决胜大学英语六级考试听力必备三

　　1. W: That picture certainly flatters Sua.

　　Dont you think so?

　　M: No,I dont.As a matter of face.

　　I think it makes her look older than she really is.

　　Q: What does the woman think of the picture?

　　2. M: How many students took the exam last Saturday?

　　W: Well,let me see.

　　Fifty had registered, but everyone didint showed up.

　　I believe that we had twenty-five from the Middle East and fifteen from Latin America.

　　Q: How many students did the woman believe had taken the exam?

　　3. W:Are these rugs on sale too?

　　M: No.These are selling at the regular price, four ninety-five.

　　Q: Can the woman buy a rug?

　　4. M: Could you please tell me if the Miami flight will be arriving on time?

　　W: Yes,sir.It should be arriving in about 10 minutes at hall C.

　　Q: Where did this conversation most probably take place?

　　5. M: Is Paul angry?

　　W: I dont think so.

　　If he were,hed tell us.

　　Q: what does the man think about Paul?

　　6. M:Miss Brown bought some paper,paints,and brushes.

　　W: Ill bet shell use them at the high school.

　　Q: What will Miss Brown probably do at the high school?

　　7. M: Id like to cash a check,please.

　　I have an account here.

　　W: Fine.Just make it out to cash.

　　Q: Where did this conversation most probably take place?

　　8. M: Now,what seems to be the trouble,Mrs.Stephens?

　　W: Ive been very dizzy lately,and last night I had some chest pain.

　　Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?

　　9. M:My briefcase is just like yours,isnt it?

　　W: Almost.Mine is smaller,but it doesnt have a lock.

　　I think Id rather have had one like yours.

　　Q: Why would the woman rather have had a briefcase like the one the man has?

　　10. W:Hello,Mr.Jacob.

　　This is Tim Smiths secretary.

　　Im calling to confirm his appointment with you today at two oclock.

　　M: Thank you for calling.

　　Ill expect Mr.Smith this afternoon.

　　Q: Whose secretary is calling?

　　Section B

　　Arabs consider it-{extremely} bad manner to start talking business immediately.

　　Even the busiest government official or -{executive} always take

　　-{extra} time to be polite and offer -{refreshments

　　No matter how busy you are, you should make time for this -{hospitality}.

　　Making decisions quickly is not an Arab custom.

　　There is a -{vagueness} in doing business in the Middle East which will puzzle a -{newcomer

　　Give yourself lots of time and ask lots of questions.

　　Patience is an important-{quality

　　You may have to wait two or three days to see high-level government officials as they are very bus

　　Give yourself enough time.

　　Personal relationships are very important

　　They are the key to do business in Arab countries

　　-{Try to identify the decision-maker regarding your product or services immediately and get to know him on a friendly basis.

　　Do your homework.

　　Be prepared to discuss details of your product or proposal.

　　Be ready to answer technical questions}.

　　When an Arab says yes, he may mean maybe

　　When he says maybe,he probably means no

　　You will seldom get a direct no from an Arab because it is considered impolite.

　　Also,he does not want to close his option.

　　Instead of no,he will say inshalah which means,if God is willing

　　-{On the other hand,yesdoes not necessarily mean yes

　　A smile and slow nod might seem like an agreement

　　but in fact,your host is being polite.

　　An Arab considers it impolite to disagree with a guest}.