2011年至2013年大学英语六级听力真题
2011年12月大学英语六级（CET-6）真题试卷（含答案和听力原文）
2011年12月大学英语六级（CET-6）真题试卷（含答案和听力原文）2011年12月大学英语六级真题及答案Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled The Way to Success by commenting on Abraham Lincoln's famous remark, "Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend, the first four sharpening the axe." You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.The Way to Success注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
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 question on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Google's Plan for World's Biggest Online Library: Philanthropy Or Act of Piracy?In recent years, teams of workers dispatched by Google have been working hard to make digital copies of books. So far, Google has scanned more than 10 million titles from libraries in America and Europe - including half a million volumes held by the Bodleian in Oxford. The exact method it uses is unclear; the company does not allow outsiders to observe the process.Why is Google undertaking such a venture? Why is it even interested in all those out-of-print library books, most of which have been gathering dust on forgotten shelves for decades? Thecompany claims its motives are essentially public-spirited. Its overall mission, after all, is to "organize the world's information", so it would be odd if that information did not include books.The company likes to present itself as having lofty aspirations. "This really isn't about making money. We are doing this for the good of society." As Santiago de la Mora, head of Google Books for Europe, puts it: "By making it possible to search the millions of books that exist today, we hope to expand the frontiers of human knowledge." Dan Clancy, the chief architect of Google Books, does seem genuine in his conviction that this is primarily a philanthropic (慈善的) exercise. "Google's core business is search and find, so obviously what helps improve Google's search engine is good for Google," he says. "But we have never built a spreadsheet (电子数据表) outlining the financial benefits of this, and I have never had to justify the amount I am spending to the company's founders."It is easy, talking to Clancy and his colleagues, to be swept along by their missionary passion. But Google's book-scanning project is proving controversial. Several opponents have recently emerged, ranging from rival tech giants such as Microsoft and Amazon to small bodies representing authors and publishers across the world. In broad terms, these opponents have levelled two sets of criticisms at Google.First, they have questioned whether the primary responsibility for digitally archiving the world's books should be allowed to fall to a commercial company. In a recent essay in the New York Review of Books, Robert Danton, the head of Harvard University's library, argued that because such books are a common resource – the possession of us all – only public, not-for-profit bodies should be given the power to control them.The second related criticism is that Google's scanning of books is actually illegal. This allegation has led to Google becoming mired in (陷入) a legal battle whose scope and complexity makes the Jarndyce and Jarndyce case in Charles Dickens' Bleak House look straightforward.At its centre, however, is one simple issue: that of copyright. The inconvenient fact about most books, to whichGoogle has arguably paid insufficient attention, is that they are protected by copyright. Copyright laws differ from country to country, but in general protection extends for the duration of an author's life and for a substantial period afterwards, thus allowing the author's heirs to benefit. (In Britain and America, this post-death period is 70 years.) This means, of course, that almost all of the books published in the 20th century are still under copyright – and the last century saw more books published than in all previous centuries combined. Of the roughly 40 million books in US libraries, for example, an estimated 32 million are in copyright. Of these, some 27 million are out of print.Outside the US, Google has made sure only to scan books that are out of copyright and thus in the "public domain" (works such as the Bodleian's first edition of Middlemarch, which anyone can read for free on Google Books Search).But, within the US, the company has scanned both in-copyright and out-of-copyright works. In its defense, Google points out that it displays only small segments of books that are in copyright– arguing that such displays are "fair use". But critics allege that by making electronic copies of these books without first seeking the permission of copyright holders, Google has committed piracy."The key principle of copyright law has always been thatworks can be copied only once authors have expressly given their permission," says Piers Blofeld, of the Sheil Land literary agency in London. "Google has reversed this – it has simply copied all these works without bothering to ask."In 2005, the Authors Guild of America, together with a group of US publishers, launched a class action suit (集团诉讼) against Google that, after more than two years of negotiation, ended with an announcement last October that Google and the claimants had reached an out-of-court settlement. The full details are complicated - the text alone runs to 385 pages– and trying to summarize it is no easy task. "Part of the problem is that it is basically incomprehensible," says Blofeld, one of the settlement's most vocal British critics.Broadly, the deal provides a mechanism for Google to compensate authors and publishers whose rights it has breached (including giving them a share of any future revenue it generates from their works). In exchange for this, the rights holders agree not to sue Google in future.This settlement hands Google the power - but only with the agreement of individual rights holders – to exploit its database of out-of-print books. It can include them in subscription deals sold to libraries or sell them individually under a consumer license. It is these commercial provisions that are proving the settlement's most controversial aspect.Critics point out that, by giving Google the right to commercially exploit its database, the settlement paves the way for a subtle shift in the company's role from provider of information to seller. "Google's business model has always been to provide information for free, and sell advertising on the basis of the traffic this generates," points out James Grimmelmann,associate professor at New Y ork Law School. Now, he says, because of the settlement's provisions, Google could become a significant force in bookselling.Interest in this aspect of the settlement has focused on "orphan" works, where there is no known copyright holder –these make up an estimated 5-10% of the books Google has scanned. Under the settlement, when no rights holders come forward and register their interest in a work, commercial control automatically reverts to Google. Google will be able to display up to 20% of orphan works for free, include them in its subscription deals to libraries and sell them to individual buyers under the consumer license.It is by no means certain that the settlement will be enacted (执行) – it is the subject of a fairness hearing in the US courts. But if it is enacted, Google will in effect be off the hook as far as copyright violations in the US are concerned. Many people are seriously concerned by this - and the company is likely to face challenges in other courts around the world.No one knows the precise use Google will make of the intellectual property it has gained by scanning the world's library books, and the truth, as Gleick, an American science writer and member of the Authors Guild, points out, is that the company probably doesn't even know itself. But what is certain is that, in some way or other, Google'sentrance into digital bookselling will have a significant impact on the book world in the years to come.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2011.12--2013.12英语六级听力题目
2011.1211. A) She will give him the receipt later. B) The man should make his own copies.C) She has not got the man's copies ready. D) The man forgot to make the copies for her.12. A) She phoned Fred about the book. B) She was late for the appointment.C) She ran into Fred on her way here. D) She often keeps other people waiting.13. A) Mark is not fit to take charge of the Student Union.B) Mark is the best candidate for the post of chairman.C) It won't be easy for Mark to win the election.D) Females are more competitive than males in elections.14. A) It failed to arrive at its destination in time. B) It got seriously damaged on the way.C) It got lost at the airport in Paris. D) It was left behind in the hotel.15. A) Just make use of whatever information is available.B) Put more effort into preparing for the presentation.C) Find more relevant information for their work.D) Simply raise the issue in their presentation.16. A) The man has decided to choose Language Studies as his major.B) The woman isn't interested in the psychology of language.C) The man is still trying to sign up for the course he is interested in.D) The woman isn't qualified to take the course the man mentioned.17. A) They are both to blame. B) They are both easy to please.C) They can manage to get along. D) They will make peace in time.18.A) They are in desperate need of financial assistance.B) They hope to do miracles with limited resources.C) They want to borrow a huge sum from the bank.D) They plan to buy out their business partners.19. A) We simply cannot help reacting instinctively that way.B) We wish to hide our indifference to their misfortune.C) We derive some humorous satisfaction from their misfortune.D) We think it serves them right for being mean to other people.20. A) They want to show their genuine sympathy. B) They have had similar personal experiencesC) They don't know how to cope with the situation. D) They don't want to reveal their own frustration.21. A They themselves would like to do it but don't dare to.B It's an opportunity for relieving their tension.C) It's a rare chance for them to see the boss lose face. D) They have seen this many times in old films.22. A) To irritate them. B) To teach them a lesson.C) To relieve her feelings. D) To show her courage.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) Smuggling drugs into Hong Kong. C) Stealing a fellow passenger's bag.B) Having committed armed robbery. D) Bringing a handgun into Hong Kong.24. A) He said not a single word during the entire flight.B) He took away Kumar's baggage while he was asleep.C) He was traveling on a scholarship from Delhi University.D) He is suspected of having slipped something in Kumar's bag.25. A) Give him a lift. C) Check the passenger list.B) Find Alfred Foster. D) Search all suspicious cars. Section B26. A) They think travel has become a trend. B) They think travel gives them their money's worth.C) They find many of the banks untrustworthy. D) They lack the expertise to make capital investments.27. A) Lower their prices to attract more customers.B) Introduce travel packages for young travelers.C)Design programs targeted at retired couples. D) Launch a new program of adventure trips.28. A) The role of travel agents. C) The number of last-minute bookings.B) The way people travel. D) The prices of polar expeditions. Passage Two Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A The old stereotypes about men and women. B The changing roles played by men and women.C) The division of labor between men and women. D) The widespread prejudice against women.30. A Offer more creative and practical ideas than men.B.Ask questions that often lead to controversy.C) Speak loudly enough to attract attention. D) Raise issues on behalf of women.31. A) To prove that she could earn her living as a gardener.B) To show that women are more hardworking than men.C) To show that women are capable of doing what men do.D) To prove that she was really irritated with her husband. Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A) Covering major events of the day in the city. B) Reporting criminal offenses in Greenville.C) Hunting news for the daily headlines. D) Writing articles on family violence.33. A) It is a much safer place than it used to be . B) Rapes rarely occur in the downtown areas.C) Assaults often happen on school campuses. D) It has fewer violent crimes than big cities.34. A) There are a wide range of cases. B) They are very destructive.C) There has been a rise in such crimes. D) They have aroused fear among the residents.35. A) Write about something pleasant. C) Offer help to crime victims.B) Do some research on local politics. D) Work as a newspaper editor.In America, people are faced with more and more decisions every day, whether it's picking one of 31 ice c ream (36) _____ or deciding whether and when to get married. That sounds like a great thing. But as a re cent study has shown, too many choices can make us (37) _____, unhappy – even paralyzed with indecisi on.That's (38) _____ true when it comes to the workplace, says Barry Schwartz, an author of six books about human (39) _____. Students are graduating with a (40) _____ of skills and interests, but often find thems elves (41) _____ when it comes to choosing an ultimate career goal. In a study, Schwartz observed decisi on-making among college students during their (42) _____ year. Based on answers to questions regarding their job-hunting (43) _____ and career decisions, he divided the students into two groups: "maximizers" who consider every possible option, and "satisficers" who look until they find an option that is good enou gh.You might expect that the students (44) _________________________________. But it turns out that's n ot true. Schwartz found that while maximizers ended up with better paying jobs than satisficers on averag e, they weren't as happy with their decision.The reason (45) _________________________________. When you look at every possible option, you te nd to focus more on what was given up than what was gained. After surveying every option, (46) ______ ___________________________.2012.611. A) The serious accident may leave Anna paralyzed.B) The man happened to see Anna fall on her back.C) The injury will confine Anna to bed for quite a while.D) The doctor’s therapy has been very successful.12. A) The man could watch the ballet with her. B) She happened to have bought two tickets.C) She can get a ballet ticket for the man. D) Her schedule conflicts with her sister’s.13. A) He will send someone right away. B) He has to do other repairs first.C) The woman can call later that day. D) The woman can try to fix it herself.14. A) Take up collection next week. B) Give his contribution some time later.C) Buy an expensive gift for Gemma. D) Borrow some money from the woman.15. A) Decline the invitation as early as possible. B) Ask Tony to convey thanks to his mother.C) Tell Tony’s mother that she eats no meat. D) Add more fruits and vegetables to her diet.16. A) The increasing crime rate. B) The impact of mass media.C) The circulation of newspapers. D) The coverage of newspapers.17. A) Limit the number of participants in the conference.B) Check the number of people who have registered.C) Provide people with advice on career development.D) Move the conference to a more spacious place.18. A) The apartment is still available. B) The apartment is close to the campus.C) The advertisement is outdated. D) On-campus housing is hard to secure.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) To test how responsive dolphins are to various signals.B) To find out if the female dolphin is cleverer than the male one.C) To see if dolphins can learn to communicate with each other.D) To examine how long it takes dolphins to acquire a skill.20. A) Produce the appropriate sound. B) Press the right-hand lever first.C) Raise their heads above the water. D) Swim straight into the same tank.21. A) Only one dolphin was able to see the light. B) The male dolphin received more rewards.C) Both dolphins were put in the same tank. D) The lever was beyond the dolphins’ reach.22. A) In a botanical garden. B) In a lecture room. C) In a resort town. D) On a cattle farm.23. A) It is an ideal place for people to retire to. B) It is at the centre of the fashion industry.C) It remains very attractive with its mineral waters. D) It has kept many traditions from Victorian times.24. A) It was named after a land owner in the old days. B) It is located in the eastern part of Harrogate.C) It is protected as parkland by a special law. D) It will be used as a centre for athletic training.25. A) The beautiful flowers. B) The refreshing air. C) The mineral waters. D) The vast grassland.26.A.he teaches psychology at Ohio State University B. he has experience tutoring black studentsC. he specializes in interpersonal relationshipsD. he provides counseling for university student27. A) Students who scored low standardized tests. B) Black freshmen with high standardized test scores.C) Students who are accustomed to living in dorms. D) Black students from families with low incomes.28. A) They at the college dorms at the end of the semester.B) They were of the university’s housing policy.C) They generally spend more time together that white pairs.D) They broke up more often than same-race roommates.29. A) Their racial attitudes improved. B) Their test scores rose gradually.C) They grew bored of each other. D) They started doing similar activities. Passage twoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. A) It will become popular gradually. B) It will change the concept of food.C) It has attracted worldwide attention. D) It can help solve global flood crises.31. A) It has been increased over the years. B) It has been drastically cut by NASA.C) It is still far from being sufficient. D) It comes regularly from its donors.32. A) They are less healthy than we expected. B) They are not as expensive as believe.C) They are more nutritious and delicious. D) They are not as natural as we believed.Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. A) He has better memories of childhood. B) He was accused of family violence.C) He is a habitual criminal. D) He was wrongly imprisoned.34. A) The jury’s prejudice against his race. B) The evidence found at the crime scene.C) The two victims’ identification. D) The testimony of his two friends.35. A) The US judicial system has much room for improvement. B) Frightened victims can rarely make correct identification.C) Eyewitnesses are often misled by the layer’s questions.D) Many factors influence the accuracy of witness testimony.About 700,000 children in Mexico dropped out of school last year asrecession-stricken families pushed kids to work, and a weak economic recovery will allow only a (36)___ ______improvement in the drop-out rate in 2010, a top education (37) _________said.Mexico’s economy suffered more than any other in Latin America last year, (38) _________an estimated 7 percent due to a (39) _________in U.S. demand for Mexican exports such as cars.The (40) _________led to a 4 percent increase in the number of kids who left (41) _________or middle s chool in 2009, said Juan de Dios Castro, who (42) _________the nation’s adult education program and ke eps a close watch on drop-out rates.“(43) _________rose and that is a factor that makes our job more difficu lt.” Castro told Reuters in an int erview earlier this month.(44)_________________________________________________________________________________ __________________.As a result, drop-out rates will not improve much, Castro said. “There will be some improvement, but not significant,” Castro said.(45)_________________________________________________________________________________ __________________. And children often sell candy and crafts in the streets or word in restaurants. (46)_________________________________________________________________________________ __________________. Mexico’s politicians have resisted mending the country’s tax, energy and labor la ws for decades, leaving its economy behind countries such as Brazil and Chile.2012.1211. A) Look for a more suitable job. B) Accept the extra work willingly.C) Trade places with someone else. D) Ask his boss for a lighter schedule.12. A) He does not believe what the woman has told him.B) He is uncertain where his wife is at the moment.C) It is unusual for his wife to be at home now.D) It is strange for his wife to call him at work.13. A) The man is going to send out the memo tomorrow.B) The man will drive the woman to the station.C) The woman is concerned with the man’s health.D) The speakers are traveling by train tomorrow morning.14. A) A suite was booked instead of a double room. B) The room booked was on a different floor.C) The room booked was not spacious enough. D) The suite booked was for a different date.15. A) The fierce competition theyface. B) The reason for low profits.C) The company’s sales policy. D) The lack of effective promotion.16. A) Do some shopping on their way home. B) Have the groceries delivered to them.C) Go and get the groceries at once. D) Manage with what they have.17. A) The problem with the air conditioner. B) The hot weather in summer.C) The atmosphere in the office. D) The ridiculous rules of the office.18. A) Find the priceless jewel she lost. B) Buy a ring with precious diamond.C) Set a new stone in her ring. D) Shop on Oxford Street for a decent gift.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) Damaging public facilities C) Organizing rallies in the parkB) Hurting baby animals in the zoo D) Destroying urban wildlife20. A) The serious consequences of his doings were not fully realized.B) His behaviour was thought to have resulted from mental illness.C) He had bribed the park keepers to keep quiet.D) People had differing opinions about his behaviour21. A) Brutal C) Justifiable B) Too Harsh D) Well-deserved22.A) Organising people against the authorities. B) Stealing endangered animals from the zoo.C) Encouraging others to follow his wrong doing. D) Attacking the park keepers in broad daylight. Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23.A) She is good at foreign languages .C) She is fond of practical courses.B) She has already left school . D) She works for the handicapped.24.A) He speaks French and German. C)He is interested in science courses.B) He attends a boarding school. D)He is the brightest of her three kids.25.A) Comprehensive schools do not offer quality education.B) Children from low income families can’t really choose schools.C) Public schools are usually bigger in size than private schools.D) Parents decide what schools their children are to attend.Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) Encourage the students to do creative thinking.B) Help the students to develop communication skills.C) Cultivate the students’ ability to inspire employees.D) Focus on teaching the various functions of business.27. A) His teaching career at the Harvard Business School.B) His personal involvement in business management.C) His presidency at college and experience overseas.D) His education and professorship at Babson College.28. A) Development of their raw brain power. B) Exposure to the liberal arts and humanities.C Improvement of their ability in capital management. DKnowledge of up-to-date information technology29. AReports on business and government corruption. BHis contact with government and business circles.C) Discoveries of cheating among MBA students. D) The increasing influence of the mass media. Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. A) They have better options for their kids than colleges.B) The unreasonably high tuition is beyond their means.C) The quality of higher education may not be worth the tuition.D) They think that their kids should pay for their own education.31. A) They do too many extracurricular activities. B) They tend to select less demanding courses.C) They take part-time jobs to support themselves. D) They think few of the courses worth studying.32. A) Its samples are not representative enough. B) Its significance should not be underestimated.C) Its findings come as a surprise to many parents. D) Its criteria for academic progress are questionable. Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. A) A newly married couple. B) A business acquaintance.C) Someone good at cooking. D) Someone you barely know.34. A) Obtain necessary information about your guests. B) Collect a couple of unusual or exotic recipes.C) Buy the best meat and the freshest fruit. D) Try to improve your cooking skills.35. A) Losing weight. B) Entertaining guests. C) Making friends. D) Cooking meals. Section CPeople with disabilities comprise a large but diverse segment of the population. It is (36) ______ that over35 million Americans have physical, mental, or other disabilities. (37) ______ half of these disabilities are “developmental,” i.e., they occur prior to the individual’s twenty-second birthday, often from (38) ____ __ conditions, and are severe enough to affect three or more areas of development, such as (39) ______, c ommunication and employment. Most other disabilities are considered (40) ______, i.e., caused by outsid e forces.Before the 20th century, only a small (41) ______ of people with disabilities survived for long. Medical tr eatment for such conditions as stroke or spinal cord (42) ______ was unavailable. People whose disabiliti es should not have inherently affected their life span were often so mistreated that they (43) ______. Adva ncements in medicine and social services have created a climate in which (44) Unfortunately, these basics are often all that is available. Civil liberties such as the right to vote, marry, ge t an education, and gain employment have historically been denied on the basis of disability. (45)_______________________________________________________________________. Disabled people formed grassroots coalitions to advocate their rights to integration and meaningful equality of opportunit y. (46) . In the mid-1970s, critical legislation mandated（规定）access to education, public transportation, and public facilities, and prohibited employment discrimination by federal agencies or employers receiving federal funds.2013.6月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.1.13. 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 at tended 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 exibition 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 distorted 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 stool 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.Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) They lay great emphasis on hard work. B) They name 150 star engineers each year.C) They require high academic degrees. D) They have people with a very high IQ.27. A) long years of job training. B) High emotional intelligence.C) Distinctive academic qualifications. D) Devotion to the advance of science.28. A) Good interpersonal relationships. B) Rich working experience.C) Sophisticated equipment. D) High motivation.Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) A diary B) A fairy tale. C) A history textbook. D) A biography.30. A) He was a sports fan. B) He loved architecture.C) He disliked school. D) He liked hair-raising stories.31. A) Encourage people to undertake adventures.B) Publicize his colorful and unique life stories.C) Raise people’s environmental awareness.D) Attract people to America’s national parks.Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32.A) The first infected victim. B) A coastal village in Africa.C) The doctor who first identified it. D) A river running through the Congo.33.A) They exhibit similar symptoms. B) They can be treated with the same drug.C) They have almost the same mortality rate. D) They have both disappeared for good.34.A) By inhaling air polluted with the virus. B) By contacting contaminated body fluids.C) By drinking water from the Congo River. D) By eating food grown in Sedan and Zaire.35. A) More strains will evolve from the Ebola virus.B) Scientists will eventually find cures for Ebola.C) Another Ebola epidemic may erupt sooner or later.D) Dose infected, one will become immune to Ebola.The ideal companion machine would not only look, feel, and sound friendly but would also be programmed to behave in an agreeable manner. Those (36) that make interaction with other people enjoyable would be simulated as closely as possible, and the machine would appear to (37)stimulating and easygoing. Its informal conversation style would make interaction comfortable, and yet the machine would remain slightly (38) and therefore interesting. In its first (39) it might be somewhat honest and unsmiling that it came to know the user it would progress to a mere (40)and intimate style. The machine would not be a passive (41) but would add its own suggestions, information, and opinions; it would sometimes take the (42) in developing or changing the topic and would have a (43)of its own.The machine would convey presence. We have all seen how a computer’s use of personal names (44) . Such features are wholly written into the software (45) . Friendships are not made in a day, and the computer would be more acceptable as a friend (46) . At an appropriate time I might also express the kind of affection that simulates attachment and intimacy.2013.121. A) The rock band needs more hours of practice. B) The rock band is going to play here for a month.C) Their hard work has resulted in a big success. D) He appreciates the woman’s help with the band.2. A) Go on a diving tour in Europe. C) Travel overseas on his own.B) Add 300 dollars to his budget. D) Join a package tour to Mexico.3. A) In case some problem should occur. C) To avoid more work later on.B) Something unexpected has happened. D) To make better preparations.4. A) The woman asked for a free pass to try out the facilities.B) The man is going to renew his membership in a fitness center.C) The woman can give the man a discount if he joins the club now.D) The man can try out the facilities before he becomes a member.5. A) He is not afraid of challenge. B) He is not fit to study science.C) He is worried about the test .D) He is going to drop the physics course6. A) Pay for part of the picnic food. C) Buy something special for Gary.B) Invite Gary’s family to dinner.D) Take some food to the picnic.7. A) Bus drivers’ working conditions.C)Public transportation.B) A labor dispute at a bus company. D) A corporate takeover.8. A) The bank statement. C) The payment for an order.B) Their sales overseas. D) The check just deposited.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A) A hotel receptionist. C) A shop assistant.B) A private secretary. D) A sales manager.10. A) Voice. C) Appearance.B) Intelligence. D) Manners.11. A) Arrange one more interview. C) Report the matter to their boss.B) Offer the job to David Wallace. D) Hire Barbara Jones on a trial basis.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) He invented the refrigerator. C) He got a degree in Mathematics.B) He patented his first invention. D) He was admitted to university.13. A) He distinguished himself in low temperature physics.B) He fell in love with Natasha Willoughby.C) He became a professor of Mathematics.D) He started to work on refrigeration.14. A) Finding the true nature of subatomic particles. B) Their work on very high frequency radio waves.C) Laying the foundations of modem mathematics. D) Their discovery of the laws of cause and effect.15. A) To teach at a university. C) To spend his remaining years.B) To patent his inventions. D) To have a three-week holiday.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) They have fallen prey to wolves. B) They have become a tourist attraction.C) They have caused lots of damage to crops. D) They have become a headache to the community.17. A) To celebrate their victory. C) To scare the wolves.B) To cheer up the hunters. D) To alert the deer.18. A) They would help to spread a fatal disease. B) They would pose a threat to the children.C) They would endanger domestic animals. D) They would eventually kill off the deer.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) She is an interpreter. C) She is a domestic servant.B) She is a tourist guide. D) She is from the royal family.20. A) It was used by the family to hold dinner parties. B) It is situated at the foot of a beautiful mountain.C) It was frequently visited by heads of state. D) It is furnished like one in a royal palace.21. A) It is elaborately decorated. B) It has survived some 2,000 years.C) It is very big, with only six slim legs. D) It is shaped like an ancient Spanish boat.22. A) They are uncomfortable to sit in for long. B) They do not match the oval table at all.C) They have lost some of their legs. D) They are interesting to look at.Passage ThreeQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23. A) It in an uncommon infectious disease. B) It destroys t he patient’s ability to think.C) It is a disease very difficult to diagnose. D) It is the biggest crippler of young adults.24. A) Search for the best cure. C) Write a book about her life.B) Hurry up and live life. D) Exercise more and work harder.25. A) Aggressive. C) Sophisticated.B) Adventurous. D) Self-centered.It’s difficult to estimate the number of youngsters involved in home schooling, where childrenare not sent to school and receive their formal education from one or both parents. (26)_______ and court decisions have made it legally possible in most states for parents to educate their children at home, and each year more people take advantage of that opportunity. Some states require parents or a home tutor to meet teacher certification standards, and many require parents to completelegal forms to verify that their children are receiving (27) _______ in state-approved curricula.Supports of home education claim that it’s less expensive and far more (28)_______ thanmass public education. Moreover, they cite several advantages: alleviation of school overcrowding, strengthened family relationships, lower (29) _______ rates, the fact that students are allowed to learn at their own rate, increased (30) _______, higher standardized test scores, and reduced (31) _______ problems.Critics of the home schooling movement (32) _______ that it creates as many problems as it solves. They acknowledge that, in a few cases, home schooling offers educational opportunities superior to those found in most public schools, but few parents can provide such educational advantages. Some parents who withdraw their children from the schools (33) _______ homeschooling have an inadequate educational background and insufficient formal training to provide a satisfactory education for their children. Typically, parents have fewertechnological resources (34) _______ than do schools. However, the relatively inexpensivecomputer technology that is readily available today is causing some to challenge the notion that home schooling is in any way (35) _______ more highly structured classroom education.。
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历年六级听力真题11年12月11. A) Cancel the trip to prepare for the test.B) Review his notes once he arrives in Chicago.C) Listen to the recorded notes while driving.D) Prepare for the test after the wedding.12. A) The woman will help the man remember the lines.B) The man lacks confidence in playing the part.C) The man hopes to change his role in the play.D) The woman will prompt the man during the show.13. A) Preparations for an operation. C) Arranging a bed for a patient.B) A complicated surgical case. D) Rescuing the woman's uncle. 14. A) He is interested in improving his editing skills.B) He is eager to be nominated the new editor.C) He is sure to do a better job than Simon.D) He is too busy to accept more responsibility.15. A) He has left his position in the government.B) He has already reached the retirement age.C) He made a stupid decision at the cabinet meeting.D) He has been successfully elected Prime Minister.16. A) This year's shuttle mission is a big step in spaceexploration. B) The man is well informed about the space shuttle missions. C) The shuttle flight will be broadcast live worldwide.D) The man is excited at the news of the shuttle flight.17. A) At an auto rescue center. C) At a suburban garage. B) At acar renting company. D) At a mountain camp. 18. A) He got his speakers fixed. C) He listened to some serious musicB) He went shopping with the woman. D) He bought a stereo system.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) Providing aid to the disabled.B) Printing labels for manufactured goods.C) Promoting products for manufacturers.D) Selling products made for left-handers.20. A) Most of them are specially made for his shop.B) All of them are manufactured in his own plant.C) The kitchenware in his shop is of unique design.D) About half of them are unavailable on the market.21. A) They specialise in one product only. C) They run chain storesin central London. B) They have outlets throughout Britain. D) They sell by mail order only.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. A) It publishes magazines. C) It runs sales promotion campaigns.B) It sponsors trade fairs. D) It is engaged in product design. 23. A) The ad specifications had not been given in detail.B) The woman's company made last-minute changes.C) The woman's company failed to make payments in time.D) Organising the promotion was really time-consuming.24. A) Extend the campaign to next year. C) Run another four-week campaign. B) Cut the fee by half for this year. D) Give her a 10 percent discount. 25. A) Stop negotiating for the time being. C) Reflect ontheir respective mistakes B) Calm down and make peace. D) Improve their promotion plans.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you willhearsome questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After youhear 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 linethrough the centre.注意:此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
2013年6月大学英语六级(CET6)考试真题试题完整版真题+听力原文+答案详解
2013年6月大学英语六级(CET6)考试真题试题完整版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 exibition 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 distorted 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 stool 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。
2011年6月大学英语六级大学英语六级听力真题和答案及听力原文汇总
2011年6月大学英语六级真题Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutesSection 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 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 correspond ing 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 will give him the receipt later.B The man should make his own copies.C She has not got the man's copies ready.D The man forgot to make the copies for her.12. A She phoned Fred about the book. C She ran into Fred on her way here.B She was late for the appointment. D She often keeps other people waiting.13. A Mark is not fit to take charge of the Student Union.B Mark is the best candidate for the post of chairman.C It won't be easy for Mark to win the election.D Females are more competitive than males in elections.14. A It failed to arrive at its destination in time.B It got seriously damaged on the way.C It got lost at the airport in Paris.D It was left behind in the hotel.15. A Just make use of whatever information is available.B Put more effort into preparing for the presentation.C Find more relevant information for their work.D Simply raise the issue in their presentation.16. A The man has decided to choose Language Studies as his major.B The woman isn't interested in the psychology of language.C The man is still trying to sign up for the course he is interested in.D The woman isn't qualified to take the course the man mentioned.17. A They are both to blame.B They are both easy to please.C They can manage to get along.D They will make peace in time.18. A They are in desperate need of financial assistance.B They hope to do miracles with limited resources.C They want to borrow a huge sum from the bank.D They plan to buy out their business partners.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A We simply cannot help reacting instinctively that way.B We wish to hide our indifference to their misfortune.C We derive some humorous satisfaction from their misfortune.D We think it serves them right for being mean to other people.20. A They want to show their genuine sympathy.B They have had similar personal experiences.C They don't know how to cope with the situation.D They don't want to reveal their own frustration.21. A They themselves would like to do it but don't dare to.B It's an opportunity for relieving their tension.C It's a rare chance for them to see the boss lose face.D They have seen this many times in old films.22. A To irritate them. C To relieve her feelings.B To teach them a lesson. D To show her courage.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A Smuggling drugs into Hong Kong. C Stealing a fellow passenger's bag.B Having committed armed robbery. D Bringing a handgun into Hong Kong.24. A He said not a single word during the entire flight.B He took away Kumar's baggage while he was asleep.C He was travelling on a scholarship from Delhi University.D He is suspected of having slipped something in Kumar's bag.25. A Give him a lift. C Check the passenger list.B Find Alfred Foster. D Search all suspicious cars.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。
2011年6月大学英语六级真题卷+听力原文+答案详解
2011年6月大学英语六级真题Part Ⅰ Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled The Certificate Craze. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below.1．现在许多人热衷于各类证书考试2．其目的各不相同3．在我看来……The Certificate Craze注意：此部分试题在答题卡1上。
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 four choices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sen tences with the information given in the passage.Minority ReportAmerican universities are accepting more minorities than ever. Graduating them is another matter.Barry Mills, the president of Bowdoin College, was justifiably proud of Bowdoin's efforts to recruit minority students. Since 2003 the small, elite liberal arts school in Brunswick, Maine, has boosted the proportion of so-called under-represented minority students in entering freshman classes from 8% to 13%. "It is our responsibility to reach out and attract students to come to our kinds of places," he told a NEWSWEEK reporter. But Bowdoin has not done quite as well when it comes to actually graduating minorities. While 9 out of 10 white students routinely get their diplomas within six years, only 7 out of 10 black students made it to graduation day in several recent classes."If you look at who enters college, it now looks like America," says Hilary Pennington, director of postsecondary programs for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which has closely studied enrollment patterns in higher education. "But if you look at who walks across the stage for a diploma, it's still largely the white, upper-income population."The United States once had the highest graduation rate of any nation. Now it stands 10th. For the first time in American history, there is the risk that the rising generation will be less well educated than the previous one. The graduation rate among 25- to 34-year-olds is no better than the rate for the 55- to 64-year-olds who were going to college more than 30 years ago. Studies show that more and more poor and non-white students want to graduate from college – but their graduation rates fall far short of their dreams. The graduation rates for blacks, Latinos, and Native Americans lag far behind the graduation rates for whites and Asians. As the minority population grows in the United States, low college graduation rates become a threat to national prosperity.The problem is pronounced at public universities. In 2007 the University of Wisconsin-Madison – one of the top five or so prestigious public universities – graduated 81% of its white students within six years, but only 56% of its blacks. At less-selective state schools, the numbers getworse. During the same time frame, the University of Northern Iowa graduated 67% of its white students, but only 39% of its blacks. Community colleges have low graduation rates generally –but rock-bottom rates for minorities. A recent review of California community colleges found that while a third of the Asian students picked up their degrees, only 15% of African-Americans did so as well.Private colleges and universities generally do better, partly because they offer smaller classes and more personal attention. But when it comes to a significant graduation gap, Bowdoin has company. Nearby Colby College logged an 18-point difference between white and black graduates in 2007 and 25 points in 2006. Middlebury College in Vermont, another top school, had a 19-point gap in 2007 and a 22-point gap in 2006. The most selective private schools –Harvard, Yale, and Princeton – show almost no gap between black and white graduation rates. But that may have more to do with their ability to select the best students. According to data gathered by Harvard Law School professor Lani Guinier, the most selective schools are more likely to choose blacks who have at least one immigrant parent from Africa or the Caribbean than black students who are descendants of American slaves."Higher education has been able to duck this issue for years, particularly the more selective schools, by saying the responsibility is on the individual student," says Pennington of the Gates Foundation. "If they fail, it's their fault." Some critics blame affirmative action –students admitted with lower test scores and grades from shaky high schools often struggle at elite schools. But a bigger problem may be that poor high schools often send their students to colleges for which they are "undermatched": they could get into more elite, richer schools, but instead go to community colleges and low-rated state schools that lack the resources to help them. Some schools out for profit cynically increase tuitions and count on student loans and federal aid to foot the bill – knowing full well that the students won't make it. "The school keeps the money, but the kid leaves with loads of debt and no degree and no ability to get a better job. Colleges are not holding up their end," says Amy Wilkins of the Education Trust.A college education is getting ever more expensive. Since 1982 tuitions have been rising at roughly twice the rate of inflation. In 2008 the net cost of attending a four-year public university – after financial aid – equaled 28% of median (中间的)family income, while a four-year private university cost 76% of median family income. More and more scholarships are based on merit, not need. Poorer students are not always the best-informed consumers. Often they wind up deeply in debt or simply unable to pay after a year or two and must drop out.There once was a time when universities took pride in their dropout rates. Professors would begin the year by saying, "Look to the right and look to the left. One of you is not going to be here by the end of the year." But such a Darwinian spirit is beginning to give way as at least a few colleges face up to the graduation gap. At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the gap has been roughly halved over the last three years. The university has poured resources into peer counseling to help students from inner-city schools adjust to the rigor (严格要求)and faster pace of a university classroom –and also to help minority students overcome the stereotype that they are less qualified. Wisconsin has a "laserlike focus" on building up student skills in the first three months, according to vice provost (教务长)Damon Williams.State and federal governments could sharpen that focus everywhere by broadly publishing minority graduation rates. For years private colleges such as Princeton and MIT have had success bringing minorities onto campus in the summer before freshman year to give themsome prepara tory courses. The newer trend is to start recruiting poor and non-white students as early as the seventh grade, using innovative tools to identify kids with sophisticated verbal skills. Such pro grams can be expensive, of course, but cheap compared with the millions already invested in scholarships and grants for kids who have little chance to graduate without special support.With effort and money, the graduation gap can be closed. Washington and Lee is a small, selective school in Lexington, Va. Its student body is less than 5% black and less than 2% Latino. While the school usually graduated about 90% of its whites, the graduation rate of its blacks and Latinos had dipped to 63% by 2007. "We went through a dramatic shift," says Dawn Watkins, the vice president for student affairs. The school aggressively pushed mentoring (辅导) of minorities by other students and "partnering" with parents at a special pre-enrollment session. The school had its first-ever black homecoming. Last spring the school graduated the same proportion of minorities as it did whites. If the United States wants to keep up in the global economic race, it will have to pay systematic attention to graduating minorities, not just enrolling them.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2013年12月英语六级真题及答案解析(3套)
2013年12月英语六级真题及答案解析(3套)2013年12月大学英语六级考试真题（第1套）Part I Writing (30 minutes)（请于正式开考后半小时内完成该部分，之后将进行听力考试）Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on happiness by referring to the saying“Happiness is not the absence of problem s, but the ability to deal with them.”You can cite examples to illustrate your point and then explain how you can develop your ability to deal with problems and be happy. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At theend of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1 上作答。
2013年6月大学英语六级考试真题及答案(完整版)真题+听力原文+答案详解
2013年6月英语六级考试真题及答案(完整版)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。
点击进入：2013年6月英语六级听力mp3及下载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 exibition 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 distorted 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 stool 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。
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2013年12月大学英语六级考试真题（第1套）Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At theend of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1 上作答。
1. A) The rock band needs more hours of practice.B) The rock band is going to play here for a month.C) Their hard work has resulted in a big success.D) He appreciates the woman’s help with the band.2. A) Go on a diving tour in Europe. C) Travel overseas on his own.B) Add 300 dollars to his budget. D) Join a package tour to Mexico.3. A) In case some problem should occur. C) To avoid more work later on.B) Something unexpected has happened. D) To make better preparations.4. A) The woman asked for a free pass to try out the facilities.B) The man is going to renew his membership in a fitness center.C) The woman can give the man a discount if he joins the club now.D) The man can try out the facilities before he becomes a member.5. A) He is not afraid of challenge.B) He is not fit to study science.C) He is worried about the test.D) He is going to drop the physics course6. A) Pay for part of the picnic food. C) Buy something special for Gary.B) Invite Gary’s family to dinner.D) Take some food to the picnic.7. A) Bus drivers’ working conditions.C)Public transportation.B) A labor dispute at a bus company. D) A corporate takeover.8. A) The bank statement. C) The payment for an order.B) Their sales overseas. D) The check just deposited.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A) A hotel receptionist. C) A shop assistant.B) A private secretary. D) A sales manager.10. A) Voice. C) Appearance.B) Intelligence. D) Manners.11. A) Arrange one more interview. C) Report the matter to their boss.B) Offer the job to David Wallace. D) Hire Barbara Jones on a trial basis. Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) He invented the refrigerator. C) He got a degree in Mathematics.B) He patented his first invention. D) He was admitted to university.13. A) He distinguished himself in low temperature physics.B) He fell in love with Natasha Willoughby.C) He became a professor of Mathematics.D) He started to work on refrigeration.14. A) Finding the true nature of subatomic particles.B) Their work on very high frequency radio waves.C) Laying the foundations of modem mathematics.D) Their discovery of the laws of cause and effect.15. A) To teach at a university. C) To spend his remaining years.B) To patent his inventions. D) To have a three-week holiday.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 he spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) They have fallen prey to wolves.B) They have become a tourist attraction.C) They have caused lots of damage to crops.D) They have become a headache to the community.17. A) To celebrate their victory. C) To scare the wolves.B) To cheer up the hunters. D) To alert the deer.18. A) They would help to spread a fatal disease.B) They would pose a threat to the children.C) They would endanger domestic animals.D) They would eventually kill off the deer.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) She is an interpreter. C) She is a domestic servant.B) She is a tourist guide. D) She is from the royal family.20. A) It was used by the family to hold dinner parties.B) It is situated at the foot of a beautiful mountain.C) It was frequently visited by heads of state.D) It is furnished like one in a royal palace.21. A) It is elaborately decorated.B) It has survived some 2,000 years.C) It is very big, with only six slim legs.D) It is shaped like an ancient Spanish boat.22. A) They are uncomfortable to sit in for long.B) They do not match the oval table at all.C) They have lost some of their legs.D) They are interesting to look at.Passage ThreeQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23. A) It in an uncommon infectious disease.B) It destroys t he patient’s ability to think.C) It is a disease very difficult to diagnose.D) It is the biggest crippler of young adults.24. A) Search for the best cure. C) Write a book about her life.B) Hurry up and live life. D) Exercise more and work harder.25. A) Aggressive. C) Sophisticated.B) Adventurous. D) Self-centered.Section CDirections:Inthis section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read fort the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words youhave just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you shouldcheck what you have written.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。