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2023年12月大学英语六级考试听力原文(第2套)Conversation One.So, I've been thinking, this summer, instead of our usual holiday rental, I'd like to try renting a camper van and exploring a bit more.A camper van? You mean to spend the summer living out of a car?Yes, a camper van. And no, it's nothing like living out of a car. These are proper vans with full size beds to sleep in. Some even have kitchens.This way, we wouldn't have to be locked into one place during our holiday. We'd be able to visit so many more places and travel at our own pace. The rates of most hotels and holiday homes really soar in the summer anyway.We'd probably save a lot of money as well.I think my grandfather had a van like that. It doesn't sound that appealing to me.Today's camper vans are completely different.These days, they're equipped with all the modern comforts.I've seen quite a few with solar panels that provide electricity for when you're stopped.This way, you can still use your computer or charge your phone.And most even have Wi-Fi, so if the weather's not great, you could stream videos.I'm warming up to the idea. Keep talking.Loads of people are committing to this trend full time. Check it out online.Lots of people stream videos of their alternative lifestyles and actually earn a salary.Imagine having that kind of freedom to go anywhere you want and work from anywhere in the world.Okay, we can consider it. As long as the basic needs like toilet and showers are covered, I'm definitely in.Do you think there will be enough room for my mountain bike? What about food delivery?Will we be able to order to the van? Will there be enough space for the dog?We wouldn't want to leave him behind.Slow down. Glad you're excited about it. Let's start by looking at what's available first.Questions 1 and 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard. Question 1: What has the woman been thinking of doing for this summer? Question 2: What do we learn about the man's grandfather from the conversation?Question 3:What can many camper vans do nowadays according to the woman?Question 4: What idea does the woman find attractive?Conversation Two.You wanted to see me?Yes, I'll get straight to the point.Over the past month or so, it has become apparent that your performance has dipped.You've been late to work several times these past few weeks, which is very uncharacteristic of you.But what really concerns me is your curtailed output.Lately, you seem to be constantly one step behind. What's going on?I'm sorry, I'm going through some unfortunate family issues at the moment. It's a personal matter, so if you don't mind, I much prefer we don't get into it.Nevertheless, I expect it to have all blown over in another month or so. Do you need some time off?Actually, yes. Would it be possible to take the next two Mondays off?I was deliberating whether I should ask for this, but now that we're here. Sure thing. But if you needed some leave, why didn't you ask for it earlier? I'm not sure why. I guess I kind of felt bad asking for it.You shouldn't feel bad asking for leave, especially if you need it.I know. You're right. I'm sorry.You've been with us almost five years, and I personally really value your proficiency at your job.It makes my job far easier. In addition, I can assure you that management as a whole also holds you in high regard.Thank you.What I need is for you to be back at your 100%. Are you sure taking two Mondays off will suffice?It'll be enough. I'm sure of it.Okay, good. So this is what we're going to do.You will take those days off, and I expect that you will gradually come back to your usual self.Then, in two months time, we will catch up again to see how you are faring. Sounds good. Thank you for your understanding.Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard. Question 5:What do we learn about the woman from the man's description? Question 6: What does the woman say she's experiencing at the moment? Question 7: What does the man say makes his job far easier?Question 8: What agreement have the speakers reached by the end of the conversation?Passage One.There are many factors that impact our health.These include our finances, our emotions, and the way we work. Education is one such factor.Research suggests that higher levels of education can lead to better health and even greater longevity.But what about the education of your partner?New research seeks to answer this question.Researchers use data from a longitudinal study.The data came from surveys first administered to high school seniors in 1957.The surveys ended in 2011.The team found that a person whose spouse had a higher level of education tended to report better health.This remained the case when adjusting for other factors, such as participants own education, social background, and health status before and after marriage.The authors suggest that high levels of education provide shared social, intellectual, emotional, and financial resources.These include things like higher levels of emotional intelligence, particular skills or knowledge, or more money.The researchers concede that an individual's own level of education is clearly important for their health, but they assert that individuals also can reap the benefits of their partner's education.It is noteworthy that the effects varied by gender.For women, health was more closely correlated to their spouse's education than for men.The team suggests this may be related to the time period of the study. Women in this sample had lower levels of education and lower occupational achievements than the men.The researcher's hypothesis is that this made the husband's resources more likely to have a shared impact.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard. Question 9:What does research suggest about a higher level of education? Question 10: What do we learn from the finding of the new research? Question 11:What does the passage say about the men in the sample of the new research?Passage Two.Climate scientists predict that many parts of the world will be increasingly prone to floods.This is a serious risk to human lives and property, so understanding and accurately forecasting flood risks is a key challenge for vulnerable cities around the globe.In 2017, Derek Roloftis of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science started a project called Catch the King.It uses a smartphone app. to collect the data of ordinary citizens during high tides.He'll use those data to validate and improve his mathematical flooding model called Tide Watch.Loftus mission is to know where the water goes before it goes there. But collecting necessary data and then processing that information quickly enough to make usable forecasts is anything but easy. Accurate flood forecasts require an understanding of the situation on the ground.By the early 2000s, supercomputing had advanced enough that scientists could integrate weather forecasting models with such measurements. But they still didn't have the critically important ability to forecast fast moving floods in real time.So, in 2017, Loftis and colleagues set up a group of 28 internet connected water level sensors throughout the flood risk community of Norfolk, Virginia.The new sensors relay rough measurements about water height and movement to a computer at the Virginia Institute.Along with those sensors, hundreds of local citizens take photos of rising tides and transmit them real time to the Institute.Scientists hope that the data collected by these citizens can help sharpen the ability to forecast exactly when and where damaging floods will occur. Questions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard. Question 12:What is said to be a key challenge for cities prone to floods? Question 13: For what purpose does Derek Loftis collect the data of ordinary citizens during high tides?Question 14: What does the passage say is Derek Loftis's mission? Question 15: What did Loftis and his colleagues do to obtain data about water height and movement?Recording One.Now, it's become something of a ritual to debate the value of a college degree, but as current population survey data show, there has been a sharp decline in employment among men without college degrees compared with those who have them.This decline began in the 1960s and has become more serious over time. What has actually caused this decline?Well, economists have been working to ascertain the roots of the decline for decades and have come up with several theories.One popular theory is that it's a case of too low wages for jobs that don't require a degree.An alternate theory is that there were more jobs not requiring a college degree in the past than now.A recent working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Researchreviewed those theories and put forward additional hypotheses about the causes of the problem.Let's look at that paper now.First, the researchers considered the issue of wages.As the wage gap has grown between those with college degrees and those without, economists have suggested that men aren't as interested in taking some of the less lucrative jobs.While the authors of the paper found truth in this explanation, they assert that low wages can't be the only factor, as wages for men without college degrees, adjusting for inflation, haven't changed much since the 1960s, making it hard to see why fewer men seem willing to accept those wages. This leads to the second theory, that more jobs require a college degree today than in the past.Indeed, that theory seems valid, because in America today, 2/3 of jobs are filled by workers with at least some college education. However, the authors of the paper argue that there are other factors amplifying the problem.They identified two new potential explanations.The first being the tremendous decline in marriage among men without college degrees since the 1960s.And the second, being the increase in women participating in the workforce that was concurrent with the decline in marriage.These two changes mean that men might not have families to support, or if they do, their wives might be doing more of the providing, both of which might remove the financial incentive to work.The authors of the paper concede that research on the subject isn't complete, but they argue that their work supports the value of a college education.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the recording you have just heard. Question 16:What does the speaker say has become something of a ritual? Question 17:What did the researchers of a recent working paper consider first?Question 18:What did the recent paper identify as a new potential explanation ofthe problem concerning men's employment?Recording Two.While an increasing number of people are trying to eat less meat, a market research team has found in its latest fashion and sustainability report that the trend is now spreading from kitchen to closet.It found animal welfare came top of a list of issues that people considered before buying clothes, with 42% saying it was important to them.The researchers of the team predicted that the next year would see a boom in animal free shoe collections, since they heard shoppers of all ages say they would buy footwear designated as vegan, meaning the goods wereproduced without using any animal or animal part.As well as being on trend, and with a much better ring to it than synthetic leather, the vegan label does convey an important extra distinction. If you label something as vegan, then the whole product needs to be animal free.That means checking things like the glue that holds the shoe together, for example, and the chemicals used for finishing them.At the top end, some of the world renowned fashion designers have avoided leather and fur for some time.In fact, some of the companies are now exploring a leather substitute and a silk replacement made from mushrooms.The Animal Free Product Society says they've seen a boom in products registered with the vegan trademark.In 2018, there were 119. So far this year, it says, an unprecedented 1,956 have been registered.New products are being added daily. There are fur coats that are vegan. Plastic vegan belts and shoes made from tree bark or natural rubber labelled vegan.These new products aren't coming at an extra cost to consumers though. Vegan boots cost the same as the leather originals.New Look, one of the first reputable store chains to use the vegan trademark, prices ballet shoes at 7.99 and the vegan laptop handbag at 29.99, comparable with its other products.This signifies a change. In the past, ethical products, whether they were fair trade or organic, came at a premium.However, it is unclear whether these new products can be considered ethical.The debate over durability, crop growing impacts, pollution and recyclability is a complicated one.Not to mention the ethics around the working conditions for people making the products, whatever the component materials.Environmental campaigners advise that the best approach is to buy less, never mind what the item is made of.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the recording you have just heard. Question 19:What has a market research team found in its latest fashion and sustainability report?Question 20:What have some world-renowned fashion designers done for some time?Question 21:What does the speaker say is unclear concerning vegan products?Recording Three.By the end of 2016, anyone who had been paying even passing attention to the news headlines was highly likely to conclude that everything wasterrible, and that the world was going to hell.It was easy to feel depressed by the wars in different parts of the world, the spread of deadly viruses, or terror attacks.Yet, 2016 was the best year in the history of humanity.Child mortality was roughly half what it was as recently as 1990.And 300,000 more people gained access to electricity each day.Every single measure of material and environmental welfare in America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the world as a whole has improved rather than deteriorated.We are living in history's most peaceful era, with violence of all kinds in steep decline.Those are the facts. So why aren't we all optimists?In a 2015 survey for YouGov, 65% of British people and 81% of the French said they thought the world was getting worse.However, according to numerous sensible statistics, these people are simply wrong.Nobody in their right mind should wish to have lived in a previous century. Yet people do. Why?Our prevailing mood of despair is irrational.It says more about us than it does about how things really are.It is best explained as the result of various psychological biases that served a purpose for our evolutionary ancestors.But now, in a media saturated era, constantly mislead us.Once upon a time, it was of great survival value to be worried about everything that could go wrong.This is what makes bad news especially compelling.In our evolutionary past, it was a very good thing that our attention could be easily seized by negative information, since it might well indicate a dangerous risk to our own survival.The caveman who always assumed there was a lion behind the next rock would usually be wrong, but he'd be much more likely to survive and reproduce than one who always assumed the opposite.But that was all before newspapers, television and the internet.In today's hyper connected times, our addiction to bad news just leads us to vacuum up depressing or enraging stories from across the globe. Whether these news stories threaten us or not, we conclude that things are much worse than they actually are.Really good news, on the other hand, can be a lot harder to spot in a newspaper because predictable daily events by definition aren't news. Questions 22 to 25 are based on the recording you have just heard. Question 22: What is one of the facts stated by the speaker?Question 23: What do we learn about most British and French people in a 2015 survey for YouGov?Question 24: What does our prevailing mood of despair indicate?Question 25: What was a very good thing in our evolutionary past?。

六级考前紧急救援9小时讲义六级紧急救援9小时听力讲义听力小问答问：考场没时间看题怎么办？问：考场来不及涂卡怎么办？问：做题的时候走神怎么办？问：做题的时候不知道什么时候该看哪道题了怎么办？问：什么都听不懂怎么办？问：听力有技巧吗？技巧适用所有题吗？问：时间不多了，我基础差，还来得及吗？背单词还有用吗？还有希望吗？还能过吗？问：上完课，我课下该怎么练习啊？问：为什么全是问，没有答？……答：因为这些就是我上课会讲的内容啊~所以请把问题藏到肚子里，上课前和上课时先不着急向我倾诉你的困惑。

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第1节课（目标：9道切片小题让你掌握基本技巧，瞬间涨分）一，简发指题：长对话：1. A) To go sightseeing.B) To have meeting.C) To promote a new champagne.D) To join in a training program.短文：2. A) Her widespread influence among members of Congress.B) Her ability to communicate through public speaking.C) Her rigorous training in delivering eloquent speeches.D) Her lifelong commitment to domestic and global issues.演讲：3. A) Those who have enough time for holidays.B) Those who are too busy to make perfect private plans.C) Those who seldom do time management.D) Those who have got a messy life.答案：略。

2024年6月英语六级(第2套)听力(全)Conversation One对话一I’ve just bought a new blender.我刚买了一台新搅拌机。

What's that?那是什么?A blender, you know, a machine that blends food.搅拌机嘛，你知道，就是搅拌食物的机器。

Uh, yes, of course, the electric kitchen appliance.嗯，是的，当然，厨房电器。

Exactly, this one is state-of-the-art. I've been meaning to buy one for a while, and I did thorough research on which specific model to get. I read through maybe hundreds of online user reviews. Anyway, it's amazing.[1]没错，这台是最先进的。

我想买一台搅拌机已经有一段时间了，而且我对买哪个具体型号做了深入的研究。

我浏览了大概有几百条网络上的用户评论。

总之，它太棒了。

Really? What could be so special about it? I mean it's just a blender.真的吗?它有什么特别之处呢?我的意思是它只是一个搅拌器。

Well, basically, it's just a very good one. It feels heavy and sturdy and well made. It also has lots of power and can easily cut and crush practically anything. This way, the soups and juices I make come out really fine and smooth, with no lumpy bits.嗯，基本上来说，它是一个非常好的搅拌器，手感沉、坚固而且做工精良。

2023年6月英语六级考试真题Part III Listening Comprehension(35 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。

11. A) She has completely recovered.B) She went into shock after an operation.C) She is still in a critical condition.D) She is getting much better.12. A) Ordering a breakfast. C) Buying a train ticket.B) Booking a hotel room. D) Fixing a compartment.13. A) Most borrowers never returned the books to her.B) The man is the only one who brought her book back.C) She never expected anyone to return the books to her.D) Most of the books she lent out came back without jackets.14. A) She left her work early to get some bargains last Saturday.B) She attended the supermarket’s grand opening ceremony.C) She drove a full hour before finding a parking space.D) She failed to get into the supermarket last Saturday.15. A) He is bothered by the pain in his neck.B) He cannot do his report without a computer.C) He cannot afford to have a coffee break.D) He feels sorry to have missed the report.16. A) Only top art students can show their works in the gallery.B) The gallery space is big enough for the man’s paintings.C) The woman would like to help with the exhibition layout.D) The man is uncertain how his art works will be received.17. A) The woman needs a temporary replacement for her assistant.B) The man works in the same department as the woman does.C) The woman will have to stay in hospital for a few days.D) The man is capable of dealing with difficult people.18. A) It was better than the previous one.B) It dist orted the mayor’s speech.C) It exaggerated the city’s economy problems.D) It reflected the opinions of most economists.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) To inform him of a problem they face.B) To request him to purchase control desks.C) To discuss the content of a project report.D) To ask him to fix the dictating machine.20. A) They quote the best price in the market.B) They manufacture and sell office furniture.C) They cannot deliver the steel sheets on time.D) They cannot produce the steel sheets needed21. A) By marking down the unit price.B) By accepting the penalty clauses.C) By allowing more time for delivery.D) By promising better after-sales service.22. A) Give the customer a ten percent discount.B) Claim compensation from the steel suppliers.C) Ask the Buying Department to change suppliers.D) Cancel the contract with the customer.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) Stockbroker. C) Mathematician.B) Physicist. D) Economist.24. A) Improve computer programming.B) Predict global population growth.C) Explain certain natural phenomena.D) Promote national financial health.25. A) Their different educational backgrounds.B) Changing attitudes toward nature.C) Chaos theory and its applications.D) The current global economic crisis.Section BDirections: In this section you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。

2023年12月大学英语六级考试真题及答案（第二套）2023年12月大学英语六级考试真题及答案第二套英语六级听力第二套1.A) Spending their holidays in a novel way.2. D) He once owned a van.3. A) Generate their own electricity.4.C) Enjoying the freedom to choose where to go and work.5. C) Her job performance has worsened over the past month.6.B) Some problems at home7. B) The womans work proficiency.8. C) The woman will be off work on the next two Mondays.9. D) It can enable us to live a healthier and longer life.10.B) The spouses level of education can impact oneshealth.11.A) They had more education than their spouses.12.C) Forecasting flood risks accurately.13.D) To improve his mathematical flooding model.14.A) To forecast rapid floods in real time.15.B) They set up Internet-connected water-level sensors.16.B) To argue about the value of a college degree.17.D) The factor of wages.18.A) The sharp decline in marriage among men with no college degrees.19.C) More and more people prioritize animal welfare when buying things to wear.20.D)Avoided the use of leather and fur.21.A)Whether they can be regarded as ethical.22.D) The era we live in is the most peaceful in history.23.C) They believed the world was deteriorating.24.B) Our psychological biases.25.A) Paying attention to negative information.翻译第二篇在中国，随着老龄化社会的到来，养老受到普遍关注。

6级考前冲刺试题二含答案６级考前冲刺试题二Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Social Network Sites. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below.1. 当今社会，社交网站很流行2. 各人对此看法不同3. 我的看法Social Network Sites________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________Part 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 fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with theinformation given in the passage.Dogs Make Employees More Productive At WorkLeib Lurie never intended for his company, message delivery service One Call Now, to be pet-friendly. But his dog, Ivy, had other ideas.Five years ago, the German shepherd showed up unannounced at One Call Now?s Troy, Ohio-based office—a 1.5-mile trek from Lurie?s home. When he continued to make the trip each day he wasn?t brought to the office, Lurie realized it was time for a change i n company policy. T oday, four or five employee?s dogs, as well as a variety of fish, birds, and other caged animals join Ivy in the office daily to make One Call Now aworkingman?s menagerie (动物园).“They?re not very good at sending voice messages,” Lurie jokes of the pets in his office. “But we?ve gotten them down with using the computer, at least the point part.”One Call Now joins a growing force of companies across the United States to welcome pets in the workplace. While only 17 percent of U.S. employers currently allow animals in the workplace, according to a survey from the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, pet-friendly, often specifically dog-friendly, environments are building steam. From major companies like Google, Zynga, and /doc/f29ed112a8114431b90dd89e.html to growing start-ups, more and more canine companions are showing up to work.For many entrepreneurs, the inception of a dog-friendly environment begins long before offices enter the picture. “My dog, Blueberry, was the founding dog,” explains Randy H etrik, founder of TRX Training. “Literally, it was him and me before any other people came in, so he takes great pride in what we?ve accomplished.” As Hetrik built his company, he never forgot his first partner. T oday, up to ten dogs wander with Blueberry through the four floors of TRX?s San Francisco office.Many pet-friendly work environments develop as a part of the company?s larger mission or company culture. After spending years in uptight corporate climates, Nancy Squires founded her own consulting firm, The Squires Group, with a distinctly homey atmosphere, which included her two Italian greyhounds.Marketing software company G5?s dog-friendliness fits into the animal-friendly climate of their mountain town Bend, Oregon,as well as the company?s own cultural backbone. “We try to have aculture that promotes freedom for the employees and helps them thrive,” says G5 CEO Dan Hobin. “If that involves bringing your dog to work, bring your dog to work.”Having dogs underfoot might seem to some like a distraction, but advocates of animals in the workplace see quite the opposite. Dogs in the office foster friendlier, more collaborative work environments. At G5, this includes dogs posing as mascots for the company?s various divisions. “Everyone rallies around the dogs,” Hobin says.Employees surrounded by dogs also have a tendency to rally around their jobs. According to a survey of 50 small and large companies by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association in 2008, companies that allow pets in the workplace see a lower rate of employee absenteeism (旷工) and more willingness to work longer hours.“There are a lot of people who know they have to spend extra hou rs at work, particularly in this economic climate,” says Debrah Schnackenberg, vice president of emergency services for the American Humane Association. “People feel comfortable spending that extra hour or two at the office when they know their dog is righ t there with them.”Dog-friendliness may generate more loyalty for the company as a whole. In the last two years, One Call Now has seen a two or three percent turnover rate. Lurie attributes this small number in part to the office pets. “You ask someone wh o is in a $12-an-hour job, …Would you work anywhere else?? And they say, …No way.? Where else could I bring my dog to work?” he says.This sense of loyalty stems from a simple concept: Dogsmake people happy. “They?re always happy to see you, they?re happy for the smallest things, and they?re ever optimistic,” says Hetrik. “Having a dog wandering around just seems to make people smile.”In high-performance or high-stress work environments, dogs can not only spread smiles but also ease tension. Taking a walk, practicing a trick, or even absentmindedly scratching a dog behind the ear allows even the most worked-up employee to relax and reprioritize. “It?s their cigarette,” says Squires. “The dogs are a sense of peace, gentleness, a diversion, something other than what we define as work.I think it?s a great break.”And, a dog break is certainly healthier than a smoke break. Numerous studies have shown that having the companionship or even being in the presences of a pet, for instance in the workplace, lowers blood pressure and cortisol levels while heightening endorphins and oxytocin, the hormone linke d to maternal bonding. Such an emotional connection is healthy for your dog as well. “Dogs bond to their humans and would rather be with them than not,” says Schnackenberg. “From an emotional well-being perspective, it?s healthy for a dog to be with their owner throughout the day.”With their many attributes and benefits, dogs play a critical role in pet-friendly company?s hiring processes. All of the aforementioned companies and many more like them use their dogs in theinterview process to introduce potential employees to the corporate climate. Their reactions to the animals also serve as a compatibility test. “I?ve never met a dog-friendly person who wasn?t a customer-friendly person,” says Lurie. “And we hirecustomer-friendly people.”The dog un-friendly or the allergenic, however, need not apply.“You try to build a company of people who can rally around a vision, and dogs play a part of that,” Hetrik says. “Pe ople who look at that and say how stinky or hairy or whatever probably aren?t people that are going to mold well into the casual, rough and tumble, work hard, play hard work environment that I?ve created.”The Squires Group maintains a similar mantra (口号). “If people don?t do dogs, there may be another part of the company they don?t do,” Squires says. “I?m not saying they?re bad people or that they wouldn?t be great for other companies, but they wouldn?t fit our company greatly.”Companies considering introducing a dog-friendly work environment should consider adopting a pet policy. When advising companies in this transition, the American Human Association suggests highlighting clear rules about when you can bring your dog in, what behavior is expected, and what happens when the pet or person does not conform to those rules.Many small companies adopt these advised policies, but govern their pets in a more ad hoc (非正式的) manner. After a few minor “accidents,” G5?s HR Department developed a detailed pet policy to include in the company handbook. “I don?t think I actually ever re ad it,” admits Hobin. “In short, though, the policy is to be responsible and respectful.”At TRX, dogs are under the same considerations as people. “You wouldn?t tolerate a lot of barkin g, snapping and snarling from the people you work with,” Hetrik says. “Neither should you tolerate it from the canine pals they bring to work. We?repretty clear on all that.” Growing companies should also be flexible to changing the stipulations in their policy as they develop.Adjustments to the TRX pet policy are under consideration as the company intends to expand its workforce from 120 to 300 employees. The company may introduce a sign-up, limiting the total number of dogs to the current two to three per floor. No matter the changes, though, dogs will remain a fixture in the company.“Dogs were part of the fabric from the very beginning,” says Hetrik. “And they?ll be here until the very end. I like having these pups around.”1. Leib Lurie realized he should change the company to be pet-friendly when _______.A) employees brought their pets to the officeB) his pet dog showed up in the office dailyC) he found dogs make employees more productiveD) his company moved to the office in the suburban2. What do we learn from the study by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association?A) Living environments for pet dogs have improved.B) Small companies tend to adopt dog-friendly policy.C) More businesses welcome pets in the workplace.D) Employees show a growing interest in raising pets.3. According to G5 CEO Dan Hobin, employees can bring their dogs to work as long as _______.A) they thrive with their dogs? company C) their dogs are friendly to customersB) they can keep the dogs from barking D) the office is located at a mountain town4. According to advocates of animals in the workplaces, dogs in the office _______.A) can attract employees? attention sometimesB) won?t distract employees from their workC) force inefficient employees to work harderD) seldom pose a threat to other employees5. To some degree, the low turnover rate of One Call Now was attributed to _______.A) the relatively high pay C) its excellent conditionsB) the economic recession D) its pet-friendly policy6. What does Schnackenberg say about dogs? being with their owners throughout the d ay?A) It does great harm to their owners? health.B) It benefits dogs more than their owners.C) It is unrealistic in this economic climate.D) It is good for dogs? emotional well-being.7. Lurie believes that a dog-friendly person _______.A) is less likely to work efficiently C) is welcome in all companiesB) is a customer-friendly person D) is usually disloyal to the company8. According to Squires, people who don?t like dogs are not ______________________________ for her company The Squires Group.9. The American Human Association advises companies to make and highlight ______________________________ in their transition to dog-friendly companies.10. TRX is considering ______________________________ its pet policy as it intends to increase thenumber of its employees.Part III Listening Comprehension(35 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be apause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), anddecide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2with a single line through the centre.11. A) The results of her finals are ironic.B) The man should have attended the lectures.C) The result of the final is unbelievable, too.D) The man should not have chosen urban planning.12. A) She wanted to please the man.B) She bought the ticket on impulse.C) She wanted to invite her professor to the concert.D) She meant to ignore the appointment with her professor.13. A) He declined the bookstore job once.B) He really wants to work in the bookstore.C) He didn?t know where the bookstore was.D) He wasn?t offered the job in the bookstore.14. A) The tailor?s. C) The theatre.B) A dress-up party. D) A shopping mall.15. A) Her mom has approved without hesitation, while her dad hasn?t.B) Her dad has approved of it, and her mom will probably do the same.C) Her dad still needs time to think, while her mom hasalready agreed.D) Her dad needs tim e to think, while her mom definitely won?t consider it.16. A) He couldn?t make time for it. C) He was not in the mood for it.B) He had probably caught the flu. D) He went floating with some other students.17. A) She feels very hot in the room. C) She wants to avoid meeting people.B) She doesn?t like the smell inside.D) She wants to smoke a cigarette there.18. A) He dislikes this job, so he will quit soon.B) He likes the job, if not for those working hours.C) He?s not decided, but he knows he shouldn?t quit.D) He wants to change his job for all he likes about it.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) The climate there is too cold. C) He has visited it twice before.B) The air-fare is quite expensive. D) He does not have the passport.20. A) He has just reconditioned his house. C) He has just come back from abroad.B) His old car has just been repaired. D) He doesn?t have long enough time.21. A) He hasn?t been th ere before. C) His friend will accommodate him.B) He can meet his girlfriend there. D) He can find a temporary job there.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you havejust heard.22. A) Frank. C) Indirect.B) Modest. D) Confident.23. A) Money is important.B) Responsibility means more than salary.C) High salary secures better performance.D) Future income is more important than starting salary.24. A) “Can do” spirit.C) Honesty and responsibility.B) Motivation and teamwork. D) Hard-working and cooperation.25. A) Tolerance. C) Clearer wording.B) Civilization. D) Communication.Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices markedA), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2with asingle line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) A little girl. B) A little boy. C) A secretary. D) A dog.27. A) The medical treatment in Sweden. C) The daily life of the Swedes.B) Keeping a dog in Sweden. D) Social welfare in Sweden.28. A) Dog owners in Sweden needn?t to pay any taxes on their pets.B) Dog owners in Sweden are greatly subsidized by government.C) Dog owners in Sweden must pay for any damage their dog does.D) Two thirds of people in Sweden keep pets.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) One that is already extinct in some parts of the world.B) One that is extremely dangerous to humans.C) One that will naturally die out in its natural surroundings.D) One that is confronted with extinction in its living environment.30. A) Polluted water. B) Decreasing fish. C) Climate change.D) Over-hunting.31. A) About 15%. B) About 20%. C) About 25%. D) About 30%.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A) The unequal distribution of housework between men and women.B) The change of women?s attitude towards housew ork.C) The influence of men sharing the housework in American families.D) The change of the time spent on housework in American families.33. A) Marriage gives men more freedom.B) Marriage has effects on job choices.C) Men shares more housework nowadays than before.D) Having children means doubled housework.34. A) About 12 hours. B) About 13 hours. C) About 17 hours.D) About 21 hours.35. A) Unmarried men. C) Younger married men.B) Older married men. D) Married men with children.Section CDirections:In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exactwords you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill inthe missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you havejust heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage isread for the third time, you should check what you have written.Why do so many people live to a healthy old age in certain parts of the world? What is the (36) _________ of their long lives? Three things seem to (37) _________ to it: fresh air, fresh food and a simple way of life. People work near their homes in the clean, mountain air instead of travelling long (38) _________ to work by bus, car or train. They do not sit all day in (39) _________ offices or factories, but work hard outdoors in the fields. They take more exercise and eat less food than peopledoctors. There was no crime, no (40) _________ and not much illness in their society. They were a happy, peaceful people, famous all over India for their long, healthy lives.Although many people are keen on (41) _________ out ways to live a longer life, there are people worrying about their (42) _________ years. Once a retired doctor I (43) _________ shared with me his worries: It?s only natural to look forward to something better. (44) ___________________________________________________________________. It is one of life?s great ironies that the longer we live, the less there is to look forward to Retirement may bring with it the fulfillment of a lifetime?s dreams. (45) ___________________________________________________________________. From then on, the dream fades. (46) ___________________________________________________________________. Who wants to live long enough to become a doddering wreck? Who wants to go back to that most dreadful of all human conditions, a second childhood?Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, there is a short passage with 5 questions or incomplete statements. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewestpossible words. Please write your answers on Answer Sheet 2.Questions 47 to 51 are based on the following passage.According to new research simple words such as …be?, …that?, …will?, …him?, …and? and even …a? could hold the key to a successful marriage. Experts say the style in which couples talk and how they use common words can predict whether a relationship will be successful or not.It is already well known that people are attracted to potential partners who resemble themselves in personality, values and physical appearance. However, experts now claim these features only skim the surface of what makes a relationship work. The ways that people talk are also important according to the study which found that people who speak in a similar style are more compatible. The U.S. study focu sed on what it dubbed …function words?.These are not nouns or verbs, but everyday words such as a, be, anything, that, will, him and even and. Study co-author Professor James Pennebaker, of Texas University, said how we use these words constitutes our writing and speaking style and couples who use them in the same way have better and longer-lasting partnerships.Researchers examined whether the speaking and writing styles couples adopt during conversation with each other predict future dating behaviour and the long-term strength of relationships. They conducted two experiments in which a computer programme compared partners? language styles.In the first study, pairs of college students had four-minute speed dates while their conversations were recorded. Almost every pair covered the same topics, such as their study subject, where they were from and if they liked college. Prof Pennebaker said: “Every conversation sounded more or less the same to the naked ear, but text analysis revealed obvious differences in language synchrony (同步). The pairs whose language style matching scores were above average were almost four times as likely to want futur e contact as pairs whose speaking styles were out of sync.”A second study revealed the same pattern in everyday onlinechats between dating couples over the course of 10 days. Almost 80 percent of the couples whose writing style matched were still dating three months later, compared with approximately 54 percent of the couples who did not match as well.Prof Pennebake r said: “What people are saying to each other is important, but how they are saying it may be even more telling. But what?s wonderful about this is we don?t really make that decision — it just comes out of our mouths. People are not consciously synchronizi ng their speech.”47. New research revealed that the success of a relationship could be _____________________through the way couples used common words.48. Experts now claim that similar _____________________ are not enough in a successfulrelationship.49. According to Professor James Pennebaker, relationships of couples using function words in thesame way tend to be _____________________.50. In the first study, pairs of college students whose languages style matched are more likely to_____________________.51. Prof Pennebaker suggested that _____________________ may have a greater effect on theirrelationships.Section Bunfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D).You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 52 to 56 are based on the following passage.We tend to think of the decades immediately following World War II as a time of prosperity and growth, with soldiers returning home by the millions, going off to college on the G.I. Bill and lining up at the marriage bureaus.But when it came to their houses, it was a time of common sense and a belief that less truly could be more. During the Depression and the war, Americans had learned to live with less, and that restraint, in combination with the postwar confidence in the future, made small, efficient housing positively stylish.Economic condition was only one stimulus for the trend toward efficient living. The phrase “less is more” was actually first popularized by a German, the architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who like other people associated with the Bauhaus, a school of design, emigrated to the United States before World War II and took up posts at American architecture schools. These designers, including Walter Gropius and Marcel Breuer, came to exert enormous influence on the course of American architecture, but none more so than Mies.Mies?s signature phrase means that less decoration, properly deployed, has more impact than a lot. Elegance, he believed, did not derive from abundance. Like other modern architects, he employed metal, glass and laminated wood (胶合板)—materials that we take for granted today but that in the 1940s symbolized the future. Mies?s sophisticated presentation masked the fact that the spaces he designed were small and efficient, rather than big and often empty.The apartments in the elegant towers Mies built on Chicago?s Lake Shore Drive, for example, were smaller—two-bedroom units under 1,000 square feet—than those in their older neighbors along the city?s Gold Coast. But they were popular because of their airy glass walls, the v iews they afforded and the elegance of the buildings? details and proportions, the architectural equivalent of the abstract art so popular at the time.The trend toward “less” was not entirely foreign. In the 1930s Frank Lloyd Wright started building more modest and efficient houses—usually around 1,200 square feet—than the sprawling two-story ones he had designed in the 1890s and the early 20th century.The “Case Study Houses” commissioned from talented modern architects by California Arts & Architecture m agazine between 1945 and 1962 were yet another homegrown influence on the “less is more” trend. Aesthetic effect came from the landscape, new materials and forthright detailing. In his Case Study House, Ralph Rapson may have mispredicted just how the mechanical revolution would impact everyday life—few American families acquired helicopters, though most eventually got clothes dryers—but his belief that self-sufficiency was both desirable and inevitable was widely shared.52. The postwar American housing st yle largely reflected the Americans?.A) efficiency and practicality C) restraint and confidenceB) prosperity and growth D) pride and faithfulness53. What can be inferred about Bauhaus from the third paragraph?A) It was founded by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.B) It had a great influence upon American architecture.C) Its designing concept was affected by World War II.D) Most American architects used to be associated with it.54. According to Mies, elegance of architectural design .A) was related to large space C) was identified with emptinessB) was not associated with efficiency D) was not reliant on abundant decoration55. According to the passage, the apartments Mies built on Chicago?s Lake Shore Drive .A) ignored details and proportionsB) were built with materials popular at that timeC) were more spacious than neighboring buildingsD) shared some characteristics of abstract art56. What do we learn about the design of the “Case Study House”?A) Natural scenes were taken into consideration.B) Mechanical devices were widely used.C) Details were sacrificed for the overall effect.D) Eco-friendly materials were employed.Passage TwoQuestions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.Will the European Union make it? The question would have sounded strange not long ago. Nowdemographic decline and lower growth.As well as those chronic problems, the EU faces an acute crisis in its economic core, the 16 countries that use the single currency. Markets have lost faith that the euro zone?s economies, weaker or stronger, will one day converge thanks to the discipline of sharing a single currency, which denies uncompetitive members the quick fix of devaluation.Yet the debate about how to save Europe?s single currency from disintegration is stuck. It is stuck because the euro zone?s。

6月冲刺六级听力模拟训练及答案解析(2)Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19.[A] In a college bookstore.[B]In a lecture hall.[C] In a library.[D] In a domp3itory.20.[A] English.[B]Biology.[C] Introduction to English Literature.[D] A required course.21.[A] He lives on the 10th floor of Butler Hall.[B]He never wants to listen to students.[C] He used to teach biology.[D] He is an excellent professor.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have justheard.22.[A] When to move.[B]Where to live the following year.[C] How much time to spend at home.[D] Whose house to visit.23.[A] Take some money to the housing office.[B]Infomp3 the director of student housing in a letter.[C] Fill out a fomp3 in the library.[D] Maintain a high grade average.24.[A] Both live on campus.[B]Both live off campus.[C] The man lives on campus; the woman lives off campus.[D] The woman lives on campus; the man lives off campus.25.[A] Grades.[B]Privacy.[C] Sports.[D] Money.Conversation OneW: Excuse me, are you going to buy that book?M: Well, I need it for a class but it’s awfully expensive. W: Oh, we must be in the same class. Introduction to British Literature?M: Yes, that’s the one. Were you there yesterday for the first class?W: I sure was. Professor Robert really seems to know his subject. M: Yes, I took his Shakespeare course last semester and it was very good. He likes listening to his students.W: That’s a relief. I’m a biology major and I was a little uncertain about taking an English course.M: I’m an English major and this is a required course. But now I’m in trouble because I’m not sure I can afford this book. W: Hey, I’ve got an idea. Why don’t we split the cost and share the book?M: Sounds great. Do you live on campus?W: Yeah, I live on the 10th floor of Butler Hall.M: Perfect. I live on the 3rd floor of Butler. We should have no trouble sharing the book. I can bring it up to your room right after I wrap up the assignment.W: It’s a deal.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. AWhere is the conversation most probably taking place?20. CWhich class are the man and the woman taking together?21. DWhat does the man think about Professor Robert? Conversation TwoM: You should have seen the line at the housing office. It took me an hour to make my domp3itory deposit for next year. Have you made yours yet?W: No, I’m not sure I’m going to.M: There’s not much time left. The deadline’s May 1. That is just two weeks from now. Are you short of cash?W: No, I’m Okay.M: You’d better hurry up if you want a domp3 room next September. There aren’t enough rooms for every one, and first year students have priority.W: Well, I’ve been thinking about living off campus.M: Have you any idea of how much that would cost? There is the rent, utilities, and you’d probably need a car.W: I know it would be more expensive. I think I can handle it though. The domp3 is just so noisy that I can’t get anything done. Maybe my grades would be better if I had some peace and quiet in a place of my own.M: You should study in the library the way I do. Think of the money you’d save.W: I’ve got to think it over some more. There’s still two weeks left in April.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22.BWhat are the speakers discussing?23. AWhat must a person do in order to live in a university house?24. AWhere do the two speakers live now?25. DWhat does the man seem to be concerned about?。

2021年6月英语六级听力试题第二套The 2021 June CET-6 Listening Test Part II featured a wide range of topics and question types, challenging the test takers' listening skills and comprehension abilities. Below is a detailed analysis of the test questions:1. Lecture on Environmental ProtectionThe first section of the listening test began with a lecture on environmental protection. The speaker discussed the importance of reducing plastic waste and promoting recycling. Key points included the negative impact of plastic pollution on marine life and the environment, as well as strategies for individuals and governments to address this issue. Test takers may be asked to identify specific details from the lecture and answer questions related to the topic.2. Conversation at a Hotel ReceptionThe second section of the test featured a conversation at a hotel reception. The dialogue focused on a guest's request for a room change due to noise disturbances. The receptionist offered alternative solutions and discussed the hotel's policies on room changes. Test takers may be required to identify the guest'sspecific complaints, understand the receptionist's responses, and infer the outcome of the conversation.3. Radio Broadcast on Current EventsThe third section of the test included a radio broadcast on current events. The broadcast covered a range of topics, such as political developments, social issues, and cultural events. Test takers were asked to listen for specific details, such as dates, names, and locations, in order to answer multiple-choice questions and fill in the blanks.4. Academic Lecture on PsychologyThe fourth section of the test featured an academic lecture on psychology. The speaker discussed the concept of cognitive dissonance and its implications for behavior anddecision-making. Test takers were presented with complex ideas and academic vocabulary, requiring strong listening comprehension skills to grasp the main points of the lecture.5. Group Discussion on TechnologyThe final section of the test involved a group discussion on technology. Participants debated the pros and cons of social media platforms and their impact on society. Test takers were asked to identify different viewpoints, arguments, and examplespresented during the discussion, as well as predict the possible outcomes of continued reliance on technology.In conclusion, the 2021 June CET-6 Listening Test Part II was designed to assess test takers' ability to comprehend and analyze spoken English in various contexts. By testing a wide range of topics and question types, the test aimed to evaluate listening skills, critical thinking, and overall proficiency in English. Test takers were challenged to listen attentively, extract key information, and demonstrate their understanding through accurate responses to the questions.。

2021年6月6级第二套听力原文Part I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section A1. M: The concert was fantastic, wasn't it?W: Yes, it was amazing. I've never heard such beautiful music before.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?2. W: I really like your watch. Where did you get it?M: Thanks. I got it online. There are many good deals online.Q: What does the man imply?3. W: Excuse me, I'm looking for the nearest ATM. Can you tell me where it is?M: Sure. Turn left here and you'll see the ATM on the corner of the next block.Q: What does the man tell the woman to do?4. M: What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?W: I like all kinds of music, but I guess I prefer classical music. Q: What does the woman like best?5. W: I called the restaurant to make a reservation, but they're fully booked.M: Well, there's always takeout. We can order online and pick itup from there.Q: What does the man suggest they do?6. W: The weather is getting colder these days, don't you think? M: Yes, but it's not as bad as it was last year.Q: What do we learn about the weather from the conversation?7. W: I heard you had a big party last night. How did it go?M: It was fun, but it got pretty late. I'm still recovering.Q: What does the man say about the party?8. W: I can't seem to find my passport. I think I left it somewhere. M: You'd better check your luggage again. It's probably in there. Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?9. M: Do you think you'll have time to come to the game tonight? W: Sorry, I can't make it. I have a meeting at work that will go late.Q: What is the woman's reason for not going to the game?10. W: I'm not feeling well. I think I'm coming down with something.M: You should go see the doctor if you're not feeling better soon. Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?Section BPassage OneAfter graduating from college, many people choose to travel or live in another country for a period of time. This can be a valuable experience that teaches independence, responsibility, and cultural awareness. But staying in a foreign country is not always easy. One of the biggest challenges is language. To feel comfortable and enjoy your environment, it's important to learn at least the basics of the language spoken there.Another challenge is making friends. When you're away from your familiar social circle, it can be difficult to meet new people. But there are many ways to connect with the locals. Language exchange programs, volunteering, and shared activities are all good ways to meet new people and build friendships.Q: What is the main challenge for people who decide to live in aforeign country?Passage TwoRaising kids is difficult, especially in today's world where technology dominates all aspects of life. Many parents worry about how to control their children's use of technology. While there's no one-size-fits-all solution, experts say that communication is key. Parents should talk to their children about technology and its effects on their lives. They should set clear guidelines for screen time, and lead by example by following those guidelines themselves.Parents should also keep an eye on what their children are doing online. There are many apps that allow parents to monitor their children's social media accounts, and they can also use parental controls on devices to block certain websites or limit usage during certain times of day.Finally, parents should encourage their children to engage in activities that don't involve screens. This could be anything from outdoor sports to playing an instrument.Q: What is the most important thing parents should do to control their children's use of technology?Passage ThreeEating local food is a great way to experience a new culture. But for some people, especially those with dietary restrictions, findingsomething to eat can be a challenge. In these cases, it's helpful to do some research beforehand. Look up the local cuisine and pick out some dishes that are compatible with your diet.It's also a good idea to learn some basic phrases in the local language, such as "vegetarian" or "gluten-free." This will make it easier to communicate with servers and chefs.Another option is to self-cater. Many accommodations have kitchens or kitchenettes where guests can cook their own meals. This is especially helpful for people with severe food allergies or sensitivities.Q: What is one way to ensure that people with dietary restrictions have something to eat when traveling?Section C1. W: Did you hear about the new travel restrictions to Japan? M: Yes, I did. It's too bad because I was planning to go there next month.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?2. W: I'm thinking of getting a new car, but I'm not sure if I can afford it.M: You might want to consider getting a used car instead. They're often cheaper and just as reliable.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?3. W: Can I borrow your calculator for a minute?M: Sure thing. Here you go.Q: What does the man do?4. M: I'm really struggling with this math problem. Can you help me out?W: Sure. Let me take a look.Q: What does the woman offer to do?5. W: I heard that the university is going to cancel all classes tomorrow because of the weather.M: Really? I haven't heard anything about that.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?6. M: I think we should get a head start on the project. We only have two weeks left.W: That's a good idea. When should we start?Q: What do the speakers plan to do?7. W: I can't decide which shirt to wear. Which one do you like better?M: I like the blue one. It looks good on you.Q: What does the man think about the blue shirt?8. W: Do you have any plans for the weekend?M: Not really. I was thinking of maybe going to the movies or something.Q: What does the man plan to do over the weekend?9. M: I'm really tired. I stayed up late last night studying for the exam.W: You should try taking a nap. That always helps me when I'm tired.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?10. W: I can't believe how much homework we have to do this week.M: Tell me about it. I feel like I've been studying all day.Q: What do the speakers think about their homework load?。