11.W: Did you hear that Anna needs to stay in bed for 4 weeks?
M: Yeah. She injured her spine in a fall and a doctor told her to lie flat on her back for a month so it can mend.
Q: What can we learn from the conversation?
12.M: A famous Russian ballet is coming to town next weekend. But I cant find a ticket anywhere.
W: Dont be upset. My sister just happened to have one and she cant go since she has got some sort of conflict in her schedule.
Q: What does the woman mean?
13.W: Hello, my bathroom drain is blocked and Im giving a party tonight. Do you think you could come and fix it for me?
M: Sorry, maam. Im pretty busy right now. But I can put you on my list.
Q: What does the man mean?
14.W: Were taking up a collection to buy a gift for Jemma. Shell have been with the company 25 years next week.
M: Well, count me in. But Im a bit short on cash now. When do you need it?
Q: What is the man going to do?
15.W: Tonys mother has invited me to dinner. Do you think I should tell her in advance that Im a vegetarian?
M: Of course. I think shed appreciate it. Imaging how you both feel if she fixed the turkey dinner or something.
Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?
16.M: Just look at this newspaper, nothing but robbery, suicide and murder. Do you still believe people are basically good?
W: Of course. But many papers lack interest in reporting something positive like peace, love and generosity.
Q: What are the speakers talking about?
17.M: I cant believe so many people want to sign up for the Korea Development Conference.We will have to limit the registration.
W: Yeah, otherwise we wont have room for the more.
Q: What are the speakers going to do?
18.W: Hi, Im calling about the ad for the one bedroom apartment.
M: Perfect timing! The person who was supposed to rent it just backed town to take a room on campus.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
【点评】
短对话
今年的六级听力短对话从提问方式来看， 还是以推理题居多，如第12、13、15题都需要考生们从对话后中推理出言下之意。14、17题考查学生在听完对话后是否能够把握准确，推理出暗示内容。
六级考试的短对话内容还是主要以日常生活为大背景，穿插了资讯、住房等话题，考生们应该比较熟悉。短对话中没有太多的生词和难词，第11题的spine其实也并不影响考生答题，因其实际上并不是考查点。
总而言之，今年的短对话难度适中，考生如能准确把握对话的中心内容，在听力上得分并不是件难事。