初阶托福听力练习册

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Listening Introduction
TPO1 (8)
TPO2 (14)
TPO3 (20)
TPO4 (26)
TPO5 (32)
TPO6 (38)
TPO7 (44)
TPO8 (50)
TPO9 (56)
TPO10 (62)
TPO11 (68)
80 Independent Tasks (74)
Listening Section
Academic Listening Skills
听力部分测试考生理解口语的能力。

在学术环境中，考生必须能够听懂讲座和对话。

学术听力通常出于下述三个目的之一：
为基本理解而听：
✓理解主题思想、重要观点以及与主题有关的重要细节（没有必要理解所有的细节）
为语用理解而听：
✓识别说话者的态度和确定程度。

✓识别说话者讲述内容的功能或目的
衔接和综合信息：
✓识别听力信息结构
✓理解材料观点之间的关系（例如，比较/对比，原因/结果或者程序步骤）
✓根据听力材料中暗示的信息，做出推论并得出结果。

✓衔接对话和讲座中的信息片段。

✓识别讲座和对话中的主题转换（例如，话题转换和插入语），识别讲座中的引论和结论。

允许记笔记。

考试结束后，出于安全考虑，在考生离开考试中心前，所有笔记将被收回并销毁。

笔记示范：
How to Use TPO Listening Section?
TPO类型运用
1L1 art
⍟L2 geology
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L3 archaeology ⍟⍟L4 biology ⍟
2L1 psychology
⍟⍟L2 biology
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L3 philosophy ⍟L4 astronomy ⍟⍟
3L1 biology
⍟⍟L2 art history
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L3 art history ⍟⍟L4 astronomy ⍟⍟⍟
4L1 biology
⍟⍟L2 art
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L3 geology⍟⍟L4 history
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5L1 sociology
⍟⍟L2 astronomy
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L3 chemistry
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L4 art⍟
6L1 business
⍟⍟⍟⍟⍟L2 biology
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L3 art ⍟L4 geology ⍟⍟⍟
7L1 art history
⍟L2 biology
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L3 archaeology ⍟⍟L4 geology ⍟⍟⍟
8L1 biology
⍟⍟L2 art history
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L3 history ⍟L4 chemistry ⍟⍟⍟⍟
9L1 art history
⍟⍟L2 biology ⍟⍟⍟⍟
L3 geology ⍟⍟⍟L4 linguistics ⍟⍟
10L1 biology
⍟⍟⍟L2 history
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L3 biology ⍟⍟L4 psychology ⍟⍟
11L1 biology
⍟⍟L2 art
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课堂讲解
L3 environment science ⍟⍟⍟L4 business
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12L1 biology
⍟⍟⍟L2 business
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课堂讲解
L3 art history ⍟⍟⍟⍟L4 environment science ⍟⍟⍟
13L1 business
⍟L2 biology
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课堂讲解
L3 art history ⍟⍟⍟L4 astronomy ⍟⍟⍟⍟⍟
14L1 psychology ⍟⍟⍟L2 biology
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课堂讲解L3 astronomy ⍟⍟⍟⍟L4 archaeology ⍟⍟⍟⍟
15L1 psychology ⍟⍟⍟⍟L2 geology
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L3 art history ⍟⍟⍟⍟⍟L4 biology
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16L1 geology ⍟⍟⍟⍟⍟L2 art history
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L3 biology ⍟⍟L4 art history ⍟⍟⍟
17L1 archaeology
⍟⍟⍟L2 env science
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课堂讲解
L3 history ⍟⍟⍟⍟L4 biology ⍟⍟
18L1 astronomy
⍟⍟⍟L2 art history
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课堂讲解
L3 history ⍟⍟⍟⍟L4 biology ⍟⍟⍟⍟
19L1 linguistic
⍟⍟⍟L2 astronomy
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课堂讲解
L3 biology ⍟⍟⍟⍟⍟L4 art history ⍟⍟⍟⍟⍟
20L1 linguistics
⍟⍟⍟L2 env science
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课堂讲解
L3 art ⍟⍟L4 biology ⍟⍟⍟
21L1 astronomy
⍟⍟⍟⍟⍟L2 computer science
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课后作业
L3 biology ⍟⍟⍟⍟⍟L4 art history ⍟⍟
22L1 history
⍟⍟L2 astronomy
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课后作业
L3 biology ⍟⍟⍟⍟L4 art history ⍟⍟⍟⍟
23L1 archaeology
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L3 biology ⍟⍟⍟⍟⍟L4 art ⍟⍟⍟
24L1 biology
⍟⍟⍟L2 art history
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L3 archaeology ⍟⍟⍟L4 astronomy ⍟⍟⍟⍟
25L1 biology
⍟⍟⍟L2 art history
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课后作业
L3 history ⍟⍟⍟⍟⍟L4 biology ⍟⍟⍟
26L1 business
⍟⍟L2 biology
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课后作业
L3 astronomy ⍟⍟⍟⍟L4 art history ⍟⍟⍟⍟
27L1 biology
⍟⍟⍟⍟L2 art history
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L3 biology ⍟⍟⍟L4 art ⍟⍟⍟
28L1 philosophy
⍟⍟L2 biology
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课后作业
L3 biology ⍟⍟L4 archaeology ⍟⍟
29L1 ecology
⍟⍟⍟L2 art
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课后作业
L3 archaeology ⍟⍟⍟L4 engineering ⍟⍟
30L1 psychology
⍟⍟L2 biology
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课后作业
L3 astronomy ⍟⍟⍟⍟⍟L4 art history ⍟⍟
31L1 art history
⍟⍟L2 geology
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课后作业
L3 biology ⍟⍟L4 archaeology ⍟⍟
32课后作业
Intensive Listening
TPO-1-1
Narrator: Listen to part of a conversation between a student and a librarian.
Student: Hi, um . Librarian: That’s What can I do for you?
Student: I’m
for , but I’m…
I don’t even know . Librarian: You said this is for , right? So your
is on
Student: .
Librarian: Well, you have , so that’s already . Hmmm… well, there’re a few things… oh wait…
____________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________?
Student: Aha, that’s . I just copied an article,
but . Librarian: Let’s . We have of twenty or so psychology journals in
the . These are ones
published . Now that I think about
it… .
Student: Oh, yeah, the article ,
so .
Librarian: Ok, actually, most of our
materials . You can through the library’s computers, a nd if you want to search with
for example, just and all the articles .
Student: Cool, that’s great! Too bad .
Librarian: But . All of the library’s
can
be .
Student: Really?! I can’t believe . It still sounds
like , you
know, , all of those sources.
Librarian: Maybe, but you already your to articles on Dream Interpretation, so it shouldn’t be too bad. And you probably
that there’s of the article you copied. When you go into the , you have the to display the abstracts on the computer screen,
those to decide whether or not you .
Student: Right, ! They’ll
definitely . I guess I should try out
while , you know, .
Librarian: Sure, er… that computer’s , and I’ll be here till five this afternoon.
Student: Thanks, I feel a lot better about this now.
Vocabulary Builder
be supposed to 应该做…
literature review 文献综述
psychology course 心理学课程
focus n. 焦点
dream interpretation 梦的解析
check to see 检查寻找
material n. 材料
put … on reserve 把…预留下来（备查、备用）
journal n. 杂志
printed versions n. 打印版、纸质版
psychology journals 心理学杂志
reference section 参考书区
article n. 文章
source n. (资料)来源
available adj. 可得到的
electronically adv. 电子地、数字化地
database n. 数据库
access vt. 获得、得到
go through all the information vt. 通读、浏览一遍所有信息
narrow down vt. 缩小范围、聚焦
abstract n. 摘要
summary n. 总结
have the option to do … 可以选择做……
skim vt. vi. 略读，浏览
cut down vt. 减少
doable adj. 可以做的、能做的
try out vt. 尝试
just in case 以防万一
assignment n. 作业、任务
TPO-1
Section 1
Conversation
1. Why does the student go to see the librarian?
A.To sign up for a seminar on using electronic sources for research
B.To report that a journal is missing from the reference area
C.To find out the procedure for checking out journal articles
D.To ask about how to look for resources for a class paper
2.What does the librarian say about the availability of journals and articles in the library?
A.They are not easy to find if a professor put them on reserve
B.Most of them are accessible in an electronic format
C.Most of them can be checked out for three weeks
D.Printed versions from the past three years are located in the reference section.
3.What does the librarian suggest the student should do to save time?
A.Choose an easier research topic
B.Concentrate on five journals
C.Read the summaries of the articles first
D.Install a new program on her home computer
4.What can be inferred about why the woman decides to use the computer in the library?
A.She thinks she might need additional help from the man
B.She does not have a computer at home
C.She has to hand in her assignment by the end of the day
D.She will be meeting a friend in the library later on
5.Why does the woman say this()
A.She had forgotten about the information
B.She is surprised she was not aware of the information
C.She is annoyed that the information was published only recently
D.She is concerned that the librarian gave her incorrect information
TPO-1-4
Narrator: Listen to part of a conversation between a student and his professor.
Professor ：Hi Mathew, I’m glad you . You’ve been observing Mr. Grable’s third-grade class , right? Student: Um, yes. I go over to Johnson Elementary School, you
know, . It’s been amazing, I mean, I’m just learning so much from . I’m so
glad . I mean it’s like the best thing ever to . Professor: Well, I’m glad to see you feel that way, Mathew. You know, . So, I’ve been and I’m quite interested
in , in particular with
the .
Student: The ?
Professor: It seems that to that we’ve been talking about in class.
Student: Oh! OK, yeah, so like ,
he , he used it
as .
Professor:Really! So, ?
Student:Well, some of the students could , but they
— the stories behind them.
Professor:So, he…
Student:He as a way of . Like, you know, how like , right, and how Jupiter was
the , right? So since Jupiter, the planet, is
the , it’s like , like Jupiter was the king of all the gods.
Professor: Oh, Mathew, that’s a great example.
Student:Yeah! And each student and then
on it to and . They went to the
library , then they
about the planet they chose.
Professor:So, in one , in
which , the students
also
, used research skills in the library,
and .
Student:Exactly! He used this one topic to
— how to use the books in the library, , and even how
to . Plus they had a great time doing it.
Professor:You know, Mathew, this is just what we’ve been talking about in our class. I’m sure
everyone . You know, Mathew, I’d
love .
Student:Really?! Um… ‘cause I write my by then.
Professor:Oh, you anything new just yet. For Wednesday, use your class
and .
Student:Ok, .
Vocabulary Builder
approaches to education 教育方法
observe a class v. 旁听别人上课；观摩别人上课
class observation n. 课堂观摩
education program n. 教育学专业
observation notes n. 观摩笔记
astronomy n. 天文学
interdisciplinary adj. 跨学科的
mythology n. 神话
Greek and Roman mythology n. 希腊罗马神话
Jupiter n. 木星
planet n. 行星
solar system n. 太阳系
make a presentation v. 做演讲、展示
literature n. 文学
oral presentation n. 口头演讲、展示
plus = and
Section 2.
1.What is the conversation mainly about
A. A lesson Matthew prepared for his students
B. A class Matthew has been observing
C. A term paper that Matthew has written
D. A problem in Matthew's classroom
2.What is Matthew's opinion about observing Mr.Grabell's third-grade class?
A. A. It will help him become a more effective teacher
B. B. It could help improve his study habits
C. C. It has improved his public-speaking skills
D. D. It may be the most difficult assignment he has had
3.Why does Matthew mention Greek and Roman mythology?
A.To identify a topic frequently discussed in third grade
B.To get the professor's opinion about a lesson he taught
C.To make a suggestion to improve the class he is taking
D.To illustrate a technique used to teach a third-grade class
4. What important skills did Mr.Grabell introduce to his third-grade class? Click on 3 answers
A. A. Reviewing other student's reports
B. B. Using books in the library
C. C. Interviewing their classmates
D. D. Speaking in public
E. E. Writing reports
5. What will Matthew probably do in next Wednesday's class?
A.Hand in his assignment early
B.Try to start a study group
C.Make a presentation to the class
D.Choose a topic for his paper
TPO-2-1
Narrator: Listen to a conversation between a student and a professor.
Student: Uh, excuse me, Professor Thompson. I know , but I was wondering if .
Professor: Sure, John. What did you want to talk about?
Student: Well, I have some about
I did this —about .
Professor: Oh, yes. You were looking at variations in climate in the Grant City area,
right? ?
Student: I’ve , so I’m starting
to , preparing graphs and stuff. But I’m just. . . I’m looking at it and I’m afraid , but
I’m .
Professor: I hear the same thing from every student. You know, you have to remember
now . So, think about what you’d need to include
if ,
like . . . . That’s
usually : would my parents understand this?
Student: OK. I get it.
Professor: I hope you can recognize by my saying that .
Student: Right. I understand. I was wondering
if .
Professor: Yes, definitely. You should use them
to . So,
just , you know, what
—to try to —and what you did, and what your
was.
Student: OK. So, for example, I studied ; I looked
at ; I used different , like certain ; and then I discuss the results. Is that what you mean? Professor: Yes, that’s right. You should .
The . And also be sure you include a good where all your , ‘cause you have a lot of . Student: Hmm . . . something .
Professor: That happens to me a lot, so I’ve come up with a pretty good . I carry a with me all the time and
For example,
I
.
Student: A is a good idea. Since I’m so busy now at the end of the semester,
I’m . OK. I just remembered what I was trying to say before.
Professor: Good. I was hoping you’d come up with it.
Student: Yes. It ends up that , so I also included some in the report. With everything else it should be a pretty
good .
Professor: Sounds good. I’d be happy to before you hand in the , if you wish.
Student: Great. I’ll plan to get you of the paper by next Friday. Thanks very much. Well, see ya.
Professor: OK.
Vocabulary Builder
semester n. 学期
climate variations n. 气候变化
Grant City area [地名] [美国] 格兰特城
How far along have you gotten? 你进展了多少了？
summarize vt. 总结
graphs and stuff 图表之类材料
rule of thumb 个人经验
recognize vt. 意识到
research journal 研究杂志
indicate vt. 表明
approach n. 方法
meteorological records n. 气象记录
statistical tests 统计实验
reference section n. 参考部分
jot down 草草记下
notepad n. 笔记本
regional data 区域数据
indicator n. 指示器
look over vt. 通看一遍，检查
draft version n. 初稿版本
forgetful adj. 爱忘事的
Section 1
1.Why does the man go to see his professor
A.To borrow some charts and graphs from her
B.To ask her to explain some statistical procedures
C.To talk about report he is writing
D.To discuss a grade he got on a paper
2.What information will the man include in his report?
3.Why does the professor tell the man about the appointment at the doctor's office?
A. To demonstrate a way of remembering things
B. To explain why she needs to leave soon
C. To illustrate a point that appears in his report
D. To emphasize the importance of good health
4.What does the professor offer to do for the man
A.Help him collect more data in other areas of the state
B.Submit his research findings for publication
C.Give him the doctor's telephone number
D.Review the first version of his report
5.Why does the professor say this()
A. To question the length of the paper
B. To offer encouragement
C. To dispute the data sources
D. To explain a theory
TPO-2-4
Narrator: Listen to a conversation between two students. They
are .
Girl: Did you already for your classes ?
Boy: Yes, I did.
Girl: What are you taking?
Boy: Um…contemporary literature, English style, um… the teaching seminar, and I still have to do
my . I’m . Girl: That’s .
Boy: Yeah, it will be really busy and I’m also taking . But I have to
a couple of weeks ‘.
Girl: Where do you work at?
Boy: Buster’s , but just . What are you doing next semester?
Girl: Actually too. And I will have
to . You know, I’m also going for
my .
Boy: So you , I imagine.
Girl: No, I was actually thinking about .
.
Boy: Cool, you should. Um, did you hear about
that , ?
Girl: Yeah, no time.
Boy: It’s fun. It’s Sunday night. You Sunday nights?
Girl: I do .
Boy: Well, it’s only from 7 to 9.
Girl: Is it every Sunday?
Boy: . I don’t know about this month, ‘cause it’s probably , so they might . I don’t know what they are gonna to do, but it’s a good time, it’s fun, some
really .
Girl: Who? From our class?
Boy: Some people from our class are reading. A lot of them
go, .
Girl: Really? I don’t know if I .
Boy: You wouldn’t have to read, you can .
I , but it’s
a , I think anyway.
Girl: I probably have to write something , so maybe , I just .
Boy: Yeah, it . Are you going
to ?
Girl: Definitely. Otherwise, I will be . I have .
Boy: Yeah, me too. This is the second summer I’ll have to take classes. I , my Shakespeare class .
Vocabulary Builder
register for your classes v. 注册你的课程
contemporary literature n. 当代文学
seminar n. 互动式课程
heavy schedule n. 繁重的日程安排
thesis n. 学位论文
master’s degree n. 硕士学位
revise vt. 修改
send them for publication v. 把它们寄出去发表
Thanksgiving n. 感恩节
summer school n. 暑假学校（可以得到额外的学分）
credits n. 学分
Section 2
1.What are the students mainly discussing?
Click on 2 answers
A.Their courses for next semester
B.Their plans for the weekend
C. A poetry club
D. A class assignment
2.What does the man plan to do at the end of the month
A.Register for classes
B.Finish writing his master's thesis
C.Leave his job at the coffee shop
D.Take a short vacation
3.Why does the man talk to the woman about the "Poetry Kitchen"?
A.To find out how often the club meets
B.To inform her that the date of the next meeting has changed
C.To complain that not enough people are reading their poems
D.To encourage her to attend
4.What is the woman's attitude toward participating in the poetry club?
A.She is looking forward to hearing her professor's poetry
B.She is interested in attending but she has no time
C.She thinks the poetry that is read there is not very good
D.She used to participate but did not enjoy it
5.What will the students do in the summer
A. A. They will both take courses
B. B. They will both have full-time jobs
C. C. They will travel to England together
D. D. They will teach a class together
TPO-3-1
Narrator: Listen to a conversation between a student and at the Office on the first day of the .
Student: Excuse me, I’m supposed to be having my physics class in the science building,
but . Could you ? Physics 403 — has it been moved?
Receptionist: Well, there’s .
Student: Yeah, I know, but my class . There must be some kind of
or something. Could you , please?
Receptionist: Hmmm... ok, let me check on the computer. It’s physics, right? Wait, did you say physics 403? Student: Yeah.
Receptionist: Er…I’m sorry, but it says here that . You
should .
Student: What? I’ve never got it.
Receptionist: Are you sure? ‘Cause it says on the computer
that .
Student: Really? I should . I wonder if .
Receptionist: Well, it does happen. Er… let me check something. What’s your name?
Student: Woodhouse, Laura Woodhouse.
Receptionist: Ok, hmmm…Woodhouse, let me see… ah, it says here we sent it to your apartment on er… Center Street.
Student: Oh, . I of there a little while ago.
Receptionist: Well, and I suppose you at the administration office. Well, that .
Student: Yeah, I guess that’s it. But how can they . If I’d known this was going to happen, I .
Receptionist: I know, it’s really inconvenient for you, I understand that, but er… if
we , the college can’t offer it. You know, it’s
a , like we when there’re only a few students in the class. You see what I mean?
Student: I guess, but now I don’t know .
Receptionist: Ok, let’s see. Do you have any courses you’re going to take ? If you do, you might .
Student: Yeah, I guess I could do that. I just hope it . Do you know ?
Receptionist: Well, it depends on the class, but for that class, you ha ve to have er… let’s see, usually it’d be at least ten people, . But do you know what you should
do? . They’ll be able to tell you if they’re
planning . It's their decision, actually.
Student: Oh, ok, I will do that. Thanks for the .
Receptionist: No problem. Sorry about the class. Oh,
It’ll only take a minute.
Student: Oh, oh, sure, I will do that right way.
Vocabulary Builder
receptionist n. 接待员
registrar n. 教务科人员
physics class n. 物理课
science building n. 理科楼
room assignment sheet n. 教室安排单
bulletin board n. 公告板
registrar’s office n. 教务科
cancel vt. 取消
junk mail n. 垃圾邮件
administration office n. 行政办公室
sign up for a course v. 注册一门课程
practical issue n. 实际操作中的问题
enroll vi. 报名
instructor n. 教师、导师
mailing address n. 邮件地址
TPO3
Section1
Q1Why does the women come to the office?
A. To notify the university of her change of address
B. To find out where her physics class is being held
C. To get directions to the science building
D. To complain about her physics class being canceled
Q2What happened to the letter the university sent to the woman?
A. She threw it away by mistake
B. Her roommate forgot to give it to her
C. It was sent to her old mailing address
D. It was sent to another student by mistake
Q3Why was the woman’s physics class canceled?
A. Not enough students signed up to take the class
B. No professors were available to teach the class
C. The university changed its requirements for physics students
D. There were no classrooms available in the science building at the hour
Q4What does the man suggest the woman do before the beginning of next semester?
A. Consult with her advisor about her class schedule
B. Check with the registrar’s office about the location of the class
C. Register for her classes early
D. Call the physics department
Q5What does the man imply when he say this:
A. He know the physics class has been canceled
B. He is not sure where the science building is
C. Many of the room assignments have been changed
D. The women can check for herself where her class is
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Narrator: Listen to a conversation between a student and a professor.
Student: Hi, Professor Archer, you know how in class last week you said that you were looking for students who are interested in ?
Professor: Of course, are you volunteering?
Student: Yes, I am. It sounds really interesting, but
um… ?
Professor: No, . I assume that most students taking the
would have experience with archaeological research, but that’s ok.
Student: Oh, good, . Actually, that’s why
— to get experience. What kind of work is it?
Professor: Well, as you know, we're studying the history of the campus this semester. This used to be
and we already know that where the , there once were
and that were in the late 1700s. We are near the lecture hall to see what types of we find, you know, things people used in the
past . We’ve already begun to find some very interesting
items, . Student: ? Did the that they left their clothes and dishes behind?
Professor: Hmmm… that’s just one of the questions we hope
to .
Student: Wow, and it’s all right here on campus.
Professor: That’s right, . I to travel to a , especially in the middle of the semester. We expect to find many more things, but
we .
Student: So… how many student volunteers are you looking for?
Professor: I’m hoping to get five or six. I’ve asked for volunteers in all of the classes I
teach, . You are the first person
to .
Student: Sounds like it could be a lot of work. Is there um…
Professor: I think it’ll depend on what type of work you do in the excavation, but I imagine we can arrange something. Actually
for class because I’ve been
having .
.
Student: And would you want the volunteers to work?
Professor: We’re asking for three or four hours per week, .
A , I think you know John Franklin, my assistant,
is .
Student: Sure, I know John. By the way, will there be ?
Professor: Yes, er… I want to wait till Friday to see how many students volunteer, and then I’ll
next week at a time that’s .
Student: Ok. I’ll wait to hear from you. Thanks a lot for .
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Vocabulary Builder
volunteer for a project v. 自愿参加一个项目
archaeology n. 考古学
agricultural area n. 农业区域
erect vt. 树立起
assume vt. 假设
introductory adj. 引导的
relief n. 安慰、减轻（不安、忧虑、痛苦）
that's a relief. 这下我就放心了。

barn n. 谷仓
excavate vt. 挖掘；出土
artifact n. 人工制成的东西
item n. 物品
clay pottery 黏土陶器
respond vi. 回答
extra credit n. 额外的学分
have a tough time doing v. 做……碰到了困难
incentive n. 动机；激励的东西
express interests v. 表示有兴趣
be on site 在现场
training n. 培训
schedule vt. 安排
Setion2
Q1Why does the student go to see the professor?
A.To ask about a class assignment
B.To find out about a midsemester project
C.To get information about summer jobs
D.To discuss ways to improve his grade
Q2What was originally located on the site of the lecture hall?
A. A farmhouse
B. A pottery factory
C. A clothing store
D. A bottle-manufacturing plant
Q3What is mentioned as an advantage of working on this project?
A.Off-campus travel is paid off
B.Students can leave class early
C.The location is convenient
D.It fulfills a graduation requirement
Q4What is the professor considering doing to get move volunteers?
A.Offering extra class credit
B.Paying the students for their time
C.Asking for student volunteers from outside her class
D.Providing flexible work schedules
Q5What information does the student still need to get from the professor?
A.The name of the senior researcher
B.What book he needs to read before the next lecture
C.When the train session will be scheduled
D.Where the project is located
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Narrator: Listen to a conversation between a student and a librarian.
Librarian: Can I help you?
Student: Yeah, I need to find . It’s for my English class. We have to find reviews of the play we are reading. But they have
to , so I need to know when that was and I suppose I should start with newspaper reviews and…
Librarian: .
Student: Sorry?
Librarian: You want contemporary reviews. What’s the name of the play?
Student: It’s Happy Strangers. It was written in 1962 and we are supposed to write
about
.
Librarian: Well, that certainly explains why your professor wants you to read some of those old reviews. The when it . It’s
so .
.
Student: Really? Is that a big deal?
Librarian: Oh, sure. Of course the made some people kind of about it. They wanted to see . In fact, we were on vacation in New York. Oh, I had to be, oh, around 16 or so, and my parents took me to see it. That would’ve be en about 1965.
Student: So that was the year it ? Great! But uh, newspapers from back
then , so, how do I…
Librarian: Well, we have of old newspapers in the , and all the major papers publish reference guides to their articles, reviews, etc. You will find them in the _________ in the back. But I start with 1964, I think the play .
Student: How do you like it? I mean just two characters on the
stage . Librarian: Well, I was . The actors were famous, and besides it was my first time
in . But you are right. It was definitely many plays that we read in high school. Of course, in a small town
the .
Student: Yeah, I’ve only read it but
it . The story
in any sort of , either, just stops. Honestly, you know, I thought it was kind of .
Librarian: Oh, well I guess you might think that. But when
then it was . Some parts were really , but I crying too. But I’m not sure just reading it. You know, they’ve done this play at least once on campus. I’m sure there is a tape of the play in our video library. You might want to borrow it.
Student: That’s a good idea. I’ll have a better idea of what I really think of it before I read those rev iews.
Librarian: I’m sure you will be surprised
that . But you will see why it is
still , dramatically speaking.
Student: Well, there must be something about
it, . I’m sure I’ll figure it out. Vocabulary Builder
review n. （书、电影、戏剧等的）评论
play n. 戏剧
perform vt. 表演
contemporary reviews 同时代的评论
critic n. 评论家
tear into piece v. 撕成碎片
controversial adj. 有争议的
a big deal n. 大事件；不得了
curious adj. 好奇的
cause a fuss n. 导致乱哄哄的一团
premier n. vt. 首映
basically adv. 基本上
hang around v. （在一起）玩；逛；
progress vi. 进展、发展
radical adj. 激进的
tape of the play n. 戏剧录像
dramatically adv. 戏剧上地；戏剧化地
figure out vt. 想出来
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Section 1
1.Why does the man need the woman’s assistance?
Click on 2 answers.
A. He does not know the publication date of some reviews he needs.
B. He does not know the location of the library’s vides collection of plays.。