四六级

　　英语六级听力改革后，考试题型变化较大，包括长对话、听力篇章和讲座，大家平时要有针对性的加强练习。本文是小编为大家提供的英语六级听力音频在线练习第7套短文1，希望对大家更好地进行2017年6月英语六级备考有帮助。

英语六级听力音频在线练习第7套短文1.mp3

　　Questions 9 to 12 are based on the passage youhave just heard.

　　9

　　A.Ask questions frequently.

　　B.Speak very loudly.

　　C.Limit the speech to 15 minutes.

　　D.Vary tone, volume, and speed of speech.

　　10

　　A.Depend on microphones.

　　B.Avoid shouting.

　　C.Choose small rooms.

　　D.Keep volume stable.

　　11

　　A.Make a pause.

　　B.Lower register.

　　C.Vary pitch.

　　D.Slower pace.

　　12

　　A.To practice speaking slowly.

　　B.To learn to adjust their tones.

　　C.To evaluate their own voices.

　　D.To record their voices for the speaker to evaluate.

　　Passage One

　　(9) There are three main elements that combine to create either a positive or negative experience for listeners. They can result in a voice that is pleasing to listen to and can be used effectively. Or they can create a voice that doesn't hold attention, or even worse, causes an adverse reaction. The three elements are volume, pitch, and pace. When evaluating volume, keep in mind that a good speaker will adjust to the size of both the room and the audience. Of course, with an amplifying device like a microphone, the speaker can use a natural tone. (10) But speakers should not be dependent on microphones; a good speaker can speak loudly without shouting. The second element, pitch, is related to the highness or lowness of the sounds. High pitches are, for most people, more difficult to listen to, so in general speakers should use the lower registers of their voice. During a presentation, it's important to vary pitch to some extent in order to maintain interest. The third element, pace, that is how fast or slow words and sounds are articulated, should also be varied. A slower pace can be used to emphasize important points. Note that the time spent not speaking can be meaningful, too. (11) Pauses ought to be used to signal transitions or create anticipation. Because a pause gives the listeners time to think about what was just said or even to predict what might come next, it can be very effective when moving from one topic to another. I'd like you to watch and listen to a video tape and use the forms I gave you to rate the speaking voices you hear. (12) Then tonight I want you to go home and read a passage into a tape-recorder and evaluate your own voice.

　　9. What are the three elements that work together to create experience for listeners?

　　10. What is recommended by the speaker in terms of volume?

　　11. What should a speaker do to indicate that the topic is about to change?

　　12. Why did the speaker ask the listeners to read a passage into a tape-recorder?

　　参考答案：

　　【小题9】D

　　【小题10】B

　　【小题11】A

　　【小题12】C

　　习题解析：

　　【小题9】短文开头部分提到，三个主要的因素结合在一起决定听众正面或负面的体验，随后说话者指出，音量、音调和语速就是这三个要素，故选 D。

　　【小题10】说话者谈论音量时提到：一个好的演讲者会根据房间的大小和听众的多少调节音量;演讲者不应该依赖麦克风，好的演讲者可以大声说话，而不是喊叫。 可知只有选项 B “避免喊叫”符合教授关于音量问题的建议，故选 B。

　　【小题11】说话者提到语速问题的时候说，停顿可以用来表示过渡或者制造预期，因为停顿可以给予听众思考说话人刚刚说过的内容或者预测下面会接着讲什么。短文中的 signal transitions 与问题中的 indicate that the topic is about to change 同义，故选 A。

　　【小题12】短文最后一句提到了磁带录音机，该句中说话者希望听众回家录一段朗读文章并评估一下自己的声音。选项 C 与原文相符，故选 C。

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