历年六级真题听力原文(16)

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?

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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.

Conversation One

W: Tell me, Peter, what makes Harrods so famous?

M: Well, it's the biggest department store in the UK, and its Food Hall and Egyptian Hall are very famous. People come to Harrods just to see them.

W: What is special about the Food Hall?

M: It sells many different kinds of food. For example, it has 250 kinds of cheese from all over the world, and more than 180 kinds of bread. Customers also love all the different kinds of chocolate. They buy 100 tons every year.

W: That's amazing, and why is the Egyptian Hall so famous?

M: Well, when people see it, they feel they're in another world. It looks like an Egyptian building from 4 000 years ago, and it sells beautiful objects. They are not 4 000 years old, of course.

W: Is it true that Harrods produces its own electricity?

M: Yes, it does. 70%, enough for a small town. To light the outside of the building, we use 11 500 light bulbs.

W: Really? Tell me, how many customers do you have on an average day? And how much do they spend?

M: About 30 000 people come on an average day. But during the sales, the number increases to 300 000 customers a day. How much do they spend? Well, on average, customers spend about 1.5 million pounds a day. The record for one day is 9 million pounds. W: 9 million pounds in one day?

M: Yes, on the first day of the January sales.

W: Harrods says it sells everything to everybody everywhere, is that really true?

M: Oh, yes, of course. Absolutely everything.

Questions 19 to 22 are based on theConversation you have just heard.

19. What is the Food Hall of Harrods noted for?

20. What does the Egyptian Hall seem like to the customers?

21. What may customers find surprising about Harrods?

22. About how many customers come to Harrods on an average day?

Conversation Two

W: Hi, Kevin.

M: Hi, Lora, long time no see. What have you been up to lately? W: Not much, I can assure you. And you?

M: Much the same except I do have some big news.

W: Come on, this suspense is killing me.

M: No, really, what have you been doing these past few weeks? The last time I saw you, you were looking for a new job.

W: Well, that's not exactly true. I was thinking about changing jobs. Luckily, they offered me a new position in the accounting department.

M: A step up in the big business world.

W: I wouldn't exaggerate, but I'm pleased. I had been hoping to get a promotion for a while, so when it finally came through I was relieved. Actually, that's why I was looking for a new job. I just didn't want to work there anymore if they weren't going to recognize my efforts.

M: Right, sometimes you can do your best and it seems like the others don't know you exist. I hope the money is better.

W: I got a reasonable raise. Now, enough about me. I'm dying to hear your news.

M: I'm getting married.

W: No, you said you'd never get married.

M: That was then, and this is now. You've got to meet Andrea. She is great.

W: This is all news to me. I didn't even know you were dating. M: We weren't. We've just been dating for two weeks now.

W: And you are getting married?

M: I know. I can't help it. I just know she is the one.

W: Well, congratulations! That's fantastic.

M: Thanks, I'm glad to hear you feel that way.

Questions 23 to 25 are based on the Conversation you have just heard.

23. What was the woman doing when the man last saw her?

24. Why does the woman say she was relieved?

25. Why is the woman surprised at the man's news?

Section B

Passage One

Waterscooters are water vehicles that look very much like motorcycles. Nowadays,speedy colorful waterscooters are gaining in popularity. They can travel anywhere a small boat can and are typically popular with young people. The rising popularity of the craft has raised the question of waterscooter regulation. In this case, the argument for strict regulation is compelling. Waterscooters are a particularly deadly form of water recreation. For example, two women were vacationing in Longboat Key. While they were floating on a rubber boat along the shore, a waterscooter crashed into them and killed them. Also, waterscooter operators have been killed or seriously injured in collisions with other watercraft. Others have been stranded at sea when their scooters either failed or sank far from shore. Many waterscooter operators are inexperienced and ignorant of navigational rules, which increases the potential for accidents. The increasing popularity of the scooter has aggravated the problem, providing more watervehicles to compete for the same space. Crowded water ways are simply an open invitation to disaster. In addition to the inherent operational hazards of waterscooters, they are proving to be an environmental nuisance. Beach residents complain of the noise of the scooters. The Pacific Whale Foundation on the west coast expressed concern that the scooters are frightening away an endangered species of whale that migrates to Hawaii for breeding. Regulations, such as minimum operating age, restricted operating areas and compulsory classes in water safety, are essential. Without such regulations, tragedies involving waterscooters are sure to multiply, which makes many beaches unsafe for recreation.

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