2002.12.1
M: How well are you prepared for you presentation? Your turn comes next Wednesday.
W: I spent a whole week searching on the net, but came up with nothing valuable.
Q: What did the woman say about her presentation?
A) It's far from being ready yet.
B) It contains some valuable ideas.
C) She needs another week to get it ready.
D) It has nothing to do with the Internet.
[答案] A
[解题] 题目考察的细节,也是整个对话中最难于把握的部分是女士的回答。逗号前的 net, 与逗号后的 but 中间没有明显停顿， 并且but中的 [t]音被弱化。came up with 在句中的意为"结果是..."nothing valuable："没找到什么有价值的东西"。
[复习提示]
<1> 弱化和连读是较高层次英语水平测试中经常出现的听力考察重点；
<2> 注意积累掌握类似与came up with 这一类表现力较强，用法灵活的短语。
2002.12.2
W: Morning, Jack. Late again? What's the excuse this time?
M: I'm awfully sorry. I must have turned the alarm off and gone back to sleep again.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
A) The woman is a kind-hearted boss.
B) The woman is strict with her employees.
C) The man always has excuses for being late.
D) The man's alarm clock didn't work that morning.
[答案] C
[解题] 理解这道题目的关键在于老板（女）的语调，Late again? What's the excuse this time? 说明这位老板对Jack的一再迟到很不满，但是又没有很好的办法纠正他。其中this time 被强调，说明以前已经有很多次， 我们需要强调这次与其它各次的区别。
[复习提示]
<1> 注意英语作为交流工具时通过语调语气所传递的铉外之音。
2002.12.3
W: Excuse me, but can you tell me where I can change American dollars into British pounds?
M: There is a bank around the corner, but I'm afraid it's already passed its closing time. Why don't you try the one near the railway station?
Q: What does the man mean?
A) The bank near the railway station closes late.
B) The bank around the corner is not open today.
C) The woman should try her luck in the bank nearby.
D) The woman should use dollars instead of pounds.
[答案] A
[解题] 第二句男士的回答涉及三个事实：1.拐角有一家银行; 2.这家银行可能已经关门休息了（所以我不建议你去那儿）;3.火车站附近还有一家银行,我推荐你去那儿。事实上原对话形式上并不完整， 她没有提供去车站附近银行的理由。但是有拐角那家有行作为参照，我们可以推测火车站附近的银行是仍在营业的， 它关门的时间更晚。
[复习提示]
<1> 听音不止要把握对话的内容, 还需要对没有提及但可以推测的事实有所预测;
2002.12.4
M: Could I speak to Dr. Chen? She told me to call her today.
W: She's not available right now. Would you like to try around 3?
Q: What does the woman tell the man to do?
A) Wait for about three minutes.
B) Try dialing the number again.
C) Call again some time later.
D) Make an appointment with Dr. Chen.
[答案] C
[解题] 这倒题最难的地方恰恰在于一个很简单的词: arround. arround 3， 是什么意思？试三次？过三分钟？都不对，正确的意义是"三点左右"。对这一类口语味道特别浓厚的知识点进行考察， 是四六级考试的一大特色。考研反倒不会涉及这一类细节，从这个角度来讲， 六级听力比考研还难。另举一例，对话：
A: When shall we meet?
B: How about in the afternoon? Say, three o'clock?
这句话中的say就不是"说话"的意思了，而是"比如、例如"，这类用法口语中非常多。
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<1> 注意常用简单动词在口语中的灵活运用。
2002.12.5
W: Oh dear, I'm afraid I've failed again in national test. It's the third time I took it.
M: Don't be too upset. I have the same fate. Let's try the fourth time.
Q: What does the man mean?
A) He felt upset because of her failure.
B) He believes she will pass the test this time.
C) He is sure they will succeed in the next test.
D) He did no better than the woman in the test.
[答案] D
[解题] 关键在这句："I have the same fate."我跟你是同病相怜。
西方语言文化受古希腊传统的影响非常之深。古代希腊人深入骨髓的那种命运情节也渗入了现代英语的表达方式。如果我们用英语陈述上题中的事实， 十有八九会采用类似与答案选项 D 的表述方式，但是 native speakers 反而会扯到 "命运"上。对这种表述习惯至少也要有所了解。听力题目的辨音技能实际上是一种复合能力， 有时人们要比较了解背景知识，才可能准确分辨对话的内容。
[复习提示]
<1> 适当积累掌握有英语特色的表达方式。
[补充两句] 如果对一个人表示赞同， 你会怎么说呢？
You are right. I agree with you.
实际上更多的是下面两种表达方式：
Ye, you right.(省略 be 动词)
It does make sense. (确实如此。)
相应的，对一件事表示强烈反对是可以说：
It does not make any sense! (这毫无道理！)
How could they(you) say something like this!
还是别这么激动了:)， 表示一下同意：
I am so happy that you have pointed out this, you know, I had thought...
2002.12.6
W: Prof. Smith, I really need the credits to graduate this summer.
M: Here at the school the credits are earned, not given.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
A) The man thinks the woman can earn the credit.
B) The woman is begging the man to let her pass the exam.
C) The woman has to attend a summer course to graduate.
D) The woman is going to graduate from summer school.
[答案] B
[解题] 四个备选项几乎覆盖了对话的全部内容， 并且在几处容易错听的地方都设置了陷阱。要做好这一类题目，最好的办法就是听音之前抢时间把选项都读一遍，一边听一边做判断。只要能判断出三个选项得真伪就可以得分。听力题目不可能在听音之前就知道考察的内容是否覆盖了对话的全部，所以只能是平时养成习惯，对任何题目都争取先看一遍选项。
[复习提示]
<1> 一定要养成听音之前抢时间读选项的习惯;做模拟练习时也一定要做到完全模拟实际考试,
听力训练过程中不要给自己增加停顿时间;
<2> 学会利用 Directions 部分播放的时间提前阅读大部分备选项。
2002.12.7
M: How did you go to Canada, Jean? Did you fly?
W: I was planning to, because it's such a long trip by bus or by train. But Fred decided to drive and invited me to join him. It took us two days and a night.
Q: What can we infer from the conversation?
A) Fred likes the beautiful scenery along the way to Canada.
B) Fred usually flies to Canada with Jane.
C) Fred persuaded Jane to change her mind.
D) Fred is planning a trip to Canada.
[答案] C
[解题] 这道题目的全部考点都集中在女士的回答上， 长长的一段论述好像很罗嗦。但是这种罗嗦反而在一定程度上降低了题目的难度。女士陈述中的 was planning to (fly); but; Fred Decided; took us two days and a night.所有这些都提供了得到正确结论的线索。 相对于那些对话简短，但是一个词听不清楚就死翘翘的题目而言，这种题目其实更简单。
[复习提示]
<1> 不要怕长的对话，注意从对话中寻找前后互相提示的部分。
2002.12.8
M: How do you like the way I've arranged the furniture in my living room?
W: Fine. But I think the walls could do with a few paintings.
Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?
A) Find room for the paintings.
B) Put more coats of paint on the wall.
C) Paint the walls to match the furniture.
D) Hang some pictures for decoration.
[答案] D
[解题] 题目其实就是在考painting这个词，考察的内容包括两个方面：
<1> 考生能否听出-ing 词尾； <2> 考生是否知道painting 有做名词"绘画"的意思。
象四六级这一类基础性的考试， 录音人员都会有意的强调"尾音"， （尾音就是单词词尾部分的发音，类似于 -p, -t, -s, -es,-z, -ing等），用他们的话讲就是 give some stress on it so that the students could hear you clearer. 尾音部分不难听出来， 因为读的要比日常语言更清楚。对词尾变化造成的意义转换， 就要靠单词方面的积累了。
[复习提示]
<1> 注意寻找录制质量较好的磁带进行适当的适应练习, 不能仅仅满足于听英文广播等媒体节目, 那些离考试都有一定距离;
<2> 在词汇复习方面注意掌握词形变化, 不同词尾构词的读音和意义.
[实战提示]
有些学校条件较差，听力部分用简单的录音机播放，这种情况下坐教师后排会非常不利，很多尾音都会听不清楚；条件好点的学校会有广播站将信号传送给每个考生的接收器，或者用环绕似的音响系统播放录音。不管什么方式， 考生一定要注意事先准备，检查确认自己不会面临听不到的尴尬。
2002.12.9
W: I don't imagine you have any interest in attending that lecture on drawing, do you?
M: Oh yes I do, now that you reminded me of it.
Q: What do we learn about the man from the conversation?
A) He'd rather not go to the lecture.
B) He's going to attend the lecture.
C) He'll give a lecture on drawing.
D) He doesn't mind if the woman goes to the lecture.
[答案] B
[解题] 否定疑问句的回答会有一些特别， 因为提问的人是在期待一个否定的回答。上面对话可以翻译为：
女：我不认为你有兴趣上那绘画课， 不是吗？
男：奥， 不， （恰恰相反），我想上那课， 你不说我都忘了.
关键在男士的回答中， yes 反而是对问句的否定。
[复习提示]
<1> 注意特殊语态和句式对应的特别意义.
[补充]
六级听力中另一个常见的句式是过去式表虚拟, 例如:
I wish I were... I could have been there... I meant to 等等。由于其后所跟的事实都是实际上没有出现的情况，所以相当具有误导性，往年词类试题考生答对的比率不高。
2002.12.10
M: You are my campaign manager. What do you think I should do to win the election? I'm convinced I'm the best candidate for the chairman of the student union.
W: We won't able to win unless we get the majority votes from the women students.
Q: What is the man doing?
A) Trying to persuade the woman to vote for him.
B) Running for chairman of the student union.
C) Choosing a campaign manager.
D) Selecting the best candidate.
[答案] B
[解题] 这道题只需要搞清楚两个对话人之间的关系就可以了，如果第一句话听得很清楚， 后面的几乎都不用再听，或者可以听一听当作进一步提示。
[复习提示]
<1> 解题以自己最有把握听得清楚的部分为出发点, 利用其它部分辅助，争取得到最有把握的答案。
Section B
Directions: 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 with a single line through the centre.
Passage 1
There're some serious problems in the Biramichi River. The local Chamber of Commerce, which represents the industries in the area, has hires me as a consultant to a one-year study on fishing in the Biramichi River and write a report for them.<1> This is my report.
One of the major problems in the Biramichi River is that the level of oxygen in the water is too low. <2>Several chemicals have displaced the oxygen. This chemical pollution has two sources - the factories which damp polluted water into the river, and the local community which damp untreated human wastes into the river. The local town government has already spent 2 million dollars on waste water treatment projects. But it would cost another 27 million to complete the projects. It would take at least 15 years for the town to collect enough revenue from taxes to complete these projects. The factories here employ 17,000 people in a area where is very little alternative employment. It is not economically practical to close or relocate the factories. Also, the factories cannot afford to finance chemical treatment plants by themselves.<3>
Another problem is that the members of the Biramichi fishing cooperative are over-fishing. Fishes are caught when they are on their way upstream to lay eggs. Consequently, not enough fish are left to reproduce in large numbers. The members of the cooperative said that they have already reduced the their annual catch by 50%. However, my studies indicate that they took fewer fish because there were fewer fish to catch, not because they are trying to preserve fishes.<4>
Questions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. What was the speaker assigned to do in the past year?
A) To find ways to treat human wastes.
B) To study the problems of local industries.
C) To conduct a study on fishing in the Biramichi River.
D) To investigate the annual catch of fish in the Biramichi River.
[答案] C 参见 句 1 ；
[提示] 试朗读套色句子，从句逗号前后应如何停顿? which 前有短暂停顿， which 读做升调， area 后有停顿。
12. What is one of the problems in the Biramichi River?
A) Serious pollution upstream. C) Lack of oxygen.
B) Overgrowth of water plants. D) Low water level.
[答案] C 参见 句 2 ；
[提示] 比较句中两个 is 的不同用法， 朗读时的语调、停顿上的区别。第一处 is that 略作声调， 后有短时停顿， 第二个is 为降调， 无停顿。
13. What does the passage tell us about the factories along the river?
A) They'll be closed down.
B) They'll be moved to other places.
C) They're going to dismiss some of their employees.
D) They have no money to build chemical treatment plants.
[答案] D 参见 句 3 ；
[提示] afford to...：负担得起； finance Sth. 承担...的费用
14. Why was the annual catch of fish in the Biramichi River reduced according to the speaker?
A) The local fishing cooperative decided to reduce its catch.
B) The local Chamber of Commerce tried to preserve fishes.
C) There were fewer fish in the river.
D) Over-fishing was prohibited.
[答案] C 参见 句 4；
[提示] my study indicates: 我的研究表明...
Passage II
Everybody has to die some day. But nobody likes to think about it. Even so, at some times in their lives, most people mange to think about the question of how to make a will. If you have already made yours, it is probably a few pages of writing, stating that you wish to leave everything to your family. That's the kind of will that the majority of people make.<5> However, There are plenty of ways to make your will more interesting if you want to.
To begin with, you don't have to write it on paper. One man wrote his will on an envelop, another on a door, another on an egg. For some people, the most important part of their will is the part that says how they want to be buried. Mrs. Sandrill West, a rich widow from Taxes, decided that she wanted to be buried with her favorite car. In 1973, Mr. Green, a dentist from England, left most of his money to a nurse who worked for him, if in five years, she wouldn't wear any kind of make-up or jewelry or go out with men.<6> Finally, let's hope that your will is not like that of Dr. Wagner, who lived in America 100 years ago. His family, who had not been to see him for years, suddenly began to visit him when he became ill. What was worse, each person suggested to Dr. Wagner that they would like something to remember him by when he died. Greatly annoyed with them, Dr. Wagner wrote a will that would do this:<7> To each of his four brothers, he left one of his legs or arms. His nephew got his nose. And his two nieces each got an ear. His teeth went to his cousin. Then he set aside $1,000 to pay for cutting up his body. And the rest of his money, he left to the poor.
Questions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.
15. What kind of will do most people leave behind according to the passage?
A) A short note to their lawyer. C) Oral instructions recorded on a tape.
B) A brief letter sealed in an envelop. D) A written document of several pages.
[答案] D 参见 句 5 ；
[提示] 实际上原文中并没有给出遗嘱的严格定义,考生只需要听懂文章所讨论的是遗嘱, 然后挑选适当的选项就可以了。
16. What did the nurse have to do before getting the money left by the British dentist?
A) Visit his grave regularly for five years.
B) Stop wearing any kind of fashionable clothes.
C) Refrain from going out with men for five years.
D) Bury the dentist with his favorite car.
[答案] C 参见 句 6 ；
[提示] 英国牙医的故事被作为一件趣事来讲，免不了有一点私生活色彩。这种题目可以从整段文章的语调来推测具体细节。
17. Why did Dr. Wagner make an unusual will?
A) He wanted to leave his body for medical purposes.
B) He was angry with his selfish relatives.
C) He was just being humorous.
D) He was not a wealthy man.
[答案] B 参见 句 7；
[提示] 一个人把自己大卸八块，即使是对非常愤世嫉俗的人来说， 也需要很强的理由。
Passage Three
In recent years, there has been an unusually large number of divorces in the United States. In the past, when two people married each other, they intended to stay together for life, while today many people marry, believing that they can always get a divorce if the marriage does not work out.<9> In the past, a large majority of Americans frowned at the idea of divorce.<8> Furthermore, many people believed that getting a divorce was a luxury that only the rich could afford. Indeed, getting a divorce was very expensive. However, since so many people have begun to take a more casual view of marriage, it is interesting to note that the costs of getting a divorce are lower. In fact, wherever you go in the United States today, it is not unusual to see newspaper ads that provide information on how and where to get a cheap divorce. Hollywood has always been known as the divorce capital of the world. The divorce rate among the movie stars is so high that it is difficult to know who is married to whom. Today, many film stars change husbands and wives as though they were changing clothes. Until marriage again becomes a serious and important part in people's lives<10>, we'll probably continue to see a high rate of divorce.
uestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
18. What did many Americans think of divorce in the past?
A) They believed it to be a luxury. C) They took it to be a trend.
B) They considered it avoidable. D) They thought it quite acceptable.
[答案] A 参见 句 8；
[提示] frown at the idea of a divorce 表明以往时期的美国人对离婚非常排斥。
19. What is the attitude of many Americans to marriage today?
A) Casual. C) Sceptical.
B) Critical. D) Serious.
[答案] A 参见 句 9；
[提示] ...they can always get a divorce if it does not work out.你至少还可以离婚。语气语调类似于"you can always get a hamburg if you want to have a snack here."如果你想吃点零嘴在这儿至少总能买到汉堡包。
20. In the speaker's view, when will the high rate of divorce be brought down?
A) When the current marriage law is modified.
B) When husband and wife understand each other better.
C) When the costs of getting a divorce become unaffordable.
D) When people consider marriage an important part of their lives.
[答案] D 参见 句 10；
[提示] 较为典型的四六极短文题目， 只考察开头与结尾。
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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.
正确答案
A) Registering for courses.
答案解析
这道题的问题是：对话中的两个人在谈论什么？
女：计算机和社会学类课程报名的最后期限是后天。
男：但是我还没想好选哪些课呢？所以答案 为 A 。
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.
正确答案
D) The man is unlikely to find exactly what he desires.
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。
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.
正确答案
B) Hosting a program.
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。
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 doesn't think it a problem to get her passport renewed.
B) The woman has difficulty renewing her passport.
C) The woman hasn't renewed her passport yet.
D) The woman's passport is still valid.
正确答案
C) The woman hasn't renewed her passport yet.
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。
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.
正确答案
B) A new drug that may benefit mankind.
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。
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.
正确答案
A) lesson requires students' active involvement.
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。
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 woman's watch stopped 3 hours ago.
C) The man's watch goes too fast.
D) It's too dark for the woman to read her watch.
正确答案
B) The woman's watch stopped 3 hours ago.
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。
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 o'clock.这三个单词的含义实际上是：According to my watch, It is seven o'clock 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) She's 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) She's been kept extremely busy.
正确答案
D) She's been kept extremely busy.
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。
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。
觉得可以在这儿闲扯几句：
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 doesn't allow his students to tell jokes in class.
C) He is always punctual for his class.
D) He rarely notices which students are late. 正确答案
C) He is always punctual for his class.
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。
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 doesn't dare to tell lies.
B) He is looking for a job. D) He doesn't know how to answer the questions.
正确答案
B) He is looking for a job.
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。
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.
正确答案
C) she wanted to help with the family's finances.
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.
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 neighbour's children. D) Taking good care of her husband.
正确答案
A) Doing housework.
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。
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 Bill's 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
正确答案
B) Bill failed to adapt to the new situation.
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。
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.
正确答案
C) Man and wife should share household duties.
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。
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.
正确答案
B) To limit the destruction that natural disasters may cause.
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.
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.
正确答案
C) Technology can help reduce the damage natural disasters may cause.
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.
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 didn't 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.
正确答案
D) It was built according to less strict earthquake-resistance standards.
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.
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.
正确答案
D) By judging the possible risks against the likely benefits.
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.
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 Etna's recent eruptions made many people move away.
B) Etna's frequent eruptions have ruined most of the local farmland.
C) Etna's eruptions are frequent but usually mild.
D) There are signs that Etna will erupt again in the near future.
正确答案
C) Etna's eruptions are frequent but usually mild.
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。
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.
正确答案
A) They will remain where they are.
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；
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。
补白：
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。