Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times 。
When the
passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general
idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in
the blanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact words you have just heard. For
blanks numbered from S8 to S10 you are required to fill in the missing
information. You can either use the exact words you have just heard or write
down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for
the third time, you should check what you have written.
The human body is a remarkable food processor. As an adult, you may
consume(S1) a ton of food per year and still not gain or lose a pound of body
weight. You are (S2) harnessing, and consuming energy through the intricate
(S3)
of your body in order to remain in energy balance. To (S4) a given body
weight, your energy input must balance your energy output. However, sometimes
the (S5) energy balance is upset, and your(S6) body weight will either fall or
(S7) .
The term body image refers to the mental image we have of our own physical
appea
rance, and (S8) . Research has revealed that about 40 percent of adult men
and 55 percent of adult women are dissatisfied with their current body weight.
(S9). Atthe college level, a study found that 85 percent of both male and female
first year students desired to change their body weight. (S10) . Thinness is
currently an attribute that females desire highly. Males generally desire
muscularity. The vast majority of individuals who want to change their body
weight do it for the sake of appearance: most want to lose excess body fat.
while a smaller percentage of individuals actually want to gain weight.
2001年1月大学英语六级考试试题听力原文
Section A
1. W: Have you heard about the plane crash yesterday? It caused a hundred
and twenty
deaths. I am never at ease when taking a flight.
M: Though we often hear about air crashes and serious casual deeds,flying
is one of
the safest ways to travel.
Q: What do we learn from this conversation?
2. W: I have a complaint to make,Sir. I had waited ten minutes at the table
before the
waiter showed up,and I finally got served. And I found it was not what I
ordered.
M: I am terribly sorry,madam.It's a bit unusually busy tonight. As a
compensation,
your meal will be free.
Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?
3. M: I can't find my pen. I need to write a letter.
W: I'll look for it later. Right now I need you to help fix the shelf
before paint
it.
Q: What would they do first?
4. M: Mrs. Winter, I need your advice, I want to buy a dress for my wife,
can you tell
me where I can get one at a reasonable price?
W: Sure, go to Richard's. It has the latest styles and gives a 30% discount
to
husbands who shop alone.
Q: What do we know about Richard's shop?
5. M: My headaches are terribly. Maybe I need more sleep.
W: Actually, you need less sun and some aspirin. It would help if you wear
a hat.
Q: What does the woman think is the cause of the man's headache?
6. M: Did you know this: after almost ten years in the United States, with
such a
strong accent.
W: Yes, but he is proud of it. He says it is a part of his identity.
Q: What does the conversation tell us about Mr. Li?Li still speaks
English.
7. W: This is Mrs. Starched,my heater is not getting any power and
weatherman says the
temperature is to fall below zero tonight.Could you get someone to come
over and
fix it?
M: This is the busiest time of the year, but I'll speak to one of our men
about
going over some time today.
Q: Who did Mrs. Starched want to come over?
8. M: Though we didn't win the game, we were satisfied with our
performance.
W: You did a great job. You almost beat the world's champions. It's a real
surprise
to many people.
Q: What do we learn from this conversation?
9. W: Sorry I did not come yesterday,because I had a temperature.Could you
tell me the
requirement for my term paper?
M: The theme of your paper can be about business management or touring
resources in
China, and the length of the paper should be no less than fifteen
pages.
Q: What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers?
10. W: I don't think we should tell Tom about the surprising party for
Lucy.
M: It's all right. He promised not to tell, and he does not make promises
likely.
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