2016年英語六級考試聽力樣題及答案

　　Many of the store group’s 25,000 employees are likely to lose their jobs. Some profitable areas such as the DVD publishing business will survive.

　　3. What do we learn about Woolworths from the news report?

　　4. What did Woolworths attempt to do recently?

　　Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.

　　Cairo is known for its overcrowded roads, irregular driving practices and shaky old vehicles, but also for its air pollution. In recent months, though, environmental studies indicate there have been signs of improvement. That’s due in part to the removal of many of the capital’s old-fashioned black and white taxis. Most of these dated back to the 1960s and 70s and were in a poor state of repair.

　　After new legislation demanded their removal from the roads, a low interest loan scheme was set up with three Egyptian banks so drivers could buy new cars. The government pays about $900 for old ones to be discarded and advertising on the new vehicles helps cover repayments.

　　The idea has proved popular with customers ― they can now travel in air-conditioned comfort and because the new cabs are metered, they don’t have to argue over fares. Banks and car manufacturers are glad for the extra business in tough economic times. As for the taxi drivers, most are delighted to be behind the wheel of new cars, although there have been a few complaints about switching from black and white to a plain white colour.

　　5. What change took place in Cairo recently?

　　6. What helped bring about the change?

　　7. Why do customers no longer argue with new cab drivers?

　　Section B

　　Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation 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.

　　Conversation One

　　W: Morning, this is TGC.

　　M: Good morning. Walter Barry here, calling from London. Could I speak to Mr. Grand, please?

　　W: Who’s calling, please?

　　M: Walter Barry, from London.

　　W: What is it about, please?

　　M: Well, I understand that your company has a chemical processing plant. My own company, LCP, Liquid Control Products, is a leader in safety from leaks in the field of chemical processing. I would like to speak to Mr. Grand to discuss ways in which we could help TGC protect itself from such problems and save money at the same time.

　　W: Yes, I see. Well, Mr. Grand is not available just now.

　　M: Can you tell me when I could reach him?

　　W: He’s very busy for the next few days – then he’ll be away in New York. So it’s difficult to give you a time.

　　M: Could I speak to someone else, perhaps?

　　W: Who in particular?

　　M: A colleague for example?

　　W: You’re speaking to his personal assistant. I can deal with calls for Mr. Grand.

　　M: Yes, well, could I ring him tomorrow?

　　W: No, I’m sorry he won’t be free tomorrow. Listen, let me suggest something. You send us details of your products and services, together with references from other companies and then we’ll contact you.

　　M: Yes, that’s very kind of you. I have your address.

　　W: Very good, Mr….

　　M: Barry. Walter Barry from LCP in London.

　　W: Right, Mr. Barry. We look forward to hearing from you.

　　M: Thank you. Goodbye.

　　W: Bye.

　　Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

　　8. What do we learn about the woman’s company?

　　9. What do we learn about the man?

　　10. What is the woman’s position in her company?

　　11. What does the woman suggest the man do?

　　Conversation Two

　　M: You’re going to wear out the computer’s keyboard!

　　W: Oh, hi.

　　M: Do you have any idea what time it is?

　　W: About ten or ten-thirty?

　　M: It’s nearly midnight.

　　W: Really? I didn’t know it was so late.

　　M: Don’t you have an early class to teach tomorrow morning?

　　W: Yes, at seven o’clock. My commuter class, the students who go to work right after their lesson.

　　M: Then you ought to go to bed. What are you writing, anyway?

　　W: An article I hope I can sell.

　　M: Oh, another of your newspaper pieces? What’s this one about?

　　W: Do you remember the trip I took last month?