2002年6月大学英语六级考试试题及参考答案（含听力音频）

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 rerd
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) f'5 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]

l. A) Registering for courses. C) Buying a new computer
B) Getting directions. D) Studying sociology.
2. 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.
3. A) Painting a picture. C) Designing a studio.
B) Hosting a program. D) Taking a photograph.
4. 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.
5. A) A prediction of the future of mankind. C) An opportunity for a good job.
B) A new drug that may benefit mankind. D) An unsuccessful experiment.
6. A) 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.

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
Questions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.

ll. 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.
l2. A) Doing housework. C) Reading papers and watching TV
B) Looking after her neighbour's children. D) Taking good care of her husband.
l3. A) Jane got angry at Bill's idle life.
B) Bill failed to adapt to the new situation.
C) Bill blamed Jane for neglecting the family.
D) The chi1dren were not taken good care of
14.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.

Passage Two
Questions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.

15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.

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

18. 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.
19. 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.
20. 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.

Part I　　　　　　　　　　Listening Comprehension　　　　　(20 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversa-
tion, 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 line through the centre.
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]

1. A) All the passengers were killed.　　　　C) No more survivors have been found.
B) The plane crashed in the night.　　　　D) It's too late to search for survivors.

2. A) Its results were just as expected.
B) It wasn't very well designed.
C) It fully reflected the students' ability.
D) Its results fell short of her expectations.

3. A) He believes dancing is enjoyable.　　　　C) He admires those who dance.
B) He definitely does not like dancing.　　　　D) He won't dance until he has done his work.

4. A) His computer doesn't work well.　　　　　C) He didn't register for a proper course.
B) He isn't getting along with his staff.　　　　D) He can't apply the theory to his program.

5. A) Reading on the campus lawn.　　　　　　C) Applying for financial aid.
B) Depositing money in the bank.　　　　　　D) Reviewing a student's application.

6. A) A new shuttle bus.　　　　　　　　　　C) An airplane flight.
B) A scheduled space flight. 　　　　　　　　D) The first space flight.

7. A) The deadline is drawing near.　　　　C) She turned in the proposals today.
B) She can't meet the deadline.　　　　　　D) They are two days ahead of time.

8. A) By going on a diet.　　　　　　　　C) By doing physical exercise.
B) By having fewer meals.　　　　　　　　D) By eating fruit and vegetables.

9. A) He enjoyed it as a whole.　　　　　　C) He didn't like it at all.
B) He didn't think much of it.　　　　　　　　D) He liked some parts of it.

10. A) It looks quite new. 　　　　　　　　C) It looks old, but it runs well.
B) It needs to be repaired.　　　　　　　　D) Its engine needs to be painted.

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 One
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. A) Experience in negotiating. 　　　　　　C) The time they spend on preparation.
B) A high level of intelligence.　　　　　　D) The amount of pay they receive.

12. A) Study the case carefully beforehand.　　　　C) Appear friendly to the other party.
B) Stick to a set target.　　　　　　　　　　 D) Try to be flexible about their terms.

13. A) Make sure there is no misunderstanding.
B) Try to persuade by giving various reasons.
C) Repeat the same reasons.
D) Listen carefully and patiently to the other party.

Passage Two
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. A) They eat huge amounts of food. 　　　　C) They usually eat to their hearts' content.
B) They usually eat twice a day.　　　　　　D) They eat much less than people assume.

15. A) When it is breeding.
B) When it feels threatened by humans in its territory.
C) When its offspring is threatened.
D) When it is suffering from illness.

16. A) They are not as dangerous as people think.
B) They can be as friendly to humans as dogs.
C) They attack human beings by nature.
D) They are really tame sea animals.

Passage Three
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. A) Because people might have to migrate there someday.
B) Because it is very much like the earth.
C) Because it is easier to explore than other planets.
D) Because its atmosphere is different from that of the earth.

18. A) Its chemical elements must be studied.　　　　　　C) Big spaceships must be built.
B) Its temperature must be lowered.　　　　　　　　　　D) Its atmosphere must be changed.

19. A) It influences the surface temperature of Mars.
B) It protects living beings from harmful rays.
C) It keeps a planet from overheating.
D) It is the main component of the air people breathe.

20. A) Man will probably be able to live there in 200 years.
B) Scientists are rather pessimistic about it.
C) Man will probably be able to live there in 100,000 years' time.
D) Scientists are optimistic about overcoming the difficulties soon.

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 [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.
Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]

　

1.
A) Riding a horse.
B) Shooting a movie.
C) Playing a game.
D) Taking a photo.

2.
A) She'11 type the letter for the man.
B) She'll teach the man to operate the computer.
C) She doesn't think his sister is a good typist.
D) She thinks the man should buy a computer.

3.
A) John can share the magazine with her.
B) She wants to borrow John's card.
C) She'll let John use the journal first.
D) John should find another copy for himself.

4.
A) She promised to help the man.
B) She came a long way to meet the man.
C) She took the man to where he wanted to go.
D) She suggested a way out of the difficulty for the man.

5.
A) The train seldom arrives on time.
B) The schedule has been misprinted.
C) The speakers arrived at the station late.
D) The company has trouble printing a schedule.

6.
A) To find a better science journal in the library.
B) Not to miss any chance to collect useful information.
C) To buy the latest issue of the magazine.
D) Not to subscribe to the journal.

7.
A) She wants to borrow the man's student ID card.
B) The tickets are less expensive than she expected.
C) She won't be able to get any discount for the ticket.
D) The performance turned out to be disappointing.

8.
A) Do the assignments towards the end of the semester.
B) Quit the history course and choose another one instead.
C) Drop one course and do it next semester.
D) Take courses with a lighter workload.

9.
A) The organization of a conference.
B) The cost of renting a conference room.
C) The decoration of the conference room.
D) The job of cleaning up the dining-room.

10.
A) Meet his client.
B) Prepare the dinner.
C) Work at his office.
D) Fix his car.

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 One
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.

11.
A) One of the bridges between North and South London collapsed.
B) The heart of London was flooded.
C) An emergency exercise was conducted.
D) 100 people in the suburbs were drowned.

12.
A) 50 underground stations were made waterproof.
B) A flood wall was built.
C) An alarm system was set up.
D) Rescue teams were formed.

13.
A) Most Londoners were frightened.
B) Most Londoners became rather confused.
C) Most Londoners took Exercise Floodcall calmly.
D) Most Londoners complained about the trouble caused by Exercise Floodcall.

Passage Two
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.

14.
A) It limited their supply of food.
B) It made their eggshells too fragile.
C) It destroyed many of their nests.
D) It killed many baby bald eagles.

15.
A) They found ways to speed up the reproduction of bald eagles.
B) They developed new types of feed for baby bald eagles.
C) They explored new ways to hatch baby bald eagles.
D) They brought in bald eagles from Canada.

16.
A) Pollution of the environment.
B) A new generation of pest killers.
C) Over-killing by hunters.
D) Destruction of their natural homes.

Passage Three
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.

17.
A) Whether it can be detected and checked.
B) Whether it will lead to widespread food shortage.
C) Whether global warming will speed up in the future.
D) Whether it will affect their own lives.

18.
A) Many species have moved further north.
B) Many new species have come into existence.
C) Many species have developed a habit of migration.
D) Many species have become less sensitive to climate.

19.
A) Storms and floods.
B) Disease and fire.
C) Less space for their growth.
D) Rapid increase of the animal population.

20.
A) They will gradually die out.
B) They will be able to survive in the preserves.
C) They will have to migrate to find new homes.
D) They will face extinction without artificial reproduction.