2013 年 12 月六级考试真题(第一套)
9. A) He talked to her on the phone. C) He made a business trip.
B) He had a quarrel with Marsha. D) He resolved a budget problem.
10. A) She has developed some serious mental problem.
B) She may have to be fired for poor performance.
C) She supervises a number of important projects.
D) She is in charge of the firm’s budget planning.
11. A) Something unexpected happened at her home.
B) David promised to go on the trip in her place.
C) She failed to arrive at the airport on time.
D) She was not feeling herself on that day.
12. A) He often fails to follow through on his projects.
B) He has been trying hard to cover for Marsha.
C) He is always finding fault with Marsha.
D) He frequently gets things mixed up.
Questions 13 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.
13. A) They are better sheltered from all the outside temptations.
B) They take an active part in more extracurricular activities.
C) They are usually more motivated to compete with their peers.
D) They have more opportunities to develop their leadership skills.
14. A) Its students aim at managerial posts. C) Its chief positions are held be women.
B) Its students are role models of women. D) Its teaching staff consists of women only.
15. A) They have ample opportunities to meet the opposite sex.
B) They are more or less isolated from the outside world.
C) It is traditional but colourful.
D) It is under adequate control.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both
the passage and 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). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer
Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.
Passage One
Questions 16 to 19 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16. A) By speaking with the local agent. C) By making gestures at strategic points.
B) By speaking in a deep, loud voice. D) By invading the personal space of listeners.
17. A) To promote sportsmanship among business owners.
B) To raise money for a forthcoming local sports event.
C) To encourage people to support local sports groups.
D) To show his family’s contribution to the community.
18. A) They would certainly appeal to his audience.
B) They are known to be the style of the sports world.
C) They are believed to communicate power and influence.
D) They represent the latest fashion in business circles.