2000年1月大学英语六级考试试题及参考答案（含听力音频）

1.
A) The man attended the concert, but didn't like it.
B) The man was sorry to miss the football game.
C) The man is more interested in football than in classical music.
D) The man was sorry that he didn't attend the concert.

2.
A) Singing loudly.
B) Listening to music.
C) Studying.
D) Talking on the phone.

3.
A) She can't receive any calls.
B) She can't make any calls.
C) She can do nothing with the phone.
D) She can't repair the phone.

4.
A) Tom is very responsible.
B) Tom's words aren't reliable.
C) What Tom said is true.
D) Tom is not humorous at all.

5.
A) How to use a camera.
B) How to use a washer.
C) How to use a keyboard.
D) How to use a tape recorder.

6.
A) They should put the meeting to an end.
B) They should hold another meeting to discuss the matter.
C) She would like to discuss another item.
D) She wants to discuss the issue again later.

7.
A) He believes the Browns have done a sensible thing.
B) He doesn't think the Browns should move to another place.
C) He doesn't think the Browns' investment is a wise move.
D) He believes it is better for the Browns to invest later.

8.
A) He may convert it and use it as a restaurant.
B) he may pull it down and build a new restaurant.
C) He may rent it out for use as a restaurant.
D) He may sell it to the owner of a restaurant.

9.
A) She doesn't like the way the professor lectures.
B) She's having a hard time following the professor's lectures.
C) She is not interested in course.
D) She's having difficulty with the heavy reading assignments.

10.
A) He never keeps his promises.
B) He is crazy about parties.
C) He has changed his mind.
D) He is not sociable.

Section B 　　　Compound Dictation
Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage tree times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. Then listen to the passage again. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered S8 to S10 you are required to fill in missing information. You can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.
　　President Clinton later today joins (S1)______ presidents Ford, Carter and Bush at“the president's summit for America's future”(S2)______ at recruiting one million volunteer tutors to provide afterschool, weekend and summer reading help for up to three million children. Mr. Clinton will ask Congress this coming week for nearly three (S3) ______ dollars to fund a five-year program called “America Reads”.
　　The program would fund the (S4)______ efforts of 20 thousand reading (S5)______ and it would also give (S6)______ to help parents help children read by the third grade, or about age eight. During his Saturday radio (S7)______ , the president explained why the program is important. “We need ‘America Reads’ and we need it now. Studies show that if the fourth-graders fail to read well, (S8)________________________________. But, 40 percent of them still can't read at a basic level.”
　　Volunteer tutors, who provide community service in exchange for college funding, are being used in literacy and tutoring programs.(S9) ________________________________________________________________________ . 　　
　　The president says many of the Philadelphia summit's corporate sponsors will recruit tutors.(S10) ______________________________________________________

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) "5 hours" is the correct answer. You should choose ［D］on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single a sinle line through the centre.
Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]

1.
A) Buy some traveller's checks.
B) Borrow some money from a friend.
C) Check the brakes and tires.
D) Spend some time travelling.

2.
A) He is very forgiving and tolerant.
B) He probably has a poor memory.
C) He is well liked by his customers.
D) He has been introduced to the staff.

3.
A) He thinks the book should include more information.
B) He doesn't think it necessary to proveide the answers.
C) The answers will be added in a later edition.
D) The book does include the answers.

4.
A) Announce appeals for public service.
B) Hold a charity concert to raise money.
C) Ask the school radio station for help.
D) Pool money to fund the radio station.

5.
A) She talked with the consultant about the new program until two.
B) She couldn't talk to the consultant before two.
C) She would talk to the consultant during lunch.
D) She couldn't contact the consultant's secretary.

6.
A) They are equally competent for the job.
B) They both graduated from art schools.
C) They majored in different areas of art.
D) They are both willing to draw the posters.

7.
A) At a book store.
B) At an art museum.
C) At a newspaper office.
D) At a gymnasium.

8.
A) The woman received a phone call from Mark yesterday.
B) The man injured Mark in a traffic accident yesterday.
C) The man met a friend by chance.
D) The woman contacted Mark on business.

9.
A) The man should stay up and watch the program.
B) The man should read something exciting instead.
C) The man should go to bed at eleven.
D) The man should give up watching the movie.

10.
A) Students with a library card can check any book out.
B) Reference books are not allowed to be checked out.
C) Only students with a library card can check out reference books.
D) The number of books a student can check out is unlimited.

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 lette r on the Answer Sheet with a sinle line through the centre.

Passage One
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11.
A) To find out whether they take music lessons in their spare time.
B) To find out whether they can name four different musical instruments.
C) To find out whether they enjoy playing musical instruments in school.
D) To find out whether they differ in their preference for musical instruments.

12.
A) They find them too hard to play.
B) They think it silly to play them.
C) They find it not challenging enough to play them.
D) They consider it important to be different from girls.

13.
A) Children who have private music tutors.
B) Children who are 8 or older.
C) Children who are between 5 and 7.
D) Children who are well- educated.

Passage Two
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14.
A) Because there weren't any professional teams in the U. S. then.
B) Because Pele hadn't retired from the Brazilian National Team yet.
C) Because this fast-moving sport wasn't familiar to many Americans.
D) Because good professional players received low salaries.

15.
A) When it has a large number of fans.
B) When it plays at home.
C) When it has many international stars playing for it.
D) When the fans cheer enthusiastically for it.

16.
A) It wasn't among the top four teams.
B) It didn't play as well as expected.
C) It won the World Cup.
D) It placed fourth

Passage Three
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17.
A) Students from America.
B) Students from England.
C) Students from Australia.
D) Students from Japan.

18.
A) Those who know how to program computers.
B) Those who get special aid from their teachers.
C) Those who are very hardworking.
D) Those who have well-educated parents.

19.
A) Japanese students study much harder than Columbian students.
B) Columbian students score higher than Japanese students in maths.
C) Columbian students are more optimistic about their maths skills.
D) Japanese students have better conditions for study.

20.
A) Physics.
B) Mathematics.
C) Environmental science.
D) Life science.