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2010
年
6
月英语六级考试真题（
B
）
Section A
11.A)
The man failed to keep his promise.
B) The woman has a poor
memory.
C) The
man borrowed the book from the library.
D) The woman
does not need the book any more.
12. A)
The woman is making too big a fuss about her
condition.
B)
Fatigue is a typical symptom of lack of exercise.
C) The woman
should spend more time outdoors.
D) People tend to work
longer hours with artificial lighting.
13. A) The printing on her T-shirt has
faded.
B) It is
not in fashion to have a logo on a T-shirt.
C) She regrets
having bought one of the T-shirts.
D) It is not a good idea to
buy the T-shirt.
14.A) He regrets
having published the article.
B) Most readers do not
share his viewpoints.
C) Not many people have read his
article.
D) The
woman is only trying to console him.
15.A) Leave Daisy alone for the time
being.
C)
Apologize to Daisy again by phone.
B) Go see Daisy
immediately.
D)
Buy Daisy a new notebook.
16.A) Batteries.
B) Garden tools.
C) Cameras.
D)
Light bulbs.
17.A) The
speakers will watch the game together.
B) The woman feels lucky to
have got a ticket.
C) The man plays center on the
basketball team.
D) The man can get the ticket at its
original price.
18.A) The
speakers will dress formally for the concert.
B) The man will
return home before going to the concert.
C) It is the
first time the speakers are attending a concert.
D) The woman is
going to buy a new dress for the concert.
Questions 19 to
21 are based on the conversation you have just
heard.
19.A) He wants to sign a long-term
contract.
B) He is good at
both language and literature.
C) He prefers teaching to
administrative work.
D) He
is undecided as to which job to go for.
20.A) They hate exams.
C) They are all adults.
B) The all plan to study in
Cambridge.
D)
They are going to work in companies.
21.A) Difficult but rewarding.
C) Time-
consuming and tiring.
B)
Varied and interesting.
D) Demanding and frustrating.
Questions 22 to 25 are
based on the conversation you have just heard.
22.A) Interviewing a moving star.
C) Hosting a
television show.
B)
Discussing teenage role models.
D) Reviewing a new
biography.
23.A) He lost his mother.
C) He missed
his aunt.
B) He was unhappy
in California.
D) He had to attend school there.
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24. A) He delivered public speeches.
C) He hosted
talk shows on TV
.
B) He got seriously into
acting.
D) He
played a role in East of Eden.
25.A) He
made numerous popular movies.
B) He has long been a
legendary figure.
C) He was best at acting in Hollywood
tragedies.
D) He was the most
successful actor of his time.
Section B
Passage One
Questions 26 to 29 are based on the
conversation you have just heard.
26.A) It carried passengers leaving an
island.
B) A terrorist
forced it to land on Tenerife.
C) It crashed when it was circling to
land.
D) 18 of its
passengers survived the crash.
27.A) He
was kidnapped eight months ago.
B) He failed in his negotiations with
the Africans.
C) He was
assassinated in Central Africa.
D) He lost lots of money in his African
business.
28.A) The management and
union representatives reached an agreement.
B) The workers' pay was
raised and their working hours were shortened.
C) The trade union gave up
its demand.
D) The workers
on strike were all fired.
29.A) Sunny.
B) Rainy .C) Windy. D) Cloudy.
Passage Two
Questions 30 to 32 are
based on the passage you have just heard.
30.A) Some of them had once experienced
an earthquake.
B) Most of
them lacked interest in the subject.
C) Very few of them knew much about
geology.
D) A couple of
them had listened to a similar speech before.
31.A) By reflecting on Americans'
previous failures in predicting earthquakes.
B) By noting where the most
severe earthquake in U. S. history occurred.
C) By describing the
destructive power of earthquakes.
D) By explaining some essential
geological principles.
32.A) Interrupt
him whenever he detected a mistake.
B) Focus on the accuracy of the
language he used.
C) Stop
him when he had difficulty understanding.
D) Write down any points
where he could improve.
Passage Three
Questions 33 to 35 are based on the
passage you have just heard.
33.A) It was invented by a
group of language experts in the year of 1887.
B) It is a language that
has its origin in ancient Polish.
C) It was created to promote economic
globalization.
D) It is a
tool of communication among speakers of different
languages.
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34.A) It aims to make Esperanto a
working language in the U. N.
B) It has increased its
popularity with the help of the media.
C) It has encountered
increasingly tougher challenges.
D) It has supporters from
many countries in the world.
35.A) It is used by a number of
influential science journals.
B) It is widely taught at
schools and in universities.
C) It has aroused the
interest of many young learners.
D) It has had a greater
impact than in any other country.
Section C
Directions: In this
section, you will hear a passage three times. When
the passage is read for
the
first
time,
you
should
listen
carefully
for
its
general
idea.
When
the
passage
is
read
for
the
second time, you are
required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to
43 with the exact words
you have just
heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are
required to fill in the missing
information.
For
these
blanks,
you
can
either
use
the
exact
words
you
have
just
heard
or
write
down the main points in your own words.
Finally, when the passage is read for the third
time, you
should check what you have
written.
George
Herbert
Mead
said
that
humans
are
talked
into
humanity.
He
meant
that
we
gain
personal identity as we
communicate with others. In the earliest years of
our lives, our parents tell
us who we
are.
of others, so their messages form
important (37) ______ of our self-concepts. Later
we interact
with
teachers,
friends,
(38)
______
partners,
and
co-workers
who
communicate
their
views
of
, how we see ourselves (39) ______ the
views of us that others communicate.
The (40) ______ connection
between identity and communication is (41) ______
evident in
children who are (42) ______
of human contact. Case studies of children who
were isolated from
others reveal that
they lack a firm self-concept, and their mental
and psychological development is
severely (43) ______ by lack of
language.
Communication with others not only
affects our sense of identity but also directly
influences
our
physical
and
emotional
well-being.
Consistently,
(44)
_______________________
_________________________.
People
who
lack
close
friends
have
greater
levels
of
anxiety
and
depression
than
people
who
are
close
to
others.
(45)
_______________________
_________________________.
The
conclusion
was
that
social
isolation is statistically as dangerous
as high blood pressure, smoking and obesity. Many
doctors
and researchers believe that
(46)
________________________________________________.
2009
年
6
月
A
卷大学英语六级考试听力及答案
Part III Listening
Comprehension (35 minutes)
Section A
11.
A
．
Fred forgot to call him
last night about the camping trip.
B
．
He
is not going to lend his sleeping bag to Fred.
C
．
He has not seen
Fred at the gym for sometime.
D
．
Fred may have
borrowed a sleeping bag from someone else.
12. A
．
Summer has
become hotter in recent years.
B
．
It
will cool down a bit over the weekend.
C
．
Swimming in a
pool has a relaxing effect.
D
．
He
hopes the weather forecast is accurate.
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13.
A
．
Taking a picture of Prof.
Brown.
C
．
Hosting a TV
program.
B
．
Commenting on
an oil-painting.
D
．
Staging a
performance.
14.
A
．
She can help the man take
care of the plants.
B
．
Most plants
grow better in direct sunlight.
C
．
The
plants need to be watered frequently.
D
．
The
plants should be placed in a shady spot.
15. A
．
Change to a
more exciting channel.
D
．
Stay up till
eleven.
B
．
See the movie
some other time.
C
．
Go
to bed early.
16.
A
．
Both of them are laymen of
modern art.
B
．
She has beamed
to appreciate modem sculptures.
C
．
Italian
artists’ wor
ks are difficult to
understand.
D
．
Modern artists
are generally considered weird.
17.
A
．
They seem satisfied with
what they have done.
B
．
They have
called all club members to contribute.
C
．
They think the
day can be called a memorable one.
D
．
They find it
hard to raise money for the hospital.
18. A
．
The man
shouldn’t hesitate to take the course.
B
．
The man should
talk with the professor first.
C
．
The course
isn’t open to undergraduates.
D
．
The course will
require a lot of reading.
19.
A
．
Current trends in economic
development.
B
．
Domestic issues
of general social concern.
C
．
Stories about
Britain’s relations with other nations.
D
．
Conflicts and
compromises among political parties.
20. A
．
Based on
the poll of public opinions.
B
．
By interviewing
people who file complaints.
C
．
By analyzing
the domestic and international situation.
D
．
Based on public
expectations and editors’ judgment.
21.
A
．
Underlying rules of
editing.
B
．
Practical
experience.
C
．
Audience’s
feedback.
D
．
Professional
qualifications.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the
conversation you have just heard.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the
conversation you have just heard.
22.
A
．
The average life span was
less than 50 years.
B
．
It was very
common for them to have 12 children.
C
．
They retired
from work much earlier than today.
D
．
They were quite
optimistic about their future.
23.
A
．
Get ready for ecological
changes.
B
．
Adapt to the
new environment.
C
．
Learn to use
new technology.
D
．
Explore ways to
stay young.
24.
A
．
When all women
go out to work.
B
．
When family
planning is enforced..
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C
．
When a world
government is set up.
25.
A
．
Eliminate poverty and
injustice.
B
．
Migrate to
other planets.
Section B
Passage One
D
．
When all people
become wealthier.
C
．
Control the
environment.
D
．
Find
inexhaustible resources.
Questions 26
to 28 are based on the passage you have just
heard.
26.
A
．
To help young people
improve their driving skills.
B
．
To
alert teenagers to the dangers of reckless
driving.
C
．
To teach young
people road manners through videotapes.
D
．
To show teens
the penalties imposed on careless drivers.
27. A
．
Road
accidents.
B
．
Street
violence.
C
．
Drug abuse.
D
．
Lung cancer.
28.
A
．
It has changed
teens’ way of life.
D
．
It
has been supported by parents.
B
．
It
has made teens feel like adults.
C
．
It
has accomplished its objective.
Passage TwoQuestions 29 to
31 are based on the passage you have just
heard.
29.
A
．
Customers may get addicted
to the smells.
B
．
Customers may
be misled by the smells.
C
．
It hides the
defects of certain goods.
D
．
It gives rise
to unfair competition.
30.
A
．
Flexible.
B
．
Critical.
C
．
Supportive.
D
．
Cautious.
31.
A
．
The flower scent
stimulated people’s desire to buy.
B
．
Stronger smells
had greater effects on consumers.
C
．
Most shoppers
hated the small the shoe store.
D
．
84%
of the customers were unaware of the smells.
Passage Three
Questions 32 to
35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
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32.
A
．
A goods train hit a bus
carrying many passengers.
B
．
Two passenger
trains crashed into each other.
C
．
A
passenger train collided with a goods train.
D
．
An express
train was derailed when hit by a bomb.
33. A
．
The rescue
operations have not been very effective.
B
．
More than 300
injured passengers were hospitalized.
C
．
The
cause of the tragic accident remains unknown.
D
．
The exact
casualty figures are not yet available.
34. A
．
There was a
bomb scare.
D
．
50 pounds of
explosives were found.
B
．
There was a
terrorist attack.
C
．
A fire alarm
was set off by mistake.
35.
A
．
Follow policemen’s
directions.
C
．
Avoid snow-
covered roads.
B
．
Keep an eye
weather.
D
．
Drive with
special care.
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Section C
English is the leading
international language. In different countries
around the globe, English
is acquired
as the mother (36) ________, in others it’s used
as a second language. Some nations
use
English as their (37) ________ language,
performing the function of (38) ________; in
others
it’s used as an international
language for busin
ess, (39) ________
and industry.
What
factors
and
forces
have
led
to
the
(40)
________
of
English?
Why
is
English
now
considered to be so prestigious that,
across the globe, individuals and societies feel
(41) ________
if
they
do
not
have
(42)
________
in
this
language?
How
has
English
changed
through
1,500
Years? These are some
of the questions that you (43) ________ when you
study English.
You
also
examine
the
immense
variability
of
English
and
(44)
________.
You
develop
in-depth knowledge
of the intricate structure of the language. Why do
some non-native speakers of
English
claim
that
it’s
a
difficult
language
to
learn,
while
(45)
________? At
the
University
of
Sussex, you are introduced to the
nature and grammar of English in all aspects. This
involves the
study of sound structures,
the formation of words, the sequencing words and
the construction of
meaning,
as
well
as
examination
of
the
theories
explaining
the
aspects
of
English
usage.
(46)
________,
which
are
raised
by
studying
how
speakers
and
writers
employ
English
for
a
wide
variety of purposes.
2009
年
12
月大学英语六级
B
卷考试真题及答案
Part
Ⅲ
Listening Comprehension
(35 minutes)
Section A
11. A) They would rather travel around
than stay at home.
B) They prefer to carry cash when
traveling abroad.
C) They usually carry many things
around with them.
D) They don’t like to spend much money
on traveling.
12. A) The selection process was a
little unfair.
B) He had
long dreamed of the dean’s position.
C) Rod was eliminated in
the selection process.
D)
Rod was in charge of the admissions office.
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13. A) Applause encourages the singer.
D) The concert
is very impressive.
B) She regrets paying for the concert.
C) Almost
everyone loves pop music.
14. A) They
have known each other since their schooldays.
B) They were
both chairpersons of the Students’
Union.
C) They have been in close touch by
email.
D) They
are going to hold a reunion party
15. A)
Cook their dinner.
D) Stop for the night.
B) Rest for a while.
C) Get their
car fixed.
16. A) Newly-launched
products.
D)
Survey methods.
B) Consumer preferences.
C) Survey results.
17. A) He would rather the
woman didn’t buy the blouse.
B) The woman
needs blouses in the colors of a rainbow.
C) The
information in the catalog is not always reliable.
D) He thinks
the blue blouse is better than the red one.
18. A) The course is open to all next
semester.
D) He
will drop his course in marketing.
B) The notice may not be
reliable.
C)
The woman has not told the truth.
Questions 19 to 22 are
based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. A) A director of a sales
department.
D)
An accountant of a computer firm.
B) A manager at a computer
store.
C) A
sales clerk at a shopping center.
20.
A) Handling customer complaints.
D) Developing computer
programs.
B)
Recruiting and training new staff.
C) Dispatching ordered
goods on time.
21. A) She likes
something more challenging.
D) She wants to be with her
husband.
B) She
likes to be nearer to her parents.
C) She wants to have a
better-paid job.
22. A) Right away.
D) In a couple
of days.
B) In
two months.
C)
Early next month.
Questions
23
to
25
are
based
on
the
conversation
you
have
just
heard.
23.
A) It will face challenges unprecedented in its
history.
B) It
is a resolute advocate of the anti-global
movement.
C) It
is bound to regain its full glory of a hundred
years ago.
D)
It will be a major economic power by the mid-21st
century.
24. A) The lack of overall
urban planning.
B) The huge gap between the haves and
have-nots.
C)
The inadequate supply of water and electricity.
D) The shortage
of hi-tech personnel.
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25. A) They
attach great importance to education.
B) They are able to grasp
growth opportunities.
C) They are good at learning from other
nations.
D)
They have made use of advanced technologies.
Section B
Passage One
Questions 26 to 29 are
based on the passage you have just
heard.
26. A)
She taught chemistry and microbiology courses in a
college.
B) She
gave lectures on how to become a public speaker.
C) She helped
families move away from industrial polluters.
D) She engaged
in field research on environmental pollution.
27. A) The job restricted
her from revealing her findings.
B) The job posed a
potential threat to her health.
C) She found the working
conditions frustrating.
D) She was offered a better job in a
minority community.
28. A)
Some giant industrial polluters have gone out of
business.
B)
More environmental organizations have appeared.
C) Many toxic
sites in America have been cleaned up.
D) More branches of her
company have been set up.
29. A) Her widespread influence among
members of Congress.
B) Her ability to communicate through
public speaking.
C) Her rigorous training in delivering
eloquent speeches.
D) Her lifelong commitment to domestic
and global issues.
Passage Two
Questions 30 to 32 are based on the
passage you have just heard.
30. A) The fierce competition in the
market.
B) The
growing necessity of staff training.
C) The accelerated pace of
globalisation.
D) The urgent need of a diverse
workforce.
31. A) Gain a
deep understanding of their own culture.
B) Take courses
of foreign languages and cultures.
C) Share the experiences of
people from other cultures.
D) Participate in
international exchange programmes.
32. A) Reflective thinking is becoming
critical.
B)
Labor market is getting globalised.
C) Knowing a foreign
language is essential.
D) Globalisation will eliminate many
jobs.
Passage
Three
Questions
33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just
heard.
33. A) Red-haired
women were regarded as more reliable.
B) Brown-haired women were
rated as more capable.
C) Golden-haired women were considered
attractive.
D)
Black-haired women were judged to be intelligent.
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34. A) They are smart and
eloquent.
B)
They are ambitious and arrogant.
C) They are shrewd and
dishonest.
D)
They are wealthy and industrious.
35. A) They force people to follow the
cultural mainstream.
B) They exaggerate the roles of certain
groups of people.
C) They emphasize diversity at the
expense of uniformity.
D) They hinder our perception of
individual differences.
Section C
The
ancient
Greeks
developed
basic
memory
systems
called
mnemonics.
The
name
is
(36)______
from their
Goddess of memory “Mnemosyne”. In the ancient
world, a trained memory
was an
(37)______ asset, particularly in public life.
There were no (38)_______devices for taking
notes,
and
early
Greek
orators(
演说家
)
delivered
long speeches
with
great(39)
_______because
they learned
the speeches using mnemonic systems.
The
Greeks
discovered
that
human
memory
(40)_______is
an
associative
process
—
that
it
works
by
linking
things
together.
For
example,
think
of
an
apple.
The(41)_________your
brain
r
egisters the word “apple”,
it
(42)_______the shape, color, taste,
smell and(43)_________of that
fruit.
All these things are associated in your memory
with the word “apple”.
(44)_______________________
___________________________________.An
example
could be when you
think about a lecture you have had. This could
trigger a memory about what
you’re
talking about through that lecture, which can then
trigger another memory.
.
(45)__________
________________________________________________.
An
example
given
on
a
website
I
was
looking
at
follows:
Do
you
remember
the
shape
of
Austria,
Canada,
Belgium, or Germany?
Probably not. What about Italy,
though?.(46) __________________.You
made an association with something
already known, the shape of a boot, and Italy’s
sh
ape could
not be forgotten
once you had made the association
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年
12
月大学英语六级真题听力
Section A
11. A)He is
quite easy to recognize
C)he looks like
a movie star
B)he is an outstanding
speaker
D)he looks young for his age
12. A)consult her dancing teacher
C)continue her dancing class
B)take a more interesting class
D)improve her dancing skills
13.A)the man did not believe what the
woman said
B)the man accompanied the
woman to the hospital
C)the woman may
be suffering from repetitive strain injury
D)the woman may
not followed
the doctor’s instructions
14. A)they are not in style any more
C)they no longer suit his eyesight
B)they have cost him far too much
D)they should be cleaned regularly
15. A)he spilled his drink
onto the floor
B)he has
just finished wiping the floor
C)he was caught in a shower on his way
home
D)he
rushed
out
of
the
bath
to
answer
the
phone
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