2020年4月23日托福听力真题
2020年全国大联考高三4月联考英语试题Word版听力(精编)
秘密★考试结束前[公布时间：2020 年4 月3 日15:00~17:00]全国大联考2020 届高三 4 月联考英语试卷注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，需用2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。
3.考试结束后，请将试卷和答题卡一并交回。
4.考试时间120 分钟，满分150 分。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30 分）做题时，请先将答案标在试卷上，听力部分结束后，你将有 2 分钟的时间将答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。
第一节（共 5 小题，每题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）听下面 5 段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.When do the speakers plan to get to the sports meet?A. At 7:45.B. At 8:00.C. At 8:15.2.What does the woman want from the store?A. Cookies.B. Milk.C. Peanut butter.3.What are the speakers talking about?A. A CD by Johnny.B. A present for Molly.C. A famous musician.4.Why does the man suggest the Fairmont Hotel?A. For its price.B. For its location.C. For its size.5.What is the man doing?A. Waiting for a call.B. Calling his neighbor.C. Opening a window.第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）听下面 5 段对话或独白。
2020年托福考试听力理解深度历年真题解析
2020年托福考试听力理解深度历年真题解析随着全球化程度的提高，托福考试逐渐成为许多留学生的首选英语考试之一。
其中，听力理解是考试的一个重要部分，也是考生们普遍感到较为困难的一项内容。
本文将为大家提供2020年托福考试听力理解部分的深度历年真题解析，帮助考生们更好地应对这一部分的考试内容。
一、题目1Passage 1Narrator: In the first conversation, a student is talking to a professor about her upcoming presentation.Student: Professor Thompson, I need your advice on my presentation for next week. I'm really struggling with the content.Professor: Sure, I'd be happy to help. What seems to be the problem?Student: Well, I can't decide on a topic. I have a few ideas, but I'm not sure which one to choose.Professor: What are the ideas you're considering?Student: I was thinking about doing a presentation on renewable energy sources or the impact of climate change on wildlife habitats.Professor: Both topics are interesting. If I were you, I would go with the topic of renewable energy sources. It's a current issue and there's a lot of research available on that topic.Student: That's a good point. I think I'll follow your advice and focus on renewable energy sources. Thanks, Professor Thompson!Question: What does the student seek advice from the professor about?解析：这是一道比较简单的题目，考察学生对对话内容的听力理解。
2020专四听力原文
TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2013)-GRADE FOUR-PART I DICTATIONListen to the following passage.Altogether the passage will be read to you four times.During the first reading,which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning.For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence,or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds.The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work.You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE. Now, listen to the passage.What A Dream's For?One theory is that we dream to release the deep, secret desires./We do not express these desires in real life because of the rules of polite society./Another theory is that dreams allow us to solve problems /that we can't solve in real life. /We go to sleep with a problem and wake up with the solution. /This may be a way to use our dreams rather than a purpose of dreaming. /If you believe that your dreams are important, /then analyzing them may help you to focus on the problem /and help you to find the solution. /The modern image is that dreams are the brain's way/ of cleaning up the computer's hard disk./ Dreams organize the events of the day into folders/ and delete what is not needed. /But we all know that very little of what we dream /is concerned with what happened to us that day.The second and third readings. You should begin writing now.One theory is that we dream to release the deep, secret desires.One theory is that we dream to release the deep, secret desires.We do not express these desires in real life because of the rules of polite society.We do not express these desires in real life because of the rules of polite society.Another theory is that dreams allow us to solve problemsAnother theory is that dreams allow us to solve problemsthat we can't solve in real life.that we can't solve in real life.We go to sleep with a problem and wake up with the solution.We go to sleep with a problem and wake up with the solution.This may be a way to use our dreamsrather than a purpose of dreaming.This may be a way to use our dreamsrather than a purpose of dreaming.If you believe that your dreams are important,If you believe that your dreams are important,then analyzing them may help you to focus on the problemthen analyzing them may help you to focus on the problemand help you to find the solution.and help you to find the solution.The modern image is that dreams are the brain's wayThe modern image is that dreams are the brain's wayof cleaning up the computer's hard disk.of cleaning up the computer's hard disk.Dreams organize the events of the day into foldersDreams organize the events of the day into foldersand delete what is not needed.and delete what is not needed.But we all know that very little of what we dreamBut we all know that very little of what we dreamis concerned with what happened to us that day.is concerned with what happened to us that day.The last reading.One theory is that we dream to release the deep, secret desires./We do not express these desires in real life because of the rules of polite society./Another theory is that dreams allow us to solve problems /that we can't solve in real life. /We go to sleep with a problem and wake up with the solution. /This may be a way to use our dreams rather than a purpose of dreaming. /If you believe that your dreams are important, /then analyzing them may help you to focus on the problem /and help you to find the solution. /The modern image is that dreams are the brain's way/ of cleaning up the computer's hard disk./ Dreams organize the events of the day into folders/ and delete what is not needed. /But we all know that very little of what we dream /is concerned with what happened to us that day.Now you have two minutes to check through your work.That is the end of part I dictation.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSIONIn Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the best answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two. SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.M: Hello Helen! Merry Christmas!W: Merry Christmas, Rob!You always get so excited on Christmas day.M: Come in, come in!W: Thank you. Wow!M: So, what do you think?W: That's amazing...so many decorations and what a beautiful Christmas tree! You must have spent ages doing this! It's beautiful!M: I like to do Christmas with all the trimmings!W: All the trimmings? I don't understand.M: All the trimmings---it means all the extra things that traditionally come with something to make it more special.W: I see. Like all these decorations?M: Yes. In my family, we have always had Christmas with all the trimmings, so we have a Christmas tree, decorations, gifts, Christmas songs, silly Christmas games and, most importantly, Christmas lunch. Come this way!W: A turkey for lunch!M: Now that is a roast turkey with all the trimmings! Not only is it a turkey, but we're eating it with all the things you traditionally eat with Christmas roast turkey: cranberry sauce, roast potatoes, gravy, stuffing, carrots.W: I think I understand what "all the trimmings" means now.M: It's an expression usually used with food, especially at Christmas and for the big roast dinners that we like to eat. I adore Sunday lunch with all the trimmings: roast meat, along with lots of vegetables and sauces and other traditional accompaniments.W: Mmmmm...M: Anyway, enough talk! Let's eat!W: Delicious. Thank you for inviting me.M: Well cheers to that and Merry Christmas--- with all the trimmings!W: Merry Christmas!Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.M: Hello, International Students Club. Can I help you?W: Oh, hello. I saw your advertisement in the students union today and I thought I'd phone to find out a big more.M: Yes, certainly. Well, we're a sort of social and cultural activity club for people from different countries. It's quite a new club. We have about 80 members at the moment, but we're growing all the time.W: Right, that sounds interesting. I'm Australian actually, and I came here about a month ago. So I'm looking for ways to meet some new people. Um... what kind of activities do you organize? M: Well, we have a range: cultural, sports, social and language activities.W: Could you tell me something about the language activities?M: Yes. Everyday except Thursday we have a language evening, where people can come and practice their languages. You know, over a drink or a bite to eat. We have different languages on different evenings. Monday, Spanish; Tuesday, Italian; Wednesday, German; and Friday, French. On Thursday we usually arrange a meal in a restaurant for anyone who wants to come.W: Well, that sounds great. I really need to practice my French and German.M: OK. Well, if you can just give me your name and address, I'll send you the form and some more details.W: Thank you. That's great. My name is…Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.M: So, you've been in Graduate Recruitment for five years?W: Yes.M: OK. Can I ask you a few questions about your work in Graduate Recruitment?W: Sure.M: What do you find difficult about the job?W: One problem is I don't have a background in IT. And sometimes I get asked difficult technical questions during interviews which I just can't answer. That can be a bit embarrassing.M: So how do you do with it?W: I find honesty is the best policy. I just tell them it's not my area and promise to contact one of our people from that field and email them back.M: And they're happy with that?W: Yes, it usually works.M: OK. I see you have a lot of job fair experiences. How useful do you think they are?W: Yes. Attending job fairs at universities is an important part of my job. I think they are really useful for making contact with Careers Development staff and prospective candidates. It can be pretty tiring though. And it means you’re out of the office a lot in the autumn and the spring. So we try to share the work between the three of us.M: That's fine. Now I'd like to know whether you've ever worked independently.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.Now the weather forecast. It's a mixed picture over the next few days. Today, very wet and windy in Northern Europe. You can see from the satellite picture that the highest temperatures, as they so often are, are in the southern parts of Europe, where it's also quite dry, particularly over the eastern parts of the Mediterranean. The forecast suggests that it's going to be quite cold over northwestern parts of Europe for the rest of the day, even some snow on the Scandinavian Mountains. So that's today's weather, with showery conditions in many parts of Northern Europe but the best of the sunshine in the south and throughout the Mediterranean. And pretty good but cool in the eastern parts of Europe, too. Now let's look at tomorrow's weather chart. Very much the same in the south except that the rain is starting to push down into the northern parts of the Mediterranean there. Elsewhere, staying fine in Eastern Europe and fine in central and eastern parts of the Mediterranean as well. But still wet and windy in many northwestern parts of Europe, including southern parts of Scandinavian, and a bit cool too.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.Once upon a time societies were organised around religion, farming, trade or industry. In many parts of the world today this is still true, but something else is becoming more important--- the exchange of information, and the technology that we use to do this. Twenty-four hour news,e-commerce, mobile phones, Global Positioning Systems... all these are making the world smaller and faster. The growth in telecommunications is giving more and more people access to the science that will help their country to develop or to acquire the medical knowledge that can fight disease. But how can everybody in the world share the recent technological advances? Millions of people cannot read these words because they don't have access to a computer. They don't understand English either. They don't even have a telephone. They are more worried about how far they will have to walk today to get clean water or if they can feed themselves and their families. For most people on this planet, information is not a priority. The United Nations is now trying to make the information society a reality for more of the developing world. Ten years from now, the plan is that everybody in the world will have a radio or television and that 50% of the world's population will have access to the internet from schools and universities, health centres and hospitals, libraries and museums. This will improve medical care and education, science and agriculture, business opportunities and employment.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.People worldwide celebrate New Year in different ways. In Latin America, people express their hopes through the color of their underwear. If you wore yellow, that supposedly enhances your chances for abundance and earning more money. If it was red, then you'll more likely find love in the New Year. And if you were wearing white underpants, preferably new and clean, then peace will be your top priority for the coming year. In the Philippines, people eat round fruits to bring good fortune while they are noisily banging together pots and pans. However, some New Year's traditions have nothing to do with luck. In Denmark, people throw their old dishes at the doors of their friends' homes each New Year's Eve. Thus, a front doorstep covered with broken plates suggests that the person inside has a lot of friends. Still, for all those who take part in grand New Year's events, there are many more who make their own traditions. It may be a small gathering of family and friends, watching New York's Times Square ball drop on TV, or loudly running through the neighborhood.Some may simply go to sleep early, so they can be energized for an early New Year's Day hike--- perhaps while wearing underwear that suits their mood, and wishes, for the New Year.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.Digital textbooks are transforming the way many students learn. All the Fairfax County Public Schools have begun using online course material for their middle- and high-school students. This school year, the schools shifted from hard cover to electronic textbooks for social studies in its middle and high schools. The switch came after digital books were used in 15 schools last year. "Our students come to us technologically ready to use resources from a variety of different places," says Assistant Superintendent Peter Noonan. "The world is changing consistently. The online textbooks can change right along with the events that are happening." There's a significantfinancial benefit as well. "Usually it is between $50 and $70 to buy a textbook for each student," Noonan says, "which adds up to roughly $8 million for all of our students. We actually have purchased all of the online textbooks for our students for just under $6 million."Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.A man was arrested on suspicion of attempting to carry explosives through a security checkpoint at an airport, authorities said. Trey Scott Atwater was taken into custody Saturday morning after Transportation Security Administration agents spotted what they described as a suspicious item. The item was in his carry-on during X-ray screening at a security checkpoint at the airport, an FBI spokesman said in a statement. Neither the FBI nor the TSA identified the explosives, though an airport spokeswoman said the items were "wrapped in military grade wrapping" and are in the possession of the police. At no time was there any danger to the people at the airport. The airport terminal was temporarily evacuated while authorities "conducted a sweep, and deemed all clear," said a city spokeswoman. Atwater has been arrested on a federal count of attempting to get on an aircraft with an explosive.Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.In Dakar, psychiatric patients attend regular art therapy classes to help treat mental disorders. The therapy can be a useful technique to complement traditional forms of psychotherapy. Psychiatrists in the Senegalese capital's main hospital see it as an essential part of the healing process. Art as psychotherapy is still relatively new in Senegal. Dr. Tabara Sylla, the hospital's chief psychiatrist, uses art therapy, medication and classical forms of psychotherapy in her practice, treating everything from chronic depression to alcohol abuse and schizophrenia. At first the project started as a way to keep patients busy in the afternoon, rather than have them sitting around smoking. It soon became clear that art was creating a communication bridge between patient and doctor. More and more now, she says, art workshops have become essential therapy --- so much that she cannot imagine this psychiatric unit without them.Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.The Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA, the government agency that regulates civil aviation in the United States, announced new rules this month to combat pilot fatigue. The new guidelines, which will go into effect in two years, call for reducing the number of pilots' on-duty hours and giving them a 10-hour rest period between shifts, so they can get at least 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep. The new rules apply to only pilots of passenger airlines. FAA determined that including pilots who fly cargo planes --- a large segment of the aviation industry --- would add too much to the cost of implementing the changes. But the Independent Pilots Association has filed a lawsuit asking the government to set one level of safety for all pilots.Question 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.The world will need to double food production within the next three decades in order to feed a rapidly growing and increasingly affluent population, which is projected to grow from 7 billion today to 9 billion. A United Nations report says reaching that goal will require major increases in intensive, high-efficiency livestock operations for both meat and dairy production. The report also says that intensive livestock operations can pose serious ecological risks. And that's why environmental critics are calling instead for reductions in global livestock production, and urging people to consume less, not more, meat in their diets. Feeding today's population is a challenge for an already-stressed environment. The challenge is how to ensure food without increasing animal numbers and having an impact on fragile lands and our resource bases. More than half of the agricultural land in the world is used to raise and feed livestock. Those farm animals are also responsible for 18 percent of the greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere every year. Experts agree that the next few decades will present a puzzle, how to feed nine billion people without wrecking the planet in the process.This is the end of listening comprehension。
2020届高三4月 英语(二)含听力 解析版
2020届4月份内部特供卷高三英语（二）注意事项：1.答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2.选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3.非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。
写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
第Ⅰ卷(选择题，共100分)第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。
从题中所给的A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. When do the speakers plan to get to the sports meet? A. At 7:45.B. At 8:00.C. At 8:15.2. What does the woman want from the store? A. Cookies.B. Milk.C. Peanut butter.3. What are the speakers talking about? A. A CD by Johnny.B. A present for Molly.C. A famous musician.4. Why does the man suggest the Fairmont Hotel? A. For its price.B. For its location.C. For its size.5. What is the man doing? A. Waiting for a call.B. Calling his neighbor.C. Opening a window.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
2020上海市进才中学高三4月月考英语试题(含听力)答案
20200414高三英语四月月考答案I.Listening25’1-5BDDBB6-10BDDAB11-13ADA14-16BBC17-18CA19-20BAII.Grammar and vocabulary10’+10’21.that22.when23.less complicated24.for25.to keep26.raising27.but28.may/might29.are spoken30.as/when/if31-35F B I A J36-40G K D H CIII.Reading comprehension15’+22’+8’41-45BDBAA46-50BCBBD51-55CACDC56-59DACA60-62BAD63-66BCBD67-70BEDAIV.Summary writing10’Standing desks have positive effects on physical health.Now new research offers evidence that standing desks offers mental benefits too.Experiments on high school students showed standing desks improved students’executive function and memory/cognitive ability and problem solving skills.These effects are similar to the effects of exercise.Standing desks should be used in classrooms to burn more energy and improve cognitive skills.(59words) V．Translation.15’（3+3+4+5）72.有些家长从来没有意识到，替孩子们做所有事情其实对孩子们的成长弊大于利。
2020年4月23日托福阅读真题
2020年4月23日托福阅读真题第一篇：社科类文章先说以前一个master一年只能做十几个表，特别painstaking只有富人才能买得起。
后来有个人叫Elf，他简化了钟表制造的材料，创新了一些设备，行了一系列变革，通过专业化啊水力啊，让表产量变大，又轻，又便宜。
本来特别重，不好运输，他就把弄得更轻了，能够挂住，不用专门做cabinet了。
然后使钟表让中产阶级也买得起，从精细制造变成mass production。
后来他为了peddler就继续发明创造，然后在1816年造出了shelf clock获得专利，但是还是有很多人抄袭模仿，这些模仿也在一定水准上促动了钟表的精细化。
他有个员工叫Jerome，借鉴了上一个老板的经验，然后和Elf一起将钟表变得美观时尚又物廉价美。
第二篇历史类文章在泰国附近出现的一个D文明，语言和Mon语言有联系。
信奉佛教，并且有很多的贸易路线。
因为用的都是这个文字讲了好多什么雕塑啊乱七八糟的，最后说甚至不清楚有没有一个capital，不知道正值也不知道ethic，这个文明出现在6世纪，到了9世纪的时候，有另一批人到达了这里。
第三篇生物类文章考古学家如何区分家养的和野生的动植物，先说有好多方法能够区分，但有的时候很难分，他们的特征可能一样又列举了一堆区分方法，每个都有点问题，后来说一般都使用floated的技术使有机物和别的分离，这样就能够分析植物家养与否。
但是动物没有这么好区分，因为很多特征在家养的和野生的动物身上都能够提现，所以有另外的办法，就是看人类的捕杀数量和对象，在某个时间，人类杀成年的动物数量很多，证明人类那时就有选择性的捕猎，但是这个办法需要好好考虑，因为有很多因素，比如雌雄和动物数量波动很大等三个原因。
还有一个发现就是一些属于XX时代的磨光的石头，然后又说农业的发展让他们建了一堆谷仓啊，容器的来储藏粮食，所以不太可能游牧。
这些都证明了在向驯养的转变，最后一段说不能只根据clay pot来证明驯养的举日本的例子。
2020年英语四级听力试卷
2020年英语四级听力试卷Part I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section A.Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.News Report One.Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.A new study finds that beverages containing added sugar might be harmful. In the study, researchers analyzed information from over 80,000 women and 37,000 men. Participants worked in the health profession. They were followed for approximately three decades. They completed surveys about their diet every four years. They also answered questions about their lifestyle and medical history.The more beverages with added sugar that people drank, the greatertheir risk of death was during the study period. These beverages included soda, energy drinks and sports drinks. Beverages like pure fruit juice which are sweet but do not contain added sugar were not part of the study.The findings held even after the researchers considered other factors that could affect people's health. These factors included lack of exercise and not eating enough vegetables. They also included consuming too much meat.1. What do we learn about the new study from the news report?A) It followed around 80,000 people.B) It lasted for more than three decades.C) It focused on the health of the elderly.D) It found a link between drinks and death.2. What does the news report say about beverages with added sugar?A) They are not harmful at all.B) They are not included in the study.C) They are more harmful than pure fruit juice.D) They are associated with a higher death risk.News Report Two.Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.The International Labor Organization says the number of people without jobs is increasing. In its latest update on global employment trends, the agency says projections of the number of unemployed people this year range from 210 million to nearly 240 million people.The report warns that 200 million poor workers are at risk of joining the ranks of people living on less than 2 dollars a day in the past three years. The director - general of the International Labor Organization, Guy Ryder, says the decline in employment has been widespread.He says not all sectors of the economy are losing jobs. Home - based workers and the self - employed are seeing an increase in workopportunities. He says the ILO has been working with local and national governments to bring down unemployment.3. What is the news report mainly about?A) The number of unemployed people is increasing.B) The number of poor workers is decreasing.C) The economy is recovering slowly.D) The home - based business is booming.4. What does Guy Ryder say about employment?A) All sectors are losing jobs.B) Home - based workers are not affected.C) Not all sectors are losing jobs.D) The self - employed are losing jobs.News Report Three.Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.Almost all companies recognize the importance of innovation today. But not many are able to integrate innovation into their business. A commentary in the Shanghai Daily points out that innovation doesn't mean piles of documents. It's something more practical.The article says many people tend to assume that innovation just means creating something new, but actually it's more about making small improvements to existing products. For example, a company could add features to an existing product to make it more attractive to customers.The article also notes that innovation is not something that can be achieved by a single department. It should be part of the company's overall strategy. It should also be something that is encouraged at all levels of the organization.5. What is the problem with many companies according to the news report?A) They are not innovative enough.B) They are short of documents.C) They lack practical innovation.D) They don't have clear goals.6. What does the Shanghai Daily say about innovation?A) It means creating something new.B) It should be more practical.C) It is just piles of documents.D) It can be achieved by a single department.7. What should companies do according to the article?A) Encourage innovation at all levels.B) Increase the R & D budget.C) Focus on new product development.D) Hire more innovative employees.Section B.Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Conversation One.Questions 8 to 11 will be based on the following conversation.M: So, how long have you been living in London?W: A couple of years. I moved here for the job.M: What do you do for a living?W: I work in a bank. It's an okay job. But I'm thinking of changing it.M: Why? What's wrong with it?W: Well, it's a bit boring. And the hours are really long. I don't have much time for myself.M: I see. So what kind of job are you looking for?W: I'm not sure really. Maybe something in marketing. I like working with people.M: That sounds interesting. Have you had any experience in marketing?W: A little bit. I did some volunteer work for a marketing project when I was at university.M: Well, that's a start. You should update your resume and start applying for jobs.W: Yeah, I know. But it's a bit scary. I'm not sure if I'm qualified enough.M: Don't worry. Just be confident. You have some relevant experience. And you can always learn on the job.8. Why does the woman want to change her job?A) She doesn't like her colleagues.B) She is not satisfied with the pay.C) It is not challenging enough.D) It is a bit boring and the hours are long.9. What kind of job is the woman interested in?A) A job in a bank.B) A job in marketing.C) A job in education.D) A job in IT.10. What did the woman do at university?A) She worked in a bank.B) She studied marketing.C) She did some volunteer work for a marketing project.D) She was a member of a marketing club.11. What does the man suggest the woman do?A) Be more confident.B) Get more qualifications.C) Wait for a better opportunity.D) Do more volunteer work.Conversation Two.Questions 12 to 15 will be based on the following conversation.M: Hi, Jane. How are you?W: Hi, Tom. I'm fine, thanks. How about you?M: I'm good. I heard you went on a trip last month. Where did you go?W: I went to Paris. It was amazing.M: Oh, really? What did you do there?W: Well, I visited a lot of museums. I love art, you know. And I also went to some famous restaurants. The food was delicious.M: Sounds great. How did you get around the city?W: I mostly walked. Paris is a very walkable city. But I also took the metro a few times.M: I see. Did you meet any interesting people?W: Yes, I did. I met a couple from Australia. We had dinner together one night. They were really nice.M: That's cool. So, would you recommend Paris to others?W: Absolutely. It's a beautiful city with so much to see and do.12. Where did the woman go last month?A) London.B) Paris.C) Rome.D) Sydney.13. What did the woman do in Paris?A) She visited museums and ate in restaurants.B) She did some shopping and went to the theater.C) She took a lot of pictures and made new friends.D) She attended a concert and visited some parks.14. How did the woman get around Paris?A) By car.B) By bus.C) Mostly by walking and sometimes by metro.D) By bike.15. What does the woman think of Paris?A) It's too big.B) It's very noisy.C) It's a great city to visit.D) It's a bit expensive.Section C.Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage One.Questions 16 to 18 will be based on the following passage.Many people think that the more time a person spends at work, the more he or she accomplishes. However, the connection between time and productivity is not always positive. In fact, many studies show that after a certain point, employees become less productive as the number of hours they work increases.There are several reasons for this. First, when people work long hours, they tend to get tired. This makes it difficult for them to concentrate and perform at their best. Second, long hours can also lead to stress. Stress can have a negative impact on both physical and mental health, which in turn can affect productivity.Some companies have started to recognize this problem and are taking steps to address it. For example, they are implementing flexible work schedules. This allows employees to have more control over their work hours and can help them to be more productive.16. What is the common belief about work and productivity?A) The more time a person spends at work, the more he or she accomplishes.B) Productivity has nothing to do with the amount of work time.C) Working less hours can lead to higher productivity.D) Employees are most productive when they work for long hours.17. Why do employees become less productive after a certain point?A) They lack the necessary skills.B) They are not interested in their work.C) They get tired and stressed.D) They have too many distractions.18. What are some companies doing to address the problem?A) They are giving employees more training.B) They are increasing employees' salaries.C) They are implementing flexible work schedules.D) They are reducing the amount of work.Passage Two.Questions 19 to 21 will be based on the following passage.The Internet has changed the way we communicate, learn and do business. One area where the Internet has had a particularly significant impact is in education.Online courses are becoming more and more popular. There are many reasons for this. For one thing, online courses are very convenient. Students can study at their own pace and at a time that suits them. They can also access course materials from anywhere in the world.Another advantage of online courses is that they are often less expensive than traditional courses. This makes them more accessible to a wider range of students.However, online courses also have some disadvantages. One problem is that students may feel isolated. They may not have the same opportunities to interact with their classmates and instructors as they would in a traditional classroom setting. Another issue is that some online courses may not be of the same quality as traditional courses.19. What has the Internet changed?A) The way we communicate, learn and do business.B) Only the way we communicate.C) Only the way we do business.D) Only the way we learn.20. Why are online courses popular?A) They are very difficult.B) They are very convenient and often less expensive.C) They are of high quality.D) They are taught by famous professors.21. What are the disadvantages of online courses?A) They are too expensive.B) They are not convenient.C) Students may feel isolated and some may be of lower quality.D) They are only available in a few areas.Passage Three.Questions 22 to 25 will be based on the following passage.A new study shows that we keep using our old devices long after they've become obsolete. The study surveyed over 2,000 people in the United States. It found that on average, people keep their old smartphones for 2.5 years after they stop receiving software updates.People also keep their old laptops for an average of 3.5 years after they become obsolete. And they keep their old tablets for about 2 years after they are no longer supported.There are several reasons why people keep using these old devices. One reason is cost. Buying a new device can be expensive. Another reason isthat people may be attached to their old devices. They may have a lot of data and memories stored on them.However, using old devices can also have some risks. For example, old devices may not be secure. They may be more vulnerable to hacking and malware attacks.22. What does the new study find?A) People buy new devices very frequently.B) People keep using old devices long after they're obsolete.C) People don't care about software updates.D) People prefer old devices to new ones.23. How long do people keep their old smartphones on average?A) 1.5 years.B) 2 years.C) 2.5 years.D) 3 years.24. Why do people keep using old devices?A) Because they are very secure.B) Because they are new.C) Because of cost and attachment.D) Because they are easy to use.25. What are the risks of using old devices?A) They may be too expensive.B) They may be difficult to use.C) They may not be secure.D) They may not have enough storage.。
2020年托福听力模拟试题及答案(卷九)
2020年托福听力模拟试题及答案（卷九）Xerography1 One more familiar use of electrochemistry that has made its way into the mainstream is xerography, a process for replicating documents that is dependent on photoconductive materials. A photoconductive material is an insulator in the dark but becomes a conductor when exposed to bright light. When a photocopy is being made, an image of a document is projected onto the surface of a rotating drum, and bright light causes the photoconductive material on the surface of the drum to become conductive.2 As a result of the conductivity, the drum loses its charge in the lighted areas, and toner (small grains to which dry ink adheres) attaches itself only to the darker parts of the image. The grains are then carried to a sheet of paper and fused with heat. When a laser printer is used, the image is projected by means of a laser beam, which creates a brighter light and a greater contrast between lighter and darker areas and therefore results in sharper printed images.1. The author begins the first paragraph with One more familiar use of electrochemistry in order to(A) explain that xerography is one of the less familiar uses of electrochemistry(B) make it clear that electrochemistry requires photoconductivematerials(C) show that xerography is the only known use for electrochemistry(D) indicate that other less familiar uses have already been discussed2. Why does the author explain that A photoconductive material is an insulator in the dark but becomes a conductor when exposed to bright light?(A) It gives an explanation of a property that is necessary for xerography.(B) It indicates that bright light is required for insulation to take place.(C) It gives one example of a successful xerographic process.(D) It explains the role of insulation in xerography.3. The author places the phrase small grains to which dry ink adheres in parentheses in order to(A) provide information that contradicts the previous statement(B) provide another example of conductivity(C) provide further detail information about toner(D) provide an alternate explanation for the effectiveness of toner4. Why is a laser printer mentioned?(A) It is an alternative to xerography.(B) It is a way of duplicating without using electrochemistry.(C) It is a second example of xerography.(D) It is a less effective type of xerography than is a photocopier.正确答案：D_A_C_CThe Filibuster1 The term filibuster has been in use since the mid-nineteenth century to describe the tactic of delaying legislative action in order to prevent the passage of a bill. The word comes from the Dutch freebooter, or pirate, and most likely developed from the idea that someone conducting a filibuster is trying to steal away the opportunity that proponents of a bill have to make it successful.2 In the earlier history of the U.S. Congress, filibusters were used in both the House of Representatives and in the Senate, but they are now much more a part of the culture of the Senate than of the House. Because the House is a much larger body than is the Senate, the House now has rules which greatly limit the amount of time that each member may speak, which effectively serves to eliminate the filibuster as a mechanism for delaying legislation in the House.3 In the Senate, the smaller of the two bodies, there are now rules that can constrain but not totally eliminate filibusters. The Senate adopted its first cloture rule in 1917, a rule which requires a vote of two-thirds of the Senate to limit debate to one hour on each side. The rule was changed in 1975 and now requires a vote of three-fifths of themembers to invoke cloture in most situations.4 The longest filibuster on record occurred in 1957, when Senator Strom Thurmond of South Carolina wanted to delay voting on civil rights legislation. The filibuster was conducted for twenty-four hours and 18 minutes on August 28 and 29, when Thurmond held the floor of the Senate by lecturing on the law and reading from court decisions and newspaper columns. It was his hope that this filibuster would rally opponents of civil rights legislation; however, two weeks after the filibuster, the Civil Rights Act of 1957 passed.14. It can be inferred from the information in paragraph 1 that around 1800(A) the first filibuster took place(B) legislative action was never delayed(C) the term filibuster was not in use in the U.S. Congress(D) the Dutch introduced the term freebooter15. It can be determined from paragraph 1 that a freebooter was most likely someone who(A) served in the Senate(B) robbed passing ships(C) enacted legislation(D) served in the Dutch government16. It is implied in paragraph 2 that, in its early years, the House(A) had no rules against filibusters(B) had few filibusters(C) had fewer filibusters than the Senate(D) had the longest filibuster on record17. Based on the information in paragraph 3, a vote of cloture would most likely be used to(A) initiate filibusters(B) break filibusters(C) extend filibusters(D) encourage filibusters18. It can be inferred from the information in paragraph 3 that the 1975 rule change(A) increased the number of people needed to vote for cloture(B) made it easier to limit a filibuster(C) covered all types of Senate votes(D) decreased the number of people in the Senate19. It is implied in paragraph 4 that Senator Thurmond was opposed to(A) filibusters(B) lecturing on the law(C) speaking in the Senate(D) the Civil Rights Act of 1957参考答案：14-19：A、B、A、B、DTiger MothsOne of the most beautiful of the more than 100,000 known species in the order Lepidoptera are the tiger moths, moths known for the striking appeal of their distinctive coloration. This type of moth is covered with highly conspicuous orange-and-black or yellow-and-black patterns of spots and stripes. Such boldly patterned color combinations are commonplace in the animal world, serving the function of forewarning potential predators of unpleasant tastes and smells. This is unquestionably the function served by the striking coloration of the garden tiger moth, which is quite visually attractive but is also poisonous to predators. Certain glands in the garden tiger moth produce strong toxins that circulate throughout the insect's bloodstream, while other glands secrete bubbles that produce a noxious warning smell. The tiger moth, indeed, is a clear example of a concept that many predators intuitively understand, that creatures with the brightest coloration are often the least suitable to eat.1. It is implied in the passage about the order Lepidoptera that(A) all members of the order are moths(B) there may be more than 100,000 species in this order(C) all members of the order are brightly colored(D) there are most likely fewer than 100,000 species in this order2. It can be inferred from the passage that the tiger moth was so named because(A) its coloration resembles that of a tiger(B) it is ferocious predator, like the tiger(C) its habitat is the same as the tiger's(D) it is a member of the same scientific classification as the tiger3. What would most likely happen to a predator that wanted to eata tiger moth?(A) The predator would be unable to catch it(B) The predator would capture it by poisoning it.(C) The predator would be unable to find it.(D) The predator would back away from it.4. Which of the following would a predator be most likely to attack successfully?(A) A purple and orange moth(B) A green and blue moth(C) A brown and grey moth(D) A red and yellow moth参考答案：1-4：B、A、D、CIsland Plant LifeIslands are geographical formations that are completely surrounded by water, yet many islands are covered with a rich assortment of plant life. It may seem surprising that so much plant life exists on many islands, yet there are surprisingly simple explanations as to how the vegetation has been able to establish itself there. Some islands were formerly attached to larger bodies of land, while others were created on their own. Islands that were created when flooding or rising water levels cut them off from their neighbors often still have the plant life that they had before they were cut off. In cases where islands formed out of the ocean, they may have plant life from neighboring lands even though they were never actually attached to the neighboring lands. Winds carry many seeds to islands; some plants produce extremely light seeds that can float thousands of feet above the Earth and then drift down to islands where they can sprout and develop. Birds also carry seeds to islands; as birds move over open stretches of water, they can serve as the transportation system to spread seeds from place to place.Answer Choices (choose 3 to complete the chart):(1) Some seeds are able to float great distances in the air.(2) Some plant life existed before islands were cut off from larger bodies of land.(3) Some islands have many different varieties of plants.(4) Birds sometimes carry seeds to islands.(5) Some islands were created when rising water cut them off from larger bodies of land.(6) Some plant seeds are carried to islands by the wind.参考答案：（2）、（4）、（6）Ben and Jerry1 All successful businesses are not established and run in the same way, with formal business plans, traditional organizational structures, and a strong focus on profits. Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, the entrepreneurs responsible for the highly successful ice cream business that bears their names, were businessmen with a rather unconventional approach.2 They were rather unconventional from the start, not choosing to begin their careers by attending one of the elite business schools but instead choosing to take a five-dollar correspondence course from Pennsylvania State University. They had little financial backing to start their business, so they had to cut corners wherever they could; the onlylocation they could afford for the startup of their business was a gas station that they converted to ice cream production. Though this start-up was rather unconventional, they were strongly committed to creating the best ice cream possible, and this commitment to the quality of their product eventually led to considerable success.3 Even though they became extremely successful, they did not convert to a more conventional style of doing business. In an era where companies were measured on every penny of profit that they managed to squeeze out, Ben and Jerry had a strong belief that business should give back to the community; thus, they donated 7.5 percent of their pretax profit to social causes that they believed in. They also lacked the emphasis on executive salary and benefits packages that so preoccupy other corporations, opting instead for a five-to-one policy in which the salary of the employee receiving the highest pay could never be more than five times the salary of the employee receiving the lowest pay.Answer Choices (choose 3 to complete the chart):(1) They each had a personal commitment to social causes.(2) They began their business with little background andinvestment.(3) They believed strongly in producing a very high-quality product.(4) They had a salary structure that limits the salaries of high-level executives.(5) They set aside a noteworthy portion of their profits for social causes.(6) They borrowed several thousand dollars from friends to start their business.参考答案：(2)、(4)、(5)paragraph The Bald Eagle1 When the bald eagle became the national symbol of the United States in 1782, soon after the country was born, it is estimated that there were as many as 75,000 nesting pairs in North America. By the early 1960s, however, the number of nesting pairs had been reduced to only around 450.2 The demise of the bald eagle is generally attributed to the effects of the pesticide DDT (dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane). This pesticide was used to kill insects harmful to agriculture, thereby increasing agricultural production. One unintended negative result of the use of DDT was that, while it did get rid of the undesirable insects, it also made its way along the food chain into fish, a favorite food source of the bald eagle.3 The bald eagle is now protected by federal laws. It was originally protected by the Bald Eagle Act of 1940 and later by the Endangered Species Act of 1973. However, it is not just the laws directly related to endangered species that aided in the resurgence of the bald eagle; its resurgence has also been widely attributed to the banning of DDT in 1972. Today there are more than 5,000 pairs of bald eagles, a tenfold increase over the low point of 450, and the bird was removed from the list of endangered species in july, 1999.Answer Choices (choose 4 to complete the chart):(1) the numbers of bald eagles were greatly reduced, at least in part due to the effects of a pesticide.(2) The legislation has had a positive effect on the number of bald eagles.(3) The bald eagle was named as the national symbol of the United States in the late eighteenth century.(4) Early in the history of the United States, there were hugenumbers of bald eagles.(5) Two different pieces of legislation that affected the bald eagle were enacted 33 years apart.(6) The federal government enacted legislation specifically designed to protect the bald eagle as well as to outlaw the pesticide DDT.参考答案：(1)、(2)、(4)、(6)Sand Dunes1 Sandy deserts contain enormous volumes of sand eroded from mountains and carried to the deserts by wind or water. The huge quantities of sand that make up sandy deserts are blow about into dunes of various shapes.2 Ridge dunes form where there are large amounts of sand, generally in the interiors of deserts, and winds blow in one direction. Under there conditions, parallel ridges of sand, known as transverse dunes, form at right angles to the wind.3 When the direction of the wind changes so that it comes from different directions, star-shaped dunes form from the massive amounts of sand in desert interiors. Star-shaped dunes are relatively stable dunes that reach incredible heights, up to 80 meters high in some deserts, and are quite common in massive deserts such as the Sahara.4 Crescent dunes form on the edges of deserts where there is less sand and where the winds blow mainly in one direction. These dunes,which are also known as barchan dunes are less stable than star-shaped dunes and can shift as much as 20 meters per year as winds blow over the outer curves of the crescent in the direction of the pointed ends.Answer Choices (choose 4 to complete the chart):(1) Ridge and crescent dunes form where the winds blow from one direction.(2) Crescent dunes are also known as barchan dunes.(3) Star-shaped dunes form where the winds blow from different directions.(4) Transverse dunes are created parallel to the wind.(5) Ridge and star dunes form where there is a lot of sand.(6) Star-shaped dunes are more stable than crescent dunes.(7) Crescent dunes form where there is less sand.参考答案：第一栏：（5）、（7）第二栏：（1）、（3）William Faulkner1 Author William Faulkner is today recognized as one of America's greatest writers on the basis of a body of novels that so convincingly portray the culture of the South in the years following the Civil War, with its citizens overcome by grief and defeat and trying to cling to old values while struggling to take their place in a changing world. The acclaim that today is Faulkner's, however, was slow in coming.2 Though Faulkner was praised by some critics and reviewers during the first part of his career, is novels did not sell well and he was considered a fairly marginal author. For the first few decades of his career, he made his living writing magazine articles and working as a screenwriter rather than as a novelist. Throughout this period, he continued to write, though his novels, sometimes noted for the stirring portrait that they presented of life in the post-Civil War South, were generally relegated to the category of strictly regional writing and were not widely appreciated.3 Beginning in 1946, Faulkner's career took an unexpected anddramatic turn as Faulkner came to be recognized as considerably more than a regional writer. The Portable Faulkner was published in that year by Viking Press; two years later he was elected to the prestigious National Academy of Arts and Letters; he was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 1949. Over the next decade, his work was recognized in various ways, including a National Book Award and two Pulitzer Prizes, and he became a novelist in residence at the University of Virginia. His success led to a degree of affluence that enabled him to take up the life of a southern gentleman, including horseback riding and fox hunting. Ironically, he died as a result of an accident related to these gentlemanly pursuits, succumbing as a result of injuries suffered during a fall from a horse.Answer Choices (choose 6 to complete the chart):(1) Was considered one of America's greatest writers(2) Received a small amount of critical acclaim(3) Died as a result of a horseback-riding incident(4) Received numerous awards and acclaim(5) Was considered merely a regional writer(6) Wrote novels about various American regions(7) Made his living as a novelist(8) Made his living with writing other than novels参考答案：第一栏：（2）、（5）、（8）第二栏：（1）、（4）、（7）The Clovis Culture1 Archeologists have found sites all over North America that contain similar tools dating from a period about 12,000 years ago. The culture that developed these tools has been named Clovis after the site near Clovis, New Mexico, where the first tools of this sort were discovered in 1932. The tools are quite sophisticated and are unlike any tools that have been found in the Old World.2 In the years since the first tools of this sort were discovered inNew Mexico, archeologists have discovered Clovis tools in areas ranging from Mexico to Montana in the United States and Nova Scotia in Canada. All of the Clovis finds date from approximately the same period, a fact which suggests that the Clovis spread rapidly throughout the North American continent.3 From the evidence that has been discovered, archeologists have concluded that the Clovis were a mobile culture. They traveled in groups of 40 to 50 individuals, migrating seasonally and returning to the same hunting camps each year. Their population increased rapidly as they spread out over the continent, and they were quite possibly motivated to develop their sophisticated hunting tools to feed their rapidly expanding populace.11. What is stated in paragraph 1 about Clovis tools?(A) They date from around 10,000 B.C.(B) They have been in use for 12,000 years.(C) They have been found at only one location.(D) They were discovered by archeologists hundreds of years ago.12. According to paragraph 1, the town of Clovis(A) is in Mexico(B) was founded in 1932(C) is where all members of the Clovis culture lived(D) is where the first remnants of an ancient culture were found13. It is indicated in paragraph 1 that the tools found near Clovis, New Mexico, were(A) very rudimentary(B) similar to others found prior to 1932(C) rather advanced(D) similar to some found in Africa and Europe14. According to paragraph 2, what conclusion have archeologists drawn from the Clovis finds?(A) That the Clovis tended to remain in one place(B) That the Clovis expanded relatively quickly(C) That the Clovis lived throughout the world(D) That the Clovis were a seafaring culture15. It is mentioned in paragraph 3 that it is believed that the Clovis(A) lived in familial groups of four or five people(B) had a relatively stable population(C) lived only in New Mexico(D) spent summers and winters in different places参考答案：11-15：A、D、C、B、DThe Postage Stamp1 The postage stamp has been around for only a relatively short period of time. The use of stamps for postage was first proposed in England in 1837, when Sir Rowland Hill published a pamphlet entitled"Post Office Reform: Its Importance and Practicability" to put forth the ideas that postal rates should not be based on the distance that a letter or package travels but should instead be based on the weight of the letter or package and that fees for postal services should be collected in advance of the delivery, rather than after, through the use of postage stamps.2 The ideas proposed by Hill went into effect in England almost immediately, and other countries soon followed suit. The first English stamp, which featured a portrait of then Queen Victoria, was printed in 1840. This stamp, the "penny black," came in sheets that needed to be separated with scissors and provided enough postage for a letter weighing 14 grams or less to any destination. In 1843, Brazil was the next nation to produce national postage stamps, and various areas in what is today Switzerland also produced postage stamps later in the same year. Postage stamps in five-and ten-cent denominations were first approved by the U.S. Congress in 1847, and by 1860 postage stamps were being issued in more than 90 governmental jurisdictions worldwide.6. According to paragraph 1, postage stamps were first suggested(A) in the first half of the eighteenth century(B) in the second half of the eighteenth century(C) in the first half of the nineteenth century(D) in the second half of the nineteenth century7. It is indicated in paragraph 1 that Sir Rowland Hill believed that postage fees(A) should be paid by the sender(B) should be related to distance(C) should have nothing to do with how heavy a package is(D) should be collected after the package is delivered8. What is stated in paragraph 2 about the first English postage stamp?(A) It was designed by Queen Victoria.(B) It contained a drawing of a black penny.(C) It was produced in sheets of 14 stamps.(D) It could be used to send a lightweight letter.9. According to paragraph 2, Brazil introduced postage stamps(A) before England(B) before Switzerland(C) after the United States(D) after Switzerland10. It is mentioned in paragraph 2 that in 1847(A) postage stamps were in use in 90 different countries(B) it cost fifteen cents to mail a letter in the United States(C) two different denominations of postage stamps were introduced in the United States(D) the U.S. Congress introduced the "penny black" stamp参考答案：6-10：A、A、D、B、CLake Baikal1 Crescent-shaped Lake Baikal, in Siberia, is only the ninth largest lake in area at 385 miles (650 km) in length and 46 miles (74 km) in width, yet it is easily the largest body of fresh water in the world. It holds one-fifth of the world's total fresh water, which is more than the total of all the water in the five Great Lakes; it holds so much fresh water in spite of its less-than-impressive area because it is by far the world's deepest lake. The average depth of the lake is 1,312 feet (400 meters) below sea level, and the Olkhon Crevice, the lowest known point, is more than 5,250 feet (1,600 meters) deep.2 Lake Baikal, which today is located near the center of the Asian peninsula, is most likely the world's oldest lake. It began forming 25 million years ago as Asia started splitting apart in a series of great faults. The Baikal Valley dropped away, eventually filling with water and creating the deepest of the world's lakes.1. What is stated in paragraph 1 about the shape of Lake Baikal?(A) It is wider than it is long.(B) It is circular in shape.(C) Its width is one-half of its length.(D) It is shaped like a new moon.2. It is indicated in paragraph 1 that the area of Lake Baikal(A) is less than the area of eight other lakes(B) is one-ninth the area of Siberia(C) is greater than the area of any other freshwater lake(D) is equal to the area of the five Great Lakes3. According to paragraph 1, Lake Baikal(A) holds one-fifth of the world's water(B) holds five times the water of the Great Lakes(C) holds one-ninth of the world's water(D) holds 20 percent of the world's fresh water4. According to paragraph 1, the Olkhon Crevice is(A) outside of Lake Baikal(B) 400 meters below sea level(C) the deepest part of Lake Baikal(D) 5,000 meters deep5. It is mentioned in paragraph 2 that Lake Baikal(A) is not as old as some other lakes(B) formed when sections of the Earth were moving away from each other(C) was fully formed 25 million years ago(D) is today located on the edge of the Asian peninsula参考答案：1-5：D、A、D、C、BNew World EpidemicsA huge loss of life resulted from the introduction of Old World diseases into the Americas in the early sixteenth century. The inhabitants of the Americas were separated from Asia, Africa, and Europe by rising oceans following the Ice Ages, and, as a result, they were isolated by means of this watery barrier from numerous virulent epidemic diseases that had developed across the ocean, such as measles, smallpox, pneumonia, and malaria. Pre-Columbian Americans had a relatively disease-free environment but also lacked the antibodies needed to protect them from bacteria and viruses brought to America by European explorers and colonists. A devastating outbreak of disease the strikes for the first time against a completely unprotected population is known as a virgin soil epidemic. Virgin soil epidemics contributed to an unbelievable decline in the population of native inhabitants of the Americas, one that has been estimated at as much as an 80 percent decrease of the native population in the centuries following the arrival of Europeans in the Americas.10. The word they in the passage refers to(A) the inhabitants(B) epidemic diseases(C) rising oceans(D) the Ice Ages11. The word that in the passage refers to(A) a disease-free environment(B) this watery barrier(C) virulent epidemic diseases(D) the ocean12. The world them in the passage refers to(A) pre-Columbian Americans(B) the antibodies(C) bacteria and viruses(D) European explorers and colonists13. The word one in the passage refers to(A) a virgin soil epidemic(B) an unbelievable decline(C) the population of native inhabitants(D) the arrival of Europeans参考答案：10-13：A、C、A、B。
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2020年4月23日托福听力真题
Conversation 1
一个女的转学来林肯学员学习环境，但是他选了宿舍没选公寓，
她想问男的能改成公寓不，男的说：不行，谁叫你不看网页，女的说
她看了但是只看了map，男的说：谁叫你不先看?公寓什么都有，厕所
厨房客厅，上课还近，但是要多付钱。
女的说没有早点选房间的原因
是她那时候还在另一所学校，另外就是有钱。
男的又说NO NO NO，去
年大家都抽选过了不能改了，为什么不一开始就说?女的说我去拿时还
没有转学啊，况且有人说我找你就行，男的问谁，女的说：不记得了。
男的：… …。
Lecture 1
地球的layer结构，Mantle,crust,core,并没有想象中那么简单，科学家发射一种wave探测，但是只能到达crust,mantle和core有着high pressure, geologist无法探测里面的结构，所以历地理学家常
常借助physicist的协助来研究地层结构，历，physicist以前在实验室里创造类似底层内部的高压环境，用一种tool叫DAC，因为这种
tool的受力面积很小，只要很小的force就能产生极大的preesure。
科学家在使用tool时还heat it，以达到特定的temperature，把液
体的水变成了一种ice crystal。
后来研究人员在地层内部也发现了类似的crystal，地理学家发射一种wave去探测地层内部的温度，然后
发现mantle和core交界处的温度有3000度。
几个问题是lecture讲
了关于什么的，提到的那个工具是个钻石diamond头的，因为能增大
压强，还有一题是科学家在2007年的实验能够测量出什么，答案应该
是mantle和core中间的温度。
Lecture 2
16世纪的画，先提了一下impressionism用的颜色注重色彩的使用，喜欢丰富，vivid，多彩的颜色。
然后说主要讲的一种艺术，
Venison作品则更注重色彩的质量而不是种类。
有一种blue glass就
被用来做颜料了。
后面教授展示了一副很realistic的画，一个小男
孩出现在门边，教授说这个小男孩的位置很有讲究，创造出了3D的效果。
学生问天空不是蓝的是灰的啊，教授说是因为这个glass时间久
了褪色了。
Conversation 2
老师找学生说让学生当助教教高中生，关于什么莎士比亚，说是
中学生不太喜欢学，希望这种大学生去增加趣味性然后说了大概要做
什么事情，主要是一对一教学，但有时候有大课，有的时候还有演出。
莎士比亚有部作品里有个人物是协助观众理解的。
学生最后提到时间
很紧张但是肯定有时间去当助教。
Lecture 3
生物学讲座，动物从水生转变到陆地。
说了一种生物是半水生半
陆地生物，从水生转变到陆地类不是一朝一夕的，鱼鳍fins要变成
legs/limbs，呼吸方式gill会变，还要适合重力的变化(重放这句问
为什么这么说，对应，进化不容易)如果无法想象是什么样子，大家能
够想想crocodile…身长多少之类(有题，为什么要提到)从化石能够看出头(骨头之类的)有变化，让这个生物能够活动头了(有题，选两个，
一个是头能够活动，另外一个是。
选项有吃下更大的食物，协助
避开捕食者，以及能更好地游泳)后面说为什么这些动物要上岸，在什
么浅水区域这里树怎么了然后水里氧气就不够了，所以他们要上岸呼
吸(有题)后来它们就能够抬头呼吸和爬上岸啦。
Lecture 4
解码一个Knotting，Knotting culture是绳结记事，古代某某某
文明中的，研究者先是认为绳子上的结的种类和多少要表示数字以及
日历，后认为还可能表示word甚至是story，后来偏到历史研究方法，其中讲到一个s tree(大概是这样)研究方法论。
最后说代表word的话以barbaba这个词为例实验有好多种结法。