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89-95老老托福听力单句文本与答案对应汇总

1989年1月托福听力文字及对应答案PART A1. I lent him a book. (B) He borrowed my book.2. Bob wanted to be a doctor, but he became a teacher instead. (D) Bob is a teacher.3. No one ever listens to a word I say. (C) People don't listen when I speak.4. Gary's beginning to come around to my point of view. (A) Gary's starting to share my opinion.5. Get to the movie theater by seven and you won't have to wait in the ticket line.(C) If you go early, you can buy your ticket right away.6. This biography isn't half as well - written as the last one I read.(A) The last biography I read was much better than this one.7. What a wonderful story! (A) The story is very enjoyable.8. George helped himself to another piece of pie. (C) George took another serving of pie.9. On the bookshelf in the office is a dictionary for everyone's use (A) Anybody can use the dictionary in the office.10. I'd like a larger suitcase than this one. (D) This suitcase isn't large enough.11. Bill and Mary were enraged when their meeting was cancelled. (D) Bill and Mary were angry about the cancellation.12. How about keeping the noise level down in here? (A) You must try to be quieter.13. They are getting along fine in their new school (C) They are doing well in school.14. Typing the essay is the least of my worries. (D) Typing the essay is only a minor problem.15. I didn't discourage Pamela from doing her art project. (A) I wanted Pamela to continue her project.16. I suggest we keep the party for Beth as a surprise. (D) I don't think we should tell Beth about the party.17.Sarah wanted to take a makeup exam. (B) Sarah hoped to take the test another time.18. Are there enough assignment sheets to go around? (A) Does everyone have a copy of the assignment?19. Wasn’t that the city bus th at'd just pulled away! (A) I think that was the city bus, don't you?20. No one knows more about the subject than Polly. (C) She's well acquainted with the subject.1989年5月托福听力文字及对应答案PART Al. I've ordered a radio and the company is supposed to ship it this week. (B) The radio I ordered should be sent this week.2. Laura has to make up the examination. (C) Laura must take the test.3. You know who is going to be at the convention? (D) Have you any idea who will attend the convention4. Because Susan was accepted by the state university, her brother Ben applied there too.(B) Ben applied to the state university because Susan was accepted there.5. It's lucky Tommy's ball didn't go through the window. (D) Fortunately, the ball didn't break the window.6. You want me to make just one copy of this, right? (D) I understand you'd like a single copy of this.7. How cheerful the room looks with so many colorful posters. (D) I understand you'd like a single copy of this.8. Mike's coffee was cold. (A) Mike's drink was cold.9. I can run this projector There’s really nothing to do it. (A) Running this projector is very easy for me.10. We haven't enough flour to make bread. (D) We need more flour.11. I’ve just got to get a new car. (C) I really need a new car.12. Sandra set up a display for the town's local history week. (A) Sandra arranged an exhibit for history week.13 There is no one who doesn't have an opinion about something. (C) Everyone has an opinion on something.14. If I had the money to spare, I'd be happy to lend it to you. (D) I'm sorry I can't lend you the money.15. The aroma of fresh pastry came to us from the kitchen. . (A) Someone was baking in the kitchen.16. Bob usually gets along with us. (A) We find Bob agreeable most of the time.17. Never before have I heard the professor gave such an interesting physics lecture.(B) This was the professor's best lecture yet.18. Barbara read so much that she can talk intelligently about almost any topic.(A) Barbara is interesting to listen to because she reads a lot.19. I don't expect he’ll get the job. (C) Someone else will probably get the job.20. How do you account for it? (B) What's the explanation?1989年8月托福听力文字及对应答案Part A1. She never wakes up before her alarm goes off.(D) She always sleeps until the alarm clock wakes her.2. There is a tax on clothing in some states. (C) In certain states clothes are subject to tax.3. The training program was difficult, but she got a lot out of it. (B) She learned a great deal from the program.4. He should be here in no time at all. (B) He'll probably arrive soon.5. Only if she gets her scholarship, can Karen afford to go to college. (C) Without a scholarship, Karen couldn't go to college.6. Ronald has to renew his passport because it is expired (B) He has to apply again for a passport.7. I thought I was late, but my watch was ten minutes fast. (A) I was actually on time.8. Answers to the math test came easily to everyone except Jerry. (C) Jerry had difficulty with the test.9. I think you should avoid taking that course this term. (A) It would be better not to take the course.10. I suspect that shopkeeper may be dishonest. (D) I don't think that shopkeeper is trustworthy.11. There is a fine if the reserved library books are even one hour overdue.(A) A fee is charged for reserved books returned even an hour late.12. Leslie wants to graduate early, so this semester she is taking as many credits as her department will allow her to.(B) Leslie has a heavier course load than usual this term.13. How busy you've been the last a few days! (B) You've had a lot to do recently.14. I wasn't given a copy of the catalog. (D) No one gave me a catalog.15. Mike informed Susan about the school's NO SMOKING policy. (B) Mike talked to Susan regarding the new policy.16. The president's speech was thought-provoking, wasn't it? (C) Don't you think the speech was stimulating?17. Before long, we’d all gotten to know one anoth er. (A) We became friends quickly.18. She didn't want to undo the work she had started. (D) She didn't want to start all over again.19. The professor introduced himself to the new students. (C) The students met the professor.20. That's the last thing I needed(C) I certainly didn't need that.1989年10月托福听力文字及对应答案Part A1. That's it for today; (C) That's all we'll do today.2. Robert is stopping by the bank to cash a check. (B) Robert is going to the bank to get some money.3. She's left to go shopping. (D) She's gone to buy some things.4. Your pen needs a refill, doesn't it? (A) Don't you need a refill for your pen?5. Everyone wants to take Professor Stanton's class. (A) Professor Stanton's course is very popular.6. Why don't we get together for dinner sometime? (C) Let's meet for dinner one of these days.7. Gary went to the dentist's about his broken tooth. (D) Why are the lectures held at four o'clock?8. Have you ever seen so many people at one of these lectures before" (C) This lecture is really crowded.9. You've got to do what is best for you. (A) Do what is most appropriate for you?10. I just arrived, but my suitcases were put on a later plane. (D) My baggage will arrive on another flight.11. He said the dormitory wasn't full, and it wasn't. (B) There are still vacant rooms.12. Susan asked us to bring the slide projector. (D) We were supposed to bring the slide projector with us.13. He lacks discipline in his study habits. (A) His study habits are poor.14. The report is all ready to be typed. (B) The report can be typed now.15. We'll pick you up tomorrow at eight come what may. (A) No matter what, we'll come for you tomorrow.16. I wish the semester were over, but we still get a month to go. (B) I want the semester to end now.17. You mean you paid only ten dollars for that huge stack of books? (C) You got a lot of books for your money.18. That kind of problem isn't completely unknown. (A) That isn't a totally new kind of problem.19. Professor Keen made us rewrite our essays in class. (A) We had to write our compositions over again.20. I can’t believe you are not a physics major. (B) You certainly know a lot about physics.1990年1月托福听力文字及对应答案PART A1. I must have left my keys at my sister's house. (C) My keys are probably at my sister's house.2. We need to arrive early for the graduation ceremony. (D) it’s necessary for us to arrive at the ceremony early.3. Sarah spent twice as much time on computer as I do. (C) I use the computer half as much as Sara does.4. Let's listen to what Robert has to say. (B) We should pay attention to Robert.5. I told you two to cut it out. (A) Stop that!6. No one in the world could you expect to find a harder worker than Lois. (C) Lois works very hard.7. Dean Williams was invited by the college president to address the faculty.(B) The president asked Dean Williams to speak to the faculty.8. I'll have this finished in a little while. (A) Soon I'll be finished.9. He's sick of his job. (A) He doesn't like his work.10. Framed posters make interesting decorations, don't you think? (B) I believe framed posters are good for decorating.11. That's precisely the kind of camera I brought with me. (A) I brought a camera just like that one.12. If he’d only give our quizzes back. (C) We wish he would return our quizzes.13. I didn't mean to cause you so much trouble. (A) I'm sorry to have inconvenienced you.14. It's fun to sit in the students' section at the football game. (D) I enjoy sitting with the students at the game.15. There will be someone at the airport to meet us, won't there? (C) I believe that we'll be met at the airport.16. When will you ever learn! (C) Why do you keep on making the same mistakes?17. I don't recall locking my suitcase. (D) As far as I know, my suitcase should be open.18. To pay to see that movie would be foolish, when you can see it on television for nothing.(A) If you can see the movie on television, why pay for it?19. I didn't know that both reports were due today. (B) I thought only one report was due.20. The classes should have shorter sessions. (C) The classes are too long.1990年5月托福听力文字及对应答案PART A1. Frank rented a car and drove to Dallas. (B) Frank drove to Dallas in a rented car.2. I saw her practicing the violin. (B) She was practicing the violin when I saw her.3. He came over to our house just the other day. (A) He recently visited us.4. Sidney has a tooth removed. (C) The dentist pulled out Sidney's tooth.5. How on earth can you believe that? (D) You don't really believe that, do you?:6. The shop's closed for the night. (D) The shops are closed until tomorrow.7. I thought you wouldn't come to class today. (A) I didn't think you would be in class.8. Don failed physics and had to take it over. (D) He took physics again because he failed the first time.9. No sooner had the storm started than all the lights went out. (C) The lights went off just as the storm began.10. He's planning a graduation party for his sister on the 20th of the next month. (D) Next month on the twentieth is the party.11. The bookstore is out of textbooks for French 102. (B) There are no more textbooks for French 102 in the bookstore.12. I really need to brush up on my math. (B) I need to improve my math skills.13. There is nobody on campus who doesn't know Irene. (B) Almost everybody knows Irene.14. He has a job on the side, preparing the laboratory every day for the next experiment.(A) He has part-time work in the laboratory.15. I can't deny that I was awful in the play. (A) I must admit that my performance was bad.16. Gloria has been knocking herself out on the project. (C) Gloria has been working very hard on the task.17. You are going to finish school this semester, aren't you? (A) Won't you be finished with school after this semester?18. Prof. Jenkins suggested that I use her name as a reference. (C) Professor Jenkins will recommend me.19. Shouldn't we be thinking about leaving for work? (A) Isn't it time we went to work?20. Lorraine's family was pleased by her thoughtful gift. (A) Lorraine gave her family a gift they liked.1990年8 月托福听力文字及对应答案PART A1. She used to live in a dormitory, but now she has her own apartment(B) She has moved out of the dormitory.2. We'll probably be late for the concert, won't we? (D) I think we'll miss the beginning of the concert.3. I' d better not go to bed because I haven* t finished my chemistry assignment. (B) I have to stay up to finish my chemistry.4. 1 always forget people's names at parties. (C) It's hard for me to remember a person's name at a party.5. You gave me the right address for Bill's apartment, didn't you? (B) I hope you gave me Bill's correct address.6. Just down the street is a nice little gift shop. (D) There is a gift shop nearby.7. The snack bar has fresh fruit, right? (A) Doesn't the snack bar sell fresh fruit?8. There are big sales going on in the department stores downtown this week according to Charlie.(C) Charlie told us about the sales in the stores downtown.9. There is not a single cloud in the sky this afternoon. (B) It's sunny day today.10. Not one student in my class has studied painting before. (C) Nobody in the class has ever had any painting lessons.11. Behind the lecture hall is a small parking lot. (C) The lecture hall is in front of a parking lot.12. Lucy was offered a scholarship by the university that was her first choice.(A) Lucy got a scholarship to the University of her Choice.13. Barbara discovered she was ineligible for the song contest. (D) She found out she couldn't enter the contest.14. Ted once worked there but no longer does. (D) He doesn't work there anymore.15. She replaced the broken pane of glass. (B) She fixed the window.16. I guessed the right answer. (B) I got the correct answer by chance.17. I've promised to take Cathy some of this delicious tea. (A) I said I'd take some of this tea to Cathy.18. Mary Ann, that's who makes the best soup. (C) Mary Ann makes outstanding soup.19. The last person I want to see Is Jeff. (A) I don't want to see Jeff at all.20. Sarah used to teach psychology, but now she is a corporate statistician (D) Sarah has a different job now.1990年10月托福听力文字及对应答案PART A1. Pat dropped the letter in the mailbox. (C) Pat mailed the letter.2. Fred gave the right answers to the question the instructor asked. (C) Fred's answers were correct.3. The trip was a wonderful experience, don't you agree? (B) Wasn't the trip marvelous?4. He ate two of them. (A) He had two to eat.5. Cheryl rarely goes with the group to the Saturday night dances. (D) Cheryl seldom goes to the dances with the group.6. She has to buy a book bag for school.(A) She needs something to carry her schoolbooks in.7. I’ve decided to hang on to my textbooks form last year. (C) I'm keeping my old textbooks.8. Carol works as a nurse, but she would rather teach. (B) Carol wishes she were a teacher.9. If only this rain would stop. (B) I'm tired of the rain.10. Twelve people came, but half left early. (A) Six people left before the end.11. Through that door, you will find someone to help you. (C) You can get someone to assist you if you go in that door.12. Max felt sick and stayed home from school. (B) Max missed school because he was sick.13. Everyone except Carrie voted for an exam instead of a paper. (D) Everyone but Carrie preferred having an exam.14. This tomato plant is still immature. (D) The tomato plant isn't completely developed.15. I’m supposed to turn south at the corner, right? (C) Shouldn't I turn south at the corner?16. Steve wanted a pair of table lamps, but got a floor lamp instead.(A) Steve bought a floor lamp, though he'd planned to buy table lamps.17. I don't need to tell you to come alone, do I? (B) You know you should come by yourself, don't you?18. He’ll turn his back on me if I ask for money. (A) When I need money, he won't help.19. I signed up for a month long course, but Kary signed up for one, that’s eight weeks long.(B) My course is half as long as Katy's.20. He misread the recipe, so the stew he made tasted terrible. (D) He didn't follow the recipe for the stew.1991年1月托福听力文字及对应答案PART A1. I couldn't hear her name clearly. (C) It was hard to hear her name.2. I wouldn't mind having a roommate. (D) Having a roommate is all right with me.3. Little did she realize that the present was for her. (D) She didn’t know that the present would be for her.4. I wonder if you could shut the door. (A) Could you please close the door?5. We just can't get over the fact that Ted and Margie got married. (B) The fact that they got married still amazes us.6. I wish I had more time to spend with you. (A) it’s too bad we have so little time together.7. I used to watch a lot of TV, but now I can't stand it. (A) Although I used to watch television a lot, I hate it now.8. On your right is the information booth. (D) You can get information over on the right.9. He fell down and hurt himself. (C) He was injured.10. What a long bus ride this is! (C) This bus ride takes a very long time.11. Jane wants to buy that painting? (B) Does Jane really wish to purchase that painting?12. Ruth liked Henry's watch so much that he bought himself one exactly like it. (D) Russ got a wat ch just like Henry’s13. You’ll come right on time, won't you? (C) Please try to be prompt.14. Carrol was told that she had gained the top score. (A) Carol did better than anyone else.15. Students outnumbered teachers at the rally. (A) Carol did better than anyone else.16. No one could keep him from speaking. (C) He couldn’t be prevented from speaking.17. The sea's very calm. (B) The water isn't rough.18. She stopped feeling the ducks at the park. (D) She no longer gives the ducks food.19. I can't risk not telling him. (B) I have to tell him.20. Jeff and Alan share a common outlook or life. (A) They think alike.1991年5月托福听力文字及对应答案PART A1. Emily and Joe are medical students, aren't they? (A) I think Emily and Joe are studying medicine.2. The conductor of the symphony orchestra was terrific. (B) The orchestra's conductor was excellent.3. Ned wasn't invited to the party. (D) No one asked Ned to the party.4. I have the store deliver the packages to my house. (C) The store sent the packages to my house.5. There is no sport I enjoy more than swimming. (A) Swimming's my favorite sport.6. You’llfind her number listed in the telephone book. (C) Her number is in the directory.7. Too bad you didn't make a hotel reservation. (A) You should have reserved a room.8. The editor should have completed their work earlier. (B) The editors were late in finishing.9. The dormitory laundry service gives out clean sheets each week, doesn’t it?(D) Aren't clean sheets provided in the dormitory weekly?10. If I'd remembered to check the mailbox, I might have found your note.(A) Since I forgot to look in the mailbox, I missed your note.11. Irene’s grades enabled her to earn a scholarship. (D) She received a scholarship because of her grades.12. John doesn't think they've left the office yet. (D) He thinks they're still at the office.13. No sooner had I started to type my paper than the telephone rang. (C) Someone called just as I started to work.14. The fire was prevented from spreading because of Sandra's quick action. (A) Sandra stopped the fire from spreading.15. I went for a walk to wake myself up. (C) I was feeling sleepy and so I took a walk.16. Don’t you think it would be wise to review how much we've spent to date? (B) We should total our expenses up to now.17. The committee was selected by the college faculty. (B) The college faculty chose the committee members.18. Standing next to Paul is the dean of admissions. (C) The dean is standing beside Paul.19. The door banged shut. (D) The door closed loudly.20. Peter’s job search was unsuccessful. (B) Peter was unable to find a job.1991年8月托福听力文字及对应答案PART A1. The bank granted her loan to cover her school expenses. (C) She borrowed money from the bank to pay her school fees.2. Bill thanks for picking up the books for me. (D) I appreciate your getting my books, Bill.3. She said the demonstration begins at 8 o’clock, didn’t she? (C) I understand the demonstration will be at eight o'clock.4. Linda took night classes for ten years and eventually got her degree. (C) It took Linda ten years to earn her degree.5. Automobile pollution is a far greater problem than industrial waste. (B) Cars pollute more than industry does.6. I’m used to getting up early. (C) I usually get up early.7. Mary said she wanted to live by herself. (A) Mary doesn't want a roommate.8. Red lettering on signs is much more noticeable than blue. (B) Blue print is less eye-catching than red print.9. He stood up for what he thought was right. (B) He defended his point of view.10. I’d like to skip the meeting, but I can't just not go. (C) I'll go to the meeting even though I don't want to.11. I couldn't get David to tell where he's going on vacation. (A) David wouldn't tell me where he will spend his vacation.12. The radio is too loud only for Ben. (D) Just Ben thinks the radio is too loud.13. Let’s leave the ear at home and walk to town for a change. (D) I'd rather walk than drive today.14. Kevin raced through the station, afraid he'd miss the train. (B) Kevin didn't want to miss the train, so he ran to catch it.15. If we hadn't made the wrong turn, we’d have been on time. (D) We're late because we went the wrong way.16. Better than half the class was absent. (D) More than half of the students were not in class.17. People from the television station have requested the viewers to send in their suggestions.(A) The television station staff has asked for viewers' ideas.18. Although John would never believe it, I did try to return his telephone call. (C) I really tried to call John back.19. Lunch wasn't at all appealing today. (C) I didn't think today's lunch looked very good.20. Robert tends to keep his opinions to himself. (D) Robert seldom tells people what he's thinking.1991年10月托福听力文字及对应答案PART A1. The radio works well only in clear weather. (C) The radio doesn't work in bad weather.2. Actually, I don't think Jane's busy now. (A) I believe Jane's free at the moment.3. Gary has to face the facts. (B) He had to accept the truth.4. If I'd known the bank would be closed today. I would have gone there yesterday. (D) I didn't go to the bank yesterday.5. In computer programming, Susan is head and shoulders above the rest of us.(A) Susan is much better than we are in this subject.6. She is a first-year law student. (C) She's just begun her legal studies.7. For the next half hour, we will work out in the gym. (C) We will be exercising in the gymnasium for 30 minutes.8. When will these pictures be ready? (A) I've waited too long for the pictures.9. Jane was taught to drive by her brother. (B) He taught her how to drive.10. Philip's never been seen wear a tie. (D) He doesn't seem to ever wear a tie11. I must have left my office keys at home because I can't find them anywhere. (B) I forgot to bring my keys.12. Wasn't it the best meal you ever ate! (C) The food was delicious, don't you agree?13. We won't start a new lesson before next week. (D) There will be no new lesson this week.14. You took the bus to get here right? (B) I understand you came by bus.15. I am afraid that Alan is not up to such a difficult task. (D) I doubt that Alan can do the job.16. My cousin, who is a geography teacher, helped us plan out trip. (C) We received advice about our trip from my cousin.17. Dian was too excited to sit quietly and kept pacing the floor. (D) She couldn't hide her excitement.18. Robert wants to take up drawing. (A) He's interested in learning how to draw.19. He got bored playing cards last night; so he left early. (C) He did not stay for the entire evening.20. May I have a package of safety pins please? (C) Would you please give me safety pins.1992年1月托福听力文字及对应答案PART A1. Jack introduced us to his parents (D) We met his mother and father.2. I finished the assignment a week ago. (B) My assignment was completed last week3. We didn’t think you would mind C) We didn't expect it to bother you..4. Do go ahead with your dessert. (A) Please eat your dessert.5. He was extremely angry but didn't let it show. (B) He was hiding his feelings.6. Aren’t your clever to figure that out! (A) How smart you are to find the answer to that!7. Ann rides her bike to work to save money on bus fare. (B) Anne saves money by riding her bike to work8. My marks are higher than I thought they’d be. (B) I didn't think my marks would be this good.9. Alex will call before he comes, won’t he? (C) Will Alex phone before coming?10. The club president announced that each member has a quota of ten tickets to sell for the talent show.(B) Everyone in the club should sell at least ten tickets11. We should include these figures in the report, I think. (C) I believe the report ought to include this information.12. Now that I finally turned in my thesis, I plan to take it easy for a while. (C) I'm going to rest after all that hard work13. I don't think I heard her name mentioned before. (D) That name isn't familiar to me.14. No one came to the school play. (C) Nobody went to see the play.15. If only you told me sooner. (B) You should have informed me earlier.16. I’ve got to get going on my research project. (D) It's time to start my research project17. The actors received a standing ovation for their performance. (C) The audience stood up and applauded.18. A friend bought Doris's painting. (D) Doris' friend bought her painting19. Everyone thinks Carlo is a very outgoing fellow. (D) He's very friendly.20. I was late coming back from lunch today. (D) I look a longer lunch break today1111111992年5月托福听力文字及对应答案PART A1. We tried calling Ken, thinking he'd be home. (B) We expected Ken to answer the phone.2. She doesn't know we finished the experiment. (A) She thinks we haven't finished.3. Didn’t she handle her presentation well (B) She gave a good presentation4. I don't know Maxine although we went to the same university. (C) I never met Maxine when we were at college.5. At the end of the street is a bookstore where you can buy used books. (B) You can get secondhand books in that store.6. If he'd only asked me for help I'd have done my best for him. (A) I'd have been happy to help if he'd asked me.7. The shoe polish doesn't match the shoes. (A) The shoe polish is the wrong color.8. You’ll have to get another chair from the living room. (C) You'll have to bring another chair in here.9. I had a piece of Carla's birthday cake although I usually don't like dessert. (D) It was unusual that I ate some cake.10. Here take this pill, don’t chew it. (D) Swallow this tablet.11. I can't finish what I’m working on until I have your research result. (A) I need your data before I can finish my work.。

97年5月托福听力文字

97年5月托福听力文字

97年5月托福听力文字1.W: Thanks a lot, this scarf will be perfect with my blue jacket.M: Made a good choice, did I?Q: What does the man mean?2. A: My cousin Bob is getting married in California. And I can't decide whether to go.B: It's a long trip. But I think you'll have a good time.Q:What does the man imply?3. A: Excuse me. Could you bring me a glass of water please?B: Sorry. But I am not a waiter.Q:What does the man mean?4. A: Got the time?B: It's a little after ten.Q:What does the woman mean?5. A: You did an excellent job on that presentation.B: Thanks. I put a lot of time into it.Q:What does the woman mean?6. A: Are you ready to go jogging?B: Almost. I have to warm up first.Q:What does the woman mean?7. A: I've been calling David for the past half hour, but I keep getting a busy signal.B: Well, if you don't get him soon, we'll just have to go to the movies without him.Q:Why are the women trying to call David?8. A: If I don't find my wallet pretty soon, I'm going to have to report it stolen.B: Hold on. Before you call the campus security office, have you checked you car, all your jacket pockets, everywhere?Q:What does the woman suggest the man do?9. A: I notice you don't buy your lunch in the cafeteria any more.B: When prices went up, I decided to bring my own.Q:Why doesn't the woman buy food in the cafeteria?10. A: You know my car hasn't been the same since I bumped into that telephone pole.B: You'd better have that looked into before you drive to Florida.Q:What does the woman mean?11. A: Hello. I'd like two seats for this evening show.B: Sorry, but the performance is already sold out. Would you be interested in something later this week?Q:What does the woman imply?12. A: That leaky faucet is starting to get to me.B: What should we do about it?Q:What does the woman want to know?13. A: Could you please tell me where to find running shoes?B: Yes. They'll be on the second floor in sporting goods.Q:Where is this conversation probably taking place?14. A: Mary, did you drop off the roll of film for developing?B: No, I got Susan to do it.Q:What happened to the roll of film?15. A: The floor is awfully wet. What happened?B: No sooner had I gotten into the shower than the phone rang.Q:What does the man imply?16. A: Aren't you leaving tomorrow for vacation? All packed and ready to go?B: Not quite. I still have to stop by the drug store and get my allergy prescription refilled.Q:What does the man imply?17. A: It's so mild today. Want to go for a bike ride after your last class?B: What's the latest we could start? My last class is a chemistry lab and it often runs late.Q:What does the woman mean?18. A: I knew Laurie played the piano, but I didn't know she played the guitar.B: Neither did I. It seemed she just picked it up on her own over this summer.Q:What does the woman mean?19. A: I heard that Park Electronics is going to be holding interviews on campus next week.B: Yeah? What day? I'd like to talk to them and drop off my resume.Q:What does the woman want to do?20. A: You know some TV channels have been rerunning a lot of comedies from the sixties. What do you think of those old shows?B: Not much. But then the new ones aren't so great either.Q:What does the man mean?21. A: Jenny, here is the book you loaned me. But I'm a bit embarrassed. I can't seem to find the jacket for it.B: I'd have never even noticed. You are one of the few people who actually returns books to me. Q:What can be inferred from the conversation?22. A: Did you hear if the debate team is going on to the state competition or did they get eliminated?B: Actually, I haven't been following their progress this year.Q:What does the man imply?23. A: I want to take comparative anatomy(比较解剖学)this year, but according to the requirements, I have to have taken the introductory biology course first.B: Ask the professor if you can take them simultaneously. All he can do is say no.Q:What does the woman suggest the man do?24. A: If I can get Brian to pay back the money I lent him last week, I could get that new tennis racket.B: I hope you have better luck than I did.Q:What does the woman imply?25. A: I hear you're quite proficient on the violin.B: I'm pretty rusty after all these years.Q:What does the man mean?26. A: I really want to see the play at the outdoor theater tonight. Will you come with me?B: You know I hate battling all those mosquitoes, but if you have your heart set on it.Q:What can be inferred about the man?27. A: Have you visited the new exhibit?B: Not yet. But it'll be at the student center until June.Q:What does the man imply?28. A: I have to be at the dentist's at 7:30 tomorrow morning.B: Then you won't miss any classes.Q:What does the woman imply?29. A: I am taking up a collection for the jazz band. Would you like to give?B: Just a minute while I get my wallet.Q:What will the woman probably do next?30. A: Your cousins just called. They are stranded(束手无策) at the beach.B: So they didn't manage to get a lift after all.Q:What had the woman assumed about her cousins?Part B31-34A: Hey, Karen. Looks like you got some sun this weekend.B: Yeah, I guess so. I spent the weekend at the beach.A: Oh, yeah? That's great! Where did you stay?B: Some friends of my parents live out there. And they invited me for as long as I wanted to stay. A: So, what do you doing back here already?B: Oh, I have a paper I need to work on. And I just couldn't do any serious studying at the beach. A: I don't blame it. So, what did you do out there? I mean, besides lie out in the sun, obviously. B: I jogged up and down the beach and I played some volleyball. You know, I never realize how hard it is to run on sand. I couldn't even get through a whole game before I had to sit down. It's much easier to run on the wet sand near the water.A: Not to mention cooler. Did you go swimming?B: I wanted to, but they said the water isn't warm enough for that until a couple of months from now. So I just wetted in up to my knees(涉水于过膝深的地方).A: It all sounds so relaxing. I wish I could get away to the beach like that.B: It looks like you could use it. Don't tell me you spent the weekend in the library again.31. How did the woman spend last weekend?32. Why did the woman come home so soon?33. Why did the woman have to stop playing in the volleyball game?34. Why didn't the woman go swimming?35-38A: Thanks for stopping by, Ann. I'd like to talk to you about a research project that I thought you might be interested in. A friend of mine is working in Yellow Stone National Park this summer. B: Yellow Stone! I've always wanted to spend some time out Wyoming(怀俄明州).A: Wait till you hear what the project is. She's working with the buffalo population.The herds have been increasing in size lately which is good in theory.B: Yeah. But I thought they were in endanger of becoming extinct.A: Well, apparently, because of all the winter tourists, paths are created in the snow.More buffalo survived in the harsh winters because the paths made it easier for the buffalo to move around and find food. But it turns out that some of the herds are infected with the bacteria. B: Oh, yeah. I heard about that. A blue…A: A blue seller abutters.B: Right. It's been around for quite a while.A: Yes, it has. And because the buffalo population is increasing, they've been roaming more than usual. And the disease's begun to spread to the cattle ranches that border the park.B: That's bad news. Isn't that the disease that causes animals to abort(流产)their young?A: Yes. And it's caused a lot of controversy. Some of the ranchers even want to destroy the buffalo herds.B: That's awful! Have they made much progress with the research?A: So far, they've been collecting tissue samples from dead buffalo to see if the bacteria is present.B: I'll really be interested in working on this. You know I've been researching diseased animal population.A: That's why I thought of you. I took the liberty of mentioning your name to my friend.She's hoping you'll be able to spend the whole summer out there.B: Well, I was going to work on my thesis a lot in July. But I'm sure my adviser wouldn't want me to pass up(拒绝)this opportunity.35. What did the professor want to talk to Ann about?36. According to the professor, why is the buffalo population increasing?37. Why does the professor think Ann would be interested in going to Yellow Stone?38. How will Ann probably spend the summer?Part C39-41Welcome to Everglades(沼泽地)National Park(没记错的话,应该是位于佛州). The Everglades is a watery plain covered with saw grass that's a home to numerous species of plants and wild life. And one and half million acres that's too big to see it all today. But this tour will offer you a good sampling. Our tour bus will stop first at Tailor Slue. This is a good place to start because it's a home to many of the plants and animals typically associated with the everglades. You'll see many exotic birds and of course a world famous alligators. Don't worry. There's a boardwalk(木板路)that goes across the marsh, so you can look down at the animals in the water from a safe distance. The boardwalk is high enough to give you a great view of the saw grass prairie(大草原). From there we'll head at some other marshy and even jungle-like areas that feature wonderful tropical plant life. For those of you who'd like a close view of the saw grass prairie, you might consider running a canoe sometime during your visit here. However, don't do this unless you have a very good sense of direction and can negotiate your way through tall grass. We hate to have to come looking for you.(我们可不想去找你,意为不要走丢)You have a good fortune of being here in the winter, the best time of the year to visit. During the spring and summer the mosquitoes will justabout to eat you alive(生吃了你). Right now, they are not so bothersome, but you'll soon want to use an insect repellent(驱虫剂).39. What is the main purpose of the tour?40. What does the speaker imply about pedaling across the water in a canoe?41. Why is it good to visit the everglades in the winter?42-46Thank you. It's great to see so many of you interested in this series on survival in outer space. Please excuse the cameras. We are being radio taped for the local TV stations. Tonight I'm going to talk about the most basic aspect of survival—the space suit. When most of you imagine an astronaut, that's probably the first thing that comes to mind(头脑中闪现), right? Well, without space suits, it would not be possible for us to survive in space. For example, outer space is a vacuum. There's no gravity or air pressure. Without protection, a body would explode(爆炸). What's more, we'd cook in the sun or freeze in the shade with temperatures ranging from a toasty 300 degrees above to a cool 300 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. The space suit that NASA has developed is truly a marvel. This photo enlargement here is a left side's image of an actual space suit worn by astronauts on the last space shuttle mission. This part is the torso(躯干). It's made of seven extremely durable layers. This thick insulation protects against temperature extremes and radiation. Next is what they call a bladder of oxygen. That's a inflatable(膨胀的)sack filled with oxygen to simulate atmospheric pressure. This bladder presses against the body with the same force as the earth atmospheric sea level. The innermost layers provide liquid cooling and ventilation. Despite all the layers, the suit is flexible allowing free movement, so we can work. Another really sophisticated part of the space suit is the helmet. I brought one along to show you. Can I have a volunteer come and demonstrate?42. What is the speaker's main purpose?43. What will cause an unprotected human body to explode in outer space?44. Where is the bladder of oxygen located?45. What does the speaker show the audience as she describes the main part of the space suit?46. What will probably happen next?47-50Good evening. My name is Pam Jones and on behalf of the modern dance club, I'd like to welcome you to tonight's program. The club is pleased to present the TV version of the Catherine Wheel, Twyla Tharp's rock ballet. This video version of the ballet has been even more successful with audiences than the original theater production. It includes some animation, slow motion and stop action phrases that really help the audience understand the dance. The title of the piece refers to Saint Catherine, who died on a wheel in 307 AD. Nowadays, a Catherine wheel is also a kind of firework that looks something like a pinwheel. Anyway, the dance is certainly full of fireworks. You'll see how Twyla Tharp explores one family's attempt to confront the violence in modern life. The central symbol of the work is a pineapple. But exactly what it represents has always created a lot of controversy. As you watch, see if you can figure it out. The music for this piece is full of the rhythmic energy of rock music. It was composed by David Burn of the rock band Talking Heads. And the lead dancer in this version was Sara Radnor who is perfectly suited to Tharp's adventurous choreography(舞台舞蹈). Following the video, dance teacher Mary Parker will lead the discussion about the symbolism Mr. Tharp used. We hope you can stay for that. So, enjoy tonight's video and thank you for your support.47. What is the purpose of the talk?48. Why was the video version of the dance more successful than the theater production?49. What kind of music is the dance performed to?50. What will probably be included in the discussion after the program?。

年5月toefl听力文本及答案

年5月toefl听力文本及答案

2000年5月TOEFL 听力试题Section One: Listening Comprehension1. (A) They don’t enjoy swimming.(B) They won’t go swimming in the lake today. (C ) They don’t know how to swim. (D) They’ll swim in the lake tomorrow.2. (A) The style of sweater she’s wearin g is very common.(B) The man saw Jill wearing the sweater. (C) She wore the sweater for the first time yesterday.(D) She usually doesn’t borrow clothes fromJill.3. (A) He went to see the dentist a week ago. (B) The woman should cancel her appointment with the dentist.(C) The woman’s toothache will go away byitself.(D) The woman should have seen the dentist by now.4. (A) She’s planning a trip to Antarctica. (B) She thinks attending the lecture will behelpful to her.(C) Her geography class is required to attendthe lecture.(D)She has already finished writing her report.5. (A) The woman should join the chess club. (B) He’s not a very good chess player. (C) The woman needs a lot of time to playchess.(D) He’s willing to teach the woman how to play chess.6. (A) Ask Alice if the man can borrow the novel. (B) Return the novel to Alice immediately. (C) Help the man find this own copy of thenovel.(D) Find out how much the novel costs.7. (A) He has already tasted the chocolatepudding.(B) Chocolate is his favorite flavor.(C) He doesn’t want any chocolate pudding (D) There is no more chocolate pudding left.8. (A) See the movie at a theater close by. (B) Wait until later to see the moive.(C) Consider seeing an English version of the movie.(D) Call the Pine Street Cinema to see what time the movie starts.9. (A) He doesn’t know how to find the student’s grade.(B) He doesn’t know if Dr. Wilson has finished grading the midterm exams.(C) He isn’t allowed to tell the student hergrade.(D) Dr. Wilson doesn’t want to be contacted while she’s away.10. (A) She had to wait even longer than the man did to have her car inspected.(B)The man should have had his car inspected sooner.(C)The auto inspection center will be closedat the end of the month.(D)The man doesn’t need to have his car inspected until next month.11. (A) He can act as a subject in the experiment. (B) He thinks the woman’s experiment is difficult to understand.(C) He’s busy working on his own experment. (D) He’s willing to help the woman run the experiment.12. (A) Look for the misplaced check. (B) Ask the bookstore for a refund.(C) Borrow some cash from the woman. (D) Repair his desk.13. (A) He hadn’t heard that Karen had a new roommate.(B) Karen wouldn’t give specific reasons for her feelings.(C) He thinks that Karen shouldn’t be angry. (D) Karen won’t be getting a new roommate after all.14. (A)The woman didn’t submit the thesis proposal to him on time.(B) He returned the thesis proposal to the woman a week ago.(C) He hasn’t read the thesis proposal yet. (D) The thes is proposal isn’t acceptable.15. (A) It only cost $400.答案:BBDBD ACACB DABCC BDAAD CBBDC CADBD DADCB CAACC CDACD BBACB 倚窗远眺,目光目光尽处必有一座山,那影影绰绰的黛绿色的影,是春天的颜色。

1999年5月托福听力考试试题原文(2)

1999年5月托福听力考试试题原文(2)

19. A: Could I look at your bus schedule? I don’t want to drive to work tomorrow if it’s snowing. B: You would be better off calling the terminal. It’s been a long time since I’ve used my schedule and I’m sure it was out of date. What does the woman mean? 20. A: That’s a pretty thick book. Are you sure Fram will want to plough through that? B: Are you kidding? She’ll be through it in two days. What does the man imply about Fram? 21. A: If I send this package third class, how long will it take to arrive? B: About two weeks. But, hmm, many people don’t realize that first class is only a dollar fifty more and it would get there in just a few days. What does the woman suggest the man do? 22. A: Surely, you don’t want to eat at the expensive restaurant. B: Not much I don’t. They have the best food in town. What does the man mean? 23. A: Like usual the lecture hall is complete mess this afternoon. Newspapers, soda cans, used issues, all of it, just thrown all over the floor. I can’t understand how people can be so thoughtless. B: Well, your professor should have the authority to get something done about it. What does the woman imply the man should do? 24. A: How about going on a camping trip next week with us? We are planning on hiking and canoeing in the state park. B: That sounds great. But I’d better warn you: I’ve never been in the canoe and I am not much the swimmer either. What does the woman mean? 25. A: I heard that the pre-turn-out for the opening of the new sculpture exhibit was a kind of disappointing. B: I guess a lot of other people feel the way I do about modern art. What does the woman mean? 26. A: We’d better make sure we get to the presentation early tomorrow morning. The dean said that there would be bagels and pastries in food. But I have a feeling that they are going to go quickly. B: I guess I’ll bring my appetite. What will the man probably do? 27. A: Isn’t it great about Ruth’s community service award? B: She deserved it What does the man mean? 28. A: I’m driving downtown this afternoon. I have to stop by Deluxe, the art supply store, to get some paints for my art class. B: Deluxe? They moved to Smithville. What does the woman mean? 29. A: You were right about the puzzle you lent me last week. It really is a challenge. I want to try to get it myself though, so I am going to work on it a little longer. B: Well, if you get really stuck, remember, I’m only a phone call away. What does the woman mean? 30. A: I’m new in town and I need to find a doctor. Do you know anything about Joyce Brown? B: I’ve been going to her for years. I don’t see how you could do better.What does the man say about Dr. Brown? Part B Questions 31-34 Listen to a conversation in a college dormitory. Hmm, hi. Hi, I am going door to door tonight to tell people about the student action coalition. Do you have a few minutes? Sure. You know, I think I read something in the newspaper last week. Yeah, there was an article about us since the last issue. See, we are trying to protect and conserver some of the open spaces on campus. That’s right. You are thesgroupsthat’s opposing the extension of the parking lot next toSmith Hall, right? That’s us. We just feel it is important to save some of the natural beauty of the campus,like Over-by Swing. Some of those trees are hundreds of years old. It is a pretty spot. My friends and I had picnics over there by the creek. Then you understand how we feel. We are organizing a rally on Thursday afternoon to get the administration to reconsider the parking lot plan. Well, I have a class on Thursday afternoon. But maybe you could sign this petition. We’re going to summit it to the administration to demonstrate how the students feel about this. Sure, let me get a pen and I’ll sign it.。

1999年5月TOEFL语法笔记

1999年5月TOEFL语法笔记

1999年5月TOEFL语法笔记编委:雪中茉莉审委:Fional1. Classical logic is characterized by a concern for the structure and elements ofargument____ that thought, language, and reality are interrelated.(A) based on the belief(B) on the belief based(C) belief based on the(D) the based belief onKey:A分析:考点是定语成分。

空格前面句子结构完整,空间应该填修饰argument的部分。

答案A,过去分词短语结构做后置定语,修饰argument。

(B)that 引导的是同位语从句,前面必然有一个名词,所以B错(C)明显的名词重叠,顺序混乱(D)这个选项进入句子无法修饰argument,同样是明显错误。

参考译文:经典的逻辑是以注重论证的结构和元素为特征的,其论证基于思想、语言和现实是相互关联的信念。

2. Adult fleas_____ only blood and are external parasites of mammals and birds.(A) eat(B) having eaten(C) that eat(D) to eatKey:A分析:考点是主谓结构。

由and并列关系,可知此处缺谓语。

答案A,主语复数,这里动词原形。

(B)这个选项是一个分词结构形式不能做谓语(C)如果选这个则,that引导定语从句,那么缺和and引导的动词并列的谓语。

(D)to do 在这里可以做补语,但是出现问题和C相同参考译文:成年的跳蚤只是吸血,是哺乳动物和鸟类的外寄生虫。

3. Heat energy may be absorbed or released when_____ while work is done on or by the1system.(A) changes in the internal energy of a system(B) by changing the internal energy of a system.(C) the internal energy of a system that changes(D) the internal energy of a system changesKey:D分析:考点是状语成分。

听力原文199906

听力原文199906

Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D),and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Example:You will read:A) 2 hours.B) 3 hours.C) 4 hours.D) 5 hours.From the conversation we know that the two are talking about some work they will start at 9 o'clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, D) "5 hours" is the correct answer. You should choose [D] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.Sample Answer [A][B][C][D]1.A) The man attended the concert, but didn't like it.B) The man was sorry to miss the football game.C) The man is more interested in football than in classical music.D) The man was sorry that he didn't attend the concert.2.A) Singing loudly.B) Listening to music.C) Studying.D) Talking on the phone.3.A) She can't receive any calls.B) She can't make any calls.C) She can do nothing with the phone.D) She can't repair the phone.4.A) Tom is very responsible.B) Tom's words aren't reliable.C) What Tom said is true.D) Tom is not humorous at all.5.A) How to use a camera.B) How to use a washer.C) How to use a keyboard.D) How to use a tape recorder.6.A) They should put the meeting to an end.B) They should hold another meeting to discuss the matter.C) She would like to discuss another item.D) She wants to discuss the issue again later.7.A) He believes the Browns have done a sensible thing.B) He doesn't think the Browns should move to another place.C) He doesn't think the Browns' investment is a wise move.D) He believes it is better for the Browns to invest later.8.A) He may convert it and use it as a restaurant.B) He may pull it down and build a new restaurant.C) He may rent it out for use as a restaurant.D) He may sell it to the owner of a restaurant.9.A) She doesn't like the way the professor lectures.B) She's having a hard time following the professor's lectures.C) She is not interested in the course.D) She's having difficulty with the heavy reading assignments.10.A) He never keeps his promises.B) He is crazy about parties.C) He has changed his mind.D) He is not sociable.Section B Compound DictationDirections:In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from S8 to S10 you are required to fill in the missing information. You can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.◆注意:本页试题答完后,必须卷面朝下放置,不得把答题内容暴露在外,否则以作弊论处。

99年5月真题

99年5月真题

Section Two: Structure and Written Expression1.Classical logic is characterized by a concern for the structure and elements of argument_______that thought, language, and reality are interrelated.(A) based on the belief(B) on the belief based(C) belief based on the(D) the based belief on2.Adult fleas_______ only blood and are external parasites of mammals and birds.(A) eat(B) having eaten(C) that eat(D) to eat3.Heat energy may be absorbed or released when_______ while work is done on or by the system.(A) changes in the internal energy of a system(B) by changing the internal energy of a system(C) the internal energy of a system that changes(D) the internal energy of a system changes4.Methods of measuring mass, time, and distance are_______ of human culture.(A) among the oldest skills(B) they are among the oldest skills(C) what among the oldest skills(D) the skills that among the oldest5._______ they sometimes swim alone, dolphins usually congregate in large groups, often numbering in the hundreds.(A) Why(B) Although(C) Even(D) Nevertheless6._______ plays an important part in commercial art, illustrating advertisements, textbooks, brochures, and articles in magazinesand periodicals.(A) Drawing and(B) Because drawing(C) Drawing, which(D) Drawing7.Goldfinches build compact_______ nests, which they line with soft vegetable down.(A) shaped like a cup(B) cup-shaped(C) cup shapes(D) shape of a cup8.Louisa May Alcott published her first book, Flower Fables_______ of fairy tales, in 1854.(A) which a collection(B) a collection was(C) a collection(D) in which a collection9._______ understanding of weather and its variability, it has been difficult to prove that weather can be controlled.(A) Since incomplete(B) Because of incomplete(C) Incomplete(D) Why is incomplete10.Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal program included_______ designed to provide relief and counteract the effects of the economic depression that had begun in 1929.(A) measures were temporary(B) in temporary measures(C) temporary and measures(D) temporary measures11.Current health guidelines recommend that people restrict their consumption_______ .(A) foods of high in fat(B) of foods in fat high(C) of foods high in fat(D) in foods high of fat12.Walt Whitman originated a distinctive form of free verse that sets his work apart from_______ of all other poets.(A) what(B) that(C) how(D) it13._______ economic change by investigating the fluctuations in the relationship between workers’wages and their buying power.(A) Economists gauging(B) Economists gauge how(C) Economists gauge(D) Whenever economists gauge14.Although the many hours of summer sunshine in Canada’s Klondike region produce good vegetable crops, the long winters rarely permit_______ .(A) grain crops ripen(B) grain crops are ripe(C) the ripening of grain crops(D) to ripen grain crops15.Tools, a workshop, and some storage space were_______ for early experiments in aviation.(A) required all that(B) all that was required(C) all the requirements that(D) such that all the requirements16. A major railroad junction in Illinois, Decatur has became an important commercial hub forA Bthe region’s farm products and livestock.C D17. People use muscles to make various movements, such as walk, jumping, or throwing.A B C D18. Emily Dickinson unmistakably fixed her own highly individually and revolutionary personalityA Bin her elliptical and provocative poems.C D19. The human skeleton is made up of 206 bones of difference sizes and shapes.A B C D20. One of the earliest strike in United States history occurred in 1740 when bakers refusedA B C to work until their wages were increased.D21. Count Basie’s distinctive piano style and band arrangements of the late 1930’s earned hisA BCan important place in jazz history.D22. The wide range of elevations in the southern Appalachian Mountains allows for theA Bgreat diverse of plant life found there.C D23. Four huge shield volcanoes have been observed on Mars, as well as a great number ofA Bsmaller ones like found those on the Earth.C D24. The 1897 discover of gold in the Klondike hastened the commercial development ofA BWashington State, as did the increasing trade with Pacific Islands.C D25. The Saint Lawrence River is young relatively by geological standards, as it was formedA B C D during the last ice age.26. With the ability produce and control fire, early humans could make heat and light and couldA Bcook foods that were difficult to eat raw.C D27. Only the female and the worker wasps are equipped with a sting, which they use it toA B C attack their prey or to protect themselves against enemies.D28. Compared with another breeds, quarter horses can start more quickly, turn more sharply, andA Brun faster over short courses.C D29. Stars emit radio waves, which they may be detected and studied using radio telescopes.A B C D30. A glider is a type of aircraft resembling an airplane but often having not means ofA B C Dpropulsion at all.31. A matrilineal extended family consists of core group of males, their wives, and theirA B C D unmarried daughters.32. Herons inhabit marshy areas or the shores along fresh or salt water, which they find fishes,A B Cfrogs, crustaceans, and other aquatic animals to eat.D33. A computer program that communicates with the user solely by choices providing from interlinedA B Cmenus is said to be menu-driven.D34. In the 1930’s few major orchestras in the United States hired woman, so many chose to performA BCin amateur musical groups as an alternative.D35. Complex spacecraft are characterized by a various of supporting systems, includingA Bcommunications, guidance and navigation, altitude control, and ,in some cases, life-support systems.C D36. When a piano keyboard is substituted for buttons on right side of an accordion, the instrumentA B C is known as a piano accordion.D37. Today’s lunar and solar eclipses can be predicted to within seconds of its occurrence, andA B Cinterest in them is scientific as well as aesthetic.D38. The windowless inner rooms of the Pueblo Bonito in New Mexico served for the storage ofAsupplies, while the brighter outer rooms were using for living quarters.B C D39. Ultrasonic is concerned with sound vibrates or waves of a frequency above 20,000 cycles perA Bsecond, the upper range audible to the human ear.C D40. Freesia plants reach a height of two and one-half feet and thrive best at temperatureA B C Dof 50 degrees to 60 degrees Fahrenheit.Section Three: Reading ComprehensionQuestions 1-9The term "Hudson River school" was applied to the foremost representatives of nineteenth-century North American landscape painting. Apparently unknown duringthe golden days of the American landscape movement, which began around 1850 andlasted until the late 1860's, the Hudson River school seems to have emerged in the (5) 1870's as a direct result of the struggle between the old and the new generations ofartists, each to assert its own style as the representative American art. The olderpainters, most of whom were born before 1835, practiced in a mode often self-taughtand monopolized by landscape subject matter and were securely established in andfostered by the reigning American art organization, the National Academy of Design. (10) The younger painters returning home from training in Europe worked more with figuralsubject matter and in a bold and impressionistic technique; their prospects forpatronage in their own country were uncertain, and they sought to attract it by attainingacademic recognition in New York. One of the results of the conflict between the twofactions was that what in previous years had been referred to as the "American", (15) "native", or, occasionally, "New York" school-the most representative school ofAmerican art in any genre-had by 1890 become firmly established in the minds ofcritics and public alike as the Hudson River school.The sobriquet was first applied around 1879. While it was not intended as flattering, it was hardly inappropriate. The Academicians at whom it was aimed had worked and (20) socialized in New York, the Hudson's port city, and had painted the river and its shoreswith varying frequency. Most important, perhaps, was that they had all maintained witha certain fidelity a manner of technique and composition consistent with those ofAmerica's first popular landscape artist, Thomas Cole, who built a career painting theCatskill Mountain scenery bordering the Hudson River. A possible implication in the (25) term applied to the group of landscapists was that many of them had, like Cole, livedon or near the banks of the Hudson. Further, the river had long served as the principalroute to other sketching grounds favored by the Academicians, particularly theAdirondacks and the mountains of Vermont and New Hampshire.1.What does the passage mainly discuss?(A) The National Academy of Design(B) Paintings that featured the Hudson River(C) North American landscape paintings(D) The training of American artists in European academies2.Before 1870, what was considered the most representative kind of American painting?(A) Figural painting(B) Landscape painting(C) Impressionistic painting(D) Historical painting3.The word "struggle" in line 5 is closest in meaning to(A) connection(B) distance(C) communication(D) competition4. The word "monopolized" in line 8 is closest in meaning to(A) alarmed(B) dominated(C) repelled(D) pursued5.According to the passage, what was the function of the National Academy of Design for the painters born before 1835?(A) It mediated conflicts between artists.(B) It supervised the incorporation of new artistic techniques.(C) It determined which subjects were appropriate.(D) It supported their growth and development.6. The word "it" in line 12 refers to(A) matter(B) technique(C) patronage(D) country7. The word "factions" in line 14 is closest in meaning to(A) sides(B) people(C) cities(D) images8. The word "flattering" in line 18 is closest in meaning to(A) expressive(B) serious(C) complimentary(D) flashy9. Where did the younger generation of painters receive its artistic training?(A) In Europe(B) In the Adirondacks(C) In Vermont(D) In New HampshireQuestions 10-22Television has transformed politics in the United States by changing the way in which information is disseminated, by altering political campaigns, and by changingcitizen's patterns of response to politics. By giving citizens independent access to thecandidates, television diminished the role of the political party in the selection of the(5) major party candidates. By centering politics on the person of the candidate, televisionaccelerated the citizen's focus on character rather than issues.Television has altered the forms of political communication as well. The messages on which most of us rely are briefer than they once were. The stump speech, a politicalspeech given by traveling politicians and lasting 3/2 to 2 hours, which characterized (10) nineteenth-century political discourse, has given way to the 30-second advertisementand the 10 second "sound bite" in broadcast news. Increasingly the audience forspeeches is not that standing in front of the politician but rather the viewing audiencewho will hear and see a snippet of the speech on the news.In these abbreviated forms, much of what constituted the traditional political(15) discourse of earlier ages has been lost. In 15 or 30 seconds, a speaker cannot establishthe historical context that shaped the issue in question, cannot detail the probablecauses of the problem, and cannot examine alternative proposals to argue that one ispreferable to others. In snippets, politicians assert but do not argue.Because television is an intimate medium, speaking through it require a changed (20) political style that was more conversational, personal, and visual than that of the old-style stump speech. Reliance on television means that increasingly our political worldcontains memorable pictures rather than memorable words. Schools teach us to analyzewords and print. However, in a word in which politics is increasingly visual, informedcitizenship requires a new set of skills.(25) Recognizing the power of television's pictures, politicians craft televisual, stagedevents, called pseudo-event, designed to attract media coverage. Much of the politicalactivity we see on television news has been crafted by politicians, their speechwriters,and their public relations advisers for televised consumption. Sound bites in news andanswers to questions in debates increasingly sound like advertisements.10. What is the main point of the passage?(A) Citizens in the United States are now more informed about political issues because of television coverage.(B) Citizens in the United States prefer to see politicians on television instead of in person.(C) Politics in the United States has become substantially more controversial since the introduction of television.(D) Politics in the United States has been significantly changed by television.11. The word "disseminated" in line 2 is closest in meaning to(A) analyzed(B) discussed(C) spread(D) stored12. It can be inferred that before the introduction of television, political parties(A) had more influence over the selection of political candidates(B) spent more money to promote their political candidates(C) attracted more members(D) received more money13. The word "accelerated" in line 6 is closest in meaning to(A) allowed(B) increased(C) required(D) started14. The author mentions the "stump speech" in line 8 as an example of(A) an event created by politicians to attract media attention(B) an interactive discussion between two politicians(C) a kind of political presentation typical of the nineteenth century(D) a style of speech common to televised political events15. The phrase "given way to" in line 10 is closest in meaning to(A) added interest to(B) modified(C) imitated(D) been replaced by16. The word "that" in line 12 refers to(A) audience(B) broadcast news(C) politician(D) advertisement17. According to the passage, as compared with televised speeches, traditional political discourse was more successful at(A) allowing news coverage of political candidates(B) placing political issues within a historical context(C) making politics seem more intimate to citizens(D) providing detailed information about a candidates private behavior18. The author states that "politicians assert but do not argue" (line 18) in order to suggest that politicians(A) make claims without providing reasons for the claims(B) take stronger positions on issues than in the past(C) enjoy explaining the issue to broadcasters(D) dislike having to explain their own positions on issues to citizens19. The word "Reliance" in line 21 is closest in meaning to(A) abundance(B) clarification(C) dependence(D) information20. The purpose of paragraph 4 is to suggest that(A) politicians will need to learn to become more personal when meeting citizens(B) politicians who are considered very attractive are favored by citizens over politicians who are less attractive(C) citizens tend to favor a politician who analyzed the issue over one who does not(D) citizens will need to learn how to evaluate visual political images in order to become better informed21. According to paragraph 5, staged political events are created so that politicians can(A) create more time to discuss political issues(B) obtain more television coverage for themselves(C) spend more time talking to citizens in person(D) engages in debates with their opponents22. Which of the following statements is supported by the passage?(A) Political presentations today are more like advertisements than in the past.(B) Politicians today tend to be more familiar with the views of citizens than in the past.(C) Citizens today are less informed about a politician's character than in the past.(D) Political speeches today focus more on details about issues than in the past.Questions 23-33The spectacular aurora light displays that appear in Earth's atmosphere around the north and south magnetic poles were once mysterious phenomena. Now, scientists havedata from satellites and ground-based observations from which we know that theaurora brilliance is an immense electrical discharge similar to that occurring in a(5) neon sign.To understand the cause of auroras, first picture the Earth enclosed by its magnetosphere, a huge region created by the Earth's magnetic field. Outside themagnetosphere, blasting toward the earth is the solar wind, a swiftly moving plasma ofionized gases with its own magnetic filed. Charged particles in this solar wind speed (10) earthward along the solar wind's magnetic lines of force with a spiraling motion. TheEarth's magnetosphere is a barrier to the solar winds, and forces the charged particles ofthe solar wind to flow around the magnetosphere itself. But in the polar regions, themagnetic lines of force of the Earth and of the solar wind bunch together. Here many of the solar wind's charged particles break through the magnetosphere and enter Earth's(15) magnetic field. They then spiral back and forth between the Earth's magnetic polesvery rapidly. In the polar regions, electrons from the solar wind ionize and excite theatoms and molecules of the upper atmosphere, causing them to emit aurora radiationsof visible light.The colors of an aurora depend on the atoms emitting them. The dominant greenish (20) white light comes from low energy excitation of oxygen atoms. During huge magneticstorms oxygen atoms also undergo high energy excitation and emit a crimson light.Excited nitrogen atoms contribute bands of color varying from blue to violet.Viewed from outer space, auroras can be seen as dimly glowing belts wrapped around each of the Earth's magnetic poles. Each aurora hangs like a curtain of light (25) stretching over the polar regions and into the higher latitudes. When the solar flaresthat result in magnetic storms and aurora activity are very intense, aurora displaysmay extend as far as the southern regions of the United States.Studies of auroras have given physicists new information about the behavior ofplasmas, which has helped to explain the nature of outer space and is being applied inattempts to harness energy from the fusion of atoms.23. What does the passage mainly discuss?(A) The methods used to observe auroras from outer space(B) The formation and appearance of auroras around the Earth's poles(C) The factors that cause the variety of colors in auroras(D) The periodic variation in the display of auroras24. The word "phenomena" in line 2 is closest in meaning to(A) ideas(B) stars(C) events(D) colors25. The word "picture" in line 6 is closest in meaning to(A) frame(B) imagine(C) describe(D) explain26. The passage describes the magnetosphere as a barrier (line 11) because(A) its position makes it difficult to be observed from Earth(B) it prevents particles from the solar wind from easily entering Earth's atmosphere(C) it increases the speed of particles from the solar wind(D) it is strongest in the polar regions27. The word "them" in line 17 refers to(A) polar regions(B) electrons(C) atoms and molecules(D) aurora radiations28. According to the passage, which color appears most frequently in an aurora display?(A) Greenish-white(B) Crimson(C) Blue(D) Violet29. The word "emit" in line 21 is closest in meaning to(A) change from(B) connect with(C) add to(D) give off30. The word "glowing" in line 23 is closest in meaning to(A) shining(B) moving(C) charging(D) hanging31. Auroras may be seen in the southern regions of the United Sates when(A) magnetic storms do not affect Earth(B) solar flares are very intense(C) the speed of the solar wind is reduced(D) the excitation of atoms is low32. The passage supports which of the following statements about scientists' understanding of auroras?(A) Before advances in technology, including satellites, scientists knew little about auroras.(B) New knowledge about the fusion of atoms allowed scientists to learn more about auroras.(C) Scientists cannot explain the cause of the different colors in auroras.(D) Until scientists learn more about plasma physics, little knowledge about auroras will be available.33. Which of the following terms is defined in the passage?(A) "magnetosphere" (line 7)(B) "electrons" (line 16)(C) "ionize" (line 16)(D) "fusion" (line 30)Questions 34-44Matching the influx of foreign immigrants into the larger cities of the United States during the late nineteenth century was a domestic migration, from town and farm tocity, within the United States. The country had been overwhelmingly rural at thebeginning of the century, with less than 5 percent of Americans living in large towns (5) or cities. The proportion of urban population began to grow remarkably after 1840,increasing from 11 percent that year to 28 percent by 1880 and to 46 percent by 1900.A country with only 6 cities boasting a population of more than 8,000 in 1800 hadbecome one with 545 such cities in 1900. Of these, 26 had a population of more than100,000 including 3 that held more than a million people. Much of the migration (10) producing an urban society came from smaller towns within the United States, but thecombination of new immigrants and old American "settlers" on America's "urbanfrontier" in the late nineteenth century proved extraordinary.The growth of cities and the process of industrialization fed on each other. The agricultural revolution stimulated many in the countryside to seek a new life in the city (15) and made it possible for fewer farmers to feed the large concentrations of peopleneeded to provide a workforce for growing numbers of factories. Cities also providedready and convenient markets for the products of industry, and huge contracts intransportation and construction-as well as the expanded market in consumergoods-allowed continued growth of the urban sector of the overall economy of the (20) Untied States.Technological developments further stimulated the process of urbanization. One example is the Bessemer converter (an industrial process for manufacturing steel),which provided steel girders for the construction of skyscrapers. The refining of crudeoil into kerosene, and later the development of electric lighting as well as of the (25) telephone, brought additional comforts to urban areas that were unavailable to ruralAmericans and helped attract many of them from the farms into the cities. In every erathe lure of the city included a major psychological element for country people; thebustle and social interaction of urban life seemed particularly intriguing to those raisedin rural isolation.34. What aspects of the United States in the nineteenth century does the passage mainly discuss?(A) Technological developments(B) The impact of foreign immigrants on cities(C) Standards of living(D) The relationship between industrialization and urbanization35. The word "influx" in line 1 is closest in meaning to(A) working(B) processing(C) arrival(D) attraction36. The paragraph preceding the passage most probably discuss(A) foreign immigration(B) rural life(C) the agricultural revolution(D) famous cities of the twentieth century37. What proportion of population of the United States was urban in 1900?(A) Five percent(B) Eleven percent(C) Twenty-eight percent(D) Forty-six percent38. The word "extraordinary" in line 12 is closet in meaning to(A) expensive(B) exceptional(C) supreme(D) necessary39. The phrase "each other" in line 13 refers to(A) foreign immigrants and domestic migrants(B) farms and small towns(C) growth of cities and industrialization(D) industry and transportation40. The word "stimulated" in line 14 is closest in meaning to(A) forced(B) prepared(C) limited(D) motivated41. Why does the author mention "electric lighting" and "the telephone" in lines 24-25?(A) They contributed to the agricultural revolution(B) They are examples of the conveniences of city life(C) They were developed by the same individual.(D) They were products of the Bessemer converter.42. The word "them" in line 26 refers to(A) urban areas(B) rural Americans(C) farms(D) cities43. The word "era" in line 26 is closest in meaning to(A) period of time(B) location(C) action(D) unique situation44. The word "intriguing" in line 28 is closest in meaning to(A) profitable(B) attractive(C) comfortable(D) challengingQuestions 45-50The nervous system of vertebrates is characterized by a hollow, dorsal nerve cord that ends in the head region as an enlargement, the brain. Even in its most primitiveform this cord and its attached nerves are the result of evolutionary specialization,and their further evolution from lower to higher vertebrate classes is a process that (5) is far from fully understood. Nevertheless, the basic arrangements are similar in allvertebrates, and the study of lower animals gives insight into the form and structureof the nervous system of higher animals. Moreover, for any species, the study of theembryological development of the nervous system is indispensable for an understandingof adult morphology.(10) In any vertebrate two chief parts of the nervous system may be distinguished. Theseare the central nervous system (the nerve cord mentions above), consisting of thebrain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system, consisting of the cranial,spinal, and peripheral nerves, together with their motor and sensory endings. The term"autonomic nervous system" refers to the parts of the central and peripheral systems (15) that supply and regulate the activity of cardiac muscle, smooth muscle, and manyglands.The nervous system is composed of many millions of nerve and glial cells, together with blood vessels and a small amount of connective tissue. The nerve cells, or"neurons", are characterized by many processes and are specialized in that they exhibit (20) to a great degree the phenomena of irritability and conductivity. The glial cells of thecentral nervous system are supporting cells collectively termed "neuroglia". They arecharacterized by short processes that have special relationships to neurons, bloodvessels, and connective tissue. The comparable cells in the peripheral nervous systemare termed "neurilemmal" cells.45. What does the passage mainly discuss?(A) The parts of a neuron(B) The structure of animals' nerve(C) The nervous system of vertebrates(D) The development of the brain46. According to the passage, the nerve cord of vertebrates is(A) large(B) hollow(C) primitive(D) embryological47. The author implies that a careful investigation of a biological structure in an embryo may(A) Improved research of the same structure in other species(B) A better understanding of the fully developed structure(C) Discovering ways in which poor development can be corrected(D) A method by which scientists can document the various stages of development48.The two main parts of the central nervous system are the brain and the(A) sensory endings(B) cranial nerve(C) spinal cord(D) peripheral nerves49.All of the following are described as being controlled by the autonomic nervous system EXCEPT(A) connective tissue(B) cardiac muscle(C) glandular activity(D) smooth muscle50. In what lines does the author identify certain characteristic of nerve cells?(A) 1-2(B) 10-13(C) 13-16(D) 18-20。

90年5月托福听力文字

90年5月托福听力文字

90年5月托福听力文字PART A1. Frank rented a car and drove to Dallas.2. I saw her practicing the violin.3. He came over to our house just the other day.4. Sidney has a tooth removed.5. How on earth can you believe that?6. The shop's closed for the night.7. I thought you wouldn't come to class today.8. Don failed physics and had to take it over.9. No sooner had the storm started than all the lights went out.10. He's planning a graduation party for his sister on the 20th of the next month.11. The bookstore is out of textbooks for French 102.12. I really need to brush up on my math.13. There is nobody on campus who doesn't know Irene.14. He has a job on the side, preparing the laboratory every day for the next experiment.15. I can't deny that I was awful in the play.16. Gloria has been knocking herself out on the project.17. Y ou are going to finish school this semester, aren't you?18. Prof. Denkins suggested that I use her name as a reference.19. Shouldn't we be thinking about leaving for work?20. Lorraine's family was pleased by her thoughtful gift.PART B21. M: It's almost midnight, why don't we leave those dishes until tomorrow?W: A good idea, I'm beat.Q: How does the woman feel?22. W: I don't think you can build your model in less than a week.M: Catherine made he's in three days.Q: What does the man say about Catherine?23. M: These oranges are good.W: Good? They are the best I've ever had.Q: What does the woman mean?24. M: Are men's suits on the seventh floor?W: No, they are here on the sixth. Seventh is house-ware's.Q: Where does this conversation take place?25. W: Have you made any plans yet for summer vacation, Brad?M: Not really. What I'd like to be able to do is to find a decent job.]Q: What does Brad mean?26. M: I hope I haven't made this chili too hot for you.W: Too hot for me, it couldn't be. I love spicy food.Q: What does the woman mean.27. M: Have you run up against any problems in getting your visa renewed.W: Not yet.Q: What does the woman say about her visa.28. W: Kari, did you turn in your locker key?M: No, I got Sam to do it.Q: What does Kari say about the key?29. M: Can you see the lake today?W: Y ou could if this fog would only clear.Q: What does the woman mean?30. M: I don't think Jim particularly likes his cousin.M: There have been hard feelings between them for years.Q: What does the woman say about Jim and his cousin?31. W: All of your classmates seem so enthusiastic about running in the race.M: But in the end only three of them actually took part.Q: What does the man say about his classmates.32. M: I'm no surprised you didn't care much for horror movies as a rule?W: I did too. I don't care much for horror movies as a rule?Q: What does the woman mean?33. W: Did you find the tie you wanted?M: No, I didn't have any luck at all.Q: What does the man mean?34. M: Should I buy this new exercise record for Linda for her birthday?W: She already has the cassette.Q: What does the woman mean?35. W: What's this I hear about your appearing on the six o'clock news.M: Oh that, Some people were filming something on campus and I just happened to pass in front of the camera.Q: What does the man mean?PART CHi, I'm Roris Rily, and I'm the president of the college environmental awareness Club. Before we get started, I'd like to thank everyone for coming down to the lake today to help with the cleaning up project. As you probably know, we're going to be cleaning up all of the garbage here at the lake area. We'll begin by dividing into two ten-person teams, one team will pick up litter in the picnic are and jogging trail, and one will dig out garbage found in the shallow waters of the lake itself. We'll be putting the litter in these plastic trash bags. Toss any aluminum cans you find into these boxes, and we'll take them to the recycling center later. A local business has donated these "Do Not Litter" signs to the club. So we'll need a couple of people to place them around the lake when we are through. Ok, everyone who wants to clean up around picnic tables and along the jogging path, raise your hands.36. How will the club members work to clean up the area?37. Where will the club members put litter?38. What will the club members do with the aluminum cans?39. Where will the club members put up the "Do Not Litter" signs?W: David, you play the cello, don't you?M: I did it for about six years. But I haven't practiced much since I came to college. Why do you ask?W: I'm, signing up for a non-credit string ensemble course that meets once a week on Wednesday night. We have several violist, violas and two bass players, but only on cello.M: Who's directing the group?W: Janit Hanson. Maybe you've heard of her. She plays violin in the city orchestra, and she also directs three other small local music groups.M: Mh, I have my cello here, but I think I would need to do a lot of work before my playing would sound any good at all.W: Miss Hanson will give individual instruction as well as teach us as a group. There are only ten of us now. Try to join us. We are all on the intermediate level. And anyway you won't get a grade for the course.M: I'll tell you what. I'll play a little this evening and see how it goes.W: I'm sure you'll be fine, I'll expect to see you at seven o'clock tomorrow in room 14 at the fine arts building. I hope you can come to our regular meeting.40. Why does the woman want David to sign up for the course?41. Why is David not sure that he wants to sign up?42. How often will the group meet?43. What instrument does the director of the group play in the city orchestra?44. What is the level of musical proficiency of the most of the group members?45. What will David do this evening?Today, I'll be talking about the invention of the camera and photography. The camera if often thought to be a modern invention. But as early as 1727, a German physicist discovered that light darkened silver salt, a chemical compound. Using as a camera, a big box with a small hole to let the light in, he made temporary images on the salt. Silver salt is still the base of film today. Then a French scientist made the first permanent picture by using a special piece of metal sensitized with silver salt. A photography he made in 1826 still exists. The painter Dagera improved on the process by placing common. Salt, the kind we eat, on the metal. This was in 1839, the official date of the beginning of photography. But the problem was the printing of the photographs. And it wasn't until other scientists developed the kind of paper we now use that good printing was possible and photography became truly modern. In 1860's, Matthew Brady was able to take his famous pictures of the American Civil War, thus making portrait poses very popular. In the 20th century, George Eastman of the United States simplified film developing, and Edwards Land invented the so-called instant camera with self-developing film. If we say that the photography came into existence in 1839, it follows that it has taken more than one hundred years for the camera to reach its present condition of technical refinement.46. What discovery was the basis of photography?47. How was the first prominent picture made?48. What does the speaker regard as the official date of the beginning of photography?49. According to the speaker, why was Matthew Brady remembered today?50. What did Doctor Edwards Land invent?。

1999年5月托福听力考试试题原文

1999年5月托福听力考试试题原文

1999年5月托福听力考试试题原文B: When you take the subway, you don't have to deal with traffic. I never drive any more.What does the man imply?2. A: I've got two tickets to today's game. Do you want to come along?B: It'll be on television. Besides, it's really too cold for me.What will the man probably do?3. A: You had met Professor Johnson before, right? How would you describe his lectures?B: Well, let me put it this way: I could never stay awake in one of his classes without first drinking at least two cups of coffee.What does the man imply?4. A: Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the post office?B: Your guess is as good as mine. I'm new around here.What does the woman mean?5. A: I forgot to tell you that Fred called last night to borrow your sleeping bag.B: Oh, I saw him at the gym this morning and he didn't say anything. So he must've asked somebody else.What does the man imply?6. A: You must be looking forward to your trip back to Colorado. It should be fun to hike up into those mountains again.B: Well, there might not be time for that. The thing is I haven't seen my sister and her kids for three years.What does the woman imply?7. A: Tom's house is a mess! Doesn't he ever clean it?B: I guess he just has too much else on his mind with that new job of his.What does the woman imply about Tom?8. A: Hey, that's a great sweater you're wearing. It looks really warm.B: Yeah, but I wish I brought a coat like you did. It's really cold today.What does the woman imply?9. A: Hey, George, I can't get to sleep with the lights so near my bed. Can you study someplace else?B: Sorry, there is a party going on down in the lounge. I suppose I can check the dining room though.What will George probably do?10. A: I wish I didn't have to make a special trip to the post office to get my package.B: Well, if you call them in the morning, they'll give the package to your mail carrier to bring out to you.What does the woman suggest the man do?11. A: Professor, have you graded my term paper yet?B: To tell you the truth, I've been tied up in committee meetings all week.What can be inferred about the paper?12. A: With the cold that bad, I think it is pretty foolish not to see a doctor.B: Don't worry. It'll pass in a few days.What does the man mean?13. A: Do you have hot water in your dorm? Because we haven't had any for three days and I hate cold showers.B: Oh, sounds miserable. Since the gyms usually open, why don't you just go over there to fix the problem?What does the woman suggest the man do?14. A: I just found out the registration of the creative writing class is full. Now I have to wait another whole year to get in.B: Why don't you check back after the first week?Somebody might drop it.What does the man suggest the woman do?15. A: Professor Nelson, could you please turn up the temperature in here? I'mshavingstrouble concentrating.B: Yeah, I understand, but I don't control the thermostat. Tell you what, I'll talk to maintenance about it after class. In the mean time, I suggest you put on a sweater if you brought one.What does the man imply?16. A: Hi, Jerry, it's Beth from the apartment next door. I'm at school right now and I realize I forgot my keys at home. Could you ask the building manager to put the extra set in my mailbox?B: I don't think that's secure enough. I can just drop by your class later.What would the man probably do?17. A: I'm going to Chicago on business and somebody said you were the right person to talkto about what I can do there for fun.B: You bet I am. But I hope you've got at least a month.What does the man imply?18. A: Come on, Sue, I know you have a new camera, but, you just took a picture of a car.B: No, No! Look behind the car.What does the womanmean?19. A: Could I look at your bus schedule? I don't want to drive to work tomorrow if it's snowing.B: You would be better off calling the terminal. It's been a long time since I've used my schedule and I'm sure it was out of date.What does the woman mean?20. A: That's a pretty thick book. Are you sure Fram will want to plough through that?B: Are you kidding? She'll be through it in two days.What does the man imply about Fram?21. A: If I send this package third class, how long will it take to arrive?B: About two weeks. But, hmm, many people don't realize that first class is only a dollar fifty more and it would get there in just a few days.What does the woman suggest the man do?22. A: Surely, you don't want to eat at the expensive restaurant.B: Not much I don't. They have the best food in town.What does the man mean?23. A: Like usual the lecture hall is complete mess thisafternoon. Newspapers, soda cans, used issues, all of it, just thrown all over the floor. I can't understand how people can be so thoughtless.B: Well, your professor should have the authority to get something done about it.What does the woman imply the man should do?24. A: How about going on a camping trip next week with us? We are planning on hiking and canoeing in the state park.B: That sounds great. But I'd better warn you: I've never been in the canoe and I am not much the swimmer either.What does the woman mean?25. A: I heard that the pre-turn-out for the opening of the new sculpture exhibit was a kind of disappointing.B: I guess a lot of other people feel the way I do about modern art.What does the woman mean?26. A: We'd better make sure we get to the presentation early tomorrow morning. The dean said that there would be bagels and pastries in food. But I have a feeling that they are going to go quickly.B: I guess I'll bring my appetite.What will the man probably do?27. A: Isn't it great about Ruth's community service award?B: She deserved itWhat does the man mean?28. A: I'm driving downtown this afternoon. I have to stop by Deluxe, the art supply store, to get some paints for my art class.B: Deluxe? They moved to Smithville.What does the woman mean?29. A: You were right about the puzzle you lent me last week. It really is a challenge. I want to try to get it myself though, so I am going to work on it a little longer.B: Well, if you get really stuck, remember, I'm only a phone call away.What does the woman mean?30. A: I'm new in town and I need to find a doctor. Do you know anything about Joyce Brown?B: I've been going to her for years. I don't see how you could do better.What does the man say about Dr. Brown?Part BQuestions 31-34 Listen to a conversation in a college dormitory.Hmm, hi.Hi, I am going door to door tonight to tell people about the student action coalition. Do you have a few minutes?Sure. You know, I think I read something in the newspaper last week.Yeah, there was an article about us since the last issue. See, we are trying to protect and conserver some of the open spaces on campus.That's right. You are thesgroupsthat's opposing the extension of the parking lot next toSmith Hall, right?That's us. We just feel it is important to save some of the natural beauty of the campus,like Over-by Swing. Some of those trees are hundreds of years old.It is a pretty spot. My friends and I had picnics over there by the creek.Then you understand how we feel. We are organizing a rally on Thursday afternoon to get the administration to reconsider the parking lot plan.Well, I have a class on Thursday afternoon.But maybe you could sign this petition. We're going to summit it to the administration to demonstrate how the students feel about this.Sure, let me get a pen and I'll sign it.I have a pen right here. And let me leave you this pamphlet about the student action coalition. Maybe you could come to some of our meetings. We get together once a month.Yeah, I'd like to know more about your group. Let me know when the next meeting is andI'll try to be there.31. How did the woman first learn about the student action coalition?32. What is the student action coalition trying to do?33. What will the woman probably do on Thursday afternoon?34. What does the woman agree to do?Q 35-39This food is terrible! I can't even finish my diner.I know. You think with all the money we paid for room and board, the university could hirea better food service. Where are you headed next?I'm going over to the student recreation center to play some bridge.You are spending your time on a card game?Not just any card game. It's one of the most strategicthere is.So I have heard. Don't you play with a partner?Yeah! Four people play, two against the other two.So, you try to play in cooperation with your partner?Actually, the cards of one of the four plays are turned face up. That player is called thedummy.I wouldn't want to be called that. When you are the dummy, what do you do while thecards are being played?Anything you want. Sit there and study, shuffle another deck, get snacks foreveryone…I like to stand behind my partner and watch.You know, I've heard that bridge is a habit forming. You should be careful not to play somuch that you don't get your studying done.Don't worry about me. I only play Thursdays after dinner, and sometimes when theyneed a forth player. If you like, I could teach you.Thanks, but I have a pretty heavy workload this semester.I already spend my eveningsdoing things I don't really know how to do yet.35. Where does the conversation take place?36. How does the woman plan to spend her evening?37. What will the woman probably do if she is the dummy?38. What does the man warn the woman not to do?39. Why doesn't the man accept the woman's offer?Part CQuestions 40-42 Listen to part of a talk in an architecture class.Today, we are going to take a look at the development of the skyscraper. We'll start with some buildings in Chicago. One of the circumstances that led Chicago to become home to some of the buildings now considered the prototypes for later skyscrapers was this: In 1871, there was a great fire that destroyed much of the city. It was that tragic fire that cleared the way for a new kind of city that used the new building techniques and new materials developed during the early 1800s.One of these new structures was the Home Insurance Building, completed in 1885. It was ten storeys high. Now granted, that's no higher than some of the early skyscrapers in New York City. What made Chicago's Home Insurance Building important is that it had true skyscraper instruction with an internal metal skeleton that carried the weight of the brickexterior. This metal-support system along with the earlier development of the elevator were the two innovations that made the later very tall industrial buildings possible.Chicago's Reliance Building was another important building in the development of the skyscraper. It showed the architects' understanding of the possibilities of mental frame construction by eliminating walls and opening up the sides as a glass box. It was the first expression of the skyscraper as the glass shelf framed in the metal grid.40. Why does the professor mention the fire of 1871?41. What was important about the Home Insurance Building?42. What point does the professor make about the Reliance Building?Questions 43-46 Listen to a lecture given in a mass communications class.It was an Italian inventor who created the first wireless device for setting out radio signalsin 1895. But not until the American inventor Lee De Forest built the first amplifying vacuumtube in 1906 did we get the first radio as we know it. And the first actual radio broadcast wasmade on Christmas Eve of 1906. That's when someone working from anexperimentalstation in Brand Rock, Massachusetts, arranged the program with two short musicalselections of poem and brief holiday greeting. The broadcast was heard by wirelessoperators on ships with a radio through several hundreds miles. The following year, DeForest began regular radio broadcasts in New York. These programs were similar to muchwhat we hear on radio today. In that, De Forest played only music. But because there werestill no home radio receivers, De Forest's audiences consisted only of wireless operators onships in New York Harbor. There is no doubt that radio broadcasting was quite a novelty inthose days, but it took a while to catch on commercially. Why? Hmm, for the simple factthat only a few people, in fact, only those who tinkered with wireless telegraphs as a hobbyowned receivers. It wasn't until the 1920s that someone envisioned mass appeal for radio.This was radio pioneer David Sarnoff who predicted that one day there would be a radioreceiver in every home.43. What is the talk mainly about?44. Why were early radio broadcasts heard by such a small audience?45. According to the talk, who owned the receivers in the early days of radio?46. According to the talk, what did David Sarnoff predict about radios?Questions 47-50 Listen to part of a talk in an astronomy classThe origin of Earth's moon, the largest moon in the solar system, is still something of amystery. There are some theories about its origin however. Now, keep in mind that a theoryof the moon's origin has to be consistent with two important facts. The first fact is that theEarth contains a lot of iron, most of it has an iron core. But the moon contains practically noiron. The second fact is that other than the difference in iron content, the moon and Earth arecomposed of accentually the same minerals, a similarity not shared with any other planet ormoon in our solar system.One of the earliest theories of the moon's origin, I called it the Capture Theory, proposes that the moon was somehow captured by Earth's gravitational force. This theory is improbable, however, because it assumes that the moon and Earth formed in different parts of the solar system. If this was true you would expect the moon's composition to be much different from Earth's composition, just as all the other planets in the solar system are so different from Earth.A second theory of the moon's origin is morepromising. It is sometimes referred to as the Mars Theory, because according to this theory, when Earth was still molten, it was struck by a planet about the size of Mars. The impact caused the cores of the two planets to melt together and chunks of Earth's crust to be thrown out into space. These chunks came together to form the moon. Now, remember, Earth's crust is low in iron, because the iron is in Earth's core, but high in various other minerals. This then accounts for why there is little iron but lots of other minerals on the moon.47. What is the talk mainly about?48. According to the professor, what characteristic of Earth's moon should a theory of its origin be able to explain?49. Why is the second theory sometimes referred to as the Mars Theory?50. According to the Mars Theory, why does the moon contain little iron?。

1999年1&6月听力原文

1999年1&6月听力原文

1999年6月听力原文Section A1. W: It’s a pity you missed the concert yesterday evening. It was wonderful!M: I didn’t want to miss the football game. Well, I’m not a classical music fan anyway.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?2. W: Hey! If you can’t enjoy that at a sensible volume, please use earphones. I’m trying study.M: Oh! I’m sorry. I didn’t realize it was bothering you.Q: What is the man probably doing?3. M: Can I help you, Ms?W: Yes, I bought this telephone last week, and it works all right with out-going calls, but it doesn’t ring for the incoming ones. Q: What’s the problem with the woman’s telephone?4. W: I thought Tom said he got A’s in all his tests.M: Mary, you should know better than to take Tom’s words too seriously.Q: What does the man imply?5. W: Can you show me how to use this, John?M: It is fully automatic. All you have to do is focus on the scene and press the button here.Q: What are they talking about?6. M: I think we should move on to the next item.W: Ok. But I’d like t o take this matter up again at the end of the meeting.Q: What does the woman imply?7. W: You know, the Browns have invested all their money in stocks.M: They may think that’s a wise move, but that’s the last thing I’d do.Q: What’s the man’s opinion about the Browns’ investment?8. M: What is Mr. Peterson going to do with his old house on London Road? Rent it or sell it?W: I heard he is thinking of turning it into a restaurant, which isn’t a bad idea, because it’s still a solid building.Q: What will Mr. Peterson do with his old house?9. M: How do you like Professor Bachman’s course on the History of Philosophy? He is a distinguished scholar on that subject.W: He is a great teacher. But I’m having a hard time with the reading list. I feel I can’t ever finish it.Q: What problem does the woman have with the course?10. W: Robert wants to know if he can go with us to the party.M: That’s odd. This morning he said he wanted to go by himself.Q: What do we learn about Robert?1999年1月听力原文Section A1. M: Congratulations. You certainly did quite well and I must say you deserve that grade.W: Well, I really studied hard for that exam I’ve been preparing for it for more than a month. Now, I can relax for a while.Q: Why is the woman so happy?2. M: It’s hard to believe that Susan has already finished her homework.W: Well, she copied Jack’s homework and made a few changes.Q: What does the woman say about Susan?3. W: Mr. Johnson, have you heard the morning news report? Mill has resigned his post as Prime Minister.M: I didn’t turn on the radio this morning, but I did see the headlines. If you remember, he threatened to leave the office a t the last cabinet meeting.Q: How did Mr. Johnson learn that the Prime Minister has resigned?4. M: If you are in hurry, you can take the subway. If you want to go sightseeing, take a bus.W: Actually, I don’t have to be at the conference before noon.Q: What will the woman probably do?5. W: How did your interview go?M: I couldn’t feel better about it. The questions were very fair and I seemed to find answers for all them.Q: How does the man feel about the interview?6. W: I’m very impressed by all the work you’ve done on your house. Mr. Miller, How long have you been working on it? M: I first became interested in doing thing s myself several years ago. I’ve been doing something on it every now and then for almost a year now. You know, I couldn’t afford to pay workmen to do it.Q: What do we learn about Mr. Miller?7. W: I just made a jar of jam this morning and now I can’t fin d it any where. Do you know what happened to it?M: Did you hear a crash, that was it, I’m just as clumsy as ever.Q: What is the problem?8. W: I read in the newspaper that the novel you are reading is excellent.M: I’ve also read some negative reviews.Q: What can be learned from the conversation?9. W: John told me he had got a second-hand car, do you know how much he paid for it?M: Well, he said he paid 800 dollars for it. I think he got a real bargain.Q: What does the man think of the price of the car?10. M: Hello, this is doctor Marita from the emergency department. I have a 70-year-old patient with a fractured ankle.W: OK, send him toward 3.Q: What are they talking about on the phone?Section BPassage OneMost people have had a dog or wanted one as their companion at some time in their lives. If you are thinking of buying a dog, however, you should first decide what sort of companion you need and whether the dog is likely to be happy in the surroundings you can provide. Specialist advice is available to help you choose the most suitable breed of dog. But in part, the decision depends on common sense. Most breeds were originally developed to perform specific tasks. So, if you want a dog to protect you or your house, for example, you should choose a breed that has the right size and characteristics You must also be ready to devote a good deal of time to train the dog when it is young and give it the exercise it needs to throughout its life, unless live in the country and can let it run freely. Dogs are demanding pets. Whereas cats identify with the house and so are content if their place there is secure a dog identifies with its master and consequently wants him to show proof of his affection. The best time to buy a baby-dog is when it is between 6 and 8 weeks old so that it can transfer its affection from its mother to its master. If baby dogs have not established a relationship with the human being until they are over three months old, their strong relationship will always be with dogs. They are likely to be too shy when they are brought out into the world to become good pets.11. What’s mentioned as a consideration in buying a dog?12. Why does the speaker say a dog is a more demanding pet than a cat?13. Why is advised to buy baby dogs under three months old?Passage TwoPeople in Poland take their pleasure seriously. They like to have an aim even when spending the time which is entirely their own. During the summer, people start work very early in the morning so that they can finish early and enjoy a leisurely afternoon. It is difficult to imagine Polish people going aimlessly for a walk in the country, though they might go to pick wild fruit, to visit a place of historical importance or to walk 20 KM as a training exercise. They are often admired for their immense enjoyment of the arts. All parks are beautifully cared and are for the use and enjoyment of the people. Quite ordinary people will talk with obvious delight about concerts. There is nearly always a crowd at the door of the theatre, asking for returned tickets. People in Poland now have far more leisure time and more money than ever before. It is therefore possible to spend the weekends in many new ways. Many people now have over 20 days holiday a year. This provides an opportunity for holidays in the country or at the seaside.14. What is special about the Polish way of spending leisure time?15. For what does the author admire the Polish people?16. What do we learn from the passage?Passage ThreeWhat kind of car will we be driving by the year 2010? Rather different from the type we know today. With the next decade bringing greater change than the past 50 years, the people who will be designing the models of tomorrow believe that environmental problems may well accelerate the pace of the car’s development. The vision is that of a machine with 3 wheels instead of 4,electrically-powered environmentally clean and able to drive itself along intelligent roads, equipped with built-in power supplies. Future cars will pick up the fuel during long journeys from a power source built into the road, or stored in small quantities for travelling in the city. Instead of today’s seating arrangement two in front, two or three behind, all facing f orward, the 2010 car will have an interior with adults and children in a family circle. This view of future car based on a much more sophisticated road system. Cars will be automatically controlled by a computer. All the driver will have to do is say where to go and the computer will do the rest. It will become impossible for cars to crash into one another. The technology already exists for the car to become a true automobile.17. What is the designer’s vision of the cars of tomorrow?18. What else does the passage tell us about the future car?19. What is the seating arrangement for future cars?20. What is the only thing the driver of the future car has to do?。

199505托福听力文字

199505托福听力文字

95年5月托福听力文字Part A1. Laura used to drive a red car.2. If only I paid attention in class.3. Beth finished her letter, right?4. My dog loves to go out in the rain, but my cat hates it.5. The boy ran down the hall, too shy to stop and talk.6. How come Michael's always growling sth.?7. I can't really see myself in that job.8. Diane is going to practice more and do better at the next swimming meet.9. Because he brought the wrong documents, my cousin couldn't apply for his driver's license.10. Larry had an electrician repair his stereo.11. You know what is the cost that school is?12. Whatever persist you to do that?13. Why didn't I think to borrow the workbook, too?14. These calculus problems are not only tough, they take forever to do.15. I can't leave a project unfinished.16. I should take care of that pile of mail on my desk.17. The cashier tagged a surcharge onto the bill.18. Just look at that new dormitory. The modern architecture seems so out of place among all the older buildings.19. Severe weather conditions have been forecasted follow these mild days.20. To think I was once interested in becoming a veterinarian.Part B21. M: Do you realize it's almost mid-night.W: I can't believe it. Where is the time gone?Q: What does the woman imply?22. M: Leaving the party so soon? We're just getting ready to out the cake.W: Sorry, I can't stick around.Q: What does the woman mean?23. M: Remember Carl's wedding is June twenty-second.W: Thanks for reminding me. I thought is wasn't until sometime in July.Q: What does the man mean?24. W: I lived with my sister this summer and didn't have to pay rent. So I was able to save most of my salary. M: Not me. The more I earned, the more I spent.Q: What does the man mean?25. M: Is Jame coming back right after the holiday?W: No. I don't expect to see him until next week.Q: What does the woman say about Jame?26. W: Is it all right if I ask you a personal question?M: You can ask. I don't promise to answer.Q: What does the man mean?27. M: I hope I don't oversleep, I've simply got to catch the first flight out.W: If I were you, I'd request the wake-up call from the front desk.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?28. W: I've noticed that you get letters from Canada from time to time. Would you mind saving the stamps for me. My sister collects them.M: My roommates already asked for them.Q: What does the man imply?29. M: Has tomorrow's meeting been confirmed?W: Ahh, I was told it's been called off.Q: What does the woman imply?30. W: Are you join the chess club this year?M: Chess eats up too much of my time.Q: What can be inferred about the man?31. M: I'm never going to trust the restaurant critic from that magazine again! That didn't taste anything like the meal we had in chinatown.W: It definitely wasn't worth the wait.Q: What does the woman imply?32. W: Should I help to clean up by throwing away these newspapers.M: I want to clip a couple of articles first.Q: What does the man mean?33. W: Nancy'll pleased about Bill's promotion.M: OH, I heard she wanted that job herself.Q: What does the man imply?34. M: I've finally found a research topic for our sociology class.W: Really? I'm going to be up all right trying to come up with something by tomorrow.Q: What does the woman mean?35. W: I wish I knew what kind of tree that was, growing in front of the apartment building.M: I know, it's tall like an oak, but the leaves are in different shape.Q: What can be inferred about the tree?Part C36-39 listen to a conversation between two friends.W: How are you new neighbors, Mancy?M: They seem nice enough, but they have a son who's driving me crazy.W: What do you mean?M: He comes home every night around 10 with his car windows rolled down and radio blaring. It stops as soon as he turns the car off. But by then Brian and Lisa are wide awake.W: OH, no.M: Oh, Yes. Sometimes it takes us fill mid-night just to get them settle down again.W: Have you tried talking to them?M: We haven't even really met them yet except to say a quick hello. I hate to get off on our own foot.W: You are not going to like them when you do meet them if you keep on simmering.M: I know, but I feel stupid complaining. It's not as though he blasting his stereo all night.W: You said yourself it is driving you crazy.M: Well, you know how early I have to get up to be here at the office. I'm just not getting enough sleep and neither are the kids. They're so irritable when I get home in the afternoon.W: Maybe you could go over sometime with a little gift: a plant for the yard or something. Then you could ask about their son whether they have any other children and they'll be sure to ask about yours.M: Yeah, and then what?W: Then you could mention that the hardest thing at this stage is getting your kids to get sleep at night?M: And keeping them in the sleep.W: That's the idea. And you should do it soon. The longer you wait, the harder it'll be to do politely.36. What bothers Nancy about her neighbor's son?37. When does the noise stop?38. Why is Nancy reluctant to speak to her neighbors about the problem?39. What suggestion does Nancy's friend make?40-42 listen to a lecture being given to a group of dieters.In addition to exercising regularly, eating a good breakfast is considered by many health experts to be a significant part of a successful way of reduction plan. After a night of fasting the body needs to be replenished with nutrient in order to maintain a high level of energy throughout the day. Several nutritionists suggest that dieters should eat up to one third of their daily calories at breakfast time. These calories should be in the form of balanced meal of nutritious food. A balanced meal consists of five key elements: Proteins, Carbonhydrats, Fats Vitamins and Minerals, people who're dieting need a variety of foods to assure a constant supply of nutrients their bodies need. If a well-balanced diet is not followed, the dieter may become sleepy, nervous, or feel out of sorts. If a poor diet is maintained for a long period of time, the dieters may become vitamin defficiet vitamin defficiency can cause serious health problem. For these reasons, many doctors recommend that everyone, especially those on diet, starts the day with up to one-third of the daily requirement of nutrients in the form of a well-balanced breakfast.40. What is the main subject of the talk?41. According to the speaker, how much of a day's total calories should be consumed at breakfast?42. According to the speaker, what is needed to make certain that the body has a constant supply of nutrients? 43-46 listen to a conversation about weather for recasting.W: We'd better be looking for sales on down jackets and thermos underwear. It's going to be really cold this winter.M: Well, you didn't expect it to be warm, did you?W: Of cause not, but I just heard the national weather services prediction for the next 90 days. They said it's supposed to be much colder weather than usual.M: Yeah, maybe. Personally, I think those long-range forecasts are useless.W: Not as useless as you think.M: Oh, come on, when you're talking about what's going to happen three months later, you might as well just pick a forecast out of our hat.W: Well, you are half way right. They aren't very good for precipitation. But they are a lot better for temperatures especially for this time of the year.M: Really, so I should take them seriously about the cold but not count too much on a lot of extra snow? W: Ahha.M: But what did you say about this time of the year. Do some seasons really give them more problems in making forecast.W: Autumn is the worse, apparently weather patterns change so much then, just think how variable our weather has been the last three month.M: Come to think of it. That's true. It probably would have been hard to predict all those changes back in the summer. You know, you're beginning to convince me there is more to forecasting than I thought. How come you know so much about it?W: I get my information from an expert. My sister's a meteorologist.43. On what aspect of weather forecasting does the conversation focus?44. According to the woman, what do 90-day forecast predict fairly accurately?45. Why is it difficult to predict the weather far in advance for Autumn?46. What is the man's attitude toward forecasting at the end of the conversation?47-50 listen to a talk by a campus guide.Good morning, my name is Marsha and I'm a senior in the Math Department here at Madison. Today Greg and I'll be taking you around to a few places you'll be visiting a lot,. Before we start, though. Does everyone have a copy of a map of the campus? You should really keep this with you for the first couple of weeks, at least until you'll become familiar with the buildings and landmarks. You sure wouldn't want to miss any classes this early in the term. Today we will visit some of the most important places on the campus. First, we'll go to the register's office where you'll sign up for your classes. So if you haven't seen your advisor yet, you can wait in the commons outside while the others get their class schedules. You have to come back here on your own later. Next, we'll go to the library. I think you'll be pretty impressed with the real books collection, and finally. We'll go to the cafeteria where you'll probably spend a lot of time socializing at least until your first exams are scheduled. The number of the room for your classes will be on the schedule you'll get from the register, and it will be up to you to find those rooms yourselves. So, if there are no questions we'll start the tour now.47. What is the speaker's job?48. What does the speaker suggest the listeners keep with them?49. Where does the speaker say the listener will spend a lot of time?50. According to the speaker, what must the listeners do on their own?。

5月24日托福听力考试真题「回忆版」

5月24日托福听力考试真题「回忆版」

5月24日托福听力考试真题「回忆版」5月24日托福听力考试真题「回忆版」版本一、托福听力Conversation 1男生定制T恤衫,有一个天文院的学生要在bookstore做t恤去参加party宣传大家选天文做major或第二职业,与做t恤的店员发生的对话,他忘记涂什么颜色了而且t恤前面有几大行星,但是背后只有pluto托福听力Conversation 2一个女生去找education老师讨论parpaer,她想确认一下自己是否方向正确。

(主旨题,双选。

讨论paper和确认研究方向这两项。

)然后讲到她去观摩了四年级的数学课,原本以为会非常学术结果没有,是让学术自己找6个自己感兴趣或者不会的题(教授插了一嘴),拿到课堂来大家讨论。

随后该女子表达了对于教学方式的惊讶。

(有题,一个是关于教学方式的:学术自主选自己感兴趣或者不会的数学题。

一个是问老师怎么解决这些问题:学生自己讨论解决问题,老师不介入。

还有重复信息题,教授插了一句话强调了6个问题是学生自己选的) 托福听力Lecture 1关于恐龙behavior的研究。

从两方面谈:(1)是关于一种恐龙skull的研究,(2)是原先人们以为一种体型很大的恐龙长得很慢,结果发现它长这么大只需要8-12年左右,很快,另一个例子是说原先人们以为一些矮个子的恐龙是因为immature,后来发现是因为食物和资源limited托福听力Lecture 2关于新能源nuclear fusion和nuclear fission。

讲nuclear fission 需要用铀,但是这个元素铀又很少见所以不方便。

而nuclear fusion 可以release更多的能量,所以现在很多power station用这个方法。

讲到fusion需要很高的热量所以会让这件事变的比较难,但是最近有一个新技术,实现了自体保持高温所以让fusion变得更为便捷了,然后说,建造这样一个系统其实挺麻烦take time的,所以应该呼吁国际间合作,这样就可以更快完善托福听力Lecture 3两河流域的两个文化HAKK和另一个什么,然后讲到另一个城市ur.说本以为是一个文化conquer了另一个,后来发现了seal,根据上面的'文字记载是king的,名字是H文化的,然后又发现了queen的seal,名字是另外那个文化的。

5月7日托福听力答案解析

5月7日托福听力答案解析

5月7日托福听力答案解析听力部分Conversation 1一个教育学专业的学生为了毕业修了一些理科课程,材料中是化学。

然后他现在对选课有疑问到底是选化学101还是化学102,于是就缺问老师,老师一开始就说他很不错,然后知道他想当诗人的时候还调侃他(当然这不是重点),后来学生对微积分这门课有疑问,说他其实也去了tutor中心,但是嘛总是时间约不上,教授表示很奇怪,最后学生说自己可以参加同伴的学习小组。

-TPO部分对应参考(学术话题类TPO10-C1/T19-C1)Lecture 1生物讲座,生化课程就是生物化学,说的是动物的化学保护chemical defense, 举具体的例子是一种蛾子,先说了蝴蝶不能通过蜘蛛网是因为翅膀上没有wing scale,然后蛾子有这个功能,所以有时候能逃离网,但是有一种很奇特的蛾子RB蛾子,他们吃RB树的叶子和种子,由于这种树有毒,所以它们长大以后翅膀上的scale也有毒,蜘蛛一般不会吃他们,如果咬到了会发现很苦,don’t taste good, 于是就会放开,当然这只是一个特点,他们另一个特点是翅膀颜色特别鲜艳,这个是一个warning,警告他们不好吃。

后来科学家们就好奇了,如果给他们吃无毒的种子会怎样,于是很开心地发现他们只有吃RB的种子才有毒,所以呢他们就说了这个就是生化防护,同时蛾子的的栖息地也挺有限的。

-TPO部分对应参考(生物类TPO11-L1/TPO12-L1)Lecture 2文学课,说的是autobiography和memoir的区别。

从字面上理解自传嘛顾名思义就是自己写的自己的故事,写自己一生的故事,但是有一种自传写法是memoir 的这种写法,这个词来自于法语,只写自己一生中一段时间的故事,然后教授说memoir分传统和现代的两种,前者写的是外部的就是有其它人参与的,后者就是自己的童年啊自己喝母亲的一段记忆啊,期中一个例子是vivian这个人她和母亲的记忆,然后又多说很多人觉得memoir自传不真实啦,有点像小说等等。

1998年5月托福听力文字-托福考试.doc

1998年5月托福听力文字-托福考试.doc

1998年5月托福听力文字-托福考试98年5月托福听力文字1. The view is spectacular. Could you take a picture of me with the mountains in the background?I'm afraid I just ran out of filmWhat does the woman mean? (C)2. Excuse me, were you ready to order now?I'll be with you in just minute.What does the man mean? (B)3. I think I forgot my umbrella. Did you notice that it was raining outside?Yeah. It is. And I just realize that I left my car window open.What will the man probably do next? (C)4. How does your daughter like her new school?Fine. She seems to have made new friends in no time.What can be inferred about the man's daughter? (C)5. There is an article here in this magazine you might interesting. It's about buying running shoes.If it's not chemistry and it's not on the final exam, I can't read it now.What is the man probably doing? (B)6. You are washing your car even on vacation. It makes me feel guilty.You shouldn't. It's just that I have nothing better to do at the moment.What does the woman imply? (C)7. My doctor told me I needed to go for some expensive treatment for my injured knee.Are you sure? Maybe you need a second opinion.What does the woman suggest the man do? (C)8. Hello, could me fit me in for an appointment today? I need a stylist who's good at cutting curly hair.Judy is good at that. She is the owner. How about the noon?What will the woman probably do? (B)9. There is nothing I like more than a good mystery novel when I've got some spare time.I like to read too. But I prefer non-fiction: history, social commentary and stuff like that.What does the man imply? (C)10. I'm no expert. But that noise in your refrigerator doesn't sound good.Maybe you should call and have it checked out.You are right. And I suppose I've put it off long enough.What will the woman probably do? (A)11. What's up with Donald? I've never seen him so happy.His supervisor gave performance evaluations this morning.What can be inferred about Donald? (A)12. It's not going to snow again tomorrow, is it? It was supposed to be warm all week.Well, if you go by the forecast that I heard, you shouldn't put your coat and hat away quite yet.What does the woman imply? (B)13. I don't know how it happened. But I got two different appointments at lunch tomorrow. I'm supposed to meet both David and Jim.Why don't you make one of them a breakfast meeting?What does the woman suggest the man do? (B)14. It's all right to wear jeans for a class presentation, isn't it?That's what I'm wearing. But if we wear jackets too, maybe we won't look so casual.What does the man imply? (C)15. This spring weather is perfect for playing tennis.Unfortunately the only time I get to enjoy it is when I'm walking to class or to the library.What does the man imply? (D)16. Boy, how quickly technology changes. So many peoplehave a computer in their home nowadays.I know. I feel so behind the time.What can be inferred about the woman? (D)17. Joan and her friend went to new restaurant last night and said that it served the best food they ever had.That's quite a recommendation. Maybe we should see for ourselves.What will the speakers probably do? (D)18. I hear you have a brother who went to school here too. HaveI ever seen him?Well, he graduated last year. But you would never have guessed that we were brothers.What does the man imply? (D)19. I'm thinking of heading to the gym before going to dinner. Care to join me?If you don't mind waiting while I go get my gym bag..What does the man mean? (B)20. I'm in a terrible mood. My boss didn't like the report I wrote.Well, don't take it out on me.What does the man mean? (A)21. So I guess it's been a year now since your last checkup. Have you had any health problems?None to speak of.What does the woman mean? (B)22. Have you ordered your graduation announcements?No, I had Don do it for me.What does the woman say about the graduation announcements? (D)23. I hear you got a big parking ticket.Yeah. I never realized Lot 3 was only for faculty.What does the man imply? (C)24. I went through a whole box of paper and a printer ribbon just trying to get my resume right.It'll be worth it. You know just to make a good impression.What can be inferred from the conversation? (B)25. So you weren't happy with the way the newspaper covered the rally protesting the rising tuition fees?No. The article underestimated the number of students who were there and I don't think it explained our point of view very well.What can be inferred about the man? (A)26. When are you ever going to finish this report? You've been working on it for three months.Only two and half. But it does seem longer.What does the woman say about the report? (D)27. I've been meaning to get my eyes checked. I just haven't gotten around to it yet.Why don't you call for an appointment right away? Once on your calendar you will get it done. What does the man suggest the woman do? (B)1 2 3。

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99年5月托福听力原文Part A1. A: I need to go across town, but the traffic is so heavy this time of day.B: When you take the subway, you don’t have to deal with traffic. I never drive any more.What does the man imply?(A) The woman doesn’t drive often.(B) Traffic is better than it used to be.(C) Taking public transportation saves time.(D) The subway is crowded.2. A: I’ve got two tickets to today’s game. Do you want to come along?B: It’ll be on television. Besides, it’s really too cold for me.What will the man probably do?(A) Wear a heavy sweater to the game.(B) Exchange the tickets.(C) Take care of his cold.(D) Watch the game at home.3. A: You had met Professor Johnson before, right? How would you describe his lectures?B: Well, let me put it this way: I could never stay awake in one of his classes without first drinking at least two cups of coffee.What does the man imply?(A) He dropped out(逃离)of Professor Johnson’s class.(B) He’ll probably take another class with Professor Johnson.(C) Pr ofessor Johnson’s lectures were boring.(D) Students weren’t allowed to bring drinks into Professor Johnson’s class.4. A: Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the post office?B: Your guess is as good as mine. I’m new around here.What does the woman mean?(A) She hasn’t received any mail yet.(B) She doesn’t know where the post office is.(C) She thinks the post office is nearby.(D) A new post office has just opened.5. A: I forgot to tell you that Fred called last night to borrow your sleeping bag.B: Oh, I saw him at the gym this morning and he didn’t say anything. So he must’veasked somebody else.What does the man imply?(A) Someone else told him Fred had called.(B) The man looked for Fred at they gym.(C) It wasn’t really Fred who c alled.(D) Fred probably borrowed someone else’s sleeping bag.6. A: You must be looking forward to your trip back to Colorado. It should be fun to hike up into those mountains again.B: Well, there might not be time for that. The thing is I haven’t seen my sister and her kids for three years.What does the woman imply?(A) She hasn’t gone hiking in three years.(B) She plans to visit her relatives.(C) Her sister’s children love to hike in the mountains.(D) Her sister may move back to Colorado someday.7. A: Tom’s house is a mess! Doesn’t he ever clean it?B: I guess he just has too much else on his mind with that new job of his.What does the woman imply about Tom?(A) He’s planning to move to a new house.(B) He hopes to change jobs.(C) He likes to keep his house clean.(D) He’s too busy to clean the house.8. A: Hey, that’s a great sweater you’re wearing. It looks really warm.B: Yeah, but I wish I brought a coat like you did. It’s really cold today.What does the woman imply?(A) Her coat is similar to the man’s.(B) She needs to buy a new coat.(C) Her sweater is not warm enough.(D) The man should have worn a sweater.9. A: Hey, George, I can’t get to sleep with the lights so near my bed. Can you study someplace else?B: Sorry, there is a party going on down in the lounge. I suppose I can check the dining room though.What will George probably do?(A) Ask the people in the lounge to be quiet.(B) Try to find another place to study.(C) Move the party to the dining room.(D) Turn on another light.10. A: I wish I didn’t have to make a special trip to the post office to get my package. B: Well, if you call them in the morning, they’ll give the package to your mail carrier to bring out to you.What does the woman suggest the man do?(A) Pick up the package at the post office.(B) Deliver the package in person.(C) Ask to have the package delivered to his home.(D) Find out the hours the post office is open.11. A: Professor, have you graded my term paper yet?B: To tell you the truth, I’ve b een tied up in committee meetings all week.What can be inferred about the paper?(A) The committee is discussing it.(B) It received a low grade.(C) It hasn’t been graded.(D) The woman hasn’t submitted it.12. A: With the cold that bad, I think it is pretty foolish not to see a doctor.B: Don’t worry. It’ll pass in a few days.What does the man mean?(A) He’ll see the doctor if he’s not better soon.(B) He has had worse colds in the past.(C) He’ll feel better once he sees the doctor.(D) His cold will go away by itself.13. A: Do you have hot water in your dorm? Because we haven’t had any for three days andI hate cold showers.B: Oh, sounds miserable. Since the gyms usually open, why don’t you just go over thereto fix the problem?What does the woman suggest the man do?(A) Get his shower fixed.(B) Find out when the gym is open.(C) Take a shower at the gym.(D) Ask to be moved to another buidling.14. A: I just found out the registration of the creative writing class is full. Now I have to wait another whole year to get in.B: Why don’t you check back after the first week? Somebody might drop it.What does the man suggest the woman do?(A) Make sure the registration office didn’t make a mistake.(B) Decide whether to drop the course next week.(C) Find out if a place opens up in the course later.(D) Take the course next year.15. A: Professor Nelson, could you please turn up the temperature in here? I’m havingtrouble concentrating.B: Yeah, I understand, but I don’t control the thermostat. Tell you what, I’ll talk to maintenance about it after class. In the mean time, I suggest you put on a sweater if you brought one.What does the man imply?(A) He doesn’t think the room is too cold.(B) He’s already wearing a sweater.(C) He can’t address(对付) the problem right now.(D) He’ll turn up the heat as soon as class is over.16. A: Hi, Jerry, it’s Beth from the apartment next door. I’m at school right now and I realize Iforgot my keys at home. Could you ask the building manager to put the extra set in mymailbox?B: I don’t think that’s secure enough. I can just drop by y our class later.What would the man probably do?(A) Make a copy of the key for the woman.(B) Give the woman her key at her class.(C) Put the key in the woman’s mailbox.(D) Unlock the woman’s door.17. A: I’m going to Chicago on business and somebody said you were the right person to talkto about what I can do there for fun.B: You bet I am. But I hope you’ve got at least a month.What does the man imply?(A) He recently spent a month in Chicago.(B) He can recommend many things to do.(C) Chicago is an expensive place to have fun.(D) He’s going on the trip, too.18. A: Come on, Sue, I know you have a new camera, but, you just took a picture of a car.B: No, No! Look behind the car.What does the woman mean?(A) She likes the design of the car.(B) Someone famous is riding in the car.(C) She collects pictures of cars.(D) The car is in front of something interesting.19. A: Could I look at your bus schedule? I don’t want to drive to work tomorrow if it’s snowing. B: You would be better off calling the terminal. It’s been a long time since I’ve used my schedule and I’m sure it was out of date.What does the woman mean?(A) The bus is usually late when it snows.(B) She’s not sure where her schedule is.(C) She can’t give the man a ride to work.(D) The times on her bus schedule may no longer be correct.20. A: That’s a pretty thick book. Are you sure Fram will want to plough through that?B: Are you kidding? She’ll be through it in two days.What does the man imply about Fram?(A) She has trouble concentrating.(B) She’ll return the book if she doesn’t like it.(C) She is a fast reader.(D) She’ll lend the man the book when she’s finished.21. A: If I send this package third class, how long will it take to arrive?B: About two weeks. But, hmm, many people don’t realize that first class is only a do llar fifty more and it would get there in just a few days.What does the woman suggest the man do?(A) Pay the extra postage.(B) Send the package third-class.(C) Wait a few days to mail the package.(D) Deliver the package himself.22. A: Surely, yo u don’t want to eat at the expensive restaurant.B: Not much I don’t. They have the best food in town.What does the man mean?(A) He’s not very hungry.(B) He really wants to eat at the restaurant.(C) The restaurant is too expensive.(D) He knows a better place to go for a meal.23. A: Like usual the lecture hall is complete mess this afternoon. Newspapers, soda cans, used issues, all of it, just thrown all over the floor. I can’t understand how people can be so thoughtless. B: Well, your professor should have the authority to get something done about it.What does the woman imply the man should do?(A) Speak to his professor about the condition of the lecture hall.(B) Organize a team of students to clean the lecture hall.(C) Find out who has been making the mess.(D) Wait to see if the problem goes away.24. A: How about going on a camping trip next week with us? We are planning on hiking and canoeing in the state park.B: That sounds great. But I’d better warn you: I’ve never been in the canoe and I am not much the swimmer either.What does the woman mean?(A) She’d like to go although she has little experience.(B) She doesn’t enjoy camping.(C) She’d rather go swimming than hiking.(D) She needs to buy a canoe before the trip.25. A: I heard that the pre-turn-out for the opening of the new sculpture exhibit was a kind of disappointing.B: I guess a lot of other people feel the way I do about modern art.What does the woman mean?(A) She couldn’t get a ticket for the exhibit.(B) She doesn’t like crowded events.(C) She knows a lot of people who went to the exhibit.(D) She doesn’t like modern art.26. A: We’d better make sure we get to the presentation early tomorrow morning. The dean said that there would be bagels and pastries in food. But I have a feeling that they are going to go quickly. B: I guess I’ll bring my appetite.What will the man probably do?(A) Arrive at the presentation after breakfast.(B) Talk to the dean before the presentation.(C) Call the woman early in the morning.(D) Eat breakfast at the presentation.27. A: Isn’t it great about Ruth’s community service award?B: She deserved itWhat does the man mean?(A) Ruth earned the award.(B) Ruth helped plan the award ceremony(典礼仪式).(C) Ruth should work more for the community.(D) Ruth served as(作为,担当) chairperson of the committee.28. A: I’m driving downtown this af ternoon. I have to stop by Deluxe, the art supply store, to get some paints for my art class.B: Deluxe? They moved to Smithville.What does the woman mean?(A) She cannot go with the man to Smithville.(B) There is a new art supply store downtown.(C) The store’s location has changed.(D) The store went out of business.29. A: You were right about the puzzle you lent me last week. It really is a challenge. I want to try to get it myself though, so I am going to work on it a little longer.B: Well, if you get really stuck, remember, I’m only a phone call away.What does the woman mean?(A) She hopes the man can remember her phone number.(B) She’s willing to help the man solve the puzzle.(C) She hopes the man will call her when he’s finished.(D) She’s going out of town soon.30. A: I’m new in town and I need to find a doctor. Do you know anything about Joyce Brown?B: I’ve been going to her for years. I don’t see how you could do better.What does the man say about Dr. Brown?(A) It is difficult getting an appointment with her.(B) She is a good doctor.(C) She used to be his doctor.(D) She is fairly(相当地)old.Part BQuestions 31-34 Listen to a conversation in a college dormitory.Hmm, hi.Hi, I am going door to door tonight to tell people about the student action coalition. Do you have a few minutes?Sure. You know, I think I read something in the newspaper last week.Yeah, there was an article about us since the last issue. See, we are trying to protect and conserver some of the open spaces on campus.That’s right. You are the group that’s opposing the extension of the parking lot next toSmith Hall, right?That’s us. We just feel it is important to save some of the natural beauty of the campus,like Over-by Swing. Some of those trees are hundreds of years old.It is a pretty spot. My friends and I had picnics over there by the creek.Then you understand how we feel. We are organizing a rally on Thursday afternoon to get the administration to reconsider the parking lot plan.Well, I have a class on Thursday afternoon.But maybe you could sign this petition. We’re going to summit it to the administ ration to demonstrate how the students feel about this.Sure, let me get a pen and I’ll sign it.I have a pen right here. And let me leave you this pamphlet about the student action coalition. Maybe you could come to some of our meetings. We get together once a month.Yeah, I’d like to know more about your group. Let me know when the next meeting is andI’ll try to be there.31. How did the woman first learn about the student action coalition?(A) She attended one of their meetings.(B) Her roommate is a member.(C) She saw them protesting.(D) She read about them in the newspaper.32. What is the student action coalition trying to do?(A) Secure more student parking spaces.(B) Preserve an open space on campus.(C) Get more funding for their group.(D) Schedule a meeting with college administrators.33. What will the woman probably do on Thursday afternoon?(A) Go to class.(B) Go on a picnic.(C) Attend a meeting.(D) Attend the rally.34. What does the woman agree to do?(A) Help the man plan a student rally.(B) Use the student parking lot.(C) Make a donation to support the group.(D) Sign a petition.Q 35-39This food is terrible! I can’t even finish my diner.I know. You think with all the money we paid for room and board, the university could hirea better food service. Where are you headed next?I’m going over to the student recreation center to play some bridge.You are spending your time on a card game?Not just any card game. It’s one of the most strategic there is.So I have heard. Don’t you play with a partner?Yeah! Four people play, two against the other two.So, you try to play in cooperation with your partner?Actually, the cards of one of the four plays are turned face up. That player is called the dummy.I wouldn’t want to be called that. When you are the dummy, what do you do while thecards are being played?Anything you want. Sit there and study, shuffle another deck, get snacks foreveryone… I li ke to stand behind my partner and watch.You know, I’ve heard that bridge is a habit forming. You should be careful not to play so much that you don’t get your studying done.Don’t worry about me. I only play Thursdays after dinner, and sometimes when theyneed a forth player. If you like, I could teach you.Thanks, but I have a pretty heavy workload this semester. I already spend my evenings doing things I don’t really know how to do yet.35. Where does the conversation take place?(A) In the student recreation center.(B) In the campus dining hall.(C) In the university bookstore.(D) In a classroom.36. How does the woman plan to spend her evening?(A) Studying.(B) Preparing snacks.(C) Playing cards.(D) Learning how to play bridge.37. What will the woman probably do if she is the dummy?(A) Watch her partner.(B) Play her cards in cooperation with her partner.(C) Quit the game.(D) Teach the man how to play bridge.38. What does the man warn the woman not to do?(A) Miss her card game.(B) Stay up too late.(C) Take too heavy a work load next semester.(D) Neglect(忽略) her studies to play bridge.39. Why doesn’t the man accept the woman’s offer?(A) He already knows how to play.(B) He doesn’t like to play games.(C) He doesn’t have a partner.(D) He doesn’t have enough free time.Part CQuestions 40-42 Listen to part of a talk in an architecture class.Today,we are going to take a look at the development of the skyscraper. We’ll start with some buildings in Chicago. One of the circumstances that led Chicago to become home to some of the buildings now considered the prototypes for later skyscrapers was this: In 1871, there was a great fire that destroyed much of the city. It was that tragic fire that cleared the way for a new kind of city that used the new building techniques and new materials developed during the early 1800s.One of these new structures was the Home Insurance Building, completed in 1885. It was ten storeys high. Now granted, that’s no higher than some of the earl y skyscrapers in New York City. What made Chicago’s Home Insurance Building important is that it had true skyscraper instruction with an internal metal skeleton that carried the weight of the brick exterior. This metal-support system along with the earlier development of the elevator were the two innovations that made the later very tall industrial buildings possible.Chicago’s Reliance Building was another important building in the development of the skyscraper. It showed the architects’ understanding of the possibilities of mental frame construction byeliminating walls and opening up the sides as a glass box. It was the first expression of the skyscraper as the glass shelf framed in the metal grid.40. Why does the professor mention the fire of 1871?(A) To emphasize the hazards of wooden buildings.(B) To explain why certain building techniques started in Chicago.(C) To warn against building skyscrapers close together.(D) To explain how Chicago’s early skyscrapers were destroyed.41. What was important about the Home Insurance Building?(A) It was constructed without bricks.(B) It was the tallest early skyscraper.(C) It contained offices where victims(牺牲者) of the fire could get help.(D) It had an internal metal skeleton.42. What point does the professor make about the Reliance Building?(A) It was the first skyscraper with walls of glass.(B) It did not have enough support for its height.(C) It was not built by an architect from Chicago.(D) It was the tallest skyscraper built in the 1800’s.Questions 43-46 Listen to a lecture given in a mass communications class.It was an Italian inventor who created the first wireless device for setting out radio signals in 1895. But not until the American inventor Lee De Forest built the first amplifying vacuum tube in 1906 did we get the first radio as we know it. And the first actual radio broadcast was made on Christmas Eve of 1906. That’s when someone working from an experimental station in Brand Rock, Massachusetts, arranged the program with two short musical selections of poem and brief holiday greeting. The broadcast was heard by wireless operators on ships with a radio through several hundreds miles. The following year, De Forest began regular radio broadcasts in New York. These programs were similar to much what we hear on radio today. In that, De Forest played only music. But because there were still no home radio receivers, De Forest’s audiences consisted only of wireless operators on ships in New York Harbor. There is no doubt that radio broadcasting was quite a noveltyin those days, but it took a while to catch on commercially. Why? Hmm, for the simple fact that only a few people, in fact, only those who tinkered with wireless telegraphs as a hobby owned receivers. It wasn’t until the 1920s that someone envisioned mass appeal for radio. This was radio pioneer David Sarnoff who predicted that one day there would be a radio receiver in every home.43. What is the talk mainly about?(A) The mass production of communications devices.(B) The early history of a major communication medium(媒介,方法).(C) The life of a famous inventor.(D) The impact of radio broadcasting on the music industry.44. Why were early radio broadcasts heard by such a small audience?(A) Few people owned(拥有) the necessary equipment.(B) The music selection was not very popular.(C) Few ships came into New York harbor.(D) The radio signal was too weak to reach a mass audience.45. According to the talk, who owned the receivers in the early days of radio?(A) Military communications officers.(B) People who treated radio technology as a hobby.(C) People who lived in big cities.(D) People with an interest in music.46. According to the talk, what did David Sarnoff predict about radios?(A) They would get smaller in size.(B) Their signals would travel further.(C) They would become less popular than television.(D) They would be common household items.Questions 47-50 Listen to part of a talk in an astronomy class The origin of Earth’s moon, the largest moon in the solar system, is still something of a mystery. There are some theories about its origin however.Now, keep in mind that a theory of the moon’s origin has to be consistent with two important facts. The first fact is that the Earth contains a lot of iron, most of it has an iron core. But the moon contains practically no iron. The second fact is that other than the difference in iron content, the moon and Earth arecomposed of accentually the same minerals, a similarity not shared with any other planet or moon in our solar system. One of the earliest theories of the moon’s origin, I called it the Capture Theory, proposes that the moon was somehow captured by Earth’s gravitational force. This theory is improbable, however, because it assumes that the moon and Earth formed in different parts of the solar system. If this was true you would expect the moon’s composition to be much different from Earth’s composition, just as all the other planets in the solar system are so different from Earth.A second theory of the moon’s origin is more promising. It is sometimes referred to as the Mars Theory, because according to this theory, when Earth was still molten, it was struck by a planet about the size of Mars. The impact caused the cores of the two planets to melt together and chunks of Earth’s crust to be thrown out into space. These chunks came together to form the moon. Now, remember, Earth’s crust is low in iron, because the iron is in Earth’s core, but high in various other minerals. This then accounts for why there is little iron but lots of other minerals on the moon.47. What is the talk mainly about?(A) Differences between the planets in the solar system.(B) Methods of determining the composition of Earth and the Moon.(C) Why Earth has an iron core.(D) The origin of the Moon.48. According to the professor, what characteristic of Earth’s moon shoulda theory of its origin be able to explain?(A) The Moon has no water.(B) The Moon contains almost no iron.(C) Thy Moon is the largest moon in the solar system.(D) The Moon does not have a molten core.49. Why is the second theory sometimes referred to as the Mars Theory?(A) Earth’s moon used to orbit Mars.(B) Mars was captured by the gravitational field of the Sun.(C) A planet the size of Mars collided(碰撞) with Earth.(D) Mars is larger than Earth.50. According to the Mars Theory, why does the moon contain little iron?(A) The Moon formed from pieces of Earth’s crust.(B) The Moon was struck by another planet.(C) The Moon’s composition resembles(相似) that of Mars.(D) The Moon’s mineral content has changed over time(久而久之)。

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