TOEFL-95年8月听力
1990年08月TOEFL听力真题
1990年08月TOEFL听力真题0-8 90年8月TOEFL听力A1. (A) She lives close to the dormitory.(B) She has moved out of the dormitory.(C) She owns a department store.(D) She no longer lives in an apartment.2. (A) Won't the concert begin late in the day?(B) The concert probably won't start on time.(C) Is there a date on the concert program?(D) I think we'll miss the beginning of the concert.3. (A) I'll go to bed now and finish my chemistry in the morning.(B) I have to stay up to finish my chemistry.(C) I went to bed before I finished my chemistry.(D) I should finish my chemistry before midnight.4. (A) There were four games at the party.(B) I can't name the date of the party.(C) It's hard for me to remember a person's name at a party.(D) I forget the name of the party those people belong to.5. (A) You have an appointment, right?(B) I hope you gave me Bill's correct address.(C) I think Bill lives in the building on the right.(D) You're wearing a bright dress, aren't you?6. (A) There are many stores on this street.(B) Small gifts are available at the store.(C) That shop is the only nice one on the street.(D) There is a gift shop nearby.7. (A) Doesn't the snack bar sell fresh fruit?(B) The fruit at the snack bar isn't fresh.(C) Is the fruit at the snack bar ripe?(D) The snack bar is to the right of the fruit stand.8. (A) The employees in Charlie's department are going sailing this week.(B) Charlie's store is going up for sale this week.(C) Charlie told us about the sales in the stores downtown.(D) The big sails are being stores in Cahrlie's basement.9. (A) It has been cloudy since noon.(B) It's sunny day today.(C) It's not at all crowded inside.(D) I thought it would rain this afternoon.10. (A) The student finished her painting before class.(B) Only one student in the class knows anything about painting.(C) Nobody in the class has ever had any painting lessons.(D) There are no students registered for the painting course.11. (A) The lecture is all about parking.(B) There's no parking space near the lecture hall.(C) The lecture hall is in front of a parking lot.(D) There's a parking lot in front of the lecture hall.12. (A) Lucy got a scholarship to the university of her choice.(B) Lucy did scholarly work while at the university.(C) Lucy was offered a choice of scholarships by a university.(D) Lucy chose to take a boat trip instead of attending a university.13. (A) She learned that the concert had been cancelled.(B) Her entry in the contest was a song.(C) The song she had written for the contest wasn't legible.(D) She found out she couldn't enter the contest.14. (A) He worked there only one time.(B) He has worked there longer than I have.(C) He hasn't worked anywhere for a long time.(D) He doesn't work there anymore.15. (A) She hurt herself.(B) She fixed the window.(C) She cut the grass.(D) She broke the glass.16. (A) The guest was right.(B) I got the correct answer by chance.(C) The guest was on my right.(D) I guess I should write the answer.17. (A) I said I'd take some of this tea to Cathy.(B) I promised Cathy to meet her for tea.(C) I told Cathy she should drink more tea.(D) I forgot to tell Cathy how delicious the tea was.18. (A) Who asked Mary Ann to make that soup?(B) Is that the best soup that Mary Ann can make?(C) Mary Ann makes outstanding soup.(D) Mary Ann wants to know who made the soup.19. (A) I don't want to see Jeff at all.(B) At last Jeff wants to see me.(C) I hope to see Jeff after everyone else does.(D) Jeff was the last person to see me.20. (A) Sarah studied psychology before teaching statistics.(B) Sarah used statistics in her psychology course.(C) Sarah used to work in a corporation.(D) Sarah has a different job now.21. (A) Borrow some money.(B) Buy a heater.(C) Get some information.(D) Pay the rent.22. (A) He found it fascinating.(B) You have to be well dressed to enter.(C) It took many hours to put together.(D) They should spend their lunch hour there.23. (A) He knows someone who can get the woman a job.(B) Greg and his uncle don't like their jobs.(C) Greg only got the job because of his uncle.(D) He doesn't know the woman's uncle.24. (A) He should not do the experiment after all.(B) He must be extremely careful.(C) She will help him do the experiment.(D) She's sure he is right.25. (A) She's spending time going over her accounts.(B) She's going home for only a few days.(C) She's excited about going home.(D) She's counting the number of vacation days.26. (A) Teach half days.(B) Take a longer tour.(C) tour the country.(D) Rest for the day.27. (A) There are a lot of boxes in the way.(B) The boxes might be too heavy for her to lift.(C) He's checking the tonnage.(D) He's almost finished.28. (A) The man should play in the orchestra.(B) All tickets are essentially the same.(C) There's standing room only.(D) Orchestra seats are best.29. (A) Come back later.(B) Take a chance.(C) Turn the page.(D) Return the book.30. (A) The man had better drop more than one.(B) The man's course is the best of the four.(C) The man must be an excellent student.(D) The man's idea is probably a good one.31. (A) Dishes.(B) Clothing.(C) Furniture.(D) Sporting goods.32. (A) He's surprised she chose that agency.(B) He wonders why she's kept her job.(C) He doesn't know when her classes started.(D) He doubts she makes much money now.33. (A) He was sure of himself.(B) He'd played the piano himself.(C) He hadn't heard Rita play the piano.(D) He wasn't a good pianist.34. (A) He doesn't like rock and roll.(B) It's a long way to the record store.(C) He likes only rock and roll.(D) He isn't hot now that he has a fan.35. (A) Before dinner.(B) During dinner.(C) Right after dinner.(D) The next day.36. (A) Hospital employees only.(B) Many City Hall officials.(C) Many Packer Hall residents.(D) The engineering students only.37. (A) By collections made at City Hall.(B) By donations from the participants.(C) By the allocation of funds from local hospitals.(D) By contributions based on the number of miles walked.38. (A) It begins on campus.(B) It's five miles long.(C) It circles the campus.(D) It takes a few days to cover.39. (A) Joe will keep it.(B) It will be used for a new hospital.(C) It will be divided among the participants.(D) Joe will share it with those who made pledges.40. (A) Eleven dollars for the event.(B) Five dollars for the event.(C) One dollar per mile.(D) Twenty-five cents or less per mile.41. (A) In an office.(B) In a whaling boat.(C) In a field.(D) In a stone quarry.42. (A) Eastern.(B) Western.(C) Southern.(D) Northern.43. (A) A line drawing.(B) An oil painting.(C) A wood carving.(D) A stone sculpture.44. (A) Highly functional.(B) Both abstract and realistic.(C) Brightly colored.(D) Large but lightweight.45. (A) The seal.(B) The caribou.(C) The polar bear.(D) The white whale.46. (A) White snow.(B) Survival skills.(C) A tasty food.(D) An artist's model.47. (A) Close up shots.(B) Full shots.(C) Long shots.(D) Action shots.48. (A) Film producer.(B) Movie critic.(C) Stuntman.(D) Actor.49. (A) 1898.(B) 1903.(C) 1905.(D) 1908.50. (A) T o shock Griffith contemporaries.(B) To show who Annie Lee was thinking about.(C) To indicate when Annie Lee's husband would return.(D) To avoid criticism of the close up shot.。
toefl试题及答案
toefl试题及答案TOEFL试题及答案一、听力理解（Listening Comprehension）1. 根据所听对话，选出正确的答案。
A. 学生在图书馆找书。
B. 学生在询问课程安排。
C. 学生在讨论课题研究。
D. 学生在讨论作业问题。
答案：A2. 根据所听讲座，选出正确的答案。
A. 教授在讨论历史事件。
B. 教授在分析文学作品。
C. 教授在讲解科学理论。
D. 教授在介绍艺术作品。
答案：B二、阅读理解（Reading Comprehension）1. 阅读以下段落，回答以下问题："The Industrial Revolution brought about significant changes in the way people worked and lived."A. What was the main impact of the Industrial Revolution?B. How did the Industrial Revolution affect the daily life of people?答案：A. The main impact of the Industrial Revolution was the significant changes in the way people worked and lived.B. The Industrial Revolution affected the daily life of people by altering their work patterns and living conditions.2. 阅读以下段落，选择最佳 "The role of technology in education has been a topic of debate for many years. Some argue that it enhances learning, while others believe it can be a distraction."A. The Pros and Cons of Technology in EducationB. The History of Technology in EducationC. The Debate Over Technology in EducationD. The Future of Technology in Education答案：C三、口语表达（Speaking Expression）1. 根据以下提示，进行口语回答：- Describe a memorable event from your childhood.- Explain why it was memorable.答案示例：One of the most memorable events from my childhood was the day I learned to ride a bicycle. It was a sunny afternoon, and my father was teaching me. After several attempts and falls, I finally managed to ride without support. The feeling of accomplishment and the joy of mastering a new skill madeit an unforgettable experience.2. 根据以下情景，进行口语回答：- You are planning a trip with friends. Discuss thefactors you consider when choosing a destination.答案示例：When planning a trip with friends, I consider several factors such as the interests of the group, the budget, the weather, and the accessibility of the destination. We usually discuss our preferences and make a list of potential places. Then, we evaluate them based on the mentioned factors and make a decision that suits everyone.四、写作任务（Writing Task）1. Write an essay discussing the importance of environmental protection and the role individuals can play in it.答案示例（略）：考生需根据题目要求，撰写一篇不少于300字的议论文，阐述环境保护的重要性以及个人如何参与其中。
托福真题：1995年10月托福阅读全真试题-托福真题
托福真题：1995年10月托福阅读全真试题-托福真题1995年10月托福阅读全真试题Questions 1-13Atmospheric pressure can support a column of water up to10 meters high. But plants can move water much higher, thesequoia tree can pump water to its very top, more than 100meters above the ground. Until the end of the nineteenth century, the movement of water in trees and other tall plantswas a mystery. Some botanists hypothesized that the livingcells of plants acted as pumps, But many experiments demonstrated that the stems of plants in which all the cells are killedcan still move water to appreciable heights. Other explanationsfor the movement of water in plants have been based on root pressure, a push on the water from the roots at the bottom ofthe plant. But root pressure is not nearly great enough to push water to the tops of tall trees. Furthermore, the conifers,which are among the tallest trees, have unusually low root pressures.If water is not pumped to the top of a tall tree, and if itis not pushed to the top of a tall tree, then we may ask, Howdoes it get there? According to the currently accepted cohesion-tension theory, water is pulled there. The pull on a rising column of water in a plant results from the evaporation ofwater at the top of the plant. As water is lost from the surface of the leaves, a negative pressure, or tension, is created. The evaporated water is replaced by water moving from inside the plant in unbroken columns that extend from the top of a plant to its roots. The same forces that create surface tension in anysample of water are responsible for the maintenance of these unbroken columns of water. When water is confined in tubes ofvery small bore, the forces of cohesion (the attraction between water molecules) are so great that the strength of a columnof water compares with the strength of a steel wire ofthe same diameter. This cohesive strength permits columns ofwater to be pulled to great heights without being broken.1. How many theories does the author mention?(A) One(B) Two(C) Three(D) Four2. The passage answers which of the following questions?(A) What is the effect of atmospheric pressure on foliage?(B) When do dead cells harm plant growth?(C) How does water get to the tops of trees?(D) Why is root pressure weak?3. The word "demonstrated" in line 7 is closest in meaning to(A) ignored(B) showed(C) disguised(D) distinguished4. What do the experiments mentioned in lines 7-9 prove?(A) Plant stems die when deprived of water(B) Cells in plant stems do not pump water(C) Plants cannot move water to high altitudes(D) Plant cells regulate pressure within stems5.How do botanists know that root pressure is not the only force that moves water in plants?(A) Some very tall trees have weak root pressure.(B) Root pressures decrease in winter.(C) Plants can live after their roots die.(D) Water in a plant's roots is not connected to water in its stem.6. Which of the following statements does the passage support?(A) Water is pushed to the tops of trees.(B) Botanists have proven that living cells act as pumps.(C) Atmospheric pressure draws water to the tops of tall trees.(D) Botanists have changed their theories of how water moves in plants.7. The word "it" in line 16 refers to(A) top(B) tree(C) water(D) cohesion-tension theory.8. The word "there" in line 18 refers to(A) treetops(B) roots(C) water columns(D) tubes9. What causes the tension that draws water up a plant?(A) Humidity(B) Plant growth(C) Root pressure(D) Evaporation10. The word "extend" in line 24 is closest in meaning to(A) stretch(B) branch(C) increase(D) rotate11. According to the passage, why does water travel through plants in unbroken columns?(A) Root pressure moves the water very rapidly.(B) The attraction between water molecules in strong.(C) The living cells of plants push the water molecules together.(D) Atmospheric pressure supports the columns.12.Why does the author mention steel wire in line 30?(A) To illustrate another means of pulling water(B) To demonstrate why wood is a good building material(C) To indicate the size of a column of water(D) To emphasize the strength of cohesive forces in water13.Where in the passage does the author give an example of a plant with low root pressure?(A) Lines3-4(B) Lines5-7(C) Lines10-11(D) Lines12-13Question 14-22Mass transport[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] 下一页[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] 下一页1995年10月托福阅读全真试题ation revised the social and economic fabricof the American city in three fundamental ways. It catalyzed physical expansion, it sorted out people and land uses,and it accelerated the inherent instability of urban life. By opening vast areas of unoccupied land for residential expansion, the omnibuses, horse railways, commuter trains, andelectric trolleys pulled settled regions outward two to four times more distant from city centers than they were in the pre- modern era. In 1850, for example, the borders of Boston lay scarcely two miles from the old business district; by the turn of the century the radius extended ten miles. Now those whocould afford it could live far removed from the old city center and still commute there for work, shopping, and entertainment. The new accessibility of land around the periphery ofalmost every major city sparked an explosion of real estatedevelopment and fueled what we now know as urban sprawl.Between 1890 and 1920, for example, some 250,000 newresidential lots were recorded within the borders of Chicago, most of them located in outlying areas. Over the same period,another 550,000 were plotted outside the city limits but withinthe metropolitan area. Anxious to take advantage of thepossibilities of commuting, real estate developers added 800,000 potential building sites to the Chicago region in just thirtyyears – lots that could have housed five to six million people.Of course, many were never occupied; there was alwaysa huge surplus of subdivided, but vacant, land around Chicagoand other cities. These excesses underscore a feature ofresidential expansion related to the growth of mass transportation: urban sprawl was essentially unplanned. It was carried out by thousands of small investors who paid little heed to coordinated land use or to future land users. Those who purchased andprepared land for residential purposes, particularly land near or outside city borders where transit lines and middle-class inhabitants were anticipated, did so to create demand as much asto respond to it. Chicago is a prime example of this process.Real estate subdivision there proceeded much faster thanpopulation growth.14. With which of the following subjects is the passage mainly concerned?(A) Types of mass transportation.(B) Instability of urban life.(C) How supply and demand determine land use.(D) The effects of mass transportation on urban expansion.15. The author mentions all of the following as effects of mass transportation on cities EXCEPT(A) growth in city area(B) separation of commercial and residential districts.(C) Changes in life in the inner city.(D) Increasing standards of living.16. The word "vast" in line 5 is closest in meaning to(A) large(B) basic(C) new(D) urban17. The word "sparked" in line 15 is closest in meaning to(A) brought about(B) surrounded(C) sent out(D) followed18. Why does the author mention both Boston and Chicago?(A) To demonstrate positive and negative effects of growth.(B) To show that mass transit changed many cities.(C) To exemplify cities with and without mass transportation.(D) To contrast their rates of growth19. The word "potential" in line 23 is closest in meaning to(A) certain(B) popular(C) improved(D) possible20. The word "many" in line 25 refers to(A) people(B) lots(C) years(D) developers21. According to the passage, what was one disadvantage ofresidential expansion?(A) It was expensive.(B) It happened too slowly.(C) It was unplanned.(D) It created a demand for public transportation.22. The author mentions Chicago in the second paragraph as an example of a city(A) that is large(B) that is used as a model for land development(C) where land development exceeded population growth(D) with an excellent mass transportation system.Question 23-33The preservation of embryos and juveniles is rare occurrencein the fossil record. The tiny, delicate skeletons are usually scattered by scavengers or destroyed by weathering beforethey can be fossilized. Ichthyosaurs had a higher chance ofbeing preserved than did terrestrial creatures because, as marine animals, they tended to live in environments less subject to erosion. Still, their fossilization required a suite of factors: a slow rate of decay of soft tissues, little scavenging by other animals, a lack if swift currents and waves to jumble and carry away small bones, and fairly rapid burial. Given t上一页[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] 下一页上一页[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] 下一页1995年10月托福阅读全真试题hese factors,some areas have become a treasury of well-preservedichthyosaur fossils.The deposits at Holzmaden, Germany, present aninteresting case for analysis. The ichthyosaur remains are found in black, bituminous marine shales deposited about 190 millionyears ago. Over the years, thousands of specimens of marine reptiles, fish, and invertebrates have been recovered fromthese rocks. The quality of preservation is outstanding, butwhat is even more impressive is the number of ichthyosaurfossils containing preserved embryos. Ichthyosaurs with embryos have been reported from 6 different levels of the shale in asmall area around Holzmaden, suggesting that a specific sitewas used by large numbers of ichthyosaurs repeatedly overtime. The embryos are quite advanced in their physical develop- ment; their paddles, for example, are already well formed.One specimen is even preserved in the birth canal. In addition,the shale contains the remains of many newborns that arebetween 20 and 30 inches long.Why are there so many pregnant females and young atHolzmaden when they are so rare elsewhere? The quality of preservation is almost unmatched, and quarry operations havebeen carried out carefully with an awareness of the value of the fossils. But these factors do not account for the interesting question of how there came to be such a concentration ofpregnant ichthyosaurs in a particular place very close to their time of giving birth.23. The passage supports which of the following conclusions?(A) Some species of ichthyosaurs decayed more rapidly than other species.(B) Ichthyosaur newborns are smaller than other newborn marine reptiles.(C) Ichthyosaurs were more advanced than terrestrial creatures.(D) Ichthyosaurs may have gathered at Holzmaden to give birth.24. The word "they" in line 4 refers to(A) skeletons(B) scavengers(C) creatures(D) environments25. All of the following are mentioned as factors that encourage fossilization EXCEPT the(A) speed of burial(B) conditions of the water(C) rate at which soft tissues decay(D) cause of death of the animal.26. Which of the following is true of the fossil deposits discussedin the passage?(A) They include examples of newly discovered species.(B) They contain large numbers of well-preserved specimens(C) They are older than fossils found in other places(D) They have been analyzed more carefully than other fossils.27. The word "outstanding" in line 18 is closest in meaning to(A) extensive(B) surprising(C) vertical(D) excellent28. The word "site" in line 22 is closest in meaning to(A) example(B) location(C) development(D) characteristic29. Why does the author mention the specimen preserved in the birth canal (line 26)?(A) To illustrate that the embryo fossils are quite advanced in theirdevelopment(B) To explain why the fossils are well preserved(C) To indicate how the ichthyosaurs died(D) To prove that ichthyosaurs are marine animals.30. The word "they" in line 30 refers to(A) pregnant females and young(B) quarry operations(C) the value of the fossils(D) these factors31.The phrase "account for" in line 33 is closest in meaning to(A) record(B) describe(C) equal(D) explain32.Which of the following best expresses the relationship between the first and second paragraphs?(A) The first paragraph describes a place while the second paragraph describes a field of study.(B) The first paragraph defines the terms that are used in the second paragraph.(C) The second paragraph describes a specific instance of the general topic discussed in the first paragraph.(D) The second paragraph presents information that contrasts with the information given in the first paragraph.33.Where in the passage does the author mentions the variety of fossils found at Holzmaden?(A) Line 1(B) Lines 3-5(C) Lines 12-13(D) Lines 19-21Questions 34-41The Lewis and Clark expedition, sponsored by PresidentJefferson, was the most important official examination of thehigh plains and the Northwest before the War of 1812. ThePresident's secretary, Captain Meriwether Lewis, had beeninstructed to "explore the Missouri River, and such principal streams of it as, by its course and communication with thewaters of the Pacific Ocean …may offer her most direct and practicable water communication across the continent, for the purposes of commerce." Captain William Clark, the y上一页[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] 下一页上一页[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] 下一页1995年10月托福阅读全真试题oungerbrother of famed George Rogers Clerk, was invited to sharethe command of the exploring party.Amid rumors that there were prehistoric mammothswandering around the unknown region and that somewhere in its wilds was a mountain of rock salt 80 by 45 miles in extent,the two captains set out. The date was May 14, 1804. Theirpoint of departure was the mouth of the Wood River, justacross the Mississippi from the entrance of the Missouri River. After toiling up the Missouri all summer, the group winterednear the Mandan villages in the center of what is now North Dakota. Resuming their journey in the spring of 1805, themen worked their way along the Missouri to its source andthen crossed the mountains of western Montana and Idaho.Picking up a tributary of the Columbia River, they continued westward until they reached the Pacific Ocean, where theystayed until the following spring.Lewis and Clark brought back much new information,including the knowledge that the continent was wider thanoriginally supposed. More specifically, they learned a good deal about river drainages and mountain barriers. They ended speculation that an easy coast-to-coast route existed via the Missouri-Columbia River systems, and their reports of the climate, the animals and birds, the trees and plants, and the Indians of the West – though not immediately published –were made available to scientists.34.With what topic is the passage primarily concerned?(A) The river systems of portions of North America.(B) Certain geological features to the North American continent.(C) An exploratory trip sponsored by the United States government.(D) The discovery of natural resources in the United States.35.According to the passage, the primary purpose of finding a water route across the continent was to(A) gain easy access to the gold and other riches of the Northwest(B) become acquainted with the inhabitants of the West.(C) investigate the possibility of improved farmland in the West.(D) facilitate the movement of commerce across the continent36.The river Meriwether Lewis was instructed to explore was the(A) Wood(B) Missouri(C) Columbia(D) Mississippi37.According to the passage, the explorers spent their first winter in what would become(A) North Dakota(B) Missouri(C) Montana(D) Idaho38.The author states that Lewis and Clark studied all of thefollowing characteristics of the explored territories EXCEPT(A) mineral deposits(B) the weather(C) animal life(D) native vegetation39.The phrase "Picking up" in line 23 could best be replaced by which of the following?(A) Searching for(B) Following(C) Learning about(D) Lifting40.It can be inferred from the passage that prior to the Lewis and Clark expedition the size of the continent had been(A) of little interest(B) underestimated(C) known to native inhabitants of the West(D) unpublished but known to most scientists41.Wherer in the passage does the author refer to the explorers' failure to find an easy passageway to the western part of the continent?(A) Lines1-3(B) Lines7-8(C) Lines16-18(D) Lines21-24Questions 42-50For a century and a half the piano has been one of themost popular solo instruments for Western music. Unlikestring and wind instrument, the piano is completely self- sufficient, as it is able to play both the melody and its accompanying harmony at the same time. For this reason, it became the favorite household instrument of thenineteenth century.The ancestry of the piano can be traced to the early keyboard instruments of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries – the spinet, the dulcimer, and the virginal. In the seventeenth century the organ, the clavichord, and the harpsichord becamethe chief instruments of the keyboard group, a supremacy they maintained until the piano supplanted them at the end of the eighteenth century. The clavichord's tone was metallic andnever powerful; nevertheless, because of the variety of tone possible to it, many composers found the clavichord a sympa-thetic instrument for intimate chamber music. The harpsichordwith its bright, vigorous tone was the favorite instrumentfor supporting the bass of the small orchestra of the period and for concert use but the character of the tone could not bevaried save by mechanical or structural devices.The piano was perfected in the early eighteenth centuryby a harpsichord maker in Italy (though musicologists pointout several previous instances of上一页[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] 下一页上一页[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] 下一页1995年10月托福阅读全真试题the instrument). This instrumentwas called a piano e forte(soft and loud), to indicate itsdynamic versatility; its strings were struck by a recoiling hammer with a felt-padded head. The wires were much heavierin the earlier instruments. A series of mechanical improvements continuing well into the nineteenth century, includingthe introduction of pedals to sustain tone or to soften it, the perfection of a metal frame and steel wire of the finest quality, finally produced an instrument capable of myriad tonaleffects from the most delicate harmonies to an almostorchestral fullness of sound, from a liquid, singing tone toa sharp, percussive brilliance.42. What does the passage mainly discuss?(A) The historical development of the piano(B) The quality of tone produced by various keyboard instruments(C) The uses of keyboard instruments in various types of compositions(D) The popularity of the piano with composers43. Which of the following instruments was widely used before the seventeenth century?(A) The harpsichord(B) The spinet(C) The clavichord(D) The organ44. The words "a supremacy" in line 12 are closest in meaning to(A) a suggestion(B) an improvement(C) a dominance(D) a development45. The word "supplanted" in line 13 is closest in meaning to(A) supported(B) promoted(C) replaced(D) dominated46. The word "it" in line 15 refers to the(A) variety(B) music(C) harpsichord(D) clavichord47. According to the passage, what deficiency did the harpsichord have?(A) It was fragile(B) It lacked variety in tone.(C) It sounded metallic.(D) It could not produce a strong sound.48. Where in the passage does the author provide a translation?(A) Lines 4-5(B) Lines 13-15(C) Lines 18-19(D) Lines 20-2549. According to the information in the third paragraph, which of the following improvements made it possible to lengthen the tone produced by the piano?(A) The introduction of pedals(B) The use of heavy wires(C) The use of felt-padded hammerheads(D) The metal frame construction50. The word "myriad" in line 32 is closest in meaning to(A) noticeable(B) many(C) loud(D) unusual <br上一页[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]上一页[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]。
toefl听力历年真题
toefl听力历年真题一、听力第一节(共5小题，每小题1分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1、Who is the man talking about now?A.His girlfriend.B.His sister.C.His mother.2、What are they talking about?A.A traffic accident.B.A fire.C.A crime.3、Where does the conversation most probably take place?A.At a bookshop.B.At a kitchen.C.At a bank.4、Who was injured?A.George.B.George’s wife.C.George’s wife’s father.5、What do we learn from the conversation?A.Tony could not continue the experiment.B.Tony finished the experiment last night.C.Tony will go on with his experiment.第二节(共15小题，每小题1分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6、Where does this conversation most likely take place?A.In the street.B.At the woman’s home.C.Over the phone.7、What is the woman going to do tonight?A.Help her sister with English.B.Meet her friend at the station.C.Go to an exhibition with her parents.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
新托福考试专项进阶高级听力答案
新托福考试专项进阶高级听力答案例：take a rain check 改天吧Model：[1998.8.北美(29)]——Can you come over for dinner tonight? (今天晚上来吃饭好吗?) ——I'm up to my ears in work，so I'll have to take a rain check.(我工作很忙，改日吧。
)例：lost count 弄不清楚Model：[2000.1.(21)]——Ever since your girlfriend moved to Bridgeport，you are always driving there.How many trips a week do you make anyway?(自从你的女友搬到Bridgeport，你老是开车去看她。
一周去几次啊?) ——I have lost count，but I can do it with my eyes closed.(搞不清楚了，但我闭着眼也能摸过去。
)例：be in another world 精神恍惚;魂不守舍Model：[1996.5.(25)]——Pete's really out of it these days.(Pete 这几天有点心不在焉。
) ——Yeah，I know.Ever since he met Ann，he's been in another world.(我同意。
自从他遇见Ann，他就魂不守舍了。
)例：make yourself at home 随意，随便Model：[1999.8.(7)]——Do you mind if I take off my jacket?(你介意我脱下夹克吗?)——Of course not，make yourself at home.(当然不介意，随意一点!)例：save your breath 省口气吧;别白费口舌了Model：[1995.10.(14)]——Hey? John! John!(嘿，John! John!)——Save your breath.He"s out of earshot.(省口气吧。
95年08月托福听力文字带答案
95年8月托福听力文字1. Do you want to go on（进行）a trip with us to Florida this spring?It will cost about $300 a person.$300 you think I just have this fortuneWhat can be inferred about the man?(A) He makes a lot of money.(B) He has just been left some money.(C) He doesn't believe three hundred dollars is enough.(D) He can't afford to spend that much.2. My watch stopped again. And I just got a new battery.Why don't you take it to Smith's Jewelry. They can check it for you. And they're pretty reasonable.What does the man mean?(A) He knows what is wrong with the watch.(B) The woman doesn't need to buy another battery.(C) The woman should get a new watch.(D) The jewelry store can probably repair the woman's watch.3. We're going to change our meeting from Monday to Tuesday.It's all the same to me.What does the man mean?(A) He has another meeting to attend on that day.(B) He's available either day.(C) He can't attend a two-day conference.(D) Not everybody will go to the same meeting.4. We plan to go to the beach after class. Want to come?I'd love to. But Prof. Jones want to speak with me.What will the woman probably do?(A) Go to the beach with her friends.(B) Postpone her meeting with Professor Jones.(C) See Professor Jones after class.(D) Give a speech in Professor Jones's class.5. Janet sounded worried about her grades.But she's getting As & Bs, isn't she?What does the man imply about Janet?(A) She isn't a very good student.(B) She hasn't gotten her grades yet.(C) She shouldn't worry about her grades.(D) She doesn't like to talk about grades.6. You look great since you've been taking those exercises classes.Thanks. I've never felt better in my life.What does the man imply?(A) The classes have improved his health.(B) His new glasses fit better than the old ones.(C) He's thinking of taking exercise classes.(D) He's unhappy about his life.7. I had a hard time getting through this novel.I know how you feel. Who can remember the names of 35 different characters. What does the woman imply?(A) She also found the book difficult.(B) She has learned a lot about names.(C) She doesn't remember the title of the novel.(D) She read a different book.8. That's a long line. Do you think there'll be any tickets left?I doubt it. Guess we'll wind up（结束）going to the second show.What does the woman mean?(A) They'll have to go to a later show.(B) The people in line all have tickets.(C) She doesn't want to go to the second show.(D) They won't have to wait much longer.9. This course in much too hard for me.Sorry you decided to take it, huh?What does the man ask the woman?(A) If it's too late for her to drop the course.(B) If she sympathizes with him.(C) If she apologized for what she did.(D) If she regrets taking the course.10. Are you going home for winter vacation?I'd agreed to stay on here as a research assistant.What can be inferred about the woman?(A) She'll be traveling during winter break.(B) She'll be working during vacation.(C) She's looking forward to going home.(D) She wants to hire another research assistant.11. Hello!Hello! This is Dr, Grey's office. We're calling to remind you of your 4:15 appointment for your annual checkup tomorrow.Oh, thanks. It's a good thing that you called. I thought it was 4:15 today.What does the man mean?(A) He's glad he called the doctor.(B) He wants to change the appointment.(C) He can't come until 4:15.(D) He was confused about the date of the appointment.12. How wonderful（棒的）you won the scholarship（奖学金）. Can you believe it? No. It's almost too good to be true（几乎是太好了以至于不能相信）.What does the man mean?(A) No one believes he won the scholarship.(B) He's surprised that he got the scholarship.(C) It isn't true that he won the scholarship.(D) He's glad to award the woman the scholarship.13. Excuse me. Prof. Davidson. But I was hoping to talk to you about my class project for economics.I have a class in a few minutes. Why don't you come to see me during office hours（上班时间）tomorrow?When will the woman discuss her project with Prof. Davidson?(A) During economics class.(B) Before economics.(C) In about an hour.(D) The next day.14. How are you feeling?The stuff the nurse gave me seemed to have helped. But it's making me awfully （非常地）drowsy（昏昏欲睡的）.What does the woman mean?(A) The nurse wasn't able to help her.(B) She's going to help the nurse.(C) She thinks she should ask the nurse for a pill.(D) She feels sleepy because of the medicine she took.15. Bill Smith has volunteered（志愿）to write a summary（总结）of the proposals we've agreed on.Will I have a chance to review it?What does the woman want to know?(A) Whether she can make a proposal.(B) Whether Bill needs her help.(C) Whether she can review Bill's summary.(D) Whether she can speak for Bill.16. Why don't you wear that yellow shirt that your sister gave you for your birthday.I love that shirt. But it's missing two buttons（纽扣）.What does the man mean?(A) He can't wear the shirt right now.(B) He can't find the shirt.(C) He doesn't like the shirt.(D) He thinks the shirt is inappropriate for the occasion.17. How many classes do you have today?Just one. From 3 till 6.What does the man mean?(A) He has three classes in a row.(B) His class begins at one o'clock.(C) His class meets for three hours.(D) He will be in class all afternoon.18. Our football team didn't play very well.That's true. But at least we won the game.What does the man mean?(A) The team won despite poor play.(B) The team has to play at least one game.(C) At least the football team played well.(D) The team should have won the game.19. This has been an unusually cool summer.Uh huh! I actually had to get out（拿出）my wool（羊毛）sweaters（毛衣，运动衫）in August.What does the woman imply?(A) She needed warmer clothing than in previous summers.(B) She knitted two sweaters in August.(C) August was warmer than the rest of the summer.(D) She was unusually busy all summer.20. I got some bad news today. The store where I work in laying off（解雇）staff. Are they going to let you go?What does the woman want to know?(A) If the man is going to the store.(B) How the man feels about the news.(C) If the man is going to lose his job.(D) Where the man heard the news.21. I'd like to pick this film（胶片）up by 4 tomorrow afternoon.I can have it for you at 2 if you like（如果你喜欢，我可以2点给你）.What does the woman say about the film?(A) It will be ready at four o'clock today.(B) It can be picked up at two o'clock tomorrow.(C) It will be ready in two hours.(D) Only two rolls will be ready on time.22. I talked to Philip today and he said he'd be coming to the party.Oh, so he can come after all.What can be inferred about Philip?(A) He'll go to the party with the woman.(B) He met the man at the party.(C) He has changed his plans.(D) He has to work late.23. Gary insists on buying the food for the picnic.That's pretty generous（慷慨的）. But shouldn't we at least offer to share the expense（价钱，费用）?What does the woman suggest they do?(A) Pay for some of the food.(B) Insist on choosing their own food.(C) Treat Gary to dinner some other time.(D) Thank Gary for his generous offer.24. How's the new job going?Well. I'm getting used to（习惯于）lots of new things. But I wish the supervisor would give me some feedback.What does the woman mean?(A) She used to work at a newspaper.(B) She's like her supervisor's opinion of her work.(C) She wishes she had a different kind of work.(D) She meets with her supervisor regularly.25. Did Linda ever finish that introductory chapter?I'm not sure. She's spent hours on end rewriting it.What does the man imply about Linda?(A) She rearranged the chapters of her book.(B) She assured him that the chapter was finished.(C) She worked on the chapter for quite a while.(D) She wasn't sure how to end the book.26. The supermarket down the street is selling everything half price because they are going out of business（歇业）.Sounds like an ideal（理想的）time to stock up（储存，备用）on coffee.What does the man mean?(A) There's room to stack up the cans of coffee.(B) The store is out of coffee.(C) They should buy a lot of coffee.(D) They should wait for a better deal on coffee.27. Have you heard anything about the new professor?Just that she's no pushover（听从的人）.What does the man say about the professor?(A) She works very hard.(B) She is very strict.(C) Her classes fill up quickly.(D) It's easy to get good grades in her courses.28. I need to get a copy of my birth certificate（出生证）.Sorry. But we can only accept requests by mail now.What does the woman mean?(A) The office already mailed the man's birth certificate.(B) The office no longer issues birth certificates.(C) The man doesn't have sufficient identification for his request.(D) The man will have to apply for his birth certificate in writing.29. When is the earliest flight from Washington to New York?There's a shuttle（往返）( at six. And if that's full, there's another at 7.What does the man mean?(A) The woman has a choice of early flights.(B) Not many planes go to Washington.(C) The woman should take the earlier flight.(D) The six o'clock flight is already filled.30. How do you like to help me plan the refreshments(茶点) for the astronomy club meeting tomorrow night?Sure. Let's be careful not to overdo（夸张，过度）it though. Last time we had enough for 3 clubs put together.What does the woman mean?(A) She would prepare extra refreshments.(B) They should prepare extra refreshments.(C) The members of the club always eat a lot.(D) There was too much food at a previous meeting.Question 31-33David, can I give you a hand（帮忙）with one of those grocery（食品杂货店）bags?Sure, Nanny. Could you take this one please? I didn't realize how heavy these bags would be.Why did you buy so much stuff when you have to walk back home from the store?Well, I didn't intend（打算，计划）to buy a lot.But I'm having some people over and I guess I needed more than I expected.What's the occasion?Now the people I live with, the Kremers, have been on vacation for a month and I thought I'd surprise them. I'm inviting some of their friends and families for a welcome（受欢迎的）home dinner.Oh, that's really thoughtful（体贴的，有思想的）of you.I figure（表示）it's the least I can do for them. They've been letting me stay with them rent free while I'm in school.Really? That's pretty generous of them.Well, they understand how difficult it is to make ends meet（量人未出，勉强糊口）when you're a student. They've been such a big help to me. I thought that this might be a small way to thank them for the generosity（慷慨）.31. What is David trying to do?(A) Get a ride home with Nancy.(B) Find a place to live.(C) Go to the store before it closes.(D) Carry his groceries home.32. Why did David think he wouldn't have a problem?(A) He didn't expect to buy a lot.(B) He had only one bag of groceries.(C) The supermarket is just down the block.(D) He thought he'd get a ride with the Kramers.33. Why is David appreciative of the Kremers?(A) They are paying for his education.(B) They invited him to their party.(C) They took him on a vacation with them.(D) They let him live with them for free.Question 34-37Hi! How was your trip?Wonderful I spent most of my time at the art museum. I especially liked the new wing（机翼，翅膀）. I was amazed to hear the guide explain the problems they had building it.Right. I just read an article that went on & on about the cost. 90 million total I think.Yeah. The guide mentioned that. You could see they spared（节约，省下）no expense.Hm. It looked really unusual, at least from what I saw in the picture.It is. The basic design is two triangles（三角形）. In fact there are triangles all over. The paving（铺的）stones in the courtyard（院子）, the skylights（天窗）and even a lot of the sculptures.One sculpture is a mobile. It's in the courtyard and it's made of pieces of aluminum（铝）that moves slowly in the air. It's really impressive（给人印象深刻的）.That was in the article too. It said that the original was steel and it weighed so much that it wasn't safe to hand（拿起）.Right. They did it over in aluminum so it wouldn't come crashing down（碰到）on someone's head.You know the article went into（研究）that in detail. There was even an interview with the sculptor（雕刻家）.I'd like to read that. Would you mind if I borrow the magazine sometime?No. I wouldn't mind if I haven't thrown it out yet.34. What did the woman think of the new wing of the museum?(A) She was impressed by it(B) It was a waste of money.(C) She was amazed it had opened so soon.(D) She didn't like it as much as the other wings.35. How had the man learned about the museum?(A) He took a tour of the city.(B) He read about it.(C) He wrote an article about it.(D) He worked there as a guide.36. According to the woman, what do the paving stones, skylights and mobile have in common?(A) They came from the original wring.(B) They're made of the same material.(C) They're similar in shape.(D) They were designed by the same person.37. What was the problem with the original mobile?(A) It was made of aluminum.(B) It wasn't large enough.(C) It wouldn't move in the wind.(D) It was too heavy to put up.Questions 38 to 41In the few minutes that remain of today's class. I'd like to discuss next week's schedule with you because I'm presenting（呈现，赠送）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 half way point in the semester. Prof. Andrews has agreed to administer（执行,管理）the exam. In place of the usual Wednesday's class, I've arranged an optional review session. Since it is optional, attendance （参加，出席）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.38. What is the purpose of the talk?(A) To review material that will be on a test.(B) To introduce a new professor.(C) To explain changes in the schedule.(D) To describe the contents of a paper.39. At what point during the semester does the talk take place?(A) At the beginning.(B) In the middle.(C) One week before the end.(D) At the end.40. What did Prof. Andrews agree to do?(A) Administer an examination.(B) Present a conference paper.(C) Explain next week's schedule.(D) Take attendance in class.41. What will occur at next Wednesday's class time?(A) A regular class will be given.(B) An optional review class will be given.(C) An exam will be given.(D) Class will be canceled.Question 42 to 46Today's lecture we'll center on the prehistoric（史前的）people of Nevada Desert. Now most of these prehistoric desert people moved across the countryside（农村）throughout the year. You might think that they're wandering （闲逛，漫步）aimlessly（毫无目的的）. Far from it, they actually followed the series of carefully planned moves.Where they moved depended on where food was available. Places where plants were ripening（成熟）or fish were spawning（产卵）. Now often when these people moved, they carried all their possessions（财产，所有物）on their backs. But if the journey was long, extra food and tools were sometimes stored in caves （山洞，窑洞）or beneath（在…的下方）rocks.One of these caves is now an exciting archaeological site. Beyond（晚于）its small opening is a huge underground（地下的）grotto（洞穴）. Even though the cave is very large, it was certainly two dark（黑暗）and dusty（灰蒙蒙的）for the crawlers（爬行动物）to live in.But it was a great place to hide things. And tremendous（巨大的）amounts of food supplies and artifacts（手工艺品）have been found there. The food includes dried fish seeds（种子）and nuts（工艺品）. The artifacts include stone spear（矛）points（尖）and knives. The spar（争论）points are actually rather small. Here is a picture of some that were found. You can see their size in relation to（有关，涉及）the hands holding them.42. What is the main subject of this talk?(A) Rock formations in the Nevada desert.(B) Graduate studies in anthropology.(C) Excavation techniques used in archaeology.(D) Prehistoric desert people of Nevada.43. What point does the speaker make about the prehistoric people of the Nevada Desert?(A) They planned their migrations.(B) They didn't travel far from their base camps.(C) They hid from their enemies in caves.(D) They planned seeds near their camps.44. Why didn't the people live in the cave described by the speaker?(A) They had trouble finding it.(B) Lack of light made it impossible.(C) It was too small for a group to fit into.(D) Items stored by others took up most of the space.45. What have archaeologists found in the cave?(A) Prehistoric desert people.(B) Migratory animals.(C) Food supplies and tools.(D) Growing plants.46. Why does the speaker show a photo to the class?(A) To illustrate the size of some objects.(B) To introduce the next assignment.(C) To show some artifact on display at the campus museum.(D) To demonstrate his photographic ability.Question 47 to 50To us, the environment in which fish dwell（居住）often seems cold, dark and mysterious（神秘的，不可思议的）. But there are advantages to living in water. And they've played an important role in making fish what they are. One is that water isn't subject to（易受…的）sudden temperature changes. Therefore it makes an excellent habitat（n 住处）for a cold blooded animal.Another advantage is the water's ability to easily support body weight. Protoplasm（原浆）has approximately the same density（密度）as water. So a fish in water is almost weightless（无重量的）. This weightlessness in turn（依次）means two things:1) A fish can get along with a light weight and a simple bone structure. And2) Limitations（局限，限制）to a fish's size are practically（实际上）removed. Yet there is one basic difficulty to living in water the fact that it is incompressible （不能压缩的）. For a fish to move through water, it must actually shove（猛推）it aside（adv在旁边，到一边）. Most can do this by wiggling（折弯运动）back and forth （反复地，来回地）in snakelike motion. The fish pushes water aside by the forward motion of its head and with a curve of its body and its flexible tall. Next the water flows back along the fish's narrowing（狭小的）size, closing in at the tall and helping the fish propel（推动）itself forward.The fact that water is incompressible has literally（真正地）shaped（形成）the development of fish. A flat and angular（有角的）shape can be moved through water only with difficulty. And for this reason, fish have a basic shape that is beautifully adapted to deal with this peculiarity（特点，特性）.47. What is the talk mainly about?(A) A comparison of fish to warm-blooded animals.(B) The difference between saltwater and freshwater environments.(C) The importance of fish to human beings.(D) How water has affected the development of fish.48. What does the speaker mention as a problem that water presents to fish?(A) It can't be compressed.(B) It is often polluted.(C) Its temperature often fluctuates dramatically.(D)It limits their size.49. The speaker compares a fish's movement with that of what creature?(A) A whale.(B) A human.(C) A snake.(D) A snail.50. What aspect of a fish does the speaker discuss in the most detail?(A) Its skeleton.(B) Its shape.(C) Its senses.(D)Its body temperature.。
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95 年12 月托福听力文字Part A1. A: It’s a beautiful day today. Want to go roller-skating?B: Any other time will be great. But today I’m working on a paper.What does the woman mean?2. A: I though you said you are going to call me last week about that car I’m s elling.B: Oh, I’m so sorry. It completely slipped my mind.What does the man mean?3. A: Before we go to the movie theater, I have to stop at the bank and get some money.B: Don’t worry about that. This is my treat.What does the woman mean?4. A: How did you like the concert? I found it really moving.B: I love classical music. But that conductor seemed a bit inexperienced.What does the man mean?5. A: I can’t find Elm Drive anywhere on this map. I don’t think there is any such street.B: It’s probably in the new part of town. We’ll have to call for directions.What can be inferred from the conversation?6. A: You seem cheerful today.B: It’s nice to see the sun for a change.What does the woman mean?7. A: I can’t believe that Prof. Lawrence is going to retire.B: He’s still going to lead a graduate seminar on each semester thought.What does the man mean?8. A: We’re having all kinds of troubles finding a new apartment for next year. What about you? B: My roommate and I decided that this year we’d stay p ut.What does the man mean?9. A: I fixed the window, painted the bookcase and repaired the desk and chair.B: Been busy, haven’t you?What does the woman imply about the man?10. A: Want to go to the library now, Betty?B: How about an hour or so?What does Betty mean?11. A: Excuse me. Your menu has so many salads. Could you recommend something?B: I think you will find that the chef salad is particularly good. The dressing is made with fresh apples.What will the man probably do next?12. A: If this weat her keeps up, I’m going to have to buy a warmer coat.B: Sounds like a good idea. Spring is still a long way off, you know.What does the man mean?13. A: I’m so frustrated. We’re supposed to do our assignments for statistics on the computer. But the ones on the student center are always tied up.B: I know what you mean. I’m looking forward to the day when I can afford to get myown.What does the woman mean?14. A: Ted, would you be interested in serving on the membership committee this year?B: Uhm, can I get back to you on that?What will the man probably do?15. A: Larry got a very high mark on this lab report.B: How he managed that is a mystery to me.What does the man imply?16. A: I heard you went to Colorado skiing over winter break.B: It was the m ost fun I’ve had in years.What does the woman mean?17. A: I really thought I’d win the match.B: Oh, well, better luck next time, Harry.What can be inferred from the conversation?18. A: I’m going to the store. Need anything?B: Well, I am low on laundry detergent.What does the man imply?19. A: Have you heard? There is going to be a history exam next Friday.B: Just what I need. Another test to study for.What does the man imply?20. A: Sam’s voice sounds awful. I could barely hear him.B: Yes, he’s go t a terrible sore throat. The doctor said he shouldn’t even attempt to whisper. What does the woman imply about Sam?21. A: If I’m not mistaken, your birthday is coming up. Has your brother sent you anything?B: Not yet. He never forgets though.What does the man imply?B: Why worry. We have a vacation coming up soon and you’ll have a lot of time.What does the man mean?23. A: Everyone’s raving about the new film at the center theater.B: Yeah, I hear it’s quite something.What is the attitude of the speakers toward the film?24. A: I feel so energetic since I started that aerobics class.B: Yeah, I am jealous. I’ve got to get into shape.What does the man mean?25. A: It’s raining again.B: This makes it four days in a row. Do you think it’ll ever stop?What does the woman mean?26. A: I heard Dan twisted his ankle during basketball practice yesterday.B: I guess that explains why I saw him at the clinic.What can be inferred about Dan?27. A: You seem on edge this morning.B: I have to give a presentation in class this afternoon.What does the man imply?28. A: It says here the next train is due in at 6:30.B: I know, but I don’t know whether I can make that one. I’d rather call you from the station than have you waiting around for an hour.What does the woman imply?29. A: I don’t know why we haven’t heard anything from Jane about Sunday.B: We’ve been in and out all week. Maybe we should try calling her.What does the man imply about Jane?30. A: What a gorgeous jacket! It must’ve cost a fortune.B: Not at all. It’s a hand-me-down.What does the man say about the jacket?Part BQuestions 31-34 Listen to a conversation between two students.Hey, Sue. I was wondering if you could fill me in on Monday’s class? I had to go the dentist for emergency and I misse d Prof. Smith’s lecture. What was it on?It was pretty interesting. She talked about volcanoes, active volcanoes, under the-uh-West Antarctic ice sheet.There are active volcanoes under the ice?Apparently so. She said they help protect the ice sheet and prevent melting.Flooding will be pretty bad if that ice melted, not only there, but all over the world.You lost me there. Volcanoes are hot. How can something hot prevent ice from melting.Wait a minute, let me check my notes. Yeah, here it is. Volcanic heat melts just enough ice to create a slippery surface on the bottom of the glacier. This water allows ice to fellow out into the ocean. So the solid interior ice is protected from the ocean’s warm.Does that make sense?Sort of. You mean that because the ice is flowing out to the ocean, the warmer ocean water can’t flow in.Exactly. And the ice that melts is constantly being replaced by snow. Prof. Smith said that if the ice sheet ever broke up and melted, the sea level would go up seven meters. Then we would have those floods.Is that really possible? Or is it one of those exaggerations you hear all the time.As far as I can understand, it is possible, because of global warming. I mean if the ocean got a lot warmer that interior ice would be very likely to melt.Thanks for telling me about the lecture. Sounds like I’ve missed a pretty important class.31. Why did the man ask the woman about the lecture?32. What was the topic of the professor’s lecture?33. What information confused the man?34. According to the woman, what protects the interior ice from the warmth of the ocean?Questions 35-38 Listen to a radio interview about cycling.And now here is our guest Jane Thomas to tell us about Montreal’s famous yearlyisland bicycle tour which is coming up in June. Good morning, Jane. What’s the biketour all about?Well, Peter, it’s an event that’s opened to anybody who’d like to ride a bicycle throughthe streets of Montreal. The tour covers a standard distance of 65 kilometers. But theroute’s quite different every year. So even people who’ve already done it might enjoydoing it again.How long does it take to go the whole distance?It varies. Cyclists are free to go as fast or as slow and do as much or as little of the course as they like.Well, what’s the t ypical pace for a participant?Between 12 and 30 kilometers per hour. Some cyclists stop along the way and don’t cross the finish line until early evening. But the whole point is that there is no rush. It’s not a race.I understand last year’s tour had 45,000 cyclists and it was the largest mass cycling event in the world. How many do you expect this year?The same as last year. And since we regularly have so many participants, can I take this opportunity to remind our listeners to sign up early? We filled up quickly last year and we had to refused lots of applications.Before we close, any other tips for all prospective cyclists?Yes, take water with you. It is available at the relay station. But it helps to have an additional supply. And pack a good lunch with plenty of fruit for energy. Candy and chocolate don’t do the trick.35. What is the main subject of the conversation?36. According to the woman, what is different every year?37. What does the woman imply about the participants?38. What does the woman mention is provided at the relay station?Part CQuestions 39-42 Listen to talk given by a history professor.I’m sure almost everyone of you looked at your watch or at a clock before you came to class today. Watches and clocks seem as much part of our life as breathing or eating. Any yet, do you know that watches and clocks were scarce in the United States until the late 1850s. In the late 1700s people didn’t know the exact time unless they were near a clock. Those delightful clocks in the squares of European towns were built for the public.After all, most citizens simply couldn’t afford a personal timepiece. Well, until the 1800s, in Europe and the United States, the main purpose of a watch, which by the way was off and on a gold chain, was to show ot hers how wealthy you were. The word “wrist watch”didn’t even enter the English language until nearly 1900. By then, the rapid pace of industrialization in the United States meant that measuring time had become essential. How could the factory worker get to work on time, unless he or she knew exactly what time it was. Since efficiency was now measured by how fast the job was done, everyone was interested in time. And since industrialization made possible the manufacture of large quantities of goods, watches became fairly inexpensive. Furthermore, electric lights kept factories going around the clock. Being “on time” had entered the language and life of every citizen.39. What does the professor mainly discuss?40. What was true of watches before the 1850s?41. According to the speaker, why did some people wear watches in the 1800s?42. What effect did industrialization have on watch making?Questions 43-46 Listen to a guide in an aquarium.This room is devoted to electric fish. The eel in the tank behind me can produce a strong jolt of electricity to stun its prey. But most of the fish in here produce only weak electrical impulses that are useful for navigating, locating food and even for communicating.The knife fish is a good example. This fish navigates using tiny receptors in the skin that are sensitive to electrical impulses. The knife fish produces an electrical signal and the receptors in its skin let it know when the signal is distorted by a tree root or other obstacle, so it can go around it. Fish also use the ability to produce and detective electrical impulses to communicate.They can tell each other what species they belong to, how big they are and whether they are male or female. We had a tank here that’s specially equipped to convert the inaudible signals that fish produce into sounds you can hear when you put on these headphones. I urge you all to listen in when I’m done speaking.Now have a look at the electric rays. Rays are specially interesting to medical researchers because of the organs they use to produce electricity. These organs contain a chemical that carries signals from one nerve ending to the next, not only in rays but also in people. By studying these organs, scientists hope to learn more about diseases that interrupt the transmission of impulses from one nerve to another.43. What is the talk main about?44. What does the knife fish use electricity for?45. Why does the speaker suggest putting on headphones?46. According to the speaker, what medical benefits might result from studying electricalrays?Questions 47-50 Listen to a lecture given in a dance history class.So why did what is now called “modern dance” begin in the United States? To begin to answer this question I’ll need to back track a little bit and talk about classical ballet.By the late 1800s, ballet had lost a lot of its popularity. Most of the ballet dancers who performed in the United States were brought over from Europe. They performed using the rigid techniques that had been passed down through the centuries. Audiences and dancers in the United States were eager for their own contemporary dance form. And so around 1900, dancers created one. So how was this modern dance so different from classical ballet?Almost notably, it wasn’t carefully choreographed. In stead, the dance depended on the improvisation and free personal expression of the dancers. Music and scenery were of little importance to the modern dance. And lightness of movement wasn’t important either. In fact, modern dancers make no attempt at all to conceal the effort involved in the dance step.But even if improvisation appealed to audiences, many dance critics were lest enthusiastic about the performances. They questioned the artistic integrity of dancers who were not professionally trained and the artistic value of works that had no formal structure. Loi Fore, after performing fire dance, was described as doing little more than turning round and round like an eggbeater. Yet the free personal expression of the pioneer dancers is the basis of the controlled freedom of modern dance today.47. What does the speaker mainly discuss?48. Why were ballet performances unpopular in the United Stated in the early 1900s?49. What is the distinguishing feature of modern dance performances?50. Why were early modern dancers criticized by dance critics?。
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。
托福听力试题
托福听力试题PRACTICE TOEFL iBT LISTENING SECTIONThis section measures your ability to understand conversations and lectures in English.You should listen to each conversation and lecture only one time.After each conversation or lecture, you will answer some questions about it. The questions typically ask about the main idea and supporting details. Some questions ask about a speaker's purpose or attitude. Answer the questions based on what is stated or implied by the speakers.You may take notes while you listen. You may use your notes to help you answer the questions. Your notes will not be scored.In some questions, you will see this icon: PLAY-Audio This means that you will hear, but not see, part of the question.Most questions are worth 1 point. If a question is worth more than 1 point, it will have special directions that indicate how many pointsyou can receive.You will have 55 Minutes to listen to the Conversations and Lectures and to answer the questions. You should answer each question, even if you must guess the answer.Listen to Track 11 on the CD. PLAY-Audio Questions Directions: Mark your answer by filling in the oval next to your choice.1.Why does the student go to see the professor?o To prepare for her graduate school interview o To get ad vice about her graduate school applicationo To give the professor her graduate schoolapplicationo To find out if she was accepted into graduate school 2.According to the professor, what informationshould the student include in her statement ofpurpose?Choose 2 answers.□H er academic motivation□H er background in medicine□S ome personal information□T he ways her teachers have influenced her3.What does the professor consider unusual about the student’s back gr ound?o Her work experienceo Her creat ive writing experienceo Her athletic achievementso Her music training4.Why does the professor tell a story about his friend who went to medical school?o To warn the student about how difficult graduate school can beo To illustrate a point he is makin go To help the student relaxo To change the subject5.What does the professor imply about the people who admit students to graduate school? o They often lack expertise in the fields of the applicants.o They do not usually read the statement of purpose.o They are influenced by the appearance of an application o They remember most of the applications they receive.Listen to Track 12 on the CD. PLAY-Audio Questions 6.What are the students mainly discussing? o Drugs that are harmful to the human body o B acteria that produce antibioticso DNA that is related to athletic performanceo Genes that protect bacteria from antibiotics7.Listen again to part of the conversation by playing track 13Then answer the question.o To find out if the man has done his as signment o To ask the man to find out if the library is openo To let the man know that she cannot study much longer o To ask if the man has ever met her roommate 8. According to the conversation, why are transposes sometimes call ed “jumping genes”? o They are able to move from one bacteria cell to another.o They are found in people with exceptional jumping ability.o They occur in every other generation of bacteria.o Their movements are rapid and unpredictable.9. According to the conversation, what are two ways in which bacteria cells get resistance genes?Choose 2 answers.□The resistance genes are carried from nearby cells. □The resistance genes are carried by white blood cells. □The resistance genes are inherited from the parent cell□The resistan ce genes are carried byantibiotics.10.What can be inferred about the resistance genes discussed in the conversation?o They are found in all bacteria cells.o They are not able to resist antibiotics.o They make the treatment of bacterial diseases more difficulto They are essential to the body,s defenses against bacteria.Listen to Track 14 on the PHAY-AudioQuestions11.What is the talk mainly about?o A common method of managing water supplieso The formation of underground water systems o Natu ral processes that renew water supplies o Maintaining the purity of underground water systems12.What is the professor’s point of view concerning the method of “safe yield”?o It has helped to preserve the environment.o It should be researched in states other than Arizona o It is not an effective resource policy.o It ignores the different ways people use water.13.According to the professor, what are two problemsassociated with removing water from anunderground system?Choose 2 answers.□P ollutants c an enter the water more quickly.□T he surface area can dry and crack.□The amount of water stored in the system can drop□D ependent streams and springs can dry up.14.Listen again to part of the lecture by playing track 15 PLAY-AudioThen answer the question.o To find out whether the students are familiar with the issueo To introduce a new problem for discussiono To respond to a student’s questiono To encourage the students to care about the topic 15.What is a key feature of a sustainable water system?o It is able to satisfy short-term and long-term needs.o It is not affected by changing environmental conditionso It usually originates in lakes, springs, or streams. o It is not used to su pply human needs・16.What does the professor imply about water systems managed by the “safe yield” method?o They recharge at a rapid rate.o They are not sustainable.o They must have large storage areaso They provide a poor quality of waterListen to Track 16 on the PHAY-AudioQuestions17.Why does the professor talk about Plato's description of society?o To explain why societies face certain problems o To point out problems with Plato’s ethicaltheoryo To introduce students to the political structure of ancient Greeceo To help explain Plato's view ab out the nature of the human soul18.Listen again to part of the lecture by playing track 17. PLAY-AudioThen answer the question.o It may be familiar to some of the students.o It will be discussed in more detail in a later class o It is not an interesti ng theory.o It is not a very complicated theory.19.Listen again to part of the lecture by playing track 18. PLAY-AudioThen answer the question.o To find out if students have understood what shejust saido To suggest an answer to a question that she justaskedo To express disagreement with a point made by Platoo To explain why harmony is difficult for a society to achieve20.What are two points that reflect Plato's views about education?Choose 2 answers.□A ll people can be trained to become leader s.□A ll people should learn to use their intellect.□Leaders should be responsible for the education of workers and soldiers□All people should learn about the nature of the human soul.21.Based on information in the lecture, indicatewhether the statements below about human emotion reflect beliefs held by Plato.For each sentence, put a checkmark in the YES or NO column.22.According to Plato, what is the main characteristic of a good or just person? o The parts of the person's soul exist in harmony.o The person does not try to control other people.o The person’s relationshi ps with other people are harmonious.o The person does not act in an emotional manner.Listen to track 19 on the CD. PLAY-Audio Questions 23.What is the main topic of the lecture?o The size of root systemso Various types of root systemso The nutrients required by rye plants o Improving two types of plant species 24. According to the professor, why did one scientist grow a rye plant in water?o To expose the roots to sunlighto To be able to fertilize it with gaso To be able to see its entire root syst em o To see how minerals penetrate its roots 25. Listen again to part of the lecture by playing track 20. PLAY-Audio Then answer the question.o She wanted to correct the wording of a previous statement.o She wishes she did not have to bubble gas throughit.o She realized the odor of gas could be unpleasant.o She forgot to tell the students about a step in the experiment26.The professor mentions houseplants that receivetoo much water. Why does she mention them?o To show that many different types of p lants can grow in watero To explain why plants grown in water should have a gas bubbled through themo To remind the students of the importance of their next experimento To make a point about the length of houseplants'roots27.Listen again to part of the lecture by playing track 21. PLAY-AudioThen answer the question.o Why a mistake made in textbooks was never corrected o Why she does not believe that the roots of ryeplants extend to 1,000 kmo How the roots of rye plants develop to such a great lengtho How plants grown in water make use of fertilizer 28.According to the professor, what similarity is there between crabgrass and rye plants?o Both start growing in the month of May.o Both have root systems that require a lot of watero Both have more shoot surface than root surface.o Both produce many shoots from a single seed.Listen to track 22 on the CD. PLAY-Audio Questions 29.What is the lecture mainly about?o Technological innovations in the automobile industry o The organizational structure of companieso Ways to improve efficiency in an engineering departmento Methods of resolving conflicts in organizations 30. Why does the professor talk about a construction company that has work in different cities?o To give an example of functional org anization o To give an example of organization around projectso To illustrate problems with functional organization o To illustrate the types of conflict that can arise in companies31.Listen again to part of the lecture by playing track 23. PLAY-AudioThen answer the question.o He does not understand why the student is talking about engineers.o He wants to know how the engineers will communicate with their coworkerso The student has not provided a complete answer tohis question.o He wants the studen t to do more research on the topic.32.What is an example of a violation of the “unity of command” principle?o More than one person supervises the same employee.o A company decides not to standardize its products. o Several project managers are responsi ble for designing a new producto An employee does not follow a supervisor's instructions.33.According to the professor, where might there bea conflict in an organizationalstructure based on both projects and function? o Between architects and finance expertso Between the need to specialize and the need to standardizeo Between two engineers who work on the same project o Between the needs of projects in different cities34. Indicate whether each sentence below describesfunctional organization or project organization. Place a checkmark in the correct box.It encourages people with similar expertise to work closely together.FunctionalOrganizationProject Organization。
1995年专四真题与答案
1995年英语专业四级听力真题Part II. DictationPart III. Listening ComprehensionSection A: Statements1. Where did the accident take place?A. On the approach to High RoaD.B. On the approach to West Hill.C. Between West Hill and the junction.D. At the junction between High Road and West Hill.2. What are they doing now?A. Moving to London.B. Looking for a new joB.C. Searching for a flat.D. Hunting for a house3. What is the profession of the speaker?A. A doctor.B. A typist.C. A lecturer.D. A mathematician.4. This means that the cashiers are_______ .A. helpful.B. unprofessional.C. professionalD. unskillful.5. What does the speaker mean?A. She’s not definite about the trip.B. She would like to take more trips.C. She’s decided against taking the trip.D. She doesn’t like discussing the trip.6. The speaker is ___.A. self-employedB. joblessC. a social security officerD. a professional baby-sitter7. Where was Paul before he joined the navy?A. University.B. A high-tech company.C. The merchant navy.D. The electronics.8. Where does this talk most likely take place?A. In a place where goods are sold for a fixed price.B. In a place where lotteries are helD.C. In a place where clocks are solD.D. In a place where goods are sold for the highest offer.9. This advice means that you should ___.A. turn suddenly to one sideB. slow down graduallyC. brake immediatelyD. clear out the glass10. When did the crime take place?A. Last night.B. This morning.C. Several days ago.D. Y esterday afternoon.Section B: Conversations11. How is the woman doing in the course?A. She hasn’t been doing much of the reading.B. She understood the reading last night.C. She isn’t having much trouble.D. She understands very little.12. What can be concluded about Andrew?A. Winter is his favorite time for sports.B. Sports are quite important to him.C. He should be more enthusiastiC.D. He plays better than he used to.13. What does the woman mean?A. Paul had better drop more than one course.B. Paul’s course is the best of the five.C. Paul is an excellent student.D. Paul’s idea is probably a good one.14. What happened to the clothes?A. Susan’s sister got them.B. They’re still at the laundry.C. Susan forgot to collect them.D. They were picked up yesterday.15. What are these people complaining about?A. The noise.B. The heat.C. The workloaD.D. The crowdedness.16. What does the man mean?A. Ann can go with him this afternoon.B. Ann’s almost as busy as he is.C. Ann has a lot to do today.D. Ann might finish by noon.17. Where should the woman write to her friend?A. At the post office.B. At his home address.C. At his mountain cabin.D. At his uncle’s address.18. What does Mr. Hardy do?A. He’s a pharmacist.B. He’s a salesman.C. He’s a librarian.D. He’s a doctor.19. What does the man want the university to do?A. Do away with certain required classes.B. Offer more basic classes.C. Enroll fewer students.D. Encourage more compulsory discussions.20. What does the woman say about Carl?A. She doesn’t know when his classes start.B. She’s surprised that he chose that company.C. She doubts he makes much money now.D. She wonders why he’s not returned to school.Section C News BroadcastNews Item 121.Where did the violence take place?A. In the Johannesburg stadium.B. In different parts of Johannesburg.C. In the middle of Johannesburg.D. On the outskirts of Johannesburg.22. Why did Inkatha supporters march through the city?A. To insist on an independent Zula state.B. To call an urgent political meeting.C. To support the violence in Johannesburg.D. To blame the ANC for the violence.News Item 223. Which delegation is leaving for Cairo this morning?A. A PLO delegation.B. An Israeli delegation.C. An international delegation.D. A joint PLO-Israeli delegation.24. Why should armed Palestinian police and international observers be stationed in Hebron?A. To search for the Jewish gunmen.B. To protect Jewish settlers.C. To investigate the massacre.D. To guard Palestinians.News Item 325.What does the U.S. trade representative say about Japan’s trade barriers?A. Smaller than those of any other leading industrial country.B. Greater than those of any other leading industrial country.C. The same as those of South KoreA.D. The same as those of the European Union.26. According to the news, what burden has Japan placed on the global trading system?A. A light burden.B. A heavy burden.C. A fair burden.D. An unfair burden.News Item 427. According to the news, why is Michael Fay to be caned?A. For political reasons.B. For committing murder.C. For damaging vehicles.D. For committing robbery.28. Which of the following statements best describes the general tone of the report?A. Satisfied with the punishment.B. Neutral on this issue.C. Resigned on the subject of the sentence.D. Complimentary towards the Court.News Item 529. What happened on Friday?A. Troops moved into Natal.B. Political violence broke out.C. A large rally took place.D. New emergency rules were issueD.30. According to the news, which of the following powers was NOT given to the security forces?A. The complete banning of marches and rallies.B. The detention of people without charge.C. The maintenance of order by necessary force.D. The right to search premises without a warrant.Transcription1995：Part II. DictationUnidentified Flying ObjectsThere are many explanations for why UFOs visit the Earth. / The most popular one is that they maybe visitors from other planets./ To fly such aircraft, their builders must develop different forms of aviation,/because they seem to fly much faster than normal aircraft./ The UFOs, it is believed, must contain scientists/ from other planets who are studying life on earth./ It is even believed that several such aircraft may have landed on earth/ and the space visitors may be living amongst us./ But there are also less fantastic explanations available./ Although some sightings of UFOs are difficult to explain, most can be explained quite easily./ In many cases the observers might have made a mistake./ They might have seen a weather balloon or an aircraft./ Or the light they saw in the sky might have been light from the ground,/ reflected on to the clouds./ However, the exact cause of many sightings still remained a mystery.Part III Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked [A],[B],[C] and [D]. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage A1. There was an accident late yesterday afternoon between a car and a motorcycle at the junction between High Road and West Hill, in which the motorcyclist was severely injured.2. We moved to London about 3 months ago because Bob got a new job, and we are living in a small flat while we’re trying to find a hous e.3. If you don’t want to sound impolite, or cause embarrassment or distress of any kind to the person you’re talking to, you should learn to use tactful and tentative forms in your English.OK, class is over.4. Whenever I go to the bank near my house, the cashiers are either fooling around or keeping whole queues of people waiting by chatting to the customer at the front about their holiday.5. The more we discussed the trip, the less likely it seems we can afford it.6. I live on my standard unemployment benefit or rather social security benefit, and I do a bit of baby-sitting on the side for extra pocket money.7. Paul is 38 years old and has been involved in the electronics industry since 1968 when he graduated and went into the merchant navy.8. And now what are the most prized lots for auction here today, Lot D, this V ictorian Rosewood Chiming Grandfather clock. Can I start the bidding at 250 pounds?9. The moment the windscreen shatters you should began to take your foot off the accelerator, not completely off, of course, because you might be in heavy traffic, with another vehicle right behind you.10. Two men who were caught stealing property after it grew dark have appeared before the local magistrate’s court th is morning. They are expected to be kept in custody for several days.Passage B11. M: Are you having much trouble with the course?W: Not really. The only thing I haven’t understood so far is the reading we had last night. 12. W: In the summer Andrew plays tennis or golf almost everyday and in the winter he goes skiing every chance he gets.M: He’s always been enthusiastic about sports. 13. M: Paul’s been taking five courses but he decided to drop one of them at the end of the semester.W: That may be for the best.14. M: Susan, did you pick up your clothes from the laundry today?W: No, my sister stopped for them on her way home this afternoon.15. M: It’s so hot today. I can’t work. I wish there were a fan in the library.W: So do I. I’ll fall asleep if I don’t get out of the stuffy room soon.16. W: I’m going to the bank, then to the jewellery store, and after that I have to prepare a presentation for my linguistic seminar.M: I’d say you have a pretty busy afternoon, Ann.17. W: Do you have an address for I can write to you?M: No. I’ll be out camping in the mountain most of the time. But if you write to me at my uncle’s house, he will hold my mail until I get there.18. W: Pardon me, Mr. Hardy, where are these tablets located?M: Y ou need a prescription for those.If you have one I can get it for you right away.19. M: I wish they’d reduce some of the compulsory classes for the course.W: They talk about it every year. But a few students definitely need a lot of basic classes. 20. M: Carl earned a lot of money over the summer vacation as a consultant to that company.W: I don’t doubt it. What surprises me is that he’s still working there. Now the classes are about to start again.Passage CPresident De Klerk of South Africa has called an urgent meeting of leaders of the main political groups following yesterday’s violence in the centre of Johannesburg, in which at least 31 people were killed and more than 200 wounded. Inkatha and ANC have blamed each other for the violence which took place as thousands of Inkatha supporters marched through the city to demand the creation of a sovereign Zulu Kingdom.Passage DThe Israeli Army has been in contact with the PLO to try to explain the killings in Gasa. The Israeli delegation is leaving for Cairo this morning, in the hope that the scheduled talks will goahead despite Palestinian anger. Israel and the PLO have both said that they are on the verge of agreement that armed Palestinian police and international observers should be stationed in Hebron to protect Palestinians in the wake of the massacre there a month ago when the Jewish settlers killed some 29 Palestinians.Passage EThe Clinton Administration has cited 35 countries and 4 trading blocs for illegitimately erecting barriers to American goods. The biggest portion of the annual report to the U.S. or the U.S. trade representatives says that Japan’s trade barriers far exceed those of any other major industrial country. It says Japan, which has an annual trade surplus of almost 16 billion dollars with the United States, has placed an unfair burden on the global trading system. In addition to Japan their report also criticises other major U.S. trading partners, including the European Union, Canada, Chin a and South Korea. President Clinton says the U.S.A.’s economy is very solid and plunging in the stock market is not an indication of any serious problem. The New Y ork Stock Exchange scored its first gain in more than a week Thursday. On an occasion in California the President said he had reviewed the matter with administration officials and found no underlying problems with the economy.Passage FThe United States has called on Singapore to reconsider the sentence on an American who is to be caned for vandalism. The State Department spokesman said the United States regretted the decision by the Singapore Appeal Court to uphold the sentence. He said Washington believed the penalty was excessive for a youthful non-violent offender, but he refused to speculate on the possible effects on the relations between the two governments. The American, Michael Fay, was found guilty of damaging parked cars. The case provoked wide-spread public debate in the United States and criticism of Singapore in American media. President Clinton had personally appealed for the sentence to be reconsidered.Passage GSouth African troops are moving into the strife-torn Natal Province, where political violence has claimed 300 lives in the past month. State of Emergency Regulations published Friday said strict conditions for marches and rallies had banned the display of weapons or potentially dangerous objects. The rules also gave security forces powers to detain people without charge for up to 30 days. The security forces are allowed to use what is called "necessary force" to maintain order and can search people and premises without a warrant.。
2001年8月TOEFL试题听力部分及答案
Section One: Listening ComprehensionPart A1. (A) He'll help Tina prepare for the meeting.(B) He's disappointed that he'll have to miss the meeting.(C) He often works extra hours.(D) He's afraid the meeting won't end on time.2. (A) The man will take the camera to be repaired.(B) The woman will take a picture of the man.(C) The woman will show the man how to use the camera.(D) The woman will borrow the man's camera.3. (A) He'd like to apply for a replacement card.(B) He needed to see a doctor two weeks ago.(C) He's pleased that the woman found the card.(D) He's glad he was finally able to get an appointment.4. (A) She doesn't understand the man's question(B) She doesn't have time to repeat the explanation now.(C) She doesn't mind answering questions(D) Shell return soon.5. A) The woman doesn't accept the man's apology.(B) The woman wasn't bothered by the delay.(C) The man didn't realize the woman was waiting.(D) The man waited a long time for the bus.6. (A) The coat isn't warm enough to wear in cold weather.(B) She bought the coat last winter.(C) She needs to have the coat cleaned before next winter.(D) The coat is the only warm coat she owns.7. (A) She won't be a candidate next year.(B) She doesn't believe the news.(C) The news doesn't upset her.(D) The news will disappoint Mary.8. (A) Try to find the woman's roommate.(B) Buy tickets for the film festival.(C) Give the woman a ride to the bookstore.(D) Get a schedule for the woman.9. (A) He doesn't know many composers of classical music(B) Annie might spend a lot of money on classical music.(C) He has known Annie's neighbor for many years.(D) Annie should try not to get sick.10. (A) She'll probably be late for her appointment with the dentist(B) She won't be riding with her class to the museum.(C) She'll meet the man in front of the library.(D) She forgot that her class was going to the museum11. (A) She thinks it will rain today.(B) Her hobby is collecting coins.(C) She'll change the money for the man.(D) She's keeping the money for an emergency.12. (A) He studies engineering.(B) He has only recently become interested in philosophy.(C) He wasn't at the lecture.(D) He thinks Professor Warner is a good teacher.13. (A) The reports should have been completed by today.(B) Only the first part of the report is due next Friday.(C) Some students didn't finish their reports on time.(D) Some students haven't started their reports yet.14. (A) Spend thirty dollars on the painting.(B) Sell one of his paintings.(C) Look for a less expensive painting.(D) Buy the painting without the frame.15. (A) Exercise less frequently.(B) Take less medicine each day.(C) Visit him as soon as possible.(D) Take a new kind of headache medicine.16. (A) His job starts next week.(B) He's eager to start his new job.(C) His professor was mistaken about the job.(D) He believes the job interview went well.17. (A) Janet didn't attend.(B) Janet's friends did a lot of the work.(C) The man wasn't invited.(D) It was canceled at the last minute.18. (A) He's looking for another roommate.(B) He's sharing the room with his brothers.(C) He hasn't met his roommate yet.(D) He doesn't think the room is too small.19. (A) The train to Middletown is often late.(B) The man has missed the train to Middletown.(C) The next train to Middletown leaves in eleven minutes.(D) Trains don't stop at Middletown in the evening.20. (A) Wear his suit.(B) Prepare for cold weather.(C) Find out who's going to the party.(D) Dress informally.21. (A) She's not sure she'll be seeing Julia.(B) She'll phone Julia later in the week.(C) She doesn't know Julia's phone number.(D) She doesn't think Julia knows about registration.22. (A) Most of them were written near the end of the author's lifetime.(B) Many of them aren't included in the library's collection.(C) They were all highly praised by literary critics.(D) Many readers like to collect them.23. (A) The man is a good student.(B) The man shouldn't work overtime.(C) She wishes that she had a job.(D) She doesn't want to work with the man.24. (A) She doesn't expect to meet with Kevin today.(B) She can't wait any longer for Kevin.(C) Kevin is often late.(D) Kevin has probably overslept.25. (A) The books are all required for the history course.(B) Some of the books are for courses other than history.(C) He plans to read more than just the books that are required.(D) He's worried he may not finish the required reading.26. (A) Watch a movie on television.(B) Go out to dinner with the man.(C) Go to the tennis court.(D) Play in the tournament.27. (A) She wishes she could help the man.(B) She has a bigger problem than the man has.(C) She knows a mechanic who can fix the man's car.(D) The man should buy a new car.28. (A) She's pleased the man's schedule won't change.(B) She can't offer the man a flexible schedule.(C) Whoever works at the front desk must have a flexible schedule.(D) She doesnt need anyone else to work at the front desk.29. (A) He wants the woman to repeat her question.(B) He agrees with the woman.(C) He wants to talk about the movie.(D) He wants to see the movie again.30. (A) Professor Lane is liked by her students.(B) Professor Lane never gives high grades.(C) The man deserves the grade he received.(D) The man should phone Professor Lane to thank her.PartB31. (A) How different kinds of pepper are produced.(B) Why white pepper is superior to dishes.(C) How the pepper plant is grown.(D) How various peppers are used in cooking.32. (A) He read about it in a cookbook.(B) He grows his own herbs and spices.(C) He heard about it from a friend.(D) He studied it in cooking school.33. (A) It's preserved in liquid.(B) The skin is removed.(C) It's dried in the sun.(D) It's freeze-dried.34. (A) It's more pure than other types of pepper.(B) It helps maintain the color of certa i n b l a c k p e p p e r . / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 3 8 " > / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 3 9 " > ( C ) I t h a s a f r u i t y f l a v o r . / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 4 0 " > / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 4 1 " > ( D ) I t ' s e a s i e r t o g r o w . / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 4 2 " > / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 4 3 " > 3 5 . ( A ) H e a n s w e r e d a l l h e r q u e s t i o n s c o r r e c t l y . / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 4 4 " > / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 4 5 " > ( B ) H e r e c e i v e d a g o o d g r a d e i n c o o k i n g c l a s s . / p > p b d s f i d =" 3 4 6 " > / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 4 7 " > ( C ) S h e l i k e s w h a t h e h a s j u s t c o o k e d . / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 4 8 " > / p > pb d s f i d = " 3 4 9 " > ( D ) S h e ' s i m p r e s s e d w i t h h i s k n o w l e d g e / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 5 0 " > / p > p b d s f i d = "3 5 1 " > 3 6 . ( A ) A s t o r y i n p r o s e . / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 5 2 " > / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 5 3 " > ( B ) A p o e m t h a t r h y me s . / p > p b d sf i d = " 3 5 4 " > / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 5 5 " > ( C ) A t r a n s l a t i o n o f a s h o r t l i t e r a r y w o r k . / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 5 6 " > / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 5 7 " > ( D ) A j o u r n a l a b o u t t h e p r o c e s s o f w r i t i ng . / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 5 8 " > / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 5 9 " > 3 7 . ( A ) Th e c l a s s h a s b e e n a s si g n e d t o r e a d t h a n i t i s i n E n g l i s h . / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 6 0 " > / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 6 1 " > ( B ) H e w a s a b l e t o r e a d i t i n F r e n c h . / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 6 2 " > / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 6 3 " > ( C ) H e i s n ' t s u r e i t ' s a v a i l a b l e i n E n g l i s h . / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 6 4 " > / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 6 5 " > ( D ) H e t h i n k s i t ' s a n e x a m p l e o f w h a t t h e w a n t s . / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 6 6 " > / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 6 7 " > 3 8 . ( A ) I t ' s p r o n o u n c e d d i f f e r e n t l y i n F r e n c h i t . / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 6 8 " > / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 6 9 " > ( B ) T o w r i t e w i t h o u t u s i n g i t i s d i f f i c u l t b o t h i n E n g l i s h a n d i n F r e n c h . / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 7 0 " > / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 7 1 " > ( C ) E v e r y w o r d i n t h e F r e n c h a u t h o r ' s p r o f e s s o r b o o k c o n t a i n e d i t . / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 7 2 " > / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 7 3 " > ( D ) I t ' s c o m m o n l y u s e d i n E n g l i s h t o m a k e p o e t r y r h y m e . / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 7 4 " > b r b d s f i d = " 3 7 5 " > P a r t C / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 7 6 " > b r b d s f i d = " 3 7 7 " > 3 9 . ( A ) A s t h e r e s u l t o f t h e m o i s t u r e i n t h e E a r t h s a t m o s p h e r e . / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 7 8 " > ( B ) A s t h e r e s u l t o f t h e E a r t h s r o t a t i o n . / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 7 9 " > ( C ) A s t h e h o r i z o n t a l m o v e m e n t o f a i r . / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 8 0 " > ( D ) A s t h e v e r t i c a l m o v e m e n t o f a i r . / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 8 1 " > 4 0 . ( A ) I t s t h e u l t i m a t e c a u s e o f w i n d s . / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 8 2 " > ( B ) I t c a u s e s v e r t i c a l m o v e m e n t s o f a i r . / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 8 3 " > ( C ) I t r e d u c e s d i f f e r e n c e s i n a i r p r e s s u r e . / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 8 4 " > ( D ) I t s u s e d t o p r e d i c t w e a t h e r p a t t e r n s . / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 8 5 " > 4 1 . ( A ) A i r p r e s s u r e . / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 86 " > ( B ) T e m p e r a t u r e . / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 87 " > ( C ) H u m i d i t y . / p > p b d s f i d = " 38 8 " > ( D ) W i n d d i r ec t i o n . / p > p bd s f i d = " 3 8 9 " > 4 2 . ( A ) H o w w i n d s a f fe c t t e m p e r a t u r e . / p > p b d sf i d = " 3 9 0 " > ( B ) R e a s o n s f o r s u d d e n i n c r e a s e s i n w i n d . / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 9 1 " > ( C ) T h e o r ig i n o f s t o r m s y s t e m s . / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 9 2 " > ( D ) H o w v e r t i c a l a i r m o v e m e n t i n f l u e n c e s w e a th e r . / p > p b d s fi d = " 3 9 3 " > 4 3 . ( A ) F a c t o r s t h a t a f f e c t t h e a b i l i t y t o r e m e m b e r . / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 9 4 " > ( B ) T h e i n f l u e n c e o f c h i l d h o o d m e m o r i e s o n a d u l t h o o d . / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 9 5 " > ( C ) A p r o p o s a l f o r f u t u r e p s y c h o l o g i c a l r e s e a r c h . / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 9 6 " > ( D ) B e n e f i t s o f a b u s y l i f e s t y l e . / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 9 7 " > 4 4 . ( A ) T h e n e e d t o e x e r c i s e t h e m e m o r y . / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 9 8 " > ( B ) H o w t h e b r a i n d i f f e r s f r o m o t h e r b o d y t i s s u e s . / p > p b d s f i d = " 3 9 9 " > ( C ) T h e u n c o n s c i o u s l e a r n i n g o f a p h y s i c a l a c t i v i t y . / p > p b d s f i d = " 4 0 0 " > ( D ) H o w n e r v e s c o n t r o l b o d y m o v e m e n t . / p > p b d s f i d = " 4 0 1 " > 4 5 . ( A ) R e p e a t i t a l o u d . / p > p b d s f i d = " 4 0 2 " > ( B ) W r i t e i t d o w n . / p > p b d s f i d = " 4 0 3 " > ( C ) M a k e a m e n t a l p i c t u r e o f i t . / p > p b d s f i d = " 4 0 4 " > ( D ) p r a c t i c e r e c a l l i n g i t . / p > p b d s f i d = " 4 0 5 " > 4 6 . ( A ) A s k q u e s t i o n s a b o u t t h e a s s i g n e d r e a d i n g . / p > p b d s f i d = " 4 0 6 " > ( B ) G i v e a n e x a m p l e o f a c t i v e l e a r n i n g . / p > p b d s f i d = " 4 0 7 " > ( C ) E x p l a i n r e c e n t r e s e a r c h o n r e c a l l i n g c h i l d h o o d m e m o r i e s . / p > p b d s f i d = " 4 0 8 " > ( D ) M a k e a n a s s i g n m e n t f o r t h e n e x t c l a s s s e s s i o n . / p > p b d s f i d = " 4 0 9 " > 4 7 . ( A ) H o w t h e y b e h a v e t o w a r d a n t s f r o m o t h e r n e s t s . / p > p b d s f i d = " 4 1 0 " > ( B ) W h a t t h e y u s u a l l y e a t . / p > p b d s f i d = " 4 1 1 " > ( C ) W h y t h e y a r e b e c o m i n g e x t i n c t . / p > p b d s f i d = " 4 1 2 " > ( D ) W h y t h e y w e r e b r o u g h t t o C a l i f o r n i a b r b d s f i d = " 4 1 3 " > b r b d s f i d = " 4 1 4 " > 4 8 . ( A ) T h e y p r o t e c t A r g e n t i n e a n t s t h a t l i v e i n n e i g h b o r i n g n e s t s . / p > p b d s f i d = " 4 1 5 " > ( B ) T h e y g a t h e r f o o d w i t h A r g e n t i n e a n t s f r o m o t h e r n e s t s . / p > p b d s f i d = " 4 1 6 " > ( C ) T h e y f i g h t A r g e n t i n e a n t s f r o m o t h e r n e s t s . / p > p b d s f i d = " 4 1 7 " > ( D ) T h e y g e n e r a l l y b u i l d l a r g e r n e s t s t h a n o t h e r a n t s p e c i e s d o . / p > p b d s f i d = " 4 1 8 " > 4 9 . ( A ) T h e y a t t a c k m e m b e r s o f t h e i r o w n n e s t s . / p > p b d s f i d = " 4 1 9 " > ( B ) T h e y r e c r u i t a n t s f r o m o t h e r s p e c i e s i n t o t h e i r n e s t s . / p > p b d s f i d = " 4 2 0 " > ( C ) T h e y f o r m l a r g e c o l o n i e s m a d e o f s e v e r a l n e s t s . / p > p b d s f i d = " 4 2 1 " > ( D ) T h e y h i d e f r o m i n s e c t s t h a t a t t a c k t h e i r n e s t s . / p > p b d s f i d = " 4 2 2 " > 5 0 . ( A ) T h e y s h a r e t h e s a m e f e w a n c e s t o r s . / p > p b d s f i d = " 4 2 3 " > ( B ) T h e y c a n t b e d i s t i n g u i s h e d f r o m n a t i v e C a l i f o r n i a n a n t s . / p > p b d s f i d = " 4 2 4 " > ( C ) T h e y a r e e v o l v i n g f a s t e r t h a n n a t i v e C a l i f o r n i a n a n t s . / p > p b d s f i d = " 4 2 5 " > ( D ) T h e i r f u t u r e s u r v i v a l i s i n d o u b t . b r b d s f i d = " 4 2 6 " > b r b d s f i d = " 4 2 7 " > T{ Hh b r b d s f i d = "4 2 8 " > B C C C B A C D B B D A B D B C B D B D A B B C C C D B B C A D C B C A D B C A D D A A C B A C C A / p > pb d s f i d = " 4 2 9 " > / p > / d i v > d i v i d = " f l o a t _ b t n "c l a s s = " " bd s f i d = " 4 3 0 " > b u t t o n c l a s s = " f l o a t _ b t n lef t _ b t n " i d = " c o p y _ b u t t o n " d a t a - c l i p b o a r d - a c t i o n = " c o p y " d a t a - c l i p b o a r d - t a rg e t = " # c o n t e n t - t x t " o n c l i c k = " d o _ c o p y ( ) ; " b d s f i d = " 4 3 1 " > e m c l a s s = " i c o n " b d s f i d = " 4 3 2 " >。
TOEFL新政后阅读和听力的评分标准
TOEFL新政后阅读和听力的评分标准TOEFL新政后阅读和听力的评分标准先回忆一下TOEFL新政的改革内容考试时间变化TOEFL考试由3.5小时缩短至3小时，题目形式和题型不变，题目数量减少，具体如下：阅读共54分钟，3篇文章，每篇文章18分钟，10道题目;听力共41分钟，对话2篇(每篇7分钟，5道题)，讲座3篇(每篇9分钟，3篇)(以上时常算上了听力时间和做题时间) 口语共17分钟，1道独立口语，3道综合口语(据说删掉了Task15，待进一步确定)写作不变，共50分钟，综合写作20分钟，独立写作30分钟加试：阅读1篇文章，18分钟，10题听力1篇对话，1篇讲座，共11题从上表可以看出，听力中减少了1~2个lecture，口语删除了2题(分别为Task1和Task5)，写作不变。
可以看出听力对于听力和综合写作integrated writing部分影响其实并没有变化，而口语部分由原先的4篇综合口语减少到了三篇，变相提升了听力在口语中的影响力和权重，具体我们可以通过这样的一场分析图来体会变化??(TOEFL听力影响力变化)从上表中可以看出，较旧版的托福考试，听力从总体分数上来说影响力还是有提升，主要体现在口语部分。
题型变化阅读部分：词汇题减少：3篇文章只有5个词汇题句意转述题减少：3篇文章只有1个题插入题和summary没有任何改变，都是每个文章的最后两题3篇文章都是“旧题”，属于直接删减题目造就的“新考题”口语部分：总量4个题，吻合ETS公布的“删除task1/5”的政策task1.基本和老版本task2一样task2.基本和老版本task3一样task3.基本和老版本task4一样task4.基本和老版本task6一样题目总量减少为4个，不涉及听力的Task仅有一道(新Task1)，所以其实在一定程度上对听力的依赖程度更高了(这部分具体阐述在后面的听力板块)。
写作部分：没有任何变化。
听力部分：听力加试，3个part第1个part：1个conversation，1个lecture第2个part：1个conversation，2个lecture第3个part：1个conversation，1个lecture难度变化单从听力的考试时间缩短及题量减少来看，学生的压力降低，可以分配出更多的精力在口语及写作上，所以实际考试的难度还是有所降低的。
1998年8月托福听力文字-托福考试.doc
1998年8月托福听力文字-托福考试98年8月托福听力文字1. M: I don't think you have time to send out the invitations to all the students.W: Oh, yes. I will.Q: What do we learn about the woman from this conversation? (A)2. W: Nobody told me that Bill was in the hospital.M: Sorry. I meant to give you a call when I found out but it slipped my mind.Q: What does the man mean? (D)3. M: I don't know if I will be able to turn in my economics paper on time.W: Have you heard that the professor gave us a week of extension on it.Q: What does the woman mean? (B)4. M: I'd like to make an appointment with the doctor for tomorrow.W: Unfortunately he is completely booked.Q: What does the woman mean? (C)5. M: Joe just went down to the engineering meeting.W: Where is it?Q: What does the woman want to know? (A)6. M: I have a collect call from Mike Peterson.W: I will accept the charges.Q: What does the woman mean? (B)7. W: I'd like really to go to the concert tonight, but I don't know if I could spare the time.M: Music always relaxing me. It might be worth it in a long run.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do? (C)8. M: Those airplanes are certainly loud.W: Aren't they though?Q: What does the woman think of the airplanes? (A)9. M: Helen and I are thinking of renting a house at the beach in June. Are you interested?W: You? I guess it is cheaper then, but do you really think it will be warm enough?Q: What does the woman mean? (D)10. M: I'm getting hungry. I think we should go to the dinner soon.W: Me too. All I have for lunch was a chocolate bar.Q: What does the man mean? (C)11. M: Your apartment always looks so good. So spotless and mine is such a mess.W: I've been at the lab the all week. It is my roommate doing.Q: What does the woman imply? (A)12. M: I am running out of coins during my laundry.W: That's too bad.Q: What does the woman mean? (C)13. W: It's a shame that you didn't win your tennis match.M: I might have won if I listened to my coach.Q: What does the man imply? (C)14. M: The Variety Theatre finally went out the business.W: Well, that's not a surprise. It was the worst one in town.Q: What does the woman mean? (B)15. W: Shall we run around the park or go for a bike ride?M: It makes no difference to me. They are both good activities.Q: What does the man say about the activities. (D)16. M: I can't to the life to get that washing machine downstairs to work. Do you have any suggestions?W: Try washing just half of the normal load.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do? (A)17. M: I'm think of dropping my swimming class. I am just not catching on.W: Stick with it. I did and I learned how to swim eventually.Q: What can be inferred about the woman? (C)18. M: Doctor, this cough medicine doesn't seem to helping. Can you give me a different prescription?W: Let's give another day or two to see how you are doing then.Q: What does the doctor imply? (D)19. W: Would you like to see those pants in another color? They are also coming in brown and in Navy.M: Actually the gray is fine but I prefer something in wool.Q: What will the woman probably do next? (D)20. W: Professor Burns seems to think that there is only one way to write paper and that's her way.M: No kidding, she sure wasn't like that the last semester.Q: What can be inferred about professor Burns? (B)21. W: This Barbecue sure beats the last one we went to Ha?M: Oh that's right. Everyone had to spend the whole time inside. The good thing is the weather decided to cooperate this time around.Q: What can be inferred from this conversation? (D)22. M: That new position requires a letter of reference. I guess the one the professor wrote for me last year should be fine. Don't you think?W: It is a little dated though. You might need to submit a current one.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do? (A)1 2 3。
托福199512托福听力文字
95 年12 月托福听力文字Part A1. A: It’s a beautiful day today. Want to go roller-skating?B: Any other time will be great. But today I’m working on a paper.What does the woman mean?2. A: I though you said you are going to call me last week about that car I’m s elling.B: Oh, I’m so sorry. It completely slipped my mind.What does the man mean?3. A: Before we go to the movie theater, I have to stop at the bank and get some money.B: Don’t worry about that. This is my treat.What does the woman mean?4. A: How did you like the concert? I found it really moving.B: I love classical music. But that conductor seemed a bit inexperienced.What does the man mean?5. A: I can’t find Elm Drive anywhere on this map. I don’t think there is any such street.B: It’s probably in the new part of town. We’ll have to call for directions.What can be inferred from the conversation?6. A: You seem cheerful today.B: It’s nice to see the sun for a change.What does the woman mean?7. A: I can’t believe that Prof. Lawrence is going to retire.B: He’s still going to lead a graduate seminar on each semester though.What does the man mean?8. A: We’re having all kinds of troubles finding a new apartment for next year. What about you? B: My roommate and I decided that this year we’d stay pu t.What does the man mean?9. A: I fixed the window, painted the bookcase and repaired the desk and chair.B: Been busy, haven’t you?What does the woman imply about the man?10. A: Want to go to the library now, Betty?B: How about an hour or so?What does Betty mean?11. A: Excuse me. Your menu has so many salads. Could you recommend something?B: I think you will find that the chef salad is particularly good. The dressing is made with fresh apples.What will the man probably do next?12. A: If this weath er keeps up, I’m going to have to buy a warmer coat.B: Sounds like a good idea. Spring is still a long way off, you know.What does the man mean?13. A: I’m so frustrated. We’re supposed to do our assignments for statistics on the computer. But the ones on the student center are always tied up.B: I know what you mean. I’m looking forward to the day when I can afford to get myown.What does the woman mean?14. A: Ted, would you be interested in serving on the membership committee this year?B: Uhm, can I get back to you on that?What will the man probably do?15. A: Larry got a very high mark on this lab report.B: How he managed that is a mystery to me.What does the man imply?16. A: I heard you went to Colorado skiing over winter break.B: It was the mo st fun I’ve had in years.What does the woman mean?17. A: I really thought I’d win the match.B: Oh, well, better luck next time, Harry.What can be inferred from the conversation?18. A: I’m going to the store. Need anything?B: Well, I am low on laundry detergent.What does the man imply?19. A: Have you heard? There is going to be a history exam next Friday.B: Just what I need. Another test to study for.What does the man imply?20. A: Sam’s voice sounds awful. I could barely hear him.B: Yes, he’s got a terrible sore throat. The doctor said he shouldn’t even attempt to whisper. What does the woman imply about Sam?21. A: If I’m not mistaken, your birthday is coming up. Has your brother sent you anything?B: Not yet. He never forgets though.What does the man imply?22. A:I have studied?B: Why worry. We have a vacation coming up soon and you’ll have a lot of time.What does the man mean?23. A: Everyone’s raving about the new film at the center theater.B: Yeah, I hear it’s quite something.What is the attitude of the speakers toward the film?24. A: I feel so energetic since I started that aerobics class.B: Yeah, I am jealous. I’ve got to get into shape.What does the man mean?25. A: It’s raining again.B: This makes it four days in a row. Do you thin k it’ll ever stop?What does the woman mean?26. A: I heard Dan twisted his ankle during basketball practice yesterday.B: I guess that explains why I saw him at the clinic.What can be inferred about Dan?27. A: You seem on edge this morning.B: I have to give a presentation in class this afternoon.What does the man imply?28. A: It says here the next train is due in at 6:30.B: I know, but I don’t know whether I can make that one. I’d rather call you from the station than have you waiting around for an hour.What does the woman imply?29. A: I don’t know why we haven’t heard anything from Jane about Sunday.B: We’ve been in and out all week. Maybe we should try calling her.What does the man imply about Jane?30. A: What a gorgeous jacket! It must’ve cost a fortune.B: Not at all. It’s a hand-me-down.What does the man say about the jacket?Part BQuestions 31-34 Listen to a conversation between two students.Hey, Sue. I was wondering if you could fill me in on Monday’s class? I had to go the dentist for emergency and I missed Prof. Smith’s lecture. What was it on?It was pretty interesting. She talked about volcanoes, active volcanoes, under the-uh-West Antarctic ice sheet.There are active volcanoes under the ice?Apparently so. She said they help protect the ice sheet and prevent melting.Flooding will be pretty bad if that ice melted, not only there, but all over the world.You lost me there. Volcanoes are hot. How can something hot prevent ice from melting.Wait a minute, let me check my notes. Yeah, here it is.Volcanic heat melts just enough ice to create a slippery surface on the bottom of the glacier. This water allows ice to fellow out into the ocean. So the solid interior ice is protected from the ocean’s warm.Does that make sense?Sort of. You mean that because the ice is flowing out to the ocean, the warmer ocean water can’t flow in.Exactly. And the ice that melts is constantly being replaced by snow. Prof. Smith said that if the ice sheet ever broke up and melted, the sea level would go up seven meters. Then we would have those floods.Is that really possible? Or is it one of those exaggerations you hear all the time.As far as I can understand, it is possible, because of global warming. I mean if the ocean got a lot warmer that interior ice would be very likely to melt.Thanks for telling me about the lecture. Sounds like I’ve missed a pretty important class.31. Why did the man ask the woman about the lecture?32. What was the topic of the professor’s lecture?33. What information confused the man?34. According to the woman, what protects the interior ice from the warmth of the ocean?Questions 35-38 Listen to a radio interview about cycling.And now here is our guest Jane Thomas to tell us about Montreal’s famous yearlyisland bicycle tour w hich is coming up in June. Good morning, Jane. What’s the biketour all about?Well, Peter, it’s an event that’s opened to anybody who’d like to ride a bicycle throughthe streets of Montreal. The tour covers a standard distance of 65 kilometers. But theroute’s quite different every year. So even people who’ve already done it might enjoydoing it again.How long does it take to go the whole distance?It varies. Cyclists are free to go as fast or as slow and do as much or as little of the course as they like.Well, what’s the typical pace for a participant?Between 12 and 30 kilometers per hour. Some cyclists stop along the way and don’t cross the finish line until early evening. But the whole point is that there is no rush. It’s not a race.I understand las t year’s tour had 45,000 cyclists and it was the largest mass cycling event in the world. How many do you expect this year?The same as last year. And since we regularly have so many participants, can I take this opportunity to remind our listeners to sign up early? We filled up quickly last year and we had to refused lots of applications.Before we close, any other tips for all prospective cyclists?Yes, take water with you. It is available at the relay station. But it helps to have an additional supply. And pack a good lunch with plenty of fruit for energy. Candy and chocolate don’t do the trick.35. What is the main subject of the conversation?36. According to the woman, what is different every year?37. What does the woman imply about the participants?38. What does the woman mention is provided at the relay station?Part CQuestions 39-42 Listen to talk given by a history professor.I’m sure almost everyone of you looked at your watch or at a clock before you came to class today. Watches and clocks seem as much part of our life as breathing or eating. Any yet, do you know that watches and clocks were scarce in the United States until the late 1850s. In the late 1700s people didn’t know the exact time unless they were near a clock. Those delightful clocks in the squares of European towns were built for the public.After all, most citizens simply couldn’t afford a personal timepiece. Well, until the 1800s, in Europe and the United States, the main purpose of a watch, which by the way was off and on a gold chain, was to show others how wealthy you were. The word “wrist watch”didn’t even enter the English language until nearly 1900. By then, the rapid pace of industrialization in the United States meant that measuring time had become essential. How could the factory worker get to work on time, unless he or she knew exactly what time it was. Since efficiency was now measured by how fast the job was done, everyone was interested in time. And since industrialization made possible the manufacture of large quantities of goods, watches became fairly inexpensive. Furthermore, electric lights kept factories going around the clock. Being “on time” had entered the language and life of every citizen.39. What does the professor mainly discuss?40. What was true of watches before the 1850s?41. According to the speaker, why did some people wear watches in the 1800s?42. What effect did industrialization have on watch making?Questions 43-46 Listen to a guide in an aquarium.This room is devoted to electric fish. The eel in the tank behind me can produce a strong jolt of electricity to stun its prey. But most of the fish in here produce only weak electrical impulses that are useful for navigating, locating food and even for communicating.The knife fish is a good example. This fish navigates using tiny receptors in the skin that are sensitive to electrical impulses. The knife fish produces an electrical signal and the receptors in its skin let it know when the signal is distorted by a tree root or other obstacle, so it can go around it.Fish also use the ability to produce and detective electrical impulses to communicate.They can tell each other what species they belong to, how big they are and whether they are male or female. We had a tank here that’s specially equipped to convert the inaudible signals that fishproduce into sounds you can hear when you put on these headphones. I urge you all to listen in when I’m done speaking.Now have a look at the electric rays. Rays are specially interesting to medical researchers because of the organs they use to produce electricity. These organs contain a chemical that carries signals from one nerve ending to the next, not only in rays but also in people. By studying these organs, scientists hope to learn more about diseases that interrupt the transmission of impulses from one nerve to another.43. What is the talk main about?44. What does the knife fish use electricity for?45. Why does the speaker suggest putting on headphones?46. According to the speaker, what medical benefits might result from studying electricalrays?Questions 47-50 Listen to a lecture given in a dance history class.So why did what is now called “modern dance” begin in the United States? To begin to answer this question I’ll need to back track a little bit and talk about classical ballet.By the late 1800s, ballet had lost a lot of its popularity. Most of the ballet dancers who performed in the United States were brought over from Europe. They performed using the rigid techniques that had been passed down through the centuries. Audiences and dancers in the United States were eager for their own contemporary dance form. And so around 1900, dancers created one. So how was this modern dance so different from classical ballet?Almost notably, it wasn’t carefully choreographed. In stead, the dance depended on the improvisation and free personal expression of the dancers. Music and scenery were of little importance to the modern dance. And lightness of movement wasn’t important either. In fact, modern dancers make no attempt at all to conceal the effort involved in the dance step.But even if improvisation appealed to audiences, many dance critics were lest enthusiastic about the performances. They questioned the artistic integrity of dancers who were not professionally trained and the artistic value of works that had no formal structure. Loi Fore, after performing fire dance, was described as doing little more than turning round and round like an eggbeater. Yet the free personal expression of the pioneer dancers is the basis of the controlled freedom of modern dance today.47. What does the speaker mainly discuss?48. Why were ballet performances unpopular in the United Stated in the early 1900s?49. What is the distinguishing feature of modern dance performances?50. Why were early modern dancers criticized by dance critics?。
托福听力的弦外之音
托福听力的弦外之音无聊之余，聊以教TOEFL度日。
却发现众多本应和我一样无聊的人们却执迷于斯，日乾乾，夕惕若，孜孜以求之，仿佛其中有着大乐趣。
余不禁扼腕，太息之余，写下此书，以期唤回因TOEFL失却无聊雅境的人们。
TOEFL部分之中，中国考生着力最多者当属听力。
若证明了这极为劳心费神的部分实际上是极为荒唐虚妄的东西，应能使考生明白整个TOEFL考试也是同样毫无价值，绝不值得当今中国受过最好教育的人们为之耗费宝贵的时间和精力。
为证明以上命题，本书采用的基本思路分为音的问题、词汇、题型和场景四部分。
一、音的问题Aural Problems这是听力考试！听力之所以成为听力，区别于语法、阅读和GRE等书面考试的就在于它不是通过眼睛而是通过耳朵来进行。
因此听觉上的问题——即音的问题是它最基础、最本质的问题，是我们认识TOEFL听力考试为何物的最佳切入点，也必然是本书要讲的第一个问题。
但是本书所讲的音的问题非常有限，因为对付TOEFL听力所需的只有寥寥几个，并没必要做大多复杂的工作。
如果考生希望掌握了本书涉及的音的问题便能提高整体性的英语听力，那是不可能的。
只有具有下面三个特点的音的问题，本书才会提及：1、这些音的问题必须是TOEFL听力考试中频繁出现的。
如果一些音的问题对提高英语听力实力非常重要，但在TOEFL听力中却极难遇到，本书也许一个字都不会提到。
反之，一些音的问题对整体性英语听力毫无重要性可言，却在TOEFL听力中极为常见，本书则会用很大篇幅反复说个没完。
2、这些音的问题在TOEFL听力中不但出现频繁，而且往往是考试的关键。
如果考生把一个对话几乎所有内容都听得明明白白，可就是一个音的问题未能理解，则意味着这道题目考生就做不出来。
反之，只要把一道题目中关键的音的问题听懂，其他内容即使听得一塌糊涂，也能保证题目得分。
3、这些音的问题不但对TOEFL听力来说既常见又重要，而且考生经过短时间的训练可以把握或克服。
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95年8月TOFEL听力(Page17)A1. (A) He makes a lot of money.(B) He has just been left some money.(C) He doesn't believe three hundred dollars is enough.(D) He can't afford to spend that much.2. (A) He knows what is wrong with the watch.(B) The woman doesn't need to buy another battery.(C) The woman should get a new watch.(D) The jewelry store can probably repair the woman's watch.3. (A) He has another meeting to attend on that day.(B) He's available either day.(C) He can't attend a two-day conference.(D) Not everybody will go to the same meeting.4. (A) Go to the beach with her friends.(B) Postpone her meeting with Professor Jones.(C) See Professor Jones after class.(D) Give a speech in Professor Jones's class.5. (A) She isn't a very good student.(B) She hasn't gotten her grades yet.(C) She shouldn't worry about her grades.(D) She doesn't like to talk about grades.6. (A) The classes have improved his health.(B) His new glasses fit better than the old ones.(C) He's thinking of taking exercise classes.(D) He's unhappy about his life.7. (A) She also found the book difficult.(B) She has learned a lot about names.(C) She doesn't remember the title of the novel.(D) She read a different book.8. (A) They'll have to go to a later show.(B) The people in line all have tickets.(C) She doesn't want to go to the second show.(D) They won't have to wait much longer.9. (A) If it's too late for her to drop the course.(B) If she sympathizes with him.(C) If she apologized for what she did.(D) If she regrets taking the course.10. (A) She'll be traveling during winter break.(B) She'll be working during vacation.(C) She's looking forward to going home.(D) She wants to hire another research assistant.11. (A) He's glad he called the doctor.(B) He wants to change the appointment.(C) He can't come until 4:15.(D) He was confused about the date of the appointment.12. (A) No one believes he won the scholarship.(B) He's surprised that he got the scholarship.(C) It isn't true that he won the scholarship.(D) He's glad to award the woman the scholarship.13. (A) During economics class.(B) Before economics.(C) In about an hour.(D) The next day.14. (A) The nurse wasn't able to help her.(B) She's going to help the nurse.(C) She thinks she should ask the nurse for a pill.(D) She feels sleepy because of the medicine she took.15. (A) Whether she can make a proposal.(B) Whether Bill needs her help.(C) Whether she can review Bill's summary.(D) Whether she can speak for Bill.16. (A) He can't wear the shirt right now.(B) He can't find the shirt.(C) He doesn't like the shirt.(D) He thinks the shirt is inappropriate for the occasion.17. (A) He has three classes in a row.(B) His class begins at one o'clock.(C) His class meets for three hours.(D) He will be in class all afternoon.18. (A) The team won despite poor play.(B) The team has to play at least one game.(C) At least the football team played well.(D) The team should have won the game.19. (A) She needed warmer clothing than in previous summers.(B) She knitted two sweaters in August.(C) August was warmer than the rest of the summer.(D) She was unusually busy all summer.20. (A) If the man is going to the store.(B) How the man feels about the news.(C) If the man is going to lose his job.(D) Where the man heard the news.21. (A) It will be ready at four o'clock today.(B) It can be picked up at two o'clock tomorrow.(C) It will be ready in two hours.(D) Only two rolls will be ready on time.22. (A) He'll go to the party with the woman.(B) He met the man at the party.(C) He has changed his plans.(D) He has to work late.23. (A) Pay for some of the food.(B) Insist on choosing their own food.(C) Treat Gary to dinner some other time.(D) Thank Gary for his generous offer.24. (A) She used to work at a newspaper.(B) She's like her supervisor's opinion of her work.(C) She wishes she had a different kind of work.(D) She meets with her supervisor regularly.25. (A) She rearranged the chapters of her book.(B) She assured him that the chapter was finished.(C) She worked on the chapter for quite a while.(D) She wasn't sure how to end the book.26. (A) There's room to stack up the cans of coffee.(B) The store is out of coffee.(C) They should buy a lot of coffee.(D) They should wait for a better deal on coffee.27. (A) She works very hard.(B) She is very strict.(C) Her classes fill up quickly.(D) It's easy to get good grades in her courses.28. (A) The office already mailed the man's birth certificate.(B) The office no longer issues birth certificates.(C) The man doesn't have sufficient identification for his request.(D) The man will have to apply for his birth certificate in writing.29. (A) The woman has a choice of early flights.(B) Not many planes go to Washington.(C) The woman should take the earlier flight.(D) The six o'clock flight is already filled.30. (A) She would prepare extra refreshments.(B) They should prepare extra refreshments.(C) The members of the club always eat a lot.(D) There was too much food at a previous meeting.31. (A) Get a ride home with Nancy.(B) Find a place to live.(C) Go to the store before it closes.(D) Carry his groceries home.32. (A) He didn't expect to buy a lot.(B) He had only one bag of groceries.(C) The supermarket is just down the block.(D) He thought he'd get a ride with the Kramers.33. (A) They are paying for his education.(B) They invited him to their party.(C) They took him on a vacation with them.(D) They let him live with them for free.34. (A) She was impressed by it(B) It was a waste of money.(C) She was amazed it had opened so soon.(D) She didn't like it as much as the other wings.35. (A) He took a tour of the city.(B) He read about it.(C) He wrote an article about it.(D) He worked there as a guide.36. (A) They came from the original wring.(B) They're made of the same material.(C) They're similar in shape.(D) They were designed by the same person.37. (A) It was made of aluminum.(B) It wasn't large enough.(C) It wouldn't move in the wind.(D) It was too heavy to put up.38. (A) To review material that will be on a test.(B) To introduce a new professor.(C) To explain changes in the schedule.(D) To describe the contents of a paper.39. (A) At the beginning.(B) In the middle.(C) One week before the end.(D) At the end.40. (A) Administer an examination.(B) Present a conference paper.(C) Explain next week's schedule.(D) Take attendance in class.41. (A) A regular class will be given.(B) An optional review class will be given.(C) An exam will be given.(D) Class will be canceled.42. (A) Rock formations in the Nevada desert.(B) Graduate studies in anthropology.(C) Excavation techniques used in archaeology.(D) Prehistoric desert people of Nevada.43. (A) They planned their migrations.(B) They didn't travel far from their base camps.(C) They hid from their enemies in caves.(D) They planned seeds near their camps.44. (A) They had trouble finding it.(B) Lack of light made it impossible.(C) It was too small for a group to fit into.(D) Items stored by others took up most of the space.45. (A) Prehistoric desert people.(B) Migratory animals.(C) Food supplies and tools.(D) Growing plants.46. (A) To illustrate the size of some objects.(B) To introduce the next assignment.(C) To show some artifact on display at the campus museum.(D) To demonstrate his photographic ability.47. (A) A comparison of fish to warm-blooded animals.(B) The difference between saltwater and freshwater environments.(C) The importance of fish to human beings.(D) How water has affected the development of fish.48. (A) It can't be compressed.(B) It is often polluted.(C) Its temperature often fluctuates dramatically.(D)It limits their size.49. (A) A whale.(B) A human.(C) A snake.(D) A snail.50. (A) Its skeleton.(B) Its shape.(C) Its senses.(D)Its body temperature.。