以下是英语六级考试的一份样题：

Part I Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)

Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report 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 center.

Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.

1. A) The number of people who have been infected with the virus.
B) The details of the measures to contain the virus in the city.
C) The number of people who have died of the virus.
D) The characteristics of the virus.

2. A) To prevent the spread of the virus.
B) To prevent people from panic.
C) To minimize the economic loss.
D) To make sure nobody is infected.

Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.

3. A) The crash of a passenger plane.
B) The death of a famous athlete.
C) The explosion of a gas pipeline.
D) The collapse of a building.

4. A) They were all caused by human error.
B) They all happened in the same city.
C) They all occurred in the past month.
D) They all resulted in heavy casualties.

Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.

5. A) They are usually less productive than their younger counterparts.
B) They are usually more experienced than their younger counterparts.
C) They are usually less adaptable to new technology.
D) They are usually more resistant to change than their younger counterparts.

6. A) They are not as motivated as their younger colleagues.
B) They are not as ambitious as their younger colleagues.
C) They are not as willing to learn new things as their younger colleagues.
D) They are not as good at teamwork as their younger colleagues.

7. A) By providing them with more training opportunities.
B) By encouraging them to retire early.
C) By giving them more challenging tasks to do.
D) By allowing them to work from home.

Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation 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 center.

Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

8. A) She is a freelance writer.
B) She works for a travel agency.
C) She is a professor of literature.
D) She is a tour guide.

9. A) She has been to many countries in Europe.
B) She prefers traveling in Asia to traveling in Europe.
C) She doesn't like traveling abroad.
D) She has never been to Europe.

10. A) To experience different cultures.
B) To learn a new language.
C) To escape from the routine of daily life.
D) To visit famous landmarks.

11. A) They should try to learn some basic phrases in the local language.
B) They should avoid tourist traps and explore off-the-beaten-path places.
C) They should be open-minded and respectful of local customs.
D) They should always travel with a group rather than alone.

Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

12. A) It is a nonprofit organization.
B) It is a government agency.
C) It is a private company.
D) It is a social club.

13. A) It offers a variety of cultural activities.
B) It provides free language classes.
C) It organizes charity events.
D) It runs a restaurant.

14. A) They are all foreigners living in the city.
B) They are all members of the same organization.
C) They are all interested in Chinese culture.
D) They are all students of the same school.

15. A) To learn about Chinese culture.
B) To make new