1995-2001年大学英语六级听力真题及答案

1995-2001年大学英语六级听力真题及答案
1995年1月大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)
Section A
1. A) She was given a new job.
B) She was given a raise.
C) She was criticized for being late.
D) She was praised for her hard work.
2. A) Whether to employ the woman.
B) Whether to take up the new job.
C) Whether to ask for a raise.
D) Whether to buy a new house.
3. A) A teacher.
B) A psychologist.
C) A librarian.
D) A publisher.
4. A) To visit more places in the city.
B) To take a lot of pictures of the beautiful city.
C) To take some pictures of his friends.
D) To spare some time to meet his friends.
5. A) In town.
B) Out of town.
C) In the man?s house.
D) Outside Ann?s house.
6. A) Because she feels very hot in the room.
B) Because she wants to avoid meeting people.
C) Because she wants to smoke a cigarette outside.
D) Because she doesn?t like the smell of smoke inside.
7. A) Painters hired by the man and woman.
B) Painters hired by Mr. Jones.
C) Mr. Jones.
D) The man and the woman.
8. A) The woman enjoyed the movie very much.
B) The woman saw a horror movie.
C) The man asked the woman to be careful at night.
D) The man went to the show with the woman.
9. A) He doesn?t write well enough.
B) He is not a professional writer.
C) He hasn?t got any professional experience.
D) He didn?t perform well in the interview.
10. A) He doesn?t think it necessary to refuel the car.
B) He can manage to get the gasoline they need.
C) He hopes the woman will help him select a fuel.
D) He thinks it is difficult to get fuel for the car.
Section B
Passage One
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. A) Because they can?t afford to.
B) Because they think small houses are more comfortable to live in.
C) Because big houses are usually built in the countryside.
D) Because they prefer apartments.
12. A) Because many young people have moved into comfortable apartments.
B) Because many old houses in the bad part of the town are not inhabited.
C) Because many older people sell their houses after their children leave.
D) Because many people have quit their old house to build new ones.
13. A) They have to do their own maintenance.
B) They have to furnish their own houses.
C) They will find it difficult to make the rest of the payment.
D) They will find it difficult to dispose of their old-style furniture. Passage Two
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. A) They are not active hunters.
B) They don?t sleep much.
C) They are often seen alone.
D) They don?t eat much.
15. A) To catch the birds.
B) To look for shade in the heat of the day.
C) To catch other animals.
D) To look for a kill made by another animal.
16. A) They are larger in size.
B) They have to hunt more to feed the young.
C) They run faster.
D) They are not as lazy as the males.
Passage Three
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. A) Less than 30 minutes.
B) From 30 to 45 minutes.
C) At least 45 minutes.
D) More than 45 minutes.
18. A) He should show respect for the interviewer.
B) He should show confidence in himself.
C) He should talk enthusiastically.
D) He should be dressed properly.
19. A) Speaking confidently but not aggressively.
B) Talking loudly to give a lasting impression.
C) Talking a lot about the job.
D) Speaking politely and emotionally.
20. A) Professional knowledge is a decisive factor in job interview.
B) Finding a job is more difficult than one can imagine.
C) A job seeker should create a good image during an interview.
D) Self-confidence is most important for a job seeker.
1995年1月六级参考答案
Part I
1. C
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. A
6. D
7. D
8. B
9. C 10. B
11. A 12. C 13. A 14. A 15. D
16. B 17. B 18. D 19. A 20. C
1995年6月大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷
Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)
Section A
1. A) Enjoyable.
B) Inspiring.
C) Moving.
D) Dull.
2. A) It will take about one month to repair the watch.
B) The woman should have saved more money.
C) It is a good idea to keep the old watch.
D) The watch is no longer worth repairing.
3. A) Arguing.
B) Protesting.
C) Complaining.
D) Bargaining.
4. A) Families with cars.
B) American?s heavy dependence on cars.
C) Roads and highways.
D) Traffic problems in America.
5. A) The apples and pears might not be so good.
B) The apples are not as good as the pears.
C) The apples and pears are very good.
D) The apples and pears are as good as they look.
6. A) Her teaching assistant would grade the exam papers.
B) She would collect the exam papers herself.
C) She would mark the exam papers herself.
D) She would not give her students an exam.
7. A) She could help him with the problems.
B) He should go out for while.
C) She could go out together with him.
D) He should do the problems himself.
8. A) Customer and salesman.
B) Colleagues.
C) Employee and boss.
D) Classmates.
9. A) The first house they saw is too expensive.
B) They may save some money for the time being.
C) She is happy with the price set by the seller.
D) Less money will be spent in maintaining the house.
10. A) It was probably Mr. Brown?s phone number that the woman wrote down.
B) It was just an hour ago that the man met Mr. Brown.
C) The woman forgot to write down the phone number.
D) The woman needed a sheet of paper to put down the number.
Section B
Passage One
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. A) Because they were driven by steam power.
B) Because they did the work that animals used to do.
C) Because they pulled cars full of coal.
D) Because they were made of iron.
12. A) He wanted the railroad to be successful.
B) He wanted to have a more powerful steam engine.
C) He wanted to own the land near the railroad.
D) He wanted to build his own railroads.
13. A) Because the train could not run as fast as the horse.
B) Because the engine failed to build up steam.
C) Because the engine broke down and the train stopped.
D) Because the engine broke into several parts.
Passage Two
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. A) Love.
B) Conflict.
C) Violence.
D) Mystery.
15. A) The main character remains the same.
B) The main character dies in the end.
C) The main character gains his ends.
D) The main character undergoes a change.
16. A) We can learn how bad persons can improve themselves.
B) We can learn how to deal with people.
C) We can understand life a little better.
D) We can find better ways to cope with conflicts.
Passage Three
Questions 17 to 24 are based on the following passage.
17. A) Because both have a limited supply of air, water, and other resources.
B) Because the Earth moves around the sun as fast as spaceship.
C) Because we can travel to outer space.
D) Because the Earth never stops moving.
18. A) About 80 miles per second.
B) About 70 miles per second.
C) About 18 miles per second.
D) About 17 miles per second.
19. A) Because the Earth is heavily polluted.
B) Because nature cannot recycle its resources.
C) Because there are more and more people living on the Earth.
D) Because no more new resources can be added.
20. A) Nature has changed our environment over the years.
B) We must avoid wasting resources and polluting our environment.
C) Our resources are nearly used up.
D) Trips to other planets will help eliminate pollution.
1995年6月六级参考答案
Part I
1. D
2. D
3. C
4. B
5. A
6. C
7. A
8. B
9. D 10. A
11. B 12. A 13. C 14. B 15. D
16. C 17. A 18. C 19. D 20. B
1996年1月大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷
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:
Y ou will hear:
Y ou will read:
A) 2 hours.
B) 3 hours.
C) 4 hours.
D) 5 hours.
From the conversation we know that the two were 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. Y ou should choose [D] on the Answer Sheet and mark
it with a single line through the center.
Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]
1. A) The flight has been canceled.
B) The plane is late.
C) The plane is on time.
D) The tickets for this flight have been sold out.
2. A) He is not to blame.
B) It was his fault.
C) He will accept all responsibility.
D) He will be more careful next time.
3. A) The man is a forgetful person.
B) The typewriter is not new.
C) The man can have the typewriter later.
D) The man misunderstood her.
4. A) There will be heavy fog in all areas.
B) There will be heavy rain by midnight.
C) There will be heavy fog in the east.
D) There will be fog in all areas by midnight.
5. A) She?s scornful.
B) She?s angry.
C) She?s sympathetic.
D) She?s worried.
6. A) He likes the job of a dish-washer because it pays well.
B) He thinks it?s important to have a good job from the beginning.
C) He hates to be a dish-washer because it?s boring.
D) He would work as a dish-washer in summer if he has to.
7. A) She must learn to u nderstand John?s humor better.
B) She enjoys John?s humor a great deal.
C) She doesn?t appreciate John?s humor.
D) She thinks John is not funny enough.
8. A) Joan may have taken a wrong train.
B) Joan will miss the next conference.
C) Joan won?t come to th e conference.
D) Joan may be late for the opening speech.
9. A) She has been dismissed for her poor performance.
B) She has been fired by the company.
C) She has been granted leave for one month.
D) She has been offered a new job.
10. A) It will last for two weeks.
B) It has come to a halt.
C) It will end before long.
D) It will probably continue.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of passage, you
will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear 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
Question 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. A) She was an office worker.
B) She was a physician.
C) She was a cleaner.
D) She was a social worker.
12. A) Because she could not sleep well at night.
B) Because she hoped to earn more money.
C) Because she could not find a daytime job.
D) Because she needed a change and a lighter job.
13. A) She works six nights every fortnight.
B) She does not take part in social activities in her working days.
C) She has been a night nurse in a hospital for about 25 years.
D) She is not satisfied with her present job.
Passage Two
Questions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. A) A small town in Britain.
B) A new type of jail.
C) A labour camp.
D) A big gymnasium in Scotland.
15. A) Women criminals in Scotland.
B) Criminals who are given long sentences.
C) Criminals who are given short sentences.
D) Criminals in Scotland.
16. A) The reward the prisoners get for their work.
B) The comfortable accommodation.
C) The way the prisoners are treated.
D) The offi cers? sympathy for the prisoners.
17. A) To give the prisoners more freedom.
B) To help the prisoners keep their self-respect.
C) To help the prisoners develop the sense of independence.
D) To turn the prisoners into skilled workers.
Passage Three
Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
18. A) On an airplane.
B) Near the terminal building.
C) In a coach to the city.
D) In the waiting room.
19. A) Near the airport hotel.
B) At the travelers? information desk.
C) Outside the Customs Hall.
D) In the center of the city.
20. A) The departure tax they have to pay on their next international flight.
B) The distance they have to travel from the airport to the city center.
C) The prices the major hotels charge.
D) The place where taxis are waiting to be hired.
1996年1月六级参考答案
Part I
1. B
2. A
3. A
4. D
5. C
6. D
7. C
8. D
9. B 10. D
11. C 12. D 13. B 14. B 15. A
16. C 17. B 18. A 19. C 20. A
1996年6月大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷
Part I Listening comprehension (20 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
1. A) To change the tennis shoes in the sportswear department.
B) To help his friend find the right department.
C) To find his lost shoes on the tennis court.
D) To buy himself a pair of tennis shoes.
2. A) They produce part of their own food.
B) They sell their own produce.
C) They feed their family on cheap food.
D) They buy food from farmers.
3. A) Mr. White?s reason for leaving.
B) Mr. White?s new appointment.
C) A vacant position.
D) How to apply for a job.
4. A) Be hostile to Nancy.
B) Ask Nancy to come out.
C) Talk to Nancy herself.
D) Write Nancy a letter.
5. A) To serve as her tour guide.
B) To serve as her bodyguard.
C) To serve as her driver.
D) To serve as her porter.
6. A) He is often asked to go and see exhibits.
B) He would like to go and see the exhibit.
C) He went to see the exhibit last year.
D) He definitely does not want to go.
7. A) The environmental problem.
B) The health problem.
C) The educational problem.
D) The international problem.
8. A) Bob will see Susan tomorrow evening.
B) Bob might be at home late tomorrow evening.
C) Bob and Susan have decided to go on a holiday.
D) Bob asked the woman to come another time.
9. A) They think cinemas are too far away from their homes.
B) They are disappointed with the films produced these days.
C) They both dislike films about adventure stories.
D) They both like the idea of going to the cinema at night.
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Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear question, you must choose the best answer fro m 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 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. A) Because he was a cook at a country-music club.
B) Because he performed for guests while he worked as a cook.
C) Because he often sang while cooking.
D) Because he liked singing better than cooking.
12. A) His brother.
B) His manager.
C) His father.
D) A businesswoman.
13. A) At a club.
B) On a farm.
C) At a construction site.
D) In a record company.
14. A) His ability to live independently.
B) His sense of responsibility in whatever he did.
C) His courage in the face of rejections.
D) His hard work in his early days.
Passage Two
Questions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.
15. A) How to handle spiders.
B) Spiders in the United States.
C) People?s fear of spiders.
D) A special kind of spider.
16. A) Most spiders will not bite even when handled.
B) Most spiders are poisonous and dangerous.
C) Most spiders are likely to attack people.
D) Most spiders have sharp eyes.
17. A) Because she cannot find a husband for herself.
B) Because the female spider is larger than the male one.
C) Because the female spider often eats her husband.
D) Because she is a black female spider.
Passage Three
Questions 18 to 20 are be on the passage you have just heard
18. A) Instructions.
B) Medicine.
C) Money.
D) The draft of his speech.
19. A) Because she had to type Mr. Bascomb?s speech.
B) Because she had a headache.
C) Because she had to meet some businessmen.
D) Because she had to get her car fixed.
20. A) The problem of the city.
B) Himself and his problems.
C) Things he had planned to say to his audience.
D) The plan for his future work as mayor.
1996年6月六级参考答案
Part I
1. D
2. A
3. C
4. C
5. A
6. D
7. A
8. B
9. B 10. C
11. B 12. D 13. A 14. B 15. B
16. A 17. C 18. C 19. D 20. B
1997年1月大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷
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 suggested answers 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:
Y ou will hear:
Y ou 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. Y ou 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) Their parents cut back the loan.
B) The woman doesn?t want Frank to take another English course.
C) They can?t pay the rent this month.
D) The woman?s boss refused to give her a raise.
2. A) Ask Dr. Smith to alter his decision.
B) Ask Dr. Smith to call the library.
C) Get the book directly from Dr. Smith.
D) Get Dr. Smith?s written permission.
3. A) $120
B) $108
C) $90
D) $40
4. A) He feels unsympathetic.
B) He feels it?s a pity.
C) He feels it?s unfair.
D) He feels glad.
5. A) Doing business.
B) Taking pictures.
C) Buying cameras.
D) Making movies.
6. A) Looking for an apartment.
B) Looking for a job.
C) Taking a suburban excursion.
D) Asking the man for his opinions.
7. A) She?ll go to her uncle?s.
B) She has an appointment with her friend.
C) She?ll have an appointment with her friend.
D) She?ll have a visitor.
8. A) He made a sudden turn.
B) He drove the bus over a bicycle.
C) He tried to avoid hitting the truck.
D) He was driving too fast.
9. A) He is curious.
B) He is impatient.
C) He is exhausted.
D) He is satisfied.
10. A) She didn?t know how to use the new oven.
B) She wanted her refrigerator to be fixed.
C) There is something wrong with the oven.
D) There is something wrong with the food.
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) Because he led his teams to many championships.
B) Because he set as many as 65 different records.
C) Because he still played the game after he retired.
D) Because he didn?t stop playing even when he was seriously injured.
12. A) He lost the final chance to win a championship.
B) He was knocked out during one contest.
C) He broke a bone in the wrist during a match.
D) He was awarded with a $1.5 million house.
13. A) To break the previous records.
B) To buy a luxury house.
C) To win one more championship for his team.
D) To play against the New Y ork team once again.
Passage Two
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. A) To enjoy a good story.
B) To see the actors and actresses.
C) To experience an exciting life.
D) To escape their everyday life.
15. A) They feel that everything on the screen is familiar to them.
B) They are touched by the life stories of the actors and actresses.
C) They try to turn their dreams into reality.
D) They become so involved that they forget their own problems.
16. A) Because they are well made and the stories are interesting.
B) Because the heroes have to cope with many problems and frustrations.
C) Because the characters in the movies are free to do whatever they like.
D) Because good guys in the movies always win in the end.
Passage Three
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. A) Because the bottle was empty and useless.
B) Because he wanted to lighten the load of his small plane.
C) Because the bottle might be useful to the native Africans.
D) Because he wanted to amuse the local tribes people.
18. A) A message from the outside world.
B) A warning from the gods.
C) A symbol of misfortune.
D) A gift from the gods.
19. A) The local Africans are peace loving people.
B) Soda bottles are very precious in some remote areas.
C) A trivial thing may sometimes bring about undesirable consequences.
D) Caution must be taken in introducing new technology.
20. A) They thought that the gods were all crazy.
B) They were isolated from the outside world.
C) They enjoyed living in the peaceful desert.
D) They worshipped the gods all the more after the incident.
1997年1月六级参考答案
Part I Listening Comprehension
1. C
2. D
3. B
4. A
5. D
6. A
7. D
8. A
9. B 10. C
11. B 12. C 13. C 14. D 15. D
16. A 17. A 18. D 19. C 20. B
1997年6月大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷
Part I Listening comprehension (20 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of eac h 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 suggested answers 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:
Y ou will hear:
Y ou 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. Y ou 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) On Thursday night.
B) On Monday night.
C) On Friday morning.
D) On Thursday morning
2. A) Try to help him find rooms in another hotel.
B) Check to see if there are any vacancies in her hotel.
C) Let him move to a room with two single beds.
D) Show him the way to Imperial Hotel.
3. A) Robust.
B) Brave.
C) Generous.
D) Dangerous.
4. A) He loves his present job.
B) He is going to open a store.
C) He is about to retire.
D) He works in a repair shop.
5. A) She has confidence in him.
B) She has also won a scholarship.
C) She is surprised at the news.
D) She is not interested in the news.
6. A) His only son is dying.
B) His mother died some time ago.
C) He didn?t like after his sick wife.
D) He hasn?t taken good care of his son.
7. A) At the airport.
B) In a travel agency.
C) In a hotel.
D) At the reception desk.
8. A) He is not equal to the job.
B) He is not well paid for his work.
C) He doesn?t think the job is challenging enough.
D) He cannot keep his mind on his work.
9. A) Th e talks haven?t started yet.
B) The talks haven?t achieved much.
C) The talks have produced a general agreement.
D) The talks broke down and could go to further.
10. A) Help him to carry some luggage.
B) Get some travel information.
C) Tell him the way to the left luggage office.
D) Look after something for him.
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) Crowded air traffic.
B) The large size of airplanes.
C) Mistakes by air traffic controllers.
D) Bad weather.
12. A) They bumped into each other over a swimming pool.
B) They avoided each other by turning in different directions.
C) They narrowly escaped crashing into each other.
D) One plane climbed above the other at the critical moment.
13. A) To show the key role played by air traffic controllers.
B) To show the great responsibility shouldered by the pilots.
C) To give an example of air disasters.
D) To show that air travel is far safer than driving a car.
Passage Two
Questions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. A) Her unique experience.
B) Her future prospects.
C) Her favorite job.
D) Her lonely life.
15. A) Authority.
B) A good relationship.
C) Good luck.
D) Independence.
16. A) She will live an empty life.
B) She will work in a bookstore.
C) She will remain single.
D) She will earn a lot of money.
17. A) She should find a good job.
B) She should open a small restaurant.
C) She should have more control over her life.
D) She should get married.
Passage Three
Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
18. A) In day-care centers where little children were taken care of.
B) In areas in Chicago poor people lived.
C) In places where hot lunch was provided for factory workers.
D) In schools where free classes were organized for young people.
19. A) For young people and adults.
B) For immigrants.
C) For factory works.
D) For poor city children.
20. A) Jane Adams? contributions to society.
B) Jane Adams? struggle for women?s liberation.
C) Jane Adams? life story.
D) Jane Adams? responsibility for the poor.
1997年6月六级参考答案
Part I
1. A
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. A
6. D
7. B
8. C
9. B 10. D
11. C 12. C 13. A 14. B 15. D
16. D 17. D 18. B 19. D 20. A
1998年6月大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷
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 suggested answers 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 center.
Example:
Y ou will hear:
Y ou will read:
A) 2 hours.
B) 3 hours.
C) 4 hours.。