College English Test--Band 6
Part III Listening Comprehension
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations
and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation,
one or more questions will be asked about what was said.
Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.
After each question there will be a pause. During the pause,
you must read the four choices marked A), B), C),and D),
and decide which is the best answer.
Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2
with a single line through the centre.
Now let's begin with the 8 short conversations.
11. M: Good news! I'm not going to have surgery after all.
The doctor says I can start working out again soon
and maybe play football like before in a few weeks.
W: That's terrific. It will be great
if you could get back in shape in time for the World Cup.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
12. M: I really need to make some extra money.
You know, I've practically spent my entire budget for this semester.
W: Why not check out the new cafeteria at Market Street?
I think there are still a few openings suitable for seniors like you.
W: What does the woman suggest the man do?
13. M: I hear John left his cat in your care while he's on vacation abroad.
How are you getting along with it?
W: Well, it never comes when I call it.
It spills its food and sheds all over the place.
I can't wait till John gets back.
Q: How does the woman find the cat?
14. W: Hello, Professor White, I got my grade in the mail this morning,
but I think there might be a mistake in my mark.
M: Yeah, I've got several calls just like yours.
There must be a problem with the computing system.
It should be straightened out in a couple of hours.
Q: What does the man mean?
15. M: Professor Johnson, last night
when I was putting the finishing touches on my paper,
a computer failure completely wiped out my files.
Do you think I could have another day to retype it?
W: I'm sorry Rod. I'm leaving for a conference tomorrow
and I'll be away two weeks. I suppose you could send me an e-copy.
Q: Why does the man say he can't submit his assignment on time?
16. W: I just called the travel agency. It's all set.
On June 1st, we are heading for the mountains,
and we'll be camping there for a whole week.
M: Have you checked the academic calendar?
My classes aren't over until the 8th.
Q: What does the man imply?
17. W: I thought there were still time for me to apply
for a student loan, but someone just told me
that the closing date was last Tuesday.
M: Are you sure? I thought we still had another month.
Wait, I got a brochure right here.
Last Tuesday was the opening date.
Q: What does the man imply?
18. W: Look at all the pollutants going into the air
from those factories.
Do you think they'll ever get that under control?
M: Now with the new laws in effect and social awareness increasing,
we are sure to turn things around.
Q: What does the man mean?
Now you'll hear the two long conversations. 来源:可可英语 //www.utensil-race.com/cet6/201112/164247.shtml