六级听力之变化短对话取消,听写取消。增加讲座/讲话题型3篇共10道题,每题2分,是六级听力考试乃至全卷的关键。下面我们就来详细解析一下新题型:Now listen to the following recording and answer questions 16 to 19.16. A) They investigate the retirement homes in America. B) They are on issues facing senior citizens in America. C) They describe the great pleasures of the golden years. D) They are filled with fond memories of his grandparents.17. A) The loss of the ability to take care of himself. B) The feeling of not being important any more. C) Being unable to find a good retirement home. D) Leaving the home he had lived in for 60 years.18. A) The loss of identity and self-worth. B) Fear of being replaced or discarded. C) Freedom from pressure and worldly cares. D) The possession of wealth and high respect.19. A) The urgency of pension reform. B) Medical care for senior citizens. C) Finding meaningful roles for the elderly in society. D) The development of public facilities for senior citizens.原文:Moderator: Hello Ladies and Gentleman, it gives me great pleasure to introduce our keynote speaker for today’s session, Dr. Howard Miller. Dr. Miller, Professor of Sociology at Washington University, has written numerous articles and books on the issues facing older Americans in our graying society for the past 15 years. Dr. Miller:Dr. Miller: Thank you for that introduction. Today, I’d like to preface my remarks with a story from my own life which I feel highlights the common concerns that bring us here together. Several years ago when my grandparents were well into their eighties, they were faced with the reality of no longer being able to adequately care for themselves. My grandfather spoke of his greatest fear, that of leaving the only home they had known for the past 60 years. Fighting back the tears, he spoke proudly of the fact that he had built their home from the ground up, and that he had pounded every nail and laid every brick in the process. The prospect of having to sell their home and give up their independence, and move into a retirement home was an extremely painful experience for them. It was, in my grandfather’s own words, like having a limb cut off. He exclaimed in a forceful manner that he felt he wasn’t important anymore. For them and some older Americans, their so-called “golden years” are at times not so pleasant, for this period can mean the decline of not only one’s health but the loss of identity and self-worth. In many societies, this self-identity is closely related with our social status, occupation, material possessions, or independence. Furthermore, we often live in societies that value what is “new” or in fashion, and our own usage of words in the English language is often a sign of bad news for older Americans. I mean how would your family react if you came home tonight exclaiming, “Hey, come to the living room and see the OLD black and white TV I brought!” Unfortunately, the word “old” calls to mind images of the need to replace or discard. Now, many of the lectures given at this conference have focused on the issues of pension reform, medical care, and the development of public facilities for senior citizens. And while these are vital issues that must be addressed, I’d like to focus my comments on an important issue that will affect the overall success of the other programs mentioned. This has to do with changing our perspectives on what it means to be a part of this group, and finding meaningful roles the elderly can play and should play in our societies. First of all, I’d like to talk about . . .7. A) There are no more irregular practices.B) All new cabs provide air-conditioning.C) New cabs are all equipped with meters.D) New legislation protects consumer rights.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of eachconversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will bespoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 witha single line through the centre.Conversation OneQuestions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) It has a partnership with LCP. C) It specializes in safety from leaks.B) It is headquartered in London. D) It has a chemical processing plant.16. What does the introduction say about Dr. Howard Miller’s articles and books? 17. What is the greatest fear of Dr. Miller’s grandfather? 18. What does Dr. Miller say the “golden years” can often mean? 19. What is the focus of Dr. Miller’s speech?
In order to protect domestic industries, the government decided to _____ anti-dumping tariff on imported products.A. suggestB. removeC. identifyD. impose
Questions22 to 25 are based on the recording you have just heard.-|||-22.A)It is the worst managed airport in German history.-|||-B)It is now the biggest and busiest airport in Europe.-|||-C)It has become something of a joke among Germans.-|||-D)It has become a typical symbol of German efficiency.-|||-23.A)The city`s airports are outdated. C)The city wanted to boost its economy.-|||-B)The city had just been reunified. D)The city wanted to attract more tourists.-|||-24.A)The municipal govemment kept changing hands.-|||-B)The construction firm breached the contract.-|||-C)Shortage of funding delayed its construction.-|||-D)Problems of different kinds kept popping up.-|||-25.A)Tourism industry in Berlin suffers. C)Huge maintenance costs accumulate.-|||-B)All kinds of equipment gets rusted. D) Complaints by local residents increase.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the recording you have just heard. 22. A) It is the worst managed airport in German history. B)It is now the biggest and busiest airport in Europe. C)It has become something of a joke among Germans. D)It has become a typical symbol of German efficiency. 23. A) The city's airports are outdated. C) The city wanted to boost its economy. B)The city had just been reunified. D)The city wanted to attract more tourists. 24.A) The municipal government kept changing hands. B) The construction firm breached the contract. C) Shortage of funding delayed its construction. D)Problems of different kinds kept popping up. 25.A) Tourism industry in Berlin suffers. C)Huge maintenance costs accumulate. B)All kinds of equipment gets rusted. D)Complaints by local residents increase.
"Sugar, alcohol and tobacco," economist Adam Smith once wrote," are commodities which are nowhere necessaries of life, which have become objects of almost universal consumption, and which are, therefore, extremely popular subjects of taxation. "Two and a half centuries on, most countries impose some sort of tax on alcohol and tobacco. With surging obesity levels putting increasing strain on public health systems, governments around the world have begun to toy with the idea of taxing sugar as well.Whether such taxes work is a matter of debate. A preliminary review of Mexico's taxation found a fall in purchases of taxed drinks as well as a rise in sales of untaxed and healthier drinks. By contrast, a Danish tax on foods high in fats was abandoned a year after its introduction, amid claims that consumers were avoiding it by crossing the border to Germany to satisfy their desire for cheaper, fattier fare.The food industry has, in general, been firmly opposed to such direct government action. Nonetheless, the renewed focus on waistlines means that industry groups are under pressure to demonstrate their products are healthy as well as tasty.Over the past three decades, the industry has made some efforts to improve the quality of its offerings. For example, some drink manufacturers have cut the amount of sugar in their beverages.Many of the reductions over the past 30 years have been achieved either by reducing the amount of sugar, salt or fat in a product, or by finding an alternative ingredient. More recently, however, some companies have been investing money in a more ambitious undertaking: learning how to adjust the fundamental make-up of the food they sell. For example, having salt on the outside, but none on the inside, reduces the salt content without changing the taste.While reformulating recipes （ 配方） is one way to improve public health, it should be part of a multi-sided approach. The key is to remember that there is not just one solution. To deal with obesity, a mixture of approaches--including reformulation, taxation and adjusting portion sizes--will be needed. There is no silver bullet.What did Adam Smith say about sugar, alcohol and .tobacco?A.They were profitable to manufacture.B.They were in ever-increasing demand.C.They were subject to taxation almost everywhere.D.They were no longer considered necessities of life.Why have many countries started to consider taxing sugar?A.They are under growing pressure to balance their national budgets.B.They find it ever harder to cope with sugar-induced health problems.C.The practice of taxing alcohol and tobacco has proved both popular and profitable.D.The sugar industry is overtaking alcohol and tobacco business in generating profits.What do we learn about Danish taxation on fat-rich foods?A.It did not work out as well as was expected.B.It gave rise to a lot of problems on the border.C.It could not succeed without German cooperation.D.It met with firm opposition from the food industry.What is the more recent effort by food companies to make foods and drinks both healthy and tasty?A.Replacing sugar or salt with alternative ingredients.B.Setting a limit on the amount of sugar or salt in their products.C.Investing in research to find ways to adapt to consumers' needs.D.Adjusting the physical composition of their products.What does the author mean by saying, at the end of the passage, "There is no silver bullet" （ Line 4, Para.7）?A.There is no single easy quick solution to the problem.B.There is no hope of success without public cooperation.C.There is no hurry in finding ways to solve the obesity problem.D.There is no effective way to reduce people's sugar consumption..
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the given expressions. Change the form where necessary. Each expression can be used only once.at the timebe born within a new lightin comparisonmake up foron a missionpull awayspill out1. We dashed to the bus station and barely got on the bus when it ____.2. Many great speakers ____not ____the gift of speech; instead, they learn to speak well through practice.3. People used to think that Samuel was really shy. However, after he won the speech contest, they began to see him ____.4. On Nov. 24, 2020, China's Chang'e 5 spacecraft landed on the moon ____to gather rocks and soil and bring them to the earth.5. ____with the other applicants, the last girl we interviewed was much more skilled and experienced.6. I had forgotten my mother's birthday. So, the next day I bought her a bundle of flowers to ____it.7. The movie was over and the crowds ____onto the street.8. Along with many thinkers ____, Confucius attempted to find a way to keep social order and harmony.
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A significant reason that friendships often end when friendfs are apart for an ____ period of time is that one of both of the friends change.(extend)
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Most children with healthy appetites are ready to eat almost anything that is offered them and a child rarely dislikes food (51) it is badly cooked. The way a meal is cooked and served is most important and an (52) served meal will often improve a child’s appetite. Never ask a child whether he likes or dislikes a food and never (53) likes and dislikes in front of him or allow anybody else to do so. If the father says he hates fat meat or the mother refuses vegetables in the child’s hearing he is (54) to copy this procedure. Take it (55) granted that he likes everything and he probably will. Nothing healthful should be omitted from the meal because of a (56) dislike. At meal times it is a good idea to give a child a small portion and let him (57) back for a second helping rather than give him as much as he is likely to eat all at once. Do not talk too much to the child (58) meal times, but let him get on with his food, and do not allow him to leave the table immediately after a meal or he will soon learn to swallow his food (59) he can hurry back to his toys. Under (60) circumstances must a child be coaxed or forced to eat.55（）。A. withB. asC. overD. for
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6. The children will now play some pieces of music that they ______ themselves. A.were taught posed C.accomplished D.worked7. While she waited,she tried to ______ her mind with pleasant thoughts of the vacation. A.occupy pose C.think D.intensify8. In the film,the peaceful life of a monk ______ the violent life of a murderer. A.is compared with B.is compared to C.is contrasted to D.is contrasted with9. ______ to pay for an order is simplicity itself. A.Use plastic B.Using plastics C.Using plastic D.Used plastic10. Additional time is required for cooking or ______ homemade dishes. A.chill B.to chill C.chilled D.chilling
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The Harry Potter series, written by J.K. Rowling, is perhaps the most popular set of novels of the modern era. With seven books and many successful films to its name, the series has gathered about 15 billion dollars in sales. How did the series become so popular? The reason can be broken down into several areas.The first book in the series was rejected 12 times before it was picked up by Bloomsbury—a small publisher in England. So receiving this contract was Rowling's first step to success. However, getting a book contract does not ensure the success of a book. The story was soon loved by children and adults alike. In light of this, Bloomsbury Publishing published a second version of the books with “adult” (less colorful and more boring) book covers. This made it easier for a full range of ages to enjoy the series.Another factor that worked like a charm was that the publisher and Rowling herself, through the books, conducted midnight releases, promotions, and pre-ordering more readers. Customers who feared that their local bookstore would run out of copies responded by pre-ordering over 700,000 copies before the July 8, 2000 release.What does the underlined word “releases” (Para. 3) mean?A. The activity that frees or expresses energy or emotion.B. The announcement about the book’s publishing information.C. The sales of books that is available only at midnight.
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Americans experience more food recalls (召回) today than they did five years ago, especially when it comes to meat and poultry (家禽). Meat and poultry recalls increased by two-thirds from 2013 to 2018, while food recalls overall went up 10%, according to the report recently published by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group.Meanwhile, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates (估计) 48 million people get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die from food-borne disease each year in the U.S. "We are looking for the farm-to-fork preventative solutions," said Adam Garber, the research group's consumer watchdog. "By doing that, we can protect people's health."Over the five-year period, poultry posted the most recalls (168), followed by beef (137) and pork (128). The report shows the most serious meat recalls are on the rise. Among meat and poultry, the number of Class I recalls has increased by 83%, nearly doubling. Class I, the most serious of the recalls, is issued when there is a reasonable probability that the food will cause health problems or death.53. When would Class I recalls be issued?A. When the food is likely to cause health problems or death.B. When there are too many complaints from customers.C. When the food problem lasts for five years.D. When the product quality is below standard.
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The increase in international business and in foreign investment has created a need for executives with knowledge of foreign languages and skills in cross-cultural communication. Americans, however, have not been well trained in either area and, consequently, have not enjoyed the same level of success in negotiation in an international arena as have their foreign counterparts. Negotiating is the process of communicating back and forth for the purpose of reaching an agreement. It involves persuasion and compromise, but in order to participate in either one, the negotiators must understand the ways in which people are persuaded and how compromise is reached within the culture of the negotiation. In many international business negotiations abroad, Americans are perceived as wealthy and impersonal. It often appears to the foreign negotiator that the American represents a large multi-million-dollar corporation that can afford to pay the price without bargaining further. The American negotiator’s role becomes that of an impersonal supplier of information and cash. In studies of American negotiators abroad, several traits have been identified that may serve to confirm this stereotypical perception, while undermining the negotiator’s position. Two traits in particular that cause cross-cultural misunderstanding are directness and impatience on the part of the American negotiator. Furthermore, American negotiators often insist on realizing short-term goals. Foreign negotiators, on the other hand, may value the relationship established between negotiators and may be willing to invest time in it for long-term benefits. In order to solidify the relationship, they may opt for indirect interactions without regard for the time involved in getting to know the other negotiator. Clearly, perceptions and differences in values affect the outcomes of negotiations and the success of negotiators. For Americans to play a more effective role in international business negotiations, they must put forth more effort to improve cross-cultural understanding. [共5题](1)What kind of manager is needed in present international business and foreign investment? [本题2分]A. The man who represents a large multi-million-dollar corporation. B. The man with knowledge of foreign languages and skills in cross-cultural communication. C. The man who is wealthy and impersonal. D. The man who can negotiate with his foreign counterparts.
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