2008年6月英语六级真题精讲：听力
Section A
【听力短对话·指点迷津】
听力理解中，要注意关键词语和句型的理解和把握；在录音播放之前迅速浏览选项内容，从选项中猜测对话的大意和问题。
11.
【听力原文】
M: Good news! I am 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.
【题目】
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
A) The man might be able to play in the World Cup.
B) The man's football career seems to be at an end.
C) The man was operated on a few weeks ago.
D) The man is a fan of world-famous football players.
【答案解析】
A)Good News, terrific奠定了对话的基调，谈话内容是快乐积极的。男士谈到像以前一样踢球，女士说能参加世界杯那就更好了，这说明男士恢复得很好，有可能参加足球比赛。
12.
【听力原文】
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.
【题目】
Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?
A) Work out a plan to tighten his budget.
B) Find out the opening hours of the cafeteria.
C) Apply for a senior position in the restaurant.
D) Solve his problem by doing a part-time job.
【答案解析】
D)make money，a few openings 是关于赚钱、兼职工作等大概内容，女士建议男士做兼职来赚钱支付开支。这里考生需要注意多义词的使用，opening指空闲职位；senior指高年级学生。
13.
【听力原文】
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.
【题目】
Q: How does the woman find the cat?
A) A financial burden.
B) A good companion.
C) A real nuisance.
D) A well-trained pet.
【答案解析】
C)听力理解中注意说话者的语气语调。It never comes, I can't wait till John gets back，否定句的使用说明女士和猫的相处并不是很好，B和D都是肯定褒义的。
14.
【听力原文】
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.
【题目】
Q: What does the man mean?
A) The errors will be corrected soon.
B) The woman was mistaken herself.
C) The computing system is too complex.
D) He has called the woman several times.
【答案解析】
A)从选项中注意判断是谁的错误。教授说明了成绩错误是因为计算机系统，straightened out意为"纠正"，即成绩很快就会纠正过来。
15.
【听力原文】
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.
【题目】
Q: Why does the man say he can't submit his assignment on time?
A) He needs help to retrieve his files.
B) He has to type his paper once more.
C) He needs some time to polish his paper.
D) He will be away for a two-week conference.
【答案解析】
B)选项中的files，paper说明此题可能是关于作业的；对话中的Professor也表明了两者为师生关系。retype意为type again，刚好吻合了选项中的once more.
16.
【听力原文】
W: I just called the travel agency. It's all set. On June lst, 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.
【题目】
Q: What does the man imply?
A) They might have to change their plan.
B) He has got everything set for their trip.
C) He has a heavier workload than the woman.
D) They could stay in the mountains until June 8.
【答案解析】
A)选项中的日期提示听力理解中要注意不同的时间以及要干的事情，因此考生要注意记录一下时间。六月一号计划出游，而男士的课到八号才结束，说明很有可能要改变出行计划。
17.
【听力原文】
W: I thought there was 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.
【题目】
Q: What does the man imply?
A) They have to wait a month to apply for a student loan.
B) They can find the application forms in the brochure.
C) They are not eligible for a student loan.
D) They are not late for a loan application.
【答案解析】
D)从选项中推断对话中可能出现时间。女士说上周二是结束时间，男士说是开始时间，从中得知依然有时间申请学生贷款。
18.
【听力原文】
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 the social awareness increasing, we are sure to turn things around.
【题目】
Q: What does the man mean?
A) New laws are yet to be made to reduce pollutant release.
B) Pollution has attracted little attention from the public.
C) The quality of air will surely change for the better.
D) It'll take years to bring air pollution under control.
【答案解析】
C)注意选项中语气的表达。A、B说法律没有制定，公众不关注，是比较消极悲观的表达；C是积极肯定的想法；D是中立的陈述。对话中，男士说，we are sure to turn things around，be sure to do意为surely，表达肯定的态度和积极的结果，turn around意为"局势好转"。
