2020年12月英语六级听力真题-第1套-录音1

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试题选项、原文、答案如下：
一、试题选项：

16.A) Their failure to accumulate wealth.

B)Their obsession with consumption.

C)The deterioration of the environment.

D)The ever-increasing costs of housing.

17.A) Things that we cherish most.

B）Things that boost efficiency.

C)Things that cost less money.

D)Things that are rare to find.

18.A) They are mostly durable.

B) They are easily disposable.

C)They serve multiple purposes.

D)They benefit the environment.

二、听力原文

Recording One

Did you know that Americans have approximately 3 times the amount of space we had 50 years ago? Therefore, you'd think would have sufficient room for all of our possessions. On the contrary, the personal storage business is now a growing industry. We've got triple the space, but we've become such enthusiastic consumers that we require even more. (16) This phenomenon has resulted in significant credit card debt, enormous environmental footprints, and perhaps not coincidentally our happiness levels have failed to increase over the same half century. 

I'm here to suggest an alternative. They’re having less might actually be a preferable decision. Many of us have experienced at some stage, the pleasure of possessing less. (17) I propose that less stuff and less space can not only help you economize, but also simplify your life. I recently started an innovative project to discover some creative solutions that offered me everything I required. By purchasing an apartment. There was 40 square meters instead of 60. I immediately saved $200,000. Smaller space leads to reduced utility bills and also a smaller carbon footprint, because it's designed around an edited collection of possessions, limited to my favorite stuff. I'm really excited to live there.

How can we live more basically? Firstly, we must briefly cut the unnecessary objects out of our lives to stem consumption. We should think before we buy and ask ourselves: Will it truly make me happier? Obviously, we should possess some great stuff but we want belongings that we’re going to love for years. Secondly, we require space efficiency. We want appliances that are designed for use most of the time, not for occasional use. Why own a six burner when you really use even three burners?

Finally, we need multifunctional spaces and housewares. I combined a movable wall with transforming furniture to get more out of my limited space. Consider my coffee table. It increases in size to accommodate ten. My office is tucked away, easily hidden. My bed simply pops out of the wall. For gas, I can relocate the movable wall and utilize the foldable guest beds I installed. I’m not saying we should all live in tiny apartments, but consider the benefits of an edited life. When you return home and walk through your front door, take a moment to ask yourselves. Could I do with a little life editing? Would that give me more freedom and more time?

Question 16 to 18 are based on the recording you have just heard.

Question 16. What has prevented American's happiness levels from increasing?

Question 17. What things should we possess according to the speaker?

Question 18. What do we learn about the items in the speaker’s home?

参考答案：（忽略ABCD序号-因为四六级选项打乱的，看答案内容）

　16. B) Their obsession with consumption. 【视听一致】

　　O 16: What has prevented Americans happiness levels from increasing?

　　原文：This phenomenon has resulted in significant credit card debt, enormous environmental footprints, and perhaps not coincidentally, our happiness levels have failed to increase over the same half century.

　　17. A)Things that we cherish most. 【难。根据上下文推断，注意竖耳词“Firstly”】

　　Q 17: What things should we possess according to the speaker?

　　原文：How can we live more basically? Firstly, we must ruthlessly cut the unnecessary objects out of our lives. To extend consumption, we should think before we buy, and ask yourselves, "will it truly make me happier? Obviously, we should possess some great stuff, but we want belongings that were going to love for years.

　　18. C) They serve multiple purposes. 【难，根据上下文推断】

　　Q 18: What do we learn about the items in the speaker’s home?

　　原文：A Finally, we need multifunctional spaces and housewares. Combined a movable wall with transforming furniture to get more out of my limited space.