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感谢在此之前，所有参与提供或修改听力原文的「傻友」！99年5月托福听力原文A man who does not go to the US is not a true man.注：此句只适合于想去美国的朋友。
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’ll never have to deal with traffic. I never drive any more.Q: 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 reall y too cold for me.Q: What will the man probably do?3. A: You had 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 withoutfirst drinking at least two cups of coffee.（有这么夸张吗）Q: 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.Q: 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.Q: What does the man imply?6. A: You must be looking forward to your trip back to Colorado. It should be fun tohike up into those mountains again.B: Well, there mig ht not be time for that. The thing is I haven’t seen my sister and her kids for three years.Q: What does the woman imply?7. A: Tom’s house is a mess! Do esn’t he ever clean it?B: I guess he just has too much else on his mind with that new job of his.Q: 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.Q: What does the woman imply?9. A: Hey, George, I can’t get to sleep with the lights so near my bed. Can you studysomeplace else?B: Sorry, there is a party going on down in the lounge. I suppose I can check the dining room though.Q: 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.Q: 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.Q: 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.Q: What does the man mean?13. A: Do you have hot water in wardroom? Because we haven’t had any for three daysand I hate cold showers.B: Oh, sounds miserable. Since the gyms usu ally open, why don’t you just go over there to fix the problem?Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?14. A: I just found out the registration of the creative writing class is full. NowI have to wait another whole year to get in.B: Why don’t you che ck back after the first week? Somebody might drop it.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?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（自动调温器）. Tell you what, I’ll talk t o maintenance about it after class. In the mean time, I suggest you put on a sweater if you brought one.Q: What does the man imply?16. A: Hi, Jerry, it’s Beth from the apartment next door. I’m at school right nowand 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.Q: What would the man probably do?17. A: I’m going to Chicago on business and somebody said you were the right personto talk to about what I can do there for fun.B: You bet I am. But I hope you’ve got at least a month.Q: What does the man imply?18. A: Come on, Sue, I know you have a new camera, but, you just took a picture of acar.B: No, No! Look behind the car.Q: What does the woman mean?19. A: Could I look at your bus schedule? I don’t want to drive to work tomorrow ifit’s snowing.B: You would be better off calling the terminal（终点站）. It’s been a long time since I’ve used my schedule and I’m sure it was out of date.Q: What does the woman mean?20. A: That’s a pretty thick book. Are you sure Fram will want to plough through（费力进行）that?B: Are you kidding? She’ll be through it in two days.Q: 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, hu m, many people don’t realize that first class is onlya dollar fifty more and it would get there in just a few days.Q: 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（我并非一点也不想）. They have the best food in town.Q: What does the man mean?23. A: Like usual the lecture hall is complete mess this afternoon. Newspapers, sodacans, 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.Q: 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 hikingand canoeing in the state park.B: That sounds great. But I’d better warn you: I’ve never been in the canoe andI am not much the swimmer either.Q: What does the woman mean?25. A: I heard that the pre-turnout(事先的准备) for the opening of the new sculptureexhibit was a kind of disappointing.B: I guess a lot of other people feel the way I do about modern art.Q: What does the woman mean?26. A: We’d better make sure we get to t he presentation early tomorrow morning. Thedean said that there would be bagels（百吉饼）and pastries in food. But I havea feeling that they are going to go quickly.B: I guess I’ll bring my appetite.Q: What will the man probably do?27. A: Isn’t it great about Ruth’s community servic e award?B: She deserved itQ: What does the man mean?28. A: I’m driving downtown this afternoon. I have to stop by Deluxe, the art supplystore, to get some paints for my art class.B: Deluxe? They moved to Smithville.Q: 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 gonna work on it a little longer.B: Well, if you get really stuck, remember, I’m only a phone call away.Q: What does the woman mean?30. A: I’m new in town and I need to find a doctor. Do you know anything about JoyceBrown?B: I’ve been going to her for years. I don’t see how you could do better.Q: What does the man say about Dr. Brown?Part BQuestions 31-34A: Hum, hi.B: Hi, I am going door to door tonight to tell people about the student action coalition(联合). Do you have a few minutes?A: Sure. You know, I think I read something in the newspaper last week.B: Yeah, there was an article about us since the last issue. See, we are trying to protect and conserve some of the open spaces on campus.A: That’s right. You are the group that’s opposing the extension of the parking lot next to Smith Hall, right?B: 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.A: It is a pretty spot. My friends and I had picnics over there by the creek.B: Then you understand how we feel. We are organizing a rally on Thursday afternoon to get the administration to reconsider the parking lot plan.A: Well, I have a class on Thursday afternoon.B: But maybe you could sign this petition. We’r e going to summit it to the administration to demonstrate how the students feel about this.A: Sure, let me get a pen and I’ll sign it.B: 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. A: Yeah, I’d like to know more about your group. Let me know when the next meeting is and I’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 35-39A: This food is terrible! I can’t even finish my diner.B: I know. You think with all the money we paid for room and board, the university could hire a better food service. Where are you headed next?A: I’m going over to the student recreation center to play some bridge.B: You are spending your time on a card game?A: Not just any card game. It’s one of the most strategic there is.B: So I have heard. Don’t you play with a partner?A: Yeah! Four people play, two against the other two.B: So, you try to play in cooperation with your partner?A: Actually, the cards of one of the four plays are turned face up. That player is called the dummy(哑巴).B: I wouldn’t want to be called that. When you are th e dummy, what do you do while the cards are being played?A: Anything you want. Sit there and study, shuffle another deck(重新洗牌), get snacks for everyone… I like to stand behind my partner and watch.B: You know, I’ve heard that bridge is a habit-forming（会上瘾）. You should be careful not to play so much that you don’t get your studying done.A: Don’t worry about me. I only play Thursdays after dinner, and sometimes when they need a forth player. If you like, I could teach you.B: Thanks, but I have a pretty heavy workload（工作量）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?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 40-42Today, 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(原型)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 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 sk yscrapers in New York City. What made Chicago’s Home Insurance Building important is that it had true skyscraper construction 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 was 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 （格子）.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 43-46It 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 of 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 novelty in 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 thosewho 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?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 47-50The origin of Earth’s m oon, 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 o rigin 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 are composed of essentially 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 th e Capture Theory, proposes that the moon was somehow captured by Earth’s gravitational force. This theory is improbable（不可能的）, 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（大块）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?。
02(TOEFL基础听力)
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employee 雇员
Chinese 中国人源自grotesque 奇异 picturesque 独特的
cigarette 香烟 Cassette 磁带
examinee 应试者 Japanese 日本人
technique 技术
engineer 工程师
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mailbox 邮箱 salesman 推销员 newspaper 报纸 textbook 课本 bookstore 书店 sunglasses 太阳镜 coffee shop 咖啡店 post office 邮局 classroom 教室 teapot 茶壶 toothpaste 牙膏 eyedrop 眼药水
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• You are =>yr
You are charming.
• let us =>let’s
Let‟s get started!
• out of => outta
get outta my sight! Come on, let‟s get out of here!
• Want to => wanna
• He sells fish. • We like Bob.
• He speaks French.
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Canada 加拿大 educate 教育 hospital 医院 shopping mall 购物中 心 graduate 毕业生 video game 视频游戏
• Bring me some.
• Speak to me.
• Say something.
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contract v. 签合同 conduct v. 引导 produce v. 生产 record v. 记录 present v. 呈现 perfect v. 使…完美 contract n. 合同 conduct n. 行为 produce n. 农产品 record n. 记录 present adj. 现在的 perfect adj. 完美的
2000年5月-托福考试听力文本
2000年5月-托福考试听力文本2000年5月托福听力文字Part A1 W: I'm not swimming in the lake unless it warms up outside today.M: Me neither. Unfortunately I think it's supposed to stay as cold all day.Q: What can be inferred about the speakers?2 M: that sweater is so unusual, and yet it looks familiar. Did I just see you wearing it yesterday? W: Well, not me. but...see, it belongs to my roommate Jill, and she is in your chemistry class. Q: What does the woman imply?3 W: This toothache is killing me! i was hoping it would just go away but it's getting worse bythe minute. what did you say the name of your dentise was?M: I told you last week to make that appointment.Q: what does the man imply?4 M: you wanna go to a lecture tonight over int he science auditorium? it's some guy who spent ayear living in antarctica.W: no kidding! i'm doing a report on Antarctica for my geography class. maybe i can get some good information to add to it.Q: what does the woman mean?5 W: i'd really like to learn how to play chess, but it looks so complicated. it seems like it willtake a really long time to learn.M: well, it takes a long time to get good at it. but we can go over the basics the afternoon if you want.Q: what does the man imply?6 M: Do you think u can lend me that novel when you are finished with it? I've been looking allover for a copy, but apparently it sold out at all the bookstores.W: oh, it's not mine. it belongs to Alive. but i'll see what she says.Q: what will the woman problaly do?7 W: umm...are you going to try some of this chocolate pudding? it's incredible.M: well, to be honest with you, i've never been a big fan of chocolate.Q: what does the man imply?8 W: why don't we go catch the new Italian film at the Pin Street cinema?M: that's a little out of the way, don't u think? it's playing just up the street of the Grow of Two, you know.Q: what does the man suggest they do?9 W: hi, i know Doctor Wilson's out of town at a conference, but i was wondering...um...since shewon't be back till next week, if u...if u could check in your computer records "n"(and) find out how i did on her mid-term exam?M: i'm sorry ,miss. but i'm not authorized to give out that kind of information.Q: what does the man mean?10 M: you wouldn't believe the line at the auto inspection center.i waited more than two hoursto get through it.W: that's what u get for waiting until the last day of the month.Q: what does the woman imply?11 W: you know, i'll be conducting my psychololgy experiment this Sat. and i'm going to have myhands full. so i was sondering if you could help me. maybe you could register the subjects and ask 'em(them) a few questions as they come in.M: i've got some work of my own to do. but i guess i can make sometime. just let me know what i'm supposed to do.Q: what does the man mean?12 W: did you ever get around to cashing that refund check from the bookstore?M: oh, gosh! you konw what, i must've misplaced that in my desk somewhere. but thanks for reminding me.my funds are running low, so i'd better idn it soon.Q: what will the man probably do?13 W: it sounds like Kare isn't happy at all with her new roommate. did she say why?M: believe me, i tried to find out. but i simply couldn't pin her down.Q: what does the man mean?14 W: oh, Professor Jackson, I was wondering...but uh...well, if uh...if I had a chance yet touh...look at my thesis proposal?M: well, i know you gave it to me over a week ago,but to be honest,i have been swamped with other things.Q: what does the professor imply?15 W: that's a shame about your car.talk about bad timing!M: yeah.and just a few months ago i put 400 dollars into it and i hoped itwould make it through another year.Q: what can be inferred about the man's car?16 M: this stew is delicious. i'd love to be able to make it myselfW: why not? you can get all the ingredients at any supermarket. here,let me get a pencil and paper.Q: what will te woman probably do next?17 W: so how was the dramma club's new production last night? did i miss out on anything good?M: hardly,i kept looking at my watch the whole time.Q: what does the man mean?18 W: i feel you haven't gotten that program to run on your computer yet.want me go over theinstruction manual with you?M: that would be great. you need a Ph.D. to understand it.Q: What can be inferred about the man?19 W: how do i get one of those green buckets everyone here puts out of the curb of paper recycling?M: oh,just call up the sanitation department,the'll deliver a bucket at no charge.Q: what does the man suggest the woman do?20 M: there's nothing i like better to get me started in the morning than a big breakfast,eggs,bacon, homefried potatoes...W: not me! all that fatty food will give me a stomachache. i prefer something light, like fruit or a yogurt.Q: what does the woman mean?21 W: what's the problem, paul? you really look panicked.M: i am speaking to a group of high school students about engineering this afternoon. buti have no idea how i am going to simplify some of the soncepts for them.Q: what can be infeered about the man?22 W: well, i am never doing this again! seven courses in one semester isjust too much.i don'thave a minute to myself!M: well i hate to say this, but ...i told you so.Q: what does the man mean?23 W: do you think we can use your pickup truck to take the telescopesout to the field again thisweekend?M: to be honest, i've got a lot of dents in my truck from the last field trip. maybe someone else can help out this time.Q: what does the man imply?24 M: d you think Dr. Luby will lead a theater trip to Broadway in New York City again this year?W: i don't think so. i know so! and i've already signed up for it.Q: what does the woman mean?25 W: tomorrow we are having our first test in my history class. i' mreally worried about it. you'vetaken one of Dr. Parker's tests, haven't u? I hear they're impossible to pass.M: i don't know who you've been talking to. My experience was just the opposite.Q: what does the man imply?26 M: i haven't turned on my air-conditioner at all this summer.W: that's surprising, considering how hot it's been lately.Q: what does the woman find surprising?27 W: hey, congratulations on winning the essay contest.that thousand-dollar prize money shouldreally come in handy.M: you bet! i've already put it aside to cover the increase my landlord just announced for next year.Q: what does the man mean?28 W: you know,we never went over chapter 16 in class. what do you think the odds are that Dr.Bomb will include it ont he test?M: he's been long to do things like that. so i wouldn't put it past himQ: what does the man say about Dr.Bomb?29 W: i heard that only 20% of summer jobs in this part os the country are advertised. the other80% are filled some other way.M: relaly? then maybe i need to change my jobsearch techniques.Q: what can be inferred about the man?30 M: i don't remember theassignmentoff hand,but i've got it written downat home.how about if icall u tonight?W: if u call before nine,just leave a message with my roommate.Q: why will the man call the woman?Listen to a voncersation between two stduents in the lounge of a college dormitory.W: Hi, Kaven.Your roommate told me that I could find you in the TV lounge. what are you doing here? M: what does it look like i am doing?W: well, it looks like u are watching television. but we have a linear algebra mid-term tomorrow, so i thought you'd be studying for it and maybe i can study with you.M: oh,well,i was just taking a break.this linear algebra stuff gives me aheadache if i work on it too long.W: i know what you mean. i've been working on it for three hours through it already. i'm beginning to go corss.i'd been theorying at the sample problems. i just don't get some of them.M: but i can't believe you are coming to me.i mean you do konw what i got on the last test,don't u?W: yeah,i know.you told me.i just thought two heads might be better one.M: yeah,that's nice idea.but...you know,i wish i knew that person in our class who got a hundred on the last test.she didn't miss a question. umm...was it Elizabeth?W: oh yeah, Elizabeth! she is a friend of mine. she'd be a big help right now. why don't i give her a call?M: what! at this hour? it's already ten thirty. i don't wanna impose on her.W: yeah, i guess you are right. but you know what, she owes me a big favor. let's at least give her a call and see what she syas. maybe going over some of the problems with us wouls help her review the material.M: it's worth a try.31 what are the speakers mainly discussing?32 why is the man watching television?33 why is the man surprised that the woman wants to study linear algebrawith him?34 why doesn't the man want to call Elizabeth?Questions 35 through 39:Listen to two students talking about their engineering class.W: hello?M: hi, may, this is bill johns.W: oh hi, bill. you weren't in engineering class today, were you?M: i have the full. i was sonderfing if you could tell me what went on.W: actually we had an interesting class. Dr.Collin talked about a new type of fuel.M: oh, yeah?W: uh-hum. it's called dimethyl-ether or DME.M: oh, i remember reading something about DME.it's mostly used in spray cans, right?W: right. DME doesn't destory the ozone, so it's been environmentally friendsly.M: but doesn't DME pullute the air if it's burned in an engine?W: Dr. Collin says something about its exhausts being clear,that it doesn't release as much pullutants as diesel fuel. and he mentioned something about DME being more efficient than other alternative fuels.M: when will it replace diesel fuel?W: not for a while.it's not economical to massproduce.M: well, thanks for the information.i guess i won't need to borrow your notes.W: well,maybe you should look at them. we are having a test next week.M: okay, could u give them to Mike Andrews? I think he is in your psychology class. he is my roommate. W: sure. i hope you're feeling better soon.M: thanks. me too. bye!W: bye!35 what is the converstation mainly about?36 why is the woman giving the man the information?37 what effect will the increased use of DME instead of diesel fuel probably have?38 according to the conversation, why won't DME be on the market soon?39 why does the woman suggest the man look at her notes?Questions 40 through 43:Okay. Uh...you remember that ive mention that it's important to read the assigned poems aloud,so you can develop and appreciation of the sounds of the poetry: the rhymes, the rhythm, the repetition of words or sounds, and to get a sense of the interplay between the sounds of the words and their meaning. this is really critical as we move into modern poetry, especially by writers who place so much importance on sounds that the meaning becomes all letter relevant. like this line by GertrudeStein that I'd like to quote. listen, listen as i say the words. "rose is a rose is a rose is a rose." taken literally this would seems to be an empty statement, one which gives us no information. but the purpose of a poem need not be to inform the reader of anything, but rather to evoke feelings. to create a sensual as well as phonically pleasing experience. now Gertrude Stein was better known for her prose than for her poems. but i'd like to like to quote this line because of its musicality, and because i think it helps open up our awareness to the unconventionally ricism of contemporary poets. you'll see this in your homework tongiht as you read the poetry of John Ashbery, especially if you read it out loud, which i recommend you do. poets like ashbery don't rely so much on any formal rhyme scheme or meter as on the musical quality of the individual words themselves. as i said,Stein was better known for her non-poetical work. and now i'd like to touch briefly on her essay entitled "Converstaion and Explanation". this work deals with her theory of writing and will help to explain some of the things we've talking about.40 what does the professor mainly discuss?41 what does the professor say about Gertrude Stein as a writer?42 why does the professor recommend the students do as part of their homework?43 what does the professor recommend the students do as part of their homework?Questions 44 through 46Listen to a talk in a class about United States history.last week, you recall, we discussed the early development of railroads in the United States. today i want to mention an even earlier form of transportation , one that brought the first European settlers to America. and that's the wooden sailing ship. from colonial times sailing ships were vital to the economy. many coastal towns depended on fishing or whaling for employment and income. this was especially true in the northeastern states. and there the wood from nearby forests and the skills of local designers and workers also formed the basis of an important shipbuilding industry. but the big profits were to be made on trade with far away places. and since sea captains often became part owners of their ships, they had a strong interest in the commercial success of their voyages. so these Yankees, that's what US sailor and officers came to be called, they carried on a very profitable trade with other parts of the world. the high point of this trade came in the mid-19th century with the introduction of the clipper ship, the enormous Yankee clippers with huge sails reaching nearly two hundred feet into sky. he'd carry passengers and cargo from New York around South America to San Francisco in less than three months and clear to China in just half a year. at that time this seemed unbelievable fast and efficient. but in the 1860s, more reliable steam-poweredship began to take over. and soon the important role of sailing ships in the US economy would come to an end.44 what aspect of United States history does the professor mainly discuss?45 According to the professor, what may be one reason for the success of the merchant ships of the United States?46 what does the professor say about clipper ships?Questions 47 through 50:Listen to part of a talk in a class on early childhood education. The professor is discussing penmanship: the quality of one's handwriting. as you prepare to become elementary school teachers, you'll be hearing a lot of disscussion about the relevance of teaching permanship. now years ago when i was studying education in college, reading writing and arithmetic were the basics of elementary school education. it went without saying that writing meant first and foremost penmanship. that is, the neatness of a child's handwriting. back then, penmanship was often taught as a separate subject from the fist grade right up through the sixth grade long after the children had moved from writing in block capital letters to cursive script. it was considered so important that sometimes prizes were even awarded for the best handwriting. but when we move ahead a few decades into the 1980s,we see teachers and administrators and even parents telling us that teaching penmanship is waste of time. with computers, they said, children can successfully manipulate the keyboard or mouse of their home computers before they can even hold a pencil. this change in attitude had an impact on the classroom. in your homework for this week you'll be looking at what statewide curriculum standards in the US say about penmanship. you'll see that in many states penmanship has been de-emphasized in a required curriculum, especially in the later years of elementary school. In california, for example, the curriculum calls for fourth-grade students to...and i quote, "write fluently and legibly in cursive or grades. but after this, the curriculum makes no further mention of penmanship in grade five, six or beyond, Any higher level of quality or neatness is simply not among the curricular objectives. your assignment is to look at what the curricular standards say for all fifty states say about penmanship.47 what is the professor's main point about penmanship in early childhood education?48 why does the professor mention prizes?49 what will the students read about for homework?50 what does the professor quote from California's curriculum requirements?。
年月日大陆托福机经回忆(00002)
2009年12月20日大陆托福机经回忆阅读1：会飞的恐龙:（这一篇是网友的回忆，转过来了）1.古生物，从前被一个学者在书裏描述过，从外形特徵來看像蝙蝠，然后就开始争論說它到底是什麼。
讨論它以前到底是用 4 只脚走路，还是用 2 只hind legs。
支持兩只脚走路是因为它的尾巴很长可以保持平衡。
后來又拿它和鸟做比较，說鸟尾巴很小，照样用hind legs 走路。
接下來就說因为它体型大，不可能像蝙蝠一样倒挂在树上。
最后提到他的飞行条件。
阅读2：讲的说complexsociety的形成和发展。
说一开始是游牧民族到处游荡，所以对环境没有什么影响（有题），接着，在某地逐渐出现大量的玉M，于是人们开始settle down，开始种植大量玉M，形成对那个village然后举了一个早期部族的例子，说他们几千人住在一个地方，掌握了大量生产食物的技术（这里有个mechanic要你选同义词），并且建造了自己的pyramid之类的建筑。
（有题）阅读3：婴儿听觉，说婴儿出生时对高频和低频声音非常敏感，中频听觉不如成年人，但仍然不错，随后高低频听觉减退，而中频听觉变好，然后提到婴儿能够辨别不同嗓音，不同语言和相似的发音，用几个实验来证明。
最后说婴儿在母亲怀孕期间听到的声音对他的听觉有影响。
听力1：Poetryconversation女生跟教授说，对witman的诗有想法，教授说是这样的，自己最近在写一本书，所以去翻看了很多书评，发现有些书评完全颠覆了他的想法，他觉得这样很好，可以加深关于humanity的理解。
然后女生说了一大堆，好像是觉得witman的诗虽然有很多地方违背科学常识，但是很有意境之类的。
教授说这个观点很好，为什么不上课的时候就提出来，女生说上课的时候大家一边倒，我不敢提，教授说不如下节课就以你的这个观点开头。
听力2：conversation女生到cafeteria问老板能不能下周一晚上请假，因为有一个论文小组的会议，她必须参加。
TOEFL老托福听力PartC原文精选5篇
TOEFL老托福听力PartC原文精选5篇老托福听力PartC原文1At last month's meeting you asked me to draw up a report about the possibility of keeping the student center open twenty-four hours a day.在上个月的会议上你们要求我起草一个报告，关于保持学生中心每天24小时开放的可能性。
I decided that the best way to assess the need for expanded hours was to talk to the people who were still in the student center at closing time.我判断评估增加小时数的需求的最好方法是与在关闭时间依然在学生中心里面的人谈谈。
First, over the course of the two weeks, I interviewed more than fifty students as they left the student center at its regular closing time of twelve midnight.首先，在过去两周的进程中，我面谈了超过五十名同学，当他们在通常的午夜12点的关闭时间离开学生中心时。
About eighty percent of them said they would prefer that the center stay open later.他们中的大约百分之八十说，他们更喜欢中心保持开放更晚些。
Of the three main uses of the center—eating in the snack bar, recreation in the game room or watching TV, and studying by far the most popular late night activity is—and this may surprise you—studying.中心的三大用途——在快餐部吃东西，在娱乐室消遣或看电视，以及学习，目前为止最普遍的深夜活动是——这也许会让你们很惊讶——学习。
2000年10月托福考试听力原文
00 年10 月托福听力文字因为时间仓促,长段子的题目只听了一遍,那个讲古代建筑的真的好难! 大家先看看.过几天,我再来修改,或者大家一起来修改.Blueleave 2003-2-131.M: I can't seem to find my calculator. Did I lend to you by any chance?W: No, but you are welcome to mine if you need it, as long as I get it back by Thursday.Q: What does the woman mean?2.M: Wah, I’ve already taken one of those pills for my headache, but it's still bothering me.W: Why not take another? The recommended dose.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?3.W: Do you want to go running down by the lake after psychology class. I really like to take advantage of the beautiful weather this afternoon.M: Well, normally I begin to gather with my study group then, but I guess I can skip that just this once Q: What does the man imply?4.W: Great hair-cut, James. You go to a new barbershop or something?M: Oh, thanks. No, it was the same place, just another guy.Q: What does the man mean?5.M: I can't believe it. at the bookstore today, i had to unload two dozens boxes of textbooks,and there are more to do tomorrow.W: But it's always busy at the start of a new year, isn't it?Q: What does the woman imply?6.W: Oh, man, I feel awful. I think I’m coming down with that flu everybody's been late up with. Do you have it too?M: No, I mean I probably look terrible 'cause i stayed up all last night studying, but I should be fine after some sleep.Q: What does the man mean?7.M: Excuse me, can you tell me which bus to take to get to the art museum?W: Well, that would be the number of 42. But I wouldn't think you want to go there today.They are closed on Mondays.Q: What does the woman mean?8.M: I really like this green jacket. The (finet) is perfect, but I’m not sure about the color.What do you think?W: Emh. Try another one. It’s the same style, but blue suits you betterQ: What does the woman mean?9.W: Hey, Dan, do you think you might hurry up just a bit you've been (jeny) from that sandwich counter forever. And you know, i got class in ten minutes, and so do you, by the wayM: Sorry, oh, I just wish they didn't give me so many choices.Q: What does the man imply?10.M: Hey, didn't your sister get here yet?W: No, I can hardly wait. I haven't seen her in three months.Q: What does the woman mean?11.M: This looks like Sweety Susan's house, but I don't know. I wish I read down the directionsW: At this rate, we are lucky to get there in time for desertQ: What does the woman imply?12.W: So, did you pick up that orange juice for me like you said you would?M: I meant to. But I’m short of cash. I’l l be going back later though, after i stop by the bankif you can wait that longQ: What does the man imply he will do?13.M: That's a great dress, Cindy. I don't think I’ve ever seen you wear it before.W: Oh, I have. It’s just that it's sent back to my closet. My sister gave it to me like ages ago and I totally forgot about it.Q: What does the woman imply?14.W: Just look at this apartment, Kallen. What a mess! You (starp) this all over. How does you roommate put up with it?W: I know. I haven't been doing my share this week. But I have three reports to do onFriday, and I haven't even started one of them.Q: What can be inferred about Kellen?15.W: So we had better stop to read for a literature class. That novel she assigned us is so boringM: Really? I started it yesterday afternoon, and I couldn't put it down until I finished it.Q: What does the man mean?16.W: Wah, you seem to be in a really good mood today. What’s the secret?M: I don't know. I guess some mornings you wake up feeling great, some mornings you don't.Q: What does the man mean?17.W: If you are planning to take the train when you leave next Friday, remember that i drive right past the station on my way home from campusM: Say, I think I’ll pick you up on that.Q: What will the man probably do next Friday?18.M: I need to ask John about the chemistry assignment for tomorrow. But his phone's been busy for the last hour and a half. Who can he be talking to for so long?W: It may not him, you know. It could be one of his housemates. Why don't you just (hand on) over there. Is that important?Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?19.W: Jame, I don't know if you know this. But I’m prepared to run for class president and I’m wondering if I, if I can count on your vote?M: Oh, maybe if you asked me sooner. But my roommate's running too and I’ve already promised him he had my supportQ: What does the man mean?20.M: I might argue with some of the details, but I basically agree with managing the economy.W: Sure it sounds great in theory. My concern is in practiceQ: What does the woman mean?21.M: You know that summer internship I’m apply for. They want an official copy of all mygrade. But the records office charges 20 dollars for an official grade report. That’s a lot,don't you think?W: It really is. I only had to pay six for mine last yearQ: What does the woman mean?22.M: Kay, the weather report says it's going to pour today. you should probably put your bikein the garage before it really starts coming down.W: Emh, why bother? It’s been true a lot worse. If it's still worse, just fineQ: What will the woman probably do?23.M: Let me tell you, I’m really happy i got that ... scholarship. But I wish my parents would stop (dragging) to everybody.W: What, that's quite an accomplishment. if you ask me, i think you deserve a little bit recognition Q: What does the woman mean?24.W: can you believe it? A twenty-page term paper in the final exam! What does Professor Johnson think? That we don't have any classes of his?M: wait a secon d, I’m sure what he said was either one or the otherQ: what does the man imply?25.W: Emh, coffee in this restaurant is really improved. They must have changed suppliers.M: Really? You can taste differences?Q: What does the man mean?26.M: Ah, and I rushed to get here before one so i can swim my last before the pool got too crowded. Why they are still closed?W: They are having a brief staff meeting. Take around.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?27.W: I know that you don't really like light theater, but I have extra tickets for the play at the community theater on Friday night. You won't be interested, would you?M: Well, you know, I could use exchange. I mean I can go to the movie every weekend.Q: What does the man imply?28.M: I’d think twice about taking a history class next year. There’s not a single good professor in all history department.W: Look, that's what you said last term about the sociology department and I’m very glad I didn't pay any attention to what you said.Q: What does the woman mean?29.W: My boss says the company will pay for any college costs if I take ...advanced degree.M: That's a ...benefit you wouldn't have if you had taken the other job offer.Q: What does the man imply?30.M: Jean, it's surely hard to wake up at the time for that eight o'clock chemistry class. I never shouldsign up for something so early in the morning.W: Well, maybe next time you'll listen to me.Q: What does the woman imply?31-35: listen to a conversation between a student and a librarian assistant.I'm sorry, but I can't let you check out these books.What do you mean?Wow, the computer shows you got an overdue book, art work, .and your circulation perpetual is revoked until you return it.But that's impossible. I only started going to th is school last month and I’m a business major, not an artist.Emh. This is pretty strange. Let me look out the records.OK. You are Robert Smith?Yeah.You live at forty twenty-three westernNo, I am living on campus, in the new ...You did say you are Robert Smith, right?Yeah, well, my full name is Robert James Smith, but I usually go by paLet me check one more thing on the computer. Aha, it's seen now. There’s another Robert Smith in the class …, Robert El Smith. And it looks like he's the one who got the overdue book checked out.Another Robert Smith? No kiddingSo I guess you two never met.No, but I think I should probably try. i could at least what's just happened.Good idea. Now let's check out these books today. But I suggest you start use your middle name, or mid initial or avoid any problem like this in the future.31. Why is the man talking to the woman?33. Why does the man mention that he is a new student at the school?34. What does the woman discover when she looks at the records on her computer?35. What does the woman suggest the man do in the future?36-39: listen to part of a discussion between two students who are in the same history architecture class. So what do you think of that ancient Egypt temple Professor talked about in class today? The temple in Kanenet? Oh, pretty amazing. So grand and magnificent with also so many features.Woo, I’m sure. After all, the temple was built to honor the ruler and according to ancient Egyptian, the ruler was reviewed as god after the death.Oh, no. but like that all the heavenual grand whole living up to the temple. I mean that roadways with all those statues, sacrificial animals along both sides. All that seems perfectly designed for the grandreligious perception they often had there. And that huge stone over the entrance of the temple was cut away.Yeah. That was clever. cut away part of that stone, so the ...perception could pass through the entrance under neath, even with all torn these they are carrying out of temple.Right. How about the inside, ...? In the great hall.You mean the columns?Yeah.So the columns are really amazing. i mean, like how many were there, over 100? And each one is in the image of gods and kings cut to its surface to tell stories of their great deeds.Well, they were all pretty awesome. But I particularly meant the columns down the center of the island at the hall. The one that is so much taller than others, so they raise the central roof much higher than the roof on neither side.Oh, yeah though. What a nature life down middle of the great hall. Architects must be really creative.36. What aspects of the temple of Ka.. Are the speakers mainly discussing?37. According to the discussion, what was the avenue of ramp of a newsport?38. Why is part of the stone over the elfrance the missing?39. According to the conversation, what aspect of the great hall was improved by raising part of its roof?40-43. listen to part of a talk in a physics class.OK. We’ve been talking about mechanics and then we still have a few minutes. Le t me tell you about ancient Greek and what they thought about mechanics. They came up with a … for them to describe different motions in different materials. in more than 2000 years ago, Aristotle, the ancient Greek philosopher, assumed that all the matter on earth were made up with four substances, earth, water, air and fire. Under his system, earth is the densest, water is the next, air is less dense than water and fire is least dense of all. The heaviest object remains of earth and water, and lighter object contains significant amounts of fire or air. So in Aristotle's ..., different types of matter have different characteristics. He assumes this was because different types of matter were composed of different amounts of four primary substances. And Aristotle believes that the motions of objects could also be explained by the basic natures of four primary substances. eh, for example, there are basic motion of up or down. Aristotle noted that when he released most objects, they would drop downward. But he also knew that something could ...upward, like smoke. Aristotle considered an object downward or upward motion to be the result of dominant nature of the object. So according to Aristotle, matter like rock were primarily composed of earth, therefore, they naturally want to move toward the center of the earth because this was all thing earth rested. But fire had a different a resting place, the sky. So smoke would naturally rise when it was released because it was driving toward its natural resting place.40. What is the main topic of the talk?41. Using Aristotle's system of classification, which primary substance is the densest?42. According to the speaker, what types of motions does Aristotle's theory try to explain?43. According to Aristotle's theory, why does smoke rise?44-46: listen to an announcement given in a university biology class.Hi, I'm Jim Black. Before you get to start the class today, Doctor give me a few minutes to talk you about the biology department's ongoing turtle watching project down the south beach. As many of you probably know, south beach is an important nesting site for the green turtle....in the next few days, turtles from several nesting sites along the beach will hatch ahead the water. the problem is that a lot of this hatching will never make it, rackles and hungry birds will get many of them before they reach the ....so we have a 24-hour watch going on now, so the volunteers will be on hand to protect the turtles after they hatch. Oh, we also need someone to notify the owners of the beach to leave their yard ...for the next couple of weeks. The baby turtles are tracking artificial. In fact, some of them end up in the beach highway and killed by passing cars. So we are tracking and minimize beach. Now if you are interested, please stop by my office in the biology department and sign up. What we ask you to do, we are asking for at least two-hour commitment for each participant. Oh, and please note, the turtle-watching activities do not constitute excuse of absence from class. Thanks.44. What is the purpose of the talk?45. Why should homonors turn their lights off?46. What do turtle-watching participants have to do?47-50: listen to part of a talk in a United States history class.Well, on the topic of ...technology has made..., I’d like to spend a few minutes on the ice industry, one of the major industry in the 1800.now, before refrigerators come to common use, people in rural areas often have a ware or a spring house to keep perishable fruits fresh...huge one, but a spring house was a small house that people would build over a spring. Farm families then rely on cool water from the spring to help keep their products or meat cool....boxes instead and they bought a lot of ice, put in these ice boxes and they packed all the milk or meat inside to keep them fresh. So until refrigerators..., the ice industry supplied city dwellers with these blocks of ice. Now, by 1800, people have learned how to harvest blocks of ice from lake and cut these ice with... and storing. These ice houses are enormous, among the largest structures anywhere in the country at that time. They are so important that they often had rail tracks going right up next to them. In addition to being transported by train, ice was delivered by ships all along the east coast or further inland by ...boat. Eventually, the industry supplied blocks of ices to almost any place in the country where people could afford such luxury.47. What is the talk mainly about?48. According to the speaker, what may be the ice industry of the Li?49. What does the speaker imply about the spring houses?50. What was the purpose of an ice box?。
2000年5月托福听力考试真题原文（2）
29 woman:i heard that only 20% of summer jobs in this part os the country are advertised. the other 80% are filled some other way.man: relaly? then maybe i need to change my jobsearch techniques.Q:what can be inferred about the man?30 man: i don’t remember theassignmentoff hand,but i’ve got it written down at home.how about if i call u tonight?woman:if u call before nine,just leave a message with my roommate.Q:why will the man call the woman?Listen to a voncersation between two stduents in the lounge of a college dormitory.Woman:Hi,Kaven.Your roommate told me that I could find you in the TV lounge. what are you doing here?Man:what does it looklike i am doing?woman:well, it looks like u are watching television.but we have a linear algebra mid-term tomorrow, so i thought you’d be studying for it and maybe i can study with you.man:oh,well,i was just taking a break.this linear algebra stuff gives me a headache if i work on it too long.woman:i know what you mean.i’ve been working on it for three hours through it already. i’m beginning to go corss.i’d been theorying at the sample problems. i just don’t get some of them.man:but i can’t believe you are coming to me.i mean you do konw what i got on the last test,don’t u?woman:yeah,i know.you told me.i just thought two heads might be better one. man:yeah,that’s nice idea.but...you know,i wish i knew that person in our class who got a hundred on the last test.she didn’t miss aquestion.umm...was it Elizabeth?woman:oh yeah,Elizabeth!she is a friend of mine.she’d be a big help right now.why don’t i give her a call?man:what!at this hour?it’s already ten thirty. i don’t wanna impose on her. woman:yeah,i guess you are right.but you know what,she owes me a big favor.let’s at least give her a call and see what she syas.maybe going over some of the problems with us wouls help her review the material.man:it’s worth a try.31 what are the speakers mainly discussing?32 why is the man watching television?33 why is the man surprised that the woman wants to study linear algebra with him?34 why doesn’t the man want to call Elizabeth?Questions 35 through 39:Listen to two students talking about their engineering class.woman:hello?man:hi,may,this is bill johns.woman:oh hi,bill.you weren’t in engineering class today, were you?man:i have the ful.i was sonderfing if you could tell me what went on. woman:actually we had an interesting class. Dr.Collin talked about a new type of fuel.man:oh,yeah?woman:uh-hum.it’s called dimethyl-ether or DME.man:oh,i remember reading somethinga bout DME.it’s mostly used in spray cans,right?woman:right. DME doesn’t destory the ozone,so it’s been environmentally friendsly.man:but doesn’t DME pullute the air if it’s burned in an engine?woman:Dr.Collin says something about its exhausts being clear,that it doesn’t release as much pullutants as diesel fuel.and he mentioned something about DME being more efficient than other alternative fuels. man:when will it replace diesel fuel?woman:not for a while.it’s not economical to massproduce.man:well,thanks for the information.i guess i won’t need to borrowyour notes.woman:well,maybe you should look at them.we are having a test next week.man:okay,could u give them to Mike Andrews? I think he is in yourpsychology class.he is my roommate.woman:sure.i hope you’re feeling better soon.man:thanks.me too.bye!woman:bye!35 what is the converstation mainly about?36 why is the woman giving the man the information?37 what effect will the increased use of DME instead of diesel fuelprobablyhave?38 according to the conversation,why won’t DME be on the market soon?39 why does the woman suggest the man look at her notes?Questions 40 through 43:Okay.Uh...you remember that ive mention that it’s important to read theassigned poems aloud,so you can develp and appreciation of the sounds ofthe poetry: the rhymes,the rhythm,the repetition of words or sounds,and toget a sense of the interplay between the sounds of the words and theirmeaning.this is really critical as we move into modern poetry,especially bywriters woh place so much importance on sounds that the meaning becomes alletter relevant.like this line by Gertrude Stein that I’d like toquote.listen,listen as i say the words."rose is a rose is a rose is arose." taken literally this would seems to be an empty statement,one whichgives us no information. but the purpose of a poem need not be to infromthe reader of anything, but rather to evoke feelings. to create a sensualas well as phonically pleasing experience. now Gertrude Stein was betterknown for her prose than for her poems.but i’d like to like to quote thisline because of its musicality,and because i think it helps open up ourawareness to the unconventionallyricism of contemporary poets.you’ll seethis in your homework tongiht as you read the poetryof JohnAshbery,especially if you read it out loud,which i recommend you do.poetslike ashbery don’t rely so much on any formal rhyme scheme or meter as onthe musical quality of the individual words themselves. as i said,Stein wasbetter known for her non-poetical work.and now i’d like to touch briefly onher essay entitled "Converstaion and Explanation".this work deals with hertheory of writing and will help to explain some of the things we’ve talkingabout.40 what does the professor mainly discuss?41 what does the professor say about Gertrude Stein as a writer?42 why does the professor recommend the students do as part of theirhomework?43 what does the professor recommend the students do as part of theirhomework?Questions 44 through 46Listen to a talk in a class about United States history.last week,you recall,we discussed the early development of railroads in theUnited States.today i want to mention an even earlier form oftransportation , one that brought the first European settlers to America.and that’s the wooden sailing ship. from colonial times sail i n g s h i p s w e r e b r b d s f i d = " 2 0 9 " > v i t a l t o t h e e c o n o m y . m a n y c o a s t a l t o w n s d e p e n d e d o n f i s h i n g o r w h a l i n g f o r b r b d s f i d = " 2 1 0 " > e m p l o y m e n t a n d i n c o m e . t h i s w a s e s p e c i a l l y t r u e i n t h e n o r t h e a s t e r n s t a t e s . b r b d s f i d = " 2 1 1 " > a n d t h e r e t h e w o o d f r o m n e a r b y f o r e s t s a n d t h e s k i l l s o f l o c a l d e s i g n e r s b r b d s f i d = " 2 1 2 " > a n d w o r k e r s a l s o f o r m e d t h e b a s i s o f a n i m p o r t a n t s h i p b u i l d i n g i n d u s t r y . b r b d s f i d = " 2 1 3 " > b u t t h e b i g p r o f i t s w e r e t o b e m a d e o n t r a d e w i t h f a r a w a y p l a c e s . a n d s i n c e b r b d s f i d = " 2 1 4 " > s e a c a p t a i n s o f t e n b e c a m e p a r t o w n e r s o f t h e i r s h i p s , t h e y h a d a s t r o n g b r b d s f i d = " 2 1 5 " > i n t e r e s t i n t h e c o m m e r c i a l s u c c e s s o f t h e i r v o y a g e s . s o t h e s e Y a n k e e s , t h a t s b r b d s f i d = " 2 1 6 " > w h a t U S s a i l o r a n d o f f i c e r s c m a e t o b e c a l l e d , t h e y c a r r i e d o n a v e r y b r b d s f i d = " 2 1 7 " > p r o f i t a b l e t r a d e w i t h o t h e r p a r t s o f t h e w o r l d . t h e h i g h p o i n t o f t h i s t r a d e b r b d s f i d = " 2 1 8 " > c a m e i n t h e m i d - 1 9 t h c e n t u r y w i t h t h e i n t r o d u c t i o n o f t h e c l i p p e r s h i p , t h e b r b d s f i d = " 2 1 9 " > e n o r m o u s Y a n k e e c l i p p e r s w i t h h u g e s a i l s r e a c h i n g n e a r l y t w o h u n d r e d f e e t b r b d s f i d = " 2 2 0 " > i n t o s k y . h e d c a r r y p a s s e n g e r s a n d c a r g o f r o m N e w Y o r k a r o u n d S o u t h A m e r i c a b r b d s f i d = " 2 2 1 " > t o S a n F r a n c i s c o i n l e s s t h a n t h r e e m o n t h s a n d c l e a r t o C h i n a i n j u s t h a l f b r b d s f i d = " 2 2 2 "> a y e a r . a t t h a t t i m e t h i s s e e m e d u n b e l i e v a l b e f a s t a n d e f f i c i e n t . b u t i n t h e b r b d s f i d = " 2 2 3 " > 1 8 6 0 s , m o r e r e l i a b l e s t e a m - p o w e r e d s h i p b e g a n t o t a k e o v e r . a n d s o o n t h e b r b d s f i d = " 2 2 4 " > i m p o r t a n t r o l e o f s a i l i n g s h i p s i n t h e U S e c o n o m y w o u l d c o m e t o a n e n d . b r b d s f i d = " 2 2 5 " > 4 4 w h a t a s p e c t o f U n i t e d S t a t e s h i s t r o y d o e s t h e p r o f e s s o r m a i n l y d i s c u s s ? b r b d s f i d = " 2 2 6 " > 4 5 A c c o r d i n g t o t h e p r o f e s s o r , w h a t m a y b e o n e r e a s o n f o r t h e s u c c e s s o f t h e b r b d s f i d = " 2 2 7 " > m e r c h a n t s h i p s o f t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s ? b r b d s f i d = " 2 2 8 " > 4 6 w h a t d o e s t h e p r o f e s s o r s a y a b o u t c l i p p e r s h i p s ? b r b d s f i d = " 2 2 9 " > Q u e s t i o n s 4 7 t h r o u g h 5 0 : b r b d s f i d = " 2 3 0 " > L i s t e n t o p a r t o f a t a l k i n a c l a s s o n e a r l y c h i l d h o o d e d u c a t i o n . t h e b r b d s f i d = " 2 3 1 " > p r o f e s s o r i s d i s c u s s i n g p e n m a n s h i p : t h e q u a l i t y o f o n e s h a n d w r i t i n g . b r b d s f i d = " 2 3 2 " > a s y o u p r e p a r e t o b e c o m e e l e m e n t a r y s c h o o l t e a c h e r s , y o u l l b e h e a r i n g a l o t b r b d s f i d = " 2 3 3 " > o f d i s s c u s s i o n a b o u t t h e r e l e v a n c e o f t e a c h i n g p e r m a n s h i p . n o w y e a r s a g o b r b d s f i d = " 2 3 4 " > w h e n i w a s s t u d y i n g e d u c a t i o n i n c o l l e g e , r e a d i n g w r i t i k n g a n d a r i t h m e t i c b r b d s f i d = " 2 3 5 " > w e r e t h e b a s i c s o f e l e m e n t a r y s c h o o l e d u c a t i o n . i t w e n t w i t h o u t s a y i n g t h a t b r b d s f i d = " 2 3 6 " > w r i t i n g m e a n t f i r s t a n d f o r e m o s t p e n m a n s h i p . t h a t i s , t h e n e a t n e s s o f a b r b d s f i d = " 2 3 7 " > c h i l d s h a n d w r i t i n g . b a c k t h e n , p e n m a n s h i p w a s o f t e n t a u g h t a s a s e p a r a t e b r b d s f i d = " 2 3 8 " > s u b j e c t f r o m t h e f i s t g r a d e r i g h t u p t h r o u g h t h e s i x t h g r a d e l o n g a f t e r t h e b r b d s f i d = " 2 3 9 " > c h i l d r e n h a d m o v e d f r o m w r i t i n g i n b l o c k c a p i t a l l e t t e r s t o c u r s i v e s c i p t . b r b d s f i d = " 2 4 0 " >i t w a s c o n s i d e r e d s o i m p o r t a n t t h a t s o m e t i m e s p r i z e s w e r e e v e n a w a r d e d f o r b r b d s f i d = " 24 1 " > t h e b e s t h a n d w r i t i n g . b u t w h e n w e m o v e a h e a d a f e w d e c a d e s i n t o t h e 1 9 8 0 s , w e b r b d sf i d = " 2 4 2 " > s e e t e a c h e r s a n d a d m i n i s t r a t o r s a n d e v e n p a r e n t s t e l l i ng u s th a t t e a c hi n g b r b d s f i d = " 2 4 3 " > p e n m a n s h i p i s w a s t e o f t i m e . w i t h c o m p u t e r s , t h e y s a i d , c h i l d r e n c a n b r b d s f i d = " 2 4 4 " > s u c c e s s f u l l y m a n i p u l a t e t h e k e y b o a r d o r m o u s e o f t h e i r h o m e c o m p u t e r s b r b d s f i d = " 2 4 5 " > b e f o r e t h e y c a n e v e n h o l d a p e n c i l . t h i s c h a n g e i n a t t i t u d e h a d a n i m p a c t b r b d s f i d = " 2 4 6 " > o n t h e c l a s s r o o m . i n y o u r h o m e w o r k f o r t h i s w e e k y o u l l b e l o o k i n g a t w h a t b r b d s f i d = " 2 4 7 " > s t a t e w i d e c u r r i c u l u m s t a n d a r d s i n t h e U S s a y a b o u t p e n m a n s h i p . y o u l l s e e b r b d s f i d = " 2 4 8 " > t h a t i n m a n y s t a t e s p e n m a n s h i p h a s b e e n d e - 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2002年01月托福考试听力文字
02年1月托福听力文字Part A1：A: with so little time left to study for the history final. I think we should concentrate on going over our lecture notesB: that sounds good. At least we have an idea what Prof. Martin thinks is important Q: how do the students plan to prepare for the exam?2：A: sorry I'm late. There was road construction on highway 9 and traffic was bucked up for a mile.B: tell me about it. I take that road. And it took me two hours to get home last night Q: what does the man mean?3：A: u said u wanted to borrow my camera for Prof. Wilson's assignment. Well, here it is.B: I know this is precious to you, and I'll take good care of it. I hate using other people's things, especially expensive equipment like thisQ: according to the conversation, what will the woman do?4：A: have you decided what you are going to do over the summer break?B: well, I've given it a thought, and I'd like to get a job in something related to marketing.But I haven't come up with anything definite yet.Q: what does the woman mean?5：A: that chocolate cake looks delicious. Are you going to have some with me?B: well, that was a huge meal we just had, and I was sort of watching my calorie and ..., but what a healthy birthday only comes once a year.Q: what will the man probably do?6：A: they say the exercise is good for you, but I don't know. I mean dragging myself out of bed six-day and every day to go to the gym is reeking head on my sleeping schedule.B: sure, but who says u need to go everyday?Q: what does the woman imply the man should do?7：A: are you just about done with the copying machine?B: pretty much. I just have to make sure the copy is clearQ: what does the woman mean?8：A: this prescription is supposed to be effective from paining, but it's maybe too strong for me. I took it when I worked up in pain in the middle of the night, and now I feel nauseous.B: you should read the label first. It says right here on the bottom to be taken with meals onlyQ: what can be inferred about the woman?9：A: finally here are the notes u lent me from last weeks, chemistry class. Sorry I kept them so longB: hey don't worry about it. Our final exam's not for another weekQ: what does the woman imply？10：A: I know this jack is a little old and faint but I got some other things to take care of before the interviewB: if you want my opinion, a new suite should be a top priorityQ: what does the woman imply the man should do?11：A: wait a minute, are you actually studying on this beautiful Saturday when the work is indue for two weeksB: have u forgotten I'm going to be gone next weekendQ: what does the woman imply?12：A: do you know about the science fiction fare on Saturday?B: of course, I wouldn't miss it for the world.Q: what does the woman mean?13：A: Wanna come with me to the opera tonight? I've got extra tickets and I think it will take your mind off that math problem that u were swearing over for the last two hoursB: that'll be great but the opera is in what? Italian, right? I think I have a better chance of understanding a math problemQ: what does the man imply?14：A: u saw Kevin's new haircut, didn't you? It's pretty weird, don't you think?B: I don't know. I mean, I don't think it looks good on u, but on him, well, I think it really complements his beard.Q: what does the woman mean?15：A: I need u to send this package to the main office so it'll arrive before Wednesday's meeting B: is there anyone else who can do it? It's going to take me an afternoon to prepare this reportQ: what does the man suggest the woman do?16：A: I can find my notes from history class anywhere. They are not on my desk.B: u may want to check behind it. Sometimes it happens to me, especially when there r a lot of papers still piled on top of it.Q: what does the man mean?17：A: a lot of people are complaining about Prof Balle's lectures. They say he goes over the materials too quickly in class. What do you think?B: well, I don't have to write as many notes as most students in there. You see, I have similar course in another score. Maybe I'm not the best person to ask.Q: what can be inferred about the man?18：A: can u recommend one of the doctors in the students help center? I'll get a physical exam before they let me play basketballB: sorry, my hometown is so close so I just drive back there whenever I need to c a doctor Q: what does the woman mean?19：A: this reading-listen professor really give us, look at it, 2000 pages a book's. Does she really expect us to read them all?B: just once on the first page, the rest just stops she thought we may find interesting Q: what does the woman mean?20：A: do you know Sally's new address. She got some mail and I'd like to forward to her.B: sorry, we weren't exactly on good terms when she leftQ: what does the woman imply?21：A: the sign says this is reserved parking only and your student parking stick has expired, too.B: I was just running in to turn in a paper, officer. I haven't been here for more than five minutes.Q: what can be inferred about the woman?22：A: I'm pretty excited. The out-door club is going hiking on Mount Herry Forest this weekend.B: yes. Finally, I've been looking forward to it all yearQ: what can be inferred about the speakers?23：A: I've been just told that my part-time job is going to end next month.B: it's probably for the best. Your skills are showing the man down. And the job was exactly what u call interestingQ: what does the man imply?24：A: the conference on career planning is only a month away, but there are still a few things that our organizing committee needs to work outB: then it's clear that we'd better meet again and soon. Would u mind setting it up?Q: what does the woman wants the man to do?25：A: oh, we had the best tour guide when we were in San Francisco I recommend him very highly when u go there next monthB: thanks, but I'll be staying with family and they are taking care of everythingQ: what does the woman imply?26：A: I heard Jean has tickets to the boys square that you want to seeB: I'm in luck then. The ticket office sold out tickets yesterdayQ: what will the man probably do?27：A: so, what do you think of the car? It is in your price range.B: well, it's a little bit off and the seats are a little torn, but it certainly drives well and I'm tired of looking.Q: what will the man probably do next?28：A: I'm really looking forward to this trip with our geology class. But I'm not certain I have the strength to carry a bag pack up and down the mountain, especially when it's full of toolsB: they are taking two donkeys to carry the tools. We just have to carry our personal items, like clothing and sleeping bags.Q: what does the man mean?29：A: 8:45? I guess I'd better get going. When's the next bus up to university?B: that bus leaves here in an hourQ: what does the man mean?30：A: Mary borrowed my jack again this morning. It's getting so, I almost never get to use it.B: you gonna put a stop to that. She has plenty of her own things to wearQ: what does the man suggest the woman do?Part BQuestion 31-34: listen to a conversation between two students.Woman: oh, Jack, I'm glad I call u. I want to tell you I have to skip the history study group session tonight.Man: really? That' too bad. Are you feeling well?Woman: oh, it's not bad. It's going to be a public meeting down the town hall. The state sen ator from this area is going to be there. She has this meeting three or four times a year to speak with her constituency.Man: is that you'd like to do with your evening, going to listen to a politician's... Woman: actually, it's a class assignment. Prof Jackson, he's teaching that political science seminar I'm taking. He told all of us in the seminar to going hear what the senator has to say tonight and also write up a report about the issues people bring up.Man: oh, like medical care, and tax and…?Woman: right, as long as I'm there, I think I'd like to bring up government funding for stat e universities. The tuition keeps going on and it's getting harder and harder for a lot of s tudents to afford it.Man: tell me about it.Woman: anyway, I want to do a really good job on this report. I need to get a letter of reco mmendation from Prof Jackson for grad school. So I guess I'd better show up there tonight an d c what's going on.Man: yeah, but, what about the history test?Woman: well, I already put some time on that this morning. So I think by tomorrow afternoon, I'll be ready. 31：Question: why does the man assume the woman is not feeling well?32：Q: what is the general purpose of the meeting the woman plans to attend?33：Q: what does the woman hope to discuss tonight?34：Q: what does the woman hope Prof Jackson will do for her?35-39：A: I just finished reading a book of short story by Hemlen Garlen called May Traveled Road.I really enjoy it. Have u ever read it?B: yes, it was a required reading in American literature course i took last year, even thoug h it's fiction, you get a realistic picture of the hard life people had on American frontier . I don't think I would survive 19 century frontier lifeA: me neither. Remember that story among the car roads. Garlen gives a vivid description of Julie Peterson, that young immigrant girl, she had to work on her family farmB: Ah haA: well when Julie feels exhausted, and she is wishing she can escape from her hard labor, s he looks over her father working in the next field. And she is inspired to continue her own workB: i do remember that story .Garlen really captures the spirit of hard work that was so typi cal of immigrants and pioneers who settled the American Midwest. It's difficult to image tha t nothing seems to discourage them for long.A: i wonder how Garlen learn so much about the Midwest. Was he from Boston?B: he lived in Boston. In fact, he studied and taught in Boston School of Oritory, but I thi nk he was born in Lawcarbinlen, Wincosin. He did grow up in Midwest.A: no wonder his description is so good, I'm going to take this book back to the library now and c what other Garlen's works I can find.35：Q: what are the man and the woman discussing?36：Q: what does Hemlen Garlen describe in May Traveled Road?37：Q: how does Hemlen Garlen characterize pioneer life?38：Q: why does the man mention Julie Peterson?39：Q: where's the man going now?40-43：Question 40-43: listen to some remarksThis is our last meeting before the camps arrive tomorrow. I'll give u the activity schedule later. But, now I want to answer a question one of u asked me yesterday about camps with as thma. Let me explain a little about the disease. First of all, it's chronical and very commo n. 20 million people in the United States alone have it. It affects the bronchial tubes that are the airways of the lungs. During normal breathing, air is drawn in through the mouse an d nose, and eventually makes its way into the bronchial tubes. The asthma patient's bronchia l tubes are very sensitive, and easily irritated by exercises or strength, exposure to aller gy or pollution, or breathing in cold air, cigarettes smoke. When asthmatic suffers an attac k, the airway path was constricted, making it difficult for the person from breathing normal ly. If a camp in your group has even a mild asthma, you would be informed and given further instruction about what to do in case of an attack. But don't worry. Some of our camps might have a mild case, but they always bring their medicines with them and we never have a proble m. Are there any other questions? Ok, let's talk about the schedule for tomorrow.40：Q: what does the speaker mainly discuss?41： Q: according to the speaker, what part of asthmatic's body is particularly sensitive? 42： Q: what does the speaker say about the camps who have asthma?43： Q: why does the speaker mention cigarette smoke?44-47：Question 44-47: listen to part of a talk in astronomy classToday most astronomers accept the notion that groups of stars that make up the universe are all moving farther and farther away from each other. but until very recently this idea of an expanding universe was not a theory most European scholars believed in since ancient times and up to about the17th century most of these scholars thought the size of the universe have remained unchanged since the moment of its creation or perhaps forever, with all the stars remaining more or less in place in relation to each other. but that was challenged in the la te 17th century by Izic Newton's idea of gravity as a force of attraction, which contradicte d the idea of a university that is static, unchanging. If gravity causes all the stars out t here in space to attract each other as Newton said, then they could remain motionless. Soone r or later all the stars will fall in absorb each other. well, scientists then propose a new model, taking Newton's theory into account, they didn't want to abandon the idea of motionl ess stars, but for this model to work, so the stars won't fall in each other, they had to mo dify Newton's law of gravity, so they theorize that for distance as large as those between s tars, the gravitation force repels rather attracts. As you might guess, this other contradic tions. But this is prettily resolved in the past centuries by currently accepted theory, whi ch says the universe is continuously expanding. You'll be reading all about that as your hom ework tonight.44： Q: what does the professor mainly discuss?45： Q: what did most European scholars believe before 17th century about the size of the un46： Q: what did some scientists try to explain by suggesting that stars repel each other? 47： Q: what will the students read about for homework?48-50：Question 48-50: listen to a talk in a biology classOn Monday we talked about insects, and how they gather food. Today I'd like to talk about th e common garden spider and how it captures its prey with net-like structure it first produce d almost 200 million years ago. I mean, of course a spider web. What's interesting is why su ch a delicate structure isn't hard. When a fast-flying insect crashes into it, and compared with the spider, these insects can be huge and really heavy. In fact capturing a large insec t in a spider web could be compared to capture an airplane in a fishing net. So, how can the web offset such a shock without breaking? is it just because the thread is made of so stron g? well, experts analyze spider webs using a computer program designed when an insect crashe d and caught and they found the structure of the web, the way of threads connected together helps balance the strength and tensions caused by the impact and spread them all across the web this saves the web from being destroyed and by the way, suggests some creative new ideas that human might use in designing buildings. The biggest surprise, though, is the role of a ir resistance in cushioning the shock of collision. The computer model showed that dragging a tightening thread from a spider web through the air is a lot like pulling a heavy rope thr ough water. And since air resistance acts on many threads all across the web its amazing eff ect that multiplies many times. And this definitely helps the web survive the impact48：Q: what is the talk mainly about?49：Q: what does the speaker say about some of the insects that spiders capture?50：Q: according to the speaker, who might benefit from studying spider webs?。
2002年08月托福考试听力文字
02年8月托福听力文字Part A1. We've got an hour before our next class, would you like to get something to eat here?I can join you for a quick sandwich, but I need to run some errands afterward.2. When is the garbage picked up here?On Wednesdays, but I always put the cans out on Tuesday night, so I don't miss the trucks in the morning.3. Hey, how come you never took that introductory math class? You know, the one everyone else had to take,I thought it was a university wide requirement for graduation.Oh, I took a similar class in high school. They said that's all I needed.4. Why are you going home to see your parents this weekend?I need my dad's help to fill up this loan application.5. Excuse me, could you tell me where the nearest pay phone is?Well, the nearest one is in the library. But that closed an hour ago. I think the next clo sest one is probably in the student center.6 I heard you needed people to bring stuff for a picnic, I was thinking of making a salad o r something. But I’m not sure how much we'll need any idea how many people are coming?Don't worry about it. Everything’s already been taken care of.7 I'm not sure which tie to wear in my interview, what do you think of this red one?Maybe you should consider wearing a different one.8 I'm going to be out of town all next week, and I’m looking for someone to feed my cat whi le I'm gone, you don't suppose i could talk to you into it, do youYou know, I’d be glad to, but I’ll be away next week too, but you know what, let me giv e my sister a call, she loves animals, and she lives only a couple of blocks from your apart ment.9 Did you see that new artwork? You know that poster they just put up in the cafeteria; I wo nder whose bright idea that was?You know there's nothing wrong with the poster itself, it just doesn't go with the color s in the cafeteria.10.You know that report was due in my office a couple of days ago, Where is it?I'm sorry, it’s coming along, but as long as the computer's down, I can't finish it. 11、A. Look we’re almost out of gas, we’d better stop at the next gas station, we have eno ugh to make to the campus.B. If we stop now, we’ll be late for classQ. What do the woman imply?12 I don't know what to do, I have two papers due next week, and there’s no way I’m going t o get both done have you ask your professors to extend the deadlines? They are usually prett y good about that sort of thing, but if you're going to ask them, don’t wait till the last m inute.13 You know, Mary, I met your twin sister the other day, and you two look so much alike, and I don't how people ever tell you apart.Actually it's not that difficult, because she always wears dresses, and I'm usually in a T-s hirt and a pair of old jeans.What does Mary mean?14,Excuse me, do you sell calculators looked over in the office supply section, but I couldn 't find anyThat is where you'd find them, but we're all sold out, we probably won't have any in fo r a few more weeks.What does the man mean?15 Do you have a few minutes to look over this outline for next week's debate with me ,I need to know if I have enough support for my arguments.I'm tied up in the moment, why don't come back during my office hours.What does the woman mean?16 You're taking another computer class? I thought you've already had a degree in computer s cience.I do, but the technology keeps changing all the time, this is the best way to keep up with it.17.Would you like me to water your plants while you are away?Thanks for the offer, but Mark already said he'd keep an eye on them.18 I never should have taken that biology course, I mean I barely finish with reading for one experiment and professor Jordan slaps on another reading assignmentI just can't keep up you knowYeah, I know, that’s what everybody said at first, but bear with her, the reading load's ge tting lighter, you see, and you won't be sorry.What does the woman mean?19.I feel awful, I’m thinking maybe if I'm going to the clinic they who give me something t o make me feel better,I’m no expert, but I know your how hectic schedule are these days between your studying fo r finals and your part time job, you never back to the dorm before midnight,Maybe you should try slowing down a little,20.Are we still going ice-skating after work today?Ice-skates, oh, shoot; I knew I left something at home when I got here this morning.21. I'm waiting else some of my old clothes for my closet.Why don't you put them in the bed for charity?22 Do you think you could lend me a few dollars until tomorrow, I left my wallet at home and I don't have enough money for lunch?Why don't just let me treat you, I just got paid, besides I owe you for helping me with tha t physics project last month23 Are you going to keep your part-time job next semester at the biology laboratory or you a re going try for a different laboratory this timeActually neither one semester as a lab assistant is enough, washing test tubes can get old p retty fast.24 How about getting you father a book on tape for a present, this bookstore has ones coveri ng everything from mystery to historical novels, and they’re really popular.Well, he does spend a lot time driving; he could listen to them on the way to work.25 Hey, So how are things going with you and your new roommate, is she still really neat and organized about everything,Yeah, she is, I mean she's nothing like my last roommate, I guess it’s just going to get a l ittle while for me to get used to it.26 I was just about to go to the art exhibit, would you like to go over there with me?I made plans with Susan to go tomorrow afternoon27 You haven't seen my biology notes, have you, I’m almost positive I left them on my desk, now I can't find them.Mum, I don't think I have, did you try checking your book bag?28、This weather is unbelievable. I can't remember the last time we had such a warm winter, i sn’t it great?Not if you like to ski, it isn't.29、Joan, I’ m glad I reach Jew, I'm at a pay phone somewhere between Madison and Libratory S treet, and can you give me those directions again?Now Madison, just forget the way I told you before, do you have a pencil and paper?30、What do you make with the memo the dean sent out about later registrations.You know i couldn't make heads or tails of it myself.Part BHere is my script of part B to make 0208 LC complete, sorry for possible erorrs, and feel fr ee to perfect it.M: Is that a map? Are you going sailing or something?W: I wish. It’s a hurricane-tracking chart. It’s a map of tropical ocean areas southeast o f us. It follows the development of tropical storms, even hurricanes. They develop and move around the Atlantic in Caribbean and here on Florida coast. We got hit a lot by those in J uly or August, at least winds or rain.M: Do you think that the tropical storm is on the way?W: Too early to tell, but we need to be prepared. The radio mentioned possible evacuation ro utes.M: Really? It’s that serious?W: You better believe it. Late summer is hurricane season. The television updates locations and speeds every hour.M: What did they say is out there now?W: A couple of tropical depressions, two storms and two hurricanes.M: What’s the difference?W: Wind velocity. A depression is least serious actually, and a hurricane is the most seriou s.M: How serious are the winds in hurricanes?W: They have sustained winds of 74 mph and up.M: What are the names on the map? David, Arlene, Francisco, and Gina.W: You know weather forecasters give the hurricanes the names of people to make storms easy to identify.M: I wonder what the status of the storm is now.W: You shall turn on the television, and it has the best coverage. There is an up-date comin g up in five minutes.Q31. What is the conversation mainly about?Q32. How is one tropical weather system distinguished from the other?Q33. How do weather forecasters identify hurricanes?Q34. What are the man and woman going to do next?M: So, what is your biology project about?W: It is about microorganisms that… microorganisms that live by Chemosynthesis.M: Ehm…what’s Chemosynthesis?W: Well, it’s pretty complicated. You know how most life on Earth depends either directly o r indirectly on sunlight?M: You mean like plants get energy directly from sunlight, and animals eat plants, so they depend indirectly on sunlight?W: Right. But down on the ocean floor, there is no sunlight. In some places though, there ar e hydrothermal vents, which are small cracks on the sea floor. And these vents release heat and minerals from the inside of the Earth into the seawater. And all along the vents there are these unusual microorganisms. They are called archaean. And these archaean use chemica l reactions to get their energy from the minerals, the minerals that are released by the ven ts. So their energy comes from chemical reactions, not sunlight.M: So chemosynthesis is getting their energy from chemicals?W: That is right.M: That makes archaean very different from other forms of life.W: And their genetic makeup is very different too. They are one sort of organisms just like bacteria are, but genetically they are as different from bacteria as we humans are.M: Waa, that’s a really interesting project.Q35. What is the woman’s project mainly about?Q36. According to the woman, where are the hydrothermal vents found?Q37. What does the woman imply about archaean?Q38. Besides their source of energy, what is major difference between archaean and bacteria? Part CHere is my contribution to this site. I am poor at typing. Sorry for possible errors due to my typing or understanding.Passage one Q39-42It is common knowledge that music can have a powerful effect on our emotions. In fact, since 1930s, music therapists have relied on music to soothe patients and help control pain. No w psychologists are confirming that music can also help relieve depression and improve conce ntration. For instance, in a recent study, 15 surgeons were given some highly stressed math problems to solve. They were divided into three groups: one worked in silence, and in anot her, the surgeons listened to music of their choice on headphones; the third listened to cla ssic music chosen by the researchers. The results of the study may surprise you. The doctors who got to choose their music experienced less stress and scored better than the others. O ne possible explanation is that listening to music you like stimulates the Alfa-wave in the brain, increases the heart rate and expands the breathing. That helps to reduce stress and sharpen concentration. Other research suggests a second relation between the music and the brain: by examining the students’ blood after they listening to a variety of classic mus ic collections, the researchers found that some students showed a large increase in endorphin, a natural pain reliever, this supports what music therapists have known for years: Music can help rejuvenate or soothe the patient.39. What is the talk mainly about?40. According to the speaker how is the music therapy currently used in medicine?41. What did the study done with surgeons show?42. In the study of students exposed to classic music, what effect did the music have?43-46 art historyOne important thing about art movements is that their popularity can be affected by social conditions, which are themselves often affected by historical events. As an example, look at what happened in the United States early in the 20th century, around the time of the gr eat depression, the art movement known as the Regionalism had begun in the United States eve n before the depression occurred. But it really flourished in the 1930s, during the depressi on years. Why? Well, many artists who had been living in big cities were forced by the econo mic crisis to leave those big cities and move back to their small towns in rural America. So me of these artists came to truly embrace the life in small towns and to eject city life i n so called “sophisticated society”. These artists or specifically certain painters really b uilt regionalist movement. They created things in every day life in small towns or farming a reas. And their style was not all-neutral, really big glorified or romanticized country lif e, showing it stable, wholesome, and embodying important American traditions. And this styl e became very popular, in part because of the economic conditions of the time. You see, the Depression had caused many Americans to begin to doubt their society. But regionalism arti sts painted scenes that glorified American values, scenes that many Americans could easily i dentify with. So the movement helped strengthen people’s faith in their country, faith tha t had weakened as the result of the depression. But in the 1940s, before and after the Seco nd World War, American culture began to take on a much more international spirit, and Region alism, with its focus on small town life, well, it lost a lot of popularity, as American soc iety changed once again.43. What is the lecture mainly about?44. What does the professors say about the artists in the United States during the Great Dep ression?45. What kind of scene might be shown in a typical regionalist painting?46. According to the professor, what happened in the USA in the 1940s around the time of WWII that affected the popularity of the regionalist art?47-50 GeologyHallo, everybody, I am here, because I visited caves all over North America. Since you are g oing to study cave formations, Dr. Bow asked me to come and share some of my experiences wit h you. In additional to describing some of the technical aspects of the caves, I would conve y the sense of adventure that cavers share. Recently, I visited the La Chagire cave in New M exico, my dream has always been to discover a new passage way. I had a chance here, becaus e La Chagire is so large that discoveries are frequently made there. The cave itself was no t even discovered until 1986. However, people in that area had figured that there must be a cave nearby, because of the strong wind that blew from behind the huge rock that covered the entrance. Enormous amounts of air enter and exit the cave in order to maintain balance of the pressure with the side air. When I climbed into the cave, I had to fight 45 mile per hour winds. After all that effort, I had to be extremely careful maintaining my energy lev el. People who are tired tend to be careless, and may be more concerned about getting out o f the cave than taking care of it. There are formations in LaChagire that look like ocean wa ves, Christmas trees and other stuff no one has ever seen before. Caves are normally create d by carbonic acid that trickles down from above, but this cave sculpted out by very powerfu l sulfuric acid that wells up from below.Q47. Why was the lecturer especially excited about visiting La Chagire cave?Q48. What did the speaker say about the entrance into the cave?Q49. What did the speaker say about the cavers who get tired?Q50. What makes the formation of La Chagire so unus。
2000年5月 托福考试听力文本
2000年5月托福听力文字Part A1 W: I'm not swimming in the lake unless it warms up outside today.M: Me neither. Unfortunately I think it's supposed to stay as cold all day.Q: What can be inferred about the speakers?2 M: that sweater is so unusual, and yet it looks familiar. Did I just see you wearing it yesterday? W: Well, not me. but...see, it belongs to my roommate Jill, and she is in your chemistry class. Q: What does the woman imply?3 W: This toothache is killing me! i was hoping it would just go away but it's getting worse by theminute. what did you say the name of your dentise was?M: I told you last week to make that appointment.Q: what does the man imply?4 M: you wanna go to a lecture tonight over int he science auditorium? it's some guy who spent ayear living in antarctica.W: no kidding! i'm doing a report on Antarctica for my geography class. maybe i can get some good information to add to it.Q: what does the woman mean?5 W: i'd really like to learn how to play chess, but it looks so complicated. it seems like it willtake a really long time to learn.M: well, it takes a long time to get good at it. but we can go over the basics the afternoon if you want.Q: what does the man imply?6 M: Do you think u can lend me that novel when you are finished with it? I've been looking all overfor a copy, but apparently it sold out at all the bookstores.W: oh, it's not mine. it belongs to Alive. but i'll see what she says.Q: what will the woman problaly do?7 W: umm...are you going to try some of this chocolate pudding? it's incredible.M: well, to be honest with you, i've never been a big fan of chocolate.Q: what does the man imply?8 W: why don't we go catch the new Italian film at the Pin Street cinema?M: that's a little out of the way, don't u think? it's playing just up the street of the Grow of Two, you know.Q: what does the man suggest they do?9 W: hi, i know Doctor Wilson's out of town at a conference, but i was wondering...um...since shewon't be back till next week, if u...if u could check in your computer records "n"(and) find out how i did on her mid-term exam?M: i'm sorry ,miss. but i'm not authorized to give out that kind of information.Q: what does the man mean?10 M: you wouldn't believe the line at the auto inspection center.i waited more than two hoursto get through it.W: that's what u get for waiting until the last day of the month.Q: what does the woman imply?11 W: you know, i'll be conducting my psychololgy experiment this Sat. and i'm going to have myhands full. so i was sondering if you could help me. maybe you could register the subjects and ask 'em(them) a few questions as they come in.M: i've got some work of my own to do. but i guess i can make sometime. just let me know what i'm supposed to do.Q: what does the man mean?12 W: did you ever get around to cashing that refund check from the bookstore?M: oh, gosh! you konw what, i must've misplaced that in my desk somewhere. but thanks for reminding me.my funds are running low, so i'd better idn it soon.Q: what will the man probably do?13 W: it sounds like Kare isn't happy at all with her new roommate. did she say why?M: believe me, i tried to find out. but i simply couldn't pin her down.Q: what does the man mean?14 W: oh, Professor Jackson, I was wondering...but uh...well, if uh...if I had a chance yet touh...look at my thesis proposal?M: well, i know you gave it to me over a week ago,but to be honest,i have been swamped with other things.Q: what does the professor imply?15 W: that's a shame about your car.talk about bad timing!M: yeah.and just a few months ago i put 400 dollars into it and i hoped itwould make it through another year.Q: what can be inferred about the man's car?16 M: this stew is delicious. i'd love to be able to make it myselfW: why not? you can get all the ingredients at any supermarket. here,let me get a pencil and paper.Q: what will te woman probably do next?17 W: so how was the dramma club's new production last night? did i miss out on anything good?M: hardly,i kept looking at my watch the whole time.Q: what does the man mean?18 W: i feel you haven't gotten that program to run on your computer yet.want me go over theinstruction manual with you?M: that would be great. you need a Ph.D. to understand it.Q: What can be inferred about the man?19 W: how do i get one of those green buckets everyone here puts out of the curb of paper recycling?M: oh,just call up the sanitation department,the'll deliver a bucket at no charge.Q: what does the man suggest the woman do?20 M: there's nothing i like better to get me started in the morning than a big breakfast,eggs, bacon,homefried potatoes...W: not me! all that fatty food will give me a stomachache. i prefer something light, like fruit or a yogurt.Q: what does the woman mean?21 W: what's the problem, paul? you really look panicked.M: i am speaking to a group of high school students about engineering this afternoon. but i have no idea how i am going to simplify some of the soncepts for them.Q: what can be infeered about the man?22 W: well, i am never doing this again! seven courses in one semester isjust too much.i don't havea minute to myself!M: well i hate to say this, but ...i told you so.Q: what does the man mean?23 W: do you think we can use your pickup truck to take the telescopesout to the field again thisweekend?M: to be honest, i've got a lot of dents in my truck from the last field trip. maybe someone else can help out this time.Q: what does the man imply?24 M: d you think Dr. Luby will lead a theater trip to Broadway in New York City again this year?W: i don't think so. i know so! and i've already signed up for it.Q: what does the woman mean?25 W: tomorrow we are having our first test in my history class. i' mreally worried about it. you'vetaken one of Dr. Parker's tests, haven't u? I hear they're impossible to pass.M: i don't know who you've been talking to. My experience was just the opposite.Q: what does the man imply?26 M: i haven't turned on my air-conditioner at all this summer.W: that's surprising, considering how hot it's been lately.Q: what does the woman find surprising?27 W: hey, congratulations on winning the essay contest.that thousand-dollar prize money shouldreally come in handy.M: you bet! i've already put it aside to cover the increase my landlord just announced for next year.Q: what does the man mean?28 W: you know,we never went over chapter 16 in class. what do you think the odds are that Dr. Bombwill include it ont he test?M: he's been long to do things like that. so i wouldn't put it past himQ: what does the man say about Dr.Bomb?29 W: i heard that only 20% of summer jobs in this part os the country are advertised. the other80% are filled some other way.M: relaly? then maybe i need to change my jobsearch techniques.Q: what can be inferred about the man?30 M: i don't remember theassignmentoff hand,but i've got it written downat home.how about if icall u tonight?W: if u call before nine,just leave a message with my roommate.Q: why will the man call the woman?Listen to a voncersation between two stduents in the lounge of a college dormitory.W: Hi, Kaven.Your roommate told me that I could find you in the TV lounge. what are you doing here? M: what does it look like i am doing?W: well, it looks like u are watching television. but we have a linear algebra mid-term tomorrow, so i thought you'd be studying for it and maybe i can study with you.M: oh,well,i was just taking a break.this linear algebra stuff gives me aheadache if i work on it too long.W: i know what you mean. i've been working on it for three hours through it already. i'm beginning to go corss.i'd been theorying at the sample problems. i just don't get some of them.M: but i can't believe you are coming to me.i mean you do konw what i got on the last test,don't u?W: yeah,i know.you told me.i just thought two heads might be better one.M: yeah,that's nice idea.but...you know,i wish i knew that person in our class who got a hundred on the last test.she didn't miss a question. umm...was it Elizabeth?W: oh yeah, Elizabeth! she is a friend of mine. she'd be a big help right now. why don't i give her a call?M: what! at this hour? it's already ten thirty. i don't wanna impose on her.W: yeah, i guess you are right. but you know what, she owes me a big favor. let's at least give her a call and see what she syas. maybe going over some of the problems with us wouls help her review the material.M: it's worth a try.31 what are the speakers mainly discussing?32 why is the man watching television?33 why is the man surprised that the woman wants to study linear algebrawith him?34 why doesn't the man want to call Elizabeth?Questions 35 through 39:Listen to two students talking about their engineering class.W: hello?M: hi, may, this is bill johns.W: oh hi, bill. you weren't in engineering class today, were you?M: i have the full. i was sonderfing if you could tell me what went on.W: actually we had an interesting class. Dr.Collin talked about a new type of fuel.M: oh, yeah?W: uh-hum. it's called dimethyl-ether or DME.M: oh, i remember reading something about DME.it's mostly used in spray cans, right?W: right. DME doesn't destory the ozone, so it's been environmentally friendsly.M: but doesn't DME pullute the air if it's burned in an engine?W: Dr. Collin says something about its exhausts being clear,that it doesn't release as much pullutants as diesel fuel. and he mentioned something about DME being more efficient than other alternative fuels. M: when will it replace diesel fuel?W: not for a while.it's not economical to massproduce.M: well, thanks for the information.i guess i won't need to borrow your notes.W: well,maybe you should look at them. we are having a test next week.M: okay, could u give them to Mike Andrews? I think he is in your psychology class. he is my roommate. W: sure. i hope you're feeling better soon.M: thanks. me too. bye!W: bye!35 what is the converstation mainly about?36 why is the woman giving the man the information?37 what effect will the increased use of DME instead of diesel fuel probably have?38 according to the conversation, why won't DME be on the market soon?39 why does the woman suggest the man look at her notes?Questions 40 through 43:Okay. Uh...you remember that ive mention that it's important to read the assigned poems aloud,so you can develop and appreciation of the sounds of the poetry: the rhymes, the rhythm, the repetition of words or sounds, and to get a sense of the interplay between the sounds of the words and their meaning. this is really critical as we move into modern poetry, especially by writers who place so much importance on sounds that the meaning becomes all letter relevant. like this line by Gertrude Stein that I'd like to quote. listen, listen as i say the words. "rose is a rose is a rose is a rose."taken literally this would seems to be an empty statement, one which gives us no information. but the purpose of a poem need not be to inform the reader of anything, but rather to evoke feelings. to create a sensual as well as phonically pleasing experience. now Gertrude Stein was better known for her prose than for her poems. but i'd like to like to quote this line because of its musicality, and because i think it helps open up our awareness to the unconventionally ricism of contemporary poets. you'll see this in your homework tongiht as you read the poetry of John Ashbery, especially if you read it out loud, which i recommend you do. poets like ashbery don't rely so much on any formal rhyme scheme or meter as on the musical quality of the individual words themselves. as i said,Stein was better known for her non-poetical work. and now i'd like to touch briefly on her essay entitled "Converstaion and Explanation". this work deals with her theory of writing and will help to explain some of the things we've talking about.40 what does the professor mainly discuss?41 what does the professor say about Gertrude Stein as a writer?42 why does the professor recommend the students do as part of their homework?43 what does the professor recommend the students do as part of their homework?Questions 44 through 46Listen to a talk in a class about United States history.last week, you recall, we discussed the early development of railroads in the United States. today i want to mention an even earlier form of transportation , one that brought the first European settlers to America. and that's the wooden sailing ship. from colonial times sailing ships were vital to the economy. many coastal towns depended on fishing or whaling for employment and income. this was especially true in the northeastern states. and there the wood from nearby forests and the skills of local designers and workers also formed the basis of an important shipbuilding industry. but the big profits were to be made on trade with far away places. and since sea captains often became part owners of their ships, they had a strong interest in the commercial success of their voyages. so these Yankees, that's what US sailor and officers came to be called, they carried on a very profitable trade with other parts of the world. the high point of this trade came in the mid-19th century with the introduction of the clipper ship, the enormous Yankee clippers with huge sails reaching nearly two hundred feet into sky. he'd carry passengers and cargo from New York around South America to San Francisco in less than three months and clear to China in just half a year. at that time this seemed unbelievable fast and efficient. but in the 1860s, more reliable steam-poweredship began to take over. and soon the important role of sailing ships in the US economy would come to an end.44 what aspect of United States history does the professor mainly discuss?45 According to the professor, what may be one reason for the success of the merchant ships of the United States?46 what does the professor say about clipper ships?Questions 47 through 50:Listen to part of a talk in a class on early childhood education. The professor is discussing penmanship: the quality of one's handwriting. as you prepare to become elementary school teachers, you'll be hearing a lot of disscussion about the relevance of teaching permanship. now years ago when i was studying education in college, reading writing and arithmetic were the basics of elementary school education. it went without saying that writing meant first and foremost penmanship. that is, the neatness of a child's handwriting. back then, penmanship was often taught as a separate subject from the fist grade right up through the sixth grade long after the children had moved from writing in block capital letters to cursive script. it was considered so important that sometimes prizes were even awarded for the best handwriting. but when we move ahead a few decades into the 1980s,we see teachers and administrators and even parents telling us that teaching penmanship is waste of time. with computers, they said, children can successfully manipulate the keyboard or mouse of their home computers before they can even hold a pencil. this change in attitude had an impact on the classroom. in your homework for this week you'll be looking at what statewide curriculum standards in the US say about penmanship. you'll see that in many states penmanship has been de-emphasized in a required curriculum, especially in the later years of elementary school. In california, for example, the curriculum calls for fourth-grade students to...and i quote, "write fluently and legibly in cursive or grades. but after this, the curriculum makes no further mention of penmanship in grade five, six or beyond, Any higher level of quality or neatness is simply not among the curricular objectives. your assignment is to look at what the curricular standards say for all fifty states say about penmanship.47 what is the professor's main point about penmanship in early childhood education?48 why does the professor mention prizes?49 what will the students read about for homework?50 what does the professor quote from California's curriculum requirements?。
2000年8月托福听力文字(较完整)
2000年8月托福听力文字1. man: Do you have this style shirt in my size1。
男:你这种样式的衬衫有我能穿的尺寸吗woman: I'll check. but. . . to tell you the truth, I think this one's right for you.女人:我查一下。
但是……实话告诉你,我认为这个你穿正合适。
《Q: what does the woman mean2 man: Oh, I'm sorry, I just realized that I forgot to bring the tape recorder you lent me. I left it back in my dorm.男:哦,对不起,我意识到,我忘记带你借给我的录音机。
我把它留在宿舍。
woman: that's all right. I won't need it until tonight. as long as I've got it by then.》女人:没关系。
我直到今晚才需要它,。
Q: what does the woman imply about the tape recorder3 man: So how much was your plane ticket3人:你的机票多少钱Baritone—woman: More than I could really afford. I had to dip into (浏览，稍加研究)my saving.女人:超过我能负担得起。
我不得不研究我的储蓄。
Q: what does the woman implyErod4 woman: We would be going to be busy days for me next semester. three class in the morning and then two more in the afternoon. I won't even have time for lunch.~4女人: 下学期将是我们忙碌的日子。