2011年12月英语六级听力答案及原文
2010年六级听力真题及答案(附原文)
2010年6月英语六级听力试题Part I Listening ComprehensionSection A11. A) The man failed to keep his promise.B) The woman has a poor memory.C) The man borrowed the book from the library.D) The woman does not need the book any more.12. A) The woman is making too big a fuss about her condition.B) Fatigue is a typical symptom of lack of exercise.C) The woman should spend more time outdoors.D) People tend to work longer hours with artificial lighting.13. A) The printing on her T-shirt has faded.B) It is not in fashion to have a logo on a T-shirt.C) She regrets having bought one of the T-shirts.D) It is not a good idea to buy the T-shirt.14. A) He regrets having published the article.B) Most readers do not share his viewpoints.C) Not many people have read his article.D) The woman is only trying to console him.15. A) Leave Daisy alone for the time being.B) Go see Daisy immediately.C) Apologize to Daisy again by phone.D) Buy Daisy a new notebook.16. A) Batteries.B) Garden tools.C) Cameras.D) Light bulbs.17. A) The speakers will watch the game together.B) The woman feels lucky to have got a ticket.C) The man plays center on the basketball team.D) The man can get the ticket at its original price.18. A) The speakers will dress formally for the concert.B) The man will return home before going to the concert.C) It is the first time the speakers are attending a concert.D) The woman is going to buy a new dress for the concert.19. A) He wants to sign a long-term contract.B) He is good at both language and literature.C) He prefers teaching to administrative work.D) He is undecided as to which job to go for.20. A) They hate exams.B) The all plan to study in Cambridge.C) They are all adults.D) They are going to work in companies.21. A) Difficult but rewarding.B) Varied and interesting.C) Time-consuming and tiring.D) Demanding and frustrating.22. A) Interviewing a moving star.B) Discussing teenage role models.C) Hosting a television show.D) Reviewing a new biography.23. A) He lost his mother.B) He was unhappy in California.C) He missed his aunt.D) He had to attend school there.24. A) He delivered public speeches.B) He got seriously into acting.C) He hosted talk shows on TV.D) He played a role in East of Eden.25. A) He made numerous popular movies.B) He has long been a legendary figure.C) He was best at acting in Hollywood tragedies.D) He was the most successful actor of his time.Section BPassage One26. A) It carried passengers leaving an island.B) A terrorist forced it to land on Tenerife.C) It crashed when it was circling to land.D) 18 of its passengers survived the crash.27. A) He was kidnapped eight months ago.B) He failed in his negotiations with the Africans.C) He was assassinated in Central Africa.D) He lost lots of money in his African business.28. A) The management and union representatives reached an agreement.B) The workers' pay was raised and their working hours were shortened.C) The trade union gave up its demand.D) The workers on strike were all fired.29. A) Sunny.B) Rainy.C) Windy.D) Cloudy.Passage Two30.A) Some of them had once experienced an earthquake.B) Most of them lacked interest in the subject.C) Very few of them knew much about geology.D) A couple of them had listened to a similar speech before.31. A) By reflecting on Americans' previous failures in predicting earthquakes.B) By noting where the most severe earthquake in U. S. history occurred.C) By describing the destructive power of earthquakes.D) By explaining some essential geological principles.32. A) Interrupt him whenever he detected a mistake.B) Focus on the accuracy of the language he used.C) Stop him when he had difficulty understanding.D) Write down any points where he could improve.Passage Three33.A) It was invented by a group of language experts in the year of 1887.B) It is a language that has its origin in ancient Polish.C) It was created to promote economic globalization.D) It is a tool of communication among speakers of different languages.34. A) It aims to make Esperanto a working language in the U. N.B) It has increased its popularity with the help of the media.C) It has encountered increasingly tougher challenges.D) It has supporters from many countries in the world.35. A) It is used by a number of influential science journals.B) It is widely taught at schools and in universities.C) It has aroused the interest of many young learners.D) It has had a greater impact than in any other country.Section CGeorge Herbert Mead said that humans are talked into humanity. He meant that we gain personal identity as we communicate with others. In the earliest years of our lives, our parents tell us who we are. "You're (36)______." "You're so strong." We first see ourselves through the eyes of others, so their messages form important (37)_______ of our self-concepts. Later we interact with teachers, friends, (38)______ partners, and co-workers who communicate their views of us. Thus, how we see ourselves (39)_______ the views of us that others communicate.The (40)_______ connection between identity and communication is (41)_______evident in children who are (42)________of human contact. Case studies of children who were isolated from others reveal that they lack a firm self-concept, and their mental and psychological development is severely (43)_________ by lack of language.Communication with others not only affects our sense of identity but also directly influences our physical and emotional well-being. Consistently, (44)________________________. People who lack close friends have greater levels of anxiety and depression than people who are close to others. (45)__________________________________. The conclusion was that social isolation is statistically as dangerous as high blood pressure, smoking and obesity. Many doctors and researchers believe that (46)___________________________________.2010年6月英语六级听力试题Part I Listening ComprehensionSection A11. A) The man failed to keep his promise.B) The woman has a poor memory.C) The man borrowed the book from the library.D) The woman does not need the book any more. (A)12. A) The woman is making too big a fuss about her condition.B) Fatigue is a typical symptom of lack of exercise.C) The woman should spend more time outdoors.D) People tend to work longer hours with artificial lighting. (C)13. A) The printing on her T-shirt has faded.B) It is not in fashion to have a logo on a T-shirt.C) She regrets having bought one of the T-shirts.D) It is not a good idea to buy the T-shirt. (D)14. A) He regrets having published the article.B) Most readers do not share his viewpoints.C) Not many people have read his article.D) The woman is only trying to console him. (B)15. A) Leave Daisy alone for the time being.B) Go see Daisy immediately.C) Apologize to Daisy again by phone.D) Buy Daisy a new notebook. (A)16. A) Batteries.B) Garden tools.C) Cameras.D) Light bulbs. (A)17. A) The speakers will watch the game together.B) The woman feels lucky to have got a ticket.C) The man plays center on the basketball team.D) The man can get the ticket at its original price. (D)18. A) The speakers will dress formally for the concert.B) The man will return home before going to the concert.C) It is the first time the speakers are attending a concert.D) The woman is going to buy a new dress for the concert. (A)19. A) He wants to sign a long-term contract.B) He is good at both language and literature.C) He prefers teaching to administrative work.D) He is undecided as to which job to go for. (D)20. A) They hate exams.B) The all plan to study in Cambridge.C) They are all adults.D) They are going to work in companies. ( C)21. A) Difficult but rewarding.B) Varied and interesting.C) Time-consuming and tiring.D) Demanding and frustrating. (B)22. A) Interviewing a moving star.B) Discussing teenage role models.C) Hosting a television show.D) Reviewing a new biography. (C)23. A) He lost his mother.B) He was unhappy in California.C) He missed his aunt.D) He had to attend school there. (A)24. A) He delivered public speeches.B) He got seriously into acting.C) He hosted talk shows on TV.D) He played a role in East of Eden. (B)25. A) He made numerous popular movies.B) He has long been a legendary figure.C) He was best at acting in Hollywood tragedies.D) He was the most successful actor of his time. (B)Section BPassage One26. A) It carried passengers leaving an island.B) A terrorist forced it to land on Tenerife.C) It crashed when it was circling to land.D) 18 of its passengers survived the crash. (C)27. A) He was kidnapped eight months ago.B) He failed in his negotiations with the Africans.C) He was assassinated in Central Africa.D) He lost lots of money in his African business. (A)28. A) The management and union representatives reached an agreement.B) The workers' pay was raised and their working hours were shortened.C) The trade union gave up its demand.D) The workers on strike were all fired. (C)29. A) Sunny.B) Rainy.C) Windy.D) Cloudy. (B)Passage Two30.A) Some of them had once experienced an earthquake.B) Most of them lacked interest in the subject.C) Very few of them knew much about geology.D) A couple of them had listened to a similar speech before. (C)31. A) By reflecting on Americans' previous failures in predicting earthquakes.B) By noting where the most severe earthquake in U. S. history occurred.C) By describing the destructive power of earthquakes.D) By explaining some essential geological principles. (B)32. A) Interrupt him whenever he detected a mistake.B) Focus on the accuracy of the language he used.C) Stop him when he had difficulty understanding.D) Write down any points where he could improve. (C)Passage Three33.A) It was invented by a group of language experts in the year of 1887.B) It is a language that has its origin in ancient Polish.C) It was created to promote economic globalization.D) It is a tool of communication among speakers of different languages. (D)34. A) It aims to make Esperanto a working language in the U. N.B) It has increased its popularity with the help of the media.C) It has encountered increasingly tougher challenges.D) It has supporters from many countries in the world. (D)35. A) It is used by a number of influential science journals.B) It is widely taught at schools and in universities.C) It has aroused the interest of many young learners.D) It has had a greater impact than in any other country. (D)Section CGeorge Herbert Mead said that humans are talked into humanity. He meant that we gain personal identity as we communicate with others. In the earliest years of our lives, our parents tell us who we are. "You're (36)intelligent." "You're so strong." We first see ourselves through the eyes of others, so their messages form important (37)foundations of our self-concepts. Later we interact with teachers, friends, (38)romantic partners, and co-workers who communicate their views of us.Thus, how we see ourselves (39)reflects the views of us that others communicate.The (40)profound connection between identity and communication is (41)dramatically evident in children who are (42)deprived of human contact. Case studies of children who were isolated from others reveal that they lack a firm self-concept, and their mental and psychological development is severely (43)hindered by lack of language.Communication with others not only affects our sense of identity but also directly influences our physical and emotional well-being. Consistently, (44)research shows that communicating with others promotes health, whereas social isolation is linked to stress,disease,and early death. People who lack close friends have greater levels of anxiety and depression than people who are close to others. (45)A group of reseachers reviewed scores of studies that traced the relationship between health and interaction with others. The conclusion was that social isolation is statistically as dangerous as high blood pressure, smoking and obesity. Many doctors and researchers believe that (46)loneliness harms the immune system, making us more vulnerable to a range of minor and major illnesses.听力原文11. M: Oh, I‟m so sorry I forgot to bring along the book you borrowed from the library.W: What a terrible memory you have! Anyway, I won‟t need it until Friday night. As long as I can get it by then, OK?Q: What do we learn from this conversation?12. W: Doctor, I haven‟t been able to get enough sleep lately, and I‟m too tired to concentrate inclass.M: Well, you know, spending too much time indoors with all that artificial lighting can do that to you. Your body loses track of whether it‟s day or ni ght.Q: What does the man imply?13. M: I think I‟ll get one of those new T-shirts, you know, with the school‟s logo on both the frontand back.W:You‟ll regret it. They are expensive, and I‟ve heard the printing fades easily when you wash them.Q: What does the woman mean?14. W: I think your article in the school newspaper is right on target, and your viewpoints havecertainly convinced me.M: Thanks, but in view of the general responses, you and I are definitely in the minority.Q: What does the man mean?15. M: Daisy was furious yesterday because I lost her notebook. Should I go see her andapologize to again?W: Well, if I were you, I‟d let her cool off a few days before I approach her.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?16. M: Would you please tell me where I can get batteries for this brand of camera?W: Let me have a look. Oh, yes, go down this aisle, pass the garden tools, you‟ll find them on the shelf next to the light bulbs.Q: What is the man looking for?17. M: Our basketball team i s playing in the finals but I don‟t have a ticket. I guess I‟ll just watchit on TV. Do you want to come over?W: Actually I have a ticket. But I‟m not feeling well. You can have it for what it cost me.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?18. M: Ho ney, I‟ll be going straight to the theatre from work this evening. Could you bring mysuit and tie along?W: Sure, it‟s the first performance of the State Symphony Orchestra in our city, so suit and tie is a must.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?Long ConversationsConversation 1M: I got two letters this morning with job offers, one from the Polytechnic, and the other from the Language School in Pistoia, Italy.W: So you are not sure which to go for?M: That‟s it. Of course, the conditions of wo rk are very different: The Polytechnic is offering two-year contract which could be renewed, but the language school is only offering a year‟s contract, and that‟s a different minus. It could be renewed, but you never know.W: I see. So it‟s much less secure. But you don‟t need to think too much about steady jobs when you are only 23.M: That‟s true.W: What about the salaries?M: Well, the Pistoia job pays much better in the short term. I‟ll be getting the equivalent of about ￡22,000 a year there, but only ￡20,000 at the Polytechnic. But then the hours are different.At the Polytechnic I‟d have to do 35 hours a week, 20 teaching and 15 administration, whereas the Pistoia school is only asking for 30 hours teaching.W: Mmm…M: Then the type of teaching is so different. The Polytechnic is all adults and mostly preparation for exams like the Cambridge certificates. The Language School wants me to do a bit of exam preparation, but also quite a lot of work in companies and factories, and a couple of children‟s classes. Oh, and a bit of literature teaching.W: Well, that sounds much more varied and interesting. And I‟d imagine you would be doing quire a lot of teaching outside the school, and moving around quite a bit.M: Yes, whereas with the Polytechnic position, I‟d be stuck in the school all day.Q19. What do we learn about the man from the conversation?Q20. What do we learn about the students at the Polytechnic?Q21. What does the woman think of the job at the Language school?Conversation 2Good evening and welcome to tonight's edition of Legendary Lives. Our subject this evening is James Dean, actor and hero for the young people of his time. Edward Murray is the author of a new biography of Dean.W: Good evening, Edward.M: Hello Tina.W: Edward, tell us what you know about Dean's early life.M: He was born in Indiana in 1931, but his parents moved to California when he was five. He wasn't there long though because his mother passed away just four years later. Jimmy's father sent him back to Indiana after that to live with his aunt.W: So how did he get into acting?M: Well, first he acted in plays at high school, then he went to college in California where he got seriously into acting. In 1951 he moved to New York to do more stage acting.W: Then when did his movie career really start?M: 1955. His first starring role was in East of Eden. It was fabulous. Dean became a huge success.But the movie that really made him famous was his second one, Rebel Without a Cause, that was about teenagers who felt like they didn't fit into society.W: So how many more movies did he make?M: Just one more, then he died in that car crash in California in 1955.W: What a tragedy! He only made three movies! So what made him the legend he still is today? M: Well I guess his looks, his acting ability, his short life, and maybe the type of character he played in his movies. Many young people saw him as a symbol of American youths.Q22 What is the woman doing?Q23 Why did James Dean move back to Indiana when he was young?Q24 What does the man say James Dean did at college in California?Section BPassage 1The time is 9 o‟clock and this is Marian Snow with the news.The German authorities are sending investigators to discover the cause of the plane crash late yesterday on the island of Tenerife. The plane, a Boeing 737, taking German holiday makers to the island crashed into a hillside as it circled while preparing to land. The plane was carrying 180 passengers. It‟s thought there are no survivors. Rescue workers were at the scene.The British industrialist James Louis, held by kidnapper in central Africa for the past 8 months, was released unharmed yesterday. The kidnappers had been demanding 1 million pounds for the release of Mr. Louis. The London Bank and their agents who had been negotiating with the kidnappers have not said whether any amount of money has been paid.The 500 UK motors workers who had been on strike in High Town for the past 3 three weeks went back to work this morning. This follows successful talks between management and union representatives, which resulted in a new agreement on working hour and conditions. A spokesman for the management said they‟d hope they could now get back to producing cars, and that they lost lots of money and orders over this dispute.And finally the weather. After a code start, most of the country should be warm and sunny. But towards late afternoon, rain will spread from Scotland to cover most parts by midnight.26 What does the news say about the Boeing 737 plane?27 What happened to British industrialist James Louis?28 How did the 3-week strike in High Town end?29 What kind of weather will be expected by midnight in most parts of the country?Passage 2Juan Louis, a junior geology major, decided to give an informative speech about how earthquakes occur. From his audience and analysis he learned that only 2 or 3 of his classmates knew much of anything about geology. Juan realized then that he must present his speech at an elementary level and with a minimum of scientific language. As he prepared the speech, Juan kept asking himself, “How can I make this clear and meaningful to someone who knows nothing about earthquakes or geological principles?” Since he was speaking in the Midwest, he decided to begin by not ing that the most severe earthquake in American history took place not in California or Alaska but at New Madrid, Missouri in 1811. If such an earthquake happened today, it would be felt from the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean and would flatten most of the cities in the Mississippi valley. That, he figured, should get his classmates‟ attention. Throughout the body of the speech, Juan dealt only with the basic mechanics of the earthquakes, carefully avoid technical terms. He also prepared visual aids, diagramming photo line, so his classmates wouldn‟t get confused. To be absolutely safe, Juan asked his roommate, who was not a geology major, to listen to the speech. “Stop me,” he said, “any time I say something you don‟t understand.” Juan‟s roommate sto pped him four times. And at each spot, Juan worked out a way to make his point more clearly. Finally, he had a speech that was interesting and perfectly understandable to his audience.Q30 What did Juan Louis learn from the analysis of his audience?Q31 How did Juan Louis start his speech?Q32 What did Juan ask his roommate to do when he was making his trial speech?Passage 3Esperanto is an artificial language, designed to serve internationally as an auxiliary means of communication among speakers of different languages. It was created by Ludwig Lazar Zamenhof, a polish Jewish doctor specialized in eye diseases. Esperanto was first presented in 1887. An international movement was launched to promote its use. Despite arguments and disagreements, the movement has continued to flourish and has members in more than 80 countries. Esperanto is used internationally across language boundaries by at least 1 million people, particularly in specialized fields. It is used in personal contexts, on radio broadcasts and in a number of Its popularity has spread form Europe, both east and west, to such countries as Brazil and Japan. It is, however, in China that Esperanto has had its greatest impact. It is taught in universities and used in many translations, often in scientific or technological works. EL POPOLA CHINIO, whichmeans from people‟s China, it‟s a monthly magazine in Esperanto and it‟s read worldwide. Radio Beijing‟s Esperanto program is the most popular program in Esperanto in the world. Esperanto vocabulary is d rawn primarily from Latin, the Roman‟s languages, English and German. Spelling is completely regular. A simple and consistent set of endings indicates grammatical functions of words. Thus for example, every noun ends in “o”, every adjective in “a”, and bas ic form of every verb in “i”. Esperanto also has a highly productive system of constructing new words from old ones.Q33 What does the speaker tell us about Esperanto?Q34 What is said about the international movement to promote the use of Esperanto?Q35 What does the speaker say about Esperanto in China?2010年12月英语六级听力试题Part I Listening ComprehensionSection A11. [A] The man is the manager of the apartment building.[B] The woman is very good at bargaining.[C] The woman will get the apartment refurnished.[D] The man is looking for an apartment.12. [A] How the pictures will turn out.[B] Where the botanical garden is.[C] What the man thinks of the shots.[D] Why the pictures are not ready.13. [A] There is no replacement for the handle.[B] There is no match for the suitcase.[C] The suitcase is not worth fixing.[D] The suitcase can be fixed in time.14. [A] He needs a vehicle to be used in harsh weather.[B] He has a fairly large collection of quality trucks.[C] He has had his truck adapted for cold temperatures.[D] He does routine truck maintenance for the woman.15. [A] She cannot stand her boss‟s bad temper.[B] She has often been criticized by her boss.[C] She has made up her mind to resign.[D] She never regrets any decisions she makes.16. [A] Look for a shirt of a more suitable color and size.[B] Replace the shirt with one of some other material.[C] Visit a different store for a silk or cotton shirt.[D] Get a discount on the shirt she is going to buy.17. [A] At a “Lost and Found”.[B] At a reception desk.[C] At a trade fair.[D] At an exhibition.18. [A] Repair it and move in.[B] Pass it on to his grandson.[C] Convert it into a hotel.[D] Sell it for a good price.19. [A] Unique descriptive skills.[B] Good knowledge of readers‟ tastes.[C] Colourful world experiences.[D] Careful plotting and clueing.20. [A] A peaceful setting.[B] A spacious room.[C] To be in the right mood.[D] To be entirely alone.21. [A] They rely heavily on their own imagination.[B] They have experiences similar to the characters‟.[C] They look at the world in a detached manner.[D] They are overwhelmed by their own prejudices.22. [A] Good or bad, they are there to stay.[B] Like it or not, you have to use them.[C] Believe it or not, they have survived.[D] Gain or lose, they should be modernised.23. [A] The frequent train delays.[B] The high train ticket fares.[C]The food sold on the trains.[D] The monopoly of British Railways.24. [A] The low efficiency of their operation.[B] Competition from other modes of transport.[C] Constant complaints from passengers.[D] The passing of the new transport act.25. [A] They will be de-nationalised.[B] They provide worse service.[C] They are fast disappearing.[D] They lose a lot of money.Section BPassage One26. [A] The whole Antarctic region will be submerged.[B] Some polar animals will soon become extinct.[C] Many coastal cities will be covered with water.[D] The earth will experience extreme weathers.27. [A] How humans are to cope with global warming.[B] How unstable the West Antarctic ice sheet is.[C] How vulnerable the coastal cities are.[D] How polar ice impacts global weather.28. [A] It collapsed at least once in the past 1.3 million years.[B] It sits firmly on solid rock at the bottom of the ocean.[C] It melted at temperatures a bit higher than those of today.[D] It will have little impact on sea level when it breaks up.29. [A] The West Antarctic region was once an open ocean.[B] The West Antarctic ice sheet was about 7,000 feet thick.[C] The West Antarctic ice sheet was once floating ice.[D] The West Antarctic region used to be warmer than today. Passage Two30. [A] Whether we can develop social ties on the Internet.[B] Whether a deleted photo is immediately removed from the web.[C] Whether our blogs can be renewed daily.[D] Whether we can set up our own websites.31. [A] The number of visits they receive.[B] The way they store data.[C] The files they have collected.[D] The means they use to get information.32. [A] When the system is down.[B] When new links are set up.[C] When the URL is reused.[D] When the server is restarted.Passage Three33. [A] Some iced coffees have as many calories as a hot dinner.[B] Iced coffees sold by some popular chains are contaminated.[C] Drinking coffee after a meal is more likely to cause obesity.[D] Some brand-name coffees contain harmful substances.34. [A] Have some fresh fruit.[B] Exercise at the gym.[C] Take a hot shower.[D] Eat a hot dinner.35. [A] They could enjoy a happier family life.[B] They could greatly improve their work efficiency.[C] Many cancer cases could be prevented.[D] Many embarrassing situations could be avoided.Section C。
2018年12月英语六级听力真题原文及答案
2018年12月英语六级听力真题原文及答案Conversation 1A: Hey I just read a great book about physics. I think you’d like it. It’s called the physics of the world. It‘s written by a scientist named Sylvia Mendez.B: Oh I read that book. It was great. The writer is a warm and competent guide to the mysteries of physics. I think it promises enrichment for any reader from those who know little about science to the career physicist.A: And it‘s refreshing to see a strong curious clever woman adding her voice to the scientific discourse and a field that has been traditionally dominated by men. I think she has to be commended for making an effort to include anecdotes about little known female scientists. You know they were often victims of a generation firmly convinced that the woman’s place was in the home.B: I like how the book is clearly written with each chapter brought to life by pieces of fascinating knowledge. For example in one chapter she exposes a myth that I‘ve heard taught by university physics professors. I’ve often heard that medieval glass windows are thicker at the bottom because glass flowslike a fluid. This, she shows, is not true. The distortion is actually thanks to a peculiarity of the glassmakers process.A: Yeah I like how she cultivates scientific engagement by providing a host of Do It Yourself experiments that bring the same foundational principles of classical physics that govern everything from the solar system to your kitchen table. From using complex laws of physics to test whether a spinning egg is cooked to measuring atmospheric pressure by lifting a piece of cardboard. Her hands-on examples make her book a truly interactive read.B: Yes, I must say this, a equation-free book is an ideal read for scientists of all stripes, anyone teaching science and even people who dislike physics.Question 1:What does the woman say about the book the man recommended?Question 2: What can we find in the book the man recommended?Question 3:How does the author bring her book to life? Question 4: How does the book cultivate readers interest in physics.Conversation 2A:Hi professor. I was hoping I could have a moment of your time if you‘re not too busy. I’m having some problems getting started on my dissertation and I was hoping you could give me some advice on how to begin.B:Sure. I have quite a few students though.So can you remind me what your topic is?A:The general topic I chose is aesthetics, but that‘s as far as I’ve got I don‘t really know where to go from there.B:Yeah, that‘s much too large a topic. You really need to narrow it down in order to make it more accessible. Otherwise you’ll be writing a book.A:Exactly. That‘s what I wanted to ask you about. I was hoping it would be possible for me to change topics. I’m really more interested in nature than beauty.B:I‘m afraid you have to adhere to the assigned topic. Still, If you’re interested in nature, then that certainly can be worked into your dissertation. We‘ve talked about Hume before in class right.A:Oh yeah, he‘s the philosopher who wrote about where our ideas of beauty come from.B:Exactly. I suggest you go to the library and get a copy of his biography. Start from there. But remember to stick to the parameters of the assignment. This paper is a large part of your cumulative grade. So make sure to follow the instructions. If you take a look at his biography. You can get a good idea of how his life experiences manifest themselves in his theories of beauty, specifically the way he looked towards nature as the origin of what we find beautiful.A:Great. Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions, Professor. I‘ll let you get back to class now.B:If there‘s anything else you need, please come see me in my office any time.Question 5: What is the man‘s problem?Question 6: What does the professor think of the man‘s topic? Question 7: What’s the man really more interested in? Question 8: What does the professor say the man has to do? Passage 1During the arctic winter from October to March, the average temperature in the frozen north typically hovers around minus 20 degrees Celsius. But this year the Arctic is experiencing much higher temperatures. On February the 20th the temperature inGreenland climbed above freezing or zero degrees Celsius and it stayed there for over 24 hours. Then on February the 24th the temperature on Greenland‘s northern tip reached six degrees Celsius. Climate scientists describe the phenomenon as stunning. Weather conditions that drive this bizarre temperature surge have visited the Arctic before. They typically appear about once in a decade. However, the last such increase in temperature took place two years ago. This is troubling as climbing arctic temperatures combined with rapid sea ice loss are creating a new type of climate feedback loop which could accelerate Arctic warming. Indeed, sea ice cover in the Arctic is melting faster than expected. Without those masses of cooling sea ice, warm air brought to the Arctic can penetrate further inland than it ever did before. The air can stay warmer longer too. This drives additional melting. Overall earth is warming at a rapid pace. 2014 through 2017 rank as the hottest years on record and the Arctic is warming twice as fast as any place else on earth. This raises unique challenges for Arctic wildlife and indigenous people who depend on Arctic ecosystems to survive. Previously climate forecasts predicted that Arctic summer ice would disappear entirely by around 2060, but based on whatscientists are seeing now the Arctic may be facing summers without ice within 20 years.Question 9: What did climate scientists describe as stunning? Question 10: What does the passage say about that temperature surge in the Arctic?Question 11: What may occur in 20 years according to scientists’recent observations?Passage 2A good dose of willpower is often necessary to see any task through whether it‘s sticking to a spending plan or finishing a great novel. And if you want to increase that willpower. A new study suggests you just simply have to believe you have it. According to this study, what matters most is what we think about our willpower. If we believe it’s a finite resource, we act that way, we feel exhausted and need breaks between demanding mental tasks. However, people who view their willpower as a limitless resource get energized instead. The researchers used a psychological assessment tool to test the validity of the study. They asked 1100 Americans and 1600 Europeans to grade different statements such as after a challenging mental activity, my energy is depleted and I mustrest to get it refueled again or I can focus on a mental task for long periods without feeling tired.Although there was little difference between men and women overall. Americans were more likely to admit to needing breaks after completing mentally challenging tasks European participants on the other hand claimed they were able to keep going. Based on the findings, the researchers suggest that the key to boosting your willpower is to believe that you have an abundant supply of it. Your feelings about your willpower affect the way you behave. But these feelings are changeable, they said. Changing your beliefs about the nature of your self-control can have positive effects on character development. This leads to healthier behaviors and perceptions of other people.Question 12: What is often necessary for carrying through a task?Question 13: What is the finding of the new study?Question 14: What do we learn about European participants as compared with their American counterparts?Question 15: What do the research say concerning people‘s feelings about willpower?Lecture 1Here is my baby niece Sarah. Her mum is a doctor and her dad is a lawyer. By the time Sarah goes to college the jobs her parents do are going to look dramatically different. In 2013, researchers at Oxford University did a study on the future of work.They concluded that almost one in every two jobs has a high risk of being automated by machines. Machine learning is the technology that‘s responsible for most of this disruption. It’s the most powerful branch of artificial intelligence. It allows machines to learn from data and copy some of the things that humans can do. My company, Kaggle, operates on the cutting edge of machine learning. We bring together hundreds of thousands of experts to solve important problems for industry and academia. This gives us an unique perspective on what machines can do, what they can‘t do and what jobs they might automate or threaten. Machine learning started making its way into industry in the early 90s. It started with relatively simple tasks. It started with things like assessing credit risk from loan applications, sorting the mail by reading handwritten zip codes. Over the past few years, we have made dramatic breakthroughs. Machine learning is now capable of far, far more complex tasks. In 2012, Kaggle challenged its community to build a programthat could grade high school essays. The winning programs were able to match the grades given by human teachers. Now given the right data, machines are going to outperform humans at tasks like this. A teacher might read 10000 essays over a 40-year career. A machine can read millions of essays within minutes. We have no chance of competing against machines on frequent high-volume tasks, but there are things we can do that machines cannot. Where machines have made very little progress is in tackling novel situations. Machines can’t handle things they haven‘t seen many times before. The fundamental limitation of machine learning is that it needs to learn from large volumes of past data. But humans don’t. We have the ability to connect seemingly different threads to solve problems we‘ve never seen before.Question 16. What did the researchers at Oxford University conclude?Question 17. What do we learn about Kaggle companies winning programs?Question 18. What is the fundamental limitation on machine learning?Lecture 2we‘ve talked recently about the importance of sustainable energy. We’ve also talked about the different theories on how that can be done. So far, our discussions have all been theoretical. Now I have a practical question for you all. Can you run a 140,000 kilogram train on just the steam generated by solar power? Well, one engineer, Tim Casselman, believes it‘s possible. And his home city of Sacramento, California should see the technology’s first test as part of the upgrading of its rail yard. Casselman, who is an inventor and self-proclaimed steam visionary, is campaigning for a new steam train that runs without any fire and could run on an existing 10 kilometer line drawing tourists and perhaps offering city commuters a green alternative to their cars. Casselman wants to build an array of solar magnifying mirrors at one end of the line to collect and focus heat onto water filled tubes. This would generate steam that could be used to fill tanks on a small steam train without the use of fire. Supplying power to trains in this way would offer the shortest distance from well to wheels he says with the least amount of energy lost. According to Harry Valentijn, a Canadian engineer who is researching modern steam technology, a special tank measuring 2 by 10 metres could store over 750 kilowatt hours of energy as high pressure steam enough to pulla two car train for an hour or so. Energy to drive a steam locomotive can be stored in other materials besides water, for example, a team at Tohoku University in Japan has studied materials that can store large amounts of heat when heated. These materials turn from a solid into a liquid absorbing energy as they change phase. The liquid is maintained above its melting point until steam is required at which point the liquid is allowed to turn back into a solid releasing its stored energy. Another team at Nagoya University in Japan has tested calcium compound as an energy storage material. Heating this chemical compound drives off carbon dioxide gas, leaving calcium oxide. The gas can be stored under pressure and attain to recover the energy. The gas is fed back over the calcium oxide. In theory, says Valentijn, this can create a high enough temperature to generate superheated steam.Question 19: What has the speaker previously talked about? Question 20: What is Tim Casselman trying to do in Sacramento? Question 21: What has a Japanese research team tried to do? Lecture 3Today‘s crisis in care for older people in England has two main causes.First,people are living longer with a lot more complex needs. Second, they rely on a system that has long been marked by a poor relation between national health and social-care services. Current services originate in two key measures. They are the National Health Service and the 1948 National Assistance Act. This required local government to provide residential accommodation for older people and supervise care homes run by independent organizations.They also provided home and community services including meals, day centers and home helpers and other subsidized services. The National Health Service was free and wholly publicly provided. It delivered the best health-care for all. No such vision guided residential and community care though. The care was substantially provided by voluntary services which worked together with local authorities as they long had with eligibility based on income. Today, life expectancy has risen from 66 for a male at birth in 1948 to around 80 now. In addition, there is better overall health and improved medical knowledge and care. This means an unprecedented number of people are surviving longer in conditions requiring expert support. Families provide at least as much care as they ever did. Even so,they can rarely without subsidised support address serious personal needs. Care for older people faced persistent criticism as these trends became apparent. From the early 1960s, local authorities were required to plan health and welfare services. The aim was to enable older people to remain in their own homes for as long as possible, but this increased concern about the lack of coordination between free health and paid-for social care. Through the 1970s, a number of measures sought to improve matter. However, at a time of financial crisis, funding diminished and little changed. In the 1980s, the government cut spending. Meanwhile, preference for private over public services made management even more difficult. Simultaneously, the number of sick older people grew. Governments emphasized the need to improve services. They did so though while doing little to stop the erosion of available aid. Services were irregular across authorities. Unless you were prepared to pay, they were increasingly difficult to obtain for any but the most severely disabled. Why has 60 years of criticism produced so little change? Discrimination against older people has a long history. Additionally, those affected by inadequate health and social care are too vulnerable to launch the protests that have addressed other forms of discrimination.Question 22: What is one cause of the current crisis in care for the elderly in England?Question 23: What does the speaker say about residential and community care?Question 24: What made management of care for the elderly more difficult in the 1980s?Question 25: What does the speaker say about older people in England?【听力真题答案】1-5：ABCDD6-10 :ABCAC11-15：BCDAB16-20：ADCDA21-25：BDACB1. A) It can benefit professionals and non-professionals alike.2. B) Stories about some female physicists.3. C) By including lots of fascinating knowledge.4. D) It provides experiments they can do themselves.5. D)He has not idea how to proceed with his dissertation.6. A) It is too broad.7. B) Nature.8. C) List the parameters first.9. A) The unprecedented high temperature in Greenland.10. C) It typically appears about once every ten years.11. B) Iceless summers in the Arctic.12. C) A strong determination.13. D) It is most important to have confidence in one`s willpower.14. A) They could keep on working longer.15. B) They are subject to change.16. A) About half of current jobs might be automated.17. D) They could grade high-school essays just like human teachers.18. C) It has to rely on huge amounts of previous data.19. D) The theoretical aspects of sustainable energy.20. A) Drive trains with solar energy.21. B) Find a new material for storing energy.22. D) The poor relation between national health and social care services.23. A) It was mainly provided by voluntary services.24. C) Their preference for private services.25. B) They have long been discriminated against.。
2011年6月大学英语六级真题卷+听力原文+答案详解
2011年6月大学英语六级真题Part Ⅰ Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled The Certificate Craze. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below.1．现在许多人热衷于各类证书考试2．其目的各不相同3．在我看来……The Certificate Craze注意：此部分试题在答题卡1上。
Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes) Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sen tences with the information given in the passage.Minority ReportAmerican universities are accepting more minorities than ever. Graduating them is another matter.Barry Mills, the president of Bowdoin College, was justifiably proud of Bowdoin's efforts to recruit minority students. Since 2003 the small, elite liberal arts school in Brunswick, Maine, has boosted the proportion of so-called under-represented minority students in entering freshman classes from 8% to 13%. "It is our responsibility to reach out and attract students to come to our kinds of places," he told a NEWSWEEK reporter. But Bowdoin has not done quite as well when it comes to actually graduating minorities. While 9 out of 10 white students routinely get their diplomas within six years, only 7 out of 10 black students made it to graduation day in several recent classes."If you look at who enters college, it now looks like America," says Hilary Pennington, director of postsecondary programs for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which has closely studied enrollment patterns in higher education. "But if you look at who walks across the stage for a diploma, it's still largely the white, upper-income population."The United States once had the highest graduation rate of any nation. Now it stands 10th. For the first time in American history, there is the risk that the rising generation will be less well educated than the previous one. The graduation rate among 25- to 34-year-olds is no better than the rate for the 55- to 64-year-olds who were going to college more than 30 years ago. Studies show that more and more poor and non-white students want to graduate from college – but their graduation rates fall far short of their dreams. The graduation rates for blacks, Latinos, and Native Americans lag far behind the graduation rates for whites and Asians. As the minority population grows in the United States, low college graduation rates become a threat to national prosperity.The problem is pronounced at public universities. In 2007 the University of Wisconsin-Madison – one of the top five or so prestigious public universities – graduated 81% of its white students within six years, but only 56% of its blacks. At less-selective state schools, the numbers getworse. During the same time frame, the University of Northern Iowa graduated 67% of its white students, but only 39% of its blacks. Community colleges have low graduation rates generally –but rock-bottom rates for minorities. A recent review of California community colleges found that while a third of the Asian students picked up their degrees, only 15% of African-Americans did so as well.Private colleges and universities generally do better, partly because they offer smaller classes and more personal attention. But when it comes to a significant graduation gap, Bowdoin has company. Nearby Colby College logged an 18-point difference between white and black graduates in 2007 and 25 points in 2006. Middlebury College in Vermont, another top school, had a 19-point gap in 2007 and a 22-point gap in 2006. The most selective private schools –Harvard, Yale, and Princeton – show almost no gap between black and white graduation rates. But that may have more to do with their ability to select the best students. According to data gathered by Harvard Law School professor Lani Guinier, the most selective schools are more likely to choose blacks who have at least one immigrant parent from Africa or the Caribbean than black students who are descendants of American slaves."Higher education has been able to duck this issue for years, particularly the more selective schools, by saying the responsibility is on the individual student," says Pennington of the Gates Foundation. "If they fail, it's their fault." Some critics blame affirmative action –students admitted with lower test scores and grades from shaky high schools often struggle at elite schools. But a bigger problem may be that poor high schools often send their students to colleges for which they are "undermatched": they could get into more elite, richer schools, but instead go to community colleges and low-rated state schools that lack the resources to help them. Some schools out for profit cynically increase tuitions and count on student loans and federal aid to foot the bill – knowing full well that the students won't make it. "The school keeps the money, but the kid leaves with loads of debt and no degree and no ability to get a better job. Colleges are not holding up their end," says Amy Wilkins of the Education Trust.A college education is getting ever more expensive. Since 1982 tuitions have been rising at roughly twice the rate of inflation. In 2008 the net cost of attending a four-year public university – after financial aid – equaled 28% of median (中间的)family income, while a four-year private university cost 76% of median family income. More and more scholarships are based on merit, not need. Poorer students are not always the best-informed consumers. Often they wind up deeply in debt or simply unable to pay after a year or two and must drop out.There once was a time when universities took pride in their dropout rates. Professors would begin the year by saying, "Look to the right and look to the left. One of you is not going to be here by the end of the year." But such a Darwinian spirit is beginning to give way as at least a few colleges face up to the graduation gap. At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the gap has been roughly halved over the last three years. The university has poured resources into peer counseling to help students from inner-city schools adjust to the rigor (严格要求)and faster pace of a university classroom –and also to help minority students overcome the stereotype that they are less qualified. Wisconsin has a "laserlike focus" on building up student skills in the first three months, according to vice provost (教务长)Damon Williams.State and federal governments could sharpen that focus everywhere by broadly publishing minority graduation rates. For years private colleges such as Princeton and MIT have had success bringing minorities onto campus in the summer before freshman year to give themsome prepara tory courses. The newer trend is to start recruiting poor and non-white students as early as the seventh grade, using innovative tools to identify kids with sophisticated verbal skills. Such pro grams can be expensive, of course, but cheap compared with the millions already invested in scholarships and grants for kids who have little chance to graduate without special support.With effort and money, the graduation gap can be closed. Washington and Lee is a small, selective school in Lexington, Va. Its student body is less than 5% black and less than 2% Latino. While the school usually graduated about 90% of its whites, the graduation rate of its blacks and Latinos had dipped to 63% by 2007. "We went through a dramatic shift," says Dawn Watkins, the vice president for student affairs. The school aggressively pushed mentoring (辅导) of minorities by other students and "partnering" with parents at a special pre-enrollment session. The school had its first-ever black homecoming. Last spring the school graduated the same proportion of minorities as it did whites. If the United States wants to keep up in the global economic race, it will have to pay systematic attention to graduating minorities, not just enrolling them.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2018年12月英语六级听力真题及答案【已公布】
【导语】2018年12⽉英语六级考试已结束，⽆忧考四六级频道在考后特别整理了2018年12⽉英语六级听⼒真题及答案【已公布】，仅供⼤家参考，祝⼤家顺利通过六级考试！温馨提⽰：“考试采取“多题多卷”模式，试题顺序不统⼀，请依据试题进⾏核对。
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2013年12月英语六级真题及答案解析(3套)
2013年12月英语六级真题及答案解析(3套)2013年12月大学英语六级考试真题（第1套）Part I Writing (30 minutes)（请于正式开考后半小时内完成该部分，之后将进行听力考试）Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on happiness by referring to the saying“Happiness is not the absence of problem s, but the ability to deal with them.”You can cite examples to illustrate your point and then explain how you can develop your ability to deal with problems and be happy. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At theend of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1 上作答。
英语六级听力真题及答案
英语六级听力真题及答案英语六级听力真题及答案【篇一：2006-2014历年大学英语六级听力真题及答案(完整版)】s=txt>答案集合在全部真题之后（复合式听写中的长句无答案）2006061. a) she met with thomas just a few days ago.b) she can help with orientation program.c) she is not sure she can pass on the message.d) she will certainly try to contact thomas.2. a) set the dinner table.b) change the light bulb.c) clean the dining room. d) hold the ladder for him.3. a) he’d like a piece of pie.b) he’d like some coffee.c) he’d rather stay in the warm room. d) he’d just had dinner with his friends.4. a) he has managed to sell a number of cars.b) he is contented with his current position.c) he might get fired. d) he has lost his job.5. a) tony’s secretary. b) paul’s girlfriend.c) paul’s colleague. d) tony’s wife.6. a) he was fined for running a red light.b) he was caught speeding on a fast lane.c) he had to run quickly to get the ticket.d) he made a wrong turn at the intersection.7. a) he has learned a lot from his own mistakes.b) he is quite experienced in taming wild dogs.c) he finds reward more effective than punishment.d) he thinks it important to master basic training skills.c) in a restaurant. d)8. a) at a bookstore. b) at the dentist’s.in the library.9. a) he doesn’t want jenny to get into trouble.b) he doesn’t agree with the woman’s remark.c) he thinks jenny’s workload too heavy at collage.d) he believes most college students are running wild.10. a) it was applaudable. b) it was just terrible.c) the actors were enthusiastic.d) the plot was funny enough.section b11. a) social work. b) medical care. c) applied physics. d)special education.12. a) the timely advice from her friends and relatives.b) the two-year professional training she received.c) her determination to fulfill her dream.d) her parents’ consistent moral support.13. a) to get the funding for the hospitals. b) to help thedisabled children there.c) to train therapists for the children there.d) to set up an institution for the handicapped.passage two14. a) at a country school in mexico. b) in a mountain valley of spain.c) at a small american college. d) in a small village in chile.15. a) by expanding their minds and horizons.b) by financing their elementary education.c) by setting up a small primary school.d) by setting them an inspiring example.16. a) she wrote poetry that broke through national barriers.b) she was a talented designer of original school curriculums.c) she proved herself to be an active and capable stateswoman.d) she made outstanding contributions to children’s education.17. a) she won the 1945 nobel prize in literature.b) she was the first woman to win a nobel prize.c) she translated her books into many languages.d) she advised many statesmen on international affairs.passage three18. a) how animals survive harsh conditions in the wild.b) how animals alter colors to match their surroundings.c) how animals protect themselves against predators.d) how animals learn to disguise themselves effectively.19. a) its enormous size. b) its plant-like appearance.c) its instantaneous response. d) its offensive smell.20. a) it helps improve their safety.b) it allows them to swim faster.c) it helps them fight their predators. d) it allows them to avoid twists and turns.20061211 a) dr. smith’s waiting room isn’t tidy.b) dr. smith enjoys reading magazines.c) dr. smith has left a good impression on her.d) dr. smith may not be a good choice.12. a) the man will rent the apartment when it is available.b) the man made a bargain with the landlady over the rent.c) the man insists on having a look at the apartment first.d) the man is not fully satisfied with the apartment.13. a) packing up to go abroad.b) brushing up on her english.c) drawing up a plan for her english course.d) applying for a visa to the united states.14. a) he is anxious to find a cure for his high blood pressure.b) he doesn’t think high blood pressure is a problem for him.c) he was not aware of his illness until diagnosed with it.d) he did not take the symptoms of his illness seriously.15. a) to investigate the causes of aids.b) to raise money for aids patients.c) to rally support for aids victims in africa.d) to draw attention to the spread of aids in asia.16. a) it has a very long history.b) it is a private institution.c) it was founded by thomas jefferson.d) it stresses the comprehensive study of nature.17. a) they can’t fit into the machine.b) they have not been delivered yet.c) they were sent to the wrong address.d) they were found to be of the wrong type.18. a) the food served in the cafeteria usually lacks variety.b) the cafeteria sometimes provides rare food for the students.c) the students find the service in the cafeteria satisfactory.d) the cafeteria tries hard to cater to the students’ needs.19 .a) he picked up some apples in his yard.b) he cut some branches off the apple tree.c) he quarreled with his neighbor over the fence.d) he cleaned up all the garbage in the woman’s yard.20. a) trim the apple trees in her yard.b) pick up the apples that fell in her yard.c) take the garbage to the curb for her.d) remove the branches from her yard.21. a) file a lawsuit against the man. b) ask the man for compensation.c) have the m an’s apple tree cut down. d) throw garbage into the man’s yard.22. a) he was ready to make a concession.b) he was not intimidated.c) he was not prepared to go to court.d) he was a bitconcerned.【篇二：2010年大学英语六级听力真题及答案(附听力原文)】xt>试题part i listening comprehensionsection a11. a) the man failed to keep his promise.b) the woman has a poor memory.c) the man borrowed the book from the library.d) the woman does not need the book any more.12. a) the woman is making too big a fuss about her condition.b) fatigue is a typical symptom of lack of exercise.c) the woman should spend more time outdoors.d) people tend to work longer hours with artificial lighting.13. a) the printing on her t-shirt has faded.b) it is not in fashion to have a logo on a t-shirt.c) she regrets having bought one of the t-shirts.d) it is not a good idea to buy the t-shirt.14. a) he regrets having published the article.b) most readers do not share his viewpoints.c) not many people have read his article.d) the woman is only trying to console him.15. a) leave daisy alone for the time being.b) go see daisy immediately.c) apologize to daisy again by phone.d) buy daisy a new notebook.16. a) batteries.b) garden tools.c) cameras.d) light bulbs.17. a) the speakers will watch the game together.b) the woman feels lucky to have got a ticket.c) the man plays center on the basketball team.d) the man can get the ticket at its original price.18. a) the speakers will dress formally for the concert.b) the man will return home before going to the concert.c) it is the first time the speakers are attending a concert.d) the woman is going to buy a new dress for the concert.19. a) he wants to sign a long-term contract.b) he is good at both language and literature.c) he prefers teaching to administrative work.d) he is undecided as to which job to go for.20. a) they hate exams.b) the all plan to study in cambridge.c) they are all adults.d) they are going to work in companies.21. a) difficult but rewarding.b) varied and interesting.c) time-consuming and tiring.d) demanding and frustrating.22. a) interviewing a moving star.b) discussing teenage role models.c) hosting a television show.d) reviewing a new biography.23. a) he lost his mother.b) he was unhappy in california.c) he missed his aunt.d) he had to attend school there.24. a) he delivered public speeches.b) he got seriously into acting.c) he hosted talk shows on tv.d) he played a role in east of eden.25. a) he made numerous popular movies.b) he has long been a legendary figure.c) he was best at acting in hollywood tragedies.d) he was the most successful actor of his time.section bpassage one26. a) it carried passengers leaving an island.b) a terrorist forced it to land on tenerife.c) it crashed when it was circling to land.d) 18 of its passengers survived the crash.27. a) he was kidnapped eight months ago.b) he failed in his negotiations with the africans.c) he was assassinated in central africa.d) he lost lots of money in his african business.28. a) the management and union representatives reached an agreement.b) the workers pay was raised and their working hours were shortened.c) the trade union gave up its demand.d) the workers on strike were all fired.29. a) sunny.b) rainy.c) windy.d) cloudy.passage two30.a) some of them had once experienced an earthquake.b) most of them lacked interest in the subject.c) very few of them knew much about geology.d) a couple of them had listened to a similar speech before.31. a) by reflecting on americans previous failures in predicting earthquakes.b) by noting where the most severe earthquake in u. s. history occurred.c) by describing the destructive power of earthquakes.d) by explaining some essential geological principles.32. a) interrupt him whenever he detected a mistake.b) focus on the accuracy of the language he used.c) stop him when he had difficulty understanding.d) write down any points where he could improve.passage three33.a) it was invented by a group of language experts in the year of 1887.b) it is a language that has its origin in ancient polish.c) it was created to promote economic globalization.d) it is a tool of communication among speakers of different languages.34. a) it aims to make esperanto a working language in the u. n.b) it has increased its popularity with the help of the media.c) it has encountered increasingly tougher challenges.d) it has supporters from many countries in the world.35. a) it is used by a number of influential science journals.b) it is widely taught at schools and in universities.c) it has aroused the interest of many young learners.d) it has had a greater impact than in any other country.section cgeorge herbert mead said that humans are talked into humanity. he meant that we gain personal identity as we communicate with others. in the earliest years of our lives, our parents tell us who we are. youre (36)______. youre so strong. we first see ourselves through the eyes of others, so their messages form important (37) of our self-concepts. later we interact with teachers, friends, (38)how we see ourselves (39) the (40)______connection between identity and communication is (41) _______evident in children who are (42)others reveal that they lack a firm self-concept, and their mental and psychological development is severely (43)communication with others not only affects our sense of identity but also directly influences our physical and emotional well-being. consistently, (44) people who lack close friends have greater levels of anxiety and depression than people who are close to others. (45). the conclusion was that social isolation is statistically as dangerous as high blood pressure, smoking and obesity. many doctors and researchers believe that(46)answer:11~15acdba16~20adadc 21~25 bcabb26~30 cacbc31~35 bcddc36 intelligent 37 foundations 38 romantic39 reflects 40 profound 41 dramatically 42 deprived 43 hindered44 research shows that communicating with others promotes health, whereas social isolation is linked to stress,disease,and early death45 a group of reseachers reviewed scores of studies that traced the relationship between health and interaction with others46 loneliness harms the immune system, making us more vulnerable to a range of minor and major illnesses.听力原文11. m: oh, i?m so sorry i forgot to bring along the book you borrowed from the library.w: what a terrible memory you have! anyway, i won?t need it until friday night. as long as i can get it by then, ok?q: what do we learn from this conversation?12. w: doctor, i haven?t been able to get enough sleep lately, and i?m too tired to concentrate inclass.m: well, you know, spending too much time indoors with all that artificial lighting can do that to you. your body loses trackof whether it?s day or night.q: what does the man imply?13. m: i think i?ll get one of those new t-shirts, you know, with the school?s logo on both the frontand back.w:you?ll regret it. they are expensive, and i?ve heard the printing fades easily when you wash them.q: what does the woman mean?14. w: i think your article in the school newspaper is right on target, and your viewpoints havecertainly convinced me.m: thanks, but in view of the general responses, you and i are definitely in the minority. q: what does the man mean?15. m: daisy was furious yesterday because i lost her notebook. should i go see her andapologize to again?w: well, if i were you, i?d let her cool off a few days before i approach her.q: what does the woman suggest the man do?16. m: would you please tell me where i can get batteries for this brand of camera?w: let me have a look. oh, yes, go down this aisle, pass the garden tools, you?ll find them on the shelf next to the light bulbs.q: what is the man looking for?17. m: our basketball team is playing in the finals but i don?t have a ticket. i guess i?ll just watchit on tv. do you want to come over?w: actually i have a ticket. but i?m not feeling well. you can have it for what it cost me. q: what do we learn from the conversation?18. m: honey, i?ll be going straight to the theatre from work this evening. could you bring mysuit and tie along?w: sure, it?s the first performance of the state symphony orchestra in our city, so suit and tie is a must.q: what do we learn from the conversation?long conversationsconversation 1m: i got two letters this morning with job offers, one from the polytechnic, and the other from the language school in pistoia, italy.w: so you are not sure which to go for?m: that?s it. of course, the conditions of work are verydifferent: the polytechnic is offering two-year contract whichcould be renewed, but the language school is only offering a year?s contract, and that?s a different minus. it could be renewed, but you never know.w: i see. so it?s much less secure. but you don?t need to thinktoo much about steady jobs when you are only 23.m: that?s true.w: what about the salaries?m: well, the pistoia job pays much better in the short term. i?llbe getting the equivalent of about ￡22,000 a year there, but only ￡20,000 at the polytechnic. but then the hours are different. at the polytechnic i?d have to do 35 hours a week, 20 teaching and 15 administration, whereas the pistoia school isonly asking for 30 hours teaching.w: mmm…m: then the type of teaching is so different. the polytechnic isall adults and mostly preparation for exams like the cambridge certificates. the language school wants me to do a bit of exam preparation, but also quite a lot of work in companies and factories, and a couple of children?s classes. oh, and a bit of literature teaching.w: well, that sounds much more varied and interesting. and i?d imagine you would be doing quire a lot of teaching outside the school, and moving around quite a bit.m: yes, whereas with the polytechnic position, i?d be stuck inthe school all day.q19. what do we learn about the man from the conversation?q20. what do we learn about the students at the polytechnic?q21. what does the woman think of the job at the language school?conversation 2good evening and welcome to tonights edition of legendary lives. our subject this evening is james dean, actor and hero for the young people of his time. edward murray is the author of a new biography of dean.w: good evening, edward.【篇三：2015年12月英语六级听力原文及答案】p;2（沪江网校版）评论：1 划词：关闭划词收藏passage 1changing technology and markets have stimulated the team approach to management. inflation, resource scarcity, reduced personnel levels and budget cuts have all underscored theneed for better coordination in organizations. teammanagement 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 totraditional organizational culture, cooperation may not occurnaturally. it may need to be created.furthermore, the issue is not just how the team can functionmore effectively, but how it integrates with the overallorganization 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 cooperationprocess within teams, must be organized, promoted andmanaged. he believes that team cooperation results whenmembers go beyond their individual capabilities, beyond whateach is used to being and doing. together, the team may thenproduce something new, unique, and superior to that of anyone member. for this to happen, he suggests that themulticultural managers exhibit understandings of their own andothers’ cultural influences and limitations. they should alsocultivate such skills as toleration of ambiguity, persistence andpatience, as well as assertiveness.if a team manager exemplifies such qualities, then the teamas a whole would be better able to realize their potential andachieve their objectives.问题+答案：16. what should team members do to fully realize theirpotential?b) follow closely the fast development of technology.17. what needs to be considered for effective teammanagement?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 2mosaic was an overnight success. it was put on theuniversity’s network at the beginning of 1993, and by the end ofthe year, it had over a million users. soon after, andreessenwent to seek his fortune in silicon valley. once he got there, hestarted 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 hadseen an opportunity that would make him and clark rich within 2years. he suggested, they should create a new computerprogram that would do the same job as mosaic, but would bemuch 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 theproject and raised an extra 15 million from venture capitalistswho 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 theweb.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.。
2021年12月英语六级听力原文和中文
2021年12月英语六级听力原文和中文2021年12月英语六级听力原文及中文翻译Section ADirections: 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 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.W: Hello, Professor Smith. I’m here for my office hours. I wanted to go over my paper with you.M: Hi, Sarah. Please come in. I’ve read your paper, and I think you’ve done an excellent job. I especially like how you’ve backed up your arguments with examples.Q1. What does the man think of Sarah’s paper?Q2. What is the man’s office hours?Q3. What impresses the man most in Sarah’s paper?Q4. What are they going to do next?参考答案：1. A) It is well done.2. D) They are now.3. C) The examples she gives.4. B) Go over the paper.篇章翻译：女：你好，史密斯教授。
2010年12月英语六级完整版答案
Part Ⅰ作文题目：1.目前高校排名相当盛行2.对于这种做法，人们看法不一3.我认为...（作文参考范文：略~ 自己掂量吧！>@< 哈）Part Ⅱ快速阅读1．A ．not be sustained in the long term．2．B ．Intergenerational conflicts will intensify.3．Ｄ．politicians are afraid of losing votes in the next election。
4．A．allow people to work longer。
5．D ．younger workers are readily available6．B．large numbers of immigrants from overseas7．B．They find it hard to balance career and family.8．take risks9．mostly have families10．military servicePart Ⅲ听力11．A．The man is the manager of the apartment building 12．B．How the pictures will turn out.13．C．The suitcase can be fixed in time.14．B．He needs a vehicle to be used in harsh weather.15．A．She has made up her mind to resign.16．D．Replace the shirt with one of some other material.17．D．At a “Lost and Found”18．C．Convert in into a hotel19．D．Careful pplotting and ciueing.20．D．To be entirely alone.21．C．They look at the world in a detached manner.22．B．Like it or not, you have to use them.23．D．The monopoly of British Railways.24． B ．Competition from other modes of transport.25．D．They lose a lot of money.26．C．Many coastal cities will be coveied.27．B．How unstable the West Antarctic ice sheet is.28．A．It collapsed at least once in the past 1.3 million years. 29．A．The West Antarctic region was once an open ocean. 30．B．Whether a deleted photo is immediately removed from the web.31．B．The way they store data.32．C．When the URL is reused．33．Ａ．Some iced coffees have as many calories as a hot dinner. 34．Ｂ．Exercies at the gym.35．Ｃ．Many cancer cases could be prevented.36．diverse．37．tragic．38．commit．39．outcome．40．scale．41．colleagues42．accurate43．averages44．Students with high hope set themselves higher goals and know how to work to attain them.45．went beyond the simple notion that hope is merely the sense that everything will turn out all right46．Having hope means believing you have both the will and the way to accomplish your goals whatever they may be.＂原文：Psychologists are finding that hope plays a surprisingly vital role in giving people a measurable advantage in zones of ３６．diverse as academic achievement, bearing up in tough jobs and coping with tragic illness. And by contrast, the loss o..Psychologists are finding that hope plays a surprisingly vital role in giving people a measurable advantage in zones of diverse as academic achievement, bearing up in tough jobs and coping with ３７．tragic illness. And by contrast, the loss of hope is turning out to be a stronger sign that a person may ３８．commit suicide than other factors long thought to be more likely risks.＂Hope’s proved a powerful predictor of ３９．outcome in every study we’ve done so far.” said Doctor Charles R Snider. A psychologist who has devi sed a ４０．scale to assess how much hope a person has. For example, in research with 3920 college students, Doctor Snider and his ４１．colleagues found that the level of hope among freshmen at the beginning of their first semester was a more ４２．accurate predictor of their college grades than were their SAT scores or their grade point ４３．averages in high school-the two measures most commonly used to predict college performance.＂４４．Students with high hope set themselves higher goals and know how to work to attain them.” Doctor Snider said. When you compare students of equivalent intelligence and past academic achievements, what sets them apart is hope.In devising a way to assess hope scientifically, Doctor Snider ４５．went beyond the simple notion that hope is merely the sense that everything will turn out all right. That notion is not concrete enough and it blurs two keycomponen ts of hope.” Doctor Snider said，＂４６．Having hope means believing you have both the will and the way to accomplish your goals whatever they may be.＂PartⅣ阅读ＳＥＣＴＩＯＮＡ47．feminine and weak48．lose composure49．stress-related disorders50．their relationship with partners51．AggressiveＳＥＣＴＩＯＮＢ（１）52． A ．solve virtually existing all problems53．D．They realized that science and technology alone were no guarantee for a better world.54．C．America is lagging behind in the STEMS disciplines. 55．A．Insufficient funding.56． C ．Humanistic thinking helps cultivate and define our culture and values.（２）57．D．It will be some time before a new Einstein emerges.58．B．His independent and abstract thinking59．D．They often go into fields yielding greater financial benefits. 60．D．Nobody will read papers on apparently ridiculous theories. 61．B．was little known in academic circlesPartⅤ完形填空62． B set out set out plans63． D abandoning abandon64． A with struggle with65． B intends intend to66． A exceeded67． A on68． D charge69． C such as70． B free71． C acknowledged72． C bet73． C circulation74． A behind75． B While76． D claim77． C maintains78． A like79． D serious80． C suffered81． D loanPart Ⅵ翻译82．There is no denying that you ___________(越仔细越好) in dealing with this matter.无可否认，处理这件事，越仔细越好。
2021年12月英语六级听力原文和中文
2021年12月英语六级听力原文和中文全文共10篇示例，供读者参考篇1Ohhh! Hi there everyone! Today I'm going to tell you about the English listening part of the 2021 December CET-6 exam. It was sooo tricky but fun at the same time!The listening part had 4 sections, each with different kinds of conversations and passages. The first section was about a girl and a boy talking about their plans for Christmas. They were deciding whether to have a party at home or go out to eat. The boy liked the idea of staying at home and having a cozy dinner, while the girl preferred going out to try new food. It was really interesting to hear about their different preferences.The second section was a lecture about climate change. The speaker talked about how human activities have caused global warming and the effects it has on the environment. It was a bit sad to hear about all the damage we are causing to the planet, but it also made me think about what I can do to help.The third section was a conversation between a student and a teacher about a research project. The student was havingtrouble deciding on a topic, and the teacher suggested looking into renewable energy sources. It was cool to learn about different ways we can use renewable energy to help the environment.Finally, the fourth section was a radio program about different holiday traditions around the world. They talked about how Christmas is celebrated in different countries and the unique customs they have. It was so fun to hear about all the different ways people celebrate the holidays.Overall, the listening part of the CET-6 exam was challenging but really interesting. I learned a lot of new things and had a great time listening to all the different conversations and passages. I can't wait to see what's in store for the next exam! Yay!篇2Hey guys, do you want to know the December 2021 English six-level listening test? I'm going to tell you all about it in a super fun and easy way!In the listening test, there are various sections, like conversations between two people, a lecture, or an interview.They will ask you questions about what you heard, so it's super important to pay attention!One of the conversations was about two friends talking about a trip they were planning. They discussed which places to visit and what activities to do. It was so cool to learn about different travel destinations!Another part was a lecture about climate change. The speaker explained how global warming is affecting our planet and what we can do to help. It was really interesting and made me want to do my part to protect the environment.In the interview section, a student talked about his experience studying abroad. He shared all the challenges he faced and how he overcame them. It was inspiring to hear how he grew and learned from his time overseas.Overall, the listening test was challenging but also fun to listen to. I learned a lot of new things and had a great time doing it. I can't wait to see how well I did on the test!So guys, make sure to practice your listening skills and pay attention to details. I know you will do great on the December 2021 English six-level listening test! Good luck!篇3Hey guys, today I'm gonna tell you about the listening part of the English CET-6 exam in December 2021. Grab your snacks and let's dive in!The first section was a conversation between two students discussing their class schedule. The boy was confused about which room their chemistry class was in, but the girl helped him find it on the school map. They also talked about their upcoming biology project and how they needed to do research at the library.In the second section, a professor was giving a lecture about climate change and its effects on the environment. He talked about the rising sea levels, melting polar ice caps, and extreme weather events caused by global warming. He also mentioned the importance of taking action to reduce carbon emissions and protect our planet.The third section was a radio program about a new art exhibition at a local museum. The host interviewed the curator, who described the different artworks on display and the artist's inspiration behind them. She also mentioned the upcoming guided tours for visitors to learn more about the exhibits.Next up was a news report about a new technology startup that was developing a virtual reality game. The CEO discussedthe innovative features of the game, such as realistic graphics and interactive gameplay. He also shared his vision for the future of virtual reality entertainment.The last section was a monologue by a travel blogger sharing tips for budget-friendly vacations. She talked about how to find affordable accommodations, cheap transportation options, and free activities to enjoy while traveling. She emphasized the importance of planning ahead and sticking to a budget to make the most of your trip.Overall, the listening test covered a range of topics from daily life to science and technology, providing a good practice for students to improve their listening skills. Remember to listen carefully and take notes during the exam to help you understand and answer the questions correctly. Good luck, everyone!篇4December 2021 English CET-6 Listening Test TranscriptHi gu ys! Today I’m going to share with you the listening test transcript for the December 2021 English CET-6 exam. I hope this will help you all prepare for the test and ace it!Part 1: Short Conversations1. Woman: Did you hear about the party this Friday?Man: Yeah, I did. Are you going?Woman: Of course! It’s going to be so fun.Man: I know, I can’t wait.2. Man: What time does the library close tonight?Woman: I think it closes at 10 pm.Man: Great, I still have some studying to do.3. Woman: Have you decided what to major in yet?Man: Not really. I’m still exploring my options.Woman: Well, take your time. It’s an important decision.Part 2: Talks and DiscussionsTalk 1:Today we will be discussing the impact of social media on our daily lives. Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have become an integral part of how we communicate and share information. However, there are concerns about the negative effects of excessive social media use, such as increased feelings of loneliness and anxiety. It is important to strike abalance between staying connected online and engaging in real-life social interactions.Talk 2:In this talk, we will be exploring the benefits of exercise for physical and mental health. Regular exercise has been shown to improve cardiovascular health, boost mood, and reduce stress. It is important to find activities that you enjoy and make exercise a regular part of your routine. Remember, even small amounts of physical activity can have a big impact on your overallwell-being.Part 3: DiscussionIn this discussion, we will be debating the pros and cons of online shopping. Online shopping offers convenience and a wide selection of products, but it can also lead to overspending and potential security risks. It is important to shop responsibly and take precautions to protect your personal information when making online purchases. Additionally, supporting local businesses is also important for our communities.That’s it for the listening test transcript! I hope you found it helpful. Remember to practice your listening skills regularly and good luck on the exam!篇5Oh my gosh! Today I'm going to tell you about the English listening test that I took in December 2021. It was super duper hard, but I tried my best and I think I did pretty good!The first section was about a conversation between two students discussing their school project. They talked about researching on the Internet and going to the library. It was a bit tricky because they spoke really fast, but I managed to catch most of the important information.Next, there was a lecture about climate change and its impact on the environment. The speaker talked about global warming, rising sea levels, and extreme weather events. It was kind of scary to hear about all the bad things happening to our planet, but it's important to learn about these things so we can try to make a difference.After that, there was a dialogue between a student and a professor discussing a research paper. They talked about the methodology used and the results of the study. I had to really focus to understand all the details, but I think I got the main idea.The last part was a radio program about space exploration. They talked about sending humans to Mars and the challengesthey would face. It was so cool to learn about all the amazing things scientists are doing to explore the universe.Overall, I think I did pretty well on the listening test. I tried my best to listen carefully and understand everything. I can't wait to get my results and see how I did! I'm so proud of myself for working hard and doing my best. Yay me!篇6Title: My Thoughts on the December 2021 English CET-6 Listening SectionHey guys! Today, I want to share my thoughts on the December 2021 English CET-6 Listening section with you. So,let's get started!The listening section had a total of 40 questions and was divided into four parts. Part 1 was a conversation between two people on everyday topics, like ordering food or making plans. Part 2 was a monologue on a specific topic, such as travel or education. Part 3 was a discussion among several people on an academic topic, like a research project or a class presentation. And Part 4 was a lecture on a more complex subject, such as science or history.I found Part 1 to be quite easy, as the topics were familiar and the speakers spoke clearly. Part 2 was a bit more challenging, as it required more focus to understand the details of the monologue. Part 3 was tricky because there were multiple speakers and it was sometimes hard to keep track of who was saying what. And Part 4 was the most difficult for me, as the lecturer used more academic language and concepts that were unfamiliar to me.Overall, I think the listening section was fair and accurately tested our ability to understand spoken English in various contexts. It's important to practice listening to different accents and speeds of speech to prepare for this part of the exam.In conclusion, I feel confident that I did my best on the December 2021 English CET-6 Listening section. I hope my thoughts on the exam were helpful for you too! Let's keep practicing and improving our listening skills together. Good luck to all of us on the exam results!That's all for now. Thanks for listening! Bye-bye!篇7Oh wow, guys! Guess what? I just listened to the English listening test for the December 2021 CET-6 exam, and let me tell you all about it!First, they played a conversation between two students talking about their upcoming vacation plans. The girl was going to visit her grandparents in the countryside, while the boy was going to a beach resort with his friends. They discussed what they would do there and how excited they were. It was so cool to hear about all the fun things they had planned!Next, there was a lecture about global warming and its effects on the environment. The professor talked about the rising temperatures, melting ice caps, and the importance of reducing our carbon footprint. He also mentioned some ways we can help, like using renewable energy sources and recycling. It was really eye-opening to learn about the impact of climate change.After that, they played a news report about a new technology that allows people to control computers with their thoughts. They interviewed a scientist who explained how it works and its potential applications in healthcare and communication. It was so futuristic and mind-blowing!Finally, there was a discussion between two students about the pros and cons of studying abroad. They talked about thebenefits of experiencing different cultures and gaining independence, as well as the challenges of being far away from family and friends. It was interesting to hear their different perspectives on the topic.Overall, the listening test was super interesting and fun to listen to. I can't wait to see how I did on it when the results come out! I hope you guys enjoyed my recap of the test. Let me know if you want to hear more about it!篇8My dearest friends,Today I wanna tell you about the English listening test I took in December 2021. It was super-duper important for my English learning journey, you know?So, the test had lots of different parts. First, there were short conversations between people. They talked about all kinds of things like going shopping, studying for exams, or planning a vacation. I had to listen really carefully to answer the questions about what they said. It was a bit tricky but I did my best!Then there were longer talks by one person. They talked about more serious stuff like science, history, or literature. I hadto pay close attention to details to get the right answers. But even if I didn't understand everything, I tried my hardest!There were also some announcements and news reports. They were fast and I had to listen carefully to catch all the important information. Sometimes they talked about things happening in the world, like new inventions or travel warnings. It was interesting to learn about different things!Overall, the listening test was a bit challenging but also fun. I learned a lot of new words and phrases, and I practiced my listening skills. I hope I did a good job, but even if I didn't, I know I tried my best. And that's what matters the most, right?So, that's the story of my English listening test in December 2021. I hope you enjoyed hearing about it, and maybe even learned something new too!Love you all,[Your Name]篇9Oh my goodness! Have you heard about the December 2021 English CET-6 listening test? It was soooooo hard, but I managedto write down most of the questions and answers. Let me tell you all about it!The first section was a conversation between two students discussing their plans for winter break. Student A was going to stay on campus and study for exams, while Student B was going home to spend time with family. The questions were tricky, but I think I got them all right.Next, there was a lecture about climate change and its effects on the environment. The professor talked about rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and the importance of reducing carbon emissions. It was super informative, but I had to concentrate really hard to understand everything.After that, there was a dialogue between a woman and a man about renting an apartment. They discussed the lease terms, the security deposit, and the move-in date. I had to listen carefully to catch all the details, but I think I got them all down.The last section was a news report about a new technology that can convert plastic waste into clean energy. The reporter talked about how this innovation could help reduce pollution and tackle the global plastic crisis. It was really interesting, and I learned a lot from it.Overall, the listening test was challenging, but I think I did pretty well. I can't wait to see my score and find out if I passed. Fingers crossed!篇10Hello everyone! Today I'm going to talk about the English CET-6 listening test in December 2021. It was so much fun to listen to the different conversations and lectures!In the first part of the listening test, we had to listen to a conversation between two students talking about their favorite classes. The boy liked math because he thought it was interesting and challenging, while the girl enjoyed English because she found it easy and fun. I like math too, just like the boy!After that, there was a lecture about climate change. The speaker talked about how carbon dioxide emissions are causing the Earth's temperature to rise, which is leading to more frequent and severe natural disasters. It was really sad to hear about all the damage humans are causing to the planet.Next, we had to listen to a dialogue between a customer and a store clerk about exchanging a defective product. The customer was upset because the product she bought was broken,but the clerk promised to give her a refund. It made me think about how important it is to have good customer service.The last part of the listening test was a lecture about the benefits of exercise. The speaker talked about how regular physical activity can improve both physical and mental health. It was a great reminder to stay active and take care of our bodies.Overall, I had a lot of fun listening to the English CET-6 listening test in December 2021. I can't wait to see how I did on the test! Hope everyone did well too. Thank you for listening to my summary! Bye-bye!。
下半年英语六级考试真题及答案
下半年英语六级考试真题及答案下半年英语六级考试真题及答案一、写作Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the use ofrobots. Try to imagine what will happen when more and more robots take the place of humanbeings in industry as well as people's daily lives. You are required to write at least 150 wordsbut no more than 200 words.二、听力场对话Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of eachconversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will bespoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer. from the fourchoices marked A), B),C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with asingle line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. A) Project organizer.B) Public relations officer.C) Marketing manager.D) Market research consultant.2. A) Quantitative advertising research.B) Questionnaire design.C) Research methodology.D) Interviewer training.3. A) They are intensive studies of people's spending habits.B) They examine relations between producers and customers.C) They look for new and effective ways to promote products.D) They study trends or customer satisfaction over a long period.4. A) The lack of promotion opportunity.B) Checking charts and tables.C) Designing questionnaires.D) The persistent intensity.Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.5. A) His view on Canadian universities.B) His understanding of higher education.C) His suggestions for improvements in higher education.D) His complaint about bureaucracy in American universities.6. A) It is well designed.B) It is rather inflexible.C) It varies among universities.D) It has undergone great changes.7. A) The United States and Canada can learn from each other.B) Public universities are often superior to private universities.C) Everyone should be given equal access to higher education.D) Private schools work more efficiently than public institutions.8. A) University systems vary from country to country.B) Efficiency is essential to university management.C) It is hard to say which is better, a public university or a private one.D) Many private university in the U.S. are actually large bureaucracies.三、听力短文Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two passages. At the end of each passage, you willhear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. Afteryou hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through thecentre.Passage OneQuestions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard.9. A) Government's role in resolving an economic crisis.B) The worsening real wage situation around the world.C) Indications of economic recovery in the United States.D) The impact of the current economic crisis on peopled life.10. A) They will feel less pressure to raise employees' wages.B) They will feel free to choose the most suitable employees.C) They will feel inclined to expand their business operations.D) They will feel more confident in competing with their rivals.11. A) Employees and companies cooperate to pull through the economic crisis.B) Government and companies join hands to create jobs for the unemployed.C) Employees work shorter hours to avoid layoffs.D) Team work will be encouraged in companies.Passage TwoQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.12. A) Whether memory supplements work.B) Whether herbal medicine works wonders.C) Whether exercise enhances one's memory.D) Whether a magic memory promises success.13. A) They help the elderly more than the young.B) They are beneficial in one way or another.C) They generally do not have side effects.D)They are not based on real science.14. A) They are available at most country fairs.B) They are taken in relatively high dosage.C) They are collected or grown by farmers.D) They are prescribed by trained practitioners.15. A) They have often proved to be as helpful as doing mental exercise.B) Taking them with other medications might entail unnecessary risks.C) Their effect lasts only a short time.D) Many have benefited from them.四、听力录音Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three recordings of lectures or talks followed by threeor four questions. The recordings will be played only once. After you hear a question, you mustchoose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C) and D). Then mark thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Recording OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the recording you have just heard.16. A) How catastrophic natural disasters turn out to be to developing nations.B) How the World Meteorological Organization studiesnatural disasters.C) How powerless humans appear to be in face of natural disasters.D) How the negative impacts of natural disasters can be reduced.17. A) By training rescue teams for emergencies.B) By taking steps to prepare people for them.C) By changing people's views of nature.D) By relocating people to safer places.18. A) How preventive action can reduce the loss of life.B) How courageous Cubans are in face of disasters.C) How Cubans suffer from tropical storms.D) How destructive tropical storms can be.Recording TwoQuestions 19 to 22 are based on the recording you have just heard.19. A) Pay back their loans to the American government.B) Provide loans to those in severe financial difficulty.C) Contribute more to the goal of a wider recovery.D) Speed up their recovery from the housing bubble.20. A) Some banks may have to merge with others.B) Many smaller regional banks are going to fail.C) It will be hard for banks to provide more loans.D) Many banks will have to lay off some employees.21. A) It will work closely with the government.B) It will endeavor to write off bad loans.C) It will try to lower the interest rate.D) It will try to provide more loans.22. A) It won't help the American economy to turn around.B) It won't do any good to the major commercial banks.C) It will win the approval of the Obama administration.D) It will be necessary if the economy starts to shrink again.Recording ThreeQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the recording you have just heard.23. A) Being unable to learn new things.B) Being rather slow to make changes.C) Losing temper more and more often.D) Losing the ability to get on with others.24. A) Cognitive stimulation.B) Community activity.C) Balanced diet.D) Fresh air.25. A) Ignoring the signs and symptoms of aging.B) Adopting an optimistic attitude towards life.C) Endeavoring to give up unhealthy lifestyles.D) Seeking advice from doctors from time to time.五、Section A选词填空Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select oneword for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read thepassage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified bya letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on ,Answer Street 2 with a singleline through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 26 to 35 are based on the following passage.Let's say you love roller-skating. Just the thought of __26__ on your roller-skates brings a smileto your face. You also knowthat roller-skating is excellent exercise. You have a __27__ attitudetoward it.This description of roller-skating __28__ the three components of an attitude: affect, cognition, and behavior. You love the activity; it's great fun. These feelings __29__ the affectiveor emotional component; they are an important ingredient in attitudes. The knowledge wehave about the object constitutes the cognitive component of an attitude. You understandthe health __30__ that the activity can bring. Finally, attitudes have a behavioral component. Our attitudes __31__ us to go outside to enjoy roller-skating.Now, we don't want to leave you with the __32__ that these three components always worktogether __33__ . They don't; sometimes they clash. For example, let's say you love pizza(affective component); however, you have high cholesterol and understand (knowledgecomponent) that eating pizza may be bad for your health. Which behavior will your attituderesult in, eating pizza or __34__ it? The answer depends on which component happens to bestronger. If you are walking past a pizza restaurant at lunchtime, your emotions and feelingsprobably will be stronger than your knowledge that pizza may not be the best food for yourhealth. In that instance, you have pizza for lunch. If you are at home trying to decide where togo for dinner, however, the knowledge component may __35__ , and you decide to go whereyou can eat a healthier meal.A.avoidingB.benefitsC.highlightD.illustratesE.impressionF.improvesG.inquiringH.perfectlyI.positiveJ.prevailK.primarilyL.promptM.specificationsN.strappingO.typical六、Section B段乱匹配Section 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 paragraphfrom which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Eachparagraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter onAnswer Sheet 2.The Changing Generation[A] It turns out today's teenagers aren't so scary after all. Results of USA WEEKEND'S Teens& Parents survey reveal a generation of young people who get along well with theirparents and approve of the way they're being raised. They think of their parents withaffection and respect. They speak with Mom or Dad when they have a problem. Most feel thattheir parents understand them, and they believe their family is the No. 1 priority in theirparents, lives. Many even think their parents are cool! Although more than a third have anobject in their rooms they would like to keep secret from their parents, rarely is itanythingmore alarming than a diary or off-color (低俗的) book or CD.[B] Such results may seem surprising against the background of shocking incidents that colorthe way the mass media portray the young. In October 2000, , the same month the surveywas taken, the Washington-based Center for Media and Public Affairs wrote in its publicationMedia Monitor that, in a recent month of TV news coverage of American youth, just 2% of teenswere shown at home, and just 1% were portrayed in a work setting. In contrast, the criminaljustice system accounted for nearly one out of every five visual backgrounds. No wonder parentsworry their own kids might spin out of control once they hit the turbulent waters ofadolescence.[C] The overall facts ought to reassure us. The survey shows us that today's teens areaffectionate, sensible and far happier than the angry and tortured souls that have beenpainted for us by stereotypes. From other sources, we also know teenage crime, drug abuseand premarital sex are in general decline. We, of course, need to pay attention to youngsterswho are filled with discontent and hostility, but we should not allow these extreme cases todistort our view of most young people.[D] My own research at the Stanford Center on Adolescence uses in-depth interviews with smallsamples of youngsters rather than large-scale surveys. Still, in my studies and others I haveread, I find the same patterns as in USA WEEKEND'S survey. Today's teenagers admire theirparents and welcome parental guidance about important matters such as career choice—though certainly not Mom and Dad's advice on matters of personal taste, such as music orfashion. When we ask teens to choose a hero，they usually select an older family member ratherthan a remote publicfigure. Most teens say they enjoy the company of both parents andfriends.[E] Contrary to some stereotypes, most adolescents believe they must be tolerant ofdifferences among individuals (though they do not always find this easy in the cliquish (拉帮结派的) environment of high school). Many of them volunteer for community service withdisadvantaged people. One prevalent quality we have found in teens, statements aboutthemselves, their friends and their families is a strikingly positive emotional tone. By andlarge, these are very nice kids, and as the band The Who used to sing, "The kids are alright."[F] How much is today's spirit of harmony a change from our more turbulent past? A meregeneration ago, parent-child relations were described as "the generation gap". Yet even thenreports of widespread youth rebellion were overdone: Most kids in the '60s and 70s sharedtheir parents, basic values. Still, it is true that American families are growing closer at the dawnof this new millennium (千年). Perhaps there is less to fight about, with the country in a periodof tranquility and the dangers of drug abuse and other unwholesome behavior well known. Perhaps in the face of impersonal and intimidating globalization, a young person's familyfeels more like a friendly haven than an oppressive trap. And perhaps parents are actingmore like parents than in the recent past. Within just the past five years, I have noticed parentsreturning to a belief that teenagers need the guidance of elders rather than the liberal, "anything goes" mode of child-rearing that became popular in the second half of the 20thcentury.[G] But missing from all these data is the sense that today's young care very much about theircountry, about the broadercivic and political environment, or about the future of their society. They seem to be turning inward—generally in a pro-social manner, certainly with positivebenefits for intimate relationships, but too often at the expense of a connection with thepresent and future world beyond, including the society they will one day inherit.[H] Recently, we examined more than 400 essays on the "laws of life" that teens from twocommunities had written as part of an educational program initiated by the John TempletonFoundation in Radnor, Pa. In those essays, and in follow-up interviews with a few of theteenagers, we found lots of insight, positive feeling and inspirational thinking. But we alsofound little interest in civic life beyond the tight circles of their family and immediate friends.[I] For example, only one boy said he would like to be president when he grows up. When I wasin high school, dozens in my class alone would have answered differently. In fact, other recentstudies have found there has never been a time in American history when so small aproportion of young people have sought or accepted leadership roles in local civicorganizations. It is also troubling that voting rates among our youngest eligible voters—18- to24-year-olds—are way down: Little more than one in four now go to the polls, even in nationalelections, compared with almost twice that many when 18-year-olds were first given the vote.[J] In our interviews, many students viewed politics with suspicion and distaste. " Mostpoliticians are kind of crooked (不诚实的)" one student declared. Another, discussing nationalpolitics, said, “I feel like one person can't do that much, and I get the impression most peopledon't think a group of people can do that much." Asked what they would like to changein theworld, the students mentioned only personal concerns such as slowing down the pace of life, gaining good friends, becoming more spiritual, becoming either more materially successful orless materially oriented (depending on the student's values), and being more respectful of theEarth, animals and other people. One boy said, "I'd rather be concentrating on artistic effortsthan saving the world or something."[K] It is fine and healthy for teens to cultivate their personal interests, and it is good newswhen young people enjoy harmonious relations with their family and friends. But there is alsoa place in a young life for noble purposes that include a dedication to the broader society, alove of country and an aspiration to make their own leadership contributions.[L] In the past, the young have eagerly participated in national service and civic affairs, oftenwith lots of energy and idealism. If this is not happening today, we should ask why. Oursociety needs the full participation of its younger citizens if it is to continue to thrive. Weknow the promise is there—this is a well-grounded, talented, warm-hearted group ofyoungsters. We have everything to gain by encouraging them to explore the world beyondtheir immediate experience and to prepare themselves for their turn at shaping that world.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
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Section A 11.【答案】A) Listen to the recorded notes while driving.
12.【答案】C) The man lacks confidence in playing the part. 13.【答案】A) Arranging a bed for a patient 14.【答案】A) He is too busy to accept more responsibility. 15. 【答案】C) He has left his position in the government. 16. 【答案】D) The man is well informed about the space shuttle missions. 17. 【答案】A) At a car renting company 26 What does the passage say about most of the mice used for experiments? 【答案】D）They sacrifice their lives for the benefit of humans.
27 Why did the so-called bad mice have to be captured and destroyed? 【答案】C) They may affect the results of experiments.
28 When are mice killed without prior approval? 【答案】C) When they become escapees.
29 Why does the speaker say what the Herzau’s did at home is ironical? 【答案】A）While holding a burial ceremony for a pet mouse, they were killing pest mice.
30. What does the speaker say about the natives of New York? 【答案】D) They take it for granted.
31. What does the speaker say commuters give to New York? 【答案】A) Tidal restlessness.
32. What do we learn about the settlers of New York? 【答案】B) They are adventurers from all over the world. 33. As the speaker walked into the living room, what was being shown on TV? 【答案】D） A murder mystery
34. What does the speaker say about watching television? 【答案】C）It is unhealthy for the viewers.
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听力原文 2011年12月英语六级考试听力原文 Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and2 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 2 with a single line through the centre.
11. M: I don’t know what to do. I have to drive to Chicago next Friday for my cousin’s wedding, but I have got a Psychology test to prepare for. W: Why don’t you record your notes so you can study on the way? Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?
12. M: Professor Wright, you may have to find another student to play this role, the lines are so long and I simply can’t remember them all. W: Look, Tony. It is still a long time before the first show. I don’t expect you to know all the lines yet. Just keep practicing. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
13. M: Hello, this is Dr. Martin from the Emergency Department. I have a male patient with a fractured ankle. W: Oh, we have one bed available in ward 3, send him here and I will take care of him. Q: What are the speakers talking about?
14. W: Since Simon will graduate this May, the school paper needs a new editor. So if you are interested, I will be happy to nominate you. M: Thanks for considering me. But the baseball team is starting up a new season. And I’m afraid I have a lot on my hands. Q: What does the man mean?
15. W: Have you heard the news that Jame Smeil has resigned his post as prime minister? M: Well, I got it from the headlines this morning. It’s reported that he made public at this decision at the last cabinet meeting. Q: what do we learn about Jame Smeil?
16. W: The morning paper says the space shuttle is taking off at 10 a.m. tomorrow. M: Yeah, it’s just another one of this year’s routine missions. The first mission was undertaken a decade ago and broadcast live then worldwide. Q: what can we infer from this conversation?
17. M: We do a lot of camping in the mountains. What would you recommend for two people? W: You’d probably be better off with the four real drive vehicle. We have several off-road trucks in stock, both new and used. Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?
18. W: I hear you did some serious shopping this past weekend. M: Yeah, the speakers of my old stereo finally gave out and there was no way to repair them. Q: What did the man do over the weekend?