2022年12月大学英语六级真题第听力原文
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College English Test Band 6Part ⅡListening Comprehension Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations.At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions.Both the conversation 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 1 with a single line through the centre.Conversation OneM: How's your dissertation going?I'm proofreading my first draft and will submit it to my professor tomorrow.W: Oh, I haven't even started writing mine yet, so I'm really worried about finishing by the end of next semester.M: You mean you haven't even begun yours yet? The final draft is due in five months.W: Of course I've started it, but I can't get to the writing yet as I haven't found enough resources to use, so I'm still researching the topic.M: Maybe the problem is the way you're doing your research.I started by talking to my professor about where to look for information.And based on that, I found books in the library and a lot of reputable journal articles on the Internet.W: I've tried all that, but don't have enough to write the dissertation as my department's minimum length is 70 pages.I think the problem is that my topic isn't viable.And honestly, my professor did warn me at the beginning that I might not be able to find enough material.But I was so interested in the topic that I didn't let his advice to turn me.M: Well, I suggest you find a new topic.After all, our professors are here to guide us, so it's best to listen to them.W: In retrospect, I wish I had listened to him, but I didn't. And now I don't want to give up my topic as I've already invested so much time and energy.M: If you're committed to your current topic, maybe you couldmake some adjustments rather than abandon it completely. What is your topic?W: It's "Depictions of Femininity and Folklore from the South of the Country".M: That's pretty narrow. You could find more material if you made the topic broader, maybe by including other kinds of depictions.W: Broadening the topic is a great idea. I'll start by including folklore from other regions of the country.Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. What does the woman say about her dissertation?2. What does the man say about his professor?3. What does the woman say about her professor?4. What do we learn the woman will do to complete her dissertation?Conversation TwoW: Today, on Book Talk, we are lucky enough to host John Robbins and discuss his new book, Why Americans Are Fat and How We Can Lose Weight.John isn't just a respected writer; he's also one of the rarecelebrity authors writing about science today.M: Thanks for having me, Rebecca, but I'm hardly a celebrity. W: That's very modest of you to say, considering that your four books have sold a total of seven million copies worldwide, and they've been translated into 12 different languages.What makes people so fascinated with your work?M: Well, people read my books because more than 60% of Americans are overweight or obese.And other countries are facing similar problems.Basically, we all want to know how to fix things.W: We certainly do.I've read your new book and it's fabulous, especially when it comes to the way you make difficult science easy for laymen to understand.That's no small achievement.M: I'm glad to hear you find my work accessible, because I was worried when I wrote it that discussing the science might make the book more suited for a specialist audience.My last book was written primarily for the medical community. But this time, I want to help ordinary people take control of their weight.W: And how do you suggest they do that?Can you give us the basics of your advice for people who want to lose weight?M: Briefly, I argue that every person needs to consider their metabolism and eat what suits their body's needs.I don't advocate one single diet.Some people should eat more carbohydrates than others.And different people need different amounts of protein and fat. W: But you do have some recommendations for everyone, including eating ten servings of vegetables and three of fruit a day. We'll talk about those recommendations next, but now we need to take a short break for a message from our sponsor. Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.5. What does the woman say about the man in her introduction?6. What has motivated the man to write his books?7. Who does the man say his last book was mainly written for?8. What does the man recommend people do?Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear two passages.At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four 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 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneStress is often depicted as negative, but research shows that moderate amounts of it can be beneficial for your brain and your body.First, the benefits for the brain.Studies have shown that short periods of stress can actually bolster cognitive functioning.Researchers discovered that placing rats in a stressful situation for just a few hours doubled the growth of new brain cells.The rats also did better on a memory test later on.Scientists think the same thing happens in humans.But how does stress improve memory?It's simple. When your brain cells multiply, your memory can improve.Viewed from a biological perspective, this makes sense,because animals that are better at remembering dangerous situations can avoid them in the future.If an animal encounters a predator and escapes, for example, it's important to remember where and when that encounter happened.Experts assert that the same principle applies to humans. Now, let's turn to how stress benefits the body.This may come as a surprise to laymen.But experts say that stress can keep you from getting sick. Scientists concede that chronic stress can make you more prone to illness.But research shows that short periods of stress can actually provide some protection against getting sick, because it increases your immune functioning.One study shows that rats that experienced brief stress had a surge of immune cell response, which makes the immune system better prepared to fight illness.For humans, there's even evidence that experiencing stress before getting vaccinated could help make vaccines more effective.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard.9. What did researchers discover about rats placed briefly ina stressful situation?10. Why do people tend to have clear memories of dangerous situations they have encountered?11. What do scientists believe chronic stress can do? Passage TwoFor many managers and people who work in leadership positions, dealing with emails is a dilemma.It's likely the unpredictable, uncontrollable and ongoing nature of day-to-day email in terms of volume, importance and urgency contributes to their levels of anxiety and to diminished leadership skills.That's because it's not unusual for many leaders to prioritize email management over people management.An obsession with managing their inbox prevents them from dealing with their employees.As a result, they ignore the issues that might only be mild problems at first, until unfortunately, they inevitably transform into a major problem or crisis by virtue of neglect. As leaders, they are expected to motivate and inspire their team in pursuit of longer term strategic goals and also, less ambitiously but more practically, to monitor their daily output,to set clear expectations, and to give regular feedback.When presented with a choice between the appeal of their inbox and other more important activities, many sacrifice the latter.Daily email demands have a negative impact on their goal progress.This is because leaders must divert resources from other tasks to check, filter and respond to emails.The solution is cultivating self-control which is like a muscle—it can be strengthened or improved over time through exercise.Some suggestions include making space in your diary for the only periods during which you'll be checking emails, setting a timer for yourself so you don't become distracted by your inbox for too long, turning off email alerts so you're not interrupted by them.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.12. What does the speaker say is a common problem with managers?13. What may happen when managers ignore minor problems?14. What are leaders expected to do in pursuing their strategic goals?15. How can a manager best avoid being distracted by email?Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear three recordings of lectures or talks followed by three or four questions.The recordings will be played 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.Recording OneIn last week's lecture, we talked about the problems caused by poor eating habits, focusing on how medical professionals are trying to solve these problems.Today, we'll continue with the topic, but focus on research from a different field—marketing.Now, what can marketing tell us about improving nutrition? Well, a team of marketing professors has studied the importance of the visual aspect of food and how that influences food choices.Those marketing experts assert that the impact of the appearance of food is greater than we might presume, and mighthold the key to encouraging better eating.So how important is the appearance of food?Research shows that just seeing an appealing photograph of a hamburger in an advertisement, for example, can cause individuals to imagine the taste or smell of that hamburger. This can make them more likely to purchase and consume it.Of course, that's the point of advertisements.So isn't that a good thing?Well, the marketing professors argue that this is actually a problem, because the combination of pleasing aesthetics of and easy access to unhealthy foods, such as hamburgers and pizza, may be contributing to a worldwide health crisis.In fact, statistics show that 39% of all adults in the world weigh too much and another 13% are obese.Now, as we discussed last time, medical professionals have tried to fight the obesity epidemic by focusing on the nutrients found in different foods, emphasizing things like carbohydrate, fat, sugar and calorie content.But they've had limited success.The marketing professors believe that the real solution to obesity is making food look appealing and focusing on the pleasure of both looking at and eating that food.That pleasure can be used as a tool to promote healthy food choices.In fact, the research done by the team showed that associating healthy food with pleasant images, experiences and emotions led to greater interest in purchasing or eating it."This is a better strategy," they claim, then reminding consumers that a certain food is good for them.But are they right?Well, the researchers cited a marketing campaign designed to reverse the sales decline of carrots.The campaign didn't emphasize the carrots' healthy qualities, but embrace their beauty and the pleasure derived from eating them.For example, the ads focused on the bright, beautiful orange color and crisp texture of the carrots.The campaign led to an impressive increase in product sales of more than 10%.The researchers believe that other companies could bolster sales of healthy foods with similar ads, depicting their products as attractive and a source of pleasure.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the recording you have just heard.16. What does the speaker say a team of marketing professors has studied?17. How have medical professionals tried to fight obesity?18. What can other companies learn from the example of the carrot promotion campaign?Recording TwoThe household cleaning products industry really began to take off in the 1950s.Prior to that resourceful housewives, who had grown up in a less prosperous era, relied on substances that they used in their kitchens such as vinegar used to clean windows.Today, the household cleaning products industry is worth billions of dollars a year and is dominated by large global companies.In recent years, however, many countries have witnessed a surge in the number of small businesses and companies offering more environment-friendly cleaning products, and they're doing good business, too.One reason for this is that consumers are becoming more aware of environment and sustainability issues.They also want to make their home a safe place, free fromtoxic chemicals.The third reason is people's awareness of a knowledge about technology has never been greater.In the past, people might have been skeptical of a new product claimed to be able to achieve amazing cleaning results, but they now have faith in technology's ability to do what was once thought impossible.There is perhaps no better example of this than a patented cloth sold by one company, which remarkably uses only water rather than traditional cleaning products.The company claims its cloth lifts, traps and removes dirt and bacteria.And considering that people don't see these products in shops, or advertised on TV or in the press, it has been a pretty steep rise.Many of the people behind these companies began testing the viability of their products by selling them at local markets. Then, in many cases, customers are doing the marketing for these products by leaving threads of comments on social media, praising their virtues.There are also TV shows and books dedicated to maintaining home tidiness and cleanliness and the benefits of having a cleanhome.Having a safe and clean home might be one thing people feel they can control in an increasingly out-of-control world.And there are social media celebrities.One woman in Britain has become a social media sensation with more than two million followers for her cleaning tips page. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the recording you have just heard.19. What does the speaker say about the cleaning products industry in recent years?20. Why are newly developed cleaning products selling well?21. What are some customers doing to help promote non-traditional cleaning products?Recording ThreeThrowing spare change into a fountain is a time-honored ritual: throw a penny into the water, and your wish might come true.But all that money has to go somewhere.Otherwise, the growing piles of pennies, quarters and euros could clog up the fountain's works.Today, I'm going to talk about where all the coins go.Well, the coins collected can go to all sorts of different places—from fountain maintenance to charity or public service.In New York City, for example, coins collected from fountains in public parks often go towards the fountains' maintenance itself, though entrepreneurs who don't mind getting their hands wet often get to it first.There are over 50 beautiful, decorative display fountains in New York City parks.They are cleaned by the parks' staff every few weeks.But most of the coins have already been removed by entrepreneurial New Yorkers and there is not a significant amount left to be collected.Other cities, though, can pull in a much more serious haul. Take for example, Rome's famous Trevi fountain: for hundreds of years, visitors have thrown coins over their shoulder into the fountain to ensure that they will return.So many tourists toss in coins that Roman officials have the fountain cleaned every night, reportedly getting as much as $4,000 in loose change from around the world each day.Most of the money collected each night goes towards running a supermarket for the needy.And collecting that cash is serious business.Roman officials have been known to be tough on anyone caught skimming coins from the fountain.In one case in 2005, police arrested four fountain cleaners after they were spotted slipping coins into their own pockets after collecting them.Authorities finally caught one notorious thief named Thomas Morgan and banned him from the fountain after he fished out thousands of dollars in change over 34 years using a magnetic stick.For the most part, money collected from privately-owned fountains in the United States also goes to charity.The fountain in New York City's Bryant Park is owned and operated by a not-for-profit corporation, which puts the cash collected by cleaners towards the fountain's own maintenance.Tens of thousands of dollars in coins removed from wishing wells, fountains and ponds in Florida's Walt Disney World are donated each year to support foster children living in the state.Whether or not your wish comes true after tossing a coin into a fountain, you can rest assured knowing that the change is likely going to someone who needs it.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the recording you have just heard.22. What problem might be caused by the growing piles of coins in fountains?23. What does the speaker say about the coins collected from New York City's park fountains?24. What do we learn about the money collected from Rome's Trevi Fountain?25. What does the speaker say about Thomas Morgan?That is the end of listening comprehension.。
12月英语六级听力题原文及答案
12月英语六级听力题原文及答案Passage 1Changing technology and markets have stimulated the team approach to management. Inflation, resource scarcity, reduced personnel levels and budget cuts have all underscored the need for better coordination in organizations. Team management provides for this coordination. Team management calls for new skills if personnel potential is to be fully realized. Although a team maybe composed of knowledgeable people, they must learn new ways of relating and working together to solve cross-functional problems.When teams consist of experienced employees from hierarchical organizations, who had been conditioned to traditional organizational culture, cooperation may not occur naturally. It may need to be created.Furthermore, the issue is not just how the team can function more effectively, but how it integrates with the overall organization or society it supposedly serves.A group of individuals is not automatically a team. Therefore, teambuilding may be necessary in order to improve the group’s performance.Casey, an expert in this filed, suggests that the cooperation process within teams, must be organized, promoted and managed. He believes that team cooperation results when members go beyond their individual capabilities, beyond what each is used to being and doing. Together, the team may then produce something new, unique, and superior to that of any one member. For this to happen, he suggests that the multicultural man agers exhibit understandings of their own and others’cultural influences and limitations. They should also cultivate such skills as toleration of ambiguity, persistence and patience, as well as assertiveness.If a team manager exemplifies such qualities, then the team as a whole would be better able to realize their potential and achieve their objectives.问题+答案：16. What should team members do to fully realize their potential?B) Follow closely the fast development of technology.17. What needs to be considered for effective team management?B) What type of personnel the team should be composed of.18. What conclusion can we draw from what Casey says?D) A team manager should develop a certain set skills.Passage 2In early 1994, when Marc Andreessen was just 23 years old, he arrived in Silicon Valley with an idea that would change the world. As a student at the University of Illinois, he and his friends had developed a program called Mosaic, which allowed people to share information on the worldwide web. Before Mosaic, the web had been used mainly by scientists and other technical people, who were happy just to send and receive text. But web Mosaic, Andreessen and his friends, had developed a program, which could send images over the web as well.Mosaic was an overnight success. It was put on the university’s network at the beginning of 1993, and by the end of the year, it had over a million users. Soon after, Andreessen went to seek his fortune in Silicon Valley. Once he got there, he started to have meetings with the man called Jim Clark, who wasone of the valley’s most famous entrepreneurs.In 1994, nobody was making any real money from the Internet, which was still very slow and hard to use. But Andreessen had seen an opportunity that would make him and Clark rich within 2 years. He suggested, they should create a new computer program that would do the same job as Mosaic, but would be much easier to use. Clark listened carefully to Andreessen, whose ideas and enthusiasm impressed him greatly. Eventually, Clark agreed to invest 3 million dollars of his own money in the project and raised an extra 15 million from venture capitalists who are always keen to listen to Clark’s new ideas.问题+答案：19. What do we learn about Mosaic?A) It is a program allowing people to share information on the Web.20. What did Andreessen do upon arriving Silicon Valley?B) He met with an entrepreneur named Jim Clark.21. Why would venture capitalists willing to join in Clark’s investment?B) They had confidence in his new ideas.。
完整版-2022年12月英语六级考试听力真题原文
完整版-2022年12月英语六级考试听力真题原文听力长对话真题原文Conversation1A:How's your dissertation going?I'm proofreading my first draft. And we'll submit it to my professor tomorrow.B:Oh,[Q1]I haven't even started writing mine yet.So I'm really worried dpout finishing by the end of next semester.A:You mean you haven't even begun yours yet?The final draft is due in five months.B:Of course[Q1]I've startedit,but I can't get to the writing yet,as I haven't found enough res migis to use.So I'm still researching the topic.A:Maybe the problem is the way you're doing your research.[Q2]I started by talking to my professor about where to look for information. And based on that,I found books in the library and a lot of reputable journal articles on the internet.B:I've tried all that,but don't have enough to write the dissertation. As my department's minimum length is70pages.I think the problem is that my topic isn't viable.And honestly,[Q3]my professor did warn me at the beginning,that I might not be able to find enough material.But I was so interested in the topicthat I didn't let his advice deter me.A:Well,I suggest you find a new topic.After all,our professors are here to guide us so it's best to listen to them.B:In retrospect,[Q3]IwishIhad listened to him,but I didn't.And now I don't want to give up my topic,as I've already invested so much time and energy.A:If you're committed to your current topic,maybe you could make some adjustments rather than abandoning it completely.What is your topic?B:It's depictions of femininity in folklore from the south of the country.A:That's pretty narrow.You.cgalg Find more material if you made the topic broader maybe by including other kinds of depictions.B:[Q4]Broadening the topic is a great idea.I'l start by including folklore from other regions of the country.Question1What does the woman say about her dissertation?Question2What does the man say about his professor?Question3What does the woman say about her professor?Question4What do we learn the woman will do to complete her dissertition?听力长对话真题原文Conversation2W:Today on Book Talk,we're lucky enough to host John Robbins and discuss his new book,why Americans are fat and how we can lose weight.John isn't just a respected writer,he's also one of the rare celebrity authors writing about science today.(Question5)M:Thanks for having me,Rebecca,but I'm hardly a celebrityW∶That's very modest of you to say，considering that your four books have sold a total of7million copies worldwide.And they've been translated into12different languages.What makes people so fascinated with your work?M:Well,people read my books because more than60%of Americans areoverweight or obese,and other countries are facing similar problems Basically,we all want to know how to fix things.(Question6)W:We certainly do.I read your new book,and it's fabulous, especially when it comes to the way you make diffigult science easy for laymen to understand.That's no small achievement.M:I'm glad to hear you find my work accessible.Because I was worried when I wrote it,that discussing the science might make the book more suited for a specialist audience.My last book was written primarily for the medical community.(Question7)But this time,I want to help ordinary people take control of their weightW:And how do you suggest they do that?Can you give us the basics of your advice for people who want to lose weight?M:Briefly,I argue that every person needs to consider their metabolism,and eat what suits their body's needs.I don't advocate one single diet.(Question8)Some people should eat more carbohydrates than others.And different people need different amounts of protein fat.W:But you do have some recommendations for everyone,including eating10servings of vegetables and three of fruit a day.Welltalk about those recommendations next,but now we need to take a short break for a message from our sponsor.Question5:What does the woman say about the man in her introduction?Question6:What has motivated the man to write his books?。
12月六级听力原文
12月六级听力原文以下是12月六级听力考试的部分听力原文：Section AM: Excuse me, do you know what time the library closes today?W: Yes, it closes at 9 pm.M: Thank you.W: You're welcome.Q: What does the man want to know?Section BW: Hey, Tom. I saw the new Avengers movie last night. It was amazing!M: Really? I haven't seen it yet.W: You should definitely go see it. The special effects are incredible.M: Alright, I'll have to check it out.Q: What is the woman's opinion of the new Avengers movie? Section CM: Hi, I'm calling to see if there are any available apartments for rent.W: Yes, we have a few units available. Can I have your name and phone number, please?M: Sure, my name is Jack Smith and my phone number is 555-1234.W: Great, we'll give you a call if any of the apartments are a good fit for you.Q: What is the purpose of the man's phone call?Section DW: Excuse me, sir. Could you tell me how to get to the nearest post office?M: Sure, it's about 3 blocks that way. Just keep walking straight and you'll see it on your left.W: Thank you very much.M: No problem.Q: What does the woman want to know?。
12月英语六级听力原文及答案
12月英语六级听力原文及答案Passage3Advertising informs consumers about the existence and benefits of products and services, and attempts to persuade them to buy them. The best form of advertising is probably word-of-mouth advertising, which occurs when people tell their friends about the benefits of products or services that they have purchased. Yet virtually no providers of goods or services rely on this alone, but use paid advertising instead.Indeed, many organizations also use institutional or prestige advertising, which is designed to build up their reputation rather than to sell particular products. Although large companies could easily set up their own advertising departments, write their own advertisements, and buy media space themselves, they tend to use the services of large advertising agencies. These are likely to have more resources and more knowledge about all aspects of advertising and advertising media than a single company. It is also easier for a dissatisfied company to give its account to another agency than it would be to fire its own advertising stuff.The client company generally gives the advertising agency an agreed budget; a statement of the objectives of the advertising campaign, known as a brief; and an overall advertising strategy concerning the message to be communicated to the target customers. The agency creates advertisements and develops a media plan specifying which media will be used and in which proportions. Agencies often produce alternative ads or commercials that are pre-tested in newspapers, television stations, etc. in different parts of a country before a final choice is made prior to a national campaign.Q22. What is probably the best form of advertising according to the speaker?Q23. What does the speaker say is the purpose of many organizations using prestige adverting?Q24. How do large companies generally handle their advertising?Q25. What will advertising agencies often do before a national campaign?Passage3参考答案Q22. A. Word-of-mouth advertising.Q23. D. To build up their reputation.Q24. D. By using the services of large advertising agencies.Q25. C. Pre-test alternative ads or commercials in certain regions.。
2022年大学六级真题听力原文答案详解
12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 Way to Success bycommenting on Abraham Lincoln's famous remark,"Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I willspend, the first four sharpening the axe." You shouldwrite 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 thequestions on AnswerSheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answerfrom the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Forquestions 8-10, complete the sentences with theinformation given in the passage.Google's Plan for World's Biggest Online Library: PhilanthropyOr 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-printlibrary 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 "organise 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 thisis primarilya philanthropic (慈善旳) exercise. "Google's core business issearch and find, soobviously what helps improve Google's search engine is good for Google," he says. "But we havenever built a spreadsheet (电子数据表) outlining the financial benefits of this, and I have neverhad 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 YorkReview of Books, Robert Darnton, 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 bodiesshould 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 Googlebecoming 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 which Google 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 undercopyright – 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 canread for free on Google Books Search).But, within the US, the company has scanned bothin-copyright and out-of-copyright works. Inits defence, 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 that works 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 toask."In , 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, endedwith an announcement last October that Google and the claimants had reached an out-of-courtsettlement. The full details are complicated - the text alone runs to 385pages– and trying tosummarise it is no easy task. "Part of the problem is that it is basically incomprehensible," saysBlofeld, 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 fromtheir 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 licence. 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, thesettlement 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 York 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 noknown copyrightholder – 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% oforphan works for free, include them in its subscription deals to libraries and sell them to individual buyers under the consumer licence.It is by no means certain that the settlement willbe enacted (执行) – it is the subject of afairness 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 byscanning 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's entrance 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。
202312月六级听力原文
202312月六级听力原文2023年12月六级听力原文Part I: ConversationW: Hey, have you heard about the new restaurant that just opened downtown?M: No, I haven't. What's so special about it?W: Well, it's called "Taste of Asia" and it offers a wide variety of Asian cuisines. They have Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and even Indian dishes.M: That sounds amazing! I love Asian food. Is it expensive?W: Surprisingly, it's quite affordable. The prices are reasonable, and the portions are generous.M: That's great to hear. I'll definitely check it out this weekend.W: You should. I went there last night and the food was delicious. I highly recommend their sushi and curry dishes.M: Thanks for the recommendation. I can't wait to try it.Part II: LectureGood morning, everyone. Today, I'd like to talk about the importance of time management. Time management is a crucial skill that can greatly impact our productivity and success in both personal and professional aspects of life.Firstly, effective time management allows us to prioritize tasks and allocate our time wisely. By setting clear goals and deadlines, we can focus on what needs to be done and avoid wasting time on unimportant activities. This helps us stay organized and ensures that we complete tasks in a timely manner.Secondly, time management helps reduce stress and improve work-life balance. When we manage our time effectively, we can avoid procrastination and last-minute rushes, which often lead to stress and anxiety. By planning our time well, we can create a balance between work, family, and leisure activities, leading to a more fulfilling and satisfying life.Furthermore, time management enhances our efficiency and productivity. When we have a clear plan and schedule, we can eliminate distractions and stay focused on our tasks. This allows us to work more efficiently and accomplish more in less time. By managing our time effectively, we can achieve our goals and reach our full potential.Lastly, time management promotes self-discipline and self-improvement. It requires us to be accountable for our own time and take responsibility for our actions. By practicing good time management habits, such as setting realistic deadlines and avoiding procrastination, we can develop self-discipline and improve our overall productivity and performance.In conclusion, time management is a vital skill that can greatly impact our lives. It allows us to prioritize tasks, reduce stress, enhance efficiency, and promote self-discipline. By managing our time effectively, we can achieve our goals, maintain a healthy work-life balance, and lead a morefulfilling life. So, let's start practicing good time management habits and make the most of our time. Thank you.Part III: DiscussionNow, let's move on to the discussion section. Today's topic is about the impact of social media on society.M: I think social media has had a significant impact on society. It has revolutionized the way we communicate and connect with others.W: I agree. Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter have made it easier for us to stay connected with friends and family, no matter where they are.M: That's true. It has also provided a platform for people to express their opinions and share their experiences with a wider audience.W: However, social media has its downsides as well. It can be addictive and time-consuming, leading to a decrease in productivity and real-life interactions.M: I think social media has also contributed to the spread of fake news and misinformation. People often believe and share information without verifying its authenticity.W: That's a valid point. Social media has definitely changed the way we consume news and information, and it's important for us to be critical and discerning.M: Overall, I believe social media has both positive and negative impacts on society. It's up to us to use it responsibly and make the most of its benefits while being aware of its drawbacks.W: I couldn't agree more. It's important for us to strike a balance and not let social media consume our lives.M: Absolutely. Let's use social media as a tool for connection and information, rather than letting it control us.W: Well said. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.M: Thank you for the discussion.。
英语六级十二月考试真题第一套听力原文
英语六级十二月考试真题第一套听力原文The following is the original text for the listening section of the first set of the December English 6th Grade exam:Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear ten short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. M: I am sorry to have kept you waiting so long. I didn’t expect the traffic to be so heavy.W: That’s all right. I’ve only been waiting for about ten minutes.Q: What does the woman imply?2. W: Can you tell me where I can find the Smiths?M: Sorry, I don’t know the Smiths yet. I am new to the neighborhood.Q: What does the man mean?3. M: This cake tastes good. Did you make it yourself?W: No, I didn't have time. I bought it at the bakery.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?4. W: Why don’t you speak up in class? Your English is good.M: I am afraid of making mistakes when speaking in public.Q: What does the man mean?5. M: Do you think we’ll be able to finish the report by Friday?W: We should be able to if we work overtime tomorrow.Q: What does the woman imply?6. W: How did the man perform in the meeting?M: He made a presentation on the sales figures and did a good job.Q: What do we learn about the man’s performance?7. W: What are your plans for the weekend?M: I haven’t decided yet. I may go hiking or just relax at home.Q: What does the man imply?8. M: I have to leave for a meeting in 10 minutes. Can you help me with the report before I go?W: Sure, I’ll have it ready for you before you leave.Q: What will the woman do?9. W: How much did you pay for that new jacket? It’s really nice.M: I got it on sale for half price.Q: What does the man imply?10. M: Have you considered changing your major from history to economics?W: I have, but I don’t think I am interested in economics as much as I am in history.Q: What does the woman mean?Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear three 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, read the four possible answers on yourpaper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Passage OneMost people suffering from depression experience a variety of symptoms, including persistent sadness, feelings of hopelessness, difficulty sleeping, overeating and fatigue. The good news is that, in many cases, depression can be effectively treated with medication and counseling.Questions:11. What will the speaker probably touch upon next?A. More symptoms of depression.B. Advantages of treatment.C. Possible causes of depression.D. Different types of counseling.12. Who may decide to the treatment of depression?A. Medical professionals.B. Depressed individuals.C. Doctors’ relatives.D. General public.Passage TwoWhen interacting with others, it’s important to be aware of cultural differences in communication styles. Americans, for example, often value directness and honesty in conversation. However, in some Asian cultures, it is considered more respectful to use indirect language and show deference to others.Questions:13. What will the speaker talk about next?A. Different cultural perspectives.B. Effective ways of communication.C. Common stereotypes of Asians.D. Challenges of cross-cultural communication.14. What does the speaker suggest?A. Being open about one’s feelings.B. Adjusting communication style according to culture.C. Avoiding direct communication.D. Respecting cultural differences.Passage ThreeMany animals exhibit remarkable behaviors that scientists are just beginning to understand. For example, some species are able to communicate with each other using complex vocalizations, while others show signs of altruism towards members of their own species.Questions:15. What will the speaker most likely discuss next?A. Altruistic behavior in animals.B. Communication skills in animals.C. Evolution of animal behaviors.D. Scientists’ discoveries in animal behavior.16. What does the speaker say about animal communication?A. It is limited to simple sounds.B. It varies among different species.C. It is similar to human communication.D. It is difficult to study.This is the original text for the listening section of the first set of the December English 6th Grade exam. Make sure to check your answers and practice your listening skills for the upcoming test. Good luck!。
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2022年12月大学英语六级真题听力原文College English Test Band 6大学英语六级考试Part ⅡListening Comprehension第二部分听力理解Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations.说明：在本节中，你将听到两篇长对话。
At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions.在每一篇对话的最后，你将会听到四个问题。
Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.对话和问题均播放一遍。
After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.听到问题后，你需要从A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳答案。
Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.然后将相应的答案涂在答题卡1上。
Conversation One对话一M: Welcome to the Book Club. 男：欢迎来到《读书会》节目。
Today's guest is Susan Lane, the author of a new book on personal finances that has already sold half a million copies. 今天的嘉宾是苏珊·莱恩。
她所撰写的关于个人理财的新书已经售出50万册。
Hi, Susan, your book is extremely successful. Why do you think that is? 嗨，苏珊，你的书非常成功。
你认为原因是什么？W: I think that's because of my message, which is making happiness a priority over money. 女：我想这是因为我（在书中传递）的信息，将幸福的重要性排在金钱的前面。
So many of us in my generation have spent decades trying to earn more money just to consume more, but it made us more miserable. 我们这一代中有许多人花了几十年的时间试图挣更多的钱，但只是因为他们想花得更多，可这会让我们更加痛苦。
M: You yourself were once caught in that cycle, working for two decades as an executive and earning a high salary, but still accumulating debt.男：你自己也曾陷入过这种循环，当了20年高管，薪水很高，但债务仍然在累加。
W: I most certainly was. I earned millions, but by the time I quit my job four years ago to become a writer, I owed over $30,000.女：的确是这样。
我挣了几百万，但四年前我辞去工作成为一名作家时，却还负债3万多美元。
M: So how did you escape that pattern? And what would you advise other people to do?男：那么你是怎么摆脱这种模式的呢？你会建议其他人怎么做？W: The first change is in what we value.女：第一个（需要做的）改变是我们的价值观。
We need to emphasize things that actually make us happy, like relationships, the environment or even our hobbies. 我们需要强调那些真正让我们快乐的事情，比如关系、环境甚至我们的爱好。
Once we make the right things our priority, our goals will change and so will our financial behavior.一旦我们把合适的事情放在首位，我们的目标就会改变，我们的财务行为也会改变。
M: How does that translate into practical action?男：这如何转化为实际行动呢？Can you give our audience examples of what you are talking about on an everyday basis?你能以日常事物为例给我们的听众解释一下你所说的意思吗？W: The major areas for action are usually housing, food and transportation.女：转化成行动的主要领域通常是住房、食品和交通。
So people might share a home with friends instead of living on their own, bring lunch from home instead of going to restaurants, and use public transport instead of owning a car.所以，人们可以与朋友同住而不是独自生活，从家里带午餐而不是去餐馆，使用公共交通工具而不是拥有汽车。
M: Those sound like major sacrifices.男：这些听起来像是很大的牺牲。
I could never share my home. I need my own space.我永远无法把家分享出去。
我需要自己的空间。
W: But they aren't sacrifices.女：但这些不是牺牲。
When people change their values, their desires change.当人们改变自己的价值观时，他们的欲求也会改变。
So in the example of housing, if we value relationships, sharing a home isn't depriving ourselves of space, but giving us an opportunity to spend more time with our loved ones.因此，以住房为例，如果我们重视人际关系，共享住所不是剥夺了我们的空间，而是给了我们一个机会，让我们有更多的时间与我们所爱的人在一起。
M: Indeed it is.男：的确如此。
Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.请根据你刚刚听到的对话回答问题1到4。
1.What message does the woman convey in her book?1. 这位女士在书中传达了什么信息？[2. What do we learn about the woman before she became a writer?2. 关于这位女士成为作家之前的情况，我们有何了解？3. What does the woman say about one's financial behavior?3. 女士对人们的财务行为有何说法？4. What does the man say about sharing a home?4. 关于分享住所，男士怎么说？Conversation Two 对话二W: Thank you for inviting me to the gallery, Christopher.女：克里斯托弗，谢谢你邀请我来画廊。
I haven't visited here since your predecessor's retirement functioned.自从你的前任退休后，我就没来过这里。
M: Would you like to see the newest additions to our collection first, Catherine?男：凯瑟琳，你想先看看我们的最新藏品吗？W: Are those the landscapes by Daniel Gregory?女：这些是丹尼尔·格雷戈里的风景画吗？I absolutely adore her work. 我非常喜欢她的作品。
M: This first piece was a gift to the gallery from the artist herself, and it's quite exquisite.男：第一幅作品是艺术家本人送给画廊的礼物，非常精美。
W: I love how she depicts the barren landscape.女：我喜欢她对荒芜景色的描绘。
The colours complement each other perfectly.这些颜色相得益彰。
M: You can sense the desolation in the picture.男：你能感受到画面中的那种荒凉。
This piece was inspired by Gregory's recent trek in the Gobi Desert.这件作品的灵感来自格雷戈里最近在戈壁沙漠的长途跋涉。
W: And how did you obtain her other piece over here?女：你是怎么得到她的那幅作品的？M: It was purchased at auction by an anonymous collector who lent it to the gallery for display. 男：这是一位匿名收藏家在拍卖会上买下来以后借给画廊展出的。