2004年MBA聽力材料及參考答案(6)(doc)
2004年MBA聽力材料及參考答案(6) 　Mock Test Six 　　Part A 　　Directions：For Questions 1-5, you will hear a talk on the first aircraft flight. While you listen, fill out the table with the information you’ve heard. Some of the information has been given to you in the table. Write only 1 word or number in each numbered box. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 25 seconds to read the table below. (5 points) 　　M:In December 1903 two brothers, bicycle-makers from Ohio, made the world’s first successful flight in a heavier-than-air, motor-powered craft. 　　Orville and Wilbur Wright had flown gliders for about seven years to test wind resistance and the control of planes in flight. They built a home made wind tunnel to try out their theories, and they built their plane, knowing it could fly and that they could control it. They made a thin, light, double-winged plane of spruce, wire and muslin along the lines of the gliders. The wingspan was 40 feet, with double wings and a double rudder. They attached a 12 horsepower engine with a chain transmission like that of a bicycle, driving two propellers in opposite directions. 　　The first successful flight lasted 12 seconds, lifting 12 feet off the ground and covering a distance of 120 feet. The achievement created little interest at first. No one realized then that this was one of history’s important milestones, and the beginning of aviation as we know it today, with its profound effect on people all over the world. 　　After their successful flight, the Wrights gave up bicycle-making and concentrated on airplanes. In 1909 the army bought a plane from them. Not long after, commercial firms were established in France and Germany to manufacture Wright airplanes. One of the brothers died in 1912, but the other lived to see the dawn of the jet age and the beginning of the nuclear era, the latter accelerated by long-range aviation. (247 words) 　　W: Now you will hear the recording again. 　　That is the endof Part A. 　　M: Part B 　　Directions：For questions 6-10, you will hear a monologue about Visiting an Exhibition. While you listen, complete the sentences. Use not more than 3 words for each answer. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 25 seconds to read the sentences below. (5 points) W:Well, first let me welcome you all to our exhibition. We hope that you find it interesting. 　　What I want to do here is to draw your attention to the plan of the exhibition behind me. You’ll notice that the exhibits are organized in a logical sequence. We think you’ll get most out of the exhibition if you follow the signs that take you around in a clockwise direction. I shall be on hand to answer any particular questions you may have. 　　As you go through the first door, you will notice in front of you our programme of lectures by important speakers which is taking place during the course of the exhibition. All these lectures are being given in the conference hall, which is to the right of you as you look at the lecture notice-board. 　　Now for the exhibition itself, turn to your left in front of the notice- board and go in through the door on the left. This room is dedicated to displays explaining the basic principles underlying the Sound management of the environment. So it’s important to start here. Following this we have a very dramatic exhibition of pictures showing the extent of deforestation—the wasteful cutting down of trees in the world today. The consequence of this is, all too often, soil erosion which we study in the next room. There are a lot of displays that illustrate this process over a number of years in different parts of the world. 　　As teachers, you’ll find the last room particularly useful. When you have finished your circuit of the outer rooms you will come into the large central hall which is given over to stands offering information to schools. You can pick up posters and leaflets, study some of the latestbooks on the subject, and get advice on how to present the themes to your students. 　　(311 words) 　　M: Now you will hear the recording again. 　　That is the end of Part B. 　　W: Part C 　　Directions：You will hear three pieces of recorded material. Before listening to each one, you will have time to read the questions related to it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. After listening, you will have time to check your answers. You will hear each piece once only. (10 points) 　　Questions 11—13 are based on the following passage about tests on sea animals. You now have 15 seconds to read questions 11— 13． M:A team of scientists recently began a project to measure the effects of loud noises on sea animals. If the sounds don’t harm the animals, then the researchers can go ahead with a plan to transmit sound waves through the Pacific Ocean to take the earth’s temperature. Sound travels faster through warm water than cold water. By analyzing the speed of sound through the ocean over time, the scientists will be able to determine if our planet is warming up. The experiment was nearly cancelled more than a year ago because environmental groups fear that the sound will confuse or harm the sea animals. So, scientists are conducting tests on the animals first. The researchers lowered a loud speaker that emits low frequency sound about 1,000 meters beneath the ocean. Scientists at the site transmit sound waves into the ocean. Radio transmitters attached to some of the sea animals help the researchers keep track of the animals’ movements. If sea animals are distressed by the sounds, they would swim away from the speakers. So far, there aren’t any signs that the animals are being harmed. Researchers at the site noticed that large numbers of sea animals swim near the speaker whether it was turned on or off, but it is still too soon to know for sure, the scientists admit. The test will continue through September. “If all goes well,” they said, “we can begin measuring temperature changes on our planet.” (241 words) 　　W:You now have 30 seconds to check your answers to questions 11—13． 　　M:Questions 14—16 are based on the following talk about love and hate. You now have 15 seconds to read questions 14— 16． 　　W:We have saved as a final set of emotions the two most important emotions pertaining to other people: love and its opposite, hate. Love can be seen everywhere. Yet surprisingly, love has been the subject of less scientific research than other emotions, such as anger and fear. The reason for this may be two fold. First, love is a very complex emotion, difficult to describe and measure. Secondly, unlike many extreme emotions, extreme love is generally not a problem; thus less medical attention has been paid to it. What is love? This is a complex question and requires a complex answer. Love is an enduring, strong, positive attraction and feeling for another person or thing. But it is more than this. It also involves feelings of caring, protection, excitement, and tenderness. When two people are in love, they feel drawn to one another; they greatly enjoy each other’s company; and they may be sexually attracted to one another. 　 　　Sometimes it is easier to think in terms of different kinds of love: “puppy” love, romantic love, brotherly love, and so forth. Though they differ in some respects, they share one important characteristic: a strong positive feeling toward another. Our feelings toward other people are often complex. We may love someone and, at the same time, be angry with him. Or we may love someone, even though we are jealous of him. We might even love someone and, at the same time, hate for some specific reason. Hate is a strong negative emotion toward someone, and is due to anger, jealousy, or some other factor. Like love, hate can be a very strong emotion. It can also be very dangerous. The question is often asked. “Is it bad to hate?” The best answer is probably “sometimes yes and sometimes no.” Usually hate does not help us; it makes us feel unhappy and makes us do things that may hurt others. However, sometimes it may be necessary to hate and hurt someone in order to protect loved ones. (335 words) 　　M: You now have 30 seconds to check your answers to questions 14—16． 　　Questions 17 — 20 are based on the following passage about preparing a job interview. You now have 20 seconds to read questions 17 — 20. 　　W:To be successful in a job interview, you should demonstrate certain personal and professional qualities. You need to create a good image in the limited time available, usually from 30 to 45 minutes. You must make a positive impression which the interviewer will remember while he interviews other candidates. The following are some qualities you should especially pay attention to during an interview. First of all, you should take care to appear to be properly dressed. The right clothes worn at the right time can win respect of the interviewer and his confidence in your judgment. It may not be true that clothes make the man, but the first and often last impression of you is determined by the clothes you wear. Secondly, you should pay close attention to your manner of speaking, since speech is a reflection of personality. You should reflect confidence by speaking in a clear voice, loud enough to be heard, without being aggressive or overpowering. You should be prepared to talk knowledgeably about the requirements of the position you are applying for. Finally, to be really impressive you must convey a sense of confidence and enthu...
2004年MBA聽力材料及參考答案(6)(doc)