95年8月托福听力文字

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5-5 95年5月TOFEL听力(Page300-304)A1. (A) Laura is used to trying hard.(B) Laura once had a red car.(C) Laura wants to buy a used car.(D) Laura uses her credit card often.2. (A) I wish I had gotten some gas.(B) I wasn't the only nervous student in class.(C) I wouldn't have paid for that tent.(D) I wish I had been a more attentive student.3. (A) I think Beth wrote her letter.(B) I didn't hear what Beth said about her letter.(C) Beth finally let her write what she wanted.(D) Beth used the correct address.4. (A) My pets react differently to the rain.(B) Because it's raining, I couldn't take my dog for a walk.(C) Both my pets enjoy spending time outside.(D) My dog doesn't get along with my cat.5. (A) He was too timid to speak.(B) He talked to the boy in the hall.(C) he wouldn't stop crying.(D) He stopped running in the hall.6. (A) Isn't Michael growing quickly?(B) Why does Michael complain so much?(C) What is Michael going to bring?(D) How is Michael's health?7. (A) That job doesn't seem suited to me.(B) It's impossible to find out about that job.(C) I can't wait to start my new job.(D) It's not a job that one person can do alone.8. (A) Diane is going to improve her swimming.(B) Diane is on her way to a swim meet.(C) Diane is going to meet her brother at the pool.(D) Diane practices more than any other swimmer.9. (A) My cousin doesn't like to watch documentaries.(B) My cousin failed his driving test.(C) My cousin left the documents in his car.(D) My cousin wasn't able to get his license.10. (A) The stereo had to be repaired, so Larry did it.(B) The electrician repaid the money to Larry.(C) The electrician fixed Larry's stereo.(D) The electricity in Larry's house was turned off.11. (A) Do you realize how expensive it is to go to that school?(B) You know about the increase in school expenses, don't you?(C) Are you aware that you can go to that school at a minimal cost?(D) How much did you pay for school fees?12. (A) How many things do you own?(B) Can you possibly do that?(C) What did you pay for that?(D) What could have made you do that?13. (A) I thought about getting a second workbook.(B) I'm sorry I didn't borrow the workbook as well.(C) I plan to finish the workbook tomorrow.(D) I don't know why I need two workbooks.14. (A) It took forever to resolve the problem with the account.(B) It was difficult to calculate the balance.(C) This math work is difficult and time-consuming.(D) It is hard to get help with these problems.15. (A) I never seem to be able to finish a project.(B) I prefer unfurnished places.(C) I would like to leave early, but I can't.(D) I must complete everything I begin.16. (A) I wasn't supposed to receive my bills in the mail.(B) I don't want to file all those letters.(C) I was expecting to find a pile of mail on my desk.(D) I ought to catch up with my correspondence.17. (A) Several bills were stapled together.(B) We paid the bill in cash.(C) The bill included an extra charge.(D) The cashier put the bill onto a charge card.18. (A) I think the architecture department is in that building.(B) I like modern buildings better than older ones.(C) I don't like any new buildings.(D) I don't' think modern and older architecture go together.19. (A) Warm weather is expected after the storm.(B) Forecasts have been wrong several times lately.(C) Weather conditions have improved since the last forecast.(D) We are expecting bad weather to come soon.20. (A) I don't want to be a veterinarian anymore.(B) Do you think it's a good idea to become a veterinarian?(C) I once met a very interesting veterinarian.(D) Will you become a veterinarian after college?21. (A) She thinks the time has passed quickly.(B) She thinks it's after midnight.(C) She doesn't believe the man.(D) She doesn't care what time it is.22. (A) She's sorry there's no cake left.(B) She'll stay for dessert.(C) The host asked her to leave.(D) She has to go.23. (A) He was wrong about the wedding date.(B) Car's wedding has been postponed till July.(C) He can't remember when Carl got married.(D) Carl has only been married since June.24. (A) If he earned more money, he'd be able to save more.(B) He didn't save much of his salary.(C) He spent his savings on summer housing.(D) His summer job didn't pay well.25. (A) He'll return the following week.(B) He'll be back immediately after the holiday.(C) He's coming back for the holiday.(D) He'll begin his vacation next week.26. (A) He may not answer the woman's question.(B) He doesn't know the answer to the woman's question.(C) He doesn't like to ask personal questions.(D) He's already promised to answer the question.27. (A) Catch a later flight.(B) Put the telephone near the bed.(C) Wake up as early as he can.(D) Ask the hotel staff for help.28. (A) He doesn't receive letters from Canada.(B) His roommate would like to trade stamps.(C) He can't give the woman the stamps.(D) The woman should ask her sister for extra stamps.29. (A) The meeting was announced today.(B) She'll make the call later.(C) There won't be a meeting tomorrow.(D) She was asked to reserve a room.30. (A) He eats too much when he plays chess.(B) He won't join the chess club.(C) Chess is his favorite game.(D) He doesn't enjoy chess as much as he used to.31. (A) The restaurant wasn't very crowded.(B) The meal was very expensive.(C) The magazine wasn't very interesting.(D) The food wasn't very good.32. (A) He hasn't read the newspapers yet.(B) He wants to save the papers for a while.(C) The woman should pick up the newspapers.(D) He wants the woman to read some interesting articles.33. (A) Nancy hasn't heard about Bill's new job.(B) Nancy won't be pleased by the news.(C) He doesn't think Bill got the job.(D) Nancy has also gotten a promotion.34. (A) She has already presented her research topic.(B) She's not prepared for class yet.(C) She won't be able to attend class tomorrow.(D) She's going to start looking for a research topic tomorrow.35. (A) It doesn't provide much shade.(B) It's taller than the apartment building.(C) It's not an oak tree.(D) It has an unusual name.36. (A) He drives too fast.(B) he plays his guitar too loudly.(C) His radio wakes her children up.(D) His friends are too noisy.37. (A) At midnight.(B) In the morning.(C) When the car is turned off.(D) When the neighbors' son leaves for work.38. (A) She doesn't want to make a bad first impression.(B) She is afraid of getting off the subject.(C) She is afraid they won't listen.(D) She knows that they can't do anything about it.39. (A) Nancy should call the neighbors to complain.(B) Nancy should introduce her children to the neighbors.(C) Nancy should ask the neighbors' son to babysit.(D) Nancy should bring the neighbors a gift.40. (A) The importance of eating a balanced breakfast.(B) The role of minerals in maintaining good health.(C) Calorie counting at meals.(D) Health problems associated with overeating.41. (A) One-half.(B) One-third.(C) One-fourth.(D) One-fifth.42. (A) Plenty of sleep.(B) A variety of foods.(C) occasional exercise.(D) Sufficient body fat.43. (A) How much it has improved in recent years.(B) How reliable long-range forecasts are.(C) How long it takes to become a meteorologist.(D) How the current forecast will affect the speakers.44. (A) The amount of cloud covering.(B) The wind conditions.(C) The amount of snow.(D) The temperature.45. (A) Some forecasting machines do not work well in hot weather.(B) The weather patterns are more changeable in the autumn.(C) Experts spend less time studying autumn.(D) The National Weather Service misplaced its spring and summer data.46. (A) He no longer believes short-range forecasts.(B) He is so fascinated that he decides to study meteorology.(C) he realizes that there is some value in long-range forecasting.(D) He decides to change his forecast.47. (A) Explaining the campus architecture to visitors.(B) Providing orientation for new campus employees.(C) Familiarizing new students with the campus.(D) Advising students about which classes to take.48. (A) Registration forms.(B) A library card.(C) A list of classes.(D) A campus map.49. (A) In the registrar's office.(B) In the library.(C) In the math building.(D) In the cafeteria.50. (A) Move into their dormitories.(B) Find their classrooms.(C) Memorize campus landmarks.(D) Complete their registration materials.95年5月TOFEL语法EXERCISE TWENTY-NINE (Page196-198)B1. _____ Henry Ford first sought financial backing for making cars, the very notion of farmersand clerks owning automobiles was considered ridiculous.(A) How(B) Even(C) When(D) Despite2. The first president of Cornell University, Andrew White _____ the concept of a universityunaffiliated with any religious sect or political party.(A) develop(B) developing(C) develops(D) developed3. In order for information to be easily communicated, _____ must be organized in anunderstandable way.(B) and(C) it(D) how4. Because of record snowfalls in the mountains surrounding Utah's Great Salt Lake, there ismore water in the lake and its salt content is _____ it once was.(A) least as(B) much less than(C) the least what(D) less5. Home movies began to become popular as a hobby in the United States during the 1920's,_____ of low-cost film.(A) the invention followed(B) the invention to follow(C) following the invention(D) invention the following6. Mary Edmonia Lewis, a sculptor who studied at Oberlin College, was _____ by Hrrietffosmer.(A) tutored in the neoclassical aesthetic(B) the neoclassical aesthetic tutored in(C) aesthetic in the neoclassical tutored(D) the aesthetic neoclassical tutored in7. Even though rhubarb is a vegetable, _____ as a dessert.(A) popular also(B) it is popular(C) but it is popular(D) which is popular8. Elizabeth Cabot Agassiz, _____ of Radeliffe College, had worked as both an educator and anaturalist.(A) the first president(B) was the first president(C) she was the first president(D) which she was the first president9. _____ ever developed was celluloid, a combination of natural camphor and cellulose nitrate.(A) The first plastic and(B) Being the first plastic(C) The first plastic(D) It was the first plastic10. Often the design of a scholarly investigation _____ by the question it is addressing.(A) to affect(B) affects(C) affected(D) will be affected11. Though once quite large, _____ population of the bald eagle across North America hasdrastically declined in the past forty years.(A) it is the(B) there is the(D) the12. Plywood was originally manufactured from logs _____ for other purposes.(A) were not suitable(B) that were not suitable(C) which they were not suitable(D) and suitable were not13. Aerobic exercises create a _____ oxygen in the body without seriously disrupting normalbody functions.(A) demand(B) demanding(C) demanding of(D) demand for14. A protagonist of a play is _____ in tragedy as the suffering main character.(A) what known(B) known as(C) what it is known(D) what is know15. The beaver chews down trees to get food and material _____ its home.(A) builds(B) it can builds(C) that it builds(D) with which to build16. The architect rural style of Mannerism used unbalanced proportions nor arbitraryA Barrangements of decoration.C D17. The theater is perhaps the most complex of the arts, requiring a number large of people for aA B C D play's performance.18. Some comets are visibly to the unaided eye, but only for several months, when they passA B C D closest to the Sun.19. Singer, comedienne, and creating of the radio character Baby Snooks, Fanny Buice had anA Bengaging personality that delighted audiences for nearly half a century.C D20. Saccharin is about 300 times as sweeter as table sugar but has no carbohydrates and no foodA B C D value.21. One of the keys to the survival of any animal is its ability adapts to changes in theA B C Denvironment.22. The element bromine is not found in nature in the free state because of their strong tendencyA B Cto take up electrons and form compounds.D23. During dives that may reach depths of almost 5,000 feet, an elephant seal can holds its breathA B C Dfor an hour or more.24. The development of the boiler is closely related to those of the steam engine, to which it is aA B Cnecessary adjunct.D25. The Rodeo Association of America, formed in 1929, set up a system points for determiningA B Cthe national rodeo champions.D26. As the late 1940's, Jackson Pollock's art has been considered the pivotal manifestation ofA BAbstract Expressionism, as his form of it is known.C D27. Stars differ fundamental from planets in that they are self-luminous whereas planets shine byA B C reflected light.D28. In 1973 and 1974 Dr. Sylvia Mead was selected chief scientist and aquanaut for divingA B projects involved the underwater laboratory Hydrolab.C D29. An electromagnet is a device which magnetism is produced by an electric magnet.A B C D30. Almost all human activity alters water quality somewhat, but not necessity as a result ofA B C Dpollution by human materials.31. During periods of heavy rains, a swamp can become a naturally flood controlling device ifA Bexcess runoff can be temporarily stored in its basin.C D32. With the advent of power-driven machinery, home industry began toward give way toA B Cproduction in mills and factories.D33. Liquefied natural gas is the most volatile chemistry explosive in common use today.A B C D34. Historian have been able to calculate the dates of events from long ago by tracing referencesA Bto eclipses that took place at the same time.C D35. In a small community, behavioral norms are more universally understood and accepted, andA Bare therefore more likely being homogeneous than in a large city.C D36. Anthropologists face complex problems of analysis and synthesis when they go about the taskA Bof description the culture of a group of people.C D37. The guilds of the Middle Ages began as associations in merchants established for the purposeA Bof regulating the rules of commerce.C D38. Booker T. Washington viewed as one of the ablest public speakers of his time.A B C D39. The Alaskan wilderness is filled of wildlife, including wolves, foxes ,and such waterfowl asA B Cwild geese.D40. Historically, no artists have presented clearer or the more complete records of theA B Cdevelopment of human culture than sculptors have.D95年5月TOFEL阅读EXERCISE TWENTY-NINE (Page252-256)CPassage 1Before the 1850's the United States had a number of small colleges, most of them dating from colonial days. They were small, church - connected institutions whose primary concern was to shape the moral character of their students.Throughout Europe, institutions of higher learning had developed, bearing the ancient name of university. In Germany a different kind of university had developed. The German university was concerned primarily with creating and spreading knowledge, not morals. Between midcentury and the end of the 1800's, more than nine thousand young Americans, dissatisfied with their training at home, went to Germany for advanced study. Some of them returned to become presidents of venerable colleges-Harvard, Yale, Columbia-and transform them into modern universities. The new presidents broke all ties with the churches and brought in a new kind of faculty. Professors were hired for their knowledge of a subject, not because they were of the proper faith and had a strong arm for disciplining students. The new principle was that a university was to create knowledge as well as pass it on, and this called for a faculty composed of teacher - scholars. Drilling and learning by rote were replaced by the German method of lecturing. in which the professor's own research was presented 'in class. Graduate training leading to the Ph. D, an ancient German degree signifying the highest eve: of advanced scholarly attainment, was introduced. With the establishment of the seminar system, graduate students learned to question, analyze, and conduct their own research.At the same time, the new university greatly expanded in size and course offerings, breaking completely out of the old, constricted curriculum of mathematics, classics, rhetoric, and music. The president of Harvard pioneered the elective system, by which students were able to choose their own courses of study. The notion of major fields of study emerged. The new goal was to make the university relevant to the real pursuits of the world. Paying close heed to the practical needs of society, the new universities trained men and women to work at its tasks, with engineering students being the most characteristic of the new regime. Students were also trained as economists, architects, agriculturalists, social welfare workers, and teachers.1.The word "this" in line 13 refers to which of the following?(A)Creating and passing on knowledge(B)Drilling and learning by rote(C)Disciplining students(D)Developing moral principles2 According to the passage, the seminar system encouraged students to(A)discuss moral issues(B)study the classics, rhetoric, and music(C)study overseas(D)work more independently3. The word "constricted" in line 20 is closest in meaning to which of the following"(A) Mandatory(B) Limited(A) Challenging(D) Competitive4.It can be inferred from the passage that before 1850, all of the following were characteristic of higher education EXCEPT(A)the elective system(B)drilling(C)strict discipline(D) rote learning5.Those who favored the new university would be most likely to agree with which of the following statements?(A) Learning is best achieved through discipline and drill.(B) Shaping the moral character of students should be the primary goal(C) Higher education should prepare students to contribute to society.(D) Teachers should select their students' courses.6. Where does the author mention why many students decided to study abroad?(A) Lines 1-2(B) Lines 7-8(C)Lines 21-22(D) Lines 25-26Passage 2Most of our planet is covered by water. There is so much of it that if all the mountains of the world were leveled and their debris dumped into the oceans, the surface of the globe would be entirely submerged beneath water to a depth of several thousand meters. The great basins between the continents, in which all this water lies, are themselves more varied topographically than the surface of the land. The highest terrestrial mountain, Mount Everest, would fit into the deepest part of the ocean, the Mariana Trench, with its peak a kilometer beneath the surface. On the other hand, the biggest mountains of the sea are so huge that they rise above the surface of the water to form chains of islands. Mauna Kea, the highest of the Hawaiian volcanoes, measured from its base on the ocean floor, is more than 10,000 meters high and so can claim to be highest mountain on the planet.The seas first formed when the Earth began to cool soon after its birth and hot water vapor condensed on its surface. They wore further fed by water gushing through volcanic vents from the interior of the Earth. The water of these young seas was not pure, like rainwater, but contained significant quantities of chlorine, bromine, iodine, boron, and nitrogen, as well as traces of many rarer substances. Since then other ingredients have been added. As continental rocks weather and erode, they produce salts that are carried in solution down to the sea by rivers. So, over millennia, the sea has been getting saltier and saltier.Life first appeared in this chemically rich water some 3.5 billion years ago. We know from fossils that the first organisms were simple single - celled bacteria and algae. Organisms very like them still exist in the sea today. They are the basis of all marine life, indeed. Were it not for these algae, the seas would still be completely sterile and the land uninhabited.1. The word "debris" in line 2 is closest in meaning to(A)fragments(B)decay(C)composition(D)foundation2.The writer mentions Mount Everest in line 5 in order to(A) show how comparatively small underwater mountains are(B)reveal the proportions of the underwater terrain(C)explain how volcanoes are formed(D) identify the largest mountain on the planet3. The word "they" in line 16 refers to(A)ingredients(B)rocks(C)substances(D)salts4. According to the passage, which of the following has contributed to the sea becoming increasingly salty?(A)Water vapor condensing on the surface of the sea(B)Single- celled organisms decaying in the sea(C)Products of erosion being transported to the sea(D)Sterile rainwater falling into the sea5.Which of the following is mentioned as part of the foundation of all life in the sea?(A)Algae(B)Fossils(C)Seaweed(D)Rainwater6.Where in the passage does the author mention the processes that led to the creation of theseas on Earth?(A)Lines 1-3(B) L ines 5 - 7(C) L ines 11 - 13(D) L ines 15-17Passage 3The most striking single fact about chimpanzees is the flexibility of their social life, the lack of any rigid form of organization. It represents about as far a departure from the baboon type of organization as one can find among the higher primates, and serves to emphasize the great variety of primate adaptations. Chimpanzees are more human than baboons, or rather they jibe better with the way we like to picture ourselves, as free - wheeling individuals who tend to be unpredictable, do not take readily to any form of regimentation, and are frequently charming. (Charm is relatively rare among baboons.)Two researchers have described what they found during more than eight months spent among chimpanzees in their natural habitat, the forest: "We were quite surprised to observe that there is no single distinct social unit in chimpanzee society. Not only is there no 'family' or 'harem' organization; neither is there a 'troop' organization-that is to say, no particular chimpanzees keep permanently together. On the contrary, individuals move about at will alone or in small groups best described as bands, which sometimes form into large aggregations. They leave their associates if they want to, and join up with new ones without conflict.The general practice is best described as "easy come, easy go," although there are certain group - forming tendencies. As a rule chimpanzees move about in one of four types of band: adult males only; mothers and offspring and occasionally a few other females; adults and adolescents of bothsexes, but no mothers with young; and representatives of all categories mixed together. The composition of bands may change a number of times during the course of a day as individuals wander off and groups split or combine with other groups. On the other hand, certain individuals prefer one another's company. One of the researchers observed that four males often roamed together over a four-month period, and mothers often associated with their older offspring.1. The author's main purpose is to explain(A) how chimpanzees mate(B) t he differences between baboons and chimpanzees(C) w hy chimpanzees live in the forest(D) the relationships among chimpanzees(E)2. The author implies that the social behavior of baboons is(A) predictable(B) p ractical(C) p olitical(D) primitive3. According to the passage, the researchers were surprised that chimpanzees had such(A) temporary associations(B) h umanlike families(C) v iolent conflicts(D)large harems4. In line 16, the phrase "easy come, easy go" could best be replaced by(A)immobile(B)nonchalant(C)functional(D)aggressive5. According to the passage, the membership of a chimpanzee band may change several times ina(A) day(B) week(C) month(D) year6. Where in the passage does the author concede that individual chimpanzees may have apreference for certain companions?(A) Lines 2-4(B) Lines 10-12(C) Lines 16-17(D) Lines 21-22Passage 4Perhaps no poet S career was more closely associated with the imagist movement than was that of H. D. (Hilda Doolittle). Her verse, with its precise, clear images, typified the imagists rebellion against what they perceived as the sentimentalism and careless techniques of nineteenth century poetryH. D. attended private schools in Philadelphia and then Bryn Maws College. The love of classical antiquity she acquired during these years later surfaced in the many references in her poetry to figures from Greek and Egyptian mythology and in her classical notions of beauty and form. While in Philadelphia she also began rewarding friendships with Ezra Pound. William Carlos Williams, and Harriet Monroe.In 1910.. H. D. sailed for Europe, where her career began. Soon after arriving in London, she renewed her friendship with Pound and met and married Richard Aldington, an imagist poet and novelist who also directly influenced the shape of her writing. She began writing short poems that so impressed Pound with their precise description and diction that he insisted she submit them to Harriet Monroe's Poetry magazine signed "H. D., Imagist." She persisted in using her initials for the remainder of her career, a career, a closely linked to the Imagist rebellion against more traditional poetry.The clear, spare, and energetic lyrics of H. D's early poems, with their classical images, later became fuller, freer, and more "pen" philosophic explorations of the world. By then, the destruction of the Second World War that she witnessed elicited deeper visions of the relationship of ancient truths to modern realities. That vision is expressed in such works as Trilogy (1946), Helen in Egypt (1961), and her last work9 Hermetic Definition (1961).H. D.'s industry and literary achievement are lust beginning to be recognized and appreciated. In addition to her poetry, she wrote several novels, including Palimpsest (1926), Hedyus (1928), and Bid Me to Live (1960). Many of her other poems, essays, and short stories have been published posthumously.1.What does the passage mainly discuss?(A)H.D.'s early works(B)H. D. 's contributions to a literary movement(C)The influence of nineteenth century Poetry on H.D. 's work(D)The role of mythology in H. D. 's poetry2. According to the passage, the Imagists revolted against earlier poets' emphasis on(A)strict technique(B)the classics(C)beauty and form(D)emotion3. According to the passage, H. D. 's interest in the classics was inspired by(A) Imagist poetry(B) the Second World War(C) her travel experiences(D) her formal education4. H. D. was encouraged to submit her work to poetry magazine by which of the following?(A)Richard Adlington(B)Ezra Pound(C)Harriet Monroe(D)William Carlos Williams5. It can be inferred from the passage that H. D.'s work(A) d iscussed personal relationships(B) w as typical of nineteenth century work(C) w as difficult to understand(D) b ecame more widely known after her deathPassage 5Fully outfitted for work on the range, a cowboy, in the days of the western frontier, was covered from head to foot in a protective costume that identified him as distinctly as a knight's armor identified its owner. But every item of dress had a useful purpose, from the broad - brimmed hat that kept sun and rain off his head to the spurs fastened to the backs of his boots. Even the cowboy's ornamental - looking bandanna had various functions-as a mask to keep out trail dust, as insulation against the desert sun when wadded up and stuck in a hat crown, even as。

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96年8月托福听力文字Part A1. A: I'm really exhausted, but I don't want to miss that documentary（纪录片）that comes on at eleven.B: If I were you. I'd skip it. We both have to get up early tomorrow and anyway, I've heard it's not that exciting.Q: What does the man imply the woman should do?2. A: You've certainly been reading that one page for a long time now.B: Well, I'm being tested on it tomorrow.Q: What does the woman imply?3. A: The storm last night damaged some of the neighbor's roofs.B: I don't wonder.Q: What does the woman mean?4. A: The university bookstore opens at 9 in the morning.B: Oh, dear. I need a textbook for my eight o'clock class today.Q: What does the woman mean?5. A: I've been waiting all week for this concert. The philharmonic（交响乐团） issupposed to be excellent and with our student discount（学生折扣）that tickets will be really cheap.B: Oho, I'm afraid I left my student ID in my other purse.Q: What does the woman imply?6. A: Sarah, did you have a chance to buy that new novel you wanted?B: No, but I had Doris get it for me.Q: What does Sarah say about the novel?7. A: My parents are coming to see our apartment this weekend.B: Looks like I'd better lend you my vacuum cleaner then.Q: What does the woman imply?8. A: Those packages took forever to arrive.B: But they did arrive, didn't they?Q: What does the man say about the packages?9. A: My math assignment's due tomorrow morning and I haven't even started it yet.B: I'll miss you at the party tonight.Q: What does the woman imply?10.A: I need to find a new roommate.B: So John's going to California after all.Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?11.A: Bill has only been on the job a week and already he's acting like he is theboss.B: He's not going to last long with that attitude.Q: What does the woman imply?12.A: There is a great antique show at the grand auditorium. Let's go see it thisevening.B: I have worked really hard all day long. Would it be there for a while?（声音比较有磁性^-^）Q: What does the man imply?13.A: Would you like to come to Janet's surprise party tomorrow night?B: I'm going to a concert tomorrow. I wish I could be in 2 places at once.Q: What does the man mean?14.A: You know, every time I talk to Mary I get the feeling she's been critical ofme.B: Don't you think you are overreacting a bit?Q: What does the woman mean?15.A: Why did you come to the meeting late? I left a message with your roommate aboutthe time change.B: She has a very short memory and it really gets on my nerve（令人不安）sometimes.Q: What does the woman imply?16.A: Pam says she likes art museums.B: But she doesn't often visit them, does she?Q: What does the woman imply about Pam?17.A: How long has it been since you saw Becky?B: I bumped into her at the market just last week.Q: What does the woman mean?18.A: The forecast is for a severe winter. Are you prepared?B: Hardly, I'm waiting for the next sale to get a down jacket.Q: What does the woman imply?19.A: You know what year Thomas was born?B: Don't ask me. I'm not good with dates.Q: What does the man mean?20.A: I think I'll add that information to my paper.B: You really should check it out in your reference book.Q: What does the woman imply?21.A: I heard you had a barbecue down at the beach. How did it go?B: It poured. We had to postpone it again.Q: What does the woman mean?22.A: I have an appointment with Dr. Stevens at 3 o'clock tomorrow. But something'scome up. I'd like to reschedule. Uh, any chance I can get in by the end of this week?B: Well, we just had a cancellation for Friday. After that, the doctor will be out of the office for 2 weeks.Q: What does the woman mean?23.A: I have to type all these reports by Monday morning.B: There goes your sleep this weekend(看起来你没得睡了).Q: What does the man mean?24.A: This should be State Street up here on the left.B: It's not. I think you should've turned left at the last intersection.Q: What does the woman mean?25.A: How about seeing the new movie at the North Part Theater tonight?B: Sounds great. But I got go over my notes for tomorrow's mid-term.Q: What can be inferred about the man?26.A: Did you get traveler's checks to take on your vocation?B: Yeah. They sure beat carrying around a wallet full of big bills.（比带着钞票到处走好多了）Q: What does the woman mean?27.A: Let's ask professor Brown if she can give us the final exam during the lastweek of classes.B: You mean instead of during the exam period? Not much chance of that.Q: What does the woman mean?28.A: I've had enough of this museum. Why don't we skip the gift shop?B: Look. We promised my brother the poster so we haven't much choice.Q: What does the woman mean?29.A: Hey, Dan. I hear you're meeting Susan's parents for the first time.B: Yeah, next weekend. Fortunately her father loves to fish, so we'll have something to talk about.Q: What can be inferred about Dan?30.A: I need to find a dermatologist.(皮肤科医生) You're familiar with Dr. Smith,do you recommend her?B: Well, I've been seen by her a few times. And the best I can say for her is she has interesting magazines in her waiting room.Q: What doe the woman imply?Part B31 - 34A: John, have you chosen a physical education class yet for this semester?B: No. Why?A: You gotta take rock-climbing. We just had the first class and it looks like it gonna to be great.B: You think I should take rock-climbing? You've got to be kidding. Besides, how can they teach rock-climbing when it's completely flat around here?A: That's not important. You can't just start climbing without any training. You had to get in shape, learn how to use the ropes, the belts, the buckles, there'sa lot of preparation first.B: You don't think it's just a little bit dangerous?A: Not if you know how to use the safety equipment, which is, by the way, pretty hi-tech(高科技的).The ropes are made of elastic fabrics that stretch a little, the shoes have special grips (Grip is something designed to increase traction in a variety of slippery conditions)on the bottom, and the helmets made some kind of special plastic. You have to learn how to use all these before you do any real climbing.B: Well, what's the appeal? We'll spend the whole semester studying something we don't actually get to do.A: We will take a climbing trip during spring break. But that's not the point.Climbing isn’t the only goal. In preparing to climb you learn patience, mentaldiscipline, and you gain fantastic physical strength, especially in your hands.For the first few weeks we're gonna concentrate entirely on hand and upper body exercises.B: All that in one sport? Maybe you are right. Since it's not too late to join the class, maybe I will.Q31. What is the woman trying to do?Q32. What does the man imply about rock-climbing at their college?Q33. Why is the woman interested in rock-climbing?Q34. What will the first a few classes focus on?35 - 39A: Hello.B: Hi, Sally, this is Bill.A: Great to hear form you Bill. How you have been doing.B: To tell you the truth, I’m very worried about our final examinations next month. A: For one thing, I can’t sleep.B: I sympathize. I went through the same thing last year.A: That’s exactly why I’m calling you. Do you have any suggestions for coping with anxiety. You know how I hate exams.B: Well, last year the university offered the stress management course at about this time. Have you been in contact with the students help services?A: No, I haven’t had time.B: Funny, isn’t it? Just when student need help most, we can’t afford the time to get it.A: Well, perhaps I should find out more about this stress management course. Things have got to get better.B: I suggest you call the help services tomorrow. They open at nine AM.A: Thanks Sally, I’ll let you know how it goes.B: Best of luck, and have a good night sleep.A: That’s easier said than done.Q35.What’s the main topic of the conversation?Q36.Why is Bill worried?Q37.Why does Bill turn to Sally for advice?Q38.Why has Bill not contact the students help servicesQ39.What does the university offer to student in feels condition?Part C40～43We’ve just seen two contemporary large birds that can not fly, the emu(鸸鹋, 产于澳洲的一种体型大而不会飞的鸟) and ostrich(鸵鸟).Over here is an interesting specimen from the past. This stuffed animal is not the giant penguin as it appears to be, but an auk(海雀). This particular kind of auk is very rare. Only 78 skinsare known to exist, and most are not preserved as well as this one. The great auk as you can see was rather large bird and it couldn’t fly either. However evident suggests that the auk was excellent swimmer and diver. Unfortunately those abilities did not protected from being easy preyed for hungry sailors who years ago sailed the very cold and often icy waters of Greenland and Iceland and Scotland. In fact records indicate that the auk was rather tasty and that eggs and feathers were useful as well. Still it isn’t clear what other factors lead to the big birds demise(死亡) around 1844, the last time anyone reported seeing one. Of course, we believe that it is important to take extra precautions to preserves the remaining auk skins. After all, this specimen should improve valuable for future scientific research. Does anyone have any questions before we move on to our next bird exhibit?Q40. What is the talk mainly about?Q41. What was easy to capture the auks?Q42. Why did the sailors to hunt the auk?Q43. Where did the auk live?44-46I’d like to begin by thanking Dr. Cane for inviting me to be here today. Although I am not a geologist, I have been collecting minerals for years. My collection is really diverse because I’ve traveled all over the world to find them. Today I’ve brought a few specimens for you to see. After I discuss each one, I will pass it around, so that you can look at it more closely. As you know, feldspars (长石) are the most abundant minerals and are divided to a number of types. These first samples are orthoclases (正长石).Notice that they vary in color from white to pink to red. This glassy one is found in volcanic rock. In fact, I found it in New Mexico on a collecting trip. This next sample that I’ll pass around is a microcline(微斜长石)mineral，also called amazon stone. You could identify it by a bright green color. It’s often used in jewelry, and really is quite attractive. These final samples are all plagioclase feldspars (斜长石). Many plagioclases are very rare. So I am particularly proud of the variety in my collection. I’ve also brought a few slides of some larger mineral samples. And if you turn on the light now, I’d like to show them to you.Q44. What are the students doing when they listen to the speaker.Q45. How did the speaker acquire all her minerals?Q46. Why is the speaker proud of her plagioclase feldspars?47-50Welcome to Yellowstone National Park. Before we begin our nature walk today, I’d like to give a short history of our national park service. The national park service began in the late 1800s. A mall group of explorers had just completed a month long exploration of the region that is now Yellowstone. The gathered around the campfire after hours of discussion, they decided that they should not claim this land for themselves. They felt it should be accessible to everyone, so they began campaignto preserve this land for everyone’s enjoyment. Two years later, in the late 19 century, an act of congress signed by president Ulysses S. Grant, proclaimed the Yellowstone region a public park. It was the first national park in the world. After Yellow stone became a national park, many other scenic importance were set aside. And in 1916, the national park service was established to manage these parks. As a park ranger, I am a employee of national park service. In the national park, park rangers are on duties at all the times to answer questions and help visitors in any difficulty. Nature walks, guide tours, and campfire talks are offered by specially trained staff members. The park service also protect the animals and plants within the parks.Q47. Who is the speaker?Q48. According to the speaker, who originated the idea of public park?Q49. What does the speaker say about the Yellowstone National Park?Q50. 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99 年8 月托福听力文字Part A1. A: I was going to get something to eat at the cafeteria, but it seems to be closed.B: Oh, that’s because it’s Sunday. Why don’t you come with me to a place I know on Kennel Street? What does the woman suggest they do?(A) Ask someone to recommend a place to eat.(B) Cook something for themselves.(C) Go to another place to eat.(D) Check the cafeteria later.2. A: How did the pictures at the Orientation come out? Did you get them back from the photo shop? B: Actually, the film is still in the camera. I haven’t quite finished the roll.Why can’t the woman see the picture?(A) The store has lost them.(B) The man doesn’t have enough money to pay for them.(C) The film hasn’t been processed yet.(D) The man is in a hurry.3. A: Do you have a calculator that you could lend me for a few days? I just have noidea where mine is.B: Well, yes, I have one. But actually, it’s already on loan to someone.What does the man mean?(A) He doesn’t own a calculator.(B) His calculator is broken.(C) He doesn’t want to lend his calculator to anyone.(D) Someone else borrowed his calculator.4. A: I can’t seem to wake up in the morning without coffee at breakfast.B: You know, I’m just like you, except that I prefer tea.What does the man mean?(A) He likes to drink coffee in the morning.(B) He seldom wakes up early.(C) He needs tea to feel alert.(D) He doesn’t usually eat breakfast.5. A: If the weather doesn’t get any better, we may have to scrap our plans for this afternoon’s picnic.B: Don’t give up yet. The forecast said the clouds should clear up by next morning.What does the man imply?(A) They shouldn’t change their plans.(B) He doesn’t trust the weather forecast.(C) They should have the picnic indoors.(D) He had forgotten about their plans.6. A: Do you think I could borrow your car to go glossary shopping? The supermarkets outside the city are so much cheaper than the one by the school. But they are so far away. I’d be happy to pick up anything you need.B: Well, I don’t like to let anyone else drive my car. Tell you what, why don’t we go together? That way I can learn the way?What does the woman mean?(A) She doesn’t need anything from the supermarket.(B) She’ll go shopping with the man.(C) Her car is being repaired right now.(D) She prefers to go to the supermarket near the school.7. A: Do you mind if I take off my jacket?B: Of course not, make yourself at homeWhat does the woman mean?(A) The man should not take off his jacket.(B) The man should get comfortable.(C) It’s time for the man to go home.(D) She likes the man’s jacket.8. A: I have to fill out these forms. They are due at the financial aid office by tomorrow afternoon. B: You were just complaining about how broke you are. If I were you, I’d make that my first priority. What does the woman mean?(A) She will lend the man some money.(B) The man can send in the forms next week.(C) The man should finish the forms now.(D) She doesn’t like filling out financial aid forms.9. A: My hand still hurts from falling on the ice yesterday. I wonder if I broke something.B: I’m no doctor, but it’s not black and blue or anything. Maybe you just need to rest it for a few days.What does the man suggest the woman do?(A) Put ice on her hand.(B) See a doctor in a few days.(C) Avoid using her hand for a while.(D) Clear the ice off the sidewalk.10. A: Excuse me. Do you have any apartments available for under 500 dollars a month?I need to move in next week when my new job starts.B: The only vacant one I have is 600 dollars. Have you inquired at the apartment complex down the street?What does the man suggest the woman do?(A) Check for an appropriate apartment at another building.(B) Rent the $600 apartment temporarily.(C) Share an apartment with someone.(D) Wait until there is a cheaper apartment available.11. A: You know, Sally was supposed to meet us here an hour ago. Maybe we shouldgive her a ring. After all, she is the one who organized the study session.B: You’re right. I’ll do.What will the man probably do?(A) Go to Sally’s room.(B) Call Sally.(C) Talk to Sally’s friend s.(D) Start studying without Sally.12. A: Forgive the mess in here. You see we had a party last night. There were a lot ofpeople. They all brought food and the leftovers are all over the place.B: Yeah, I can tell. Well, I guess it’s pretty obvious what you will be doing most oftoday.What does the woman imply?(A) The party should have ended sooner.(B) The man’s apartment is too small for parties.(C) She’d like to be invited to the next party.(D) The man will spend the day cleaning.13. A: I’m worried about my jewelry business. I really thought I’d do better.B: At least you broke even. That’s better than most people do in their first year.What can be inferred from the conversation?(A) The woman’s business didn’t make much money.(B) The woman doesn’t like selling jewelry.(C) The woman has to close her business.(D) The man broke some of the woman’s jewelry.14. A: I need to get in touch with Bill about tomorrow’s presentation. But his phone has been busy for the longest time.B: I usually have dinner with him in the cafeteria. Why don’t I ask him to give you a call later? What will the man probably do?(A) Try to call Bill at a different location.(B) Tell Bill to call the woman about the presentation.(C) Give Bill a copy of the presentation at dinner.(D) Invite Bill to the woman’s house for dinner.15. A: Care for some more dessert. There is plenty of cake left.B: If I had any more, I’ll be overdoing it.What does the woman mean?(A) She doesn’t care for cake.(B) She’d like some more dessert(C) She’s had enough to eat.(D) The cake was overbaked.16. A: This scarf is nice, but Debbie really wanted a sweeter for her birthday.B: I know, but I didn’t know her size.What can be inferred from the conversation?(A) The woman forgot Debbie’s birthday.(B) The woman didn’t know what Debbie wanted.(C) The woman didn’t buy a sweater for Debbie.(D) The sweater the woman bought doesn’t fit Debbie.17. A: Think you’ll be able to finish sketching up the plans for the election campaign by tomorrow or do you need some help?B: Well, there is so quite a lot to do but I’ll be able to put everything together.What does the woman mean?(A) She can complete the preparations in time.(B) She wants everyone to work together.(C) She anticipates（预期） needing help tomorrow.(D) She thinks only a little planning is necessary.18. A: About the concern tonight, it’s unlikely I’ll be able to pick you up bef ore 7.B: Well, we could just get together there instead?What does the man suggest they do?(A) Ask someone else to go to the concert with them.(B) Find out when the concert begins.(C) Meet at the concert.(D) Go to the concert on another night.19. A: Oh, oh, I’ve burnt your toast. I’ll put in a couple of more slices.B: No, don’t waste the bread. Just scrape off the burnt part, it will be fine.What does the woman mean?(A) She’ll eat the toast anyway.(B) She’s not hungry.(C) She doesn’t like to ast.(D) She’ll toast the bread.20. A: Weren’t you going to find out from the registrar if you have enough credits tograduate next semester?B: You’re right. I’d better get over there. Their hours are limited, and they can getpretty busy.What will the woman probably do?(A) Register for fewer courses next semester.(B) Go to the registrar’s office soon.(C) Call the registrar’s office later.(D) Apply for a job at the registrar’s office.21. A: I’m shocked that you managed to get an A on the test. You didn’t even read the textbook. B: Now, you know why I never missed a lecture.What does the woman imply?(A) The man would get better grades if he studied more.(B) The test was based on lecture material.(C) She misplaced her textbook.(D) The test was harder than she thought it would be.22. A: That’s an awfully heavy sweater for a day like today.B: Well, I’m going to be at a lecture in the auditorium most of this morning. And you know what the air-conditioning’s like in there.What does the man imply?(A) No one will be able to see what he is wearing.(B) He will probably need to take the sweater off.(C) He expects the weather to change later in the day.(D) It was be cool in the lecture hall.23. A: I think I’ll get one of those new sweatshirts, you know, with the school’s emblemon both the front and the back.B: You may regret it. They are expensive and I’ve heard the printing really fadeswhen you wash them.What does the man suggest the woman do?(A) Reconsider her decision.(B) Save for something more important.(C) Buy a larger size to allow for shrinkage during washing.(D) Take her sweatshirt to the dry cleaners.24. A: The concert set a record for attendance.B: I understand there wasn’t an empty seat in the house.What can be inferred about the concert?(A) It ran much longer than expected.(B) It was broadcast on television.(C) Tickets for it were rather expensive.(D) Many people went to hear it.25. A: I really like those abstract paintings we saw in our history today. What did you think? B: I guess it’s something I haven’t acquired a taste for yet.What does the man mean?(A) He doesn’t enjoy his a rt history course.(B) He would like to own one of the paintings.(C) He did not like the paintings.(D) He hasn’t seen the paintings yet.26. A: I wonder if the entertainment committee has found the spot for the picnic yet.B: I was just told they picked a space near a lake this year.What does the woman imply?(A) She didn’t like last year’s location.(B) She hopes to be selected to be on the entertainment committee.(C) She can’t attend the picnic this year.(D) The entertainment committee has already chosen a location.27. A: What do think of this gallery space? They offer to let me exhibit some of mypaintings here.B: Are you kidding? Any art student I know would die to have an exhibition here.What does the woman mean?(A) The gallery is a good place for the exhibition.(B) Preparing for the exhibition won’t be easy.(C) The man isn’t telling the truth about the offer.(D) The man is making a bad decision.28. A: How much more should I boil these vegetables? The recipe says about ten minutes total. B: They look pretty done to me. I doubt you want to cook them any more.What does the woman mean?(A) She wants to cook the vegetables herself.(B) She doesn’t like vegetables that are undercooked.(C) The vegetables have finished cooking.(D) The man should cook different kinds of vegetables.29. A: These shorts look a little too baggy, don’t they?B: The shorts in all the stores we’ve been to fit like that. That’s the style these days.What does the woman imply?(A) The man will not find shorts in a different style.(B) The man should try on a more stylish pair of shorts.(C) She’s not sure she likes the style.(D) The man should try on a different size.30. A: I love sailing on the lake. It’s so refreshing to feel the wind in my hair and thewater on my face.B: I guess I would feel the same way if I could swim.What can be inferred about the man?(A) He’s also excited about sailing.(B) He prefers swimming to sailing.(C) He’s not sure how he feels about sailing.(D) He doesn’t feel comfortable in water.Part BQuestions 31-34 Listen to a conversation between a student and a professor. Doctor Cole, thank you for agreeing to this interview for the Daily Campus News.Can you tell us about what you and your colleagues discussed at the annual astronomy society meeting last month?Yes. For the first time ever, the scientific community has established the existence of planets outside our own solar system. Of course, we knew that certain distant stars existed, but only recently did we learn that several of them are orbited by their own planets.Why did it take so long to locate those planets?Well, you have to understand, that they are a billion times dimmer than their parent stars. It would be like trying to see the light of a candle next to a huge explosion. We don’t currently have a t elescope that can be used to see them.But if the astronomers didn’t see the planets through a telescope, how did they find them?By a very indirect method. Umm, the astronomers measured subtle distortions in the frequency of the light from the parent stars and observed that some of the stars seem to rock back and forth. They determined that this is caused by the gravitational pull from orbiting planets.There is a powerful new telescope being built in Arizona. Will that help them see these planets?They should be able to see them at least in the form of small pots of light. And then the scientists would be able to break down and analyze this light. By doing this, they hope to learn about the chemical composition of these planets. Oxygen and ozone molecules, for example, would be telltale signs of life on these planets.I’m working forward to hearing more when the telescope is in operation and I’m sureour readers would be interested too.31. What is the purpose of the conversation?(A) To gather information for the student’s astronomy class.(B) To write a research paper about a recent discovery in space.(C) To report findings from an astronomers’ conference.(D) To get information for the astronomy club.32. What is the conversation mainly about?(A) The possible existence of life on other planets.(B) Methods for building powerful new telescopes.(C) A technical problem that astronomers can’t solve.(D) The discovery of planets orbiting distant stars.33. How did scientists establish the existence of the planets?(A) They studied variations in the appearance（外表） of the parent stars.(B) They were able to see the planets with a telescope.(C) They compared the parent stars to the Sun.(D) They sent astronauts on a mission into space.34. What does the professor say the scientists might learn about the planets by using thenew telescope?(A) Their surface features.(B) Their chemical composition.(C) Their temperature.(D) Their age.Questions 35-38 Listen to a conversation between two college students in a cafeteria.Is this table in the corner okay?Sure, we can sit here.Gee, you’ve hardly got any thing on your tray.Yeah, I guess I’m just not that hungry.What’s the matter? Are you feel ing well?Well, I’ve been really worried. It’s my car. It’s in the shop again! Really? What’s wrong this time?I don’t know exactly. Something’s wrong with the brakes I think.Well, at least that shouldn’t cost too much to fix. Parts are cheaper for old American cars like yours. Did the mechanic say how much it would cost? He said he’d call me with an estimate later on today.Watch out he doesn’t try to take advantage of you.What do you mean?Well, some car mechanics, if they think that someone doesn’t kno w much about cars, they might try to overcharge that person.Maybe so, but I trust this guy. He was recommended by one of my neighbors. He’s done some work for me in the past and his prices seemed to be reasonable. Oh, that’s good to know. Maybe I’ll try u sing him in the future. By the way, did you need a ride home after class today?Oh, I’ll sure appreciate it. It’s really tough getting around without a car when you live off campus.35. What does the woman imply about her car?(A) She generally doesn’t all ow people to borrow it.(B) She is trying to sell it.(C) She bought it from a friend.(D) It has broken down before.36. What does the man say about the woman’s car?(A) The woman could probably repay it herself.(B) It’s rather small.(C) It probabl y won’t cost a lot to repair.(D) It’s probably difficult to drive.37. What does the woman say about the mechanic?(A) He only works on new cars.(B) He has fixed her car before.(C) He is one of her neighbors.(D) He will probably overcharge her.38. What does the man offer to do?(A) Take the woman to her home.(B) Test-drive the woman’s car.(C) Help the woman pay the mechanic’s bill.(D) Help the woman fix her car.Part CQuestions 39-42Listen to part of a talk being given to a film class on a college campus.To get us started this semester I am going to spend the first two classes giving you background lectures about some basic cinematic concepts. Once you are a little more familiar with basic film terminology, we will be ready to look at the history of movies in the United States. You’ll be expected to attend showing of films on Tuesday evenings at 7 o’clock in Jennings Auditorium. That’s our lab. Then during our Wednesday seminar,we’ll discuss in depth the movie we saw the night before.We are not covering silent films in this course. We will begin with the first talking motion picture, The Jazz Singer, released in 1927. The next week, we’ll be looking at The Gold Diggers of 1933, a piece that is very representative of the escapist trend in films released during the depression. Some of the films we will be watching will probably be new to you, like Frank Capra’s Why We Fight. Others you might have already seen on TV like Rebel without A Cause starring James Deane, or Stanley Cooper’s D octor’s Strange Love. However, I hope you see even familiar film with new eye.In the last three weeks of the course, we will be watching films from the 1980s and you’ll choose one of them as a subject for an extensive written critique.We’ll talk more about the requirements of the critique later in this semester.39. What is the purpose of this talk?(A) To review before a final exam.(B) To explain the early history of film.(C) To explain the course requirements.(D) To notify（通知） the students of a change in schedule.40. What will the students study during the first two weeks of class?(A) The silent film era.(B) How to write a film critique.(C) Films on television.(D) Basic film concepts.41. Where will students view the film?(A) In the classroom.(B) In an auditorium.(C) At a local theater.(D) At home.42. What will students do during each Wednesday seminar?(A) Compare films from different decades.(B) Compare films from different countries.(C) Analyze the film they’ve just seen.(D) Study techniques used by film makers.Questions 43-47Listen to a talk by a marine biologist in an aquarium.Welcome to our aquarium. As we begin our tour, the first animal we’ll see today is the starfish. You probably have seen pictures of the starfish, but in a few minutes, you’ll see some live one and learn a little about their structure and life cycle.First of all, the starfish are not really fish. They belong to the family of echinoderms which are spiny-skinned sea animals. That is their skin is covered with thorny bumps. Most starfish have five arm-liked extensions on their bodies, and so they look like a five-pointed star. But some other kinds have as many as 40 or more arms. Starfish like other members of the echinodermfamily have what’s called radio symmetry. All that means is that the body parts of these animals are arranged around the center, kind of like spokes of a wheal around the hub.One of the special features of the starfish is that it can drop off arms as a defensive reaction, to get away from an attacker, for example. They can then grow new arms to replace the old ones.Starfish reproduce by releasing eggs into the sea. These eggs develop into larvae and can swim freely. These early forms which the larvae are differ from adult starfish because the larvae have bilateral symmetry. That means that the two halves of the larvae look exactly the same, which makes them look a lot different from the later form of the star fish. Eventually, the larvae sink to the ocean bottom and charge into the adult radio form. If you don’t have any question, we’ll go in now and see some of these creatures in person.43. What is the talk mainly about?(A) Reproduction in echinoderms.(B) How fish avoid their enemies.(C) The form and life cycle of starfish.(D) The feeding habits and digestive（消化的） systems of starfish.44. What does the speaker say about the skin of echinoderms?(A) It consists of a protective film.(B) It is covered with scales.(C) It can be shed（脱落）easily.(D) It is covered with sharp bumps.45. Why does the speaker give the example of the hub of a wheel surrounded by spokes?(A) To explain how a starfish reproduces.(B) To illustrate the shape of a starfish.(C) To demonstrate the defense mechanisms of starfish.(D) To show how larvae change into adult starfish.46. What happens if a starfish loses an arm?(A) It generates a new one.(B) It cannot swim.(C) It is easily caught.(D) It dies soon afterward.47. What is the major difference between newly developed and adult starfish?(A) Their diet.(B) The shape of their bodies.(C) Where they feed.(D) Their method of defense.Questions 48-50 Listen to part of a talk in the United States history class. The professoris discussing the Civil War.Last time, we outlined how the Civil War finally got started. I want to talk today about the political management of the war on both sides: the north under Abraham Lincoln and the south under Jefferson Davis. An important task for both of these presidents was to justify for their citizens just why the war was necessary.In 1861, on July 4th, Lincoln gave his first major speech in which he presented the northern reasons for the war. It was, he said, to preserve democracy. Lincoln suggested that this war was a noble crusade that would determine the future of democracy through out the world. For him the issue was whether or not this government of the people, by the people could maintain its integrity, could it remain complete and survive its domestic foes. In other words, could a few discontented individuals and by that he meant those who led the southern rebellion, could they arbitrarily break up the government and put an end to free government on earth? The only way for the nation to survive was to crush the rebellion.At the t ime, he was hopeful that the war wouldn’t last long and the slave owners would be put down forever, but he underestimated how difficult the war would be. It would be harder than any the Americans had thought before or since, largely because the north had to break the will of the southern people, not just by its army. But Lincoln rallied northerners to a deep commitment to the cause. They came to perceive the war as a kind of democratic crusade against southern society.48. What is the talk mainly about?(A) Advantages of the North in the Civil War.(B) Civilian（平民）opposition （反对）to the Civil War.(C) Reasons to justify fighting the Civil War.(D) Military strategy used in the Civil War.49. What does the speaker imply was the purpose of Lincoln’s speec h?(A) To suggest changes to government structure.(B) To criticize the practice（n实行）of slavery（奴隶制度）.(C) To convince（说服） the South to surrender（投降）.(D) To inspire（鼓舞） Northerners to support the war.50. Who were the discontented individuals to whom Lincoln referred in his speech?(A) Leaders of the Southern rebellion.(B) Slaves in the Southern states.(C) Northern opponents of the war.(D) Southern soldiers.。

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00年8月托福听力文字Part A1. M: do you have this style shirt in my size?W: I'll check. But...to tell u the truth, i think this one's right for u.Q: what does the woman mean?2. M: oh, I'm sorry. I just realized that I forgot to bringthe tape recorder you lent me. I left it back in mydorm.W: That's all right. I won't need it until tonight. As long as I've got it by then.Q: what does the woman Imply?3. M: So how much was your plane ticket?W: More than I could really afford. I had to dip into my saving(动用存款).Q: What does the woman imply?4. W: Wed. are going to be busy days for me next semester.Three class in the morning and then two more in theafternoon. I won't even have time for lunch.M: You really should try to fit it in, you know. Those afternoon classeswould be tough to sit through（耐着性子听完） if u stomach's rumbling（咕噜叫）.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?5. W: You are dropping out of the Marching Band? But Ithought you loved it. All the travelling, playingbefore big crowds.M: I do. But...with all that time away from my studies my grades are really starting to slip.Q: what does the man mean?6. W: I'm thinking of getting a new pantsuit（长裤与衣相配成套的便服）to wear to James' wedding.M: I just hope that my old suit still fits. You know how I feel about shopping.Q: What does the man imply?7. M: What's my share of the bill? 18.50? That can't be right! I only had asalad for dinner.W: don't get excited. let me check them out（核对）.Q: what will woman probably do next?8. M: I'm surprised that Sarah told her boss he was wrong to have fired his secretary.W: I know. But that Sarah...If she has an opinion, everyone's got to know it.Q: what does the woman mean?9. M: how about a movie tonight? That new comedy is opening in town.W: Sounds great, but I've got to put finishing touches on my psychology research paper.Q: What does the woman imply?10. W: you won't have to look very hard to find a job oncampus. But I don't think you'll find anything thatisn't just part-time.M: That suits me. Anything more than that, and I have to change my class schedule.Q: What does the man mean?11. M: Do u think u feel energetic enough to walk to our study group session tonight?W: If there is one! I guess u haven't heard the weather report. over a foot of snow is expected.Q: What does the woman imply?12. M: Oh! I turned all of my white sock pink! I threw a red T-shirt in by accident.W: Have u tried running them through again with bleach?Q: what does the woman suggest the man do?13. W: I hear that your brother is planning to transfer to another universityM: not if I can talk him out of it. And believe me, I'm trying.Q: what does the man imply?14. W: I'd like to enroll in the free seminar u advertisedin newspaper. The one on managing your personalfinances.M: Okay. Now the ad did say that u have to have a saving account at our bank to be eligible. Do u have onehere?Q: What does the man want to know?15. W: Did you see the weather forecast for this weekend?I can't believe how the temperature's gonna dip(下降).M: I know. That isn't my idea what Oct. should be like.Q: What does the man mean?16. M: This exhibit is a total bore! I can't believe they call this art.W: I think I've seen enough.Q: What will the woman probably do next?17. W: We should probably think about selecting someoneto lead our study group you know, somebody reallyorganized.M: Then u can count me out.Q: What does the man mean?18. W: what do you think would be a reasonable price to pay for a new computer?M: You are asking the wrong person. my brother gave me mine.Q: What does the man imply?19. W: T hat’s a nice-looking jacket. It fits u perfectly.Is it something u bought recently?M: Thanks. No, I've had it a while. I've just been waiting for the weather tocool down.Q: What does the man imply?20. M: What's wrong with Herald today? he snapped（厉声说）to me for no reason.W: Don't worry, it's just the end of the semesterpressure. He'll be his old self next week.（变回原来的样子）Q: What does the woman say about Herald?21. W: I'm sorry. I need to work late tonight. So u shouldprobably cancel our reservation at the restaurant.M: Oh, actually I've never got round to making one in the first place.Q: What does the man mean?22. M: Professor Johnson, for my sociology project thisterm I'm thinking of interviewing all theresidents in town on their TV viewing habit.W: Well that's quite an undertaking for such a short term project. Maybeyou should to take a little while to think about what that would entail（使必须的）before making your final decision.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?23. M: how do I look in this new sweater I bought yesterday?I was in a hurry, so didn't have a chance to try iton.W: Well, I really like the style. But it looks a little tight. You might want to take it back and get the next size up.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?24. M: Do you have any idea what it'll cost to send this little package to Australia?W: You've got me! The farthest I've ever sent a package is Canada.Q: What does the woman mean?25. M: This isn't the dish I ordered, but I'm glad I got it. It's delicious.W: As far as I'm concerned, the waiter should still hear about it.26. M：I’ve still got to fulfill my foreign languagerequirement, three semesters’worse. What aboutyou?W: N ot me. I tested out of Spanish. Don’t you remember my dad got a job in Mexico when I was 5? I’ve lived there for 8 years, so I’m pretty fluent.Q: What does the woman mean?27. W: Excuse me. Do you know when the next train for Philadelphia leaves?M: No, I don’t. But there’s a schedule in the rack, right in front of the ticket window.Q: What can be inferred about the man?28. W: I want to take some pictures of my family when Igo home this weekend, but I hate lugging my cameraaround. It’s so bulky（体积大的）and heavy.M: You can take mine instead. I won’t need it this weekend and it takes great pictures despite thesize.Q: What does the man imply?29. W: You know what the Wildlife Club needs? We need anadvisor, someone who knows a lot about theenvironment and wild life conservation.M: There’s someone new in the Biology Department, Professor Bell. I’ll see if she’ll beinterested.Q: What will the man probably do?30. M: You were also wearing a blue scarf when you camein, weren’t you? I think I grabbed yours byaccident.W: No, you didn’t. Mine’s still hanging by the door.I can see it from here.Q: What does the woman mean?Part B31-35M: What happened to you today?W: I went to the Bard Music Festival in downtown New York .I listened to a really nice concert.M: Really? Then whose music were they played?W: Just Haydn’s. It was so beautiful that I was humming （哼唱的）the music myself all the way home on the train.What time is it, anyway? It must be getting late. M: 7o’clock. Did you forget? We were supposed t o meet the other members of the Computer Science Club thisafternoon.W: Oh, I am sorry. It completely slipped my mind.M: Sally was going to show us a software program she bought.I wanted to see it.W: Why didn’t you go?M: Well, I was waiting for you, like we planned. And beforeI knew it, it was too late. But forget it, the concertwould probably be more interesting.W: My favorite piece of Haydn’t Baritone Trion No.97. The Baritone（萨克斯号）is an old type of string instrument.It’s unusual that it had two sets of strings. One set you play with a bow, like a violin, the other set you can pluck with your figures. The balance of theplucking and bowing was beautiful.M: I’ve listened to several of Haydn’s symphonies before.I have a couple of () CDs.W: You do? I’d like to borrow them some time if you don’t mind.M: If I can find them, sure. My CD collections stuff away somewhere.W: I hope I can get the CD of the Baritone Trio I’ve heard. M: Well, we still have some time before the mall closes.Why don’t we check to see if the music shop’s got it. W: All right.31, what is the conversation mainly about?32, why did the woman apologize to the man?33, what is unusual about the baritone?34, what does the woman want to borrow front the man? 35, where will the speakers probably go next?Question 36 through 39;M: let's say you are geologist, and u want to investigatethe geological history of a place. that is, how did geologists determine things like...say ..How were the rocks formed? Or was an area once under water? If so, when? How should u go about it?W: I'd start with stratigraphy（地层学）.M: could u explain what that is to the class?W: well, stratigraphy is the description of strata（地层，stratum的复数） in sedimentary rock. I guess that's not so clear, huh? Ok, let's say one of theinvestigators spot near a river, for example. well, over the history of the area, every time the river flooded, it would deposit a layer of sediment all through with floodplain(泛滥平原). Sometimes a bigger layer, sometimes a smaller, depending on the size of the flood. Well, one layer or stratum gets deposited over another. Obviously these strata built up over millions of years. Stratigraphy is the study of these layers of deposited settlement.M: so does that mean if i examine each of these strata,i can tell how long ago each one is deposited?W: not necessarily. You see, there might've been some years when the river didn't flood and no settlement was deposited. You need other kinds of evidence to tell how much time might've gone by between when one layer got deposited and one on top of it got deposited.M: and what are those other kinds of evidence u are talking about?W: well, fossils for one. You can determine exactly how old a fossil is and that's how u can tell how the rock surrounding it is.M: very good. The discovery of that particular techniqueis an interesting story. It was a man named William Smith who first used fossils for the purpose of dating strata back in the 1800s.let's take a look at how he went about making this geological breakthrough.36 what is the discussion mainly about?37 what does the woman explain when she talks about rivers?38 according to the discussion, why are geologists unable to determine thegeological age of an area by studying sediment deposit alone?39 what will the class probably discuss next?Part CQuestion 40 through 43(这篇文章Gter的笔记有缺失) Recently some anthropologist conducted an interesting case study in ethnology. now ethnology(人种学)as u recall is a branch of anthropology that deal with how various cultures developed change. The study was about the development of basket weaving by African-american women who live in the town of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The town is known for its high quality sweet grass baskets which are woven bye these women. They've been weaving the baskets for generations, handing down the skill from mother to daughter. Some of the baskets have been place on permanent display at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. the origin of their basket weaving dates back to the 17th century and even earlier when these women's ancestors came to the United States from the west coast of Africa. Now, it's mainly a hobby. But back in the 17th and 18th century African and American women wove the baskets for use on therice plantations. There were two types of baskets then: workbaskets and baskets for use in the home. The workbaskets were made out of bulrushes(芦苇). Bulrushes are long tough grass that grow in marshes. One type ofworkbaskets was fan basketwhich was used to separate the grain of rice from waste. The baskets used in the home were made out of the more delicate sweet grass. They were used for everything from fruit baskets to baby cradles.40 what is the talk mainly about?41 how did the women mentioned in the talk learn to wave basket?42 according to the speaker, what type of baskets was make out of bulrush?43 what is the main reason that the women in South Carolina now weave baskets?Questions 44 through 46:This morning I want to tell u about a recent scientific discovery dealing with the relation between plants and animals. this is about a desert shrub whose leaves can shoot a stream of poisonous resin（树脂）a distance of six feet. You think it will be safe from all attacks by insects. But a recent study has found one insect, a beetle, that can chew its way past the plant's defense system by cutting the main vein that delivers the poison to the leaves. This vein cutting is jut one method the beetles used to prepare a safe meal. Another is by cutting a pathall the way across the leave to hold the flow of chemicals. Then they simply eat between the veins of poison. In the past, scientists who studied inset adaptation to plant defenses have focused on chemical responses. That is, how the insects can neutralize or alter the poisonous substances plants produce. what's unique about this chewing strategy is that the beetle is actually exhibiting a behavioral(行为的) response to the plant's defenses rather than the more common chemical response. It is only after a beetle's survived several encounters with the plant' resin that it learns how to avoid the poison: by chewing through the resin transporting veins on the next leaf it eats. And thus gives itself a meal. however, it can take a beetle an hours an a half of careful vein cutting to prepare a small leaf that takes it only a few minutes to eat. So, though the method is effective, it's not very efficient.41 what is the talk mainly about?42 what is unusual about the desert plant?43 how can the beetles avoid being poisoned by the plant?Questions 47 through 50:We're going to start our discussion of poetry in Western Europe with the Iliad and the Odyssey .these two great poems stand out as great examples of the earliest European poems. they are believed to have been written some time between 800BC and 700BC,partly because the poems refer to the social conditions of that time, conditions that have been validated（验证）by the findings of archeologists. but just who was the poet who laid down thesecornerstones(基石) of western literature? Well, tradition ascribles them to a man named Homer, but we know virtually nothing about this Homer. In fact, some say that such a poet never existed at all, that neither the Iliad nor the Odyssey was written by a single poet, but rather each poem is compositive of the writings of several people. This, anyway, is the view of a school of literary critics in the 18th century known as the Analysts. The Analysts pointed to internal evidence such as variations in the literary devices used in the poem to argue that each work was in fact a collection of several poems by several Greek authors. Opposing the analysts were a second group of scholars called the Unitarian. They insisted that the Iliad and the Odyssey could have been the work of single poetic genius. To support their argument, they stress among other things the consistency of the character portrayed in the poetry. This wouldn't have been possible, they said, if they were written by many different poets. Now how we look at the Homeric question today has been greatly influenced by someone named Milman Parry, an American scholar who first presented his ideas about Homer in the 1930s. So let's take a look at Parry's research and how it affects what modern day scholars think about Homer.47 what aspect of the Iliad and the Odyssey does the professor mainly discuss?48 according to the professor, what is one of the claims made by the analysts?49 According to the Unitarians, what is one type of evidence that a single poet could have written both the Iliad and the Odyssey?50 What will the professor probably talk about next?。

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1995年8月托福听力文字-托福考试95年8月托福听力文字1. Do you want to go on a trip with us to Florida this spring?It will cost about $300 a person.What can be inferred about the man?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?3. We're going to change our meeting from Monday to Tuesday.It's all the same to me.What does the man mean?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?5. Janet sounded worried about her grades.But she's getting As Bs, isn't she?What does the man imply about Janet?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?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?8. That's a long line. Do you think there'll be any tickets left?I doubt it. Guess we'll wind up going to the second show.What does the woman mean?9. This course in much too hard for me.Sorry you decided to take it, huh?What does the man ask the woman?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?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?12. How wonderful you won the scholarship. Can you believe it?No. It's almost too good to be true.What does the man mean?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 tomorrow?When will the woman discuss her project with Prof. Davidson?14. How are you feeling?The stuff the nurse gave me seemed to have helped. But it's making me awfully drowsy.What does the woman mean?15. Bill Smith has volunteered to write a summary of the proposals we've agreed on.Will I have a chance to review it?What does the woman want to know?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.What does the man mean?17. How many classes do you have today?Just one. From 3 till 6.What does the man mean?18. Our football team didn't play very well.That's true. But at least we won the game.What does the man mean?19. This has been an unusually cool summer.Uh huh! I actually had to get out my wool sweaters in August.What does the woman imply?20. I got some bad news today. The store where I work in laying off staff.Are they going to let you go?What does the woman want to know?21. I'd like to pick this film up by 4 tomorrow afternoon.I can have it for you at 2 if you like.What does the woman say about the film?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?23. Gary insists on buying the food for the picnic.That's pretty generous. But shouldn't we at least offer to share the expense?What does the woman suggest they do?1 2 3。

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99 年8 月托福听力文字Part A1. A: I was going to get something to eat at the cafeteria, but it seems to be closed.B: Oh, that’s because it’s Sunday. Why don’t you come with me to a place I know on Kennel Street? What does the woman suggest they do?(A) Ask someone to recommend a place to eat.(B) Cook something for themselves.(C) Go to another place to eat.(D) Check the cafeteria later.2. A: How did the pictures at the Orientation come out? Did you get them back from the photo shop? B: Actually, the film is still in the camera. I haven’t quite finished the roll.Why can’t the woman see the picture?(A) The store has lost them.(B) The man doesn’t have enough money to pay for them.(C) The film hasn’t been processed yet.(D) The man is in a hurry.3. A: Do you have a calculator that you could lend me for a few days? I just have noidea where mine is.B: Well, yes, I have one. But actually, it’s already on loan to someone.What does the man mean?(A) He doesn’t own a calculator.(B) His calculator is broken.(C) He doesn’t want to lend his calculator to anyone.(D) Someone else borrowed his calculator.4. A: I can’t seem to wake up in the morning without coffee at breakfast.B: You know, I’m just like you, except that I prefer tea.What does the man mean?(A) He likes to drink coffee in the morning.(B) He seldom wakes up early.(C) He needs tea to feel alert.(D) He doesn’t usually eat breakfast.5. A: If the weather doesn’t get any better, we may have to scrap our plans for this afternoon’s picnic.B: Don’t give up yet. The forecast said the clouds should clear up by next morning.What does the man imply?(A) They shouldn’t change their plans.(B) He doesn’t trust the weather forecast.(C) They should have the picnic indoors.(D) He had forgotten about their plans.6. A: Do you think I could borrow your car to go glossary shopping? The supermarkets outside the city are so much cheaper than the one by the school. But they are so far away. I’d be happy to pick up anything you need.B: Well, I don’t like to let anyone else drive my car. Tell you what, why don’t we go together? That way I can learn the way?What does the woman mean?(A) She doesn’t need anything from the supermarket.(B) She’ll go shopping with the man.(C) Her car is being repaired right now.(D) She prefers to go to the supermarket near the school.7. A: Do you mind if I take off my jacket?B: Of course not, make yourself at homeWhat does the woman mean?(A) The man should not take off his jacket.(B) The man should get comfortable.(C) It’s time for the man to go home.(D) She likes the man’s jacket.8. A: I have to fill out these forms. They are due at the financial aid office by tomorrow afternoon. B: You were just complaining about how broke you are. If I were you, I’d make that my first priority. What does the woman mean?(A) She will lend the man some money.(B) The man can send in the forms next week.(C) The man should finish the forms now.(D) She doesn’t like filling out financial aid forms.9. A: My hand still hurts from falling on the ice yesterday. I wonder if I broke something.B: I’m no doctor, but it’s not black and blue or anything. Maybe you just need to rest it for a few days.What does the man suggest the woman do?(A) Put ice on her hand.(B) See a doctor in a few days.(C) Avoid using her hand for a while.(D) Clear the ice off the sidewalk.10. A: Excuse me. Do you have any apartments available for under 500 dollars a month?I need to move in next week when my new job starts.B: The only vacant one I have is 600 dollars. Have you inquired at the apartment complex down the street?What does the man suggest the woman do?(A) Check for an appropriate apartment at another building.(B) Rent the $600 apartment temporarily.(C) Share an apartment with someone.(D) Wait until there is a cheaper apartment available.11. A: You know, Sally was supposed to meet us here an hour ago. Maybe we shouldgive her a ring. After all, she is the one who organized the study session.B: You’re right. I’ll do.What will the man probably do?(A) Go to Sally’s room.(B) Call Sally.(C) Talk to Sally’s friend s.(D) Start studying without Sally.12. A: Forgive the mess in here. You see we had a party last night. There were a lot ofpeople. They all brought food and the leftovers are all over the place.B: Yeah, I can tell. Well, I guess it’s pretty obvious what you will be doing most oftoday.What does the woman imply?(A) The party should have ended sooner.(B) The man’s apartment is too small for parties.(C) She’d like to be invited to the next party.(D) The man will spend the day cleaning.13. A: I’m worried about my jewelry business. I really thought I’d do better.B: At least you broke even. That’s better than most people do in their first year.What can be inferred from the conversation?(A) The woman’s business didn’t make much money.(B) The woman doesn’t like selling jewelry.(C) The woman has to close her business.(D) The man broke some of the woman’s jewelry.14. A: I need to get in touch with Bill about tomorrow’s presentation. But his phone has been busy for the longest time.B: I usually have dinner with him in the cafeteria. Why don’t I ask him to give you a call later? What will the man probably do?(A) Try to call Bill at a different location.(B) Tell Bill to call the woman about the presentation.(C) Give Bill a copy of the presentation at dinner.(D) Invite Bill to the woman’s house for dinner.15. A: Care for some more dessert. There is plenty of cake left.B: If I had any more, I’ll be overdoing it.What does the woman mean?(A) She doesn’t care for cake.(B) She’d like some more dessert(C) She’s had enough to eat.(D) The cake was overbaked.16. A: This scarf is nice, but Debbie really wanted a sweeter for her birthday.B: I know, but I didn’t know her size.What can be inferred from the conversation?(A) The woman forgot Debbie’s birthday.(B) The woman didn’t know what Debbie wanted.(C) The woman didn’t buy a sweater for Debbie.(D) The sweater the woman bought doesn’t fit Debbie.17. A: Think you’ll be able to finish sketching up the plans for the election campaign by tomorrow or do you need some help?B: Well, there is so quite a lot to do but I’ll be able to put everything together.What does the woman mean?(A) She can complete the preparations in time.(B) She wants everyone to work together.(C) She anticipates（预期） needing help tomorrow.(D) She thinks only a little planning is necessary.18. A: About the concern tonight, it’s unlikely I’ll be able to pick you up bef ore 7.B: Well, we could just get together there instead?What does the man suggest they do?(A) Ask someone else to go to the concert with them.(B) Find out when the concert begins.(C) Meet at the concert.(D) Go to the concert on another night.19. A: Oh, oh, I’ve burnt your toast. I’ll put in a couple of more slices.B: No, don’t waste the bread. Just scrape off the burnt part, it will be fine.What does the woman mean?(A) She’ll eat the toast anyway.(B) She’s not hungry.(C) She doesn’t like to ast.(D) She’ll toast the bread.20. A: Weren’t you going to find out from the registrar if you have enough credits tograduate next semester?B: You’re right. I’d better get over there. Their hours are limited, and they can getpretty busy.What will the woman probably do?(A) Register for fewer courses next semester.(B) Go to the registrar’s office soon.(C) Call the registrar’s office later.(D) Apply for a job at the registrar’s office.21. A: I’m shocked that you managed to get an A on the test. You didn’t even read the textbook. B: Now, you know why I never missed a lecture.What does the woman imply?(A) The man would get better grades if he studied more.(B) The test was based on lecture material.(C) She misplaced her textbook.(D) The test was harder than she thought it would be.22. A: That’s an awfully heavy sweater for a day like today.B: Well, I’m going to be at a lecture in the auditorium most of this morning. And you know what the air-conditioning’s like in there.What does the man imply?(A) No one will be able to see what he is wearing.(B) He will probably need to take the sweater off.(C) He expects the weather to change later in the day.(D) It was be cool in the lecture hall.23. A: I think I’ll get one of those new sweatshirts, you know, with the school’s emblemon both the front and the back.B: You may regret it. They are expensive and I’ve heard the printing really fadeswhen you wash them.What does the man suggest the woman do?(A) Reconsider her decision.(B) Save for something more important.(C) Buy a larger size to allow for shrinkage during washing.(D) Take her sweatshirt to the dry cleaners.24. A: The concert set a record for attendance.B: I understand there wasn’t an empty seat in the house.What can be inferred about the concert?(A) It ran much longer than expected.(B) It was broadcast on television.(C) Tickets for it were rather expensive.(D) Many people went to hear it.25. A: I really like those abstract paintings we saw in our history today. What did you think? B: I guess it’s something I haven’t acquired a taste for yet.What does the man mean?(A) He doesn’t enjoy his a rt history course.(B) He would like to own one of the paintings.(C) He did not like the paintings.(D) He hasn’t seen the paintings yet.26. A: I wonder if the entertainment committee has found the spot for the picnic yet.B: I was just told they picked a space near a lake this year.What does the woman imply?(A) She didn’t like last year’s location.(B) She hopes to be selected to be on the entertainment committee.(C) She can’t attend the picnic this year.(D) The entertainment committee has already chosen a location.27. A: What do think of this gallery space? They offer to let me exhibit some of mypaintings here.B: Are you kidding? Any art student I know would die to have an exhibition here.What does the woman mean?(A) The gallery is a good place for the exhibition.(B) Preparing for the exhibition won’t be easy.(C) The man isn’t telling the truth about the offer.(D) The man is making a bad decision.28. A: How much more should I boil these vegetables? The recipe says about ten minutes total. B: They look pretty done to me. I doubt you want to cook them any more.What does the woman mean?(A) She wants to cook the vegetables herself.(B) She doesn’t like vegetables that are undercooked.(C) The vegetables have finished cooking.(D) The man should cook different kinds of vegetables.29. A: These shorts look a little too baggy, don’t they?B: The shorts in all the stores we’ve been to fit like that. That’s the style these days.What does the woman imply?(A) The man will not find shorts in a different style.(B) The man should try on a more stylish pair of shorts.(C) She’s not sure she likes the style.(D) The man should try on a different size.30. A: I love sailing on the lake. It’s so refreshing to feel the wind in my hair and thewater on my face.B: I guess I would feel the same way if I could swim.What can be inferred about the man?(A) He’s also excited about sailing.(B) He prefers swimming to sailing.(C) He’s not sure how he feels about sailing.(D) He doesn’t feel comfortable in water.Part BQuestions 31-34 Listen to a conversation between a student and a professor. Doctor Cole, thank you for agreeing to this interview for the Daily Campus News.Can you tell us about what you and your colleagues discussed at the annual astronomy society meeting last month?Yes. For the first time ever, the scientific community has established the existence of planets outside our own solar system. Of course, we knew that certain distant stars existed, but only recently did we learn that several of them are orbited by their own planets.Why did it take so long to locate those planets?Well, you have to understand, that they are a billion times dimmer than their parent stars. It would be like trying to see the light of a candle next to a huge explosion. We don’t currently have a t elescope that can be used to see them.But if the astronomers didn’t see the planets through a telescope, how did they find them?By a very indirect method. Umm, the astronomers measured subtle distortions in the frequency of the light from the parent stars and observed that some of the stars seem to rock back and forth. They determined that this is caused by the gravitational pull from orbiting planets.There is a powerful new telescope being built in Arizona. Will that help them see these planets?They should be able to see them at least in the form of small pots of light. And then the scientists would be able to break down and analyze this light. By doing this, they hope to learn about the chemical composition of these planets. Oxygen and ozone molecules, for example, would be telltale signs of life on these planets.I’m working forward to hearing more when the telescope is in operation and I’m sureour readers would be interested too.31. What is the purpose of the conversation?(A) To gather information for the student’s astronomy class.(B) To write a research paper about a recent discovery in space.(C) To report findings from an astronomers’ conference.(D) To get information for the astronomy club.32. What is the conversation mainly about?(A) The possible existence of life on other planets.(B) Methods for building powerful new telescopes.(C) A technical problem that astronomers can’t solve.(D) The discovery of planets orbiting distant stars.33. How did scientists establish the existence of the planets?(A) They studied variations in the appearance（外表） of the parent stars.(B) They were able to see the planets with a telescope.(C) They compared the parent stars to the Sun.(D) They sent astronauts on a mission into space.34. What does the professor say the scientists might learn about the planets by using thenew telescope?(A) Their surface features.(B) Their chemical composition.(C) Their temperature.(D) Their age.Questions 35-38 Listen to a conversation between two college students in a cafeteria.Is this table in the corner okay?Sure, we can sit here.Gee, you’ve hardly got any thing on your tray.Yeah, I guess I’m just not that hungry.What’s the matter? Are you feel ing well?Well, I’ve been really worried. It’s my car. It’s in the shop again! Really? What’s wrong this time?I don’t know exactly. Something’s wrong with the brakes I think.Well, at least that shouldn’t cost too much to fix. Parts are cheaper for old American cars like yours. Did the mechanic say how much it would cost? He said he’d call me with an estimate later on today.Watch out he doesn’t try to take advantage of you.What do you mean?Well, some car mechanics, if they think that someone doesn’t kno w much about cars, they might try to overcharge that person.Maybe so, but I trust this guy. He was recommended by one of my neighbors. He’s done some work for me in the past and his prices seemed to be reasonable. Oh, that’s good to know. Maybe I’ll try u sing him in the future. By the way, did you need a ride home after class today?Oh, I’ll sure appreciate it. It’s really tough getting around without a car when you live off campus.35. What does the woman imply about her car?(A) She generally doesn’t all ow people to borrow it.(B) She is trying to sell it.(C) She bought it from a friend.(D) It has broken down before.36. What does the man say about the woman’s car?(A) The woman could probably repay it herself.(B) It’s rather small.(C) It probabl y won’t cost a lot to repair.(D) It’s probably difficult to drive.37. What does the woman say about the mechanic?(A) He only works on new cars.(B) He has fixed her car before.(C) He is one of her neighbors.(D) He will probably overcharge her.38. What does the man offer to do?(A) Take the woman to her home.(B) Test-drive the woman’s car.(C) Help the woman pay the mechanic’s bill.(D) Help the woman fix her car.Part CQuestions 39-42Listen to part of a talk being given to a film class on a college campus.To get us started this semester I am going to spend the first two classes giving you background lectures about some basic cinematic concepts. Once you are a little more familiar with basic film terminology, we will be ready to look at the history of movies in the United States. You’ll be expected to attend showing of films on Tuesday evenings at 7 o’clock in Jennings Auditorium. That’s our lab. Then during our Wednesday seminar,we’ll discuss in depth the movie we saw the night before.We are not covering silent films in this course. We will begin with the first talking motion picture, The Jazz Singer, released in 1927. The next week, we’ll be looking at The Gold Diggers of 1933, a piece that is very representative of the escapist trend in films released during the depression. Some of the films we will be watching will probably be new to you, like Frank Capra’s Why We Fight. Others you might have already seen on TV like Rebel without A Cause starring James Deane, or Stanley Cooper’s D octor’s Strange Love. However, I hope you see even familiar film with new eye.In the last three weeks of the course, we will be watching films from the 1980s and you’ll choose one of them as a subject for an extensive written critique.We’ll talk more about the requirements of the critique later in this semester.39. What is the purpose of this talk?(A) To review before a final exam.(B) To explain the early history of film.(C) To explain the course requirements.(D) To notify（通知） the students of a change in schedule.40. What will the students study during the first two weeks of class?(A) The silent film era.(B) How to write a film critique.(C) Films on television.(D) Basic film concepts.41. Where will students view the film?(A) In the classroom.(B) In an auditorium.(C) At a local theater.(D) At home.42. What will students do during each Wednesday seminar?(A) Compare films from different decades.(B) Compare films from different countries.(C) Analyze the film they’ve just seen.(D) Study techniques used by film makers.Questions 43-47Listen to a talk by a marine biologist in an aquarium.Welcome to our aquarium. As we begin our tour, the first animal we’ll see today is the starfish. You probably have seen pictures of the starfish, but in a few minutes, you’ll see some live one and learn a little about their structure and life cycle.First of all, the starfish are not really fish. They belong to the family of echinoderms which are spiny-skinned sea animals. That is their skin is covered with thorny bumps. Most starfish have five arm-liked extensions on their bodies, and so they look like a five-pointed star. But some other kinds have as many as 40 or more arms. Starfish like other members of the echinodermfamily have what’s called radio symmetry. All that means is that the body parts of these animals are arranged around the center, kind of like spokes of a wheal around the hub.One of the special features of the starfish is that it can drop off arms as a defensive reaction, to get away from an attacker, for example. They can then grow new arms to replace the old ones.Starfish reproduce by releasing eggs into the sea. These eggs develop into larvae and can swim freely. These early forms which the larvae are differ from adult starfish because the larvae have bilateral symmetry. That means that the two halves of the larvae look exactly the same, which makes them look a lot different from the later form of the star fish. Eventually, the larvae sink to the ocean bottom and charge into the adult radio form. If you don’t have any question, we’ll go in now and see some of these creatures in person.43. What is the talk mainly about?(A) Reproduction in echinoderms.(B) How fish avoid their enemies.(C) The form and life cycle of starfish.(D) The feeding habits and digestive（消化的） systems of starfish.44. What does the speaker say about the skin of echinoderms?(A) It consists of a protective film.(B) It is covered with scales.(C) It can be shed（脱落）easily.(D) It is covered with sharp bumps.45. Why does the speaker give the example of the hub of a wheel surrounded by spokes?(A) To explain how a starfish reproduces.(B) To illustrate the shape of a starfish.(C) To demonstrate the defense mechanisms of starfish.(D) To show how larvae change into adult starfish.46. What happens if a starfish loses an arm?(A) It generates a new one.(B) It cannot swim.(C) It is easily caught.(D) It dies soon afterward.47. What is the major difference between newly developed and adult starfish?(A) Their diet.(B) The shape of their bodies.(C) Where they feed.(D) Their method of defense.Questions 48-50 Listen to part of a talk in the United States history class. The professoris discussing the Civil War.Last time, we outlined how the Civil War finally got started. I want to talk today about the political management of the war on both sides: the north under Abraham Lincoln and the south under Jefferson Davis. An important task for both of these presidents was to justify for their citizens just why the war was necessary.In 1861, on July 4th, Lincoln gave his first major speech in which he presented the northern reasons for the war. It was, he said, to preserve democracy. Lincoln suggested that this war was a noble crusade that would determine the future of democracy through out the world. For him the issue was whether or not this government of the people, by the people could maintain its integrity, could it remain complete and survive its domestic foes. In other words, could a few discontented individuals and by that he meant those who led the southern rebellion, could they arbitrarily break up the government and put an end to free government on earth? The only way for the nation to survive was to crush the rebellion.At the t ime, he was hopeful that the war wouldn’t last long and the slave owners would be put down forever, but he underestimated how difficult the war would be. It would be harder than any the Americans had thought before or since, largely because the north had to break the will of the southern people, not just by its army. But Lincoln rallied northerners to a deep commitment to the cause. They came to perceive the war as a kind of democratic crusade against southern society.48. What is the talk mainly about?(A) Advantages of the North in the Civil War.(B) Civilian（平民）opposition （反对）to the Civil War.(C) Reasons to justify fighting the Civil War.(D) Military strategy used in the Civil War.49. What does the speaker imply was the purpose of Lincoln’s speec h?(A) To suggest changes to government structure.(B) To criticize the practice（n实行）of slavery（奴隶制度）.(C) To convince（说服） the South to surrender（投降）.(D) To inspire（鼓舞） Northerners to support the war.50. Who were the discontented individuals to whom Lincoln referred in his speech?(A) Leaders of the Southern rebellion.(B) Slaves in the Southern states.(C) Northern opponents of the war.(D) Southern soldiers.。

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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。

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－－泰戈尔旧托福听力Part C2004年8月演讲1：I’d like to share with you today my experience with a new approach to building a house. It’s called Envelop Building. Essenti ally, what it means is that as you are building a house, you try to leave the landscape feature on the land, especially the vegetation in the original condition. So what you are not doing is the usual practice of land scraping. By which I mean literally scraping or cleaning the land of any and all the original plants. Why is the approach called Envelop Building? Because instead of clearing everything away, you let your original landscape elements envelop or surround your house. Let the vegetation physical features such as hills and slopes or interesting rock formations, constituted a significant part of the character of the building sight. The design of the house should take these features of the property into account. Actually integrating your original wild landscape with a house is not that new. The famous American architect Wright was doing it about 65 years ago. So we are in good company. Envelop Building is not as easy as it sounds though. It’s not just that you build your house and leave the land alone. By building, you are already damaging the original landscape. But as architects, we should try to work with environment, not against it. A creative architect can find ways to incorporate natural landscape into the overall design. For example, why used the massive boulders on the side of one of the most famous houses as part of the house foundation?演讲2：Today we are going to talk about copyrighting works of art. A copyright is a proof of authorship. It protects artists against someone else using their work without their permission. It’s important to remember that United States Copyright Law protects artistic expressions such as paintings, but does not protect any ideas, concept, procedure or technique. In all the United States Copyright Law, Artists needed to take several steps to obtain copyright protection. The law as changed in 1978 and again 1989. For artists the current law means everything they create is automatically and immediately copyrighted. They don’t have to file any documents and under the protection of the Copyright Law, any recreation of their original work such as prints are also covered by the artists copyright. Further more, any changes artists made to their original works are covered. The Law also makes it clear that when someone buys the work of art, they are not allowed to destroy or change that work of art. Artists keep the copyright even after selling the work of art. The purchaser may buy the physical work, but the right to make prints or copies is still the artists’ and buyers does not automatically have any right to make and sell prints or copies of work. Although works are automatically copyrighted, artists are encouraged to register their work with United States Copyright Office. Registering art provides additional legal protection and also gives the people around the world the ability to approach the honors about licensing and purchasing right.演讲3：Today let’s talk about synesthesia, that’s a brain condition in which a person’s sense are combined in a unusual ways. For example, a person with synesthesia may taste sounds. To them, a musical note may taste like a pickle. Many people who have synesthesia experience intense colors when they hear specific words. For example, they might see a flash of pink every time they hear the word “jump”. For a long time, many scientists were unconvinced that synesthesia really exists. So in the 1990s an experime nt was done to find our for sure. Two groups were studied. One was a group of people who claim to experience colors when they heard certain words. The other was a controlled group, people who experience nothing out of the ordinary when hearing words. Each group was asked to describe the colors they thought of when they heard a list of spoken words. When the test was repeated, the difference between the two groups was startling. After just a week, the controlled group gave the same answers only a third of the time. But even a year and a half later, the synesthetic group gave the same answers 92% of the time. Clearly, this is not just a matter of memory. Scientists are still not sure just why synesthesia happens. But certain drugs are reportedly able to produce it artificially. So we all probably have brains with connections that could synesthesia. It’s just the connections normally we used in that way.2004年5月演讲1：Today let’s consider the neutrino and the resolves of some experiments down in the 1995 at the Los Alamos national laboratory in New Mexico, which bear on the neutrino. These resolves suggest that this little particle does indeed have mass that tiny bet to be sure but measurable by the very sensitive instruments of that lab. The neutrino’s origin ha s always been an interesting case, though a case not unusual in the history of physics. As you know, ordinarily scientific observation precedes scientific theory. Ocean tides were observed, ocean tides were explained; gravity is observed, gravity is explai ned. However, let’s consider what happened in the neutrino’s case. When the neutrino was proposed over sixty years ago, it was a convenient fiction. Scientists had not observe d such a particle nor even as a fact. So what let them to conceive of this imaginary object? They had been writing equations about neutron decay in which the energy amounts on each side of their equations were unequal. In order to keep this energy amounts the same on both sides of the equations, they added little particle named neutrino and gave it precisely enough energy to balance the equations and the loan be hold years later. About thirty-five years ago real neutrinos were found. Now we have the more recent developments. Originally, the neutrino was thought not to have any mass at all. But Los Alamos experiments seem to disprove this premise. They indicated that neutrinos do have mass—about one-millionth the mass of electron.演讲2：The forests of New England constituted both are resource and barrier for the first British settlers who reach these shores. In addition to the maples, firs, oaks and birches were white pines whose scientific name is Pinus strobus. These white pines were straight and tall, perfect for use as masts on the sailing ships of the time. Britain had used up its supply of mast trees, so is eager for this product of its young colony. By the first load of masts reached Britain in 1634 and Britain was marveled the size of the trees, which had diameters of up to 4 feet at the wide end. For every yard of mast height, the body end needed to be one inch in diameter. In1705, Britain passed a law stating that all white pines over 24 inches at the body end were reserved f or the use of king’s navy. Such trees were marked by blazing the king’s arrow symbol on the tree with three cuts of the hatchet. These trees were selected by the surveyor general, whose work often met with resistances of colonists.演讲3：Now the Australia j umping spider as you can image got its name for its ability to leap. But it can swim too. What’s most interesting though is its ability to use try and error tactics when solving problems. Now the jumping spider attacks and eats other spide rs. It’ll sit at the edge of another spider's web and attract the spider by tapping out different signals to mimic the struggles of a trapped insect and it’ll keep changing the signals till successfully lured its prey out. Well, to see if the jumping spider could app ly the same problem solving technique, try and error to unfamiliar situations, scientists conducted an experiment. They field a trap full of water and then put some sand in the middle, like an island. In between the island and the edge of the trap, they put a rock. When they put the spider on the island, some tried jumping to the rock, and some tried swimming. All the spiders that successfully reached the rock either by jumping or by swimming use the same method to make it from the rock to the edge of the tree. If the spider failed to reach the rock, it was placed back on the island, but the next time they try to leave, spiders did opposite of whatever didn’t work the first time, leaping if it had swum, or swimming if it had leaped. So we see the spiders using the same try and error in crossing the water as they used in hunting.04年1月：演讲1：I’m going to pass this piece of amber around so you can see this spider trapped inside it. It’s a good example of amber-inclusion, one of the inclusions that scientists are interested in these days. This particular piece is estimated to be about 20 million years old. Please be extremely careful not to drop it. Amber shatters as easily as glass. One thing I really like about amber is its beautiful golden color. Now, how does the spider get in there? Amber is really fossilized tree resin. Lots of chunks of amber contain insects like this one or animal parts like feathers or even plants. Here is how it happens. The resin oozes out of the tree and the spider or leaf gets incased in it. Over millions and millions of years, the resin hardens and fossilizes into the semiprecious stone you see here.Ambers can be found in many different places around the world. But the oldest deposits are right here in the United States, in Appalachian. It’s found in several other countries, too, though right now scientis ts are most interested in amber coming from the Domincian Republic. Because it has a great any inclusions, something like one insect inclusion for every one hundred pieces. One possible explanation for this it that the climate is tropical and a greater variety of number of insects thrive in tropics than in otherplaces. What’s really interesting is the scientists are now able to recover DNA from these fossils and study the genetic mate rial for important clues to revolution.演讲2：Now we’ve been talking about the revolutionary period in the United States history when the colonies wanted to separate from England. I’d like to mention one point about the very famous episode from that period, a point I think is pretty relevant eve n today. I’m sure you remember, from when you are children, the story of Paul Revere’s famous horseback ride to the Massachusetts countryside. In that version, he single-headily alerted the people that “the British were coming”. We have this image of us solitary rider galloping along in the dark from one farm house to another. And of course the story emphasized the courage of one man, made him a hero in our history books, right? But, that rather romantic version of the story is not what actually happened that night. In fact, that version misses the most important point entirely. Paul Revere was only one of the many riders helping deliver the message that night. Just one part of a pre-arrange plan, that was thought out well in advance in preparation for just such an emergency. I don’t mean to diminish Revere’s role though. He was actually an important organizer and promoter of this group effort for freedom. His mid-night riders didn’t just go knocking on farm house doors. They also awaken the institutions of New England. They went from town to town and engage the town leaders, the military commanders and volunteer groups, even church leaders, people who would then continue to spread the word. My point is that Paul Revere and his political party understood, probably more clearly than later generations ever have, that political institutions are there as a kind of medium for the will of people and also to both build on and support individual action. They knew the success requires careful planning and organization. The way they went about the work that night made a big difference in the history of this country.演讲3：Let me warn you against a mistake that historians of science often make. They sometimes assume that people in the past use the same concepts as we do. There is a wonderful example that made news in the history of mathematics some while ago. It concerns an ancient Mesopotamian tablet that has some calculations on it using square numbers. The calculations look an awful lot like the calculations of the length of the sides of triangle. So that’s what many historians assume they were. But using square numbe rs to do this is a very sophisticated technique. If the Mesopotamians knew how to do it, as the historians started thinking that they did. Well, then their math was incredibly advanced. Well, it turns out the idea of Mesopotamians use square numbers to calculate the length of triangle’s sides is probably wrong. Why? Because we discovered that Mesopotamians didn’t know how to measure angles, which is a crucial element in the whole process of triangle calculations. Apparently the Mesopotamians had a number of other uses for square numbers. These other uses were important but they were not used with triangles. And so these tablets in all likelihood were practice sheets, if you like, for doing simpler math exercises with square numbers. In all likelihood, it was the ancient Greeks who first calculate the length of triangle’s sides using square numbers. And this was hundreds of years after the Mesopotamians.03年10月：演讲1：Today, we are going to talk about a special way some plants respond to being invaded by pests. These plants react by emitting a chemical signal, which acts like a call for help. Let’s take corn plants for example. Sometimes, caterpillars chew on the cor n leaves. When the caterpillar saliva mixes with the chew portion of a leaf, the plant releases a chemical scream that attracts wasps. The wasps respond to the signal by flying to the chewed-on leaf, and laying their eggs in the caterpillars. The caterpillars die in the next few days as the wasp offspring nourish themselves by feeding off them. Thus the corn plant prevents all its leaves from being eaten by the caterpillars. This chemical scream is specific. It’s only released after the plant has detected the caterpillar saliva. A plant that is cut by any other means does not give off the same signal, nor doesn’t undamaged plant. This also explains how a wasp can find a caterpillar in a huge field of corn. Soybeans, cotton and probably many other plants use a similar type of defense against pests. By enhancing this natural response in plants, researchers might reduce, or some day even eliminate, the need for chemical pesticide, which can cause ecological damage. For example, scientists might breed plants for this screaming trait, or they might transplant specific genes to increase the release of chemical signals.演讲2：Today, we are going to continue our discussion of Buddhism. In our last class, we talked about how it’s practiced. Today, I’d like to talk a little about early Buddhism, which we really don’t know much about. Well, what is known is that the teachings of Buddhismwere memorized, and passed on orally for centuries by its followers. Recently, there was an important discovery of Buddhist manuscripts that are believed to be the oldest ever found. They may be 2,100 years old. And there maybe as many as 20 of them. It’s expected that we will be able to learn from them about the spread of Buddhism from present day India into China, and throughout Asia. But the scrolls themselves have presented challenge too. They were very fragile, found rolled up in clay pots. Before they even could be looked at, they need to be dampened over night in fact, and then carefully flattened with tweezers. And it’s not that anybody could just sit down and read them. The scrolls were written in a language that is really rare today. On ly a few people are proficient at it. Considering these challenges, it’s easy to understand why it’s taken scholars so long to examine the scrolls.演讲3：About 200 years ago, the United States economy was growing quickly, mainly because a booming trade in grain and cotton. This trade in grain and cotton went on near areas near or at the coast, or near navigable rivers. It took place there because it was so expensive to transport goods over the roads that existed. They were muddy, narrow, and hard to travel on. At that time, don’t forget there was only one continuous road that existed in the US, and it was made up of north to south local country roads, linked together to make one long road. Within a short time, the first east-to-west roads were built. They were called turnpikes. Private companies built these roads, and collected fees from all vehicles that traveled on them. Eventually, a network of dirt, gravel or plank roadways connected some major cities and towns. But even these turnpike roads were still very slow, and traveling on them was too costly for farmers. They would’ve spent more money to move their crops than they got by selling them. So, we s ee that even with some major improvement in roadways, farmers still had to rely on rivers to move their crops to market.03年8月：演讲1：In my opinion, Frank Lloyd Wright was the greatest American architect of the 20th century. People who know his designs well point out that his roofs often leaked, his ceilings were too low, and his houses were uncomfortable. In my presentation, h owever, I’ll be focusing on the virtues of his designs. For what you see, it would be hard todispute that he manipulated space extremely well, some of his smallest houses look gigantic,and he had great respect for the materials he used and also a tremendous skill for placing his buildings in harmony with nature.Wright’scare er began when he was young. He was just a teenager when he helped build the chapel on his family’s p roperty in Wisconsin. And from there, he got hired as a draftsman by the project architect. So it was a very long career. He did at 91, while his final major work, the Guggenheim Museum, was still being built.Today, we’ll cover what we consider to be the two great periods of his career, Wright’s works b efore the Tokyo Imperial Hotel completed in 1922 and everything after Falling Water, a private residence in western Pennsylvania completed in 1936. The first period started around 1896, when he made a dramatic shift from the classical tradition to the arts and crafts movement. Here, the emphasis was on order, consistency and unity of design. Things were kept simple with minimal decoration. Natural forms were very important. Let’s take a look at a slide of his own dining room done in this style.演讲2：We are going to talk today about the moon, our moon. First of all, the earth’s moon is unusual. Why? It’s larger than other moons or satellites in the solar system, in relation to its planet that is. Its diameter is more than a quarter that of the earth. And if you compare the earth and the moon in terms of substance, you find the moon isn’t much like the earth. For example, t he earth has a significant iron core, but the moon contains very little heavy materials like iron. That’s why its density is much lower than that of the earth. Now, one time it was believed that the moon and the earth were formed at the same time from the same material. But then wouldn’t the moon h ave as much iron as the earth? Another theory is that the moon was formed elsewhere in the solar system, and then it was captured, sort of the speak, by earth. But study shows that the young earth would not have had enough gravitational force to stop a body the size of a moon from traveling through the solar system and pull it into orbit. The newest theory is called the big splash theory. Here, the new young earth was hit by another big planet. Most of the colliding planet entered the earth and became part of it. But the huge impact created a vapor that shed out into space and eventually condensed as the moon. Because this material came mostly from the earth surface crust, not the iron core, the moon contains almost no iron. Well, as plausible as it sounds, it’s only a theory, and we can’t be sure that this is what really happened, that this is how the moon originated. Plenty of research remains to be done.演讲3：In order to diagnose and treat abnormal behavior, we have to start with clear definitions of what’s meant by abnormal and nor mal. Criteria must be worked out for distinguishing one from the other in actual clinical cases. The word abnormal implies a deviation from some clearly defined norm. In the case of physical illness, the boundary lines between normality and pathology are often clearly delineated by medical science, making it easier to diagnose. On the psychological level, however, we have no ideal model to use as a base of comparison, nothing to help us distinguish mental health from mental disorder. The problem of defining abnormal behavior via establishing just what is meant by normal behavior has proved extremely difficult. However, as chapter 5 outlines, several criteria have been proposed. One norm described in detail in your text is personal adjustment. An individual who was able to deal with problems effectively without serious anxiety or unhappiness or more serious symptoms is said to be well adjusted. Personal adjustment as a norm has several serious limitations though. For example, it makes no reference to the individual’s role in the group. Ho w’re we going to classify, for example, the a typical politician or businessperson who engages in unethical practices. Either might be successful, happy, and well-adjusted individual. Obviously, the welfare of the group, as well as that of the individual, must be considered, which brings me to the next approach.03年1月：演讲1：Today, I’d like to talk about some of the changes land can undergo, specifically desertification, that’s the process through which land becomes part of a desert. Now a desert is defined as a place that receives a certain maximum amount of rainfall. But you may not know that it usually takes more than just a lack of water to turn productive land into a desert. There are several specific human activities that when combined with a lack of rainfall encourage desertification. For example, over cultivation, growing more crops than soil can support. The soil loses nutrients, so it needs either to be fertilized or to be left unused for at least a season. But if neither of these things happen if the se nutrients in the soil don’t get replaced, the damaged soil stops producing. Another cause of desertification is overgrazing. That’s when the grasses and trees and shrubs of an area are expected to feed more animals than they reasonably can. Too many animals eating in the same area will kill the vegetation. And because it’s the roots of this vegetation that hold much of the soil together, when too much of the vegetation dies, the soil erodes. But maybe the most ironic example of human behavior that can lead to desertification is irrigation. It may seem to run counter to common senseto say that introducing water into an area can cause it to become more like a desert. But there are plenty of bad irrigation practices that do just that. Bringing in too much salty water and then not providing adequate drainage for it will fill the soil with salt, and turn the area into a desert.演讲2：I’ve mentioned how DNA have solved many mysteries in biology. And today I want to talk about how it might relate to hypothesis about the travels of the green turtle. Every winter some green turtles make a 2000 km journey from Brazil to Ascension Island in the middle of Atlantic, where they mate and lay eggs. But the question is why do they travel so far to lay their eggs? One researcher hypothesized that there are two parts to the explanation. One is natal homing, the instinct that drives green turtles to always return to the beach where they were hatched. The second part has to do with continental drift, the theory that the positions of earth continents have changed considerably overtime. Brazil and Ascension Island were once much closer together, and continental drift drove them apart. But the turtles kept on going back to the island where they hatched. However another scientist questioned this explanation on the grounds that it would be very unlikely that conditions would allow generations of turtles over hundreds of millions of years to keep going back to the same nesting ground every single year. So, what is the connection to DNA? Well, there are groups of green turtles that nest in locations other than the Ascension Island. If green turtles always return to the place where they were hatched, then the turtles that have been going to the Ascension Island to nest would’ve been genetically isolated long enough to have DNA that was very different from the green turtles that nest elsewhere. But when scientists examined DNA from these turtles, their DNA wasn’t that different from the DNA of the turtles that go to Ascension Island. Do you have a shock? Well, we still don’t know the answer to the question about why a certain group of turtles go to Ascension Island, but this study was a nice example of the usefulness of DNA analysis to biology.演讲3：As I am sure you are aware, history is full of people who were so admired that over the centuries they become almost mythical figures. George Washington is a good example. Everyone knows this story about his chopping down the cherry tree when he wasyoung and bravely confessing to his mischief later. People greatly admired Washington’s integrity. And so, out of that, this story evolved, even though no one knows for sure whether the incident ever occurred. Then there is the American Indian, Poke Hunters, beloved by history for making peace between the English Colonies and the American Indians. The history of her life has also become somewhat mythical. At the historical society exhibit next week, we’ll see many artistic works depicting the major events of her life. And while we are there, keeping in mind that much of what you’ll see in the paintings reflects how much she was admired, but not necessarily the fact of her life. For instance, one painting shows her saving the life of Jon Smith, an English Colonist, who had been captured by her tribe. Smith, so the story goes, was about to be executed when twelve-years-old Poke Hunters lay her head on top of his. Tells you a lot about her courage. But Jon Smith himself related this story only years after Poke Hunters had become famous, which suggests that he may have embellish the truth a little bit, as many of the works that we’ll b e seeing in next week may have done. Something else to remember: paintings portrait her physical appearance in many different ways, but always flattering ways. Yet only one picture of her was ever painted while she was living.02年10月：演讲1：A lot of people think that cultural anthropology is just about studying the special and strange aspects of a society, but anthropologists are also interested in the aspects of life that seems so ordinary that the people in the society think they’re not significant. Let me give you an example, I see lots of T-shirts here in class today, but you probably don’t think of them as an important part of your culture, but anthropologists could learn a lot about the culture of the United States just by studying the T shirt. For one thing, T shirts are a mark of how casual clothing has become in America. No one’s quite sure where they came f rom, but the T shirt first became popular in this country as an under shirt for sailors in the 1940s. Then in the 1950s, it became a sign of rebellion for teenagers to wear this white under shirt by itself, not under anything. By the 1960s and 70s, T shirts have become accepted as part of the uniform of use. You could even say that they came to symbolize that generation’s attitude towards informality and all things, including dress. Another aspect that anthropologists would find interesting is that T shirts are used to express personal opinions. Look around this room, you know who likes watch TV show, who went where on vacation, who belongs to what organizations on campus. All of these aspects of our culture are printed on your T shirts. OK, I want to stop for a minute and ask you to try to write down five different conclusions you could reach about American culture from just the T shirts in this classroom.演讲2：Finally there is one more element to business success that we haven’t talked about. I know what you think I’m going to say, l uck and you’re partially right. Good entrepreneurs know how to make their own luck and that means being in the right place at the right time with the right product. Let me give you a little example, early in this century, if you were a traveler by train or subway and you happened to get a little thirsty in the station, where would you go for some water? There were no big soda machines at every corner or even drinking fountains, yet there were thousands of thirsty travelers out there, well, what they did was drink water out of a little tin cup that was passed from one thirsty commuter to the next. That’s right, everybody drank out of the same cup, and you can bet it didn’t get washed after every user. Will, that was the right time for the right product and there was a man who had it. Hi s name was Hugh Molar and his product was the disposable paper cup. He came up with it just as the nation was becoming concerned about their health risks associated with the tin cups. Laws were passed outlying the things; reports were published showing just what sort of germs could be passed around from sharing them. Mr. Molar rode that way to become the best known producer of one of the most successful paper products of all time. He originally called his product health cups, but later changed the name, so can anyone guess what that name might be?演讲3：A number of insects rely on leaping or jumping as a way of escaping from enemies. Grosshoppers probably have the most remarkable jumping ability of all these insects. If we think of it in human terms, a grosshopper’s high jump is like a human jumping over a five story building. Imagine that a person jumping over a five story building. We are going to take a look at the structure of the grosshopper’s leg to see why it’s able to jump so well, but first I wanna talk about the sensory organ that tells grossho ppers when to jump in the first place. En, OK, a grosshopper has two sensory organs located at the end of its abdomen. 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某年8月托福听力文字00年8月托福听力文字Part A1. M: do you have this style shirt in my size?W: I'll check. But...to tell u the truth, i think this one's right for u.Q: what does the woman mean?2. M: oh, I'm sorry. I just realized that I forgot to bringthe tape recorder you lent me. I left it back in mydorm.W: That's all right. I won't need it until tonight. As long as I've got it by then.Q: what does the woman Imply?3. M: So how much was your plane ticket?W: More than I could really afford. I had to dip into my saving(动用存款).Q: What does the woman imply?4. W: Wed. are going to be busy days for me next semester.Three class in the morning and then two more in theafternoon. I won't even have time for lunch.M: You really should try to fit it in, you know. Those afternoon classeswould be tough to sit through（耐着性子听完） if u stomach's rumbling（咕噜叫）.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?5. W: You are dropping out of the Marching Band? But Ithought you loved it. All the travelling, playingbefore big crowds.M: I do. But...with all that time away from my studies my grades are really starting to slip.Q: what does the man mean?6. W: I'm thinking of getting a new pantsuit（长裤与衣相配成套的便服）to wear to James' wedding.M: I just hope that my old suit still fits. You know how I feel about shopping.Q: What does the man imply?7. M: What's my share of the bill? 18.50? That can't be right! I only had asalad for dinner.W: don't get excited. let me check them out（核对）.Q: what will woman probably do next?8. M: I'm surprised that Sarah told her boss he was wrong to have fired his secretary.W: I know. But that Sarah...If she has an opinion, everyone's got to know it.Q: what does the woman mean?9. M: how about a movie tonight? That new comedy is opening in town.W: Sounds great, but I've got to put finishing touches on my psychology research paper.Q: What does the woman imply?10. W: you won't have to look very hard to find a job oncampus. But I don't think you'll find anything thatisn't just part-time.M: That suits me. Anything more than that, and I have to change my class schedule.Q: What does the man mean?11. M: Do u think u feel energetic enough to walk to our study group session tonight?W: If there is one! I guess u haven't heard the weather report. over a foot of snow is expected.Q: What does the woman imply?12. M: Oh! I turned all of my white sock pink! I threw a red T-shirt in by accident.W: Have u tried running them through again with bleach?Q: what does the woman suggest the man do?13. W: I hear that your brother is planning to transfer to another universityM: not if I can talk him out of it. And believe me, I'm trying.Q: what does the man imply?14. W: I'd like to enroll in the free seminar u advertisedin newspaper. The one on managing your personalfinances.M: Okay. Now the ad did say that u have to have a saving account at our bank to be eligible. Do u have onehere?Q: What does the man want to know?15. W: Did you see the weather forecast for this weekend?I can't believe how the temperature's gonna dip(下降).M: I know. That isn't my idea what Oct. should be like.Q: What does the man mean?16. M: This exhibit is a total bore! I can't believe they call this art.W: I think I've seen enough.Q: What will the woman probably do next?17. W: We should probably think about selecting someoneto lead our study group you know, somebody reallyorganized.M: Then u can count me out.Q: What does the man mean?18. W: what do you think would be a reasonable price to pay for a new computer?M: You are asking the wrong person. my brother gave me mine.Q: What does the man imply?19. W: T hat’s a nice-looking jacket. It fits u perfectly.Is it something u bought recently?M: Thanks. No, I've had it a while. I've just been waiting for the weather tocool down.Q: What does the man imply?20. M: What's wrong with Herald today? he snapped（厉声说）to me for no reason.W: Don't worry, it's just the end of the semesterpressure. He'll be his old self next week.（变回原先的样子）Q: What does the woman say about Herald?21. W: I'm sorry. I need to work late tonight. So u shouldprobably cancel our reservation at the restaurant.M: Oh, actually I've never got round to making one in the first place.Q: What does the man mean?22. M: Professor Johnson, for my sociology project thisterm I'm thinking of interviewing all theresidents in town on their TV viewing habit.W: Well that's quite an undertaking for such a short term project. Maybeyou should to take a little while to think about what that would entail（使务必的）before making your final decision.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?23. M: how do I look in this new sweater I bought yesterday?I was in a hurry, so didn't have a chance to try iton.W: Well, I really like the style. But it looks a little tight. You might want to take it back and get the next size up.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?24. M: Do you have any idea what it'll cost to send this little package to Australia?W: You've got me! The farthest I've ever sent a package is Canada.Q: What does the woman mean?25. M: This isn't the dish I ordered, but I'm glad I got it. It's delicious.W: As far as I'm concerned, the waiter should still hear about it.26. M：I’ve still got to fulfill my foreign languagerequirement, three semesters’worse. What aboutyou?W: Not me. I tested out of Spanish. Don’t you remember my dad got a job in Mexico when I was 5? I’ve lived there for 8 years, so I’m pretty fluent.Q: What does the woman mean?27. W: Excuse me. Do you know when the next train for Philadelphia leaves?M: No, I don’t. But there’s a schedule in the rack, right in front of the ticket window.Q: What can be inferred about the man?28. W: I want to take some pictures of my family when Igo home this weekend, but I hate lugging my cameraaround. It’s so bulky（体积大的）and heavy.M: You can take mine instead. I won’t need it this weekend and it takes great pictures despite thesize.Q: What does the man imply?29. W: You know what the Wildlife Club needs? We need anadvisor, someone who knows a lot about theenvironment and wild life conservation.M: There’s someone new in the Biology Department, Professor Bell. I’ll see if she’ll beinterested.Q: What will the man probably do?30. M: You were also wearing a blue scarf when you camei n, weren’t you? I think I grabbed yours byaccident.W: No, you didn’t. Mine’s still hanging by the door.I can see it from here.Q: What does the woman mean?Part B31-35M: What happened to you today?W: I went to the Bard Music Festival in downtown New York .I listened to a really nice concert.M: Really? Then whose music were they played?W: Just Haydn’s. It was so beautiful that I was humming （哼唱的）the music myself all the way home on the train.What time is it, anyway? It must be getting late. M: 7o’clock. Did you forget? We were supposed to meet the other members of the Computer Science Club thisafternoon.W: Oh, I am sorry. It completely slipped my mind.M: Sally was going to show us a software program she bought.I wanted to see it.W: Why didn’t you go?M: Well, I was waiting for you, like we planned. And beforeI knew it, it was too late. But forget it, the concertwould probably be more interesting.W: My favorite piece of Haydn’t Baritone Trion No.97. The Baritone（萨克斯号）is an old type of string instrument.It’s unusual that it had two sets of strings. One set you play with a bow, like a violin, the other set you can pluck with your figures. The balance of theplucking and bowing was beautiful.M: I’ve listened to several of Haydn’s symphonies before.I have a couple of () CDs.W: You do? I’d like to borrow them some time if you don’t mind.M: If I can find them, sure. My CD collections stuff away somewhere.W: I hope I can get the CD of the Baritone Trio I’ve heard. M: Well, we still have some time before the mall closes.Why don’t we check to see if the music shop’s got it. W: All right.31, what is the conversation mainly about?32, why did the woman apologize to the man?33, what is unusual about the baritone?34, what does the woman want to borrow front the man? 35, where will the speakers probably go next?Question 36 through 39;M: let's say you are geologist, and u want to investigatethe geological history of a place. that is, how did geologists determine things like...say ..How were the rocks formed? Or was an area once under water? If so, when? How should u go about it?W: I'd start with stratigraphy（地层学）.M: could u explain what that is to the class?W: well, stratigraphy is the description of strata（地层，stratum的复数） in sedimentary rock. I guess that's not so clear, huh? Ok, let's say one of theinvestigators spot near a river, for example. well, over the history of the area, every time the river flooded, it would deposit a layer of sediment all through with floodplain(泛滥平原). Sometimes a bigger layer, sometimes a smaller, depending on the size of the flood. Well, one layer or stratum gets deposited over another. Obviously these strata built up over millions of years. Stratigraphy is the study of these layers of deposited settlement.M: so does that mean if i examine each of these strata,i can tell how long ago each one is deposited?W: not necessarily. You see, there might've been some years when the river didn't flood and no settlement was deposited. You need other kinds of evidence to tell how much time might've gone by between when one layer got deposited and one on top of it got deposited.M: and what are those other kinds of evidence u are talking about?W: well, fossils for one. You can determine exactly how old a fossil is and that's how u can tell how the rock surrounding it is.M: very good. The discovery of that particular techniqueis an interesting story. It was a man named William Smith who first used fossils for the purpose of dating strata back in the 1800s.let's take a look at how he went about making this geological breakthrough.36 what is the discussion mainly about?37 what does the woman explain when she talks about rivers?38 according to the discussion, why are geologists unable to determine thegeological age of an area by studying sediment deposit alone?39 what will the class probably discuss next?Part CQuestion 40 through 43(这篇文章Gter的笔记有缺失) Recently some anthropologist conducted an interesting case study in ethnology. now ethnology(人种学)as u recall is a branch of anthropology that deal with how various cultures developed change. The study was about the development of basket weaving by African-american women who live in the town of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The town is known for its high quality sweet grass baskets which are woven bye these women. They've been weaving the baskets for generations, handing down the skill from mother to daughter. Some of the baskets have been place on permanent display at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. the origin of their basket weaving dates back to the 17th century and even earlier when these women's ancestors came to the United States from the west coast of Africa. Now, it's mainly a hobby. But back in the 17th and 18th century African and American women wove the baskets for use on therice plantations. There were two types of baskets then: workbaskets and baskets for use in the home. The workbaskets were made out of bulrushes(芦苇). Bulrushes are long tough grass that grow in marshes. One type ofworkbaskets was fan basketwhich was used to separate the grain of rice from waste. The baskets used in the home were made out of the more delicate sweet grass. They were used for everything from fruit baskets to baby cradles.40 what is the talk mainly about?41 how did the women mentioned in the talk learn to wave basket?42 according to the speaker, what type of baskets was make out of bulrush?43 what is the main reason that the women in South Carolina now weave baskets?Questions 44 through 46:This morning I want to tell u about a recent scientific discovery dealing with the relation between plants and animals. this is about a desert shrub whose leaves can shoot a stream of poisonous resin（树脂）a distance of six feet. You think it will be safe from all attacks by insects. But a recent study has found one insect, a beetle, that can chew its way past the plant's defense system by cutting the main vein that delivers the poison to the leaves. This vein cutting is jut one method the beetles used to prepare a safe meal. Another is by cutting a pathall the way across the leave to hold the flow of chemicals. Then they simply eat between the veins of poison. In the past, scientists who studied inset adaptation to plant defenses have focused on chemical responses. That is, how the insects can neutralize or alter the poisonous substances plants produce. what's unique about this chewing strategy is that the beetle is actually exhibiting a behavioral(行为的) response to the plant's defenses rather than the more common chemical response. It is only after a beetle's survived several encounters with the plant' resin that it learns how to avoid the poison: by chewing through the resin transporting veins on the next leaf it eats. And thus gives itself a meal. however, it can take a beetle an hours an a half of careful vein cutting to prepare a small leaf that takes it only a few minutes to eat. So, though the method is effective, it's not very efficient.41 what is the talk mainly about?42 what is unusual about the desert plant?43 how can the beetles avoid being poisoned by the plant?Questions 47 through 50:We're going to start our discussion of poetry in Western Europe with the Iliad and the Odyssey .these two great poems stand out as great examples of the earliest European poems. they are believed to have been written some time between 800BC and 700BC,partly because the poems refer to the social conditions of that time, conditions that have been validated（验证）by the findings of archeologists. but just who was the poet who laid down thesecornerstones(基石) of western literature? Well, tradition ascribles them to a man named Homer, but we know virtually nothing about this Homer. In fact, some say that such a poet never existed at all, that neither the Iliad nor the Odyssey was written by a single poet, but rather each poem is compositive of the writings of several people. This, anyway, is the view of a school of literary critics in the 18th century known as the Analysts. The Analysts pointed to internal evidence such as variations in the literary devices used in the poem to argue that each work was in fact a collection of several poems by several Greek authors. Opposing the analysts were a second group of scholars called the Unitarian. They insisted that the Iliad and the Odyssey could have been the work of single poetic genius. To support their argument, they stress among other things the consistency of the character portrayed in the poetry. This wouldn't have been possible, they said, if they were written by many different poets. Now how we look at the Homeric question today has been greatly influenced by someone named Milman Parry, an American scholar who first presented his ideas about Homer in the 1930s. So let's take a look at Parry's research and how it affects what modern day scholars think about Homer.47 what aspect of the Iliad and the Odyssey does the professor mainly discuss?48 according to the professor, what is one of the claims made by the analysts?49 According to the Unitarians, what is one type of evidence that a single poet could have written both the Iliad and the Odyssey?50 What will the professor probably talk about next?。

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95年10月托福听力文字1.W: How is your paper coming along?M: My typewriter is broken.Q: What does the man mean?2.W: Have you tried Susan's apple-pie?M: I got the last piece. And it was out of this world.Q: What does the woman mean?3.W: If you're staying late, will you be sure to lock up the office when you leave?M: Oh. I hope I won't be more than an hour.Q: What does the man mean?4.W: Nancy really wants to ski on Thursday.M: Yes, but she can't. Can she?Q: What does the man say about Nancy?5.M: Let me help you with those packages.W: Thanks. But it is only 3 quarters of a block.Q: What does the woman tell the man?6.M: Did you know that Arthur has three brothers living on three different continents?W: He must get in an incredible phone bill every month.Q: What does the woman imply about Arthur?7.M: This calculator isn't working right.W: I think you've got the battery in upside down.Q: What does the woman mean?8.W: We should buy a good guide book and study it before our trip to Montreal.M: We could. But they're so overpriced. What about the library?Q: What does the man imply?9.W: I always want a little something to eat about this time of day.M: So do I. Let's have a snack now and then have a light lunch later.Q: What are the speakers discussing?10.M: I've just been over to my friend Tom's new apartment.It's much bigger than my place.W: But more expensive I bet.Q: What does the woman mean?11.W: Could you mail these letters for me please?M: More letters? Your friends are going to be very happy to hear from you.Q: What does the man imply about the woman?12.W: Does Prof. Ford always come to class?M: Is ice cold?Q: What does the man imply about Prof Ford?13.W: Would you have some time this week to go over these questions with me?M: How does tomorrow sound?Q: What does the man mean?14.M: Hey? John! John!W: Save your breath. He's out of earshot.Q: What does the woman mean?15.W: You only have water to serve your guests?M: This isn't just water. This is imported mineral water.Q: What does the woman imply?16.W: I see a new bookstore has just opened on Main street.M: It may be a new store. But the books are far from new.Q: What does the man mean?17.W: Alice has been spending a lot of time at the library lately.M: Well. She's got a paper do and two final exams next week.Q: What has Alice probably been doing?18.W: It's going to cost a fortune to get my car fixed.M: Why don't you just trade it in for a new one?Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?19.M: Winter is over at last. Time to pack up my gloves and boots.W: I've been waiting for this for months.Q: What does the woman mean?20.W: How did the game go the other night? Did your team win?M: Are you kidding? That would be a first.Q: What does the man imply?21.W: Danas told us he likes to play cards.M: But we've invited him three times and he hasn't come once.Q: What can be inferred about Danas?22.W: I invited my class home for coffee.M: In this tiny place?Q: What does the man imply?23.M: Excuse me; I don't understand why fight 213 has been delayed. The weather seems fine now.W: I'm afraid New York got three times as much snow as we did here. It should be clear by morning though.Q: What does the woman imply?24.M: Take a look at this gift catalog. Maybe we can find something to get Janet for her new house.W: OK. But remember we can't afford a lot.Q: What does the woman mean?25.M: Are you still waiting for Bob?W: I don't know why I bother. The store will be closed by the time we get there.Q: What does the woman mean?26.M: Would you like to come with us for coffee a little later?W: I'm off caffeine, medical restriction.Q: What does the woman mean?27.W: Mary seems surprised that she got a research grant.M: Well, she shouldn’t have been. Everybody knows that she's brilliant.Q: What does the man mean?28.M: Mind if I leave my umbrella here in the hallway?W: Not at all. But first shake it off outside, would you?Q: What does the woman tell the man?29.W: According to this article, the former boxing champion is going to try again. He's coming out of theretirement for the third time.M: Is a comeback at his age at all likely?Q: What does the man imply about the former box champion?30.W: Don't you think Prof. Morrison's test was too difficult?M: Well, I must admit I had been expecting more than just passing grade in biology.Q: What does the man mean?生词表1.typewriter ['taip,raitə] n. 打字机2.block [blɔk] n. 一批；大宗，大量3.incredible [in'kredəbl] adj. 难以置信的，惊人的4.snack [snæk] n. 小吃，快餐5.earshot ['iəʃɔt] n. 听力所及之范围6.catalog ['kætəlɔɡ] n. 目录7.caffeine ['kæfi:n] n. 咖啡因8.restriction [ri'strikʃən] n. 限制9.retirement [ri'taiəmənt] n. 退役PART B31-34have you made any plans to go away during semester break? I've been thinking of skiing.I really haven't had time to think about my vacation. I've been concentrating on getting ready for my exams, especially Philosophy. But I'll probably go to the beach.Why the beach?Well. It would be nice to get away from this cold weather and just lie in the sun and relax after working so hard. It's true that skiing does require work. And you have to get up early and wait in long lines for the chair leaves. Thanks. I think you help me make up my mind.Sure. Now maybe you can use your mind to think about something else, like your studies.你在学期休息期间做出任何计划了吗?我一直在想着滑雪。

1995年8月托福考试阅读理解全真试题(下)

1995年8月托福考试阅读理解全真试题（下）1995年8月托福考试阅读理解全真试题（下）1995年8月托福考试阅读理解全真试题（下）questions 31-40there are many theories about the beginning of drama in ancient greece. the one most widely accepted today is basedon the assumption that drama evolved from ritual. theargument for this view goes as follows. in the beginning, humanbeings viewed the natural forces of the world, even the seasonalchanges, as unpredictable, and they sought through variousmeans, to control these unknown and feared powers.those measures which appeared to bring the desired resultswere then retained and repeated until they hardened intofixedrituals. eventually stories arose which explained or veiled themysteries of the rites. as time passed some rituals wereabandoned, but the stories, later called myths, persisted andprovided material for art and drama.those who believe that drama evolved out of ritual alsoargue that those rites contained the seed of theater becausemusic, dance, masks, and costumes were almost always used.furthermore, a suitable site had to be provided for performances,and when the entire community did not participate, aclear division was usually made between the "acting area" andthe "auditorium." in addition, there were performers, and since considerable importance was attached to avoiding mistakesin the enactment of rites, religious leaders usuallyassumedthat task. wearing masks and costumes, they oftenimpersonated other people, animals, or supernatural beings,and mimed the desired effect - success in hunt or battle, the coming rain, the revival of the sun - as an actormight. eventually such dramatic representations were separatedfrom religious activities.another theory traces the theater s origin from thehuman interest in storytelling. according to this view, tales (about the hunt, war, or other feats) are gradually elaborated,at first through the use of impersonation, action, anddialogue by a narrator and then through the assumption of each ofthe roles by a different person. a closely related theory tracestheater to those dances that are primarily rhythmical and gymnastic or that are imitations of animal movements and sounds.31. what does the passage many discuss?(a) the origins of theater(b) the role of ritual in modern dance(c) the importance of storytelling(d) the variety of early religious activities.32. the word "they" in line 6 refers to(a) seasonal changes(b) natural forces(c) theories(d) human beings33. what aspect of drama does the author discuss in the first paragraph?(a) the reason drams is often unpredictable(b) the seasons in which dramas were performed(c) the connection between myths and dramatic plots(d) the importance of costumes in early drama34. which of the following is not mentioned as a common element of theater and ritual?(a) dance(b) costumes(c) music(d) magic35. the word "considerable" in line 21 is closest in meaning to(a) thoughtful(b) substantial(c) relational(d) ceremonial36. the word "enactment" in line 22 is closest in meaning to(a) establishment(b) performance(c) authorization(d) season37. the word "they" in line 23 refers to(a) mistakes(b) costumes(c) animals(d) performers38. according to the passage, what is the main difference between ritual and drama?(a) ritual uses music whereas drama does not.(b) ritual is shorter than drama.(c) ritual requires fewer performers than drama.(d) ritual has a religious purpose and drama does not.39. the passage supports which of the following statements?(a) no one really knows how the theater began(b) myths are no longer represented dramatically.(c) storytelling is an important part of dance(d) dramatic activities require the use of costumes.40. where in the passage does the author discuss the separation of the stage and the audience?(a) lines 8-9(b) lines 12-14(c) lines 19-20(d) lines 22-24questions 41-50staggering tasks confronted the people of the unitedstates, north and south, when the civil war ended. about a million and a half soldiers from both sides had to be demobilized,readjusted to civilian life, and reabsorbed by the devastatedeconomy. civil government also had to be put back on a peacetime basis and interference from the military had tobestopped.the desperate plight of the south has eclipsed the factthat reconstruction had to be undertaken also in the north,though less spectacularly. industries had to adjust to peacetimeconditions, factories had to be retooled for civilian needs.financial problems loomed large in both the north andthe south. the national debt had shot up from a modest $65million in 1861, the year the ear started to nearly $3 billion in 1865, the year the war ended. this was a colossal sum forthose days but one that a prudent government could pay. atthe same time, war taxes had to be reduced to less burdensomelevels.physical devastation caused by invading armies, chiefly in the south and border states, had to be repaired. this herculeantask was ultimately completed, but with discouragingslowness.other important questions needed answering. whatwould be the future of the four million black people who werefreed from slavery? on what basis were the southern states tobe brought back into the union?what of the southern leaders, all of whom were liable tocharges of treason? one of these leaders, jefferson davis, president of the southern confederacy, was the subject of aninsulting popular northern song,"hang jeff davis from a sourapple tree." and even children sang it. davis was temporarilychained in his prison cell during the early days of his two-year imprisonment. but he and the other southern leaders were finally released, partly because it was unlikely that a juryfrom virginia, a southern confederate state, would convict them. all the leaders were finally pardoned by president johnsonin 1868 in an effort to help reconstruction efforts proceed with as little bitterness as possible.41. what does the passage mainly discuss?(a) wartime expenditures(b) problems facing the united states after the war(c) methods of repairing the damage caused by the war(d) the results of government efforts to revive the economy42. the word " staggering" in line 1 is closest in meaning to(a) specialized(b) confusing(c) various(d) overwhelming43. the word "devastated" in line 4 is closest in meaning to(a) developing(b) ruined(c) complicated(d) fragile44. according to the passage, which of the following statements about the damage in the south is correct?(a) it was worse than in the north.(b) the cost was less than expected(c) it was centered in the border states.(d) it was remedied rather quickly.45. the passage refers to all of the following as necessary steps following the civil war except(a) helping soldiers readjust(b) restructuring industry(c) returning government to normal(d) increasing taxes46. the word "task" in line 21 refers to(a) raising the tax level(b) sensible financial choices(c) worse decisions about former slaves(d) reconstruction of damaged areas47. why does the author mention a popular song in lines 30?(a) to give attitude towards the south(b) to illustrate the northern love of music(c) to emphasize the cultural differences between the north and the south(d) to compare the northern and southern presidents48. the word "them" in line 36 refers to(a) charges(b) leaders(c) days(d) irons49. which of the following can be inferred from the phrase " _____it was unlikely that a jury from virginia . a southern confederate state ,would convict them" (lines 25-26)?(a) virginians felt betrayed by jefferson davis(b) a popular song insulted virginians(c) virginians were loyal to their leaders(d) all of the virginia military leaders had been put in chains.50. it can be inferred from the passage that president johnson pardoned the southern leaders in order to(a) raise money for the north(b) repair the physical damage in the south(c) prevent northern leaders from punishing more southerners(d) help the nation recover from the war1995年8月托福考试阅读理解全真试题（下）相关内容:。

1996年8月托福听力文字-托福考试.doc

1996年8月托福听力文字-托福考试Part A1.I'm really exhausted, but I don't want to miss that documentary that comes on at eleven.If I were you. I'd skip it. We both have to get up early tomorrow and anyway. I've heard it's not that exciting.What does the man imply the woman should do?2.You've certainly been reading that one page for a long time now.Well, I'm being tested on it tomorrow.What does the woman imply?3.The storm last night damaged some of the neighbor's rools.I don't wander.What does the woman mean?4.The university bookstore opens at 9 in the morning.Oh, dear. I need a textbook for my eight o'clock class today.What does the woman mean?5.I've been waiting all week for this concert. The philharmonic is supposed to be excellent and with our student discount the tickets will be really cheap.Uh-uh, I'm afraid I left my student ID in my other purse.What does the wman imply?6.Sarah, did you have a chance to buy that new novel you wanted?No, but I had Doris get it for me.What does Sarah say about the novel?7.My parents are coming to see our apartment this weekend.Looks as if I'd better lend you my vacuum cleaner then.What does the woman imply?8.Those packages tok forever to arrive.But they did arrive, didn't they?What does the man say about the packages?9.My math assignment's due tomorrow morning and I haven't even started it yet.I'll miss you at the party tonight.What does the woman imply?10.I need to find a new roommate.So John's going to Callifornia after all.What can be inferred from the conversation?11.Bill has only been on the job a week and already he's acting like he is the boss.He's not going to last ong with that attitude.What does the woman imply?12.There is a great antique show at the grand auditorium. Let's go see it this evening.I have worked realy hard all day ong.Would it be there for a while?What does the man imply?12.Would you like to come to Janet's surprise party tommorrow night?I'm going to a concert tomorrow. I wish I could be in 2 places at once.What does the man mean?14.You know, every time I talk to Mary I get the feelin she's been critical of me.Don't you think you are overreacting a bit?What does the woman mean?15.WHy did you come to the meeting late? I left a message with your roommate about the time chage.She has a very short memory and it really gets on my nerve sometimes.What does the woman imply?1 2 3。

97年8月托福听力文字带翻译

97年8月托福听力文字带翻译97年8月托福听力文字Part A1. A：You know the noise in my dorm has really gotten out of control. My roommate and I can rarely get to sleep before midnight.1。

A:你知道我宿舍里的噪音真的失控。

我的室友和我很少能在午夜之前睡觉。

B：Why don't you take the problem up with the dorm supervisor？B:你为什么不把这个问题与宿舍的主管?What does the man suggest the woman do？男人如何建议女人做什么?2. A：That's a nice computer you have.2。

答:这是一个不错的电脑。

B：Now all I have to do is figure out how to use it.B:现在我要做的就是弄清楚如何使用它。

What does the man imply？这个男士暗示什么?3. A：Your little nephew is growing by leaps and bounce.3。

答:你的外甥在飞速增长。

B：Yes. He must be at least three feet tall already.B:是的。

他至少要三英尺高了。

What do the speakers say about the woman's nephew？演讲者说什么对女人的侄子吗?4. A：Debra said she's going to stay up all night studying for her exam tomorrow morning.4。

答:黛布拉说她要熬夜学习,为明天早上她的考试。

B：Wouldn't she be better off getting a good night sleep soshe'll feel fresh in the morning？B:不,她是更好的得到一个好觉,所以她会感觉新鲜早上?What does the man imply？这个男士暗示什么?5. A：Did you pick up your letter at the post office？5。

1999 年8 月托福听力文字-托福考试.doc

1999 年8 月托福听力文字-托福考试99 年8 月托福听力文字Part A1. A: I was going to get something to eat at the cafeteria, but it seems to be closed.B: Oh, that’s because it’s Sunday.Why don’t you come with me to a place I know on Kennel Street?What does the woman suggest they do?2. A: How did the pictures at the Orientation come out? Did you get them back from the photo shop?B: Actually, the film is still in the camera. I haven’t quite finished the roll.Why can’t the woman see the picture?3. A: Do you have a calculator that you could lend me for a few days? I just have noidea where mine is.B: Well, yes, I have one. But actually, it’s already on loan to someone.What does the man mean?4. A: I can’t seem to wake up in the morning without coffee at breakfast.B: You know, I’m just like you, except that I prefer tea.What does the man mean?5. A: If the weather doesn’t get any better, we may have to scrap our plans for this afternoon’s picnic.B: Don’t give up yet. The forecast said the clouds should clear up by next morning.What does the man imply?6. A: Do you think I could borrow your car to go glossary shopping? The supermarkets outside the city are so much cheaper than the one by the school. But they are so far away. I’d be happy to pick up anything you need.B: Well, I don’t like to let anyone else drive my car. Tell you what, why don’t we go together? That way I can learn the way?What does the woman mean?7. A: Do you mind if I take off my jacket?B: Of course not, make yourself at homeWhat does the woman mean?8. A: I have to fill out these forms. They are due at the financial aid office by tomorrow afternoon.B: You were just complaining about how broke you are. If I were you, I’d make that my first priority.What does the woman mean?9. A: My hand still hurts from falling on the ice yesterday. I wonder if I broke something.B: I’m no doctor, but it’s not black and blue or anything. Maybe you just need to rest it for a few days.What does the man suggest the woman do?10. A: Excuse me. Do you have any apartments available for under 500 dollars a month?I need to move in next week when my new job starts.B: The only vacant one I have is 600 dollars. Have you inquired at the apartment complex down the street?What does the man suggest the woman do?11. A: You know, Sally was supposed to meet us here an hour ago. Maybe we shouldgive her a ring. After all, she is the one who organized the study session.B: You’re right. I’ll do.What will the man probably do?12. A: Forgive the mess in here. You see we had a party last night. There were a lot ofpeople. They all brought food and the leftovers are all over the place.B: Yeah, I can tell. Well, I guess it’s pretty obvious what you will be doing most oftoday.What does the woman imply?13. A: I’m worried about my jewelry business. I really thought I’d do better.B: At least you broke even. That’s better than most people do in their first year.What can be inferred from the conversation?14. A: I need to get in touch with Bill about tomorrow’s presentation. But his phone has been busy for the longest time.B: I usually have dinner with him in the cafeteria. Why don’t I ask him to give you a call later?What will the man probably do?15. A: Care for some more dessert. There is plenty of cake left.B: If I had any more, I’ll be overdoing it.What does the woman mean?16. A: This scarf is nice, but Debbie really wanted a sweeter for her birthday.B: I know, but I didn’t know her size.What can be inferred from the conversation?17. A: Think you’ll be able to finish sketching up the plans for the election campaign by tomorrow or do you need some help?B: Well, there is so quite a lot to do but I’ll be able to put everything together.What does the woman mean?18. A: About the concern tonight, it’s unlikely I’ll be able to pick you up before 7.B: Well, we could just get together there instead?What does the man suggest they do?19. A: Oh, oh, I’ve burnt your toast. I’ll put in a couple of more slices.B: No, don’t waste the bread. Just scrape off the burnt part, it will be fine.What does the woman mean?20. A: Weren’t you going to find out from the registrar if you have enough credits tograduate next semester?B: You’re right. I’d better get over there. Their hours are limited, and they can getpretty busy.What will the woman probably do?21. A: I’m shocked that you managed to get an A on the test. You didn’t even read the textbook.B: Now, you know why I never missed a lecture.What does the woman imply?22. A: That’s an awfully heavy sweater for a day like today.B: Well, I’m going to be at a lecture in the auditorium most of this morning. And you know what the air-conditioning’s like in there.What does the man imply?23. A: I think I’ll get one of those new sweatshirts, you know, with the school’s emblemon both the front and the back.B: You may regret it. They are expensive and I’ve heard theprinting really fadeswhen you wash them.What does the man suggest the woman do?24. A: The concert set a record for attendance.B: I understand there wasn’t an empty seat in the house.What can be inferred about the concert?25. A: I really like those abstract paintings we saw in our history today. What did you think?B: I guess it’s something I haven’t acquired a taste for yet.What does the man mean?26. A: I wonder if the entertainment committee has found the spot for the picnic yet.B: I was just told they picked a space near a lake this year.What does the woman imply?27. A: What do think of this gallery space? They offer to let me exhibit some of mypaintings here.B: Are you kidding? Any art student I know would die to have an exhibition here.What does the woman mean?28. A: How much more should I boil these vegetables? The recipe says about ten minutes total.B: They look pretty done to me. I doubt you want to cook them any more.What does the woman mean?29. A: These shorts look a little too baggy, don’t they?B: The shorts in all the stores we’ve been to fit like that. That’s the style these days.What does the woman imply?30. A: I love sailing on the lake. It’s so refreshing to feel the wind in my hair and thewater on my face.B: I guess I would feel the same way if I could swim.What can be inferred about the man?1 2 3。

97年8月托福听力文字

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97年8月托福听力文字Part A1. A: You know the noise in my dorm has really gotten out of control. My roommate andI can rarely get to sleep before midnight.B: Why don’t you take the problem up with the dorm supervisor?Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?2. A: That’s a nice computer you have.B: Now all I have to do is figure out how to use it.Q: What does the man imply?3. A: Your little nephew is growing by leaps and bounce（迅速地）.B: Yes. He must be at least three feet tall already.Q: What do the speakers say about the woman’s nephew?4. A: Debra said she’s going to stay up all night studying for her exam tomorrow morning.B: Wouldn’t she be better off getting a good night sleep so she’ll feel fresh in the morning?Q: What does the man imply?5. A: Did you pick up your letter at the post office?B: No. I got my roommate to do it.Q: What happened to the letter?6. A: Have you asked your brother to do the dishes?B: Thousands of times.Q: What does the man mean?7. A: Tom and I are having a party next week. We wonder if you and Joe would be freeto join us.B: Sounds great. But I’d better talk to Joe before we say yes.Q: What does the man imply?8. A: Hi. I see you’re walking. Where’s your bicycle today?B: Oh, I bent the wheel yesterday so I had to take it to the shop.Q: What does the woman mean?9. A: Joe took a taxi home alone ten minutes ago.B: I wonder why he didn’t wait for me to go with him.Q: What does the woman mean?10. A: I hear you older sister is on the Olympic team and on the honor’s list. Shemust be quite a person.B: She sure is. I’ve alway s looked up to her.Q: What does the man say about his sister?11. A: What a morning! My train usually takes 45 minutes, but today it took me overan hour to get to campus.B: I saw signs in the station that construction will be going on for the next three months.Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?12. A: On my way up to your office I found this briefcase in the elevator. What do youthink I should do?B: Take it to the receptionist. The lost-and-found box’s there.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?13. A: Could you please tell me where I can find a CD by the Beetles?B: Sure. It will be over there with all the CDs and pop rock. They are arranged alphabetically by group.Q: In what kind of store does this conversation take place?14. A: Have you heard that Prof. Jones is retiring?B: Yes. The faculty won’t find anyone to fill her shoes.Q: What does the woman imply about Prof. Jones?15. A: What a wonderful performance! The marching band has never sounded better.B: Thanks. I guess all those hours of practices are finally paying off(证明是成功的).Q: What does the woman mean?16. A: What’s Laura doing here today? I thought she was supposed to be out of theoffice on Mondays.B: She decided she’d rather have Fridays off instead.Q: What can be inferred about Laura?17. A: I’ve got a coupon for half-off diner at that new restaurant down the street.I think I’ll use it when my cousin comes for a visit this weekend.B: Where did you get it? I wouldn’t mind trying that place out too.Q: What does the man want to know?18. A: I’m thinking of getting a new printer.B: I’d invest in a laser printer. The print quality’s much better.Q: What does the woman mean?19. A: We’ve got a whole hour before the Browns come by to pick us up(用车接某人).B: Yeah. But we’d better get moving.Q: What does the woman suggest they do?20. A: Do you still want to go to graduate school after you get out of college?B: I’ve changed my mind about that. I want to start working before I go back to school.Q: What does the woman mean?21. A: I just heard there are gonna be showers（阵雨）on and off all weekend.B: There goes the picnic.Q: What does the man mean?22. A: I’m getting worried about Jennifer. All she talks about these days is hervolleyball team and all she does is practice.B: Her grades will fall for sure. Let’s try to find her after diner and talk some sense into her.Q: What are the speakers probably going to tell Jennifer?23. A: I’m not sure that Mike will be able to find an apartment before school starts,even though he’s been looking for weeks.B: Frankly I think the odds are against him(情况对某人不利) at this point.Q: What does the man mean?24. A: I’m not accustomed to using a gas stove.B: It’s simple. Just turn the knob（旋转按钮） until the burner lights then adjust the flame.Q: What is the man going to do?25. A: I must admit that since I started exercising I’ve been feeling less tied.B: What did I tell you?Q: What does the man mean?26. A: The subway sure is packed this morning.B: Yeah, it’s a pain that if we all drove everyday we wouldn’t be able to breath in this city.Q: What does the woman imply?27. A: This room is freezing!B: You can say that again.Q: What does the woman mean?28. A: I’m really sorry my article didn’t make the deadline. I guess that held up(妨碍)everything, huh?B: Well, um, not exactly. But I wouldn’t look for it in this month’s newsletter.（我没指望在这期时事通讯刊登它）Q: What does the woman imply?29. A: If you could, would you trade places（交换座位） with your sister?B: Yeah. She’s got it made(说定了).Q: What does the woman mean?30. A: Don’t you want to have diner before you go to your evening class?B: I’ll grab a snack at the break. That should hold me over till I get back.Q: What will the woman probably do?Part B31-35A: Good morning, housing office. How can I help you?B: Hi. I’m calling about the new subsidized low-cost housing for graduate students. A: Are you aware that it’s only available to married graduate students and their families?B: Yes. I think my wife and I may qualify, since she’s still in graduate school. ButI was wondering whether there were any other requirements.A: Well, unless you have more than one child, you have to have a combined annual income that’s less than 15,000 dollars.B: I’m working as a part-time research assistant, so that’s no problem. But right now we’re living with my wife’s parents. Does that mean we have to include their income too?A: Not necessarily. Why don’t you stop by our office so I can give you some forms to fill out and explain everything in more detail?B: That sounds like a good idea. Would tomorrow morning be all right?A: The afternoon might be better. It can be pretty crazy around here on a Friday morning.B: All right, then. I’ll try to ma ke it in the afternoon. Is there anyone special I should ask for?A: You can ask for me, Susan Davison or my assistant Bill Brown.31. Why does the man call the woman?32. Where does the man live?33. Why does the man believe he’s eligible for low-cost housing?34. What can be inferred about the man?35. Why does the woman suggest that the man visit her office in the afternoon?36-38A: Hey, Jane. What’s so interesting?B: What? Oh, hi, Tom. I’m reading this fascinating article on the societies of the Ice Age during the Pleistocene（更新世）period.A: The Ice Age? There weren’t an y societies then, just the bunch of cave people. B: That’s what people used to think. But a new exhibition at the American Museum of National History shows that ice age people were surprisingly advanced.A: Oh, really? In what ways?B: Well, ice age people were the inventors of languages, art and music as we know it.And they didn’t live in caves. They built their own shelters.A: What did they use to build them? The cold weather would have killed almost of the trees, so they couldn’t have use wood.B: In some the warmer climates, they did build houses of wood. In other places, they used animal bones and skins or lived in natural stone shelters.A: How did they stay warm? Animal skin wal ls don’t sound very sturdy.B: Well, it says here, that in the early Ice Age, they often faced their homes towards the south to take advantage of the sun, a primitive sort of solar heating.A: Hey, that’s pretty smart!B: Then people in the late Ice Age even insulated their homes by putting heated cobblestones(鹅卵石)on the floor.A: I guess I spoke too soon. Can I read that magazine article after you’re done? I think I’m going to try to impress my anthropology teacher with my amazing knowledge of Ice Age civilization.B: Ha… What a show-off?（炫耀）36. What did the man think about the people of the Ice Age?37. How did people in the early Ice Age keep warm?38. What does the man want the woman to do?Part C39-43Welcome to the Forewinds Historical Farm where traditions of the past are preserved for visitors like you. Today our master thatchers（茅屋匠）will begin giving this barn （谷仓）behind me a sturdy thatched roof able to withstand heavy winds and last up to a hundred years. How did they do it? Well, in a nutshell（坚果壳）, fetching involves covering the beams or rafters, the wooden skeleton of a roof, with reeds or straw. Our thatchers here have harvested their own natural materials for the job the bundles of water reeds you see lying over there beside the barn. Thatching is certainly uncommon in the United States today. I guess that’s why so many of you have come to see this demonstration. But it wasn’t always that way. In the 17th century the colonists here thatched their roofs with reeds and straw, just as they had done in England. After a while though, they began to replace the thatch with wood and shingles（鹅卵石）, because wood was so plentiful. And eventually, other roofing materials like stones, slates （石板）and clay tiles came into use. It’s a real shame that most people today don’t realize how strong and long lasting a thatched roof is. In Ireland, where thatching is still practiced, the roofs can survive winds of up to 110 miles per hour. That’sbecause straw and reeds are so flexible. They bend but don’t break in t he wind like other materials can. Another advantage’s that the roofs keep the house cool in the summer and warm in the winter. And then of course, there’s the roof’s longevity. The average is sixty years, but they can last up to a hundred. With all these reasons to start thatching roofs again wouldn’t it be wonderful to see this disappearing craft to return to popularity.39. What is about to be demonstrated?40. What are thatch roofs made of?41. According to the speaker, why did thatching die out in the United States?42. According to the speaker, why does thatch survive strong winds?43. According to the speaker, how might thatching become popular again?44-46A lot of people in the United States are coffee drinkers. Over the last few years, a trend has been developing to introduce premium specially blended coffees known as gourmet coffees into the American market. Boston seems to have been the birthplace of this trend. In fact, major gourmet coffee merchants from other cities like Seattle and San Franci sco came to Boston, where today they’re engaged in a kind of coffee war with Boston’s merchants. They are all competing for a significant share of the gourmet coffee market. Surprisingly, the competition among these leading gourmet coffee businesses will not hurt any of them. Experts predict that the gourmet coffee market in the United States is growing and will continue to grow to the point that gourmet coffee will soon capture a half of what is now a 1.5 million-dollar market and will be an 8 million-dollar market by 1999. Studies have shown that coffee drinkers who convert to gourmet coffee seldom go back to the regular brands found in supermarkets. As a result, these brands will be the real losers in the gourmet coffee competition.44. What is the main topic of the news story?45. What probably leads people to choose gourmet coffees over regular brands?46. What will probably happen in the future to stores that sell only regular brands of coffee?47-50You may remember that a few weeks ago we discussed the question of what photography is. Is it art, or is it a method of reproducing images? Do photographs belong in museums or just in our homes? Today I want to talk about a person who tried to make his professional life an answer to such questions. Alfred Stieglitz went from the United States to Germany to study engineering. While he was there, he became interested in photography and began to experiment with his camera. He took pictures under conditions that most photographers considered too difficult. He took them at night, in the rain and of people and objects reflected in windows. When he returned to the United States, he continued these revolutionary efforts. Stieglitz was the first person to photograph skyscrapers, clouds and views from an airplane. What Stieglitz was trying to do in his photographs was what he tried to do throughout his life: make photography an art. He thought that photography could be just as beautiful a form of self-expression as painting or drawing. For Stieglitz, his camera was his brush. While many photographersof the late 1800s and early 1900s thought of their work as a reproduction of identical images, Stieglitz saw his as a creative art form. He understood the power of the camera to capture the moment. In fact, he never retouched his prints or made copies of them. If he were in this classroom today, I’m sure he’d say, “Well, painters don’t normally make extra copies of their paintings, do they?”47. What is the professor mainly discussing?48. What question had the professor raised in the previous class?49. What does the professor imply about the photographs Stieglitz took at night?50.Why did Stieglitz choose not to make copies of his photographs?。

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00年8月托福听力文字Part A1. M:do you have this style shirt in my size?W: I'll check. But...to tell u the truth,i think this one's right for u.Q:what does the woman mean?2. M:oh,I'm sorry. I just realized that I forgot to bringthe tape recorderyou lent me.I left it back in mydorm.W: That's all right.I won't need it until tonight. As long as I've got itby then.Q:what does the woman Imply?3. M: So how much was your plane ticket?W: More than I could really afford. I had to dip into my saving(动用存款).Q: What does the woman imply?4. W:Wed. are going to be busy days for me next semester.Three class inthe morning and then two more in theafternoon. I won't even have time forlunch.M: You really should try to fit it in,you know. Those afternoon classeswould be tough to sit through（耐着性子听完） if u stomach's rumbling（咕噜叫）.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?5. W: You are dropping out of the Marching Band? But Ithought you lovedit. All the travelling,playingbefore big crowds.M:I do. But...with all that time away from my studies my grades are reallystarting to slip.Q:what does the man mean?6. W:I'm thinking of getting a new pantsuit（长裤与衣相配成套的便服）to wear to James' wedding.M:I just hope that my old suit still fits. You know how I feel aboutshopping.Q: What does the man imply?7. M: What's my share of the bill?18.50? That can't be right!I only had asalad for dinner.W:don't get excited.let me check them out（核对）.Q:what will woman probably do next?8. M:I'm surprised that Sarah told her boss he was wrong to have fired hissecretary.W:I know. But that Sarah...If she has anopinion,everyone's got to knowit.Q:what does the woman mean?9. M: how about a movie tonight? That new comedy is opening in town.W: Sounds great,but I've got to put finishing touches on my psychologyresearch paper.Q: What does the woman imply?10. W:you won't have to look very hard to find a job oncampus. But Idon't think you'll find anything thatisn't just part-time.M: That suits me. Anything more than that,and I have to change my classschedule.Q: What does the man mean?11. M: Do u think u feel energetic enough to walk to our study groupsession tonight?W:If there is one! I guess u haven't heard the weather report.over afoot of snow is expected.Q: What does the woman imply?12. M: Oh!I turned all of my white sock pink! I threw a red T-shirt in byaccident.W: Have u tried running them through again with bleach?Q:what does the woman suggest the man do?13. W:I hear that your brother is planning to transfer to anotheruniversityM:not if I can talk him out of it. And believe me,I'm trying.Q:what does the man imply?14. W:I'd like to enrollin the free seminar u advertisedinnewspaper. The one on managing your personalfinances.M: Okay. Now the ad did say that u have to have a saving account at ourbank to be eligible. Do u have onehere?Q: What does the man want to know?15. W: Did you see the weather forecast for this weekend?Ican't believe how the temperature's gonna dip(下降).M:I know. That isn't my idea what Oct. should be like.Q: What does the man mean?16. M: This exhibit is a total bore!I can't believe they call this art.W:I think I've seen enough.Q: What will the woman probably do next?17. W: We should probably think about selecting someoneto lead our studygroup you know,somebody reallyorganized.M: Then u can count me out.Q: What does the man mean?18. W:what do you think would be a reasonable price to pay for a newcomputer?M: You are asking the wrong person.my brother gave me mine.Q: What does the man imply?19. W: T hat’s a nice-looking jacket.It fits uperfectly.Isit somethingu bought recently?M: Thanks. No,I've had it a while.I've just been waiting for the weather tocool down.Q: What does the man imply?20. M: What's wrong with Herald today? he snapped（厉声说）to me for no reason.W: Don't worry,it's just the end of the semesterpressure.He'll be hisold self next week.（变回原来的样子）Q: What does the woman say about Herald?21. W:I'm sorry.I need to work late tonight. So u shouldprobably cancelour reservation at the restaurant.M: Oh,actually I've never got round to making one in the first place.Q: What does the man mean?22. M: Professor Johnson,for my sociology project thisterm I'm thinking ofinterviewing all the residentsin town on their TV viewing habit.W: Well that's quite an undertaking for such a shortterm project. Maybeyou should to take a little while to think about what that would entail（使必须的）before making your final decision.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?23. M:how do I look in this new sweater I boughtyesterday?I was in ahurry,so didn't have a chanceto try it on.W: Well,I really like the style. But it looks a little tight. You mightwant to take it back and get the next size up.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?24. M: Do you have any idea what it'll cost to send this little package toAustralia?W: You've got me! The farthest I've ever sent a package is Canada.Q: What does the woman mean?25. M: This isn't the dish I ordered,but I'm glad I got it.It's delicious.W: As far as I'm concerned, the waiter should still hear about it.26. M：I’ve still got to fulfill my foreign languagerequirement, three semesters’worse. What aboutyou?W: Not me. I tested out of Spanish. Don’t you remember my dad got a job in Mexico when I was 5? I’ve lived there for 8 years, so I’m pretty fluent.Q: What does the woman mean?27. W: Excuse me.Do you know when the next train for Philadelphia leaves?M: No, I don’t. But there’s a schedule in the rack, right in front of the ticket window.Q: What can be inferred about the man?28. W: I want to take some pictures of my family when Igo home this weekend, but I hate lugging my cameraaround. It’s so bulky（体积大的）and heavy.M: You can take mine instead. I wo n’t need it this weekend and it takes great pictures despite thesize.Q: What does the man imply?29. W: You know what the Wildlife Club needs? We need anadvisor, someone who knows a lot about theenvironment and wild life conservation.M: There’s someone new in the Biology Department, Professor Bell. I’ll see if she’ll beinterested.Q: What will the man probably do?30. M: You were also wearing a blue scarf when you camein, weren’t you? I think I grabbed yours byaccident.W: No, you didn’t. Mine’s still hanging by the door.I can see it from here.Q: What does the woman mean?Part B31-35M: What happened to you today?W: I went to the Bard Music Festival in downtown New York .I listened to a really nice concert.M: Really? Then whose music were they played?W: Just Haydn’s. It was so beautiful that I was humming （哼唱的）the music myself all the way home on the train.What time is it, anyway? It must be getting late. M: 7o’clock. Did you forget? We were supposed to meet the other members of the Computer Science Club thisafternoon.W: Oh, I am sorry. It completely slipped my mind.M: Sally was going to show us a software program she bought.I wanted to see it.W: Why didn’t you go?M: Well, I was waiting for you, like we planned. And beforeI knew it, it was too late. But forget it, the concertwould probably be more interesting.W: My favorite piece of Haydn’t Baritone Trion No.97. The Baritone（萨克斯号）is an old type of string instrument.It’s unusual that it had two sets of strings. One set you play with a bow, like a violin, the other set you can pluck with your figures. The balance of theplucking and bowing was beautiful.M: I’ve listened to several of Haydn’s symphonies before.I have a couple of () CDs.W: You do? I’d like to borrow them some time if you don’t mind.M: If I can find them, sure. My CD collections stuff away somewhere.W: I hope I can get the CD of the Baritone Trio I’ve heard. M: Well, we still have some time before the mall closes.Why don’t we check to see if the music shop’s got it. W: All right.31, what is the conversation mainly about?32,why did the woman apologize to the man?33,what is unusual about the baritone?34,what does the woman want to borrow front the man? 35,where will the speakers probably go next?Question 36 through 39;M:let's say you are geologist,and u want to investigatethegeological history of a place.that is,how did geologists determine things like...say ..How were the rocks formed? Or was an area once under water? If so,when? How should u go about it?W: I'd start with stratigraphy（地层学）.M:could u explain what that is to the class?W: well, stratigraphy is the description of strata（地层，stratum的复数） in sedimentary rock. I guess that's not so clear, huh? Ok, let's say one of theinvestigators spot near a river, for example. well, over the history of the area, every time the river flooded, it would deposit a layer of sediment all through with floodplain(泛滥平原). Sometimes a bigger layer, sometimes a smaller, depending on the size of the flood. Well, one layer or stratum gets deposited overanother. Obviously these strata built up over millions of years. Stratigraphy is the study of these layers of deposited settlement.M:so does that mean if i examine each of these strata,i can tell how long ago each one is deposited?W:not necessarily. You see,there might've been some years when the river didn't flood and no settlement was deposited. You need other kinds of evidence to tell how much time might've gone by between when one layer got deposited and one on top of it got deposited.M:and what are those other kinds of evidence u are talking about?W:well,fossils for one. You can determine exactly how olda fossil is and that's how u can tell how the rocksurrounding it is.M:very good. The discovery of that particular techniqueis an interesting story. It was a man named William Smith who first used fossils for the purpose of dating strata back in the 1800s.let's take a look at how he went about making this geological breakthrough.36 what is the discussionmainly about?37 what does the woman explain when she talks about rivers?38 according to the discussion,why are geologists unable to determine thegeological age of an area by studying sediment deposit alone?39 what will the class probably discuss next?Part CQuestion 40 through 43(这篇文章Gter的笔记有缺失) Recently some anthropologist conducted an interesting case study in ethnology. now ethnology(人种学)as u recall is a branch of anthropology that deal with how various cultures developed change. The study was about the development of basket weaving by African-american women who live in the town of Mount Pleasant,South Carolina. The town is known for its high quality sweet grass baskets which are woven bye these women. They've been weaving the baskets for generations,handing down the skill from mother to daughter. Some of the baskets have been place on permanent display at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.the origin of their basket weaving dates back to the 17th century and even earlier when these women's ancestors came to the United States from the west coast of Africa. Now,it's mainly a hobby. But back in the 17th and 18th century African and American women wove the baskets foruse on the rice plantations. There were two types of baskets then:workbaskets and baskets for use in the home. The workbaskets were made out of bulrushes(芦苇). Bulrushes are long tough grass that grow in marshes. Onetype of workbaskets was fan basketwhich was used to separate the grain of rice from waste. The baskets used in the home were made out of the more delicate sweet grass. They were used for everything from fruit baskets to baby cradles.40 what is the talk mainly about?41 how did the women mentioned in the talk learn to wave basket?42 according to the speaker,what type of baskets was make out of bulrush?43 what is the main reason that the women in South Carolina now weavebaskets?Questions 44 through 46:This morning I want to tell u about a recent scientific discovery dealing with the relation between plants and animals. this is about a desert shrub whose leaves can shoot a stream of poisonous resin（树脂）a distance of six feet. You think it will be safe from all attacks by insects. But a recent study has found one insect,a beetle,that can chew its way past the plant's defense system by cutting the main vein that delivers the poison to the leaves. This vein cutting is jut one method the beetles used to prepare a safe meal. Another is by cuttinga path all the way across the leave to hold the flow of chemicals. Then they simply eat between the veins of poison. In the past,scientists who studied inset adaptation to plant defenses have focused on chemical responses. That is,how the insects can neutralize or alter the poisonous substances plants produce.what's unique about this chewing strategy is that the beetle is actually exhibiting a behavioral(行为的) response to the plant's defenses rather than the more common chemical response. It isonly after a beetle's survived several encounters with the plant' resin that it learns how to avoid the poison:by chewing through the resin transporting veins on the next leaf it eats. And thus gives itself ameal.however,it can take a beetle an hours an a half of careful vein cutting to prepare a small leaf that takes it only a few minutes to eat. So,though the method is effective,it's not very efficient.41 what is the talk mainly about?42 what is unusual about the desert plant?43 how can the beetles avoid being poisoned by the plant?Questions 47 through 50:We're going to start our discussion of poetry in Western Europe with the Iliad and the Odyssey.these two great poems stand out as great examples of the earliest European poems.they are believed to have been written some time between 800BC and 700BC,partly because the poems refer to the social conditions of that time, conditions that have been validated（验证）by the findings of archeologists. but justwho was the poet who laid down thesecornerstones(基石) of western literature? Well, tradition ascribles them to a man named Homer,but we know virtually nothing about this Homer.In fact,some say that such a poet never existed at all,that neither the Iliad nor the Odyssey was written by a single poet,but rather each poem is compositive of the writings of several people. This,anyway,is the view of a school of literary critics in the 18th century known as the Analysts. The Analysts pointed to internal evidence such as variations in the literary devices used in the poem to argue that each work was in fact a collection of several poems by severalGreek authors.Opposing the analysts were a second group of scholars called the Unitarian. They insisted that the Iliad and the Odyssey could have been the work of single poetic genius.To support their argument,they stress among other things the consistency of the character portrayed in the poetry. This wouldn't have been possible,they said,if they were written by many different poets. Now how we look at the Homeric question today has beengreatly influenced by someone named Milman Parry,an American scholar who first presented his ideas about Homer in the 1930s. So let's take a look at Parry's research and how it affects what modern day scholars think about Homer.47 what aspect of the Iliad and the Odyssey does the professor mainlydiscuss?48 according to the professor,what is one of the claims made by theanalysts?49 According to the Unitarians,what is one type of evidence that a singlepoet could have written both the Iliad and the Odyssey?50 What will the professor probably talk about next?放过一次违章作业，就为事故开一次绿灯。

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