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Part Ⅲ Listening ComprehensionSection A11. M: I know that short hair is fashionable these days, but you looked so much nicer with long hair.W: Long hair may look nice, but during the summer it s so uncomfortable. Even after I bought an air conditioner my hair still bothered me.Q: Why does the woman have her hair cut?（ D ）12. W: Is the rescue crew still looking for survivors of the plane crash?M: Yes, they have been searching the area for hours, but they haven t found anybody else. They ll keep searching until night falls.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?（ C ）13. M: How about going to the movies tonight, Helen?W: I d love to. But my mother is going to New Zealand to visit my brother, and I have to drive her to the airport. How about some other time, Henry?Q: What will Helen do tonight?（ D ）14. M: I m really exhausted, but I don t want to miss that feature film that comes on at midnight.W: If I were you, I d skip it. We both have to get up early tomorrow morning and anyway I ve heard it s not that exciting.Q: What does the woman think the man should do?（ A ）15. M: While you re having your hair done, I might as well do the shopping. W: Good, it will take at least a week to get to Denmark. Buy some stamps while you are there, and some airmail envelopes, will you?Q: What is the man planning to do now?（ C ）16. M: I have to type my term paper for history until late into the night, but I m afraid my roommate won t be able to go to sleep.W: That certainly is true. Why don t you try the typing room in the basement? It is soundproof.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?（ D ）17. M: I could really use a small calculator like that one for my statistics homework! W: Why don t you go in and see what they cost here. It looks like they re having a sale.Q: What does the woman think the man should do?（ A ）18. M: I have such a bad ear infection that I won t be able to come to the final exam this afternoon.W: Only your instructor can tell you what to do in this situation.Q: What does the woman mean?（ B ）Now you ll hear two long conversations.Conversation OneM: You re my campaign manager, Julie.How do I convince members of the Student Union that I m the best for school president?W: That won t be easy.M: Thanks a lot.W: I m just kidding, Bob. Actually I think once we show everyone how well you didas a junior class treasurer, you will win easily.M: How do we do that? Meet with all three thousand people who are members of the Student Union?W: Come on. What I m thinking of first is hanging campaign posters in all the hallways, where most of the students are sure to see them.M: That sounds good. But everyone puts up posters. What can we do to make that different?W: The campus radio station is willing to let you have five minutes tomorrow morning at seven o clock to outline your plans for the year. Lots of students will be listening, then.M: That s a great idea!W: I ve also arranged for you to give a speech during dinner tomorrow. At least five hundred of the students will be there. You ll answer questions after you ve finished speaking.M: That means I d better come up with the speech pretty quickly. How about if I write it tonight and show it to you after chemistry class tomorrow?W: Fine. I ll see you after class.M: Thanks for all your help!19. What are the two speakers talking about?（ B ）20. What post will the man run for?（ D ）21. When is the radio broadcast scheduled?（ A ）22. What will the man do tonight?（ B ）Conversation TwoW: I saw a really interesting program on TV last night. It talked about the type of things that record companies have to be careful when they come out with new CDs. M: What do you mean?W: Well, they have to be very careful not to offend people—especially parents with young kids who might buy a CD that contained violent content or used strong language. M: How can that be avoided?W: Well, don t you remember when that woman—some senator s wife, I think, made a fuss over this issue? It s not really a law, but music companies are now encouraged to put a warning label on albums that describe violence or use strong language. M: I don t understand. Doesn t that reduce the musician s freedom of speech? W: Not really. Musicians still have a right to free speech, but the message on the label says, “Buyer, be careful:if you get upset by violence and ugly language, don t buy this album.” You agree with that, don t you?M: I don t know. I still think the whole thing is funny and unreasonable. Musicians should have the right to say what they want to say without having to have a warning label put on their music, I mean, who gets to decide what is considered offensive and what isn t, we don t need a sticker to tell us what to do!23. What was the topic of the program that the woman saw last night?（ A ）24. What is the result of that senator s wife making a fuss over the issue?（ A ）25. What is the man s opinion about the warning label on the music?（ D ）Section BPassage OneSpaceships travel around the earth, go to the moon, and return home safely. The astronauts carry important supplies with them on the spaceship—food, water, and air. Sometimes there are problems on the spaceship, and the astronauts have to understand how the spaceship works in order to repair the problems.In a way, all of us are really on a spaceship, the planet Earth. We move around the sun at 18 miles per second and never stop. On our spaceship we have four billion people and a limited supply of air, water, and land. These supplies, just like the limited supplies on the astronauts spaceship, have to be used carefully because we can t buy new air, water, or land from anywhere else. Everyone needs air, water, and land to live —this is our environment.The environment on our planet is a closed system; nothing new is ever added. Nature recycles its resources. Water, for example, evaporates and rises to form clouds. This same water returns to the Earth as rain or snow. The rain that falls today is actually the same water that fell on the dinosaurs 70 million years ago.Over the years, people have changed the environment. We have poured back into the land, air, and water more wastes than nature can clean. So we have pollution today.To continue to survive, we must learn how to use the Earth s resources wisely without destroying them. To save the spaceship Earth, we must cooperate with nature and learn better ways to use, not abuse, our environment.26. What is the best title for this passage?（ D ）27. Which of the following is true according to the passage?（ C ）28. What can we conclude from the passage?（ C ）Passage TwoThere are three types of noise that can block communication. The first, external noise includes those obvious things that make it difficult to hear, as well as many other kinds of distractions. For instance, too much cigarette smoke in a crowded room might make it hard for you to pay attention to another person, and sitting in the rear of an auditorium might make a speaker s remarks unclear. External noise can interrupt communication almost anywhere in our model—in the sender, channel, message, or receiver.The second type of noise is physiological.A hearing disorder is probably the most obvious type of physiological barrier, although many more exist. Consider, for instance, the difficulty you experience as a listener when you are suffering from a cold or are very tired. In the same way you might speak less when you have a sore throat or a headache.Psychological noise refers to forces within the sender or receiver that make these people less able to express or understand the message clearly. For instance, a fisherman might exaggerate the size and number of fish in order to convince himself and others of his talents. In the same way, a student might become so upset upon learning that she failed a test that she would be unable to clearly understand where she went wrong.29. What is the passage mainly about?（ A ）30. What does a hearing disorder belong to?（ B ）31. What does psychological noise mean?（ C ）Passage ThreeThe New York Public Library is a very special place. Even though it is in the busiest part of the city, it has grass and trees around it, and benches for people to sit on. Even more unusual in crowded New York, its rooms are very large. The roof of the main reading room is 51 feet high. Here a reader can sit and think,and work and comfort. The library has 30 million books and paintings. It owns one of the first copies of a Shakespeare play, a Bible printed in the 15th century, and a letter written by Columbus in which he tells of the finding of the New World. Every New Yorker can see and use the library s riches free, but the cost of running the library has risen rapidly in recent years. And the library does not have enough money to continue its work.In the past it was open every evening, and also on Saturdays and Sundays. Now it is closed at those times to save money. The library is trying in every possible way to raise more money to meet its increasing costs. Well known New York writers and artists are trying to help, so are the universities whose students use the library, and the governments of New York City and New York State. But the problems remain serious. Yet ways must be found to save the public library. Because as one writer said, the public library is one of the most important buildings in New York City, it contains all our knowledge.32. According to the passage, what is the most unusual feature of the New York Public Library?（ A ）33. Which of the following is collected in the library?（ D ）34. What is the main problem of the New York Public Library?（ D ）35. When is the library open?（ C ）Section CWe all suffer from stress. There are many points when there may be (36) considerable stress. Perhaps we feel it at times of (37) assessment, or at times when the amount of work simply seems (38) unbearable, and it may also arise in your personal life.An engineer will tell you that some stress is inevitable for a (39) structure to remain standing. Sometimes the word “stress” is used to (40) define a feeling of being under pressure. This can be a positive thing: pressure can help people to (41) perform well and give a sense of excitement and achievement. However, you need to be concerned about stress if your (42) effectiveness is seriously weakened. This can lead to a number of harmful consequences, either (43) physical or emotional, leading to inability to work effectively.(44) At university, you are concerned about the importance of your results in relation to the career you want to follow. Many students are not altogether clear about how well or badly they are doing, because they find it hard to obtain immediate feedback regarding their performance. If one is ignorant, or doubtful, about one s progress, this can be a major cause of anxiety. (45) Of course, too, it goes without saying that preparations for examinations can place a terrible strain on students.Time is also a big element in stress: one may have insufficient time for one s coursework, and sometimes there are deadline clashes, when several assignments have to be completed at around the same time. (46) Sometimes there may be problems locating or having access to the resources one needs. For example, the special book one wants to refer to never seems to be available.。

大学英语III课程培训班学习材料（三）参考答案及解析2013-2014学年第二学期Part I WritingDo Mobiles Distract Study？Wherever you are, you can see many people equipped with mobile phones. It seems that the world becomes smaller nowadays. And mobile phones are also becoming a new scene on campus.Students think it is extremely convenient for them to communicate with the outside world by using mobile phones so that they call it an essential investment. Education experts analyze the entry of mobile phones into campus as an indication of social progress. The youth of today send messages, surf on the net, listen to music and even take photos by using their mobile phones. To some extent, it reflects that college students are more and more involved in this modern society, rather than pedants in the “Ivory Tower”.As a coin has two sides, the mobile phone, while providing convenience, causes trouble too. In classrooms, the untimely ringing interrupts lectures and destroys the atmosphere of study, so it prompts many complaints. Therefore, we need to think more about how to integrate mobile phones properly into our lives.【行文点评】文章由现象到本质，分三个段落层次分明地对主题进行了论述。

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11. A) The woman will bring some food backfor dinner. B) They will go to their friend's home fordinner. C) The woman will fill the refrigeratorbefore dinner. D) They will eat out for dinner after work. 12. A) Take more rest breaks while at work. B) Quit her job and find a new one. C) Ask for a leave from her boss. D) Talk to her boss directly. 13. A) Things on sale may be worth buying. B) Things on sale are not worth buying. C) Things on sale are out of style andseason. D) Things on sale are carefully lookedover. 14. A) She's looking forward to her weekendtrip. B) She will accept the man's invitation. C) She would prefer to go to the Disneylandalone. D) She thinks the kids will enjoy theDisneyland. 15. A) Because he met a heavy traffic onhis way. B) Because a terrible car accident happenedto him. C) Because he had taken a different road. D) Because the road was closed and he hadto wait. 16. A) Change the T-shirts for smaller ones. B) Sell T-shirts for her son. C) Work as an assistant at the store. D) Make these T-shirts smaller. 17. A) Ask a friend for the name of a hairstylist. B) Get her hair cut in the afternoon. C) Make an appointment with someone else. D) Call another hair salon to cut her curlyhair. 18. A) The woman should eat a biggerbreakfast. B) The woman should try to make time forlunch. C) The woman would be busy the whole week. D) The woman should change her scheduleafter she eats lunch. Conversation One 19. A) They are held twice a year. B) They were first held in 1927. C) They are given for excellence in films. D) They are less desired than the GrammyAwards. 20. A) By an anonymous ballot. B) By an open vote. C) By rigid rules. D) By their personal preference. 21. A) One of the academy members. B) Creator of the Oscar statue. C) An Oscar winner. D) A nominee for the Oscar award. 22. A) She had great interest in thehistory of the Oscars. B) She searched the information from theInternet. C) She took a course in the history offilm. D) She majored in motion pictures. Conversation Two 23. A) Give suggestions for revision. B) Write one for her. C) Point out grammatical errors in it. D) Cut some unnecessary materials. 24. A) Law. B) Music. C) Geology. D) Biology. 25, A) Look through her materials. B) Make preparation for the interview. C) Pay attention to the presentation. D) Add something to make herself stand out. SectionB 注意．此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。

Part I Writing (30 points)Section A (15 points)Write a short passage of about 100 words on the following topic. You are allowed to make up a story, invent names and dates, but you must base your story on the following key words and phrases.Key words and phrases: summer vacation, plan, visit, grandparents, travel, city, countryside, interesting, learnSummer vacation is just around the corner, and I have already made up my mind about how to spend it. This year, I plan to visit my grandparentsin the countryside for the first time. I have heard so much about their charming village and the beautiful scenery around it. I am excited to travel to the city first, where I will meet my grandparents and learn about their lives in the countryside. I hope to experience the fresh air, the green fields, and the tranquil rivers. It will be an interesting adventure for me, and I believe it will teach me a lot about life and nature.Section B (15 points)Write a letter to your friend, expressing your concerns about the environmental issues in your city. You should suggest some ways to improve the situation. Remember to include the following points in your letter:1. The current situation of environmental pollution in your city.2. The negative impacts of pollution on people's health and the environment.3. Your suggestions for improving the situation.Dear [Friend's Name],I hope this letter finds you well. I wanted to share some concerns I have about the environmental issues in our city. Lately, I have noticed that the air quality has been getting worse, and the streets are filledwith garbage and pollution. It's quite worrying, and I believe it's important for us to take action to improve the situation.The current situation of environmental pollution in our city is quite severe. The air is often filled with smog, and the water bodies are polluted with industrial waste. This pollution has a significantnegative impact on our health and the environment. Many people suffer from respiratory problems, and the natural beauty of our city is being destroyed.To improve the situation, I have a few suggestions:1. Increase the use of public transportation and encourage carpooling to reduce air pollution.2. Implement stricter regulations on industrial waste disposal and promote the use of renewable energy.3. Organize community clean-up events to keep our streets and parks clean.4. Raise awareness about environmental issues through educational programs and campaigns.I hope we can work together to make a positive change. It's up to us to take care of our environment for future generations.Best regards,[Your Name]Part II Reading Comprehension (40 points)Section A (20 points)Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.The Importance of ExerciseRegular exercise is essential for maintaining good health and well-being. It has numerous benefits, including reducing the risk of chronic diseases, improving mental health, and enhancing overall quality of life.Physical activity helps to maintain a healthy weight by burning calories and improving metabolism. It also strengthens the heart and lungs, which can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Regular exercise can also lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, and improve cholesterol levels.In addition to physical benefits, exercise has a positive impact on mental health. It can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. Physical activity stimulates the release of endorphins, which are natural mood lifters. Exercise also improves sleep quality and boosts self-esteem.To reap the benefits of exercise, it's important to incorporate it into your daily routine. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, such as brisk walking, cycling, or swimming, each week. Additionally, include strength training exercises two or three times a week.1. What are the physical benefits of regular exercise?2. How does exercise impact mental health?3. How many minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity should youaim for each week?Section B (20 points)Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.The Benefits of ReadingReading is a valuable skill that can have a significant impact on one's life. It not only provides entertainment and knowledge but also enhances cognitive abilities and improves communication skills.One of the primary benefits of reading is the acquisition of knowledge. Books and articles provide information on a wide range of topics, from science and history to literature and self-help. By reading, individuals can expand their knowledge base and stay informed about current events.Reading also enhances cognitive abilities. It improves concentration, memory, and problem-solving skills. Regular readers tend to have betterverbal and written communication skills, as they are exposed to a variety of writing styles and vocabulary.Furthermore, reading can help reduce stress and improve mental health. It provides an escape from reality and allows individuals to explore different worlds and perspectives. Reading can also promote empathy and understanding, as readers become more aware of the experiences and emotions of others.1. What are some of the benefits of reading?2. How does reading improve cognitive abilities?3. What mental health benefits can be derived from reading?Part III Listening Comprehension (20 points)Section A (10 points)Listen to the following conversation and answer the questions that follow.W: Hi, John! How was your trip to Beijing last week?M: It was amazing! I saw so many famous landmarks, like the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. The food was also fantastic.W: I'm glad to hear that. Did you visit any museums?M: Yes, I visited the National Museum of China. It was fascinating to see the historical artifacts and learn about China's rich culture.W: That sounds interesting. Do you have any recommendations for someone planning to visit Beijing?M: Definitely. I would suggest visiting the Forbidden City in the morning, as it gets crowded later in the day. And don't forget to try Peking duck for lunch!1. Where did the man visit last week?2. What did the man see in the National Museum of China?3. What did the man recommend for someone visiting Beijing?Section B (10 points)Listen to the following passage and answer the questions that follow.The following is a speech by a famous scientist about the importance of scientific research.Ladies and gentlemen, good morning. Today, I want to talk about the importance of scientific research. Science has always been a driving force behind human progress. It has revolutionized our lives, from the invention of the wheel to the development of the internet.Scientific research is essential for solving the world's most pressing problems. It helps us understand the natural world, develop new technologies, and improve our quality of life. Without scientific research, we would not have vaccines, antibiotics, or renewable energy sources.Investing in scientific research is crucial for economic growth and job creation. It fosters innovation and drives technological advancements. Moreover, it enhances our understanding of the universe and our place in it.In conclusion, scientific research is a powerful tool for improving our lives and addressing global challenges. Let us continue to support and invest in this vital field.1. What is the main topic of the speech?2. Why is scientific research important for economic growth?3. What are some examples of technological advancements made possible by scientific research?Part IV Translation (20 points)Translate the following sentences from Chinese to English.1. 我非常喜欢旅行，因为它让我有机会探索不同的文化和风景。

全国卷3英语答案Section 1: Listening ComprehensionPart A: Short ConversationsA)It is not a good time to talk.B)He is not satisfied with the service.C)Make a phone call on Rosanne’s behalf.A)It is no longer needed.B)They are playing basketball.A)The man needs to stop working.B)Take a different route.C)Checking room availability.A)The woman should go to the supermarket.C)She was late for the class.Part B: PassagesC)Allow passengers to use electronic devices.B)Print out the ticket using the confirmation code.A)It demonstrates the benefits of proper exercise.B)They might develop heart problems.C)The source of the energy used in swimming.A)It negatively affects our health.B)It is less reliable than natural gas.C)Monitor the performance of the solar panels.A)The importance of renewable energy.C)They are good at planning their trips.Section 2: Reading ComprehensionPart A: Reading ComprehensionD)The significance of body language in communication.A)It can help non-native speakers understand English better.B)Observing people’s nonverbal cues.C)Culture plays a major role in interpreting body language.D)They may differ across different cultures.A)It can enhance written communication skills as well.D)By learning about different cultures’ body language.C)They can adapt more easily to different cultural environments.B)It can help non-native speakers connect with native speakers.A)The importance of learning body language in context.Part B: ClozeB)collectD)investigateA)delicateC)furthermoreB)broadD)manipulateC)willingA)criticizedD)demonstratesB)eventuallySection 3: WritingWrite about the benefits of learning a foreign language.Learning a foreign language has numerous benefits that go beyond simply being able to communicate with people from different countries. In today’s globalized world, it has become increasingly important to be proficient in at least one foreign language. Here are some of the key advantages of learning a foreign language:1.Cognitive benefits: Studies have shown that learning a foreignlanguage can significantly improve cognitive abilities such as memory,problem-solving skills, and multitasking. It stimulates the brain and enhances its overall performance.2.Career opportunities: Being bilingual or multilingual opens up a widerange of career opportunities. Many companies prefer candidates who canspeak multiple languages, especially if they have international operations or deal with international clients.3.Cultural understanding: Learning a foreign language provides insightsinto the culture, traditions, and history of the language’s native speakers. Itallows individuals to understand and appreciate different customs andperspectives, promoting tolerance and diversity.4.Personal growth: Learning a new language challenges the individualto step out of their comfort zone and acquire new skills. It boosts self-confidence, creativity, and adaptability, contributing to personal growth and development.5.Improved communication skills: Learning a foreign language not onlyenhances oral and written communication skills in that language but alsoimproves these skills in one’s native tongue. It fosters better listening skills and the ability to express oneself more effectively.6.Travel experiences: When traveling to a country where the nativelanguage is not English, being able to communicate in the local languageenhances the overall travel experience. It allows for more meaningfulinteractions with locals, deeper cultural immersion, and easier navigation.In conclusion, learning a foreign language brings immense benefits, both personally and professionally. It expands one’s cognitive abilities, opens up career opportunities, promotes cultural understanding, facilitates personal growth, improves communication skills, and enriches travel experiences. Therefore, it is highly recommended to include foreign language learning in one’s education and lifelong learning journey.ConclusionIn this document, we have provided the answers for the listening comprehension and reading comprehension sections of the National Exam 3 in English. Additionally, we have discussed the benefits of learning a foreign language. Learning a foreign language not only enhances cognitive abilities but also opens up career opportunities, promotes cultural understanding, fosters personal growth, improves communication skills, and enriches travel experiences. It is a valuable skill in today’s globalized world.。

2007年6月大学英语六级Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section A11. A) Surfing the net. B) Watching a talk show.C) Packing a birthday gift. D) Shopping at a jewelry store.12. A) He enjoys finding fault with exams. B) He is sure of his success in the exam.C) He doesn’t know if he can do well in the exam.D) He used to get straight A’s in the exams he took.13. A) The man is generous with his good comments on people.B) The woman is unsure if there will be peace in the world.C) The woman is doubtful about newspaper stories.D) The man is quite optimistic about human nature.14. A) Study for some profession. B) Attend a medical school.C) Stay in business. D) Sell his shop.15. A) More money. B) Fair treatment.C) A college education. D) Shorter work hours.16. A) She was exhausted from her trip. B) She missed the comforts of home.C) She was impressed by Mexican food. D) She will not go to Mexico again.17. A) Cheer herself up a bit. B) Find a more suitable job.C) Seek professional advice. D) Take a psychology course.18. A) He dresses more formally now. B) What he wears does not match his position.C) He has ignored his friends since graduation. D) He failed to do well at college. Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) To go sightseeing. B) To have meetings.C) To promote a new champagne. D) To join in a training program.20. A) It can reduce the number of passenger complaints.B) It can make air travel more entertaining. C) It can cut down the expenses for air travel.D) It can lessen the discomfort caused by air travel.21. A) Took balanced meals with champagne. B) Ate vegetables and fruit only.C) Refrained from fish or meat. D) Avoided eating rich food.22. A) Many of them found it difficult to exercise on a plane.B) Many of them were concerned with their well-being.C) Not many of them chose to do what she did. D) Not many of them understood the program. Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) At a fair. B) At a cafeteria. C) In a computer lab. D) In a shopping mall.24. A) The latest computer technology. B) The organizing of an exhibition.C) The purchasing of some equipment. D) The dramatic changes in the job market.25. A) Data collection. B) Training consultancy.C) Corporate management. D) Information processing.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) Improve themselves. B) Get rid of empty dreams.C) Follow the cultural tradition. D) Attempt something impossible.27. A) By finding sufficient support for implementation.B) By taking into account their own ability to change.C) By constantly keeping in mind their ultimate goals.D) By making detailed plans and carrying them out.28. A) To show people how to get their lives back to normal.B) To show how difficult it is for people to lose weight.C) To remind people to check the calories on food bags.D) To illustrate how easily people abandon their goals.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) Michael’s parents got divorced. B) Karen was adopted by Ray Anderson.C) Karen’s mother died in a car accident. D) A truck driver lost his life in a collision.30. A) He ran a red light and collided with a truck. B) He sacrificed his life to save a baby girl.C) He was killed instantly in a burning car. D) He got married to Karen’s mother.31. A) The reported hero turned out to be his father.B) He did not understand his father till too late.C) Such misfortune should have fallen on him.D) It reminded him of his miserable childhood.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A) Germany. B) Japan. C) The U. S. D) The U. K.33. A) By doing odd jobs at weekends. B) By working long hours every day.C) By putting in more hours each week. D) By taking shorter vacations each year.34. A) To combat competition and raise productivity.B) To provide them with more job opportunities.C) To help them maintain their living standard.D) To prevent them from holding a second job.35. A) Change their jobs. B) Earn more money.C) Reduce their working hours. D) Strengthen the government’s role.2007年6月六级参考答案11. A) 12. B) 13. D) 14. C) 15. A)16. B) 17. C) 18. A) 19. B) 20. D)21. D) 22. C) 23. A) 24. C) 25. B)26. A) 27. D) 28. D) 29. B) 30. B)31. A) 32. B) 33. D) 34. A) 35. C)2007年12月大学英语六级考试试题Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section A11. A) Proceed in his own way. B) Stick to the original plan.C) Compromise with his colleague. D) Try to change his colleague’s mind.12. A) Mary has a keen eye for style. B) Nancy regrets buying the dress.C) Nancy and Mary went shopping together in Rome.D) Nancy and Mary like to follow the latest fashion.13. A) Wash the dishes. B) Go to the theatre.C) Pick up George and Martha. D) Take her daughter to hospital.14. A) She enjoys making up stories about other people.B) She can never keep anything to herself for long.C) She is eager to share news with the woman.D) She is the best informed woman in town.15. A) A car dealer. B) A mechanic C) A driving examiner. D) A technical consultant.16. A) The shopping mall has been deserted recently.B) Shoppers can only find good stores in the mall.C) Lots of people moved out of the downtown area.D) There isn’t much business downtown nowadays.17. A) He will help the woman with her reading. B) The lounge is not a place for him to study in.C) He feels sleepy whenever he tries to study. D) A cozy place is rather hard to find on campus.18. A) To protect her from getting scratches. B) To help relieve her of the pain.C) To prevent mosquito bites. D) To avoid getting sunburnt.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) In a studio. B) In a clothing store. C) At a beach resort D) At a fashion show20. A) To live there permanently. B) To stay there for half a year.C) To find a better job to support herself. D) To sell leather goods for a British company.21. A) Designing fashion items for several companies.B) Modeling for a world-famous Italian company.C) Working as an employee for Ferragamo.D) Serving as a sales agent for Burberrys.22. A) It has seen a steady decline in its profits.B) It has become much more competitive.C) It has lost many customers to foreign companies.D) It has attracted lot more designers from abroad.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) It helps her to attract more public attention. B) It improves her chance of getting promoted.C) It strengthens her relationship with students. D) It enables her to understand people better.24. A) Passively. B) Positively. C) Skeptically. D) Sensitively.25. A) It keeps haunting her day and night.B) Her teaching was somewhat affected by it.C) It vanishes the moment she steps into her role.D) Her mind goes blank once she gets on the stage.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) To win over the majority of passengers from airlines in twenty years.B) To reform railroad management in western European countries.C) To electrify the railway lines between major European cities.D) To set up an express train network throughout Europe.27. A) Major European airliner will go bankrupt.B) Europeans will pay much less for traveling.C) Traveling time by train between major European cities will be cut by half.D) Trains will become the safest and most efficient means of travel in Europe.28. A) Train travel will prove much more comfortable than air travel.B) Passengers will feel much safer on board a train than on a plane.C) Rail transport will be environmentally friendlier than air transport.D) Traveling by train may be as quick as, or even quicker than, by air.29. A) In 1981. B) In 1989. C) In 1990. D) In 2000.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. A) There can be no speedy recovery for mental patients.B) Approaches to healing patients are essentially the same.C) The mind and body should be taken as an integral whole.D) There is no clear division of labor in the medical profession.31. A) A doctor’s fame strengthens the patients’ faith in them.B) Abuse of medicines is widespread in many urban hospitals.C) One third of the patients depend on harmless substances for cure.D) A patient’s expectations of a drug have an effect on their recovery.32. A) Expensive drugs may not prove the most effective.B) The workings of the mind may help patients recover.C) Doctors often exaggerate the effect of their remedies.D) Most illnesses can be cured without medication.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. A) Enjoying strong feelings and emotions. B) Defying all dangers when they have to.C) Being fond of making sensational news. D) Dreaming of becoming famous one day.34. A) Working in an emergency room. B) Watching horror movies.C) Listening to rock music. D) Doing daily routines.35. A) A rock climber. B) A psychologist. C) A resident doctor. D) A career consultant.2007年12月大学英语六级考试试题答案：Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)Section A11. C 12. B 13. A 14. C 15. B 16. D 17. B 18. C 19. A 20. B21. A 22. B 23. D 24. B 25. CSection B26. D 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. D 32. B 33. A 34. D 35. B2008年6月英语六级试卷P art III Listening Comprehension (35minutes)11. A) The man might be able to play in the World Cup.B) The man’s football career seems to be at an end.C) The man was operated on a few weeks ago.D) The man is a fan of world-famous football players.12. A) Work out a plan to tighten his budget B) Find out the opening hours of the cafeteria.C) Apply for a senior position in the restaurant. D) Solve his problem by doing a part-time job.13. A) A financial burden. B) A good companionC) A real nuisance. D) A well-trained pet.14. A) The errors will be corrected soon. B) The woman was mistaken herself.C) The computing system is too complex. D) He has called the woman several times.15. A) He needs help to retrieve his files. B) He has to type his paper once more.C) He needs some time to polish his paper. D) He will be away for a two-week conference.16. A) They might have to change their plan. B) He has got everything set for their trip.C) He has a heavier workload than the woman. D) They could stay in the mountains until June 8.17. A) They have to wait a month to apply for a student loan.B) They can find the application forms in the brochure.C) They are not eligible for a student loan. D) They are not late for a loan application.18. A) New laws are yet to be made to reduce pollutant release.B) Pollution has attracted little attention from the public.C) The quality of air will surely change for the better.D) It’ll ta ke years to bring air pollution under control.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard19. A) Enormous size of its stores. B) Numerous varieties of food. C) Its appealing surroundings. D) Itsrich and colorful history.20. A) An ancient building. B) A world of antiques.C) An Egyptian museum. D) An Egyptian Memorial.21. A) Its power bill reaches £9 million a year. B) It sells thousands of light bulbs a day.C) It supplies power to a nearby town. D) It generates 70% of the electricity it uses.22. A) 11,500 B) 30,000 C) 250,000 D) 300,000Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard23. A) Transferring to another department. B) Studying accounting at a universityC) Thinking about doing a different job. D) Making preparations for her wedding.24. A) She has finally got a promotion and a pay raise.B) She has got a satisfactory job in another company.C) She could at last leave the accounting department.D) She managed to keep her position in the company.25. A) He and Andrea have proved to be a perfect match.B) He changed his mind about marriage unexpectedly.C) He declared that he would remain single all his life.D) He would marry Andrea even without meeting her.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the conversation you have just heard26.A) They are motorcycles designated for water sports.B) They are speedy boats restricted in narrow waterways.C) They are becoming an efficient form of water transportation.D) They are getting more popular as a means or water recreation.27.A) Water scooter operators’ lack of experience. B) Vacationers’ disregard of water safety rules.C) Overloading of small boats and other craft. D) Carelessness of people boating along the shore.28.A) They scare whales to death. B) They produce too much noise.C) They discharge toxic emissions. D) They endanger lots of water life.29.A)Expand operating areas. B) Restrict operating hours.C) Limit the use of water scooters. D) Enforce necessary regulations.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the conversation you have just heard30.A) They are stable. B) They are close. C) They are strained. D) They are changing.31.A) They are fully occupied with their own business.B) Not many of them stay in the same place for long.C) Not many of them can win trust from their neighbors.D) They attach less importance to interpersonal relations.32.A) Count on each other for help. B) Give each other a cold shoulder.C) Keep a friendly distance. D) Build a fence between them.Passage ThreeQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the conversation you have just heard33.A) It may produce an increasing number of idle youngsters.B) It may affect the quality of higher education in America.C) It may cause many schools to go out of operation.D) It may lead to a lack of properly educated workers.34. A）It is less serious in cities than in rural areas.B) It affects both junior and senior high schools.C) It results from a worsening economic climate.D) It is a new challenge facing American educators.35. A) Allowing them to choose their favorite teachers.B) Creating a more relaxed learning environment.C) Rewarding excellent academic performance.D) Helping them to develop better study habits.2008年6月英语六级答案P art III Listening Comprehension (35minutes)11. D) 12. D) 13. C) 14. A) 15. B) 16. A) 17. D) 18. C) 19. B) 20. B)21. D) 22. B) 23. C) 24. A) 25. B)26. D) 27. A) 28. B) 29. D)30. D) 31. B) 32. C)33. D) 34. B) 35. C)2008年12月英语六级试卷Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section A11. A) He is quite easy to recognize B) He is an outstanding speakerC) He looks like a movie star D) He looks young for his age12. A) consult her dancing teacher B) take a more interesting classC) continue her dancing class D) improve her dancing skills13. A) the man did not believe what the woman saidB) the man accompanied the woman to the hospitalC) the woman may be suffering from repetitive strain injuryD) the woman may not followed the doctor’s instructions14. A) they are not in style any more B) they have cost him far too muchC) they no longer suit his eyesight D) they should be cleaned regularly15. A) he spilled his drink onto the floor B) he has just finished wiping the floorC) he was caught in a shower on his way home D) he rushed out of the bath to answer the phone16. A) fixing some furniture B) repairing the toy trainC) reading the instructions D) assembling the bookcase17. A) urge Jenny to spend more time on study B) help Jenny to prepare for the coming examsC) act towards Jenny in a more sensible way D) send Jenny to a volleyball training center18. A) The building of the dam needs a large budget B) The proposed site is near the residential areaC) The local people feel insecure about the damD) The dam poses a threat to the local environmentQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A. It saw the end of its booming years worldwide B. Its production and sales reached record levels.C. It became popular in some foreign countriesD. Its domestic market started to shrink rapidly.20. A. They cost less. C. They were in fashion.B. They tasted better. D. They were widely advertised.21. A. It is sure to fluctuate. C. It will remain basically stable.B. It is bound to revive. D. It will see no more monopolyQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. A. Organising protests C. Acting as its spokesman.B. Recruiting members D. Saving endangered animals.23. A. Anti-animal-abuse demonstrations B. Anti-nuclear campaignsC. Surveying the Atlantic Ocean floorD. Removing industrial waste.24. A. By harassing them. C. By taking legal action.B. By appealing to the public D. By resorting to force.25. A. Doubtful C. Indifferent. B. Reserved D. SupportiveSection BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A. The air becomes still. C. The clouds block the sun.B. The air pressure is low. D. The sky appears brighter.27. A. Ancient people were better at foretelling the weather.B. Sailors’ saying about the weather are unreliable.C. People knew long ago how to predict the weather.D. It was easier to forecast the weather in the old days.28. A. Weather forecast is getting more accurate today.B. People can predict the weather by their sensesC. Who are the real experts in weather forecast.D. Weather changes affect people’s life remarkablyPassage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A. They often feel insecure about their jobs. B. They are unable to decide what to do first.C. They feel burdened with numerous tasks every day.D they feel burdened with numerous tasks every day30. A. Analyze them rationally. C. Turn to others for help.B. Draw a detailed to-do list. D. Handle them one by one.31. A. They have accomplished little. C. They have worked out a way to relax.B. They feel utterly exhausted. D. They no longer feel any sense of guilt. Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A. Their performance may improve. B. Their immune system may be reinforcedC. Their blood pressure may rise all of a sudden.D. Their physical development may be enhanced.33. A. Improved mental functioning C. Speeding up of blood circulationB. Increased susceptibility to disease D. Reduction of stress-related hormones34. A. Pretend to be in better shape. C. Turn more often to friends for helpB. Have more physical exercise. D. Pay more attention to bodily sensations.35. A. Different approaches to coping with stress. B. Various causes for serious health problems.C. The relationship between stress and illness.D. New finding of medical research on stress.2008年12月英语六级答案听力11. A) He is quite easy to recognize. 12. C) Continue her dancing class.13. D) The woman may not have followed the doctor’s instructions.14. C) They no longer suit his eyesight. 15. D) He rushed out of the bath to answer the phone.16. D) Assembling the bookcase. 17. A) Urge Jenny to spend more time on study.18. C) The local people feel insecure about the dam.19. B) Its production and sales reached record levels.20. A) They cost less. 21. C) It is bound to revive. 22. A) Organizing protests.23. C) Anti-nuclear campaigns. 24. A) By harassing them. 25. D) Supportive.26. B) The air pressure is low. 27. C) People knew long ago how to predict the weather.28. B) People can predict the weather by their senses.29. D) They feel burdened with numerous tasks every day.30. B) Draw a detailed to-do list. 31. A) They have accomplished little.32. A) Their performance may improve. 33. B) Increased susceptibility to disease.34. D) Pay more attention to bodily sensations. 35. C) The relationship between stress and illness.2009年6月英语六级考试Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section A11. A. Fred forgot to call him last night about the camping trip.B. He is not going to lend his sleeping bag to Fred.C. He has not seen Fred at the gym for sometime.D. Fred may have borrowed a sleeping bag from someone else.12. A. Summer has become hotter in recent years. B. It will cool down a bit over the weekend.C. Swimming in a pool has a relaxing effect.D. He hopes the weather forecast is accurate.13. A. Taking a picture of Prof. Brown. B. Commenting on an oil-painting.C. Hosting a TV program.D. Staging a performance.14. A. She can help the man take care of the plants. B. Most plants grow better in direct sunlight.C. The plants need to be watered frequently.D. The plants should be placed in a shady spot.15. A. Change to a more exciting channel. B. See the movie some other time.C. Go to bed early.D. Stay up till eleven.16. A. Both of them are laymen of modern art.B. She has beamed to appreciate modem sculptures.C. Italian artists’ works are difficult to understand.D. Modern artists are generally considered weird.17. A. They seem satisfied with what they have done.B. They have called all club members to contribute.C. They think the day can be called a memorable one.D. They find it hard to raise money for the hospital.18. A. The man shouldn’t hesitate to take the course. B. The man should talk with the professor first.C. The course isn’t open to undergraduates.D. The course will require a lot of reading. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A. Current trends in economic development. B. Domestic issues of general social concern.C. Stories about Britain’s relations with other nations.D. Conflicts and compromises among political parties.20. A. Based on the poll of public opinions. B. By interviewing people who file complaints.C. By analyzing the domestic and international situation.D. Based on public expectations and editors’ judgment.21. A. Underlying rules of editing. B. Practical experience.C. Audience’s feedback.D. Professional qualifications.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. A. The average life span was less than 50 years.B. It was very common for them to have 12 children.C. They retired from work much earlier than today.D. They were quite optimistic about their future.23. A. Get ready for ecological changes. B. Adapt to the new environment.C. Learn to use new technology.D. Explore ways to stay young.24. A. When all women go out to work. B. When family planning is enforced. .C. When a world government is set up.D. When all people become wealthier.25. A. Eliminate poverty and injustice. B. Migrate to other planets.C. Control the environment.D. Find inexhaustible resources.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A. To help young people improve their driving skills.B. To alert teenagers to the dangers of reckless driving.C. To teach young people road manners through videotapes.D. To show teens the penalties imposed on careless drivers.27. A. Road accidents. B. Street violence.C. Drug abuse.D. Lung cancer.28. A. It has changed teens’ way of life. B. It has made teens feel like adults.C. It has accomplished its objective.D. It has been supported by parents.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A. Customers may get addicted to the smells. B. Customers may be misled by the smells.C. It hides the defects of certain goods.D. It gives rise to unfair competition.30. A. Flexible. B. Critical. C. Supportive. D. Cautious.31. A. The flower scent stimulated people’s desire to buy.B. Stronger smells had greater effects on consumers.C. Most shoppers hated the small the shoe store.D. 84% of the customers were unaware of the smells. Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A. A goods train hit a bus carrying many passengers.B. Two passenger trains crashed into each other.C. A passenger train collided with a goods train.D. An express train was derailed when hit by a bomb.33. A. The rescue operations have not been very effective.B. More than 300 injured passengers were hospitalized.C. The cause of the tragic accident remains unknown.D. The exact casualty figures are not yet available.34. A. There was a bomb scare. B. There was a terrorist attack.C. A fire alarm was set off by mistake.D. 50 pounds of explosives were found.35. A. Follow policemen’s directions. B. Keep an eye weather.C. Avoid snow-covered roads.D. Drive with special care.2009年6月英语六级考试答案Part III Listening Comprehension11. D) Fred may have borrowed a sleeping bag from someone else.12. B) It will cool down over the weekend.13. C) Hosting a TV program.14. D) The plants should be put in a shady spot.15. C) Go to bed early.16. B) She has learned to appreciate modern sculptures.17. A)They seem satisfied with what they have done18. A)The man shouldn't hesitate to take the course19 B）Domestic issues of general social concern.20 D）Based on public expectation21 D) Professional qualification22 A）Their average life span was less than 5023 C）learn to use now technology.24 D)When all people become wealthier25 C）Control environment26. B) to alert young people road manners through videotapes27 A) road accidents28. C) it has accomplished its objective29 B) customers may be misled by the smells30B）critical31A）the flower scent stimulated people’s desire to buy32C）a passenger trains collided with a goods train33D) the exact casualty figures are not yet available34 A) there was a bomb scare35D）drive with special care2009年12月大学英语六级考试真题Part ⅢListening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section A11. A) They would rather travel around than stay at home.B) They prefer to carry cash when traveling abroad.C) They usually carry many things around with them.D) They don’t like to spend much money on traveling.12. A) The selection process was a little unfair. B) He had long dreamed of the dean’s position.C) Rod was eliminated in the selection process. D) Rod was in charge of the admissions office.13. A) Applause encourages the singer. B) She regrets paying for the concert.C) Almost everyone loves pop music. D) The concert is very impressive.14. A) They have known each other since their schooldays.B) They were both chairpersons of the Students’ Union.C) They have been in close touch by email. D) They are going to hold a reunion party.15. A) Cook their dinner. B) Rest for a while.C) Get their car fixed. D) Stop for the night.16. A) Newly-launched products. B) Consumer preferences.C) Survey results. D) Survey methods.17. A) He would rather the woman didn’t buy the blouse.B) The woman needs blouses in the colors of a rainbow.C) The information in the catalog is not always reliable.D) He thinks the blue blouse is better than the red one.18. A) The course is open to all next semester. B) The notice may not be reliable.C) The woman has not told the truth. D) He will drop his course in marketing. Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) A director of a sales department. B) A manager at a computer store.C) A sales clerk at a shopping center. D) An accountant of a computer firm.20. A) Handling customer complaints. B) Recruiting and training new staff.C) Dispatching ordered goods on time. D) Developing computer programs.21. A) She likes something more challenging. B) She likes to be nearer to her parents.C) She wants to have a better-paid job. D) She wants to be with her husband.22. A) Right away. B) In two months. C) Early next month. D) In a couple of days. Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) It will face challenges unprecedented in its history.B) It is a resolute advocate of the anti-global movement.C) It is bound to regain its full glory of a hundred years ago.D) It will be a major economic power by the mid-21st century.24. A) The lack of overall urban planning. B) The huge gap between the haves and have-nots.C) The inadequate supply of water and electricity. D) The shortage of hi-tech personnel.25. A) They attach great importance to education. B) They are able to grasp growth opportunities.C) They are good at learning from other nations.D) They have made use of advanced technologies.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) She taught chemistry and microbiology courses in a college.B) She gave lectures on how to become a public speaker.。

Part III Listening Comprehension11. W: Did you watch the 7 o’clock program on Channel 2 yesterday evening? I was about to watch it when someone came to see me.M: Yeah! It reported some major breakthrough in cancer research. People over 40 would find the program worth watching.Q: What do we learn from the conversation about the TV program?【答案】C【解析】选项A，B表明该对话与癌症有关，选项C，D提到viewer(观看者)， commercial(广告)，我们可以猜到该对话同时又可能与某电视节目有关。

对话中女士问起昨晚2频道的电视节目，男士回答说是有关癌症研究重要突破（major breakthrough）的报道，超过40岁的人会发现这个节目值得一看(worth watching)。

选项A、B中均出现了cancer一词，但描述都不够准确, 只有选项C表达了男士对节目的评价。

因此，答案为C。

12. W: I won a first prize in the National Writing Contest and I got this camera as an award.M: It’s a good camera! You can take it when you travel. I had no idea you were a marvelous writer.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?【答案】D【解析】选项A, B, C 提到摄影和旅游，只有选项D和前三个选项不一致，我们在听音的时候可能会更注重选项D。

听力训练（三）答案Part ⅢListening Comprehension[Key]Section A11.[A] 12.[D] 13.[C] 14.[D] 15.[B] 16.[B] 17.[C] 18.[B] 19.[A] 20.[C] 21.[D] 22.[C] 23.[B] 24.[A] 25.[D]Section B26.[B] 27.[C] 28.[A] 29.[C] 30.[D] 31.[D] 32.[B] 33.[B] 34.[A] 35.[A]Section C36. assigned 37. rhythm 38.critical 39.quote40. Taken 41.pleasing 42.awareness 43.contemporary44. especially if you read it out loud45. Stein was better known for her non-poetical work46. This work deals with her theory of writing and will help to explain some of the things we’ve talked about解析PartⅢ Listening ComprehensionSection A11．[A]男士说“刚才有人打电话给”。

女士问“那个人留下了什么口信没有？”本提问“女士想要知道什么？”男士说有人打电话给，而后女士追问打电话的人留下了什么口信。

故［A］打电话的人留下了什么信息正确。

１２。

［D］女士说“我不清楚为什么还没有从那里听到关于星期天聚会的事情”。

男士说“我们这一个星期都在外忙碌，也许我们应该给她打个电话”本提问“关于男士是怎么说的？”男士说他这个星期一直都在外忙碌，并建议主动给打电话，也就是说男士认为也许大国电话，只不过他们没有接到。

[D]“她也许打过电话”正确。

Section I: Listening Comprehension (30 points)Part A: Short Conversations (10 points)1. A. The man is a student.B. The woman is a teacher.C. The man is a teacher.D. The woman is a student.2. A. He will study for his exam.B. He will go to the library.C. He will help the woman with her homework.D. He will go to the movies.3. A. She is late for work.B. She is tired.C. She is feeling sick.D. She is in a hurry.Part B: Long Conversations (10 points)4. What is the main topic of the conversation?A. How to prepare for the upcoming exam.B. The importance of studying hard.C. The differences between high school and college.D. The best ways to manage time.5. According to the conversation, what should students do to improve their study habits?A. Set specific goals for each subject.B. Spend more time watching TV.C. Ignore their friends when studying.D. Skip classes to catch up on sleep.Part C: Short Passages (10 points)6. What is the main idea of the passage?A. The benefits of exercise for students.B. The challenges of balancing schoolwork and social life.C. The importance of getting enough sleep.D. The effects of stress on academic performance.7. According to the passage, how can students reduce stress?A. By taking more classes.B. By spending less time with friends.C. By practicing relaxation techniques.D. By working longer hours.Section II: Structure and Vocabulary (40 points)Part A: Grammar (20 points)8. Choose the correct form of the verb in parentheses.- I _______ (to finish) my homework before the deadline.A. finishB. am finishingC. have finishedD. finished9. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.- The teacher asked us _______ (to read) the book before the class.A. readB. to readC. readingD. readsPart B: Vocabulary (20 points)10. Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined word.- The professor explained the concept in a _______ (clear) way.A. simpleB. clearC. complexD. confusing11. Choose the word that best completes the sentence.- The students were _______ (excited) about the upcoming field trip.A. interestingB. interestinglyC. interestedD. interestingnessSection III: Reading Comprehension (40 points)Passage 1: (10 points)Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.The benefits of reading are numerous and well-documented. Not only does reading improve vocabulary and comprehension skills, but it also enhances creativity and critical thinking abilities. Furthermore, reading can be a great escape from the stresses of daily life, providing a sense of relaxation and peace.12. What are some of the benefits of reading mentioned in the passage?A. Improved vocabulary and comprehension.B. Enhanced creativity and critical thinking.C. A great escape from daily life.D. All of the above.13. According to the passage, how can reading help students?A. By improving their vocabulary.B. By enhancing their critical thinking.C. By providing a sense of relaxation.D. All of the above.Passage 2: (10 points)Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.Environmental conservation is a crucial issue in today's world. With the rapid increase in human population and industrialization, natural resources are being depleted at an alarming rate. It is essential for individuals and governments to take action to protect the environmentfor future generations.14. What is the main idea of the passage?A. The importance of environmental conservation.B. The causes of environmental degradation.C. The impact of pollution on human health.D. The role of technology in solving environmental problems.15. According to the passage, what should individuals and governments do to protect the environment?A. Reduce consumption of natural resources.B. Increase industrial production.C. Ignore environmental concerns.D. Focus on technological advancements.Section IV: Writing (30 points)Task 1: (15 points)Write a short paragraph (100-120 words) describing your favorite book and explaining why you like it.Task 2: (15 points)Write an essay (150-200 words) on the topic "The Importance of Exercise in Students' Lives." Include an introduction, a body with two main points, and a conclusion.---Answers:Section I: Listening ComprehensionPart A: 1A, 2B, 3DPart B: 4D, 5CPart C: 6A, 7CSection II: Structure and VocabularyPart A: 8C, 9BPart B: 10B, 11CSection III: Reading ComprehensionPassage 1: 12D, 13DPassage 2: 14A, 15ASection IV: WritingTask 1: (Example)My favorite book is "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. I like it because it explores important themes of racial injustice and moral growth. The characters are well-developed, and the story is both compelling and thought-provoking.Task 2: (Example)The importance of exercise in students' lives cannot be overstated. Regular physical activity not only improves physical health but also enhances mental well-being. Exercise helps reduce stress, improves concentration, and boosts mood. Moreover, it promotes better sleep and overall quality of life. Therefore, incorporating exercise into daily routines is crucial for students' overall development.。

[全]2013年12⽉⼤学英语四级考试真题及答案（汇总共三套）--第三套2013年12⽉⼤学英语四级考试真题(第3套)Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay based on the picture below. You should start your essay with a brief account of the impact of the Internet on the way people communicate and then explain whether electronic communication can replace face-to-face contract. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Part II Listening Comprehension (30 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. Boththe conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question therewill be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) andD), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on AnswerSheet 1 with a single line through the centre.1. A) Go to a place he has visited. C) Consult a travel agent.B) Make her own arrangements. D) Join in a package tour.2. A) They are on a long trip by car. C) They are used to getting up early.B) They are stuck in a traffic jam. D) They are tired of eating out at night.3. A) He is a person difficult to deal with. C) He is unwilling to speak in public.B) He dislikes any formal gathering. D) He often keeps a distance from others.4. A) Work in another department. C) Recruit graduate students.B) Pursue further education. D) Take an administrative job.5. A) He would not be available to start the job in time.B) He is not quite qualified for the art director position.C) He would like to leave some more time for himself.D) He will get his application letter ready before May 1.6. A) Cleaner. B) Mechanic. C) Porter. D) Salesman.7. A) Request one or two roommates to do the cleaning.B) Help Laura with her term paper due this weekend.C) Get Laura to clean the department herself this time.D) Ask Laura to put off the cleaning until another week.8. A) A problem caused by the construction. C) The building project they are working on.B) An accident that occurred on the bridge. D) The public transportation conditions.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A) To look a job as a salesperson. C) To place an order for some products.B) To have a talk with Miss Thompson. D) To complain about a faulty appliance.10. A) The person in charge is not in the office. C) They failed to reach an agreement on the price.B) The supplies are out of stock for the moment. D) The company is re-cataloguing the items.11. A) 0743, 12536 extension 15. C) 0734, 38750 extension 15.B) 0734, 21653 extension 51. D) 0743, 62135 extension 51.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Since he found a girlfriend. C) Since he began to exercise regularly.B) Since he took to heavy smoking. D) Since he started to live on his own.13. A) He is getting to fat. C) He doesn’t eat vegetables.B) He smokes too much. D) He doesn’t look well at all.14. A) They are overweight for their age. C) They are still in their early twenties.B) They are respectful to their parents. D) They dislike doing physical exercise.15. A) To quit smoking. C) To find a girlfriend.B) To reduce his weight. D) To follow her advice.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. Afteryou hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single linethrough the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 19 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) They have destroyed several small towns. C) They have injured many residents.B) They will soon spread to San Francisco. D) They are burning out of control.17. A) They have been hospitalized. C) They were choked by the thick smoke.B) They have got skin problems. D) They were poisoned by the burning chemicals.18. A) It failed because of a sudden rocket explosion.B) It has been re-scheduled for a midday takeoff.C) It has been canceled due to technical problems.D) It was delayed for eleven hours and thirty minutes.19. A) They made frequent long-distance calls to each other.B) They illegally used government computers in New Jersey.C) They were found to be smarter than computer specialists.D) They were arrested for stealing government information.Passage TwoQuestions 20 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.20. A) Peaceful. B) Considerate. C) Generous. D) Cooperative.21. A) Someone dumped the clothes left in the washer and dryer.B) Someone broke the washer and dryer by overloading them.C) Mindy Lance’s laundry blocked the way to the la undry room.D) Mindy Lance threatened to take revenge on her neighbors.22. A) Asking the neighborhood committee for help.B) Limiting the amount of laundry for each wash.C) Informing the building manager of the matter.D) Installing a few more washers and dryers.Passage ThreeQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23. A) She is both a popular and a highly respected author.B) She is the most loved African novelist all times.C) She is the most influential author since the 1930’s.D) She is the first writer to focus on the fate of the slaves.24. A) The Book Critics Circle Award. C) The Pulitzer Prize for fiction.B) The Nobel Prize for literature. D) The National Book Award.25. A) She is a relative of Morrison’s. C) She is a skilled storyteller.B) She is a slave from Africa. D) She is a black woman.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 isread for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact wordsyou have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you shouldcheck what you have written.Many college students today own personal computers that cost anywhere from $1,000 to perhaps $5,000 or more. (26)________, it is not uncommon for them to purchase (27) ________ costing another several hundred dollars. Twenty years ago, computers were (28) ________, but they were very large and extremely expensive. Few, if any, (29) ________ purchased computers for home use. Over the years, the price of the “guts” of a computer—its memory —has declined to less than a thousandth of the price per unit of memory that prevailed twenty years ago. This is the main reason why computers cost so much less today than they used to. Moreover, (30) ________ improvements have made it possible to (31) ________ memory circuitry that is small enough to fit into the portable personal computers that many of us own and use. (32) ________, as the price of computation has declined the average consumer and business have spent more on purchasing computers. (33) ________, improved agricultural technology, hybrid (杂交) seed, (34) ________ animal breeding, and so on have vastly increased the amount of output a typical farmer can produce. The prices of goods such as meats and grains have fallen sharply relative to the prices of most other goods and services. As agricultural prices have fallen, many households have decreased their total expense on food. Even though the (35) ________ of a product purchased generally increases when its price falls, total expenses on it may decline.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blankfrom a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark thecorresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You maynot use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 36 to 45 are based on the following passage.To get a sense of how women have progressed in science, take a quick tour of the physics department at the University of California, Berkeley. This is a storied place, the 36 of some of the most important discoveries in modern science —starting with Ernest Lawrence’s invention of the cyclotron(回旋加速器) in 1931. A generation ago, female faces were 37 and, even today, visitors walking through the first floor of LeConte Hall will see a full corridor of exhibits 38 the many distinguished physicists who made history here, 39 all of them white males.But clime up to the third floor and you’ll see a 40 display. There, among the photos of current faculty members and students, are portraits of the 41 head of the department, Marjorie Shapiro, and four other women whose research 42 everything from the mechanics of the universe。