1、大学英语六级听力-17 及答案解析(总分：252.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Listening Comprehens(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Section A(总题数：4，分数：105.00)A.Most were written near the end of the authors lifetime.B.Many of them arent included in the librarys collection.C.They were all highly praised by literary critics.D.Many readers like to collect
2、the authors books.A.She doesnt meet with Kevin today.B.She cant wait any longer for Kevin.C.Kevin is always late.D.Kevin has no watch.A.The books are all required for the history course.B.Some of the books are for courses other than history.C.He plans to read more than just the books that are requir
3、ed.D.Hes worried that he may not finish the required reading.A.Clothing prices will decrease even further.B.Hes going to go shopping very soon.C.He didnt know stores were having sales.D.He wants to see what the woman bought.A.She thinks itll be held.B.She doesnt think its a good idea.C.Shes quite su
4、re it will take place.D.Its success depends on the weather.A.Not all of the advertised books were on sale.B.Some of the books were still packed.C.The store was too crowded for him to enter.D.He had to work at the bookstore this morning.A.Susan might not be in the debate team.B.Susan often likes to w
5、ear purple shirts.C.He doesnt want Susan to go to the debate.D.He didnt notice what Susan was wearing.A.Try to change his reservations.B.Travel by train instead of by plane.C.Continue trying to get a ticket.D.Cancel his December travel plans.Conversation One（分数：21.00）A.Judging peoples behavior.B.Com
6、mon causes of anger.C.Changing peoples attitudes.D.The effects of negative behavior.A.When theyre unable to control the persons behavior.B.When the causes of the behavior are obvious.C.When the consequences of the behavior are unpleasant.D.When the behavior is expected and not polite.A.They usually
7、accept responsibility.B.They blame factors beyond their control.C.They complain about their own problems.D.They compare their behavior to the others.Conversation Two（分数：28.00）A.How should we care for precious metal.B.A standard unit for measuring weight.C.How to judge the value of precious metals.D.
8、An introduction of the metric system.A.To check the accuracy of scales.B.To calculate the density of other metals.C.To observe changes in the atmosphere.D.To measure amounts of rain fall.A.Someone spilled water on it.B.Someone lost it carelessly.C.It was made of low quality metal.D.The measuring sta
9、ndard had changed.A.It is only a small amount to pay for so much precious metal.B.It is difficult to judge the value of such an object.C.It is reasonable for an object with such an important function.D.It is too expensive for such a light metal.三、Section B(总题数：3，分数：70.00)Passage One（分数：28.00）A.Durin
10、g their employment.B.When they have found a job.C.During their childhood.D.When they are in college.A.To choose some courses for their children.B.To help them read online.C.To tell children to work hard.D.To show respect to childrens interest.A.To develop their own hobbies.B.To understand their futu
11、re career.C.To know something about the media.D.To understand their future career.A.Whether it is good for childrens psychological health.B.Whether the show is interesting.C.Whether the show is related to parenting.D.Whether the children like this channel.Passage Two（分数：21.00）A.The need to exercise
12、the memory.B.How the brain differs from other body tissues.C.The unconscious learning of a physical activity.D.How nerves control body movement.A.Repeat it aloud.B.Write it down.C.Make a mental picture of it.D.Practice recalling it.A.Ask questions about the memories.B.Give an example of active learn
13、ing.C.Explain recent research on memoriesD.Make assignments about memories.Passage Three（分数：21.00）A.Growing vegetables.B.Raising children.C.Talking with the soldiers.D.Listening to the radio.A.Her old friends.B.Her sister from Canada.C.Some British soldiers.D.French broadcastersA.She is becoming old
14、er and older.B.Something is wrong with her eyes.C.The peace of the forest has been destroyed.D.Her living supplies are getting shorter and shorter.四、Section C(总题数：1，分数：77.00)Public speaking fills most people with dread. Humiliation is the biggest fear; self-exposure and failing to appeal to the (36)
15、 come a close second.Most people have plenty of (37) , and this seems like a situation that will bring them out. If you were under pressure to be perfect, you are (38) of falling in the most public of ways.In fact, (39) is not the best predictor of who does it well. (40) of what you are like in real
16、 life, the key seems to be to act yourself.Actual acting, as in performing the scripted lines of a character other than yourself, is not an (41) way. While politicians may limit damage by having carefully (42) , written scripts to speak from, there is always a hidden awareness among the audience tha
17、t the words might not be true. Likewise, the (43) perfect speeches of many American academics are far from natural. You may end up buying their book on the way out, (44) Although, as Earl Spencer proved at his sister Princess Dianas funeral, it is possible both to prepare every word and to act natur
18、ally. A script rarely works and it is used to help most speakers. But, being yourself doesnt work either. If you spoke as if you were in your own kitchen, (45) The best psychological place from which to speak is an unselfconscious self- consciousness, providing the illusion of being natural. (46) （分
19、数：77.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_大学英语六级听力-17 答案解析(总分：252.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Listening Comprehens(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Section A(总题数：4，分数：105.00)A.Most were written near the end of the authors lifetime.B.Many of them arent included in the librarys collectio
20、n. C.They were all highly praised by literary critics.D.Many readers like to collect the authors books.解析：听力原文 W: Ive never seen a larger collection of this authors books than the one here in this library, its impressive how many she man aged to write in her lifetime.M: Yeah, actually a lot more tha
21、n even this collection was suggested.Q: What does the man imply about the authors books?听前预测 根据 author、librarys collection、readers、books 等词推测与某作者和书有关。答案解析 女士惊叹图书馆对某作者作品的收藏之多，男士说有人建议图书馆应该收藏更多的作品，言下之意是该作家的很多书没有出现在图书馆中，故选 B)项。A.She doesnt meet with Kevin today.B.She cant wait any longer for Kevin.C.Kev
22、in is always late. D.Kevin has no watch.解析：听力原文 M: Whats keeping Kevin? He said last night hed meet us here by 2 oclock and its already 2: 30.W: its so typical of him, isnt it? Just watch, hes going to show up in 5 minutes with some wild excuse.Q: What does the woman mean?听前预测 根据 wait、late、watch 等词推
23、测本题与迟到有关。答案解析 男士抱怨凯文迟到，女士说这是他的一贯作风，推断凯文总是迟到，故选 C)项。A.The books are all required for the history course.B.Some of the books are for courses other than history.C.He plans to read more than just the books that are required. D.Hes worried that he may not finish the required reading.解析：听力原文 W: Wow, are a
24、ll those books youve got there re quired for the Modern European History class?M: No, a lot of these listed are optional, but you know me, when I do something, I do it 200 percent.Q: What does the man mean?听前预测 根据 books、course、required 等词，推测本对话与阅读与课程有关。答案解析 女士问男士的那些书是否都是课程需要的，男士说有些是选修的，但是他做事喜欢做到200，
25、言外之意是他要读的比课程要求的更多，故选 C)项。A.Clothing prices will decrease even further.B.Hes going to go shopping very soon. C.He didnt know stores were having sales.D.He wants to see what the woman bought.解析：听力原文 W: This is such a great time to buy winter clothes. So many stores are having sales now arid the price
26、reductions are pretty substantial.M: Yeah, Its just what Ive been waiting for. There are so many things I need.Q: What does the man imply?听前预测 根据 clothing、price、go shopping、sales 等，推断与衣服打折促销有关。答案解析 女士说现在很多商店冬装打折，男士说他正等待这样的机会，有很多东西要买，言外之意是他很快就要去购买，故选 B) 项。A.She thinks itll be held. B.She doesnt think
27、 its a good idea.C.Shes quite sure it will take place.D.Its success depends on the weather.解析：听力原文 M: Do you remember that proposal for an international festival next spring? Do you think theres any chance itll ever get off the ground?W: I dont think its a question of whether itll happen. Its just a
28、 matter of where itll be held.Q: What does the woman imply about the international festival?听前预测 根据 she、think、good idea、sure、depend on 等词，推测本题考查女士对某事的态度或观点。答案解析 男士问女士关于明年春天举办某国际节日的提议实现的可能，女士说问题不是能否举行，而是在哪举行，言外之意是她认为会举行。get off the ground 意为“成功地开始，取得进展”。A.Not all of the advertised books were on sale.
29、B.Some of the books were still packed.C.The store was too crowded for him to enter. D.He had to work at the bookstore this morning.解析：听力原文 W: The bookstore on Center Street is having a sale. Theyre advertising discounts of up to 70% on a lot of their books.M: Yeah, I was there when they opened this
30、morning. It was so packed I didnt even go inside.Q: What does the man mean?听前预测 根据 books、sale、crowded、store、bookstore 等词，推测本题可能与书店或书有关。答案解析 女士说中心大街的书店做广告说很多书打七折，男士说今天早上他去了，根本挤不进去，故选 C) 项，录音中的 packed与选项中的 crowded同义。A.Susan might not be in the debate team. B.Susan often likes to wear purple shirts.C.H
31、e doesnt want Susan to go to the debate.D.He didnt notice what Susan was wearing.解析：听力原文 W: Hey, is Susan on the debate team too? Shes wearing a purple shirt today. Doesnt everyone on the team wear a purple shirt on days when youre having a debate?M: I guess. But other people sometimes wear purple c
32、olored shirts too, you know.Q: What does the man mean?听前预测 两个选项出现了 debate，两个选项出现了 wear，推测本题可能与辩论或穿着有关。答案解析 女士问苏珊是否也是辩论组的成员，因为她也穿了件紫色衬衫，男士说其他人有时也穿紫色衬衫，言外之意是苏珊可能不是辩论组的成员。故选 A) 项。A.Try to change his reservations.B.Travel by train instead of by plane.C.Continue trying to get a ticket. D.Cancel his Decem
33、ber travel plans.解析：听力原文 M: I cant believe I cant get a plane ticket for the December holidays, I mean, its only October.W: Well, you know I wouldnt worry about it. Too much people cancel their reservations all the timeQ: What does the woman imply the man should do?听前预测 根据 reservation、travel、by trai
34、nplane、ticket 等词，推测本题可能与旅行订票有关。答案解析 男士抱怨说才十月份就买不到十二月份的机票了，女士说总是有人会取消预定，言外之意是男士应该继续努力买票，故选 C) 项。Conversation One（分数：21.00）A.Judging peoples behavior. B.Common causes of anger.C.Changing peoples attitudes.D.The effects of negative behavior.解析：听力原文 19-21M: (19) One of the most common questions we ask a
35、 bout peoples behavior is why. Why she says this? Why he does that? Sometimes the reason is obvious, for example, someone is driving down the street, the light turns red, they stop, why?W: Because they have to, legally, I mean.M: Exactly! in this case the reason is obvious, so we usually dont questi
36、on it. (20) But when the reason is not so obvious and especially when the behavior could have negative consequences, well more likely to feel a need to explain the causes of the behavior.W: Yes, Maybe.M: Social psychologists usually consent that there are two categories of reasons for peoples behavi
37、or: Internal factors and external factors.W: Professor, I think I understand a little, but could you explain it n detail?M: Alice, say youre driving down the road and all of a sudden some guy turn into the lane right in front of you, and you have to slam on your brake to a void an accident. How do y
38、ou react?W: Ill probably get very angry.M: Why?W: Well, hes not paying attentions. Hes a bad driver.M: So you automatically attribute the drivers behavior to an internal factor. He himself is to blame be cause he is careless.W: So if I said it was because of heavy traffic or some thing, Id be attrib
39、uting his behavior to an external factor, something beyond his control.M: Good. (21) Now how do you usually explain our own negative behavior?W: We blame external factors.M: Thats right.Q: What is the main topic of the discussion?听前预测 四选项均为概括性陈述，推测本题可能是对对话主题的考查。答案解析 由对话的首句可知本对话要讨论人们行为的原因，故 A) 为正确答案。
40、A.When theyre unable to control the persons behavior.B.When the causes of the behavior are obvious.C.When the consequences of the behavior are unpleasant. D.When the behavior is expected and not polite.解析：听力原文 Q: According to the man，when are people likely to try to explain someone elses behavior?听前
41、预测 选项中均有 behavior和 when，推测与某种情况下的行为有关。答案解析 由录音 negative consequences“负面结果”可以推测 C) 为正确选项，其中 negative与unpleasant同义。A.They usually accept responsibility.B.They blame factors beyond their control. C.They complain about their own problems.D.They compare their behavior to the others.解析：听力原文 Q: According t
42、o the discussion，how do most people explain their own negative behavior?听前预测 选项主语均为 they，而且都是完整句子，推测与某类人的行为有关。答案解析 由 we blame external factors，推测正确选项为 B) 为正确选项。其中 factors beyond their control与 external factors同义。Conversation Two（分数：28.00）A.How should we care for precious metal.B.A standard unit for
43、measuring weight. C.How to judge the value of precious metals.D.An introduction of the metric system.解析：听力原文 22-25W: Dr. Thomas? This is Keet Bradley from the Daily News. Id like to ask you some questions about (22) the new official standard weight that you purchased.M: Id be happy to help you. What
44、 would you like to know?W: First of all, how was the standard weight used?M: Well, we are a government agency, the depart ment of weights and measures. The people in our department use it (23) to check the scales all over the country, Its our responsibility (23) to see that all the scales measure a
45、kilogram accurately.W: How did you check the scales before?M: We have an old standard weight that we used to use. It had to be replaced because it was imprecise. (24) You see it was made of poor quality metal, it absorbed too much moisture.W: Oh. So when the weather was humid it weighed more and whe
46、n it was dry it weighed less.M: Exactly. And that variation can affect the standards of the whole country. So our department had the new weight made out of higher quality metal.W: How much did it cost?M: About 45,000 dollars.W: 45,000 dollars? For one kilogram weight? Thats more expensive than gold.
47、 is it really worth that much?M: (25) Im sure it is. Industries depend on our government agency to monitor the accuracy of scales so that when they buy and sell their products there is one standard. Think of the drug industry, for example, those companies rely on high accuracy scales to manufacture
48、and package medicine.Q: What is the conversation mainly about?听前预测 四个选项均为概括性比较强的短语或句子，推测本题可能是对主题的考查。答案解析 对话开头女士提出她想要问一些关于男士购买的标准重量砝码的问题，对话就此展开。故选B) 。A.To check the accuracy of scales. B.To calculate the density of other metals.C.To observe changes in the atmosphere.D.To measure amounts of rain fall.解析：听力原文 Q: What was the standard weight used to do?听前预测 四个选项均为不定式，推测本题考查的内容可能是目的或行为。答案解析 由对话中的 check the scales all over the country，see that all the scales measure a kilogram accurately可知标准重量砝码是用来检验秤是否准确。故选 A) 。A.Someone spilled
