1、大学英语六级改革适用（听力）模拟试卷 380及答案与解析 Section A （ A） She cant find a new place to live. （ B） She thinks she will lose her deposit money. （ C） The contract states she must stay at least 6 months. （ D） The landlord wants her to move out after 2 months. （ A） Take Susan to court. （ B） Forfeit Susans money. （ C）
2、Give Susans deposit back. （ D） Charge Susan extra money. （ A） 1 month before moving out. （ B） 2 months before moving out. （ C） 6 months before moving out. （ D） At the time when moving out. （ A） Lose part of her deposit. （ B） Go to see the landlord. （ C） Move out at once. （ D） Go to court. （ A） To ge
3、t some pocket money from her father. （ B） To persuade him into allowing her more freedom. （ C） To distract him from asking about her performance at school. （ D） To help her boy friend leave a good impression on her father. （ A） English. （ B） Algebra. （ C） History. （ D） Spanish. （ A） She is always di
4、stracted by candies. （ B） She doesnt answer any questions. （ C） She feels bored with the teacher. （ D） She usually does a good job. （ A） She didnt tell the right age of him. （ B） She forgot to take both the two exams. （ C） She usually doesnt come back on time. （ D） She didnt remember historical even
5、ts clearly. Section B （ A） The senators duties. （ B） The senators wealth. （ C） The senators hobbies. （ D） The senators function. （ A） There are more senators in America. （ B） The senators in the US are more rational. （ C） The members in British House of Lords are older. （ D） The members in British H
6、ouse of Lords are not elected. （ A） Every 6 years. （ B） Every 2 years. （ C） Every 4 years. （ D） Whenever one dies. （ A） A bill in the senate. （ B） A refusal of the bill. （ C） An approval of the bill. （ D） A refusal to read the bill （ A） The dogs color and size. （ B） The dogs price and breed. （ C） Wh
7、ether the dog will need its companion. （ D） Whether the dog will fit the environment. （ A） It needs more secure place. （ B） It needs more love and care. （ C） It demands more food and space. （ D） It must be trained so it wont bite. （ A） Because it is less likely to run away. （ B） Because it is less l
8、ikely to be too shy with other dogs. （ C） Because its easier for it to form a relationship with its master. （ D） Because its easier for its master to train it to become a good pet. Section C （ A） They can learn their future major in another language. （ B） They can communicate with their classmates f
9、reely. （ C） They can succeed in the future with the programs help. （ D） They can learn English better with the programs help. （ A） French. （ B） Chinese. （ C） Korean. （ D） Polish. （ A） They are happy about it. （ B） They are curious about it. （ C） They are disappointed with it. （ D） They are not inter
10、ested in it. （ A） English should not be used as the first language in the world. （ B） Learning English can help children develop their potential. （ C） Learning English will hinder students from learning another language. （ D） English should be put in the first place in the American schools. （ A） Job
11、s and food security worldwide are threatened. （ B） Negative effects are triggered on economies. （ C） Fish in the oceans are on the verge of extinction. （ D） The balance of nature is being destroyed. （ A） They planted many trees on mountains. （ B） They lowered their carbon emissions. （ C） They set as
12、ide many private lands and waters. （ D） They strengthened the regulation of food safety. （ A） He wants other countries to understand the U.S. （ B） He calls on some big companies to care about climate. （ C） He calls on people in the world to protect Earth. （ D） He wants to prove the U.S. values envir
13、onment. （ A） The spirit of exploration. （ B） The intellectual curiosity. （ C） The principle of respect. （ D） The visual technique. （ A） Take risks. （ B） Respect others. （ C） Be realistic. （ D） Make innovations. （ A） It is a lesson. （ B） It is a limitation. （ C） It is a risk. （ D） It is a choice. 大学英
14、语六级改革适用（听力）模 拟试卷 380答案与解析 Section A 1 【听力原文】 M: Hello. W: Hello, Frank. This is Susan. Im sorry to phone you at this hour, but Im experiencing a sticky issue that I cant think of anyone to get advice beside you. M: Whats up? W: Well, I moved to my present apartment couple months ago and now I plan t
15、o return to my parents place next month. Today, I gave notice to my landlord but he said hes unable to give my deposit back since I have to stay a minimum of six months. M: Are you giving him a-month-in-advance notice to move? W: Yes, thats exactly what I did today. In the tenancy agreement thats th
16、e timeframe requested to notify the landlord. M: Yes, thats the usual practice. Well, in the tenancy agreement, did it state that theres a minimum of six months stay or the deposit would be forfeited? W: Not that I could remember. Besides, I have never heard of such clause in the contract. M: Well,
17、perhaps you should pull your contract out and have a word with the landlord. W: Yes, thats exactly what Im thinking of. But he said he spent time and money on advertisements to get tenant and it wouldnt be fair on him if I just stayed for two months. M: Well, thats not the point, Susan, the fact is
18、he shouldnt force a tenant to stay. Besides, if the contract does not state the time frame, then he shouldnt impose it on himself. W: You are right, Frank. You just confirmed my reasoning. M: Look, Susan, Ill go with you to see the landlord tomorrow and if he still insists on forfeiting your deposit
19、, well go to the small claims court to get your money back. W: Thanks, Frank. Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 1. Why is Susan worried? 2. What does the landlord plan to do? 3. When should the notice be given to the landlord in regular practice? 4. What are Susan a
20、nd Frank planning to do as a last resort? 1 【正确答案】 B 2 【正确答案】 B 3 【正确答案】 A 4 【正确答案】 D 5 【听力原文】 W: Dad, can I go to a movie with Sharon? M: Yeah, sure, but wait. Werent you supposed to get a report card sometime this past week? W: Well, oh yeah. Can I call Sharon now? M: Uh-hum. You didnt answer my q
21、uestion. Did you receive it or not? W: I love you, Dad! Youre the best! M: Dont try to butter me up. I can guess that your answer means that you didnt do well in some of your classes? W: Well, my English teacher is so boring, and he blows up every time someone talks. M: In other words, youre not doi
22、ng so well? W: Uh, a C. minus. M: Oh. Well, how are you doing in your Spanish class? You said you liked that one. W: Well, I do, but I forgot to turn in a couple of assignments, and I had problems on the last test. All those verbs tripped me up. I got them all mixed up in my head! M: Okay, and what
23、about algebra? W: Ah, Im acing that class. No sweat. M: Oh! W: Can I go now? M: And how are you doing in history? W: Oh, thats my favorite class. Mr. Jones is always passing out candy if you know the answers to his questions. M: Great. Now, I have a bright daughter with tooth decay. W: Ah, Dad. Can
24、I go now? M: You can go if you answer my history question. How old am I? W: Uh, fifty-five? M: Fifty-five! You just failed a math and history test at the same time! W: Dad. M: Well, okay, but you need to come straight home from the movie. W: Gotta run, Dad. Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversa
25、tion you have just heard. 5. Why does the girl flatter her father by saying “You are the best“? 6. Which subject does the girl find the easiest? 7. What do we learn about the girls performance on history class? 8. What does the father mean by saying the girl failed a math and history test at the sam
26、e time? 5 【正确答案】 C 6 【正确答案】 B 7 【正确答案】 D 8 【正确答案】 A Section B 9 【听力原文】 Senators are people who are elected every 6 years and they represent a whole state. This means there are fewer senators than Congress Representatives but they do have the power to defeat any bill that has been passed by the Congr
27、ess. Their function is to provide more scrutiny over the decisions and actions of the Congress Representatives, and to make sure that bills, passed by the House of Representatives, are not driven by narrow local interests. In England, the British have an appointed House of Lords to provide a “second
28、 sober thought“ about new laws. In America, senators are thought to do the same thing, but the primary difference is that they are elected and very responsive to public opinion. However, because they do not have to face elections for 6 years, it was thought that they may be more rational than populi
29、sts, although in practice the Senate and the Congress are still very much swayed by the views of public opinion or by powerful lobby groups. If the bill is passed in the Senate, then it goes to the President to either sign or reject. If he signs it, it becomes law, but if he rejects it, that is to s
30、ay he vetoes the bill, or refuses to sign it, or as they say, “pocket vetoes it“, it will be sent back to the Congress. If the Congress disagrees with the President enough and does not want to change or amend the bill, they can set aside the Presidents rejection called setting aside the veto. Questi
31、ons 9 to 12 are based on the passage you have just heard. 9. What aspect of the Senate does the speaker talk about? 10. What is the main difference between the American Senate and British House of Lords? 11. How often are senators elected? 12. According to the speaker, what is a veto? 9 【正确答案】 D 10
32、【正确答案】 D 11 【正确答案】 A 12 【正确答案】 B 13 【听力原文】 Most people have had a dog or wanted one as their companion at some time in their lives. If you are thinking of buying a dog, however, you should first decide what sort of companion you need and whether the dog is likely to be happy in the surroundings you
33、can provide. Specialist advice is available to help you choose the most suitable breed of dog. But in part, the decision depends on common sense. Most breeds were originally developed to perform specific tasks. So, if you want a dog to protect you or your house, for example, you should choose a bree
34、d that has the right size and characteristics. You must also be ready to devote a good deal of time to train the dog when it is young and give it the exercise it needs throughout its life, unless you live in the country and can let it run freely. Dogs are demanding pets. Whereas cats identify with t
35、he house and so are content if their place there is secure, a dog identifies with its master and consequently wants him to show proof of his affection. The best time to buy a baby dog is when its between 6 and 8 weeks old so that it can transfer its affection from its mother to its master. If baby d
36、ogs have not established a relationship with the human being until they are over three months old, their strong relationship will always be with dogs. They are likely to be too shy when they are brought out into the world to become good pets. Questions 13 to 15 are based on the passage you have just
37、 heard. 13. What is mentioned as a consideration in buying a dog? 14. In what way is a dog said to be more demanding than a cat? 15. Why is it advised to buy a baby dog under three months old? 13 【正确答案】 D 14 【正确答案】 B 15 【正确答案】 C Section C 16 【听力原文】 In New York City public schools, 176 different lang
38、uages are spoken among the more than 1 million students. For 160,000 children, English is not their first language. New Yorks Department of Education makes learning better for these students by providing dual-language programs. Students are taught in two languages, English and another one, like Russ
39、ian or Chinese. Math, social studies, science and all other regular courses are taught in both languages. And they learn about the culture of the other country. Milady Baez is Deputy Chancellor of English Language Learners and Student Support. She says these dual-language programs will help children
40、 succeed in the future. “The jobs of the future require that our students know more than one language. They are going to be traveling abroad. They are going to be communicating with people from all over the world. This will open doors for them.“ Shuya Zhang teaches a dual language class. She says th
41、e program helps children get ready to work with people in other countries. “Look at nowadays, America started economic relationships with China. Lots of factories have been built, companies moved to China. They need people with both language skills so when the kids are grown up, they already have th
42、is skill.“ Middle-schoolers might not have jobs on their minds yet. For Kequing Jaing, she likes keeping up her first language, Chinese. “It makes me feel that I am home because I can speak in Chinese, learn in Chinese, while learning in English. So it makes me feel better and makes me understand mo
43、re about the task Im learning.“ Anastasia Hudikova came to the United States when she was 2 years old. She says the Russian-English program keeps her connected to her heritage and her parents happy. “Theyre really happy about the program that exists. They are really happy that I can preserve my cult
44、ure and my language, that I can speak it fluently in school.“ The New York schools also offer dual-language programs in seven other languages: Arabic, French, Haitian Creole, Hebrew, Korean, Polish and Spanish. There are plans to add even more languages in the future. While these dual-language progr
45、ams are popular, some groups in the U.S.say teaching English comes first. U.S. English wants to make English the official language of the United States. “We have no problem with folks speaking multiple languages if people want to speak a different language at home,“ says Todd DuBois with U.S. Englis
46、h. “What we do think is schools should prioritize English.“ He says studies show that children who learn English early will be more successful later. And, he says, focusing on English in the classroom will help the students learn the language faster. Questions 16 to 19 are based on the recording you
47、 have just heard. 16. How can students benefit from the dual-language program? 17. What is Kequing Jaings first language? 18. What do the parents of Anastasia Hudikova think of the dual-language program? 19. What does Todd DuBois think of English? 16 【正确答案】 C 17 【正确答案】 B 18 【正确答案】 A 19 【正确答案】 D 20 【
48、听力原文】 Our country is home to some of the most beautiful God-given landscapes in the world. Were blessed with natural treasures from the Grand Tetons to the Grand Canyon; from lush forests and vast deserts to lakes and rivers teeming with wildlife. And its our responsibility to protect these treasure
49、s for future generations, just as previous generations protected them for us. Since taking office, Ive set aside more than 260 million acres of public lands and waters more than any President in history. Last month, we announced that 11 states had come together with farmers, and industry groups to protect some threatened species, without bringing negative influences on the local economies. Two weeks ago, we joined an alliance of countries cracking down on illegal fishing that threatens jobs and food security around the globe.
