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 can’t find a ticket anywhere.

W: Don’t be upset. My sister just happened to have one and she can’t 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 I’m giving a party tonight. Do you think you could come and fix it for me?

M: Sorry, ma’am. I’m pretty busy right now. But I can put you on my list.

Q: What does the man mean?

14.W: We’re taking up a collection to buy a gift for Jemma. She’ll have been with the company 25 years next week.

M: Well, count me in. But I’m a bit short on cash now. When do you need it?

Q: What is the man going to do?

15.W: Tony’s mother has invited me to dinner. Do you think I should tell her in advance that I’m a vegetarian?

M: Of course. I think she’d 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 can’t believe so many people want to sign up for the Korea Development Conference.We will have to limit the registration.

W: Yeah, otherwise we won’t have room for the more.

Q: What are the speakers going to do?

18.W: Hi, I’m 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，穿插了新闻、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（脊椎）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。

拓展阅读：

2012年6月英语六级试题及答案考后发布

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