2008年六级听力真题及答案(附原文)

2008年6月英语六级听力试题Part I Listening Comprehension

Section A

11. A) The man might be able to play in the World Cup.

B) The man’s football career seems to be at an end.

C) The man was operated on a few weeks ago.

D) The man is a fan of world-famous football players. (A)

12. A) Work out a plan to tighten his budget

B) Find out the opening hours of the cafeteria.

C) Apply for a senior position in the restaurant.

D) Solve his problem by doing a part-time job. (D)

13. A) A financial burden.

B) A good companion

C) A real nuisance.

D) A well-trained pet. (C)

14. A)The errors will be corrected soon.

B) The woman was mistaken herself.

C) The computing system is too complex.

D) He has called the woman several times. (A)

15. A) He needs help to retrieve his files.

B) He has to type his paper once more

C) He needs some time to polish his paper.

D)He will be away for a two-week conference. (B)

16. A) They might have to change their plan.

B) He has got everything set for their trip.

C) He has a heavier workload than the woman.

D) They could stay in the mountains until June 8. (A)

17. A) They have wait a month to apply for a student loan.

B) They can find the application forms in the brochure.

C) They are not eligible for a student loan.

D) They are not late for a loan application. (D)

18. A) New laws are yet to be made to reduce pollutant release.

B) Pollution has attracted little attention from the public.

C) The quality of air will surely change for the better.

D) It’ll take years to bring air pollution under control. (C)

19. A) Enormous size of its stores.

B) Numerous varieties of food

C) Its appealing surroundings.

D) Its rich and colorful history. (B)

20. A) An ancient building.

B) A world of antiques.

C) An Egyptian museum.

D) An Egyptian Memorial. (A)

21. A) Its power bill reaches $9 million a year.

B) It sells thousands of light bulbs a day.

C) It supplies power to a nearby town.

D) It generates 70% of the electricity it uses. (D)

22. A) 11,500

B) 30,000

C) 250,000

D) 300,000 (B)

23.A) Transferring to another department.

B) Studying accounting at a university

C) Thinking about doing a different job.

D) Making preparation for her wedding. (C)

24. A) She has finally got a promotion and a pay raise.

B) She has got a satisfactory job in another company.

C) She could at last leave the accounting department.

D) She managed to keep her position in the company. (A)

25. A) He and Andrea have proved to be a perfect match.

B) He changed his mind about marriage unexpectedly.

C) He declared that he would remain single all his life.

D) He would marry Andrea even without meeting her. (B)

Section B

Passage One

26.A) They are motorcycles designated for water sports.

B) They are speedy boats restricted in narrow waterways.

C) They are becoming an efficient form of water transportation.

D) They are getting more popular as a means or water recreation. (D)

27.A) Waterscooter operators’ lack of experience.

B) V acationers’ disregard of water safety rules.

C) Overloading of small boats and other craft.

D) Carelessness of people boating along the shore. (A)

28.A) They scare whales to death.

B)They produce too much noise.

C) They discharge toxic emissions.

D) They endanger lots of water life. (B)

29.A) Expand operating areas.

B) Restrict operating hours.

C) Limit the use of waterscooters.

D) Enforce necessary regulations. (D)

Passage Two

30.A) They are stable.

B) They are close.

C) They are strained.

D) They are changing. (D)

31.A) They are fully occupied with their own business.

B) Not many of them stay in the same place for long.

C) Not many of them can win trust from their neighbors.

D) They attach less importance to interpersonal relations. (B)

32.A) Count on each other for help.

B) Give each other a cold shoulder.

C) Keep a friendly distance.

D) Build a fence between them. (C)

Passage Three

33.A) It may produce an increasing number of idle youngsters.

B) It may affect the quality of higher education in America.

C) It may cause many schools to go out of operation.

D) It may lead to a lack of properly educated workers. (D)

34.A）It is less serious in cities than in rural areas.

B)It affects both junior and senior high schools.

C)It results from a worsening economic climate.

D)It is a new challenge facing American educators. (B)

35. A)Allowing them to choose their favorite teachers.

B)Creating a more relaxed learning environment.

C)Rewarding excellent academic performance.

D)Helping them to develop better study habits. (C)

Section C Compound Dictation

I'm interested in the criminal justice system of our country. It seems to me that something has to be done if we are to (36)survive as a country. I certainly don't know what the answers to our problems are. Things certainly get (37)complicated in a hurry when you get into them. But I wonder if something couldn't be done to deal with some of these problems.One thing I'm concerned about is our practice of putting (38)offenders in jail who haven't harmed anyone. Why not work out some system (39)whereby they can pay back the debts they owe society instead of (40)incurring another debt by going to prison, and of course, coming under the (41)influence of hardened criminals? I'm also concerned about the short prison sentences people are (42)serving for serious crimes. Of course, one alternative to this is to (43)restore capital punishment, but I'm not sure I would be for that. I'm not sure it's right to take an eye for eye.(44)The alternative to capital punishment is longer sentences, but they would certainly cost the tax payers much money. I also think we must do something about the insanity plea. In my opinion, anyone who takes another person’s life intentionally is insane, however,(45)that dose not mean that the person isn’t guilty of the crime, or that he shouldn’t pay society the debt he owes. It’s sad, of course, that a person may have to spend the rest of his life, or (46)a large part of it in prison for acts that he committed while not in full control of his mind.

听力原文：

11. M: Good news! I am not going to have surgery after all. The doctor says I can start working

out again soon and maybe play football like before in a few weeks.

W: That’s terrific. It will be great if you could get back in shape in time for the World’s Cup.

Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

12. M: I really need to make some extra money. You know, I’ve practically spent my entire budget

for this semester.

W: Why not check out the new cafeteria at Market Street? I think there are still a few opening suitable for seniors like you.

W: What does the woman suggest the man do?

13. M: I hear John left his cat in your care while he’s on vacation abroad. How are you getting

along with it?

W: Well, it never comes when I call it. It spills its fo od and sheds all over the place. I can’t wait till John gets back.

Q: How does the woman find the cat?

14. W: Hello, Professor White, I got my grade in the mail this morning, but I think there might be

a mistake in my mark.

M: Yeah, I’ve got several call s, just like yours, there must be a problem with the computing system. It should be straightened out in a couple of hours.

Q: What does the man mean?

15. M: Professor Johnson, last night when I was putting the finishing touches on my paper, a

computer failure completely wiped out my files. Do you think I could have another day to retype it?

W: I’m sorry Rod. I’m leaving for a conference tomorrow and I’ll be away two weeks. I suppose you could send me an e-copy.

Q: Why does the man say he can’t submit his assignment on time?

16. W: I just called the travel agency. It’s all set. On June 1st, we are heading for the mountains,

and we’ll be camping there for a whole week.

M: Have you checked the academic calendar? My classes aren’t over until the 8th.

Q: What does the man imply?

17. W: I thought there were still time for me to apply for a student loan, but someone just told me

that the closing date was last Tuesday.

M: Are you sure? I thought we still had another month. Wait. I got a brochure right here. Last Tuesday was the opening date.

Q: What does the man imply?

18. W: Look at all the pollutants going into the air from those factories. Do you think they’ll ever

get that under control?

M: Now with the new laws in effect and social awareness increasing, we are sure to turn things around.

Q: What does the man mean?

Conversation One

W: Tell me, Peter, what makes Harold’s so famous?

M: Well, it’s the biggest department store in the UK, and its food hall and Egyptian hall are very famous. People c ome to Harold’s just to see them.

W: What is special about the food hall?

M: It sells many different kinds of food. For example, it has two hundred and fifty kinds of cheese from all over the world, and more than 180 kinds of bread. Customers also love all the different kinds of chocolate. They buy a hundred tons every year.

W: That’s amazing, and why is the Egyptian hall so famous?

M: Well, when people see it they feel they’re in another world. It looks like an Egyptian building from 4000 years ago, and it sells beautiful objects. They are not 4000 years old, of course. W: Is it true that Harold’s produces its own electricity?

M: Yes, it does. 70%, enough for a small town. To light the outside of the building we use 11,500 light bulbs.

W: Really, tell me, how many customers do you have on an average day? And how much do they spend?

M: About 30,000 people come on an average day. But during the sales, the number increases to 300,000 customers a day. How much do they spend? Well, on average, customers spend about

1.5 million pounds a day. The record for one day is 9 million pounds.

W: 9 million pounds in one day?

M: Yes, on the first day of the January sales.

W: Harold’s says it sells everything to everybody everywhere, is that really true?

M: Oh, yes, of course. Absolutely everything.

19. What is the food hall of Harold’s noted for?

20. What does the Egyptian hall seem like to the customers?

21. What may customers find surprising about Harold’s?

22. About how many customers come to Harold’s on an average day?

Conversation Two

W: Hi, Kevin.

M: HI, Lora, long time no see. What have you been up to lately?

W: Not much I can assure you. And you?

M: Much the same except I do have some big news.

W: Come on, the suspense is killing me.

M: Not really, what have you been doing these past few weeks? The last time I saw you, you were looking for a new job.

W: Well, that’s not exactly true. I was thinking about changing jobs. Luckily, they offered me

a new position in the accounting department.

M: A step up in the big business world.

W: I wouldn’t exaggerate, but I’m pleased. I had been hoping to get promotion for a while, so

when it finally came through I was relieved. Actually, that’s why I was looking for a new job. I just didn’t want to work there anymore if they weren’t going to recognize my efforts.

M: Right, sometimes you can do your best and it seems like the others don’t know you exi st. I hope the money is better.

W: I got a reasonable raise. Now, enough about m e. I’m dying to hear you r news.

M: I’m getting married.

W: No, you said you’d never get married.

M: That was then, and this is now. You’ve go t to meet Andrea. She is great.

W: This is all news to me. I di dn’t even know you were dating.

M: We weren’t. We’ve just been dating for two weeks now.

W: And you are getting married?

M: I know. I can’t help it. I just know she is the one.

W: Well, con gratulations. That’s fantastic.

M: Thanks, I’m glad to hear you feel that way.

23. What was the woman doing when the man last saw her?

24. Why does the woman say she was relieved?

25. Why is the woman surprised at the man’s news?

Section B

Passage One

Water scooters are water vehicles that look very much like motorcycles. Nowadays speedy colorful water scooters are gaining in popularity. They can travel anywhere a small boat can and are typically popular with young people. The rising popularity of the craft has raised a question of water scooter regulation. In this case, the argument for strict regulation is compelling. Water scooters are a particularly deadly form of water recreation. For example, two women were vacationing in Longboat Key. While they were floating on a rubber boat along the shore, a water scooter crashed into them and killed them. Also, water scooter operators have been killed and seriously injured in collisions with other watercraft. Others have been stranded at sea when their scooters either failed or sank far from shore. Many water scooter operators are inexperienced and ignorant of navigational rules, which increases the potential for accidents. The increasing popularity of the scooter has aggravated the problem, providing more water vehicles to compete for the same space. Crowded water ways are simply an open invitation to disaster. In addition to the inherent operational hazards of water scooters, they are proving to be an environmental nuisance. Beach residents complain of the noise of the scooters. The Pacific Whale Foundation on the west coast expressed the concern that the scooters are frightening away an endangered species of whale that migrates to Hawaii for breeding. Regulations, such as minimum operating age, restricted operating areas, and compulsory classes in water safety, are essential. Without such regulations, tragedies involving water scooters are sure to multiply, which makes many beaches unsafe for recreation.

26. What does the speaker say about water scooters?

27. What is mentioned as one of the causes of water accidents?

28. In what way are water scooters said to be an environmental nuisance?

29. What does the speaker propose to ensure the safety of beaches for recreation?

Passage Two

It seems to me that neighbors are going out of style in America. The friend next door from whom you borrowed four eggs or a ladder has moved and the people in there now are strangers. Some of the traditional stories of neighborliness are impractical or silly, and it may be just as well that our relations with our neighbors are changing. The saying in the Bible "Love Thy Neighbor" was probably a poor translation of what must have originally been "Respect Thy Neighbor." Love c an’t be called up on order. Fewer than half the people in the United States live in the same house they lived in five years ago, so there’s no reason to love the people who live next door to you just because they happened to wander into a real estate office that listed the place next door to yours. The only thing neighbors have in common, to begin with, is proximity, and unless something more develops, that isn’t reason enough to be best friends. It sometime s happens naturally, but the chances are very small that your neighbors will be you choice as friends. Or that you will be theirs, either.

The best relationship with neighbors is one of friendly distance. You say hello, you small-talk if you see them in the yard, you discuss problems as they arise and you help each other in an emergency. The driveway or the fence between you is not really a cold shoulder, but a clear boundary. We all like clearly-defined boundaries for ourselves.

30. What does the speaker say about the relations among neighbors nowadays?

31. Why does the speaker say it may be difficult for people to love their neighbors?

32. What should neighbors do in the speaker’s opinion?

Passage Three

Articles in magazines and newspapers and special reports on radio and television reflect the concern of many Americans about the increasing dropout rate in our junior and senior high schools. (33) Coupled with this fact is the warning that soon we will no longer have workforce to fill the many jobs that require properly-educated personnel. The highest student dropout rate is not a recent development. Ten years ago, many urban schools were reporting dropout rates between 35 and 50 percent. Some administrators maintain that dropouts remain the single greatest problem in their schools. Consequently, much effort has been spent on identifying students with problems in order to give them more attention before they become failures. (34) Since the dropout problem doesn’t start in senior high school, special programs in junior high school focus on students who show promise but have a record of truancy, that is, staying away from school without permission. Under the guidance of counselors, these students are placed in classes with teachers who have had success in working with similar young people. (35) Strategies to motivate students in high school include rewarding academic excellence by designating scholars of the month, or by issuing articles of clothing, such as school letter jackets formally given only to athletes. No one working with these students claims to know how to keep all students in school. Counselors, teachers, and administrators are in the frontlines of what seems at times to be a losing battle. Actually, this problem should be everyone’s concern, since un educated, unemployed citizens affect us all.

33. Why are many Americans concerned with the increasing dropout rate in school?

34. What do we learn about the student dropout problem in America?

35. What is mentioned as one of the strategies used to motivate students?

2008年12月英语六级听力试题Part I Listening Comprehension

Section A

11. A) He is quite easy to recognize

B) He is an outstanding speaker

C) He looks like a movie star

D) He looks young for his age. (A)

12. A) consult her dancing teacher

B) take a more interesting class

C) continue her dancing class

D) improve her dancing skills, (C)

13. A) the man did not believe what the woman said

B) the man accompanied the woman to the hospital

C) the woman may be suffering from repetitive strain injury

D) the woman may not fol lowed the doctor’s instructions. (D)

14. A) they are not in style any more

B) they have cost him far too much

C) they no longer suit his eyesight

D) they should be cleaned regularly. (C)

15. A) he spilled his drink onto the floor

B) he has just finished wiping the floor

C) he was caught in a shower on his way home

D) he rushed out of the bath to answer the phone. (D)

16. A) fixing some furniture

B) repairing the toy train

C) reading the instructions

D) assembling the bookcase. (D)

17. A) urge Jenny to spend more time on study

B) help Jenny to prepare for the coming exams

C) act towards Jenny in a more sensible way

D) send Jenny to a volleyball training center. (A)

18. A) The building of the dam needs a large budget

B) The proposed site is near the residential area

C) The local people feel insecure about the dam

D) The dam poses a threat to the local environment. (C)

19. A. It saw the end of its booming years worldwide

B. Its production and sales reached record levels.

C. It became popular in some foreign countries

D. Its domestic market started to shrink rapidly. (B)

20. A. They cost less.

B. They tasted better.

C. They were in fashion.

D. They were widely advertised. (A)

21. A. It is sure to fluctuate.

B. It is bound to revive.

C. It will remain basically stable.

D. It will see no more monopoly. (B)

22. A. Organising protests

B. Recruiting members

C. Acting as its spokesman.

D. Saving endangered animals. (A)

23. A. Anti-animal-abuse demonstrations

B. Anti-nuclear campaigns

C. Surveying the Atlantic Ocean floor

D. Removing industrial waste. (C)

24. A. By harassing them.

B. By appealing to the public

C. By taking legal action.

D. By resorting to force. (A)

25. A. Doubtful

B. Reserved

C. Indifferent.

D. Supportive. (D)

Section B

Passage One

26. A. The air becomes still.

B. The air pressure is low.

C. The clouds block the sun.

D. The sky appears brighter. (B)

27. A. Ancient people were better at foretelling the weather.

B. Sailors’ saying about the weather are unreliable.

C. People knew long ago how to predict the weather.

D. It was easier to forecast the weather in the old days. (C)

28. A. Weather forecast is getting more accurate today.

B. People can predict the weather by their senses

C. Who are the real experts in weather forecast.

D. Weather changes affect people’s life remarkably. (B) Passage Two

29. A. They often feel insecure about their jobs.

B. They are unable to decide what to do first.

C. They feel burdened with numerous tasks every day.

D they feel burdened with numerous tasks every day. (D)

30. A. Analyze them rationally.

B. Draw a detailed to-do list.

C. Turn to others for help.

D. Handle them one by one. (B)

31. A. They have accomplished little.

B. They feel utterly exhausted.

C. They have worked out a way to relax.

D. They no longer feel any sense of guilt. (A)

Passage Three

32. A. Their performance may improve.

B. Their immune system may be reinforced

C. Their blood pressure may rise all of a sudden.

D. Their physical development may be enhanced. (A)

33. A. Improved mental functioning

B. Increased susceptibility to disease

C. Speeding up of blood circulation

D. Reduction of stress-related hormones. (B)

34. A. Pretend to be in better shape.

B. Have more physical exercise.

C. Turn more often to friends for help

D. Pay more attention to bodily sensations. (D)

35. A. Different approaches to coping with stress.

B. Various causes for serious health problems.

C. The relationship between stress and illness.

D. New finding of medical research on stress. (C)

Section C

One of the most common images of an advanced, Western-style culture is that of a busy, traffic-filled city. Since their first (36)appearance on American roadways, automobiles have become a (37) symbol of progress, a source of thousands of jobs and an almost inalienable right for citizens’ personal freedom of movement. In recent (38)decades, our “love affair” with the car is being (39) exported directly to the developing world, and it is increasingly (40) apparent that this transfer is leading to disaster. American’s almost complete dependence on automobiles has been a terrible mistake. As late as the 1950s, a large (41) percentage of the American public used mass transit. A (42) combination of public policy decisions and corporate scheming saw to it that countless (43) convenient and efficient urban streetcar and intra-city rail systems were dismantled.

(44) Our air quality now suffers from the effects of pollutants emitted directly from our cars. Our lives have been planned along a road grid—homes far from work, shopping far from everything, with ugly stretches of concrete and blacktop in between. Developing countries are copying Western-style transportation systems down to the last detail.(45)The main ptoblems caused by moterized vehicles in the West are often magnified in developing nations.Pollution control measures are either not strict or nonexistent, leading to choking clouds of smog. Gasoline still contains lead, which is extremely poisonous to humans. (46) Movement in some cities comes to a virtual standstill,as moterized traffic competes with bicycles and pedestrians.In addition to pollution and traffic jams, auto safety is a critical issue in developing nations.

听力原文：

11 .M: I am asked to pick up the guest speaker Bob Russell at the airport this afternoon? Do you

know what he looks like?

W: Well, he is in his 60th. He stands out. He is bald, tall and thin, and he has a beard.

Q: What can we conclude from the woman's remark about Bob Russell.

12. M: I am considering dropping my dancing class. I am not making any progress.

W: If I were you, I stick with it. It's definitely worth time and effort.

Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?

13. M: You see, I still have this pain in my back, this medicine the doctor gave me was supposed

to make me feel better by now.

W: Maybe you should take 3 times a day as you were told.

Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

14. M: Frankly, when I sat the back of the classroom, I can't see the words on the board clearly.

W: Well, you've been wearing those same glasses as long as I've known you. Why not get a new pair? It wouldn't cost you too much.

Q: What does the woman imply about the man's glasses?

15. M: How come the floor is so wet? I almost slipped. What happened?

W: Oh, sorry. The phone rang the moment I got into the shower. Anyway, I'll wipe it right now.

Q: Why was the floor wet according to the man?

16. M: The instructions on the package said you need to do some assembly yourself. I spent all

afternoon trying in vain to put this bookcase together.

W: I know what you mean. Last time I tried to assemble a toy train for my son and I almost gave up.

Q: What does the man find difficult?

17. M: I am getting worried about Jeanie's school work. All she talks about these days is volleyball

games. And all she does is practice training and things like that.

W: Her grades on the coming exams will fall for sure. It's high time we talked some sense into her.

Q: What are the speaker probably going to do?

18. M: Do you understand why the local people are opposed to the new dam up the river?

W: They are worried about the potential dangers when the dam should break. The river is very wide above the proposed site.

Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

Longer conversations 1

W: Mr. White, What changes have you seen in the champagne market in the last ten to fifteen years?

M: well , the biggest change has been the decrease in sales since the great boom years in 1980s when champagne production and sales reached record levels.

W: Which was the best year?

M: Well, the record was in 1989 when 249 million bottles of champagne was sold. The highest production level was reached in 1990 with a total of 293 million bottles. Of course since those boom years , sales have fallen.

W: Has the marker been badly hit by the recession?

M: Oh, certainly. The economic problems in champagne's export ? markets that's Europe , the United States ,Japan, and of course , the domestic market in France. The economic problems have certainly been one reason for the decrease in champagne sales.

W:And the other reasons?

M:Another important factor has been price. In the early 90s, champagne was very overpriced, so many people stopped buying it. Instead, they bought sparkling wines from other countries, in particular, from Australia, and Spain. And then, there was another problem for champagne in early 90s.

W: What was that?

M: There was a lot of rather bad champagne on the market. This meant the popularity of good sparkling wines increased even more. People were surprised by their quality, and of course they were a lot cheaper than champagne.

W: Do you think the champagne market will recover in the future?

M: Oh, I am sure it will. When the economic situation improves, I believe the market will recover.

Q19: What does the man say about champagne in 1990s?

Q20: Why sparkling wine more popular than champagne in early 1990s?

Q21: What dose the man think of the champagne market in the future?

Longer conversations 1

W: Right, well, in the studio this morning, for our interview spot is Peter Wilson. Peter works for Green Peace. So, Peter, welcome.

M: Thanks a lot. It's good to be here.

W: Great! Now, Peter, perhaps you can tell us something about Green Peace and your job there. M: Sure. Well, I'll start by telling you roughly what Green Peace is all about. I actually work in London for the Green Peace organization. We've been going for a few decades and we're a non-violent, non-political organization. We're involved in anti-nuclear activity, conservation and protection of animals and protection and support of our eco-system. I'm the action organizer and arrange any protests.

W: Right! A pretty important role, Peter. What sort of protest would you organize?

M: Well, recently we've been involved in anti-nuclear campaigns. I, personally arranged for the demonstration against radioactive waste dumping in the Atlantic Ocean. We've got a few small Green Peace boats that we harass the dumping ship with.

W: Say? Hold on, Peter. I thought you said your organization was non-violent. What do you mean by "harass"?

M: Well, we circle round and round the ships and get in the way when they try to dump the drums of nuclear waste in the sea. We talk to the men and try to change, you know, yell at them to stop. We generally make ourselves as much of a nuisance as possible.

M: Well, people may think differently of your methods, but there's no doubt you're doing a great job. Keep it up and good luck. And thanks for talking with us.

W: Thanks for having me.

22. What is the man's chief responsibility in the Green Peace organization?

23. What has Green Peace been involved in recently?

24. How does Green Peace try to stop people from dumping nuclear waste?

25. What is the woman's attitude towards the Green Peace's campaigns?

Passage One:

To find out what the weather is going to be, most people go straight to the radio, television, or newspaper, to get an expert weather forecast. But if you know what to look for, you can use your own senses to make weather predictions. There're many science that can help you. For example, in fair weather, the air pressure is generally high, the air is still, and often full of dust. And far away objects may look vague. But when a storm is blowing, the pressure drops, and you are often able to see things more clearly. Sailors took note of this long ago, and came up with a saying:" The farther the sight, the nearer the rain." Your sense of smell can also help you detect weather changes. Just before it rains, odors become stronger. This is because odors are repressed in a fair high pressure center. When a bad weather low moves in, air pressure lessens, and odors are released. You can also hear an approaching storm. Sounds bounce off heavy storm clouds and return to earth with increased force. An old saying describes to this way:" Sound traveling far and wide, a stormy day will be tied." And don't laugh at your grandmother if she says she can feel a storm coming. It is commonly known that many people feel pains in their bones or joints when humidity rises. The pressure drops, and bad weather is on the way.

26. Why does the speaker say we can see far away objects more clearly as a storm is

approaching?

27. What does the speaker want to show by quoting a couple of old sayings?

28. What does the passage mainly talk about?

Passage Two:

Many days seem to bring numerous tasks and responsibilities. All of which apparently must be tackled right away. You spend a day putting out files, but by the end of the day, you haven't accomplished any of the really important things you set out to do. In desperation, you draft a "to-do" list, but most days, you can make little progress with it. When you look at the list each morning, a big fat cloud of doom is right at the top. Those difficult, complex, important tasks, that are so crucial to get done, and so easy to avoid. Plenty of us create a "to-do" list to address feelings of being overwhelmed, but we rarely use these tools to their best effect. They wind out being guilt-provoking reminders of the fact that will over-committed and losing control of our priorities. According to T.P, a professor of psychology at Carlton University in Ottawa, people often draw up a "to-do" list, and then that's it. The list itself becomes the day's achievement, allowing us to feel we've done something useful without taking on any real work. In fact, drawing up the list becomes a way of avoiding the work itself. Too often, the list is seen as the accomplishment for the day, reducing the immediate guilt of not working on the tasks at hand by investing energy in the list, says P. When a list is used like this, it's simply another way in which

we lie to ourselves.

29. What is the problem that troubles many people nowadays according to the speaker?

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31. According to psychologist T.P, what do people find by the end of the day?

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32. What does the speaker say about people who encounter stress once in a while?

33. What does the speaker say frequent stress reactions may lead to?

34. What are people more likely to do when they are under stress?

35. What does the passage mainly talk about?

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