2014年6月英语六级听力原文及答案短对话1.W: The students have been protesting against the increased tuition.M: Yeah, I heard about the protest. But I dont know how much good it will do.Q: What does the man mean?2.W: Jay will turn 21 this week. Does he know the classes are having a surprised party for him?M: No, he thinks we are giving a party for the retiring dean.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?3.M: Hello, this is Carls garage. We found Mr. Whites briefcase and wallet after he left his car here this morning.W: He has been wondering where he could have left them. Ill tell him to pick them up this afternoon. Thank you for calling.Q: What do we learn about Mr. White from the conversation?4.W: You know, some TV channels have been rerunning a lot of comedies from the 1960s. What do you think of those old shows?M: Not much. But the new ones including those done by famous directors are not so entertaining either.Q: What does the man mean?5.M: How much longer should I boil these vegetables? The recipe says about 10 minutes in total.W: They look pretty done to me. I doubt you should cook them anymore.Q: What does the woman mean?6.W: Tom, are you going to your parents house tonight?M: Yes, I promise to help them figure out their tax returns. The tax code is really confusing to them.Q: What is the man going to do for his parents?7.W: I was surprised when I heard youd finished your research project a whole month early.M: How I manage to do its still a mystery to me.Q: What does the man mean？8.W：I was hoping we could be in the same developmental psychology class.M：Me too, but by the time I went for registration the course was closed.Q: What does the man mean?2个长对话M: Its really amazing how many colors there are in these Thai silks?W: These are our new designs.M: Oh, I dont think Ive seen this combination of colors before.W: Theyre really brilliant, arent they?M: Quite dazzling! May I have samples of the new color combinations?W: Yes, of course. But arent you going to place an order?M: We order them regularly, you know, but I do want our buyer who handles fabrics to see them.W: Have you looked at the wood and stone carvings? Did you like them?M: Oh, they arent really what Im looking for.W: What do you have in mind?M: Thats the trouble. I never know exactly until I see it. I usually have more luck when I get away from the tourist places.W: Out in the countryside you mean.M: Yeah, exactly. Markets in small towns have turned out best for me.W: Youre more interested, then, in handicrafts that havent been commercialized.M: Yes, real folk arts, pots, dishes, basket ware the kinds of things that people themselves use.W: Im sure we can arrange a trip out into the country for you.M: I was hoping youd say that.W: We can drive out of Bangkok and stop whenever you see something that interests you.M: That would be wonderful! How soon could we leave?W: I cant get away tomorrow. But I think I can get a car for the day after.M: And would we have to come back the same day?W: No, I think Ill be able to keep the car for three or four days.M: Wonderful! Thatll give me time for a real look around.9. What attracts the man to the Thai silks?10. What is the man looking for in Thailand?11. What do we learn about the trip the woman promised to arrange for the man?W: Well, before we decide were going to live in Enderby, we really ought to have a look at the schools. We want the children to have a good secondary education, so wed better see whats available.M: They gave me some information at the district office and I took notes. It appears there are five secondary schools in Enderby - three state schools and two private.W: I dont know if we want private schools, do we?M: I dont think so, but well look at them anyway. Therere Saint Marys, thats a catholic school for girls and Carlton Abbey, thats a very old boys boarding school, founded in 1672.W: Are all the state schools co-educational?M: Yes, it seems so.W: I think little Keith is very good with his hands. Were to send him to a school with good vocational training - carpentry, electronics, thats sort of thing.M: In that case, we are best off at Enderby Comprehensive. I gather they have excellent workshops and instructors. But it says here the Donwell also has good facilities. Enderby High has a little, but they are mostly academic. No vocational training at all at Carlton Abbey or Saint Marys.W: What are the schools like academically? How many children go on to university every year?M: Well, Enderby High is very good. And Carlton Abbey even better, 70% percent of their pupils go on to university. Donwell isnt so good. Only 8%. And Enderby Comprehensive in Saint Marys not much more, about 10%.W: Well, it seems like there is a broad selection of schools. But we have to find out more than statistics before w