2007年新東方大學(xué)英語六級講義（聽力部分）

　　2006年6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) 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.

　　2. A) Set the dinner table.

　　B) Change the light bulb

　　C) Clean the dining room.

　　D) Hold the ladder for him.

　　3. A) He’d like a piece of pie.

　　B) He’d like some coffee

　　C) He’d rather stay in the warm room.

　　D) He’s just had dinner with his friends.

　　4. A) He has managed to sell a number of cars.

　　B) He is contented with his current position.

　　C) He might get fired.

　　D) He has lost his job.

　　5. A) Tony’s secretary.

　　B) Paul’s girlfriend.

　　C) Paul’s colleague.

　　D) Tony’s wife.

　　6. A) He was fined for running a red light.

　　B) He was caught speeding on a fast lane.

　　C) He had to run quickly to get the ticket.

　　D) He made a wrong turn at the intersection.

　　7. A) He has learned a lot from his own mistakes.

　　B) He is quite experienced in taming wild dogs.

　　C) He finds reward more effective than punishment.

　　D) He thinks it important to master basic training skills.

　　8. A) At a bookstore.

　　B) At the dentist’s.

　　C) In a restaurant.

　　D) In the library.

　　9. A) He doesn’t want Jenny to get into trouble.

　　B) He doesn’t agree with the woman’s remark.

　　C) He thinks Jenny’s workload too heavy at college.

　　D) He believes most college students are running wild.

　　10. A) It was applaudable.

　　B) It was just terrible.

　　C) The actors were enthusiastic.

　　D) The plot was funny enough.

　　Section 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

　　12. A) The timely advice from her friends and relatives.

　　B) The two-year professional training she received.

　　C) Her determination to fulfill her dream.

　　D) Her parents’ consistent moral support.

　　13. A) To get the funding for the hospitals.

　　B) To help the disabled children there.

　　C) To train therapists for the children there.

　　D) To set up an institution for the handicapped.

　　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.

　　15. A) By expanding their minds and horizons.

　　B) By financing their elementary education.

　　C) By setting up a small primary school.

　　D) By setting them an inspiring example.

　　16. A) She wrote poetry that broke through national barriers.

　　B) She was a talented designer of original school curriculums.

　　C) She proved herself to be an active and capable stateswoman.

　　D) She made outstanding contributions to children’s education.

　　17. A) She won the 1945 Nobel Prize in Literature.

　　B) She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.

　　C) She translated her books into many languages.

　　D) She advised many statesmen on international affairs.

　　Passage 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.

　　19. A) Its enormous size.

　　B) Its plant-like appearance.

　　C) Its instantaneous response.

　　D) Its offensive smell.

　　20. A) It helps improve their safety.

　　B) It allows them to swim faster.

　　C) It helps them fight their predators.

　　D) It allows them to avoid twists and turns.

　　Key: 1-5 ADABC 6 -10 DACDB 11-15 BCBDA 16-20 DACBA

　　聽力原文

　　Section A

　　1. M: Mary, could you please tell Thomas to contact me? I was hoping he would be able to help me out with the freshmen orientation program next week.

　　W: I would certainly tell him if I saw him, but I haven't seen him around for quite a few days.

　　Q: What does the woman mean?

　　2. M: Susan, I am going to change the light bulb above the dining room table. Will you hold the ladder for me?

　　W: No problem. But be careful while you're up there.

　　Q: What does the man want the woman to do?

　　3. W: It's freezing cold. Let me make some coffee to warm us up. Do you want a piece of pie as well?

　　M: Coffee sounds great. But I'm going to have dinner with some friends in a while, so I'd better skip the pie.

　　Q: What does the man mean?

　　4. W: How come Jim lost his job?

　　M: I didn't say he had lost it. All I said was if he didn't get out and start selling a few cars instead of idling around all day, he might find himself looking for a new job.

　　Q: What does the man say about Jim?

　　5. M: Hello, Mary. This is Paul at the bank. Is Tony home?

　　W: Not yet. Paul. I don't think you can reach him at the office now, either. He phoned me five minutes ago to say he was stopping for a hair-cut on his way home.

　　Q: Who do you think the woman probably is?

　　6. W: Oh! Boy! I don't understand how you got a ticket today. I always thought you were slow even driving on the less crowded fast lane.

　　M: I'm usually careful. But this time I thought I could get through the intersection before the light turned.

　　Q: What do we learn about the man?

　　7. W: Your dog certainly seems to know you are his master. Did you have to punish him very often when you trained him?

　　M: I found it's much better to praise him when he obeys and not to be so fussy when he makes mistakes.

　　Q: What does the man say about training dogs?

　　8. M: I am afraid there won't be time to do another tooth today. Make sure you don't eat anything like stakes for the next few hours, and we'll fill the other cavity tomorrow.

　　W: All right. Actually, I must hurry to the library to return some books.

　　Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?

　　9. W: I am worried about Jenny going to college. College students are so wild nowadays.

　　M: Actually, only a few are like that. Most students are too busy studying to have time to cause trouble.

　　Q: What does the man imply?

　　10. W: You didn't seem to be terribly enthusiastic about the performance.

　　M: You must be kidding. I couldn't have clapped any harder. My hands are still hurting.

　　Q: What does the man think of the performance?

　　Section B

　　Passage 1

　　Born and raised in central Ohio, I'm a country girl through and through. I'm currently studying to become a physical therapist, a career path that marks a great achievement for me. At Ohio State University, admission into the physical therapy program is intensely competitive. I made it pass the first cut the first year I applied, but was turned down for admission. I was crushed, because for years I have been determined to become a physical therapist. I received advice from friends and relatives about changing my major and finding another course for my life. I just couldn't do it. I knew I could not be as happy in another profession. So I stilled myself, began to work seriously for another year and reapplied. Happily I received notice of my admission. Later, I found out that less than 15% of the applicant had been offered positions that year. Now in the first two years of professional training, I couldn't be happier with my decision not to give up on my dream. My father told me that if I wanted it badly enough, I would get in. Well, Daddy, I wanted it. So there. After graduation, I would like to travel to another country, possibly a Latin American country and work in a children's hospital for a year or two. So many of the children there are physically handicapped but most hospitals don't have the funding to hire trained staff to care for them properly. I would like to change that somehow.

　　11. What is the speaker's field of study?

　　12. According to the speaker, what contributed to her admission to Ohio State University?

　　13. Why does the speaker want to go to a Latin American country?

　　Passage 2

　　Gabriela Mistral was once an ordinary teacher in a small village school in Northern Chile. Towering mountains separate her village from the world outside. Gabriela Mistral was only fifteen when she began teaching, but she was a good teacher. She helped the minds of her students' scale the mountain walls and reached out to the world beyond. For eighteen years, Gabriela devoted her life to the poor farm children of Chile's Northern valleys. During part of this time, she was director of schools in all of Chile. Before long, many countries recognized her as a great friend of children and the leader in education. In 1922, she was invited to Mexico to help organize the rural school system. Two years later, Gabriela Mistral came to the United States where she served as a visiting professor in several colleges. In New York City, a group of teachers helped to finance the publication of her first book of poetry. Some of her books have been translated into six different languages. She gave the income from some of her books to help poor and neglected children. Beginning in the 1920's, her interests reached out to broader fields. Statesmen asked her advice on international problems. She tried to break through the national barriers that hindered the exchange of ideas among the Spanish speaking peoples of South America. She tried to develop a better understanding between the United States and countries of Latin America. In 1945, she gained worldwide recognition by winning the Nobel Prize in literature, the first Southern American to win the prize.

　　14. Where did Gabriela Mistral start her teaching career?

　　15. How did Gabriela Mistral help the poor children of her hometown?

　　16. Why did many countries think highly of Gabriela Mistral?

　　17. How did Gabriela Mistral become famous all over the world?

　　Passage 3

　　Over time animals have developed many ways to stay away from predators. A predator is an animal that hunts and eats other animals. Hiding is one of the best ways to stay alive. Some animals hide by looking like the places where they live. To see how this works, let's look at the sea dragon. It is a master of disguise. The sea dragon is covered with skin that looks like leaves. The skin helps the dragon look like a piece of seaweed. A hungry meat eater would stay away from anything that looks like seaweed. Other animals stay safe by showing their colors. They want other animals to see them. Scientists call these bright colors--warning colors. You have probably seen animals that have warning colors. Some grasshoppers show off their own bright colors. Those colors don't just look attractive; they tell their enemies to stay away. Of course, hungry predators sometimes ignore the warning. They still go after the grasshopper. If that happens, the grasshopper has a backup defense. It makes lots of foam. The foam tastes so bad that the predator won't do it again. Color doesn't offer enough protection for some other animals. They have different defenses that help them survive in the wild. Many fish live in groups or schools. That's because there is safety in numbers. At the first sign of trouble, schooling fish swim as close together as they can get. Then the school of fish makes lots of twists and turns. All that movement makes it hard for predators to see individuals in a large group.

　　18. What is the speaker mainly talking about?

　　19. What protects the sea dragon from the meat eater's attack?

　　20. According to the passage, why do many fish stay in groups?

　　第十一次課

　　2007年1月老六級試題聽力部分

　　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.

　　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 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.

　　2. A) Go to an art exhibition.

　　B) Dine out with an old friend.

　　C) Attend the opening night of a play.

　　D) See his paintings on display.

　　3. A) Her mother was quite outstanding in academic work.

　　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.

　　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.

　　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.

　　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.

　　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.

　　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.

　　9. A) It’s tedious B) It’s absurd.

　　C) It’s justifiable. D) It’s understandable.

　　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.

　　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) Producing legendary paintings.

　　B) Making a fortune from decorative arts.

　　C) Manufacturing quality furniture.

　　D) Setting up a special museum.

　　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.

　　13. A) By theme or period. B) By style or design.

　　C) By manufacturer or origin. D) By function or purpose.

　　Passage Two

　　14. A) People my use two or more languages.

　　B) People will choose Chinese rather than English.

　　C) The percentage or native speakers of English will increase.

　　D) The number of people relying on their mother tongue will drop.

　　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.

　　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.

　　Passage Three

　　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.

　　18. A) By encouraging them 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.

　　19. A) Financial aid from the American government.

　　B) Modern technology.

　　C) Professional support.

　　D) Help from the National Federation of the Blind.

　　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.

　　Key:

　　1. B) They are puzzled about Mary’s low spirits.

　　2. A) Go to an art exhibition.

　　3. C) Her parents laid great emphasis on academic excellence.

　　4. C) It was filled with people all the time.

　　5. D) A double blessing has descended upon Tom.

　　6. B) The examination was well beyond the course content.

　　7. C) It’s part of his job.

　　8. D) He usually understates his achievements.

　　9. B) It’s absurd.

　　10. A) Arrange accommodation for her.

　　11. D) Setting up a special museum.

　　12. C) To promote interest in American decorative arts.

　　13. A) By theme or period.

　　14. A) People may use two or more languages.

　　15. B) Arabic spoken in one Arab country may not be understood in another.

　　16. C) It’s uncertain whether English will be the world language in the future.

　　17. D) Because they think blind people should learn to live among sighted people.

　　18. A) By encouraging them to be more self-reliant.

　　19. B) Modern technology.

　　20. D) Apply to the national Federation of the Blind for scholarships.

　　聽力原文

　　Section A

　　1. W: Do you know why Mary has such a long face today?

　　M: I don’t have the foggiest idea. She should be happy, especial since she got a promotion yesterday.

　　Q: what does the speaker mean?

　　2.M: Hi, Donna, are you interested in going to an Art Exhibition on Sunday?A friend of mine is showing some of her paintings there. It’s the Opening Night. Free drinks and food.

　　W: Well, actually, I don’t have anything planned. It sounds kind of fun.

　　Q: what did the man invite the woman to do on Sunday?

　　3. M: You did an excellent job in school. You’re indeed a great student. Where does your drive come from?

　　W: Academic achievements were important to my parents as immigrants. Education is where it all begins. My mother, in particular, tries to get me interested in school.

　　Q: what do we learn about the woman from the conversation?

　　4. M: I hear the Sunflower Health Club on 3rd Street is good.

　　W: Not right now. I used to go there. I thought it was great because it was really cheap. But the problem was it was always crowded. Sometimes I had to wait to use the machines.

　　Q: What does the woman say about the Sunflower Health Club?

　　5. W: Tommy is very excited. Just yesterday he received his doctoral Degree. And in a few minutes, he’ll be putting the ring on Sara’s finger.

　　M: He’s really such a lucky dog. Sara is a lovely bride. And tonight they’re going to Hawaii on their honeymoon.

　　Q: what do we learn from the conversation?

　　6. W: Your chemistry examination is over, isn’t it? Why did you still look worried?

　　M: I don’t know. It wasn’t the questions were hard or there were too many of them. But I’m still feeling uneasy because the exam didn’t seem to have much to do with the course material.

　　Q: What does the man mean?

　　7. W: Your wife told me that you eat out four or five times a week. I really envy you.

　　M: Don’t envy me. It’s for business. In fact, I’m sick and tired of restaurant food. Sometimes I just prefer a home-cooked meal.

　　Q: why does the man say he often eats out?

　　8. W: I was amazed when I heard Tommy played the piano so expertly. From the way he talked, I thought he was just starting his lessons.

　　M: Oh no. that’s the way he always talks.

　　Q: What can we infer about Tommy from the conversation?

　　9. M: What do you think of people suing Mc Donald for making them fat?

　　W: Well, its food doesn’t make you fat but eating too much of it does. How about chocolate and ice-cream? Are they responsible? It’s silly.

　　Q: What does the woman think of lawsuits against Mc Donald?

　　10. M: I’m terribly sorry, Madam, but your flight has been cancelled I won’t be able to put you on another one until tomorrow morning.

　　W: Well, I certainly hope the airline’s going to put me up somewhere tonight.

　　Q: What did the woman request the airline do?

　　Section B

　　Passage 1:

　　You’ve probably heard of the Dupont Company, which was founded by a family of the same name. But do you know about the museum that one of the family members began?

　　Henry Francis du Pont was an heir to Delaware’s Dupont Company fortune. He was one of the first serious collectors of American decorative art objects furniture, textiles, paintings, and other objects made in the United States between 1640 and 1840. American furniture and household objects had been considered inferior to those from Europe. But du Pont helped develop a new appreciation for American decorative arts. He created a legendary showplace for these objects on his family’s estate just outside of Wilmington, Delaware. In 1951 it was opened to the public as the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum.

　　The museum assembled objects from du Pont’s collection into 175 period rooms, each with examples of American antiques and decorative arts that followed a certain theme or period in early American history. For example, the du Pont Dining Room has furniture dating from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. And , because this was the time when the United states became a new nation, there is a patriotic theme in the room. Another example is the Chinese Parlor, which has furnishings that reflect Americans’ fascination with Asian culture during the 18th century. In these period rooms, du Pont believed he could tell the story of the early United States through furniture and other decorative arts.

　　Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard

　　Question 11: What is Henry Francis du Pont noted for?

　　Question 12: What was the purpose of du Pont’s efforts?

　　Question 13:How were the objects on display arranged?

　　Passage 2:

　　According to David Graddol, a British language expert, the idea that English will become the world language is outdated. And people are more likely to switch between two or more languages for routine communication in the future.

　　The share of the world’s population that speaks English as a native language is falling. Instead, English will play a growing role as a second language. A population speaking more than one language is already the case in much of the world, and is becoming more common in the United States. Indeed, the Census Bureau reported last year that nearly one American in five speaks a language other than English at home, with Spanish taking the lead, followed by Chinese.

　　Graddol works for a British consulting and publishing business. He anticipates a world where the share of people who are native English speakers slip from 9 percent in the mid-1990s to 5 percent in 2050.

　　By 2050, Chinese will continue its predominance, with Hindi-Urdu of India and Arabic climbing past English, and Spanish nearly equal to it.

　　In contrast, an American language expert, David Harrison noted that “the global share of English is much larger if you count second-language speakers, and will continue to rise, even as the proportion of native speakers declines.”

　　Harrison disputed listing Arabic in the top three languages, “because varieties of Arabic spoken in such countries as Egypt and Morocco are mutually incomprehensible.”

　　Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard

　　Question 14 : What does David Graddol say about the use of languages for daily communication in the future?

　　Question 15 : Why doesn’t David Harrison include Arabic as one of the top three languages?

　　Question 16: What can we infer from the passage?

　　Passage 3:

　　There are about one million blind people in the United States. The largest and the most influential organization for blind people in this country is the National Federation of the Blind. Its officials say the nation doesn’t have any colleges or universities that serve only blind students. They say the reason for this is that blind people must learn to live among people who can see.

　　American colleges and universities do accept blind and visually impaired students. And they provide services to help these students succeed. For example, colleges find people who write down what the professors say in class. And they provide technology that can help blind students with their work. However, experts say colleges can best help blind students by making it clear tha the students should learn to help themselves.

　　One blind American student named Tim Cordes recently made news because he graduated from medical school at the University of Wisconsin. He says the technology was one of the reasons he succeeded. He used a computer that read into his earphone what he was typing. He also used a small printer that permitted him to write notes about his patients in the hospital. He did his undergraduate work at the University of Notre Dame in South Band, Indiana.

　　National Federation of the Blind officials say blind students from other nations do come to the United States to attend college. Some can even get financial aid. The Federation awards about thirty scholarships each year that have no citizenship requirement.

　　Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard

　　Question 17 : according to officials of National federation of the Blind, why are there no special colleges fro blind students only?

　　Question 18 : According to experts, how can colleges best help blind students?

　　Question 19: What is one of the reasons given by Tim Cordes, a blind student, for his success?

　　Question 20: What can blind students from overseas do to study in America, according to the National Federation of the Blind?

　　2007年1月新六級試題聽力部分

　　Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)

　　注意：此部分試題請在答題卡2上作答。

　　Section A

　　11. A. Dr. Smith’s waiting room isn’t tidy.

　　B. Dr. Smith enjoys reading magazines.

　　C. Dr. Smith has left a good impression on her.

　　D. Dr. Smith may not be a good choice.

　　12. A. The man will rent the apartment when it is available.

　　B. The man made a bargain with the landlady over the rent.

　　C. The man insists on having a look at the apartment first.

　　D. The man is not fully satisfied with the apartment.

　　13. A. Packing up to go abroad.

　　B. Brushing up on her English.

　　C. Drawing up a plan for her English course.

　　D. Applying for a visa to the United States.

　　14. A. He is anxious to find a cure for his high blood pressure.

　　B. He doesn’t think high blood pressure is a problem for him.

　　C. He was not aware of his illness until diagnosed with it.

　　D. He did not take the symptoms of his illness seriously.

　　15. A. To investigate the causes of AIDS.

　　B. To raise money for AIDS patients.

　　C. To rally support for AIDS victims in Africa.

　　D. To draw attention to the spread of AIDS in Asia.

　　16. A. It has a very long history.

　　B. It is a private institution.

　　C. It was founded by Thomas Jefferson.

　　D. It stresses the comprehensive study of nature.

　　17. A. They can’t fit into the machine.

　　B. They have not been delivered yet.

　　C. They were sent to the wrong address.

　　D. They were found to be of the wrong type.

　　18. A. The food served in the cafeteria usually lacks variety.

　　B. The cafeteria sometimes provides rare food for the students.

　　C. The students find the service in the cafeteria satisfactory.

　　D. The cafeteria tries hard to cater to the students’ needs.

　　19. A. He picked up some apples in his yard.

　　B. He cut some branches off the apple tree.

　　C. He quarreled with his neighbor over the fence.

　　D. He cleaned up all the garbage in the woman’s yard.

　　20. A. Trim the apple trees in her yard.

　　B. Pick up the apples that fell in her yard.

　　C. Take the garbage to the curb for her.

　　D. Remove the branches from her yard.

　　21. A. File a lawsuit against the man.

　　B. Ask the man for compensation.

　　C. Have the man’s apple tree cut down.

　　D. Throw garbage into the man’s yard.

　　22. A. He was ready to make a concession.

　　B. He was not prepared to go to court.

　　C. He was not intimidated.

　　D. He was a bit concerned.

　　23. A. Bad weather.

　　B. Human error.

　　C. Breakdown of the engines.

　　D. Failure of the communications system.

　　24. A. Two thousand feet. B. Twelve thousand feet.

　　C. Twenty thousand feet. D. Twenty-two thousand feet.

　　25. A. Accurate communication is of utmost importance.

　　B. Pilots should be able to speak several foreign languages.

　　C. Air controllers should keep a close watch on the weather.

　　D. Cooperation between pilots and air controllers in essential.

　　Section B

　　26. A. His father caught a serious disease.

　　B. His mother passed away.

　　C. His mother left him to marry a rich businessman.

　　D. His father took to drinking.

　　27. A. He disliked being disciplined.

　　B. He was expelled by the university.

　　C. He couldn’t pay his gambling debts.

　　D. He enjoyed working for a magazine.

　　28. A. His poems are heavily influenced by French writers.

　　B. His stories are mainly set in the State of Virginia.

　　C. His work is difficult to read.

　　D. His language is not refined.

　　29. A. He grieved to death over the loss of his wife.

　　B. He committed suicide for unknown reasons.

　　C. He was shot dead at the age of 40.

　　D. He died of heavy drinking.

　　30. A. Women B. Prisoners.

　　C. Manual workers. D. School age children.

　　31. A. He taught his students how to pronounce the letters first.

　　B. He matched the letters with the sounds familiar to the learners.

　　C. He showed the learners how to combine the letters into simple words.

　　D. He divided the letters into groups according to the way they are written.

　　32. A. It can help people to become literate within a short time.

　　B. It was originally designed for teaching the English language.

　　C. It enables the learners to master a language within three months.

　　D. It is effective in teaching any alphabetical language to Brazilians.

　　33. A. The crop’s blooming period is delayed.

　　B. The roots of crops are cut off.

　　C. The topsoil is seriously damaged.

　　D. The growth of weeds is accelerated.

　　34. A. It’s a new way of applying chemical fertilizer.

　　B. It’s an improved method of harvesting crops.

　　C. It’s a creative technique for saving labor.

　　D. It’s a farming process limiting the use of ploughs.

　　35. A. In areas with few weeds and unwanted plants.

　　B. In areas with a severe shortage of water.

　　C. In areas lacking in chemical fertilizer.

　　D. In areas dependent on imported food.

　　Section C

　　Adults are getting smarter about how smart babies are. Not long ago, researchers learned that 4-day-olds could understand (36) ________ and subtraction. Now British research (37) ________ Graham Schafer has discovered that infants can learn words for uncommon things long before they can speak. He found that 9-month-old infants could be taught, through repeated show-and-tell, to (38) ________ the names of objects that were foreign to them, a result that (39) _________ in some ways the received (40) _________ that, apart from learning to (41) _________ things common to their daily lives, children don’t begin to build vocabulary until well into their second year. “It’s no (42) ___________ that children learn words, but the words they tend to know are words linked to (43) _________ situations in the home.” explains Schafer. (44)______________

　　___________________________________________________________ with an unfamiliar voice giving instructions in an unfamiliar setting. “Figuring out how humans acquire language may shed light on why some children learn to read and write later than others,” Schafer says, “and could lead to better treatments for developmental problems.”(45) _______________________________

　　___________________________________________________________.“Language is a test case for human cognitive development,” says Schafer. “but parents eager to teach their infants should take note. (46) __________________________________________________________________

　　_______________________________________________________________.” This is not about advancing development, he says, it’s just about what children can do at an earlier age than what educators have often thought.

　　Key:

　　Section A

　　11-15 DCBCD 16-20 ABABD 21-25 ACDAA

　　Section B

　　26-30 BCCDA 31-35 DACBB

　　Section C

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　　College English Test Band Six Part Three: Listening Comprehension

　　Section A:

　　Directions: In this section you will hear eight short conversations and two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversations 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 two with a single line through the center. Now, let’s begin with eight short conversations.

　　Questions 11:

　　W:I need to find a dentist; you said you know Dr. Smith well, do you recommend her?

　　M: Well, I had to see her a few times, but what impressed me most were the magazines in her waiting room.

　　Q: What does the woman imply?

　　Question 12:

　　W: I’m afraid I can’t show you the apartment at the moment, because the tenant is still living in it. It’s really a lovely place, with a big kitchen and a sunny window, for only two hundred dollars a month.

　　M: Sounds good, but we really can’t rent an apartment without seeing it first.

　　Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

　　Question 13:

　　M: So, that’s what’s been keeping you so busy recently!

　　W: Yes, I’ve been tied up with my studies. You know I’m planning to go to the United States this coming summer, but I’m a bit nervous about my English.

　　Q: What is the woman busy doing?

　　Question 14:

　　W: How did you feel when you found out you had high blood pressure?

　　M: Shocked! The problem for me was that there were no symptoms; it seemed to have sneaked up on me.

　　Q: What does the man mean?

　　Question 15:

　　W: So, you’re just back from a trip to India. What were you doing there?

　　M: The trip was intended to bring to the world’s attention the fact that AIDS is not just an African disease; it’s also endangering other countries, notably, India and Thailand.

　　Q: What was the purpose of the man’s trip to India?

　　Question 16

　　M: It’s quite clear form my visit, this is a full size, comprehensive university. So why is it still called a college?

　　W: The College of William and Mary is the second oldest institution of higher learning in this country. We have nurtured great minds like Thomas Jefferson and we are proud of our name.

　　Q: What do we learn from this conversation about the College of William and Mary?

　　Question 17:

　　M: Have the parts we need for the photo copying machine arrived yet?

　　W: I ordered them last week, but something is holding them up.

　　Q: What does the woman say about the parts needed for the photo copying machine?

　　Question 18:

　　W: The cafeteria provided many kinds of dished for us today. Did you notice that?

　　M: Yes, kind of rare, isn’t it?

　　Q: What does the man imply?

　　Now you’ll hear the two long conversations.

　　Conversation One:

　　W: :Hello, Patrick, is that you?

　　M: Yeah Jane, what can I do for you?

　　W: I was calling about the apple tree that you were trimming yesterday.

　　M: That was hard work!

　　W: I’m sure it was. It sure looked difficult.

　　M: Yeah, I’m glad it’s finished. Hauling the branches to the front for garbage pick up was no fun either.

　　W: Well, I don’t think you’re quite finished yet, some of the larger branches fell over into my yard, and I think you should come and get them.

　　M: Listen Jane, I don’t see why I should do that. You eat all the apples that fall in your yard and you’ve never complained about that before.

　　W: Well, it’s easier to pick up apples then to drag tree branches all the way to the curb. My kids pick up the apples, and the branches are just too big for them to drag.

　　M: Well, I guess you’ll just have to do it yourself Jane.

　　W: Patrick, I wish you would reconsider. We’ve always gotten along fairly well, but I think you’re out of line here. The branches are your responsibility.

　　M: Sorry Jane, I disagree! You take the benefits of the apple tree, but refuse to deal with the bad side of it! Besides, it won’t take you any time to get the branches out front!

　　W: Get the branches off my property or I’ll have to sue you.

　　M: Yeah? For what?! You’re taking those law classes too seriously! I’ve gotta go, I have to pick up my son.

　　W: You’ll be hearing from me.

　　M: Yeah, yeah. See you in court Jane.

　　Questions 19-22 are based on the questions you have just heard.

　　Question 19:

　　What did the man do yesterday?

　　Question 20:

　　What did the woman ask the man to do?

　　Question 21:

　　What did the woman threaten to do?

　　Question 22:

　　What was the man’s reaction to the woman’s threat?

　　Conversation Two:

　　M: Did you hear about the air crash that occurred in South America recently? It was quite a tragic accident!

　　W: No， I didn’t see anything in the news about it. What happened?

　　M: A foreign airliner was attempting to land at night in a mountainous area in Argentina and flew into a hill!

　　W: That sounds really terrible! Did anyone survive?

　　M: No, everyone aboard, including the crew, was killed instantly.

　　W: What were the circumstances? Were they bad weather, a fire, or engine failure?

　　M: Apparently, there was some low clouds in the area, but mostly it was just miscommunication between the pilots and the are traffic controllers.

　　W: Weren’t they both speaking in English, the official international aviation language?

　　M: Yes they were, but the transmit ion from poor quality radios was slightly distorted and the accents of the Spanish speaking controllers was so strong that the pilots that the pilots misunderstood a vital instruction.

　　W: How could a misunderstanding like that cause such a serious accident?

　　M: The pilots were told to descend to 2-2,000 feet. The instruction actually meant 22,000 feet, but they thought they heard descend 2,000 feet. That’s a huge difference, and it should have been confirmed, but it was not. Unfortunately, the terrain of the mountains in Norweija ascend to 2,000 feet.

　　W: So the pilots did descend to the wrong altitude then, because they were following the air controllers instructions.

　　M: Sadly enough, yes they did. It was a really bad mistake. Many people died as a result of the simply understanding.

　　W: Wow, that’s a powerful lesson on how important it can be to accurately communicate to each other.

　　Questions: 23-25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

　　Question 23:

　　What was the cause of the tragedy?

　　Question 24:

　　How high are the mountains in Norweija?

　　Question 25:

　　What lesson could be drawn from the accident?

　　Section B:

　　Directions: In this section, you will hear three short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear the question, you must choose the best answer from the choices marked a), b), c), and d). Then mark the corresponding letter on answer sheet two with a single line through the center.

　　Passage one:

　　Edgar Poe, an American writer, was born in 1809. His parents were actors. Edgar was a baby when his father left the family. He was two years old when his mother died. He was taken into the home of a wealthy business man named John Allen. He then received his real name, Edgar Allen Poe. As a young man, Poe attended the University of Virginia. He was a good student, but he liked to drink alcohol and play card games for money. As an unskilled game player, he often lost money. Since he couldn’t pay off his gambling money, he left university and began working for magazines. He worked hard, yet he was not well paid, or well known. At the age of 27, he got married. For a time it seemed that Poe would find happiness, but his wife was sick for most of their marriage, and died in 1847. Through all his crises, Poe produced many stories and poems which appeared in different publications, yet he didn’t become famous until 1845, when his poem, The Raven, was published. There is a question, however, about Poe’s importance in American Literature. Some critics say that Poe was one of America’s best writers, and even influenced many French writers, but others disagree. They say that Poe’s work is difficult to understand and most of his writing describes many unpleasant situations and events. Edgar Allen Poe died in 1849 when he was 40 years old. It is said that he was found dead after days of heavy drinking.

　　Questions 26-29 are based on the passage you have just heard:

　　Question 26:

　　What happened to Edgar Allen Poe’s family, when he was only two years old?

　　Question 27:

　　Why did Edgar Allen Poe leave the University of Virginia?

　　Question 28:

　　What do some critics say about Edgar Allen Poe?

　　Question 29:

　　How did Edgar Allen Poe’s life come to an end?

　　Passage Two:

　　More than fifty years ago, the United Nations declared that literacy is a basic human right. It’s very important for improving the lives of individuals, however, it is estimated that 880 million adults around the world are illiterate, that is, they are unable to read or write. A majority of them are women. Over 100 million school age children around the world do not attend school. Many others complete school of fail to finish their studies without learning to read or write. Many countries depend on the efforts of people who offer their time to help illiterate individuals. For example, John Mogger became concerned about the problem of illiteracy three years ago, so he started teaching five prisoners in Brazil. In his teaching, he developed a system with these prisoners. He says his way of teaching can help anyone learn how to read and write with about thirty hours of study. To learn his system, people must first know how to write letters of the alphabet and learn which sounds they represent. The system divides letters into three groups. The first group of letter can be written between two lines. The second can be written between two lines but part of the letter is above the top line. The third group has letters that are partly written below the lower line. John Mogger taught his students to write simply words from the letters, in this way, his students learned more than seven hundred words. Many of them can now write to family members. They also can read newspapers and magazines.

　　Questions 30-32 are based on the Passage you have just heard:

　　Questions 30:

　　According to the speaker, which group of people make up the majority of the illiterate population?

　　Question 31:

　　What is the most important feature of John Moggers method of teaching the alphabet?

　　Question 32:

　　What does John Mogger say about his teaching method?

　　Passage Three:

　　Farmers usually use plows to prepare their fields for planting crops. Plows cut into the ground, and lift up weeds, and other unwanted plants. However, plowing is blamed for causing severe damage to top soil by removing the plants that protect soil from being blown or washed away. Many farmers in South Asia are now trying a process called Low Till Farming. Low Till Farming limits the use of plows. In this method of farming seeds and fertilizer are put into the soil through small cuts made in the surface of the ground. Low Till Agriculture leaves much or all the soil and remains of plants on the ground. They serve as a natural fertilizer and help support the roots of future crops. They take in rain and allow it to flow into the soil instead of running off. It has been proved that Low Till Farming increases harvests and reduces water use, and this method reduced the need for chemical products because there are fewer unwanted plants. Scientists say Low Till Farming is becoming popular in South Asia, which is facing a sever water shortage. They say the area will become depended on imported food unless water is saved through methods like Low Till Farming. Currently, more than 150 million people in South Asia depend on local rice and wheat crops. Farmers grow rice during wet weather. During the dry season they grow wheat in the same fields. Farmers are using the Low Till method to plant wheat after harvesting rice. Scientists say Low Till Agriculture is one of the best examples in the worlds of technologies working for both people, and the environment.

　　Questions 33-35 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　Question 33:

　　What is the main problem cause by the usual way of plowing?

　　Question 34:

　　What does the speaker say about Low Till Farming?

　　Question 35:

　　Where is Low Till Farming becoming popular?

　　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 the second time you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36-43 with the exact words you have just heard. For the blanks numbered 44-46 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. Now, listen to the passage.

　　Adults are getting smarter about how smart babies are. Not long ago, researches learned that four day olds could understand (36) addition and subtraction. Now British research (37) psychologist Gram Shaffer has discovered that infants can learn words or uncommon things long before they can speak. He found that nine month old infants could be taught through repeated show and tell to (38) recognize the names of objects that were foreign to them, a result that (39) challenges in some ways, the received (40) wisdom that apart from learning to (41) identify things common to their daily lives, children don’t being to build vocabulary until well into their second year. “It’s no (42) secret that children learn words, but the words they tend to know are linked to (43) specific situations in the home,” explains Shaffer. (44)This is the first demonstration that we can choose what words the children will learn and that they can respond to them with an unfamiliar voice giving instructions in an unfamiliar setting. “Figuring out how human acquire language may shed light on why some children learn to read and write later than others,” Shaffer says, “and could lead to better treatments for developed mental problems.” (45)What’s more, the study of language acquisition offers direct insight into how humans learn. “Language is a test case for human cognitive development,” says Shaffer. “but parents eager to teach their infants should take note.(46) Even without being taught new words a control group caught up with the other infants within a few months.” This is not about advancing development, he says, it’s just about what children can do at an earlier age than what educators have often thought.

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