2014年6月大学英语六级模拟试题及答案(第三套)_第2页

　　B) David promised to go on the trip in her place.

　　C) Something unexpected happened at her home.

　　D) She was not feeling herself on that day.

　　12.A) He frequently gets things mixed up.

　　B) He is always finding fault with Marsha.

　　C) He has been trying hard to cover for Marsha.

　　D) He often fails to follow through on his projects.

　　Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

　　13.A) They are better sheltered from all the outside temptations.

　　B) They are usually more motivated to compete with their peers.

　　C) They have more opportunities to develop their leadership skills.

　　D) They make an active part in more extracurricular activities.

　　14.A) Its chief positions are held by women.

　　B) Its teaching staff consists of women only.

　　C) Its students aim at managerial posts.

　　D) Its students are role models of women.

　　15.A) It is under adequate control.

　　B) It is traditional but colourful.

　　C) They are more or less isolated from the outside world.

　　D) They have ample opportunities to meet the opposite sex.

　　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 1with a single line through the centre.

　　Passage One

　　Questions 16 to 19 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　16.A) By invading the personal space of listeners.

　　B) By making gestures at strategic points.

　　C) By speaking in a deep, loud voice.

　　D) By speaking with the local accent.

　　17.A) To promote sportsmanship among business owners.

　　B) To encourage people to support local sports groups.

　　C) To raise money for a forthcoming local sports event.

　　D) To show his family’s contribution to the community.

　　18.A) They are known to be the style of the sports world.

　　B) They would certainly appeal to his audience.

　　C) They represent the latest fashion in the business circles.

　　D) They are believed to communicate power and influence.

　　19.A) To cover up his own nervousness.

　　B) To create a warm personal atmosphere.

　　C) To enhance the effect of background music.

　　D) To allow the audience to better enjoy his slides.