2010年6月大學(xué)英語六級考試聽力模擬訓(xùn)練題(8)

　　M: So you try to play in cooperation with your partner.

　　W: Actually, the cards of one of the four players are turned face up. That player is called the dummy.

　　M: I wouldn't want to be called that. When you are the dummy what do you do while the cards are being played?

　　W: Anything you want. Sit there and study, shuffle another deck, get snacks for everyone. I like to stand behind my partner and watch.

　　M: You know, I've heard that bridge is habit forming. You should be careful not to play so much that you don't get your studying done.

　　W: Don't worry about me. I only play Thursdays after dinner, and sometimes when they need a fourth player. If you like, I could teach you.

　　M: Thanks. But I have a pretty heavy workload this term. I already spend my evenings learning things I don't really know.

　　Q19.Where does the conversation take place?

　　Q20.How does the woman plan to spend her evening?

　　Q21.What will the woman probably do if she is the dummy?

　　Q22.Why doesn't the man accept the woman's offer?

　　Long conversation 2

　　M: So, Claire, you’re into drama!

　　W: Yes, I have a master’s degree in drama and theatre. At the moment, I’m hoping to get onto a PhD program.

　　M: What excites you about drama?

　　W: Well, I find it’s a communicative way to study people and you learn how to read people in drama. So usually I can understand what people are saying even though they might be lying.

　　M: That would be useful.

　　W: Yeah, it’s very useful for me as well. I’m in English lecture, so use a lot of drama in my classes such as role plays. And I ask my students to create mini-dramas. They really respond well. At the moment, I’m hoping to get onto a Ph.D course. I’d like to concentrate on Asian drama and try to bring Asian theatre to the world’s attention. I don’t know how successful I would be, but, here’s hoping.

　　M: Oh, I’m sure you’ll be successful. Now, Claire, what do you do for stage fright?

　　W: Ah, stage fright! Well, many actors have that problem. I get stage fright every time I’m going to teach a new class. The night before, I usually can’t sleep.

　　M: What? For teaching?

　　W: Yes. I get really bad stage fright. But the minute I step into the classroom or get onto the stage, it just all falls into place. Then I just feel like: Yeah, this is what I mean to do. And I’m fine.

　　M: Wow, that’s cool!

　　Q23. Why does the woman find study in drama and theatre useful?

　　Q24. How did the woman’s students respond to her way of teaching English?

　　Q25. What does the woman say about her stage fright?

　　Passage 1

　　OK, in the last class we talked about the classification of trees and we ended up with a basic description of angiosperm. You remember that those are plants with true flowers and seeds that develop into fruits. The common broad leaf trees we have on campus fall into this category. But our pines don't. Now I hope you all followed my advice and wore comfortable shoes because as I said today we are going to do a little field study. To get started let me describe a couple of broadleaf trees we have in front of us. I'm sure you've all noticed that this big tree next to Brett Hall. It's a black walnut that must be 80 feet tall. As a matter of fact there is a plaque identifying. It is the tallest black walnut in the state. And from here we can see the beautiful archway of trees at the commons. They are American elms. The ones along the commons were planted when the college was founded 120 years ago. They have distinctive dark green leaves that lock lopsided because the two sides of the leaf are unequal. I want you to notice the elm right outside the Jackson Hall. Some of the leaves have withered and turned yellow, maybe due to Dutch elm disease. Only a few branches seem affective so far but if this tree is sick it'll have to be cut down. Well, let's move on and I'll describe what we see as we go.

　　Q26. What are the students going to do during this class period?

　　Q27. In what class is this lecture probably being given?

　　Q28. What is remarkable about the black walnut tree outside Brett Hall?

　　Q29. What is the problem with the elm tree near Jackson Hall?