05年12月24日六级B卷试题及答案

Part I Listening Comprehension
Section A
Question 1:
M: The Dean just announced that Dr. Holden's going I'll miss you guys while I'm working here in the library.
W:I knew it all along! He's the obvious choice. All the other candidates are no match for him!
Q: what do we learn about the two speakers?
A) Dr. Holden should have taken over the position earlier.
B) She doesn’t think Dr. Holden has made a wise choice.
C) Dr. Holden is the best person for the chairmanship.
D) The dean should have consulted her on the appointment.
答案：C
Question 2:
W: Hey, let me know how your summer's going! I'll miss you guys while I'm working here in the library.
M: I'll be working, too! But I'll send you an email or call you once in a while.When we all get back to school, we can have a party or something.
Q:what do we learn about the two speakers?
A) They’ll get back to their school once in a while
B) They’ll hold a party before the summer vacation
C) They’ll do odd jobs together at the school library
D) They’ll keep in touch during the summer vacation
答案：D
Question 3:
W: I know it's the end of the season, but those peaches are such a bargain that I couldn't help buying them! Have one please!
M: Thank you! Actually, they seem pass their prime.#
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
A) The woman didn’t know how to bargain.
B) Peaches are in season now.
C) Peaches are not at their best now.
D) The woman helped the man choose the fruit.
答案：C
Question 4:
M:The assignment on physics is a real challenge. I don't think I can finish it on time or by myself.
W: Why don't we join our feet together? It may be easier then.
Q: What does the woman suggest?
A) They ask for an extension of the deadline.
B) They work on the assignment together.
C) They choose an easier assignment.
D) They join the physics club.
答案：B
Question 5:
M: Jean really lost her temper in Dr.Brown's class this morning.
W: Oh? Did she? But I think her frankness is really something to be appreciated.
Q: What does the woman mean?
A) She believes Jean was rude to Dr. Brown
B) She will talk to Jean about what happened
C) She thinks Dr. Brown deserves the praise
D) She admires Jean’s straightforwardness
答案：D
Question 6:
W: We heard that when you are a kid, you submitted a story to Reader's Digest.
M: Well, I don't remember this story exactly, but my idea of a great time then was a pad of lined paper and a new blue pen. I thought myself as a Reader’s Digest member at the age of six.
Q: What do we learn about the man from the conversation?
A) He liked writing when he was a child
B) He became well known at the age of six
C) He used to be an editor of Reader’s Digest
D) He enjoyed reading stories in Reader’s Digest
答案：A
Question 7:
M: Your son certainly shows a lot of enthusiasm on the tennis cournt.
W: I only wish he’d show as much for his studies.
Q: What does the woman imply about her son?
A) He shows great enthusiasm for his studies
B) He does not study hard enough
C) He is a very versatile person
D) He has no talent for tennis
答案：B
Question 8:
W: We suppose to meet John here at the railway station.
M: That’s like looking for a needle in a haystack.
Q: What does the man imply?
A) The train that John is taking will arrive soon
B) There are several railway stations in the city
C) John has lost something at the railway station
D) It will be very difficult for them to find John
答案：D
Question 9:
M: Professor Stevenson, as an economist, how do you look upon the surging Chinese economy? Does it constitute a threat to the rest of the world?
W: I believe China’s economic success should be seen more as an opportunity than a threat. Those who looked upon it as a threat overlooked the benefit of china’s growth to the world’s economy. They also lack the understanding of elementary economics.
Q: What does Professor Stevenson think of China