2015年6月大学英语六级真题听力(第2套)
闪过英语2015年6月大学英语六级真题听力（第2套）Section A （1-8）Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.1. A) Prepare for his exams. B) Catch up on his work.C) Attend the concert. D) Go on a vacation.2. A) Three crew members were involved in the incident.B) None of the hijackers carried any deadly weapons.C) The plane had been scheduled to fly to Japan.D) None of the passengers were injured or killed.3. A) An article about the election. B)A tedious job to be done.C) An election campaign. D)A fascinating topic.4. A) The restaurant was not up to the speakers ’ expectations.B) The restaurant places many ads in popular magazines.C) The critic thought highly of the Chinese restaurant.D) China town has got the best restaurants in the city.5. A) He is going to visit his mother in the hospital.B) He is going to take on a new job next week.C) He has many things to deal with right now.D) He behaves in a way nobody understands.6. A) A large number of students refused to vote last night.B) At least twenty students are needed to vote on an issue.C) Major campus issues had to be discussed at the meeting.D) More students have to appear to make their voice heard.7. A) The woman can hardly tell what she likes.B) The speakers like watching TV very much.C) The speakers have nothing to do but watch TV .D) The man seldom watched TV before retirement.8. A) The woman should have registered earlier. B) He will help the woman solve the problem.C) He finds it hard to agree with what the woman says.D) The woman will be able to attend the classes she wants.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea.When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.When most people think of the word “education”, they think of a pupil as a sort of animate sausage casing. Into this empty casing, the teachers (26)______ stuff “education”.闪过英语But genuine education, as Socrates knew more than two thousand years ago, is not (27) ______the stuffings of information into a person, but rather eliciting knowledge from him; it is the (28) ______ of what is in the mind.“The most important part of education,” once wrote William Ernest Hocking, the (29) ______Harvard philosopher, “is this instruction of a man in what he has inside of him.”And, as Edith Hamilton has reminded us, Socrates never said, “I know, learn from me.” He said, rather, “Look into your own selves and find the (30) ______of truth that God has put into every heart, and that only you can kindle (点燃) to a (31) ______.”In a dialogue, Socrates takes an ignorant slave boy, without a day of (32) ______, and proves to the amazed observers that the boy really “knows” geometry—because the principles of geometry are already in his mind, waiting to be called out.So many of the discussions and (33) ______ about the content of education are useless and inconclusive because they (34) ______what should “go into” the student rather than with what should be taken out, and how this can best be done.The college student who once said to me, after a lecture, “I spend so much time studying that I don ’t have a chance to learn anything,” was clearly expressing his (35) ______with the sausagecasing view of education.答案解析Section A （1-8）1. W ：Can you come to the concert with me this weekend? Or do you have to prepare for exams?M ：I still have a lot to do. But maybe a break will do me good.Q ：What will the man probably do? 【答案解析】C 男士先说“我还有很多事情要做”，紧接着话锋一转，说道“休息下可能会对我有好处”。
根据break 和女士提到的“Can you come to the concert with me”可知，男士所谓的休息即为听音乐会。
C 选项是对男士话语的合理推断，因此正确。
2. W ：What does the paper say about the horrible incident that happened this morning on flight 870 to Hong Kong? M ：It ended with the arrest of the three hijackers. They had forced the plane to fly to Japan, but all the passengers and crew members landed safely.Q ：What do we learn from the conversation?【答案解析】D 本题询问从对话中可以获知什么。
2015年6月英语四级听力真题（第二套）
Section A Directions：In this section，you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations．At the end of each conversation，one or more questions will be asked about what Was said．Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once．After each question there will be a pause．During the pause，you must read thefour choices marked A.，B)，C)and D)． and decide which is the best answer．Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet l with a single line through the centre．1．A.He is pleased to sit on the committee．B.He iS willing to offer the woman a hand．C.He will tell the woman his decision later．D.He would like to become a club member．2．A.Their planned trip to Vancouver is obviously overpriced．B.They should borrow a guide book instead of buying one．C.The guide books in the library have the latest information．D.The library Can help order guide books about Vancouver．3．A.He regrets having taken the history course．B.He finds little interest in the history books．C.He has trouble finishing his reading assignments．D.He has difficulty writing the weekly book report．4．A.The man had better choose another restaurant．B.The new restaurant is a perfect place for dating．C.The new restaurant caught her fancy immediately．D.The man has good taste in choosing the restaurant．5．A.He has been looking forward to spring．B.He has been waiting for the winter sale．C.He will clean the woman，s boots for spring．D.He will help the woman put things away．6．A.At a tailor’s．B.At Bob’s home．C.In a clothes store．D.In a theatre．7．A.His guests favor Tibetan drinks．B.His water is quite extraordinary．C.Mineral water is good for health．D.Plain water will serve the purpose．8．A.Report the result of a discussion．B.Raise some environmental issues．C.Submit an important document．D.Revise an environmental report．Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard．9．A.They pollute the soil used to cover them．B.They are harmful to nearby neighborhoods．C.The rubbish in them takes long to dissolve．D.The gas they emit is extremely poisonous．10．A.Growing population．B.Packaging materials．C.Changed eating habits．D.Lower production cost．11．A.By saving energy．B.By using less aluminum．C.By reducing poisonous wastes．D.By making the most of materials．12．A.We are running out of natural resources soon．B.Only combined efforts can make a difference．C.The waste problem will eventually hurt all of us．D.All of us can actually benefit from recycling．Questions l3 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard．13．A.Miami．B.Vancouver．C.Belling ham．D.Boston．14．A.To get information on one—way tickets to Canada．B.To inquire about the price of“Super Saver”seats．C.To get advice on how to fly as cheaply as possible．D.To inquire about the shortest route to drive home．15．A.Join a tourist group．B.Choose a major airline．C.Avoid trips in public holidays．D.Book tickets as early as possible．Section BDirections：／n 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 l with a single line through the centre．Passage OneQuestions l6 t0 18 are based on the passage you have just heard．16．A.There are mysterious stories behind his works．B.There are many misunderstandings about him．C.His works have no match worldwide．D.His personal history is little known．17．A.He moved to Strat ford—on—Avon in his childhood．B.He failed to go beyond grammar sch001．C.He was a member of the town council．D.He once worked in a well—known acting company．18．A.Writers of his time had no means to protect their works．B.Possible sources of clues about him were lost in a fire．C.His works were adapted beyond recognition．D.People of his time had little interest in him．Passage TwoQuestions l9 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard19．A.It shows you have been ignoring your healthB. It can seriously affect your thinking processC.It is an early warning of some illness．D.It is a symptom of too much pressure．20．A.Reduce our workload．B.Control our temper．e painkillers for reliefD.Avoid masking syrup toms_21．A. Lying down and having some sleep．B.Rubbing and pressing one’s back．C.Going out for a walkD.Listening to light musicPassage ThreeQuestions 22 t0 25 are based on the passage you have just heard22．A.Depending heavily on loans．B.Having no budget plans at all．C.Spending beyond one's meansD.Leaving no room for large bills23．A.Many of them can be cut．B. All of them have to be covered．C.Their payment cannot be delayedD.They eat up most of the family income24．A.Rent a house instead of buying one．B. Discuss the problem in the family．C.Make a conservation planD.Move to a cheaper Place25．A.Financial issues plaguing a family．B.Difficulty in making both ends meet．C.Family budget problems and solutionsD.New ways to boost family income Section C Directions：In this section，you will hear a passage three times．When the passage is read for the first time,you shouldlisten carefully for its general idea．When the passage Its read for the second time,you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard．Finally，when the passage is read for the third time，you should check what you have written． Perhaps because going to college is so much a part of the American dream，many people go for no（26） reason．Some go because their parents expect it，others because it's what their friends are doing.Then，there，s the belief that a college degree will（27）ensure a good job and high pay. Some students（28） through four years，attending classes，or skipping(逃课)them as the case may be，reading only what can’t be avoided，looking for less（29）courses，and never being toucned or changed in any important way．For a few of these people，college provides no（ 30），yet．Because of parental or peer pressure，they cannot voluntarily leave．They stop trying in the hope that their tea。
2015年6月英语四级真题及答案第二套
2015年6月英语四级真题及答案第二套Part I Writing ( 30 minutes)Directions：for this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay based on the picture below．You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then comment on this kind of modern life．You should write at least l20 words but no more than l80wordsPart lI 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．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 thefour choices marked A.,B),C)and D)． and decide which is the best answer．Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet l with a single line through the centre．1．A.He is pleased to sit on the committee．B.He iS willing to offer the woman a hand．C.He will tell the woman his decision later．D.He would like to become a club member．2．A.Their planned trip to Vancouver is obviously overpriced．B.They should borrow a guide book instead of buying one．C.The guide books in the library have the latest information．D.The library Can help order guide books about Vancouver．3．A.He regrets having taken the history course．B.He finds little interest in the history books．C.He has trouble finishing his reading assignments．D.He has difficulty writing the weekly book report．4．A.The man had better choose another restaurant．B.The new restaurant is a perfect place for dating．C.The new restaurant caught her fancy immediately．D.The man has good taste in choosing the restaurant．5．A.He has been looking forward to spring．B.He has been waiting for the winter sale．C.He will clean the woman,s boots for spring．D.He will help the woman put things away．6．A.At a tailor’s．B.At Bob’s home．C.In a clothes store．D.In a theatre．7．A.His guests favor Tibetan drinks．B.His water is quite extraordinary．C.Mineral water is good for health．D.Plain water will serve the purpose．8．A.Report the result of a discussion．B.Raise some environmental issues．C.Submit an important document．D.Revise an environmental report．Questions 9 t0 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard．9．A.They pollute the soil used to cover them．B.They are harmful to nearby neighborhoods．C.The rubbish in them takes long to dissolve．D.The gas they emit is extremely poisonous．10．A.Growing population．B.Packaging materials．C.Changed eating habits．D.Lower production cost．11．A.By saving energy．B.By using less aluminum．C.By reducing poisonous wastes．D.By making the most of materials．12．A.We are running out of natural resources soon．B.Only combined efforts can make a difference．C.The waste problem will eventually hurt all of us．D.All of us can actually benefit from recyclin9．Questions l3 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard．13．A.Miami．B.Vancouver．C.Belling ham．D.Boston．14．A.To get information on one—way tickets to Canada．B.To inquire about the price of“Super Saver”seats．C.To get advice on how to fly as cheaply as possible．D.To inquire about the shortest route to drive home．15．A.Join a tourist group．B.Choose a major airline．C.Avoid trips in public holidays．D.Book tickets as early as possible．Section BDirections：／n 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 l with a single line through the centre．Passage OneQuestions l6 t0 18 are based on the passage you have just heard．16．A.There are mysterious stories behind his works．B.There are many misunderstandings about him．C.His works have no match worldwide．D.His personal history is little known．17．A.He moved to Strat ford—on—Avon in his childhood．B.He failed to go beyond grammar sch001．C.He was a member of the town council．D.He once worked in a well—known acting company．18．A.Writers of his time had no means to protect their works．B.Possible sources of clues about him were lost in a fire．C.His works were adapted beyond recognition．D.People of his time had little interest in him．Passage TwoQuestions l9 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard 19．A.It shows you have been ignoring your healthB. It can seriously affect your thinking processC.It is an early warning of some illness．D.It is a symptom of too much pressure．20．A.Reduce our workload．B.Control our temper．e painkillers for reliefD.Avoid masking syrup toms_21．A. Lying down and having some sleep．B.Rubbing and pressing one’s back．C.Going out for a walkD.Listening to light musicPassage ThreeQuestions 22 t0 25 are based on the passage you have just heard22．A.Depending heavily on loans．B.Having no budget plans at all．C.Spending beyond one's meansD.Leaving no room for large bills23．A.Many of them can be cut．B. All of them have to be covered．C.Their payment cannot be delayedD.They eat up most of the family income24．A.Rent a house instead of buying one．B. Discuss the problem in the family．C.Make a conservation planD.Move to a cheaper Place25．A.Financial issues plaguing a family．B.Difficulty in making both ends meet．C.Family budget problems and solutionsD.New ways to boost family incomeSection 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 Its read for the second time,you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard．Finally,when the passage is read for the third time,you should check what you have written．Perhaps because going to college is so much a part of the American dream,many people go for no 26 reason． Some go because their parents expect it,others because it's what their friends are doing.Then,there,s the belief that a college degree will27 ensure a good job and high pay.Some students 28 through four years,attending classes,or skipping( 逃课)them as the case may be,reading only what can’t be avoided,looking for less 29courses,and never being toucned or changed in any important way． For a few of these people,college provides no 30,yet．Because of parental or peer pressure,they cannotvoluntarily leave．They stop trying in the hope that their tea。
6月大学英语六级考试真题第二套（2）
6月大学英语六级考试真题第二套（2）2015年6月大学英语六级考试真题（第二套）Questions 36 to 45 are based on the following passage.Travel websites have been around since the 1990s, when Expedia, Travelocity, and other holiday booking sites were launched, allowing travelers to compare flight and hotel prices with the click of a mouse. With information no longer 36____ by travel agents or hidden in business networks, the travel industry was revolutionized, as greater transparency helped 37____ prices.Today, the industry is going through a new revolution—this time transforming service quality. Online rating platforms—38____ in hotels, restaurants, apartments, and taxis—allow travelers to exchange reviews and experiences for all to see.Hospitality businesses are now ranked, analyzed, and compared not by industry 39____, but by the very people for whom the service is intended—the customer. This has 40____ a new relationship between buyer and seller. Customers have always voted with their feet; they can now explain their decision to anyone who is interested. As a result, businesses are much more 41____, often in very specific ways, which creates powerful 42____ to improve service.Although some readers might not care for gossipy reports of unfriendly bellboys(行李员)in Berlin or malf-unctioning hotel hairdryers in Houston, the true power of online reviews lies not just in the individual stories, but in the websites' 43____ to aggregate a large volume of ratings.The impact cannot be 44____. Businesses that attract top ratings can enjoy rapid growth, as new customers are attractedby good reviews and 45____ provide yet more positive feedback. So great is the influence of online ratings that many companies now hire digital reputation managers to ensure a favorable online identity.注意：此部分此题请在答题卡2上作答。
2015年6月英语六级听力真题第一二三套conversion2
2015年6月英语六级听力真题(第一套)Conversation One (2015060101) 开拓海外自行车市场Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A. Persuade the man to join her company.B. Employ 使用the most up-to-date technology.C. Export bikes to foreign markets.D. Expand their domestic 国内的business.10. A. The state subsidizes 补贴small and medium enterprises.B. The government has control over bicycle imports.C. They can compete with the best domestic manufacturers制造商.D. They have a cost advantage and can charge higher prices.11. A. Extra costs might eat up their profits abroad.B. More workers will be needed to do packaging.C. They might lose to foreign bike manufacturers.D. It is very difficult to find suitable local agents.12. A. Report to the management.B. Attract foreign investments.C. Conduct a feasibility study进行可行性研究D. Consult financial experts咨询金融专家.Answers9-12: CBACTranscriptW: Jack, sit down and listen. This is important. （9）We’ll have to tackle the problems of the exporting step by step. And the first move第一步is to get an up-to-date picture of where we stand弄清我们所处的位置now.M: Why don’t we just concentrate on expanding here at home?W: Of course, we should hold on to our position坚守阵地here. But you must admitthe market here is limited.M: Yes, （10）but it’s safe. The government keeps out foreigners with import controls. So I must admit I feel sure we could hold our own against 与…抗衡foreign bikes.W: I agree. That’s why I am suggesting exporting. Because I feel we can competewith the best of them.M: What you are really saying is that we’d make more profit获利更高by selling bikes abroad, where we have a cost advantage有成本优势and can charge high prices.W: Exactly.M: But, wait a minute. （11）Packaging, shipping, financing, etc. will push up ourcost and we could no better off, maybe worse off.W: OK. Now there are extra costs involved. But if we do it right, they can be builtinto the price of the bike and we can still be competitive.M: How sure are you about our chances of success in the foreign market?W: Well, that’s the sticky 棘手的one. It’s going to need a lot of research. I’m hoping to get your help. Well, come on, Jack. Is it worth it, or not?M: There will be a lot of problems.W: Nothing we can’t handle.M: Um…I’m not that hopeful. But, yes, （12）I think we should go ahead with the feasibility study着手开始可行性研究.W: Marvelous太棒了, Jack. I was hoping you be on my side支持我.9. What does the woman intend to do?10. Why does the man think it’s safe to focus on the home market?11. What is the man’s concern about selling bikes abroad?12. What do the speakers agree to do?Conversation Two (2015060102) 开发可替代燃料Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13. A. Coal burnt daily for the comfort of our homes.B. Anything that can be used to produce power.C. Fuel refined 提炼from oil extracted 提取from underground.D. Electricity that keeps all kinds of machines running.14. A. Oil will soon be replaced by alternative energy sources.B. Oil reserves原油储备in the world will be exhausted in a decade.C. Oil consumption has given rise to many global problems.D. Oil production will begin to decline worldwide by 2025.15. A. Minimize the use of fossil fuels.B. Start developing alternative fuels.C. Find the real cause for global warming.D. Take steps to reduce the greenhouse effect.Answers13-15: CDBTranscriptW: What does the term ”alternative energy source”mean?M: When you think of energy or fuel for our homes and cars, （13）we think of petroleum or fossil fuel processed from oil removed from the ground of whichthere is a limited supply. But alternative fuels可替代燃料can be many things, wind,sun and water can all be used to create fuel.W: Is the threat of running out of petroleum real?M: It has taken thousands of years to create the natural stores of petroleum we have now. We are using what is available at a much faster rate than it has been produced over time. The real controversy争论surrounding the amounts of petroleum we have is how much we need to keep in reserve预留for future use. （14）Most experts agree that by around 2025 the amount of petroleum we use willreach a peak到达顶峰then production and availability will begin to seriously decline下降. This is not to say there will be no petroleum at this point, but it willbecome very difficult and therefore expensive to extract提取.W: Is that the most important reason to develop alternative fuel and energy sources?M: There're two very clear reasons to do so. （15）One is that whether we have 60 or600 years of fossil fuels left, we have to find other fuel sources eventually, so thesooner we start, the better off 更好的we will be. The other big argument is that when you burn fossil fuels, you release substances物质trapped in the ground for along time, which leads to some long term negative effects like global warming andgreenhouse effect.13. What do we usually refer to when we talk about energy according to the man?14. What do most experts agree on according to the man?15. What does the man think we should do now?2015年6月英语六级听力真题(第二套)Conversation One (2015060201) 找工作Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A. It is well paid.B. It is stimulating.C. It is demanding.D. It is fairly secure.10. A. A quick promotion.B. Free accommodation.C. Moving expenses.D. A lighter workload.11. A. He has difficulty communicating with local people.B. He has to spend a lot more traveling back and forth.C. He has trouble adapting to the local weather.D. He has to sign a long-term contract.12. A. The woman will help the man make a choice.B. The man is going to attend a job interview.C. The man is in the process of job hunting.D. The woman sympathizes with the man.Answers9-12：BADCTranscriptM: I'd like to go to the States, but if I took the job there, （9）I won't get a very good salary.W: Really? I thought salaries were high there, but there would be some fringe benefits额外福利presumably可能.M: Oh, yes. （9）It would be stimulating and it has some advantages.W: What else do you have in mind.M: Well, this position in Portugal.W: How does it compare?M: It offers greatest security, because it will be on a home-based contract在家工作合同.W: And salary?M: Much better. I get an overseas allowance海外补贴plus free accommodation免费住宿from the firm.W: Presumably you will be given moving expenses安家费for the Portugal job?M: Yes, but just to complicate matters, this possibility offers a posting in Sao Paulo.W: That's Brazil, isn't it?M: Yes. （10）I'll get a promotion if I take a post there.W: I'd love to go to Brazil.M: But there are some disadvantages. （11）I'd have to do a five-year term there.W: That's not a problem, surely?M: Well, not at the moment. But if there were a change in family circumstances如果家庭发生变故, I'd be a long way from home.W: But if you are worried about distance, isn't that the same problem with the States?M: Yes, but in the States I will be on an annual contract一年签一次合同, so I can leave fairly quickly if I needed to.W: In Portugal?M: Well, that's almost next door, isn't it? I can visit home every a few months ifnecessary.W: I can see you've got a difficult choice to make.M: （12）Well, fortunately I don't have to make up my mind about any of them yet.In fact, I haven't even been called for an interview.9. What does the man say about the job in the States?10. What benefits will the man get if he takes the position in Sao Paul?11. What does the man say is the disadvantage of working in Brazil?12. What do we learn from the end of the conversation?Conversation Two (2015060202) 咨询存款利息Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13. A. T o inquire about the interest rates at the woman’s bank.B. To inquire about the current financial market situation.C. To see if he can find a job in the woman’s company.D. To see if he can get a loan from the woman’s bank.14. A. Long-term investment.B. A three-month deposit.C. Any high-interest deposit.D. Any high-yield investment.15. A. She treated him to a meal.B. She gave him loans at low rates.C. She offered him dining coupons.D. She raised interest rates for him.Answers13-15: ABCTranscriptW: Good morning, High Mountain Savings and Loan. How may we help you?M: (13) Well, I'm looking for the highest rate possible on a short-term certificate凭证to a deposit account 定期存款.W: Well, Let's see what we can do for. you. High Mountain is currently offering arate of 6.4% on the thirteen-week account for the minimum deposit 最低存款of only 12 000 dollars, 6.55% on the minimum deposit of 25 000 dollars and 6.7% on adeposit of 50 000 dollars. Those will have yields of 6.55%, 6.71% and 6.87% respectively.M: Rate短期定存利率and yield长期定存利率? I'm afraid I don't understand the difference.W: Well, sir. The rate is the percentage of symbol interest paid on your money, andthe yield is the total percentage you will receive on your account if you leave yourmoney with us, frankly to say here, as the same interest rate.M: Oh, well.., um... (14) But I'm not interested in long-term investing and three months sounds just fine.W: Then perhaps you would like to open one of our high finance money marketchecking accounts. With the minimum balance of only 50 000 dollars, you'll get interest of 6.1% on any amount over that, for a yearly yield of 6.27%. Of course,there is no penalty 罚款for early withdraw提前提取存款.M: No, thank you. I...W:(15) Or, could we persuade you to save with us if we offer you a dining couponbook that will get you a 25% discount at many of the area's leading restaurants andcost 12 dollars and 95 cents?M: Look, I think I'll just call around for more information. Thank you for your time.13. What is the man's purpose in making the phone call?14. What is the man most interested in?15. What did the woman do to persuade the man to deposit in her bank?2015年6月英语六级听力真题(第三套)Conversation One (2015060301)Questions 9 t0 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard．9．A. Enormous size of its stores．B. Numerous varieties of food．C. Its appealing surroundings．D. Its rich and colorful history．10．A. An ancient building．B. A world of antiques．C. An Egyptian museum．D. An Egyptian memorial．1 1．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．12．A.11 500．B. 30 000．C. 250 000．D. 300 000．Answers9-12: BADBTranscriptW: Tell me, Peter, what makes Harrods so famous?M: Well, it's the biggest department store in the UK, and its food hall and Egyptianhall are very famous. People come to Harrods just to see them.W: (9)What is special about the food hall?M: (9)It sells many different kinds of food. For example, it has 250 kinds of cheesefrom all over the world, and more than 180 kinds of bread. Customers also love allthe different kinds of chocolate. They buy 100 tons every year.W: That's amazing, and (10) why is the Egyptian hall so famous?M: (10)Well, when people see it as if they were in another world. It looks like anEgyptian building from outside, and it sells beautiful objects. They are not 4 000years old, of course.W: (11)Is it true that Harrods produces its own electricity?M.(11)Yes, it does. 70%, enough for a small town. To light the outside of the building, we use 11 500 light bulbs.W: Really? Tell me, (12)how many customers do you have on an average day? Andhow much do they spend?M: (12)About 30 000 people come on an average day. But during the sales, the number increases to 300 000 customers a day. How much do they spend? Well, onaverage, customers spend about 1.5 million a day. The record for one day is 9 million.W: 9 million pounds in one day?M: Yes, on the first day of the January sales.W: Harrods says it sells everything to everybody everywhere. Is that really true?M: Oh, yes, of course. Absolutely everything.9. What is the food hall of Harrods noted for因…而闻名?10. What does the Egyptian hall seem like to the customers?11. What may customers find surprising about Harrods?12. About how many customers come to Harrods on an average day?Conversation Two (2015060302) 好友相见Questions l3 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard．13．A. Transferring 调任to another department．B. Studying accounting at a university．C. Thinking about doing a different job．D. Making preparations for her wedding．14．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．15．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．Answers13-15: CABTranscriptW: Hi, Kevin.M: Hi, Lora. Long time no see. What have you been up to lately?最近在忙什么？W: Not much, I can assure you. And you?M: Much the same except I do have some big news.W: Come on, this suspense is killing me快说吧，别故作玄虚了.M: No, really. What have you been doing these past few weeks? (13) The last time Isaw you were looking for a new job.W: Well, (13) that's not exactly true. I was thinking about changing. Luckily, theyoffered me a new position in the accounting department.M: A step up in the big business world.W: I wouldn't exaggerate, but I'm pleased. (14)I had been hoping to get a promotion for a while, so when it came through I was relieved. Actually, that's why Iwas looking for a new job. I just didn't want to work there anymore if they weren'tgoing to recognize my efforts.M: Right, sometimes you can do your best and it seems like the others don't knowyou exist. I hope the money is better.W: I got a reasonable raise. Now, enough about me. I'm dying to hear your news快谈谈你自己吧.M: (15) I got married.W: (15)I thought you'd never get married.M: That was then, and this is now. You've got to meet Andrea. She is great.W: This is all news to me. I didn't even know you were dating.M: We weren't. We've just been dating for two weeks now.W: And you are getting married?M: I know. I can't help it. I just know she is the one.W: Well, congratulations! That's fantastic.M: Thanks, I'm glad to hear you feel that way.-13. What was the woman doing when the man last saw her?14. Why does the woman say she was relieved?15. Why is the woman surprised at the man's news?。
2015年6月大学英语四级考试真题及解析第二套
2015年6月大学英语四级考试真题(第2套)Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions：for this part，you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay based on the picture below．You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then comment on this kind of modern life．Y ou should write at least l20 words but no more than l80wordsPart II Listening Comprehension(30 minutes)Section ADirections：In this section，you will hear 8 shortconversations and 2 long conversations．At theend of each conversation，one or more questionswill be asked about what Was said．Both theconversation and the questions will be spokenonly 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 l with a single line through the center．1．A.He is pleased to sit on the committee．B.He is willing to offer the woman a hand．C.He will tell the woman his decision later．D.He would like to become a club member．2．A.Their planned trip to Vancouver is obviously overpriced．B.They should borrow a guide book instead of buying one．C.The guide books in the library have the latest information．D.The library Can help order guide books about V ancouver．3．A.He regrets having taken the history course．B.He finds little interest in the history books．C.He has trouble finishing his reading assignments．D.He has difficulty writing the weekly book report．4．A.The man had better choose another restaurant．B.The new restaurant is a perfect place for dating．C.The new restaurant caught her fancy immediately．D.The man has good taste in choosing the restaurant．5．A.He has been looking forward to spring．B.He has been waiting for the winter sale．C.He will clean the woman，s boots for spring．D.He will help the woman put things away．6．A.At a tailor’s．B.At Bob’s home．C.In a clothes store．D.In a theatre．7．A.His guests favor Tibetan drinks．B.His water is quite extraordinary．C.Mineral water is good for health．D.Plain water will serve the purpose．8．A.Report the result of a discussion．B.Raise some environmental issues．C.Submit an important document．D.Revise an environmental report．Questions 9 t0 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard．9．A.They pollute the soil used to cover them．B.They are harmful to nearby neighborhoods．C.The rubbish in them takes long to dissolve．D.The gas they emit is extremely poisonous．10．A.Growing population．B.Packaging materials．C.Changed eating habits．D.Lower production cost．11．A.By saving energy．B.By using less aluminum．C.By reducing poisonous wastes．D.By making the most of materials．12．A.We are running out of natural resources soon．B.Only combined efforts can make a difference．C.The waste problem will eventually hurt all of us．D.All of us can actually benefit from recyclin9．Questions l3 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard．13．A.Miami．B.V ancouver．C.Belling ham．D.Boston．14．A.To get information on one—way tickets to Canada．B.To inquire about the price of“Super Saver”seats．C.To get advice on how to fly as cheaply as possible．D.To inquire about the shortest route to drive home．15．A.Join a tourist group．B.Choose a major airline．C.Avoid trips in public holidays．D.Book tickets as early as possible．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，youmust choose the best answer from the four choices marked A.，B)，C.and D)．Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet l with a single line through the center．Passage OneQuestions l6 t0 18 are based on the passage you have just heard．16．A.There are mysterious stories behind his works．B.There are many misunderstandings about him．C.His works have no match worldwide．D.His personal history is little known．17．A.He moved to Strat ford—on—Avon in his childhood．B.He failed to go beyond grammar sch001．C.He was a member of the town council．D.He once worked in a well—known acting company．18．A.Writers of his time had no means to protect their works．B.Possible sources of clues about him were lost in a fire．C.His works were adapted beyond recognition．D.People of his time had little interest in him．Passage TwoQuestions l9 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard 19．A.It shows you have been ignoring your healthB. It can seriously affect your thinking processC.It is an early warning of some illness．D.It is a symptom of too much pressure．20．A.Reduce our workload．B.Control our temper．e painkillers for reliefD.Avoid masking syrup toms_21．A. Lying down and having some sleep．B.Rubbing and pressing one’s back．C.Going out for a walkD.Listening to light musicPassage ThreeQuestions 22 t0 25 are based on the passage you have just heard 22．A.Depending heavily on loans．B.Having no budget plans at all．C.Spending beyond one's meansD.Leaving no room for large bills23．A.Many of them can be cut．B. All of them have to be covered．C.Their payment cannot be delayedD.They eat up most of the family income24．A.Rent a house instead of buying one．B. Discuss the problem in the family．C.Make a conservation planD.Move to a cheaper Place25．A.Financial issues plaguing a family．B.Difficulty in making both ends meet．C.Family budget problems and solutionsD.New ways to boost family incomeSection 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 Its read for the second time,you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard．Finally，when the passage is read for the third time，you should check what you have written．Perhaps because going to college is so much a part of the American dream，many people go for no 26 reason．Some go because their parents expect it，others because it's what their friends are doing.Then，there，s the belief that a college degree will27 ensure a good job and high pay.Some students 28 through four years，attending classes，or skipping(逃课)them as the case may be，reading only what can’t be avoided，looking for less 29courses，and never being touched or changed in any important way．For a few of these people，college provides no 30，y et because of parental or peer pressure, they cannot voluntarily leave. They stop tryingin the hope that their teachers will make the decision for them by31_them．To put it bluntly (直截了当地)，unless you’re willing to make your college years count，You might be32 doing something else．Not everyone should attend college，nor should everyone who does．attend begin right after high school．Many college students 33 taking a year or so off.A year out m the world helps some people to 34 their priorities and goals．If you’re really going to get something out of going to college，you have to make it mean something，and to do that you must have some idea why you're there，what you hope to get out of it，and35 even what you hope to become.Part HI 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 blank from 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 the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center．You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once．Questions 36 t0 45 are based on the following passage．It’s our guilty pleasure：Watching TV is the most comtion everyday activity，after work and sleep，in many parts of the world．Americans view five hours of TV each day，and while we know that spending so much time sitting36 can lead to obesity(肥胖症)and other diseases，researchers have now quantified just how 37 being a couch potato can be．In an analysis of data from eight large 38 published studies，a Harvard—led group reported in the that for every two hours per day spent channel 39 ，the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes Journal of the American Medical Association(糖尿病)rose 20％over 8．5 years，the risk of heart disease increased l5％over a 40 ，and the odds of dying prematurely 41 13％during a seven— year follow—up．All of these 42 are linked to a lack of physical exercise．But compared with other sedentary(久坐的)activities，like knitting，viewing TV may be especially 43 at promoting unhealthy habits．For one，the sheer number of hours we pass watching TV dwarfs the time we spend on anything else．And other studies have found that watching ads for beer and popcorn may make you more likely to 44 them．Even so．the authors admit that they didn’t compare different sedentary activities to 45 whether TV watching was linked to a greater risk of diabetes，heart disease or early death compared with，say，reading．A.climbedB.consumeC.decadeD.determineE.effectiveF.harmfulG.outcomesH.passivelyI.previouslyJ.resumeK.sufferedL.surfingM.termN.terminals0.twistingSection BDirections：in this section，you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it.Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs．Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived．Y ou may choose a paragraph more than once．Each paragraph is marked with a letter．Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2．Essay．Grading Software Offers Professors a BreakA.Imagine taking a college exam，and，instead of handing in a blue book and getting a grade from a professor a few weeks later，clickingthe“send”button when you are done and receiving a grade back instantly，your essay scored by a software program．And then，instead of being done with that exam，imagine that the system would immediately let you rewrite the test to try to improve your grade．B.EDX，the nonprofit enterprise founded by Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT)to offer courses on the Internet，has just introduced such a system and will make its automated(自动的)software available free on the Web to any institution that wants to use it．The software uses artificial intelligence to grade student essays and short written answers，freeing professors for other tasks．C.The new service will bring the educational consortium(联盟)into a growing conflict over the role of automation in education．Although automated grading systems for multiple—choice and true—false tests are now widespread，the use of artificial intelligence technology to grade essay answers has not yet received widespread acceptance by educators and has many critics.D.Anant Agarwal，an electrical engineer who is president of EDX，predicted that the instant—grading software would be a useful teaching tool enabling students to take tests and write essays over and over andimprove the quality of their answers．He said the technology would offer distinct advantages over the traditional classroom system，where students often wait days or weeks for grades．“There is a huge value in learning with instant feedback，”Dr．Agarwal said．“Students are telling us they learn much better with instant feedback．”E.But skeptics(怀疑者)say the automated system is no match for live teachers．One longtime critic，Les Perelman，has drawn national attention several times for putting together nonsense essays that have fooled software grading programs into giving high marks．He has also been highly critical of studies claiming that the software compares well to human graders．F.He is among a group of educators who last month began circulating a petition(呼吁)opposing automated assessment software．The group．which calls itself Professionals Against Machine Scoring of Student Essays in High—Stakes Assessment，has collected nearly 2，000 signatures，including some from famous people like Noanl Chomsky．G．“Let’s face the realities of automatic essay scorin9，”the group’s statement reads in part. “Computers cannot‘read．’They cannot measure the essentials of effective written communication：accuracy．reasonin9，adequacy of evidence，good sense，ethical(伦理的)position，convincing argument，meaningful organization，and clarity，among others．”H)But EdX expects its software to be adopted widely by schools and universities．It offers free online classes from Harvard．MIT and the University of California—Berkeley；this fall，it will add classes from Well else．Georgetown and the University of Texas．In all，12 universities participate in EDX，which offers certificates for course completion and has said that it plans to continue to expand next year，including adding international schools．I.The EDX assessment tool requires human teachers，or graders，to first grade l00 essays or essay questions．The system then uses a variety of machine—learning techniques to train itself to be able to grade any number of essays or answers automatically and almost instantly．The software will assign a grade depending on the scoring system created by the teacher，whether it is a letter grade or numerical(数字的)rank．J . EDX is not the first to use the automated assessment technology，which dates to early computers in the l960s．There is now a range of companies offering commercial programs to grade written test answers，and four states--Louisiana，North Dakota，Utah and West Virginia--are using some formof the technology in secondary schools．A fifth，Indiana，has experimented with it．In some cases the software is used as a“second reader．”to check the reliability of the human graders．K.But the growing influence of the EDx consortium to set standards is likely to give the technology a boost．On Tuesday，Stanford announced that it would work with EDX to develop a joint educational system that will make use of the automated assessment technology．L.Two start．ups．Coursera and Udacity，recently founded by Stanford faculty members to create“massive open online courses，”or MOOCs，are also committed to automated assessment systems because of the value of instant feedback．‘‘It allows students to get immediate feedback on their work．so that learning turns into a game，with students naturally gravitating(吸引)toward resubmitting the work until they get it right，”said Daphne Koller，a computer scientist and a founder of Coursera．M．Last year the Hewlett Foundation， a grant—malting organization set up by one of the Hewlett Packard founders and his wife．sponsored two$100，000 prizes aimed at improving software that grades essays and short answers．More than l50 teams entered each category．A winner of one of the Hewlett contests．Vik Paruchuri，was hired by E(Ⅸto help design its assessment software．N．“One of our focuses is to help Mds learn how to think critically，”said Victor Vuchic，a program officer at the Hewlett Foundation．“It’s probably impossible to do that with multiple—choice tests The challenge is that this requires human graders，and so they cost a lot more and they take a lot more time．“O．Mark D．Shermis，a professor at the University of Akron inOhi0．supervised the Hewlett Foundation’s contest on automated essay scoring and wrote a paper about the experiment．In his view，the technology--though imperfect--has a place in educational settings．P．With increasingly large classes，it is impossible for most teachers to give students meaningful feedback on writing assignments，he said．Plus，he noted，critics of the technology have tended to come from the nation’s best universities，where the level of teaching is much better than at n lost schools．Q)“Often they come from very famous institutions where，in fact，they do a much better．job of providing feedback than a machine ever could，”Dr．Shermis said．“There seems to be a lack of appreciation of what is actually going on in the real world．”46．Some professionals in education are collecting signatures to voice their opposition to an to mated essay grading．47．Using software to grade students’ essays saves teachers time for other work．48．The Hewlett contests aim at improving essay grading software．49．Though the automated grading system is widely used in multiple—choice tests．automated essay grading is still criticized by many educators．50．Some people don’t believe the software grading system can do as good a job as human graders．51．Critics of automated essay scoring do not seem to know the true realities in less famous universities．52．Critics argue many important aspects of effective writing cannot be measured by computer rating programs．53．As class size grows，most teachers are unable to give students valuable comments as to how to improve their writin9．54．The automated assessment technology is sometimes used to double check the work of human graders．55．Students find instant feedback helps improve their learning considerably．Section CDirections：There are 2 passages in this section．Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements．For each of them there are four choices marked A.，B)，C)and D.Y ou should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Sheet 2 with a single line through the center．Passage On eQuestions 56 t0 60 are based on the following passage．The endless debate about“work—life balance”often contains a hopeful footnote about stay at home dads．If American society and business won’tmake it easier on future female leaders who choose to have children，there is still the ray of hope that increasing numbers of full—time fathers will．But based on today’s socioeconomic trends，this hope is，unfortunately，misguided．It’s true that the number of men who have left work to do their thing as full—time parents has doubled in a decade，but it’s still very small：only 0．8％of married couples where the stay—at—hone father was out of the labor force for a year．Even that percentage is likely inflated by men thrust into their caretaker role by a downsizing．This is simply not a large enough group to reduce the social stigma(污名)and force other adjustments necessary to supporting men in this decision．even if only work more than their family．Even shorter times away from work for working fathers are already difficult．A study found that 85％of new fathers take some time off after the birth of a child—but for all but a few．it’s a week or two at most．Meanwhile，the average for women who take leave is more than lo weeks．Such choices impact who moves up in the organization．While you’re away，someone else is doing your work，making your sales，taking care of your customers．That can’t help you at work．It can only hurt you．Women，of course，face the same issues of returning after a long absence．But with many more women than men choosing to leave theworkforce entirely to raise families，returning from an extended parental leave doesn’t raise as many eyebrows as it does for men．Women would make more if they didn’t break their earning trajectory(轨迹)by leaving the workforce，or if higher-paying professions were more family friendly．In the foreseeable future，Stay at home fathers may make all the difference for individual families．but their presence won’t reduce the numbers of high potential women who are forced to choose between family and career．56．What gives women a ray of hope to achieve work life balance?A.More men taking an extended parental leave．B.People’s changing attitudes towards family．C.More women entering business management．D.The improvement of their socioeconomic status．57．Why does the author say the hope for more full—time fathers is misguided?A.Women are better at taking care of children．B.Many men value work more than their family．C.Their number is too small to make a difference．D.Not many men have the chance to stay at home．58．Why do few men take a long parental leave?A.A long leave will have a negative impact on their career．B.They just have too many responsibilities to fulfill at work．C.The economic loss will be too much for their family to bear．D.They are likely to get fired if absent from work for too lon9．59．What is the most likely reaction to men returning from an extended parental leave?A.Jealousy．B.SurpriseC.AdmirationD.Sympathy．60．What does the author say about high-potential women in the not—too-distant future?A.They will benefit from the trend of more fathers staying at home．B.They will find high—paying professions a bit more family—friendly．C.They are unlikely to break their career trajectory to raise a family．D.They will still face the difficult choice between career and children．Passage TwoQuestions 61 to65 are based on the following passage．Some of the world’s most significant problems never hit headlines．One example comes from agriculture．Food riots and hunger make news．But the trend lying behind these matters is rarely talked about．This is the decline in the growth in yields of some of the world’s major crops．A new study by the University of Minnesota and McGill University in Montreal looks at where．and how far．this decline is occurring．The authors take a vast number of data points for the four most important crops：rice，wheat，corn and soyabeans(大豆)．They find that on between 24％and 39％of all harvested areas，the improvement in yields that took place before the l980s slowed down in the l990s and 2000s．There are two worrying features of the slowdown．One is that it has been particularly sharp in the world’s most populous(人口多的)countries，India and China．Their ability to feed themselves has been an important source of relative stability both within the countries and on world food markets．That self-sufficiency cannot be taken for granted if yields continue to slow down or reverse．Second，yield growth has been lower in wheat and rice than in coll and soyabeans．This is problematic because wheat and rice are more important as foods，accounting for around half of all calories consumed．Corn and soyabeans are more important as feed grains．The authors note that“we have preferentially focused our crop improvement efforts on feeding animals and cars rather than on crops that feed people and are the basis of food security in much of the world．” The report qualifies the more optimistic findings of another new paper which suggests that the world will not have to dig up a lot more land for farming in order to feed 9 billion people in 2050，as the Food and Agriculture Organisation has argued．Instead，it says，thanks to slowing population growth，land currently ploughed up for crops might be able torevert(回返)to forest or wilderness．This could happen．The trouble is that the forecast assumes continued improvements in yields which may not actually happen61．What does the author try to draw attention to?A.Food riots and hunger in the world．B.News headlines in the leading media．C.The decline of the grain yield growth．D.The food supply in populous countries．62．Why does the author mention India and China in particular?A.Their self-sufficiency is vital to the stability of world food markets．B.Their food yields have begun to decrease sharply in recent years．C.Their big populations are causing worldwide concerns．D 1 Their food self-sufficiency has been taken for granted．63．What does the new study by the two universities say about recent crop improvement efforts?A. They fail to produce the same remarkable results as before the l980s．B.They contribute a lot to the improvement of human food production．C.They play a major role in guaranteeing the food security of the world．D.They focus more on the increase of animal feed than human food grains．64．What does the Food and Agriculture Organisation say about world food production in the coming decades?A.The growing population will greatly increase the pressure on world food supplies．B.The optimistic prediction about food production should be viewed with caution．C. The slowdown of the growth in yields of major food crops will be"reversed．D.The world will be able to feed its population without increasing farmland．65．How does the author view the argument of the Food and Agriculture Organisation?A.It is built on the findings of a new study．B.It is based on a doubtful assumption．C.It is backed by strong evidence．D. It is open to further discussion．Part IV Translation(30 minutes)Directions：For this part，you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English．Y ou should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2．据报道，今年中国快递服务(courier services)将递送大约120亿件包裹。
2015年6月四级真题(二)
2015年6月大学英语四级考试真题听力（二）Part IISection A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer.1. A) He is pleased to sit on the committee.B) He is willing to offer the woman a hand.C) He will tell the woman his decision later.D) He would like to become a club member.2. A) Their planned trip to Vancouver is obviously overpriced.B) They should borrow a guide book instead of buying one.C) The guide books in the library have the latest information.D) The library can help order guide books about Vancouver.3. A) He regrets having taken the history course.B) He finds little interest in the history books.C) He has trouble finishing his reading assignments.D) He has difficulty writing the weekly book report.4. A) The man had better choose another restaurant.B) The new restaurant is a perfect place for dating.C) The new restaurant caught her fancy immediately.D) The man has good taste in choosing the restaurant.5. A) He has been looking forward to spring.B) He has been waiting for the winter sale.C) He will clean the woman’s boots for spring.D) He will help the woman put things away.6. A) At a tailor’s B) At Bob’s home.C) In a clothes store. D) In a theatre.7. A) His guests favor Tibetan drinks. C) Mineral water is good for health.B) His water is quite extraordinary. D) Plain water will serve the purpose.8. A) Report the result of a discussion. C) Submit an important document.B) Raise some environmental issues. D) Revise an environmental report.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A) They pollute the soil used to cover them. C) The rubbish in them takes long to dissolve.B) They are harmful to nearby neighborhoods. D) The gas they emit is extremely poisonous.10. A) Growing population. C) Changed eating habits.B) Packaging materials. D) Lower production cost.11. A) By saving energy. C) By reducing poisonous wastes.B) By using less aluminum. D) By making the most of materials.12. A) We are running out of natural resources soon. C) The waste problem will eventually hurt all of us.B) Only combined efforts can make a difference. D) All of us can actually benefit from recycling. Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13. A) Miami. B) Vancouver. C) Bellingham. D) Boston.14. A) To get information on one-way tickets to Canada.B) To inquire about the price of “Super Saver”seats.C) To get advice on how to fly as cheaply as possible.D) To inquire about the shortest route to drive home.15. A) Join a tourist group. C) Avoid trips in public holidays.B) Choose a major airline. D) Book tickets as early as possible.Section B Directions:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the 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).Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the conversation you have just heard.16. A) There are mysterious stories behind his works.B) There are many misunderstandings about him.C) His works have no match worldwide.D) His personal history is little known.17. A) He moved to Stratford-on-Avon in his childhood.B) He failed to go beyond grammar school.C) He was a member of the town council.D) He once worked in a well-known acting company.18. A) Writers of his time had no means to protect their works.B) Possible sources of clues about him were lost in a fire.C) His works were adapted beyond recognition.D) People of his time had little interest in him.Passage Two: Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) It shows you have been ignoring you health.B) It can seriously affect your thinking process.C) It is an early warning of some illness.D) It is a symptom of too much pressure.20. A) Reduce our workload. C) Use painkillers for relief.B) Control our temper. D) Avoid masking symptoms.21. A) Lying down and having some sleep. C) Going out for a walk.B) Rubbing and pressing one’s back. D) Listening to light music.Passage Three: Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. A) Depending heavily on loans. C) Spending beyond one’s means.B) Having no budget plans at all. D) Leaving no room for large bills.23. A) Many of them can be cut. C) Their payment cannot be delayed.B) Alt of them have to be covered. D) The eat up most of the family income.24. A) Rent a house instead of buying one. C) Make a conservation plan.B) Discuss the problem in the family. D) Move to a cheaper place.25. A) Financial issues plaguinga family. C) Family budget problems and solutions.B) Difficulty in making both ends meet. D) New ways to boost family income.Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.Perhaps because going to college is so much a part of the American dream, many people go for no (26)_________ reason. Some go because t heir parents expect it, others because it’s what their friends are doing. Then, there’s the belief that a college degree will (27)__________ ensure a good job and high pay.Some students(28) _________ through four years, attending classes, or skipping(逃课)them as the case may be, reading only what can’t be avoided, looking for less(29)_________ courses, and never being touched or changed in any important way. For a few of these people, college provides no(30)__________, yet because of parental or peer pressure, they cannot voluntarily leave. They stop trying in the hope that their teachers will make the decision for them by (31)______ them.To put it bluntly(直截了当地)，unless you’re willing to make your college years count, you might be (32)_________ doing something else. Not everyone should attend to college, nor should everyone who does attend begin right after high school. Many college students (33)________ taking a year or so off. A year out in the world helps some people to (34)_________ their priorities and goals. If you’re really going to get something out of going to college, you have to make it mean something, and to do that you must have some idea why you’re there, what you hope to get out of it, and (35)_________ even what you hope to become.。
英语六级(2015年6月)真题及答案(第二套)
2015年6月英语六级真题及答案（第二套）Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions For this part, you are allowed 80 minutes to write an essay commenting on Alert Einstein'sremark "I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious. " You can give an example or two toillustrate your point of view. You should write at least 15 words but no more than 200 words.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section A注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
1. A. The woman thinks she is cleverer than the man.B. The man behaves as if he were a thorough fool.C. The man is unhappy with the woman's remark.D. The woman seldom speaks highly of herself.2. A. Three crew members were involved in the incident.B. None of the hijackers carried any deadly weapons.C. None of the passengers were injured or killed.D. The plane had been scheduled to fly to Japan.3. A. At a travel agency.B. At a hotel front desk.C. At a checkout counter.D. At a commercial bank.4. A. Chinatown has got the best restaurants in the city.B. The critic thought highly of the Chinese restaurant.C. The restaurant places many ads in popular magazines.D. The restaurant was not up to the speakers' expectations.5. A. ProL Laurence is going into an active retirement.B. ProL Laurence has stopped conducting seminars.C. The professor's graduate seminar is well received.D. The professor will lead a quiet life after retirement.6. A. signing Leon to a new position.B. Finding a replacement for Leon.C. Aranging for Rodney's visit tomorrow.D. Finding a solution to Rodney's problem.7. A. Photography is one of Helen's many hobbies.B. Helen asked the man to book a ticket for her.C. The photography exhibition will close tomorrow.D. Helen has been looking forward to the exhibition.8. A. The speakers share the same opinion.B. Steve knows how to motivate employees.C. The man has a better understanding of Steve.D. The woman is out of touch with the real world.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A. It is well paid.B. It is stimulating.C. It is demanding.D. It is fairly secure.10. A. A quick promotion.B. Free accommodation.C. Moving expenses.D. A lighter workload.11. A. He has difficulty communicating with local people.B. He has to spend a lot more traveling back and forth.C. He has trouble adapting to the local weather.D. He has to sign a long-term contract.12. A. The woman will help the man make a choice.B. The man is going to attend a job interview.C. The man is in the process of job hunting.D. The woman sympathizes with the man.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13. A. To inquire about the interest rates at the woman's bank.B. To inquire about the current financial market situation.C. To see if he can find a job in the woman's company.D. To see if he can get a loan from the woman's bank.14. A. Long-term investment.B. A three-month deposit.C. Any high-interest deposit.D. Any high-yield investment.15. A. She treated him to a meal.B. She gave him loans at low rates.C. She offered him dining coupons.D. She raised interest rates for him.Section B注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1作答。
2015年6月英语六级听力真题卷2
2015 年 6 月英语六级听力真题卷二 Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. BOth the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause , you must read the four choices marked A ), B., C. and D., and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. 1. A. The woman thinks she is cleverer than the man. B. The man behaves as if he were a thorough fool. C. The man is unhappy with the woman's remark. D. The woman seldom speaks highly of herself. 2. A. Three crew members were involved in the incident. B. None of the hijackers carried any deadly weapons. C. None of the passengers were injured or killed. D. The plane had been scheduled to fly to Japan. 3. A. At a travel agency. B. At a hotel front desk. C. At a checkout counter. D. At a commercial bank. 4. A. Chinatown has got the best restaurants in the city. B. The critic thought highly of the Chinese restaurant. C. The restaurant places many ads in popular magazines. D. The restaurant was not up to the speakers' expectations. 5. A. ProL Laurence is going into an active retirement. B. ProL Laurence has stopped conducting seminars. C. The professor's graduate seminar is well received. D. The professor will lead a quiet life after retirement. 6. A. signing Leon to a new position. B. Finding a replacement for Leon. C. Aranging for Rodney's visit tomorrow. D. Finding a solution to Rodney's problem. 7. A. Photography is one of Helen's many hobbies.B. Helen asked the man to book a ticket for her. C. The photography exhibition will close tomorrow. D. Helen has been looking forward to the exhibition. 8. A. The speakers share the same opinion. B. Steve knows how to motivate employees. C. The man has a better understanding of Steve. D. The woman is out of touch with the real world. Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 9. A. It is well paid. B. It is stimulating. C. It is demanding. D. It is fairly secure. 10. A. A quick promotion. B. Free accommodation. C. Moving expenses. D. A lighter workload. 11. A. He has difficulty communicating with local people. B. He has to spend a lot more traveling back and forth. C. He has trouble adapting to the local weather. D. He has to sign a long-term contract. 12. A. The woman will help the man make a choice. B. The man is going to attend a job interview. C. The man is in the process of job hunting. D. The woman sympathizes with the man. Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 13. A. To inquire about the interest rates at the woman's bank. B. To inquire about the current financial market situation. C. To see if he can find a job in the woman's company. D. To see if he can get a loan from the woman's bank. 14. A. Long-term investment. B. A three-month deposit. C. Any high-interest deposit.D. Any high-yield investment. 15. A. She treated him to a meal. B. She gave him loans at low rates. C. She offered him dining coupons. D. She raised interest rates for him. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear3 short passages. At the end of eachpassage, 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 ), and D ). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet a single line through the centre. Passage One Questions 16 to 18 are bused on the passage you have just heard. 16. A. Strict professional training. B. Years of practical experience. C. A refined taste for artistic works. D. The ability to predict fashion trends. 17. A. Purchasing handicrafts from all over the world. B. Conducting trade in art works with dealers overseas. C. Strengthening cooperation with foreign governments. D. Promoting all kinds of American hand-made specialties. 18. A. She has access to fashionable things. B. She can enjoy life on a modest salary. C. She is doing what she enjoys doing. D. She is free to do whatever she wants. Passage Two Questions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard. 19. A. It is a Portuguese company selling coffee in New York. B. Its most important task is to conduct coffee studies. C. It represents several countries that export coffee. D. Its role is to regulate international coffee prices. 20. A. The freezing weather in Brazil. B. The impact of global warming. C ) 1 withC. The increased coffee consumption. D. The fluctuation of coffee prices. 21. A. He is doing a bachelor's degree. B. He is young, handsome and single. C. He is a heavy coffee drinker. D. He is tall, rich and intellieent. 22. A. A visit to several coffee-growing plantations. B. Coffee prices and his advertising campaign. C. A vacation on some beautiful tropical beach. D. A quick promotion and a handsome income. Passage Three Questions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. 23. A. They were held up in a traffic jam. B. They boarded a wrong coach in a hurry. C. They were late for the first morning bus. D. They were delayed by the train for hours. 24. A. It was canceled because of an unexpected strike. B. It was the most exciting trip they ever had. C. It was spoiled by poor accommodations. D. It was postponed due to terrible weather. 25. A. Go overseas. B. Stay at home. C. Take romantic cruises. D. Take escorted trips. Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡 1 上作答。
2015年6月六级第2套答案解析
2015年6月大学英语六级考试真题(二)答案与详解PartⅠWriting1、审题:这是一篇六级考试中常见的名言哲理类作文【考频：★★★】,体裁为议论文。
此次作文的话题是“好奇心”(curiosity)，这是考生日常生活中比较熟悉的话题，因此写起来并不难。
写作时，考生应该将重点放在第二段阐释好奇心的重要性上。
2、列提纲：3、语言:用词要准确，多使用从句等高分句型。
On CuriosityAlbert Einstein once said,“I have no special talents.I am only passionately curious.”Simple as the remark may sound,it informs us of the significance of curiosity.Actually doing everything curiously is conducive to our development and eventually leads us to success.For one thing,curiosity is an important source of creativity,which is the key to success.Let’s take Edison as an example.It was curiosity that made him invent so many things and achieved great success in his career.For another,curiosity is the driving force for us to go forward.Curiosity can change boredom into freshness,which will make us acquire new knowledge st but not least,curiosity is helpful in resolving difficulties one by one.A person with curiosity is prone to find the essence of the problem and overcome various difficulties.From what has been mentioned above,curiosity is very important and helpful in personal development. Being enthusiastic about curiosity helps us achieve success sooner or later.PartⅡListening Comprehension1.听力原文：W：A clever man hides his virtues within himself.A fool keeps them on his tongue.M：You mean Tm saying my own praises.In that case,I’m a fool,a thorough fool.Q：What do we learn from the conversation?1.A）The woman thinks she is cleverer than the man.B)The man behaves as if he were a thorough fool.C)The man is unhappy with the woman’s remark.D)The woman seldom speaks highly of herself.【预测】四个选项中有两个以The woman开头，另外两个以The man开头，由此推测本题考查What do we learn from the conversation?—类的问题。
6月英语六级听力真题第二套
6月英语六级听力真题第二套2015年6月英语六级听力真题（第二套）Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. BOth the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be 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 with a single line through the centre.1. A. The woman thinks she is cleverer than the man.B. The man behaves as if he were a thorough fool.C. The man is unhappy with the woman's remark.D. The woman seldom speaks highly of herself.2. A. Three crew members were involved in the incident.B. None of the hijackers carried any deadly weapons.C. None of the passengers were injured or killed.D. The plane had been scheduled to fly to Japan.3. A. At a travel agency.B. At a hotel front desk.C. At a checkout counter.D. At a commercial bank.4. A. Chinatown has got the best restaurants in the city.B. The critic thought highly of the Chinese restaurant.C. The restaurant places many ads in popular magazines.D. The restaurant was not up to the speakers' expectations.5. A. ProL Laurence is going into an active retirement.B. ProL Laurence has stopped conducting seminars.C. The professor's graduate seminar is well received.D. The professor will lead a quiet life after retirement.6. A. signing Leon to a new position.B. Finding a replacement for Leon.C. Aranging for Rodney's visit tomorrow.D. Finding a solution to Rodney's problem.7. A. Photography is one of Helen's many hobbies.B. Helen asked the man to book a ticket for her.C. The photography exhibition will close tomorrow.D. Helen has been looking forward to the exhibition.8. A. The speakers share the same opinion.B. Steve knows how to motivate employees.C. The man has a better understanding of Steve.D. The woman is out of touch with the real world.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A. It is well paid.B. It is stimulating.C. It is demanding.D. It is fairly secure.10. A. A quick promotion.B. Free accommodation.C. Moving expenses.D. A lighter workload.11. A. He has difficulty communicating with local people.B. He has to spend a lot more traveling back and forth.C. He has trouble adapting to the local weather.D. He has to sign a long-term contract.12. A. The woman will help the man make a choice.B. The man is going to attend a job interview.C. The man is in the process of job hunting.D. The woman sympathizes with the man.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13. A. To inquire about the interest rates at the woman's bank.B. To inquire about the current financial market situation.C. To see if he can find a job in the woman's company.D. To see if he can get a loan from the woman's bank.14. A. Long-term investment.B. A three-month deposit.C. Any high-interest deposit.D. Any high-yield investment.15. A. She treated him to a meal.B. She gave him loans at low rates.C. She offered him dining coupons.D. She raised interest rates for him.。