六级听力Unit3.doc

Unit ThreePart Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。11 A) Friends.B) Mother and son.C) Husband and wife.D) Father and daughter.12 A) Winter.B) Autumn.C) Summer. D) Spring.13 A) They are both very tired of it.B) They are happy shes playing it at last.C) It is one of their favourite songs.D) They could listen to it another thousand times.14 A) It gives a 30% discount to all customers.B) It is run by Mrs. Winters husband.C) It hires Mrs. Winter as an adviser.D) It encourages husbands to shop on their own.15 A) Manager and employee.B) Salesman and customer.C) Guide and tourist.D) Professor and student.16 A) One bookcase will cost her $7.50 if she buys two.B) Bookcases cost $14.95 for two.C) She can buy two bookcases for $9.90 each.D) A bookcase costs $15.00.17 A) He studies seriously at school.B) He hopes to get a job soon.C) Studying at school is no more interesting than work to him.D) Work is preferable to him.18 A) She has been offered a new job.B) She has been granted to leave for one month.C) She has been fired by the company.D) She has been dismissed for her poor performance.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19 A) One is asking about the others family background.B) They are talking about each others family.C) They are having a friendly chat.D) One is interviewing the other.20 A) His father did not like him to study Art.B) He did not like to study.C) A friend of his fathers offered him a job.D) He had to work to support his family.21 A) He didnt do well in the Art College.B) He had given up his job as an accountant.C) He had done his first job badly.D) He spent too much time on Art.22.A) Going to the cinema.B) Taking pictures.C) Reading.D) Acting.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) Two years.B) Two months.C) Two weeks.D) Two day.24. A) Give her a raise.B) Give her 10 more dollars a week.C) Give her double money.D) Give her the same money.25. A) Because her work couldnt be appreciated.B) Because her salary was not raised.C) Because her promotion was neglected.D) Because her work was not satisfied.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26.A) By looking at the moon. B) By using their knowledge of the weather. C) By using their eyes and brains. D) By getting information form weather stations.27.A) Birds fly low. B) There are rainbows in the evening. C) Distant objects seem to be clear and near. D) Stars twinkle behind clouds.28.A) People feel pain in their joints. B) There are rings around the sun. C) Mist appears in the early morning. D) Distant sounds are very clearly heard.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) The weakness of the human limb.B) The power and strength of the artificial hand.C) The use of robots.D) The operation of the artificial hand.30. A) They are both driven by hydraulic motors.B) They are both controlled by radio signals.C) They move as their operators hands.D) The make it possible to work without natural hands.31. A) It is bigger.B) It can work with more strength and pick up more weight.C) It is more powerful and easier to operate.D) It can be controlled from a distance.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32.A) They were drawing pictures. B) They were watching TV.C) They were making a telephone call. D) They were tidying up the drawing room.33.A) They locked the couple up in the drawing room.B) They seriously injured the owners of the house.C) They smashed the TV set and the telephone.D) They took away sixteen valuable paintings.34.A) He accused them of the theft. B) He raised the rents.C) He refused to prolong their land lease. D) He forced them to abandon their traditions.35.A) They wanted to protect the farmers interests.B) They wanted to extend the reservation area for birds.C) They wanted to steal his valuable paintings.D) They wanted to drive him away from the island.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks，you can either use the exact words you hove 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.注意：此部分试题在答题卡2上；请在答题卡2上作答。Health expert say washing your hands reduces the spread of (36) and other (37) that cause disease. This advice may sound simple. However experts say a lot of people don not follow it.A recent study found that many Americans (38) to wash their hands after using public (39) . More than 95 percent of Americans (40) said they always wash their hands after using public restrooms. However, the study found that only 67 percent of them (41) do so. The study also found that American men are less likely than women to wash their hands after using a public restroom.The American society for Microbiology (42) the findings. Judy Daly works for the group. She admits that hand washing may seem an unusual subject to study. But she says hand washing is a very (43) issue. Experts say hand washing is the simplest and most effective way to reduce the spread of infectious diseases.(44) . Shaking hands with another person also can spread infection. Harmful bacteria may enter your body if you touch your mouth, nose or eyes.Among the most common infections spread by hand are colds, influenza, and throat and ear infections. (45) .Many patients in hospitals also get infections. Some die from them. The spread of infections often is blamed on health workers who do not wash their hands after treating patients.(46) . Experts say following the correct method is important. You should wash your hands with soap and hot water for at least fifteen second.Unit ThreePart Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.Tapescript:11.M: You have never told me about that. When were you studying in Paris?W: A long time before you were born. It was before I met your father. I was studying art.Q: Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers? (B)12.M: This is my second trip to this city. I came here last July. It was terribly hot. Its much nicer now.W: Yes, fall is the best season in this city. You came here at just the right time. Oh, here comes Mr. Smith. Its been nice talking to you, Mr. Smith. Q: Whats the season now?(B)13.M: I wish Mary would put on a different record. She has played that song a thousand times.W: At least. It used to be one of m favorites before I had to hear it so often.Q: What did the man and the woman say about Marys record?(A)14.M: Mrs. Winter, I need your advice, I want to buy a dress for my wife. Can you tell me where I can get one at a reasonable price? W: Sure, go to Richards. It has the latest styles and gives a 30% discount to husbands who shop alone. Q: What do we know about Richards shop?(D)15.W: Sorry I did not come yesterday, because I had a temperature. Could you tell me the requirement for my term paper? M: The theme of your paper can be about business management or touring resources in China, and the length of the paper should be no less than fifteen pages.Q: What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers?(D)16.W: Is this the bookcase you advised?M: Yes, its our regular $14.95 bookcase on sale today for $9.9. There are the last two. If you can use them both you can have the pair for $15.00Q: What is the present price of the bookcase? (A)17.W: You really must take school more seriously. If you dont pass your exams, youll have to go out and work.M: I dont see that makes much difference. If I have a job, I have to do boring work every day; but if Im in school, I must listen to boring teachers every day. Q: What do we learn about the man from the conversation?(C)18.M: Im sorry to tell you that you neednt come next week .You know, sales of our company have been poor recently.W: Ive always worked hard. Would you be kind enough to give me a months time so that I can find a new job?Q: What has happened to the woman? (C)Now youll hear two long conversations.Conversation OneW: First of all, Id like you to tell me a bit about what youve been doing.M: Well, I left school after Id done my A-level.W: What subjects did you take?M: French, German and Art.W: Art?M: Well, I really wanted to study Art. But a friend of my fathers offered me a job hes an accountant in the city.W: I see. In your application, you say that you only spent nine months with this firm of accountants. Why was that?M: Well, to be quite honest, I didnt like it so I got a place at Art College a year ago.W: Did your father mind?M: Well, he was rather disappointed at first. Hes an accountant too, you see.W: Have you any brothers or sisters?M: Two brothers, both at school. Ones eleven; the others fifteen taking his O-levels this year.W: Right. What do you do in your spare time?M: I like jazz and folk music; I go to the theatre occasionally and act a bit myself. I read quite a lot, and Ive done a bit of photography. Also, Ive travelled a lot hitch-hiked all over Europe.W: Very interesting, Mr. Plant. I think thats all I wanted to ask about your background.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19.What are the two speakers doing? (D)20.Why didnt Mr. Plant continue his study after he finished school? (C)21.Why was his father disappointed at first? (B)22.Which of following not his hobby?(A)Conversation TwoM: Miss Alice, I know that you are wanting to leave us for another law firm.W: Thats right. I sent in my resignation two weeks in advance.M: Would you mind my asking why you are leaving us?W: They offered me a better salary.M: Well, Miss Alice, good legal secretaries are hard to find and weve been quite satisfied with your work here. Ill be glad to match whatever that firm offered you.W: You should have said that two months ago when I asked you for raise. I started looking for a new job the next day.M: Ill even give you ten dollars a week more than their offer.W: Its not the money. I wouldnt work for you, even if you offered to double my salary, I want to work for someone who appreciates the work I do and gives me raises before I have to ask for them.M: Im sorry you feel that way, Miss Alice.W: And Im sorry I spent the past two years working for you instead of some forms else.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23.How long has Miss Alice been looking for a new job? (B)24.Whats the final offer the man promised? (B)25.Why does Miss Alice refuse the mans final offer?(A)Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Passage OneNo man can change the weather. Nobody can control the weather. But if we read the signs correctly we can tell what the more important changes in the weather will be. This way of telling what the weather will be like on the following day or two is called weather forecasting. People who do this are not making the weather. They are merely using their knowledge of the weather today, to tell us what the weather may be like tomorrow. We all understand how important this is. How useful it is if the farmers know in advance whether it is going to rain or whether there is going to be a drought. If they know in advance, they can make plans to fit in with the weather. They know when to plant and when not to plant, then to reap and when not to reap.Not only farmers but scientists have studied weather forecasting. People for many centuries and in all countries have studied and tried to make weather forecasts. Sometimes distant objects such as hills and tall trees seem to be very clear and near. This is a sign of much water-vapor in the air, and therefore rain will probably come.When distant sounds such as the noise from a train, birds singing, people shouting, ate very clearly heard, then wet and stormy weather is on the way. Rings round the sum are a sign of coming rain. Many people feel in their bones the coming of wet weather. Their joints ache. Some birds, particularly swallows, fly high if fine weather is coming, but they fly very near the ground if rainy weather or a storm is on the way. This is probably because the insects, which they are hunting, then fly low. If you see a rainbow during rainy weather, this is a sign that the weather will clear up and become fine. Such rainbows always come in the evening. If the stars twinkle clearly at night, then fair weather will continue. If a mist appears in the early morning, just about sunrise, then the day will be warm. If the sunset is mostly red in color, then the following day will be fine.Most of the above sayings have been made up by people who have used their eyes and their brains to forecast the weather. Some of the popular beliefs about the weather, however, are quite untrue. For example, many people say they can forecast the weather by looking at the moon. The state of the moon has nothing to do with the weather. The weather may happen to change with changes in the moon, but that is only chance.Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26.How do people make weather forecast? (B)27.What signs shoe the fine weather? (B)28.Which of the following is NOT a sign for the coming rain? (C)Passage TwoWhile the artificial hand is considerably less useful than the natural one, there may be some jobs that it can do more efficiently. From time to time we have to do rather difficult jobs and feel that one of our fingers is getting in the way. It is possible that on this occasion a specially designed artificial limb would be more efficient.Scientists are now studying ways of increasing the power of the human limb, or rather of its muscles. A machine under development, known as a “man amplifier”, consists of a framework which the operator wears. Every movement he makes is repeated by the steel framework he is wearing, buy the power which moves the parts of the frame comes from hydraulic motors. If the operator bends down to pick something up, the work is done not by his own weak muscles but by the hydraulic motors, which make it possible for him to lift 450 kilograms in each hand. Another machine called a “Hardiman” has two arms and hands which repeat every moment of the operators arms and hands, but with much more strength. In this device the operator controls the movements directly. But just as the operations of a distant unmanned spaceship circling the moon can be controlled by radio signals, so also such devices could be radio-controlled. An astronaut exploring an unknown planet could send out a robot which would do the job for him and send back information. Will the day ever come when the machine, more powerful than man and controlled by a computer brain, takes over from its human inventor?Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29.What is the passage mainly about?(B)30What do you know about the “man-amplifier” and a “Hardiman”? (C)31.What is the advantage of a “Hardiman” over a “man-amplifier” according to the passage? (B)Passage Thr