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大学英语六级听力材料

大学英语六级听力材料

大学英语六级听力材料我们的英语听力,从大学四级和六级考试开始之前就要有所提升。

下面是店铺给大家整理的大学英语六级听力,供大家参阅!大学英语六级听力:Re-employment of laid-off workers The issue of re-employment has emerged with large numbers of surplus labors having been laid off. There's no doubt that it would lead to endless trouble, if the surplus were not reorganized properly. In order to maintain social stability and secure people's normal living standards, it's essential to work out solutions to the problem. Solving the problem is a two-way operation, as far as governments and workers are concerned. On the one hand, the government at all levels should try every possible means to create a wide range of employment options open to laid-off workers. On the other hand, these workers ought not to sit idle and wait for opportunities to come. So long as they don't lose heart and constantly strive to better themselves, their futures will be bright大学英语六级听力:Controling CancerThere are two main causes of cancer: heredity and environment. We can do nothing to change our heredity, that is, the basic physical characteristics that are passed on to us by our parents. However, we can do a great deal to control our environment, which may account for eighty to ninety percent of all cancers. Enviromnental pollution can be divided into two kinds: personal and nonpersonal. Personal pollution may be defined roughly as unhealthy habits such as smoking, drinking, and eating the wrong foods. Clearly, with enough will power we can control this personal environment. nonpersonal pollution, on the other hand, refers to those things which are beyond ourindividual control. One example would be industrial pollution, which is very hard to control because of the expense involved. It would be expensive in terms of profits and, perhaps, jobs.The American automobile industry, for example, resisted the law requiring smog-control devices because it feared the added expense would reduce profits. Nevertheless, some laws protecting the environment have been quite successful in reducing pollution.大学英语六级听力:FacesFaces, like fingerprints, are unique. Did you ever wonder how it is possible for us to recognize people. Even a skilled writer probably could not describe all the features that make one face different from another. Yet a very young child -- or even an animal, such as a pigeon -- can learn to recognize faces, we all take this ability for granted.We also tell people apart by how they behave. When we talk about someone’s personality, we mean the wa ys in which he or she acts, speaks thinks and feels that make that individual different from others.Like the human face, human personality is very complex. But describing someone’s personality in words is somewhat easier than describing his face. If you were asked to describe what a “nice face” looked like, you probably would have a difficult time doing so. But if you were asked to describe a “nice person”, you might begin to think about someone who was kind considerate, friendly and warm.大学英语六级听力:American and European cultural courses This term several useful and interesting courses have been offered. An introduction to European culture, for instance, gives us a lot of background knowledge of the history of Europeanphilosophy, literature and arts. From time to time, we see slight shows of famous paintings, and hear tapes of famous pieces of music, these make the lecture all the more interesting.American society and culture is another course that attracts a large audience. The teacher who visited the united state not long ago, discusses new train and changes in American life, as well as American history and traditions. We like these and other courses very much, because they help us not only to improve our English, but also to broaden our vision.大学英语六级听力:Physical activityMost young people enjoy some form of physical activity. It might be walking, cycling, or swimming , or in winter , skating or skiing . It might be a game of some kind —football, hockey, golf or tennis., or it might be mountaineering . Those who have a passion for climbing high and difficult mountains are often looked upon with astonishment. Why are men and women willing to suffer cold and hardship , and to take risks on high mountains ? This astonishment it probably caused by the difference between mountaineering and other forms of activity to which men give their leisure. If we compare mountaineering and other more familiar sports, we might think that one big difference is that mountaineering is not a “team sport”. We should be mistaken in this . There are , it is true , no “matcher” between “ teams” of climbers , however, when climbers are on a rock face linked by a rope on which their lives may depend , there is obviously teamwork .大学英语六级听力:Choosing a CareerChoosing a career is one of the most important things in a person's life. Finding the right career, we will be happy and successful. Finding the wrong one, we will not be able to fullydisplay our our talents. Unfortunately, many of us make causely mistakes, the trouble is that we often choose a career for the wrong reasons. For example, some people simply follow in the footsteps of their parents and relatives, and many others change jobs constantly under the influence of friends who give them their advice. As a result, they can't make the best use of their talents, and they get no well in their work. These mistakes can be avoided by taking into account some factors, such as our choice of occupation and a necessary information about the job before we make the decision. Above all, it is important to make a fare evaluation of ourselves. Be sure that we know where our interest lies and what our ability is. Only by doing so, can we both excel in and enjoy our work.。

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六级听力文本材料

I.听力基本功拓展I-1单词听写能力训练Exercise 1The WTO was created in 1995 after the ( 1 ) round of world trade talks. The rounds began in 1947, each one on different areas of trade. The WTO tried to launch a ninth round in Seattle in 1999. But trade (2) argued and free trade (3) rioted. The WTO launched the ninth round in Doha, Qatar, in November of 2001. The new round was named the Doha Development Agenda. This was meant to show developing countries that the goals included reducing(4) . Two other ministerial (5) took place: in Cancun, Mexico, in 2003 and Hong Kong in 2005. There was little progress toward (6) on major issues.WTO Director General Pascal Lamy of France (7) the negotiations last July. But talks (8) in January. Mister Lamy said he planned to send a strong (9) this week to leaders of the Group of Eight and other nations at meetings in Germany. He said their active support is needed for a successful and (10) outcome. Last month he said the negotiations were (11) but not very fast.Twenty-one issues are listed under the Doha Development agenda. At the heart, though, is agriculture. Developing nations want industrial countries to end farm supports that (12) say drive down prices on world markets. The United States has (13) for as much as an eighty-five percent (14) and an(15) list of banned subsidies. European countries have (16) deep cuts. Last week, the new French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, said France would(17) any agreement that did not meet its (18) EU Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson warns that if the talks (19) now, they would not reopen before 2010. The European Union, the United States, India and Brazil are (20) for talks later this month. These four major WTO members are working for a deal on the Doha round by the end of the year. The World Trade Organization currently has one hundred fifty members.Exercise 2A new form of treating grief following the death of a loved one has been found to be more successful than (1) psychotherapy in some patients. Two years ago, Heather Chatterjee's daughter, Renee, was killed in an (2) accident.Heather Chatterjee: "There's no (3) or any (4) that you can feel that describes the (5) . It becomes (6) pain. It's the (7) and the (8)_______.”Ms. Chatterjee suffers from "complicated grief", a condition that (9) an (10) ____ 10 to 20 percent of bereaved (11) following the loss of a loved one. Complicated grief includes (12) feelings that last six months or longer, according to psychiatrist Katherine Shear of the University of Pittsburgh.Experts say people suffering from complicated grief do not (13) well to (14)______ psychotherapy.So, Dr. Shear and (15) developed a new form of treatment(16)______ to get those with complicated grief to both accept their loss and(17) on their personal life goals. The therapy includes " (18) "tape recording the patient telling the story of the loved one's death--and having the patient listen to the story daily, to help them lessen the (19) _______of feeling. The patient also tells the loved one things they didn't get to hear in life.In a study comparing the two types of therapy, 51 percent of people with complicated grief were helped compared to 28 percent of people receiving traditional psychotherapy. Dr. Shear was (20) by the results. Among them is Heather Chatterjee, who has come to accept the death of her daughter.Heather Chatterjee: "It's something that will be with me for the rest of my life. But it's ok. I can go on now. "Exercise 3The man widely (1) as Britain's greatest (2) playwright has won this year's Nobel prize for literature. The (3) was made by the Nobel (4) secretary Horace Engdahl in Stockholm.Horace Engdahl said: "The Nobel prize in literature for 2005 is awarded to theEnglish writer, Harold Pinter, who, in his plays, (5) the precipice (悬崖,绝壁)under everyday prattle (天真的谈话) , and forces entry into oppression's closed rooms. "The playwright, who has written more than 30 works, is best known for his sparse style, dubbed "Pinteresque", which takes full ( 6 ) --~ of the ( 7 ) and (8) that build the (9)_____effect. Mr. Engdahl says Harold Pinter (10) similarly when the call came through from the Nobel( 11 ) informing him of the award..Mr. Engdahl said: "He did not say many words. In fact, he was so surprised by this (12) , but he was very happy. "Harold Pinter is best known for his plays, The Birthday Party and The Caretaker.He is widely (13) to have (14) an (15) generation of British writers. Mr. Pinter also has never shied away from (16) political (17) . The human rights (18) _____and anti-war (19) has in recent years been an (20) critic of the war in Iraq.Exercise 4Jobs and work do much more than most of us realize to provide happiness and (1) ____ We're all used to thinking that work provides the (2) ____things of life--the goods and services that make possible our modern (3) .But we are much less (4) of the extent to which work provides the more (5) ___, but more ( 6 ) ____, psychological ( 7 ) that can make the difference between a full and an empty life.Historically, work has been (8) with slavery and sin and(9)_____. And in our own day we are used to hearing the traditional(10) : "I can't wait for my (11) _____ I wish I could stay home today", "My boss treats me poorly", "I've got too much work to do and not enough time to do it". Against this background, it may well come as a surprise to learn that not only psychologists but other (12) scientists have come to accept the positive (13) of work to the individual's happiness and sense of personal (14) . Work is more than a (15) for most human beings; it is the focus of their lives, the source of their identity and creativity.Rather than a burden, work is the (16) to realize one's potential. Many psychiatrists heading mental health clinics have observed its (17) effect. A good many patients who feel depressed in clinics gain renewed self-confidence when gainfully employed and lose some, if not all, of their most acute (18)_____ .And the (19) is true, too. For large numbers of people, the (20) of work is harmful to their health. Retirement often brings many problems surrounding the "What do I do with myself?" question, even though there may be no (21) cares. Large numbers of people regularly get headaches and other illnesses on weekends when they don't have their jobs to go to, and must fend for (照顾) themselves. It has been observed that unemployment, quite aside from exerting financial pressures, brings enormous psychological troubles and that many individuals deteriorate rapidly when jobless.But why? Why should work be such a significant source of human satisfaction? A good share of the answer rests in the kind of pride that is stimulated by the job, by the activity of accomplishing.I-2单句听写训练1.__________________________________________________A. Albert is at a loss what to say next.B. Albert is proud of his answer.C. Albert's answer was off the point.D. Albert's answer was to the point.2. __________________________________________________A. We won the game at four year intervals.B. Our team didn't win the championship.C. The Anderson's team won for three years.D. The Anderson's baseball team hasn't won for four years.3. __________________________________________________A. Bill's opinion is different from Tom's.B. Bill is crying over his mistakes.C. Bill called me up and talked about my report.D. Bill and Tom agree on the evaluation.4. __________________________________________________A. Your jacket is too tight to wear.B. Your jacket is too old to wear.C. A new jacket will make you look sharp.D. I like your jacket better than a new one.5. __________________________________________________A. I have not written to Mark for three months.B. Mark will come back in two months.C. Please tell me how I can contact Mark.D. You'd better talk to him.6. __________________________________________________A. Sullivan found the watch.B. Sullivan was absorbed in the work.C. Sullivan found some new evidence.D. Sullivan was an ex-detective.7. __________________________________________________A. Peter's story was too curious to believe.B. Peter's story was so easy that Virginia could understand it.C. Virginia means to tell the story to Peter.D. Virginia couldn't understand Peter's story.8 . __________________________________________________A. Ellen was made to obey the rule.B. Mr. Rogers rejected Ellen's proposals.C. Ellen was the first to present her opinion.D. Mr. Rogers asked Ellen to marry him.9. __________________________________________________A. Wally didn't go to the theater.B. Wally happened to meet his friends.C. Wally had words with Robert.D. Wally, John and Robert went to the theater together.10. __________________________________________________A. Betty is going to run the Anello Hotel.B. Betty is going to stay at the Anello Hotel.C. Betty won't make a reservation.D. Betty is at a loss where to go.11. __________________________________________________A. Debbie did not cash check because the bank was not open.B. Debbie endorsed a check to do some shopping in a department store.C. Debbie did not open an account.D. Debbie opened the bank by the department store.12. __________________________________________________A. Fourteen students submitted the term paper to George.B. Thirty-nine students turned in the term paper.C. Only George handed in the term paper.D. Only George turned in the term paper.13. __________________________________________________A. Ralph made reservations on the phone.B. Ralph reserved a room at a hotel.C. Ralph made reservation for a room at the local hotel.D. Ralph made a long distance call.14. __________________________________________________A. It would be foolish to leave without visiting Disneyland.B. I came to California to see Disneyland.C. I came all the way to California just to see Disneyland.D. I hope I have enough time to see Disneyland before I leave.15. __________________________________________________A. Murphy is always complaining about his doctor.B. Murphy may suffer from heart disease.C. Murphy explained that the doctor had a pain in the chest.D. Murphy explained to the doctor that he was treated severely.16. __________________________________________________A. Susan's report is the best of the three.B. Laura's report is the best of the three.C. Jim's report is the best of the three.D. Laura reported that Susan is better than Jim.17. __________________________________________________A. Because of her working experience at the Bilingual Education Office, she could getthis job.B. She got this job because she can speak many languages and she has good workingexperience.C. She had a better opportunity of getting this job than all the other candidates because ofher speaking skill.D. She got this job because she handles two languages well and also because she hadworked before.18. __________________________________________________A. It doesn't bother Mike to study at Harvard now.B. Mike likes to study.C. It was easy for him to adjust, but now it is very difficult.D. Mike is a graduate student.19. __________________________________________________A. Jane won't pass chemistry even if she works hard.B. Jane won't pass chemistry if she doesn't work hard.C. Jane will pass chemistry without studying hard.D. Jane will pass chemistry although she doesn't work hard.20. __________________________________________________A. John opened a checking account.B. John cashed his check.C. John didn't cash his check.D. John went to the bank.I-3.多句听写训练Dictation 1 : The American FamilyThe concept of family life has changed considerably over the years. In earliest times, several generations lived together in clans, (1)These clans were almost totally (2) . The men (3) . The women (4) . Special members of the community were selected to (5) . But (6) , a single clan could no longer develop all the individual skills the group required. Clans (7) _______________________________________________________ and at the same time (8) -_______________________________________________________. Later the Industrial Revolution brought about even more important changes in family life. New inventions brought(9) . Today a productive family life suggests(10) , but (11) -_____ .Dictation 2: Unidentified Flying ObjectsThere are many explanations for why UFOs visit the Earth. The most popular one is that (1) _________________________________________________. To fly such aircraft, their builders must (2) , because they seem to fly much faster than normal aircraft. The UFOs, it is believed, must (3) __________________________________________________.It is even believed that (4) __________________________________________________. But there are also (5)__________________________________________________. (6) __________________________________________________, most can be explained quite easily.(7) __________________________________________________.They might have seen (8) _______________________________________________________________________Or (9) ___________________________________________________________________. However,(10) __________________________________________________________.Dictation 3: The Indian Medicine ManAmong the Indians of North America, the medicine man was a very important per-son. He could (1) __________________________________________________.The spirits were(2)__________________________________________________.The Indians (3) ________________________________________________________.So when people were ill, (4) __________________________________________________. He (5) ______________________ Many people were cured, because (6) __________________________________________________, but really these people cured themselves. Sometimes (7) __________________________________________________. The medicine men (8) __________________________________________________. They knew (9) ____________________________________________________. A lot of medicine are (l0) __________________________________________________.II.短对话:Exercise 1: 时间与数字:Listen to the following short conversations and choose the correct answer.1.A)6330872.B)6380372.C)6338720.D)6338726.2.A)On the 6th of June.B)On the 8th of June.C)On the 9th of June.D)On the 19th of June.3.A)$120.B)$108C) $90.D)$40.4.A)7:15.B)7:30.C)7:45.D)8:00.5.A)8:00.B)8:20.C)8:30.D)9:00.6.A)Neither of their watches keeps good time.B)The woman's watch stopped 3 hours ago.C)The man's watch goes too fast.D)It's too dark for the woman to read her watch.7.A)450.B)195.C)159.D)354.8.A)This year.B)Last year.C)Last December.D)Next year.9.A)4:45.B)5:15.C)5:45.D)8:45.10.A)320, 000.B)400, 000.C)500, 000,D)450, 000.Exercise 2: 地点与方向Listen to the following short conversations and choose the correct answer.1.A)In the side street.B)At the crossroads.C)On the main road.D)On the motorway.2.A)In a court.B)On the farm.C)In a bank.D)In a shop.3.A)At a police station.B)In a lawyer's firm.C)In a courtroom.D)In a hospital.4.A)In a school.B)In a bookstore.C)In a publisher's office.D)In a library.5.A)In the library.B)In the college.C)On the campus.D)In the classroom.6.A)At a gas station.B)In a park.C)In an emergency room.D)At a garage.7.A)At a shopping center.B)At an electronics company.C)At an international trade fair.D)At a DVD counter in a music store.8.A)At the party.B)Back at home.C)Back from the trip.D)Still on his trip.9.A)At a museum.B)In a classroom.C)In a store.D)In a library.10.A)At the post office.B)At the travel agents.C)At the customs.D)At the hotel.Exercise 3职业与身份Listen to the following short conversations and choose the correct answer.1.A)Husband and wife.B)Father and daughter.C)Doctor and patient.D)Teacher and student.2.A)Waiter.B)Secretary.C)Tailor.D)Professor.3.A)Doctor.B)Clerk.C)Professor.D)Waitress.4.A)Store manager and customer.B)Landlord and tenant.C)Tourist guide and tourist.D)Hotel clerk and guest.5.A)The woman is the man's assistant.B)The woman is the man's student.C)The woman is his assistant's neighbor.D)The woman is the man's neighbor.6.A)Manager and employee.B)Salesman and customer.C)Guide and touristD)Professor and student.7.A)Mary's doctor.B)Tom's doctor.C)Tom's employee.D)Tom's boss.8.A) A professor and a student.B) A hotel manager and a tourist.C) A salesman and a customer.D) A store owner and a tourist.9.A)Doctor and patient.B)Passenger and bus driver.C)Daughter and mother.D)Customer and merchant.10.A)Her boyfriend.B)Her husband.C)Her teacher.D)Her classmate.Exercise 4:观点与态度Listen to the following short conversations and choose the correct answer.1.A)Some people pretend to know what they really don'tB)What the woman said is true.C)What the woman said is wrong.D)He knows more than the woman does.2.A)She thinks it is easier said than done.B)She totally agrees with him.C)She feels that what he says is simply nonsense.D)She thinks that he is a rather impolite person.3.A)The man is a forgetful person.B)The typewriter is not new.C)The man can have the typewriter later.D)The man misunderstood her.4.A)She is too fat to be healthy.B)She needn't worry about her weight.C)She is below average weight.D)She needs treatment for weight loss.5.A)He likes both ties.B)He likes the silk tie.C)He likes the gray tie.D)He likes neither.6.A)She's better at accounting than he is.B)She is not suitable for accounting.C)Her interest in accounting is not strong.D)He has got no interest in accounting either.7.A)Dick's trousers don't match his jacket.B)Dick looks funny in that yellow jacket.C)The color of Dick's jacket is too dark.D)Dick has bad taste in clothes.8.A)She hopes that her son will be able to get a money-earning job later in life.B)She thinks that schools should teach children how to compete successfully in future.C)She wishes she can do something for the kids.D)She thinks that school children shouldn't be given much pressure.9.A)He is indifferent toward it.B)He minds overworking but wants to get the extra money.C)He finds a lot of interest in working.D)He has no way out but overwork.10.A)English people like to wear blue clothes at Christmas.B)Christmas is a family reunion for the British people.C)An Englishman does not get homesick if he is away from home.D)An Englishman feels very unhappy if he is away from home at Christmas.Exercise 5原因与结果Listen to the following short conversations and choose the correct answer.1.A)They were both busy doing their own work.B)They waited for each other at different places.C)They went to the street corner at different times.D)The man went to the concert but the woman didn't.2.A)He is not equal to the job.B)He is not well paid for his work.C)He doesn't think the job is challenging enough.D)He cannot keep mind on his work.3.A)She is tired of teaching.B)She was dismissed from her job.C)She's changing jobs.D)The school is too hot.4.A)He finds the result hard to believe.B)He had never expected Alex to win.C)He doubts if the woman is telling the truth.D)He didn't expect there would be any awards.5.A)The students are not in good physical condition.B)The exercises are not suitable for the whole class.C)She is afraid of doing the exercises herself.D)She thinks the P. E. class is a waste of time.6.A)Jimmy talks too fast.B)Jimmy likes to use idioms.C)Jimmy doesn't come to the point.D)Jimmy likes to show off.7.A)The man spent half an hour spotting a place to park.B)The man asked the woman to wait for him for half an hour to check her endurance.C)The man has driven two blocks before he gave the woman a lift.D)The man spent half an hour driving two blocks.8.A)She is full.B)She doesn't want to gain weight.C)She thinks the dessert will be too rich for her.D)She is afraid of spilling the dessert on her clothes.9.A)Because short hair is fashionable.B)Because short hair looks nicer.C)Because she didn't have an air-conditioner.D)Because short hair is comfortable.10.A)She doesn't like the way the professor lectures.B)She's having a hard time following the professor's lectures.C)She is not interested in the course.D)She's having difficulty with the heavy reading assignments.Exercise 6计划与行动1.A)Post the letter for the woman.B)Read the newspaper while waiting for her.C)Leave alone without waiting for the woman.D)Help the woman finish the letter.2.A)Play with Tim.B)Go to a concert with him.C)Play the piano for him.D)Compete with Tim in a game.3.A)Make arrangement for his pet.B)Pick up his passport.C)Purchase his tickets.D)Work out his travel plan.4.A)She wants to see a TV program.B)She should review her documents.C)She wants the man to see it as well.D)The documentary has been canceled.5.A)She made it herself.B)She had a tailor make it.C)She bought it a long time ago.D)She had an old one re-made.6.A)Call the police station.B)Get the wallet for the man.C)Show the man her family pictures.D)Ask to see the man’s driver’s license.7.A)Go to the lab for a quick look.B)Check on what’s for dinner.C)Have a run before they eat.D)Go and see if they have dropped anything in the lab.8.A)Singing loudly.B)Studying.C)Listening to music.D)Talking on the phone.9.A)He may convert it and use it as a restaurant.B)He may pull it down and build a new restaurant.C)He may rent it out for use as a restaurant.D)He may sell it to the owner of a restaurant.10.A)Visiting the Brownings.B)Writing a postcard.C)Looking for a postcard.D)Filling in a form.III.长对话Test 1Conversation One19.A)FridayB)SaturdayC)SundayD)Monday20.A) It is on the Pink Street.B) It is on the Pine Street.C) It is at the riverside.D) It is next to the open market.21.A) 10:30PM.B) 11:00PM.C) 11:30PM.D) 12:00PM.Conversation Two22.A) He died in a traffic accident.B) He fell ill and passed away unexpectedly.C) He stayed in the hospital for a while.D) He had a lingering illness.23.A) She senses no purpose to her own life that she refuses to see anyone.B) She feels depressed that she needs to talk to her family and friends.C) She remains optimistic about her future that she can live on life insurance.D) She feels confident to live well because she can work on investments.24.A) Tuesday morning.B) Tuesday afternoon.C) Thursday morning.D) Thursday afternoon.25.A) Give an eulogy.B) Offer a prayer.C) Sing a song.D) Write a speech.Test 2Conversation One19.A) A chemistry assignment.B) A study their chemistry professor did.C) A course the woman is taking.D) A job possibility.20.A) She wants to quit her job in the chemistry lab.B) She wants to get practical experience.C) She’s interested in becoming a psychology major.D) She wants to earn extra money.21.A) Write their lad reports.B) Find out Professor Smith’s schedule.C) Interview some high school students.D) Finish their chemistry experiment.Conversation Two22.A) She doesn’t want to pay the late fee.B) She was given incorrect informationC) She can’t afford to pay her tuition.D) She didn’t pass her mathematics course.23.A) The director couldn’t give her an appointment right away.B) The office was closed the first time she went.C) The computer was out of service the first time.D) She didn’t have acceptable identification with her on her first visit.24.A) Her prior schoolingB) Her ageC) Her residenceD) Her driving record25A)The director probably isn’t able to make an exception.B)The director probably won’t see her.C)The director usually isn’t very helpful.D)The director usually isn’t responsible for part-time students.Test 3Conversation One19.A) Her landlord will not give back the book.B) Her landlord did not return the book.C) She has a big fine from the school.D) She didn’t return eight books to the library.20.A) She had moved out of the old address.B) She did not care about them.C) The library didn’t try to inform her about it.D) The landlord refused to give the books back to her.21.A) It happened too long ago.B) She was too busy to return the books.C) She gave the books to the landlord.D) The landlord didn’t remember to return the books.22.A) Pay for the lost books.B) Check if the books are still at her home.C) Check if the books are at Henzer’s place.D) Reconfirm whether the books were returned.Conversation Two23.A) The University faculty.B) The Student Association.C) The Alumni Association.D) The President office.24.A) They are grateful students.B) They are “brains”.C) They are hard-working students.D) They are fun people.25.A) She is the organizer.B) She is contributing to some part of it.C) She is the head of the Alumni Association.D) She was a student of the university once.Test 4Conversation One19.A) Going to Italy vs. helping her mother.B) Going to Nepal vs. staying home.C) Having fun vs. making money.D) Attending her family vs. improving her job skills.20.A) Find a high-paying part-time job.B) Practice his knowledge in field work.C) Borrow some money from financial aid.D)Prepare for his last academic year in advance.21.A) Many programs are provided.B) It is difficult to get in.C) Students’ fees are rather high.D) Students have many chances to go abroad.Conversation Two22.A) Specific paycheckB) Sense of accomplishment.C) Chances of promotion.D) Awards she deserves.23.A) List her greatest strengths and weaknesses.B) Say something about her likes and dislikes.C) Write a brief report to her department manager.D) Justify her choice for joining a small and young firm.24.A) Talking about her dislike of any subject.B) Regretting not getting along with her partners.C) Telling lies about her ability and disgrace.D) Making reference to her former employers.25.A) That will ensure her success in the speech contest.B) That will earn her additional scores in the exam.C) That will convey her interest in the host company.D) That will influence her superiors’ decision of award.Test 5Conversation One19.A) The erupted lava.B) The destructive ash.C) The unbearable heat.D) The poisonous gas。

英语CET6听力日常训练材料

英语CET6听力日常训练材料

英语CET6听力日常训练材料英语CET6听力日常训练材料Ale will make a cat speak.以下是店铺为大家搜索整理的英语CET6听力日常训练材料,希望能给大家带来帮助!Passage One短文一Birds are famous for carrying things around.鸟类以搬运东西而闻名。

Some, like homing pigeons, can be trained to deliver messages and packages.有些像信鸽一样,可以接受培训以传递消息和包裹。

Other birds unknowingly carry seeds that cling to them for the ride.其它鸟类在不知不觉中携带了粘附着它们的种子。

Canadian scientists have found a worrisome, new example of the power that birds have to spread stuff around.加拿大科学家发现了一个令人担忧的事实,即鸟类所拥有的传播的力量的新例子。

Way up north in the Canadian Arctic, seabirds are picking up dangerous chemicals in the ocean and delivering them to ponds near where the birds live.在加拿大北极的北部,海鸟正在海洋中拾起危险化学品,并将其运送到靠近鸟类生活地的池塘。

Some 10,000 pairs of the birds, called fulmars, a kind of Arctic seabird, make their nests on Devon Island, north of the Arctic Circle.北极圈北部的德文岛上有一万只鸟在此筑巢,它们被称为管鼻藿,一种北极海鸟。

大学英语六级听力经典材料复习

大学英语六级听力经典材料复习

大学英语六级听力经典材料复习大学英语六级听力经典材料复习无论是身处学校还是步入社会,我们需要用到试卷的情况非常的多,作为学生,想要成绩提升得快,那么平时就一定要进行写练习,写试卷,什么类型的试卷才能有效帮助到我们呢?以下是店铺帮大家整理的大学英语六级听力经典材料复习,希望对大家有所帮助。

大学英语六级听力经典材料复习篇1Okay. So let's get started.好的,我们开始吧。

And to start things off I think what we need to do is consider a definition.开始我们需要做的是思考一个定义。

I'm going to define what love is but then most of the experiments I'm going to talk about are really focused more on attraction than love.我要定义什么是爱,但是我将要讨论的大多数实验真的更多地专注于吸引力而不是爱。

And I'm going to pick a definition from a former colleague, Robert Sternberg, who is now the dean at Tufts University but was here on our faculty at Yale for nearly thirty years.而我将从前同事罗伯特·斯登伯格那里选出一个定义,罗伯特·斯特伯格现在是塔夫茨大学的院长,担任耶鲁大学教职员工近三十年。

And he has a theory of love that argues that it's made up of three components: intimacy, passion, and commitment, or what is sometimes called decision commitment.他有一个爱的理论,认为它由三个部分组成:亲密,激情和承诺,或有时被称为决策承诺。

六级听力资料

六级听力资料

·六级听力最有效资料(1)[P25-8]A) He can't find his new apartment.B) He had a bigger apartment before.C) He finds the new apartment too big for him.D) He's having a hard time finding an apartment.W: How do you find your new apartment?M: Well, i t's quite nice really, although I have a hard time getting used to living in a big place.Q: What is the man's problem?注:1. dormitory 宿舍apartment 公寓laboratorysecretary房子难找;房租贵;房太吵2. How do you find ...= How do you like...3. be used to doing sth. 习惯于做某事选项中找be accustomed to doing sth.或adaptused to do sth 过去常常选项中找was always 或找否定句+now[P28-6]A) He meant she should make a phone call if anything went wrong.B) He meant for her just to wait till help came.C) He was afraid something would go wrong with her car.D) He promised to give her help himself.W: Could you tell me what I should do if my car breaks down?M: Well, I'm sure you won't have any trouble, Mrs. Smith, but if something should happen, just call this number. They'll see that you get help.Q: What does the man really mean?注:谈论车的最大话题一定是坏掉break down。

六级0906听力原材料

六级0906听力原材料

Short Conversations11. W: There were more than a hundred people at Kate's birthday party. How come she's got so many friends?M: It's really no surprise. You know she was popular even when she was a childQ: What does the man imply about Kate?12. M: They say there'll be a snow-storm tonight, and the cold weather will last quite a few days.W: Oh! We're so lucky, we'll be getting away for a while, and having a holiday in Florida. But let's call right now to confirm our flight.Q: What do we learn about the two speakers?13. W: Tony was awarded a medal for rescuing several families from the forest fire.M: I really admire his courage.Q: What do we learn about Tony from the conversation?14. M: My washing machine is more than fifteen years old and it has worked just fine until last night.W: You’ll never be able to get parts for it, even from Japan. So it might be time to invest a more recent model.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?15. W: I heard about your promotion, you must be thrilled.M: Not really, the new office is huge, but the word load has doubled.Q: What do we learn about the man from the conversation?16. W: I can’t decide what to do about the party tomorrow.M: You don’t have to go if you don’t want to, but I’ll be glad to give you a ride if you do.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?17. M: Now if you have any questions about the contract. I’ll be happy to answer them.W: Nothing comes to mind right now, but I’d like to go over all the articles of the contract once more before signing it.Q: What are the speakers doing right now?18. M: We are out of paper for the printer. Can you please order some?W: I completed the order form online yesterday and it will be here by noon. I’ll let you know when it comes in.Q: What did the woman do?Long ConversationConversation OneW: Bob, do you know who I saw the other day? Old Jake, looking terribly depressed. Did he get pensioned off at last?M: Yes. They made him retire after 50 years at sea. He is pretty upset about it, but what can you do? He really is pasted.W: He is all alone, isn’t he?M: Yes, his wife has been dead for years. They had one daughter, Dories. But she went off to town as soon as she left school. And he hasn’t heard from her since. I hear she is making good money as a model.W: Maybe someone could get in touch with her. Get her to come back for a while to help?M: I don’t suppose she come. She never got on with her father. He is bit of a tough character and she is rather selfish. Oh, I expect old Jake will get by. He is healthy at least, comes into a clinic for a check regularly.W: Are you his doctor?M: No, my partner doctor Johnson is.W: That bad-tempered old thing?M: Oh, he isn’t bad-tempered. He just looks it. He is an excellent doctor, taught me a lot, and he has a very nice family. His wife invites me over there to supper every week. Very pleasant.W: yes. I teach their daughter Pen at school. She is a bit careless and lazy about her school work, but a bright little thing and very popular with her age group.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you’ve just heard.19. Why does old Jake look terribly depressed?20. What d o we learn about Jake’s wife?21. What does the man say about Jake’s daughter?22. What does the man say about Jake’s doctor?Conversation TwoW: Hello, Mr. Summerfield. How are you today?M: Very well. Thank you, Ms. Green.W: What can I do for you?M: Well, unfortunately, there is a problem with the order we received from you yesterday. It seems we haven’t seen the right quantity of manua ls to support the telephone system.W: Oh, dear, that’s bad news. I’m very sorry to hear that, and you don’t know how many packs are without manuals?M: No, because we haven’t opened every pack. But in several of those tha t have been opened there are none, no manuals.W: I’m very sorry about this inconvenience, Mr. Summerfield. We’ll send out the manuals this afternoon by express mail entirely at our cost, and the manuals should arrive tomorrow or the day after at the latest.M: All of them, right?W: Yes. It maybe that some have them already, but we cannot be sure. So the best thing is to send out the manual for every pack.M: Yes. Yes, I see. That would be great.W: Please accept our apologies for this mix-up. I assure you we will do everything possible to find out why the mistake happenedM: Right. Thanks for your swift action.W: Not at all. Thank you and goodbye for now. Do call if there is anything else.M: All right. Thank you. Goodbye, Ms Green.W: Goodbye.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you’ve just heard.23. What problems are the speakers discussing?24. What does the woman promise to do?25. What does the man think of the solution?PassagePassage 1Attracting and feeding wild birds are entertaining activities that have long been enjoyed by people all over the world. Feeding birds has become so popular that prepared feed mixtures are readily available. We feed birds for many reasons. Many pleasant hours can come from watching birds. A hobby often develops into a serious study of their habits. Accurate identification of birds is usually the first goal. But observations that an amateur bird-watcher can make are really limitless. There is, however, responsibility associated with bird feeding, including a disease hazard. Attracting numbers of birds continually to the same spot can be harmful to them, particularly species that pick food from the ground contaminated by the droppings of other birds. In winter feeding efforts are most satisfying to people and are of greatest benefit to birds. During this time when fewer natural foods are available and air temperatures are lower, extra feeding can keep a bird warm and well. Once begun, feeding should never stop during these lean months. If you start a local increase of birds, be prepared to do what may be required to eliminate hazards to those you want to befriend. A constant supply of food should be given until the cold is over and spring has come. If feeding is stopped during severe weather, birds used to relying upon the feeders must starve.Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you’ve just heard.Q26 What does the speaker say about bird watching?Q27 What does the speaker say about birds fed continually on the same spot?Q28 What does the speaker suggest we do in feeding birds in winter?Passage 2My friend Leo makes up weak and poor excuses whenever there is something he doesn’t want to do. Just two weeks ago, he was at my house when he decided he didn’t want to go into work. He called his boss and said he had to get a new set of tires put on his truck. Then he sat down and watched TV with me. Not only had he lied but his excuse wasn’t a very convincing one. Another time, he cancelled a date with his girlfriend at the last minute telling her he had to get a new battery for his truck. She was angry and refused to go out with him again until he apologized. Last weekend, Leo offered the poorest excuse yet. He’d promised he’d help me move some furniture, from my parents’ house to my new apartment. He was supposed to bring his truck over about 8 o’clock Saturday morning. I waited, and then called and left a message on his machine. About 11:30, he called and said he was sorry but he’d been getting a new set of tires put on his truck. I guess he’d forgotten he used the same excuse when he called his boss from my house. I think I need a new set of friends. I’m beginning to get tired of Leo’s excuses.Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you’ve just heard.Q29 What does the speaker tell us about her friend Leo?Q30 What did his girlfriend do when Leo canceled a date with her at the last minute?Q31 What favor did the speaker ask Leo to do last weekend?Passage 3In Hollywood, everybody wants to be rich, famous and beautiful. Nobody wants to be old, unknown and poor. For Hollywood kids, life can be difficult because they grow up such an unreal atmosphere. Their parents are ambitious and the children are part of the parents’ ambitions. Parents pay for wasteful grand parties, expensive cars and designer clothes. When every dream can come true, kids don’t learn the value of anythi ng because they have everything. A thirteen-year-old boy, Trent Maguire, has a driver, credit cards and unlimited cash to do what he wants when he wants to. “One day, I’ll earn more than my dad!” he boasts. Parents buy care and attention for their children because they have no time to give it themselves. Amender’s mother employs a personal trainer, a bodyguard, a singing coach and a councilor to look after all her fifteen-year-old daughter’s needs. Often, there is no parent at home most days, so children de cide whether to make their own meals or go out to restaurants, when to watch television or do homework. They organize their social life. They play no childhood games. They become adults before they’re ready. Hollywood has always been the city of dreams. Th e kids there live unreal lives where money, beauty and pleasure are the only gods. Will children around the world soon start to think the same? Or do they already?Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you’ve just heard.Q32 Why is life said to be difficult for Hollywood kids?Q33 What does the speaker say about Trent Maguire, a thirteen-year-old boy?Q34 Why does Amender’s mother employ other people to look after her needs?Q35 What will probably have negative effects on the lives of Hollywood kids? Compound DictationAround 120 years ago, Ebbinghaus began his study of memory. He concentrated on studying how quickly the human mind can remember information. One result of his research is known as the total time hypothesis, which simply mean the amount you learn depends on the time you spend trying to learn it. This can be taken as our first rule of learning. Although it is usually true that studying for 4 hours is better than studying for 1, there is still the question of how to use the 4 hours. For example, is it better to study for 4 hours straight or to study for 1 hour a day for 4 days in a row? The answer, as you may have suspected, is that it is better to spread out the study times. This phenomenon through which we can learn more efficiently by dividing our practice time is known as the distribution of practice effect. Thus, our second rule of learning is this. It’s better to study fairly briefly b ut often. But we are not finished yet. We haven’t considered how we should study over very short periods of time. Let’s say you are trying to learn some new and rather difficult English vocabulary using a stack of cards. Should you look at the same word in rapid succession or look at the word and then have some delay before you look at it again? The answer is it is better to space up the presentations of the word you are to learn.From: /englishlistening/CET6/zhenti/2009-06-21/79956_4.html。

大学英语六级听力练习材料

大学英语六级听力练习材料

大学英语六级听力练习材料大学英语六级听力练习材料none is of freedom or of life deserving unless he daily conquers it anew. 以下是店铺为大家搜索整理的`大学英语六级听力练习材料,希望能给大家带来帮助!Young African Designer Models His Clothes on the Past年轻非洲设计师设计过去时代的服装KIGALI, RWANDA A young African fashion designer is putting a modern twist on men’s clothing styles from the 1960s.Twenty-six-year-old Matthew Rugamba got his start in fashion trying to modernize the traditional “kitenge” loinclot h common across East Africa. At his House of Tayo in Kigali, the Rwanda designer has expanded into African outfits and accessories with a contemporary twist.Rugamba said he is inspired by the looks of the 1960s and the era of African independence, especially the styles of former Congolese Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba and the U.S. civil rights activist Malcolm X.“If you look at the 1960s, that time the independence movement was picking up. That was the perfect blend of West and African style because you’d see Patrice Lumumba wear the bow ties and suits, but you’d see him wearing a leopard skin of some sort of print and I really - that sort of aesthetic really caught my eye, and I used that as a foundation for this brand,” said Rugamba.As Rugamba’s design s find bigger audiences abroad, he is determined to keep manufacturing local, producing all of his accessories through a Kigali-based women’s cooperative where seamstresses say they have a voice in design.“When he first proposed the designs to us, we had trouble adapting and then we got used to it. He shares his ideas with us and accepts our ideas - eventually it became good,” said Mukarukundo, a stylist.“The unique designs that House of Tayo brings will now go hand in hand with the enthusiasm people have for these new products, beginning with the loincloths. Recently, fewer people are buying imported, secondhand products,” said Jeanne, another stylist.Most of Rugamba’s high end designs are too expensive for much of the local market. As he looks to expand from East Africa to North America, he says his No. 1 goal is to make House of Tayo products more affordable for everyone.。

英语六级听力(一)—— (十)文本

英语六级听力(一)—— (十)文本

英语标准听力(一)Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes) Section A11. [A] She originally proposed it.[B] She’s quite sure it will take place.[C] Its success depends on the weather.[D] She doesn’t think it will be held as proposed.12. [A] The library has already chosen some people to work there.[B] The library is looking for more applicants.[C] She is going to give the man a job offer.[D] The man should hurry up.13. [A] Antibiotics. [B] Cough medicine.[C] Honey and whisky. [D] Over-the-counter medicines.14. [A] The woman is a housewife.[B] The woman is an excellent cook.[C] Mary helped a lot in cooking the dish.[D] The woman has never cooked before.15. [A] She is not a very famous actress.[B] She is not so fortunate as other actresses.[C] She is not very much tempted by big money.[D] She has no idea of how to make advertisements.16. [A] The man should buy a new camera.[B] The man can have his camera fixed here.[C] She will probably fix the man’s camera herself.[D] The camera should have been brought in earlier.17. [A] The so-early start-working hour.[B] The advanced equipment in the laboratory.[C] The terrible working habit of his colleagues.[D] The interval between the start-working hours of two places.18. [A] She thinks the man should stay with his sister at home.[B] She invites the man and his sister to her party.[C] She will go with the man to meet his sister.[D] She will cancel her birthday party.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] The colors of clothing.[B] The individual taste on clothing.[C] The idea of psychology of clothing.[D] The clothing fashion.20. [A] It is a subconscious thing.[B] It reflects a lack of self-consciousness.[C] It is unnecessary indeed.[D] It is a kind of conscious act.21. [A] He has a feeling of insecurity. [B] He is missing his family.[C] He lacks self-confidence. [D] He feels ill.22. [A] Warmer clothes. [B] More aggressive clothes.[C] Clothes of brighter colors. [D] More casual clothes.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A] He can’t find an ideal date.[B] He is too common a person.[C] He has failed to realize his dreams.[D] He is deceived by Mrs. Right.24. [A] Entering a large company without application.[B] Programming human feelings into machines.[C] Deciding one’s best partner through Internet.[D] Matching up people with questionnaires.25. [A] It is n’t reliable. [B] It needs checking.[C] It is definitely trustworthy. [D] It won’t hurt to try.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] She has been living with her father.[B] She suffers from Alzheimer’s disease.[C] She was sad about the death of her father.[D] She can’t search for her father without being watched.27. [A] They will certainly die in 8 to 10 years.[B] They will forget everybody but their spouses.[C] Their families and friends will experience mental sufferings.[D] Their families and friends will suffer from the same disease.28. [A] It occurs for a number of reasons.[B] It occurs with changes in personality.[C] It occurs from sadness, shock, anger, and so on.[D] It occurs from Alzheimer’s disease and nothing else.29. [A] Early treatment may stop Alzheimer’s disease occurring.[B] Nerve fibers in the brain will cause Alzheimer’s disease.[C] When one suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, he will be buried.[D] It is still unknown what causes the changes in the brain’s nerve fibers.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. [A] To make a deal. [B] To greet each other.[C] To show friendliness. [D] To reach an agreement.31. [A] Westerners are unwilling to shake hands.[B] Westerners are more reserved than the Chinese.[C] We shouldn’t shake hands with European women.[D] We should make a judgment before shaking hands.32. [A] To give us some advice before we travel abroad.[B] To offer us some important facts about handshaking.[C] To introduce us to some different customs in the West.[D] To tell us some differences between the East and the West.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. [A] Factors that affect the ability to memorize.[B] The influence of childhood memories on adulthood.[C] A proposal for future psychological research.[D] Benefits of a busy lifestyle.34. [A] The need to exercise the memory.[B] How the brain differs from other body tissues.[C] The unconscious learning of a physical activity.[D] How nerves control body movement.35. [A] Repeat it aloud. [B] Write it down.[C] Make a mental picture of it. [D] Practice recalling it.Section CTo be successful in a job interview, one should demonstrate certain personal and (36) _______ qualities. There is a need to create a good (37) _______ in the limited time available. Furthermore, the impression made should be one that the interviewer will (38) _______ while he sees other applicants. At all times, the applicant should present his most attractive qualities during an interview. One should, for example, take care to appear well-groomed and modestly dressed, avoiding the (39) _______ of too elaborate or too casual attire. On the (40) _______ side, clothes may be an effective leveler, putting one on par with other applicants and requiring the interviewer to consider more important (41) _______. On the other hand, clothes which are too informal may convey the impression that the job is not being taken seriously, or that the interviewee’s (42) _______ to work is as casual as his dress. Clothes which are too elaborate, too colorful or too expensive suggest a lack of (43) _______ as to what behavior is appropriate for the job. (44) ______________________________________________________. It may not be true that “clothes make the man”, but the first and often the lasting impression may be determined by the clothes one wears. (45) ______________________________________________________. Sincespeech is a reflection of personality, it is a good idea to reflect confidence by speaking in a clear voice, loud enough to be heard, without being aggressive or overpowering. (46) ________________________________________________.英语标准听力(二)Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes) Section A11. [A] Tom is always late. [B] Tom will not show up.[C] Tom is usually on time. [D] Tom will be there at 8:30.12. [A] Lack of sleep. [B] Too tight a hat.[C] Long working hours. [D] Long exposure to the sun.13. [A] He doesn’t like the way Americans speak.[B] He speaks English as if he were a native speaker.[C] He doesn’t mind speaking English with an accent.[D] His English is still poor after ten years in America.14. [A] The lab will be a better place for reading.[B] The woman should have stayed at the library.[C] The woman should have complained to her neighbor.[D] The woman should stay out until the neighbors are quiet.15. [A] He has a great marriage.[B] He has broken up with his wife.[C] He has got married for two years.[D] He has a tough relationship with his wife.16. [A] Give his speech as many times as he can.[B] Get some exercise before he gives his speech.[C] Begin working on a new speech.[D] Check for problems with his presentation materials.17. [A] The deadline is drawing near. [B] She turned in the proposals today.[C] She can’t meet the deadline. [D] They are two days ahead of time.18. [A] She has confidence in him. [B] She has also won a scholarship.[C] She is surprised at the news. [D] She is not interested in the news.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] The man can’t conc entrate in the library.[B] The man wants to live near to the library.[C] The man dislikes talking and playing cards.[D] The man wants to find a quiet residence.20. [A] The apartment is cheaper than the dorm.[B] Smoking is forbidden in the dorm.[C] The dorm is too noisy for him to write his essays.[D] He can’t get along with his roommates.21. [A] Two. [B] Four. [C] Five. [D] Six.22. [A] To give up moving out of the student’s dorm.[B] To ask the university accommodation office.[C] To buy a small apartment of his own.[D] To share one room with the woman.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A] The cave people of the Ice Age.[B] The societies of the Ice Age.[C] The homes of the early Ice Age people.[D] The early Ice Age civilization.24. [A] By using the computers.[B] By referring to the catalogue the librarian has given.[C] By asking the librarian to help her.[D] By confining the subject to a smaller concept.25. [A] She should pay for using them.[B] She should go to another library.[C] She should read them just in the main library.[D] She should get permission from the librarian.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] Because losers need encouragement, too.[B] Because failure is the mother of success.[C] Because losers and winners should be equally treated.[D] Because what really matters is to take part in the Olympic Games.27. [A] People wear magnificent clothes.[B] The Greek team marches in first.[C] Runners enter the stadium with torches.[D] Each team has to put on a wonderful display.28. [A] A Greek sportsman.[B] A judge from the host country.[C] An official from the host country.[D] A sportsman from the host country.29. [A] The track and field events. [B] The horse-riding events.[C] The boat-racing events. [D] The swimming events.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. [A] Job chances in cities.[B] A survey of unemployment.[C] Job prospects about women.[D] Unemployment of men in services and engineering.31. [A] People unemployed from services and engineering.[B] Women unemployed from metal goods and textiles.[C] People unemployed from mining or chemicals.[D] People unemployed from agriculture or construction.32. [A] Old workers. [B] Office workers.[C] Manual workers. [D] Old women and service men.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. [A] The smell of the food. [B] The quality of the food.[C] The distance of the food. [D] The amount of the food.34. [A] The direction to fly in. [B] The distance to fly.[C] The height to fly. [D] The kind of food to find.35. [A] Diligent. [B] Interesting.[C] Creative. [D] Cooperative.Section CThe essential problem of man in a computerized age remains the same as it has always been. That problem is not (36) _______ how to be more productive, more comfortable, more content, but how to be more sensitive and more sensible, and more (37) _______. The computer makes possible a phenomenal leap in human (38) _______; it demolishes the fences around the practical and even the (39) _______ intelligence. But the question (40) _______ and indeed grows whether the computer will make it easier or harder for human beings to know who they really are, to identify their real problems, to respond more fully to beauty, to place adequate value on life, and to make their world safer than it is now.Electronic brains can reduce the profusion of dead ends involved in vital research. But they can’t (41) _______ the foolishness and decay that come from the unexamined life. Nor do they connect a man to the things he has to be connected to — the reality of pain in others; the possibilities of creative growth in himself; the memory of the race; and the rights of the next generation.The reason why these matters are important in a computerized age is that there may be a (42) _______ to mistake data for wisdom, just as there has always been a tendency to (43) _______ logic with values, and intelligence with insight.(44) _____________________________________________________________. Facts are terrible things if left sprawling and unattended. (45) _________________________________________________________________. “It requires a very unusual mind”, Whitehead said, “to undertake the analysis of a fact.” (46) ______________________________________________________.标准听力(三)Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section A11. [A] It hires Mrs. Winter as an adviser.[B] It is run by Mrs. Winter’s husband.[C] It gives a 30% discount to all customers.[D] It encourages husbands to shop on their own.12. [A] The man met a friend by chance.[B] The woman contacted Mark on business.[C] The man injured Mark in a traffic accident yesterday.[D] The woman received a phone call from Mark yesterday.13. [A] Colin’s speech was more interesting than any other speake rs.[B] Colin’s speech was dull because it was too lengthy and tedious.[C] Colin’s speech wasn’t very good but he will do better next time.[D] Colin’s speech was good considering the difficulty of addressing somany.14. [A] She hasn’t called the tra vel agency yet.[B] The man may have to reschedule his trip.[C] She doesn’t know when her semester ends.[D] The man should take his vacation somewhere else.15. [A] The department may be thinking of refusing the woman.[B] The extra procedures are well worth it when applying for student loans.[C] The department is always strict and their requirements are nothingpersonal.[D] The department is too strict to approve of the woman’s loan application.16. [A] The man and the woman live in different buildings.[B] The woman is upset that she wasn’t invited to the party.[C] The woman is complaining about the man’s carelessness.[D] The man and his friends might be louder than the woman expected theywould be.17. [A] People find maths more difficult as they grow older.[B] People find maths easier as they grow older.[C] Old people take shorter to learn maths.[D] Old people take longer to learn maths.18. [A] She hates it, but she needs the money.[B] She was reluctant at first, but she has become used to it.[C] She didn’t like it, but tolerates it because the salary is good.[D] She didn’t like it at first, but now has become more patient with it.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] She is writing a competitive paper for a scholarship.[B] She is doing a research paper.[C] She missed the lecture.[D] She is planning to attend the scholarship award ceremony.20. [A] Why species don’t avoid extinction by adapting.[B] Why species become extinct at the rate they do.[C] Why humans aren’t extinct.[D] How many species aren’t extinct.21. [A] Because every species becomes extinct.[B] Because humans beings are powerful enough to kill other species.[C] Because of over-population.[D] Because human being is still a young species though it is exploiting theenvironment.22. [A] He thinks flies will take over the earth.[B] He thinks human will die off quite soon.[C] He thinks mass disease could be the next path to extinction.[D] He sees human beings as destructive.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A] She has lost some of her important stuff.[B] There is something wrong with her eyes.[C] She doesn’t know where to get the information she need.[D] She doesn’t know how to use steel to build construction.24. [A] One has to line up to borrow books.[B] All books are difficult to understand.[C] One can only read books in the library.[D] It takes time to collect the useful information.25. [A] To give her shoes to Steve.[B] To consult her tutor what to do.[C] To find the information in the library.[D] To borrow the books from her teacher.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] Zoos are not worth the public support.[B] Zoos fail in their attempt to save animals.[C] Zoos should treat animals as human beings.[D] Zoos use animals as a means of entertainment.27. [A] Mainly by using evidence he has collected at zoos.[B] Mainly by pointing out the faults in what zoos do.[C] Mainly by questioning the way animals are protected.[D] Mainly by discussing the advantages of natural habitats.28. [A] That zoos have to keep animals in small cages.[B] That most animals in zoos are endangered species.[C] That some endangered animals are reproduced in zoos.[D] That it’s acceptable to keep animals away from their habitats.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. [A] To ask them to read about artists.[B] To take them to visit the museum.[C] To introduce them to the world of art.[D] To show them different painting styles.30. [A] Her mother’s instruction. [B] One of Mary’s paintings.[C] A strange way of painting. [D] Artists in the Middle Ages.31. [A] The effect of art. [B] The value of learning.[C] The importance of curiosity. [D] The power of family education.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. [A] They were all thin, young boys.[B] They were all from poor families.[C] Many of them earned money in a dishonest way.[D] They could earn much, but they had to work hard.33. [A] It is wrong to give more pay to the passengers.[B] Don’t follow others to overcharge the passe ngers.[C] Don’t believe them if they are paying you more.[D] It is difficult to work hard and live as an honest boy.34. [A] He thinks that it does great harm to human relationship.[B] He thinks that it may lead to the loss of his sports team.[C] He believes that it is considered as the most dangerous.[D] He believes that it is a totally shared experience.35. [A] His father’s advice helped him to decide which job to take up.[B] Working in the sports team was his most important experience.[C] He learnt much from his shared experience with his team members.[D] His experience as a baggage boy had a great influence on his later life.Section CTobacco is the second major cause of death in the world. It is currently (36) _______ for the death of one in ten adults worldwide. If current smoking (37) _______ continue, it will cause some 10 million deaths each year by 2020.Tobacco is the fourth most (38) _______ risk factor for disease worldwide. The economic costs of tobacco use are equally devastating. In addition to the high public health costs of treating tobacco-caused diseases, tobacco kills people at the height of their (39) _______, depriving families of breadwinners and nations of a healthy (40) _______. Tobacco users are also less (41) _______ while they are alive due to increased sickness. A 1994 report (42) _______ that the use of tobacco resulted in an annual global net loss of US $200 thousand million.Tobacco and poverty are very closely linked. Many studies have shown that in the poorest households in some low-income countries as much as 10% of total household (43) _______ is on tobacco. (44) _________________________________________________________________ ______. In addition to its direct health effects, tobacco leads to malnutrition, increased health care costs and premature death. (45) ________________________________________________________________.Experience has shown that there are many cost-effective tobacco control measures that can be used in different settings and that can have a significant impact on tobacco consumption. (46) _________________________________________________________________. All these measures are discussed on the provisions of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.英语标准听力(四)Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes) Section A11. [A] He doesn’t know what tools to bring.[B] He doesn’t mind helping the woman.[C] The woman won’t have to carry the tools.[D] The donkeys will carry the woman’s personal items.12. [A] The game has been canceled.[B] Their team played very badly.[C] Football is her favorite pastime.[D] She’s never watched a better game.13. [A] He thinks David is not reliable.[B] He’s willing to trust David.[C] He has told his doubts to David.[D] He thinks David will benefit from this experience.14. [A] He’s not sure how much a printer costs.[B] He’ll buy a computer later this week.[C] He lost the money he was saving.[D] He doesn’t have enough money to buy a printer now.15. [A] John was disappointed at his math score.[B] John did better than he thought he was able to.[C] John didn’t pass, although he had tried his best.[D] John got an excellent score, which was unexpected.16. [A] The woman likes arguing.[B] The woman should get a job.[C] The woman should work in a factory.[D] The woman spends too much money.17. [A] The woman had been planning for the conference.[B] The woman called the man but the line was busy.[C] The woman didn’t come back until midnight.[D] The woman had guests all evening.18. [A] He has lost his history book.[B] He doesn’t like the history course.[C] He has to read a lot of history books.[D] He finds history difficult to understand.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] To find out if she has the flu.[B] To find out how to maintain a nutritious diet.[C] To find out how to prevent illness.[D] To find out the results of a blood test.20. [A] She gets ill at the same time every year.[B] She doesn’t get en ough exercise.[C] She often has difficulty sleeping.[D] She’s sick with influenza throughout the winter.21. [A] She’s too stressed.[B] She doesn’t get enough rest.[C] She doesn’t eat nutritious food.[D] She stays in crowded places too long.22. [A] Physical examinations are given free there.[B] She can get a free influenza vaccination there.[C] She’ll be able to get a prescription there.[D] She’ll find literature on nutrition there.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A] She didn’t take it to the repair shop at all.[B] She decided to throw it away and buy a new one.[C] She took it to the repair shop but refused to have it repaired.[D] She turned to mechanics for help but they could do nothing with it.24. [A] The traffic is very heavy.[B] The bus service is bad.[C] The transportation is convenient.[D] Few taxis can be seen there.25. [A] She will get him to do his assignment.[B] She will help him put his things in order.[C] She will complete his homework for him.[D] She will tell him how to maintain his car.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] Modern people have the same worries as the cave man did.[B] Modern people experiences more stress than the cave man.[C] The cave man experienced more stress than modern people.[D] People don’t suffer more stress today; it’s just that they think they do.27. [A] You have failed an important examination.[B] You are informed of an accident of your best friend.[C] You have won the first prize in an English competition.[D] Your favorite football team has lost an important game.28. [A] To show us that distress is what people call the pleasant kind of stress.[B] To show us that people will feel eustress and distress at the same time.[C] To show us that stress does not necessarily refer to unpleasantexperience.[D] To show us that an Olympic winner feels the same stress as one wholoses a family member.29. [A] Try to do things successfully.[B] Do things that you really want to do.[C] Do whatever you’re expected to do.[D] Refuse to do whatever you’re forced to.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. [A] That the time is too short for doctors.[B] That the patients are often too nervous.[C] That the damage is extremely hard to fix.[D] That the blood-cooling machine might break down.31. [A] By taking the blood out of the brain.[B] By lowering the brain’s temperatur e.[C] By trying the operation on monkeys first.[D] By having the blood go through a machine.32. [A] It can last as long as 30 minutes.[B] It can keep the brain’s blood warm.[C] It can help monkeys do different jobs.[D] It can keep the pa tient’s brain healthy.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. [A] Salesmen. [B] Managers.[C] Customers. [D] Researchers.34. [A] Visiting customers themselves.[B] Visiting parks as ordinary customers.[C] Giving customers free food on the street.[D] Asking customers questions at supermarkets.35. [A] How to understand what customers want.[B] How to develop marketing strategies.[C] How to find out customers’ necessary social needs.[D] How to encourage customers to spend more money.Section CLively argument centers around effect of public communication on audiences, not only in matters concerning public opinion on political issues, but in matters of personal lifestyles and (36) _________, consumer behavior, the judgments and dispositions of children, and possible inducements to (37) _________. Feelings regarding these matters (38) _________ greatly. Some people explain the larger effects of mass communication as generally (39) _________ to both young and old. Many sociologists follow the theory that mass communication can influence values already (40) _________ and operating in the culture. Numerous other analysts believe that mass communications provide powerful sources of informal education and persuasion. Their (41) _________ are drawn largely from observations that many, if not most, people in technological societies form their personal views of the social realities beyond their (42) _________ experience but from messages presented through public communication.Current evidence (43) _________ that the many instruments of mass communication produce varying effects upon different segments of the audience.(44) _____________________________________________________________. Much of the enormous output on television and radio and in print is probably simply regarded as play and of little consequence in affecting adult dispositions, although many psychologists believe that the nature of children’s play experiences is critical to their maturation.(45) __________________________________________________________. Most people seem to accept what they are given without complaint. Mass communication is but one area of life for most individuals, whose main concernscenter on the home and daily employment. (46) ________________________________________________________________.标准听力(五)Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes) Section A11. [A] She’s having a hard time following the professor’s lectures.[B] She doesn’t like the way the professor lectures.[C] She is not interested in the course.[D] She’s having diff iculty with the heavy reading assignments.12. [A] The man was sorry to miss the football game.[B] The man attended the concert, but didn’t like it.[C] The man was sorry that he didn’t attend the concert.[D] The man is more interested in football than in classical music.13. [A] Tom is very responsible. [B] Tom’s words aren’t reliable.[C] What Tom said is true. [D] Tom is not humorous at all.14. [A] She should follow the human nature.[B] Strangers are nothing to be afraid of.[C] Feeling nervous is nothing improper.[D] She should accept strangers’ presents naturally.15. [A] He’s been too busy to clean his room.[B] Cleaning is the last thing he wants to do.[C] He hasn’t cleaned his room since Linda visited him.。

大学英语六级考试听力材料

大学英语六级考试听力材料

大学英语六级考试听力材料大学英语六级考试听力1(1)A)They are not active hunters.B)They dont sleep much.C)They are often seen alone.D)They dont eat much.(2)A)To catch the birds.B)To look for shade in the heat of the day.C)To catch other animals.D)To look for a kill made by another animal.(3)A)They are larger in size.B)They run faster.C)They have to hunt more to feed the young.D)They are not as lazy as the males.答案:A D BPassage TwoLions prefer to eat without having to do muchwork.When resting in the shade, they are also watchingthesky. And if they see birds fly down, theyimmediately sense that something must behappening. Even in the heat of the day. They willcertainly arise and run a mile across the plains to find out what is going on. If another animalhas made a kill, they will drive it off and take the dead animal for themselves. A grown lion caneasily consume 60 pounds of meat at a single feeding. Often, they eat until it seems painful forthem to lie down. The female lions are leaner and swifter, and as a result, are better huntersthan the males. Most kills are made at night or just before dawn. The kill is the moste_citingmoment in the day-to-day e_istence of the lion, since these great beasts spend most of theirtime - about 20 hours a day - sleeping and resting. Lions are also social cats. And during thesetimes of leisure, they love to romp against each other, and the young lions are always playingamong themselves and with their parents.Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. What do we learn about lions from what we have just heard15. Why do the lions watch the birds in the sky16. Why are the females generally better bunters than the males大学英语六级考试听力2(1)A)Because they cant afford to.B)Because they think small houses are morefortable to live in.C)Because big houses are usually built in thecountryside.D)Because they prefer apartments.(2)A)Because many young people have moved into fortable apartments.B)Because many old houses in the bad part of the town are not inhabited.C)Because many older people sell their houses after their children leave.D)Because many people have quit their old houses to build new ones.(3)A)They have to do their own maintenance.B)They have to furnish their own houses.C)They will find it difficult to make the rest of the payment.D)They will find it difficult to dispose of theirold-style furniture.答案:A C A听力原文Passage OneIn the United States, many people once lived in large,two and three story homes. Today, many peoplewould like to live in such houses but most peoplecant. They dont have enough money to buy themor even to make thefirst payment. So, many peoplerent from month to month. But some Americans really want to live in a house oftheir own. Sothey build their own home. They buy a house that is situated in an area where houses arecheaper. Itis better to reside in a bad part of town, they think, than not to live in a house atall. Or they buy an old house and redesign it. Then they decorate it with old style furniture.Sometimes they can make an old house look more beautiful than a new one. Usually, it isnotdifficult for people to find an old home to buy. Many older people decide that they dont need abig home aftertheir children leave. So they sell their house and move into a fortableapartment. But when people move into a house, they sometimes have problems. Home ownershave to do their own maintenance. For e_le, if the roof leaks, one can not ask the landlordto fi_ it. On the other hand, people can redesign their homes in any way they want withouthaving to be afraid of being thrown out by the landlord.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. Why dont many Americans live in large two and three story houses12. Why is it easy to find old houses for sale13. What problem will people have after they buy a house大学英语六级考试听力3A)He doesnt think it necessary to refuel the car.B)He can manage to get the gasoline they need.C)He hopes the woman will help him select a fuel.D)He thinks it is difficult to get fuel for the car.答案:B文本W: We have to face the fact that it is a little hard toget fuel for the car.M: Between you and me, I think there is always away to get around this problem.Q: What does the man mean大学英语六级考试听力4You can see them in every airport in the world. They are businessmen and women who have to travel for their work.When they first applied for the job,__________________________________. Now they have to sit in airport lounges, tired and unfortable in their smart clothes, listening to the loudspeaker announce The fight of Tokyo, or Berlin, or New York is delayed for another two hours. Some people say to me, How lucky you are to be able to travel abroad in your work!_________________________________! They think that my job is like a continual holiday. It is not.There are advantages, of course, and I do thin I am lucky, but only __________________________________.答案:(1) they may have thought of good food and hotels, huge e_pense accounts and fashionable cities(2)You can go sightseeing without paying any money by yourself(3)because I can go to places I would never visit ifI was a tourist大学英语六级考试听力5In 1929, the bills started to e in. American industry had produced too many goods.__________________________________. So factories had to cut down on their production. Many workers lost their jobs. Investors tried to get their money back. But businesses did not have enough money to pay them.__________________________________. But the investors could not pay, either. Too many people owed money. And few of them could pay their bills.During the ne_t few years, business got worse and worse. By 1932, banks all over the country were closing.People without money could not buy goods. So more businesses closed. More and more people lost their jobs. __________________________________. Millions more were earning barely enough to live on. The country was in a great depression they had never e_perienced before.Useful Words and E_pressions:bill 帐单,票据foot the bill付账,负责cut down on 减少depression 沮丧,萧条Great Depression大萧条答案:(1)Americans could not afford to buy all of them.(2)Banks tried to get their money back from investors(3) By 1932, more than 12 million Americans were jobless看过大学英语六级考试听力的人还:。

英语六级听力材料

英语六级听力材料

标准听力(六)Section A11. [A] He accepts the woman’s invitation.[B] He doesn’t think Susan will agree to go.[C] He doesn’t want to accept the woman’s invitation.[D] He has to ask for Susan’s opin ion and then he can decide.12. [A] She has bread every morning.[B] She eats eggs every morning.[C] She has a lot to eat for breakfast.[D] She does not know what to eat for breakfast.13. [A] The tickets will sell out quickly.[B] There will be extra tickets at the rock concert.[C] The rock concert will probably be rescheduled.[D] Each person will be allowed to buy only one ticket.14. [A] He is probably a playboy.[B] He doesn’t know many pretty girls.[C] He is rather famous among students.[D] It is unusual for Jim to know girls in other departments.15. [A] At a bookstore. [B] At the dentist’s.[C] In a restaurant. [D] In the library.16. [A] Tom isn’t good at singing.[B] Tom is advised not to talk much.[C] Tom just had a surgery on his throat.[D] Tom is encouraged by his doctor to speak more.17. [A] Cancel the meeting.[B] Meet her in the auditorium.[C] Reserve a large room for the meeting.[D] Schedule the meeting for a different time.18. [A] To change the shoes for another size.[B] To change the shoes for another style.[C] To return the shoes and get the refund.[D] To change the shoes for a different color.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] Common causes of anger. [B] Judging people’s behavior.[C] Changing peo ple’s attitudes. [D] The effects of negative behavior.20. [A] When they’re unable to control the person’s behavior.[B] When the causes of the behavior are obvious.[C] When the consequences of the behavior are unpleasant.[D] When the behavior is expected.21. [A] It’s not always clear why people behave in certain ways.[B] People usually blame others for their mistakes.[C] Certain conditions cause drivers to behave strangely.[D] The reason for some behavior is obvious.22. [A] They usually accept responsibility.[B] They blame factors beyond their control.[C] They complain about their personal problems.[D] They compare their behavior to others.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A] She can’t find a job.[B] She doesn’t know how to manage a book store.[C] She wants to quit her current job in the IBM office.[D] She has no idea which of the two job offers is better.24. [A] She will earn less. [B] It takes too much time to go there.[C] It has nothing to do with her study. [D] She has no interest in that field.25. [A] Accept the job offer from the book store.[B] Accept the job offer from IBM.[C] In the holiday work in IBM and in the next school year work in the book store.[D] Give up both offers and find another one in the next school year.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] They think exactly the same way.[B] They are not physically separated.[C] They share most of their vital organs.[D] They make decisions by tossing coins.27. [A] Few of them can live long.[B] Most of them live a normal life.[C] Few of them get along well with each other.[D] Most of them differ in their likes and dislikes.28. [A] They have a private tutor. [B] They go to a regular school.[C] They attend a special school. [D] They are taught by their parents. Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. [A] Eliminating the original vegetation from the building site.[B] Marking the houses in an area similar to one another.[C] Deciding where a house will be built.[D] Surrounding a building with wild flowers and plants.30. [A] They are changed to make the site more interesting.[B] They are expanded to limit the amount of construction.[C] They are integrated into the design of the building.[D] They are removed for construction.31. [A] Many architects studied with Wright.[B] Wright started the practice of “land-scraping”.[C] Wright used elements of envelope building.[D] Most of the houses Wright built were made of stone.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. [A] A study on twelve young children’s brains.[B] The benefit from musical training for children.[C] New technology to examine children’s brains.[D] The benefit of music lessons for the memory and learning capability.33. [A] Scientists got no valuable results from the earlier studies on the topic.[B] Children musically trained remember things better than those untrained.[C] Older children get more benefit from musical training than younger ones.[D] The study is the first one on the effect of musical training on children’s brains.34. [A] None of them had been musically trained before.[B] Only 6 of them had a knowledge of music before.[C] Not all of them had been taught some music in school.[D] All of them were required to learn some music in school.35. [A] Human brains prefer musical sounds to white noise.[B] Children of different ages respond to sounds at the same speed.[C] All the twelve children like to learn to play the violin very much.[D] The older a child is, the more quickly he/she responds to sounds.Section CThe place of the child in society has varied for thousands of years and has been affected by different cultures and religions. In ancient times unwanted children were occasionally (36) _______, put to death, exploited, or offered for religious sacrifices, and in any event a large percentage of them didn’t (37) _______ their physically hazardous existence to achieve maturity.In Western civilization within the last few hundred years, there have been many changes in attitude toward the young. In agricultural Europe the children of the poor worked long hours for little or no pay, and there was no public concern for their safety or welfare. Punishment could be brutal and severe, and sometimes religious (38) _______ were expressed violently with a view toward saving the child’s soul.By the eighteenth century the harsh and (39) _______ methods began to show some changes. Society slowly (40) _______ children a role of more importance. Books were written expressly for them and (41) _______ laws were passed for their protection.In the past few (42) _______ parents have become more attentive to the needs of their children. Better health care is available and education is no longer (43) _______ for a limited few. (44) __________________________________________________________________________. Some say the pendulum in child rearing has swung so far toward permissiveness that (45) __________________________________________________________________________.The tendency today is for teachers and parents to emphasize individual responsibility and to stress that (46) __________________________________________________________________________.标准听力(七)Section A11. [A] Buy a train ticket from a friend. [B] Go to visit her parents-in-law.[C] Recheck the doors and windows. [D] Bring some presents to her parents.12. [A] He is not a qualified teacher.[B] He has already been married.[C] He does not feel like going to the dinner.[D] He does not know when the dinner begins.13. [A] She sings better than her daughter.[B] She doesn’t like her daughter si nging.[C] She herself doesn’t have a good voice.[D] She didn’t expect her daughter to sing so well.14. [A] He disagrees with the woman. [B] He agrees with the woman.[C] He holds a neutral attitude. [D] He has no comment.15. [A] Traveling by train. [B] Preparing for a trip.[C] Making a shopping list. [D] Shopping in a supermarket.16. [A] He is very shy and quiet.[B] He rarely means what he says.[C] He rarely says a thing about his brother Bill.[D] He has an open character and is very talkative.17. [A] The beaches are dirty. [B] The air is contaminated.[C] People there are exhausted. [D] It’s too windy for swimming.18. [A] The man may be a sexist.[B] The woman is a homemaker.[C] The woman is unhappy with her husband’s work.[D] The man is running a bread-manufacturing factory.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] It is closing down some factories in the US.[B] It no longer offers high-paying jobs.[C] The number of its employees is doubled after the restructuring.[D] It is manufacturing as many cars as before.20. [A] Over 87,000 workers will lose their jobs in auto companies.[B] Many people will have to say bye-bye to their high salaries.[C] The employees’ laid-off has a great impact on the American business.[D] America can no longer take a lead in world economy.21. [A] They produced more cars than American manufacturers.[B] They reduced car-production in America.[C] They gave up more market share to the natives.[D] They took over plants and manufacturing capacity.22. [A] It is a serious threat to its competitors.[B] It is not powerful enough to affect the world market.[C] The cars’ quality is good enough to have their own branding.[D] None of the Chinese cars meet the standard in the US.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A] To prove women’s diligence.[B] To seek gender equality on campus.[C] To improve transportation and accommodation.[D] To put pressure on male students.24. [A] To give an example of inequality.[B] To show the positive side of equality.[C] To show an example of the role model.[D] To emphasize that women are superior to men.25. [A] He was surely under huge pressure.[B] The cafeteria was not one of his greatest achievements.[C] He did almost nothing significant.[D] He was the greatest leader of the students’ union.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] To indicate how dependent the child is.[B] To show work time creeps into family life.[C] To show the microwave is of poor quality.[D] To indicate family issues affect work hours.27. [A] Be less satisfied with their work.[B] Be less satisfied with their family life.[C] Be angry with their troublesome children.[D] Be unwilling to get married at an early age.28. [A] Refuse to use cell phones.[B] Encourage women to stay at home.[C] Separate work hours from family time.[D] Ignore coming calls during family time.29. [A] Spillover makes the line between work and home unclear.[B] Cell phones seem to be convenient to families.[C] Cell phones affect men as much as women.[D] We can do nothing to solve the problem.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. [A] Nancy set up “Dress for Success” to make money.[B] Nancy’s office gathers used clothes from women.[C] Nancy’s grandfather lent her the money to set up the office.[D] Low-income women can get jobs at “Dress for Success”.31. [A] Because they like the design of the dresses.[B] Because they like to wear different clothes.[C] Because they prefer buying clothes at a low price.[D] Because they need to look smart when looking for a job.32. [A] That she got a lot of good ideas from Nancy.[B] That she is working happily at her present job.[C] That clothes from Nancy’s office he lped to get her a job.[D] That “Dress for Success” has a good business relation with her firm.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. [A] Mainly because she felt nervous on the stage.[B] Mainly because she lost her interest in that role.[C] Mainly because she preferred the role of the narrator.[D] Mainly because she had difficulty memorizing her words.34. [A] To remove the dandelions.[B] To enjoy the garden scene.[C] To have a talk with her daughter.[D] To help her daughter with the play.35. [A] Everybody has some unforgettable memory.[B] Everybody should learn to play different roles.[C] Everybody has his or her own value in the world.[D] Everybody can find his or her own way to success.Section CPeople born in the autumn live longer than those born in the spring. And they are less likely to fall (36) _______ ill when they are older, according to an Austrian scientist. The scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research made such (37) _______ by using census data for more than one million people in Austria, Denmark and Australia. They found that the month of birth was related to life (38) _______ over the age of 50. (39) _______ differences in what mothers ate during pregnancy, and infections occurring at different times of the year could both have an impact on the health of a new-born baby and could (40) _______ its life expectancy in older age. “A mother giving birth in spring spends the last (41) _______ of her pregnancy in winter, when she will eat less vitamins than in summer,” said Gabriele Doblhammer, one of a team of scientists who carried out the research. “When she stops breast-feeding and starts giving her baby (42) _______ food, it’s in the ho t weeks of summer when babies are (43) _______ to infections of the digestive system.” (44) _____________________________________________________________. In the southern hemisphere, the picture was similar. (45) _____________________________________________________________. The study focused on people born at the beginning of the 20th century. “(46) _____________________________________________________________,” Doblhammer said.标准听力(八)Section A11. [A] Karen is very forgetful.[B] He knows Karen better now.[C] Karen is sure to pass the interview.[D] The woman should have reminded Karen earlier.12. [A] H e can’t afford the time for the trip.[B] He will manage to leave this month.[C] He has to change the time for the trip.[D] He hasn’t decided where to go next month.13. [A] Everyone enjoyed himself at John’s parties.[B] The man didn’t enjoy John’s parties at all.[C] It will be the first time for the man to attend John’s party.[D] The man is glad to be invited to John’s housewarming party.14. [A] To help him prepare for the conference.[B] To tell him something about the conference.[C] To see if he is ready for the coming conference.[D] To remind him of the data he should take to the conference.15. [A] Their parents cut back the loan to them.[B] The woman doesn’t want to take another English course.[C] They can’t afford the rent of this month.[D] The woman’s boss re fused to give her a raise.16. [A] She doesn’t follow the teacher.[B] She has been given too much work.[C] She has no interest at the beginning.[D] She isn’t used to English teaching.17. [A] He agrees with the woman.[B] He is a good lecturer himself.[C] He is fond of Professor Smith.[D] He partly agrees with the woman.18. [A] The man couldn’t find a parking lot.[B] It’s hard to find a place to leave the car.[C] The woman was upset due to his late arrival.[D] The man apologized because of his negligence.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] How New York became the largest city in the Unite States.[B] How the Eric Canal is built.[C] Why New York has attracted so many people from the world.[D] Their tour in New York.20. [A] They are tour guides.[B] They are salespersons.[C] They are tourists.[D] They are engineers.21. [A] The river.[B] The Eric Canal.[C] Its location.[D] Its population.22. [A] In 1832.[B] In 1833.[C] In 1812.[D] In 1823.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A] Jerry’s wife is ill.[B] Sherwin’s hu sband is ill.[C] Jerry’s daughter is ill.[D] Sherwin’s daughter is ill.24. [A] She was on vacation.[B] She was sleeping.[C] She was busy.[D] She was doing nothing.25. [A] It was too noisy.[B] Jerr y didn’t explain very clearly.[C] The phone didn’t work well.[D] Sherwin was a little bit deaf.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] Development of the National Flag[B] Power of the National Flag[C] Types of Flags[D] Uses of Flags27. [A] They could tell wind direction.[B] They could bring good luck to fighters.[C] They were handed down by the ancestors.[D] They were believed to stand for natural forces.28. [A] He knows when it was sent to Europe.[B] He believes it was made in Egypt.[C] He thinks it came from China.[D] He doubts where it started.29. [A] The role of China in the spread of the national flag.[B] The second ancestor of the national flag.[C] The use of modern flags in Europe.[D] The importance of modern flags.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. [A] She is good at observing and understanding.[B] She is never pleased with her neighbors.[C] She is unhappy with their life.[D] She is easy to get along with.31. [A] She is selfish and cruel.[B] She is kind and polite.[C] She is proud and helpful.[D] She is lonely and unhappy.32. [A] Money is the key to everything.[B] There is something more important than money.[C] The more money you have, the less happy you’ll be.[D] When talking to people we should look into their eyes.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. [A] She had met with an accident.[B] She had caused a scandal.[C] She was seriously ill.[D] She was hidden somewhere.34. [A] Look into the matter.[B] Bring Milly back to life.[C] Free him from a scandal.[D] Keep the whole thing a secret.35. [A] A farmer.[B] A policeman.[C] A country doctor.[D] A newspaper reporter.Section CAustralia, the last (36) _______ to be “discovered”, was sighted by Dut ch, Portuguese, and Spanish ships in the seventeenth century. No colonies (37) _______ at that time, however, as these nations were less interested in (38) _______ than in (39) _______. As in the early history of the United States, it was the English who (40) _______ the permanent (41) _______ in Australia. This history and the (42) _______ of these two former British colonies have some other things in common as well. Australia and the United States are about equal in size, and barren western portions of the two bear a close physical (43) _______.(44) _________________________________________________________________. Settlement of the western part of both countries quickened after gold was discovered in America in 1849 and in Australia two years later. Although the parallels in the development of these two countries are striking, there are some sharp contrasts as well. (45) __________________________________________________________________________. Australia, unlike the U.S., has its economyrooted in wheat growing and sheep raising. Yet, (46) __________________________________________________________________________.标准听力(九)Section A11. [A] The artist’s works are beyond understanding.[B] The artist’s unexpected tragedy is a great pity.[C] The artist’s paintings are actually worthless.[D] People should have recognized the artist’s value earlier.12. [A] It wasn’t very well designed.[B] Its results were just as expected.[C] It fully reflected the students’ ability.[D] Its results fell short of her expectations.13. [A] Linda made her own guitar.[B] Linda taught herself to play the piano.[C] Linda taught herself to play the guitar.[D] Linda doesn’t have much talent for music.14. [A] The man can have his pants at the end of the day.[B] Cleaning the pants will take longer than usual.[C] She doesn’t think the stain can be removed.[D] The man should go to a different location.15. [A] Fuel cannot be transported to the northeastern states.[B] There are too few houses in the northeast.[C] People in the northeast are inexperienced in dealing with snow.[D] Cold weather in the northeast has increased the demand for fuel.16. [A] The boss is often late for work.[B] The boss will probably discipline the woman.[C] The boss may disregard the woman’s lateness.[D] The boss didn’t know the woman was late agai n.17. [A] She is eager to be accepted by the university.[B] She is waiting to see if she could get the job from Cole’s.[C] She is expecting to see if Cole would lend her some cash.[D] She has no idea about whether she can afford the university tuition.18. [A] They should wait patiently.[B] They should ask that man to leave.[C] They should serve that man immediately.[D] That man is old enough to order things he likes.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] She loved it.[B] She disagreed with too much of it to enjoy.[C] She thought it was just so so.[D] She liked the class but disagreed with the Professor.20. [A] Early America was undemocratic.[B] There has never been democracy in America.[C] Early leaders of America had no desire for democracy.[D] Democracy took time to develop in America.21. [A] The basic foundations of democracy were created over 50 years ago.[B] Early leaders loved democracy.[C] America is no different now than 200 years ago.[D] The meaning of democracy has changed over time.22. [A] She is afraid he may discover her ignorance.[B] She is afraid it may affect her grade.[C] She is not completely sure of her own opinion.[D] She is too busy and has no time to waste.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A] He was returning home from a party.[B] He just got off work when he saw the UFO.[C] He was driving home from a restaurant.[D] He was coming home from a police station.24. [A] The man was out of mind.[B] He drank a few beers in the party.[C] He lost his directions to his home.[D] He took some drugs in the party.25. [A] They should call the fire department.[B] The man should go to the party again.[C] The man should contact the newspaper.[D] The man should seek counseling.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] A research on space.[B] An event of imagination.[C] A historic discovery.[D] A scientific adventure.27. [A] Huge waves.[B] An earthquake.[C] Damages to American cities.[D] An Earth explosion.28. [A] The land is covered with water.[B] Wars break out among countries.[C] People there can not live at the temperature of zero.[D] The light and heat from the sun can not reach the earth.29. [A] The human beings will die out in 2094.[B] Animals could not live in the cold climate.[C] The Earth could be hit by other objects in space.[D] What happened 65 million years ago was an invented story. Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. [A] She is not used to the life there now.[B] She has lived there for seventeen years.[C] She prefers to live in an old-fashioned house.[D] She has to be polite to everyone she meets there.31. [A] In a cafe.[B] In a pub.[C] In a restaurant.[D] In a nightclub.32. [A] He didn’t l ike the British idea of family.[B] He was from a typical French family.[C] He had never been to France.[D] He felt lonely in England.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. [A] To protect beachfront property.[B] To reduce the traffic on beach roads.[C] To provide privacy for homeowners.[D] To define property limits.34. [A] By sending water directly back to the sea with great force.[B] By reducing wave energy.[C] By reducing beach width.[D] By stabilizing beachfront construction.35. [A] Protecting roads along the shore.[B] Building on beaches with seawalls.[C] Adding sand to beaches with seawalls.[D] Stopping building seawalls.Section CBorn in North Carolina in 1862, William Sidney Porter, this master of short stories is much better known under his pen name “O’Henry”. His only (36) _______ education was received at the school of his Aunt Linda, where he developed a (37) _______ love of books. In his uncle’s drug store, he became a (38) _______ pharmacist and was also known for his (39) _______ and cartoons of the townspeople of Greensboro. At the age of twenty, Porter came to Texas (40) _______ for health reasons and worked on a sheep farm. It was here that Porter (41) _______ knowledge for farm life that he later (42) _______ in many of his short stories. In 1884, Porter moved to Austin. For the next three years, he roomed in the home of the Joseph Harrell family and held several jobs. It was during this time thatPorter first used his pen name — O. Henry — said to be derived from his frequent (43) _______ of “Oh, Henry”, the family cat. (44) ______________________________________________________________________.Meanwhile, (45) ______________________________________________________________________. From this low point in Porter’s life, he began a remarkable comeback. Three years later, he emerged from prison as “O’Henry” to help shield his true identity.(46) ______________________________________________________________________.标准听力(十)Section A11. [A] The woman is the man’s boss.[B] The man is the woman’s husband.[C] The woman is the headmaster of a school.[D] The woman wants to know something about a student.12. [A] She suggests the man to go to a farther place to trim his hair.[B] She offers to cut the man’s hair herself at the price of 10.[C] She tells the man a cheaper but busier place to have his hair cut.[D] She used to trim her hair in a luxurious saloon.13. [A] Encourage them.[B] Stop them immediately.[C] Give some explanation.[D] Leave them alone.14. [A] The man was the only survivor of an air crash.[B] People on board were frightened and tried to escape.[C] The man has always been very lucky in accidents.[D] A few passengers came back home safe and sound.15. [A] He was taking pictures of the campus.[B] His photographs were on the evening news.[C] He went to see a film on campus.[D] His television appearance was unintentional.16. [A] He didn’t know the woman was late for work.[B] He asked why the woman wasn’t there on time.[C] He doesn’t have a habit of being on time, either.[D] He wants the woman to keep a habit of being punctual.17. [A] They both graduated from art schools.[B] They majored in different areas of art.[C] They are equally competent for the job.[D] They are both willing to draw the posters.18. [A] Public buses are fast and cheap.[B] Parking is becoming a big problem.[C] Buses and taxis are easy to find parking.[D] People can find nowhere to park their cars.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] Putting up posters for her works.[B] Attending an art class.[C] Decorating her dorm room.[D] Organizing a global tour.20. [A] Two-dimensional.[B] Three-dimensional.[C] Colorful.[D] Detailed.21. [A] She earned a lot of money.[B] She learned many things.[C] She was acquainted with many people.[D] She became an art major.22. [A] Hold an exhibition on campus.[B] Go to New York City.[C] Register for the tour to Boston.[D] Meet the European painters.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A] She does some teaching work.[B] She does her homework.[C] She works as a babysitter.。

2024年6月大学英语六级听力原文(第2套)

2024年6月大学英语六级听力原文(第2套)

2024年6月大学英语六级听力原文(第2套)Conversation OneI've just bought a new blender.What's that?A blender, you know, a machine that blends food.Uh, yes, of course, the electric kitchen appliance.Exactly, this one is state-of-the-art. I've been meaning to buy one for a while, and I did thorough research on which specific model to get.I read through maybe hundreds of online user reviews. Anyway, it's amazing.Really? What could be so special about it? I mean it's just a blender.Well, basically, it's just a very good one. It feels heavy and sturdy and well made. It also has lots of power and can easily cut and crush practically anything. This way, the soups and juices I make come out really fine and smooth, with no lumpy bits.Um, I see. I have never thought of getting one myself. It sounds like the kind of thing that, for me personally, I would rarely use.I've never had one before, and now that I do. I use it all the time.I make a fresh fruit juice in the morning, maybe not every morning, but3 or4 times a week, and it feels fantastic. It's a really healthy habit.I can imagine that must feel quite satisfying. I can picture you getting all creative in the kitchen and trying out a multitude of different ingredients, and it's obviously going to be healthier than buying packaged juice from a supermarket.It's so much healthier. It's not even close. Did you know that store-bought juice is like 10% sugar?Right, so then you bought it for the health benefits?Mostly yes. Basically, it allows me to have a more varied diet with a far wider assortment of nutrients, because it's not only fruit in my morning juices you see. I can also throw in vegetables, nuts, yogurts, cereals, anything that tickled my fancy.Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Question 1. What does the man say he did before buying the blender?Question 2. What does the woman say she has never thought of doing?Question 3. What does the man say is a really healthy habit?Question 4.What do we learn about store-bought juice from the conversation?Conversation TwoToday we have a very interesting guest.Mr. Thomas Benjamin Grimm, the mayor of Berkton, is here to talk about his job and responsibilities overseeing this charming village.Mr. Grimm, thank you for being here.Thank you for having me.I'd like to start by stating the obvious.Berkton has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country, and this has happened under your watch.Just how did you achieve this?The achievement belongs to all the residents of Berkton.It was a shared effort where everybody pitched in for the communal good.But how did this change happen?In about 10 years, Berkton has gone from a relatively unheard of sleepy village to a must-see destination.Yes, the change has truly been remarkable.Berkton was always fortunate to be endowed with such a beautiful natural allure.The Ambury Hills above the village remain untouched by human development, and the Sonora valley just below it is equally stunning.The transformation commenced in a town hall meeting in spring 2008 over 10 years ago now, when an overwhelming majority of neighbors voted in favor of "Motion 836".This legislative proposal essentially set out to harmonize the aesthetic appearance of all the houses in Berkton.The idea was that if all the properties looked a certain way with shared design features, then a village as a whole would look more beautiful.And it worked.It certainly did.I'm looking now at a before-and-after photo, and the change is truly remarkable.It's hard to believe it's the same place.And how do the neighbors feel now?Great pride I would say.But what about the multitudes of visitors now crowding the streets?Is everyone happy about that?The tourists we receive are a blessing, as they have completely revitalized our local economy.Every visitor is warmly welcome.Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Question 5.What is the question the woman asked Mr. Grimm after the introduction?Question 6. What do we learn about Berkton of 10 years ago?Question 7.What resulted from the passing of the legislative proposal"Motion 836"?“836号动议”立法提案通过的结果是什么?Question 8. Why does the man say the tourists are a blessing toBerkton?Passage OneResearchers in the US have created a remote-controlled robot that is so small it can walk on the top of a US penny.In research published in the journal Science Robotics, a team at Northwestern University said the crab-like robot is 0.5mm wide.Researchers described it as the smallest ever remote-controlled walking robot.The tiny robot can bend, twist, crawl, walk, turn, and even jump without the use of complex hardware or special power.The engineers said this is because the robot is powered by the elastic property of its body.To construct the robot, the researchers used a shape memory alloy material that transforms to its "remembered" shape when heated.Using a laser, the team is able to heat the robot at specific parts of its body, causing it to change shape.As the robot deforms and goes back to its original shape, it creates movement from one place to another."Because these structures are so tiny, the rate of cooling is very fast,"project lead Professor John A. Rogers said.In fact, reducing the sizes of these robots allows them to run faster.While the research is still in the exploratory phase, the team believes that technology could lead to micro-sized robots that can perform practical tasks in tightly confined spaces."You might imagine micro robots as agents to repair or assemble small structures or machines in industry, or as surgical assistants to clear clogged arteries, to stop internal bleeding, or to eliminate cancerous tumors, all in minimally invasive procedures,"Rogers said.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 9.What does the passage say about a team of researchers at Northwestern University?Question 10.What did the researchers say about the robot they created?Question 11.What do the researchers expect their robots to do in the future?Passage TwoI don't want to boast anything, but I have always considered myself something of an elite sleeper.Given the opportunity, I will sleep for marathon stretches, and can doze through the most extreme situations.On one very rough ferry crossing, on the route to the Isles of Scilly, for example, my traveling companion spent the entire 3-hour- ride throwingup in the bathroom, while I dozed happily on a plastic chair.Unfortunately, it has come to my attention that I am not an elite sleeper after all.It seems I am just lazy, because elite sleepers are defined as the approximately 3 percent of the population who are biologically programmed to need less sleep than the rest of us.According to a study that came out in March, elite sleepers have rare genetic changes, which means they can sleep fewer hours than mere mortals, without any risk of cognitive decline.It may not be possible to change your own genes, but can you train yourself to need less sleep?Is there a non-biological way to reach elite sleeper status?I have spent the past year trying to answer that question.Not for fun, I should add, but because having a baby has severely disrupted my sleep, for which I still have a great passion.For a while, I assumed I'd be forced to become one of those people who jump out of bed at the crack of dawn.After a year of tough scientific study, however, I have discovered being forced to get up early in the morning is very different from being an early bird.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 12.What does the speaker say she did on her ride to the Isles of Scilly?Question 13.What do we learn from the passage about elite sleepers?Question 14.What has the speaker been trying to find out over the past year?Question 15.What has the speaker discovered after a year of tough scientific study?Recording OneIf you read an article about a controversial issue, do you think you'd realize if it had changed your beliefs?No one knows your own mind like you do.It seems obvious that you would know if your beliefs had shifted.And yet, a new paper in the Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology suggests that we actually have very poor awareness of our own belief change, meaning that we will tend to underestimate how much we've been swayed by a convincing article.The researchers recruited over 200 undergraduates across two studies and focused on their beliefs about whether physical punishment of kids is an effective form of discipline.The students reported their initial beliefs about whether physical punishment is an effective way to discipline a child on the scale from"1. Completely disbelieve" to"9. Completely believe".Several weeks later, they were given one of two research-based texts to read.Each was several pages long and either presented the arguments and data in favour of physical punishment or against it.After this, the students answered some questions to test their comprehension and memory of the text.Then, the students again scored their belief in whether physical punishment is effective or not.Finally, the researchers asked them to recall what their belief had been at the start of the study.The students' belief about physical punishment changed when they read a text that argued against their own initial position.Crucially, the memory of their initial belief was shifted in the direction of their new belief.In fact, their memory was closer to their current belief than their original belief.The more their belief had changed, the larger this memory bias tended to be, suggesting the students were relying on their current belief to deduce their initial belief.The memory bias was unrelated to the measures of how well they'd understood or recalled the text, suggesting these factors didn't play a role in memory of initial belief or awareness of belief change.The researchers concede that this research was about changes to mostly moderate beliefs.It's likely the findings would be different in the context of changes to extreme or deeply held beliefs.However, our beliefs on most topics are in the moderate range, and as we go about our daily lives reading informative material, these intriguing findings suggest we are mostly ignorant of how what we just read has updated and altered our own position.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the recording you have just heard.Question 16.What does a new paper in the Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology suggest?Question 17.What happened when the students read a text that argued against their own initial position?Question 18.What did the researchers concede concerning their findings?Recording TwoAs the American population grows, so does the number of American moms.But more than a century after Mother's Day became an official holiday, even as that number increases, the share of the American population who are mothers is at the lowest point in a quarter century.It's frequently noted that fertility rates are falling sharply inricher countries.But the less observed consequence of this trend is that a decline in births can also mean a decline in motherhood in general.According to my analysis of data from the Census Bureau, the decline of American motherhood is real, occurring very quickly, and may continue for some time yet.Not only are moms making up less of the population, but their characteristics are changing too and in a way that might be linked to their proportional decline.Moms today tend to be older than in the past.Just looking at recent years, the change in age-specific birth rates has been drastic.In just the past few years, the peak childbearing age range for American women has advanced from that of 25~29 to that of 30~34.Meanwhile, childbearing among women under 20 has fallen by half or more, while childbearing among women 35 and older is rising.One positive consequence of this age shift is that a larger proportion of new mothers are economically prepared to raise children.Less positively, however, many women find that, as they age, they can't have as many kids as they would like.Plus, having children later in life can increase the risk of health complications.These finer points aside, one major consequence of the older mom's trend is that fewer years of a woman's life are spent as a mother.This means that, at any given time, a larger share of women and thus of the whole population, will report not having children in government surveys.In other words, later motherhood means less motherhood.Even as motherhood rates decline, Mother's Day, of course, will endure.In fact, despite the demographic shift, retail spending on the holiday appears to be rising.It is hard to say if Mother's Day spending is rising more than one would expect, given that the American population keeps growing.But one factor might be that the proportion of women who are the mothers of adult children is rising and those adult children may spend more generously when it comes to celebrating the moms they no longer live with.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the recording you have just heard.Question 19.What does the speaker conclude from her analysis of the Census Bureau's data?Question 20.What does the speaker say is a positive consequence of the age shift in childbearing?Question 21.What might be one explanation for the rise in retailspending on Mother's Day?Recording ThreeSince NASA published a paper in 1989 claiming that house plants can soak up pollution and toxic chemicals, businesses and homeowners have increasingly invested in greenery to help clean their air.But a new analysis suggests it could actually take more than 1,000 plants per square meter to gain a benefit any greater than simply opening a couple of windows.The problem lies in the fact that NASA conducted their tests in sealed containers that do not simulate the conditions in most people's homes or offices.The space agency was primarily concerned about keeping the air fresh for astronauts cut off in biospheres or space stations, and helping to combat "sick building syndrome" which had become a problem due to the super-insulated and energy-efficient offices of the late 1970s.By the early 1980s, workers regularly complained of skin rashes, sleepiness, headaches, and allergies as they breathed in toxic chemicals from paints and plastics.NASA found that certain plants could remove chemicals from the air, and even today garden centers recommend the plants for air cleaning properties.However, a new evaluation of dozens of studies spanning 30 years found that house plants in a normal environment have little impact.In fact, natural ventilation is far better at cleaning the air.The researchers also calculated the clean air delivery rate for plants in the studies they analyzed and found that the rate at which plants disperse the compounds was well below the usual rate of air exchange in a normal building, caused by the movement of people coming and going, opening doors and windows.Many of the studies did show a reduction in the concentration of volatile organic compounds over time, which is likely why people have seized on them to praise the air purifying virtues of plants.But the researchers' calculations showed it would take 10 to 1,000 plants per square meter of floor space to compete with the air cleaning capacity of a building's air handling system or even just a couple of open windows in a house.In contrast, NASA's sealed experiment recommended one pot plant per 100 square feet.This is certainly an example of how scientific findings can be misleading or misinterpreted over time.But it's also a great example of how scientific research should continually re-examine and question findings to get closer to the ground truth of understanding what's actually happening.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the recording you have just heard.Question 22.What does NASA's 1989 paper claim house plants can do?Question 23.What is said to be the problem with NASA's study reported in its 1989 paper?Question 24.What is the finding of a new evaluation of dozens of studies spanning 30 years?Question 25.What does NASA's sealed experiment recommendation exemplify in scientists'pursuit of truth?。

英语六级听力材料大学英语六级听力材料多篇

英语六级听力材料大学英语六级听力材料多篇

英语六级听力材料大学英语六级听力材料多篇大学英语六级听力材料篇一:American and European cultural coursesThis term several useful and interesting courses have been offered. An introduction to European culture, for instance, gives us a lot of background knowledge of the history of European philosophy, literature and arts. From time to time, we see slight shows of famous paintings, and hear tapes of famous pieces of music, these make the lecture all the more interesting.American society and culture is another course that attracts a large audience. The teacher who visited the united state not long ago, discusses new train and changes in American life, as well as American history and traditions. We like these and other courses very much, because they help us not only to improve our English, but also to broaden our vision.大学英语六级听力材料篇二:Physical activityMost young people enjoy some form of physical activity. It might be walking, cycling, or swimming , or in winter , skating or skiing . It might be a game of some kind —football, hockey, golf or tennis., or it might be mountaineering . Those who have a passion for climbing high and difficult mountains are often looked upon with astonishment. Why are men andwomen willing to suffer cold and hardship , and to take risks on high mountains ? This astonishment it probably caused by the difference between mountaineering and other forms of activity to which men give their leisure. If we pare mountaineering and other more familiar sports, we might think that one big difference is that mountaineering is not a “team sport”. We should be mistaken in this . There are , it is true , no “matcher” between “ teams” of climbers , however, when climbers are on a rock face linked by a rope on which their lives may depend , there is obviously teamwork .大学英语六级听力材料篇三:Choosing a CareerChoosing a career is one of the m ost important things in a person’s life. Finding the right career, we will be happy and successful. Finding the wrong one, we will not be able to fully display our our talents. Unfortunately, many of us make causely mistakes, the trouble is that we often choose a career for the wrong reasons. For example, some people simply follow in the footsteps of their parents and relatives, and many others change jobs constantly under the influence of friends who give them their advice. As a result, they can’t make the best use of their talents, and they get no well in their work. These mistakes can be avoided by taking into account some factors, such as our choice of occupation and a necessary information about the job before we make the decision. Above all, it is important to make a fare evaluation of ourselves. Be sure that weknow where our interest lies and what our ability is. Only by doing so, can we both excel in and enjoy our work.。

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六级听力材料

17.(WA) One reason oceanographers analyze the sediment on the ocean floor is to see how long-terms changes in Earth's temperature have affected the depth of the ocean. By analyzing the remains of sea animals in old layers of ocean sediment, oceanographers can determine the depth of the ocean in the past. They've analyzed hundreds of such layers, including some from the coldest periods of Earth's history --- the ice ages. What they've found is that during the ice ages, the amount of water in the oceans decreased. Water levels in the ocean dropped by about four hundred feet. Water from the ocean evaporated and became frozen in continental glaciers, so it didn't drain back into the ocean. When temperatures eventually rose again, the glaciers melted, and the oceans returned to their former depths. Analysis of sedimentary data indicates that periods of glacial freezing and melting occurred in regular cycles of twenty thousand, forty thousand, and one hundred thousand years.Oceanographers are interested in the history of seawater levels because they hope to use this historical data in order to predict the possible effect that global warming could have on seawater levels. If industrial pollutants are capable of heating global temperatures to the point that glaciers begin to melt, it is urgent for us to know precisely how high sea levels will rise as a result.18.(MA) Now let's focus on comics in the 1950's. Early in the decade sales were down, so publishers started looking for some new angle to get their readers interested again. They found what they were looking for with horror comics --- stories about ghosts and demons that were often graphically violent.Before long, most of the major publishers were printing horror comics --- but it all came to an end a few years later. You see, there was a psychologist named Frederic [FRED-rick] Wertham who claimed that comic books --- the horror books in particular --- were a bad influence on children and turned them into juvenile delinquents. Wertham even wrote a book called Seduction of the Innocent that showed specific scenes from comics that he thought were a particularly bad influence on kids.Wertham wasn't the only one down on comics. The United States Senate Subcommittee on Juvenile Delinquency also released a report very critical of comics. The result of all this fuss was the creation of the Comics Code Authority in 1995. This is a self-censoring body created by the publishers. Essentially, for a comic book to be approved by the code, it hadto be free of the blood and gore that was usually depicted in most horror comics, and evil could never triumph over good. Children had to be shown that crime did not pay.Well, if comic sales were bad in 1950, things got even worse in 1955. Many small publishers actually went out of business. But the industry rebounded by introducing a new lineup of superheroes, characters like Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four. Now, I've brought with me today some comic books from this era to pass around. They're from my own personal collection, so please be extra careful when handling them.19.(woman) Welcome to the Four Winds Historical Farm, where traditions of the past are preserved for visitors like you. Today, our master thatchers will begin giving this barn behind me a sturdy thatched roof able to withstand heavy winds and last up to a hundred years. How do they do it? Well, in a nutshell, thatching involves covering the beams or rafters --- the wooden skeleton of a roof --- with reeds or straw. Our thatchers here have harvested their own natural materials for the job --- the bundles of water reeds you see lying over there beside the barn.Thatching is certainly uncommon in the Untied States today. I guess that's why so many of you have come to see this demonstration. But it wasn't always that way. In the seventeenth century, the colonists here thatched their roofs with reeds and straw, just as they had done in England. After a while, though, they began to replace the thatch with wooden shingles because wood was so plentiful. And eventually, other roofing materials like stone, slate, and clay tiles came into use.It's a real shame that most people today don't realize how strong and long lasting a thatched roof is. In Ireland, where thatching is stillpracticed, the roofs can survive winds of up to one hundred ten miles per hour. That's because straw and reeds are so flexible. They bend but don't break in the wind like other materials can. Another advantage is that the roofs keep the house cool in the summer and warm in the winter. And then, of course, there's the roofs' longevity --- the average is sixty years, but they can last up to a hundred. With all these reasons to start thatching roofs again, wouldn't it be wonderful to see this disappearing craft return to popularity?20.(man) A lot of people in the United States are coffee drinkers. Over the last few years, a trend has been developing to introduce premium, specially blended coffees --- knows as "gourmet coffees" --- into the American market.Boston seems to have been the birthplace of this trend. In fact, major gourmet coffee merchants from other cities like Seattle and San Francisco came to Boston, where today they're engaged in a kind of "coffee war" with Boston's merchants. They are all competing for a significant share of the gourmet coffee market.Surprisingly, the competition among these leading gourmet coffee businesses will not hurt any of them. Experts predict that the gourmet coffee market in the United States is growing and will continue to grow, to the point that gourmet coffee will soon capture half of what is now a 1.5-million-dollar market and will be an 8-million-dollar market by 1999.Studies have shown that coffee drinkers who convert to gourmet coffee seldom go back to the regular brands found in supermarkets. As a result, these brands will be the real losers in the gourmet coffee competition.21.(woman) You may remember that a few weeks ago we discussed the question of what photography is. Is it art, or is it a method of reproducing images? Do photographs belong in museums or just in our homes? Today I want to talk about a person who tried to make his professional life an answer to such questions.Alfred Stieglitz went from the United States to Germany to study engineering. While he was there, he became interested in photography and began to experiment with his camera. He took pictures under conditions that most photographers considered too difficult--- he took them at night, in the rain, and of people and objects reflected in windows. When he returned to the United States he continued these revolutionary efforts. Stieglitz was the first person to photograph skyscrapers, clouds, and views from an airplane.What Stieglitz was trying to do in these photographs was what he tried to do throughout his life: make photography an art. He felt that photography could be just as good a form of self-expression as painting or drawing. For Stieglitz, his camera was his brush. While many photographers of the late 1800's and early 1900's thought of their work as a reproduction of identical images, Stieglitz saw his as a creative art form. He understood the power of the camera to capture the moment. In fact, he never retouched his prints or made copies of them. If he were in this classroom today, I'm sure he'd say, "Well, painters don't normally make extra copies of their paintings, do they?"22.(woman) So, uh... as Jim said, James Polk was the eleventh President, and... uh... well, my report's about the next President --- Zachary Taylor.Taylor was elected in 1849. It's surprising because... well, he was the first President that didn't have any previous political experience. The main reason he was chosen as a candidates was because he was a war hero.In the army, his men called him "Old Rough and Ready"... I guess because of his... "rough edges." He was kind of blunt and he didn't really look like a military hero. He liked to do things like wear civilian clothes instead of a uniform --- even in battle. And he was so short and plump he had to be lifted up onto his horse. But he did win a lot of battles and he became more and more popular. So, the Whig party decided to nominate him for the presidency, even though no one knew anything about where he stood on the issues.I couldn't find much about his accomplishments --- probably because he was only in office about a year and a half before he died. But one thing --- he pushed for the development of the transcontinental railroad because he though it was important to form a link with the West Coast --- there was a lot of wealth in California and Oregon from commerce and minerals and stuff. Also, he established an agricultural bureau in the Department of the Interior and promoted more government aid to agriculture.Well, that's about all I found. Like I said, he died in office --- in 1850 --- so his Vice President took over... and that's the next report, so... thank you.23.(man) I want to welcome each and every balloon enthusiast to Philadelphia. Thank you for coming here this morning to commemorate the first balloon voyage in the United States. On January 9, 1793, at ten o'clock in the morning, a silk balloon lifted into the skies above this city, which was, at the time, the capital of the country.According to the original records of the flight, the voyage lasted forty-six minutes, from its departure in Philadelphia to its landing across the Delaware River in New Jersey. Though our pilots today will try to approximate the original landing site, they're at the mercy of the winds, so who knows where they'll drift off to. Even the balloonist in 1793 experienced some uncertain weather that day. There were clouds, fog, and mist in various directions.24.(man) I'm glad you brought up the question of our investigations into the makeup of the Earth's interior. In fact --- since this is the topic of your reading assignment for next time --- let me spend these last few minutes of class talking about it. There were several important discoveries in the early part of this century that helped geologists develop a more accurate picture of the Earth's interior.The first key discovery had to do with seismic waves --- remember they are the vibrations caused by earthquakes. Well, scientists found that they traveled thousands of miles through the Earth's interior. This finding enabled geologists to study the inner parts of the Earth. You see, these studies revealed that these vibrations were of two types: compression --- or P --- waves and shear --- or S --- waves. And researchers found that P waves travel through both liquids and solids, while S waves travel only through solid matter.In 1906 a British geologist discovered that P waves slowed down at a certain depth but kept traveling deeper. On the other hand, S waves either disappeared or were reflected back, so he concluded that depth marked the boundary between a solid mantle and a liquid core. Three years later another boundary was discovered --- that between the mantle and the Earth's crust.There's still a lot to be learned about the Earth. For instance, geologists know that the core is hot. Evidence of this is the molten lava that flows out of volcanoes. But we're still not sure what the source of the heat is.Our reenactment promises to be noting less than spectacular. The yellow balloon directly behind me is five stories high. It's inflated with helium, unlike the original, which was filled with hydrogen and, unbeknownst to the pilot, potentially explosive. Gas-filled models are pretty uncommon now because of the extremely high cost, so the eighty other balloons in today's launch are hot air, heated by propane burners. These balloons are from all over the country.25.(woman) Good evening. My name is Pam Jones, and on behalf of the Modern Dance club, I'd like to welcome you to tonight's program. The club is pleased to present the TV version of The Catherine Wheel, Twyla Tharp's rock ballet. This video version of the ballet has been even more successful with audiences than the original theater production ---- it includes some animation, slow motion, and stop-action freezes that really help the audience understand the dance.The title of the piece refers to Saint Catherine, who died on a wheel in 307 A.D. Nowadays, a Catherine wheel is also a kind of firework ---- it looks something like a pinwheel. Anyway, the dance is certainly full of fireworks! You'll see how Twyla Tharp explores one family's attempt to confront the violence in modern life. The central symbol of the work is a pineapple... but exactly what it represents has always created a lot of controversy. As you watch, see if you can figure it out.The music for this piece is full of the rhythmic energy of rock music. It was composed by David Byrne... of the rock band Talking Heads? And the lead dancer in this version was Sara Rudner, who is perfectly suited to Tharp's adventurous choreography.Following the video, dance teacher Mary Parker will lead a discussion about the symbolism Ms. Tharp used. We hope you can stay for that. So, enjoy tonight's video... and thank you for your support.26.(woman) Most people think of astronomers as people who spend their time in cold observatories peering through telescopes every night. In fact, a typical astronomer spends most of his or her time analyzing data and may only be at the telescope a few weeks of the year. Some astronomers work on purely theoretical problems and never use a telescope at all.You might not know how rarely images are viewed directly through telescopes. The most common way to observe the skies is to photograph them. The process is very simple. First, a photographic plate is coated with a light-sensitive material. The plate is positioned so that the image received by the telescope is recorded on it. Then the image can be developed, enlarged, and published so that many people can study it.Because most astronomical objects are very remote, the light we receive from them is rather feeble. But by using a telescope as a camera, long time exposures can be made. In this way, objects can be photographed that are a hundred times too faint to be seen by just looking through a telescope.27.(woman) Before we start our first lab, I'd like to tell you a little bit about the workbook we'll be using.The first thing I'd like to point out is that the workbook contains a very large amount of material --- far more than you could ever handle in a single semester. What you're supposed to do is choose the experiments and activities that you want to do --- within a certain framework, of course. Part of my job is to help you make your choices.28.(woman) Do you have trouble sleeping at night? Then maybe this is for you. When you worry about needing sleep and toss and turn trying to find a comfortable position, you're probably only making matters worse. What happens when you do that, is that your heart rate actually increases, making it more difficult to relax.You may also have some bad habits that contribute to the problem. Do you rest frequently during the day? Do you get virtually no exercise, or do you exercise strenuously late in the day? Are you preoccupied with sleep, or do you sleep late on weekends? Any or all of these factors might be leading to your insomnia by disrupting your body's natural rhythm.What should you do, then, on those sleepless nights? Don't bother with sleeping pills. They can actually cause worse insomnia later. The best thing to do is drink milk or eat cheese or tuna fish. These are all rich in amino acids and help produce a neurotransmitter in the brain that induces sleep. This neurotransmitter will help you relax, and you'll be on your way to getting a good night's sleep.Until tomorrow's broadcast, this has been another in the series "Hints for Good Health."Next, I'd like to mention that in each workbook chapter, there are usually two subsections. The first is called "Experiments" and the second is called "Activities."In the "Experiments" section, the workbook gives full instructions for all the experiments, including alternate procedures. Choose the procedure you wish ---- there's plenty of equipment available.In the "Activities" section, you will find suggestions for projects that you can do on your own time. You'll see that there are usually no detailed instructions for the activities --- you're supposed to do them your own way.If there are no questions, let's turn to Chapter One now.29.(Man) Today we'll examine the role that private transportation ---namely, the automobile --- plays in city planning.A number of sociologists blame the automobile for the decline of the downtown areas of major cities. In the 1950's and 1960's the automobile made it possible to work in the city and yet live in the suburbs many miles away. Shopping patterns changed: instead of patronizing downtown stores, people in the suburbs went to large shopping malls outside the city and closer to home. Merchants in the city failed; and their sores closed. Downtown shopping areas became deserted.In recent years there's been a rebirth of the downtown areas, as many suburbanites have moved back to the city. They've done this, of course, to avoid highways clogged with commuters from the suburbs.I've chosen this particular city planning problem --- our dependence on private transportation --- to discuss in groups. I'm hoping you all will come up with some innovative solutions. Oh, and don't approach the problem from a purely sociological perspective; try to take into account environmental and economic issues as well.30.(woman) Word comes from California of a new weapon in the war on household pests. Two scientists working for a firm in Anaheim, California, have developed a method to eliminate insects without using dangerous chemicals. The new poison? Hot air.The basic idea is that insects cannot adjust to temperatures much above normal. In laboratory experiments, cockroaches and termites can't survive much more than a quarter of an hour at 125 degrees Fahrenheit, or about 50 degrees centigrade.The new method involves covering a house with a huge tent and filling it with air heated to around 65 degrees centigrade. Hot air is forced in with fans, and the tent keeps the heat inside the house. Since termites try to escape by hiding in wooden beams, the heat treatment must be continued for a full six hours. But when it's all over, and the insects are dead, there are no toxic residues to endanger humans or pets, and no funny smells.Scientists claim that there is no danger of fire, either, since very few household materials will burn at 65 degrees centigrade. In fact, wood is prepared for construction use by drying it in ovens at 80 degree centigrade, which is substantially hotter than the air used in this procedure.31.(woman) I'm sure you realize that your research papers are due in six weeks. I've looked at your proposed topics and made comments about them. The most frequent problem was proposing too broad a topic --- remember, this is only a fifteen-page paper.As I return your topic papers, I'd like to look over the schedule which sketches out what we'll do during the next two weeks. Today is Monday; by Friday, I want your preliminary outline. Please be sure to incorporate the suggestions I've made on your topics in your outlines. Next week I'll have a conference with each of you. I've posted a schedule on my office door --- sign your name to indicate the time you're available for an appointment. In the conference, we'll discuss your preliminary outline. Then you can make the necessary revisions and hand in your final outline, which is due two weeks from today.Use the outline style in your textbook and remember it should be no more than two pages long. Be sure to begin with a thesis statement --- that is, with a precise statement of the point you intend to prove --- and include a conclusion.Have you got all that? Your two-page preliminary outlines are due at the end of this week and the final outlines are due after your conferences. Follow the textbook style and include a thesis statement and a conclusion.32.(man) Before we begin our tour, I'd like to give you some background information on the painter Grant Wood --- we'll be seeing much of his work today.Wood was born in 1881 in Iowa farm country, and became interested in art very early in life. Although he studied art in both Minneapolis and at the Art Institute of Chicago, the strongest influences on his art were European. He spent time in both Germany and France and his study there helped shape his own stylized form of realism.When he returned to Iowa, Wood applied the stylistic realism he had learned in Europe to the rural life he saw around him and that he remembered from his childhood around the turn of the century. His portraits of farm families imitate the static formalism of photographs of early settlers posed in front of their homes. His paintings of farmers at work, and of their tools and animals, demonstrate a serious respect for the life of the Midwestern United States. By the 1930's, Wood was a leading figure of the school of art called "American regionalism."In an effort to sustain a strong Midwestern artistic movement, Wood established an institute of Midwestern art in his home state. Although the institute failed, the paintings you are about to see preserve Wood's vision of pioneer farmers.33.(woman) In today's class we'll be examining some nineteenth-century pattern books that were used for building houses. I think it's fair to say that these pattern books were the most important influence on the design of North American houses during the nineteenth century.This was because most people who wanted to build a house couldn't afford to hire an architect. Instead, they bought a pattern book, picked out a plan, and took it to the builder. The difference in cost was substantial. In 1870, for example, hiring an architect would've cost about a hundred dollars. At the same time, a pattern book written by an architect cost only five dollars.At that price, it's easy to see why pattern books were so popular. Some are back in print again today, and of course they cost a lot more than they did a hundred years ago. But they're an invaluable resource for historians, and also for people who restore old houses. I have a modern reprint here that I'll be passing around the room in a moment so that everyone can have a look.34.(man) When I was in British Columbia last July working at the department's archaeological dig, I saw the weirdest rainbow. At first I couldn't believe my eyes because the bands of color I saw weren't in a single half circle arc across the sky. Instead, I saw a full circle of rainbow hues hanging in the sky just above the sea. Inside the circle there was a big white disc and above the circle there was another round band of colors forming a halo. There were curved legs of multicolored light coming off the sides of the circles. It was an incredible sight.I ran back to our main camp and tried to get our cook to come with me to see my fantastic find before it disappeared. He just laughed at my excited story and told me that what I saw was noting special... just some "sun dogs." He said I'd be sure to see many more before I left. And sure enough, I did. When I got back from the dig I asked Professor Clark about the "sun dogs," and she's going to tell us more about them.35.(woman) It seems like only yesterday that I was sitting where you are, just finishing my first year of medical school and wondering if I'd ever get a chance to use all my new knowledge on a real live patient!Well, I have good news for you! You don't have to wait until your third or fourth year ofMedical school to get some hands-on experience! The dean has invited me here to tell you about the university's rural opportunity program. If you enroll in this program, you can have the opportunity this summer, after your first year of medical school, to spend from four to six weeks observing and assisting a real physician like me in a small rural community. You won't have to compete with other students for time and attention, and you can see what life as a country doctor is really like.36.(woman) In the few minutes that remain of today's class, I'd like to discuss next week's schedule with you. Because I'm presenting a paper at a conference in Detroit on Thursday, I won't be here for either Wednesday's or Friday's class. I will, however, be here for Monday's. Next Friday, a week from today, is the midterm exam, marking the halfway point in the semester. Professor Andrews has agreed to administer the exam. In place of the usual Wednesday class, I've arranged an optional review session. Since it is optional, attendance will not be taken; however, attending the class would be a good idea for those worried about the midterm. So, remember: optional class next Wednesday; midterm, Friday.37.(man) Today's lecture will center on prehistoric people of the Nevada desert. Now, most of these prehistoric desert people moved across the countryside throughout the year. You might think that they were wandering aimlessly --- far from it! They actually followed a series of carefully planned moves. Where they moved depended on where food was available --- places where plants were ripening or fish were spawning.Now often when these people moved, they carried all their possessions on their backs, but if the journey was long, extra food and tools were sometimes stored in caves or beneath rocks. One of these caves is now an exciting archaeological site. Beyond its small opening is a huge underground grotto. Even though the cave's very large, it was certainly too dark and dusty for the travelers to live in --- but it was a great place to hide things, and tremendous amounts of food supplies and artifacts have been found there. The food includes dried fish, seeds, and nuts. The artifacts include stone spear points and knives; the spear points are actually rather small. Here's a picture of some that were found. You can see their size in relation to the hands holding them.The program was designed to encourage medical students like yourselves to consider careers in rural communities that are still understaffed. It seems that medical students are afraid to go into rural family practice for two reasons. First, they don't know much about it. And second, specialists in the cities usually make more money. But, on the up-side, in rural practice, doctors can really get to know their patients and be respected members of the community.I participated in the program when it first started and spent six weeks in a small rural town. Let me tell you, it was really great! I got to work with real patients. I watched the birth of a child, assisted an accident victim, and had lots of really practical hands-on experience --- all in one summer. And to my surprise, I found that country life has a lot to offer that city life doesn't --- no pollution or traffic jams, for instance!My experience made me want to work where I'm needed and appreciated. I don't miss the city at all!38.(woman) To us, the environment in which fish dwell often seems cold, dark, and mysterious. But there are advantages to living in water, and they have played an important role in making fish what they are. One is that water isn't subject to sudden temperature changes. Therefore it makes an excellent habitat for a cold-blooded animal. Another advantage is the water's ability to easily support body weight. Protoplasm has approximately the same density as water, so a fish in water is almost weightless. This "weightlessness" in turn means two things: One, a fish can get along with a light weight and simple bone structure, and two, limitations to a fish's size are practically removed.Yet there is one basic difficulty to living in water --- the fact that it's incompressible. For a fish to move through water, it must actually shove it aside. Most can do this by wiggling back and forth in snakelike motion. The fish pushes water aside by the forward motion of its head, and with the curve of its body and its flexible tail. Next, the water flows back along the fish's narrowing sides, closing in at the tail, and helping the fish propel itself forward.The fact that water is incompressible has literally shaped the development of fish. A flat and angular shape can be moved through water only with difficulty. And for this reason, fish have a basic shape that is beautifully adapted to deal with this peculiarity.39.(man) Current studies show that what goes on labels is an important consideration for manufacturers, since more than seventy percent of shoppers read food labels when considering whether to buy a product.A recent controversy as to whether labels on prepared foods should educate or merely inform the consumer is over, and a consumer group got its way. The group had maintained that product labels should do more than simply list how many grams of nutrients a food contains. Their contention was that labels should also list the percentage of a day's total nutrients that the product will supply to the consumer, because this information is essential in planning a healthy diet.A government agency disagreed strongly, favoring a label that merely informs the consumer, in other words, a label that only lists the contents of the products. The agency maintained that consumers could decide for themselves if the food is nutritious and is meeting their daily needs.The consumer group, in supporting its case, had cited a survey in which shoppers were shown a food label, and were then asked if they would need more or less of a certain nutrient after eating a serving of this product. The shoppers weren't able to answer the questions easily when they were not given a specific percentage.This study, and others helped get the new regulation passed, and now food products must have the more detailed labels.40.(woman) Good afternoon. I'm here today to talk to you about a career with our airline. We're especially interested in recruiting people to fill openings for flight attendants.First of all, to work as a flight attendant with us, you must be accepted into our training program --- and with so many people applying, it's not easy to be selected. From the thousands of applications that we receive annually, we choose fewer than a thousand people for training. So, we require experience serving the public; and it also helps if you've earned some college credits.Also, not everybody who gets accepted into the training program makes it through.。

大学英语六级听力材料汇总

大学英语六级听力材料汇总

大学英语六级听力材料汇总长对话一W: Welcome to Work Place. And in todays program, were looking at the results of two recently published surveys, which both deal with the same topic - happiness at work. John, tell us about the first survey.M: Well, this was done by a human resources consultancy, who interviewed more than 1,000 workers, and established a top ten of the factors, which make people happy at work. The most important factor for the majority of the people interviewed was having friendly, supportive colleagues. In fact, 73% of people interviewed put their relationship with colleagues as the key factor contributing to happiness at work, which is a very high percentage. The second most important factor was having work that is enjoyable. The two least important factors were havingones achievements recognized, and rather surprisingly, earning a competitive salary.W: So, we are not mainly motivated by moneyM: Apparently not.W: Any other interesting information in the survey M: Yes. For example, 25% of the working people interviewed described themselves as very happy at work. However, 20% of employees described themselves asbeing unhappy.W: Thats quite a lot of unhappy people at work every day.M: It is, isnt it And there were several more interesting conclusions revealed by the survey. First of all, small is beautiful: people definitely prefer working for smaller organizations or companies with less than 100 staff. We also find out that, generally speaking, women were happier in their work than men.W: Yes, we are, arent weM: And workers on part-time contracts, who only work 4 or 5 hours a day, are happier than those whowork full-time. The researchers concluded that this is probably due to a better work-life balance.W: Are bosses happier than their employeesM: Yes, perhaps not surprisingly, the higher people go in a company, the happier they are. So senior managers enjoy their jobs more than people working under them.Q1: What is the No.1 factor that made employees happy according to the surveyQ2: What is the percentage of the people surveyed who felt unhappy at workQ3: What kind of companies are popular with employeesQ4: What is the possible reason for people onpart-time contracts to be happier长对话二W: Mr. De Keyzer, Im a great lover of your book Moments Before the Flood. Can you tell us how youfirst became interested in this subject matter M: In 20__, when the concert hall of the city of Bruges asked me to take some pictures for a cataloguefor a new concert season around the theme of water, I found myself working along the Belgian coastline. As there had been numerous alarming articles in the press about a climate catastrophe waiting to happen, I started looking at the sea and the beach very differently, a place where I spent so many perfect days as a child. This fear of a looming danger became the subject of a large-scale photo project.W: You wrote in the book: I dont want to photograph the disaster, I want to photograph the disaster waiting to happen. Can you talk a bit about thatM: It is clear now that it is a matter of time before the entire European coastline disappears under water. The same goes for numerous big cities around the world. My idea was to photograph this beautiful and very unique coastline, rich in history, before its too lateas a last witness.W: Can you talk a bit about how history plays a role in this projectM: Sure. The project is also about the history of Europe looking at the sea and wondering when the next enemy would appear. In the images, you see all kinds of possible defense constructions to hold back the Romans, Germans, Vikings, and now nature as enemy number one. For example, there is the image of the bridge into the sea taken at the Normandy D-Day landing site. Also, Venice, the city eternally threatened by the sea, where every morning wooden pathways have to be set up to allow tourists to reach their hotels.W: Thank you, Mr. De Keyzer. It was a pleasure to have you with us today.Q5. What does the man say about the book Moments Before the FloodQ6. When did the man get his idea for the workQ7. What will happen when the climate catastrophe occursQ8. What does the man say about Venice听力篇章一When facing a new situation, some people tend to rehearse their defeat by spending too much time anticipating the worst. I remember talking with a young lawyer who was about to begin her first jury trial. She was very nervous. I asked what impression she wanted to make on the jury. She replied: I dont want to look too inexperienced, I dont want them to suspect this is my first trial. This lawyer had fallen victims to the donts syndromea form of negative goals setting. The donts can be self-fulfilling because your mind response to pictures.Research conducted at Stanford University shows a mental image fires the nerve system the same way as actually doing something. That means when a golfer tells himself: Dont hit the ball into the water. His mind sees the image of the ball flying into the water. So guess where the ball will goConsequently, before going into any stressful situation, focus only on what you want to have happen.I asked the lawyer again how she wanted to appear at her first trial. And this time she said: I want tolook professional and self-assured. I told her to create a picture of what self-assured would look like. To her, it meant moving confidently around the court room, using convincing body language and projecting her voice, so it could be heard from the judges bench to the back door. She also imagined a skillful closing argument and a winning trial. A few weeks after this positive stress(不确定)rehearsal, the young lawyer did win.Q9: what do some people do when they face a new situationQ10: what does the research conducted at Stanford University showQ11: what advice does the speaker give to peoplein a stressful situationQ12: what do we learn about the lawyer in thecourt听力篇章二Most Americans dont eat enough fruits, vegetables or whole grains, researchers now says adding fiber to teen diet may help lower the risk of breast cancer.Conversations about the benefits of fiber are probably more common in nursing homes than high schools. But along comes a new study that could change that. Kristi King,a diet specialist at Texas Childrens Hospital finds its hard to get teenager patients attention about healthy eating but telling them that eating lots of high-fiber foods could reduce the risk of breast cancer before middle age. Thats a powerful message.The new finding is based on a study of 44,000 women. They were surveyed about their diets during high school, and their eating habits were tracked for two decades. It turns out that those who consumed the highest levels of fiber during adolescence had a lower risk of developing breast cancer, compared to the women who ate the least fiber. This important study demonstrates that the more fiber you eat during your high school years, the lower your risk is in developing breast cancer in later life.The finding points to long-standing evidence that fiber may reduce circulating female hormone levels,which could explain the reduced risk. The bottom line here is the more fiber you eat, perhaps, a lower level of hormone in your body, and therefore, a lower lifetime risk of developing breast cancer. High-fiber diets are also linked to a reduced risk of heart disease and diabetes. Thats why women are told to eat 25 grams a fiber a day - men even more.Q13. What does the new study tell about adding fiber to the teen dietQ14. What do we learn about the survey of the44,000 womenQ15. What explanation does the speaker offer for the research finding听力讲座一Well my current research is really about consumer behavior. So recently Ive looked at young peoples drinking and its obviously a major concern to Government at the moment.Ive also looked at how older people are represented in the media; again, its of major currentinterest with older people becoming a much larger proportion of UK and indeed world society.Im also interested in how consumers operate online, and how that online behavior might be different from how they operate offline when they go to the shops.Well, I think that the important thing here is to actually understand whats happening from the consumers perspective. One of the things that businesses and indeed Government organizations often fail to do is to really see what is happening from the consumers perspective.For example, in the case of young peoples drinking, one of the things that Ive identified is that drinking for people say between the ages of 18 and 24 is all about the social activity.A lot of the Government advertising has been about individual responsibility, but actually understanding that drinking is very much about the social activity and finding ways to help young people get home safely and not end up in hospital is one of the things that weve tried to present there.The key thing about consumer behavior is that its very much about how consumers change. Markets always change faster than marketing; so we have to look at what consumers are doing.Currently I teach consumer behavior to undergraduates in their second year and we look at all kinds of things in consumer behavior and particularly how consumers are presented in advertising.So they get involved by looking at advertising and really critically assessing the consumer behavior aspects of it and getting involved sometimes doing primary research.For example, last year my students spent a week looking at their own purchasing and analyzed it in detail from shopping to the relationship that they have with their retail banks and their mobile phone providers. I think they found it very useful and it also helped them identify just what kind of budgets they had too. The fact of the matter is that theres a whole range of interesting research out there and I think as the years go on, theres going to be much morefor us to consider and certainly much more forstudents to become involved in.16. What is the speaker currently doing17. What has the speaker found about young peoples drinking18. What does the speaker say that his studentsdid last year听力讲座二Sweden was the first European country to print and use paper money, but it may soon do away with physical currencies.Banks can save a lot of money and avoid regulatory headaches by moving to a cash-free system, and theycan also avoid bank robberies, theft, and dirty money.Claer Barrett, the editor of Financial Times Money, says the Western world is headed toward a worldwithout physical currency.Andy Holder the chief eco|nomist at The Bank of England suggested that the UK move towards a government-backed digital currency. But does acashless society really make good economic senseThe fact that cash is being drawn out of society, is less a feature of our everyday lives, and the ease of electronic payments is this actually making us spend more money without realizing itBarrett wanted to find out if the absence of physical currency does indeed cause a person to spend more, so she decided to conduct an experiment a few months ago.She decided that she was going to try to just use cash for two weeks to make all of her essential purchases and see what that would do to her spending. She found she did spend a lot less money because it is incredibly hard to predict how much cash one is going to need she was forever drawing money out of cash points. Months later, she was still finding cash stuffed in her trouser pockets and the pockets of her handbags.During the experiment, Barrett took a train ride. On the way, there was an announcement that the restaurant car was not currently accepting creditcards. The train cars were filled with groans because many of the passengers were traveling without cash.It underlines just how much things have changed in the last generation, Barrett says. My parents, when they were younger, used to budget by putting moneyinto envelopes theyd get paid and theyd immediately separate the cash into piles and put them in envelopes, so they knew what they had to spend week by week. It was a very effective way for them to keep track oftheir spending. Nowadays, were all on credit cards, were doing online purchases, and money is kind of becoming a less physical and more imaginary type of thing that we cant get our hands around.Q19. What do we learn about SwedenQ20. What did Claer Barrett want to find out with her experimentQ21. What did Claer Barrett find on her train ride Q22. How did people of the last generation budget their spending听力讲座三Why should you consider taking a course in demography in college Youll be growing up in a generation where the baby boomers are going into retirement and dying. You will face the problems in the aging of the population that have never been faced before. You will hear more and more about migration between countries and between rural areas and cities. You need to understand as a citizen and as a tax payer and as a voter whats really behind the arguments.I want to tell you about the past, present and future of the human population. So lets start with a few problems. Right now, a billion people are chronically hungry. That means they wake up hungry, they are hungry all day, and they go to sleep hungry.A billion people are living in slums, not the same billion people, but there is some overlap. Living in slums means they dont have infrastructure to take the garbage away, they dont have secure water supplies to drink.Nearly a billion people are illiterate. Try to imagine your life being illiterate. You cant read thelabels on the bottles in the supermarket, if you can get to a supermarket. Two-thirds of those people who are illiterate are women and about 200 to 215 million women dont have access to birth control they want, so that they can control their own fertility. This is not only a problem in developing countries. About half of all pregnancies globally are unintended. So those are examples of population problems.Demography gives you the tools to understand andto address these problems. Its not only the study of human population, but the populations of non-human species, including viruses like influenza, the bacteria in your gut, plants that you eat, animalsthat you enjoy or that provide you with meat. Demography also includes the study of non-living objects like light bulbs and taxi cabs, and buildings because these are also populations. It studies these populations, in the past, present and future, using quantitative data and mathematical models as tools of analysis.I see demography as a central subject related to economics. It is the means to intervene more wisely, and more effectively in the real world, to improve the wellbeing, not only of yourself important as that may be but of people around you and of other species with whom we share the planet.Questions 23-25 are based on the recording you have just heard.23. What is one of the problems the speaker mentions in his talk24. What does the speaker say about pregnancies25. How does the speaker view the study of populations。

历年英语六级听力文本(整理)

历年英语六级听力文本(整理)

2011年12月Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and2 long conversations. At the en d of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversati on 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 ans wer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.11.M: I don’t know what to do. I have to drive to Chicago next Friday for my cousin’s wedding, b ut I have got a Psychology test to prepare for.W: Why don’t you record your notes so you can study on the way?Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?12.M: Professor Wright, you may have to find another student to play this role, the lines are so lon g and I simply can’t remember them all.W: Look, Tony. It is still a long time before the first show. I don’t expect you to know all the lines yet. Just keep practicing.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?13.M: Hello, this is Dr. Martin from the Emergency Department. I have a male patient with a fractu red ankle.W: Oh, we have one bed available in ward 3, send him here and I will take care of him.Q: What are the speakers talking about?14.W: Since Simon will graduate this May, the school paper needs a new editor. So if you are inter ested, I will be happy to nominate you.M: Thanks for considering me. But the baseball team is starting up a new season. And I’m afrai d I have a lot on my hands.Q: What does the man mean?15. W: Have you heard the news that Jame Smeil has resigned his post as prime minister?M: Well, I got it from the headlines this morning. It’s reported that he made public at this decisi on at the last cabinet meeting.Q: what do we learn about Jame Smeil?16. W: The morning paper says the space shuttle is taking off at 10 a.m. tomorrow.M: Yeah, it’s just another one of this year’s routine missions.The first mission was undertaken a decade ago and broadcast live then worldwide.Q: what can we infer from this conversation?17. M: We do a lot of camping in the mountains. What would you recommend for two people?W: You’d probably be better off wi th the four real drive vehicle. We have several off-road truck s in stock, both new and used.Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?18. W: I hear you did some serious shopping this past weekend.M: Yeah, the speakers of my old stereo finally gave out and there was no way to repair them.Q: What did the man do over the weekend?Conversation OneW: Now, could you tell me where the idea for the business first came from?M: Well, the original shop was opened by a retired printer by the name of Gruby. Mr Gruby bei ng left-handed himself, thought of the idea to try to promote a few products for left-handers.W: And how did he then go about actually setting up the business?M: Well, he looked for any left-handed products that might already be on the market which were very few. And then contacted the manufactures with the idea of having products produced for him, mainly in the scissors range to start with.W: Right. So you do commission some part of your stock.M: Yes, very much so. About 75 percent of our stock is specially made for us.W: And the rest of it?M: Hmm, the rest of it now, some 25, 30 years after Mr. Gruby’s initial efforts, there are more left-handed product actually on the market. Manufactures are now beginning to see that there is a mar ket for left-handed products.W: And what’s the range of your stock?M: The range consists of a variety of scissors from children scissors to scissors for tailors, hairdr essers etc. We also have a large range of kitchen ware.W: What’s the competition like? Do you have quite a lot of competition?M: There are other people in the business now in specialists, but only as mail-order outlets. But we have a shop here in central London plus a mail-order outlet. And we are without any doubt the l argest supplier of the left-handed items.Q19: What kind of business does the man engaged in?Q20: What does the man say about his stock of products?Q21: What does the man say about other people in his line of business?Conversation TwoM: Can we make you an offer? We would like to run the campaign for four extra weeks.W: well, can we summarize the problem from my point of view? First of all, the campaign was late. It missed two important trade affairs. The ads also did not appear into key magazines. As a resu lt, the campaign failed. Do you accept that summary of what happened?M: well, the delay wasn’t entirely our fault. You did in fact make late changes to the specificatio ns of the advertisements.W: Uh, actually, you were late with the initial proposals so you have very little time and in fact, we only asked for small changes.M: Well whatever, can we repeat our offer to run the campaign for 4 extra weeks?W: That’s not really the point. The campaign missed two key trade affairs. Because of this, we a re asking you either to repeat the campaign next year for free, or we only pay 50% of the fee for th is year.M: Could we suggest a 20% reduction to the fee together with the four week sustention to the c ampaign.W: We are not happy. We lost business.M: I think we both made mistakes. The responsibility is on both sides.W: Ok, let’s suggest a new solution. How about a 40% cut in fee, or a free repeat campaign?M: Well, let’s take a break, we’re not getting very far. Perhaps we should think about this.22: What do we learn about the man’s company?23: Why was the campaign delayed according to the man?24: What does the woman propose as a solution to the problem?25: What does the man suggest they do at the end of the conversation?Section BPassage OneThe University of Tennessee’s Walters Life Sciences building, is a model animal facility, spotlessl y clean, careful in obtaining prior approval for experiments from an animal care committee. Of the 15, 000 mice house there in a typical year, most give their lives for humanity. These are good mice and as such won the protection of the animal care committee. At any given time however some mice esca pe and run free. These mice are pests. They can disrupt experiments with the bacteria organisms they carry. They are bad mice and must be captured and destroyed. Usually, this is accomplished by mea ns of sticky traps, a kind of fly paper on which they become increasingly stuck. But the real point of the cautionary tale, says animal behaviorist Herzau, is that the labels we put on things can affect our moral responses to them. Using stick traps or the more deadly snap traps would be deemed unaccept able for good mice. Yet the killing of bad mice requires no prior approval. Once the research animal hits the floor and becomes an escapee, says Herza, its moral standard is instantly diminished. In Herz au’s own home, there was more ironic example when his young son’s pet mouse Willy died recently, it was accorded a tearful ceremonial burial in garden. Yet even as they mourned Willy, says Herzau,he and his wife were setting snap traps to kill the pest mice in their kitchen with the bare change i n labels from pet to pest, the kitchen mice obtained totally different moral standards Questions:26, What does the passage say about most of the mice used for experiments?27, Why did the so-called bad mice have to be captured and destroyed?28, When are mice killed without prior approval?29, Why does the speaker say what the Her zau’s did at home is ironical?Passage TwoThere are roughly three New Yorks. There is, first, the New York of the man or woman who w as born here, who takes the city for granted and accepts its size and its turbulence as natural and ine vitable. Second, there is the New York of the commuter —the city that is swallowed up by locusts each day and spat out each night. Third, there is the New York of the person who was born somewh ere else and came to New York in quest of something. Of these three trembling cities the greatest is the last, the city of final destination, the city that has a goal. It is this third city that accounts for Ne w York's high-strung disposition, its poetical deportment, its dedication to the arts, and its incomparabl e achievements. Commuters give the city its tidal restlessness; natives give it solidity and continuity; b ut the settlers give it passion. And whether it is a farmer arriving from Italy to set up a small grocer y store in a slum, or a young girl arriving from a small town in Mississippi to escape the indignity o f being observed by her neighbors, or a boy arriving from the Corn Belt with a manuscript in his sui tcase and a pain in his heart, it makes no difference: each embraces New York with the intense excit ement of first love, each absorbs New York with the fresh eyes of an adventurer, each generates heat and light to dwarf the Consolidated Edison Company.Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. What does the speaker say about the natives of New York?31. What does the speaker say commuters give to New York?32. What do we learn about the settlers of New York?Passage Three“If you asked me television is unhealthy”, I said to my roommate Walter, as I walked into the li ving room.“While y ou are sitting passively in front of the TV set, your muscles are turning to fat, yo ur complexion is fading, and your eyesight is being ruined.”“Shh~”Walter put his finger to his lips, “This is an intriguing murder mystery.”“Really?” I replied.“Bu t you know, the brain is destroyed by TV viewing. Creativity is killed by that box. And peop le are kept from communicating with one another. From my point of view, TV is the cause of the de clining interest in school and the failure of our entire educationa l system.”“Ah ha, I can’t see your point.” Walter said softly. “But see? The woman on the witness stand i n this story is being questioned about the murder that was committed one hundred years ago.”Ignoring his enthusiastic description of the plot, I went on with my argument.“As I see it,” I explained, “not only are most TV programs badly written and produced, but view ers are also manipulated by the mass media. As far as I am concerned, TV watchers are cut off from reality from nature, from the other people, from life itself! I was confident in my ability to persuade.After a short silence, my roommate said, “Anyway, I’ve been planning to watch the football gam e. I am going to change the channel.”“Don’t touch that dial!” I shouted, “I wanted to find out how the mystery turns out!”I am not sure I got my point to cross.Questions 33- 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. As the speaker walked into the living room, what was being shown on TV?34. What does the speaker say about watching television?35. What can we say about the speaker?Section C Compound DictationIn the past, one of the biggest disadvantages of machines has been their inability to work on a micro scale. For example, doctors did not have devices allowing them to go inside the human body to detect health problems or to perform delicate surgery. Repair crews did not have a way of identifyin g broken pipes located deep within a high-rise apartment building. However, that’s about to change. A dvances in computers and biophysics have started a micro miniature revolution that allows scientists to envision and in some cases actually build microscopic machines. These devices promise to dramaticall y change the way we live and work.Micromachines already are making an impact. At Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, research scientists have designed a 4-inch silicon chip that holds 700 tiny primitive motors. At Lucas Nova Sensor in Fremont, California, scientists have perfected the world’s first microscopic blood -pressure sensor. Threaded through a person’s blood vessels, the sensor can provide blood pressure rea dings at the valve of the heart itself.Although simple versions of miniature devices have had an impact, advanced versions are still sev eral years away.Auto manufacturers, for example, are trying to use tiny devices that can sense when to release an airbag and how to keep engines and breaks operating efficiently. Some futurists envision nanotechnology also being used to explore the deep sea in small submarine, or even to launch finger-sized rocket s packed with micro miniature instruments.“There is an explosion of new ideas and applications,” So, when scientists now think about future machines doing large and complex tasks, they’re thinking smaller than ever before.2011年06月大学英语六级真题听力11M :I left 20 pages here to copy ,here’s the receiptW : I’ m sorry ,sir ,but we are a little behind ,could you come back in a few minutes ?Q: what does the woman mean ?12W: I hope you are not to put out with me for the delay ,I had to stop for the Fred’s home to pick up a book on my way hereM : well , that’s not a big deal ,but you might at least phone if you know you will keep someone waiting Q : what do we learn about the women ?13W : Mark is the best candidate for chairman of the student’s union , isn’t he ?M :well ,that guy won’t be able to win the election unless he got the majority vote from women students ,and I am not sure about it ?Q :what does the man mean ?14M : sorry to have kept you waiting ,Madam , I’ve located your luggage, it was left behind in Paris and won’t arrive until later this eveningW : oh ,I can’t believe this ,have it been to delivered to my hotel then ,I guessQ :what happened to the woman’s luggage ?15W:I don’t think we have enough information for our presentation. But we have to give it tomorrow. That doesn’t seem to be much we can do about it.M: Yeah, at this point, we’ll have to make do with what we’ve got.Q: what does the man suggest they do?16M: I’m taking this great course psychology of language. It’s really interesting. Since you’re psychology major, you should sign up for it.W: Actually, I tried to do that. But they told me I have to take language studies first.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?17W: Can you believe the way Larry was talking to his roommate? No wonder they don’t get along.M: Well, maybe Larry was just reacting to something his roommate said. There are two sides to every story you know.Q: What does the man imply about Larry and his roommate?18M: We don’t have the resources to stop those people from buying us out. Unless a miracle happens, this may be the end of us.W: I still have hope w e can get help from the bank. After all, we don’t need that much money.Q: What do we learn about the speakers from the conversation?长对话原文Conversation OneQuestions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.W: You know I've often wondered why people laugh at the picture of a big belly businessman slipping on a banana skin and falling on his bottom. We are to feel sorry for them.M: Actually, Laura, I think we laugh because we are glad it didn't happen to us. But of course there is also a kind of humorous satisfaction in seeing somebody self-important making a fool of themselves.W: Yes, and there are a lot of jokes about people who are too fat or physically handicapped, you know, deaf, or short-sighted things like that. After all, it's not really funny to be like that.M: Oh, I think that's because we're embarrassed. We don't know how to cope with the situation. Perhaps we are even a bit frightened we may get like that, so we laugh.M: What about the custard pie routine?W: What do you mean 'custard pie routine'?M: You know, all those old films where someone gets so outraged with his boss, He picks up a custard pie and plasters it all over the other person's face.W: That never makes me laugh much, because you can guess what's going to happen. But a lot of people still find it laughable. It must because of the sort of the thing we'd all love to do once in a while and never quiet have the courage to.M: I had an old aunt who used to throw cups of tea at people when she was particularly irritated. She said it relieved her feelings.W: It must have come a bit expensive.M: Not really. She took care never to throw her best china.19. Why does the man say we laughed when we see some self-important people making fool of themselves?20. Why do some people joke about those who are fat or handicapped according to the man?21. Why do many people find it funny to see someone throwing a custard pie on their boss's face?22. Why do the man say she would drop cups of tea at people occasionally?Conversation TwoW:Your name Sanjay Kumar is that correct?M:Yes, madam.W:You claim you are traveling on a scholarship from Delhi University.M:That's right.W:Now it seems that a hand gun was found in your luggage. Do you admit that?M:Yes, but…W:According to the statement you made, you had never seen the hand gun before it was found in your bag. Do you still maintain that?M:But it's true. I swear it.W:Mmm, you do realize Mr. Kumar that to bring a hand gun into Hong Kong without proper authorization is a serious offense.M:But I didn't bring it. I … I mean I didn't know anything about it. It wasn't there when I left Delhi. My bags were searched. It was part of the airport security check.W:Maybe so, but someone managed to get that hand gun onto the aircraft or it couldn't have been there.M:Someone but not me.W:Tell me , where was your personal bag during the flight?M:I had it down by my feet between me and the man in the next seat.M: He was the only person who could have opened my bag while I was asleep. It must have been him.W: I see. Have you any idea who this man was?M: He told me his name, Alfred Foster. He was very friendly, after I woke up that is. He hadn't spoken before.W: Alfred Foster, we can check that on the passenger list.M: He said he had a car coming to meet him. He offered me a lift.W: Oh, Why should he do that?M: So he can get his handgun back, that's why. Please find him, Madam.Passage OneEveryone is looking for a good investment these days. And with stocks, currencies and companies all crashing, some are finding that taking the trip of a lifetime is actually a smart move right now. Prices are good, crowds are fewer and the dividends like expanded worldview, lifelong memories, the satisfaction of boosting the global economy—can't be easily snatched away. Sylvia and Paul Custerson, a retired couple from Cambridge, England, recently took a 16-day vacation to Namibia, where they went on bird-watching excursions. Later this year, they are planning a trip to Patagonia. "We're using our capital now," says Sylvia, "And why not? We're not getting any interest in the bank. If it's a place we really want to go, then we will go. We may as well travel while we're fit and healthy. "Some travel agents are thriving in spite of the economy. "We've had more people booking in the first quarter of this year than last," says Hubert Moineau, founder of Tselana Travel, which is planning to introduce a new program of longer adventure trips, including polar expeditions and cruises in the Galápagos. "We're hearing things like, 'We don't know what the situation will be in six months so let's travel now' ", Ashley Toft, managing director of the U. K. tour operator Explore has been surprised to see an increase in last-minute bookings of high-priced trips to such places as India, Bhutan and Nepal. "It seems people would rather give up something else than the big trip," he says. Travel has become a necessity. It's just how we travel that is changing.Passage TwoSomehow the old male and female stereotypes no longer fit. Men and women in this country haven’t been fulfilling their traditional roles for some time now. And there seem to be fewer and fewer differences between the sexes. For instance, even though more women than men are still homemakers without paying jobs, women have been taking over more responsibility in the business world, earning higher salaries than ever before and entering fields of work that used to be exclusively male areas. At office meetings and in group discussions, they might speak up more often, express strong opinions and come up with more creative and practical ideas than their male colleagues. Several days ago, my 23-year-old daughter came to me with some important news. Not only had she found the highest paying job of her career, but she’d also accepted a date with the most charming men she’d ever met.“Really?”, I responded,” tell me about them.”“Receptionist in an attorney’s office and a welder at a construction site.” She answered in a matter-of-fact way. The intere sting thing is my daughter’s date is the receptionist and my daughter is the welder. The old stereotypes of men’s and women’s work have been changing more quickly than ever before, except perhaps in my own marriage.“Who's going to mow the lawn? ” I aske d my husband this morning.“Oh, I will,” he answered politely. ”That's men's work. ”“What?” Irritated, I raised my voice. “That's a ridiculous stereotype. I'll show you who can do the best job on the lawn.”The work took 3 hours and I did it all myself.Passage ThreeFlorence Hayes is a journalist for the Green Ville Journal, the daily newspaper in town. Specifically she covers crime in the Green Ville area. This responsibility takes her to many different places every week——the police station, the court and the hospital. Most of the crimes that she writes about fall into two groups: violent crimes and crimes against property. There isn’t much violent crime in a small town like Green Ville, or at least not as much as in the large urban areas. But assaults often occur on Friday and Saturday nights, near the bars downtown. There’re also one or two rapes on campus every semester. Florence is very interested in this type of crime and tries to write a long article about each one. She expects that this will make women more careful when they walk around Green Ville alone at nightFortunately, there were usually no murders in Green Ville. Crimes against property make up most of Miss Heyes’ reporting. They range from minor cases of deliberate damaging of thin gs to much more serious offenses, such as car accidents involving drunk drivers or bank robberies but Florence has to report all of these violations from the thief who took typewriters from every unlock room in the dormitory to the thief who stole one million dollars worth of art work from the university museum. Miss Hayes enjoys working for a newspaper but she sometimes gets unhappy about all the crime she has to report. She would prefer to start writing about something more interesting and less unpleasant such as local news or politics, maybe next year Florence HayesSection C Compound DictationIn America, people are faced with more and more decisions every day, whether it’s picking one ofthirty-one ice cream flavors, or deciding whether and when to get married. That sounds like a great thing, but as a recent study has shown, too many choices can make us confused, unhappy, even paralyzed with indecision. ‘That’s particularly true when it comes to the work place’, says Barry Schwartz, an author of six books about human behavior. Students are graduating with a variety of skills and interests, but often find themselves overwhelmed when it comes to choosing an ultimate career goal. In a study, Schwartz observeddecision-making among college students during their senior year. Based on answers to questions regarding their job hunting strategies and career decisions, he divided the students into two groups:maximizers, who consider every possible option, and satisficers, who look until they find an option that is good enough. You might expect that the student who had undertaken the most exhausted search would be the most satisfied with their final decision, but it turns out that’s not true. Schwartz found that while maximizers ended up with better-paying jobs th an satisficers on average, they weren’t as happy with their decision. The reason why these people feel less satisfied is that a world of possibilities may also be a world of missed opportunities. When you look at every possible option, you tend to focus more on what was given up than what was gained. After surveying every option, a person is more acutely aware of the opportunities they had to turn down to pursue just one career.2010年12月大学英语六级真题听力Q11.W: This is one of our best and least expensive two-bedroom listings. It’s located in a quiet building and is close to bus lines.M: That may be true, but look at it, it’s awful. The paint has peeled off and the carpet is worn and the stove is ancient.Q: What can we infer from the conversation?Q12.M: The pictures we took at the Botanical Garden should be ready tomorrow.W: I can’t wait to see them. I’m wondering if the shots I took is as good as I thought.Q: What is the woman eager to know?Q13.W: The handle of the bookcase is broken. Can you have it fixed by next Tuesday?M: Let me see. I need to find a handle that matches, but that shouldn’t take too long.Q: What does the man mean?Q14.M: This truck looks like what I need but I’m worried about maintenance. F or us, it will have to operate for long periods of time in very cold temperatures.W: We have several models that especially adapted for extreme conditions. Would you like to see them?Q: What’s the man’s demand from the conversation?Q15.M: I think your boss will be very upset when he gets your letter of resignation.W: That may be so. But in the letter, I just told him frankly I could no longer live with his poor management and stupid decisions.Q: What do we learn about the woman?Q16.W: I’d like to exchange the shirt. I’ve learned the person I bought it for is allergic to wool.M: maybe we can find something in cotton or silk. Please come this way.Q: What does the woman want to do?Q17.M: Excuse me Miss, did anyone happen to turn in a new hand ba g? You know it’s a birthday gift for my wife. W: Let me see. Oh, we’ve got quite a lot of women’s bags here. Can you give me more detailed information, such as its color, the size and the trade mark?: Where does the conversation most probably take place?Q18.W: What’re you going to do with the old house you inherited from your grandfather?M: I once intended to sell it. But now I’m thinking of turning it into a guest house, because it’s still a solid structure.W: there is an element there about the c ompetitioner, isn’t there? Because British railways are a nationalized industry, there isn’t any one railway system in the country. If you don’t like a particular kind of big beans, you can go on by another; but if you don’t like the particular railway, you can’t go on using anotherM: some people who write to me say this. They say that if you did not have a monopoly, you would not be able to do the things you do. Well, I don’t think we do anything deliberately to upset our customers, we have particular problems. Since 1946, when the Transport Act came in, we were nationalized.W: Do you think that is a good thing? Has it been a good thing for the railways, do you think, to be nationalized?M: Oh, I think so, yes, because in general, mosts of the transports are all around. Let’s face the fact, the car are arrived the cars are here to stay. There is no question about thatW:So what’s your saying then? Is it if the railways haven’t been nationalized, they would simply have disappeared?M: Oh, I think they would have. They are disappearing fast in America. The French railways lose 1 billion pounds a year, the German railways, 2 billion a year. But you see those governments are preparing to pour the money into the transport system to keep it goingW: So, In a sense, you call between two extremes. On the one hand, they are trying not to lose too much money, and on the other hand, you’ve got to provide the best service.M: Yes, you are rightPassage 1Among global warming’s most frightening threats is the prediction that the polar ice caps will melt, raising sea level so much, that coastal cities from New York, to Los Angeles, to Shanghai will be flooded. Scientists agree that they key player in this scenario is the West Antarctic ice sheet. A Brazil size mass frozen water that as much as 7,000 feet thick, unlike floating ice shelves which have little impact on sea level when they break up, the ice sheet is anchored to bedrock will blow the sea surface. Surrounded by an open ocean, it is also vulnerable. But Antarctic experts disagree strongly on just how unstable it is. Now new evidence reveals that all are most of the West Antarctic ice sheet collapsed at least once during the past 1.3 million years-- a period when global temperatures probably will not significantly higher than they are today. And the ice sheet was assumed to have been stable. In geologic time, a million years is recent history. The proof which was published last week in Science comes from a team of scientists from Uppsala University in Sweden and Californian Institute of Technology who drill deep holes near the edge of the ice sheet. Within samples collected from the solid substance lying beneath the ice, they found fossils of microscope marine plants which suggests the region was once an open ocean, not solid ice. As Herman Ankleherd, a co-author from Californian Institute of Technology says, “The West Antarctic ice sheet disappeared once and can disappear again.”Passage2It’s always fun to write about reserch you can actually try ou t yourself.Try this. Take a photo and upload it to Facebook, then after a day or so, know what URL link to the picture is and then delete it. Come back a month。

英语六级泛听材料

英语六级泛听材料

英语六级泛听材料English:The listening material is about the importance of creativity in the workplace. The speaker explains how creativity can lead to innovation, problem-solving, and overall success for businesses. According to the speaker, creativity allows employees to think outside the box and come up with unique ideas that can differentiate a company from its competitors. The speaker also mentions that creativity can enhance productivity and efficiency in the workplace by finding new and improved ways of doing things. Moreover, creativity fosters a positive work environment where employees are motivated and engaged in their tasks. The speaker emphasizes that companies should encourage creativity by providing a supportive and open-minded culture, giving employees the freedom to take risks and make mistakes. In addition to that, the speaker encourages employers to provide resources and professional development opportunities for employees to further enhance their creativity skills. In conclusion, the speaker highlights the significance of creativity inthe workplace as it drives innovation, problem-solving, and employee engagement, ultimately leading to business success.中文翻译:这段听力材料讲述了创造力在工作场所的重要性。

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长对话一W: Welcome to Work Place. And in todays program, were looking at the results of two recently published surveys, which both deal with the same topic - happiness at work. John, tell us about the first survey.M: Well, this was done by a human resources consultancy, who interviewed more than 1,000 workers, and established a top ten of the factors, which make people happy at work. The most important factor for the majority of the people interviewed was having friendly, supportive colleagues. In fact, 73% of people interviewed put their relationship with colleagues as the key factor contributing to happiness at work, which is a very high percentage. The second most important factor was having work that is enjoyable. The two least important factors were having ones achievements recognized, and rather surprisingly, earning a competitive salary.W: So, we are not mainly motivated by money?M: Apparently not.W: Any other interesting information in the survey?M: Yes. For example, 25% of the working people interviewed described themselves as very happy at work. However, 20% of employees described themselves as being unhappy.W: Thats quite a lot of unhappy people at work every day.M: It is, isnt it? And there were several more interesting conclusions revealed by the survey. First of all, small is beautiful: people definitely prefer working for smaller organizations or companies with less than 100 staff. We also find out that, generally speaking, women were happier in their work than men.W: Yes, we are, arent we?M: And workers on part-time contracts, who only work 4 or 5 hours a day, are happier than those who work full-time. The researchers concluded that this is probably due to a better work-life balance.W: Are bosses happier than their employees?M: Yes, perhaps not surprisingly, the higher people go in a company, the happier they are. So senior managers enjoy their jobs more than people working under them.Q1: What is the No.1 factor that made employees happy according to the survey?Q2: What is the percentage of the people surveyed who felt unhappy at work?Q3: What kind of companies are popular with employees?Q4: What is the possible reason for people on part-time contracts to be happier?长对话二W: Mr. De Keyzer, Im a great lover of your book Moments Before the Flood. Can you tell us how you first became interested in this subject matter?M: In 2006, when the concert hall of the city of Bruges asked me to take some pictures for a catalogue for a new concert season around the theme of water, I found myself working along the Belgian coastline. As there had been numerous alarming articles in the press about a climate catastrophe waiting to happen, I started looking at the sea and the beach very differently, a place where I spent so many perfect days as a child. This fear of a looming danger became the subject of a large-scale photo project.W: You wrote in the book: I dont want to photograph the disaster, I want to photograph the disaster waiting to happen.Can you talk a bit about that?M: It is clear now that it is a matter of time before the entire European coastline disappears under water. The same goes for numerous big cities around the world. My idea was to photograph this beautiful and very unique coastline, rich in history, before its too lateas a last witness.W: Can you talk a bit about how history plays a role in this project?M: Sure. The project is also about the history of Europe looking at the sea and wondering when the next enemy would appear. In the images, you see all kinds of possible defense constructions to hold back the Romans, Germans, Vikings, and now nature as enemy number one. For example, there is the image of the bridge into the sea taken at the Normandy D-Day landing site. Also, Venice, the city eternally threatened by the sea, where every morning wooden pathways have to be set up to allow tourists to reach their hotels.W: Thank you, Mr. De Keyzer. It was a pleasure to have you with us today.Q5. What does the man say about the book Moments Before the Flood?Q6. When did the man get his idea for the work?Q7. What will happen when the climate catastrophe occurs?Q8. What does the man say about Venice?听力篇章一When facing a new situation, some people tend to rehearse their defeat by spending too much time anticipating the worst. I remember talking with a young lawyer who was about to begin her first jury trial. She was very nervous. I asked what impression she wanted to make on the jury. She replied: I dont want to look too inexperienced, I dont want them to suspect this is my first trial. This lawyer had fallen victims to the donts syndromea form of negative goals setting. The donts can be self-fulfilling because your mind response to pictures.Research conducted at Stanford University shows a mental image fires the nerve system the same way as actually doing something. That means when a golfer tells himself: Dont hit the ball into the water. His mind sees the image of the ball flying into the water. So guess where the ball will go?Consequently, before going into any stressful situation, focus only on what you want to have happen. I asked the lawyer again how she wanted to appear at her first trial. Andthis time she said: I want to look professional and self-assured.I told her to create a picture of what self-assured would look like. To her, it meant moving confidently around the court room, using convincing body language and projecting her voice, so it could be heard from the judges bench to the back door. She also imagined a skillful closing argument and a winning trial. A few weeks after this positive stress(不确定)rehearsal, the young lawyer did win.Q9: what do some people do when they face a new situation?Q10: what does the research conducted at Stanford University show?Q11: what advice does the speaker give to people in a stressful situation?Q12: what do we learn about the lawyer in the court?听力篇章二Most Americans dont eat enough fruits, vegetables or whole grains, researchers now says adding fiber to teen diet may help lower the risk of breast cancer.Conversations about the benefits of fiber are probably more common in nursing homes than high schools. But along comes a new study that could change that. Kristi King,a dietspecialist at Texas Childrens Hospital finds its hard to get teenager patients attention about healthy eating but telling them that eating lots of high-fiber foods could reduce the risk of breast cancer before middle age. Thats a powerful message.The new finding is based on a study of 44,000 women. They were surveyed about their diets during high school, and their eating habits were tracked for two decades. It turns out that those who consumed the highest levels of fiber during adolescence had a lower risk of developing breast cancer, compared to the women who ate the least fiber. This important study demonstrates that the more fiber you eat during your high school years, the lower your risk is in developing breast cancer in later life.The finding points to long-standing evidence that fiber may reduce circulating female hormone levels, which could explain the reduced risk. The bottom line here is the more fiber you eat, perhaps, a lower level of hormone in your body, and therefore, a lower lifetime risk of developing breast cancer. High-fiber diets are also linked to a reduced risk of heart disease and diabetes. Thats why women are told to eat 25 grams a fiber a day - men even more.Q13. What does the new study tell about adding fiber tothe teen diet?Q14. What do we learn about the survey of the 44,000 women?Q15. What explanation does the speaker offer for the research finding?听力讲座一Well my current research is really about consumer behavior. So recently Ive looked at young peoples drinking and its obviously a major concern to Government at the moment.Ive also looked at how older people are represented in the media; again, its of major current interest with older people becoming a much larger proportion of UK and indeed world society.Im also interested in how consumers operate online, and how that online behavior might be different from how they operate offline when they go to the shops.Well, I think that the important thing here is to actually understand whats happening from the consumers perspective. One of the things that businesses and indeed Government organizations often fail to do is to really see what is happening from the consumers perspective.For example, in the case of young peoples drinking, one of the things that Ive identified is that drinking for people say between the ages of 18 and 24 is all about the social activity.A lot of the Government advertising has been about individual responsibility, but actually understanding that drinking is very much about the social activity and finding ways to help young people get home safely and not end up in hospital is one of the things that weve tried to present there.The key thing about consumer behavior is that its very much about how consumers change. Markets always change faster than marketing; so we have to look at what consumers are doing.Currently I teach consumer behavior to undergraduates in their second year and we look at all kinds of things in consumer behavior and particularly how consumers are presented in advertising.So they get involved by looking at advertising and really critically assessing the consumer behavior aspects of it and getting involved sometimes doing primary research.For example, last year my students spent a week looking at their own purchasing and analyzed it in detail from shopping to the relationship that they have with their retailbanks and their mobile phone providers. I think they found it very useful and it also helped them identify just what kind of budgets they had too. The fact of the matter is that theres a whole range of interesting research out there and I think as the years go on, theres going to be much more for us to consider and certainly much more for students to become involved in.16. What is the speaker currently doing?17. What has the speaker found about young peoples drinking?18. What does the speaker say that his students did last year?听力讲座二Sweden was the first European country to print and use paper money, but it may soon do away with physical currencies.Banks can save a lot of money and avoid regulatory headaches by moving to a cash-free system, and they can also avoid bank robberies, theft, and dirty money.Claer Barrett, the editor of Financial Times Money, says the Western world is headed toward a world without physical currency.Andy Holder the chief eco|nomist at The Bank ofEngland suggested that the UK move towards a government-backed digital currency. But does a cashless society really make good economic sense?The fact that cash is being drawn out of society, is less a feature of our everyday lives, and the ease of electronic payments is this actually making us spend more money without realizing it?Barrett wanted to find out if the absence of physical currency does indeed cause a person to spend more, so she decided to conduct an experiment a few months ago.She decided that she was going to try to just use cash for two weeks to make all of her essential purchases and see what that would do to her spending. She found she did spend a lot less money because it is incredibly hard to predict how much cash one is going to need she was forever drawing money out of cash points. Months later, she was still finding cash stuffed in her trouser pockets and the pockets of her handbags.During the experiment, Barrett took a train ride. On the way, there was an announcement that the restaurant car was not currently accepting credit cards. The train cars were filled with groans because many of the passengers were travelingwithout cash.It underlines just how much things have changed in the last generation, Barrett says. My parents, when they were younger, used to budget by putting money into envelopes theyd get paid and theyd immediately separate the cash into piles and put them in envelopes, so they knew what they had to spend week by week. It was a very effective way for them to keep track of their spending. Nowadays, were all on credit cards, were doing online purchases, and money is kind of becoming a less physical and more imaginary type of thing that we cant get our hands around.Q19. What do we learn about Sweden?Q20. What did Claer Barrett want to find out with her experiment?Q21. What did Claer Barrett find on her train ride?Q22. How did people of the last generation budget their spending?听力讲座三Why should you consider taking a course in demography in college? Youll be growing up in a generation where the baby boomers are going into retirement and dying. You will face the problems in the aging of the population that havenever been faced before. You will hear more and more about migration between countries and between rural areas and cities. You need to understand as a citizen and as a tax payer and as a voter whats really behind the arguments.I want to tell you about the past, present and future of the human population. So lets start with a few problems. Right now, a billion people are chronically hungry. That means they wake up hungry, they are hungry all day, and they go to sleep hungry. A billion people are living in slums, not the same billion people, but there is some overlap. Living in slums means they dont have infrastructure to take the garbage away, they dont have secure water supplies to drink.Nearly a billion people are illiterate. Try to imagine your life being illiterate. You cant read the labels on the bottles in the supermarket, if you can get to a supermarket. Two-thirds of those people who are illiterate are women and about 200 to 215 million women dont have access to birth control they want, so that they can control their own fertility. This is not only a problem in developing countries. About half of all pregnancies globally are unintended. So those are examples of population problems.Demography gives you the tools to understand and toaddress these problems. Its not only the study of human population, but the populations of non-human species, including viruses like influenza, the bacteria in your gut, plants that you eat, animals that you enjoy or that provide you with meat. Demography also includes the study of non-living objects like light bulbs and taxi cabs, and buildings because these are also populations. It studies these populations, in the past, present and future, using quantitative data and mathematical models as tools of analysis.I see demography as a central subject related to economics. It is the means to intervene more wisely, and more effectively in the real world, to improve the wellbeing, not only of yourself important as that may be but of people around you and of other species with whom we share the planet.Questions 23-25 are based on the recording you have just heard.23. What is one of the problems the speaker mentions in his talk?24. What does the speaker say about pregnancies?25. How does the speaker view the study of populations?。

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