2013年12月英语六级真题及答案(含听力原文)第一套

2013年12月六级考试真题（第一套）2013年12月六级考试真题（第一套）Part I WritingDirections: For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the remark “The greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.” You can give examples to illustrate your point and then explain what you will do to make your life more meaningful You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.Part Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.1. A) Weather conditions.C) An error in the order. B) Labor problems.D) Misplacing of goods.2. A) What the woman says makes a lot of sense.B) The rich are opposed to social welfare.C) He agrees with Mr. Johnsons views. D) He is sympathetic with poor people.3. A) He has work to finish in time. C) He has a tough problem to solve.B) He will be practicing soccer. D) He will be attending a meeting.4. A) Mary will not be able to keep a dog in the building.B) Mary should get rid of her pet as soon as possible.C) Mary might as well send her dog to her relative.D) Mary is not happy with the ban on pet animals.5. A) He does not believe they are twin sisters. C) Lisa and Gale are not very much alike.B) The woman seems a bit hard of hearing. D) The twins, voices are quite different.6. A) The serious economic crisis in Britain. C) A package deal to be signed in November.B) A message from their business associates. D) Their ability to deal with financial problems.7. A) Cleaning the pants will take longer than usual.B) The man will be charged extra for the service.C) The man has to go to the main cleaning facility.D) It is impossible to remove the stain completely.8. A) European markets.C) Luxury goods.B) Imported products.D) A protest rally.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.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 firms 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 BDirections: 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 OneQuestions 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 familys contribution to the community.18. A) They would certainly appeal to his audience.B) They are known to