94年8月 托福听力文字

94年8月托福听力文字

Part A

1. Don't forget to go to the bank on Thursday because Friday is a holiday.

2. Can we get this tape recorder repaired?

3. I thought Steve was very disagreeable during dinner last night.

4. She doesn't know what to do with her time today.

5. It used to take Betty months to finish reading a book, but now she gets through one a week.

6. The visitors asked us to recommend a restaurant that isn't too far away.

7. Mark likes to spend time with his friends.

8. It will be ten minutes till the basketball game starts.

9. The paintings in Mrs. Peterson's collection are irreplaceable.

10. He was approached by three companies with job offers, but he turned them all down.

11. He was too restless to sit still.

12. He ran out in such a hurry that he forgot his coat.

13. A store downtown has the same pair of shoes on sale.

14. Donna should save a breath because she can't convince her friends.

15. All we did was to listen to him go on and on about his trip to Washington.

16. It looks as though we've run out of computer paper.

17. I'm not sure how much longer I'll be living a t home.

18. I'm not sure how much longer I'll be living at home.

19. It's only a matter of time before my car breaks down again.

20. The professor used to personalize his talks with stories about his college days.

Part B

21. It's a bit warm out today.

Warm? You can fry an egg on the sidewalk.

What does the man mean?

22. This must be my tenth cup of coffee today.

How you're going to be able to fall asleep if you keep on like this?

What does the woman imply that the man should do?

23. I thought you were going to read this book by today.

Oh, but I already have.

What does the woman say about the book?

24. Sarah's the new class president, and she's also one of the best students in the school.

You might say she's done all right.

What does the man mean?

25. Why don't we drive downtown now?

Wouldn't it be better to wait after rush hour?

What does the man mean?

26. How many chairs should I bring in for the meeting, six can find.

We have to have at least that many. Bring in all you can find.

What does the woman mean?

27. Oh, I must be sitting in the same position too long. My legs have fallen to sleep. Shake it a little before you get up.

What does the woman suggest the man do?

28. Before we play again, I'm going to buy a good tennis racket.

Your shoes aren't in very good shape either.

What does the woman imply?

29. Let's call carol one more time. Maybe she is home by now.

Can't we wait till morning?

What does the woman mean?

30. Did you hear about Jim?

I wouldn't give that rumor any credibility.

What does the woman mean?

31. Why are you squinting at the picture?

Well, I normally wear glasses, but I broke them.

What does the man imply?

32. Have the parts we need for the copier arrived yet?

I ordered them last week, but something's holding them up.

What does the man mean?

33. We have this or you might be interested in these note-cards.

I think I'd really rather have some pale yellow paper for my correspondence. Where does this conversation probably take place?

34. I thought you said you couldn't come to the meeting.

Oh, no, I can.

What does the man mean?

35. This pizza tastes bland there is not enough sauce.

I've had that, too.

What does the woman mean?

Part C

Questions 36-38, listen to a conversation between two friends: