2020年12月大学英语六级试题第1套PartⅡListening Comprehension(30 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section,you will hear two long conversations.At the end of each conversation,youAfter you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices markedA),B),C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with asingle line through the centre.Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1.A)Her house has not been repaired in time.B)She has failed to reach the manager again.C)Her claim has been completely disregarded.D)She has not received any letter from the man.2.A)The ground floor of their cottage was flooded.B)Their caravan was washed away by the flood.C)Their entire house was destroyed by the flood.D)The roof of their cottage collapsed in the flood.3.A)The woman's misreading of the insurance company's letter.B)The woman's ignorance of the insurance company's policy.C)The woman's inaccurate description of the whole incident.D)The woman's failure to pay her house insurance in time.初4.A)File a lawsuit against the insurance company.B)Talk to the manager of Safe House Insurance.C)Consult her lawyer about the insurance policy.D)Revise the terms and conditions of the contract.Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.5.A)They work in different fields of AI technology.B)They disagree about the future of AI technology.C)They differ greatly in their knowledge of modern technology.D)They are both worried about the negative impact of technology.6·16.A)Simply writing AI software.B)Stimulating and motivating.C)Less time-consuming and focusing on creation.D)More demanding and requiring special training.7.A)There could be jobs nobody wants to do.B)Digital life could replace human civilization.C)Humans would be tired of communicating with one another.D)Old people would be taken care of solely by unfeeling robots.8.A)Life will become like a science fiction film.B)It will take away humans'jobs altogether.C)Chips will be inserted in human brains.D)It will be smarter than human beings.Section BDirections:In this section,you will hear two passages.At the end of each passage,you will hear threeor four questions.Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.After youhear 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 linethrough the centre.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard.9.A)Restrain themselves from high-risk investments.B)Save one-fifth of their net monthly income.C)Invest shrewdly in lucrative businesses.D)Try to earn as much money as possible.10.A)Start by doing something small.C)Try to stick to their initial plan.B)Ask a close friend for advice.D)Cut 20%of their daily spending.11.A)An optimistic attitude.C)A proper mindset.B)An ambitious plan.D)A keen interest.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.12.A)She was uninterested in advertising.C)She was unhappy with fashion trendsB)She found her outfit inappropriate.D)She often checked herself in a mirror.6·213.A)To save the trouble of choosing a unique outfit every day.B)To meet the expectations of fashion-conscious clients.C)To keep up with the current trends.D)To save the expenses on clothing.14.A)It enhances people's ability to work independently.B)It helps people succeed in whatever they are doing.C)It matters a lot in jobs involving interaction with others.D)It boosts one's confidence when looking for employment.15.A)Design their own uniform to appear unique.B)Wear classic pieces to impress their clients.C)Fight the ever-changing trends in fashion.D)Do whatever is possible to look smart.Section CDirections:In this section,you will hear three recordings of lectures or talks followed by three or fourquestions.The recordings will be played only once.After you hear a question,you mustchoose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then mark thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the recording you have just heard.16.A)Their obsession with consumption.C)The ever-increasing costs of housing.B)Their failure to accumulate wealth.D)The deterioration of the environment.17.A)Things that are rare to find.C)Things that boost efficiency.B)Things that cost less money.D)Things that we cherish most.18.A)They serve multiple purposes.C)They are mostly durable.B)They benefit the environment.D)They are easily disposable.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the recording you have just heard.19.A)All respondents were afraid of making a high expense claim.B)A number of respondents gave an average answer of 400 miles.C)Over 10%of the respondents lied about the distance they drove.D)Most of the respondents got compensated for driving 384 miles.6