2006年6月大学英语六级考试试题及参考答案

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2006年6月大学英语六级考试试题
Part Ⅰ Listening Comprehension ( 20 minutes )
Section A
1. A) She met with Thomas just a few days ago. B) She can help with orientation¹ program.
C) She is not sure she can pass on the message. D) She will certainly try to contact Thomas.

2. A) Set the dinner table. B) Change the light bulb.
C) Clean the dining room. D) Hold the ladder for him.

3. A) He’d like a piece of pie. B) He’d like some coffee.
C) He’d rather stay in the warm room. D) He’d just had dinner with his friends.

4. A) He has managed to sell a number of cars. B) He is contented² with his current position.
C) He might get fired. D) He has lost his job.

5. A) Tony’s secretary. B) Paul’s girlfriend.
C) Paul’s colleague. D) Tony’s wife.

6. A) He was fined for running a red light. B) He was caught speeding on a fast lane.
C) He had to run quickly to get the ticket. D) He made a wrong turn at the intersection³.

7. A) He has learned a lot from his own mistakes.
B) He is quite experienced in taming wild dogs.
C) He finds reward more effective than punishment.
D) He thinks it important to master basic training skills.

8. A) At a bookstore. B) At the dentist’s. C) In a restaurant. D) In the library.

9. A) He doesn’t want Jenny to get into trouble.
B) He doesn’t agree with the woman’s remark.
C) He thinks Jenny’s workload⁴ too heavy at collage⁵.
D) He believes most college students are running wild.

10. A) It was applaudable. B) It was just terrible.
C) The actors were enthusiastic. D) The plot was funny enough.

Section B
Passage One
Question 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.

11. A) Social work. B) Medical care. C) Applied⁶ physics. D) Special education.

12. A) The timely advice from her friends and relatives. B) The two-year professional training she received.
C) Her determination to fulfill⁷ her dream. D) Her parents’ consistent moral support.

13. A) To get the funding for the hospitals. B) To help the disabled children there.
C) To train therapists for the children there. D) To set up an institution for the handicapped.

Passage Two
Questions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.

14. A) At a country school in Mexico. B) In a mountain valley of Spain.
C) At a small American college. D) In a small village in Chile.

15. A) By expanding their minds and horizons. B) By financing their elementary education.
C) By setting up a small primary school. D) By setting them an inspiring example.

16. A) She wrote poetry that broke through national barriers.
B) She was a talented designer of original school curriculums.
C) She proved herself to be an active and capable stateswoman.
D) She made outstanding contributions to children’s education.

17. A) She won the 1945 Nobel Prize in Literature.
B) She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.
C) She translated her books into many languages.
D) She advised many statesmen on international affairs.

Passage Three
Questions 18 to 20 are based on passage you have just heard.

18. A) How animals survive harsh conditions in the wild.
B) How animals alter colors to match their surroundings.
C) How animals protect themselves against predators⁹.
D) How animals learn to disguise themselves effectively.

19. A) Its enormous size. B) Its plant-like appearance.
C) Its instantaneous response. D) Its offensive smell.

20. A) It helps improve their safety. B) It allows them to swim faster.
C) It helps them fight their predators. D) It allows them to avoid twists and turns.






ANSWER:
Part I Listening Comprehension
1. C) She is not sure she can pass on the message.
2. D) Hold the ladder for him
3. B) He'd like some coffee
4. C) He might get fired
5. D) Tony's wife
6. A) He was fined for running a red light
7. C) He finds reward more effective than punishment
8. B) At the dentist’s
9. B) He doesn’t agree with the woman’s remark
10. A) It was applaudable.
11. B.) Medical care
12. C) Her determination to fulfill her dream.
13. B) To help disabled children there.
14. D) In a small village in Chile.
15. A) By expanding their minds and horizons.
16. D) She made outstanding contributions to Children’s education.
17. A) She won the 1945 Nobel Prize in Literature.
18. C) How animals protect themselves against predators.
19. B) Its plant-like appearance.
20. A) It helps improve their safety.



2006年6月六级真题听力录音
Section A

　　1. M: Mary, could you please tell Thomas to contact me? I was hoping he would be able to help me out with the freshmen¹⁰ orientation program next week.

　　W: I would certainly tell him if I saw him, but I haven't seen him around for quite a few days.

　　Q: What does the woman mean?

　　2. M: Susan, I am going to change the light bulb above the dining room table. Will you hold the ladder for me?

　　W: No problem. But be careful while you're up there.

　　Q: What does the man want the woman to do?

　　3. W: It's freezing cold. Let me make some coffee to warm us up. Do you want a piece of pie as well?

　　M: Coffee sounds great. But I'm going to have dinner with some friends in a while, so I'd better skip the pie.

　　Q: What does the man mean?

　　4. W: How come Jim lost his job?

　　M: I didn't say he had lost it. All I said was if he didn't get out and start selling a few cars instead of idling around all day, he might find himself looking for a new job.

　　Q: What does the man say about Jim?

　　5. M: Hello, Mary. This is Paul at the bank. Is Tony home?

　　W: Not yet. Paul. I don't think you can reach him at the office now, either. He phoned me five minutes ago to say he was stopping for a hair-cut on his way home.

　　Q: Who do you think the woman probably is?

　　6. W: Oh! Boy! I don't understand how you got a ticket today. I always thought you were slow even driving on the less crowded fast lane.

　　M: I'm usually careful. But this time I thought I could get through the intersection before the light turned.

　　Q: What do we learn about the man?

　　7. W: Your dog certainly seems to know you are his master. Did you have to punish him very often when you trained him?

　　M: I found it's much better to praise him when he obeys and not to be so fussy¹¹ when he makes mistakes.

　　Q: What does the man say about training dogs?

　　8. M: I am afraid there won't be time to do another tooth today. Make sure you don't eat anything like stakes for the next few hours, and we'll fill the other cavity tomorrow.

　　W: All right. Actually, I must hurry to the library to return some books.

　　Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?

　　9. W: I am worried about Jenny going to college. College students are so wild nowadays.

　　M: Actually, only a few are like that. Most students are too busy studying to have time to cause trouble.

　　Q: What does the man imply?

　　10. W: You didn't seem to be terribly enthusiastic about the performance.

　　M: You must be kidding. I couldn't have clapped any harder. My hands are still hurting.

　　Q: What does the man think of the performance?

　　Section B

　　Passage 1

　　Born and raised in central Ohio, I'm a country girl through and through. I'm currently studying to become a physical therapist, a career path that marks a great achievement for me. At Ohio State University, admission into the physical therapy program is intensely competitive. I made it pass the first cut the first year I applied, but was turned down for admission. I was crushed, because for years I have been determined¹² to become a physical therapist. I received advice from friends and relatives about changing my major and finding another course for my life. I just couldn't do it. I knew I could not be as happy in another profession. So I stilled myself, began to work seriously for another year and reapplied. Happily I received notice of my admission. Later, I found out that less than 15% of the applicant¹³ had been offered positions that year. Now in the first two years of professional training, I couldn't be happier with my decision not to give up on my dream. My father told me that if I wanted it badly enough, I would get in. Well, Daddy, I wanted it. So there. After graduation, I would like to travel to another country, possibly a Latin American country and work in a children's hospital for a year or two. So many of the children there are physically¹⁴ handicapped but most hospitals don't have the funding to hire trained staff to care for them properly. I would like to change that somehow.

　　11. What is the speaker's field of study?

　　12. According to the speaker, what contributed to her admission to Ohio State University?

　　13. Why does the speaker want to go to a Latin American country?

　　Passage 2

　　Gabriela Mistral was once an ordinary teacher in a small village school in Northern Chile. Towering mountains separate her village from the world outside. Gabriela Mistral was only fifteen when she began teaching, but she was a good teacher. She helped the minds of her students' scale the mountain walls and reached out to the world beyond. For eighteen years, Gabriela devoted¹⁵ her life to the poor farm children of Chile's Northern valleys. During part of this time, she was director of schools in all of Chile. Before long, many countries recognized her as a great friend of children and the leader in education. In 1922, she was invited to Mexico to help organize the rural school system. Two years later, Gabriela Mistral came to the United States where she served as a visiting professor in several colleges. In New York City, a group of teachers helped to finance the publication of her first book of poetry. Some of her books have been translated into six different languages. She gave the income from some of her books to help poor and neglected children. Beginning in the 1920's, her interests reached out to broader fields. Statesmen asked her advice on international problems. She tried to break through the national barriers that hindered the exchange of ideas among the Spanish speaking peoples of South America. She tried to develop a better understanding between the United States and countries of Latin America. In 1945, she gained worldwide recognition by winning the Nobel Prize in literature, the first Southern American to win the prize.

　　14. Where did Gabriela Mistral start her teaching career?

　　15. How did Gabriela Mistral help the poor children of her hometown?

　　16. Why did many countries think highly of Gabriela Mistral?

　　17. How did Gabriela Mistral become famous all over the world?

　　Passage 3

　　Over time animals have developed many ways to stay away from predators. A predator⁸ is an animal that hunts and eats other animals. Hiding is one of the best ways to stay alive. Some animals hide by looking like the places where they live. To see how this works, let's look at the sea dragon. It is a master of disguise. The sea dragon is covered with skin that looks like leaves. The skin helps the dragon look like a piece of seaweed. A hungry meat eater would stay away from anything that looks like seaweed. Other animals stay safe by showing their colors. They want other animals to see them. Scientists call these bright colors--warning colors. You have probably seen animals that have warning colors. Some grasshoppers¹⁷ show off their own bright colors. Those colors don't just look attractive; they tell their enemies to stay away. Of course, hungry predators sometimes ignore the warning. They still go after the grasshopper¹⁶. If that happens, the grasshopper has a backup defense¹⁸. It makes lots of foam¹⁹. The foam tastes so bad that the predator won't do it again. Color doesn't offer enough protection for some other animals. They have different defenses that help them survive in the wild. Many fish live in groups or schools. That's because there is safety in numbers. At the first sign of trouble, schooling²⁰ fish swim as close together as they can get. Then the school of fish makes lots of twists and turns. All that movement makes it hard for predators to see individuals in a large group.

　　18. What is the speaker mainly talking about?

　　19. What protects the sea dragon from the meat eater's attack?

　　20. According to the passage, why do many fish stay in groups?