1999年1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 s aid. 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 suggested answers 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 with near:
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 t he centre.
Sample answer        [A] [B] [C] [D]    

1.
A) She's going away for a while.
B) She did well on the test.
C) She worked hard and earned a lot of money.
D) She's didn't have to work hard for the exam.

2.
A) Susan is fast worker
B) Susan did Jack's homework.
C) Susan didn't do the homework on her own.
D) Susan has not finished her homework.

3.
A) He read the cabinet report.
B) He read the newspaper.
C) He listened to a radio report.
D) He's secretary telephoned him.

4.
A) Hurry to the conference.
B) Skip the conference.
C) Take the subway.
D) Take a bus.

5.
A) He is confident.
B) He is worried.
C) He is bored.
D) He is angry.

6.
A) He used to be a workman himself.
B) He likes to do repairs and make things himself.
C) He is professional builder.
D) He paid workmen to decorate the house.

7.
A) The woman doesn't like jam.
B) The woman forgot where she had left the jar.
C) The man had an accident.
D) The man broke the jar.

8.
A) Opinions about the book are varied.
B) The man thinks the book is excellent.
C) You shouldn't believe everything you read.
D) The woman wonders which newspaper the man is reading.

9.
A) It's quite normal.
B) It's too high.
C) It's cheap indeed.
D) It could be cheaper.

10.
A) The admission of a patient.
B) Diagnosis of an illness.
C) The old man's serious condition.
D) Sending for a doctor.

Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of ea ch passage， you will hear some questions. Both the passage an d 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 ). The mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

Passage one
Questions 11 to l4 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11.
A) The color of the dog.
B) The price of the dog.
C) Whether the dog will fit the environment.
D) Whether the dog will get along with the other pets in the house.

12.
A) It must be trained so it won't bite.
B) It needs more love and care .
C) It demands more food and space.
D) It must be looked after carefully.

13.
A) They are less likely to run away.
B) It's easier for their masters to train them.
C) They are less likely to be shy with human beings.
D) It's easier for them to form a relationship with their masters.

Passage Two
Question 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14.
A) They often go for walks at a leisurely pace.
B) They usually have a specific purpose in mind.
C) They like the seaside more than the countryside.
D) They seldom plan their leisure activities in advance.

15.
A) Their hardworking spirit.
B) Their patience in waiting for theatre tickets.
C) Their delight in leisure activities.
D) Their enthusiasm and for the arts.

16.
A) The Polish people can now spend their leisure time in various ways.
B) The Polish people are fond of walking leisurely in the countryside.
C) The Polish people enjoy picking wild fruit in their leisure time.
D) The Polish people like to spend their holidays abroad.

Passage There
Question 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17.
A) They will be much bigger.
B) They will have more seats.
C) They will have three wheels.
D) they will need intelligent drivers.

18.
A) It doesn't need to be refueled.
B) It will use solar energy as fuel.
C) It will be driven by electrical power.
D) It will be more suitable for long distance travel.

19.
A) Passengers in the car may be seated facing on another.
B) The front seats will face forward and the back seats backward.
C) Special seats will be designed for children.
D) More seats will be added.

20.
A) Choose the right route.
B) Refuel the car regularly.
C) Start the engine.
D) Tell the computer where to go.