Section B

　　Directions:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear 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 line through the centre.

　　注意：此部分試題請在答題卡1上作答。

　　Passage One

　　Questions 16 to 19 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　16. A) His father caught a serious disease.

　　B) His mother passed away.

　　C) His mother left him to marry a rich businessman.

　　D) His father took to drinking.

　　ANSWER 答案

　　17. A) He disliked being disciplined.

　　B) He was expelled by the university.

　　C) He couldnt pay his gambling debts.

　　D) He enjoyed working for a magazine.

　　ANSWER 答案

　　18. A) His poems are heavily influenced by French writers.

　　B) His stories are mainly set in the State of Virginia.

　　C) His work is difficult to read.

　　D) His language is not refined.

　　ANSWER 答案

　　19. A) He grieved to death over the loss of his wife.

　　B) He committed suicide for unknown reasons.

　　C) He was shot dead at the age of 40.

　　D) He died of heavy drinking.

　　ANSWER 答案

　　16.2023年12月六級聽力短文解析：事實細節題。短文中提到，Edgar Allen Poe兩歲時,他的母親去世了，他被送到一個富裕的商人家里。

　　17.2023年12月六級聽力短文解析：目的原因題。短文中明確提到，Poe離開弗吉尼亞大學的原因是他付不起賭債。

　　18.2023年12月六級聽力短文解析：短文后半部分提到評論家對Poe作品的看法,其中一些人認為他的作品很難讀懂。

　　19.2023年12月六級聽力短文解析：事實細節題。短文最后提到，據說Poe死于過度飲酒。

　　Passage Two

　　Questions 20 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　20. A) Women.

　　B) Prisoners.

　　C) Manual workers.

　　D) School age children.

　　ANSWER 答案

　　21. A) He taught his students how to pronounce the letters first.

　　B) He matched the letters with the sounds familiar to the learners.

　　C) He showed the learners how to combine the letters into simple words.

　　D) He divided the letters into groups according to the way they are written.

　　ANSWER 答案

　　22. A) It can help people to become literate within a short time.

　　B) It was originally designed for teaching the English language.

　　C) It enables the learners to master a language within three months.

　　D) It is effective in teaching any alphabetical language to Brazilians.

　　ANSWER 答案

　　20.2023年12月六級聽力短文解析：事實細節題。短義開頭明確指出，全世界 8.8億成年人是文盲,其中大多數是女性。

　　21.2023年12月六級聽力短文解析：推理列斷題，從 The system divide below the lower line. 可知,這套方法最顯著的特點就是依據字母的書寫位置將字母分為三組。

　　22.2023年12月六級聽力短文解析：觀點態度題。短文中提到John Mogger對自己發明的識字系統的肴法：他的教學方式可讓任何一個人在30個學時內學會如何讀寫。

　　Passage Three

　　Questions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　23. A) The crops blooming period is delayed.

　　B) The roots of crops are cut off.

　　C) The topsoil is seriously damaged.

　　D) The growth of weeds is accelerated.

　　ANSWER 答案

　　24. A) Its a new way of applying chemical fertilizer.

　　B) Its an improved method of harvesting crops.

　　C) Its a creative technique for saving labor.

　　D) Its a farming process limiting the use of ploughs.

　　ANSWER 答案

　　25. A) In areas with few weeds and unwanted plants.

　　B) In areas with a severe shortage of water.

　　C) In areas lacking in chemical fertilizer.

　　D) In areas dependent on imported food.

　　ANSWER 答案

　　23.2023年12月六級聽力短文解析：事實細節題。短文開始部分提到，犁地因對表層土造成嚴重損害而受到遁責。be blamed for doing意為 因做 而被責備 。

　　24.2023年12月六級聽力短文解析：事實細節題。短文中明確提到，南亞的許多農民現在嘗試一種新的耕作方式，即淺層耕種，這種耕作方式限制犁的使用。

　　25.2023年12月六級聽力短文解析：事實細節題。短文中提到，科學家說在面臨嚴重的水源缺乏的南亞地區，淺層耕種正變得流行起來。

　　音頻原文

　　Passage One

　　Edgar Allen Poe, an American writer, was born in 1809. His parents were actors. Edgar was a baby when his father left the family. He was two years old when his mother died. He was taken into the home of a wealthy businessman named John Allen. He then received his new name, Edgar Allen Poe. As a young man, Poe attended the University of Virginia. He was a good student, but he liked to drink alcohol and play card games for money. As an unskilled game player, he often lost money. Since he couldn t pay off his gambling debt, he left university and began working for magazines. He worked hard, yet he was not well paid, or well known. At the age of 27, he got married. For a time it seemed that Poe would find some happiness, but his wife was sick for most of their marriage, and died in 1847. Through all his crises, Poe produced many stories and poems which appeared in different publications, yet he didn t become famous until 1845, when his poem, The Raven, was published. There is a question, however, about Poe s importance in American literature. Some critics say Poe was one of America s best writers, and even had a great influence on many French writers but others disagree. They say Poe s work is difficult to understand and most of his writing describes many unpleasant situations and events. Edgar Allen Poe died in 1849 when he was 40 years old. It is said that he was found dead after days of heavy drinking.

　　16.What happened to Edgar Alien Poe s family when he was only two years old?

　　17.Why did Edgar Allen Poe leave the University of Virginia?

　　18.What do some critics say about Edgar Allen Poe?

　　19.How did Edgar Allen Poe s life come to an end?

　　Passage Two

　　More than 50 years ago, the United Nations declared that literacy is a basic human right. Its very important for improving the lives of individuals. However, it is estimated that 880 million adults around the world are illiterate, that is, they are unable to read or write. A majority of them are women. More than 110 million school age children in the world do not attend school. Many others complete school or fail to finish their studies without learning to read or write. Many countries depend on the efforts of people who offer their time to help illiterate individuals. For example, John Mogger became concerned about the problem of illiteracy three years ago, so he started teaching five prisoners in Brazil. In his teaching, he developed a system with this group of prisoners. He says his way of teaching can help anyone learn how to read and write with about 30 hours of study. To learn his system, people must first know how to write letters of the alphabet and learn which sounds they represent. The system divides letters into three groups. The first group of letters can be written between two lines. The second can be written between two lines but part of the letters is above the top line. The third group has letters that are partly written below the lower line. John Mogger taught his students to write simple words from the letters. In this way, his students learned more than 700 words. Many of them can now write to family members. They also can read newspapers and magazines.

　　20.According to the speaker, which group of people makes up of the majority of the illiterate population?

　　21.What is the most important feature of John Mogger s method of teaching the alphabet?

　　22.What does John Mogger say about his teaching method?

　　Passage Three

　　Farmers usually use ploughs to prepare their fields for planting crops. Ploughs cut into the ground, and lift up weeds and other unwanted plants. However, ploughing is blamed for causing severe damage to topsoil by removing the plants that protect soil from being blown or washed away. Many farmers in South Asia are now trying a process called Low Till Farming. Low Till Farming limits the use of ploughs. In this method of farming, seeds and fertilizer are put into the soil through a small cut made in the surface of the ground. Low Till Agriculture leaves much or all of the soil and remains of plants on the ground. They serve as a natural fertilizer and help support the roots of future crops. They take in rain and allow it to flow into the soil instead of running off. It has been proven that Low Till Farming increases harvests and reduces water use, and this method reduces the need for chemical products because there are fewer unwanted plants. Scientists say Low Till Farming is becoming popular in South Asia, which is facing a severe water shortage. They say the area will become dependent on imported food unless water is saved through methods like Low Till Farming. Currently, more than 150 million people in South Asia depend on local rice and wheat crops. Farmers grow rice during wet weather. During the dry season they grow wheat in the same fields. Farmers are using the Low Till method to plant wheat after harvesting rice. Scientists say Low Till Agriculture is one of the best examples in the world of technologies working for both people and the environment.

　　23.What is the main problem caused by the usual way of ploughing?

　　24.What does the speaker say about Low Till Farming?

　　25.Where is Low Till Farming becoming popular?

　　Section B

　　Directions:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear 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 line through the centre.

　　注意：此部分試題請在答題卡1上作答。

　　Passage One

　　Questions 16 to 19 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　16. A) His father caught a serious disease.

　　B) His mother passed away.

　　C) His mother left him to marry a rich businessman.

　　D) His father took to drinking.

　　ANSWER 答案

　　17. A) He disliked being disciplined.

　　B) He was expelled by the university.

　　C) He couldnt pay his gambling debts.

　　D) He enjoyed working for a magazine.

　　ANSWER 答案

　　18. A) His poems are heavily influenced by French writers.

　　B) His stories are mainly set in the State of Virginia.

　　C) His work is difficult to read.

　　D) His language is not refined.

　　ANSWER 答案

　　19. A) He grieved to death over the loss of his wife.

　　B) He committed suicide for unknown reasons.

　　C) He was shot dead at the age of 40.

　　D) He died of heavy drinking.

　　ANSWER 答案

　　16.2023年12月六級聽力短文解析：事實細節題。短文中提到，Edgar Allen Poe兩歲時,他的母親去世了，他被送到一個富裕的商人家里。

　　17.2023年12月六級聽力短文解析：目的原因題。短文中明確提到，Poe離開弗吉尼亞大學的原因是他付不起賭債。

　　18.2023年12月六級聽力短文解析：短文后半部分提到評論家對Poe作品的看法,其中一些人認為他的作品很難讀懂。

　　19.2023年12月六級聽力短文解析：事實細節題。短文最后提到，據說Poe死于過度飲酒。

　　Passage Two

　　Questions 20 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　20. A) Women.

　　B) Prisoners.

　　C) Manual workers.

　　D) School age children.

　　ANSWER 答案

　　21. A) He taught his students how to pronounce the letters first.

　　B) He matched the letters with the sounds familiar to the learners.

　　C) He showed the learners how to combine the letters into simple words.

　　D) He divided the letters into groups according to the way they are written.

　　ANSWER 答案

　　22. A) It can help people to become literate within a short time.

　　B) It was originally designed for teaching the English language.

　　C) It enables the learners to master a language within three months.

　　D) It is effective in teaching any alphabetical language to Brazilians.

　　ANSWER 答案

　　20.2023年12月六級聽力短文解析：事實細節題。短義開頭明確指出，全世界 8.8億成年人是文盲,其中大多數是女性。

　　21.2023年12月六級聽力短文解析：推理列斷題，從 The system divide below the lower line. 可知,這套方法最顯著的特點就是依據字母的書寫位置將字母分為三組。

　　22.2023年12月六級聽力短文解析：觀點態度題。短文中提到John Mogger對自己發明的識字系統的肴法：他的教學方式可讓任何一個人在30個學時內學會如何讀寫。

　　Passage Three

　　Questions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　23. A) The crops blooming period is delayed.

　　B) The roots of crops are cut off.

　　C) The topsoil is seriously damaged.

　　D) The growth of weeds is accelerated.

　　ANSWER 答案

　　24. A) Its a new way of applying chemical fertilizer.

　　B) Its an improved method of harvesting crops.

　　C) Its a creative technique for saving labor.

　　D) Its a farming process limiting the use of ploughs.

　　ANSWER 答案

　　25. A) In areas with few weeds and unwanted plants.

　　B) In areas with a severe shortage of water.

　　C) In areas lacking in chemical fertilizer.

　　D) In areas dependent on imported food.

　　ANSWER 答案

　　23.2023年12月六級聽力短文解析：事實細節題。短文開始部分提到，犁地因對表層土造成嚴重損害而受到遁責。be blamed for doing意為 因做 而被責備 。

　　24.2023年12月六級聽力短文解析：事實細節題。短文中明確提到，南亞的許多農民現在嘗試一種新的耕作方式，即淺層耕種，這種耕作方式限制犁的使用。

　　25.2023年12月六級聽力短文解析：事實細節題。短文中提到，科學家說在面臨嚴重的水源缺乏的南亞地區，淺層耕種正變得流行起來。

　　音頻原文

　　Passage One

　　Edgar Allen Poe, an American writer, was born in 1809. His parents were actors. Edgar was a baby when his father left the family. He was two years old when his mother died. He was taken into the home of a wealthy businessman named John Allen. He then received his new name, Edgar Allen Poe. As a young man, Poe attended the University of Virginia. He was a good student, but he liked to drink alcohol and play card games for money. As an unskilled game player, he often lost money. Since he couldn t pay off his gambling debt, he left university and began working for magazines. He worked hard, yet he was not well paid, or well known. At the age of 27, he got married. For a time it seemed that Poe would find some happiness, but his wife was sick for most of their marriage, and died in 1847. Through all his crises, Poe produced many stories and poems which appeared in different publications, yet he didn t become famous until 1845, when his poem, The Raven, was published. There is a question, however, about Poe s importance in American literature. Some critics say Poe was one of America s best writers, and even had a great influence on many French writers but others disagree. They say Poe s work is difficult to understand and most of his writing describes many unpleasant situations and events. Edgar Allen Poe died in 1849 when he was 40 years old. It is said that he was found dead after days of heavy drinking.

　　16.What happened to Edgar Alien Poe s family when he was only two years old?

　　17.Why did Edgar Allen Poe leave the University of Virginia?

　　18.What do some critics say about Edgar Allen Poe?

　　19.How did Edgar Allen Poe s life come to an end?

　　Passage Two

　　More than 50 years ago, the United Nations declared that literacy is a basic human right. Its very important for improving the lives of individuals. However, it is estimated that 880 million adults around the world are illiterate, that is, they are unable to read or write. A majority of them are women. More than 110 million school age children in the world do not attend school. Many others complete school or fail to finish their studies without learning to read or write. Many countries depend on the efforts of people who offer their time to help illiterate individuals. For example, John Mogger became concerned about the problem of illiteracy three years ago, so he started teaching five prisoners in Brazil. In his teaching, he developed a system with this group of prisoners. He says his way of teaching can help anyone learn how to read and write with about 30 hours of study. To learn his system, people must first know how to write letters of the alphabet and learn which sounds they represent. The system divides letters into three groups. The first group of letters can be written between two lines. The second can be written between two lines but part of the letters is above the top line. The third group has letters that are partly written below the lower line. John Mogger taught his students to write simple words from the letters. In this way, his students learned more than 700 words. Many of them can now write to family members. They also can read newspapers and magazines.

　　20.According to the speaker, which group of people makes up of the majority of the illiterate population?

　　21.What is the most important feature of John Mogger s method of teaching the alphabet?

　　22.What does John Mogger say about his teaching method?

　　Passage Three

　　Farmers usually use ploughs to prepare their fields for planting crops. Ploughs cut into the ground, and lift up weeds and other unwanted plants. However, ploughing is blamed for causing severe damage to topsoil by removing the plants that protect soil from being blown or washed away. Many farmers in South Asia are now trying a process called Low Till Farming. Low Till Farming limits the use of ploughs. In this method of farming, seeds and fertilizer are put into the soil through a small cut made in the surface of the ground. Low Till Agriculture leaves much or all of the soil and remains of plants on the ground. They serve as a natural fertilizer and help support the roots of future crops. They take in rain and allow it to flow into the soil instead of running off. It has been proven that Low Till Farming increases harvests and reduces water use, and this method reduces the need for chemical products because there are fewer unwanted plants. Scientists say Low Till Farming is becoming popular in South Asia, which is facing a severe water shortage. They say the area will become dependent on imported food unless water is saved through methods like Low Till Farming. Currently, more than 150 million people in South Asia depend on local rice and wheat crops. Farmers grow rice during wet weather. During the dry season they grow wheat in the same fields. Farmers are using the Low Till method to plant wheat after harvesting rice. Scientists say Low Till Agriculture is one of the best examples in the world of technologies working for both people and the environment.

　　23.What is the main problem caused by the usual way of ploughing?

　　24.What does the speaker say about Low Till Farming?

　　25.Where is Low Till Farming becoming popular?