Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a Pause.During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet wITh a single line through the centre.
Example: You will hear ... ...
You will read
A) 2 hours.
B) 3 hours.
C) 4 hours.
D) 5 hours.
From the conversation we know that the two are talking about some work they will start at 9 o clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore D) f5 hours is the correct answer. You should choose [Dl on the Answer Sheet and mark IT wITh a single line through the centre
Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]
Question l.
W: The deadline for the sociology and computer courses is the day after tomorrow.
M: But I haven’t decided which courses to take yet.
Q: What are the man and woman talking about?
A) Registering for courses. B) Getting directions.
C) Buying a new computer D) Studying sociology.
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正确答案 |
A) Registering for courses. |
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答案解析 |
这道题的问题是：对话中的两个人在谈论什么？ |
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技巧指点 |
题目中的“计算机”、“社会学”科目名称都是干扰项，最能帮助我们做出正确判断的信息是dealine for ...courses, 选课的最后期限which course to take，选修哪些课程，尤其是动词take的正确含义。 |
Question 2.
M: I’m looking for an apartment wITh a monthly rent to around 200 dollars in this neighborhood. Can you give me some advice on that?
W: Well, IT’s rather hard to find anything for less than 300 dollars around here. Rents are lower in the suburbs, but you’ll need transportation if you choose to live there.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
A) The man will probably have to find a roommate.
B) The man is unlikely to live in the suburbs.
C) The man will probably have to buy a car
D) The man is unlikely to find exactly what he desires.
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正确答案 |
D) The man is unlikely to find exactly what he desires. |
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答案解析 |
本题属于因果判断题，对话中的男士要在附近找一间租金200元左右的房子， 而女士告诉他说附近很难找到租金300元以下的房子，一个自然的结论就是男士的愿望会落空，或者多花钱， 或者住到更远的郊区。 |
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技巧指点 |
解答这类题目需要完整地理解对话，有时也可以借助对话的语气来判断。 |
Question 3.
W: Well, tonight we have Professor Brown in the studio to talk about his recent book Fashion Images. Good evening, professor.
M: Good evening, and thank you for invITing me here this evening.
Q: What is the woman doing?
A) Painting a picture. C) Designing a studio.
B) Hosting a program. D) Taking a photograph.
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正确答案 |
B) Hosting a program. |
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答案解析 |
情景判断题型。问题是对话中的女士在做什么，由对话的内容我们可以知道，她在欢迎某位布朗教授来到演播室（studio）,介绍他的一本新作，因而答案应为B，主持一个节目。 |
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技巧指点 |
这道题应该说是要求一定的生活常识来辅助做出判断，同学们如果平时看过英文电视频道的Talkshow, 这道题就会很容易解决。 |
Question 4.
M: Have you run up against any problems in getting your passport renewed?
W: I haven’t started applying yet.
Q: What do we know from the conversation?
A) The woman doesnt think IT a problem to get her passport renewed.
B) The woman has difficulty renewing her passport.
C) The woman hasnt renewed her passport yet.
D) The womans passport is still valid.
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正确答案 |
C) The woman hasnt renewed her passport yet. |
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答案解析 |
因果判断题型。对话中男士问女士更换护照时有没遇到什么麻烦，女士说他还没有提出申请，我们自然而然地可以得出C项中的结果。 |
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技巧指点 |
这道题有一定难度，需要对与护照相关的常识以及英语词汇有一些了解。 |
Question 5.
M: I must point out that trials of new medicine are expensive and you can never guarantee success.
W: But there’s a very good chance in this case. I do hope you’ll go ahead in the view of the potential benefIT to mankind.
Q: What are the two speakers talking about?
A) A prediction of the future of mankind. B) A new drug that may benefIT mankind.
C) An opportunITy for a good job. D) An unsuccessful experiment.
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正确答案 |
B) A new drug that may benefIT mankind. |
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答案解析 |
情景判断题型；题目中男士提出新药品的试制代价高昂而又难以保证成功；而女士提出这一次成功的机会比较大，并且会让全人类从中受益。因而他们谈论的应该是一种药物。 |
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技巧指点 |
这道题同样可以从女士的立场角度上来命题。 |
Question 6.
W: What’s the difference between a lesson and a lecture?
M: Well, they are both ways of imparting knowledge. But the main difference is that you participate in a lesson whereas you just listen to a lecture. A lecture is generally given to a much larger group.
Q: What does the man mean?
A) lesson requires students active involvement.
B) Students usually take an active part in a lecture.
C) More knowledge is covered in a lecture.
D) There is a larger group of people interested in lessons.
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正确答案 |
A) lesson requires students active involvement. |
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答案解析 |
这是一段“一边倒”的对话， 女士的问句完全是引导性的， 而男士的陈述包含三个事实，第一句肯定两者的共同点：都是传播知识的方式；第二句指出不同点，Lesson要求学生主动参与进来；第三句指出另外一个不同点，就是Lecture一般有较多的人来参与。 |
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技巧指点 |
这道题属于小对话部分难度比较高的题，单纯靠听录音里面的内容比较容易出错。但是如果一个人对于国外教育方式有较多的了解， 或者以前注意过Lesson和Lecture 词义上的区别，那么这道题就非常简单了，简直不用听提干就可以选出正确答案。这体现了平时的积累对于应付考试的作用。 |
Question 7.
W: IT’s awfully dark for 4 O’clock. Do you think IT’s going to rain?
M: You’d better do something about that watch of yours. IT must have stopped hours ago. Mine says 7.
Q: What conclusion can we draw from this conversation?
A) NeITher of their watches keeps good time.
B) The womans watch stopped 3 hours ago.
C) The mans watch goes too fast.
D) ITs too dark for the woman to read her watch.
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正确答案 |
B) The womans watch stopped 3 hours ago. |
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答案解析 |
简单计算题型；对话中女士说“四点钟就这么黑，是不是要下雨了？”男士说道：“你真的应该修理一下你那个破表了，它停了至少好几个小时了，我的表现在七点。”至少从语气上讲， 人们会倾向于相信女士的表是3小时前停掉了。 |
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技巧指点 |
“Mine says 7”实际上是非常简略的表达方式，mine代指my watch;says是拟人化的表示方式;7也完全可以说成是7 oclock.这三个单词的含义实际上是：According to my watch, IT is seven oclock now. |
Question 8
M: You’re looking a lITtle overwhelmed.
W: Exactly. You know I got a million things to do and all of them have to be finished wIThin 3 hours.
Q: What does the woman mean?
A) Shes proud of being able to do many things at the same time.
B) She is sure to finish all the things in a few hours.
C) She dreams of becoming a millionaire some day.
D) Shes been kept extremely busy.
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正确答案 |
D) Shes been kept extremely busy. |
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答案解析 |
主旨意义题；题目中女士明显有些不耐烦，她说自己“有一百万件事情要处理而一切必须在三个小时内完成”她的意思就是Ｄ项的内容：现在实在是太忙了。 |
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技巧指点 |
口语化的表示方式，情绪化的夸大，注意其真实意义。 |
英语也是一种语言，一种语言的意义呢，就是说有很多人拿它来描述自己平凡而琐碎的生活。一种语言总是有很多特别灵活的地方，其中有俏皮话，有双关语，有顺口溜，有绵绵情话，也有脏话，跟汉语一样。我们学英语的很多同学被考试折腾得太惨了，很少有时间去接触英语中生动的有趣的东西，考试中碰到了也不知所云，反而会觉得又多了一层负担似的。
说了这些废话呢，因为这儿是网上课堂，除了学习，还可以交流。 记得很久以前一位学兄给我讲故事：“那家伙睁开眼睛就看到天上有一____万_____支___箭，每一支都像是冲着他飞过来．．．”他的表情很生动，本来没太大意思的笑话，也把我笑得不行．．．刚才看到文章里面有人说a million things,就想到一个胖胖的女人，拖长了腔调在那儿吹牛，:::)))不侃了，继续...
Question 9.
M: Ah-Ah. Looks like I’m going to be a lITtle late for class. I hope Professor Clark doesn’t start on time today.
W: Are you kidding? You can set your watch by the time he starts his class.
Q: What can be inferred about Professor Clark?
A) He wants his students to be on time for class.
B) He doesnt allow his students to tell jokes in class.
C) He is always punctual for his class.
D) He rarely notices which students are late.
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正确答案 |
C) He is always punctual for his class. |
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答案解析 |
男士迟到了，希望老师也迟到，但是女士提醒他，那位老师比钟表还要准时。 |
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技巧指点 |
...set your watch by the time he starts his class, 按他上课的时间来对表 （就象听收音机整点报时对表一样） 这是英美国家人们夸某个人准时的时候常用的说法，据说是从康德的故事来的。 |
Question 10.
M: I’m both excITed and nervous about the job interview this afternoon.
W: Take IT easy. Just wear tidy and clean clothes and response truthfully to inquiries. Remember, honesty is the best policy.
Q: What do we learn about the wan?
A) He is nervous about the exam. C) He doesnt dare to tell lies.
B) He is looking for a job. D) He doesnt know how to answer the questions.
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正确答案 |
B) He is looking for a job. |
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答案解析 |
情景判断题；男士第一句话已经包含了本题的答案。他对当天下午的面试既觉得兴奋，又觉得紧张。正确答案应为 B.对这道题而言，女士所说的所有内容都只有干扰作用。 |
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技巧指点 |
Interview 可以做“询问”“采访”等含义， 而Job Interview特指应聘工作时候的面试。 |
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short P passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer Sheet wITh a single line through the centre.
Passage One
Jean Brown has been married for 12 years. She has 3 children, and lives in the suburb outside Columbus, Ohio. When her youngest child reached school age, Jean decided to go back to work. She felt that she should contribute to the household financies. Her salary can make a difference between the financial struggle and secure financial sITuation for her family. Jean also felt bored and frustrated in her role as a homemaker and wanted to be more involved in life outside her home. Jean was worried about her children’s adjustment to this new sITuation. But she arranged for them to go stay wITh the woman nearby after school each afternoon. They seem to be happy wITh the arrangement. The problem seem to be between Jean and her husband, Bill. When Jean was at home all day, she was able to clean the house, go grocery shopping, wash the clothes, take care of the children and cook 2 or 3 meals each day. She was very busy of course. But she succeeded in getting everything done. Now the same things need to be done, but Jean has only evenings and early mornings to do them. Both Jean and Bill are tired when they arrive home at 6 P.M. Bill is accustomed to sITting down and reading the paper or watching TV until dinner is ready. This is exactly what Jean feels like doing. But some one has to fix the dinner and Bill expects IT to be Jean. Jean has become very angry at Bill’s attITude. She feels that they should share the household jobs. But Bill feels that everything should be the same as IT was before Jean went back to work.
Questions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. Why did Jean want to go back to work?
A) She was bored wITh her idle life at home.
B) She was offered a good job by her neighbour.
C) she wanted to help wITh the family’s finances.
D) Her family would like to see her mere involved in social life.
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正确答案 |
C) she wanted to help wITh the family’s finances. |
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答案解析 |
细节题，原文有这样一段： She felt that she should contribute to the household financies. Her salary can make a difference between the financial struggle and secure financial sITuation for her family. |
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技巧指点 |
听力题目不同于阅读理解， 有时只能从听清楚的一些零碎段落去做出判断，原文中有上述长长的两句谈论家庭财政状况，足够考生做出正确判断，另外几项中的事实均没有涉及过，此题难度不大。 |
12. How did Jane spend her days before she went back to work?
A) Doing housework. C) Reading papers and watching TV
B) Looking after her neighbours children. D) Taking good care of her husband.
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正确答案 |
A) Doing housework. |
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答案解析 |
原文中有提到：Jean also felt bored and frustrated in her role as a homemaker and wanted to be more involved in life outside her home.说明简一直在操持家务，而丈夫Bill is accustomed to sITting down and reading the paper or watching TV until dinner is ready. 说明丈夫根本没有做过任何家务事。 |
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技巧指点 |
此题目的四个选项中，B\C都有一定的迷惑性， 文中提到过邻居照顾Jean和Bill的孩子们， 而选项B虽不符合题意，但听起来似乎有些接近， C选项原文中出现过， 只不过对应的人是Bill。这类题型要求考生不止听清楚原文中的事实， 还要把他们对应到正确的角色上， 有一定难度。 |
13. What problem arose when Jean went back to work?
A) Jean got angry at Bills idle life.
B) Bill failed to adapt to the new sITuation.
C) Bill blamed Jean for neglecting the family.
D) The chi1dren were not taken good care of
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正确答案 |
B) Bill failed to adapt to the new sITuation. |
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答案解析 |
推论题；Jean工作后Bill依然不做任何家务， 但是Jean 也需要休息， 所以Jean对Bill有一些不满，A\B两项所陈述的事实都是正确的，但是如果说是谁出了问题，那么我们应该说还是Bill 没能适应家庭的变化，而不是Jean对Bill不满， 这件事是结果而不是原因。 |
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技巧指点 |
听清楚文章内容之外， 还要针对提问问题对听到的信息加以分析和鉴别，六级考试在这方面的要求， 应该说是比较高的。 |
14. What does the story try to tell us？
A) Neighbours should help each other.
B) Women should have their own careers.
C) Man and wife should share household duties.
D) Parents should take good care of their children.
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正确答案 |
C) Man and wife should share household duties. |
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答案解析 |
主旨题；文章讲述了Jean走出家门参加工作后面临的困难，主要集中在描述她的丈夫Bill的态度及其影响上，所以应该是C选项所谈及的主旨：夫妻应分担家庭责任。 |
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技巧指点 |
这道题主要是考察考生分析选项和理解问题的能力， 并不纠缠于原文的某一些细节。 |
Passage Two
The decade for natural disaster reduction is a program designed to reduce the impact of natural disasters throughout the world. WITh support from the UnITed Nations, countries will be encouraged to share information about disaster reduction. For instance, information about how to plan for and cope wITh hurricanes, earthquakes and other natural disasters. One of the most important things the program plans to do is to remind us of what we can do to protect ourselves. For example, we can pack a suITcase wITh flashlights, a radio, food, drinking water and some tools. This safety may help us survive a disaster until help arrives. Besides, the program will encourage governments to establish building standards, emergency response plans, and training programs, These measures can help to limIT the destruction by natural disasters. The comparatively mild effects of the northern California earthquake in 1989 are good evidence that we do have the technology to prevent vast destruction. The recent disasters, on the other hand, prove that people will suffer if we don’t use that technology. When a highway collapsed in northern California, people were killed in their cars. The highway was not built according to today’s strict standards to resist earthquakes. Individuals and governments have to be far-sighted. We should take extra time and spend extra money to build disaster safety into our lives. Although such a program can’t hold back the winds or stop earthquakes, they can save people’s lives and homes.
Questions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.
15. What is the purpose of the program mentioned in this passage?
A) To predict natural disasters that can cause vast destruction.
B) To limIT the destruction that natural disasters may cause.
C) To gain financial support from the UnITed Nations.
D) To propose measures to hold back natural disasters.
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正确答案 |
B) To limIT the destruction that natural disasters may cause. |
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答案解析 |
录音材料的第一句就已经点明了本题的答案：The decade for natural disaster reduction is a program designed to reduce the impact of natural disasters throughout the world. |
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技巧指点 |
听力题目短文部分信息量较大，但是多年的命题经验表明：考察最多的就是第一句， 第二句， 和最后一句。 |
16. What can we learn from the northern California earthquake in 1989?
A) There is still a long way to go before man can control natural disasters.
B) International cooperation can minimize the destructive force of natural disasters.
C) Technology can help reduce the damage natural disasters may cause.
D) Scientists can successfully predict earthquakes.
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正确答案 |
C) Technology can help reduce the damage natural disasters may cause. |
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答案解析 |
细节题；基于录音中一个事例：The comparatively mild effects of the northern California earthquake in 1989 are good evidence that we do have the technology to prevent vast destruction. |
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技巧指点 |
这一问题的答案在文中只有一句话，这类题目的通常做法就是在听音之前读完选项，然后听音过程钟标出与原文录音内容重复的一项， 这一项通常就是答案。 |
17. Why did the highway in northern California collapse?
A) There were fatal mistakes in ITs design.
B) The builder didnt observe the building codes of the time.
C) The traffic load went beyond ITs capacITy.
D) IT was built according to less strict earthquake-resistance standards.
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正确答案 |
D) IT was built according to less strict earthquake-resistance standards. |
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答案解析 |
细节题；录音原文中提到：The highway was not built according to today’s strict standards to resist earthquakes. |
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技巧指点 |
解题方法，类似于16题。 |
Passage Three
Living at the foot of one of the world’s most active volcanoes might not appeal to you at all. But believe IT or not, the area surrounding Mount Etna in ITaly is packed wITh people. In fact, IT is the most densely populated region on the whole island of Sicily. The reason is that rich volcanic soil makes the land fantastic for forming. By growing and selling a variety of crops, local people earn a good living. For them, the economic benefIT they reap surpasses the risk of dying or losing property in one of the volcano’s frequent eruptions. People everywhere make decisions about risky sITuations this way. That is, by comparing the risks and the benefITs. According to the experts, the side of the risk depends on both ITs probabilITy and seriousness. Let’s take Mount Etna for example. IT does erupt frequently, but those eruptions are usually minor. So the overall risk for people living nearby is relatively small. But suppose Mount Etna erupted everyday, or imagine that each eruption there kills thousands of people. If that were the case, the risk would be much larger. Indeed, the risk would be too large for many people to live wITh. And they would have to move away.
Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
18. How do people make decisions about risky sITuations?
A) By judging to what extent they can eliminate the risks.
B) By estimating the possible loss of lives and property.
C) By estimating the frequency of volcanic eruptions.
D) By judging the possible risks against the likely benefITs.
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正确答案 |
D) By judging the possible risks against the likely benefITs. |
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答案解析 |
问中提到过：People everywhere make decisions about risky sITuations this way. That is, by comparing the risks and the benefITs. |
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技巧指点 |
上问解析中我们说起过， 听力文章考察最多的就是开头一两句和结尾一句， 这篇文章恰恰就是例外，而且整个这一类文章都是：如果一篇文章以一个或几个实例开头，往往都会在事例结束之后问一个Why？此后给出的答案就是这篇文章的主旨， 也往往是很容易出题目考察的点。 |
19. What do we know about Mount Etna from the passage?
A) One of Etnas recent eruptions made many people move away.
B) Etnas frequent eruptions have ruined most of the local farmland.
C) Etnas eruptions are frequent but usually mild.
D) There are signs that Etna will erupt again in the near future.
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正确答案 |
C) Etnas eruptions are frequent but usually mild. |
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答案解析 |
这道题属于那种只需要对作者的倾向做出正确判断就可以做对的题：很多人选择住在活火山附近，这说明了作者的论点， 所以作者肯定会说明：住在活火山周围是合乎理智的。此题的四个选项中，只有C项的事实有利于支持这一结论。 |
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技巧指点 |
有些听力题目可以在没有听到问句的时候就选出答案，这道题就是一个例子。可能很多同学做过智力测验题，类似于在四个图形或者句子中间选择跟另外三个不同的一句，这里的C选项就是与其他三个不同的， 不管问题怎么问， 它都很可能是正确答案， 因为我们做的题目是四选一。这可以说是一个不成文的规则：最特别的一项就正确。 |
20. What will people living near Mount Etna do in the face of ITs eruptions?
A) They will remain where they are.
B) They will leave this area for ever.
C) They will turn to experts for advice.
D) They will seek shelter in nearby regions.
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正确答案 |
A) They will remain where they are. |
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答案解析 |
推论题；从结尾部分的虚拟语气可以断定， Etna火山的喷发没有那么剧烈， 所以人们也没有纷纷逃离； |
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技巧指点 |
从出题角度上来讲，这道题不是特别成功，它可以看作是上一道题目的延续， 如果考生答对上一道题，这一道几乎不可能单独出错，除了瞎蒙：），也很难单独做对着道题，另外，这道题也可以看作是在考察文章结尾的一句话， 记住：听力的段落中间， 开头和结尾一句最重要。 |
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| 可能会有考生说：这是在做听力啊， 我怎么知道什么时候文章快完了， 马上到最后一句了？答案是：可以。有两个线索可以帮你做出判断：一是六级考试的听力文章， 一般是160到220单词；另外一个是不管什么人， 读中文还是读英语， 都会有一个习惯：那就是到段落或者文章结尾时， 语气会不知不觉有些放松， 速度会有所放慢， 音量足够大的时候， 你还可以听到他（她）在轻轻呼气，象在松一口气一样，这时候你就不要松一口气了， 集中精力把最后一句听清楚。 |
Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a Pause.During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet wITh a single line through the centre.
Example: You will hear ... ...
You will read
A) 2 hours.
B) 3 hours.
C) 4 hours.
D) 5 hours.
From the conversation we know that the two are talking about some work they will start at 9 o clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore D) f5 hours is the correct answer. You should choose [Dl on the Answer Sheet and mark IT wITh a single line through the centre
Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]
Question l.
W: The deadline for the sociology and computer courses is the day after tomorrow.
M: But I haven’t decided which courses to take yet.
Q: What are the man and woman talking about?
A) Registering for courses. B) Getting directions.
C) Buying a new computer D) Studying sociology.
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正确答案 |
A) Registering for courses. |
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答案解析 |
这道题的问题是：对话中的两个人在谈论什么？ |
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技巧指点 |
题目中的“计算机”、“社会学”科目名称都是干扰项，最能帮助我们做出正确判断的信息是dealine for ...courses, 选课的最后期限which course to take，选修哪些课程，尤其是动词take的正确含义。 |
Question 2.
M: I’m looking for an apartment wITh a monthly rent to around 200 dollars in this neighborhood. Can you give me some advice on that?
W: Well, IT’s rather hard to find anything for less than 300 dollars around here. Rents are lower in the suburbs, but you’ll need transportation if you choose to live there.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
A) The man will probably have to find a roommate.
B) The man is unlikely to live in the suburbs.
C) The man will probably have to buy a car
D) The man is unlikely to find exactly what he desires.
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正确答案 |
D) The man is unlikely to find exactly what he desires. |
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答案解析 |
本题属于因果判断题，对话中的男士要在附近找一间租金200元左右的房子， 而女士告诉他说附近很难找到租金300元以下的房子，一个自然的结论就是男士的愿望会落空，或者多花钱， 或者住到更远的郊区。 |
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技巧指点 |
解答这类题目需要完整地理解对话，有时也可以借助对话的语气来判断。 |
Question 3.
W: Well, tonight we have Professor Brown in the studio to talk about his recent book Fashion Images. Good evening, professor.
M: Good evening, and thank you for invITing me here this evening.
Q: What is the woman doing?
A) Painting a picture. C) Designing a studio.
B) Hosting a program. D) Taking a photograph.
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正确答案 |
B) Hosting a program. |
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答案解析 |
情景判断题型。问题是对话中的女士在做什么，由对话的内容我们可以知道，她在欢迎某位布朗教授来到演播室（studio）,介绍他的一本新作，因而答案应为B，主持一个节目。 |
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技巧指点 |
这道题应该说是要求一定的生活常识来辅助做出判断，同学们如果平时看过英文电视频道的Talkshow, 这道题就会很容易解决。 |
Question 4.
M: Have you run up against any problems in getting your passport renewed?
W: I haven’t started applying yet.
Q: What do we know from the conversation?
A) The woman doesnt think IT a problem to get her passport renewed.
B) The woman has difficulty renewing her passport.
C) The woman hasnt renewed her passport yet.
D) The womans passport is still valid.
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正确答案 |
C) The woman hasnt renewed her passport yet. |
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答案解析 |
因果判断题型。对话中男士问女士更换护照时有没遇到什么麻烦，女士说他还没有提出申请，我们自然而然地可以得出C项中的结果。 |
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技巧指点 |
这道题有一定难度，需要对与护照相关的常识以及英语词汇有一些了解。 |
Question 5.
M: I must point out that trials of new medicine are expensive and you can never guarantee success.
W: But there’s a very good chance in this case. I do hope you’ll go ahead in the view of the potential benefIT to mankind.
Q: What are the two speakers talking about?
A) A prediction of the future of mankind. B) A new drug that may benefIT mankind.
C) An opportunITy for a good job. D) An unsuccessful experiment.
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正确答案 |
B) A new drug that may benefIT mankind. |
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答案解析 |
情景判断题型；题目中男士提出新药品的试制代价高昂而又难以保证成功；而女士提出这一次成功的机会比较大，并且会让全人类从中受益。因而他们谈论的应该是一种药物。 |
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技巧指点 |
这道题同样可以从女士的立场角度上来命题。 |
Question 6.
W: What’s the difference between a lesson and a lecture?
M: Well, they are both ways of imparting knowledge. But the main difference is that you participate in a lesson whereas you just listen to a lecture. A lecture is generally given to a much larger group.
Q: What does the man mean?
A) lesson requires students active involvement.
B) Students usually take an active part in a lecture.
C) More knowledge is covered in a lecture.
D) There is a larger group of people interested in lessons.
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正确答案 |
A) lesson requires students active involvement. |
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答案解析 |
这是一段“一边倒”的对话， 女士的问句完全是引导性的， 而男士的陈述包含三个事实，第一句肯定两者的共同点：都是传播知识的方式；第二句指出不同点，Lesson要求学生主动参与进来；第三句指出另外一个不同点，就是Lecture一般有较多的人来参与。 |
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技巧指点 |
这道题属于小对话部分难度比较高的题，单纯靠听录音里面的内容比较容易出错。但是如果一个人对于国外教育方式有较多的了解， 或者以前注意过Lesson和Lecture 词义上的区别，那么这道题就非常简单了，简直不用听提干就可以选出正确答案。这体现了平时的积累对于应付考试的作用。 |
Question 7.
W: IT’s awfully dark for 4 O’clock. Do you think IT’s going to rain?
M: You’d better do something about that watch of yours. IT must have stopped hours ago. Mine says 7.
Q: What conclusion can we draw from this conversation?
A) NeITher of their watches keeps good time.
B) The womans watch stopped 3 hours ago.
C) The mans watch goes too fast.
D) ITs too dark for the woman to read her watch.
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正确答案 |
B) The womans watch stopped 3 hours ago. |
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答案解析 |
简单计算题型；对话中女士说“四点钟就这么黑，是不是要下雨了？”男士说道：“你真的应该修理一下你那个破表了，它停了至少好几个小时了，我的表现在七点。”至少从语气上讲， 人们会倾向于相信女士的表是3小时前停掉了。 |
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技巧指点 |
“Mine says 7”实际上是非常简略的表达方式，mine代指my watch;says是拟人化的表示方式;7也完全可以说成是7 oclock.这三个单词的含义实际上是：According to my watch, IT is seven oclock now. |
Question 8
M: You’re looking a lITtle overwhelmed.
W: Exactly. You know I got a million things to do and all of them have to be finished wIThin 3 hours.
Q: What does the woman mean?
A) Shes proud of being able to do many things at the same time.
B) She is sure to finish all the things in a few hours.
C) She dreams of becoming a millionaire some day.
D) Shes been kept extremely busy.
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正确答案 |
D) Shes been kept extremely busy. |
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答案解析 |
主旨意义题；题目中女士明显有些不耐烦，她说自己“有一百万件事情要处理而一切必须在三个小时内完成”她的意思就是Ｄ项的内容：现在实在是太忙了。 |
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技巧指点 |
口语化的表示方式，情绪化的夸大，注意其真实意义。 |
英语也是一种语言，一种语言的意义呢，就是说有很多人拿它来描述自己平凡而琐碎的生活。一种语言总是有很多特别灵活的地方，其中有俏皮话，有双关语，有顺口溜，有绵绵情话，也有脏话，跟汉语一样。我们学英语的很多同学被考试折腾得太惨了，很少有时间去接触英语中生动的有趣的东西，考试中碰到了也不知所云，反而会觉得又多了一层负担似的。
说了这些废话呢，因为这儿是网上课堂，除了学习，还可以交流。 记得很久以前一位学兄给我讲故事：“那家伙睁开眼睛就看到天上有一____万_____支___箭，每一支都像是冲着他飞过来．．．”他的表情很生动，本来没太大意思的笑话，也把我笑得不行．．．刚才看到文章里面有人说a million things,就想到一个胖胖的女人，拖长了腔调在那儿吹牛，:::)))不侃了，继续...
Question 9.
M: Ah-Ah. Looks like I’m going to be a lITtle late for class. I hope Professor Clark doesn’t start on time today.
W: Are you kidding? You can set your watch by the time he starts his class.
Q: What can be inferred about Professor Clark?
A) He wants his students to be on time for class.
B) He doesnt allow his students to tell jokes in class.
C) He is always punctual for his class.
D) He rarely notices which students are late.
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正确答案 |
C) He is always punctual for his class. |
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答案解析 |
男士迟到了，希望老师也迟到，但是女士提醒他，那位老师比钟表还要准时。 |
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技巧指点 |
...set your watch by the time he starts his class, 按他上课的时间来对表 （就象听收音机整点报时对表一样） 这是英美国家人们夸某个人准时的时候常用的说法，据说是从康德的故事来的。 |
Question 10.
M: I’m both excITed and nervous about the job interview this afternoon.
W: Take IT easy. Just wear tidy and clean clothes and response truthfully to inquiries. Remember, honesty is the best policy.
Q: What do we learn about the wan?
A) He is nervous about the exam. C) He doesnt dare to tell lies.
B) He is looking for a job. D) He doesnt know how to answer the questions.
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正确答案 |
B) He is looking for a job. |
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答案解析 |
情景判断题；男士第一句话已经包含了本题的答案。他对当天下午的面试既觉得兴奋，又觉得紧张。正确答案应为 B.对这道题而言，女士所说的所有内容都只有干扰作用。 |
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技巧指点 |
Interview 可以做“询问”“采访”等含义， 而Job Interview特指应聘工作时候的面试。 |
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short P passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer Sheet wITh a single line through the centre.
Passage One
Jean Brown has been married for 12 years. She has 3 children, and lives in the suburb outside Columbus, Ohio. When her youngest child reached school age, Jean decided to go back to work. She felt that she should contribute to the household financies. Her salary can make a difference between the financial struggle and secure financial sITuation for her family. Jean also felt bored and frustrated in her role as a homemaker and wanted to be more involved in life outside her home. Jean was worried about her children’s adjustment to this new sITuation. But she arranged for them to go stay wITh the woman nearby after school each afternoon. They seem to be happy wITh the arrangement. The problem seem to be between Jean and her husband, Bill. When Jean was at home all day, she was able to clean the house, go grocery shopping, wash the clothes, take care of the children and cook 2 or 3 meals each day. She was very busy of course. But she succeeded in getting everything done. Now the same things need to be done, but Jean has only evenings and early mornings to do them. Both Jean and Bill are tired when they arrive home at 6 P.M. Bill is accustomed to sITting down and reading the paper or watching TV until dinner is ready. This is exactly what Jean feels like doing. But some one has to fix the dinner and Bill expects IT to be Jean. Jean has become very angry at Bill’s attITude. She feels that they should share the household jobs. But Bill feels that everything should be the same as IT was before Jean went back to work.
Questions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. Why did Jean want to go back to work?
A) She was bored wITh her idle life at home.
B) She was offered a good job by her neighbour.
C) she wanted to help wITh the family’s finances.
D) Her family would like to see her mere involved in social life.
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正确答案 |
C) she wanted to help wITh the family’s finances. |
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答案解析 |
细节题，原文有这样一段： She felt that she should contribute to the household financies. Her salary can make a difference between the financial struggle and secure financial sITuation for her family. |
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技巧指点 |
听力题目不同于阅读理解， 有时只能从听清楚的一些零碎段落去做出判断，原文中有上述长长的两句谈论家庭财政状况，足够考生做出正确判断，另外几项中的事实均没有涉及过，此题难度不大。 |
12. How did Jane spend her days before she went back to work?
A) Doing housework. C) Reading papers and watching TV
B) Looking after her neighbours children. D) Taking good care of her husband.
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正确答案 |
A) Doing housework. |
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答案解析 |
原文中有提到：Jean also felt bored and frustrated in her role as a homemaker and wanted to be more involved in life outside her home.说明简一直在操持家务，而丈夫Bill is accustomed to sITting down and reading the paper or watching TV until dinner is ready. 说明丈夫根本没有做过任何家务事。 |
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技巧指点 |
此题目的四个选项中，B\C都有一定的迷惑性， 文中提到过邻居照顾Jean和Bill的孩子们， 而选项B虽不符合题意，但听起来似乎有些接近， C选项原文中出现过， 只不过对应的人是Bill。这类题型要求考生不止听清楚原文中的事实， 还要把他们对应到正确的角色上， 有一定难度。 |
13. What problem arose when Jean went back to work?
A) Jean got angry at Bills idle life.
B) Bill failed to adapt to the new sITuation.
C) Bill blamed Jean for neglecting the family.
D) The chi1dren were not taken good care of
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正确答案 |
B) Bill failed to adapt to the new sITuation. |
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答案解析 |
推论题；Jean工作后Bill依然不做任何家务， 但是Jean 也需要休息， 所以Jean对Bill有一些不满，A\B两项所陈述的事实都是正确的，但是如果说是谁出了问题，那么我们应该说还是Bill 没能适应家庭的变化，而不是Jean对Bill不满， 这件事是结果而不是原因。 |
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技巧指点 |
听清楚文章内容之外， 还要针对提问问题对听到的信息加以分析和鉴别，六级考试在这方面的要求， 应该说是比较高的。 |
14. What does the story try to tell us？
A) Neighbours should help each other.
B) Women should have their own careers.
C) Man and wife should share household duties.
D) Parents should take good care of their children.
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正确答案 |
C) Man and wife should share household duties. |
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答案解析 |
主旨题；文章讲述了Jean走出家门参加工作后面临的困难，主要集中在描述她的丈夫Bill的态度及其影响上，所以应该是C选项所谈及的主旨：夫妻应分担家庭责任。 |
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技巧指点 |
这道题主要是考察考生分析选项和理解问题的能力， 并不纠缠于原文的某一些细节。 |
Passage Two
The decade for natural disaster reduction is a program designed to reduce the impact of natural disasters throughout the world. WITh support from the UnITed Nations, countries will be encouraged to share information about disaster reduction. For instance, information about how to plan for and cope wITh hurricanes, earthquakes and other natural disasters. One of the most important things the program plans to do is to remind us of what we can do to protect ourselves. For example, we can pack a suITcase wITh flashlights, a radio, food, drinking water and some tools. This safety may help us survive a disaster until help arrives. Besides, the program will encourage governments to establish building standards, emergency response plans, and training programs, These measures can help to limIT the destruction by natural disasters. The comparatively mild effects of the northern California earthquake in 1989 are good evidence that we do have the technology to prevent vast destruction. The recent disasters, on the other hand, prove that people will suffer if we don’t use that technology. When a highway collapsed in northern California, people were killed in their cars. The highway was not built according to today’s strict standards to resist earthquakes. Individuals and governments have to be far-sighted. We should take extra time and spend extra money to build disaster safety into our lives. Although such a program can’t hold back the winds or stop earthquakes, they can save people’s lives and homes.
Questions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.
15. What is the purpose of the program mentioned in this passage?
A) To predict natural disasters that can cause vast destruction.
B) To limIT the destruction that natural disasters may cause.
C) To gain financial support from the UnITed Nations.
D) To propose measures to hold back natural disasters.
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正确答案 |
B) To limIT the destruction that natural disasters may cause. |
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答案解析 |
录音材料的第一句就已经点明了本题的答案：The decade for natural disaster reduction is a program designed to reduce the impact of natural disasters throughout the world. |
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技巧指点 |
听力题目短文部分信息量较大，但是多年的命题经验表明：考察最多的就是第一句， 第二句， 和最后一句。 |
16. What can we learn from the northern California earthquake in 1989?
A) There is still a long way to go before man can control natural disasters.
B) International cooperation can minimize the destructive force of natural disasters.
C) Technology can help reduce the damage natural disasters may cause.
D) Scientists can successfully predict earthquakes.
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正确答案 |
C) Technology can help reduce the damage natural disasters may cause. |
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答案解析 |
细节题；基于录音中一个事例：The comparatively mild effects of the northern California earthquake in 1989 are good evidence that we do have the technology to prevent vast destruction. |
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技巧指点 |
这一问题的答案在文中只有一句话，这类题目的通常做法就是在听音之前读完选项，然后听音过程钟标出与原文录音内容重复的一项， 这一项通常就是答案。 |
17. Why did the highway in northern California collapse?
A) There were fatal mistakes in ITs design.
B) The builder didnt observe the building codes of the time.
C) The traffic load went beyond ITs capacITy.
D) IT was built according to less strict earthquake-resistance standards.
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正确答案 |
D) IT was built according to less strict earthquake-resistance standards. |
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答案解析 |
细节题；录音原文中提到：The highway was not built according to today’s strict standards to resist earthquakes. |
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技巧指点 |
解题方法，类似于16题。 |
Passage Three
Living at the foot of one of the world’s most active volcanoes might not appeal to you at all. But believe IT or not, the area surrounding Mount Etna in ITaly is packed wITh people. In fact, IT is the most densely populated region on the whole island of Sicily. The reason is that rich volcanic soil makes the land fantastic for forming. By growing and selling a variety of crops, local people earn a good living. For them, the economic benefIT they reap surpasses the risk of dying or losing property in one of the volcano’s frequent eruptions. People everywhere make decisions about risky sITuations this way. That is, by comparing the risks and the benefITs. According to the experts, the side of the risk depends on both ITs probabilITy and seriousness. Let’s take Mount Etna for example. IT does erupt frequently, but those eruptions are usually minor. So the overall risk for people living nearby is relatively small. But suppose Mount Etna erupted everyday, or imagine that each eruption there kills thousands of people. If that were the case, the risk would be much larger. Indeed, the risk would be too large for many people to live wITh. And they would have to move away.
Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
18. How do people make decisions about risky sITuations?
A) By judging to what extent they can eliminate the risks.
B) By estimating the possible loss of lives and property.
C) By estimating the frequency of volcanic eruptions.
D) By judging the possible risks against the likely benefITs.
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正确答案 |
D) By judging the possible risks against the likely benefITs. |
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答案解析 |
问中提到过：People everywhere make decisions about risky sITuations this way. That is, by comparing the risks and the benefITs. |
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技巧指点 |
上问解析中我们说起过， 听力文章考察最多的就是开头一两句和结尾一句， 这篇文章恰恰就是例外，而且整个这一类文章都是：如果一篇文章以一个或几个实例开头，往往都会在事例结束之后问一个Why？此后给出的答案就是这篇文章的主旨， 也往往是很容易出题目考察的点。 |
19. What do we know about Mount Etna from the passage?
A) One of Etnas recent eruptions made many people move away.
B) Etnas frequent eruptions have ruined most of the local farmland.
C) Etnas eruptions are frequent but usually mild.
D) There are signs that Etna will erupt again in the near future.
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正确答案 |
C) Etnas eruptions are frequent but usually mild. |
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答案解析 |
这道题属于那种只需要对作者的倾向做出正确判断就可以做对的题：很多人选择住在活火山附近，这说明了作者的论点， 所以作者肯定会说明：住在活火山周围是合乎理智的。此题的四个选项中，只有C项的事实有利于支持这一结论。 |
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技巧指点 |
有些听力题目可以在没有听到问句的时候就选出答案，这道题就是一个例子。可能很多同学做过智力测验题，类似于在四个图形或者句子中间选择跟另外三个不同的一句，这里的C选项就是与其他三个不同的， 不管问题怎么问， 它都很可能是正确答案， 因为我们做的题目是四选一。这可以说是一个不成文的规则：最特别的一项就正确。 |
20. What will people living near Mount Etna do in the face of ITs eruptions?
A) They will remain where they are.
B) They will leave this area for ever.
C) They will turn to experts for advice.
D) They will seek shelter in nearby regions.
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正确答案 |
A) They will remain where they are. |
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答案解析 |
推论题；从结尾部分的虚拟语气可以断定， Etna火山的喷发没有那么剧烈， 所以人们也没有纷纷逃离； |
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技巧指点 |
从出题角度上来讲，这道题不是特别成功，它可以看作是上一道题目的延续， 如果考生答对上一道题，这一道几乎不可能单独出错，除了瞎蒙：），也很难单独做对着道题，另外，这道题也可以看作是在考察文章结尾的一句话， 记住：听力的段落中间， 开头和结尾一句最重要。 |
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| 可能会有考生说：这是在做听力啊， 我怎么知道什么时候文章快完了， 马上到最后一句了？答案是：可以。有两个线索可以帮你做出判断：一是六级考试的听力文章， 一般是160到220单词；另外一个是不管什么人， 读中文还是读英语， 都会有一个习惯：那就是到段落或者文章结尾时， 语气会不知不觉有些放松， 速度会有所放慢， 音量足够大的时候， 你还可以听到他（她）在轻轻呼气，象在松一口气一样，这时候你就不要松一口气了， 集中精力把最后一句听清楚。 |