2007年新東方大學英語六級講義（聽力部分）

　　第九次課

　　Exercise 2

　　Answer questions 1-3 based on the following long conversation.

　　1

　　A. An announcement. B. A theater show.

　　C. A television program. D. A biology class.

　　2

　　A. The eat protein.

　　B. They never move from one location.

　　C. They cause erosion of rocks.

　　D. They will never be useful to people.

　　3

　　A. The location of certain ocean rocks.

　　B. The effect of the water pollution on barnacles.

　　C. The medical value of some synthetic products.

　　D. The composition of the barnacle’s glue.

　　Answer questions 4-7 based on the following long conversation.

　　4

　　A. Sad. B. Relieved. C. Sarcastic. D. Apologetic.

　　5

　　A. Taking an exam. B. Drawing graphs.

　　C. Giving presentations. D. Havinq a class discussion.

　　6

　　A. Less than ten minutes. B. About twenty minutes.

　　C. Forty-five minutes. D. Over an hour.

　　7

　　A. Fall. B. Winter. C. Spring. D. Summer.

　　Key: 1– 3 CBD 4 – 7 BCBB

　　Exercise 2 聽力原文

　　M: Did you watch the television special about barnacles last night?

　　W: No, I missed it. What did you learn about them?

　　M: That they glue themselves to rocks in the ocean, shortly after birth. They also stay in the same place forever.

　　W: Right, have you ever tried removing one of those things. It would be easier to chip the rock away than to get the barnacle off.

　　M: Exactly, and that’s why scientists are trying to figure out what the barnacle’s glue is made of. It’s considered one of the strongest adhesives in nature.

　　W: And it would have the advantage of being about work on wet surfaces too.

　　M: Precisely. And because it’s natural protein, it probably wouldn’t be harmful to people like so many synthetic glues in use today.

　　W: Think of all the ways doctors and dentists could use such glue, mending broken bones, fastening false teeth.

　　M: There could be countless uses. Scientists hope to learn soon exactly how the glue is made, so that people can make use of it.

　　1. What prompted the conversation?

　　2. What did the man learn about barnacles?

　　3. According to the conversation, what are scientists trying to discover?

　　W: Jim, thank goodness, you’ve arrived. The class presentation started half an hour ago and I was just beginning to panic.

　　M: I am sorry. I’m late, Helen. This morning has been a real mess. I didn’t think I was going to make it here at all.

　　W: Why are you late? Our whole presentation depends on those graphs you are holding.

　　M: Yes, I know, I’ll tell you about it later. First, let’s see how we are doing for time. Two groups are still ahead of us, aren’t they? The presentation on the rights of the consumer and the analysis of the stock market. That means I’ve got about twenty minutes to thaw out.

　　W: You do look cold. What happened?

　　M: I’ve been standing outside in the Arctic temperature for over an hour waiting for a bus.

　　W: Over an hour! But I thought your apartment was only a ten-minute bus ride to campus.

　　M: Under normal conditions. But the bus delayed because of the weather and when I stepped into a drugstore to call home for a ride, the bus went by. As luck could have it, there was no one at home, so I had to wait another forty-five minutes for the next bus.

　　W: That’s Murphy’s law, isn’t it? What was it he said, “If anything can go wrong, it will.” Well, we’ve still got twenty minutes to gather our wits together.

　　M: We’d better stop talking. People are turning around and looking at us.

　　4. What’s the woman’s tone of voice when she first sees the man?

　　5. What are the students doing when the man arrives in class?

　　6. How much time do the man and woman have before they address the class?

　　7. During what season of the year does the conversation take place?

　　Exercise 3

　　Answer questions 1-3 based on the following long conversation.

　　1

　　A. He doesn’t have an instrument of his own.

　　B. He doesn’t like to play in small groups.

　　C. He doesn’t think he can play well enough.

　　D. He isn’t sure whether he has enough free time.

　　2

　　A. Cello. B. Viola. C. Violin. D. Bass.

　　3.

　　A. Beginning. B. Intermediate.

　　C. Advanced. D. Professional.

　　Answer questions 4 -7 based on the following long conversation.

　　4

　　A. Eastern B. Western

　　C. Southern D. Northern

　　5

　　A. Line drawing. B. An oil painting.

　　C. A wood carving. D. A stone sculpture.

　　6

　　A. The seal. B. The Caribou.

　　C. The polar bear. D. The white whale.

　　7

　　A. White snow. B. Survival skills.

　　C. A tasty food. D. An artist’s food.

　　Key: 1 - 3 CCB 4 - 7 DDCB

　　Exercise 3 聽力原文

　　W: David, you play the cello, don't you?

　　M: I did it for about six years. But I haven't practiced much since I came to college. Why do you ask?

　　W: I'm signing up for a non-credit string ensemble course that meets once a week on Wednesday night. We have several violists, violas and two bass players, but only one cello.

　　M: Who's directing the group?

　　W: Janit Hanson. Maybe you've heard of her. She plays violin in the city orchestra, and she also directs three other small local music groups.

　　M: Mh, I have my cello here, but I think I would need to do a lot of work before my playing would sound any good at all.

　　W: Miss Hanson will give individual instruction as well as teach us as a group. There are only ten of us now. Try to join us. We are all on the intermediate level. And anyway you won't get a grade for the course.

　　M: I'll tell you what. I'll play a little this evening and see how it goes.

　　W: I'm sure you'll be fine, I'll expect to see you at seven o'clock tomorrow in room 14 at the fine arts building. I hope you can come to our regular meeting.

　　1 Why is David not sure that he wants to sign up?

　　2. What instrument does the director of the group play in the city orchestra?

　　3. What is the level of musical proficiency of the most of the group members?

　　M: Lucia, I’ve been admiring that sculpture you have on your desk. It looks like a polar bear.

　　W: That’s right. It is a polar bear. It was made out of soap stone by an Inuit artist from northern Canada. The dark gray stone is easy to carve, and lines which look almost white in contrast can be made with hand tools.

　　M: I’ve seen other Inuit sculptures made from whale bone and wood. You can see by looking at this bear that the style seems quite abstract. And yet there is a realistic impression of the bear’s shape and stance.

　　W: Inuit sculptors usually do depict animals in just such a style. Their favorite subjects are the animals of northern Canada and Alaska, like polar bears, seals, caribou and whales. The Inuit hunt some of these animals for food.

　　M: Yes, I know. But the polar bear is their favorite because of its size, strength and agility.

　　W: That’s true. They recognize it as one of the most graceful swimmers and fishers of all animals, and most important the polar bear symbolizes all the skills the Inuit hunters expect of themselves for survival.

　　4. According to the conversation, in what part of Canada does the artist live?

　　5. What kind of art object are the people looking at?

　　6. Which animal do the Inuit people admire most?

　　7. What does the Inuit favorite animal symbolize to them?

　　Exercise 4

　　Answer questions 1-3 based on the following long conversation.

　　1

　　A. Hospital employees only B. Many City Hall officials

　　C. Many packer Hall residents D. The engineering students only

　　2

　　A. It begins on campus. B. It’s five miles long.

　　C. It circles the campus. D. It takes a few days to cover.

　　3

　　A. Eleven dollars for the event B. Five dollars fort the event

　　C. One dollar per mile D. Twenty-five cents or less per mile

　　Answer questions 4-7 based on the following long conversation.

　　4

　　A. She had not completed her assignment.

　　B. She was unable to attend her psychology class.

　　C. She felt embarrassed in class.

　　D. Her presentation received a poor grade.

　　5

　　A. She’d know when her professor arrived.

　　B. She’d be able to leave quickly.

　　C. She’d be less nervous.

　　D. She’d be able to locate where the man was seated.

　　6

　　A. They blush less frequently than adults do.

　　B. They blush more readily than women do.

　　C. They’re uncomfortable performing in front of adults.

　　D. They don’t respond to stress well.

　　7

　　A. To introduce the woman to someone who has researched blushing.

　　B. To illustrate the benefits of a public-speaking class.

　　C. To explain a way to overcome blushing.

　　D. To give an example of someone who blushes easily.

　　Key: 1 - 3 CAD 4 - 7 DCAD

　　Exercise 4 聽力原文

　　W: Hey, Joe, what's all this talk about the benefit walkathon this weekend?

　　M: Don't you know, most of the residents in Packer Hall are going to try to walk the seven miles from the engineering library, across campus and down to city hall, in an effort to raise money for the new children's hospital.

　　W: Sounds like a good idea. But I don’t understand where the money comes from.

　　M: Well, a few days before the walkathon, each participant goes around asking people to pledge just a certain amount of money for each mile that he or she expects to walk in the event. Then after the walkathon’s over, the participants go back to those same people, collect the money pledged and send it into the hospital.

　　W: So you mean if someone pledges, say, a dollar a mile, and you walk five miles, you get five dollars?

　　M: That's right. Of course, most of my friends aren't such big spenders, the biggest pledge I've gotten so far is 25 cents a mile.

　　W: And how many people have made pledges for you?

　　M: Eleven so far. Say, how about making it an even dozen?

　　W: Sure. If you do the same for me, the walkathon sounds like a perfect opportunity for me to break in my new pair of sport shoes.

　　1. Who is going to participate in the walkathon?

　　2. What is known about the course of the walkathon?

　　3. How much money has each of Joe's friends pledged to him?

　　M：Hi, Sarah, what’s up?

　　W: Oh, hi, I just got out of a history class. I had to give a presentation.

　　M: How did it go?

　　W: Terribly. I’m sure I made a fool of myself.

　　M: Why? Weren’t you prepared?

　　W: No, it’s not that. I just get so embarrassed and nervous whenever I’ve to speak in front of a group of people. I stand up and my face gets red and then I get even more nervous because I know everyone can see me blushing.

　　M: It is not so bad to blush.

　　W: I know, but it happens all the time. If the professor asks a question and I know the answer, I will blush like crazy if he calls on me. Doesn’t that ever happen to you?

　　M: No, not really. Maybe you should try to forget about the people. Look at something else in the room, like the exit sign.

　　W: I guess I could try that. But I doubt it will help.

　　M: you know we talked about this in psychology class. Blushing, even though it’s involuntary, is more or less a learned behavior.

　　W: What do you mean?

　　M: Oh, children hardly ever blush at all. And, among adults, supposedly women blush more than men.

　　W: I don’t know. But I had a friend in high school, Brian Smith. It was really easy to make him blush. He turned red whenever a waitress would ask him for his order.

　　M: I’m not that bad. Well, I’ve got to get going for my next class. I’ll talk to you later.

　　4. What’s the woman’s problem?

　　5. Why might looking at the exit sign help the woman?

　　6. What does the man say about the children?

　　7. Why does the man mention his friend Brian?

　　新六級大綱樣題 聽力部分

　　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) She isn’t going to change her major.

　　B) She plans to major in tax law.

　　C) She studies in the same school as her brother.

　　D) She isn’t going to work in her brother’s firm.

　　12. A) She will do her best if the job is worth doing.

　　B) She prefers a life of continued exploration.

　　C) She will stick to the job if the pay is good.

　　D) She doesn’t think much of job-hopping.

　　13. A) Stop thinking about the matter.

　　B) Talk the drug user out of the habit.

　　C) Be more friendly to his schoolmate.

　　D) Keep his distance from drug addicts.

　　14. A) The son. B) The father C) The mother D) Aunt Louise

　　15. A) Stay away for a couple of weeks.

　　B) Check the locks every two weeks.

　　C) Look after the Johnsons’ house.

　　D) Move to another place.

　　16. A) He didn’t want to warm up for the game.

　　B) He didn’t want to be held up in traffic.

　　C) He wanted to make sure they got tickets.

　　D) He wanted to catch as many game birds as possible.

　　17. A) It will reduce government revenues.

　　B) It will stimulate business activities.

　　C) It will mainly benefit the wealthy

　　D) It will cut the stockholders’ dividends.

　　18. A) The man should phone the hotel for directions.

　　B) The man can ask the department store for help.

　　C) She doesn’t have the hotel’s phone number.

　　D) The hotel is just around the corner.

　　19. A) To interview a few job applicants.

　　B) To fill a vacancy in the company.

　　C) To advertise for a junior sales manager.

　　D) To apply for a job in a major newspaper.

　　20. A) A hardworking ambitious young man.

　　B) A young man good at managing his time.

　　C) A college graduate with practical working experience.

　　D) A young man with his own idea of what is important.

　　21. A) Not clearly specified. B) Not likely to be met

　　C) Reasonable enough. D) apparently sexist.

　　22. A) The latest developments of an armed rebellion in Karnak.

　　B) The fall of Karnak’s capital city into the hands of the rebel forces.

　　C) The epidemic that has just broken out in the country of Karnak.

　　D) The peace talks between the rebels and the government in Karnak.

　　23. A) The epidemic has been brought under control.

　　B) There are signs of progress in the peace process.

　　C) Great improvements are being made in its capital.

　　D) There’s little hope of bringing the conflict to an end.

　　24. A) Late in the morning. B) Early in the afternoon.

　　C) Sometime before dawn. D) Shortly after sunrise.

　　25. A) Inadequate medical care. B) Continuing social unrest.

　　C) Lack of food, water and shelter. D) Rapid spreading of the epidemic.

　　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.

　　注意：此部分試題請在答題卡2上作答。

　　Section B

　　26. A) One of the bridges between North and South London collapsed.

　　B) The heart of London was flooded.

　　C) An emergency exercise was conducted.

　　D) A hundred people in the suburbs were drowned.

　　27. A) Fifty underground stations were made waterproof.

　　B) A flood wall was built.

　　C) An alarm system was set up.

　　D) Rescue teams were formed.

　　28. A) Most Londoners were frightened.

　　B) Most Londoners became rather confused.

　　C) Most Londoners took Exercise Floodcall calmly.

　　D) Most Londoners complained about the trouble caused by Exercise Floodcall.

　　29. A) It limited their supply of food.

　　B) It made their eggshells too fragile.

　　C) It destroyed many of their nests.

　　D) It killed many baby bald eagles.

　　30. A) They found ways to speed up the reproduction of bald eagles.

　　B) They developed new types of feed for baby bald eagles.

　　C) They explored new ways to hatch baby bald eagles.

　　D) They brought in bald eagles from Canada.

　　31. A) Pollution of the environment.

　　B) A new generation of pest killers.

　　C) Over-killing by hunters.

　　D) Destruction of their natural homes.

　　32. A) Why people hold back their tears.

　　B) Why people cry.

　　C) How to restrain one’s tears.

　　D) How tears are produced.

　　33. A) What chemicals tears are composed of.

　　B) Whether crying really helps us feel better.

　　C) Why some people tend to cry more often than others.

　　D) How tears help people cope with emotional problems.

　　34. A) Only one out of four girls cries less often than boys.

　　B) Of four boys, only one cries very often.

　　C) Girls cry four times as often as boys.

　　D) Only one out of four babies doesn’t cry often.

　　35. A) Only humans respond to emotions by shedding tears.

　　B) Only humans shed tears to get rid of irritating stuff in their eyes.

　　C) Only human tears can resist invading bacteria.

　　D) Only human tears can discharge certain chemicals.

　　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：此部分試題請在答題卡2上作答。

　　He was a funny-looking man with a cheerful face, good-natured and a great talker. He was (36) by his student, the great philosopher Plato, as “the best and most just and wisest man.” Yet this same man was (37) to death for his beliefs by a jury composed of the leading figures of the time in Athens.

　　The man was the Greek philosopher Socrates, and he was put to death for not believing in the recognized gods and for (38) young people. The second charge stemmed from his

　　(39) with numerous young men who came to Athens from all over the (40)

　　world to study under him.

　　Socrates’ method of teaching was to ask questions and, by (41) not to know the answers, to (42) his students into thinking for themselves. His teachings had

　　(43) influence on all the great Greek and Roman schools of philosophy. Yet for all his fame and influence, Socrates himself never wrote a word.

　　Socrates (44) in Athens. They wanted him silenced. Yet many were probably surprised that he accepted death so readily.

　　Socrates (45) . But Socrates, as a firm believer in law, reasoned that it was proper to submit to the death sentence. (46)

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　　聽力原文

　　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 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.

　　Now, let’s begin with the eight short conversations.

　　11. M: Congratulations! I just heard about your acceptance into law school. Do you think you will join your brother’s firm after graduation?

　　W: Not likely. He is a tax lawyer and I’m going to major in criminal law.

　　Q: What does the woman mean?

　　12. M: Jenny, remember this: A job worth doing at all is worth doing well.

　　W: Oh, yes. I certainly won’t forget it. But don’t expect me to stick to the job just because it pays a few more bucks. A life of continued exploration is a life worth living!

　　Q: What can be inferred about the woman from the conversation?

　　13. M: I found that one of my schoolmates uses drugs. How could I help him, Mum?

　　W: Stay away from him, son. Never think that you can talk him out of the habit if he is addicted. But perhaps you can talk to your teacher about the matter.

　　Q: What’s the woman’s advice to her son?

　　14. W: I don’t know how you can eat so much yet never put on any weight, son. Your father’s got the same luck. I can’t take a bite without calculating how many calories I’m taking.

　　M: But remember Aunt Louise, Mum? She ate a lot and never gained a pound.

　　Q: Who is worried about gaining weight?

　　15. W: Did you turn off the lights and check the locks on all the doors?

　　M: Yes. I told the Johnsons we’d be gone for two weeks. They promised to keep an eye on the house for us.

　　Q: What are the two speakers going to do?

　　16. M: Hurry up, Linda. I hear that there aren’t many tickets left for the football match.

　　W: I’m ready now. Let’s go. It’s the early bird that catches the worm.

　　Q: Why did the man ask the woman to hurry up?

　　17. M: What do you think of the government’s new tax-cut proposal?

　　W: Though it may give some benefit to the poor, its key component is the elimination of tax on dividends. That means the rich will get richer.

　　Q: What does the woman think of the government’s tax-cut proposal?

　　18. M: Excuse me, but could you tell me how to get to the Friendship Hotel? I thought it was on this corner, but I seem to have made a mistake.

　　W: I’m sorry, but I’m a stranger here myself. Maybe you can try calling them. There is a phone over there outside the department store.

　　Q: What does the woman mean?

　　Now you’ll hear two long conversations.

　　Conversation One

　　M: Morning, Brenda.

　　W: Good morning, Mr.Browning.

　　M: Er, did you, did you put that ad in yesterday?

　　W: Yes, yesterday afternoon

　　M: The ad for a junior sales manager, I mean.

　　W: Yes, it went into the Standard and the Evening News.

　　M: That’s good. Erm, well….

　　W: What kind of person have you got in mind for this job?

　　M: Oh, well, somebody fairly young, you know, twenty something, like 21, or 25. A man, I think.

　　W: A man?

　　M: We really need a man for the position. Yes, I mean, it’s really too demanding. The sort of situations they get into are much too difficult for a young woman to deal with, erm……

　　W: Erm, what sort of a young man have you got mind?

　　M: Oh, you know, a good education, polite, responsible, and easy to get along with. What I don’t want is one of those young men just out of university, whit exaggerated ideas of his own importance.

　　W: Yes, erm, what sort of education are you actually looking for?

　　M: Well, you know, a couple of A levels. Must have English, of course.

　　W: Yes, I think you’re asking quite a lot. I mean you’re not really prepared to pay all……

　　M: No, I’m not prepared to give him a big salary to start with. Nevertheless, I want someone with plenty of ambition, plenty of drive. You know, not looking at the clock all the time.

　　W: Well sir, I wish you the best of luck and hope you have some very successful interviews.

　　M: Well, yes?

　　W: Because personally I think you’re asking an awful lot.

　　Question 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

　　19. What did Mr.Browning ask Brenda to do?

　　20. What kind of person will meet the job requirements?

　　21. What does Brenda think of the qualifications Mr.Browning insists on?

　　Conversation Two

　　W: We now interrupt our regular scheduled news program to bring you live up-to-date coverage on the civil unrest in the newly formed country of Karnak, where our man Stan Fielding is stationed. Stan…

　　M: This is Stan Fielding reporting live from the suburbs of the capital city. Just 20 minutes ago, rebel forces launched the biggest offensive against the ruling government in the 18month conflict here in this country.

　　W: Now Stan, is this a sign that the peace process has been totally abandoned?

　　M: Well, so far, peace negotiations have failed, and any resolution to end the civil war appears bleak at this moment. As you can see….Whoa.

　　W: Stan, Stan, are you there?

　　M: Uh, yes, Shelly. As you can probably hear behind me, rebel forces are also using heavy artillery to pound the positions of government forces around the city center. Rebel forces are closing in, and it’s feared that they will be able to take the capital building before daybreak where, it is believed, many government officials are holding out.

　　W: Now, besides the heavy fighting, what other pressing concerns are there for the citizens of the city?

　　M: Well, since the beginning of the conflict, starvation, and lack of clean water and adequate shelter have been the biggest daily obstacles facing the citizens of this war-torn country. It is believed that over 40000 people, mostly children, have starved to death. Fortunately, no epidemics have broken out, but that is always a concern if this war lingers on.

　　W: Okay, that was Stan Fielding reporting. And we will keep you up-to-date as this story continues to unfold.

　　Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

　　22. What is the news coverage mainly about?

　　23. What does the reporter Stan Fielding say about the situation in Karnak?

　　24. At what time of day do you think this news report is being made?

　　25. What is the pressing concern of the citizens of Karnak?

　　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

　　A few months ago, millions of people in London heard alarms all over the town. Emergency services, the fire department, the police, hospitals and ambulances stood by, ready to go into action. In railway and underground stations, people read notices and maps, which told them where to go and what to do in the emergency. This was Exercise Floodcall to prepare people for a flood emergency. London wasn’t flooded-yet. But it is possible that it could be.

　　In 1236 and in 1663 London was badly flooded. In 1928 people living in Westminster, the hart of London, drowned in floods. And in 1953, a hundred people living on the eastern edge of the London suburbs were killed-again, in the floods. At last, Greater London Council took action to prevent this disaster from happening again. Though a flood wall was built in the 1980s, Londoners still must be prepared for the possible disaster. If it happens, fifty underground stations will be prepared for the possible disaster. If it happens, fifty underground stations will be underwater. Electricity, gas and phone services will be out of action. Roads will be drowned. It will be impossible to cross any of the bridges between North and South London. Imagine-London will look like the famous Italian city, Venice.

　　But this Exercise Floodcall didn’t cause panic among Londoners. Most people knew it was just a warning. One lady said, “It’s a flood warning, isn’t it? The water doesn’t look high to me.”

　　Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　26. What happened in London a few months ago?

　　27. What measure was taken against floods in London in the 1980s?

　　28. What can we learn from the lady’s comment?

　　Passage Two

　　America’s national symbol, the bald eagle, almost went extinct 20 years ago. But it has made a comeback. In fact, the U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service is considering the possibility of taking it off the endangered-species list.

　　Once, more than 50000 pairs of bald eagles nested across the country. But by 1960, that number had fallen below 400.

　　The chief killer was the widely used DDT. Fish soaked up DDT, died, and were washed up on shores, where bald eagles feasted on them. DDT prevented eagle eggshells from thickening. The shells became so thin that they shattered before the babies hatched.

　　Fortunately, in 1972, a law was passed to ban DDT, which saved the bald eagle from total wipeout. And since then, wildlife biologists have reintroduced bald eagles from Canada to America. The result was that last year U.S. bridwatchers counted 11610 bald eagles in the country.

　　If it were dropped from the endangered list, the bald eagle would still be a “threatened species.” That means the bird would continue to get the same protection-no hunting allowed, and no disturbing of nests.

　　But bald eagles still face tough times. The destruction of their natural homes could be the next DDT causing eagle numbers to drop quickly.

　　Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　29. What was the main harmful effect of the pest killer DDT on bald eagles?

　　30. What measure did the wildlife biologists take to increase the number of bald eagles?

　　31. According to the speaker, what is the possible danger facing bald eagles?

　　Passage Three

　　Why do we cry? Can you imagine life without tears?

　　Not only do tears keep your eyes lubricated, they also contain a substance that kills certain bacteria so they can’t infect your eyes. Give up your tears and you lose this on-the-spot defence.

　　Nor would you want to give up the flood of extra tears you produce when you get something physical of chemical in your eyes. Tears are very good at washing this irritating stuffout.

　　Another thing you couldn’t do without your tears is cry-from joy, anger, or sadness.

　　Humans are the only animals that produce tears in response to emotions. And most people say a good cry makes them feel better.

　　Many scientists, therefore, believe that crying somehow helps us cope with emotional situations. Tear researcher William Frey is trying to figure out how it happens.

　　One possibility, he says, is that tears discharge certain chemicals from your body, chemicals that build up during stress. “When people talk about ‘crying it out,’ I think that might actually be what they are doing,” he says.

　　If Frey is right, what do you think will happen to people who restrain their tears? Boys, for example, cry only about a quarter as often as girls once they reach their teenage years. And we all cry a lot less now than we did as babies.

　　Could it possibly be that we face less stress? Maybe we’ve found other ways to deal with it. Or maybe we just feel embarrassed.

　　Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　32. What’s the topic discussed in this passage?

　　33. What is William Frey trying to find out?

　　34. What does the passage say about teenage boys and girls?

　　35. What’s the difference between human beings and other animals when shedding tears?

　　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.

　　He was a funny-looking man with a cheerful face, good-natured and a great talker. He was (36)described by his student, the great philosopher Plato, as “the best and most just and wisest man.” Yet this same man was (37)condemned to death for his beliefs by a jury composed of the leading figures of the time in Athens.

　　The man was the Greek philosopher Socrates, and he was put to death for not believing in the recognized gods and for (38)corrupting young people. The second charge stemmed from his (39)association with numerous young men who came to Athens from all over the (40)civilized world to study under him.

　　Socrates’ method of teaching was to ask questions and, by (41)pretending not to know the answers, to (42)press his students into thinking for themselves. His teachings had (43)unsurpassed influence on all the great Greek and Roman schools of philosophy. Yet for all his fame and influence, Socrates himself never wrote a word.

　　Socrates (44)encouraged new ideas and free thinking in the young, and this was frightening to the conservations in Athens. They wanted him silenced. Yet many were probably surprised that he accepted death so readily.

　　Socrates (45)had the right to ask for a less severe penalty, and he probably could have persuaded the jury to change the verdict. But Socrates, as a firm believer in law, reasoned that it was proper to submit to the death sentence. (46)So he calmly accepted his fate and drank a cup of poison in the presence of his grief-stricken friends and students.

　　2006年1月CET-6卷試題聽力部分

　　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.

　　Example: You will hear:

　　You will read:

　　A) 2 hours.

　　B) 3 hours.

　　C) 4 hours.

　　D) 5 hours.

　　From the conversation we know that the two are talking about some work they will start at 9 o’clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, D) "5 hours" is the correct answer. You should choose [D] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.

　　Sample Answer [A] [B [C] [D]

　　1. A) The dean should have consulted her on the appointment. B) Dr. Holden should have taken over the position earlier. C) She doesn't think Dr. Holden has made a wise choice. D) Dr. Holden is the best person for the chairmanship. 2. A) They'll keep in touch during the summer vacation. B) They'll hold a party before the summer vacation. C) They'll do odd jobs together at the school library. D) They'll get back to their school once in a while. 3. A) Peaches are in season now. B) Peaches are not at their best now. C) The woman didn't know how to bargain. D) The woman helped the man choose the fruit. 4. A) They join the physics club. B) They ask for an extension of the deadline. C) They work on the assignment together. D) They choose an easier assignment. 5. A) She admires Jean's straightforwardness. B) She thinks Dr. Brown deserves the praise. C) She will talk to Jean about what happened. D) She believes Jean was rude to Dr. Brown. 6. A) He liked writing when he was a child. B) He enjoyed reading stories in Reader's Digest. C) He used to be an editor of Reader's Digest. D) He became well known at the age of six. 7. A) He shows great enthusiasm for his studies. B) He is a very versatile person. C) He has no talent for tennis. D) He does not study hard enough. 8. A) John has lost something at the railway station. B) There are several railway stations in the city. C) It will be very difficult for them to find John. D) The train that John is taking will arrive soon. 9. A) Its rapid growth is beneficial to the world. B) It can be seen as a model by the rest of the world. C) Its success can't be explained by elementary economics. D) It will continue to surge forward. 10. A) It takes only 5 minutes to reach the campus from the apartments. B) Most students can't afford to live in the new apartments. C) The new apartments are not available until next month. D) The new apartments can accommodate 500 students.

　　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

　　11. A)The role of immigrants in the construction of American society. B)The importance of offering diverse courses in European history. C)The need for greater cultural diversity in the school curriculum. D)The historic landing of Europeans on the Virginia shore. 12. A)He was wondering if the speaker was used to living in America. B)He was trying to show friendliness to the speaker. C)He wanted to keep their conversation going. D)He believed the speaker was a foreigner. 13. A)The US population doesn't consist of white European descendants only. B)Asian tourists can speak English as well as native speakers of the language. C)Colored people are not welcome in the United States. D)Americans are in need of education in their history. Passage Two

　　14. A)By making laws B)By enforcing discipline C)By educating the public D)By holding ceremonies 15.A)It should be raised by soldiers. B)It should be raised quickly by hand. C)It should be raised only by Americans. D)It should be raised by mechanical means. 16.A)It should be attached to the status. B)It should be hung from the top of the monument. C)It should be spread over the object to be unveiled. D)It should be carried high up in the air.

　　17.A)There has been a lot of controversy over the use of flag. B)The best athletes can wear uniforms with the design of the flag. C)There are precise regulations and customs to be followed. D)Americans can print the flag on their cushions or handkerchiefs. Passage Three

　　18.A)Punishment by teachers B)Poor academic performance C)Truancy D)Illness 19.A)The Board of Education B)Principals of city schools C)Students with good academic records D)Students with good attendance records 20.A) Punishing students who damage school property B) Rewarding schools that have decreased the destruction C) Promoting teachers who can prevent the destruction D) Cutting the budget for repairs and replacements

　　Key:1-5 DABCA 6-10 ADCAB 11-15 CDAAB 16-20 DCCDB

　　聽力原文

　　Section A

　　1. M: The dean just announced that Dr. Holden’s going to take over as Chairman of the History Department.

　　W: I knew it all along! He’s the obvious choice. All the other candidates are no match for him!

　　Q: What does the woman mean?

　　2. W: Hey, let me know how your summer’s going! I’ll miss you guys while I’m working here in the library.

　　M: I’ll be working, too! But I’ll send you an email or call you once in a while. When we all get back to school, we can have a party or something.

　　Q: What do we learn about the two speakers?

　　3. W: I know it’s the end of the season, but those peaches were such a bargain that I couldn’t help buying them! Have one please!

　　M: Thank you! Actually, they seem past their prime.

　　Q: What doe we learn from the conversation?

　　4. M: That assignment on physics is a real challenge. I don’t think I can finish it on time all by myself.

　　W: Why don’t we join our feet together? It may be easier then.

　　Q: What does the woman suggest?

　　5. M: Jean really lost her temper in Dr. Brown’s class this morning.

　　W: Oh? Did she? But I think her frankness is really something to be appreciated.

　　Q: What does the woman mean?

　　6. W: We heard that when you were a kid, you submitted a story to Reader’s Digest.

　　M: Well, I don’t remember the story exactly, but my idea of a great time then was a pad of lined paper and a new blue pen. I thought myself as a Reader’s Digest staff member at the age of six.

　　Q: What do we learn about the man from the conversation?

　　7. M: Your son certainly shows a lot of enthusiasm on the tennis court.

　　W: I only wish he’d show as much for his studies.

　　Q: What does the woman imply about her son?

　　8. W: We supposed to meet John here at the railway station.

　　M: That’s like looking for a needle in a haystack.

　　Q: What does that man imply?

　　9. M: Profession Stevenson, as an economist, how do you look upon the surging Chinese economy? Does it constitute a threat to the rest of the world?

　　W: I believe China’s economic success should be seen more as an opportunity than a threat. Those who looked upon it as a threat overlooked the benefit of China’s growth to the world’s economy. They also lack the understanding of elementary economics.

　　Q: What does Professor Stevenson think of China’s economy?

　　10. W: Our school just built some new apartments near campus, but one bedroom runs for 500 dollars a month.

　　M: That’s a bit beyond the reach of most students!

　　Q: What does the man mean?

　　Section B

　　Passage One

　　I had flown from San Francisco to Virginia to attend a conference on multiculturalism. Hundreds of educators form across the country were meeting to discuss the need for greater cultural diversity in the school curriculum. I took the need for great cultural diversity in the school curriculum. I took a taxi to my hotel. On the way, my driver and I chatted about the weather and the tourists. The driver was a white man in his forties. “How long have you been in this country?” he asked. “All my life!” I replied, “I was born in the United States.” With a strong southern accent, he remarked, “I was wondering because your English is excellent.” Then I explained as I had many times before. “My grandfather came here from China in the 1880s. My family has been here in America for over a hundred years. He glanced at me in the mirror. Somehow, I didn’t look American to him. My appearance looked foreign. Questions like the one my taxi driver asked make me feel uncomfortable. But I can understand why he could not see me as an American. He had a narrow but widely shared sense of the past: a history that has viewed Americans as descendants of Europeans. Race has functioned as something necessary to the construction of American character and quality in the creation of our national identity—American has been defined as white. But America has been racially diverse since our very beginning on the Virginian shore, where the first group of Englishmen and Africans arrived in the 17th century. And this reality is increasingly becoming visible everywhere.

　　Q11. What was the theme of the conference the speaker was to attend?

　　Q12. Why did the taxi driver ask the speaker how long he had been in the U.S.?

　　Q13. What message does the speaker wish to convey?

　　Passage Two

　　Laws have been written to govern the use of the American National Flag, and to ensure proper respect for the flag. Custom has also governed the common practice in regard to its use. All the armed services have precise regulations on how to display the national flag. This may vary somewhat from the general rules. The national flag should be raised and lowered by hand. Do not raise the flag while it is folded. Unfold the flag first, and then hoist it quickly to the top of the flagpole. Lower it slowly and with dignity. Place no objects on or over the flag. Do not use the flag as part of a costume or athletic uniform. Do not print it upon cushions, handkerchiefs, paper napkins or boxes. A federal law provides that a trademark cannot be registered if it comprises the flag, coat of arms or badges of the United States. When the flag is used in unveiling a statue or monument, it shouldn't serve as a covering of the object to be unveiled. If it is displayed on such occasions, do not allow the flag to fall to the ground, but let it be carried high up in the air to form a feature of the ceremony. Take every precaution to prevent the flag from becoming soiled. It should not be allowed to touch the ground or floor, nor to brush against objects.

　　Q14. How do Americans ensure proper respect for the national flag?

　　Q15. What is the regulation regarding the raising of the American national flag?

　　Q16. How should the American national flag be displayed at an unveiling ceremony?

　　Q17. What do we learn about the use of the American national flag?

　　Passage Three

　　In some large American city schools, as many as 20-40% of the students are absent each day. There are two major reasons for such absences: one is sickness, and the other is truancy. That is staying away from school without permission. Since school officials can’t do much about illness, they are concentrating on reducing the number of truants. One of the most promising schemes has been tried in Florida. The pupils there with good attendance have been given free hamburgers, toys and T-shirts. Classes are told if they show improved rates of attendance, they can win additional gifts. At the same time, teachers are being encouraged to inspire their students to come to school regularly. When those teachers are successful, they are also rewarded. “We’ve been punishing truants for years, but that hasn’t brought them back to school,” one school principal said. “Now we are trying the positive approach. Not only do you learn by showing up every day, but you earn.” In San Francisco, the Board of Education has had a somewhat similar idea. Schools that show a decrease in deliberate destruction of property can receive the amount of money that would have been spent on repairs and replacements. For example, 12,000 dollars had been set aside for a school’s property damages every year. Since repair expenses of damaged property required only 4,000 dollars, the remaining 8,000 dollars was turned over to the Student Activities’ Fund. “Our democracy operates on hope and encouragement,” said a school board member. “Why not provide some positive goals for students and teachers to aim at?”

　　Q18. Which reason for students’ absences is discussed in great detail?

　　Q19. Who will benefit from the scheme being tried in Florida?

　　Q20 What measure has been taken in San Francisco to reduce destruction of school property?

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