05年至10年六级听力原文.docx

1、05年至10年六级听力原文0506Part Listening Comprehension Section A 1. M: Im looking for an unfurnished two-bedroom apartment, but all your apartments are furnished. W: We can take care of that. We can simply remove the furniture. Q: What does the woman mean? 2. W: I dont agree with Mr. Johnson on his views abo

2、ut social welfare. He seems to suggest that the poor are robbing the rich. M: He might have used better words to express his idea. But Ive found what he said makes a lot of sense. Q: What does the man mean? 3.W: Ive been studying all the time, but I still cant see any improvement in my grades. M: Ma

3、ybe instead of studying in your dorm, youd better go some place where there are fewer distractions. Q: What does the man advise the woman to do? 4. W: The seminar originally scheduled for today has been cancelled. The hours Ive spent preparing for it are totally wasted. M: Not really. As far as I kn

4、ow its been postponed till next week. Q: What does the man say about the seminar? 5. M: Hi, Janet, I hear youve just returned from a tour of Australia. Did you get a chance to visit the Sydney Opera House? W: Of course I did. It would be a shame for anyone visiting Australia not to see this unique c

5、reation in architecture. Its magnificent beauty is simply beyond description. Q: What do we learn from this conversation? 6. M: Sherry, how are you doing with your thesis? W: Oh my thesis. Thats something I definitely dont want to talk about right now. I finished my draft some time ago. But my super

6、visor said I should do more research if I want to achieve the quality that he expects of me. Q: What do we learn from the conversation about the womans thesis? 7. W: I cant believe Karen is late for such an importance occasion as a job interview. I reminded her time and again yesterday. M: You shoul

7、d have known her better by now. Everything you tell her goes in one ear and out the other. Q: What does the man imply? 8. W: Hi, Joe, I wonder if you could do me a favor and tell the professor Ive lost my voice. So I cant attend this mornings class. I need time to study for tomorrows exam. M: I dont

8、 think its wise to say so. Since youre not going to give the lecture, you might as well simply skip the class and apologize to the professor later. Q: What will the woman probably do? 9. M: After high school, Id like to go to college and major in business administration. I really like power and enjo

9、y telling people what to do. W: Youre very ambitious. But Id rather spend my college days finding out what children are interested in. Childs psychology is for me. Q: What do we learn from the conversation? 10. M: It seems the restaurants here have little business these days. W: Thats true. But ours

10、 is a scenic resort. And this is not the busy season. When summer comes, youll see armies of tourists waiting in line in order to get a seat. Q: What do we learn from the conversation about the restaurants in the town? Section B Passage One Both John and Sue joined the staff of a successful public r

11、elations firm in New York during the same year. They had just completed their PR degrees at a nearby university and were thrilled to be hired by one of the finest PR firms in the city. Johns first assignment was to create a promotion campaign for a client who was putting a new game on the market. In

12、itially Sue was assigned to work with a sportswear company on a marketing concept for its newest line of clothing. As time passed and work with their respective first clients became more and more difficult, John and Sue realized that they had been assigned two of the toughest clients in town. Althou

13、gh John completed his assignments quickly and successfully, he was furious when he learned that the boss had deliberately assigned him a difficult client. In response he not only complained to his colleagues but also to the bosss secretary. Sue, on the other hand, had a more difficult time satisfyin

14、g her first client and she took several additional months to actually complete the assignment. However, she just laughed when she heard that the boss had made the assignment purposely. Over the next two years, John worked reluctantly with each assignment and problem that he encountered. Sue accepted

15、 each assignment cheerfully. And when problems arose, she responded with her characteristic “No problem, I can handle it.” Although Sue took longer to complete her projects than John and both were equally successful on the assignments they completed, Sue was given the first promotion when there came

16、 a vacancy. 11. Whats the relationship between John and Sue now? 12. Why was John was furious after he finished his first assignment? 13. Whats Sues attitude to difficult tasks? 14. How does the story end? Passage Two American visitors to Eastern Asia are often surprised and puzzled by how Asian cul

17、tures and customs differ from those in the United States. Whats considered typical or proper social conduct in one country may be regard as odd, improper or even rude in the other. For example, people from some Eastern Asian countries may begin a conversation with a stranger by asking personal quest

18、ions about family, home or work. Such questions are thought to be friendly, whereas they might be considered offensive in the United States. On the other hand, people in most Asian cultures are far more guarded about expressing their feelings publicly than most Americans are. Openly displaying annoy

19、ance or anger, yelling, arguing loudly and so forth is considered ill-mannered in countries such as Japan. Many Eastern Asians prefer to hold their emotions in check and instead express themselves with great politeness. They try not to be blunt and avoid making direct criticisms. In fact, they often

20、 keep their differences of opinion to themselves and merely smile and remain silent rather than engage in a confrontation. By comparison, Americans are often frank about displaying both positive and negative emotions on the street and in other public places. Americans visiting Asia should keep in mi

21、nd that such behavior may cause offense. A major difference between Americans culture and most Asian cultures is that in Asia, the community is more important than the individual. Most Americans are considered a success when they make a name for themselves. 15. How would some Asians start their conv

22、ersation when they meet for the first time? 16. What would a Japanese do when he feels annoyed? 17. What is encouraged in American culture according to the passage? Passage Three In order for a chemical to be considered a drug, it must have the capacity to affect how the body works. No substance tha

23、t has the power to do this is completely safe. Drugs are only approved after tests have demonstrated that they are relatively safe when used as directed and when their benefits outweigh their risks. Thus some very dangerous drugs are approved because they are necessary to treat serious illnesses. Ma

24、ny people suffer ill effects from drugs called side effects, even though they take the drug exactly as directed. The human population contains a great variety of genetic variation, but drugs are tested on just a few thousand people. When a particular drug is taken by millions, some people may not re

25、spond in a predictable way, even though the drug has been tested. A patient may also acquire a tolerance for a certain drug, which means the patient has to take ever larger doses to produce the desired effect. Tolerance may lead to habituation, in which the person becomes so dependent on the drug th

26、at he or she becomes addicted to it. Addition causes severe psychological and physical disturbances when the drug is taken away. Finally, drugs often have unwanted side effects. This usually causes only minor discomfort, such as a skin rash, headache or sleepiness. Certain drugs, however, can produc

27、e serious adverse reactions. 18. Under what circumstances are drugs approved? 19. Why do many people suffer side effects from a drug even though they take it as directed? 20. What will happen when patients acquire a tolerance for a certain drug? Section A 05121. M: The Dean just announced that Dr. H

28、oldens going Ill miss you guys while Im working here in the library. W:I knew it all along! Hes the obvious choice. All the other candidates are no match for him! Q: what do we learn about the two speakers? 2.W: Hey, let me know how your summers going! Ill miss you guys while Im working here in the

29、library. M: Ill be working, too! But Ill 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 its the end of the season, but those peaches are such a bargain that I couldnt help buying

30、them! Have one please! M: Thank you! Actually, they seem pass their prime.Q: What do we learn from the conversation? 4. M:The assignment on physics is a real challenge. I dont think I can finish it on time or by myself.W: Why dont we join our feet together? It may be easier then. Q: What does the wo

31、man suggest? 5.M: Jean really lost her temper in Dr.Browns 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 are a kid, you submitted a story to Readers Digest. M: Well, I dont remember this s

32、tory 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 Readers Digest 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 cournt. W: I only wish hed show as much for his studies. Q: What does the woman imply about her son? 8. W: We suppose to meet John here at the railway station. M: Thats like