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老托福Part C 听写30篇文稿________________________________________1. This morning I want to tell you about a recent scientific discovery dealing with the relationship between plants and animals. This is about a desert shrub whose leaves can shoot a stream of poisonous resin a distance of six feet. You think it would be safe from all attacks by insects? But a recent study has found one insect, a beetle that can chew its way past the plant's defense system by cutting the main vein that delivers the poison to the leaves. This vein cutting is just one method the beetles used to prepare a safe meal. Another is by cutting a path all the way across the leaves to hold the flow of chemicals. Then they simply eat between the veins of poison. In the past, scientists who studied insect adaptation to plant defenses have focused on chemical responses, that is, how the insects can neutralize or alter the poisonous substances plants produce. What's unique about this chewing strategy is that the beetle is actually exhibiting a behavioral response to the plant's defenses rather than the more common chemical response. It is only after a beetle's survived several encounters with the plant's resin that it learns how to avoid the poison: by chewing through the resin transporting veins on the next leaf it eats, and thus gives itself a safe meal. However, it can take a beetle an hour and a half of careful vein cutting to prepare a small leaf that takes it only a few minutes to eat. So, though the method is effective, it's not very efficient.生词摘录：1. shrub: n. 灌木2. resin: n. 树脂3. beetle: n. 甲壳虫4. vein: n. 静脉5. neutralize: v. 中和6. alter: v. 改变________________________________________2. Human populations near the equator have evolved dark skin over many generations because of exposure to the fiercest rays of the sun. A similar phenomenon has also occurred in other parts of the animal kingdom. The African grass mouse is a good example. Most mice are nocturnal, but the African grass mouse is active during daylight hours. This means that it spends its days searching for food in the semi-dry bush in scrubby habitats of eastern and southern Africa. Its furry stripe's like a chipmunk's, which helps it blend in with its environment. Because it spends a lot of time in the intense tropical sun, the grass mouse has also evolved two separate safeguards against the sun's ultraviolet radiation. First, like the population of humans in this region of the world, the skin of the grass mouse contains lots of melanin, or dark pigment. Second and quite unusual, this mouse has a layer of melanin-pigmented tissue between its skull and skin. This unique cap provides an extra measure of protection for the grass mouse and three other types of African mouse, like rodents that are active during the day. The only other species scientists has identified with the same sort of skull adaptation is the white tent-making bat of the Central American tropics. Although these bats sleep during the day, they do so curled up with their heads exposed to the sun.生词摘录：1.equator: n. 赤道2.nocturnal: adj. 夜行的3.scrubby: adj. 树丛繁盛的4.stripe: n. 条纹5.chipmunk: n. 花栗鼠6.ultraviolet: adj. 紫外线的7.melanin: n. 黑色素8.pigment: n. 色素9.rodent: n. 啮齿类动物10.skull: n. 头骨________________________________________3. We've been looking at fear from a biological perspective, and someone asked whether the tendency to be fearful is genetic. What some studies done with mice indicate that mammals do inherit fearfulness to some degree. In one study, for instance, a group of mice was placed in a brightly lit open box with no hiding places. Some of the mice wandered around the box and didn't appear to be bothered about being so exposed. But other mice didn't move. They stayed up against one wall which indicated that they were afraid. Well, when fearful mice, or you might say anxious mice like the ones who stayed in one place, when mice like these were bred with one another repeatedly, after about twelve or so generations, then all of the offspring showed similar signs of fearfulness. And even when a new born mouse from this generation was raised by a mother and with other mice who were not fearful, that mouse still tended to be fearful as an adult. Now why is this? Well it's thought that specific genes in an animal's body have an influence on anxious behavior. These are genes that are associated with particular nerve-cell receptors in the brain. And the degree of overall of fearfulness in the mammal seems to depend in large part on the presence or absence of these nerve-cell receptors. And this appears to apply to humans as well by the way. But while a tendency towards anxiety and fear may well be an inherited trait, the specific form that the fear takes has more to do with the individual's environment. So a particular fear, like the fear of snakes or the fear of spider, say, is not genetic, but the overall tendency to have fearful responses, is. 生词摘录：1. genetic: adj. 遗传的2. offspring: n. 子孙，后代3. receptor: n. 接受器________________________________________4. Let's turn our focus now to advertising. We all know what an advertisement is. It's essentially a message that announces something for sale. Now there's an important precondition that must exist before you have advertising, and that's a large supply of consumer goods, that is, things to sell. You see in a place where the demand for a product is greater than the supply, there is no need to advertise. Now the earliest forms of advertising going back many hundreds of years with a simple sign over shop doors that told you whether the shop was a bakery, a butcher shop or what have you. Then with the advent of printing press, advertising increased substantially. Ads for products like coffee, tea and chocolate appeared in newspapers and other periodicals, as well as on the sides of building. In the American colonies, advertising and communications media like newspapers and pamphlets became a major factor in marketing goods and services. By modern standards, these early advertisements were quite small and subdued, not as splashy, whole page spread of today. Still some of them appeared on the front pages of newspapers probably because the news often consisted of less refresh reports from distant Europe while the ads were current and local. Advertising really came and do it so and became an essential part of doing business during the industrial revolution. Suddenly there was a much greater supply of things to sell. And as we said earlier, that is the driving force behind advertising. People's attention had to be drawn to the new product. Let's take a look at some of the advertisements from that time.生词摘录：1. essentially: adv. 本质上，本来2. precondition: n. 先决条件3. bakery: n. 面包店4. butcher: n. 屠户5. periodical: n. 期刊6. pamphlet: n. 小册子7. subdued: adj. 被抑制的8. splashy: adj. 大而显眼的，引人注目的________________________________________5. Moving away from newspapers, let's now focus on magazines. Now, the first magazine was a little periodical called The Review, and it was started in London in 1704. It looked a lot like the newspapers of the time. But in terms of its content, it was much different. Newspapers were concerned mainly with news events, but The Review focused on important domestic issues of the day as well as the policies of the government. Now in England at the time, people could still be thrown in jail for publishing articles that were critical of the king. And that's what happened to Daniel Defoe. He was the outspoken founder of The Review. Defoe actually wrote the first issue of The Review from prison. You see, he had been arrested because of his writings that criticized the policies of the Church of England, which was headed by the king. After his release, Defoe continued to produce The Review and magazine started to appear on a more frequent schedule, about three times a week, it didn't take long for other magazines to start popping up. In 1709, a magazine called The Tatler began publication. This new magazine contained a mixture of news, poetry, political analysis, and philosophical essays.生词摘录：1. periodical: n. 期刊2. The Review: 《评论》杂志3. Daniel Defoe: 丹尼尔·笛福(1660 -1731)，生于伦敦一小工商业者家庭，1731年4月26日卒于莫尔福德。

老托福听力93篇(33-34)-Today I want to talk about

老托福听力93篇(33-34)-Today I want to talk about33Today I want to talk about the Earth's last major climatic shift, at the end of the last ice age. But first, let's back up a moment and review what we know about climatic change in general. First, we defined "climate" as consistent patterns of weather over significant periods of time. In general, changes in climate occur when the energy balance of the Earth is disturbed. Solar energy enters the Earth's atmosphere as light and is radiated by the Earth's surface as heat. Land, water, and ice each affect this energy exchange differently. The system is so complex that, to date, our best computer models are only crude approximations and are not sophisticated enough to test hypotheses about the causes of climatic change. Of course, that doesn't keep us from speculating. For instance, volcanic activity is one mechanism that might affect climatic change. When large volcanoes erupt, they disperse tons of particles into the upper atmosphere, where the particles then reflect light. Since less light is entering the system of energy exchange, the result would be a cooling of the Earth's surface. Of course, this is just one possible mechanism of global climate change. In all probability, a complete explanation would involve several different mechanisms operating at the same time.【生词摘录】1. climatic: adj. connected with the weather in a particular area 气候的2. ice age: one of the long periods of time, thousands of years ago, when ice covered many northern countries 冰川期，冰河时代3. consistent: adj. always having the same beliefs, behavior, attitudes, quality etc(信仰、行为、态度、品质等)一贯的，一致的;始终如一的4. disturb: v. to interrupt someone so that they cannot continue what they are doing by asking a question, making a noise etc 干扰，打扰;使中断5. radiate: v. if something radiates light or heat, or if light or heat radiates from something, it is sent out in all directions 辐射(光或热);(向四面八方)发射6. crude: adj. not developed to a high standard or made with great skill 粗制的7. approximation: n. [C]a number, amount etc that is not exact, but is almost correct 概算，近似值8. hypothesis: n. [C]plural hypotheses, an idea that is suggested as a possible way of explaining a situation, proving and idea etc, which has not yet been shown to be true 假设，假说9. speculate: v. to think or talk about the possible causes or effects of something without knowing all the facts or details 猜测，推测10. disperse: v. if something disperses or is dispersed, it spreads over a wide area(使)消散;(使)分散11. cooling: n.[U]the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature 冷却34I know you're anxious to get your permits and get started. But there're just a few things I'd like to mention that might help you avoid trouble during your stay. First of all, make sure you carry adequate water. You'll need it if you're hiking, especially in this heat. A good rule of thumb is to bring one gallon per person per day this time of year. Don't try to rely on the park's natural springs to supply all your water needs. And please, do not use soap in the springs. It's your responsibility to protect the park's natural features. For those of you staying beyond the weekend, make sure that you set up camp well away from dry creekbeds. We may get some heavy rainfall, and those creekbeds could quicklybecome filled with water, and you and all your equipment might end up washed downstream. When you pick up your permits, you'll also get a park services booklet. It'll tell you everything you need to know about the hiking trails. They vary in length, of course, but most of them are under five miles—relatively easy day hikes. Remember, if you're hiking solo, make sure you let someone know you're going and when they can expect you back. And . . . uh, for your own safety, we recommend that you not climb rock faces. A lot of the rock throughout the park is very unstable. One final word: watch out for poisonous snakes. Rattlesnake activity is at its peak this time of year, especially at night. For your own good, we recommend wearing protective clothing and carry a flashlight after dark.【生词摘录】1. hike: v. to walk a long way in the mountains or countryside 徒步旅行，远足2. rule of thumb: a rough method of calculation, based on practical experience(根据实际经验的)粗略的计算方法3. gallon: n. [C]a unit for measuring liquids, equal to 3.785 litres 加仑(等于3.785升)4. feature: n. [C]a part of something that you notice because it seems important, interesting, or typical 特点，特征，特色5. creekbed: n. [C]6. downstream: adv. in the direction the water in a river or stream is flowing 顺流而下;向下游方向7. booklet: n. [C]a very short book that usually contains information 小册子8. trail: n. [C]小径9. solo: adv. 单独地10. unstable: adj. 不牢固的, 不稳定的11. rattlesnake: n. [C]响尾蛇12. flashlight: n. [C]手电筒。

TOEFL老托福听力PartC原文精选5篇

TOEFL老托福听力PartC原文精选5篇老托福听力PartC原文1At last month's meeting you asked me to draw up a report about the possibility of keeping the student center open twenty-four hours a day.在上个月的会议上你们要求我起草一个报告，关于保持学生中心每天24小时开放的可能性。

I decided that the best way to assess the need for expanded hours was to talk to the people who were still in the student center at closing time.我判断评估增加小时数的需求的最好方法是与在关闭时间依然在学生中心里面的人谈谈。

First, over the course of the two weeks, I interviewed more than fifty students as they left the student center at its regular closing time of twelve midnight.首先，在过去两周的进程中，我面谈了超过五十名同学，当他们在通常的午夜12点的关闭时间离开学生中心时。

About eighty percent of them said they would prefer that the center stay open later.他们中的大约百分之八十说，他们更喜欢中心保持开放更晚些。

Of the three main uses of the center—eating in the snack bar, recreation in the game room or watching TV, and studying by far the most popular late night activity is—and this may surprise you—studying.中心的三大用途——在快餐部吃东西，在娱乐室消遣或看电视，以及学习，目前为止最普遍的深夜活动是——这也许会让你们很惊讶——学习。

老托福听力精选PartC原文TOEFL

老托福听力精选PartC原文TOEFL老托福听力PartC原文1Today we're going to talk about shyness and discuss recent research on ways to help children learn to interact socially.今天我们将谈论一下羞怯，并且讨论一下最近在帮助孩子们学习社会交往。

Many people consider themselves shy.许多人认为他们自己害羞。

In fact, forty percent of people who took part in our survey said they were shy.事实上，参加我们调查的百分之四十的人说他们自己害羞。

That’s two out of every five people.这是五分之二的人。

And there are studies to indicate that the tendency toward shyness may be inherited.并且有研究指出害羞的倾向也许是遗传的。

But just because certain children are timid, doesn't mean they are doomed to be shy forever.但仅仅因为某些孩子是羞怯的，并不意味着他们注定了要永远害羞。

There are things parents, teachers, and the children themselves can do to overcome this tendency and even to prevent it.有些事情家长，老师，以及孩子们自己能做，来克服这种倾向甚至能避免这事。

One researcher found that if parents gently push their shy children to try new things, they can help these children become less afraid and less inhibited.一个研究员发现父母们柔和的推动他们的害羞孩子去尝试新事物，他们能帮助那些孩子变得少些恐惧和少些羞怯。

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老托听力文本目录校园类17+4=21 (2)第一篇宿舍噪音 (2)第一篇（打工场景） (10)生物类15+13=28 (12)第一篇reptile (13)第一篇（实验介绍） (20)天文类3+3=6 (26)第一篇Jupiter (27)第一篇（登陆月球和火星） (28)地球科学类5+12=17 (30)第一篇恐龙消失 (30)第一篇（地球interior） (32)人类学类5+3=8 (38)第一篇The origin of farming of prehistoric times (38)第一篇 (41)历史类16+31=47 (42)第一篇建筑 (42)第一篇（舞蹈） (50)人体生理心理学类2+7=9 (66)66第一篇（Baby hypothesis） (67)Business类4 (71)语言学类3 (73)校园类17+4=21第一篇宿舍噪音W: So how do you like living in the renovated dorms?M: There aren’t much different than the old dorms, ju st some new pane and windows. The windows are nice so they shut off the noise really well. The street’s just outside, but I can barely hear the traffic.W: Um, they must be good windows, I bet they must have double panes and glass; they shut off a lot o f noise that the single pane wouldn’t stop.M: Yeah, I wish I had something just the factor between me and my neighbor’s room. Sometimes he turns up the music so loud that I have trouble getting into sleep. Anyway I guess I’m better off than the people who’ll be moving into the new dorms. Did you see how thin the walls are that they putting up between those rooms?W: I haven’t seen them but I did read something about them in the campus newspaper. They are supposed to be better than the thick concrete wa ll you’ve got here.M: Better? How?W: Well, what they doing is separating each room with 2 thin layer of plasterboards and each one is nailed to a different frame. That way they vibrate independently.M: Oh, I see, so the sound from one room doesn’t just vibrate the wall and go directly into next room. There is a gap between 2 layers of wall.W: That’s right.M: Well, I’m still stuck with this neighbor and I am not sure what to do.W: You know heavy bear wall doesn’t help. You should hang somet hing up like some fur rags or some decorated cross. That would act like a kind of a second wall and absorb some sound. I got some extras you can use, people hey.M: I’d appreciate it; anything to get a good night sleep.第二篇W: Can I help you find something? Oh, hi, Rick!M: Oh, hi, Julie. When did you start working here? I thought you were waiting tables in Teresa’s café.W: Yeah, I quitted, because I had to work too many nights. I started here just a few days ago. It’s perfect! I work all aftern oon shift. So my mornings are free for classes, and I can study at night. So what are you looking for?M: Well, I can’t seem to find the 8th book for English 626. I only found these seven. I’m probably looking right at itW: Um…English 626…English 626… Are you sure they are 8?M: Yeah, they are 8 titles on my syllabus. And look, the card on the shelf had eight listed. But I can only find seven of the books.W: You are right. Oh, here they are. They are on the wrong shelves over here by economics books.I’ll have to put these into the English books so they are not so hard to find.M: Thanks a lot. Can you point me the direction of the computer paper?W: Sure, it’s… 2 or 3 aisles over. Why don’t you follow me? It’s easier just to show you.第三篇选课M: Janet! Nice to see you again. Ready to plan you schedule for next semester?W: Yeah, I’ve already looked at the list of classes. And I hope to take business law and intro tofinance this coming semester.M: That sounds good. And it is always best plans the courses in your major first and then fit out the requirements on the electives then.W: I like to take one other business course, but I am not sure which one?M: How are about an economics course?W: I took one this past semester and got a lot out of it.M: Oh, that’s right I remember you telling me about it. Well, let’s see what else you need? W: I need another English course and was thinking about taking a poetry class.M: Let me see, the prerequisite for all the poetry classes is the English composition.W: I took that my first semester.M: Well, modern American poetry fits in your scheduleW: With Doctor Turner?M: Um-huh…W: That’ll be great! I heard all about her from my roommate, the English major.M: This should up tobe a pretty good semester for you, what else do you need to take?W: I have to take one more math course but I have been putting it at all. I heard that calculus isreally tough.M: It is! But you may want to take it and just take these four courses this semester.W: That’s not a bad idea! I just hope it doesn’t affect my grade point average!第四篇学生抗议食堂W: Excuse me. Do you mind if I ask you a few questions?M: No I guess not.M: Great! This is for a student council report; we want to find out what students think the campus food service the results would tell us what kind of changes to push for.M: I think everyone has pretty strong opinions about that.W: Yeah, that’s one thing I found out already. Ok, first how often do you eat in the caf eteria? M: Almost everyday, I’ve got a meal contract.W: And do you usually eat here at Anderson hall.M: Yeah, I live next door.W: And you mention that you have a meal contract, is that right?M: Uh-huh! For breakfast and dinner, Monday to Saturday.W: What’s your general impression of the food here?M: Well, people complain a lot, but basically I think it’s ok. The vegetables are usually overcooked, but I mean they had to feed hundreds of people here. You are not going to get something freshly prepared just for you.W: What if I just put down generally satisfactory, would like more fresh vegetables, ok?M: Sure.W: So you think the other things like soup and dessert’s okay?M: Yeah, that’s about right.W: Is there anything you like to change about the cafeteria?M: Yes, the hours. Sometimes it’s a real rush for me to get back here before 6:30.第五篇学习问题★W: Excuse me! I need to a copy of Steven Hakim’s Brief History of Time. And I don’t know where to look for it?M: Did you che ck the status on the library’s computer?W: I tried but I couldn’t figure out what to do.M: Well I can call it up right here. You wanted Hakim’s book right? It looks like it will be out for another 6 weeks.W: Oh no, I really need it for paper that due in 2 weeks. Is there anything you can do?M: Sure, we can try to get it from another library, just fill out this form and it should be here in 3 or 5 days. But it will cost 2 dollars.W: What a relief! That’s a really help!**********************************************************★M: Good morning. Is this where we should come to add or drop a course?W: Yes, it is. Just write the name of the course you want to drop on this little form.M: Great! Now where do I write the Astronomy course that I want to add?W: Sorry it’s too late to add a course. You could only add courses two weeks since this semester. And Friday was the last day.M: But I’m senior. And if I dropped the class without adding in one, I wouldn’t have enough credits to graduate.W: So, what you have to do then is to get the professor’s approval and have him sign the special add form. Then bring it back to me, and I put it through.M: Okay. Thanks. I hope I’ll be able to find them.**********************************************************★M: Hi, Lanyard, we missed you in psychology class yesterday.W: I have a terrible cough. So I stayed at home. Do you take notes?M: Well, no one can ever recite for my handwriting. Tina was there, too. And you are more likely to be able to read her notes.W: Do you know where she is today?M: I know she has class in the morning. But she always eats lunch in the cafeteria around noon.W: Good! I’ll try to catch her then.第六篇打工场景M: So you are going to be writing for the school newspaper?W: Yes, I’m excited about it. I’m thinking about journalism as a career.M: Well! Congratulations! How do they decide whom to hire?W: I have to send the writing sample. I used one of the essays I’ve written for the literature class, then the editor assigned me a topic to write a short article about it.M: What did you write about?W: Actually, it was a lot of fun. I wrote about the students’ play that has been performed this month.M: Oh, I saw that play. The director is a friend of mine. It really called in a stir around here. W: Yeah, I know. That’s what I wrote about --people’s reaction to it. It’s really interesting. M: Have you finished the article? Can I read it?W: Sure. I just made a couple of copies. So you can have one.M: Thanks. I wish I were a better writer. Working for the paper sounds like fun.W: Well, they’re looking to add one or two more photographers to the staff.M: You’re kidding! May be I’ll go over and apply.W: If you want, I’ll walk over with you to the newspa per office and introduce you to the photographic editor and some of the other photographers.M: That will be terrific! But can we go tomorrow? I have to go to math class now. And if we go tomorrow, then I’ll have time tonight to put together a portfolio of photographs to show them.W: Sure. And maybe you should call them and set up a time to meeting them tomorrow. M: Good idea. I’ll do that before I go to class.W: All right. See you tomorrow.第七篇学习问题W: Hey, Kevin, I haven’t seen you since the begin ning of the semester, how is it going?M: Well, I am a little overwhelmed. It’s strange. I always want to go to a big university like this but now I am here. I am not so sure. I mean the courses are interesting enough, but… W: What’s bothering you then?M: Well after going to a small high school and knowing everybody it’s a pretty shagged to be in huge lecture hall with hundreds of students. And not one professor even knows my name. W: I know you mean. I’ve so pretty lost myself last year but I know about something that might help. It’s called the mentor group.M: The what?W: The mentor group. It’s like a support group. I joined it last year when I was a first year student.M: So what is it?W: It’s basically professors and small group of stu dents getting together informally to discuss all kinds of subjects. You have the chance to meet professors and other students.M: Hem, sounds worthwhile, but doesn’t it take up a lot of studying time？W: Not really, you can study all the time you know and this is like a little break.M: I guess you could meet professor whose course you might take later!W: Exactly, that’s what happened to me! I am taking the psychology course with Professor Green. I didn’t know how interesting psychology was, till I got to talk to him in the mentor group.M: You talk to him in the mentor group! Is it too late to join?W: I don’t think so; if I were you I go over to the dean’s office and sign up.M: I was going to the library to return a book but I can do it later I guess.第八篇注册学校W: Here we are at registration again; I can’t believe how much tuition has gone up.M: I know. It’s ridiculous. You know my cousin Anne pays nothing to go her school in Kentucky.W: Nothing! Maybe I should transfer there.M: You can’t, only students from certain part of Kentucky can go. It’s only for students from the Appalachian Mountains area.W: So with no tuition how do they run the school?M: Well, they get a lot of donations.W: And that pays for everything?M: Well, they also get some money from the government and besides that all the students are required to work at the college. That’s why the college doesn’t need to hire a lot ofoutside-workers.W: Oh yeah, that will help cut the school expenses, so what kind of job do they do?M: My cousin helps to clean the dorms. I think her roommate washes dishes in the cafeteria. Things like that.W: That sounds great! Come to think of it. I heard of something in Georgia called hope scholarship.M: Hope scholarship? What’s that?W: I think they used state lottery money to give free tuition. But not everyone from Georgia qualifies. You need at least B average in high school.M: I should apply for that. I had really good grades in high school.W: No, you had to be from Georgia.M: Just my luck.第九篇学习问题W: What’s the matter? I’ve never seen you look so tense?M: Oh, I am just frustrated. That’s all. I have been working on this lab report for my biology class for hours and the results keep coming out wrong.W: Did you use the right procedures?M: Yeah, that’s not the problem…it’s just the…well, it’s just, you know every time I do the statistics I get the different results. Did you ever take biology?W: No, I fill my science requirement with physics, I real ly don’t care for biology especially dissection. I must pass it down in high school. We had to cut open that.M: Ok, I get the picture, I am bit squish myself but biology requires the least math, which isn’t my best subject. I really don’t see why we ev en have to take science classes if we are not major in it. I am never going to use this in the real life.W: Well that’s not the point really, a college graduate suppose to be well-rounded it. You knowwith broad education. You can only specialize in grad school.M: Sure, if I ever get there. It just seems I run one biology lab report could stand in the wave of brilliant career in sociology.W: You don’t be silly; you will manage somehow. See how come you don’t have the result for one of your XXX to write down.M: Whoops! I must forgot to add it in. No wonder my figures were messed up!十篇W: Hi, Mark, how is it going?M: Well, not so great.W: What's wrong?M: I’ve got a big problem with the poetry course that’s required for my major.W: Is it all sold up?M: No, no, there's plenty room, but there's prerequisite. I’ve got to take an introduction to poetry before I can take the special course in poets of the 1960's, and the introductory course is only offered in the evenings.W: You don't like evening classes?M: No, that's not the point. I work in the cafeteria every evening; I need the money to pay my tuition.W: Can you ask someone that work to switch hours with you? Maybe you could just switch a couple of evening since the course probably only needs two times a week?M: I wish I could, my boss just did me a favor by putting me on evenings. And he'll hit the ceiling if I ask to change again.W: Wait a minute, I have an idea, have you checked the course over at the community college?They might offer intro-to-poetry course during the day!M: Hey, that's a great idea! I am free this afternoon, I think I'll go over and check it out.W: Yeah, their courses are actually cheaper and you can transfer the credits over here!M: Thank for the advice, Linda. I'll let you know what happens.W: Sure, Mark, good luck! Oh, while you there, could you find out when the pool is open? M: No problem.第十一篇学习问题M: I'm really glad we got Cindy to be in our study group.W: That's for sure, his background in art should be a big help getting ready for this art history final.M: Now, what we'll have to do is to figure out where we’re going to meet.W: Why don't we just meet in the library?M: The six people in the group will probably make too much noise. How about my dorm room?W: There is not enough space, where would we all sit?M: Oh, I know, the snack bar in the student center! It is not too crowd in the evening, and we can push some tables together.W: That'll work! I'll let everyone know to be there at 7:00 tonight.第十二篇买书M: Excuse me. I am looking for the textbook for a course called Psychology of Personality, but Ican't find it anywhere.W: Is that the book for Dr. Peterson's course?M: That's right, Psychology 3601.W: Yes, yes, I was afraid of that. It seems we didn't order enough books for that class. You are the 7th person today who’s come in looking for one.M: But classes begin on Monday.W: I wouldn't worry, Dr. Peterson was aware of the problem, and we got another shipment of books coming in before the end of the month.M: Can I reserve the copy?W: No problem. Just give me your name and phone number, we'll call you when the books arrive.第十三篇停车★M: I’ve got another parking ticket. I don't under stand why?W: What color sticker do you have?M: It's gold; it's for this lot!W: Well, where did you park?M: Over there, next to that green truck.W: You are right in front of the loading dock; that's where they unload the kitchen supplies. M: So what?W: You are lucky you only got a ticket. Normally, security tows any cars that park there.第十四篇打工场景★Listen to a conversation between an advisor and a student.W: Come on in, Paul, and have a seat. How can I help you?M: Well, I need to choose my major, and I guess I am not sure what I want to do for a career. W: Oh!M: My problem is that I love philosophy, but my dad doesn't want me to get a degree in the humanities. He said that I'll be better off financially with a career in something like business. W: Yes, people in the humanities often do make lower salaries.M: Yeah, and I don't want to be poor, so I’m doomed.W: Hem...I guess you know that a lot of famous philosophers work in other fields, too. In fact,some of them did ground-breaking work.M: Like Aristotle?W: Um, this is just one example. There were doctors, lawyers, historians, mathematicians. Lock for example, he was trained to medicine.M: Yeah, but you are talking about geniuses. I get to grades, but I'm not a genius.W: My point is, you could work in a higher paid field and pursue philosophy on the side. It's not too late for you to declare a double major.M: But what other fields what I choose?W: I can help you with that, there's a special test you can take to determine your talents. You can take it now and it only takes an hour, then we can match your talents to a variety of job descriptions and go for there.M: Ok, that sounds like a good plan!第十五篇打工场景M: Ms. Preska, I am Tim Louis.W: Nice to meet you, Tim. The work study office called to let me know you will come in. You are interested in job here this coming semester.M: Yes, I was hoping the library might be able to use me.W: We always need some help from work study students. Can you tell me a little about yourself?M: Let’s see, I am a sophomore. I live off campus and I major in business.W: Fine, what about work experience?M: I have been the lifeguard for 3 summers at city pool. Here on campus I work last year in the cafeteria. This semester I am at the computer center 3 evenings a week but I prefer the afternoon job.W: We have the opening for someone to share books 4 afternoons a week, a total of 16 hours. Will that suit you?M: Perfectly, my courses in next semester all meet in the morning.W: The job is yours then. Please read through this information before your begin, your first day of work will be 2 weeks from today.M: Thank you very much, I’ll see you then.第十六篇暑假出行M: So where are you going to be this summer?W: I’ve got a part time job at the gallery in New York. And I will be taking a joining class at night.M: That's great. You can learn a lot working in an art gallery, and there's no place like New York for an inspiring artist. I lived there myself when I was first at the college.W: I know how lucky I am to have this job but to tell you the truth; I have my heart set on going out west this summer.M: Out west? You mean California.W: No, the southwest, the desert and everythingM: Why the desert?W: Well, you know, Georgia O'Keeffe is my favorite artist, and she did such good work out there.M: That' true. But O'Keeffe didn't start out in the southwest, you know. She lived in New York for years, and she did some very impressive painting there.W: I guess you mean the skyscraper series. It's funny I never really thought about where she paint them before.M: It was in New York and she got a lot out of living there. She didn't always enjoy it. But later on she said that being around so many artists that help her to develop her own artistic vision.W: That's a new way of looking at the city. Now I can only find affordable place to live.第十七篇学习问题★Listen to part of the conversation between two college studentsM: Could we stop for a few minutes before we go over chapter five? I'm gonna need extra emerge to get through that one.W: Why? The first four chapters went really fast.M: I know, but the professor said the test would go up to chapter five. And that's the one I understand least. My notes from that day are a mess, circles made of broken lines, the word "GESTALT" in big letters, complete confusion.W: Ok, well, let's start with the broken lines. There suppose to be an illustration of the principle of closure. The idea is that your brain doesn't take in information exactly the same way as your eyes see it. I mean it's not like your eyes are camera and your brain just see the photographs it takes. The point is that your brain perceives more than your eyes actually see. Imaging individual broken lines and the shape of the circle, your brain perceives them to be a circle, even though the shape isn't complete. Your brain fills in the empty spaces because what it sees is familiar to a complete pattern.M: Oh, I get it. Our brain s’ close is based in the circle --- closure, so is closure the same thing as GESTALT?W: Well, closure is part of GESTALT. It's one of the five principles that try to explain how thebrain organizes the information it perceives.M: Hem, do you think that the other four principles would be on the test?W: Probably seems they are all in chapter five. We'd better go over all of them.M: Yeah, I'm sure you are right. But let's go and get something to eat before we do the rest, ok? Otherwise, I don't think my brain will be able to perceive anything.W: Sure, let's go.第一篇（打工场景）It seems like only yesterday that I was sitting where you are, just finishing my first year of medical school and wondering if I'd ever get a chance to use all my new knowledge on a real live patient!Well, I have good news for you! You don't have to wait until your third or fourth year ofMedical school to get some hands-on experience! The dean has invited me here to tell you about the university's rural opportunity program. If you enroll in this program, you can have the opportunity this summer, after your first year of medical school, to spend from four to six weeks observing and assisting a real physician like me in a small rural community. You won't have to compete with other students for time and attention, and you can see what life as a country doctor is really like.The program was designed to encourage medical students like yourselves to consider careers in rural communities that are still understaffed. It seems that medical students are afraid to go into rural family practice for two reasons. First, they don't know much about it. And second, specialists in the cities usually make more money. But, on the up-side, in rural practice, doctors can really get to know their patients and be respected members of the community.I participated in the program when it first started and spent six weeks in a small rural town. Let me tell you, it was really great! I got to work with real patients. I watched the birth of a child, assisted an accident victim, and had lots of really practical hands-on experience --- all in one summer. And to my surprise, I found that country life has a lot to offer that city life doesn't --- no pollution or traffic jams, for instance!My experience made me want to work where I'm needed and appreciated. I don't miss the city at all!第二篇（选课场景）In the few minutes that remain of today's class, I'd like to discuss next week's schedule with you. Because I'm presenting a paper at a conference in Detroit on Thursday, I won't be here for either Wednesday's or Friday's class. I will, however, be here for Monday's. Next Friday, a week from today, is the midterm exam, marking the halfway point in the semester. Professor Andrews has agreed to administer the exam. In place of the usual Wednesday class, I've arranged an optional review session. Since it is optional, attendance will not be taken; however, attending the class would be a good idea for those worried about the midterm. So, remember: optional class next Wednesday; midterm, Friday.第三篇（打工场景）Good afternoon. I'm here today to talk to you about a career with our airline. We're especially interested in recruiting people to fill openings for flight attendants.First of all, to work as a flight attendant with us, you must be accepted into our training program --- and with so many people applying, it's not easy to be selected. From the thousands of applications that we receive annually, we choose fewer than a thousand people for training. So, we require experience serving the public; and it also helps if you've earned some college credits.Also, not everybody who gets accepted into the training program makes it through.The course meets six days a week for five weeks. The training includes extensive classroom workin such subjects as first aid and passenger psychology as well as practical training in flight procedures and meal service. A lot of our graduates say that our fight attendants develop the skills of a nurse, a headwaiter, and a public relations executive!But, as a flight attendant myself, I can say that all of the hard work is worth it. Of course, I get to travel throughout the country, and the airline pays all of my expenses while I'm away from my base station. And, what I like best of all is that I've made friends with people from all over the country!第四篇（Housing场景）I need to make sure you understand how to get housing for next year. When you entered as first-year students this year, the school assigned you to a dorm and a roommate, but next year as returning students you'll choose both your roommate and your dorm. But whether or not you actually get to live in your first choice depends on what number you or your roommate draws in the lottery system. The system gives priority to the students who have been here longest. Fourth-year students get the first block of numbers, third-years get the second block, and second-years --- like you'll be --- get the third. The lower the number you draw, the sooner you choose. Number one gets the first choice, number two gets the second choice, and so on.You can use either your won or your intended roommate's number to make your room choice. If your roommate for next year has been at the school longer than you have, they'll be in a better block of numbers and so will have a better number than any second-year student. But most of you will probably be rooming with other second-year students and so neither of you may have a great number. You may not get into your first or even second choice. Of course, if you've made plans to live off campus, you don't need to enter the lottery at all.Dorm space will be especially tight this year because the dorms on North Campus will be closed for renovations. This means that those of you who draw the worst numbers won't be able to get dorm housing at all. In that case, the housing office will help you find off-campus housing.生物类15+13=28。

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老托Part C 精选93篇1Community service is an important component of education here at ourhelps elementary students who've fallen behind. You education majors might be especially interested in it it offers the opportunity to do some teaching—that is, tutoring in math and English. You'd have to volunteer two hours a week for one semester. You can choose to help a child with math, English, or both. Half-hour lessons are fine, so you could do a half hour of each subject two days a week. Professor Dodge will act as a mentor to the tutors—he'll be available to help you with lesson plans or to offer suggestions for activities. He has office hours every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. You can sign up for the program with him and begin the tutoring next week. I'm sure you'll enjoy this community service and you'll gain valuable experience at the same time. It looks good on your resume, too, showing that you've had experience with children and that you care about your community. If you'd like to sign up, or if you have any questions, stop by Professor Dodge's office this week.【生词摘录】ponent: n.［C］one of several parts that together make up a wholemachine or system （机器或系统的）零件；成分；组成部分2.tutor: n. ［C］someone who teaches one pupil or a small group, and isdirectly paid by them 家庭教师，私人教师v. to teach someone as a tutor 给…当家庭教师；指导3.mentor: n. ［C］an experienced person who advises and helps a lessexperienced person 顾问，指导人，教练I hope you've all finished reading the assigned chapter on insurance so that you're prepared for our discussion today. But, before we start, I'd like to mention a few things your text doesn't go into. It's interesting to note that insurance has existed in some form for a very long time. The earliest insurance policies were what we called bottomry contracts. They provided shipping protection for merchants as far back as 3000 B.C. In general, the contracts were often no more than verbal agreements. They granted loans to merchants with the understanding that if a particular shipment of goods was lost at sea, the loan didn't have to be repaid. Interest on the loans varied according to how risky it was to transport the goods. During periods of heavy piracy at sea, for example, the amount of interest and the cost of the policy went up considerably. So, you can see how insurance helped encourage international trade. Even the most cautious merchants became willing to risk shipping their goods over long distances, not to mention in hazardous weather conditions when they had this kind of protection available. Generally speaking, the basic form of an insurance policy has been pretty much the same since the Middle Ages. There are four points that were salient then and remain paramount in all policies today. These were outlined in chapter six and will serve as the basis for the rest of today's discussion. Can anyone tell me what one of those points might be? 【生词摘录】1.insurance: n. ［U］an arrangement with a company in which you pay themmoney each year and they pay the costs if anything bad happens to you, such as an illness or an accident 保险；the money that you pay regularly to an insurance company 保险费；the business of providing insurance 保险业2.bottomry: n. 船舶抵押契约（如船舶损失，则债务取消），冒险借贷3.contract: n. ［C］a formal written agreement between two or more people,which says what each person must do for the other 契约；合同4.loan: n. ［C］an amount of money that you borrow from a bank etc （银行等的）贷款5.understanding: n. ［C usually singular］a private, unofficial agreement（私底下、非正式的）协议，协定6.interest: n. ［U］a charge made for borrowing money（借贷的）利息［+on］7.piracy: n. the crime of attacking and stealing from ships at sea 海上抢劫，海盗行为8.cautious: adj. careful to avoid danger or risks 小心的，谨慎的，慎重的9.hazardous: adj. 危险的10.s alient: adj. formal the salient points or features of something are the mostimportant or most noticeable parts of it 【正式】显著的，突出的11.p aramount: adj. more important than anything else 至高无上的，最重要的Located at the NASA Research Center in Iowa is a 5,000-gallon vat of water, and inside the tank is an underwater treadmill designed by Dava Newman, an aerospace engineer. For four years Newman observed scuba divers as they simulated walking on the Moon and on Mars on her underwater moving belt. She wanted to discover how the gravity of the Moon and of Mars would affect human movement. To do this, Newman attached weights to the divers and then lowered them into the tank and onto the treadmill. These weights were carefully adjusted so that the divers could experience underwater the gravity of the Moon and of Mars as they walked on the treadmill. Newman concluded that walking on Mars will probably be easier than walking on the Moon. The Moon has less gravity than Mars does, so at lunar gravity, the divers struggled to keep their balance and walked awkwardly. But at Martian gravity, the divers had greater traction and stability and could easily adjust to a pace of 1.5 miles per hour. As Newman gradually increased the speed of the treadmill, the divers took longer, graceful strides until they comfortably settled into an even quicker pace. Newman also noted that at Martian gravity, the divers needed less oxygen. The data Newman collected will help in the future design of Martian space suits. Compared to lunar space suits, Martian space suits will require smaller air tanks; and, to allow for freer movement, the elbow and knee areas of the space suits will also be altered.【生词摘录】1.gallon: n. AmE a unit for measuring liquids, equal to 3.785 litres 【美】加仑（等于3.785升）2.vat: n. ［C］a very large container for storing liquids such as whisky or dye,when they are being made（酿酒、盛染料用的）大缸，大桶3.tank: n. ［C］a large container for storing liquid or gas（盛放液体或气体的）大容器4.treadmill: n. ［C］a mill worked in the past by prisoners treading on stepsfixed to a very large wheel（过去用以惩罚犯人的）踏车5.aerospace: adj. involving the designing and building of aircraft and spacevehicles 航空和航天（器制造）的n.［U］the industry that designs and builds aircraft and space vehicles 航空和航天工业，航天工业6.scuba diving: n. ［U］the sport of swimming under water while breathingthrough a tube connected to a container of air on your back 斯库巴潜泳，水肺潜泳（戴自携式潜水呼吸器潜泳）7.simulate: v. to make or produce something that is not real but has theappearance of being real 模仿，模拟8.Martian: adj. of or relating to the planet Mars 火星的9.stride: n. ［C］a long step 大步，阔步10.e lbow: n. ［C］the joint where your arms bends 肘Dava NewmanProfessor of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Engineering Systems Director of Technology and Policy ProgramMac Vicar Faculty FellowWelcome to Everglades National Park. The Everglades is a watery plain covered with saw grass that's home to numerous species of plants and wildlife. At one and a half million acres, it's too big to see it all today, but this tour will offer you a good sampling. Our tour bus will stop first at Taylor Slough. This is a good place to start because it's home to many of the plants and animals typically associated with the Everglades. You'll see many exotic birds and, of course, our world famous alligators. Don't worry, there's a boardwalk that goes across the marsh, so you can look down at the animals in the water from a safe distance. The boardwalk is high enough to give you a great view of the saw grass prairie. From there we'll head to some other marshy and even jungle like areas that feature wonderful tropical plant life. For those of you who'd like a closer view of the saw grass prairie, you might consider renting a canoe sometime during your visit here. However, don't do this unless you have a very good sense of direction and can negotiate your way through tall grass. We'd hate to have to come looking for you. You have the good fortune of being here in the winter—the best time of year to visit. During the spring and summer, the mosquitoes will just about eat you alive! Right now they're not so bothersome, but you'll still want to use an insect repellent.【生词摘录】1.Everglades National Park: 大沼泽地国家公园2.saw grass: 克拉莎草；加州砖子苗3.acre: n. ［C］a unit for measuring area, equal to 4,047 square metres 英亩4.sampling: n. items selected at random from a population and used to testhypotheses about the population 取样，抽样，采样5.exotic: adj. approving seeming unusual and exciting because of beingconnected with a foreign country 【褒义】异国风情的，外国情调的：exotic birds 外国的奇异鸟类6.alligator: n. ［C］a large animal with a long mouth and sharp teeth that liesin the hot wet parts of the US and China 短吻鳄7.boardwalk: n. ［C］AmE a raised path made of wood, usually built next tothe sea【美】（常在海滨）用木板铺成的小道8.prairie: n. ［C］a wide open area of land in North America which is coveredin grass or wheat（北美洲的）大草原9.canoe: n. ［C］a long light boat that is pointed at both ends and which youmove along using a paddle 独木舟，小划子10.n egotiate: v. <口> 成功通过，顺利越过11.m osquito: n. ［C］a small flying insect that sucks the blood of people andanimals 蚊子12.r epellent: n. ［C,U］a substance that keeps insects away 驱虫剂Thank you. It's great to see so many of you interested in this series on "Survival in Outer Space." Please excuse the cameras; we're being videotaped for the local TV stations. Tonight I'm going to talk about the most basic aspect of survival—the space suit. When most of you imagine an astronaut, that's probably the first thing that comes to mind, right? Well, without space suits, it would not be possible for us to survive in space. For example, outer space is a vacuum—there's no gravity or air pressure; without protection, a body would explode. What's more, we'd cook in the sun or freeze in the shade with temperatures ranging from a toasty 300 degrees above to a cool 300 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. The space suit that NASA has developed is truly a marvel. This photo enlargement here is a life-size image of an actual space suit worn by astronauts on the last space shuttle mission. This part is the torso. It’s made of seven extremely durable layers. This thick insulation protects against temperature extremes and radiation. Next is what they call a "bladder" of oxygen that's an inflatable sac, filled with oxygen, to simulate atmospheric pressure. This bladder presses against the body with the same force as the Earth's atmosphere at sea level. The innermost layers provide liquid cooling and ventilation. Despite all the layers, the suit is flexible, allowing free movement so we can work. Another really sophisticated part of the space suit is the helmet. I brought one along to show you. Can I have a volunteer come and demonstrate?【生词摘录】1.videotape: v. to record a television programme, film etc on a videotape 把（电视节目、电影等）录在录像（磁）带上2.vacuum: n. ［C］a space that is completely empty of all gas, especially onefrom which all the air has been taken away 真空3.shade: n. ［U］slight darkness or shelter from the direct light of the sunmade by something blocking it 荫，背阴处4.toasty: adj. AmE informal warm and comfortable 【美，非正式】暖烘烘的，温暖舒适的5.Fahrenheit: n. ［U］a scale of temperature in which water freezes at 32°and boils at 212°华氏温度6.marvel: n. ［C］something or someone surprisingly useful or skillful, thatyou like and admire very much 十分有用（灵巧）的物（人）7.enlargement: n. ［C］a photograph that has been printed again in a largersize 放大的照片8.life-size: 又作life-sized，adj. a picture or model of something or someonethat is life-size is the same size as they are in real life 与实物（真人）大小一样的9.shuttle: n. ［C］a spacecraft that can fly into space and return to Earth, andcan be used more than once （可以多次使用的）航天飞机，太空穿梭机10.m ission: n. ［C］an important job done by a member of the airforce, armyetc, especially an attack on the enemy 任务，使命11.t orso: n. ［C］your body, not including your head, arms, or legs （头和四肢除外的）人体躯干12.d urable: adj. staying in good condition for a long time even if used a lot 耐用的13.i nsulation: n. ［U］material used to insulate something, especially a building（尤指建筑物的）绝缘材料；the act of insulating something or the state of being insulated 隔绝14.e xtreme: n. ［C］something that goes beyond normal limits, so that it seemsvery unusual and unacceptable 极端15.b ladder: n. ［C］a bag of skin, leather, or rubber, for example inside afootball, that can be filled with air or liquid （可充气或充水的）囊；袋16.i nflatable: adj. an inflatable object has to be filled with air before you canuse it 须充气方可使用的，（需）充气的17.s ac: n. technical a part inside a plant or animal that is shaped like a bag andcontains liquid or air 【术语】（动物或植物的）囊；液囊18.i nnermost: adj. formal furthest inside 【正式】最里面的19.v entilation: n. ［U］通风（ventilate: v. to let fresh air into a room, buildingetc 使通风）20.h elmet: n. ［C］a strong hard hat worn for protection by soldiers, motorcycleriders, the police etc 头盔，钢盔，安全帽21.d emonstrate: v. to show or prove something clearly 证明，论证，证实；toshow or describe how something works or is done 示范，演示；to march through the streets with a large group of people in order to publicly protest about something （为公开抗议某事）游行，示威；to show that you have a particular skill, quality, or ability 展示，表露出（某种技能、品质或能力）6Good evening. My name is Pam Jones, and on behalf of the Modern Dance club, I'd like to welcome you to tonight's program. The club is pleased to present the TV version of The Catherine Wheel, Twyla Tharp's rock ballet. This video version of the ballet has been even more successful with audiences than the original theater production. It includes some animation, slow motion, and stop-action freezes that really help the audience understand the dance. The title of the piece refers to Saint Catherine, who died on a wheel in 307 A.D. Nowadays, a Catherine wheel is also a kind of firework. It looks something like a pinwheel. Anyway, the dance is certainly full of fireworks! You'll see how Twyla Tharp explores one family's attempt to confront the violence in modern life. The central symbol of the work is a pineapple, but exactly what it represents has always created a lot of controversy. As you watch, see if you can figure it out. The music for this piece is full of the rhythmic energy of rock music. It was composed by David Byrne. Of the rock band Talking Heads? And the lead dancer in this version was Sara Rudner, who is perfectly suited to Tharp's adventurous choreography. Following the video, dance teacher Mary Parker will lead a discussion about the symbolism Ms. Tharp used. We hope you can stay for that. So, enjoy tonight's video and thank you for your support. 【生词摘录】1.present: v. to give a performance in a theatre, cinema, etc, or broadcast aprogramme on television or radio 上演；演出；表演；播出（电视或广播节目）2.ballet: n. ［C］a performance in which a special style of dancing and musictell a story without any speaking 芭蕾舞剧；芭蕾舞曲3.animation: n. ［U］the process of making animated films 动物片的制作4.wheel: n. ［C］one of the round things under a car, bus, bicycle etc that turnwhen it moves （汽车、公共汽车、自行车等的）车轮5.firework: n. ［C usually plural］a small container filled with powder thatburns or explodes to produce coloured lights, noise, and smoke 烟火，烟花，焰火6.pinwheel: n. ［C］a toy consisting of a stick with curved pieces of plastic atthe end that turn around when they are blown 玩具风车（windmill, BrE）7.pineapple: n. ［C,U］a large yellow-brown tropical fruit or its sweet juicyyellow flesh 菠萝，凤梨8.controversy: n. ［C,U］a serious argument or disagreement, especiallyabout something such as a plan or decision, that continues for a long time 争论；辩论；争议9.rhythmic: 又作rhythmical, adj. having rhythm 有节奏的10.a dventurous: adj. 又作adventuresome, AmE【美】eager to go to newplaces and do exciting or dangerous things 喜欢冒险的，有冒险精神的；not afraid of taking risks or trying new things 敢作敢为的，大胆创新的11.c horeography: n. ［U］the art of arranging how dancers should move duringa performance 编舞（艺术）；舞蹈设计12.s ymbolism: n. ［U］the use of symbols to represent something 象征主义（手法）7In our lab today, we'll be testing the hypothesis that babies can count as early as five months of age. The six babies here are all less than six months old. You'll be watching them on closed circuit TV and measuring their responses. The experiment is based on the well-established observation that babies stare longer if they don't see what they expect to see. First, we're going to let two dolls move slowly in front of the babies. The babies will see the two dolls disappear behind a screen. Your job is to record, in seconds, how long the babies stare at the dolls when the screen is removed. In the next stage, two dolls will again move in front of the babies and disappear. But then a third doll will follow. When the screen is removed, the babies will only see two dolls. If we're right, the babies will now stare longer because they expect three dolls but only see two. It seems remarkable to think that such young children can count. My own research has convinced me that they have this ability from birth. But whether they do or not, perhaps we should raise another question. Should we take advantage of this ability by teaching children mathematics at such a young age? They have great untapped potential, but is it good for parents to pressure young children?【生词摘录】1.hypothesis: n. plural hypotheses,［C］an idea that is suggested as a possibleway of explaining a situation, proving an idea etc, which has not yet been shown to be true 假设，假说2.closed circuit television (TV): a system in which cameras send picturesto television sets that is used in many public buildings to protect them from crime 闭路电视3.well-established: adj. established for a long time and respected 历史悠久且享有盛誉的4.untapped: adj. an untapped resource, market etc has not yet been used（资源、市场等）未开发的；未利用的Before starting our tour of Monticello, I'd like to give you some historical facts that might help you appreciate what you see today even more. Monticello was the very much loved home of Thomas Jefferson for over fifty years. Jefferson, who was, of course, President, was also a great reader and language enthusiast. He read widely on different subjects, including architecture. He wasn't formally trained in architecture, but as a result of his study and observation of other buildings, he was able to help design and build the house. He chose the site himself, naming the estate "Monticello," which means "little mountain" in Italian. In fact, many of the ideas behind the design also came from the Italian architect Andrea Palladio, who lived in the sixteenth century and who had a great influence on the architecture of England. Jefferson, however, ignored one of Palladio's principles, that is, not to build in a high place. Monticello's elevation made the transportation of what was needed at the house—for example, food—especially difficult. But the view from the estate would not be as spectacular if Jefferson had followed Palladio's advice; there really is no boundary between the house and the nature around it, and so Jefferson was able to look out on his beloved state of Virginia from his wonderful vantage point. Now we'll go on to Jefferson's library.【生词摘录】1.Monticello: 蒙提切娄2.appreciate: v. to understand how good or useful someone or something is欣赏，赏识，鉴赏3.enthusiast: n. ［C］someone who is very interested in a particular activityor subject 热衷于…的人4.estate: n. ［C］a large area of land in the country, usually with one largehouse on it and one owner （在乡村附有宅地的）一大片私有土地，庄园5.elevation: n. ［singular］a height above the level of the sea 海拔6.spectacular: adj. very impressive and exciting 壮观的，精彩的，引人注目的7.vantage point: a good position from which you can see something （能观察某物的）有利位置Now that we've all introduced ourselves to the new members, let's get down to work. As the committee in charge of this year's tree-planting project, we have several items on our agenda. First, we have to review the budget. The president has informed me that the trustees have set aside $3,000 for the purchase of trees and our environmental T-shirt sale netted a profit of $1,500. Second, we have to finalize the choice of trees. As you know, we're working with Richardson's Nursery again this year since everyone seemed pleased with the work he did for us last year. Mr. Richardson has presented us with several choices within our price range that he thinks would meet our needs. He's sent us pictures of the trees for us to look at, but he wanted me to tell you that we're welcome to visit the nursery if we want to see the trees themselves. Lastly, we need to plan some kind of ceremony to commemorate the planting. Several ideas, including a garden party of some sort, have been suggested. So let's get on with it and turn to the first order of business.【生词摘录】1.item: n. ［C］a single thing, especially part of a list, group, or set （尤指清单上、一群或一组事物中的）一项；一件；一条2.trustee: n. ［C］a member of a group that controls the money of a company,college, or other organization（公司、学院等的）理事，董事会成员: v. especially AmE to earn a particular amount of money as a profit aftertax has been paid 【尤美】获得净收入，净赚4.finalize: v. to finish the last part of a plan, business deal etc 使（计划、交易等）确定，最后定下5.nursery: n. ［C］a place where plants and trees are grown and sold 苗圃（garden center, BrE）Welcome to the Four Winds Historical Farm, where traditions of the past are preserved for visitors like you. Today, our master thatchers will begin giving this barn behind me a sturdy thatched roof, able to withstand heavy winds and last up to a hundred years. How do they do it? Well, in a nutshell, thatching involves covering the beams or rafters, the wooden skeleton of a roof with reeds or straw. Our thatchers here have harvested their own natural materials for the job, the bundles of water reeds you see lying over there beside the barn. Thatching is certainly uncommon in the Untied States today. I guess that's why so many of you have come to see this demonstration. But it wasn't always that way. In the seventeenth century, the colonists here thatched their roofs with reeds and straw, just as they had done in England. After a while, though, they began to replace the thatch with wooden shingles because wood was so plentiful. And eventually, other roofing materials like stone, slate, and clay tiles came into use. It's a real shame that most people today don't realize how strong and long lasting a thatched roof is. In Ireland, where thatching is still practiced, the roofs can survive winds of up to one hundred ten miles per hour. That's because straw and reeds are so flexible. They bend but don't break in the wind like other materials can. Another advantage is that the roofs keep the house cool in the summer and warm in the winter. And then, of course, there's the roofs' longevity—the average is sixty years, but they can last up to a hundred. With all these reasons to start thatching roofs again, wouldn't it be wonderful to see this disappearing craft return to popularity?【生词摘录】1.thatcher: n. ［C］someone skilled in making a roof from plant stalks orfoliage 盖屋顶者2.barn: n. ［C］a large farm building for storing crops, or for keeping animalsin 谷仓，粮秣房，仓库，牲口棚；informal a large, plain building 【非正式】空荡荡的大房子3.withstand: v. to be strong enough to remain unharmed by something suchas great heat or cold, great pressure etc 耐得住，承受住（酷热、严寒、高压等）4.in a nutshell: spoken used when you are stating the main facts aboutsomething in a short, clear way 【口】一言以蔽之，简括地说，用一句话概括5.beam: n. ［C］a long heavy piece of wood or metal used in building houses,bridges etc 梁，横梁6.rafter: n. ［C usually plural］one of the large sloping pieces of wood that formthe structure of a roof 椽7.skeleton: n. ［C］the most important parts of something, to which moredetail can be added later 骨架，框架；梗概，纲要8.reed: n. ［C］a type of tall plant like grass that grows in wet places 芦苇9.straw: n. ［U］the dried stems of wheat or similar plants that are used foranimals to sleep on, and for making things such as baskets, mats etc 秸秆（如麦秆等）10.c olonist: n. ［C］someone who settles in a new colony 开拓殖民地的居民，拓殖者11.s hingle: n. ［C］one of many small thin pieces of building materials,especially wood, used to cover a roof or wall（覆盖屋顶或墙用的）木瓦；屋面板；墙面板12.s late: n. ［U］a dark grey rock that can easily be split into flat thin pieces 板岩，板石13.c lay: n. ［U］heavy sticky soil that can be used for making pots, bricks etc黏土14.t ile: n. ［C］a flat square piece of baked clay or other material, used forcovering roofs, floors etc（屋顶、地板等上用的）瓷砖，地砖15.l ongevity: n. ［U］formal long life 【正式】长寿；technical the length of aperson or animal’s life【术语】（人或动物的）寿命A lot of people in the United States are coffee drinkers. Over the last few years, a trend has been developing to introduce premium, specially blended coffees, known as "gourmet coffees" into the American market. Boston seems to have been the birthplace of this trend. In fact, major gourmet coffee merchants from other cities like Seattle and San Francisco came to Boston, where today they're engaged in a kind of "coffee war" with Boston's merchants. They are all competing for a significant share of the gourmet coffee market. Surprisingly, the competition among these leading gourmet coffee businesses will not hurt any of them. Experts predict that the gourmet coffee market in the United States is growing and will continue to grow, to the point that gourmet coffee will soon capture half of what is now a 1.5-million-dollar market and will be an 8-million-dollar market by 1999. Studies have shown that coffee drinkers who convert to gourmet coffee seldom go back to the regular brands found in supermarkets. As a result, these brands will be the real losers in the gourmet coffee competition.【生词摘录】1.premium: adj. of high quality 高级的，优质的2.blended: adj. combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts areindistinguishable 混合的3.gourmet: n. ［C］someone who knows a lot about food and wine and whoenjoys good food and wine 美食家4.birthplace: n. ［C usually singular］the place where someone was born,especially someone famous （尤指名人的）出生地；the place where something first started to happen or exist 发源地，发祥地You may remember that a few weeks ago we discussed the question of what photography is. Is it art, or is it a method of reproducing images? Do photographs belong in museums or just in our homes? Today I want to talk about a person who tried to make his professional life an answer to such questions. Alfred Stieglitz went from the United States to Germany to study engineering. While he was there, he became interested in photography and began to experiment with his camera. He took pictures under conditions that most photographers considered too difficult. He took them at night, in the rain, and of people and objects reflected in windows. When he returned to the United States he continued these revolutionary efforts. Stieglitz was the first person to photograph skyscrapers, clouds, and views from an airplane. What Stieglitz was trying to do in these photographs was what he tried to do throughout his life: make photography an art. He felt that photography could be just as good a form of self-expression as painting or drawing. For Stieglitz, his camera was his brush. While many photographers of the late 1800's and early 1900's thought of their work as a reproduction of identical images, Stieglitz saw his as a creative art form. He understood the power of the camera to capture the moment. In fact, he never retouched his prints or made copies of them. If he were in this classroom today, I'm sure he'd say, "Well, painters don't normally make extra copies of their paintings, do they?"【生词摘录】1.experiment: v. to try various ideas, methods etc to see whether they willwork or what effect they will have 试验；试用2.skyscraper: n. ［C］a very tall modern city building 摩天大楼3.identical: adj. exactly the same 完全相同的［+to］4.capture: v. to succeed in showing or describing a situation or feeling usingwords or pictures（用语言或图片）记录下5.retouch: v. to improve a picture or photograph by painting over marks ormaking other small changes描绘，润色（图画、照片）。

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老托福听力PartC原文1Were going to start today talking about congressional aides, that is, the people who work for our congressional representatives, both in Washington and in the representatives local districts.今日我们将要开头谈谈国会助手，也就是说，为我们国会代表工作的人，既在华盛顿，又在代表当地的区域。

It used to be that members of Congress had a relatively small staff of people working for them, and the role of these people wasnt of primary importance.过去曾经是国会议员们有一个相对小的员工(规模、群体、数量)为他们工作，这些人的角色不是最重要的。

But now there are thousands of congressional aides, and theyve profoundly affected the way the whole government works.但现在有成千上万的国会助手，而且他们已经深深地影响到了整个政府工作的方式。

Congressional aides work in two different locations: one, in the congressional representatives local offices, the districts from which they were elected, and two, in Washington.国会助手在两个不同的地点工作：一，在国会代表的当地办公室，在他们被选举的地区，二，在华盛顿。

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老托福听力PartC原文1I was really glad when your club invited me to share my coin collection.当你们的俱乐部邀请我来共享我的硬币保藏时，我真的很兴奋。

Its been my passion since I collected my first Lincoln cent in 1971; thats the current penny with Abraham Lincolns image.自从1971年我收集了我的第一枚林肯美分，这始终是我的酷爱;那是目前带着Abraham Lincoln的肖像的美分(硬币)Just a little history before I start in on my own collection.在我开头(共享)我自己的保藏前，简洁(介绍)一点历史。

Lincoln pennies are made of copper, and they were the first United States coin to bear the likeness of a President.林肯美分是铜制的，它们是第一种带有总统肖像的US硬币。

It was back in 1909 when the country was celebrating the centennial of Lincolns birth in 1809 that the decision was made to redesign theone-cent piece in his honor.那是过去的1909年，当国家庆祝1809年林肯诞生的百年纪念时，打算重新设计一美分的硬币向他表示敬意。

Before that, the penny had an American Indian head on it.在那之前，美分上有美洲印第安人的头(像)。

老托福听力93篇(73-74)-Look at our topographical

老托福听力93篇(73-74)-Look at our topographical老托福听力对新托福听力的备考依然有重要的作用,老托福听力的语速比较快,有助于提高同学们的辨音能力,小编为各位考生整理老托福听力93篇精选，各位同学仔细看看吧。

73Look at our topographical map and you'll see that the middle third of the North American continent from the Rocky Mountains almost to the Mississippi River is pretty flat. This is the Great Plains. This kind of area is sometimes called a prairie, sometimes a steppe. That's s-t-e-p-p-e. The defining features are level terrain, dry climate, and an absence of trees. The Great Plains are actually the former bed of a shallow inland sea. Over millions of years, sediment left by glaciers, water, and wind smoothed out the dry sea bed. As I said, the Great Plaints are bordered on the west by the Rocky Mountains. And it's really the Rockies that are responsible for the formation of the grasslands. The mountains are so high that they block the heavy moist air traveling eastward form the Pacific Ocean. Lighter, drier air passes over the mountains. Until people intervened with irrigation and farms, only grass could grow on the dry, windy plain. In fact, we can divide the Great Plains into three zones. In the west, where it's driest and windiest, the grass is very short. In the eastern zone, there's more rain and grass grows as high as 360 centimeters. In the middle third, there's a mix of grass species that grow to an intermediate height.【生词摘录】1. topographical: adj. 地形学的2. prairie: n. [C]大草原，牧场3. steppe: n. [C]大草原，干草原4. level: adj. 平坦的5. terrain: n. 地形6. sediment: n. [C]沉淀物7. glacier: n. [C]冰川8. smooth out: v. 消除，使平滑9. moist: n. [C]潮湿的10. intervene: v. 介入，干预11. windy: adj. 多风的12. intermediate: adj. 中间的74Did you know you can catch a mood? A bad mood isn't spread by a virus like the flu is, but it can be contagious. Moods sort of drift from person to person unconsciously. Slight, unintentional signals carry the mood. You've probably experienced it yourself. You're around someone who's feeling down and showing it—slumped shoulders, downcast mouth, subdued voice—all that sort of thing. Pretty soon you begin to feel depressed too. Of course, good moods are also catching, not just bad ones. Moods spread in steps. One person's facial expression or whatever is observed by another, who then unconsciously begins to mimic. The process is automatic—a split second mimicry. The person isn'teven aware of the copying. A full-blown case of mood transfer develops as this copying continues. Not everyone picks up moods to the same degree. Those who're most susceptible often have strong physiological responses to what's going on around them. You know, people who break out in a nervous sweat easily and whose stomachs churn. People don't all send moods equally well either. The best mood senders are expressive people because mood contagion can't happen without signals. If they aren't there—that is, the person gives no indication of the mood they're in—nobody will pick up the mood.【生词摘录】1. virus: n. [C]病毒2. contagious: adj. 传染性的3. unconsciously: adv. 无意地，不知不觉4. slight: adj. 微小的5. unintentional: adj. 不是故意的，无心的，无意识的6. slumped: adj. 耷拉着的7. downcast: adj. 气馁的，沮丧的8. subdued: adj. 被抑制的9. catching: adj. 能传染的10. mimic: v. 模仿，仿效11. a split second: 一瞬间12. mimicry: n. [C]模仿13. full-blown: adj. 全面的14. susceptible: adj. 易受影响的15. physiological: adj. 生理学的16. sweat: v. 出汗17. churn: v. 产生剧烈搅动18. contagion: n. [C]传染19. indication: n. [C]迹象，指示，暗示When you are old and grey and full of sleep,And nodding by the fire, take down this book, And slowly read, and dream of the soft look Your eyes had once, and of their shadows deep; How many loved your moments of glad grace, And loved your beauty with love false or true, But one man loved the pilgrim soul in you,And loved the sorrows of your changing face; And bending down beside the glowing bars, Murmur, a little sadly, how love fledAnd paced upon the mountains overheadAnd hid his face amid a crowd of stars.The furthest distance in the worldIs not between life and deathBut when I stand in front of youYet you don't know thatI love you.The furthest distance in the worldIs not when I stand in front of youYet you can't see my loveBut when undoubtedly knowing the love from both Yet cannot be together.The furthest distance in the worldIs not being apart while being in loveBut when I plainly cannot resist the yearningYet pretending you have never been in my heart. The furthest distance in the worldIs not struggling against the tidesBut using one's indifferent heartTo dig an uncrossable riverFor the one who loves you.。

TOEFL老托福听力PartC原文汇总3篇

TOEFL老托福听力PartC原文汇总3篇TOEFL老托福听力PartC原文汇总1The winds of a tornado are the most violent and destructive ones on Earth.龙卷风是地球上最猛烈和最具破坏性的风。

Any of you who have seen one knows very well how frightening and powerful they are.任何看见过龙卷风的人都非常了解他们是多么令人恐惧和强大。

What's interesting about them is that scientists don't actually know exactly why tornadoes occur.关于它们有意思的是科学家事实上并不确切地知道龙卷风为什么发生。

We do know, however, what happens when tornadoes are formed.然而，我们的确知道，当龙卷风形成时发生了什么。

As you remember, a front occurs when cool, dry air from the north meets warm, humid air ing from the south, from the Gulf of Mexico, for tornadoes in the United States.正如你们所记得的，当来自北方的凉爽干燥的空气遇到来自南方，来自墨西哥湾的温暖湿润的空气，会出现一个峰，形成在美国的龙卷风。

Where these air masses meet, a narrow zone of storm clouds develops, and thunderstorms, and sometimes tornadoes, occur.在这些气团相遇的地方，一个狭窄的暴风雨云团地带形成了，还有雷暴，以及有时会发生龙卷风。

2000年8月托福听力文字(较完整)

2000年8月托福听力文字1. man: Do you have this style shirt in my size?1。

男:你这种样式的衬衫有我能穿的尺寸吗?woman: I'll check. but. . . to tell you the truth, I think this one's right for you.女人:我查一下。

但是……实话告诉你,我认为这个你穿正合适。

Q: what does the woman mean?2 man: Oh, I'm sorry, I just realized that I forgot to bring the tape recorder you lent me. I left it back in my dorm.男:哦,对不起,我意识到,我忘记带你借给我的录音机。

我把它留在宿舍。

woman: that's all right. I won't need it until tonight. as long as I've got it by then.女人:没关系。

我直到今晚才需要它,。

Q: what does the woman imply about the tape recorder?3 man: So how much was your plane ticket?3人:你的机票多少钱? Baritonewoman: More than I could really afford. I had to dip into (浏览，稍加研究)my saving.女人:超过我能负担得起。

我不得不研究我的储蓄。

Q: what does the woman imply?Erod4 woman: We would be going to be busy days for me next semester. three class in the morning and then two more in the afternoon. I won't even have time for lunch.4女人: 下学期将是我们忙碌的日子。

1996.12北美托福听力文字

96年12月北美托福听力文字Part A1. A: I'm sure glad that today's physics class's over, what did you think of the lecture? B: I was lost, I couldn't follow a word Prof. Smith said.Q: What does the man mean?2. A: So I told Jane you'd give it back to her before you got the concert tickets.B: Ok, I'll give her a call as soon as I finish my sociology paper.Q: What will the man probably do first?3. A: Excuse me, do you mind if I borrow that newspaper for a little bit.B: I'm sorry, but it doesn't belong to me.Q: What does the woman imply?4. A: I hope I'll be able to find Fred's sister at the bus station, all I know is that she's got brown hair and blue eyes.B: I could go with you, I met her a couple of years ago.Q: What does the man imply about Fred's sister?5. A: There must be some mistake, I didn't order the baked flounder（烤比目鱼）. B: I'm so sorry, that's right, you have the crab cakes（蟹糕）. I'll take care of it right away.Q: What can be inferred about the woman?6. A: I haven't seen you at the student center all week, have you been sick?B: I've been overwhelmed with my history paper.Q: What does the man mean?7. A: I can give you a ride, I'm going home this weekend anyway.B: Thanks, but let me give you some money for gas.Q: What does the man want to do?8. A: We thought we'd all go out for lunch today. Can you be ready to leave at one o'clock.B: I have to pick up my car and do a couple of other errands. So, I'll just come straight to the restaurant.Q: What will the woman do?9. A: Are your allergies acting up again? I thought your doctor gave you medication for that last week..B: He did, but so far, it’s not helping much. I'm going to have to go back to try to get it changed.Q: What will the woman probably do?10. A: Could I please get a copy of your most recent catalog?B: I'm sorry, but we are all out right now, If you give me your name and address, I make sure you'll get one when some new ones come in.Q: What will the man probably do?11. A: Have you seen the new pottery that Lisa's made for the student's exhibition? B: Know, she really outdid herself this time.Q: What does the woman imply?12. A: Could you turn down your stereo a bit, I really can't concentrate on my book. B: Why didn't you just say so?Q: What can be inferred about the man?13. A: I can't believe we have another lab report due so soon. Dr. Rodgers must think that we don't have any other classes.B: I know just what you mean, I'll be really pressed to get it done.Q: What does the man mean?14. A: Those modern sculptures over there are really weird, don't you think?B: I couldn't stand them either at first, but now I rather like them.Q: What does the woman imply?15. A: I need to do something to improve my spoken Italian as quickly as possible. B: Doesn't the community college offer something?Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?16. A: What, you are going to the hairdressers again? Seems like you just had a haircut.B: You kidding, it's been over a month.Q: What does the woman mean?17. A: You can't even see the people's faces in these pictures. It's strange, I'm sure there was enough light in the room.B: You know what? I bet you were using films for outdoor pictures. You need film for taking pictures indoors.Q: What does the woman mean?18. A: Look at the delicious sandwiches, John's really going all out（全力以赴）this time.B: Just wait until you see the dessert.Q: What does the man imply?19. A: Did you have to do anything special to use the rare book collection？B: I just had to tell them a day ahead of time what I needed.Q: What did the woman probably do?20. A: I didn't catch what Prof. Burke said about calculators.B: Well, she said we'll be doing a lot about statistics in the class, so they should really come in handy.Q: What does the woman mean?21. A: I haven't seen George all day.B: Have you checked the lab, I wouldn't be surprised if he slept there.Q: What does the woman imply about George?22. A: The coat you tried on was really nice, and reasonably priced.B: I'd bought it right away if they had it in my size.Q: What can be inferred about the woman?23. A: Saturday my husband and I are going to visit his mother, how about you?B: I'm going to fix some loose shutters on my house, now that the weather is a little warmer.Q: What does the woman mean?24. A: I'm trying to talk Jane out of studying abroad next semester.B: That's a lost cause. You know Jane when she has her heart on something.Q: What does the woman mean?25. A: I'm really not interested in seeing that film.B: But it has won so many awards.Q: What does the woman imply?26. A: I thought the doctor said you should stay off your foot until the swelling goes down.B: She did. It just makes me uncomfortable to ask my friends to wait on me all the time.Q: What does the man mean?27. A: I came in here to get something from my briefcase, now I forgot what I wanted. B: You were going to show me a newspaper article.Q: What does the woman imply?28. A: The washing machine in our apartment is more than seventeen years old, and it worked just fine until last night.B: You'll never be able to get parts for it. It might be time to invest in a more recent model.Q: What does the woman imply about the washing machine?29. A: I saw you coming out of Prof Yang's office this morning, were you asking him for more time to finish your project.B: No, I just had to get his signature to take an upper level seminar. I haven't taken the introductory course.Q: Why does the man speak to the professor?30. A: Now if you have any questions concerning this agreement, I'll be happy to try to answer them.B: Nothing comes to mind right now, but I'd like to read it through once more before signing.Q: What is the woman doing?Part B31-34A: I haven't seen you here for a couple of weeks. Have you stop eating or something? B: No. Does it look as I've stopped eating? I've been spending a lot of time in the library.A: Working on a paper?B: I wish I was working on a paper. I’m working on three different papers: anthropology, English lit([美俚]literature的缩略)), and history.A: Wow. That is a lot of work.B: Yeah. And what's frustrating is that I'm studying 19 century British Empire in all three classes. But I can't just write a single paper for all three.A: Why not?B: The professors won't let me. Even if I make it three times as long as the suggested length.A: Oh. That's too bad. Could you write your papers on three aspects of one topic? B: Hum. What do you mean? Do you have something in mind?A: Well, let's see. Maybe you could do something with romanticism(浪漫主义), like —Oh, write you anthropology paper on a cultural basis of Romanticism, and your history paper on the influence of the Romantic poets on the British foreign policy; and—OK— and your English paper on analysis of some Romantic poems.B: Hey. That's not a bad idea. I've already started the research for one of the papers. So I can use that. what can I do to repay(报答) you?A: You want to write up(完成) my chemistry lab(化学实验) for me?B: Td love to. But I've never taken chemistry. So I'm not sure you’d lik e the result. A: Oh, well. No thanks necessary then. Have a good weekend. And try to get out of the library and get some sleep. You have big circles under your eyes.B: OK. I'll try. See you later.31. What has the man been busy doing all week?32. What does the woman suggest the man do to make his work easier?33. Why does the woman mention Romanticism?34. Why doesn't the woman want any help from the man?35-38A: Hi! Mitchell. Look what I just found. Right here in the sand.B: A piece of wood? Oh, drift wood，interesting shape. Almost like some sort of modern sculpture.A: Yeah. And feel how smooth it is.B: MM. Must’ve been in the water a long time. It could've been drifting in the ocean currents for months or even years.A: In the currents? Doesn't the wind just blowing things around out there?B: Well, sure. But the currents are always moving too. Almost like rivers.But underwater rivers flowing through the ocean.A: So how do they find out where these currents go? Stick a message in a bottle and throw it in the water?B: Don't laugh. In fact, I was reading in the Science magazine that oceanographers（海洋学者）have released huge numbers of bottles into the ocean over the years. They want to map out where the currents will carry them.A: Say. I'll bet after they've found out where all these bottles ended up, they could enter all that data into a computer and make a pretty detailed model to show where the currents go.B: In fact they did. And they also found they a neat way to test the model, there was a freighter carrying sneakers from a factory in Asia. It was caught in a big storm and thousands of pairs of sneakers got dumped into the Pacific Ocean.A: Really? What a waste.B: Yeah. Turns out though that hundreds of these shoes started washing on beaches somewhere near Seattle. Just about where the computer models have predicted the currents would carry them.A: Gee. You mean all that stuff I've found on the beaches might be part of some big scientific experiment? I thought it was all just trash.35 What are the speakers mainly discuss?36. What did the man find on the beach?37. According to the magazine article, what did scientists put into the ocean?38. What can be inferred from the story about the sneakers?Part C39-43I need to make sure you understand how to get housing for next year. When youentered as first year students this year, the school will assign you to a dorm and a roommate. But next year as returning students, you'll choose both your roommate and your dorm. But whether or not you actually get to live in your first choice depends on what number you or your roommate draws in the lottery system. The system gives priority to the students who have been here longest. Fourth year students get the first block of numbers, third years get the second block and second years, like you'll be, get the third. The lower the number you draw, the sooner you choose. No. one gets the first choice, No. two gets the second choice, and so on. You can use either your own or your intended roommate's number to make your room choice. If your roommate for next year has been in the school longer than you have, they'll be in a better block of numbers and so will have a better number than any second year student. But most of you will probably be rooming with other second year students and so neither of you may have a great number. You may not get into your first or even second choice. Of course, if you've made plans to live off campus, you don't need to enter the lottery at all. Dorm space will be especially tight this year because the dorms on north campus will be closed for renovations. This means that those of you who draw the worst numbers won't be able to get dorm housing at all. In that case the housing office will help you find off campus housing.39. What aspect of the student housing does the talk mainly focus on?40. Why do the students attending the meeting need the information that is given?41. What determines which group a student is placed in to choose housing for the next year?42. Who is not expected to participate in the housing lottery?43. What special problem will affect housing next year?44-46Before I tell you about the interesting discovery related to the tyrannosaurus rex.（暴龙)I need to review something we studied last semester: the difference between what are commonly calls cold-blooded and warm-blooded animals. In warm-blooded animals, birds and mammals for examples, the body temperature normally stays within a narrow range no matter what the outside temperature is. As a result, a warm-blooded animal is usually active in both cold and hot weather because the body temperature can adjust to the temperature as in the environment. On the other hand, cold-blooded animals, such as most reptiles, amphibians and insects, are unable to create enough heat internally to raise their temperature above the temperature of the environment. So, for example, the temperature of a cold-blooded animal falls when the environment is cool. I hope this distinction is clear. Now moving on to the tyrannosaurus rex, you may know that dinosaurs being reptiles are generally believed to have been cold-blooded. Well, a recent research study has found that a chemical composition of the bone of the tyrannosaurus rex was consistent with the bone of the animal that has a very narrow range of the internal temperature, indicating that it was probably warm-blooded.44. What is the mainly topic of the lecture?45. What is likely to happen to cold-blooded animals when the weather is cold?46. Why does the speaker discuses tyrannosaurus rex?47-50Thank you all for coming out this evening to meet sociologist Allen Lambert. Mrs. Lambert specializes in research on the work place and recently has been writing about the future of work. This topic should be of special interest since I know many of you are already at the forefront of the work place technology. For example, let's have a show of hands(举手) to see how many people here telecommute at least part of the time. Mm, I see eight hands raised. Well, you eight folks who work at home and communicate with the office by the computer represent one of the trends Mrs. Lambert has described. The people are becoming less tied to the work place. One of the important tools for telecommuting is electronic mail or email. Email let you send and receive messages almost immediately on your computer. But you control when you read them and when you respond to them. This technology allows people to have more control over time than one relying solely on the telephone. Our guest tonight will discuss how these important changes will alter the way we work. But before turning the floor over to（让出讲台给）Mrs. Lambert, I would just like to remind you that she will be available to answer any individual questions at the reception immediately following this talk.47. What will the topic of Allen Lambert's talk be?48. Why does the speaker ask the people to raise their hands?49. What does telecommuting involve?50. What is one effect of the electronic mail?。

老托福听力93篇（27-28）

老托福听力93篇（27-28）第一篇：老托福听力93篇(27-28)老托福听力93篇(27-28)-It seems like only yesterdayIt seems like only yesterday that I was sitting where you are, just finishing my first year of medical school and wondering if I'd ever get a chance to use all my new knowledge on a real live patient!Well, I have good news for you!You don't have to wait until your third or fourth year of medical school to get some hands-on experience!The dean has invited me here to tell you about the university's rural opportunity program.If you enroll in this program, you can have the opportunity this summer, after your first year of medical school, to spend from four to six weeks observing and assisting a real physician like me in a small rural community.You won't have to compete with other students for time and attention, and you can see what life as a country doctor is really like.The program was designed to encourage medical students like yourselves to consider careers in rural communities that are still understaffed.It seems that medical students are afraid to go into rural family practice for two reasons.First, they don't know much about it.And second, specialists in the cities usually make more money.But, on the up-side, in rural practice, doctors can really get to know their patients and be respected members of the community.I participated in the program when it first started and spent six weeks in a small rural town.Let me tell you, it was really great!I got to work with real patients.I watched the birth of a child, assisted an accident victim, and had lots of really practical hands-on experience—all in one summer.And to my surprise, I found that country life has a lot to offer that city life doesn't—no pollution or traffic jams, forinstance!My experience made me want to work where I'm needed and appreciated.I don't miss the city at all!【生词摘录】1.live: adj.not dead or artificial;living 活的;非人造的;有生命的2.hands-on: adj.providing practical experience of something by letting people do it themselves 实际操作的，亲身实践的3.enroll: v.to officially arrange to join a school, university or course, or arrange for someone else to 招(生)，吸收(成员);注册(学习)4.physician: n.[C]AmE formal a doctor 【美，正式】(内科)医生5.understaffed: adj.not having enough workers, or fewer workers than usual 人员(配备)不足的，人手不够的6.up-side: n.especially AmE the positive part of a situation that is generally bad【尤美】(不利局面中)好的一面，积极面7.victim: n.[C]someone who has been attacked, robbed, or murdered 受害者;牺牲者8.jam: n.[C]a situation in which it is difficult or impossible to move because there are so many people, things, cars etc close together 拥挤;堵塞9.appreciate: v.to understand how good or useful someone or something is 欣赏;赏识;鉴赏In the few minutes that remain of today's class, I'd like to discuss next week's schedule with you.Because I'm presenting a paper at a conference in Detroit on Thursday, I won't be here for either Wednesday's or Friday's class.I will, however, be here for Monday's.Next Friday, a week from today, is the midterm exam, marking the halfway point in the semester.Professor Andrews has agreed to administer the exam.In place of the usual Wednesday class, I've arranged an optional review session.Since it is optional, attendance will not be taken;however, attending the class wouldbe a good idea for those worried about the midterm.So, remember: optional class next Wednesday;midterm, Friday.【生词摘录】1.Detroit: the largest city in Michigan and a major Great Lakes port;center of the United States automobile industry;located in southeastern Michigan on the Detroit river across from Windsor 底特律2.administer: v.to organize the way a test or punishment is given, or the way laws are used 执行，实施3.optional: adj.if something is optional, you do not have to do it or use it, but you can choose to if you want to 可选择的，非强制的4.attendance: n.[C,U]the number of times that you go to a meeting, class etc that is held regularly 出席率，到场次数第二篇：老托福听力101-1501.Which of the following best describes the fact?A.Mary waits and lets Gail prepare dinnerB.Gail always helps prepare dinnerC.Gail does not let Mary help prepare dinnerD.Mary always prepares dinner alone2.What did the man want to do?A.The man arrested JaneB.The man threatened to call the policeC.The man didn’t want Jane to leaveD.The man promised to leave at once3.What do we know about Mr.Smith?A.Mr.Smith didn’t come yesterdayB.Mr.Smith came yesterdayC.Mr.Smith was busy yesterdayD.Mr.Smith was not dependable4.When did the class start?A.The class started at 11:30B.The class started at 12:00C.The class started at 12:30D.The class started at 1:005.Which of the following is true?A.Sally is a nurseB.The baby’s name is SallyC.The baby is girlD.Sally is a mother6.What is true about Mike?A.Mike didn’t finish schoolB.Mike went to school,then to workC.Mike would rather work than go to schoolD.Mike always finished his work7.What did the speaker want?A.He wanted saladB.He wanted a spoonC.He wanted sugarD.He wanted a fork8.What does the speaker mean?A.The policeman probably told Tom how to find the churchB.The policeman probably didn’t know how to find the churchC.Tom probably never found the churchD.Tom probably never asked the policeman9.What do we know about Jim?A.Jim had his car keyB.Jim was still in his houseC.Jim’s house key was in his pocketD.Jim lost his car10.Which of the following is true?A.George wanted to go,but his wife wanted to stayB.George wanted to stay,but his wife wanted to goC.Both of them were determined to goD.Both of them were determined to stay11.What does the speaker mean?A.The outside should be cleaned with a damp clothB.The exterior should be moistened before cleaningC.The moist cloth should be cleaned before wipingD.The outside should be cleaned before moistening12.Which of the following is true?A.I don’t enjoy talking with Mr.jonesB.I’m not planning to talk with Mr.jonesC.I expect to be talking with Mr.Jones soonD.I haven’t had to talk wi th Mr.Jones very often13.What does the speaker mean?A.I often leave before the play is overB.I travel less than Joe doesC.I see the plays after Joe sees themD.I go to the theater,but not so often as Joe14.How many volleyball players are there in the team?A.96B.25C.150D.1615.How much is it for three pairs of these end tables?A.$85B.$150C.$170D.$45016.What does the speaker mean?A.Tom wanted a tennis racketB.Tom did not play basketballC.A tennis racket came as Tom’s birthday giftD.Tom wanted a basketball or a tennis racket17.Which of the following is true?A.She amuses herself easilyB.She is never left aloneC.She is left without any problemD.She has a problem staying amused18.How is the business now?A.Business is better now than ever beforeB.Business is prosperousC.Business is never slowD.Business is not as good as it used to be19.How many birds are left now?A.FourB.EightC.TwoD.None20.What happened to the woman?A.She had a headache suddenlyB.She never has headachesC.She had broken the typewriterD.Buying a typewriter gave the woman a headache21.What does the speaker mean?A.Mary likes to be unfriendlyB.Mary waved when she saw youC.Mary did not wave because she did not see youD.You should have waved at Mary22.What does the speaker usually do?A.He doesn’t lock his bike outsideB.He usually leaves his bike outsideC.He locks his bike outside and it is his habitD.His bike has no locks23.Which of the is true?A.I used Frank’s car with his permissionB.Louise lent Fra nk’s car to me without his knowledgeC.Louise lent her car to me and I gave it to FrankD.I lent Louise Frank’s car24.What do we know about the girl and her bike?A.The girl screamed and kicked her friendB.The bicycle screamed at the small girlC.The sma ll girl’s bike fell on her and she screamedD.The girl screamed and kicked her bike25.What does the speaker mean?A.Nancy has Paul’s scarf onB.Nancy is wearing a knit scarfC.Paul has a knit scarfD.Paul never wears the knit scarf that Nancy made him26.What is Mary doing?A.She is looking for her paint brushesB.She is looking for some empty cansC.She is painting the cansD.She is emptying a couple of cans27.Which of the following is true?A.Bob criticized his father’s plans for a new office buildingB.Bob was unhappy when his father criticized his plans for a new office buildingC.Bob and his father criticized the plans for a new office buildingD.Bob’s father criticized him in his new office28.What does the speaker mean?A.It’s bad to go outsideB.I t’s bad you don’t have an umbrellaC.If it didn’t rain,you would have been happierD.All of the rain should not bother you29.What do we know about the accountant?A.The accountant is poorB.The accountant has got enough senseC.The accountant’s judgment i s not reliableD.The accountant can be trusted30.Why is Betty late?A.Because she doesn’t like her jobB.Because she takes her son to the nurseryC.Because her son is illD.The speaker doesn’t tell us31.What does the speaker mean?A.Bill gulped his drinkB.Bill enjoys his food a great dealC.Bill didn’t enjoy his drinkD.Bill savored the taste of his drink32.Which is more difficult for the speaker to play?A.ChessB.VolleyballC.FootballD.Basketball33.Which is more difficult for the speaker to play?A.She wants him to take up smokingB.She wants him to cut down on his smokingC.She wants him to give up smokingD.She wants him to look into smoking34.What happened to the speaker’s car?A.It was badly damagedB.It fell into a riverC.It left the road and stopped in a fieldD.The speaker doesn’t tell us35.What does the speaker think of Kenny?A.She thinks Kenny’s independentB.She thinks Kenny’s selfishC.She thinks Kenny’s intelligentD.She thinks Kenny’s generous36.How did the speaker train the dog?A.Punish the dogB.Pick the dog upC.Reward the dogD.Ignore the dog37.Which of the following is true?A.He neither speakers,understands,nor know how to write JapaneseB.While he speakers and understands Janpanese,he isn’t able to write itC.He’s not able to speak or understand Japanese,but he knows how to write itD.Although he can’t speak or understand Janpanese,he can write it38.How is the speaker feeling?A.SickB.HappyC.BetterD.FIne39.What does the woman mean?A.She said she wanted to go to the moviesB.She said she’d rather go to the movies tomorrow nightC.She said she didn’t want to go to the moviesD.She said she went to the movies with Joe40.Which of the following is true?A.I didn’t know where you lived,so I didn’t visit youB.I couldn’t f ind your dressC.I had no idea you were visitingD.I came to see you,but you weren’t at home41.What do you know about the President’s speech?A.What do you think provoked the President?B.The President was thinking aloudC.Don’t you think the speech was s timulatingD.The speech angered the press42.What does the speaker mean?A.You shouldn’t be that busy nowB.You’ve had a lot to do recentlyC.Did you expect to be so busyD.How have you been doing recently43.What do we know about Jack?A.Jack’s way was mo re funB.Jack was quite pleasantC.Jack wasn’t pleased anywayD.Jack wasn’t at the play44.Which of the following is correct?A.I have never met Sara’s friendsB.I’m a friendlier person than SaraC.Sara has never been friendly to meD.Sara is the friendliest person I know45.Which of the following is true?A.There’s trash collection everydayB.The litter gets worse everydayC.Lee picks up the garbage during the dayD.Lee stops at the garage each day46.What happened to Alice?A.Alice gave the policeman a ticket to a movieB.The officer was all out of tickets that dayC.Alice got a ticket for speedingD.The policeman saw Alice driving47.What does the speaker mean?A.I watched for ten minutesB.It wa 9:30 when I set my watchC.The time is 9:20D.I set my watch thirty minutes ahead48.What does the speaker mean?A.I’ll do it at onceB.I’ll look for it without delayC.I won’t be fooled againD.I’ll talk to him right now49.What happened to Jim?A.Jim hurt his foot when returningB.Jim heard it correctly the second timeC.Jim weighed his peckD.Jim hurt his back50.What does the speaker mean?A.Don’t you need a refill for your pen?B.Your order for a dozen pencils has been filledC.Ben needs another bill from youD.Don’t you want to get your friend a new pen第三篇：老托福听力93篇(87-88)-These days we take 老托福听力93篇(87-88)-These days we takeThese days we take for granted the wide variety of music available on the radio.But, this wasn't always the case.In the early days of radio, stations were capable of broadcasting only a narrow range of sounds, which was all right for the human voice but music didn't sound very good.There was also a great deal of crackling and other static noises that further interfered with the quality of the sound.A man named Edwin Armstrong, who was a music lover, set out to change this.He invented FM radio, a technology that allowed stations to send a broad range of frequencies that greatly improved the quality of the music.Now, you'd think that this would have made him a millionaire;it didn't.Radio stations at that time had invested enormous amounts of money in the old technology.So the last thing they wanted was to invest millions more in the new technology.Nor did they want to have to compete with other radio stations that had a superior sound and could put them out of business.So they pressured the Federal Communications Commission, the department of the United States government that regulates radio stations, to put restrictive regulations on FM radio.The result was that its use was limited to a very small area around New England.Of course as we all know, Edwin Armstrong's FM technology eventually prevailed and was adopted by thousands of stations around the world.But this took years of court battles and he never saw how it came to affect the lives of almost everyone.【生词摘录】1.crackling: n.[C]爆裂声2.static: adj.静电的3.FM: 调频(frequency modulation)4.frequency: n.[C]频率lionaire: n.[C]百万富翁，大富豪6.restrictive: adj.限制性的7.regulation: n.规则，规章8.prevail: v.流行，盛行，获胜，成功9.adopt: v.采用I'm going to talk about a train that exemplifies the rise and fall of passenger trains in the United States: the Twentieth Century Limited.Let me go back just a bit.In 1893, a special train was established to take people from New York to an exposition in Chicago.It was so successful that regular service was then set up between these cities.The inaugural trip of the Twentieth Century Limited was made in 1902.The train was different from what anyone had ever seen before.It was pulled by a steam engine and had five cars: two sleepers, a dining car, an observation car, and a baggage car, which, believe it or not, contained a library.The 42 passengers the train could carry were waited on by a large staff.There were even secretaries and a barber on board.It wasn't long before people had to wait two years to get a reservation.As time passed, technical improvements shortened the trip by a few hours.Perhaps the biggest technological change occurred in 1945, the switch from steam to diesel engines.By the 1960's, people were traveling by car and airplane.Unfortunately, the great old train didn't survive until the end of the century it was named for.【生词摘录】1.exemplify: v.例证，例示，作为……例子2.exposition: n.[C]博览会，展览会3.inaugural: adj.最早的，开始的4.sleeper: n.[C](火车等的)卧铺5.observation car: n.[C](火车的)游览车厢(有特大车窗或透明车顶)，了望车6.baggage: n.[C]行李7.wait on: 服侍，招待8.barber: n.[C]理发师9.reservation: n.[C]预订，预约10.switch: n.[C]转变11.diesel: n.[C]柴油机第四篇：托福听力策略小结托福听力策略小结1.在快速浏览时获取信息。

老托福听力93篇（93）-So,yousee

老托福听力93篇（93）-So,yousee老托福听力93篇(93)-So, you see93So, you see, physical illness can have psychological causes. Now, we just have time to introduce another interesting example of the interaction between the mind and the body, placebos. Placebos—maybe you've heard them called sugar pills—are harmless substances, not always sugar, that are used routinely on groups of sick people in experiments. These experiments test the effectiveness of new drugs. One group is given the new drug, the other group is given a placebo, and the results are measured. As you might guess, some of the people who receive the new drug get better. Surprisingly, however, some of the placebo group also get better. Why? Well, it's an interesting question, one which doctors can't quite answer. Some of the group may have gotten better on their own, without any treatment at all, but research has shown that the very act of taking a medication that you think will make you better, often does make you feel better. Have you ever taken an aspirin and felt better in five minutes? Aspirin doesn't work that fast, does it? Basically, if you believe you will get better, sometimes you do. The history of how doctors and healers have used the mind-body connection to cure people is long and interesting, but I see that it's time to close, so I'll have to cover this in the next class. You'll have to hold your questions on this topic till then. Before you go, I have some handouts for you concerning the midterm exams next week.【生词摘录】1. interaction: n. [C]相互作用，相互影响2. placebo: n. [C]安慰剂3. routinely: adv. 日常地，定期地，常规地4. act: n. [C]过程，行为5. medication: n. [C]药物治疗6. aspirin: n. [C]阿司匹林7. healer: n. [C]治疗者8. cover: v. 涉及，包含9. handout: n. [C]小册子，传单，讲义10. concerning: prep. 关于。

老托福听力93篇（33-34）-TodayIwanttotalkabout

老托福听力93篇（33-34）-TodayIwanttotalkabout老托福听力93篇(33-34)-T oday I want to talk about33Today I want to talk about the Earth's last major climatic shift, at the end of the last ice age. But first, let's back up a moment and review what we know about climatic change in general. First, we defined "climate" as consistent patterns of weather over significant periods of time. In general, changes in climate occur when the energy balance of the Earth is disturbed. Solar energy enters the Earth's atmosphere as light and is radiated by the Earth's surface as heat. Land, water, and ice each affect this energy exchange differently. The system is so complex that, to date, our best computer models are only crude approximations and are not sophisticated enough to test hypotheses about the causes of climatic change. Of course, that doesn't keep us from speculating. For instance, volcanic activity is one mechanism that might affect climatic change. When large volcanoes erupt, they disperse tons of particles into the upper atmosphere, where the particles then reflect light. Since less light is entering the system of energy exchange, the result would be a cooling of the Earth's surface. Of course, this is just one possible mechanism of global climate change. In all probability, a complete explanation would involve several different mechanisms operating at the same time.【生词摘录】1. climatic: adj. connected with the weather in a particular area 气候的2. ice age: one of the long periods of time, thousands of years ago, when ice covered many northern countries 冰川期，冰河时代3. consistent: adj. always having the same beliefs, behavior, attitudes, quality etc(信仰、行为、态度、品质等)一贯的，一致的;始终如一的4. disturb: v. to interrupt someone so that they cannot continue what they are doing by asking a question, making a noise etc 干扰，打扰;使中断5. radiate: v. if something radiates light or heat, or if light or heat radiates from something, it is sent out in all directions 辐射(光或热);(向四面八方)发射6. crude: adj. not developed to a high standard or made with great skill 粗制的7. approximation: n. [C]a number, amount etc that is not exact, but is almost correct 概算，近似值8. hypothesis: n. [C]plural hypotheses, an idea that is suggested as a possible way of explaining a situation, proving and idea etc, which has not yet been shown to be true 假设，假说9. speculate: v. to think or talk about the possible causes or effects of something without knowing all the facts or details 猜测，推测10. disperse: v. if something disperses or is dispersed, it spreads over a wide area(使)消散;(使)分散11. cooling: n.[U]the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature 冷却34I know you're anxious to get your permits and get started. But there're just a few things I'd like to mention that might help you avoid trouble during your stay. First of all, make sure you carry adequate water. You'll need it if you're hiking, especially in this heat. A good rule of thumb is to bring one gallon per personper day this time of year. Don't try to rely on the park's natural springs to supply all your water needs. And please, do not use soap in the springs. It's your responsibility to protect the park's natural features. For those of you staying beyond the weekend, make sure that you set up camp well away from dry creekbeds. We may get some heavy rainfall, and those creekbeds could quicklybecome filled with water, and you and all your equipment might end up washed downstream. When you pick up your permits, you'll also get a park services booklet. It'll tell you everything you need to know about the hiking trails. They vary in length, of course, but most of them are under five miles—relatively easy day hikes. Remember, if you're hiking solo, make sure you let someone know you're going and when they can expect you back. And . . . uh, for your own safety, we recommend that you not climb rock faces. A lot of the rock throughout the park is very unstable. One final word: watch out for poisonous snakes. Rattlesnake activity is at its peak this time of year, especially at night. For your own good, we recommend wearing protective clothing and carry a flashlight after dark.【生词摘录】1. hike: v. to walk a long way in the mountains or countryside 徒步旅行，远足2. rule of thumb: a rough method of calculation, based on practical experience(根据实际经验的)粗略的计算方法3. gallon: n. [C]a unit for measuring liquids, equal to 3.785 litres 加仑(等于3.785升)4. feature: n. [C]a part of something that you notice because it seems important, interesting, or typical 特点，特征，特色5. creekbed: n. [C]6. downstream: adv. in the direction the water in a river or stream is flowing 顺流而下;向下游方向7. booklet: n. [C]a very short book that usually contains information 小册子8. trail: n. [C]小径9. solo: adv. 单独地10. unstable: adj. 不牢固的, 不稳定的11. rattlesnake: n. [C]响尾蛇12. flashlight: n. [C]手电筒。

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0.7 I hope yo u've all finished reading the assigned chapter on insurance
4.6 --- so that you're prepared for our discussion today.
7.3 B ut, before we start, I'd like to mention a few things your text doesn't go into.
12.0 It's interesting to note that insurance has existed(existence)in some form(farm)for a very long time 17.9 The earliest insurance policies were what we called bottomry（船舶抵押契约，冒险借贷）contracts（契约）22.5 They provided shipping protection for merchants as far back as 3000 B.C.
28.2 In general, the contracts were often no more than verbal agreements.
32.5 They granted loans to merchants with the understanding that if a particular shipment of goods was lost at sea,
38.7 --- the loan didn't have to be repaid.
41.0 Interest on the loans varied according to how risky it was to transport the goods.
46.2 During periods of heavy piracy at sea, for example, 49.8 --- the amount of interest and the cost of the policy went up considerably.
53.9 So, you can see how insurance helped encourage international trade.
58.4 Even the most cautious merchants became willing to risk shipping their goods over long distances
63.7 --- not to mention in hazardous weather conditions when they had this kind of protection available.
69.5 Generally speaking, the basic form of an insurance policy has been pretty much the same since the Middle Ages.
76.3 There are four points that were salient then and remain paramount in all policies today.
82.7 There were outlined in chapter six and will serve as the basis for the rest of the of today's discussion.
88.0 Can anyone tell me what one of those points might be?。