新东方大学英语六级模拟题一(20151106)范文听力原文及答案

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新东方大学英语六级考试模拟题1-201605范文听力原文及答案

听力原文及答案2016年5月大学英语六级考试模拟题一Part I WritingAs is shown in the picture, a boy is telling a girl his experience in making friends. He, like many of modern people, tends to use social networking websites to meet new friends. They love the time they spend with their new acquaintances on the Internet. In my opinion, it‟s total madness for people to do that.The use of social networking websites in cultivating friendship influences our life in a bad way. Firstly, the use of social networking websites may undermine our interpersonal skills in dealing with people in our real life. Secondly, interacting with new friends online may estrange us instead of drawing us closer, though often such communication does offer some fun. Lastly, friendship got by means of those websites may not last long, which may render us a feeling of great loss afterwards.In my opinion, it‟s time we took action to cultivate real friendship for our own benefit. For one thing, we should adopt a correct attitude towards friendship, which involves substantial help with our study or work in daily life, not in the virtual world. For another, we should step aside from the shining pictures, video clips, or voice messages passed to and fro via the websites, and actually meet new friends in person to have a chance to savor the sweetness friends can bring us.Part II Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear some questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken onlyonce. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choicesmarked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1with asingle line through the centre.Conversation OneW: Hello, Professor Smith.M: Yes, Lily, any problem with the writing assignment?W: Yes. I‟m about to write my research paper summary. I‟m confused about the difference between a research paper and a research paper summary.M: I have a questions, have you finished writing your research paper?W: Not yet, I‟m in the middle of it.M: Then, it‟s advisable for you to wait after you finish your report.W: Why can‟t I do these two at the same time?M: No, you can‟t. To write a summary, you should first of all need to finish your report. Then, review your main ideas, and condense them into a short document.W: I see. The best way to begin writing the research summary is by reviewing my report.M: Yes. That‟s right.W: It seems I‟d better write my report at a faster speed.M: Ok. And, as you said just now, you don‟t know the difference between the report and the summary, right?W: Yes, I do. As I understand, they both write about the same thing. The difference is their length, one is longer and the other is a little bit shorter.M: Yes, you can say that again. Let‟s talk about their differences in class at a later time. But, in structure, they‟re similar.W: Similar? I know, for a research paper, it has a beginning, a middle and an end.M: Yes, so has the report summary. The beginning should introduce the topic and how you plan to address it. The middle of the summary will provide the main points you use to support your argument. The end of the document should summarize the conclusions your paper reaches.W: It seems to be so complex and so hard.M: You‟ll be better off if you keep two things in mind. One is to be concise, and the other is not to use too complicated terms.Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. When is the right time to write a report summary?2. How‟s Lily‟s research paper going for now?3. What does the middle of a research paper summary write about?4. What does the professor suggest Lily do at the end of the conversation?1. C2. A3. B4.CConversation TwoW: This is Lucy Bowen. I‟m talking with Professor Jimmy Whitworth, from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Welcome, Professor!M: It‟s my honor to be here, and talk about a topic which may make the audience a little bit comfortable or horrible. That is, Ebola, which is spreading mostly in African countries. But, according to the news, more than 17,000 people in West Africa have survived Ebola infection. Sadly, doctors from the US National Institute of Health said, most of them will have long-lasting health problems. W: They have survived Ebola. That‟s very lucky. But, again, they have to feel its potential challenges. M: Yes, you can say that again. The related study shows that survivors in Liberia had developed body weakness, memory loss and depressive symptoms in 6 months after leaving hospital.W: So, in a way, Ebola hasn‟t gone away from these people.M: Yes. When people had memory loss, it tended to affect their daily living, for example, they couldn‟treturn to school or normal jobs, and some people may have terrible sleeping problems, regular headaches, and even some patients are “actively suicidal”.W: Is there any available ways to cure these problems?M: Well, we‟re only trying to figure out what some of these problems are physical or mental. However, there‟s still much to learn about Ebola‟s other potential consequences, and there will be a long way to go before effective ways are found to cure them.Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.5. What were the speakers talking about?6. How many patients survive Ebola infection in West Africa?7. What symptoms did survivors in Liberia develop after leaving hospital?8. What problems does memory loss cause for Ebola survivors?5. A6. C7. B8. CSection BDirections:In this section, you will hear two 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 aquestion, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through thecentre.Passage OneSports enthusiasts at every level are clearly aware that the …mental‟ part of performance can be just as important as the physical. Good performance in gymnastics is often said to 90% mental and 10% physical. Other sports see …hidden‟ factors, such as confidence and a …cool‟ head under pressure, make up more than 50% of success.Many will talk about …being in the zone‟ when they perform at their peak. Olympic 100-metre gold medalist Linford Christie described his focus on the starting line as being like looking down a long, straight tune. His ability to blank out other competitors, the roar of the crowd, gave him those extra advantages over his rivals.In sport, psychology matters—and at every level. If you go onto the tennis court telling yourself that you‟ve never beaten Joe before and that you‟re not going to beat him today, then the result is very predictable.So, optimism boosts sporting performance, both at team and individual levels. Research into baseball and basketball teams in the USA revealed that teams have their own styles. The style used by teams after a defeat or when under pressure in the last few minutes of a game will determine future performance, regardless of the quality of the team. Those who are optimistic in the face of defeat are more likely to be successful in their next game; those who explain failures negatively will performmore poorly. Research into swimmers revealed that the same trend holds for individual athletes. Quite simply, when under pressure optimistic sportsmen and women try harder—and they recover from defeat more quickly.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard.9. How much will confidence account for in gymnasts‟ success?10. How did Linford Christie gain extra advantages over his rivals?11. How can optimism help boost performance in sports?9. C 10. B 11. CPassage TwoToday, let‟s learn something about Gettysburg National Military Park, which was built in memory of the Battle of Gettysburg. Fought over the first three days of July 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg was one of the most crucial battles of the Civil War. The battle brought disaster to the residents of Gettysburg. Every farm field or garden was a graveyard. Churches, public buildings and even private homes were hospitals, filled with wounded soldiers. By January 1864, the last patients were gone as were the surgeons, guards, nurses, tents and cookhouses. Only a temporary cemetery on the hillside remained as a testament to the courageous battle to save lives that took place at Camp Letterman.Prominent Gettysburg residents became concerned with the poor condition of soldiers‟ graves scattered over the battlefield and at hospital sites, and pleaded with Pennsylvania Governor Andrew Curtin for state support to purchase a portion of the battlefield to be set aside as a final resting place for the defenders of the Union cause.In 1864, a group of concerned citizens established the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association whose purpose was to preserve portions of the battlefield as a memorial to the Union Army that fought here. A Federally-appointed commission of Civil War veterans oversaw the park‟s development as a memorial to both armies by identifying and marking the lines of battle. Administration of the park was transferred to the Department of the Interior, National Park Service in 1933, which continues in its mission to protect, preserve and interpret the Battle of Gettysburg and the Gettysburg Address to park visitors.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.12. What did the Civil War bring to the local people in Gettysburg?13. Who started the campaign for the protection of soldier graves?14. When was the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association established?15. What was the responsibility of the veteran commission in building the park?12. B 13. B 14. A 15. CSection CDirections:In this section, you will hear recordings of lectures or talks followed by some questions.The recordings will be played only once. After you hear a question, you must choose thebest answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Now listen to the following recording and answer questions 16 to 19.Since the Industrial Revolution, natural habitats have been destroyed, and environments have been polluted, causing great harm to human beings, such as diseases in both humans and many other species of animals.In today‟s lesson, I will talk about land pollution, the sources of the pollution, its consequences and a few things we can do to prevent further pollution and protect our environment.To begin with, let‟s expand a little bit on the question, what is land pollution?Land pollution is the destruction of the earth‟s land surfaces, often directly or indirectly as a result of man‟s activities and their misuse of land resources. It occurs when waste is not dealt with properly, or can occur when humans throw chemicals onto the soil. Mining activities have also contributed to the worsening of the earth‟s surface.Human actions have caused many large areas of land to lose or reduce their capacity to support life forms. This is known as land degradation. Note that land degradation can result from many factors, and land pollution is only one of them.With regard to different sources of land pollution, many publications group them differently. Let us see these four main sources:Firstly, solid waste is the first source of land pollution. Solid waste includes all the various kinds of rubbish we make at home, school, hospitals, markets and workplaces. Things like paper, plastic containers, bottles, cans, food and even used cars and broken electronic goods, broken furniture and hospital waste are all examples of solid waste. Some of these can be easily coped with or decay into organic matter. Examples include food droppings, paper products as well as plants like grass and tree branches.However, others are not environment friendly, and they include plastics, metals and aluminum cans, broken computer and car parts. Because these do not easily decay, they pile up in places where all the city‟s rubbish are sent and stored, where they stay for thousands of years. These bring great harm to the land and people around it.The second source is the use of pesticides and fertilizers. Many farming activities engage in the application of fertilizers, pesticides and insecticides for higher crop yield. This is good because we get more food, but can you think of what happens to the chemicals that end up on the crops and soils? Sometimes, insects and small animals are killed and bigger animals that eat tiny animals (as in food chains) are also harmed. Finally, the chemicals may be washed down as it rains and over time, they end up in the water, causing water pollution.The third source is……16. In the eyes of the speaker, who should be responsible for land pollution?17. Why does the speaker mention “broken electronic goods”?18. Why do people use fertilizers in farming activities?19. What will the speaker probably talk about immediately after the passage?16. A 17. B 18. C 19. BNow listen to the following recording and answer questions 20 to 22.Almost 70 million children across the world are prevented from going to school each day, a study published today reveals. Those living in north-eastern Africa are the least likely to receive a good education—or any education at all, an umbrella body of charities and teaching unions known as the Global Campaign for Education has found.Somalia ranks the world‟s poorest countries according to their education systems. It has the least functional system in the world with just 10% of children going to primary school, while Eritrea is second worst. Haiti, Comoros and Ethiopia are in the similar situation.The report‟s authors, from charities including Plan and ActionAid, measured the likelihood of children attending primary school, a country‟s political will to improve its education system, and the quality of its schools to create the rankings.The study—Back to School? The Worst Places in the World—warns that attempts to ensure all children can attend school are under severe threat. By 2015, there will be more children out of school than there are today, unless the richest countries dramatically increase the aid they give to the poorest nations, the authors argue.“Poor countries are facing a worsening situation, as severe and deepening pressure from the economic downturn caused by the crisis of the rich world‟s banking system bites on their budgets,”David Archer, one of the authors from ActionAid says. Some £2.9bn is expected to be lost to education budgets in sub-Saharan Africa because of the economic crisis, he warns.Kenya, which is rated in the 50 worst countries for education, delayed plans to provide a free primary school education to 8.3 million children in September. The global economic crisis was one reason given for this.Girls are far less likely to attend school than boys in many of the world‟s poorest countries, the authors have found. In Malawi, of those that enroll, 22.3% of boys complete primary compared to 13.8% of girls. In rural Burkina Faso, 61% of girls are married by the age of 18 and over 85% never get to see the inside of a secondary school.Most rich countries have failed to keep their promises to help poor countries improve their education systems, according to the study. While the UK is active in aiding those countries, along with the Netherlands, Norway and Switzerland and Ireland, others—such as Greece, Austria, Italy and Germany—are not giving nearly as much as they should.20. What is said about Somalia?21. What should be done to prevent more children dropping out of school by 2015?22. What does the study say about girls in the world‟s poorest countries?20. A 21. C 22. DNow listen to the following recording and answer questions 23 to 25.Probably the best known nutrition fact about iron is that meats—particularly red meats—are rich in iron. While this is true, it is also true that a number of plant foods are also rich in iron. It may come as a surprise that researchers have found that people eating plant-based diets eat as much or more iron as people who regularly rely on animal foods. And, you‟ll see that the recommended list of excellent iron sources is largely dominated by plant foods.Without question, more human health problems worldwide are caused by iron deficiency than by lack of any other nutrient. Less well known is the fact that excessive iron stores are also responsible for a large burden of illness worldwide. As such, iron is a very important nutrient to understand not only for researchers and nutritionists but everyone, since we need to be aware of finding the right iron balance from our foods.But, iron really plays a big role in health support. All of the tissues in our body need a near constant supply of oxygen to maintain life. We maintain this oxygen delivery by the red cells in our blood. These have an iron-containing protein called hemoglobin, which is a perfect transporter for oxygen, in that it both picks up and releases oxygen in an exact and targeted way.The average man has about 2 grams of iron in his blood cells at any given time while women have about 1.6 grams. If the dietary iron intake falls below daily needs and this storage amount goes down, the ability to tolerate bursts of exercise will deteriorate. The reduction in blood count related to having low iron stores is called anemia.In addition to the key role iron plays in transporting oxygen to tissues, it also is necessary to support proper metabolism for muscles and other active organs. Almost all of the cells in our body burn dietary calories to create energy through a process that requires iron. When iron stores get low, this process gets compromised, and generalized fatigue can occur.23 What does the speaker say about iron and health?24. Why is iron important in health support?25. What is the speaker mainly talking about in the passage?23. A 24. A 25. BPart III Reading ComprehensionSection A26. O 27. M 28. D 29. B 30. I31. L 32. E 33. F 34. H 35. CSection B36. L 37. D 38. M 39. G 40. N41. B 42. J 43. K 44. I 45. HSection CPassage One46. C 47. B 48. C 49. D 50. APassage Two51. A 52. C 53. A 54. B 55. DPart IV TranslationChina is rapidly getting older. Three decades ago, only 5 percent of the population was over 65; today, 123 million peopl e, or 9 percent of the population, are over this age. By 2050 China‟s older population will likely swell to 330 million and younger generations face an unprecedented burden of care.In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the government advocated a "later, longer, fewer" lifestyle, encouraging people to marry later, have wide gaps between children and fewer children overall. It also set the controversial one-child policy. These were attempts to curb population growth in a bid to help modernise the economy. However, the population control policy resulted in an extremely low fertility rate, further increasing the proportion of the older population.。

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2015年6月份第一套六级听力真题、答案和原文Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections: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 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

1.A) Prepare for his exams. B) Catch up on his work.C) Attend the concert. D) Go on a vacation.W: Can you come to the concert with me this weekend? Or do you have to prepare for exams?M: I still have a lot to do, but maybe a break would do me good.Q: What will the man probably do?2.A) Three crew members were involved in the incident.B) None of the hijackers carried any deadly weapons.C) The plane had been scheduled to fly to Japan.D) None of the passengers were injured or killed.W: What does the paper say about the horrible incident that happened this morning on flight 870 to Hongkong? M: It ended with the arrest of the 3 hijackers. They have forced the plane to fly to Japan, but all the passengers and crew members landed safely.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?3.A) An article about the election. B) A tedious job to be done.C) An election campaign. D) A fascinating topic.M: Hello, this is the most fascinating article I've ever come across. I think you should spare some time to read it. W: Oh, really? I thought that anything about the election will be tedious.Q: What are the speakers talking about?4.A) The restaurant was not up to the speakers' expectations.B) The restaurant places many ads in popular magazines.C) The critic thought highly of the Chinese restaurant.D) Chinatown has got the best restaurant in the city.W: I'm not going to trust the restaurant credit from that magazine again. The food here doesn't taste anything like what we had in Chinatown.M: It definitely wasn't worth the wait.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?5.A) He is going to visit his mother in the hospital.B) He is going to take on a new job next week.C) He has many things to deal with right now.D) He behaves in a way nobody understands.W: Do you know what's wrong with Mark? He's been acting very strange lately.M: Come on. With his mother hospitalized right after he's taken on a new job. He's just gone a lot on his mind. Q: What do we learn from the conversation about Mark?6.A) A large number of students refused to vote last night.B) At least twenty students are needed to vote on an issue.C) Major campus issues had to be discussed at the meeting.D) More students have to appear to make their voice heard.W: There were only 20 students at last night's meeting, so nothing could be loaded on.M: That's too bad. They'll have to turn up in great numbers if they want a voice on campus issues.Q: What does the man mean?7.A) The woman can hardly tell what she likes.B) The speakers like watching TV very much.C) The speakers have nothing to do but watch TV.D) The man seldom watched TV before retirement.M: I try to watch TV as little as possible, but it's so hard.W: I didn't watch TV at all before I retired, but now I can hardly tear myself away from it.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?8.A) The woman should have retired earlier.B) He will help the woman solve the problem.C) He finds it hard to agree with what the woman says.D) The woman will be able to attend the classes she wants.W: I'm having a problem registering for the classes I want.M: That's too bad, but I'm pretty sure you'll be able to work everything out before this semester starts.Q: What does the man mean?Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9.A) Persuade the man to join her company. B) Employ the most up-to-date technology.C) Export bikes to foreign markets. D) Expand their domestic business.10.A) The state subsidizes small and medium enterprises.B) The government has control over bicycle imports.C) They can compete with the best domestic manufactures.D) They have a cost advantage and can charge higher prices.11.A) Extra costs might eat up their profits abroad.B) More workers will be needed to do packaging.C) They might lose to foreign bike manufacturers.D) It is very difficult to find suitable local agents.12.A) Report to the management. B) Attract foreign investments.C) Conduct a feasibility study. D) Consult financial experts.Conversation 1W: Jack, sit down and listen. This is important. we’ ll have to tackle the problems of the exporting step by step. And the first move is to get an up-to-date picture of where we stand now.M: Why don’t we just concentrate on expending here at home?W: Of course, we should hold on to our position here. But you must admit the market here is limited.M: Yes, but it’s safe. The government keeps out foreigners with import controls. So I must admit I feel sure we could hold our own against foreign bikes.W: I agree. That’s why I am suggesting exporting. Because I feel we can compete with the best of them.M: What you are really saying is that we’d make more profit by selling bikes abroad, where we have a cost advantage and can charge high prices.W: Exactly.M: But, wait a minute. Packaging, shipping, financing, etc. will push up our cost and we could no better off, maybe worse off.W: OK. Now there are extra cost involved. But if we do it right, they can be built into the price of the bike and we can still be competitive.M: How sure are you about our chances of success in the foreign market?W: Well, that’s the sticky one. It’s going to need a lot of research. I’m hoping to get your help. Well, come on, Jack. Is it worth it, or not?M: There will be a lot of problems.W: Nothing we can’t handle.M: Um… I’m not that hopeful. But, yes, I think we should go ahead with the feasibility study.W: Marvelous, Jack. I was hoping you be on my side.9. What does the woman intend to do?10. Why does the man think it’s safe to focus on the home market?11. What is the man’s concern about selling bikes abroad?12. What do the speakers agree to do?Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13.A) Coal burnt daily for the comfort of our homes.B) Anything that can be used to produce power.C) Fuel refined from oil extracted from underground.D) Electricity that keeps all kinds of machines running.14.A) Oil will soon be replaced by alternative energy sources.B) Oil reserves in the world will be exhausted in a decade.C) Oil consumption has given rise to many global problems.D) Oil production will begin to decline worldwide by 2025.15.A) Minimize the use of fossil fuels. B) Start developing alternative fuels.C) Find the real cause for global warming. D) Take steps to reduce the greenhouse effect. Conversation 2W: What does the term “alternative energy source”mean?M: When we think of energy or fuel for our homes and cars, we think of petroleum, a fossil fuel processed from oil removed from the ground, of which there was a limited supply. But alternative fuels can be many things. Wind, sun and water can all be used to create fuel.W: Is it a threat of running out of petroleum real?M: It has taken thousands of years to create the natural stores of petroleum we have now. we are using what is available at a much faster rate that it is being produced over time. The real controversy surrounding the mass petroleum we have is how much we need to keep in reserve for future use. Most experts agree that by around 2025, the petroleum we use will reach a peak. Then production and availability will begin to seriously decline. This is not to say there will be no petroleum at this point. But it’ll become very difficult and therefore expensive to extract.W: Is that the most important reason to develop alternative fuel and energy sources?M: The two very clear reasons to do so, one is that whether we have 60 or 600 years of fossil fuels left, we have to find other fuel sources eventually. So the sooner we start, the better off we will be. The other big argument is that when you burn fossil fuels, you release substances trapped into the ground for a long time, which leads to some long-term negative effects, like global warming and greenhouse effect.13. What do we usually refer to when we talk about energy according to the man?14. What do most experts agree on according to the man?15. What does the man think we should do now?Section BDirections: 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 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

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2015年6月大学英语六级模拟试卷及答案（听力部分）六级听力：Part III Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: 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.短对话11.W: What's wrong with your phone, Gary? I tried to call you all night yesterday.M: I'm sorry. No one's able to get through yesterday. My telephone was disconnected by the phone company.Q: What does the woman ask the man about?12.W: I finally found a really nice apartment that's within my price range.M: Congratulations! Affordable housing is rare in this city. I've been looking for a suitable place since I got here six months ago.Q: What does the man mean?13.M: I got this in my mailbox today, but I don't know what it is. Do you have any idea?W: Oh, that's your number for the new photocopier. It acquires an access code. Everyone got one.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?14.W: Jane told me that you'll be leaving at soon. Is it true?M: Yeah, my wife's maternity leave is close to an end. And since she wants to go back to work, I've decided to take a year off to raise the baby.Q: What does the man mean?长对话1Conversation OneW: Well, it’s the South Theater Company. They want to know if we’d be interested in sponsoring a tour they want to make to East Asia.M: East Asia? uhh…and how much are they hoping to get from us?W: Well, the letter mentions 20,000 pounds, but I don’t know if they might settle for us.M: Do they say what they would cover? Have they anything specificin mind?W: No, I think they are just asking all the firms in tongue for as much money as they think they’ll give.M: And we are worth 20, 000 pounds, right?W: It seems so.M: Very flattering. But I am not awfully happy with the idea. What we get out of it?W: Oh, good publicity I suppose. So what I suggest is not that we just give them a sum of money, but that we offer to pay for something specific like travel or something, and that in return, we ask for our name to be printed prominently in the program, and that they give us free advertising space in it.M: But the travel bill would be enormous, and we could never manage that.W: I know. But why don’t we offer to pay for the printing of the programs ourselves on condition that on the front cover there's something like This program is presented with the compliments of Norland Electronics, and free advertising of course.M: Good idea. Well, let’s get back to them and ask what the program they want will cost. Then we can see if we are interested or not.Questions 19-21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. What do we learn about the South Theater Company?20. What benefit does the woman say their firm can get by sponsoring the Theater Company?21. What does the woman suggest they do instead of paying the South Theater Company’s travel expenses?长对话2Conversation TwoW: Rock stars now face a new hazard --- voice abuse. After last week's announcement that Phil Collins might give up touring because live concerts are ruining his voice, doctors are counseling stars about the dos and don'ts of voice care. Here in the studio today, we have Mr. Paul Phillips, an expert from the High Field Hospital. Paul, what advice would you give to singers facing voice problems?M: If pop singers have got voice problems, they really need to be more selective about where they work. They shouldn't work in smoky atmospheres. They also need to think about resting their voices after a show. Something else they need to be careful about is medicines. Aspirin, for example, singers should avoid aspirin. It thins the blood. And if a singer coughs, this can result in the bruising of the vocal cords.W: And is it true that some singers use drugs before concerts to boost their voices when they have voice problems?M: Yes, this does happen on occasion. They are easily-available on the continent and they are useful if a singer has problems with his vocal。

2015年6月英语六级答案（完整版）

2015年6⽉英语六级答案（完整版）听⼒试题长对话⼀ 9. C) Export bikes to foreign markets. 10. B) The government has control over bicycle imports. 11. A) Extra costs might eat up their profits abroad. 12. C) Conduct a feasibility study. 长对话⼆ 13. B) Anything that can be used to produce power. 14. D) Oil production will begin to decline worldwide by 2025. 15. B) Start developing alternative fuels. 短⽂1 答案 16. A) The ability to predict fashion trend. 17. D) Purchasing handicrafts from all over the world. 18. B) She is doing what she enjoys doing. 短⽂2 答案 19. B) Get involved in his community. 20. A) Deterioration in the quality of life. 21. D) They are too big for individual efforts. 22. C) He had done a small deed of kindness. 23. B) Pressure and disease. 24. A) It experienced a series of misfortunes. 25. C) They could do nothing to help him. 26. are supposed to 27. inserting 28. drawing-out 29. distinguished 30. spark 31. flame 32. schooling 33. controversies 34. are concerned with 35. dissatisfaction 36 N swept 37 B displaced 38 I prosperity 39 H productive 40 C employed 41 F jobless 42 M shrunk 43 A benefits 44 E impact 45 D eventually 56 C) Unemployment 57 D) Pour money into the market through asset buying. 58 B) Deflation. 59 C) Tighten financial regulation. 60 C) She is one of the world’s greatest economists.(B和C有争议) 阅读试题 36 N swept 37 B displaced 38 I prosperity 39 H productive 40 C employed 41 F jobless 42 M shrunk 43 A benefits 44 E impact 45 D eventually 56 C) Unemployment 57 D) Pour money into the market through asset buying. 58 B) Deflation. 59 C) Tighten financial regulation. 60 C) She is one of the world’s greatest economists.(B和C有争议) 翻译中国传统的待客之道要求饭菜丰富多样，客⼈吃不完，中国宴席上典型的菜单包括开席的⼀套凉菜及其后的热菜，例如⾁类、鸡鸭、蔬菜等。

2015年6月大学英语六级考试模拟试题及答案

2015年6⽉⼤学英语六级考试模拟试题及答案2015年6⽉⼤学英语六级考试模拟试题(有答案)Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Should One Expect a Reward When Doing a Good Deed? You shouldwrite at least 150 words following the outline given below.1. 有⼈做好事期望得到回报；2. 有⼈认为应该像雷锋那样做好事不图回报；3. 我的观点。

Should One Expect a Reward When Doing a Good Deed?Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes) Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1.For questions 1-4, markY (for YES) if the statement agrees with the informationgiven in the passage;N (for NO) if statement contradicts the informationgiven in the passage;NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in thepassage.For questions 5-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Seven Steps to a More Fulfilling JobMany people today find themselves in unfulfilling work situations. In fact, one in four workers is dissatisfied with their current job, according to the recent “Plans for 2004” survey. Their career path may be financially rewarding, but it doesn’t meet their emotional, social or creative needs. They’re stuck, unhappy, and have no idea what to do about it, except move to another job.Mary Lyn Miller, veteran career consultant and founder of the Life and Career Clinic, says that when most people are unhappy about their work, their first thought is to get a different job. Instead, Miller suggests looking at the possibility of a different life. Through her book, 8 Myths of Making a Living, as well as workshops, seminars and personal coachingand consulting, she has helped thousands of dissatisfied workers reassess life and work.Like the way of Zen, which includes understanding of oneself as one really is, Miller encourages job seekers and those dissatisfied with work or life to examine their beliefs about work and recognize that “in many cases your beliefs are what brought you to where you are today.” You may have been raised to think that women were best at nurturing and caring and, therefore, should be teachers and nurses. So that’s what you did. Or, perhaps you were brought up to believe that you should do what your father did, so you have taken over the family business, or become a dentist “just like dad.” If this sounds familiar, it’s probably time to look at the new possibilities for your future.Miller developed a 7-step process to help potential job seekers assess their current situation and beliefs, identify their real passion, and start on a journey that allows them to pursue their passion through work.Step 1: Willingness to do something different.Breaking the cycle of doing what you have always done is one of the most difficult tasks for job seekers. Many find it difficult to steer away from a career path or make a change, even if it doesn’t feel right. Miller urges job seekers to open their minds to other possibilities beyond what they are currently doing.Step 2: Commitment to being who you are, not who or what someone wants you to be.Look at the \gifts and talents you have and make a commitment to pursue those things that you love most. If you love the social aspects of your job, but are stuck inside an office or “chained to your desk” most of the time, vow to follow your instinct and investigate alternative careers and work that allow you more time to interact with others. Dawn worked as a manager for a large retail clothing store for several years. Though she had advanced within the company, she felt frustrated and longed to be involved with nature and the outdoors. She decided to go to school nights and weekends to pursue her true passion by earning her master’s degree in forestry. She now works in the biotech forestry division of a major paper company.Step 3: Self-definitionMiller suggests that once job seekers know who they are, they need to know how to sell themselves. “In the job market, you are a product. And just like a product, you most know the features and benefits that you have to offer a potential client, or employer.” Examine the skills and knowledge that you have identify how they can apply to your desired occupation. Your qualities will exhibit to employers why they should hireyou over other candidates.Step 4: Attain a level of self-honoring.Self-honoring or self-love may seem like an odd step for job hunters, but being able to accept yourself, without judgment, helps eliminate insecurities and will make you more self-assured. By accepting who you are – all your emotions, hopes and dreams, your personality, and your unique way of being –you’ll project more confidence when networking and talking with potential employers. The power of self-honoring can help to break all the falsehoods you were programmed to believe –those that made you feel that you were not good enough, or strong enough, or intelligent enough to do what you truly desire. Step 5: Vision.Miller suggests that job seekers develop a vision that embraces the answer to “What do I really want to do?” one should create a solid statement in a dozen or so sentences that describe in detail how they see their life related to work. For instance, the secretary who longs to be an actress describes a life that allows her to express her love of Shakespeare on stage. A real estate agent, attracted to his current job because her loves fixing up old homes, describes buying properties that need a little tender loving care to make them more saleable.Step 6: Appropriate risk.Some philosophers believe that the way to enlightenment comes through facing obstacles and difficulties. Once people discover their passion, many are too scared to do anything about it. Instead, they do nothing. With this step, job seekers should assess what they are willing to give up, or risk, in pursuit of their dream. For one working mom, that meant taking night classes to learn new computer-aided design skills, while still earning a salary and keeping her day job. For someone else, it may mean quitting his or her job, taking out loan and going back to school full time. You’ll move one step closer to your ideal work life if you identify how much risk you are willing to take and the sacrifices you are willing to make.Step 7: Action.Some teachers of philosophy describe action in this way, “If one wants to get to the top of a mountain, just sitting at the foot thinking about it will not bring one there. It is by making the effort of climbing up the mountain, step by step, that eventually the summit is reached.” All too often, it is the lack of action that ultimately holds people back from attaining their ideals. Creating a plan and taking it one step at a time can lead to new and different job opportunities. Job-hunting tasks gain added meaning as you sense their importance in your quest for a moremeaningful work life. The plan can include researching industries and occupations, talking to people who are in your desired area of work, taking classes, or accepting volunteer work in your targeted field.Each of these steps will lead you on a journey to a happier and more rewarding work life. After all, it is the journey, not the destination, that is most important.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

2015年12月英语六级考试真题及详细答案(第一套)

2015年12月大学英语六级考试真题(第1套)Part I Writing(30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay based on the picturebelow. You should focus on the impact of social networking websites on reading.You arereauired to write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words._______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Part IIListening Comprehension(30 minutes)听力音频地址：/englishlistening/CET6/zhenti/2016-05-28/427638.htmlSection ADirections : 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. Thenmark the eorresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.1. A. The restaurant offers some specials each day.B. The restaurant is known for its food varieties.C. The dressing makes the mixed salad very inviting.D. The woman should mix the ingredients thoroughly.2. A. He took over the firm from Mary.C. He failed to foresee major problems.B. He is running a successful business.D. He is opening a new consulting firm.3. A. Someone should be put in charge of office supplies.B. The man can leave the discs in the office cabinet.C. The man may find the supplies in the cabinet.D. The printer in the office has run out of paper.4.A. He has to use a magnifying glass to see clearly.B. The woman can use his glasses to read.C. He has the dictionary the woman wants.D. The dictionary is not of much help to him.5.A. Redecorating her office.B. Majoring in interior design.C. Seeking professional advice.D. Adding some office furniture.6.A. Problems in port management.B. Improvement of port facilities.C. Delayed shipment of goods.D. Shortage of container ships.7.A. Their boss.B. A colleague.C. Their workload.D. A coffee machine.8.A. Call the hotel manager for help.B. Postpone the event until a later date.C. Hold the banquet at a different place.D. Get an expert to correct the error.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9.A. He shares some of the household duties.B. He often goes back home late for dinner.C. He cooks dinner for the family occasionally.D. He dines out from time to time with friends.10.A. To take him to dinner.B. To talk about a budget plan.C. To discuss an urgent problem.D. To pass on an important message.11. A. Foreign investors are losing confidence in India's economy.B. Many multinational enterprises are withdrawing from India.C. There are wild fluctuations in the international money market.D. There is a sharp increase in India's balance of payment deficit. Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A. They have unrealistic expectations about the other half.B. They may not be prepared for a lifelong relationship.C. They form a more realistic picture of life.D. They try to adapt to their changing roles.13. A. He is lucky to have visited many exotic places.B. He is able to forget all the troubles in his life.C. He is able to meet many interesting people.D. He is lucky to be able to do what he loves.14.A. It is stressful.B. It is full of tim.C. It is all glamour.D. It is challenging15. A. Bothered.B. Amazed.C. Puzzled.D. Excited.Section BDirections : In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hearsome questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After youhear 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 I with a single linethrough the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A. Maintain the traditional organizational culture.B. Learn new ways of relating and working together.C. Follow closely the fast development of technology.D. Learn to be respectful in a hierarchical organization.17. A. How the team integrates with what it is supposed to serve.B. How the team is built to keep improving its performance.C. What type of personnel the team should be composed of.D. What qualifications team members should be equipped with.18. A. A team manager must set very clear and high objectives.B. Teams must consist of members from different cultures.C. Team members should be knowledgeable and creative.D. A team manager should develop a certain set of skills.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A. It is a platform for sharing ideas on teaching at the University of Illinois.B. It was mainly used by scientists and technical people to exchange text.C. It started off as a successful program but was unable to last long.D. It is a program allowing people to share information on the Web.20. A. He visited a number of famous computer scientists.B. He met with an entrepreneur named Jim Clark.C. He sold a program developed by his friends.D. He invested in a leading computer business.21.A. They had confidence in his new ideas.B. They trusted his computer expertise.C. They were very keen on new technology.D. They believed in his business connections.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22.A. Prestige advertising.B. Institutional advertising.C. Wordofmouth advertising.D. Distributing free trial products.23.A. To sell a particular product.B. To build up their reputation.C. To promote a specific service.D. To attract high-end consumers.24. A. By using the services of large advertising agencies.B. By hiring their own professional advertising staff.C. By buying media space in leading newspapers.D. By creating their own ads and commericais.25.A. Decide on what specific means of communication to employ.B. Conduct a large-scale survey on customer needs.C. Specify the objectives of the campaign in detail.D. Pre-test alternative ads or commercials in certain regions.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hoar a passage three times. When the passage is read for thofirst time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When tho passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in tho blanks with the exact words you have justhoard. Finally, when tho passage is read for the third time, you should chock what youhave written.Extinction is difficult concept to grasp. It is an26concept. It's not at all like the killing ofindividual lifeforms that can be renewedthrough normal processes of reproduction. Nor is it simply27numbers. Nor is it damage that can somehow be remedied or for which some substitute can beound. Nor is it something that simply affects our own generation. Nor is it something that could beremedied by some supernatural power. It is rather an28and final act for which there is no remedy on earth or in heaven. A species once extinct is gone forever. However many generations29us incoming centuries, none of them will ever see this species that we extinguish.Not only are we bringing about the extinction of life30, we are also making the land and theair and the sea so toxic that the very conditions of life are being destroyed.31basic naturalresources, not only are the nonrenewable resources being32in a frenzy ( 疯狂) of processing,consuming, and33, but we are also mining much of our renewable resources, such as the verysoil itself on which terrestrial (地球上的) life depends.The change that is taking place on the earth and in our minds is one of the greatest changes ever totake place in human affairs, perhaps the greatest, since what we are talking about is not simply anotherhistorical change or cultural34, but a change of geological and biological as well as psychologicalorder of35Part III Reading Comprehension(40 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one wordfor each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read thopassage through carefully before making your choices.Each choice in the bank isidentified by a letter. Please mark tho corresponding letter for each item on AnswerSheet 2 with a single line through tho centre. You may not use any of tho words in the bank more than once.Questions 36 to 45 are based on the following passage. It seems to be a law in thetechnology industry that leading companies eventually lose theirpositions, often quickly and brutally.Mobile phone champion Nokia, one of Europe's biggesttechnology success stories, was no36, losing its market share in just a few years.In 2007, Nokia accounted for more than 40% of mobile phone sales37But consumers' preferences were already38toward touch-screen smartphones. With the introduction of Apple'siPhone in the middle of that year, Nokia's market share39rapidly and revenue plunged. By theend of 2013, Nokia had sold its phone business to Microsoft. What sealed Nokia's fate was a series of decisions made by Stephen Elop in his position as CEO,which he40in October 2010. Each day that Elop spent in charge of Nokia, the company's marketvalue declined by $ 23 million, making him, by the numbers, one of the worst CEOs in history. But Elop was not the only person at41Nokia's board resisted change, making it impossiblefor the company to adapt to rapid shifts in the industry. Most42, Jorma Ollila, who had ledNokia's transition from an industrial company to a technology giant, was too fascinated by thecompany's43success to recognize the change that was needed to sustain its competitiveness. The company also embarked on a44cost-cutting program, which included the elimination of which hadmotivated employees to take risks and make miracles. Good leaders left the company, taking Nokia'ssense of vision and directions with them. Not surprisingly, much of Nokia's most valuable design andprogramming talent left as well.A)assumed I) previousB. bias J) relayedC. desperateK) shiftingD. deteriorationL) shrankE) exceptionM) subtleF) faultN) transmittingG) incidentallyO) worldwideH) notablySection BDirections : In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Eachstatement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraphfrom which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once.Each paragraph is marked with a letter.Answer the questions by .marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2. First-Generation College-Goers: Unprepared and Behind Kids who are the first in their families to brave the world of higher education come on campus withlittle academic know—how and are much more likely than their peers to drop out before graduation.[ A] When Nijay Williams entered college last fall as a first—generation student and Jamaican immigrant,he was academically unprepared for the rigors of higher education. Like many first—generationstudents, he enrolled in a medium-sized state university many of his high school peers were alsoattending, received a Pell Grant, and took out some small federal loans to cover other costs.Given the high price of room and board and the closeness of the school to his family, he chose tolive at home and worked between 30 and 40 hours a week while taking afull class schedule.[ B] What Nijay didn't realize about his school—Tennessee State University—was its frighteningly lowgraduation rate: a mere 29 percent for its first-generation students. At the end of his first year,Nijay lost his Pell Grant of over $ 5,000 after narrowly missing the 2.0 GPA cut-off, making itimpossible for him to continue paying for school.[ C ]Nijay represents a large and growing group of Americans: first—generation college students whoenter school unprepared or behind. To make matters worse, these schools are ill-equipped tograduate these students—young adults who face specific challenges and obstacles. They typicallycarry financial burdens that outweigh those of their peers, are more likely to work while attendingschool, and often require significant academic remediation (补习).[ D ] Matt Rubinoff directs I'm First, a nonprofit organization launched last October to reach out to thisspecific population of students. He hopes to distribute this information and help prospectivecollege-goers fmd the best post-secondary fit. And while Rubinoff believes there are a goodnumber of four—year schools that truly care about these students and set aside significant resourcesand programs for them, he says that number isn't high enough.[ E ] "It's not only the selective and elite institutions that provide those opportunities for a small subsetof this population," Rubinoff said, adding that a majority of first-generation undergraduates tendtoward options such as online programs, two—year colleges, and commuter state schools."Unfortunately, there tends to be a lack of information and support to help students think biggerand broader. "[ F] Despite this problem, many students are still drawn to these institutions--and two-year schools inparticular. As a former high school teacher, I saw students choose familiar, cheaper options yearafter year. Instead of skipping out on higher education altogether, they chose community collegesor state schools with low bars for admittance.[ G]"They underestimate themselves when selecting a university,"said Dave Jarrat, a marketingexecutive for Inside Track, a for—profit organization that specializes in coaching low-income studentsand supporting colleges in order to help students thrive. "The reality of it is that a lot of low-incomekids could be going to elite tufiversities on a full ride scholarship and don't even realize it. "[ H] "Many students are coming from a situation where no one around them has the experience ofsuccessfully completing higher education, so they are coming in questioning themselves and theircollege worthiness," Jarrat continued. That helps explain why, as I'm First's Rubinoff indicated,the schools to which these students end up resorting can end up being some of the poorestmatches for them. The University of Tennessee in Knoxville offers one example of this dilemma. Aflagship university in the South, the school graduates just 16 percent of its first—generationstudents, despite its overall graduation rate of 71 percent. Located only a few hours apart, TheUniversity of Tennessee and Tennessee State are worth comparing. Tennessee State's overallgraduation rate is a tiny 39 percent, but at least it has a smallergap between the outcomes forfirst—generat.ion students and those of their peers.[I] Still, the University of Tennessee deserves credit for being transparent. Many large institutionskeep this kind of data secret—or at least make it incredibly difficult to find The University ofNorth Carolina at Chapel Hill, for instance, admits only that the graduation rate for its first—generation pupils is "much lower" than the percentage of all students who graduate within fouryears (81 percent). [J] It is actually quite difficult to fred reliable statistics on the issue for many schools.Highereducation institutions are, under federal law, required to report graduation rates, but thesereports typically only include Pell recipient numbers —not necessarily rates specific to fLrst—generation students. Other initiatives fail to break down the data, too. Imagine how intimidating itcan be for prospecitive students unfamiliar with the complexities of higher education to navigatethis kind of information and then identify which schools are the best fit.[ K] It was this lack of information that prompted the launch of I'm First in 2013, originally as an annof its umbrella organization, the Center For Student Opportunity."If we can help to directstudents to more of these types of campuses and help students to understand them to be realisticand accessible places, have them apply to these schools at greater frequency and ultimately get inand enroll, we are going to raise the success rate," Rubinoff said, citing a variety of colleges ranging from large state institutions to smaller private schools.[ L] Chelsea Jones, who now directs student programming at I'm First, was a first —generation college student at Howard. Like other student new to the intimidating higher—education world, she often struggled on her path to college, "There wasn't really a college—bound cnlture at my high school," she said. "I wanted to go to college but I didn't really know the process. " Jones became involved with a college —access program through Princeton University in high school. Now, she attributes much of her understanding of college to that: "But once I got to campus, it was a completely different ball game that no one really prepared me for. "[ M] She was fortunate, though. Howard, a well—regarded historically black college, had an array of resources for its first—generation students, including matching kids with counselors, comecting first— generation students to one another, and TRIO, a national program that supported 200 students onHoward's campus. Still, Jones represents a small percentage of first-generation students who areable to gain entry into more elite universities, which are often known for robust financial aidpackages and remarkably high graduation rates for first—generation students.(Harvard, for example, boasts a six—year graduation rate for underrepresented minority groups of 98 percent. )[ N]Christian Vazquez, a first—generation Yale graduate, is another exception, his success story settinghim far apart from students such as Nijay. "There is a lot of support at Yale, to an extent, after awhile, there is too much support," he said, half—joking about the countless resources available atthe school. Students are placed in small groups with counselors ( trained seniors on campus) ;they have access to cultural and ethnic affinity (联系) groups, tutoring centers and also have a summer orientation specifically for first—generation students ( the latter beingone of the mostcommon programs for students).[ O]"Our support structure was more like : ' You are going to get through Yale; you are going to dowell,' " he said, hinting at mentors (导师), staff, and professors who all provided significantsupport for students who lacked confidence about "belonging" at such a top institution.46. Many first—generation college—goers have doubts about their abilities to geta college degree.47. First—generation college students tend to have much heavier financial burdens than their peers.48. The graduation rate of first—generation students at Nijay's university was incredibly low.49. Some top institutions like Yale seem to provide first—generation students with more support than they actually need.50. On entering college, Nijay Williams had no idea how challenging college education was.51. Many universities simply refuse to release their exact graduation rates for first-generation students.52. According to a marketing executive, many students from low-income families don't know they could have a chance of going to an elite university.53. Some elite universities attach great importance to building up the first—generation students' serf—confidence.54. I'm First distributes information to help first-generation college-goers find schools that are most suitable for them.55. Elite universities tend to graduate fn'st-generation students at a higher rate. Section CDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A., B., C. andD . You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on AnswerSheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.Saying they can no longer ignore the rising prices of health care, some of the most influentialmedical groups in the nation are recommending that doctors weigh the costs, not just the effectivenessof treatments, as they make decisions about patient care.The shift, little noticed outside the medical establishment but already controversial inside it,suggests that doctors are starting to redefine their roles, from being concerned exclusively aboutindividual patients to exerting influence on how healthcare dollars are spent. In practical terms, the new guidelines being developed could result in doctors choosing one drugover another for cost reasons or even deciding that a particular treatment—at the end of life, forexample—is too expensive. In the extreme, some critics have said that making treatment decisionsbased on cost is a form of rationing. Traditionally, guidelines have heavily influenced the practice of medicine, and the latest ones areexpected to makedoctors more conscious of the economic consequences of their decisions, eventhough there's no obligation to follow them. Medical society guidelines are also used by insurancecomoanies to help determine reimbursement (报销) policies. Some doctors see a potential conflict in trying to be both providers of patient care and fmancial Overseers."There should be forces in society who should be concerned about the budget, but they shouldn'tbe functioning simultaneously as doctors," said Dr. Martin Samuels at a Boston hospital. He saiddoctors risked losing the trust of patients if they told patients, "I'm not going to do what I think is bestfor you because I think it's bad for the healthcare budget in Massachusetts. " Doctors can face some grim trade —offs. Studies have shown, for example, that two drugs are aboutequally effective in treating macular degeneration, and eye disease. But one costs $ 50 a dose and theother close to $ 2,000. Medicare could save hundreds of millions of dollars a year if everyone used thecheaper drug, Avastin, instead of the costlier one, Lucentis. But the Food and Drug Administration has not approved Avastin for use in the eye. and using itrather than the alternative, Lucentis, might carry an additional, although slight, safety risk. Shoulddoctors consider Medicare's budget in deciding what to use?"I think ethically (在道德层面上) we are just worried about the patient in front of us and nottrying to save money for the insurance industry or society as a whole," said Dr. Donald Jensen. Still, some analysts say that there's a role for doctors to play in cost analysis because not manyothers are doing so. "In some ways," said Dr. Daniel Sulmasy, "it represents a failure of wider society to take up the issue. "56. What do some most influential medical groups recommend doctors do?A. Reflect on the responsibilities they are supposed to take.B. Pay more attention to the effectiveness of their treatments.C. Take costs into account when making treatment decisions.D. Readjust their practice in view of the cuts in health care.57. What were doctors mainly concerned about in the past?A. Specific medicines to be used.B. Effects of medical treatment.C. Professional advancement.D. Patients' trust.58. What may the new guidelines being developed lead to?A. The redefining of doctors' roles.B. Overuse of less effective medicines.C. Conflicts between doctors and patients.D. The prolonging of patients' suffering.59. What risk do doctors see in their dual role as patient care providers and financial overseers?A. They may be involved in a conflict of interest.B. They may be forced to divide their attention.C. They may have to use less effective drugs.D. They may lose the respect of patients.60. What do some experts say about doctors' involvement in medical cost analysis?A. It may add to doctors' already heavy workloads.B. It will help to save money for society as a whole.C. It results from society's failure to tackle the problem.D. It raises doctors' awareness of their social responsibilities.Passage TwoQuestions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.Economic inequality is the "defining challenge of our time," President Barack Obama declared in aspeech last month to the Center for American Progress. Inequality is dangerous, he argued, not merelybecause it doesn't look good to have a large gap between the rich and the poor, but because inequalityitself destroys upward mobility, making it harder for the poor to escape from poverty. "Increasedinequality and decreasing mobility pose a fundamental threat to the American Dream," he said. Obama is only the most prominent public figure to declare inequality Public Enemy No. 1 and thegreatest threat to reducing poverty in America. A number of prominent economists have also arguedthat it's harder for the poor to climb the economic ladder today because the rungs (横档 ) in that ladderhave grown farther apart.For all the new attention devoted to the 1 percent, a new damset from the Equality of OpportunityProject at Harvard and Berkeley suggests that, if we care about upward mobility overall, we're vastlyexaggerating the dangers of the rich—poor gap. Inequality itself is not a particularly strong predictor ofeconomic mobility, as sociologist Scott Winship noted in a recent article based on his analysis of this data. So what factors, at the community level, do predict if poor children will move up the economicladder as adtdts? what explains, for instance, why the Salt Lake City metro area is one of the 100largest metropolitan areas most likely to lift the fortunes of the poor and the Atlanta metro area is oneof the least likely?Harvard economist Raj Cherty has pointed to economic and racial segregation, community density,the size of a community's middle class, the quality of schools, commtmity religiosity, and familystructure, which he calls the "single strongest correlate of upward mobility. " Chetty finds thatcommunities like Salt Lake City, with high levels of two-parent families and religiosity, are much morelikely to see poor children get ahead than communities like Atlanta, with high levels of racial andeconomic segregation. Chetty has not yet issued a comprehensive analysis of the relative predictive power of each of thesefactors. Based on my analyses of the data. of the factors that Chetty has highlighted, the followingthree seem to be most predictive of upward mobility in a given community:1. Per-capita (人均) income growth2. Prevalence of single mothers ( where correlation is strong, but negative)3. Per-capita local government spending In other words, communities with high levels of per-capita income growth, high percentages oftwo-parent families, and high local government spending-which may stand for good schools-are themost likely to help poor children relive Horatio Alger's rags-to-riches story.61. How does Obama view economic inequality?A. It is the biggest obstacle to social mobility.B. It is the greatest threat to social stability.。

2015年12月六级真题第一套

2015年12月六级真题第一套（听力lecture 为模拟）Long Conversation One9. A. He shares some of the household duties. B. He often goes back home late for dinnerC. He cooks dinner for the family occasionally.D. He dines out from time to time with friends.10. A. To take him to dinner. B. To talk about a budget plan.C. To discuss an urgent problem.D. To pass on an important message.11. A. Foreign investors are losing confidence in India‟s economy.B. Many multinational enterprises are withdrawing from India.C. There are wild fluctuations in the international money market.D. There is a sharp increase in India‟s balance of payment deficit.Long conversation two12. A. They have unrealistic expectations about the other half. B. They may not be prepared for a lifelong relationship.C. They form a more realistic picture of life.D. They try to adapt to their changing roles.13. A) He is lucky to have visited many exotic places. B. He is able to forget all the troubles in his life.C. He is able to meet many interesting people.D. He is lucky to be able to do what he loves.14. A. It is stressful. B) It is full of fun. C. It is all glamour. D. It is challenging.15. A. Bothered. B) Amazed. C) Puzzled. D) E xcited.Section B Passage One16. A) Maintain the traditional organizational culture. B. Learn new ways of relating and working together.C. Follow closely the fast development of technology.D. Learn to be respectful in a hierarchical organization.17. A. How the team integrates with what it is supposed to serve. B. How the team is built to keep improving its performance.C. What type of personnel the team should be composed of.D. What qualifications team members should be equipped with.18. A) A team manager must set very clear and high objectives. B. Teams must consist of members from different cultures.C. Team members should be knowledgeable and creative.D. A team manager should develop a certain set of skills. Passage Two19. A. It is a platform for sharing ideas on teaching at the University of Illinois.B. It was mainly used by scientists and technical people to exchange text.C. It started off as a successful program but was unable to last long.D. It is a program allowing people to share information on the Web.20. A) He visited a number of famous computer scientists.B) He met with an entrepreneur named Jim Clark.C. He sold a program developed by his friends.D. He invested in a leading computer business.21. A. They had confidence in his new ideas. B. They trusted his computer expertise.C. They were very keen on new technology.D. They believed in his business connections.Passage Three22. A) Prestige advertising. B. Institutional advertising.C) Word-of-mouth advertising. D) Distributing free trial products.23. A) To sell a particular product. B. To build up their reputation.C) To promote a specific service. D) To attract high-end consumers.24. A) By using the services of large advertising agencies. B. By hiring their own professional advertising staff.C. By buying media space in leading newspapers.D. By creating their own ads and commercials.25. A Decide on what specific means of communication to employ.B. Conduct a large-scale survey on customer needs.C. Specify the objectives of the campaign in detail.D. Pre-test alternative ads or commercials in certain regions.Test 1(lecture and talk模拟)Now listen to the following recording and answer questions 16 to 19.16. A) Simple but popular. B) Simple but important. C) Common but practical. D) Common but useful.17. A) Peace of mind. B) Great success. C) An ideal job. D) Material abundance.18. A) Be sympathetic. B) Be kind and enthusiastic.C) Be humble, modest and respectful. D) Be helpful and considerate.19. A) To enjoy a better tomorrow. B) To make good use of time.C) To improve living skills. D) To be more experienced.Now listen to the following recording and answer questions 20 to 22.20. A) It can exercise your muscles. B) It can relax body and mind.C) It can cure some diseases. D) It can slow your breathing.21. A) One hour after meal. B) Immediately after meal.C) Half an hour before meal. D) Two hours after meal.22. A) Keep practicing until you can do them. B) Skip such difficult poses.C) Ask your teacher for help. D) Change them so that you can do them.Now listen to the following recording and answer questions 23 to 25.23. A) Greenhouse gases. C) Change of agricultural zones.B) Over-exploitation of the beach. D) Change of climates.24. A) Farming implements. C) Heat-resistant and drought-resistant crops.B) Scientific farming methods. D) Scientific farming system.25. A) By the end of this century. C) By the second half of this century.D) Matt Rubinoff directs I‟m First, a nonprofit organization launched last October to reach out to this specific population of students. He hopes to distribute this information and help prospective college-goers find the best post-secondary fit. And while Rubinoff believes there are a good number of four-year schools that truly care about these students and set aside significant resources and programs for them, he says that number isn‟t high enough.E) “It‟s not only the selective and elite institutio ns that provide those opportunities for a small subset of this population,” Rubinoff said, adding that a majority of first-generation undergraduates tend toward options such as online programs, two-year colleges, and commuter state schools. “ Unfortunately, there tends to be a lack of information and support to help students think bigger and broader. ”F) Despite this problem, many students are still drawn to these institutions—and two-year schools in particular. As a former high school teacher, 1 saw students choose familiar, cheaper options year after year. Instead of skipping out on higher education altogether, they chose community colleges or state schools with low bars for admittance.G) “They underestimate themselves when selecting a university,” said Dave Jarrat, a marketing executive for Inside Track, a for-profit organization that specializes in coaching low-income students and supporting colleges in order to help students thrive. “The reality of it is that a lot of low-income kids could be going to elite universities on a full ride scholarship and don‟t even realize it.”H) “Many students are coming from a situation where no one around them has the experience of successfully completing higher education, so they are coming in questioning themselves an d their college worthiness,” Jarrat continued. That helps explain why, as I‟m First‟s Rubinoff indicated, the schools to which these students end up resorting can end up being some of the poorest matches for them. The University of Tennessee in Knoxville offers one example of this dilemma. A flagship university in the South, the school graduates just 16 percent of its first-generation students, despite its overall graduation rate of 71 percent. Located only a few hours apart, the University of Tennessee and Tennessee State are worth comparing. Tennessee State‟s overall graduation rate is a tiny 39 percent, but at least it has a smaller gap between the outcomes for first-generation students and those of their peers.I) Still, the University of Tennessee deserves credit for being transparent. Many large institutions keep this kind of data secret—or at least make it incredibly difficult to find. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, for instance, admits only that the graduation rate for its first- gen eration pupils is “much lower” than the percentage of all students who graduate within four years (81 percent).J) It is actually quite difficult to find reliable statistics on the issue for many schools. Higher education institutions are, under federal law, required to report graduation rates, but these reports typically only include Pell recipient numbers -- not necessarily rates specific to first- generation students. Other initiatives fail to break down the data, too. Imagine how intimidating it can be for prospective students unfamiliar with the complexities of higher education to navigate this kind of information and then identify which schools are the best fit.K) It was this lack of information that prompted the launch of I‟m First in 2013, originall y as an arm of its umbrella organization, the Center For Student Opportunity. “If we can help to direct students to more of these types of campuses and help students t o understand them to be realistic and accessible places, have them apply to these schools at greater frequency and ultimately get in and enroll, we are going to raise the success rate,” Rubinoff said, citing a variety of colleges ranging from large state institutions to smaller private schools.L) Chelsea Jones, who now directs student programming at I'm First, was a first-generation college student at Howard. Like other student new to the intimidating higher-education world, she often struggled on her path to college, “There wasn‟t really a college-bound culture at my high school,” she said. "1 wanted to go to college but I didn‟t really know the process” Jones became involved with a college-access program through Princeton University in high school. Now, she attributes much of her understanding of college to that; “But once I got to campus, it was a completely different ball game that no one really prepared me for.”M) She was fortunate, though. Howard, a well-regarded historically black college, had an array of resources for its first-generation students, including matching kids with counselors, connecting first-generation students to one another, and TRIO, a national program that supported 200 students on Howard‟s campus. Still, Jones represents a small percentage of first-generation students who are able to gain entry into more elite universities, which are often known for robust financial aid packages and remarkably high graduation rates for first-generation students. (Harvard, for example, boasts a six-year graduation rate for underrepresented minority groups of 98 percent.)N) Christian Vazquez, a first-generation Yale graduate, is another exception, his success story setting him far apart from students such as Nijay. “There is a lot of support at Yale, to an extent, after a while, there is too much support,”he said, half-joking about the countless resources available at the school.Students are placed in small groups with counselors (trained seniors on campus); they have access to cultural and ethnic affinity(联系) groups, tutoring centers and also have a summer orientation specifically for first-generation students (the latter being one of the most common programs for students).O) “Our support structure was more like: …You are going to get through Yale; you are going to do well,‟” he said, hinting at mentors (导师), staff, and professors who all provided significant support for students who lacked confidence about “belonging”at such a top institution.46.Many first-generation college-goers doubts about their abilities to get a college degree.47.First-generation college students tend to have much heavier financial burdens than their peers.48.The graduation rate of first-generation students at Nijay‟s university was incredibly low.49.Some top institutions like Yale seem to provide first-generation students with more support than they actually need.50.On entering college, Nfjay Williams had no idea how challenging college education was.51.Many universities simply refuse to release their exact graduation rates for first-generation students.52.According to a marketing executive, many students from low-income families don‟t know they could have a chance ofgoing to an elite university.53.Some elite universities attach great importance to building up the first-generation students‟ self-confidence.54.I'm First distributes information to help first-generation college-goers find schools that are most suitable for them.55.Elite universities tend to graduate first-generation students at a higher rate.Section C Passage OneSaying they can no longer ignore the rising prices of health care, some of the most influential medical groups in the nation are recommending that doctors weigh the costs, not just the effectiveness of treatments, as they make decisions about patient care.The shift, little noticed outside the medical establishment but already controversial inside it, suggests that doctors are starting to redefine their roles, from being concerned exclusively about individual patients to exerting influence on how healthcare dollars are spent.In practical terms, the new guidelines being developed could result in doctors choosing one drug over another for cost reasons or even deciding that a particular treatment -- at the end Of life, for example—is too expensive. In the extreme, some critics have said that making treatment decisions based on cost is a form of rationing.Traditionally, guidelines have heavily influenced the practice of medicine, and the latest ones are expected to make doctors more conscious of the economic consequences of their dec ision, even though there‟s no obligation to follow them. Medical society guidelines are also used by insurance companies to help determine reimbursement (报销) policies.Some doctors see a potential conflict in trying to be both providers of patient care and financial overseers.“There should be forces in society who should be concerned about the budget, but they shouldn‟t be functioning simultaneously as doctors," said Dr. Martin Samuels at a Boston hospital. He said doctors risked losing the trust of patients if they told patients, “I‟m not going to do what I think is best for you because I think it‟s bad for the healthcare budget in Massachusetts.”Doctors can face some grim trade-offs. Studies have shown, for example, that two drugs are about equally effective in treating macular degeneration, and eye disease. But one costs $50 a dose and the other close to $ 2,000. Medicare could save hundreds of millions of dollars a year if everyone used the cheaper drug, Avastin, instead of the costlier one, Lueentis.But the Food and Drug Administration has not approved Avastin for use in the eye, and using it rather than the alternative, Lueentis, might carry an additional, although slight, safety risk. Should doctors consider Medicare's budget in deciding what to use?“I think ethically (在道德层面上) we are just worried about the patient in front of us and not trying to save money for the insurance industry or society as a whole, ” said Dr. Donald Jensen.Still, some analysts say that there‟s a role for doctors to play in cost analysis because not many others are doing so. “ In some ways, ” said Dr. Daniel Sulmasy, “it represents a failure of wider society to take up the issue. ”56. What do some most influential medical groups recommend doctors do?A. Reflect on the responsibilities they are supposed to take.B. Pay more attention to the effectiveness of their treatments.C. Take costs into account when making treatment decisions.D. Readjust their practice in view of the cuts in health care.57. What were doctors mainly concerned about in the past?A. Specific medicines to be used.B. Effects of medical treatment.C. Professional advancement.D. Patients‟ trust.58. What may the new guidelines being developed lead to?A. The redefining of doctors‟ roles.B. Overuse of less effective medicines.C. Conflicts between doctors and patients.D. The prolonging of patients‟ suffering.59. What risk do doctors see in their dual role as patient care providers and financial overseers?A. They may be involved in a conflict of interest.B. They may be forced to divide their attention.C. They may have to use less effective drugs.D. They may lose the respect of patients.60. What do some experts say about doctors‟ involvement in medical cost analysis?A. It may add to doctors‟ already heavy workloads.B. It will help to save money for society as a whole.C. It results from society‟s failure to tackle the problem.D. It raises doctors‟ awareness of their social responsibilities.Passage TwoEconomic inequality is th e “defining challenge of our time,” President Barack Obama declared in a speech last month to the Center for American Progress. Inequality is dangerous, he argued, not merely because it doesn‟t look good to have a large gap between the rich and the poor, but because inequality itself destroys upward mobility, making it harder for the poor to escape from poverty. “Increased inequality and decreasing mobility pose a fundamental threat to the American Dream,” he said.Obama is only the most prominent public figure to declare inequality Public Enemy No. 1 and the greatest threat to reducing poverty in America. A number of prominent economists have also argued that it‟s harder for the poor to climb the economic ladder today because the rungs (横档) in that ladder have grown farther apart.For all the new attention devoted to the 1 percent, a new dataset from the Equality of Opportunity Project at Harvard and Berkeley suggests that, if we care about upward mobility overall, we‟re vastly exaggerating the dangers of th e rich-poor gap. Inequality itself is not a particularly strong predictor of economic mobility, as sociologist Scott Winship noted in a recent article based on his analysis of this data.So what factors, at the community level, do predict if poor children will move up the economic ladder as adults? what explains, for instance, why the Salt Lake City metro area is one of the 100 largest metropolitan areas most likely to lift the fortunes of the poor and the Atlanta metro area is one of the least likely?Harvard economist Raj Chetty has pointed to economic and racial segregation, community density, the size of a community's middle class, the quality of schools, community religiosity, and family s tructure, which he calls the “single strongest correlate of upward mobility.” Chetty finds that communities like Salt Lake City, with high levels of two-parent families and religiosity, are much more likely to see poor children get ahead than communities like Atlanta, with high levels of racial and economic segregation.Chetty has not yet issued a comprehensive analysis of the relative predictive power of each of these factors. Based on my analyses of the data, of the factors that Chetty has highlighted, the following three seem to be most predictive of upward mobility in a given community:1. Per-capita (人均) income growth2. Prevalence of single mothers (where correlation is strong, but negative)3. Per-capita local government spendingIn other words, communities with high levels of per-capita income growth, high percentages of two-parent families, and high local government spending -- which may stand for good schools -- are the most likely to help poor children relive Horatio Alger‟s rags-to-riches story.61. How does Obama view economic inequality?A. It is the biggest obstacle to social mobility.B. It is the greatest threat to social stability.C. It is the No.1 enemy of income growth.D. It is the most malicious social evil of our time.62. What do we learn about the Inequality gap from Scott Winship‟s data analysis?A. It is fast widening across most parts of America.B. It is not a reliable indicator of economic mobility.C. It is not correctly interpreted.D. It is overwhelminglyignored.63. Compared with Atlanta, metropolitan Salt Lake City is said to ______.A. have placed religious beliefs above party politicsB. have bridged the gap between the rich and the poorC. offer poor children more chances to climb the social ladderD. suffer from higher levels of racial and economic segregation64. What is strongly correlated with social mobility according to economist Raj Chetty?A. Family structure.B. Racial equality.C. School education.D. Community density.65. What does the author seem to suggest?A. It is important to increase the size of the middle class.B. It is highly important to expand the metropolitan areas.C. It is most imperative to focus our efforts on the elimination of income inequality.D. It is better to start from the community to help poor children move up the social ladder.四、Translation在中国，父母总是竭力帮助孩子，甚至为孩子做重要决定，而不管孩子想要什么，因为他们相信这样做是为孩子好，结果，孩子的成长和教育往往屈从于父母的意愿。

2015年12月六级听力部分原题与答案

1.W: Wow, what a variety of salads you’ve got on your menu, could you recommend something special?M: Well, I think you can try this mixed salad. We make the dressing with fresh berries.Q: what does the man mean?2.W: I was talking to Mary the other day, and she mentioned that your new consulting firm is doing really well.M: Yes, business paced up much faster than we anticipated. We now have over 200 clients.Q: What do we learn about the man from the conversation?3.W: Do you know where we keep flash disks and printing paper?M: They should be in the cabinet if there are any. That’s where we keep all of our office supplies.Q: what does the woman mean?4.W: The printing of this d ictionary is so small. I can’t read the explanations at all.M: Let me get my magnify glass. I know I just can’t do without it.Q: What does the man mean?5.W: I’m considering having my office redecorated, the furniture is old and the paint is chipping.M: I’ll give you my sister-in-law’s number. She just graduated from an interior designing academy, and will give a free estimate.Q: What is the woman considering?6.W: We have a full load of goods that needs to be delivered. But we can’t get a container ship anyway.M: That’s always being a problem in this port. The facilities here are never able to meet our needs.Q: What are the speakers talking about?7.W: Why didn’t Rod get a pay raise?M: The boss just isn’t convinced that his work attitude warranted it. She said she saw him by the coffee machine more often than at his desk.Q: What are the speakers talking about?8.W: The hotel called, saying that because of the scheduling there, they won’t be are able to cater for our banquet.M: I know an Indian restaurant on the high street that offers a special diner for groups. The food is excellent, and the room is large enough to accommodate us.Q: What does the man suggest they do?长对话Conversation 1M: Hello Jane.W: Hello Paul.M: Please coming. I’m just getting ready to go home. Susan is expecting me for dinner. I wanted to be on time for a change.W: Look, I’m terribly sorry to drop in this time on Friday, Paul, but it is rather important.M: That’s OK. What’s the problem?W: Well, Paul, I won’t keep you long. You see there is a problem with the exchange rates. The Indian Rupee has taken a fall on the foreign exchange market. You see there is being a sharp increase in Indian’s balanc e of payment deficit.M: I see. How serious, isn’t it?W: Well, as you know, there have been reports of unrest India, and the prospects for the Rupee look pretty gloomy.M: And that’s going to affect us, as if we didn’t have enough problems on our hands.W: So I thought it would be wise to take out forward exchange cover to protect our position on the outstanding contract.M: Just a minute. Forward exchange cover, now what does that mean exactly?W: Well, it means that JO notes enters into a commitment to sell Indian Rupees at the present rate.M: I see. And how will that benefit us?W: Well, JO notes wouldn’t lose out if Indian Rupee falls further.M: What will it cost, Jane?W: A small percentage, about 1% and that can be built into the price of the bike.M: Well, I don’t suppose there is much choice. All right Jane, let’s put it into action.Q9: What do we learn about the man’s daily life?Q10: Why did the woman come to see the man?Q11: What makes the woman worry about the Indian Rupee?Conversation 2W: Charles, among other things, you regarded as one of the America’s great masters of the blues. A musical idiom does essentially about loss, particularly the loss of romantic love. Why does love die?M: People often get into love affairs because they have unrealistic expectations about somebody. Then when the person doesn’t turn out to be who they thought he or she was, they start thinking maybe I can change him or her. That kind of thinking is a mistake. Because when the dust settles, people are going to be pretty much what they are. It’s a rare thing for anybody to be able to change who they really are. And this creates a lot of problems.W: At 62, you continue to spend a large percentage of your life touring. What appeals to you about life on the road?M: Music, I don’t especially love life on the road, but I figure if you are lucky enough to be able to do what you truly love doing, you’ve got the ultimate of life.W: What’s the most widely-held misconception about the life of a famous musician?M: Pe ople think it’s all glamour. Actually we have the same troubles they do. Playing music doesn’t mean life treats you any better.W: How do you feel about being recognized everywhere you go?M: You think I be used to it by now. But I still find it fascinating. You go to a little town in Japan, where nobody speaks English, yet they know you on side and know all your music. I’m still amazed by the love people express for me and by music.Q12: What does the man say about most people when they get into love affairs?Q13: What does the man say about himself as a singer on the road most of his life?Q14: What do most people think of the life of a famous musician?Q15: How does the man feel whenever he was recognized by his fans?短文Passage 1Changing technology and markets have stimulated the team approach to management. Inflation, resource scarcity, reduced personnel levels and budget cuts have all underscore the need for better coordination in organizations. Team management provides for this coordination. Team management calls for new skills if personnel potential is to be fully realized. Although a team may be composed of knowledgeable people, they must learn new ways of relating and working together to solve cross-functional problems. When teams consist to be experienced employees from hierarchicalorganizations, who have been condition to traditional organizational culture. Cooperation may not occur naturally, it mainly to be created. Furthermore, the issue is not just how the team can function more effectively, but how it integrates with the overall organization, all society that it supposes it serves. A group of individuals is not automatically a team. Therefore, team building may be necessary in order to improve the group’s performance. C asey, an expert in this field, suggests that the cooperation process within teams must be organized, promoted and managed. He believes the team corporation results when members go beyond their individual capabilities, beyond what each is used to being and doing. Together, the team may then produce something new, unique and superior to that of any one member. For this to happen, he suggests the multi-cultural managers exhibit understanding of their own and others’ cultural influences and limitations. They sh ould also cultivate such skills as toleration of ambiguity, persistence and patience, as well as assertedness. If a team manager exemplifies such qualities, then the team as a whole would be better able to realize their potential and achieve their objectives.Q 16: What should team members do to fully realize their potential?Q 17: What needs to be considered for effective team management?Q 18: What conclusion can we draw from what Casey says?Passage 2In early 1994, when Mark Andreessen was just 23 years old, he arrived in Silicon Valley with an idea that would change the world. As a student at the University of Illinois, he and his friends had developed a program called Mosaic, which allowed people to share information on the worldwide web. Before Mosaic, the web had been used mainly by scientists and other technical people, who were happy just to send and receive text. But with Mosaic, Andreessen and his friends had developed a program, which could send images over the web as well. Mosaic was an overnight success. It wasput on the university’s network at the beginning of 1993. And by the end of the year, it had over a million users. Soon after, Andreessen went to seek his fortune in Silicon Valley. Once he got there, he started to have meetings with a m an called Jim Clark, who was one of the Valley’s most famous entrepreneurs. In 1994, nobody was making any real money from the Internet, which was still very slow and hard to use. But Andreessen had seen an opportunity that would make him and Clark rich within two years. He suggested they should create a new computer program that would do the same job as Mosaic but would be much easier to use. Clark listened carefully to Andreessen, whose ideas and enthusiasm impressed him greatly. Eventually, Clark agreed to invest three million dollars of his own money in the project, and to raise an extra fifteen million from venture capitalists, who were always keen to listen to Clark’s new ideas.Q 19 What do we learn about Mosaic?Q 20 What did Andreessen do upon arriving in Silicon Valley?Q 21Why were venture capitalists willing to join in Clark’s investment?Passage 3Advertising informs consumers about the existence and benefits of products and services and attempts to persuade them to buy them. The best form of advertising is probably word of mouth advertising which occurs when people tell their friends about the benefits of products or services that they have purchased. Yet virtually no providers of goods or services relay on this alone, which using paid advertising instead. 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AA) shortage of container shipsB) improvement of port facilitiesC) delayed shipment of goodsD) problems in port management7. AA) a colleagueB) their bossC) their workloadD) a coffee machine8.CA) call the hotel manager for helpB) get an expert to correct the errorC) hold the banquet at a different placeD) postpone the event until a later date9. DA) he cooks dinner for the family occasionallyB) he dines out from time to time with friendsC) he shares some of the household dutiesD) he often goes back home late for dinner10. DA) to take him to dinnerB) to discuss an urgent problemC) to talk about a budget planD) to pass on an important message11. CA) foreign investors are losing confidence in India’s economyB) Many multinational enterprises are withdraw from IndiaC) there is a sharp increase in India’s balance of payment deficitD) there are wild fluctuations in the international money market12. 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It is an 26 _eterna l____concept. It’s not at all like the killing of individuals lifeforms that can berenewed through normal processes of reproduction. Nor is it simply 27 _diminishing____ numbers. Nor is itdamage that can somehow be remedied or for which some substitute can be found.Nor is it something that simply affects our own generation. Nor is it something that could be remedies by somesupernatural power. IT is rather an 28 __absolute____ and final act for whichthere is no remedy on earth or in heaven. A species once extinct is goneforever. However many generations 29___succeed__ us in coming centuries, none of them willever see this species that we extinguish.Not only are we bring aboutthe extinction of life 30 _on a vastscale___, we are also making the land and the air and the sea so toxic thatthe very conditions of life are being destroyed. 31__As regards___ basic natural resources, not only are thenonrenewable resources being 32_used up____in a frenzy(疯狂) of processing, consuming ,and 33_disposing____, but we arealso ruining much of our renewable resources, such as the very soil itself onwhich terrestrial(地球上的) life depends.The change that is takingplace on earth and in our minds is one of the greatest changes ever to takeplace in human affairs, perhaps the greatest, since what we are talking aboutis not simply another historical change or cultural 34__modification______, but a change of geological and biological aswell as psychological order of 35__magnitude___。

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男士告诉女士自己不用做手术了，几周后有可能就可以像以前那样踢足球了；女士回答说，如果男士能在举行世界杯时恢复健康就好了。

可见男士有可能参加世界杯比赛。

terrific在口语中指“很好，太棒了”；in shape意为“处于良好状态”。

2. M: I really need to make some extra money. You know, I've practically spent my entire budget for this semester. W: Why_not check out the new cafeteria at Market Street? I think there are still a few opening suitable for seniors like LCou.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?D.【精析】请求建议题。

男士表示他这个学期的预算已经用光了，需要去赚钱；女士使用Why not…句式建议男士去市场街的新餐厅打听一下，她认为那里仍有合适的空缺岗位。

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So it is important that you know the main ___S2___ of the jobs, what the work is like and what kind of qualities you need to ___S3___at them. A Physical Fitness Instructor works in health and fitness centers preparing ___S4___ programs for ordinary member of the public. Physical Fitness Instructors prepare ___S5___ of exercise to suit the individual clients’ age and level of fitness. Sports ___S6___ run clubs and sporting associations. Their duties include such things as booking playing fields with local ___S7___ andorganizing the schedule of games or vents for the club, so they need good organizational skills. Sports Psychologists spend time with professional athletes helping them _________________S8____________________. They do this by improving motivation and concentration or assisting with stress management. Physical Education or PE teachers _______________________S9_______________________. PE teachers help the development of coordination, balance, posture, and flexibility with things like simple catching and throwing skills. They are not expected to be exerts in all sports, __________________________________S10______________________________ _____.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.It was the worst tragedy in maritime (航海的) history, six times more deadly than the Titanic. When the German cruise ship Wilhelm Gustloff was hit by torpedoes (鱼雷) fired from a Russian submarine in the final winter of World War II, more than 10,00 0 people - mostly women, children and old people fleeing the final Red Army push into Nazi Germany - were packed aboard. An ice storm had turned the decks into frozen sheets that sent hundreds of families sliding into the sea as the ship tilted and began to go down. Others desperately tried to put lifeboats down. Some who succeeded fought off those in the water who had the strength to try to claw their way aboard. Most people froze immediately. I’ll never forget the screams," says Christa Ntitzmann, 87, one of the 1,200 survivors. She recalls watching the ship, brightly lit, slipping into its dark grave - and into seeming nothingness, rarely mentioned for more than half a century.Now Germany's Nobel Prize-winning author Gtinter Grass has revived the memory of the 9,000 dead, including more than 4,000 children - with his latest novel Crab Walk, published last month. The book, which will be out in English next year, doesn't dwell on the sinking; its heroine is a pregnant young woman who survives the catastrophe only to say later: "Nobody wanted to hear about it, not here in the West (of Germany) and not at all in the East." The reason was obvious. As Grass put it in a recent interview with the weekly Die Woche: "Because the crimes we Germans are responsible for were and are so dominant, we didn't have the energy left to tell of our own sufferings.''The long silence about the sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff was probably unavoidable - and necessary. By unreservedly owning up to their country's monstrous crimes in the Second World War, Germans have managed to win acceptance abroad, marginalize (使...不得势) the neo- Nazis at home and make peace with their neighbors. Today's unified Germany is more prosperous and stable than at any time in its long, troubled history. For that, a half century of willful forgetting about painful memories like the German Titanic was perhaps a reasonable price to pay. But even the most politically correct Germans believe that they' ye now earned the right to discuss the full historical record. Not to equate German suffering with that of its victims, but simply to acknowledge a terrible tragedy.21. Why does the author say the sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff was the worst tragedy in maritime history?A) It was attacked by Russian torpedoes.B) Most of its passengers were frozen to death.C) Its victims were mostly women and children.D) It caused the largest number of casualties.22. Hundreds of families dropped into the sea when ________.A) a strong ice storm tilted the shipB) the cruise ship sank all of a suddenC) the badly damaged ship leaned toward one sideD) the frightened passengers fought desperately for lifeboats23. The Wilhelm Gustloff tragedy was little talked abou。

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Could you tell me a little more about your responsibilities there?W: Sure. I was responsible for overseeing about 30 employees. I did all of the ordering for the store, and I kept track of the inventory.M: What was the most difficult part of your job?W: Probably handling angry customers. We didn’t have them very often, but when we did, I needed to make sure they were well taken care of. After all, the customer is always right.M: That’s how we feel here too. How long did you work there?W: I was there for three and a half years. I left the company last month.M: And why did you leave?W: My husband has been transferred to Boston. And I understand your company has an opening there too. M: Yes, that’s right. We do. But the position won’t start until early next month. Would that be a problem for you? W: No, not at all. My husband’s new job doesn’t begin for a few weeks. So we thought we would spend some timedriving to Boston and stop to see my parents.M: That sounds nice. So tell me, why are you interested in this particular position?W: I know that your company has a great reputation, and a wonderful p roduct. I’ve thought many times that I would like to be a part of it. When I heard about the opening in Boston, I jumped to the opportunity.M: Well I’m glad you did.19. What was the woman’s previous job?20. What does the woman say was the most difficult part of her job?21. Why is the woman looking for a job in Boston?22. When can the woman start to work if she gets the job?Conversation TwoW: Today in the studio we have Alberto Cortez, thewell-known Brazilian advocate of the anti-global movement. H e’s here to talk about the recent report, stating that by 2050 Brazil will be the one ot the word’s wealthiest and most successful countries. Alberto, what do you say to the report?M: You know this isn’t the first time that people are saying Brazil will be a great economic power. The same thing was said over a hundred year ago. But it didn’t happen.W: Yes, but you must admit the world’s a very different place now.M: Of course. In fact I believe there’s maybe some truth in the prediction this time around. First of all, though, we must remember the problems facing Brazil at the moment.W: Such as…?M: There’s an enormous gap between the rich and the poor in this country. In Sal-Paulo, you can see shopping malls full of designer goods right next door to the slam areas without proper water and electricity supplies. A lot of work needs to be done to help people in those areas improve their lives.W: What needs to be done?M: Education, for example. For Brazil to be successful, we need to offer education to all Brazilians. Successful countries like South Korea and Singapore have excellent education systems. Brazil needs to learn from thesecountries.W: So you are hopeful for the future.M: As I said earlier, I’m hopeful. This isn’t an easy job. 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But just as important is her ability to communicate with people through public speaking. “Public speaking,” she says, “is the primary vehicle I use for reaching people.”If you had asked Subra before 1981, “Do you see yourself as a major public speaker?” She would have laughed at the idea. Yet today she gives more than 100presentations a year. Along the way she has lectured at Harvard, testified before Congress, and addressed audiences in 40 states, as well as in Mexico, Canada, and Japan.26. What did Wilma Subra do as part of her job while working at Gulf South Research Institute?27. What did Wilma Subra leave her job in 1981?28. What results have Wilma Subra’s efforts had in the part two decades?29. What does the speaker say has contributed to Wilma Subra’s success?Passage 2One of the biggest challenges facing employers and educators today is the rapid advance of globalization. The market place is no longer national or regional, but extends to all corners of the world. 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Do you have much homework to do these days?W: Yes, I can’t complain. But, I have to finish reading those books on my reading list and hand in my term paper on American literature within two days.Q: What do we learn about the woman?4. W: Dealing with the statistics really bores me to death.I hope I can get done with it sooner.M: Relax! You know, we all have the same task. Just do it step by step. It will be done finally.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?5. W: Larry, you said you’d file your article to me before leaving yesterday. I didn’t find it in my inbox.M: I’m awfully sorry. I’m doing the final touch to the article. I promise, it will be good in a few minutes.Q: What do we learn about the man from the conversation?6. M: I’m not surprised that you didn’t take interest in these programs of Spring Festival Gala. I know, you usually don’t like noisy TV programs.W: Don’t talk about me. It appears to me that you enjo yed them very much, indeed.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?7. M: My life experience makes me realize that honesty always is the best policy.W: It seems you have an excessively positive understanding of that word.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?8. M: How many gifts should I prepare for our daughter’s graduation ceremony? She said she’d give one to each of her classmates.W: I think thirty five will do. Wait a second. Let’s get 5 more for her teachers.Q: What are the two speakers talking about? Conversation OneM: Have you heard about the too-pretty-to-work case on TV?A girl who is very pretty is actually fired by her employer. Can you believe that?W: That’s really weird. By law, one can’t be fired for hi s or her appearance. Employers can’t fire someone based on race, gender, age or disabilities.M: But, that happens frequently in our workplace. If one female employee’s clothes are too revealing, and her boss doesn’t like it, she’ll be somehow fired.W: There’s no accounting for tastes. But, it’s illegal to do that, firing someone for inappropriate clothes. I guess, there’re many similar cases like that.M: That’s for certain. It’s unacceptable in the eyes of some employers if one’s too attractive.But, being ugly is also not good by some employers’ standard.W: By the same line of reasoning, being too fat may also be a problem.M: That’s true. Employers refuse to hire or promote overweight people because of their body weight, especially overweight women.W: If that happens, those employers can also be criticized for their discrimination against women, not only for their illegal discrimination based on body weight.M: Other cases may open your eyes further. I have been told three times that someone is fired for his shoes, for being too short, and even for being too young.W: Wow, how can we deal with these sorts of discrimination? Maybe, it’s advisable for us to ask help from an employment lawyer before starting to hunt for a job.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. What has law said about employers’ firing employees?10. Why are overweight women more likely to be fired than overweight male employees?11. What’s the woman’s suggestion to one who’s facing workplace discrimination?Conversation TwoW: Cycling in modern cities is very dangerous. A cyclist may run into traffic accidents and get seriously hurt. However, cycling has many potential plus points.M: As far as I know, the increase in the number of people who cycle, rather than drive, could not only reduce air pollution and green gas emissions, but also lower people’s risk of developing a number of diseases.W: Besides that, many studies in Copenhagen also found positive benefits of cycling. They found people who did not cycle to work experienced a 39% higher death rate than those who did. In other words, cycling extends people’s life span.M: That’s true. But, as you mentioned just now, cycling through heavy traffic may be rather dangerous. The question is, how can large cities do to make cycling safer and more attractive to people.W: The first idea occurring to me is that large cities have to do some work on urban design and relevant policies.M: I heard European cities like Paris have done a lot in these fields, to make cycling safe. Though many of the streets in Paris are centuries old, and comparatively speaking, very narrow, bike lanes have been prominently planned and marked. Although some lanes are often crazily disconnected, disappearing and appearing again in a seemingly random, it can be seen that Paris has achieved much in urban design.W: How about relevant policies in Paris? Are there policies established in favor of cycling?M: Yes, Paris did very well in this aspect. For example, by law, cars are required to drive under a speed limit of 30 kph. Otherwise, the driver will be fined heavily for speeding. It makes cyclists feel much safer, even cycling close to cars on the road.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. What’s the dangerous side of cycling in modern cities?13. What can cycling help our environment?14. What’s true about bike lanes in Paris?15. What policy does Paris adopt for the benefit of cyclists?Section BPassage OneIt takes time and effort to nurture the parent-child relationship. As is well known, the quality of the relationship between parents and their children is often threatened by long, non-traditional work hours and the influence of social media. Spending more quality time with your child, engaged in activity or conversation, can help mend a troubled relationship.Research shows that effective communication is essential in building a strong parent-child relationship. Effective communication involves both speaking and listening to what others have to say. Parents of young children can effectively communicate with their children by inquiring about events in their lives and using play activities to strengthen communication. Adolescents can benefit from instructional, yet empathetic, discussions with parents, and they may resist parental communication that is overly authoritarian.Besides, improved communication and quality time spent between you and your child can enhance your relationship. On the contrary, a lack of attention can cause problems, including displays of acting-out behaviors, in the parent-child relationship, says child development assistant specialist Deborah Richardson. Acting out includes the demonstration of disruptive behaviors, such as violence toward others and defiance toward authority.What’s more, parents can use disciplinary strategies that teach their teens how to make wise choices as they become more independent, as opposed to simply utilizing strategies designed to keep teens obey their orders. Adolescence can be a frustrating time for both parents and teens, as parents realize that old disciplinary strategies no longer work, and teens struggle to balance their need for independence alongside parental rules.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. What may lead up to a bad parent-child relationship?17. How can parents communicate effectively with their children?18. What’s mentioned about disciplinary strategies?Passage TwoDoes exercise slow the aging process? A study in 2008 found a big difference in the cells of those who enjoyed leisure time exercise compared to those who lounged on the couch in their spare time. The most active people showed a slowing of cell changes associated with aging: their cells appeared the same as sedentary people who were 10 years younger. This adds to the growing body of evidence that regular physical exercise cuts risks for aging-related illnesses such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.The study looked at the lifestyles and cells of 2,401 twins. By studying twins, the researchers knew they were looking at people who had similar genetic factors. They charted physical activity, smoking, socioeconomic status, differences in body mass index, weight, smoking and physical activity at work over the past 12 months. Then they looked within twins’ white blood cells. As people age, those cells get ragged and leads to damageof the genes. Previous research leads scientists to believe that the life of white blood cells gets shorter as people age, and it may be used as a marker for aging.The more active a participant was, the longer the life of white blood cells was when compared to those of a similar age who were less active. This finding stood up when comparing twin to twin when one was more active than the other. And, the active twin had healthier white blood cells, which means being 4 years younger, than their inactive twin.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. What does the 2008 study tell us about active people?20. What can be concluded from the process of studying twins?21. What is said of white blood cells?Passage ThreeDo you know what the largest desert is in the world? To be considered a desert, an area must have less than 250 millimeters of annual rainfall. By that criterion, the continent ofAntarctica is the largest desert on Earth. Antarctica is the southernmost continent. At 14.0 million square km, it is the fifth-largest continent in area and the smallest by population. About 98% of Antarctica is covered by ice, which averages 1.6 km. Antarctica is the coldest, driest, and windiest continent. It is considered a desert because its annual rainfall can be less than 51 millimeters in the interior. And there is little or no tall plants on its surface. There are no permanent human residents, but anywhere from 1,000 to 5,000 researchers inhabit the research stations scattered across the continent. Only cold-adapted plants and animals survive here: penguins, seals, and so on.If you think that a desert cannot be covered in ice and snow, then the Sahara Desert would be the largest desert. The Sahara is what most people imagine when they think of a desert. It is the world’s largest hot weather desert, covering over9,400,000 square km. It is nearly as large as the United States. Some of the sand hills are 180 meters in height. Unlike Antarctica, the Sahara region is heavily populated. It is home to a number of people and languages. Arabic is the most widely spoken language. The Berber people are found from western Egypt to Morocco and the Beja live in the Red Sea Hills.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. What’s said about Antarc tic?23. What’s mentioned about human residents on Antarctic?24. What’s true about the Sahara Desert?25. What’s the major difference between Antarctic and the Sahara Desert?Section CAs a parent, you may realize the crucial importance education has in our lives. However, your child may be 26. reluctant to listen to any of your arguments, thoughts, and ideas. A student 27. disinterested in education will miss college lectures and perform extremely poorly in assessments tests. In the worst cases, students may stop attending the school or college, and sit at home without any 28. concern for their career, education, and life. In order to motivate the students back to their college life and career, parents should first find out the 29. root causes of this lack of motivation.As listed below, there are two of the 30. prominent reasons that can cause students to be demotivated.Firstly, poor self-esteem. Low self-esteem in students forces them to 31. quit challenges and accept the path of least resistance. Even if these students try and complete some tasks, they are clouded by many negative thinking patterns that block the flow of confidence in their 32. personalities.Secondly, lack of love at home. Home is the first school for a kid, and every student expects a lot of support and love from parents. The environment of a home shapes a child’s attitude in the 33. initial years of life. A home where curiosity and education is given importance will 34. definitely motivate students to pursue academic challenges. If the parents are away from their kids, and are unaware of what their kid is doing in the school, then even the child feels neglected and 35. steps back from taking responsibilities and challenges. After all, parents are the biggest motivators.答案1. B2. C3. A4. B5. C6. D7. C8. B9. D 10. A11. C12. C 13. B 14. D 15. C16. A 17. B 18. C19. A 20.D21. C22. C 23. A 24. A 25. B26. reluctant 27. disinterested 28. concern 29. root causes 30. prominent31. quit 32. personalities 33. initial 34.definitely 35. steps back from36. J 37. C 38. A 39. N 40. H41. B 42. L 43. D 44.F 45. O46. G 47. F 48. H 49. N 50. I51. L 52. E 53. A 54.D 55. K56. A 57. D 58. B 59. C 60. B61. A 62. C 63. B 64.A 65. DPart IV TranslationThe China National Tourism Administration has deemed 2015 as the Year of Silk Road Tourism, and provinces along the ancient business route are promoting themed tours. Hainan is an important link in the Maritime Silk Road. Many heritages ofthe historic Maritime Silk Road are scattered among the cities in the province. Seven themed tours were recently launched in Hainan province by the local government to provide tourists an alternative to inland Silk Road travel. Starting from Quanzhou, the Maritime Silk Road stretches along the East and South China seas, passes the Malacca Strait, Indian Ocean and enters Europe through the Red Sea.。

2015年6月英语六级听力原文整理版（第一套）

2015年6月英语六级听力原文整理版（第一套）Section AW: Can you come to the concert with me this weekend? Or do you have to prepare for exams? M: I still have a lot to do, but maybe a break would do me good.1. Q: What will the man probably do?W: What does the paper say about the horrible incident that happened this morning on flight 870 to Hong Kong?M: It ended with the arrest of the 3 hijackers. They have forced the plane to fly to Japan, but all the passengers and crew members landed safely.2. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?M: Hello, this is the most fascinating article I've ever come across. I think you should spare some time to read it.W: Oh, really? I thought that anything about the election will be tedious.3. Q: What are the speakers talking about?W: I'm not going to trust the restaurant critic from that magazine again. The food here doesn't taste anything like what we had in Chinatown.M: It definitely wasn't worth the weight.4. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?W: Do you know what's wrong with Mark? He's been acting very strange lately.M: Come on. With his mother hospitalized right after he's taken on a new job. He's just gone a lot on his mind.5. Q: What do we learn from the conversation about Mark?W: There were only 20 students at last night's meeting, so nothing could be voted on.M: That's too bad. They'll have to turn up in great numbers if they want a voice on campus issues.6. Q: What does the man mean?M: I try to watch TV as little as possible, but it's so hard.W: I didn't watch TV at all before I retired, but now I can hardly tear myself away from it.7. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?W: I'm having a problem registering for the classes I want.M: That's too bad, but I'm pretty sure you'll be able to work everything out before this semester starts.8. Q: What does the man mean?Conversation OneW: Jack, sit down and listen. This is important. We’ll have to tackle the problems of the exportingstep by step. And the first move is to get an up-to-date picture of where we stand now.M: Why don’t we just concentrate on expending here at home?W: Of course, we should hold on to our position here. But you must admit the market here is limited.M: Yes, but it’s safe. The government keeps out foreigners with import controls. So I must admit I feel sure we could hold our own against foreign bikes.W: I agree. That’s why I am suggesting exporting. Because I feel we can compete with the best of them.M: What you are really saying is that we’d make more profit by selling bikes abroad, where we have a cost advantage and can charge high prices.W: Exactly.M: But, wait a minute. Packaging, shipping, financing, etc. will push up our cost and we could no better off, maybe worse off.W: OK. Now there are extra cost involved. But if we do it right, they can be built into the price of the bike and we can still be competitive.M: How sure are you about our chances of success in the foreign market?W: Well, that’s the sticky one. It’s going to need a lot of research. I’m hoping to get your help. Well, come on, Jack. Is it worth it, or not?M: There will be a lot of problems.W: Nothing we can’t handle.M: Um… I’m not that hopeful. But, yes, I think we should go ahead with the feasibility study. W: Marvelous, Jack. I was hoping you be on my side.9. What does the woman intend to do?10. Why does the man think it’s safe to focus on the home market?11. What is the man’s concern about selling bikes abroad?12. What do the speakers agree to do?Conversation TwoW: What does the term “alternative energy source” mean?M: When we think of energy or fuel for our homes and cars, we think of petroleum, a fossil fuel processed from oil removed from the ground, of which there was a limited supply. But alternative fuels can be many things. Wind, sun and water can all be used to create fuel.W: Is it a threat of running out of petroleum real?M: It has taken thousands of years to create the natural stores of petroleum we have now. We are using what is available at a much faster rate that it is being produced over time. The real controversy surrounding the mass petroleum we have is how much we need to keep in reserve for future use. Most experts agree that by around 2025, the petroleum we use will reach a peak. Then production and availability will begin to seriously decline. This is not to say there will be no petroleum at this point. But it’ll become very difficult and therefore expensive to extract.W: Is that the most important reason to develop alternative fuel and energy sources?M: The two very clear reasons to do so, one is that whether we have 60 or 600 years of fossil fuels left, we have to find other fuel sources eventually. So the sooner we start, the better off we will be. The other big argument is that when you burn fossil fuels, you release substancestrapped into the ground for a long time, which leads to some long-term negative effects, like global warming and greenhouse effect.13. What do we usually refer to when we talk about energy according to the man?14. What do most experts agree on according to the man?15. What does the man think we should do now?Section BPassage OneKaron Smith is a buyer for the department store in New York. The apartment store buyers purchase the goods that their stores sell .They not only have to know what is fashionable at that moment, but also have to guess what will become fashionable next season or next year. Most buyers were for just one department in a store. But the goods that Karon finds maybe displayed and sold in several different sections of the store. Her job involves buying handicrafts from all over the world. Last year, she made a trip to Morocco and returns with drugs, pots, dishes and pants. The year before, she visited Mexico. And bought back handmade table cloths, mirrors with frames of tin and paper flowers. The paper flowers are bright and colorful. So they were used to decorate the whole store. This year Karon is travelling in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia, many of the countries that Karon visits have government offices that promote handicrafts. The officials are glad to cooperate with her by showing her the products that are available. Karon specially likes to visit markets and small towns in villages whenever she can arrange for it. She is always looking for interesting and unusual items. Karon thinks she has the best job she could find. She loves all the travelling that she has to do. Because she often visits markets and small out-of-the-way places. She sees much more the country she visits than an ordinary tourists would. As soon as she gets back to New York form one trip, Karon begins to plan another.16. What is said to make a good department store buyer?17. What is Karon’s job involved?18. Why does Karon think she has got the best job?Passage TwoMark felt that it was time for him to take part in his community, so he went to the neighborhood meeting after work. The area’s city councilwoman was leading a discussion about how the quality of life was on the decline. The neighborhood faced many problems. Mark looked at the charts taped to the walls. There were charts for parking problems, crime, and for problems in vacant buildings. Mark read from the charts, police patrols cut back, illegal parking up 20%. People were supposed to suggest solutions to the councilwoman. It was too much for Mark. “The problems are too big,” he thought. He turned to the man next to him and said, “I think this is a waste of my time. Nothing I could do would make a difference here.” As he neared the bus stop on his way home, Mark saw a woman carrying a grocery bag and a baby. As Mark got closer, her other child, a little boy, suddenly darted into the street. The woman tried to reach for him, but as she moved, her bag shifted and the groceries started to fall out. Mark ran to take the boy’s arm and led him back to his mother. “You gotta stay with Mom”, he said. Then he picked up the street groceries while the woman smiled in relief. “Thanks!” she said. “You’ve got great timing!”Just being neighborly,” Mark said. As he rode home, he glanced at the poster near his seat in the bus. “Small acts of kindness add up.” Mark smiled and thought, “Maybe that’s a good place to start.”19. What did Mark think he should start doing?20. What was being discussed when Mark arrived at the neighborhood meeting?21. What did Mark think of the community’s problems?22. Why did Mark smile on his ride home?Passage ThreeA distressing childhood can lead to heart disease. What about current stresses? Longer workouts, threats of layoffs, collapsing pension funds. A study last year on the lancer examine more than 11,000 heart attack suffers from 52 countries. It found that in the year before their heart attacks. Patients had been under significantly more strains than some 30,000 healthy control subjects. Those strains came from work, family, financial troubles, depression in other causes. "Each of these factors individually was associated with increased risk," says Doctor Salim Yussef, Professor of medicine and candidates McMaster University and senior investigator on the study. Together, they accounted for 30% to overall heart attack risk. But people respond differently to high-pressure work situations, whether it produces hard problems seems to depend on whether you have a sensitive control over life or live at the mercy of circumstances and superiors. That was experiences of John Connell, a rock food Illinois laboratory manager, who suffered his first heart attack in 1996 at the age of56. In the 2 years before, his mother and 2 of his children had suffered serious illnesses, and his job had been changed in a re-organization. "My life seemed completely out of control," he says, "I had no idea where I would end up." He ended up in hospital due to a block in his artery. 2 months later, he had a triple by-pass surgery. The second heart attack when he was 58, left his doctor shaking his head. "There's nothing more we can do for you, “doctors told him.23. What does the passage mainly discuss?24. What do we learn about John Connell's family?25. What did John Connell's doctors tell him when he had a second heart attack?Section CWhen most people think of the word “education,” they think of a pupil as a sort of animate sausage casing. Into this empty casing, the teachers are supposed to stuff “education”. But genuine education, as Socrates knew more than two thousand years ago, is not inserting the stuffing of information into a person, but rather eliciting knowledge from him. It is the drawing out of what is in the mind. “The most important part of education,” once wrote William Ernest Hocking, the distinguished Harvard philosopher, “is this instruction of a man in what he has inside him”. ~~~. So many of the discussions and controversies about the content of education are useless and inconclusive because they are concerned with what should “go into “ the student rather than with what should be taken out, and how this can best be done. The college student who once said to me, after a lecture, “I spend so much time studying that I don’t have a chanceto learn anything,” was clearly expressing his dissatisfaction with the sausage casing view of education.。

2015.6_新东方六级模拟试卷_试题参考答案及听力原文

2015.6_新东方六级模拟试卷_试题参考答案及听力原文听力原文及答案2015年3月大学英语六级考试模拟题Part I Writing 写作范文As is depicted in the picture, an employer is refusing a female job applicant on the spot, because he prefers to hiring male employees. He said some sympathetic words to the disappointed young lady. However, the girl seems to be badly hurt by his denial, holding her resume and crying a lot.As far as I’m concerned, when choosing a prospective employee, an employer is not supposed to focus on the gender of job applicants. Firstly, it’s much wiser for an employer to lay emphasis on qualifications and abilities of job applicants, not their gender. Secondly, with innate qualities like being careful, considerate and sympathetic, female employees can do most jobs well, or as well as men do. Thirdly, female employees will play a bigger role than male counterparts do in building a harmonious working environment, because they are naturally born experts at dealing interpersonal relationships.In consequence, employees shouldn’t be chosen based on gender. It’s his or her abilities and potentials that a boss should look for in a job applicant. Another thing an employer is expected to do is to create opportunities for employees and bring their abilities into full play.Part II Listening Comprehension 听力原文Section A1. M: I think I should buy a new mouse for my laptop. It doesn’t work properly either.W: Why not a new computer?Q: What does the woman mean?2. W: Michael, you’re still reading that novel here. Aren’t you supposed to be present in your physics class?M: We’re told that our physics teacher was ill last night.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?3. M: Mark invited me to his wedding ceremony on Saturday. Have you got his invitation now?W: Yes, of course, I’ll be there. You know, I’ll be the maid of honor to his beautiful future wife at his wedding.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?4. M: I’m afraid I can’t take it anymore. The bad tooth you’re fixing really hurts.W: Just hold on a little bit. It’ll be ok soon. I’ll give you some pills to lessen your pain.Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?5. M: I want to know what happened to our son’s flight. It should have been here thirty min utes ago. But, look, it’s already 10:00 o’clock. It makes me nervous when thinking about those air crashes happening lately.W: Don’t carry it too far. The announcement says it’s forty minutes late. Flights always arrive behind the scheduled time at this time of the year.Q: What will the flight arrive?6. W: Fanny is pretty and gentle. Believe it or not, she’s still single now. I worry about her.M: No need to worry about her. She seems to be very popular among boy students now.Q: What does the man mean?7. M: Finals are coming up in a row. I have to work day and night to make up for what I’ve missed during the wholesemester.W: I’d told you not to indulge yourself too much in playing computer games at the very beginning of this semester. But, you just turned a deaf ear to my words.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?8. W: Yesterday, I was surprised to see Mertle back in our dormitory from the winter holiday. You know, three days earlier.M: Wow! She’s famous for arriving at school on the last day of registeration for the last three years in college.Q: What does the man imply about Mertle?Conversation OneW: According to report, the number of workplace discrimination concerning race and ethnicity has been increasing for the last decade. As we observe Martin Luther King Jr Day, that’s time to consider.M: Yes, we Americans have much to do to build a world described by Martin Luther King. In other words, we haven’t achieved anything like the socially just and equal society.W: Lawsuits of racial discrimination at the workplace increase in number. But, still we haven’t heading in the direction to solve the racial discrimination completely. Almost 50 years has passed since the passage of the Civil Rights Act in 1964. We can’t say America is not clear of racial discrimination.M: But, on the positive side, racism in American society is less harsh and widespread now than it’s even been in our history.W: However, nowadays social discrimination takes forms that are much less obvious than decades ago. That’s to say, racial discrimination is hard to be detected and punished in due time.M: So, the present system of discrimination law can’t function well in fighting against racial discrimination, particularlyso when it comes to workplace discrimination.W: Spe aking of workplace discrimination, let’s start with employment discrimination. The present legal system needs to be reformed to tackle the root cause of employment discrimination.M: In my opinion, the toot cause of employment discrimination is the founding principles of American business, that is, at-will employment. Most Americans are employed at-will, which means their employers can take or fire them whenever and for what reason they want.W: Of course, employers won’t fire employees for excuses which Congress declares illegal, like race, color, religion, gender and national origin.M: But, employers can find other excuses to fire someone they don’t want to have, such as weight, appearance, clothes, even hairstyle.W: Employers can easily find these seemingly just causes for firing employees. So, it’s hard for an employee to fight back. This is the ugly reality at the workplace.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. What’s the favorable result of the passage of the Civil Rights Act?10. How does the man see the present system of discrimination laws?11. What’s the root cause of employment discrimination?Conversation TwoW: I heard you are a rock climbing fan. In this time of winter, are you still do rock climbing outdoors? It’s cold and wet, not ideal weather for climbing cliffs.M: Yes, I’m a big sports fan. I find rock climbing very exciting and diverting. In winter, I will choose indoor rock climbing in a gym. It’s the first of its kind in Seattle.W: Really?! When did it start? I never heard about it before.M: The gym started in 1988 when there were only few fans in this city. It’s named as the Eagle Indoors Rock Climbing Gym. Maybe someday you can have a try there yourself.W: How many members are there now in the gym? Are there any female members?M: There’re 5000 people who actively participate in the sport. Of course, there’re many excellent female athletes in this gym. The lead instructors of the gym have great plans for the gym.W: How wonderful! Tell me something about those plans.M: The gym is meant to put itself at the center of the growing rock climbing in America, even working with gym members on a blog for rock climbing, and helping to organize trips to rock climbing sites in nearby states.W: Wow, that’s gr eat! I wonder why fans like you are so interested in rock climbing?M: For one thing, it helps to build your body without doubt. Besides, it helps develop a stronger sense of will power. Finally, it’s a great way for me to make a lot of adventurous friends in the process. That’s why it’s addictive to us fans.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. When did the gym concerned start in Seattle?13. How many female athletes participate in rock climbing in the gym now?14. What’s mentioned in the gym’s future plans?15. Why do gym members love rock climbing so much?Section BPassage OneAre you fed up with struggling to express your thoughts and opinions? These days, people want to talk and not listen! No one wants to be a shadow in the crowd. Having your thoughts and opinions heard is a priority. The very achievement of being able to express yourself, and more importantly, be listened to is an extremely rewarding feeling. Just how can you express your ideas and opinions clearly and maintain that you are being listened to?Below are two strategies that will help you to voice your opinions and ideas:First, you should know what your aim is. Make sure that before attempting to open your mouth and the words begin to flow, you are 100% clear on the ideas that need to be expressed. Knowing where you want to go with the conversation will help to give you that extra confidence boost. When your audience can see that you are confident then they will be more alert and want to listen.Second, you are supposed to ignore the definition of perfection. Just sit and ask yourself, exactly what is perfect? Is there anyone out there that is 100% perfect? The fact is that we are only human and not one of us is without flaw. A small error is acceptable; there’s no need to be perfect to the point that you begin to struggle voicing your opinion! As long as you know the topic of importance, a simple error can be overlooked.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.Why do people want to talk and not listen these days?17. How can a speaker boost his confidence during aconversation?18. How does the speaker view making a mistake when speaking?Passage TwoWhat if there was a miracle pill that if you took it each day would give you a 30% less chance of getting heart disease, and a 50% less chance of diabetes, and would help you live longer and healthier into old age. Wouldn’t you insist your children, parents, and loved ones take it, too?The miracle cure: put on your walking shoes for an hour a day and you will reap all of these health benefits, according to recent health studies published in major medical journals.Results from the 20-year long Nurse’s Health Study have shown significant decreases in occurrence of breast cancer and Type II diabetes in women who engaged in brisk walking or other vigorous exercise for seven hours a week, and as little as three hours a week for heart disease reduction. In this study, brisk walking was defined as 3-3.9 miles per hour, or 15-20 minutes per mile. This is really just a purposeful walking for most people.An hour a day, or a total of seven hours a week, is associated with decreased risk for breast cancer and Type II diabetes. As little as a half hour a day, or three hours a week, is associated with decreased risk of heart disease.Is it too late if you wait until you are 55? Studies have shown decreased risk of death in older men and women who walk regularly, so my reply would be to start now and never stop! Besides, don’tforget to add walking, exercise, and healthier eating to your life.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have justheard.19. What’s the miracle pill discussed in the passage?20. What does the 20-year long study find?21. When is the proper time for one to start doing exercises?Passage ThreeAmerican Indians have a proud heritage and find strength there to renew their cultures. They are, as a people, generally both proud to be American and proud soldiers for this country. At any Indian gathering, the first people onto the dance floor, or introduced politically, or recognized for contributions to the tribe are the elder male veterans, then the elder women, then all other veterans, and only then people who have not served in the US military.Indian People have many problems to solve, but new social services, generally run and funded by the tribes themselves, along with new recognition of Indian People’s contributions to society, are ways that tribes and individuals are trying to change things.Today, many Indian tribes are seeing a great development, such as in California, with government programs working to reunite urban Indians with both their reservation families and other urban tribal members; programs set up both by the tribe themselves to teach their languages and open schools that focus on a tribal way of life.Most tribes have been granted some limited power in self governance as well, significantly in the area of the sentencing of tribal members in various criminal and civil issues. Special tax breaks have helped Indian people and Indian reservations become more self-sufficient. Laws have been enacted in some States that give Indians special privileges in allowing gambling inthe form of slot machines and other gaming, resulting in economic gains but with increased addictive behavior, and at the expense of spiritual and social values.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. Who enjoys the priority to be introduced first at an Indian gathering?23. What could help to solve the problems Indian people are facing?24. What happened to Indian people in California?25. How does the author consider gambling in Indian tribes?Section CI’m pretty sure we all have people in our lives that we are greatly thankful for. I’m sure you can think of a few off the top of your head. I have more than I can 26. count. However, it is very rare that I actually communicate my gratitude to the people I 27. care about in my heart. I know I am supposed to be more 28. intentional about letting people know when they impact me in a 29. positive way, but I rarely take the time to extend my gratitude.One of the hardest parts about expressing gratitude for me, especially to other guys, is thedifficulty of 30. getting over the awkwardness it takes to randomly send someone a message of thanks. It is easy after I have recently 31. interacted with them; however, many of the people I’m extremely grateful for I do not see very often. I actually received an email 32. unexpectedly from a really good friend. It was a simple thanks note for being a friend but it was very 33. encouraging. In addition, the subtle joy of a quick message was just enough to 34. motivate me to pass along some gratitude myself.Who are you grateful for? I know we have moved past the traditional thankfulness season, but I think it is worth extending and possibly building lasting habits of being grateful. Have you let the people you care about know recently how much you 35. appreciate them? Do you think it is possible that unexpressed gratitude can actually communicate ingratitude?答案1. B2. A3. B4.C5. A6. D7. B8. C9. A 10. A11. C 12. C 13. B 14. A 15. A 16. A 17. C 18. C 19. C 20. B21. A 22. A 23. A 24. D 25. B26. count 27. care about 28. intentional 29. positive 30. getting over 31. interacted 32. unexpectedly 33. encouraging 34. motivate 35. appreciate 36. J 37. C 38. A 39. E 40. H 41. B 42. L 43.D 44. F 45. O46. L 47. D 48. M 49. G 50. N 51. F 52. J 53. K 54. I 55. H56. C 57. D 58. B 59. C 60. A 61. A 62. C 63. D 64. B 65. DPart IV TranslationApart from eating dumplings and watching dragon dances, China’s Lunar New Year, known as the Spring Festival in China, can now be celebrated in yet another way, by sharing what you do. China’s Ministry of Culture has announced a glo bal contest in which contestants can post essays, photos and videos aboutthe Spring Festival to social media networks and win prizes of up to $500. The contest hopes to “tell sto ries of the Spring Festival all over the world, demonstrate the happiness, vitality and harmony of the festival and reflect its growing charm and influence”, according to a ministry statement. Winners will be determined through voting by netizens and experts.。

2015六级模拟试题答案及听力原文

Part ⅠWritingHandle Criticism and Compliments ProperlyWhat we can see from the picture above is that a salesman in an office trying to promote a kind of hearing aid says: “It’s a special hearing aid. It filters out criticism and amplifies compliments.”Funny though it sounds, it reflects the improper way of handling criticism and compliments, which is not uncommon among some people.There is no doubt that criticism can sometimes do harm to people’s confidence and dignity and compliments can be encouraging. However, it is improper, even wrong to simply reject criticism and amplify compliments. On the one hand, criticism has a tremendous value for one’s growth and developments as human being, such as helping people to know their defects and adding to one’s self-knowledge, stopping one from erring, etc. On the other hand, compliments,especially deceptive ones made on purpose, will lead to blind optimism, which will hinder one from making right judgments, decisions or choices.To conclude, one cannot simply take a negative attitude toward criticism and welcome compliments excessively. A proper way is to accept beneficial criticism and refuse insincere compliments.Part ⅡListening ComprehensionSection ●A1. C2. C3. D4. B5. D6. D7. B8. D9. A10. C11. B12. B13. B14. C15. BSection ●B16. A17. B18. D19. A20. B21. C22. D23. B24. D25. ASection ●C26. concerning27. evaluate28. interpretations29. engage30. subtle31. significance32. clenched fist33. tremble34. fearful or anxious35. uttering a wordPart ⅢReading ComprehensionSection ●A36. E37. C38. O39. F40. L41. I42. J43. G44. A45. KSection ●B46. P47. I48. D49. M50. E51. J52. K53. A54. P55. NSection ●C56. B57. C58. A59. D60. D61. A62. B63. D64. A65. CPart ⅣTranslation参考答案：Chinese martial arts, colloquially referred to as kung fu, are a number of fighting styles that have developed over the centuries in China. Each style has its own set of techniques and ideas. There are styles that mimic movements from animals and others that gather inspiration from various Chinese philosophies, myths and legends. Some styles put most of their focus into the harnessing of qi, while others concentrate on competition. The origin of Chinese martial arts hasbeen attributed to the need for self-defense, hunting techniques and military training in ancientChina. Historically, the influence of Chinese martial arts can be found in books and in the performance arts. Recently, those influences have extended to the movies and television that target a much wider audience. As a result, Chinese martial arts have spread beyond its ethnic roots and have a global appeal.听力原文Section ●A1. W: I had prepared dinner for eight people before Mary called and said that she and her husband could not make it.M: That’s all right. I am just going to tell you I have invited Tom and his girlfriend.Q: How many people are coming to the dinner?2. M: The city council has finally voted the funds to build a new high school.W: It’s about time they did it. I don’t know what took them so long.Q: What’s the woman’s opinion about the school?3. M: Now, what’s your problem, Madam?W: Oh, yes. My husband bought this yellow skirt here yesterday. It is very nice, but it’s not thecolor I want. Have you got any blue ones?Q: What does the woman want to do?4. M: Your yard is always so beautiful, Cathy. You must have a gardener.W: Oh, no. It would cost at least $50 a month to hire someone to do the work, so I do most of it myself. I enjoy taking care of the flowers, but I have to force myself to do the weeding and cut the grass.Q: What does Cathy dislike to do?5. M: I want to take the very next flight to Albany.W: Well, the very next one leaves in two hours. It goes to Jacksonville, but you can make a connection to your destination.Q: How can the man get to his destination?6. M: Prof. David, I was wondering if you could write a recommendation letter for me.W: Well, I can write one for you. But I’ll point out your limitation as well as your strength.Q: What can we learn from the conversation?7. M: Jane, I missed Prof. White’s class yesterday. Could you tell me the homework he assigned us?W: Don’t worry, Prof. White was ill and he postponed the lesson to next Monday.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?8. W: Will Richard be coming to the meeting tonight?M: He’s supposed to. But in fact he won’t be back from the vacation until the day after tomorrow.Q: Where is Richard now?Conversation OneW: Good afternoon! How can I help you?M: This is the first time we travel by air and I don’t know what to do. Can you please tell me howto do this?W: Sure. First of all, you have to take your tickets and your bags to the check-in counter over there;they will take your bags and give you a card that allows you to get on the plane. You will also get a card that you can use to pick up your bags when you arrive. Next, you have to pay an airport fee. M: What is an airport fee?W: It helps pay for the airport construction. It costs about 50 yuan. When you have paid the fee, you must go through a security check. An officer will check your name on a computer and then make sure you are not bringing anything dangerous onto the plane. Your bags will go through a special machine so that the officers can see what you are bringing.M: OK, I see. What do we do after that?W: Then you can go to the gate.M: What gate?W: The boarding gate, through which you enter the plane. It’s just a door actually, and a counter where they check the card you get when you show your tickets.M: How do we know when it’s time to get on the plane?W: There will be a call about twenty minutes before your plane leaves.M: What do we need to do when we arrive?W: Nothing else except picking up your luggage.M: Thank you. That’s been very helpful.W: Not at all. Have a nice flight!Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. What does the man want to know according to the conversation?10. What do we know about the airport fee according to the conversation?11. How do passengers know when it’s time to get on the plane?Conversation TwoW: Can I help you?M: Yes. You see, I’ve bought this personal stereo at your shop three days ago. And I’m afraid it hasn’t really matched up to what I was told about it.W: I see, but what exactly is the matter?M: Well, first of all, there is this large scratch across the front of it.W: But you should have noticed that when you bought it.M: But it was inside the box, all sealed up.W: Well, I’m sorry. But it really is your responsibility to check the goods when you buy them. How are we to know that it wasn’t you who made this scratch?M: That’s ridiculous! But, anyway, it’s not the most important thing. I am really not happy aboutthis other thing.W: And what is that?M: Look, it says here that the noise from it should be undetectable by other people.W: Yes, that’s right.M: But people can hear it. And it’s really embarrassing when I take the bus or the subway.W: Well, I’m sorry. But it must be the way you’re wearing the headphones.M: What? That’s absurd! Look, I know how to put earphones in my ears! Enough for this, and now I want to know what you are going to do about it.W: Well, I suppose we could exchange it for another model if you think it’s necessary.M: Yes, I certainly do.W: Well, if I just could have the receipt…M: Yes, well, there is a slight problem about the receipt. See, I have lost it already.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. What is the man doing?13. How many complaints did the customer make about the product altogether?14. How did the customer feel when he was told that he might not have worn the headphones properly?15. On what condition could the shop exchange the product?Section ●BPassage OneDeep Springs is an American college. It is an unusual college. It is high in the White Mountains in California, not in a college town. The campus is a collection of old buildings with no beautifulclassrooms. The only college-like thing about Deep Springs is its library. Students can study from the 17,000 books 24 hours a day. The library is never crowded as there are only 24 well-qualified male students at the college. In addition, there are only five full-time professors. These teachersbelieve in the idea of this college. They need to believe in it. They do not get much money. In fact, their salaries are only about 9,000 dollars a year plus room and meals. The school gives the young teachers as well as the students something more im portant than money. “Th ere is no place likeDeep Springs,”says a second-year student from New York State. “Most colleges today are muchthe same but Deep Springs is not afraid to be different.”He says that students at his college are in a situation quite unlike in the other school. Students are there to learn and they cannot run away from problems. There is no place to escape to. At most colleges, students can close their book and go to a film. They can go out to restaurants or to parties. Deep Springs students have completely different alternatives. They can talk to each other or to their teachers. Another possible activity isto go to the library to study. They might decide to do some work. The students who don’t want todo any of these activities can go for a walk in the desert. Deep Springs is far from the world of restaurants and cinemas. There is not even a television set on campus.Questions 16 to 19 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. What is the total number of books kept in the library of Deep Springs College?17. What is true of the campus of Deep Springs College?18. Which of the following is mentioned in the passage?19. What can students at Deep Springs do in their spare time?Passage TwoAre you afraid to raise your hand in class, even when you know the answer? If you are, mostpeople would say that you’re shy.If you feel shy, you’re not alone. Nine out of ten people are at least a little shy. But however shy you are, scientific evidence seems to show that it isn’t your fault. You may have been born thatway.How do psychologists measure shyness? One way is by observation. They keep detailed recordsof people’s actions─like how often these people speak to others, or how long it takes someone tosay hello to a stranger.Another way to measure shyness is to ask people questions. The test only takes about 10 minutes. It asks questions like “Do you like going out a lot?” and “Do you have many friends?” People must answer either yes or no. These questions can predict how people actually behave in social situations. Suppose the test tells you that someone is shy. Chances are good that that person will act shyly.When scientists measure shyness, they’re really comparing degrees of shyness. In other words,when researchers say people are shy, they really mean they are shyer than others.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.20. Why does the speaker say that it isn’t a fault to be shy?21. What is one of the ways suggested by psychologists for measuring shyness?22. What is the purpose of the psychologists in asking questions?Passage ThreeThe British Broadcasting Corporation is rejecting more and more candidates applying for jobs, because they suffer from hearing loss. And this is due to a wide use of personal stereo systems. According to officials at the corporation, about three per cent of them fail to win jobs for thisreason. The figure indicates that people suffering from hearing defects are more common than a decade ago.Candidates applying for jobs at the British Broadcasting Corporation have always had hearing tests, but the techniques for such tests were not standardized until five years ago. The corporation says officially that there is no proof to link personal stereos with hearing disabilities, but frequentexposure to high level of sounds can diminish a person’s understanding of speech. That will ruleout his chances of being an engineer taking care of sound quality in recording.So experts are now calling for manufactures of personal stereos to provide a warning light. It flashes when the sound is too loud. One British manufacturer accepted this suggestion. And this manufacturer has made a device which switches itself off when the level of sound is too high. Questions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23. Why do more and more candidates fail to get jobs at the British Broadcasting Corporation?24. When did the hearing test techniques become standardized?25. What suggestions did the experts make to stereo manufactures?。

2015年6月英语六级听力原文及答案

2015年6月英语六级听力真题及答案解析1.W: Can you come to the concert withme this weekend or do you have to prepare for exams?M: I still have a lot to do. Butmaybe a break will do me good.Q: What will the man probablydo?考点：捕捉细节信息。

答案：C. Attend theconcert.本题的关键在于抓住转折词之后的内容。

女士问男士能否和她一起去听音乐会，男士一开始承认还有功课要复习，但是随即话锋一转，说到：“但是或许休息一下对我有帮助(Butmaybea break will do megood.)。

”表明愿意陪同女士参加音乐会。

2.W: What does the paper say aboutthe horrible incident that happened this morning on Flight 870 toHong Kong?M: It ended with the arrest of thethree hijackers. They have forced the plane to fly to Japan. Butall the passengers and the crewmembers landed safely.Q: What do we learn from theconversation?考点：捕捉细节信息。

答案：D. None of thepassengers were injured or killed.本题的关键在于抓住转折词之后的内容。

女士问男士，关于今早的航班事故报纸是怎么说的。

男士提到逮捕了3个劫机者（thearrest of the threehijackers），这3个人迫使飞机飞往日本，但是最终乘客和航班上的全体乘务人员都平安降落了（Butall the passengers and the crewmembers landedsafely）。

2015年6月大学英语六级考试真题附六级考试听力原文

2015年6月大学英语六级考试真题Part ⅠWritingDirections:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled How to Improve Psychological Health? You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below.1. 掌心生理健康的重要性2. 学校应该怎样做3. 学生自己应该怎样做How to Improve Psychological Health?Part ⅡReading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)Directions:In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. For questions 8-10 complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Supersize SurpriseAsk anyone why there is an obesity epidemic and they will tell you that it's all down to eating too much and burning too few calories. That explanation appeals to common sense and has dominated efforts to get to the root of the obesity epidemic and reverse it. Yet obesity researchers are increasingly dissatisfied with it. Many now believe that something else must have changed in our environment to precipitate (促成) such dramatic rises in obesity over the past 40 years or so. Nobody is saying that the "big two"--reduced physical activity and increased availability of food--are not important contributors to the epidemic, but they cannot explain it all.Earlier this year a review paper by 20 obesity experts set out the 7 most plausible alternative explanations for the epidemic. Here they are.1. Not enough sleepIt is widely believed that sleep is for the brain, not the body. Could a shortage of shut-eye also be helping to make us fat?Several large-scale studies suggest there may be a link. People who sleep less than 7 hours a night tend to have a higher body mass index than people who sleep more, according to data gathered by the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Similarly, the US Nurses' Health Study, which tracked 68,000 women for 16 years, found that those who slept an average of 5 hours a night gained more weight during the study period than women who slept 6 hours, who in turn gained more than those who slept 7.It's well known that obesity impairs sleep, so perhaps people get fat first and sleep less afterwards. But the nurses' study suggests that it can work in the other direction too: sleep loss may precipitate weight gain.Although getting figures is difficult, it appears that we really are sleeping less. In 1960 people in the US slept an average of 8.5 hours per night. A 2002 poll by the National Sleep Foundation suggests that the average has fallen to under 7 hours, and the decline is mirrored by the increase in obesity.2. Climate controlWe humans, like all warm-blooded animals, can keep our core body temperatures pretty much constant regardless of what's going on in the world around us. We do this by altering our metabolic (新陈代谢) rate, shivering or sweating. Keeping warm and staying cool take energy unless we are in the "thermo-neutral zone", which is increasingly where we choose to live and work.There is no denying that ambient temperatures (环境法度) have change in the past few decades. Between 1970 and 2000, the average British home warmed from a chilly 13℃to 18℃. In the US, the changes have been at the other end of the thermometer as the proportion of homes with air conditioning rose from 23% to 47% between 1978 and 1997. In the southern states--where obesity rates tend to be highest--the number of houses with air conditioning has shot up to 70% from 37% in 1978.Could air conditioning in summer and heating in winter really make a difference to our weight? Sadly, there is some evidence that it does--at least with regard to heating. Studies show that in comfortable temperatures weuse less energy.3. Less smokingBad news: smokers really do tend to be thinner than the rest of us, and quitting really does pack on the pounds, though no one is sure why. It probably has something to do with the fact that nicotine (尼古本) is an appetite suppressant and appears to up your metabolic rate.Katherine Flegal and colleagues at the US National Center for Health Statistics in Hyattsville, Maryland, have calculated that people kicking the habit have been responsible for a small but significant portion of the US epidemic of fatness. From data collected around 1991 by the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, they worked out that people who had quit in the previous decade were much more likely to be overweight than smokers and people who had never smoked. Among men, for example, nearly half of quitters were overweight compared with 37% of non-smokers and only 28% of smokers.4. Genetic effectsYour chances of becoming fat may be set, at least in part, before you were even born. Children of obese mothers are much more likely to become obese themselves later in life. Offspring of mice fed a high-fat diet during pregnancy are much more likely to become fat than the offspring of identical mice fed a normal diet. Intriguingly, the effect persists for two or three generations. Grand-children of mice fed a high-fat diet grow up fat even if their own mother is fed normally--so your fate may have been sealed even before you were conceived.5. A little older...Some groups of people just happen to be fatter than others. Surveys carried out by the US National Center for Health Statistics found that adults aged 40 to 79 were around three times as likely to be obese as younger people. Non-white females also tend to fall at the fatter end of the spectrum: Mexican-American women are 30% more likely than white women to be obsess, and black women have twice the risk.In the US, these groups account for an increasing percentage of the population. Between 1970 and 2000 the US population aged 35 to 44 grew by 43%. The proportion of Hispanic-Americans also grew, from under 5% to 12.5% of the population, while the proportion of black Americans increased from 11% to 12.3%. These changes may account in part for the increased prevalence of obesity.6. Mature mumsMothers around the world are getting older. In the UK, the mean age for having a first child is 27.3, compared with 23.7 in 1970. Mean age at first birth in the US has also increased, rising from 21.4 in 1970 to 24.9 in 2000.This would be neither here nor there if it weren't for the observation that having an older mother seems to be an independent risk factor for obesity. Results from the US National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute's study found that the odds of a child being obese increase about 14% for every five extra years of their mother's age, though why this should be so is not entirely clear.Michael Symonds at the University of Nottingham, UK, found that first-born children have more fat than younger ones. As family size decreases, firstborns account for a greater share of the population. In 1964, British women gave birth to an average of 2.95 children; by 2005 that figure had fallen to 1.79. In the US in 1976, 9.6% of woman in their 40s had only one child; in 2004 it was 17.4%. This combination of older mothers and more single children could be contributing to the obesity epidemic.7. Like marrying likeJust as people pair off according to looks, so they do for size. Lean people are more likely to marry lean and fat more likely to marry fat. On its own, like marrying like cannot account for any increase in obesity. But combined with others-- particularly the fact that obesity is partly genetic, and that heavier people have more children--it amplifies the increase from other causes.1. What is the passage mainly about?[A] Effects of obesity on people's health.[B] The link between lifestyle and obesity.[C] New explanations for the obesity epidemic.[D] Possible ways to combat the obesity epidemic.2. In the US Nurses' Health Study, women who slept an average of 7 hours a night ______ .[A] gained the least weight[B] were inclined to eat less[C] found their vigor enhanced[D] were less susceptible to illness3. The popular belief about obesity is that ______ .[A] it makes us sleepy[B] it causes sleep loss[C] it increases our appetite[D] it results from lack of sleep4. How does indoor heating affect our life?[A] It makes us stay indoors more.[B] It accelerates our metabolic rate.[C] It makes us feel more energetic.[D] It contributes to our weight gain.5. What does the author say about the effect of nicotine on smokers?[A] It threatens their health.[B] It heightens their spirits.[C] It suppresses their appetite.[D] It slows down their metabolism.6. Who are most likely to be overweight according to Katherine Flegal's study?[A] Heavy smokers.[B] Passive smokers.[C] Those who never smoked.[D] Those who quit smoking.7. According to the US National Center for Health Statistics, the increased obesity in the US is a result of ______ .[A] the growing number of smokers among young people[B] the rising proportion of minorities in its population[C] the increasing consumption of high-calorie foods[D] the improving living standards of the poor people8. According to the US National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, the reason why older mothers' children tend to be obese remains ______ .9. According to Michael Symonds, one factor contributing to the obesity epidemic is decrease of ______ .10. When two heavy people get married, chances of their children getting fat increase, because obesity is ______ . Part ⅢListening ComprehensionSection ADirections: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.Questions 11 to 18 are based on the conversation you have just heard.11. [A] He is quite easy to recognize.[B] He is an outstanding speaker.[C] He looks like a movie star.[D] He looks young for his age.12. [A] Consult her dancing teacher.[B] Take a more interesting class.[C] Continue her dancing class.[D] Improve her dancing skills.13. [A] The man did not believe what the woman said.[B] The man accompanied the woman to the hospital.[C] The woman may be suffering from repetitive strain injury.[D] The woman may not have followed the doctor's instructions.14. [A] They are not in style any more.[B] They have cost him far too much.[C] They no longer suit his eyesight.[D] They should be cleaned regularly.15. [A] He spilled his drink onto the floor.[B] He has just finished wiping the floor.[C] He was caught in a shower on his way home.[D] He rushed out of the bath to answer the phone.16. [A] Fixing some furniture.[B] Repairing the toy train.[C] Reading the instructions.[D] Assembling the bookcase.17. [A] Urge Jenny to spend more time on study.[B] Help Jenny to prepare for the coming exams.[C] Act towards Jenny in a more sensible way.[D] Send Jenny to a volleyball training center.18. [A] The building of the dam needs a large budget.[B] The proposed site is near the residential area.[C] The local people feel insecure about the dam.[D] The dam poses a threat to the local environment. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] It saw the end of its booming years worldwide.[B] Its production and sales reached record levels.[C] It became popular in some foreign countries.[D] Its domestic market started to shrink rapidly.20. [A] They cost less.[B] They tasted better.[C] They were in fashion.[D] They were widely advertised.21. [A] It is sure to fluctuate.[B] It is bound to revive.[C] It will remain basically stable.[D] It will see no more monopoly.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. [A] Organising protests.[B] Recruiting members.[C] Acting as its spokesman.[D] Saving endangered animals.23. [A] Anti-animal-abuse demonstrations.[B] Surveying the Atlantic Ocean floor.[C] Anti-nuclear campaigns.[D] Removing industrial waste.24. [A] By harassing them.[B] By appealing to the public.[C] By taking legal action.[D] By resorting to force.25. [A] Doubtful.[B] Reserved.[C] Indifferent.[D] Supportive.Section BDirections: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 OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] The air becomes still.[B] The air pressure is low.[C] The clouds block the sun.[D] The sky appears brighter.27. [A] Ancient people were better at foretelling the weather.[B] Sailors' sayings about the weather are unreliable.[C] People knew long ago how to predict the weather.[D] It was easier to forecast the weather in the old days.28. [A] Weather forecast is getting more accurate today.[B] People can predict the weather by their senses.[C] Who are the real experts in weather forecast.[D] Weather changes affect people's life remarkably.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. [A] They often feel insecure about their jobs.[B] They are unable to decide what to do first.[C] They are incompetent to fulfill their responsibilities.[D] They feel burdened with numerous tasks every day.30. [A] Analyze them rationally.[B] Draw a detailed to-do list.[C] Tm to others for help.[D] Handle them one by one.31. [A] They have accomplished little.[B] They feel utterly exhausted.[C] They have worked out a way to relax.[D] They no longer feel any sense of guilt.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. [A] Their performance may improve.[B] Their immune system may be reinforced[C] Their blood pressure may rise all of a sudden.[D] Their physical development may be enhanced.33. [A] Improved mental functioning.[B] Increased susceptibility to disease.[C] Speeding up of blood circulation.[D] Reduction of stress-related hormones.34. [A] Pretend to be in better shape.[B] Have more physical exercise.[C] Turn more often to friends for help.[D] Pay more attention to bodily sensations.35. [A] Different approaches to coping with stress.[B] Various causes for serious health problems.[C] The relationship between stress and illness.[D] New finding of medical research on stress.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.One of the most common images of an advanced, Western-style culture is that of a busy, traffic-filled city. Since their first (36) on American roadways, automobiles have become a (37) of progress, a source of thousands of jobs, and an almost inalienable right for citizens' personal freedom of movement. In recent (38) our "love affair" with the car is being (39) directly to the developing world and it is increasingly (40) that this transfer is leading to disaster.America's almost complete dependence on automobiles has been a terrible mistake. As late as the 1950s, a large (41) of the American public used mass transit. A (42) of public policy decisions and corporate scheming saw to it that countless (43) and efficient urban streetcar and intra-city rail systems were dismantled (拆除). (44) . Our lives have been planned along a road grid--homes far from work, shopping far from everything, with ugly stretches of concrete and blacktop in between.Developing countries are copying Western-style transportation systems down to the last detail. (45) . Pollution-control measures are either not strict or nonexistent, leading to choking clouds of smog. Gasoline still contains lead, which is extremely poisonous to humans. (46) . In addition to pollution and traffic jams, auto safety is a critical issue in developing nations.Part ⅣReading Comprehension (Reading in Depth)Section ADirections:In this section, there is a short passage with 5 questions or incomplete statements. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words. Please write your answers on Answer Sheet 2.One of the major producers of athletic footwear, with 2002 sales of over $10 billion, is a company called Nike, with corporate headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. Forbes magazine identified Nike's president, Philip Knight, as the 53rd-richest man in the world in 2004. But Nike has not always been a large multimillion-dollar organization. In fact, Knight started the company by selling shoes from the back of his car at track meets.In the late 1950s Philip Knight was a middle-distance runner on the University of Oregon track team, coached by Bill Bowerman. One of the top track coaches in the U.S., Bowerman was also known for experimenting with the design of running shoes in an attempt to make them lighter and more shock-absorbent. After attending Oregon, Knight moved on to do graduate work at Stanford University; his MBA thesis was on marketing athletic shoes. Once he received his degree, Knight traveled to Japan to contact the Onitsuka Tiger Company, a manufacturer of athletic shoes. Knight convinced the company's officials of the potential for its product in the U.S. In 1963 he received his first shipment of Tiger shoes, 200 pairs in total.In 1964, Knight and Bowerman contributed $500 each to form Blue Ribbon Sports, the predecessor of Nike. In the first few years, Knight distributed shoes out of his car at local track meets. The first employees hired by Knight were former college athletes. The company did not have the money to hire "experts", and there was no established athletic footwear industry in North America from which to recruit those knowledgeable in the field. In its early years the organization operated in an unconventional manner that characterized its innovative and entrepreneurial approach to the industry. Communication was informal; people discussed ideas and issues in the hallways, on a run, or over a beer. There was little task differentiation. There were no job descriptions, rigid reporting systems, or detailed rules and regulations. The team spirit and shared values of the athletes on Bowerman's teams carried over and provided the basis for the collegial style of management that characterized the early years of Nikes.47. While serving as a track coach, Bowerman tried to design running shoes that were ____________ .48. During his visit to Japan, Knight convinced the officials of the Onitsuka Tiger Company that its product would have ____________ .49. Blue Ribbon Sports was unable to hire experts due to the absence of ____________ in North America.50. In the early years of Nike, communication within the company was usually carded out ____________ .51. What qualities of Bowerman's teams formed the basis of Nike's early management style?____________ .Section BDirections:There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished Statements. For each of them there are four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneSustainable development is applied to just about everything from energy to clean water and economic growth, and as a result it has become difficult to question either the basic assumptions behind it or the way the concept is put to use. This is especially true in agriculture, where sustainable development is often taken as the sole measure of progress without a proper appreciation of historical and cultural perspectives.To start with, it is important to remember that the nature of agriculture has changed markedly throughout history, and will continue to do so. Medieval agriculture in northern Europe fed, clothed and sheltered a predominantly rural society with a much lower population density than it is today. It had minimal effect on biodiversity, and any pollution it caused was typically localised. In terms of energy use and the nutrients (营养成分) captured in the product it was relatively inefficient.Contrast this with farming since the start of the industrial revolution. Competition from overseas led farmers to specialise and increase yields. Throughout this period food became cheaper, safer and more reliable. However, these changes have also led to habitat (栖息地) loss and to diminishing biodiversity.What's more, demand for animal products in developing countries is growing so fast that meeting it willrequire an extra 300 million tons of grain a year by 2050. Yet the growth of cities and industry is reducing the amount of water available for agriculture in many regions.All this means that agriculture in the 21st century will have to be very different from how it was in the 20th. This will require radical thinking. For example, we need to move away from the idea that traditional practices are inevitably more sustainable than new ones. We also need to abandon the notion that agriculture can be "zero impact". The key will be to abandon the rather simple and static measures of sustainability, which centre on the need to maintain production without increasing damage.Instead we need a more dynamic interpretation, one that looks at the pros and cons (两方面) of all the various ways land is used. There are many different ways to measure agricultural performance besides food yield: energy use, environmental costs, water purity, carbon footprint and biodiversity. It is clear, for example, that the carbon of transporting tomatoes from Spain to the UK is less than that of producing them in the UK with additional heating and lighting. But we do not know whether lower carbon footprints will always be better for biodiversity.What is crucial is recognising that sustainable agriculture is not just about sustainable food production.52. How do people often measure progress in agriculture?[A] By its productivity.[B] By its sustainability.[C] By its impact on the environment.[D] By its contribution to economic growth.53. Specialisation and the effort to increase yields have resulted in ______ .[A] localised pollution[B] the shrinking of farmland[C] competition from overseas[D] the decrease of biodiversity54. What does the author think of traditional farming practices?[A] They have remained the same over the centuries.[B] They have not kept pace with population growth.[C] They are not necessarily sustainable.[D] They are environmentally friendly.55. What will agriculture be like in the 21st century?[A] It will go through radical changes.[B] It will supply more animal products.[C] It will abandon traditional farming practices.[D] It will cause zero damage to the environment.56. What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?[A] To remind people of the need of sustainable development.[B] To suggest ways of ensuring sustainable food production.[C] To advance new criteria for measuring farming progress.[D] To .urge people to rethink what sustainable agriculture is.Passage TwoThe percentage of immigrants (including those unlawfully present) in the United States has been creeping upward for years. At 12.6 percent, it is now higher than at any point since the mid-1920s.We are not about to go back to the days when Congress openly worried about inferior races polluting America's bloodstream. But once again we are wondering whether we have too many of the wrong sort of newcomers. Their loudest critics argue that the new wave of immigrants cannot, and indeed do not want to, fit in as previous generations did.We now know that these racist views were wrong. In time, Italians, Romanians and members of other so-called inferior races became exemplary Americans and contributed greatly, in ways too numerous to detail, to the building of this magnificent nation. There is no reason why these new immigrants should not have the same success.Although children of Mexican immigrants do better, in terms of educational and professional attainment, than their parents, UCLA sociologist Edward Telles has found that the gains don't continue. Indeed, the fourth generation is marginally worse off than the third. James Jackson, of the University of Michigan, has found a similar trend among black Caribbean immigrants. Telles fears that Mexican-Americans may be fated to follow in the footsteps of American blacks--that large parts of the community may become mired (陷入) in a seemingly permanent state of poverty and underachievement. Like African- Americans, Mexican-Americans are increasingly relegated to (降入) segregated, substandard schools, and their dropout rate is the highest for any ethnic group in the country.We have learned much about the foolish idea of excluding people on the presumption of ethnic/racial inferiority. But what we have not yet learned is how to make the process of Americanization work for all. I am not talking about requiring people to learn English or to adopt American ways; those things happen pretty much on their own. But as arguments about immigration heat up the campaign trail, we also ought to ask some broader questions about assimilation, about how to ensure that people, once outsiders, don't forever remain marginalized within these shores.That is a much larger question than what should happen with undocumented workers, or how best to secure the border, and it is one that affects not only newcomers but groups that have been here for generations. It will have more impact on our future than where we decide to set the admissions bar for the latest wave of would-be Americans. And it would be nice if we finally got the answer right.57. How were immigrants viewed by U.S. Congress in early days?[A] They were of inferior races.[B] They were a source of political corruption.[C] They were a threat to the nation's security.[D] They were part of the nation's bloodstream.58. What does the author think of the new immigrants?[A] They will be a dynamic workforce in the U.S.[B] They can do just as well as their predecessors.[C] They will be very disappointed on the new land.[D] They may find it hard to fit into the mainstream.59. What does Edward Telles' research say about Mexican-Americans?[A] They may slowly improve from generation to generation.[B] They will do better in terms of educational attainment.[C] They will melt into the African-American community.[D] They may forever remain poor and underachieving.60. What should be done to help the new immigrants?[A] Rid them of their inferiority complex.[B] Urge them to adopt American customs.[C] Prevent them from being marginalized.[D] Teach them standard American English.61. According to the author, the burning issue concerning immigration is ______ .[A] how to deal with people entering the U.S. without documents[B] how to help immigrants to better fit into American society[C] how to stop illegal immigrants from crossing the border。

2015年12月大学英语六级听力真题及答案(一套)

2015年12月大学英语六级听力真题及答案（一套）1. BA) the woman should mix the ingredients thoroughlyB) the dressing makes the mixed salad very invitingC) the restaurant is known for its food varietiesD) the restaurant offers some special cash today2. DA) he took over the firm from MaryB) he is opening a new consulting firmC) he failed to foresee major problemsD) he is running a successful business3. BA) the printer in the office has run out of paperB) the man may find the supplies in the cabinetC) the man can leave the discs in the office cabinetD) someone should be put in charge of office supplies4. DA) the woman can use his glasses to readB) he has the dictionary the woman wantsC) the dictionary is not of much help to himD) he has to use a magnifying glass to see clearly5. CA) seeking professional adviceB) adding some office furnitureC) redecorating her officeD)majoring in interior design6. AA) shortage of container shipsB) improvement of port facilitiesC) delayed shipment of goodsD) problems in port management7. AA) a colleagueB) their bossC) their workloadD) a coffee machine8.CA) call the hotel manager for helpB) get an expert to correct the errorC) hold the banquet at a different placeD) postpone the event until a later date9. DA) he cooks dinner for the family occasionallyB) he dines out from time to time with friendsC) he shares some of the household dutiesD) he often goes back home late for dinner10. DA) to take him to dinnerB) to discuss an urgent problemC) to talk about a budget planD) to pass on an important message11. CA) foreign investors are losing confidence in India s economyB) Many multinational enterprises are withdraw from IndiaC) there is a sharp increase in India s balance of payment deficitD) there are wild fluctuations in the international money market12. DA) they try to adapt to their changing rolesB) they form a more realistic picture of lifeC) they may not be prepared for a lifelong relationshipD) they have unrealistic expectations about the other half13. AA) he is lucky to be able to do what he lovesB) he is able to meet many interesting people。

2015年12月英语六级听力原文及答案

2015年12月英语六级听力原文及答案：第一套短文1&2（沪江网校版）评论：1 划词：关闭划词收藏Passage 1Changing technology and markets have stimulated the team approach to management. Inflation, resource scarcity, reduced personnel levels and budget cuts have all underscored the need for better coordination in organizations. Team management provides for this coordination. Team management calls for new skills if personnel potential is to be fully realized. Although a team maybe composed of knowledgeable people, they must learn new ways of relating and working together to solve cross-functional problems.When teams consist of experienced employees from hierarchical organizations, who had been conditioned to traditional organizational culture, cooperation may not occur naturally. It may need to be created.Furthermore, the issue is not just how the team can function more effectively, but how it integrates with the overall organization or society it supposedly serves.A group of individuals is not automatically a team. Therefore, teambuilding may b e necessary in order to improve the group’s performance.Casey, an expert in this filed, suggests that the cooperation process within teams, must be organized, promoted and managed. He believes that team cooperation results when members go beyond their individual capabilities, beyond what each is used to being and doing. Together, the team may then produce something new, unique, and superior to that of any one member. For this to happen, he suggests that the multicultural managers exhibit understandings of their own and others’ cultural influences and limitations. They should also cultivate such skills as toleration of ambiguity, persistence and patience, as well as assertiveness.If a team manager exemplifies such qualities, then the team as a whole would be better able to realize their potential and achieve their objectives.问题+答案：16. What should team members do to fully realize their potential?B) Follow closely the fast development of technology.17. What needs to be considered for effective team management?B) What type of personnel the team should be composed of.18. What conclusion can we draw from what Casey says?D) A team manager should develop a certain set skills.Passage 2In early 1994, when Marc Andreessen was just 23 years old, he arrived in Silicon Valley with an idea that would change the world. As a student at the University of Illinois, he and his friends had developed a program called Mosaic, which allowed people to share information on the worldwide web. Before Mosaic, the web had been used mainly by scientists and other technical people, who were happy just to send and receive text. But web Mosaic, Andreessen and his friends, had developed a program, which could send images over the web as well.Mosaic was an overnight success. It wa s put on the university’s network at the beginning of 1993, and by the end of the year, it had over a million users. Soon after, Andreessen went to seek his fortune in Silicon Valley. Once he got there, he started to have meetings with the man called Jim C lark, who was one of the valley’s most famous entrepreneurs.In 1994, nobody was making any real money from the Internet, which was still very slow and hard to use. But Andreessen had seen an opportunity that would make him and Clark rich within 2 years. He suggested, they should create a new computerprogram that would do the same job as Mosaic, but would be much easier to use. Clark listened carefully to Andreessen, whose ideas and enthusiasm impressed him greatly. Eventually, Clark agreed to invest 3 million dollars of his own money in the project and raised an extra 15 million from venture capitalists who are always keen to listen to Clark’s new ideas.问题+答案：19. What do we learn about Mosaic?A) It is a program allowing people to share information on the Web.20. What did Andreessen do upon arriving Silicon Valley?B) He met with an entrepreneur named Jim Clark.21. Why would venture capitalists willing to join in Clark’s investment?B) They had confidence in his new ideas.。

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听力原文及答案2015年11月大学英语六级考试模拟题Part I WritingAs the saying tells us, having a dream is very good for one’s life, and one has to take consistent effective actions to realize the dream. The dream in one’s heart could be very grand and wonderful; however, one must put concrete efforts into it. Dreaming empty dreams all day long may not get one anywhere. This saying is meant to tell us that it’s crucial for us to take persistent actions to make our dream come true.There’re numerous examples to illustrate the superiority of taking actions over having big dreams. One example in case is the life journey of Su Bingtian who is the first Asian athlete qualified for the 400 meter dash final in the World Youth Championship. He has been dreaming of the championship since he was a child. Nevertheless, what really makes him a great athlete is his effort through all these years. It’s his persistence in his daily training that makes him successful. His sweat earns him this great honor.Consequently, we should emphasize the actions we take in the course of achieving our goal or realizing our cherished dream. On one hand, we shouldn’t let our dream blind our eyes, and we should be aware of the way under our feet, putting our dream in our heart and take action. On the other hand, once we start our work, we should focus on it and make consistent effort until we get there.Part II Listening ComprehensionSection A1. W: Can you come to my birthday party at 8 pm on Wednesday or do you have other plans?M: Yes, I have already some arrangements. But, they can wait.Q: What willthe man probably do?2.W: John, you’re still chatting online with your friends. Aren’t you expected to be present in you speech contest?M: Speech contest? Oh, my god, I’ve got to run now.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?3.M: Aaron invited me to his house warming party on Sunday. Do you want to come along with me? W: No, I’ll stay back in our library all day long to finish my term paper on British literature.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?4.M: I’m afraid I can’t put up with it anymore. The professor assigned us too much homework and the National Day holiday is around the corner.W: Just hold on. You can fix it if you stop complaining and focus your attention on your homework. Then, you may have enough time to enjoy your holiday as well.Q: Whatdoes the woman mean?5.M: I wonder what happened to our daughter’s train. It should have been here one hour ago. But, see, it’s already 2 o’clock. I know it’s raining somewhere on its way, but the train seems to run really slow. W: No worries. She will be fine and arrive here sound and safe.Q: What happened to the train?6. W: Tom looks young. Believe it or not, he’s already the father of two kids. Unbelievable!M: Nowadays, many young people are afraid of getting into a family life. But, apparently, he’s not. Q: What does the man mean?7.M: The exams are coming up one after another. I have to borrow others’ notes and make as much preparation as possible.W: I’d told you to take notes for every lesson. But, you said you would learn the teacher’s lectures by heart.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?8.W: Yesterday, I heard Tony got an A on his computer assignment. And, he’s the only student in class to get an A.M: Wow! Good news for him. Hard work really pays off.Q: What does the man imply about Tony?Conversation OneW: I find it’s hard for me to write a satisfying essay. But, you know, I have to write essays on all the courses I take in my college years.M: I sympathize with you. And I know it’s not an essay task for you to learn how to express ideas clearly, how to organize your writings, and how to meet all academic requirements.W: It’s easy for me to understand what the teacher teaches in a particular course. But, it’s hard to write an essay on it. You have to do a lot of research, like reading many books, to find a suitable topic.M: That’s the very start of writing an essay. Before you begin to write the first draft of an essay, you’re supposed to mind the vital requirements of your teacher in a particular course. Different courses may have quite different requirements.W: Yes, figuring out what the requirements are is very easy, just sending an email to my teacher.M: Ok, that’s good. But, I want to remind you of reading those requirements carefully before you start to write your essay, and check it over now and then in the whole process of essay writing. Don’t write at your own will.W: Ok, that’s good advice. Otherwise, I will find I have to rewrite the essay all over again. Rules are rules.M: Exactly. Mind avoiding plagiarism, too. That’s to say, you’d better not copy other writers’ words directly. Your essay should not contain any plagiarism. If you ignore this rule, you may fail to get a passing score for the essay.W: That’s really something I should try my level best to avoid. Do you have any tips?M: It’s simple. Just remember to make your sources of materials properly cited or referenced. In that way, you pay your respect to the original writers.W: Ok, I’ll be careful with that too. Accordingly, I have to record the relevant copyright information of the materials I read in the very start. Am I right?Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. How can the woman find a suitable topic for one essay?10. What’s the man’s advice on dealing with the vital requirements of a teacher?11. How can the woman do to avoid plagiarism?Conversation TwoW: I’m thinking of buying an all-electric car to get me from home to work and back. What do you think?M: All-electric cars are propelled by one or more electric motors powered by rechargeable battery packs. They definitely have a lot of advantages over conventional gasoline cars.W: As far as I know, all-electric cars are environmentally friendly. They produce no tailpipe pollutants as gasoline cars do. So, I think I’ll take one as my first car.M: Good idea. The environmental benefits of all-electric cars increase if they are recharged by electricity from green sources such as solar, wind, or small-scale hydroelectricity. But, I also want to remind you of its disadvantages.W: Ah, I know one. People mainly complain about their short driving range. I read some reports, stating that most all-electric cars can only go about 100-200 miles before recharging. In contrast, gasoline cars can go over 300 miles before refueling.M: You said it. Besides, these new cars need longer recharge time. Fully recharging the battery pack can take as long as four to eight hours. Even a “quick charge” to 80% capacity can take 30 minutes.W: That’s too much to bear. I think I’ll think twice before I actually buy such a car.M: Perhaps, it’s better to wait for several years to buy such a car. You know, researchers are working hard to increase all-electric cars’ driving range and decrease their recharge time.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. What’s the most-acclaimed advantage of all-electric cars?13. How can the environmental benefits of all-electric cars be increased further?14. What’s the possible driving range of all-electric cars?15. How long does it take to fully recharge the batter pack of an electric car?Section BPassage OneGeoffrey Chaucer, known as the Father of English literature, is widely considered the greatest English poet of the Middle Ages and was the first poet to be buried in Poets’ Corner of Westminster Abbey.While he achieved fame during his lifetime as an author, philosopher, scientist and astronomer, Chaucer also maintained an active career in the civil service as a diplomat.Among his many works, he is best known today for The Canterbury Tales.Chaucer was a crucial figure in using the then local language, Middle English in his writing, at a time when the dominant literary languages in England were French and Latin.Geoffrey Chaucer was born in London sometime around 1343, though the precise date and location of his birth remain unknown. His father and grandfather were both London wine merchants. However, his family name derives from the French chausseur, meaning “shoemaker”. John Chaucer, Geoffrey’s father, married Agnes Copton, who, in 1349, inherited properties including 24 shops in London from her uncle.Chaucer was a public servant, his official life is very well documented, with nearly five hundred written items testifying to his career. I n 1357, he becameElizabeth de Burgh, the Countess of Ulster’s page,a common medieval form of apprenticeship for boys into knighthood or prestige appointments. The countess was married to Lionel, Duke of Clarence, the second surviving son of KingEdward III, and that brought the teenage Chaucer into the close court circle, where he was to remain for the rest of his life.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.What’s Chaucer’s contribution to the English language?17. What’s said of Chaucer’s mother?18. How did serving the Countess of Ulster help Chaucer?Passage TwoIs solo hiking for you?We humans are social animals. We normally prefer others around us and enjoy sharing experiences with others.In some situations, some of us like to experience the world alone. If the empty, open trail attracts you, then solo hiking might be what you’re looking for.Deciding to solo hike or not is completely your decision. But, solo hiking never fails to give you something different.On your way, you may gain spiritual health. Solitude allows time for self-examination, relaxation away from the competition in work for awhile, and a chance to meditate, contemplate, or just walk alone for miles at a time.A solo hiker can also control his own pace of travelling. He can move as fast as he desires and can alter his pace whenever he wants.A group can only move as fast as its slowest member. That means everyone is either going faster or slower than they would like to be.Besides, a solo hiker can have chance to enjoy much flexibility. Changing route, rest breaks, and everything else having to do with the hike can be made as you want. There’s no group compromises required so you can hike your own hike.Most importantly, you have first-hand experience in meeting Nature. Hiking with a group, especially youth, there is not much hope of seeing any real wildlife. The noise, smell, and general invasion will drive most everything away. Just a short hike alone in the early morning will allow you to see many kinds of animals.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. Why can solo hiking help you to gain spiritual health?20. Who decides the travelling pace of a group of travelers?21. Why is it a bad idea to hike with a group of youngsters?Passage ThreeSales is an art. Part assertive, part passive, if you balance the persuasion and charm of a great salesperson, you’ll be able to sell anything to anybody at any time. In order to be great salesman, you should take time to discover how to cultivate trustworthiness, and an assertive presence in yourself.You should put the customer first to build mutual trust. You can’t sell anyone anything if they don’t trust you. Convincing someone that they need something you’re selling requires that you balance sincerity with your desire to make the sale, being assertive, firm, and honest. If they don’t trust you, they’re less willing to make an intelligent buying decision.To present a comfortable yourself to your customer, you should be able to step into your customer’s shoes. Find out what your customer really wants and why they want it. People buy “things”as a means to an end. Understanding your customer’s desires and adopting them yourself will make you a great salesman.Allow your customer to lead interactions, and ask questions to determine their desires. If a customer says they want a suit, ask “What’s the occasion?”Selling a suit to someone going to a funeral is a lot different than selling to someone who is celebrating a recent promotion.If a customer expresses interest in a particular item, ask what it is they like about it. Allow them to choose the product that they feel good about, getting to know your customer and their taste, and uncovering their real motivation for buying.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. What’s the key to building mutual trust between your customer and you?23.How can you find what your customer really wants?24.Who should lead interactions before sealing a deal?25.What kind of products will a customer decide to buy?Section CHands, not eyes, are the windows to the soul. The study of hands has long been a fascination for people the world over. Palmistry (手相术), the 26. scienceof hands, began several hundred years before the birth of Christ. Leonardo Da Vinci is famous for his 27. artisticstudy of human hands. I am no different in my quest for the knowledge28. hidden in hands.Experts say there are several things that can be discerned from just ahandshake. The 29.size of the hand can determine a person’s personality or occupation. It’s a common30. misconception that pianists have long fingers; instead, they often have shorter, stronger fingers, which are more31. suitable for the repetition of playing the instrument daily. Jewelers and craftsmen who are accustomed to finer detail havethinner, longer fingers.They say soft handed people32. run out of energy faster. Also, with the new generation of video game players, softer hands reveal a lack of any kind of labor or33. adventurous sport in their lives. Those hands disgust me. While firm handed people often have more energy and vigor for life; those are my favorite. To think people put such little stock into a handshake.Even the care of one’s hands helps34. identifya great deal about their lives. Rough hands with dirt around the edges indicate that their owner is a manual laborer. Men and women with well-cared hands often work35. desk jobs. Some people have hands that are a mixture of the two often meaning they enjoy activities involving their hands such as gardening or working on their sports cars.答案Part II Listening Comprehension1. D2. A3. B4.C5. B6. D7. B8. C9.B 10. A11. C12. A 13. B 14. D 15. C16.A 17. C 18. C19. B 20. D21. C22. D 23. C 24. A 25. A26. science 27. artistic 28. hidden 29. size 30. misconception31. suitable 32. run out of 33. adventurous 34. identify 35. desk jobsPart III Reading ComprehensionSection A36. G37. C38. A39. E40. I41. B42. L43. D44. F45. OSection B46. L 47. M 48.H 49.B 50.I51. O 52. E 53.F 54.D 55. CSection CPassage One56. C 57. B 58. A 59. B 60. DPassage Two61. A 62. C 63. A 64. A65. DPart IV TranslationThe Song dynasty was an era of Chinese history that began in 960 and continued until 1279. It succeeded the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, and was followed by the Yuan dynasty. It was the first government in world history to nationally issue banknotes or true paper money, and the first Chinese government to establish a permanent standing navy. This dynasty also saw the first known use of gunpowder, as well as the first knowing of true north using a compass. The Song dynasty restored unity and made China the richest and most populous country on earth. The population of China doubled in size during the 10th and 11th centuries.。