历年六级听力真题合集

历年六级听力真题合集 2006.6 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. 1. A) She met with Thomas just a few days ago. B) She can help with the orientation program. C) She is not sure she can pass on the message. D) She will certainly try to contact Thomas.(C) 2. A) Set the dinner table. B) Change the light bulb. C) Clean the dining room. D) Hold the ladder for him.(D) 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’s just had dinner with his friends.(B) 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.(C) 5. A) Tony’s secretary. B) Paul’s girlfriend. C) Paul’s colleague. D) Tony’s wife.(D) 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.(A) 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) 8. A) At a bookstore. B) At the dentist’s. C) In a restaurant. D) In the library.(B) 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 college. D) He believes most college students are running wild.(B) 10. A) It was applaudable. B) It was just terrible. C) The actors were enthusiastic. D) The plot was funny enough.(A) Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Passage One Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard. 11. A) Social work. B) Medical care. C) Applied physics. D) Special education.(B) 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.(C) 13. A) To get the funding for the hospitals. B) To help the disabled children there. C) To train therapists for the children there. D) To set up an institution for the handicapped.(B) Passage Two Questions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard. 14. 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.(D) 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.(A) 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.(D) 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.(A) Passage Three Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard. 18. 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.(C) 19. A) Its enormous size. B) Its plant-like appearance. C) Its instantaneous response. D) Its offensive smell.(B) 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.(A) 2006.12 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question 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) or D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. 1. A) The foggy weather has affected Mary’s mood. B) They are puzzled about Mary’s low spirits. C) Mary is dissatisfied with her promotion. D) Mary cares too much about her looks.(B) 2. A) Go to an art exhibition. B) Attend the opening night of a play. C) Dine out with an old friend. D) See his paintings on display.(A) 3. A) Her mother was quite outstanding in academic word. B) She was not particularly interested in going to school. C) Her parents laid great emphasis on academic excellence. D) She helped upgrade the educational level of immigrants.(C) 4. A) The machines there were ill maintained. B) Tickets for its members were cheaper. C) It was filled with people all the time. D) It had a reputation for good service.(C) 5. A) Both Sarah and Tom have been awarded doctoral degrees. B) Tom has arranged to meet his bride Sarah in Hawaii. C) Tom was more excited than Sarah at the wedding. D) A double blessing has descended upon Tom.(D) 6. A) There were too many questions in the examination. B) The examination was well beyond the course content. C) The examination questions were somewhat too difficult. D) The course prepared him adequately for the examination.(B) 7. A) It’s less time consuming. B) His wife is tired of cooking. C) It’s part of his job. D) He is sick of home-cooked meals.(C) 8. A) He has just started to teach piano lessons. B) He seldom takes things seriously. C) He is very proud of his piano skills. D) He usually understates his achievements.(D) 9. A) It’s tedious. B) It’s absurd. C) It’s justifiable. D) It’s understandable.(B) 10. A) Arrange accommodation for her. B) Explain the cause of the cancellation. C) Compensate her for the inconvenience. D) Allow her to take another flight that night.(A) Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) or D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Passage One Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard. 11. A) Producing legendary painting. B) Making a fortune from decorative arts. C) Manufacturing quality furniture. D) Setting up a special museum.(D) 12. A) To show his fascination with Asian culture. B) To tell the story of the American Revolution. C) To promote interest in American decorative arts. D) To increase the popularity of the DuPont Company.(C) 13. A) By theme of period. B) By style of design. C) By manufacturer of origin. D) By function of purpose.(A) Passage Two Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard. 14. A) People may use two or more languages. B) People will choose Chinese rather than English. C) The percentage of native speakers of English will increase. D) The number of people relying on their mother tongue will drop.(A) 15. A) The number of Spanish speakers is far greater than that of Arabic speakers. B) Arabic spoken in one Arab country may not be understood in another. C) Arabic spoken in Egypt differs from Arabic spoken in Morocco in origin. D) The number of Arabic speakers is declining because of the invasion of English.(B) 16. A) It is impossible for Arab countries to standardize their language. B) Most people in the world will learn to speak Chinese in the future. C) It is uncertain whether English will be the world language in the future. D) Spanish is very likely to become the top language of the world by 2050.(C) Passage Three Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard. 17. A) Because they believe blind students prefer to mix with students who can see. B) Because it would cost lots of money to build such special colleges. C) Because it would constitute discrimination against blind students. D) Because they think blind people should learn to live among sighted people.(D) 18. A) By encouraging the to be more self-reliant. B) By showing them proper care and respect. C) By offering them more financial assistance. D) By providing them with free medical service.(A) 19. A) Financial aid from the American government. B) Modern technology. C) Professional support. D) Help from the National Federation of the Blind.(B) 20. A) Ask American professors to write recommendations on their behalf. B) Obtain American citizenship before they reach the age of 30. C) Turn to special institutions in their own country for assistance. D) Apply to the national federation of the Blind for scholarships.(D) 2007.6 Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what 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. 注意:此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。 11. A) Surfing the net. B) Watching a talk show. C) Packing a birthday gift. D) Shopping at a jewelry store.(A) 12. A) He enjoys finding fault with exams. B) He is sure of his success in the exam. C) He doesn’t know if he can do well in the exam. D) He used to get straight A’s in the exams he took.(B) 13. A) The man is generous with his good comments on people. B) The woman is unsure if there will be peace in the world. C) The woman is doubtful about newspaper stories. D) The man is quite optimistic about human nature.(D) 14. A) Study for some profession. B) Attend a medical school. C) Stay in business. D) Sell his shop.(C) 15. A) More money. B) Fair treatment. C) A college education. D) Shorter work hours.(A) 16. A) She was exhausted from her trip. B) She missed the comforts of home. C) She was impressed by Mexican food. D) She will not go to Mexico again.(B) 17. A) Cheer herself up a bit. B) Find a more suitable job. C) Seek professional advice. D) Take a psychology course.(C) 18. A) He dresses more formally now. B) What he wears does not match his position. C) He has ignored his friends since graduation. D) He failed to do well at college.(A) Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 19. A) To go sightseeing. B) To have meetings. C) To promote a new champagne. D) To join in a training program.(B) 20. A) It can reduce the number of passenger complaints. B) It can make air travel more entertaining. C) It can cut down the expenses for air travel. D) It can lessen the discomfort caused by air travel.(D) 21. A) Took balanced meals with champagne. B) Ate vegetables and fruit only. C) Refrained from fish or meat. D) Avoided eating rich food.(D) 22. A) Many of them found it difficult to exercise on a plane. B) Many of them were concerned with their well-being. C) Not many of them chose to do what she did. D) Not many of them understood the program.(C) Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 23. A) At a fair. B) At a cafeteria. C) In a computer lab. D) In a shopping mall.(A) 24. A) The latest computer technology. B) The organizing of an exhibition. C) The purchasing of some equipment. D) The dramatic changes in the job market.(C) 25. A) Data collection. B) Training consultancy. C) Corporate management. D) Information processing.(B) Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choice marked A) B) C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. 注意:此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。 Passage One Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard. 26. A) Improve themselves. B) Get rid of empty dreams. C) Follow the cultural tradition. D) Attempt something impossible.(A) 27. A) By finding sufficient support for implementation. B) By taking into account their own ability to change. C) By constantly keeping in mind their ultimate goals. D) By making detailed plans and carrying them out.(D) 28. A) To show people how to get their lives back to normal. B) To show how difficult it is for people to lose weight. C) To remind people to check the calories on food bags. D) To illustrate how easily people abandon their goals.(D) Passage Two Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard. 29. A) Michael’s parents got divorced. B) Karen was adopted by Ray Anderson. C) Karen’s mother died in a car accident. D) A truck driver lost his life in a collision.(B) 30. A) He ran a red light and collided with a truck. B) He sacrificed his life to save a baby girl. C) He was killed instantly in a burning car. D) He got married to Karen’s mother.(B) 31. A) The reported hero turned out to be his father. B) He did not understand his father till too late. C) Such misfortune should have fallen on him. D) It reminded him of his miserable childhood.(A) Passage Three Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard. 32. A) Germany. B) Japan. C) The U.S. D) The U.K.(B) 33. A) By doing odd jobs at weekends. B) By working long hours every day. C) By putting in more hours each week. D) By taking shorter vacations each year.(D) 34. A) To combat competition and raise productivity. B) To provide them with more job opportunities. C) To help them maintain their living standard. D) To prevent them from holding a second job.(A) 35. A) Change their jobs. B) Earn more money. C) Reduce their working hours. D) Strengthen the government’s role.(C) Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. 注意:此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。 Nursing, as a typically female profession, must deal constantly with the false impression that nurses are there to wait on the physician. As nurses, we are (36) ________ to provide nursing care only. We do not have any legal or moral (37) ________ to any physician. We provide health teaching, (38) ________ physical as well as emotional problems, (39) ________ patient-related services, and make all of our nursing decisions based upon what is best or suitable for the patient. If, in any (40) ________, we feel that a physician’s order is (41) ________ or unsafe, we have a legal (42) ________ to question that order or refuse to carry it out. Nursing is not a nine-to-five job with every weekend off. All nurses are aware of that before they enter the profession. The emotional and physical stress. However, that occurs due to odd working hours is a (43) ________ reason for a lot of the career dissatisfaction. (44) ________________________________. That disturbs our personal lives, disrupts our sleeping and eating habits, and isolates us from everything except job-related friends and activities. The quality of nursing care is being affected dramatically by these situations. (45) ________________________________. Consumers of medically related services have evidently not been affected enough yet to demand changes in our medical system. But if trends continue as predicted, (46) ________________________________. 2008.6 Part III Section A 11. A)He is quite easy to recognize B)he is an outstanding speaker C)he looks like a movie star D)he looks young for his age 12. A)consult her dancing teacher B)take a more interesting class C)continue her dancing class D)improve her dancing skills 13. A)the man did not believe what the woman said B)the man accompanied the woman to the hospital C)the woman may be suffering from repetitive strain injury D)the woman may not followed the doctor’s instructions 14. A)they are not in style any more B)they have cost him far too much C)they no longer suit his eyesight D)they should be cleaned regularly 15. A)he spilled his drink onto the floor B)he has just finished wiping the floor C)he was caught in a shower on his way home D)he rushed out of the bath to answer the phone 16. A)fixing some furniture B)repairing the toy train C)reading the instructions D)assembling the bookcase 17. A)urge Jenny to spend more time on study B)help Jenny to prepare for the coming exams C)act towards Jenny in a more sensible way、 D)send Jenny to a volleyball training center 18. A)The building of the dam needs a large budget B)the proposed site is near the residential area C)the local people fel insecure about the dam D)the dam poses a threat to the local environment Question19 to21 are based on the conversation you have just heard 19 A. It saw the end of its booming years worldwide B. Its production and sales reached record levels. C. It became popular in some foreign countries D. Its domestic market started to shrink rapidly. 20. A. They cost less. B. They tasted better. C. They were in fashion. D. They were widely advertised. 21. A. It is sure to fluctuate . B. It is bound to revive. C. It will remain basically stable. D. It will see no more monopoly 22. A. Organising protests B. Recruiting members C. Acting as its spokesman. D. Saving endangered animals. 23. A. Anti-animal-abuse demonstrations B. Anti-nuclear campaigns C. Surveying the Atlantic Ocean floor D. Removing industrial waste. 24. A. By harassing them. B. By appealing to the public C. By taking legal action. D. By resorting to force. 25. A. Doubtful B. Reserved C. Indifferent D. Supportive 26. A, The air becomes still. B. The air pressure is low. C. The clouds block the sun. D. The sky appears brighter. 27. A. Ancient people were better at foretelling the weather. B. Sailors’saying about the weather are unreliable. C. People knew long ago how to predict the weather. D. It was easiter to forecast the weather in the old days. 28 A. Weather forecast is getting more accurate today. B. People can predict the weather by their senses C. Who are the real esperts in weather forecast . D. Weather changes affect people’s life remarkably 29. A. They often feel insecure about their jobs. B. They are unable to decide what to do first . C. They are feel burdened with numerous tasks every day. D they feel burdened with numerous tasks every day 30 A. Analyze them rationally. B. Draw a detailed to-do list . C. Turn to others for help. D. Handle them one by one . 31. A. They have accomplished little . B. They feel utterly exhausted . C. They have worked out a way to relax. D. They no longer feel any sense of guilt. 32. A. Their performance may improve. B. Their immune system may be reinforced C. Their blood pressure may rise all of a sudden. D. Their physical development may be enhanced. 33. A. Improved mental functioning B. Increased susceptibility to disease C. Speeding up of blood circulation D. Reduction of stress-related hormones 34. A. Pretend to be in better shape. B. Have more physical exercise . C. Turn more often to friends for help D. Pay more attention to bodily sensations. 35. A. Different approaches to coping with stress. B. Various causes for serious health problems. C. The relationship between stress and illness. D. New finding of medical research on stress. 2008.12 Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes) Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D], and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. 11. A) He is quite easy to recognize B) He is an outstanding speaker C) He looks like a movie star D) He looks young for his age 12. A) consult her dancing teacher B) take a more interesting class C) continue her dancing class D) improve her dancing skills 13. A) the man did not believe what the woman said B) the man accompanied the woman to the hospital C) the woman may be suffering from repetitive strain injury D) the woman may not followed the doctor’s instructions 14. A) they are not in style any more B) they have cost him far too much C) they no longer suit his eyesight D) they should be cleaned regularly 15. A) he spilled his drink onto the floor B) he has just finished wiping the floor C) he was caught in a shower on his way home D) he rushed out of the bath to answer the phone 16. A) fixing some furniture B) repairing the toy train C) reading the instructions D) assembling the bookcase 17. A) urge Jenny to spend more time on study B) help Jenny to prepare for the coming exams C) act towards Jenny in a more sensible way D) send Jenny to a volleyball training center 18. A) The building of the dam needs a large budget B) The proposed site is near the residential area C) The local people feel insecure about the dam D) The dam poses a threat to the local environment Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 19. A. It saw the end of its booming years worldwide B. Its production and sales reached record levels. C. It became popular in some foreign countries D. Its domestic market started to shrink rapidly. 20. A. They cost less. C. They were in fashion. B. They tasted better. D. They were widely advertised. 21. A. It is sure to fluctuate. C. It will remain basically stable. B. It is bound to revive. D. It will see no more monopoly Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 22. A. Organising protests C. Acting as its spokesman. B. Recruiting members D. Saving endangered animals. 23. A. Anti-animal-abuse demonstrations B. Anti-nuclear campaigns C. Surveying the Atlantic Ocean floor D. Removing industrial waste. 24. A. By harassing them. C. By taking legal action. B. By appealing to the public D. By resorting to force. 25. A. Doubtful C. Indifferent. B. Reserved D. Supportive Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. Passage One Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard. 26. A. The air becomes still. C. The clouds block the sun. B. The air pressure is low. D. The sky appears brighter. 27. A. Ancient people were better at foretelling the weather. B. Sailors’ saying about the weather are unreliable. C. People knew long ago how to predict the weather. D. It was easier to forecast the weather in the old days. 28. A. Weather forecast is getting more accurate today. B. People can predict the weather by their senses C. Who are the real experts in weather forecast. D. Weather changes affect people’s life remarkably Passage Two Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard. 29. A. They often feel insecure about their jobs. B. They are unable to decide what to do first. C. They feel burdened with numerous tasks every day. D they feel burdened with numerous tasks every day 30. A. Analyze them rationally. C. Turn to others for help. B. Draw a detailed to-do list. D. Handle them one by one. 31. A. They have accomplished little. C. They have worked out a way to relax. B. They feel utterly exhausted. D. They no longer feel any sense of guilt. Passage Three Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard. 32. A. Their performance may improve. B. Their immune system may be reinforced C. Their blood pressure may rise all of a sudden. D. Their physical development may be enhanced. 33. A. Improved mental functioning C. Speeding up of blood circulation B. Increased susceptibility to disease D. Reduction of stress-related hormones 34. A. Pretend to be in better shape. C. Turn more often to friends for help B. Have more physical exercise. D. Pay more attention to bodily sensations. 35. A. Different approaches to coping with stress. B. Various causes for serious health problems. C. The relationship between stress and illness. D. New finding of medical research on stress. Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. One of the most common images of an advanced, Western-style culture is that of a busy, traffic-filled city. Since their first (36) ______ on American roadways, automobiles have become a (37) ______ of progress, a source of thousands of jobs and an almost inalienable right for citizens’ personal freedom of movement. In recent (38) _______, our “love affair” with the car is being (39) ________ directly to the developing world, and it is increasingly (40) _______ that this transfer is leading to disaster. American’s almost complete dependence on automobiles has been a terrible mistake. As late as the 1950s, a large (41) ________ of the American public used mass transit. A (42) ________ of public policy decisions and corporate scheming saw to it that countless (43) ________ and efficient urban streetcar and intra-city rail systems were dismantled. (44) ___________________________________________________. Our lives have been planned along a road grid—homes far from work, shopping far from everything, with ugly stretches of concrete and blacktop in between. Developing countries are copying Western-style transportation systems down to the last detail. (45) _________________________________________________________. Pollution control measures are either not strict or nonexistent, leading to choking clouds of smog. Gasoline still contains lead, which is extremely poisonous to humans. (46) _____________________________________________________________________. In addition to pollution and traffic jams, auto safety is a critical issue in developing nations. 2009.12 Part ? Listening Comprehension (35 minutes) Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. 11. A) They would rather travel around than stay at home. B) They prefer to carry cash when traveling abroad. C) They usually carry many things around with them. D) They don’t like to spend much money on traveling. 12. A) The selection process was a little unfair. B) He had long dreamed of the dean’s position. C) Rod was eliminated in the selection process. D) Rod was in charge of the admissions office. 13. A) Applause encourages the singer. B) She regrets paying for the concert. C) Almost everyone loves pop music. D) The concert is very impressive. 14. A) They have known each other since their schooldays. B) They were both chairpersons of the Students’ Union. C) They have been in close touch by email. D) They are going to hold a reunion party. 15. A) Cook their dinner. B) Rest for a while. C) Get their car fixed. D) Stop for the night. 16. A) Newly-launched products. B) Consumer preferences. C) Survey results. D) Survey methods. 17. A) He would rather the woman didn’t buy the blouse. B) The woman needs blouses in the colors of a rainbow. C) The information in the catalog is not always reliable. D) He thinks the blue blouse is better than the red one. 18. A) The course is open to all next semester. B) The notice may not be reliable. C) The woman has not told the truth. D) He will drop his course in marketing. Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 19. A) A director of a sales department. B) A manager at a computer store. C) A sales clerk at a shopping center. D) An accountant of a computer firm. 20. A) Handling customer complaints. B) Recruiting and training new staff. C) Dispatching ordered goods on time. D) Developing computer programs. 21. A) She likes something more challenging. B) She likes to be nearer to her parents. C) She wants to have a better-paid job. D) She wants to be with her husband. 22. A) Right away. B) In two months. C) Early next month. D) In a couple of days. Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 23. A) It will face challenges unprecedented in its history. B) It is a resolute advocate of the anti-global movement. C) It is bound to regain its full glory of a hundred years ago. D) It will be a major economic power by the mid-21st century. 24. A) The lack of overall urban planning. B) The huge gap between the haves and have-nots. C) The inadequate supply of water and electricity. D) The shortage of hi-tech personnel. 25. A) They attach great importance to education. B) They are able to grasp growth opportunities. C) They are good at learning from other nations. D) They have made use of advanced technologies. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. Passage One Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard. 26. A) She taught chemistry and microbiology courses in a college. B) She gave lectures on how to become a public speaker. C) She helped families move away from industrial polluters. D) She engaged in field research on environmental pollution. 27. A) The job restricted her from revealing her findings. B) The job posed a potential threat to her health. C) She found the working conditions frustrating. D) She was offered a better job in a minority community. 28. A) Some giant industrial polluters have gone out of business. B) More environmental organizations have appeared. C) Many toxic sites in America have been cleaned up. D) More branches of her company have been set up. 29. A) Her widespread influence among members of Congress. B) Her ability to communicate through public speaking. C) Her rigorous training in delivering eloquent speeches. D) Her lifelong commitment to domestic and global issues. Passage Two Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard. 30. A) The fierce competition in the market. B) The growing necessity of staff training. C) The accelerated pace of globalisation. D) The urgent need of a diverse workforce. 31. A) Gain a deep understanding of their own culture. B) Take courses of foreign languages and cultures. C) Share the experiences of people from other cultures. D) Participate in international exchange programmes. 32. A) Reflective thinking is becoming critical. B) Labor market is getting globalised. C) Knowing a foreign language is essential. D) Globalisation will eliminate many jobs. Passage Three Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard. 33. A) Red-haired women were regarded as more reliable. B) Brown-haired women were rated as more capable. C) Golden-haired women were considered attractive. D) Black-haired women were judged to be intelligent. 34. A) They are smart and eloquent. B) They are ambitious and arrogant. C) They are shrewd and dishonest. D) They are wealthy and industrious. 35. A) They force people to follow the cultural mainstream. B) They exaggerate the roles of certain groups of people. C) They emphasize diversity at the expense of uniformity. D) They hinder our perception of individual differences. Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. The ancient Greeks developed basic memory systems called mnemonics. The name is 36 from their Goddess of memory “Mnemosyne”. In the ancient world, a trained memory was an 37 asset, particularly in public life. There were no 38 devices for taking notes, and early Greek orators(演说 家) delivered long speeches with great 39 because they learned the speeches using mnemonic systems. The Greeks discovered that human memory is 40 an associative process—that it works by linking things together. For example, think of an apple. The 41 your brain registers the word “apple”, it 42 the shape, color, taste, smell and 43 of that fruit. All these things are associated in your memory with the word “apple”. 44 . An example could be when you think about a lecture you have had. This could trigger a memory about what you’re talking about through that lecture, which can then trigger another memory. 45 . An example given on a website I was looking at follows: Do you remember the shape of Austria, Canada, Belgium, or Germany? Probably not. What about Italy, though? 46 . You made an association with something already known, the shape of a boot, and Italy’s shape could not be forgotten once you had made the association. 2007.12 Part ? Listening Comprehension (35 minutes) 本题Section A&B共计25分，每小题1分。 Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversation. 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. A) Proceed in his own way. B) Stick to the original plan. C) Compromise with his colleague. D) Try to change his colleague’s mind. 12. A) Mary has a keen eye for style. B) Nancy regrets buying the dress. C) Nancy and Mary went shopping together in Rome. D) Nancy and Mary like to follow the fashion. 13. A) Wash the dishes. B) Go to the theatre. C) Pick up George and Martha. D) Take her daughter to hospital. 14. A) She enjoys making up stories about other people. B) She can never keep anything to herself for long. C) She is eager to share news with the woman. D) She is the best informed woman in town. 15. A) A car dealer. B) A mechanic. C) A driving examiner. D) A technical consultant. 16. A) The shopping mall has been deserted recently. B) Shoppers can only find good stores in the mall. C) Lots of people moved out of the downtown area. D) There isn’t much business downtown nowadays. 17. A) He will help the woman with her reading. B) The lounge is not a place for him to study in. C) He feels sleepy whenever he tries to study. D) A cozy place is rather hard to find on campus. 18. A) To protect her from getting scratches. B) To help relieve her of the pain. C) To prevent mosquito bites. D) To avoid getting sunburnt. Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 19. A) In a studio. B) In a clothing store. C) At a beach resort. D) At a fashion show. 20. A) To live there permanently. B) To stay there for half a year. C) To find a better job to support herself. D) To sell leather goods for a British company. 21. A) Designing fashion items for several companies. B) Modeling for a world-famous Italian company. C) Working as an employee for Ferragamo. D) Serving as a sales agent for Burberrys. 22. A) It has seen a steady decline in its profits. B) It has become much more competitive. C) It has lost many customers to foreign companies. D) It has attracted a lot more designers from abroad. Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 23. A) It helps her to attract more public attention. B) It improves her chance of getting promoted. C) It strengthens her relationship with students. D) It enables her to understand people better. 24. A) Passively. B) Positively. C) Skeptically. D) Sensitively. 25. A) It keeps haunting her day and night. B) Her teaching was somewhat affected by it. C) It vanishes the moment she steps into her role. D) Her mind goes blank once she gets on the stage. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. Passage One Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard. 26. A) To win over the majority of passengers from airlines in twenty years. B) To reform railroad management in western European countries. C) To electrify the railway lines between major European cities. D) To set up an express train network throughout Europe. 27. A) Major European airlines will go bankrupt. B) Europeans will pay much less for traveling. C) Traveling time by train between major European cities will be cut by half. D) Trains will become the safest and most efficient means of travel in Europe. 28. A) Train travel will prove much more comfortable than air travel. B) Passengers will feel much safer on board a train than on a plane. C) Rail transport will be environmentally friendlier than air transport. D) Traveling by train may be as quick as,or even quicker than,by air. 29. A) In 1981. B) In 1989. C) In 1990. D) In 2000. Passage Two Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard. 30. A) There can be no speedy recovery for mental patients. B) Approaches to healing patients are essentially the same. C) The mind and body should be taken as an integral whole. D) There is no clear division of labor in the medical profession. 31. A) A doctor’s fame strengthens the patients’ faith in them. B) Abuse of medicines is widespread in many urban hospitals. C) One third of the patients depend on harmless substances for cure. D) A patient’s expectations of a drug have an effect on their recovery. 32. A) Expensive drugs may not prove the most effective. B) The workings of the mind may help patients recover. C) Doctors often exaggerate the effect of their remedies. D) Most illnesses can be cured without medication. Passage Three Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard. 33. A) Enjoying strong feelings and emotions. B) Defying all dangers when they have to. C) Being fond of making sensational news. D) Dreaming of becoming famous one day. 34. A) Working in an emergency room. B) Watching horror movies. C) Listening to rock music. D) Doing daily routines. 35. A) A rock climber. B) A psychologist. C) A resident doctor. D) A career consultant. Section C Compound Dictation Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. If you’re like most people, you’re indulged in fake listening many times. You go to history class, sit in the third row, and look (36)______ at the instructor as she speaks. But your mind is far away, (37)______ in the clouds of pleasant daydreams. (38)______ you come back to earth: the instructor writes an important term on the chalkboard, and you (39)______ copy it in your notebook. Every once in a while the instructor makes a (40)______ remark, causing others in the class to laugh. You smile politely, pretending that you’ve heard the remark and found it mildly (41)______. You have a vague sense of (42)______ that you aren’t paying close attention, but you tell yourself that any (43)______ you miss can be picked up from a friend’s notes. Besides, (44)___________________________. So back you go into your private little world. Only later do you realize you’ve missed important information for a test. Fake listening may be easily exposed, since many speakers are sensitive to facial cues and can tell if you’re merely pretending to listen. (45)________________________________. Even if you’re not exposed, there’s another reason to avoid fakery: it’s easy for this behavior to become a habit. For some people, the habit is so deeply rooted that (46)________________________________. As a result, they miss lots of valuable information. 2009.6 Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes) Section A 注意:此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。 11. A(Fred forgot to call him last night about the camping trip. B(He is not going to lend his sleeping bag to Fred. C(He has not seen Fred at the gym for sometime. D(Fred may have borrowed a sleeping bag from someone else. 12. A(Summer has become hotter in recent years. B(It will cool down a bit over the weekend. C(Swimming in a pool has a relaxing effect. D(He hopes the weather forecast is accurate. 13. A(Taking a picture of Prof. Brown. B(Commenting on an oil-painting. C(Hosting a TV program. D(Staging a performance. 14. A(She can help the man take care of the plants. B(Most plants grow better in direct sunlight. C(The plants need to be watered frequently. D(The plants should be placed in a shady spot. 15. A(Change to a more exciting channel. B(See the movie some other time. C(Go to bed early. D(Stay up till eleven. 16. A(Both of them are laymen of modern art. B(She has beamed to appreciate modem sculptures. C(Italian artists’ works are difficult to understand. D(Modern artists are generally considered weird. 17. A(They seem satisfied with what they have done. B(They have called all club members to contribute. C(They think the day can be called a memorable one. D(They find it hard to raise money for the hospital. 18. A(The man shouldn’t hesitate to take the course. B(The man should talk with the professor first. C(The course isn’t open to undergraduates. D(The course will require a lot of reading. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 19. A(Current trends in economic development. B(Domestic issues of general social concern. C(Stories about Britain’s relations with other nations. D(Conflicts and compromises among political parties. 20. A(Based on the poll of public opinions. B(By interviewing people who file complaints. C(By analyzing the domestic and international situation. D(Based on public expectations and editors’ judgment. 21. A(Underlying rules of editing. B(Practical experience. C(Audience’s feedback. D(Professional qualifications. Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 22. A(The average life span was less than 50 years. B(It was very common for them to have 12 children. C(They retired from work much earlier than today. D(They were quite optimistic about their future. 23. A(Get ready for ecological changes. B(Adapt to the new environment. C(Learn to use new technology. D(Explore ways to stay young. 24. A(When all women go out to work. B(When family planning is enforced.. C(When a world government is set up. D(When all people become wealthier. 25. A(Eliminate poverty and injustice. B(Migrate to other planets. C(Control the environment. D(Find inexhaustible resources. Section B 注意:此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。 Passage One Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard. 26. A(To help young people improve their driving skills. B(To alert teenagers to the dangers of reckless driving. C(To teach young people road manners through videotapes. D(To show teens the penalties imposed on careless drivers. 27. A(Road accidents. B(Street violence. C(Drug abuse. D(Lung cancer. 28. A(It has changed teens’ way of life. B(It has made teens feel like adults. C(It has accomplished its objective. D(It has been supported by parents. Passage Two Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard. 29. A(Customers may get addicted to the smells. B(Customers may be misled by the smells. C(It hides the defects of certain goods. D(It gives rise to unfair competition. 30. A(Flexible. B(Critical. C(Supportive. D(Cautious. 31. A(The flower scent stimulated people’s desire to buy. B(Stronger smells had greater effects on consumers. C(Most shoppers hated the small the shoe store. D(84% of the customers were unaware of the smells. Passage Three Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard. 32. A(A goods train hit a bus carrying many passengers. B(Two passenger trains crashed into each other. C(A passenger train collided with a goods train. D(An express train was derailed when hit by a bomb. 33. A(The rescue operations have not been very effective. B(More than 300 injured passengers were hospitalized. C(The cause of the tragic accident remains unknown. D(The exact casualty figures are not yet available. 34. A(There was a bomb scare. B(There was a terrorist attack. C(A fire alarm was set off by mistake. D(50 pounds of explosives were found. 35. A(Follow policemen’s directions. B(Keep an eye weather. C(Avoid snow-covered roads. D(Drive with special care. Section C 注意:此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。 English is the leading international language. In different countries around the globe, English is acquired as the mother (36) ________, in others it’s used as a second language. Some nations use English as their (37) ________ language, performing the function of (38) ________; in others it’s used as an international language for business, (39) ________ and industry. What factors and forces have led to the (40) ________ of English? Why is English now considered to be so prestigious that, across the globe, individuals and societies feel (41) ________ if they do not have (42) ________ in this language? How has English changed through 1,500 Years? These are some of the questions that you (43) ________ when you study English. You also examine the immense variability of English and (44) ________. You develop in-depth knowledge of the intricate structure of the language. Why do some non-native speakers of English claim that it’s a difficult language to learn, while (45) ________? At the University of Sussex, you are introduced to the nature and grammar of English in all aspects. This involves the study of sound structures, the formation of words, the sequencing words and the construction of meaning, as well as examination of the theories explaining the aspects of English usage. (46) ________, which are raised by studying how speakers and writers employ English for a wide variety of purposes.