility to question that order, or refuse to carry it out. Nursing is not a nine-to-five job with every weekend off. All nurses are aware of that before they enter the profession. Theemotional and physical stress, however, that occurs due to odd working hours is a prime reason for a large of the career dissatisfaction. It is sometimes required that we work overtime, and that we change shifts four or five times a month. That disturbs our personal lives, destruct our sleeping and eating habits, and isolates us from everything except job related friends and activities. The quality of nursing care is being affected dramatically by these situations. Most hospitals are now staffed by new graduates, as experienced nurses finally give up trying to change the system. Consumers of medically related services have evidently not been affected enough yet to demand changes in our medical system. But if trends continue as predicted, they will find that most critical hospital care will be provided by new, inexperienced, and sometimes inadequately trained nurses.2007年12月英语六级真题听力原文Section A11. M: The biological project is now in trouble, you know, my colleague and I have completely different ideas about how to proceed.W: Why don‘t you compromise (让步，妥协)？Try to make it a win-win situation (双赢) for you both.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?12. M: How does Nancy like the new dress she bought in Rome? W: She said she would never have bought an Italian style dress if she had known Mary Had already got such a dress. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?13. M: You are not going to do all those dishes before we leave, are you? If we don‘t pick up(开车接) George and Martha in 25 minutes, we‘ll never get to the theater on time. W: Oh, didn‘t I tell yo u Martha called to say her daughter was ill and they could not got tonight? Q: What is the woman probably going to do first?14. M: You‘ve been hanging on to the phone (打电话不挂断) for quite a while. Who were you talking with? W: Oh, it was Sally. You know, sh e always has the latest news in town and can‘t wait to talk it over with me. Q: What to we learn about Sally from the conversation?15. W: It‘s always been hard to get this car into first gear (挂一挡)，and now the clutch seems to be slipping. M: If you leave the car with me, I will fix it for you this afternoon. Q: Who is the woman probably speaking to?16. M: Kate, why does the downtown area look deserted now? W: Well, there used to be some really good stores, but lots of them moved out to the mall.‘ Q: What do we learn from the conversation?17. W: I find the lounge such a cozy place to study in. I really like the feeling of sitting on the sofa and doing the reading. M: Well, for me the hardest part about studying here is staying awake . Q: What does the man mean?18. W: There mosquito bites are killing me. I can‘t help scratching. M: Next time you go camping, take some precaution, say, wearing long sleeves . Q: Why does the man suggest the woman wear long sleeves?Conversation OneM: Hello, and welcome to our program, ―Working Abroad‖. Our guest this evening is a Londoner, who lives and works in Italy, Her name‘s Susan Hill. Susan, welcome to the program (19). You live in Florence, how long have you been living there?W: Since 1982. But when I went there in 1982, I planned to stay for only 6 months(20).M: Why did you change your mind?W: Well, I‘m a designer, I design leather goods, mainly shoes and handbags, Soon after I arrived in Florence, I got a job with one of Italy‘s top fashion houses, Ferregamo. So, I de cided to stay.M: How lucky! Do you still work for Ferregamo?W: No, I‘ve been a freelance designer for quite a long time now, since 1988, in fact. (21) M: So does that mean you design for several different companies now?W: Yes, that‘s right. I‘ve designed m any fashion items for a number of Italian companies, and in the last four years, I‘ve also been designing for the British company, Burberrys. (21)M: What have you been designing for them?W: Mostly handbags and small leather goods.M: How‘s the fashion indus try in Italy changed since 1982?W: oh, yes. It‘s become a lot more competitive (22). Because the quality of products from other countries has improved a lot. But Italian quality and design is still world-famous.M: And do you ever think of returning to live in England?W: No, not really. Working in Italy is more interesting. I also love the Mediterranean sun and the Italian life style.M: Well, thank you for talking to us, Susan.W: It was a pleasure.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. Where does this talk most probably take place?20. What was the woman‘ s original plan when she went to Florence?21. What has the woman been doing for a living since 1988?22. What do we learn about the change in Italy‘s fashion industry?Conversation Two。

最牛英语口语培训模式：躺在家里练口语，全程外教一对一，三个月畅谈无阻！洛基英语，免费体验全部在线一对一课程：/ielts/xd.html（报名网址）Part ⅠListening ComprehensionSection A1 W:Good moring,I’m here to see Mr.Addison.M: Mr.Addison went to Washington last Monday for a conference, and will be back on Thursday night.If you like ,you may come again on Friday moring.Q:When will Mr.Addison return?2 M:I wonder wether it would be possible to change this double room to two single rooms.W:Sorry,Sir.All the single rooms are occupied.But if you like , I can check with Imperial Hotel to see if they have any.Q:What’s the women going to do for the man?3 M:Bill was a great guy.He was drowned while rescuing a child from the icy water of the river yesterday.W:Well,as far as I know, that was not the first dangerous situation he was in.Q:Which of the following best describles Bill.4W:It’s good to see you again.What are you doing these days? You’re still working at the sameplace,aren’t you?M:Yes,I am .And I’m counting the days until retirement.Q:What can we learn about the man?5 M:Susan,have you read the notice on bulletin board?I’ve won the scholarship for the next semester.W:I knew you would. You certainly deserve it.Q:What does the women mean?6 M:What kind of father am I?My only son almost died,and I didn’t even know he was ill.W:Don’t blame youself.You were too busy to pay attention to him.If his mother was still alive,things would have been much better.Q:Why dose the man blame himself?7M:I’ve just got back from the holiday you arranged for me.But I must tell you the hotel was really awful.It was miles from the sea.The food was awful,too.The bedroom was dirty.W:Sorry about that.it’s not really our fault.The contract does say that the hotel accommodation is not our responsibility.Q:Where is the conversation probably taking place?8 W:Suppose the company offered you a pay raise, a 50%,would you like be sodetermined to leave and look for a job else where?M:Yes,I’ve set my mind on it.I’d like to find a job with full scope to show my ability.Q:Why has the man decided to leave to company?9 W:How are their talks going on?Have they reached any agreement?M:They only seemed to have agreed to set another date for further talks.Q:What can we infer from the conversation?10 M:Excuse me, madam.Could I leave this here for a few hours,please?W:Well, it’s a bit……er……unusual ,isn’t?Why not go to the left-luggage office over there?Q:What dose the man ask the women to do?Passage OneToday ,air travel is far safer than driving a car on a busy motor way.But there is a danger that grows every years.From the moment an airplane takes off to the moment it lands,every movement is watched on radar screens.Air-traffic controllers tell the pilot exacly when to turn,when to climb and when to come down.The air-traffic controllers around a busy airport may handle 1000 planes a day.Any place that flies near the airport comes under the orders of the controllers there.Even a small mistakes on their part could cause disaster.Recently,such a disaster almost happened.Two large jets were flying towards the airport.One was carrying 69 passengers and had come from Toronto.The other was carrying 176 passengers from Chicago.An air-traffic controller noticed on his radar screen that the two planes were too close to each other.He ordered one to the right and to climb.But he made a mistake.He ordered the wrong plane to do this.So,instead of turing away from the second plane.they avioded each other by the smallest part of the danger the grows every year.11．Which factor can most seriously endanger airplanes according to this passage? 12．What happen to the two large jets?13．Why were the two large jets specially mentioned?Passage TwoI’ll still be working.but things will different.With any luck, I’ll be earning more money.The most important thing will be the job itself,and hoe interesting it is,I mean.I hope I’ll be able to choose the kind of job I do and who I work for.Of course,I like to have more money and more authority than I have now. But I don’t think that’s the only thing in life. What I really want is to be more independent than I am now.To have more control over my own life.Perhaps open a small resaurant ,or write a book or something like that.I’m not really sure if I’ll ever havechildren,or even if I want to be married.It all depends.Of couse,if Imeet the right person,anything could happen.But I won’t feel that my life is empty and meaningless if I’m still living alone ten years or even twenty years from now.Not at all.My mother is always saying thereis nothing like a good relationship.But I am not so sure.There is nothing worse than a really bad one,either.14．What is the speaker talking about?15．What does the speaker want most?16．What will the speaker most probably do in the future?17．What is the speaker’mother always suggesting to him?Passage ThreeJane Adams came from a well-to-do and cultured family.She was so distressed about the misery of poor people that she left her fine home to spend her life in the slums of Chicago.In 1889,she established a settlement house where she intiated many projects such as hot-lunch service for factory workers,day-care centes for little children,free classes for young people and adults gymnasium and an art gallery.Immigrants and other poor people came to her settlement house for advice and help as well as for fun. Jane Adams was also active in fighting against the use of child labour and against war.She worked for women' right to vote and for improving the situation of the blacks.She initiated country vacation programmes for poor city children. Jane Adams had great influence on the development of social work in the United States and in other parts of the world .She promoted the idea of responsibility for the welfare of the poor.Settlement houses of a similar kind were founded in many poor neighbourhoods to make the lives of the poor more meaningful.In 1931, Jane Adams was awarded the Nobel Prize for what she ahd done for society.18．Where did Jane Adams spend her life after she left her home?19．For whom did Jane Adams start the country vacation programmes? 20．What’s the passage mainly about?“成千上万人疯狂下载。

2010年6月英语六级听力试题Part I Listening ComprehensionSection A11. A) The man failed to keep his promise.B) The woman has a poor memory.C) The man borrowed the book from the library.D) The woman does not need the book any more.12. A) The woman is making too big a fuss about her condition.B) Fatigue is a typical symptom of lack of exercise.C) The woman should spend more time outdoors.D) People tend to work longer hours with artificial lighting.13. A) The printing on her T-shirt has faded.B) It is not in fashion to have a logo on a T-shirt.C) She regrets having bought one of the T-shirts.D) It is not a good idea to buy the T-shirt.14. A) He regrets having published the article.B) Most readers do not share his viewpoints.C) Not many people have read his article.D) The woman is only trying to console him.15. A) Leave Daisy alone for the time being.B) Go see Daisy immediately.C) Apologize to Daisy again by phone.D) Buy Daisy a new notebook.16. A) Batteries.B) Garden tools.C) Cameras.D) Light bulbs.17. A) The speakers will watch the game together.B) The woman feels lucky to have got a ticket.C) The man plays center on the basketball team.D) The man can get the ticket at its original price.18. A) The speakers will dress formally for the concert.B) The man will return home before going to the concert.C) It is the first time the speakers are attending a concert.D) The woman is going to buy a new dress for the concert.19. A) He wants to sign a long-term contract.B) He is good at both language and literature.C) He prefers teaching to administrative work.D) He is undecided as to which job to go for.20. A) They hate exams.B) The all plan to study in Cambridge.C) They are all adults.D) They are going to work in companies.21. A) Difficult but rewarding.B) Varied and interesting.C) Time-consuming and tiring.D) Demanding and frustrating.22. A) Interviewing a moving star.B) Discussing teenage role models.C) Hosting a television show.D) Reviewing a new biography.23. A) He lost his mother.B) He was unhappy in California.C) He missed his aunt.D) He had to attend school there.24. A) He delivered public speeches.B) He got seriously into acting.C) He hosted talk shows on TV.D) He played a role in East of Eden.25. A) He made numerous popular movies.B) He has long been a legendary figure.C) He was best at acting in Hollywood tragedies.D) He was the most successful actor of his time.Section BPassage One26. A) It carried passengers leaving an island.B) A terrorist forced it to land on Tenerife.C) It crashed when it was circling to land.D) 18 of its passengers survived the crash.27. A) He was kidnapped eight months ago.B) He failed in his negotiations with the Africans.C) He was assassinated in Central Africa.D) He lost lots of money in his African business.28. A) The management and union representatives reached an agreement.B) The workers' pay was raised and their working hours were shortened.C) The trade union gave up its demand.D) The workers on strike were all fired.29. A) Sunny.B) Rainy.C) Windy.D) Cloudy.Passage Two30.A) Some of them had once experienced an earthquake.B) Most of them lacked interest in the subject.C) Very few of them knew much about geology.D) A couple of them had listened to a similar speech before.31. A) By reflecting on Americans' previous failures in predicting earthquakes.B) By noting where the most severe earthquake in U. S. history occurred.C) By describing the destructive power of earthquakes.D) By explaining some essential geological principles.32. A) Interrupt him whenever he detected a mistake.B) Focus on the accuracy of the language he used.C) Stop him when he had difficulty understanding.D) Write down any points where he could improve.Passage Three33.A) It was invented by a group of language experts in the year of 1887.B) It is a language that has its origin in ancient Polish.C) It was created to promote economic globalization.D) It is a tool of communication among speakers of different languages.34. A) It aims to make Esperanto a working language in the U. N.B) It has increased its popularity with the help of the media.C) It has encountered increasingly tougher challenges.D) It has supporters from many countries in the world.35. A) It is used by a number of influential science journals.B) It is widely taught at schools and in universities.C) It has aroused the interest of many young learners.D) It has had a greater impact than in any other country.Section CGeorge Herbert Mead said that humans are talked into humanity. He meant that we gain personal identity as we communicate with others. In the earliest years of our lives, our parents tell us who we are. "You're (36)______." "You're so strong." We first see ourselves through the eyes of others, so their messages form important (37)_______ of our self-concepts. Later we interact with teachers, friends, (38)______ partners, and co-workers who communicate their views of us. Thus, how we see ourselves (39)_______ the views of us that others communicate.The (40)_______ connection between identity and communication is (41)_______evident in children who are (42)________of human contact. Case studies of children who were isolated from others reveal that they lack a firm self-concept, and their mental and psychological development is severely (43)_________ by lack of language.Communication with others not only affects our sense of identity but also directly influences our physical and emotional well-being. Consistently, (44)________________________. People who lack close friends have greater levels of anxiety and depression than people who are close to others. (45)__________________________________. The conclusion was that social isolation is statistically as dangerous as high blood pressure, smoking and obesity. Many doctors and researchers believe that (46)___________________________________.2010年6月英语六级听力试题Part I Listening ComprehensionSection A11. A) The man failed to keep his promise.B) The woman has a poor memory.C) The man borrowed the book from the library.D) The woman does not need the book any more. (A)12. A) The woman is making too big a fuss about her condition.B) Fatigue is a typical symptom of lack of exercise.C) The woman should spend more time outdoors.D) People tend to work longer hours with artificial lighting. (C)13. A) The printing on her T-shirt has faded.B) It is not in fashion to have a logo on a T-shirt.C) She regrets having bought one of the T-shirts.D) It is not a good idea to buy the T-shirt. (D)14. A) He regrets having published the article.B) Most readers do not share his viewpoints.C) Not many people have read his article.D) The woman is only trying to console him. (B)15. A) Leave Daisy alone for the time being.B) Go see Daisy immediately.C) Apologize to Daisy again by phone.D) Buy Daisy a new notebook. (A)16. A) Batteries.B) Garden tools.C) Cameras.D) Light bulbs. (A)17. A) The speakers will watch the game together.B) The woman feels lucky to have got a ticket.C) The man plays center on the basketball team.D) The man can get the ticket at its original price. (D)18. A) The speakers will dress formally for the concert.B) The man will return home before going to the concert.C) It is the first time the speakers are attending a concert.D) The woman is going to buy a new dress for the concert. (A)19. A) He wants to sign a long-term contract.B) He is good at both language and literature.C) He prefers teaching to administrative work.D) He is undecided as to which job to go for. (D)20. A) They hate exams.B) The all plan to study in Cambridge.C) They are all adults.D) They are going to work in companies. ( C)21. A) Difficult but rewarding.B) Varied and interesting.C) Time-consuming and tiring.D) Demanding and frustrating. (B)22. A) Interviewing a moving star.B) Discussing teenage role models.C) Hosting a television show.D) Reviewing a new biography. (C)23. A) He lost his mother.B) He was unhappy in California.C) He missed his aunt.D) He had to attend school there. (A)24. A) He delivered public speeches.B) He got seriously into acting.C) He hosted talk shows on TV.D) He played a role in East of Eden. (B)25. A) He made numerous popular movies.B) He has long been a legendary figure.C) He was best at acting in Hollywood tragedies.D) He was the most successful actor of his time. (B)Section BPassage One26. A) It carried passengers leaving an island.B) A terrorist forced it to land on Tenerife.C) It crashed when it was circling to land.D) 18 of its passengers survived the crash. (C)27. A) He was kidnapped eight months ago.B) He failed in his negotiations with the Africans.C) He was assassinated in Central Africa.D) He lost lots of money in his African business. (A)28. A) The management and union representatives reached an agreement.B) The workers' pay was raised and their working hours were shortened.C) The trade union gave up its demand.D) The workers on strike were all fired. (C)29. A) Sunny.B) Rainy.C) Windy.D) Cloudy. (B)Passage Two30.A) Some of them had once experienced an earthquake.B) Most of them lacked interest in the subject.C) Very few of them knew much about geology.D) A couple of them had listened to a similar speech before. (C)31. A) By reflecting on Americans' previous failures in predicting earthquakes.B) By noting where the most severe earthquake in U. S. history occurred.C) By describing the destructive power of earthquakes.D) By explaining some essential geological principles. (B)32. A) Interrupt him whenever he detected a mistake.B) Focus on the accuracy of the language he used.C) Stop him when he had difficulty understanding.D) Write down any points where he could improve. (C)Passage Three33.A) It was invented by a group of language experts in the year of 1887.B) It is a language that has its origin in ancient Polish.C) It was created to promote economic globalization.D) It is a tool of communication among speakers of different languages. (D)34. A) It aims to make Esperanto a working language in the U. N.B) It has increased its popularity with the help of the media.C) It has encountered increasingly tougher challenges.D) It has supporters from many countries in the world. (D)35. A) It is used by a number of influential science journals.B) It is widely taught at schools and in universities.C) It has aroused the interest of many young learners.D) It has had a greater impact than in any other country. (D)Section CGeorge Herbert Mead said that humans are talked into humanity. He meant that we gain personal identity as we communicate with others. In the earliest years of our lives, our parents tell us who we are. "You're (36)intelligent." "You're so strong." We first see ourselves through the eyes of others, so their messages form important (37)foundations of our self-concepts. Later we interact with teachers, friends, (38)romantic partners, and co-workers who communicate their views of us.Thus, how we see ourselves (39)reflects the views of us that others communicate.The (40)profound connection between identity and communication is (41)dramatically evident in children who are (42)deprived of human contact. Case studies of children who were isolated from others reveal that they lack a firm self-concept, and their mental and psychological development is severely (43)hindered by lack of language.Communication with others not only affects our sense of identity but also directly influences our physical and emotional well-being. Consistently, (44)research shows that communicating with others promotes health, whereas social isolation is linked to stress,disease,and early death. People who lack close friends have greater levels of anxiety and depression than people who are close to others. (45)A group of reseachers reviewed scores of studies that traced the relationship between health and interaction with others. The conclusion was that social isolation is statistically as dangerous as high blood pressure, smoking and obesity. Many doctors and researchers believe that (46)loneliness harms the immune system, making us more vulnerable to a range of minor and major illnesses.听力原文11. M: Oh, I‟m so sorry I forgot to bring along the book you borrowed from the library.W: What a terrible memory you have! Anyway, I won‟t need it until Friday night. As long as I can get it by then, OK?Q: What do we learn from this conversation?12. W: Doctor, I haven‟t been able to get enough sleep lately, and I‟m too tired to concentrate inclass.M: Well, you know, spending too much time indoors with all that artificial lighting can do that to you. Your body loses track of whether it‟s day or ni ght.Q: What does the man imply?13. M: I think I‟ll get one of those new T-shirts, you know, with the school‟s logo on both the frontand back.W:You‟ll regret it. They are expensive, and I‟ve heard the printing fades easily when you wash them.Q: What does the woman mean?14. W: I think your article in the school newspaper is right on target, and your viewpoints havecertainly convinced me.M: Thanks, but in view of the general responses, you and I are definitely in the minority.Q: What does the man mean?15. M: Daisy was furious yesterday because I lost her notebook. Should I go see her andapologize to again?W: Well, if I were you, I‟d let her cool off a few days before I approach her.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?16. M: Would you please tell me where I can get batteries for this brand of camera?W: Let me have a look. Oh, yes, go down this aisle, pass the garden tools, you‟ll find them on the shelf next to the light bulbs.Q: What is the man looking for?17. M: Our basketball team i s playing in the finals but I don‟t have a ticket. I guess I‟ll just watchit on TV. Do you want to come over?W: Actually I have a ticket. But I‟m not feeling well. You can have it for what it cost me.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?18. M: Ho ney, I‟ll be going straight to the theatre from work this evening. Could you bring mysuit and tie along?W: Sure, it‟s the first performance of the State Symphony Orchestra in our city, so suit and tie is a must.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?Long ConversationsConversation 1M: I got two letters this morning with job offers, one from the Polytechnic, and the other from the Language School in Pistoia, Italy.W: So you are not sure which to go for?M: That‟s it. Of course, the conditions of wo rk are very different: The Polytechnic is offering two-year contract which could be renewed, but the language school is only offering a year‟s contract, and that‟s a different minus. It could be renewed, but you never know.W: I see. So it‟s much less secure. But you don‟t need to think too much about steady jobs when you are only 23.M: That‟s true.W: What about the salaries?M: Well, the Pistoia job pays much better in the short term. I‟ll be getting the equivalent of about ￡22,000 a year there, but only ￡20,000 at the Polytechnic. But then the hours are different.At the Polytechnic I‟d have to do 35 hours a week, 20 teaching and 15 administration, whereas the Pistoia school is only asking for 30 hours teaching.W: Mmm…M: Then the type of teaching is so different. The Polytechnic is all adults and mostly preparation for exams like the Cambridge certificates. The Language School wants me to do a bit of exam preparation, but also quite a lot of work in companies and factories, and a couple of children‟s classes. Oh, and a bit of literature teaching.W: Well, that sounds much more varied and interesting. And I‟d imagine you would be doing quire a lot of teaching outside the school, and moving around quite a bit.M: Yes, whereas with the Polytechnic position, I‟d be stuck in the school all day.Q19. What do we learn about the man from the conversation?Q20. What do we learn about the students at the Polytechnic?Q21. What does the woman think of the job at the Language school?Conversation 2Good evening and welcome to tonight's edition of Legendary Lives. Our subject this evening is James Dean, actor and hero for the young people of his time. Edward Murray is the author of a new biography of Dean.W: Good evening, Edward.M: Hello Tina.W: Edward, tell us what you know about Dean's early life.M: He was born in Indiana in 1931, but his parents moved to California when he was five. He wasn't there long though because his mother passed away just four years later. Jimmy's father sent him back to Indiana after that to live with his aunt.W: So how did he get into acting?M: Well, first he acted in plays at high school, then he went to college in California where he got seriously into acting. In 1951 he moved to New York to do more stage acting.W: Then when did his movie career really start?M: 1955. His first starring role was in East of Eden. It was fabulous. Dean became a huge success.But the movie that really made him famous was his second one, Rebel Without a Cause, that was about teenagers who felt like they didn't fit into society.W: So how many more movies did he make?M: Just one more, then he died in that car crash in California in 1955.W: What a tragedy! He only made three movies! So what made him the legend he still is today? M: Well I guess his looks, his acting ability, his short life, and maybe the type of character he played in his movies. Many young people saw him as a symbol of American youths.Q22 What is the woman doing?Q23 Why did James Dean move back to Indiana when he was young?Q24 What does the man say James Dean did at college in California?Section BPassage 1The time is 9 o‟clock and this is Marian Snow with the news.The German authorities are sending investigators to discover the cause of the plane crash late yesterday on the island of Tenerife. The plane, a Boeing 737, taking German holiday makers to the island crashed into a hillside as it circled while preparing to land. The plane was carrying 180 passengers. It‟s thought there are no survivors. Rescue workers were at the scene.The British industrialist James Louis, held by kidnapper in central Africa for the past 8 months, was released unharmed yesterday. The kidnappers had been demanding 1 million pounds for the release of Mr. Louis. The London Bank and their agents who had been negotiating with the kidnappers have not said whether any amount of money has been paid.The 500 UK motors workers who had been on strike in High Town for the past 3 three weeks went back to work this morning. This follows successful talks between management and union representatives, which resulted in a new agreement on working hour and conditions. A spokesman for the management said they‟d hope they could now get back to producing cars, and that they lost lots of money and orders over this dispute.And finally the weather. After a code start, most of the country should be warm and sunny. But towards late afternoon, rain will spread from Scotland to cover most parts by midnight.26 What does the news say about the Boeing 737 plane?27 What happened to British industrialist James Louis?28 How did the 3-week strike in High Town end?29 What kind of weather will be expected by midnight in most parts of the country?Passage 2Juan Louis, a junior geology major, decided to give an informative speech about how earthquakes occur. From his audience and analysis he learned that only 2 or 3 of his classmates knew much of anything about geology. Juan realized then that he must present his speech at an elementary level and with a minimum of scientific language. As he prepared the speech, Juan kept asking himself, “How can I make this clear and meaningful to someone who knows nothing about earthquakes or geological principles?” Since he was speaking in the Midwest, he decided to begin by not ing that the most severe earthquake in American history took place not in California or Alaska but at New Madrid, Missouri in 1811. If such an earthquake happened today, it would be felt from the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean and would flatten most of the cities in the Mississippi valley. That, he figured, should get his classmates‟ attention. Throughout the body of the speech, Juan dealt only with the basic mechanics of the earthquakes, carefully avoid technical terms. He also prepared visual aids, diagramming photo line, so his classmates wouldn‟t get confused. To be absolutely safe, Juan asked his roommate, who was not a geology major, to listen to the speech. “Stop me,” he said, “any time I say something you don‟t understand.” Juan‟s roommate sto pped him four times. And at each spot, Juan worked out a way to make his point more clearly. Finally, he had a speech that was interesting and perfectly understandable to his audience.Q30 What did Juan Louis learn from the analysis of his audience?Q31 How did Juan Louis start his speech?Q32 What did Juan ask his roommate to do when he was making his trial speech?Passage 3Esperanto is an artificial language, designed to serve internationally as an auxiliary means of communication among speakers of different languages. It was created by Ludwig Lazar Zamenhof, a polish Jewish doctor specialized in eye diseases. Esperanto was first presented in 1887. An international movement was launched to promote its use. Despite arguments and disagreements, the movement has continued to flourish and has members in more than 80 countries. Esperanto is used internationally across language boundaries by at least 1 million people, particularly in specialized fields. It is used in personal contexts, on radio broadcasts and in a number of Its popularity has spread form Europe, both east and west, to such countries as Brazil and Japan. It is, however, in China that Esperanto has had its greatest impact. It is taught in universities and used in many translations, often in scientific or technological works. EL POPOLA CHINIO, whichmeans from people‟s China, it‟s a monthly magazine in Esperanto and it‟s read worldwide. Radio Beijing‟s Esperanto program is the most popular program in Esperanto in the world. Esperanto vocabulary is d rawn primarily from Latin, the Roman‟s languages, English and German. Spelling is completely regular. A simple and consistent set of endings indicates grammatical functions of words. Thus for example, every noun ends in “o”, every adjective in “a”, and bas ic form of every verb in “i”. Esperanto also has a highly productive system of constructing new words from old ones.Q33 What does the speaker tell us about Esperanto?Q34 What is said about the international movement to promote the use of Esperanto?Q35 What does the speaker say about Esperanto in China?2010年12月英语六级听力试题Part I Listening ComprehensionSection A11. [A] The man is the manager of the apartment building.[B] The woman is very good at bargaining.[C] The woman will get the apartment refurnished.[D] The man is looking for an apartment.12. [A] How the pictures will turn out.[B] Where the botanical garden is.[C] What the man thinks of the shots.[D] Why the pictures are not ready.13. [A] There is no replacement for the handle.[B] There is no match for the suitcase.[C] The suitcase is not worth fixing.[D] The suitcase can be fixed in time.14. [A] He needs a vehicle to be used in harsh weather.[B] He has a fairly large collection of quality trucks.[C] He has had his truck adapted for cold temperatures.[D] He does routine truck maintenance for the woman.15. [A] She cannot stand her boss‟s bad temper.[B] She has often been criticized by her boss.[C] She has made up her mind to resign.[D] She never regrets any decisions she makes.16. [A] Look for a shirt of a more suitable color and size.[B] Replace the shirt with one of some other material.[C] Visit a different store for a silk or cotton shirt.[D] Get a discount on the shirt she is going to buy.17. [A] At a “Lost and Found”.[B] At a reception desk.[C] At a trade fair.[D] At an exhibition.18. [A] Repair it and move in.[B] Pass it on to his grandson.[C] Convert it into a hotel.[D] Sell it for a good price.19. [A] Unique descriptive skills.[B] Good knowledge of readers‟ tastes.[C] Colourful world experiences.[D] Careful plotting and clueing.20. [A] A peaceful setting.[B] A spacious room.[C] To be in the right mood.[D] To be entirely alone.21. [A] They rely heavily on their own imagination.[B] They have experiences similar to the characters‟.[C] They look at the world in a detached manner.[D] They are overwhelmed by their own prejudices.22. [A] Good or bad, they are there to stay.[B] Like it or not, you have to use them.[C] Believe it or not, they have survived.[D] Gain or lose, they should be modernised.23. [A] The frequent train delays.[B] The high train ticket fares.[C]The food sold on the trains.[D] The monopoly of British Railways.24. [A] The low efficiency of their operation.[B] Competition from other modes of transport.[C] Constant complaints from passengers.[D] The passing of the new transport act.25. [A] They will be de-nationalised.[B] They provide worse service.[C] They are fast disappearing.[D] They lose a lot of money.Section BPassage One26. [A] The whole Antarctic region will be submerged.[B] Some polar animals will soon become extinct.[C] Many coastal cities will be covered with water.[D] The earth will experience extreme weathers.27. [A] How humans are to cope with global warming.[B] How unstable the West Antarctic ice sheet is.[C] How vulnerable the coastal cities are.[D] How polar ice impacts global weather.28. [A] It collapsed at least once in the past 1.3 million years.[B] It sits firmly on solid rock at the bottom of the ocean.[C] It melted at temperatures a bit higher than those of today.[D] It will have little impact on sea level when it breaks up.29. [A] The West Antarctic region was once an open ocean.[B] The West Antarctic ice sheet was about 7,000 feet thick.[C] The West Antarctic ice sheet was once floating ice.[D] The West Antarctic region used to be warmer than today. Passage Two30. [A] Whether we can develop social ties on the Internet.[B] Whether a deleted photo is immediately removed from the web.[C] Whether our blogs can be renewed daily.[D] Whether we can set up our own websites.31. [A] The number of visits they receive.[B] The way they store data.[C] The files they have collected.[D] The means they use to get information.32. [A] When the system is down.[B] When new links are set up.[C] When the URL is reused.[D] When the server is restarted.Passage Three33. [A] Some iced coffees have as many calories as a hot dinner.[B] Iced coffees sold by some popular chains are contaminated.[C] Drinking coffee after a meal is more likely to cause obesity.[D] Some brand-name coffees contain harmful substances.34. [A] Have some fresh fruit.[B] Exercise at the gym.[C] Take a hot shower.[D] Eat a hot dinner.35. [A] They could enjoy a happier family life.[B] They could greatly improve their work efficiency.[C] Many cancer cases could be prevented.[D] Many embarrassing situations could be avoided.Section C。

2010年六级听力原文及答案11. A The man failed to keep his promise.12. C The woman should spend more time outdoors.13. D It is not a good idea to buy the T-shirt.14. B Most readers do not share his viewpoints.15. A Leave Daisy alone for the time being.16. A Batteries.17. D The man can get the ticket at its original price.18. A The speakers will dress formally for the concert.19. D He is undecided as to which job to go for.20. C They are all adults.21. B Varied and interesting.22. C Hosting a television show.23. A He lost his mother.24. B He got seriously into acting.25. B He has long been a legendary figure.26. C It crashed when it was circling to land.27. A He was kidnapped eight months ago.28. A The management and union representatives reached an agreement.29. B rainy30. C Very few of them knew much about geology.31. B By noting where the most severe earthquake in U.S. history occurred.32. C Stop him when he had difficulty understanding.33. D It is a tool of communication among speakers of different languages.34. D It has supporters from many countries in the world.illnesses.――――――――――聽力原文―――――――――Section AShort Conversation11. M: Oh, I’m so sorry I forgot to bring along the book you borrowed from the library.W: What a terrible memory you have! Anyway, I won’t need it until Friday night. As long as I can get it by then, OK?Q: What do we learn from this conversation?12. W: Doctor, I haven’t been able to get enough sleep lately, and I’m too tired to concentrate in class.M: Well, you know, spending too much time indoors with all that artificial lighting can do that to you.Your body loses track of whether it’s day or night.Q: What does the man imply?13. M: I think I’ll get one of those new T-shirts, you know, with the school’s logo on both the front and back.W: You’ll regret it. They are expensive, and I’ve heard the printing fades easily when you wash them.Q: What does the woman mean?14. W: I think your article in the school newspaper is right on target, and your viewpoints have certainly convinced me.M: Thanks, but in view of the general responses, you and I are definitely in the minority.Q: What does the man mean?15. M: Daisy was furious yesterday because I lost her notebook. Should I go see her and apologize to her again? W: Well, if I were you, I’d let her cool off a few days before I approach her. Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?16. M: Would you please tell me where I can get batteries for this brand of camera?W: Let me have a look. Oh, yes, go down this aisle, pass the garden tools, you’ll find them on the shelf next to the light bulbs.Q: What is the man looking for?17. M: Our basketball team is playing in the finals but I don’t have a ticket.I guess I’ll just watch it on TV. Do you want to come over?W: Actually I have a ticket. But I’m not feeling well. You can have it forwhat it cost me.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?18. M: Honey, I’ll be going straight to the theatre from work this evening. Could you bring my suit and tie along? W: Sure, it’s the first performance of the State Symphony Orchestra in our city, so suit and tie is a must.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?Long ConversationsConversation 1M: I got two letters this morning with job offers, one from the Polytechnic, and the other from the Language School in Pistoia, Italy.W: So you are not sure which to go for?M: That’s it. Of course, the conditions of work are very different: ThePolytechnic is offering two-year contract which could be renewed, but the language school is only offering a year’s contract, and that’s a different minus. It could be renewed, but you never know.W: I see. So it’s much less secure. But you don’t need to think too much about steady jobs when you are only 23.M: That’s true.W: What about the salaries?M: Well, the Pistoia job pays much better in the short term. I’ll be getting the equivalent of about ￡22,000 a year there, but only￡20,000 at the Polytechnic. But then the hours are different. At the Polytechnic I’d have to do 35 hours a week, 20 teaching and 15 administration, whereas the Pistoia school is only asking for 30 hoursteaching.W: Mmm…M: Then the type of teaching is so different. The Polytechnic is all adults and mostly preparation for exams like the Cambridge certificates. The Language School wants me to do a bit of exam preparation, but also quite a lot of work in companies and factories, and a couple of children’s classes. Oh, and a bit of literature teaching.W: Well, that sounds much more varied and interesting. And I’d imagine you would be doing quire a lot of teaching outside the school, and moving around quite a bit.M: Yes, whereas with the Polytechnic position, I’d be stuck in the school all day.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard:Q19. What do we learn about the man from the conversation?Q20. What do we learn about the students at the Polytechnic?Q21. What does the woman think of the job at the Language School?Conversation 2W: Good evening and welcome to tonight's edition of Legendary Lives. Our subject this evening is James Dean, actor and hero for the young people of his time. Edward Murray is the author of a new biography of Dean. Good evening, Edward.M: Hello Tina.W: Edward, tell us what you know about Dean's early life.M: He was born in Indiana in 1931, but his parents moved to California when he was five. He wasn't there long though because his motherpassed away just four years later. Jimmy's father sent him back to Indiana after that to live with his aunt.W: So how did he get into acting? M: Well, first he acted in plays at high school, then he went to college in California where he got seriously into acting. In 1951 he moved to New York to do more stage acting.W: Then when did his movie career really start?M: 1955. His first starring role was in East of Eden. It was fabulous. Dean became a huge success. But the movie that really made him famous was his second one, Rebel Without a Cause, that was about teenagers who felt like they didn't fit into society. W: So how many more movies did he make?M: Just one more, then he died in thatcar crash in California in 1955.W: What a tragedy! He only made three movies! So what made him the legend he still is today?M: Well I guess his looks, his acting ability, his short life, and maybe the type of character he played in his movies. Many young people saw him as a symbol of American youths.Q22 What is the woman doing?Q23 Why did James Dean move back to Indiana when he was young?Q24 What does the man say James Dean did at college in California?Q25 What do we know about James Dean from the conversation? Section BPassage 1The time is 9 o’clock and this is Marian Snow with the news.The German authorities are sendinginvestigators to discover the cause of the plane crash late yesterday on the island of Tenerife. The plane, a Boeing 737, taking German holiday makers to the island crashed into a hillside as it circled while preparing to land. The plane was carrying 180 passengers. It’s thought there are no survivors. Rescue workers were at the scene.The British industrialist James Louis, held by kidnappers in Central Africa for the past 8 months, was released unharmed yesterday. The kidnappers had been demanding 1 million pounds for the release of Mr. Louis. The London Bank and their agents who had been negotiating with the kidnappers have not said whether any amount of money has been paid.The 500 UK motors workers who had been on strike in High Town for the past 3 three weeks went back to work this morning. This follows successful talks between management and union representatives, which resulted in a new agreement on working hours and conditions. A spokesman for the management said that they’d hope they could now get back to producing cars, and that they lost lot of money and orders over this dispute.And finally the weather. After a cold start, most of the country should be warm and sunny. But towards late afternoon, rain will spread from Scotland to cover most parts by midnight.Questions 26 – 29 are based on thepassage you have just heard.26 What does the news say about the Boeing 737 plane?27 What happened to British industrialist James Louis?28 How did the 3-week strike in High Town end?29 What kind of weather will be expected by midnight in most parts of the country?Passage 2Juan Louis, a junior geology major, decided to give an informative speech about how earthquakes occur. From his audience and analysis he learned that only 2 or 3 of his classmates knew much of anything about geology. Juan realized then that he must present his speech at an elementary level and with a minimum of scientific language. As he prepared the speech, Juan keptasking himself, “How can I make this clear and meaningful to someone who knows nothing about earthquakes or geological principles?” Since he was speaking in the Midwest, he decided to begin by noting that the most severe earthquake in American history took place not in California or Alaska but at New Madrid, Missouri in 1811. If such an earthquake happened today, it would be felt from the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean and would flatten most of the cities in the Mississippi valley. That, he figured, should get his classmates’ attention. Throughout the body of the speech, Juan dealt only with the basic mechanics of the earthquakes and carefully avoid technical terms. He also prepared visual aids, diagramming photo line, so hisclassmate s wouldn’t get confused. To be absolutely safe, Juan asked his roommate, who was not a geology major, to listen to the speech. “Stop me,” he said, “any time I say something you don’t understand.” Juan’s roommate stopped him four times. And at each spot, Juan worked out a way to make his point more clearly. Finally, he had a speech that was interesting and perfectly understandable to his audience. Questions 30 – 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q30 What did Juan Louis learn from the analysis of his audience?Q31 How did Juan Louis start his speech?Q32 What did Juan ask his roommate to do when he was making his trial speech?Passage 3Esperanto is an artificial language, designed to serve internationally as an auxiliary means of communication among speakers of different languages. It was created by Ludwig Lazar Zamenhof, a Polish Jewish doctor specialized in eye diseases. Esperanto was first presented in 1887. An international movement was launched to promote its use. Despite arguments and disagreements, the movement has continued to flourish and has members in more than 80 countries. Esperanto is used internationally across language boundaries by at least 1 million people, particularly in specialized fields. It is used in personal context, on radio broadcasts and in a number of publications as well as in translationsof both modern works and classics. Its popularity has spread form Europe, both east and west, to such countries as Brazil and Japan. It is, however, in China that Esperanto has had its greatest impact. It is taught in universities and used in many translations, often in scientific or technological works. EL POPOLA CHINIO, which means from people’s China, it’s a month ly magazine in Esperanto and it is read worldwide. Radio Beijing’s E speranto program is the most popular program in Esperanto in the world. Esperanto’s vocabulary is drawn primarily from Latin, the Roman’s languages, English and German. Spelling is completely regular. A simple and consistent set of endings indicates grammatical functions of words. Thus, for example, every noun endsin “o”, every adjective in “a”, and basic form of every verb in “i”. Esperanto also has a highly productive system of constructing new words from old ones.Questions 33 – 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q33 What does the speaker tell us about Esperanto?Q34 What is said about the international movement to promote the use of Esperanto?Q35 What does the speaker say about Esperanto in China?Section CGeorge Herbert Mead said that humans are talked into humanity. He meant that we gain personal identity as we communicate with others. In the earliest years of our lives, our parents tell us who we are. "You'reintelligent." "You're so strong." We first see ourselves through the eyes of others, so their messages form important foundations of ourself-concepts. Later we interact with teachers, friends, romantic partners, and coworkers who communicate their views of us. Thus, how we see ourselves reflects the views of us that others communicate.The profound connection between identity and communication is dramatically evident in children who are deprived of human contact. Case studies of children who were isolated from others reveal that they lack a firm self-concept, and their mental and psychological development is severely hindered by lack of language.Communications with others not only affects our sense of identity but also directly influences our physical and emotional well-being. Consistently, research shows that communicating with others promotes health, whereas social isolation is linked to stress, disease, and early death. People who lack close friends have greater levels of anxiety and depression than people who are close to others. A group of researchers reveal scores of studies that trace the relationship between health and interaction with others.The conclusion was that social isolation is statistically as dangerous as high blood pressure, smoking and obesity. Many doctors and researchers believe that loneliness harms the immune system, makingus more vulnerable to a range of miner and major illnesses.36. intelligent37. foundations38. romantic39. reflects40. profound41. dramatically42. deprived43. hindered44. research shows that communicating with others promotes health, whereas social isolation is linked to stress, disease, and early death.45. A group of researchers reveal scores of studies that trace the relationship between health and interaction with others.46. loneliness harms the immunesystem, making us more vulnerable to a range of miner and major illnesses.。

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Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of Due Attention Should Be Given to the Study of Chinese. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below:1.近年来在学生中出现了忽视中文学习的现象；2.出现这种现象的原因和后果；3.我认为…Due Attention Should Be Given to the Study of ChinesePart II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes) Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with theinformation given in the passage.Obama's success isn't all good news for black AmericansAs Erin White watched the election results head towards victory for Barack Obama, she felt a burden lifting from her shoulders. "In that one second, it was a validation for my whole race," she recalls."I've always been an achiever," says White, who is studying for an MBA at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. "But there had always been these things in the back of my mind questioning whether I really can be who I want. It was like a shadow, following me around saying you can only go so far. Now it's like a barrier has been let down."White's experience is what many psychologists had expected - that Obama would prove to be a powerful role model for African Americans. Some hoped his rise to prominence would have a big impact on white Americans, too, challenging those who still harbour racist sentiments. "The traits that characterise him are very contradictory to the racial stereotypes that black people are aggressive and uneducated," says Ashby Plant of Florida State University. "He's very intelligent and eloquent."Sting in the tailAshby Plant is one of a number of psychologists who seized on Obama's candidacy to test hypotheses about the power of role models. Their work is already starting to reveal how the "Obama effect" is changing people's views and behaviour. Perhaps surprisingly, it is not all good news: there is a sting in the tail of the Obama effect.But first the good news. Barack Obama really is a positive role model for African Americans, and he was making an impact even before he got to the White House. Indeed, the Obama effect can be surprisingly immediate and powerful, as Ray Friedman of Vanderbilt University and his colleagues discovered.They tested four separate groups at four key stages of Obama's presidential campaign. Each group consisted of around 120 adults of similar age and education, and the testassessed their language skills. At two of these stages, when Obama's success was less than certain, the tests showed a clear difference between the scores of the white and black participants—an average of 12.1 out of 20, compared to 8.8, for example. When the Obama fever was at its height, however, the black participants performed much better. Those who had watched Obama's acceptance speech as the Democrats' presidential candidate performed just as well, on average, as the white subjects.After his election victory, this was true of all the black participants.Dramatic shiftWhat can explain this dramatic shift? At the start of the test, the participants had to declare their race and were told their results would be used to assess their strengths and weaknesses. This should have primed the subjects with "stereotype threat" – an anxiety that their results will confirm negative stereotypes, which has been shown to damage the performance of African Americans.Obama's successes seemed to act as a shield against this. "We suspect they felt inspired and energised by his victory, so the stereotype threat wouldn't prove a distraction," says Friedman.Lingering racismIf the Obama effect is positive for African Americans, how is it affecting their white compatriots (同胞)? Is the experience of having a charismatic (有魅力的) black president modifying lingering racist attitudes? There is no easy way to measure racism directly; instead psychologists assess what is known as "implicit bias", using a computer-based test that measures how quickly people associate positive and negative words—such as "love" or "evil"—with photos of black or white faces. A similar test can also measure how quickly subjects associate stereotypical traits—such as athletic skills or mental ability—with a particular group.In a study that will appear in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, Plant's team tested 229 students during the height of the Obama fever. They found that implicit bias has fallen by as much as 90% compared with the level found in a similar study in 2006. "That's an unusually large drop," Plant says.While the team can't be sure their results are due solely to Obama, they also showed that those with the lowest bias were likely to subconsciously associate black skin colour with political words such as "government" or "president". This suggests that Obama was strongly on their mind, says Plant.Drop in biasBrian Nosek of the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, who runs a website that measures implicit bias using similar test, has also observed a small drop in bias in the 700,000 visitors to the site since January 2007, which might be explained by Obama's rise to popularity. However, his preliminary results suggest that change will be much slower coming than Plant's results suggest.Talking honestly"People now have the opportunity of expressing support for Obama every day," says Daniel Effron at Stanford University in California. "Our research arouses the concern that people may now be more likely to raise negative views of African Americans." On the other hand, he says, it may just encourage people to talk more honestly about their feelings regarding race issues, which may not be such a bad thing.Another part of the study suggests far more is at stake than the mere expression of views.The Obama effect may have a negative side. Just one week after Obama was elected president, participants were less ready to support policies designed to address racial inequality than they had been two weeks before the election. Huge obstacles It could, of course, also be that Obama's success helps people to forget that a disproportionate number of black Americans still live in poverty and face huge obstacles when trying to overcome these circumstances. "Barack Obama's family is such a salient (出色的) image, we generalise it and fail to see the larger picture—that there's injustice in every aspect of American life," says Cheryl Kaiser of the University of Washington in Seattle. Those trying to address issues of racial inequality need to constantly remind people of the inequalities that still exist to counteract the Obama's effect, she says.Though Plant's findings were more positive, she too warns against thinking that racism and racial inequalities are no longer a problem. "The last thing I want is for people to think everything's solved."These findings do not only apply to Obama, or even just to race. They should hold for any role model in any country. "There's no reason we wouldn't have seen the same effect on our views of women if Hillary Clinton or Sarah Palin had been elected," says Effron. So the election of a female leader might have a downside for other women.Beyond raceWe also don't yet know how long the Obama effect—both its good side and its bad—will last.Political sentiment is notoriously changeable: What if things begin to go wrong for Obama, and his popularity slumps?And what if Americans become so familiar with having Obama as their president that they stop considering his race altogether? "Over time he might become his own entity," says Plant. This might seem like the ultimate defeat for racism, but ignoring the race of certain select individuals—a phenomenon that psychologists call subtyping—also has an insidious (隐伏的) side. "We think it happens to help people preserve their beliefs, so they can still hold on to the previous stereotypes." That could turn out to be the cruellest of all the twists to the Obama effect.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

2010年六月六级听力真题及答案(附原文).doc11:I left 20 pages here to copy ,here’s the receipt: I’ m sorry ,sir ,but we are a little behind ,could you come back in a few minutes ?what does the woman mean ?I hope you are not to put out with me f or the delay ,I had to stop for the Fred’s home to pick up on my way here: well , that’s not a big deal ,but you might at least phone if you know you will keep someone what do we learn about the women ?: Mark is the best candidate for chairman of the student’s union , isn’t he ?:well ,that guy won’t be able to win the election unless he got the majority vote from women s ,and I am not sure about it ?what does the man mean ?: sorry to have kept you waiting ,Madam , I’ve located your luggage, it was left behind in Paris n’t arrive until later this evening: oh ,I can’t believe this ,have it been to delivered to my hotel then ,I guesswhat happened to the woman’s luggage ?W：I do n’t think we have enough information for our presentation. But we have to give it ow. That doesn’t seem to be much we can do about it.Yeah, at this point, we’ll have to make do with what we’ve got.what does the man suggest they do?I’m taking this great course psychology of language. It’s really interesting. Since you’re ogy major, you should sign up for it.Actually, I tried to do that. But they told me I have to take language studies first.What do we learn from the conversation?Can you believe the way Larry was talking to his roommate? No wonder they don’t get along.Well, maybe Larry was just reacting to something his roommate said. There are two sides to ory you know.What does the man imply about Larry and his roommate?M: We don’t have the resources to stop those people from buying us out. Unless a miracle s, this may be the end of us.I still have hope we can get help from the bank. After all, we don’t need that m uch money. What do we learn about the speakers from the conversation?对话原文nversation Oneestions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.You know I've often wondered why people laugh at the picture of a big belly businessman g on a banana skin and falling on his bottom. We are to feel sorry for them.Actually, Laura, I think we laugh because we are glad it didn't happen to us. But of course thereW：Your name Sanjay Kumar is that correct?：Yes, madam.：You claim you are traveling on a scholarship from Delhi University.：That's right.：Now it seems that a hand gun was found in your luggage. Do you admit that?：Yes, but…：According to the statement you made, you had never seen the hand gun before it was found in g. Do you still maintain that?：But it's true. I swear it.：Mmm, you do realize Mr. Kumar that to bring a hand gun into Hong Kong without proper zation is a serious offense.：But I didn't bring it. I … I me an I didn't know anything about it. It wasn't there when I left My bags were searched. It was part of the airport security check.：Maybe so, but someone managed to get that hand gun onto the aircraft or it couldn't have been：Someone but not me.：Tell me , where was your personal bag during the flight?：I had it down by my feet between me and the man in the next seat.He was the only person who could have opened my bag while I was asleep. It must have beenI see. Have you any idea who this man was?He told me his name, Alfred Foster. He was very friendly, after I woke up that is. He hadn'tbefore.Alfred Foster, we can check that on the passenger list.He said he had a car coming to meet him. He offered me a lift.Oh, Why should he do that?So he can get his handgun back, that's why. Please find him, Madam.estions 23-25 are based on the conversation you have just heardWhat is Sanjay Kumar suspected of?What do we know about Alfred Foster ?What does Sanjay Kumar ask the woman to do finally?力理解短文原文ction Bssage Oneeryone is looking for a good investment these days. And with stocks, currencies and companies hing, some are finding that taking the trip of a lifetime is actually a smart move right now. Prices od, crowds are fewer and the dividends like expanded worldview, lifelong memories, the tion of boosting the global economy—can't be easily snatched away. Sylvia and Paul Custerson, a couple from Cambridge, England, recently took a 16-day vacation to Namibia, where they went -watching excursions. Later this year, they are planning a trip to Patagonia. "We're using our now," says Sylvia, "And why not? We're not getting any interest in the bank. If it's a place we want to go, then we will go. We may as well travel while we're fit and healthy. "me travel agents are thriving in spite of the economy. "We've had more people booking in the arter of this year than last," says Hubert Moineau, founder of Tselana Travel, which is planningduce a new program of longer adventure trips, including polar expeditions and cruises in the gos. "We're hearing things like, 'We don't know what the situation will be in six months so let's ow' ", Ashley Toft, managing director of the U. K. tour operator Explore has been surprised to ncrease in last-minute bookings of high-priced trips to such places as India, Bhutan and Nepal. ms people would rather give up something else than the big trip," he says. Travel has become a y. It's just how we travel that is changing.estions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.According to the speaker, why are some people willing to spend their money on travel these days? What is Tselana Travel planning to do, according to its founder?According to Ashley Toft, managing director of Explore, what is changing now with regard tossage Twomehow the old male and female stereotypes no longer fit. Men and women in this country been fulfilling their traditional roles for some time now. And there seem to be fewer and fewer ces between the sexes. For instance, even though more women than men are still homemakers paying jobs, women have been taking over more responsibility in the business world, earning salaries than ever before and entering fields of work that used to be exclusively male areas. At meetings and in group discussions, they might speak up more often, express strong opinions and p with more creative and practical ideas than their male colleagues. Several days ago, my -old daughter came to me with some important news. Not only had she found the highest paying er career, but she’d also accepted a date with the most charming men she’d ever met. eally?”, I responded,” tell me about them.”eceptionist in an attorney’s office and a welder at a construction site.” She answered in a of-fact way. The interesting thing is my daughter’s date is the receptionist and my daughter is the The old stereotypes of men’s and women’s work have been changing more quickly than ever except perhaps in my own marriage.Who's going to mow the lawn? ” I asked my husband this morning.h, I will,” he answered politely. ”That's men's work. ”What?” Irritated, I raised my voice. “That's a ridiculous stereotype. I'll show you who can do the on the lawn.”e work took 3 hours and I did it all myself.estions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.What is the speaker mainly talking about?What might women do at office meetings nowadays according to the speaker?Why did the speaker mow the lawn herself that morning?ssage Threeorence Hayes is a journalist for the Green Ville Journal, the daily newspaper in town. Specifically ers crime in the Green Ville area. This responsibility takes her to many different places every —the police station, the court and the hospital. Most of the crimes that she writes about fall into ups: violent crimes and crimes against property. There isn’t much violent crime in a small town een Ville, or at least not as much as in the large urban areas. But assaults often occur on Friday urday nights, near the bars downtown. There’re also one or two rapes on campus every semester.e is very interested in this type of crime and tries to write a long article about each one. She that this will make women more careful when they walk around Green Ville alone at nightrtunately, there were usually no murders in Green Ville. Crimes against property make up most Heyes’ reporting. They range from mino r cases of deliberate damaging of things to much more offenses, such as car accidents involving drunk drivers or bank robberies but Florence has to all of these violations from the thief who took typewriters from every unlock room in the ory to the thief who stole one million dollars worth of art work from the university museum. Miss njoys working for a newspaper but she sometimes gets unhappy about all the crime she has to She would prefer to start writing about something more interesting and less unpleasant such as ws or politics, maybe next yearorence Hayeseen Villeestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.What is Florence Hayes’ main responsibility as a journalist?What does the speaker say about security in Green Ville?What do we learn about crimes against property in the Green Ville area?What would Florence Hayes prefer to do?合式听写原文ction C Compound DictationAmerica, people are faced with more and more decisions every day, whether it’s picking one of ne ice cream flavors, or deciding whether and when to get married. That sounds like a great but as a recent study has shown, too many choices can make us confused, unhappy, even ed with indecision. ‘That’s particularly true when it comes to the work place’, says Barry tz, an author of six books about human behavior. Students are graduating with a variety of skillserests, but often find themselves overwhelmed when it comes to choosing an ultimate career goal. dy, Schwartz observed decision-making among college students during their senior year. Based wers to questions regarding their job hunting strategies and career decisions, he divided the s into two groups：maximizers, who consider every possible option, and satisficers, who look until d an option that is good enough. You might expect that the student who had undertaken the most ed search would be the most satisfied with the ir final decision, but it turns out that’s not true. tz found that while maximizers ended up with better-paying jobs than satisficers on average, ren’t as happy with their decision. The reason why these people feel less satisfied is that a wor ld bilities may also be a world of missed opportunities. When you look at every possible option, you focus more on what was given up than what was gained. After surveying every option, a person acutely aware of the opportunities they had to turn down to pursue just one career11 C) She has not got the man’s copies for her12 B) She was late for the appointment13 C) It won’t be easy for Mark to win the election14 A) It failed to arrive at its destination in time15 A) Just make use of whatever information is available16 D) The woman isn’t qualified to take the course the manmentioned17 A) They are both to blame18 A) They are in desperate need of financial assistance19 C) We derive some humorous satisfaction from theirmisfortune20 C) They don’t know how to cope with the situation21 A) They themselves would like to do it but don’t dare to22 C) To relieve her feelings23 D) Bringing a handgun into Hong Kong24 D) He is suspected of having slipped some thing in Kunmar’sbag25 B) Find Alfred Foster26 B) They think travel gives them their money’s worth27 D) Launch a new program of adventure trips28 B) The way people travel29 B) The changing roles played by men and women30 A) Offer more creative and practical ideas than men31 C) To show that women are capable of doing what men do32 B) Reporting criminal offenses in Greenville33 D) It has fewer violent crimes than big cities34 A) There are a wide range of cases35 A) Write about something pleasantIn America, people are faced with more and more decisions everyday, whether it’s picking one of thirty-one ice cream(36)flavors, or deciding whether and when to get married.That sounds like a great thing, but as a recent study has shown,too many choices can make us (37)confused, unhappy, evenparalyzed with indecision. ‘That’s (38)particularly truewhen it comes to the work place’, saysBarry Schwartz, an author ofsix books about human (39)behavior. Students are graduatingwith a (40)variety of skills and interests, but often findthemselves (41)overwhelmed when it comes to choosing anultimate career goal. In a study, Schwartz observed decision-makingamong college students during their (42)senior year. Basedon answers to questions regarding their job hunting(43)strategies and career decisions, he divided the studentsinto two groups：maximizers, who consider every possible option, andsatisficers, who look until they find an option that is goodenough. You might expect that the student (44)who had undertakenthe most exhausted search would be the most satisfied with theirfinal decision, but it turns out that’s not true. Schwartzfound that while maximizers ended up with better-paying jobs thansatisficers on average, they weren’t as happy with their decision.The reason (45)why these people feel less satisfied is that aworld of possibilities may also be a world of missedopportunities. When you look at every possible option, you tendto focus more on what was given up than what was gained. Aftersurveying every option, (46)a person is more acutely aware ofthe opportunities they had to turn down to pursue just onecareer。

2010年12月英语六级听力原文完整版Passage OneAmong global warming’s most frightening threats is the prediction is that the polar ice-caps will melt, raising sea level so much that coastal cities from New York to Los Angles to Shanghai will be flooded. Scientists agree that the key player in this scenario is the West Antarctic ice sheet, a Brazil-size mass of frozen water that is much as 7000 feet thick. Unlike floating ice shelves which have little impact on sea level when they break up, the ice sheet is anchored to bedrock well below the sea surface. Surrounded by open ocean, it is also vulnerable, but Antarctic experts disagree strongly on just how unstable it is. Now, new evidence reveals that all or most of the west Antarctic ice sheet collapsed at least once during the past 1.3 million years, a period when global temperatures probably were not significantly higher than they are today. And the ice sheet was assumed to have been stable. In geological time, a million years is recent history. The proof, which was published last week in Science, comes from a team of scientists from Uppsala University in Sweden and the California Institute of Technology who drill deep holes near the edge of ice sheet. Within samples collected from the solid substances lying beneath the ice. They found fossils of microscopic marine plants which suggest that the region was once an open ocean, not solid ice. As Herman Engelhard, a co-author from the California Institute of Technology says, ‘the West Antarctic ice sheet disappear once and can disappear again.’Passage TwoIt's always fun to write about research that you can actually try out for yourself.Try this: T ake a photo and upload it to Facebook, then after a day or so, note what the URL link to the picture is and then delete it. Come back a month later and see if the link works. Chances are: It will.Facebook isn't alone here. Researchers at Cambridge University have found that nearly half of the social networking sites don't immediately delete pictures when a user requests they be removed. In general, photo-centric websites like Flickr were found to be better at quickly removing deleted photos upon request.Why do "deleted" photos stick around so long? The problem relates to the way data is stored on large websites: While your personal computer only keeps one copy of a file, large-scale services like Facebook rely on what are called content delivery networks to manage data and distribution. It's a complex system wherein data is copied to multiple intermediate devices, usually to speed up access to files when millions of people are trying to access the service at the same time. But because changes aren't reflected across the content delivery networks immediately, ghost copies of files tend to linger for days or weeks.In the case of Facebook, the company says data may hang around until the URL in question is reused, which is usually "after a short period of time", though obviously that time can vary considerably.Passage ThreeEnjoying an iced coffee? Better skip dinner or hit the gym afterwards, with a cancer charity warning that some iced coffees contain as many calories as a hot dinner.The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) conducted a survey of iced coffees sold by some popular chains in Britain including Starbucks, Café Nero and Costa Coffee to gauge the calories as studies increasingly link obesity with cancer. The worst offender - a coffee from Starbucks -- had 561 calories. Other iced coffees contained more than 450 calories and the majority had an excess of 200.Health experts advise that the average woman should consume about 2,000 calories a day and a man about 2,500 calories to maintain a healthy weight. Dieters aim for 1,000 to 1,500 calories a day."The fact that there is an iced coffee on the market with over a quarter of a woman's daily calories allowance is alarming," Dr Rachel Thompson, science program manager at London-based WCRF, said in a widely-reported statement."This is the amount of calories you might expect to have in an evening meal, not in a drink."The WCRF has estimated that 19,000 cancers a year in Britain could be prevented if people lost their excess weight with growing evidence that excess body fat increases the risk of various cancers."If you are having these types of coffee regularly then they will increase the chances of you becoming overweight, which in turn increases your risk of developing cancer, as well as other diseases such as heart disease." she added.Psychologists are finding that hope plays a surprisingly vital role in giving people a measurable advantage in rounds as diverse as academic achievement, bearing up in tough jobs, and coping with tragic illness. And, by contrast, the loss of hope, is turning out to be a stronger sign that a person may commit suicide than other factors long thought to be more likely risks. ‘Hope has proven a powerful predictor of outcome in every study we've done so far,’ said Doctor Charles R. Snyder, a psychologist, who has devised a scale to assess how much hope a person has. For example, in research with 3920 college students, Doctor Snyder and his colleagues found that the level of hope among freshmen at the beginning of their first semester was a more accurate predictor of their college grades, than were their SAT scores or their grade point averages in high school, the two measures most commonly used to predict college performance. ‘Students with high hope set themselves higher goals and know how to work to attain them,’Doctor Snyder said. ‘When you compare students of equivalent intelligence and past acade mic achievements, what sets them apart is hope.’ In devising a way to assess hope scientifically, Doctor Snyder went beyond the simple notion that hope is merely the sense that everything will turn out all right. ‘That notion is not concrete enough and it blurs two key components of hope,’ Doctor Snyder said, ‘Having hope means believing you have both the will and the way to accomplish your goals, whatever they may be.’2010年6月六级听力原文Passage 1The time is 9 o'clock and this is Marian Snow with the news.The German authorities are sending investigators to discover the cause of the plane crash late yesterday on the island of Tenerife. The plane, a Boeing 737, taking German holiday makers to the island crashed into a hillside as it circled while preparing to land. The plane was carrying 180 passengers. It's thought there are no survivors. Rescue workers were at the scene.The British industrialist James Louis, held by kidnappers in Central Africa for the past 8 months, was released unharmed yesterday. The kidnappers had been demanding 1 million pounds for the release of Mr. Louis. The London Bank and their agents who had been negotiating with the kidnappers have not said whether any amount of money has been paid.The 500 UK motors workers who had been on strike in High Town for the past 3 three weeks went back to work this morning. This follows successful talks between management and union representatives, which resulted in a new agreement on working hours and conditions. A spokesman for the management said that they'd hope they could now get back to producing cars, and that they lost lot of money and orders over this dispute. And finally the weather. After a cold start, most of the country should be warm and sunny. But towards late afternoon, rain will spread from Scotland to cover most parts by midnight.Passage 2Juan Louis, a junior geology major, decided to give an informative speech about how earthquakes occur. From his audience and analysis he learned that only 2 or 3 of his classmates knew much of anything about geology. Juan realized then that he must present his speech at an elementary level and with a minimum of scientific language. As he prepared the speech, Juan kept asking himself, “How can I make this clear and meaningful to someone who knows nothing about earthquakes or geological principles?” Since he was speaking in the Midwest, he decided to begin by noting that the most severe earthquake in American history took place not in California or Alaska but at New Madrid, Missouri in 1811. If such an earthquake happened today, it would be felt from the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean and would flatten most of the cities in the Mississippi valley. That, he figured, should get his classmates' attention. Throughout the body of the speech, Juan dealt only with the basic mechanics of the earthquakes and carefully avoid technical terms. He also prepared visual aids, diagramming photo line, so his classmates wouldn't get confused. To be absolutely safe, Juan asked his roommate, who was not a geology major, to listen to the speech. “Stop me,” he said, “any time I say something you don't understand.” Juan's roommate stopped him four times. And at each spot, Juan worked out a way to make his point more clearly. Finally, he had a speech that was interesting and perfectly understandable to his audience.Esperanto is an artificial language, designed to serve internationally as an auxiliary means of communication among speakers of different languages. It was created by Ludwig Lazar Zamenhof, a Polish Jewish doctor specialized in eye diseases. Esperanto was first presented in 1887. An international movement was launched to promote its use. Despite arguments and disagreements, the movement has continued to flourish and has members in more than 80 countries. Esperanto is used internationally across language boundaries by at least 1 million people, particularly in specialized fields. It is used in personal context, on radio broadcasts and in a number of publications as well as in translations of both modern works and classics. Its popularity has spread form Europe, both east and west, to such countries as Brazil and Japan. It is, however, in China that Esperanto has had its greatest impact. It is taught in universities and used in many translations, often in scientific or technological works. EL POPOLA CHINIO, which means from people's China, it's a monthly magazine in Esperanto and it is read worldwide. Radio Beijing's Esperanto program is the most popular program in Esperanto in the world. Esperanto's vocabulary is drawn primarily from Latin, the Roman's languages, English and German. Spelling is completely regular. A simple and consistent set of endings indicates grammatical functions of words. Thus, for example, every noun ends in“o”, every adjective in“a”, an d basic form of every verb in “i”. Esperanto also has a highly productive system of constructing new words from old ones.Section CGeorge Herbert Mead said that humans are talked into humanity. He meant that we gain personal identity as we communicate with others. In the earliest years of our lives, our parents tell us who we are. "You're intelligent." "You're so strong." We first see ourselves through the eyes of others, so their messages form important foundations of our self-concepts. Later we interact with teachers, friends, romantic partners, and coworkers who communicate their views of us. Thus, how we see ourselves reflects the views of us that others communicate.The profound connection between identity and communication is dramatically evident in children who are deprived of human contact. Case studies of children who were isolated from others reveal that they lack a firm self-concept, and their mental and psychological development is severely hindered by lack of munications with others not only affects our sense of identity but also directly influences our physical and emotional well-being. Consistently, research shows that communicating with others promotes health, whereas social isolation is linked to stress, disease, and early death. People who lack close friends have greater levels of anxiety and depression than people who are close to others. A group of researchers reveal scores of studies that trace the relationship between health and interaction with others.The conclusion was that social isolation is statistically as dangerous as high blood pressure, smoking and obesity. Many doctors and researchers believe that loneliness harms the immune system, making us more vulnerable to a range of miner and major illness.2009年12月英语六级真题听力原文Passage OneWilma Subra had no intention of becoming a public speaker. After graduating from college with degrees in chemistry and microbiology, she went to work at Gulf South Research Institute in Louisiana. As part of her job, she conducted field research on toxic substances in the environment, often in minority communities located near large industrial polluters. She found many families were being exposed high, sometimes deadly, levels of chemicals and other toxic substances, but she was not allowed to make her information public. Frustrated by these restrictions, Subra left her job in 1981, created her own company, and has devoted the past two decades to helping people fight back against giant industrial polluters. She works with families and community groups to conduct environmental tests, interpret test results, and organize for change. Because of her efforts, dozens of toxic sites across the country have been cleaned up, and one chemical industry spokesperson calls her “a top gun for the environmental movement.”How has Wilma Subra achieved all this? Partly through her scientific training, partly through her commitment to environmental justice. But just as important is her ability to communicate with people through public speakin g. “Public speaking,” she says, “is the primary vehicle I use for reaching people.”If you had asked Subra before 1981, “Do you see yourself as a major public speaker?” She would have laughed at the idea. Yet today she gives more than 100 presentations a y ear. Along the way she has lectured at Harvard, testified before Congress, and addressed audiences in 40 states, as well as in Mexico, Canada, and Japan.One of the biggest challenges facing employers and educators today is the rapid advance of globalization. The market place is no longer national or regional, but extends to all corners of the world. And this requires a global ready workforce. Universities have a large part to play in preparing students for the 21st century labor market by promoting international educational experiences. The most obvious way universities can help develop global workforce is by encouraging students to study abroad as part of their course. Students who have experienced another culture first hand are more likely to be global ready when they graduate. Global workforce development doesn’t always have to involve travel abroad however. If students learn another language and study other cultures, they will be more global ready when they graduate. It is important to point out that students also need to have a deep understanding of their own culture before they can begin to observe, analyze and evaluate other cultures. In multi-cultural societies, people can study each other’s cultures, to develop intercultural competencies, such as critical and reflective thinking, and intellectual flexibility. This can be done both through the curriculum and through activities on campus, outside of the classroom, such as art exhibitions, and lectures from international experts. Many universities are already embracing this challenge, and providing opportunities for students to become global citizens. Students themselves, however, may not realize that when they graduate, they will be competing in a global labor market, and universities need to raise awareness of these issues amongst undergraduates.Passage 3To see if hair color affects a person’s chances of getting a job, researchers at California State University asked 136 colleg e students to review the resume and photograph of a female appl icant for a job as an accountant. Each student was given the same resume. But the applicant’s picture was altered, so that in some photos her hair was golden, in some red and in some brown. The result? With brown hair, the woman was rated more capable, and she was offered a higher salary than when she had golden or red hair. Other studies have found similar results. Many respondents rate women with golden hair with less intelligent than other people, and red heads as more temperamental. Women with red or golden hair are victims of the common practice of stereotyping. A stereotype is a simplistic or exaggerated image that humans carrying in their minds about groups of people. For example, lawyers are shrewd and dishonest is a popular stereotype. Stereotyping can occur in public speaking classes. When trying to choose a speech topic, some males think that women are uninterested in how to repair cars, while some females think that men are uninterested in creative hobbies, such as knitting and needle point. We should reject stereotypes, because they force all people in a group into the same simple pattern. They fail to account for individual differences, and the wide range of characteristics among members of any group. Some lawyers are dishonest, yes! But many are not. Some women are uninterested in repairing cars, yes! But some are enthusiastic mechanics.Section CThe ancient Greeks developed basic memory systems called mnemonics. The name is derived from their Goddess of memory "Mnemosyne". In the ancient world, a trained memory was an immense asset, particularly in public life. There were no convenient devices for taking notes, and early Greek orators delivered long speeches with great accuracy because they learned the speeches using mnemonic systems. The Greeks discovered that human memory is largely an associative process that it works by linking things together. For example, think of an apple. The instant your brain registers the word "apple", it recalls the shape, color, taste, smell and texture of that fruit. All these things are associated in your memory with the word "apple". This means that any thought about a certain subject will often bring up more memories that are related to it. An example could be when you think about a lecture you have had. This could trigger a memory about what you're talking about through that lecture, which can then trigger another memory. Associations do not have to be logical. They just have to make a good link. An example given on a website I was looking at follows, "Do you remember the shape of Austria? Canada? Belgium? Or Germany? Probably not. What about Italy though? If you remember the shape of Italy, it is because you have been told at some time that Italy is shaped like a boot. You made an association with something already known, the shape of a boot. And Italy shape could not be forgotten once you had made the association."2009年6月英语六级真题听力原文2008年12月英语六级真题听力原文Section B·Passage OneTo find out what the weather is going to be, most people go straight to the radio, television, or newspaper to get an expert weather forecast. But if you know what to look for, you can use your own senses to make weather predictions. There are many signs that can help you. For example, in fair weather the air pressure is generally high, the air is still and often full of dust, and far away objects may look vague. But when the storm is brewing, the pressure drops, and you are often able to see things more clearly. Sailors took note of this long ago, and came up with the saying, “The farther the sight, the nearer the rain.” Your sense of smell can also help you detect the weather changes. Just before it rains, odors become stronger, this is because odors are repressed in a fair high pressure center. When a bad weather low moves in, air pressure lessens and odors are released. You can also hear an approaching storm. Sounds bounce off heavy storm clouds and return to earth with increased force. An old saying describes it this way, “Sounds traveling far and wide a stormy day will be tied”. And don’t laugh at your grandmother if she says she can feel a storm coming. It is commonly known that many people feel pains in their bones or joints while the humidity rises, the pressure drops, and bad weather is on the way.Passage TwoMany days seem to bring numerous tasks and responsibilities. All of which apparently must be tackled right away. You spend a day putting out files, but by the end of the day, you haven’t accomplished any of the really important things you set out to do. In despe ration, you draft a “to-do” list, but most days, you can make little progress with it. When you look at the list each morning, a big fat cloud of doo m is right at the top. Those difficult, complex, important tasks, that are so crucial to get done, and so easy to avoid. Plen ty of us create a “to-do” list to address feelings of being overwhelmed, but we rarely use these tools to their best effect. They wind out being guilt-provoking reminders of the fact that will over-committed and losing control of our priorities. According to Timothy Pikle, a professor of psychology at Carlton University in Ottawa, people often draw up a “to-do” list, and then that’s it. The list itself becomes the day’s achievement, allowing us to feel we’ve done something useful without taking on any real work. In fact, drawing up the list becomes a way of avoiding the work itself. Too often, the list is seen as the accomplishment for the day, reducing the immediate guilt of not working on the tasks at hand by investing energy in the list, says Pikle. When a list is used like this, it’s simply another way in which we lie to ourselves.Passage ThreeIn many stressful situations, the body’s responses can improve our performance. We become more energetic, more alert, better able to take effective action. But w hen stress is encountered continually, the body’s reactions are more likely to be harmful than helpful to us. The continual speeding up of bodily reactions and production of stress related hormones seem to make people more susceptible to heart disease. And stress reactions can reduce the disease fighting effectiveness of the body’s immune system, thereby increasing susceptibility to ill nesses ranging from colds to cancer. Stress may also contribute to disease in less direct ways by influencing moods and behavior. People under stress may become anxious or depressed, and as a result may eat too much or too little, have sleep difficulties or fail to exercise. These behavioral changes may in turn be harmful to the health. In addition, people are more likely to pay attention to certain bodily sensations such as aches and pains when they are under stress and to think that they’re sick. If the person were not under stress, the same bodily sensations might not be perceived as symptoms and the person might continue to feel well. Some researchers have suggested that assuming the role of a sick person is one way in which certain people try to cope with stress. Instead of dealing with the stressful situation directly, these people fall sick. After all, it is often more acceptably in our society to be sick and to seek medical help than it is to admit that one can not cope with the stresses of life.Section C·Now listen to the passage:One of the most common images of an advanced, Western-style culture is that of a busy, traffic-filled city. Since their first（36）appearance on American roadways, automobiles have become a（37）symbol of progress, a source of thousands of jobs and an almost inalienable right for citizens’ personal freedom of movement. In recent（38）decades, our “love affair” with the car is being（39）exported directly to the developing world, and it is increasingly（40）apparent that this transfer is leading to disaster.American’s almost complete dependence on automobiles has been a terrible mistake. As late as the 1950s, a large（41）percentage of the American public used mass transit. A（42）combination of public policy decisions and corporate scheming saw to it that countless（43）convenient and efficient urban streetcar and intra-city rail systems were dismantled（拆除）.（44）Our air quality now suffers from the effects of pollutants emitted directly from our cars. Our lives have been planned along a road grid — homes far from work, shopping far from everything, with ugly stretches of concrete and blacktop in between.Developing countries are copying Western-style transportation systems down to the last detail.（45）The problems caused by motorized vehicles in the West are often magnified in developing nations. Pollution control measures are either not strict or nonexistent, leading to choking clouds of smog. Gasoline still contains lead, which is extremely poisonous to humans.（46）Movement in some cities comes to a virtual standstill as motorized traffic competes with bicycles and pedestrians.In addition to pollution and traffic jams, auto safety is a critical issue in developing nations.2008年6月英语六级真题听力原文Passage OneWater scooters are water vehicles that look very much like motorcycles. Nowadays, speedy, colorful water scooters are gaining in popularity. They can travel anywhere a small boat can and particularly popular with young people. The rising popularity of the craft has raised the question of water scooter regulation. In this case, the argument for strict regulation is compelling. Water scooters are a particularly deadly form of water recreation. For example, two women were vacationing in Longboat Key while they were floating on the rubber boat along the shore, a water scooter crashed into them and kill them. Also water scooter operators have been killed or seriously injured in collisions with other water craft. Others have been stranded at the sea when their scooters either failed or sank far from shore. Many water scooter operators are inexperienced and ignorant of navigational rules, which increase the potential for accidents. The increasing popularity of the scooter has aggravated the problem, providing more water vehicles to compete for the same space. Crowded water waves are simply an open invitation to disaster. In addition to the inherent operational hazards of water scooters, they are proving to be an environmental nuisance. Beach residents complain of the noise of the scooters. The Pacific Whale Foundation on the west coast expressed concern that the scooters are frightening away an endangered species of whale that migrates to Hawaii for breeding. Regulations such as minimum operating age, restricted operating areas and compulsory classes in water safety are essential. Without such regulations, tragedies involving water scooters are sure to multiply, which makes many beaches unsafe for recreation.Passage TwoIt seems to me that neighbors are going out of style in America. The friend nest door from whom you borrowed for eggs or a ladder has moved and the people in there now are strangers. Some of the traditional stories of neighborliness are impractical or silly and maybe just as well that our relations with our neighbors are changing. The saying in the Bible “Love thy neighbor” was probably a poor translation of wha t must have originally been, “respect thy neighbor”. Love can be called up on order. Fewer than half the people in the United States live in the same house they lived in five years ago. So there is no reason to love the people who live next door to you, just because they happen to wander into a real estate office that listed the place next door to yours. The only thing neighbors have in common, to begin with, is proximity and unless something more develops that isn’t reason enough to be best friends. It sometimes happens naturally, but the chances are very small that your neighbors will be your choices friends or that you will be theirs, either. The best relationship with neighbors is one of friendly dist ance. You say “hello”, use small talk if you see them in the yard, you discuss problems as they arise and you help each other in an emergency. The drive way or the fence between you is not really a cold shoulder but a clear boundary. We all like clearly-defined boundaries for ourselves.Passage Three。

6月大学英语六级听力原文文字版Section A短对话1W: Can you come to the concert with me this weekend? Or do you have to prepare for exams?M: I still have a lot to do, but maybe a break would do me good.Q: What will the man probably do?2W: What does the paper say about the horrible incident that happened this morning on flight 870 to Hongkong?M: It ended with the arrest of the 3 hijackers. They have forced the plane to fly to Japan, but all the passengers and crew members landed safely.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?3M: Hello, this is the most fascinating article I've ever come across. I think you should spare some time to read it.W: Oh, really? I thought that anything about the election will be tedious.Q: What are the speakers talking about?4W: I'm not going to trust the restaurant credit from that magazine again. The food here doesn't taste anything like what we had in Chinatown.M: It definitely wasn't worth the wait.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?5W: Do you know what's wrong with Mark? He's been acting very strange lately.M: Come on. With his mother hospitalized right after he's taken on a new job. He's just gone a lot on his mind.Q: What do we learn from the conversation about Mark?6W: There were only 20 students at last night's meeting, so nothing could be loaded on.M: That's too bad. They'll have to turn up in great numbers if they want a voice on campus issues.Q: What does the man mean?7M: I try to watch TV as little as possible, but it's so hard.W: I didn't watch TV at all before I retired, but now I can hardly tear myself away from it.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?8W: I'm having a problem registering for the classes I want.M: That's too bad, but I'm pretty sure you'll be able to work everything out before this semester starts.Q: What does the man mean?长对话Conversation 1W: Jack, sit down and listen. This is important. we’ ll have to tackle the problems of the exporting step by step. And the first move is to get an up-to-date picture of where we stand now.M: Why don’t we just concentrate on expending here at home?W: Of course, we should hold on to our position here. But you must admit the market here is limited.M: Yes, but i t’s safe. The government keeps out foreigners with import controls. So I must admit I feel sure we could hold our own against foreign bikes.W: I agree. That’s why I am suggesting exporting. Because I feel we can compete with the best of them.M: What you are really saying is that we’d make more profit by selling bikes abroad, where we have a cost advantage and can charge high prices.W: Exactly.M: But, wait a minute. Packaging, shipping, financing, etc. will push up our cost and we could no better off, maybe worse off.W: OK. Now there are extra cost involved. But if we do it right, they can be built into the price of the bike and we can still be competitive.M: How sure are you about our chances of success in the foreign market?W: Well, that’s the sticky one. It’s going to need a lot of research. I’m hoping to get your help. Well, come on, Jack. Is it worth it, or not?M: There will be a lot of problems.W: Nothing we can’t handle.M: Um… I’m not that hopeful. But, yes, I think we should go ahead with the feasibility study.W: Marvelous, Jack. I was hoping you be on my side.9. What does the woman intend to do?10. Why does the man think it’s safe to focus on the home market?11. What is the man’s concern about selling bikes abroad?12. What do the speakers agree to do?Conversation 2W: What does the term “alternative energy source” mean?M: When we think of energy or fuel for our homes and cars, we think of petroleum, a fossil fuel processed from oil removed from the ground, of which there was a limited supply. But alternative fuels can be many things. Wind, sun and water can all be used to create fuel.W: Is it a threat of running out of petroleum real?M: It has taken thousands of years to create the natural stores of petroleum we have now. we are using what is available at a much faster rate that it is being produced over time. The real controversy surrounding the mass petroleum we have is how much we need to keep in reserve for future use. Most experts agree that by around 2025, the petroleum we use will reach a peak. Then production and availability will begin to seriously decline. This is not to say there will be no petroleum at this point. But it’ll become very difficult and therefore expensive to extract.。

大学英语六级听力原文---短文篇(2010-2006)宋结焱编著2011年5月目录2010年12月CET-6听力短文原文 (1)2010年06月CET-6听力短文原文 (2)2009年12月CET-6听力短文原文 (3)2009年06月CET-6听力短文原文 (4)2008年12月CET-6听力短文原文 (5)2008年06月CET-6听力短文原文 (6)2007年12月CET-6听力短文原文 (7)2007年06月CET-6听力短文原文 (8)2006年12月CET-6听力短文原文 (9)真题（10-12-B1）Among global warming’s most frightening threats is the prediction is that the polar ice-caps will melt, raising sea level so much that coastal cities from New York to Los Angles to Shanghai will be flooded. Scientists agree that key player in this scenario is the West Antarctic ice sheet, a Brazil-size mass of frozen water that is much as 7000 feet thick. Unlike floating ice shelves which have little impact on sea level when they break up, the ice sheet is anchored to bedrock will blow the sea surface. Surrounded by open ocean, it is also vulnerable, but Antarctic experts disagree strongly on just how unstable it is. Now, new evidence reveals that all or most of the Antarctic ice sheet collapsed at least once during the past 1.3 million years, a period when global temperatures probably were not significantly higher than they are today. And the ice sheet was assumed to have been stable. In geological time, a million years is recent history. The proof, which was published last week in Science, comes from a team of scientists from Uppsala University in Sweden and California Institute of Technology who drew deep holes near the edge of ice sheet. Within samples collected from the solid substances lying beneath the ice. They found fossils of microscopic marine plants which suggest that the region was once open ocean not solid ice. As Herman Engleheart, a co-author from the California Institute of Technology says, ‘the West Antarctic ice sheet disappear once and can disappear again.’26. What is one of the most frightening threats of global warming according to the passage?27. What did scientists disagree on?28. What is the latest information revealed about the West Antarctic ice sheet?29. What the scientists’ latest findings suggest?真题（10-12-B2）It's always fun to write about research that you can actually try out for yourself. Try this: Take a photo and upload it to Facebook, then after a day or so, note what the URL link to the picture is and then delete it. Come back a month later and see if the link works. Chances are: It will. Facebook isn't alone here. Researchers at Cambridge University have found that nearly half of the social networking sites don't immediately delete pictures when a user requests they be removed. In general, photo-centric websites like Flickr were found to be better at quickly removing deleted photos upon request. Why do "deleted" photos stick around so long? The problem relates to the way data is stored on large websites: While your personal computer only keeps one copy of a file, large-scale services like Facebook rely on what are called content delivery networks to manage data and distribution. It's a complex system wherein data is copied to multiple intermediate devices, usually to speed up access to files when millions of people are trying to access the service at the same time. But because changes aren't reflected across the content delivery networks immediately, ghost copies of files tend to linger for days or weeks. In the case of Facebook, the company says data may hang around until the URL in question is reused, which is usually "after a short period of time", though obviously that time can vary considerably.30. What does the speaker ask us to try out?31. What accounts for the failure of some websites to remove photos immediately?32. When will the unwanted data eventually disappear from Facebook according to the company?真题（10-12-B3）Enjoying an iced coffee? Better skip dinner or hit the gym afterwards, with a cancer charity warning that some iced coffees contain as many calories as a hot dinner. The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) conducted a survey of iced coffees sold by some popular chains in Britain including Starbucks, Caffe Nero and Costa Coffee to gauge the calories as studies increasingly link obesity with cancer. The worst offender - a coffee from Starbucks -- had 561 calories. Other iced coffees contained more than 450 calories and the majority had an excess of 200. Health experts advise that the average woman should consume about 2,000 calories a day and a man about 2,500 calories to maintain a healthy weight. Dieters aim for 1,000 to 1,500 calories a day. "The fact that there is an iced coffee on the market with over a quarter of a woman's daily calories allowance is alarming," Dr Rachel Thompson, science programme manager at London-based WCRF, said in a widely-reported statement. "This is the amount of calories you might expect to have in an evening meal, not in a drink." The WCRF has estimated that 19,000 cancers a year in Britain could be prevented if people lost their excess weight with growing evidence that excess body fat increases the risk of various cancers. "If you are having these types of coffee regularly then they will increase the chances of you becoming overweight, which in turn increases your risk of developing cancer, as well as other diseases such as heart disease." she added.33. What warning did some health experts give?34. What does the author suggest people do after they have an iced coffee?35. What could British people expect if they maintain a normal body weight according to the WCRF?The time is 9 o'clock and this is Marian Snow with the news. The German authorities are sending investigators to discover the cause of the plane crash late yesterday on the island of Tenerife. The plane, a Boeing 737, taking German holiday makers to the island crashed into a hillside as it circled while preparing to land. The plane was carrying 180 passengers. It's thought there are no survivors. Rescue workers were at the scene. The British industrialist James Louis, held by kidnappers in Central Africa for the past 8 months, was released unharmed yesterday. The kidnappers had been demanding 1 million pounds for the release of Mr. Louis. The London Bank and their agents who had been negotiating with the kidnappers have not said whether any amount of money has been paid. The 500 UK motors workers who had been on strike in High Town for the past 3 three weeks went back to work this morning. This follows successful talks between management and union representatives, which resulted in a new agreement on working hours and conditions. A spokesman for the management said that they'd hope they could now get back to producing cars, and that they lost lot of money and orders over this dispute. And finally the weather. After a cold start, most of the country should be warm and sunny. But towards late afternoon, rain will spread from Scotland to cover most parts by midnight.26. What does the news say about the Boeing 737 plane?27. What happened to British industrialist James Louis?28. How did the 3-week strike in High Town end?29. What kind of weather will be expected by midnight in most parts of the country?真题（10-06-B2）Juan Louis, a junior geology major, decided to give an informative speech about how earthquakes occur. From his audience and analysis he learned that only 2 or 3 of his classmates knew much of anything about geology. Juan realized then that he must present his speech at an elementary level and with a minimum of scientific language. As he prepared the speech, Juan kept asking himself, “How can I make this clear and meaningful to someone who knows nothing about earthquakes or geological principles?” Since he was speaking in the Midwest, he decided to begin by noting that the most severe earthquake in American history took place not in California or Alaska but at New Madrid, Missouri in 1811. If such an earthquake happened today, it would be felt from the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean and would flatten most of the cities in the Mississippi valley. That, he figured, should get his classmates' attention. Throughout the body of the speech, Juan dealt only with the basic mechanics of the earthquakes and carefully avoid technical terms. He also prepared visual aids, diagramming photo line, so his classmates wouldn't get confused. To be absolutely safe, Juan asked his roommate, who was not a geology major, to listen to the speech. “Stop me,” he said, “any time I say something you don't understand.” Juan's roommate stopped him four times. And at each spot, Juan worked out a way to make his point more clearly. Finally, he had a speech that was interesting and perfectly understandable to his audience.30. What did Juan Louis learn from the analysis of his audience?31. How did Juan Louis start his speech?32. What did Juan ask his roommate to do when he was making his trial speech?真题（10-06-B3）Esperanto is an artificial language, designed to serve internationally as an auxiliary means of communication among speakers of different languages. It was created by Ludwig Lazar Zamenhof, a Polish Jewish doctor specialized in eye diseases. Esperanto was first presented in 1887. An international movement was launched to promote its use. Despite arguments and disagreements, the movement has continued to flourish and has members in more than 80 countries. Esperanto is used internationally across language boundaries by at least 1 million people, particularly in specialized fields. It is used in personal context, on radio broadcasts and in a number of publications as well as in translations of both modern works and classics. Its popularity has spread form Europe, both east and west, to such countries as Brazil and Japan. It is, however, in China that Esperanto has had its greatest impact. It is taught in universities and used in many translations, often in scientific or technological works. EL POPOLA CHINIO, which means from people's China, it's a monthly magazine in Esperanto and it is read worldwide. Radio Beijing's Esperanto program is the most popular program in Esperanto in the world. Esperanto's vocabulary is drawn primarily from Latin, the Roman's languages, English and German. Spelling is completely regular. A simple and consistent set of endings indicates grammatical functions of words. Thus, for example, every noun ends in“o”, every adjective in“a”, and basic form of every verb in“i”. Esperanto also has a highly productive system of constructing new words from old ones.33. What does the speaker tell us about Esperanto?34. What is said about the international movement to promote the use of Esperanto?35. What does the speaker say about Esperanto in China?Wilma Subra had no intention of becoming a public speaker. After graduating from college with degrees in chemistry and microbiology, she went to work at Gulf South Research Institute in Louisiana. As part of her job, she conducted field research on toxic substances in the environment, often in minority communities located near large industrial polluters. She found many families were being exposed high, sometimes deadly, levels of chemicals and other toxic substances, but she was not allowed to make her information public. Frustrated by these restrictions, Subra left her job in 1981, created her own company, and has devoted the past two decades to helping people fight back against giant industrial polluters. She works with families and community groups to conduct environmental tests, interpret test results, and organize for change. Because of her efforts, dozens of toxic sites across the country have been cleaned up, and one chemical industry spokesperson calls her “a top gun for the environmental movement.” How has Wilma Subra achieved all this? Partly through her scientific training. Partly through her commitment to environmental justice. But just as important is her ability to communicate with people through public speaking. “Public speaking,” she says, “is the primary vehicle I use for reaching people.” If you had asked Subra before 1981, “Do you see yourself as a major public speaker?” She would have laughed at the idea. Yet today she gives more than 100 presentations a year. Along the way she has lectured at Harvard, testified before Congress, and addressed audiences in 40 states, as well as in Mexico, Canada, and Japan.26. What did Wilma Subra do as part of her job while working at Gulf South Research Institute?27. What did Wilma Subra leave her job in 1981?28. What results have Wilma Subra’s efforts had in the part two decades?29. What does the speaker say has contributed to Wilma Subra’s success?真题（09-12-B2）One of the biggest challenges facing employers and educators today is the rapid advance of globalization. The market place is no longer national or regional, but extends to all corners of the world. And this requires a global ready workforce. Universities have a large part to play in preparing students for the 21st century labor market by promoting international educational experiences. The most obvious way universities can help develop global workforce is by encouraging students to study abroad as part of their course. Students who have experienced another culture first hand are more likely to be global ready when they graduate.Global workforce development doesn’t always have to involve travel abroad however. If students learn another language and study other cultures, they will be more global ready when they graduate. It is important to point out that students also need to have a deep understanding of their own culture before they can begin to observe, analyze and evaluate other cultures. In multi-cultural societies, people can study each other’s cultures, to develop intercultural competencies, such as critical and reflective thinking, and intellectual flexibility. This can be done both through the curriculum and through activities on campus, outside of the classroom, such as art exhibitions, and lectures from international experts. Many universities are already embracing this challenge, and providing opportunities for students to become global citizens. Students themselves, however, may not realize that when they graduate, they will be competing in a global labor market, and universities need to raise awareness of these issues amongst undergraduates.30. What is one of the biggest challenges facing employers and educators today?31. What should students do first before they can really understand other cultures?32. What should college students realize according to the speaker?真题（09-12-B3）To see if hair color affects a person’s chances of getting a job, researchers at California State University asked 136 college students to review the resume and photograph of a female applicant for a job as an accountant. Each student was given the same resume. But the applicant’s picture was altered, so that in some photos her hair was golden, in some red and in some brown. The result? With brown hair, the woman was rated more capable, and she was offered a higher salary than when she had golden or red hair. Other studies have found similar results. Many respondents rate women with golden hair with less intelligent than other people, and red heads as more temperamental. Women with red or golden hair are victims of the common practice of stereotyping. A stereotype is a simplistic or exaggerated image that humans carrying in their minds about groups of people. For example, lawyers are shrewd and dishonest is a popular stereotype. Stereotyping can occur in public speaking classes. When trying to choose a speech topic, some males think that women are uninterested in how to repair cars, while some females think that men are uninterested in creative hobbies, such as knitting and needle point. We should reject stereotypes, because they force all people in a group into the same simple pattern. They fail to account for individual differences, and the wide range of characteristics among members of any group. Some lawyers are dishonest, yes! But many are not. Some women are uninterested in repairing cars, yes! But some are enthusiastic mechanics.33. What did researchers at California State University find?34. What is the popular stereotype of lawyers?35. Why does the speaker say we should reject stereotypes?Getting behind the wheel of a car can be an exciting new step in a teen’s life. But along with that excitement comes a new responsibility---understanding the need for common sense and maturity to avoid accidents. In an effort to spread awareness to teens across the nation, the Allstate Foundation sponsored a Keep-The-Drive Summit at Sunset Station on January 23rd. Students from Kennedy and Alamo Heights High schools participated in the summit which was held here for the first time. The goal of the year-long effort is to educate teens on the rules of safe driving and the severe consequences that can result if those rules are not followed, and then have them communicate that information to their peers. The students watched videos that told them about the numbers of teenage driving injuries and deaths. They listen to the videos as students from other cities share their stories of how their reckless driving affected not only their lives but also those of their passengers. “We are trying to create awareness in high schools across the countries,” said Westerman, an Allstate representative, “we focus on changing how teens think behind the wheel.” According to the presentation, more teens die in automobile crashes in the United States each year than from drugs, violence, smoking and suicide. An average of 16 teens die every day in motor vehicle crashes and nearly forty percent of those are caused by speeding. Texas is the state with the most teen driving deaths according to the presentation. Students agreed that the statistics were amazing and made them think twice about how they drive.26. For what purpose did the Allstate Foundation sponsor the Keep-The-Drive Summit?27. What causes the greatest number of deaths among American teens according to the presentation?28. What can we conclude about the Keep-The-Drive Summit?真题（09-06-B2）Dr. Allen Hersh designs smells for businesses. He says that it doesn’t take a whole lot of smell to affect you. Store owners can lure you to the candy aisle, even if you don’t realize your are smelling candy. This idea scares a lot of people. Groups that protect the rights of shoppers are upset. They say the stores are using a kind of brainwashing which they call “smell-washing”. “It’s pretty dishonest,” says Mark Silbergeld. He runs an organization that checks out products for consumers. The scientists hired to design the scents disagree. “There’s soft background music. There’s special lighting. There’re all sorts of bells being used,” says Dr. Hersh, “why not smells?” “One reason why not,” says Silbergeld, “is that some people are allergic to certain scents pumped into products or stores.” But there is a whole other side to this debate, “do the smells really work?” So far, there is little proof one way or the other. But Dr. Hersh has run some interesting experiments. In one of Hersh’s experiments, 31 volunteers were led into a shoe store that smells slightly like flowers. Later, another group shopped in the same store, but with no flower odor. Dr. Hersh found that 84% of the shoppers were more likely to buy the shoes in the flower-scented room, but Hersh found out something even stranger. “Whether the volunteers like the flower scent or not didn’t matter,” Hersh says, “Some reported that they hated the smell, but they still were more likely to buy the shoes in the scented room.”29. Why are some people against the use of smells to attract customers?30. What is Dr. Hersh’s attitude to the use of smells for business?31. What did Hersh’s experiment show?真题（09-06-B3）This is Ray McCarthy with the news. Reports are coming in of a major train crash in Japan. A passenger train carrying hundreds of workers home from the center of Tokyo is reported to have hit an oncoming goods train. Both were traveling at high speed. Figures are not yet available but it is believed that the death toll could be as high as 300, with hundreds more injured. Emergency and rescue services rushed to the scene. But our reporter says it will take days to clear the track and to establish the numbers of the dead and injured. There was a similar accident on the same stretch of track four years ago. There was another bomb scare in a large London store last night during late night shopping. Following a telephone call to the police from an anonymous caller, hundreds of shoppers were shepherded out of the store while roads in the area were sealed off. Police dogs spent hours searching the store for a bag which the caller claimed contained 50 pounds of explosives. Nothing was found and the store was given the all-clear by opening time this morning. A police spokesman said that this was the third bomb scare within a week and that we should all be on our guard. And finally, the motoring organizations have issued a warning to drivers following the recent falls of snow in many parts of the country. Although the falls may be slight, they say extra care is needed.32: What accident happened recently in Japan?33: What do the reports say about the recent accident in Japan?34: Why did people have to leave the London store last night?35: What did motoring organizations advise drivers to do?2008年12月CET-6听力短文原文真题（08-12-B1）To find out what the weather is going to be, most people go straight to the radio, television, or newspaper to get an expert weather forecast. But if you know what to look for, you can use your own senses to make weather predictions. There are many signs that can help you. For example, in fair weather the air pressure is generally high, the air is still and often full of dust, and far away objects may look vague. But when the storm is brewing, the pressure drops, and you are often able to see things more clearly. Sailors took note of this long ago, and came up with the saying, “The farther the sight, the nearer the rain.” Your sense of smell can also help you detect the weather changes. Just before it rains, odors become stronger, this is because odors are repressed in a fair high pressure center. When a bad weather low moves in, air pressure lessens and odors are released. You can also hear an approaching storm. Sounds bounce off heavy storm clouds and return to earth with increased force. An old saying describes it this way, “Sounds traveling far and wide a stormy day will be tied”. And don’t laugh at your grandmother if she says she can feel a storm coming. It is commonly known that many people feel pains in their bones or joints while the humidity rises, the pressure drops, and bad weather is on the way.26. Why does the speaker say we can see far away objects more clearly as a storm is approaching?27. What does the speaker want to show by quoting a couple of old sayings?28. What does the passage mainly talk about?真题（08-12-B2）Many days seem to bring numerous tasks and responsibilities. All of which apparently must be tackled right away. You spend a day putting out files, but by the end of the day, you haven’t accomplished any of the really important things you set out to do. In desperation, you draft a “to-do” list, but most days, you can make little progress with it. When you look at the list each morning, a big fat cloud of doom is right at the top. Those difficult, complex, important tasks, that are so crucial to get done, and so easy to avoid. Plenty of us create a “to-do” list to address feelings of being overwhelmed, but we rarely use these tools to their best effect. They wind out being guilt-provoking reminders of the fact that will over-committed and losing control of our priorities. According to Timothy Pikle, a professor of psychology at Carlton University in Ottawa, people often draw up a “to-do” list, and then that’s it. The list itself becomes the day’s achievement, allowing us to feel we’ve done something useful without taking on any real work. In fact, drawing up the list becomes a way of avoiding the work itself. Too often, the list is seen as the accomplishment for the day, reducing the immediate guilt of not working on the tasks at hand by investing energy in the list, says Pikle. When a list is used like this, it’s simply another way in which we lie to ourselves.29. What is the problem that troubles many people nowadays according to the speaker?30. According to the speaker, what too many people do to cope with their daily tasks?31. According to psychologist Timothy Pikle, what do people find by the end of the day?真题（08-12-B1）In many stressful situations, the body’s responses can improve our performance. We become more energetic, more alert, better able to take effective action. But when stress is encountered continually, the body’s reactions are more likely to be harmful than helpful to us. The continual speeding up of bodily reactions and production of stress related hormones seem to make people more susceptible to heart disease. And stress reactions can reduce the disease fighting effectiveness of the body’s immune system, thereby increasing susceptibility to illnesses ranging from colds to cancer. Stress may also contribute to disease in less direct ways by influencing moods and behavior. People under stress may become anxious or depressed, and as a result may eat too much or too little, have sleep difficulties or fail to exercise. These behavioral changes may in turn be harmful to the health. In addition, people are more likely to pay attention to certain bodily sensations such as aches and pains when they are under stress and to think that they’re sick. If the person were not under stress, the same bodily sensations might not be perceived as symptoms and the person might continue to feel well. Some researchers have suggested that assuming the role of a sick person is one way in which certain people try to cope with stress. Instead of dealing with the stressful situation directly, these people fall sick. After all, it is often more acceptably in our society to be sick and to seek medical help than it is to admit that one can not cope with the stresses of life.32. What does the speaker say about people who encounter stress once in a while?33. What does the speaker say frequent stress reactions may lead to?34. What are people more likely to do when they are under stress?35. What does the passage mainly talk about?2008年06月CET-6听力短文原文真题（08-06-B1）Water scooters are water vehicles that look very much like motorcycles. Nowadays, speedy, colorful water scooters are gaining in popularity. They can travel anywhere a small boat can and particularly popular with young people. The rising popularity of the craft has raised the question of water scooter regulation. In this case, the argument for strict regulation is compelling. Water scooters are a particularly deadly form of water recreation. For example, two women were vacationing in Longboat Key while they were floating on the rubber boat along the shore, a water scooter crashed into them and kill them. Also water scooter operators have been killed or seriously injured in collisions with other water craft. Others have been stranded at the sea when their scooters either failed or sank far from shore. Many water scooter operators are inexperienced and ignorant of navigational rules, which increase the potential for accidents. The increasing popularity of the scooter has aggravated the problem, providing more water vehicles to compete for the same space. Crowded water waves are simply an open invitation to disaster. In addition to the inherent operational hazards of water scooters, they are proving to be an environmental nuisance. Beach residents complain of the noise of the scooters. The Pacific Whale Foundation on the west coast expressed concern that the scooters are frightening away an endangered species of whale that migrates to Hawaii for breeding. Regulations such as minimum operating age, restricted operating areas and compulsory classes in water safety are essential. Without such regulations, tragedies involving water scooters are sure to multiply, which makes many beaches unsafe for recreation.26. What does the speaker say about water scooters?27. What is mentioned as one of the causes of water accidents?28. In what way are water scooters said to be an environmental nuisance?29. What does the speaker propose to ensure the safety of beaches for recreation?真题（08-06-B2）It seems to me that neighbors are going out of style in America. The friend nest door from whom you borrowed for eggs or a ladder has moved and the people in there now are strangers. Some of the traditional stories of neighborliness are impractical or silly and maybe just as well that our relations with our neighbors are changing. The saying in the Bible “Love thy neighbor” was probably a poor translation of what must have originally been, “respect thy neighbor”. Love can be called up on order. Fewer than half the people in the United States live in the same house they lived in five years ago. So there is no reason to love the people who live next door to you, just because they happen to wander into a real estate office that listed the place next door to yours. The only thing neighbors have in common, to begin with, is proximity and unless something more develops that isn’t reason enough to be best friends. It sometimes happens naturally, but the chances are very small that your neighbors will be your choices friends or that you will be theirs, either. The best relationship with neighbors is one of friendly distance. You say “hello”, use small talk if you see them in the yard, you discuss problems as they arise and you help each other in an emergency. The drive way or the fence between you is not really a cold shoulder but a clear boundary. We all like clearly-defined boundaries for ourselves.30. What does the speaker say about the relations among neighbors nowadays?31. Why does speaker say it may be difficult for people to love their neighbors?32. What should neighbors do in the speaker’s opinion?真题（08-06-B3）Articles in magazines and newspapers and special reports on radio and television reflect the concern of many Americans about the increasing drop-out rate in our junior and senior high schools. Coupled with this fact is the warning that soon we will no longer have a work force to fill the many jobs that require properly educated personnel. The high student drop-out rate is not a recent development. Ten years ago, many urban schools were reporting drop-out rates between 35 and 50 percent. Some administrators maintain that drop-outs remain the single greatest problem in their schools. Consequently, much effort has been spent on identifying students with problems in order to give them more attention before they become failures. Since the drop-out problem doesn’t start in senior high school, special programs in junior high school focus on students who show promise but have a record of truancy—that is staying away from school without permission. Under the guidance of counselors, these students are placed in classes with teachers who have had success in working with similar young people. Strategies to motivate students in a high school include rewarding academic excellence by designating scholars of the month, or by issuing articles of clothing, such as school letter jackets formerly given only to athletes. No one working with these students claims to know how to keep all students in school. Counselors, teachers and administrators are in the frontlines of what seems at times to be a losing battle. Actually, this problem should be everyone’s concern since uneducated, unemployed citizens affect us all.33. Why are many Americans concerned with the increasing drop-out rate in school?34. What do we learn about the student drop-out problem in America?35. What is mentioned as one of the strategies used to motivate students?。

[ti:][ar:][al:][by:九九Lrc歌词网～][02:23.52]College English Test—Band 6[02:26.88]Part III Listening Comprehension[02:30.15]Section A[02:32.75]Directions: In this section,[02:36.32]you will hear 8 short conversations[02:38.49]and 2 long conversations.[02:40.99]At the end of each conversation,[02:43.53]one or more questions will be asked about what was said. [02:47.82]Both the conversation and the questions[02:49.59]will be spoken only once.[02:52.01]After each question there will be a pause.[02:55.67]During the pause,[02:57.36]you must read the four choices marked A),[03:00.52]B), C) and D),[03:03.18]and decide which is the best answer.[03:05.62]Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 [03:09.75]with a single line through the centre.[03:13.03]Now let’s begin with the eight short conversations.[03:18.89]11. M: Oh, I'm so sorry I forgot to bring along the book [03:24.05]you borrowed from the library.[03:26.10]W: What a terrible memory you have![03:28.82]Anyway, I won't need it until Friday night.[03:31.51]As long as I can get it by then, OK?[03:35.19]Q: What do we learn from this conversation?[03:51.33]12. W: Doctor, I haven't been able to get enough sleep lately, [03:56.82]and I'm too tired to concentrate in class.[03:59.56]M: Well, you know, spending too much time indoors [04:02.17]with all that artificial lighting can do that to you.[04:05.40]Your body loses track of whether it's day or night.[04:09.92]Q: What does the man imply?[04:25.89]13. M: I think I'll get one of those new T-shirts,[04:31.08]you know, with the school's logo[04:32.52]on both the front and the back.[04:34.52]W: You'll regret it.[04:35.84]They are expensive,[04:37.21]and I've heard the printing fades easily[04:39.16]when you wash them.[04:41.12]Q: What does the woman mean?[04:56.36]14. W: I think your article in the school newspaper[05:00.56]is right on target,[05:02.27]and your viewpoints have certainly convinced me.[05:05.30]M: Thanks, but in view of the general responses,[05:08.74]you and I are definitely in the minority.[05:12.20]Q: What does the man mean?[05:28.04]15. M: Daisy was furious yesterday[05:32.15]because I lost her notebook.[05:34.22]Should I go see her and apologize to her again?[05:37.57]W: Well, if I were you,[05:39.20]I'd let her cool off a few days before I approach her.[05:43.75]Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?[06:01.49]16. M: Would you please tell me[06:05.25]where I can get batteries for this brand of camera?[06:08.31]W: Let me have a look.[06:10.10]Oh, yes, go down this aisle, pass the garden tools,[06:14.66]you'll find them on the shelf next to the light bulbs.[06:18.70]Q: What is the man looking for?[06:35.05]17. M: Our basketball team is playing in the finals[06:40.06]but I don't have a ticket.[06:41.84]I guess I'll just watch it on TV.[06:44.39]Do you want to come over?[06:46.15]W: Actually I have a ticket, but I'm not feeling well.[06:50.13]You can have it for what it cost me.[06:53.76]Q: What do we learn from the conversation?[07:10.57]18. M: Honey,[07:12.82]I'll be going straight to the theatre from work this evening. [07:15.75]Could you bring my suit and tie along?[07:18.45]W: Sure.[07:19.32]It's the first performance of the States Symphony Orchestra [07:22.51]in our city, so suit and tie is a must.[07:26.57]Q: What do we learn from the conversation?[07:42.83]Now you’ll hear the two long conversations.[07:46.37]Conversation One[07:48.76]M: I got two letters this morning with job offers,[07:51.76]one from the Polytechnic,[07:53.80]and the other from the Language School in Pistoia, Italy. [07:57.91]W: So you're not sure which to go for?[08:00.71]M: That's it. Of course,[08:02.41]the conditions of work are very different:[08:04.83]The Polytechnic is offering a two-year contract[08:07.86]which could be renewed,[08:09.53]but the Language School is only offering a year's contract [08:12.96]and that's a definite minus.[08:14.93]It could be renewed, but you'll never know.[08:17.76]W: I see. So it's much less secure.[08:21.41]But you don't need to think too much about steady jobs[08:24.64]when you're only 23.[08:26.58]M: That's true.[08:27.68]W: What about the salaries?[08:29.78]M: Well, the Pistoia job pays much better in the short term. [08:33.70]I'll be getting the equivalent of about ￡22 000 a year there, [08:38.59]but only ￡20 000 of the Polytechnic.[08:41.82]But then the hours are different.[08:44.05]At the Polytechnic, I'd have to do 35 hours a week,[08:47.82]20 teaching and 15 administration,[08:50.89]whereas the Pistoia School is only asking for 30 hours' teaching. [08:55.34]W: Hmm...[08:56.75]M: Then the type of teaching is so different.[08:59.28]The Polytechnic is all adults and mostly preparation for exams, [09:03.59]like the Cambridge certificates.[09:05.38]The Language School wants me to do a bit of exam preparation, [09:08.89]but also quite a lot of work in companies and factories[09:12.15]and a couple of children's classes.[09:14.50]Oh, and a bit of literature teaching.[09:16.95]W: Well, that sounds much more varied and interesting.[09:20.02]And I'd imagine you would be doing quite a lot of[09:22.84]teaching outside the school and moving around quite a bit. [09:26.72]M: Yes, whereas with the Polytechnic position,[09:29.99]I'd be stuck in the school all day.[09:33.52]Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation[09:37.30]you have just heard.[09:40.51]19. What do we learn about the man from the conversation? [09:59.60]20. What do we learn about the students at the Polytechnic? [10:18.13]21. What does the woman think of the job at the Language School? [10:37.87]Conversation Two[10:40.59]W: Good evening,[10:41.58]and welcome to tonight's edition of “Legendary Lives.”[10:45.45]Our subject this evening is James Dean,[10:48.17]actor and hero for the young people of his time.[10:51.73]Edward Murray is the author of a new biography of Dean.[10:55.70]Good evening, Edward.[10:56.93]M: Hello, Tina.[10:57.98]W: Edward, tell us what you know about Dean's early life. [11:01.60]M: He was born in Indiana in 1931,[11:05.03]but his parents moved to California when he was five.[11:08.49]He wasn't there long, though,[11:10.21]because his mother passed away just four years later.[11:13.24]Jimmy's father sent him back to Indiana[11:15.71]after that to live with his aunt.[11:17.83]W: So how did he get into acting?[11:20.56]M: Well, first he acted in plays at high school,[11:23.99]then he went to college in California[11:26.51]where he got seriously into acting.[11:28.96]In 1951, he moved to New York to do more stage acting.[11:33.80]W: Then when did his movie career really start?[11:37.71]M: 1955. His first starring role was in East of Eden.[11:42.96]It was fabulous. Dean became a huge success.[11:46.44]But the movie that really made him famous[11:48.99]was his second one—Rebel Without a Cause,[11:52.34]that was about teenagers[11:53.86]who felt like they didn't fit into society.[11:56.63]W: So how many more movies did he make?[11:59.78]M: Just one more, then he died in a car crash[12:02.79]in California in 1955.[12:05.75]W: What a tragedy! He only made three movies.[12:09.49]So what made him the legend he still is today?[12:12.94]M: Well, I guess his looks, his acting ability,[12:16.75]his short life and maybe the type of character[12:20.19]he played in his movies.[12:22.06]Many young people saw him[12:23.62]as a symbol of American youths.[12:27.75]Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation[12:32.12]you have just heard.[12:34.62]22. What is the woman doing?[12:52.07]23. Why did James Dean move back to Indiana[12:57.29]when he was young?[13:12.18]24. What does the man say James Dean did at college[13:18.00]in California?[13:33.17]25. What do we learn about James Dean from the conversation? [13:52.65]Section B[13:54.21]Directions: In this section,[13:57.04]you will hear 3 short passages.[13:59.86]At the end of each passage,[14:01.83]you will hear some questions.[14:03.82]Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. [14:08.58]After you hear a question,[14:10.25]you must choose the best answer from the four choices [14:13.49]marked A), B), C) and D).[14:17.76]Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2[14:21.49]with a single line through the centre.[14:25.39]Passage One[14:27.22]The time is nine o'clock[14:28.81]and this is Marian Snow with the news.[14:31.76]The German authorities are sending investigators[14:35.11]to discover the cause of the plane crash late yesterday[14:38.33]on the island of Tenerife.[14:40.79]The plane, a Boeing 737,[14:43.33]taking German holiday makers to the island,[14:46.42]crashed into a hillside as it circled[14:48.95]while preparing to land.[14:51.06]The plane was carrying 180 passengers.[14:54.70]It's thought there are no survivors.[14:57.36]Rescue workers were at the scene.[15:04.21]The British industrialist James Louis,[15:06.63]held by kidnappers in Central Africa[15:09.01]for the past eight months,[15:10.57]was released unharmed yesterday.[15:13.13]The kidnappers had been demanding ￡1 million[15:16.27]for the release of Mr. Louis.[15:18.53]The London Bank and their agents[15:20.56]who have been negotiating with the kidnappers[15:23.20]have not said whether any amount of money has been paid. [15:32.90]The 500 UK motors workers[15:35.44]who had been on strike in High Town[15:37.45]for the past three weeks went back to work this morning. [15:41.25]This follows successful talks between management[15:44.21]and union representatives,[15:46.09]which resulted in a new agreement on[15:48.39]working hours and conditions.[15:50.44]A spokesman for the management said that[15:53.71]they'd hope they could now get back to producing cars, [15:57.01]and that they lost a lot of money and orders over this dispute. [16:05.01]And finally the weather.[16:07.12]After a cold start,[16:08.64]most of the country should be warm and sunny.[16:11.39]But towards late afternoon,[16:13.52]rain will spread from Scotland to cover most parts by midnight. [16:18.78]Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage[16:21.97]you have just heard.[16:24.49]26. What does the news say about the Boeing 737 plane? [16:44.17]27. What happened to British industrialist James Louis? [17:03.54]28. How did the three-week strike in High Town end? [17:23.45]29. What kind of weather will be expected by midnight [17:28.96]in most parts of the country?[17:45.54]Passage Two[17:47.33]Juan Louis, a junior geology major,[17:50.69]decided to give an informative speech[17:53.01]about how earthquakes occur.[17:55.51]From his audience analysis he learned that[17:58.34]only two or three of his classmates[18:00.36]knew much of anything about geology.[18:03.33]Juan realized then that he must present his speech[18:06.61]at an elementary level[18:08.13]and with a minimum of scientific language.[18:12.74]As he prepared the speech, Juan kept asking himself, [18:16.93]“How can I make this clear and meaningful[18:19.95]to someone who knows nothing about earthquakes[18:22.37]or geological principles?”[18:26.31]Since he was speaking in the Midwest,[18:28.68]he decided to begin[18:30.21]by noting that the most severe earthquake[18:32.62]in American history took place not in California[18:36.26]or Alaska but at New Madrid, Missouri in 1811.[18:42.17]If such an earthquake happened today,[18:45.15]it would be felt from the Rocky Mountains[18:47.38]to the Atlantic Ocean[18:48.77]and would flatten most of the cities in the Mississippi valley. [18:53.01]That, he figured, should get his classmates' attention. [18:58.01]Throughout the body of the speech,[19:00.36]Juan dealt only with the basic mechanics of earthquakes, [19:04.01]and carefully avoided technical terms.[19:07.42]He also prepared visual aids, diagramming fault line, [19:11.84]so his classmates wouldn't get confused.[19:15.74]To be absolutely safe, Juan asked his roommate,[19:20.36]who was not a geology major, to listen to the speech. [19:24.89]“Stop me,” he said,[19:26.32]“any time I say something you don't understand.”[19:30.79]Juan's roommate stopped him four times.[19:33.68]And at each spot,[19:35.18]Juan worked out a way to make his point more clearly. [19:39.40]Finally, he had a speech that was interesting[19:42.64]and perfectly understandable to his audience.[19:47.85]Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage[19:51.74]you have just heard.[19:54.54]30. What did Juan Louis learn from the analysis[19:59.53]of his audience?[20:14.71]31. How did Juan Louis start his speech?[20:33.19]32. What did Juan ask his roommate to do[20:37.16]when he was making his trial speech?[20:53.74]Passage Three[20:56.22]Esperanto is an artificial language,[20:58.87]designed to serve internationally[21:01.28]as an auxiliary means of communication[21:04.33]among speakers of different languages.[21:07.40]It was created by Ludwig Lazar Zamenhof,[21:10.92]a polish Jewish doctor specialized in eye diseases.[21:15.46]Esperanto was first presented in 1887.[21:19.05]An international movement was launched to promote its use. [21:23.83]Despite arguments and disagreements,[21:26.42]the movement has continued to flourish[21:29.01]and has members in more than 80 countries.[21:32.23]Esperanto is used internationally[21:34.75]across language boundaries by at least 1 million people, [21:39.07]particularly in specialized fields.[21:42.20]It is used in personal contexts,[21:44.57]on radio broadcasts and in a number of publications, [21:49.00]as well as in translations of both modern works and classics. [21:53.28]Its popularity has spread from Europe,[21:55.71]both east and west,[21:57.52]to such countries as Brazil and Japan.[22:01.08]It is, however, in China[22:03.07]that Esperanto has had its greatest impact.[22:06.83]It is taught in universities and used in many translations, [22:11.38]often in scientific or technological works.[22:15.21]EL POPOLA CHINIO,[22:17.03]which means from people's China,[22:19.55]is a monthly magazine in Esperanto and is read worldwide. [22:24.99]Radio Beijing's Esperanto program is the[22:28.23]most popular program in Esperanto in the world.[22:31.95]Esperanto's vocabulary is drawn primarily from Latin, [22:35.90]the Roman's languages,[22:37.65]English and German.[22:39.80]Spelling is completely regular.[22:42.66]A simple and consistent set of endings indicates[22:46.08]grammatical functions of words.[22:48.31]Thus for example,[22:50.12]every noun ends in “o,”[22:52.65]every adjective in “a,”[22:54.86]and the basic form of every verb in “i.”[22:58.95]Esperanto also has a highly productive system of[23:02.63]constructing new words from old ones.[23:06.37]Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage[23:10.31]you have just heard.[23:12.78]33. What does the speaker tell us about Esperanto?[23:31.86]34. What is said about the international movement[23:36.43]to promote the use of Esperanto?[23:52.58]35. What does the speaker say about Esperanto in China? [24:14.84]Section C[24:16.24]Directions: In this section,[24:19.30]you will hear a passage three times.[24:21.68]When the passage is read for the first time,[24:24.42]you should listen carefully for its general idea.[24:27.85]When the passage is read for the second time,[24:30.84]you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43[24:35.84]with the exact words you have just heard.[24:38.54]For blanks numbered from 44 to 46[24:42.83]you are required to fill in the missing information.[24:46.55]For these blanks,[24:47.81]you can either use the exact words you have just heard[24:51.04]or write down the main points in your own words.[24:54.32]Finally, when the passage is read for the third time,[24:58.97]you should check what you have written.[25:01.87]Now listen to the passage.[25:05.47]George Herbert Mead said that[25:07.11]humans are talked into humanity.[25:10.02]He meant that we gain personal identity[25:12.78]as we communicate with others.[25:15.41]In the earliest years of our lives,[25:18.00]our parents tell us who we are.[25:20.63]“You're intelligent.” “You're so strong.”[25:23.91]We first see ourselves through the eyes of others,[25:27.70]so their messages form important foundations[25:30.32]of our self-concepts.[25:32.59]Later we interact with teachers,[25:35.38]friends, romantic partners,[25:37.91]and co-workers who communicate their views of us.[25:42.16]Thus, how we see ourselves reflects[25:45.17]the views of us that others communicate.[25:49.10]The profound connection between identity[25:51.88]and communication is dramatically evident in children[25:54.74]who are deprived of human contact.[25:58.30]Case studies of children[25:59.37]who were isolated from others reveal[26:01.54]that they lack a firm self-concept,[26:04.31]and their mental and psychological development[26:06.49]is severely hindered by lack of language.[26:10.53]Communication with others not only affects our sense of identity [26:14.96]but also directly influences our physical and emotional well-being. [26:20.27]Consistently, research shows that[26:23.11]communicating with others promotes health,[26:25.72]whereas social isolation is linked to stress, disease[26:30.13]and early death.[26:32.27]People who lack close friends have greater levels of anxiety [26:35.90]and depression than people who are close to others.[26:38.99]A group of researchers reviewed scores of studies[26:42.30]that traced the relationship[26:43.67]between health and interaction with others.[26:47.04]The conclusion was that social isolation is statistically[26:51.34]as dangerous as high blood pressure,[26:53.53]smoking and obesity.[26:55.95]Many doctors and researchers believe that[26:59.00]loneliness harms the immune system,[27:01.81]making us more vulnerable to a range of minor[27:04.48]and major illnesses.[27:08.81]Now the passage will be read again.[27:12.83]George Herbert Mead said that[27:14.91]humans are talked into humanity.[27:18.17]He meant that we gain personal identity[27:20.69]as we communicate with others.[27:23.41]In the earliest years of our lives,[27:25.69]our parents tell us who we are.[27:28.17]“You're intelligent.” “You're so strong.”[27:31.95]We first see ourselves through the eyes of others,[27:36.08]so their messages form important foundations[27:38.78]of our self-concepts.[27:41.05]Later we interact with teachers,[27:43.34]friends, romantic partners,[27:45.48]and co-workers who communicate their views of us.[27:49.46]Thus, how we see ourselves reflects[27:51.95]the views of us that others communicate.[27:55.49]The profound connection between identity[27:57.69]and communication is dramatically evident in children[28:01.40]who are deprived of human contact.[28:04.38]Case studies of children[28:05.52]who were isolated from others reveal[28:07.93]that they lack a firm self-concept,[28:10.78]and their mental and psychological development[28:13.16]is severely hindered by lack of language.[28:16.34]Communication with others not only affects our sense of identity [28:20.92]but also directly influences our physical and emotional well-being. [28:26.29]Consistently, research shows that[28:29.49]communicating with others promotes health,[28:32.19]whereas social isolation is linked to stress, disease[28:35.96]and early death.[28:37.78][30:09.76]People who lack close friends have greater levels of anxiety [30:13.42]and depression than people who are close to others.[30:17.37]A group of researchers reviewed scores of studies[30:20.45]that traced the relationship[30:22.05]between health and interaction with others.[30:25.85][31:48.92]The conclusion was that social isolation is statistically[31:53.20]as dangerous as high blood pressure,[31:55.27]smoking and obesity.[31:57.60]Many doctors and researchers believe that[32:00.11]loneliness harms the immune system,[32:02.61]making us more vulnerable to a range of minor[32:05.49]and major illnesses.[32:08.16][33:16.39]Now the passage will be read for the third time.[33:20.54]George Herbert Mead said that[33:22.17]humans are talked into humanity.[33:25.22]He meant that we gain personal identity[33:27.83]as we communicate with others.[33:30.50]In the earliest years of our lives,[33:33.07]our parents tell us who we are.[33:35.71]“You're intelligent.” “You're so strong.”[33:39.10]We first see ourselves through the eyes of others,[33:42.83]so their messages form important foundations[33:45.30]of our self-concepts.[33:47.77]Later we interact with teachers,[33:50.57]friends, romantic partners,[33:52.87]and co-workers who communicate their views of us.[33:57.25]Thus, how we see ourselves reflects[34:00.20]the views of us that others communicate.[34:03.64]The profound connection between identity[34:06.87]and communication is dramatically evident in children[34:09.73]who are deprived of human contact.[34:12.54]Case studies of children[34:14.34]who were isolated from others reveal[34:16.39]that they lack a firm self-concept,[34:19.06]and their mental and psychological development[34:21.59]is severely hindered by lack of language.[34:25.33]Communication with others not only affects our sense of identity [34:30.03]but also directly influences our physical and emotional well-being. [34:35.38]Consistently, research shows that[34:38.23]communicating with others promotes health,[34:40.92]whereas social isolation is linked to stress, disease[34:45.46]and early death.[34:47.46]People who lack close friends have greater levels of anxiety [34:50.97]and depression than people who are close to others.[34:54.30]A group of researchers reviewed scores of studies[34:57.40]that traced the relationship[34:58.78]between health and interaction with others.[35:02.24]The conclusion was that social isolation is statistically[35:06.39]as dangerous as high blood pressure,[35:08.68]smoking and obesity.[35:11.35]Many doctors and researchers believe that[35:14.11]loneliness harms the immune system,[35:16.93]making us more vulnerable to a range of minor[35:19.52]and major illnesses.[35:23.93]This is the end of listening comprehension.。