2016年11月19日托福考试真题回忆
2016年托福阅读模拟试题及答案解析（5）
Throughout the nineteenth century and into the twentieth, citizens of the United States maintained a bias against big cities. Most lived on farms and in small towns and believed cities to be centers of corruption, crime, poverty, and moral degradation. Their distrust was caused, in part, by a national ideology that proclaimed farming the greatest occupation and rural living superior to urban living. This attitude prevailed even as the number of urban dwellers increased and cities became an essential feature of the national landscape. Gradually, economic reality overcame ideology. Thousands abandoned the precarious life on the farm for more secure and better paying jobs in the city. But when these people migrated from the countryside, they carried their fears and suspicious with them. These new urbanities, already convinced that cities were overwhelmed with great problems, eagerly embraced the progressive reforms that promised to bring order out of the chaos of the city. One of many reforms came in the area of public utilities. Water and sewerage systems were usually operated by municipal governments, but the gas and electric networks were privately owned. Reformers feared that the privately owned utility companies would charge exorbitant rates for these essential services and deliver them only to people who could afford them. Some city and state governments responded by regulating the utility companies, but a number of cities began to supply these services themselves. Proponents of these reforms argued that public ownership and regulation would insure widespread access to these utilities and guarantee a fair price. While some reforms focused on government and public behavior, others looked at the cities as a whole. Civic leaders, convinced that physical environment influenced human behavior, argued that cities should develop master plans to guide their future growth and development. City planning was nothing new, but the rapid industrialization and urban growth of the late nineteenth century took place without any consideration for order. Urban renewal in the twentieth century followed several courses. Some cities introduced plans to completely rebuild the city core. Most other cities contented themselves with zoning plans for regulating future growth. Certain parts of town were restricted to residential use, while others were set aside for industrial or commercial development. 1. What does the passage mainly discuss? (A) A comparison of urban and rural life in the early twentieth century (B) The role of government in twentieth century urban renewal (C) Efforts to improve urban life in the early twentieth century (D) Methods of controlling urban growth in the twentieth century 2. The word "bias偏见" in line 2 is closest in meaning to (A) diagonal斜线的 (B) slope (C) distortion (D) prejudice 3. The first paragraph suggests that most people who lived in rural areas (A) were suspicious of their neighbors (B) were very proud of their lifestyle (C) believed city government had too much power (D) wanted to move to the cities 4. In the early twentieth century, many rural dwellers migrated to the city in order to (A) participate in the urban reform movement (B) seek financial security (C) comply with a government ordinance (D) avoid crime and corruption 5. The word "embraced拥抱" in line 11 is closest in meaning to (A) suggested (B) overestimated (C) demanded (D) welcomed 6. What concern did reformers have about privately owned utility companies? (A) They feared the services would not be made available to all city dwellers. (B) They believed private ownership would slow economic growth (C) They did not trust the companies to obey the government regulations. (D) They wanted to ensure that the services would be provided to rural areas. 7. The word "exorbitant过⾼的(价钱)" in line 16 is closest in meaning to (A) additional (B) expensive (C) various (D) modified 8. All of the following were the direct result of public utility reforms EXCEPT (A) local governments determined the rates charged by private utility companies (B) some utility companies were owned and operated by local governments (C) the availability of services was regulated by local government (D) private utility companies were required to pay a fee to local governments 9. The word "Proponents⽀持者" in line 18 is closest in meaning to (A) Experts (B) Pioneers (C) Reviewers (D) Supporters 10. Why does the author mention "industrialization" (line 24)? (A) To explain how fast urban growth led to poorly designed cities (B) To emphasize the economic importance of urban areas (C) To suggest that labor disputes had become an urban problem (D) To illustrate the need for construction of new factories CDBBD ABDDA。
2016年11月学位英语真题(含答案)
2016年11月学位英语真题Part 1 Reading comprehension (30%)Passage 1If the Dakota Access Pipeline(输油管道）is completed, it will carry nearly half a million barrels of oil across four states every day. Energy Transfer Partners (ETP), a Texas-based company behind the $ 3.8 billion project, hopes to finish construction this year. But the Standing ROCK Sioux, an American Indian tribe, is determined to stop the 1,172-mile pipeline from being built. (76) Both sides show no signs of backing down.The Dakota Access Pipeline was announced in 2014. A section of it will run near the Standing Rock Sioux reservation. A reservation is an area of land set aside for American Indians. The tribe says the construction threatens to destroy historical areas and ancient burial sites. They also say the pipeline could pollute their main water source, the Missouri River. In April, the Standing Rock Sioux began a protest against the project. They camped at the construction site. Since then, thousands of people, including people from other American Indian tribes, have traveled to the site to protest.ETP says that the pipeline will have built-in safety measures to protect against oil leaks. Workers will also monitor it remotely, and will be able to close valves(阀门) within three minutes if leaks are detected.American Indians have been staging a nonviolent protest for months. The protest took a turn last week when police were called to keep the peace between protesters and armed security guards hired by the company.(77) Twenty-eight people have been arrested since then and charged with interfering with the pipeline construction.1. Which of the following is the main idea of the passage?A. The Dakota Access Pipeline will create more markets for oil and gas.B. The Dakota Access Pipeline will create many job opportunities.C. American Indians oppose the construction of an oil pipeline.D. American Indians fight for equal voting rights.2. ETP hopes to finish this project in ____________.A. 2016B. 2017C. 2018D. 20193. Why do American Indians protest against the construction of this pipeline?A. Because it will cost up to $3.8 billion.B. Because it threatens the regions’ water supply.C. Because it will make many people lose their jobs.D. Because it will force many people to leave their homes.4. According to the passage, the workers can _______ in case of pipeline leaks.A. report it to the local governmentB. ask people to leave the leak affected areasC. call 911D. close valves5. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?A. This pipeline will cross four states.B. This pipeline is 1,172 miles long.C. All the protesters are from the Standing Rock Sioux.D. Neither side of the dispute is willing to compromise.Passage 2As the National Park Service celebrates its 100th anniversary(周年纪念), President Barrack Obama has announced the establishment of one new national monument, and the expansion(扩大) of another. In Maine, more than 87,500 acres of forest will become government-protected parkland for the first time. In Hawaii, a national monument created by President George W, Bush in 2006 will expand to about 582,578 square miles, four times its current size.Obama has now created or enlarged 26 national monuments during his presidency. As a result, his a dministration says, Obama has protected more of the nation’s land than any other president has. But some residents and officials, in both Maine and Hawaii, object to the plans. (78) They say their local economies depend on the use of these areas.In establishing this monument, Obama took the side of conservationists (自然资源保护者) who want laws to protect wild lands. Creating a national park usually requires the approval of Congress. But a 1906 federal law allows the president to establish national monument on his own.The lands’ new status as a monument means that mining and drilling operations are forbidden there. (79) It may also severely limit activities such as logging, road-building, and hunting. Some of Maine’s politicians who want to protect the state’s logging industries say Obama should not have acted alone. They say Washington should not tell the states how to use their land, especially when people’s jobs are at stake. Maine politician Susan Collins said the president should have listened to Maine lawmakers and residents, as well as the U.S. Congress before making his decision.However, those who support the president’s decision say the establishment of the new monument will lead to new jobs through tourism.6. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Creating new jobsB. Protecting wild animalsC. Stimulating local economiesD. Creating new national monuments7. Obama has established or enlarged ______ national monument during his two terms.A. 19B. 20C. 26D. 308. In national monuments, ______ is forbidden.A. loggingB. huntingC. miningD. road-building9. The phrase at stake in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _____.A. in returnB. in dangerC. at presentD. by chance10. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?A. The national monument in Hawaii was created by President Bush.B. There is no objection to President Obama’s decision.C. President Obama made his decision on his own.D. The establishment of the new monument will lead to new jobs.Passage 3Toronto’s third City Hall, now known as Old City Hall, was designed by Edward James Lennox and declared open on Sept. 18, 1899.Created to provide more space for city officials, it turned out to be the largest building in the city and the largest city building in North America at the time.Lennox took three years to design the City Hall and it took 11 years to build it. Contemporaries believe that the odd carving(雕刻) above the Queen Street entrance were actually caricatures(漫画) of councilors at the time.Lennox even included himself in the caricatures, on the west side of the central arch(拱门), and left a strange signature in the stonework of the link portions of the building.The third City Hall was originally used as councilors’ offices and legal offices, but it is used only as a courthouse today.When the fourth City Hall (the one we know today) was declared open in 1965, Old City Hall was threatened to be pulled down. It was saved by a group of people called the “Friends of Old City Hall.”The clock tower stands parallel with the middle of Bay Street, rather than with the center of the building. The bells in the tower were not installed until the building opened. Old City Hall was declared a historical site in 1989.(80) The entire structure cost more than $2.5 million to build at the time. This is equal to $53 million today.11. Toronto’s third City Hall came into use in ______.A. the 18th centuryB. the 19th centuryC. the 20th centuryD. the 21st century12. Old City Hall was constructed in ______ years.A. 3B. 7C. 9D. 1113. The third City Hall is now used as a _________.A. middle schoolB. hospitalC. cinemaD. courthouse14. From the passage we learn that ______.A. Toronto spends lots of money yearly developing the cityB. some local residents showed a great interest in protecting the city’s cultural site.C. the City Council of Toronto hasn’t paid sufficient attention to the protection of the city’s culture.D. the City Hall is still the largest city building in North America today15. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. To build a structure like the City Hall will cost $5.2 million today.B. The clock tower stands parallel with the center of the City Hall.C. Old City Hall was once pulled down in the development of the city.D. Old city Hall is now a historical site.Part II V ocabulary and structure (30%)16. Shanghai is _____ biggest city in _____ China in terms of population.A. the; theB. the; /C. /; theD. /;/17. When Jenny came to my place, I _______ breakfast with James.A. haveB. hadC. have hadD. was having18. ______ I in your position, I would not accept the job.A. WereB. WasC. AmD. Been19. I got ____ money with me, so I wasn’t able to buy even a bottle of water.A. anyB. someC. fewD. little20. –Must we send in our plan this week?–No, _____; you can send it in next week.A.you needn’tB. you mustn’tC. you can’tD. you shouldn’t21. Would you mind _____ me some bread on your way home?A. buyB. to buyC. buyingD. bought22. I can’t finish the work in time, _____ you help me translate the texts.A. unlessB. ifC. whereD. but23. The driver _____ the passengers off at the supermarket and then went to the next stop.A. fellB. sankC. droppedD. stepped24. That restaurant has a good _____ in the community for its delicious food and friendly service.A. moodB. mirrorC. reputationD. report25. The manager at once lost his _____ when he learnt that his secretary was late again for the meeting.A. mindB. temperC. passionD. way26. The young soldier was ____ wounded in the war and died a few days later.A. generouslyB. lonelyC. fatallyD. slightly27. Professor Simpson _____ the project carefully and made a few correction.A. went upB. went downC. went afterD. went over28. When I go to heat the milk please _____ the baby.A. keep an eye onB. set food onC. make a guess atD. look forward to29. Mr. and Mrs. Wright have got nine children----it’s really a big _____.A. homeB. familyC. houseD. room30. Neither Bill nor his parents _____ at home.A. isB. areC. hasD. have31. The summer vacation _____ over, they then got down to their work again.A. wereB. wasC. beingD. had been32. He failed in his exam, ______ proves that he hadn’t worked hard enough.A. whatB. thatC. whichD. such33. _____ is known to all, too much stress can cause disease.A. WhichB. ThatC. ItD. As34. It was not until he came back _____ I left the office.A. thenB. whichC. thatD. when35. Only when he finished his homework _____ that he had made a mistake.A. he then realizedB. did he realizeC. before he realizedD. he realized36. If it _____ rain tomorrow, we’ll have the party outside.A. wouldn’tB. doesn’tC. didn’tD. won’t37. This is the dictionary you’re looking for, _____?A. isn’t thisB. isn’t thatC. isn’t itD. isn’t there38. It’s going to rain, you’d better _____ an umbrella with you.A. bringB. takeC. carryD. fetch39. Mary never tells anyone what she does for a ______.A. lifeB. workC. professionD. living40. I saw a car in the distance, but I couldn’t _____ whether it was red or not.A. make outB. work onC. look outD. take in41. There were a _____ number of students on the playground.A. fewB. littleC. shortD. small42. Students are expected to ______ lectures regularly.A. presentB. goC. attendD. follow43. The lecture was so ______ that everyone went to sleep.A. boringB. boredC. InterestingD. interested44. We can see a lot of people doing morning exercises in the park even ____ a cold morning.A. onB. inC. atD. during45. The guide walked so fast that most of the tourists could not ____ him.A. go in forB. keep up withC. follow upD. pass onPart III Identification (10%)46. Professor Morison has never been to China, nor does Dr. Jones.A B C D47. As early as the 12th century, boys in England enjoyed to play football.A B C D48. Nobody allows to smoke here because smoking indoors is against the law.A B C D49. When a water is heated, it changes into vapor.A B C D50. He has come to work for a local newspaper about ten years ago, when heA B Cgraduated from Peking University.D51. One of the two chairs is mine; the another is my brother’s.A B C D52. The more quickly you get there, the soon you will be able to relax.A B C D53. I ought have invited her to the party but I didn’t know her well.A B C D54. He was seriously ill for days, and now he looks strong and healthy.A B C D55. Although Jim has lived in Beijing for five years, but he doesn’t speak Chinese well. A B C DPart IV Cloze (10%)Green sea turtles (海龟) are the world’s largest species of hard-shelled sea turtle. While most individuals weigh about 136 to 181 kilograms, some can be __56__ heavy as 204 kilograms. These turtle are found nesting (筑巢) along the coastline of more than 80 countries with the largest nesting population __57___ in Costa Rica and Australia.Green sea turtle spend most of their lives underwater, __58____ they can rest for up to five hours at a time before ___59___ up for air. When active, they typically stay underwater for a few minutes and swim up to the surface to ___60__ air for a few seconds. Green sea turtles also bathe in the sun __61_____ land.56. A. at B. for C. in D. as57. A. gone B. moved C. found D. knocked58. A. where B. which C. that D. when59. A. join B. come C. joining D. coming60. A. breathe B. draw C. hold D. attract61. A. for B. at C. on D. inUnlike most other sea turtles, adult green sea turtles eat primarily plant-based foods _____62__ of seaweed and sea grass. Scientists believe these green foods ___63___ the sea turtle’s fat its green color.Similar to other sea turtles, green sea turtles travel long distances __64__ their feeding grounds and their nesting sites, with recorded distances __65____ than 2,600 kilometers. They have strong flippers (鳍形肢) that help them __66___ in the water.62. A. putting B. making C. containing D. consisting63. A. take B. give C. taken D. given64. A. among B. within C. between D. beyond65. A. longer B. deeper C. richer D. higher66. A. arrive B. swim C. reach D. jumpFemale green sea turtles leave the water in __67____ to lay eggs on the beach and will choose the same nesting __68___ as where they were born. A female will dig __69___ a nest with her flippers and lay about 155 eggs. There she’ll cover the eggs __70____ sand and return to the sea. After about two months the babies will use a special “egg tooth” to break their shells an d hatch (孵化) from their eggs.67. A. way B. place C. method D. order68. A. lawn B. street C. level D. spot69. A. out B. away C. above D. below70. A. of B. with C. out D. forThe first few years of a green sea turtle’s life are spe nt __71__ at sea, where they feed on tiny animals and plants __72___ live in the surface layer of the sea. As they grow older, the turtles move to __73___ waters along the coast, where they find sea grass to eat.Adult green sea turtles face many threats, primarily from humans, including injuries from passing boats, being __74___ in fishing nets and pollution. Newly hatched sea turtles are also at___75__ of being hunted by other animals as they move from their nests out to the sea.71. A. float B. think C. floating D. thinking72. A. when B. that C. what D. where73. A. negative B. careful C. shallow D. polite74. A. caught B. dropped C. grown D. reached75. A. risk B. sight C. visit D. deathPart V. translation (20%)76. Both sides show no signs of backing down.77. Twenty-eight people have been arrested since then and charged with interferingwith the pipeline construction.78. They say their local economies depend on the use of these areas.79. It may also severely limit activities such as logging, road-building, and hunting.80. The entire structure cost more than $2.5 million to build at the time.81. 他在这所大学任教多久了？82. 我希望我们的演出会成功。
2016年专业英语历年考试真题
2016年专业英语历年考试真题The year 2016 marked a significant milestone in the history of specialized English exams, as it saw the introduction of several key changes that reshaped the testing landscape. As we delve into the past exam papers, it becomes evident that the focus shifted towards a more practical and context-based approach, emphasizing real-world applications of English rather than just rote learning.The reading comprehension sections of the 2016 exams were particularly noteworthy for their diverse range of topics, ranging from scientific research articles to business case studies. This shift towards a more diverse content mix reflects a growing trend towards assessing candidates' ability to comprehend and analyze complex texts across different domains. Candidates were required to not only understand the literal meaning of the text but also to infer implied meanings, understand the author's intentions, and evaluate the credibility of the information presented.The listening comprehension sections also saw a similar trend, with conversations and lectures being designed to test the candidates' ability to extract key information, understand context, and make logical deductions. This section tested the candidates' active listening skills, requiring them to actively engage with the audio material and interpret it quickly and accurately.The writing sections of the exams were also updated to reflect this new focus on practicality and real-world applications. Candidates were asked to write essays and reports that模拟真实工作场景中的写作任务， emphasizing clarity, coherence, and the ability to communicate ideas effectively. The emphasis on these skills is crucial in today's globalized workforce, where effective communication is a prerequisite for success.In the light of these changes, it is important for candidates to adopt a strategic approach towards their preparation. Firstly, they should focus on developing a strong foundation in the basic language skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. This foundation willprovide them with the necessary tools to tackle the more complex tasks presented in the exams.Secondly, candidates should expose themselves to a wide range of materials, including newspapers, magazines, podcasts, and online resources, to familiarize themselves with different styles and registers of English. This will help them adapt to the diverse content mix found in the exams.Thirdly, candidates should practice regularly, focusing on improving their speed and accuracy. This can be achieved through timed practice tests and mock exams, which willhelp them familiarize themselves with the exam format and develop the necessary test-taking skills.Lastly, candidates should focus on developing their critical thinking skills. This involves analyzing and evaluating information, identifying arguments and counterarguments, and drawing conclusions based on evidence. These skills will be crucial in the writing and reading comprehension sections of the exams.In conclusion, the 2016 professional English exams marked a significant shift towards a more practical andcontext-based approach. Candidates need to prepare strategically, focusing on developing a strong foundationin basic language skills, exposing themselves to a wide range of materials, practicing regularly, and developing critical thinking skills. By doing so, they will be well-prepared to face the challenges of the exams and succeed in their professional careers.**2016年专业英语历年考试真题深度解析与备考策略**2016年对于专业英语考试来说，是一个具有里程碑意义的年份，因为这一年见证了一系列重大变革，重塑了考试格局。
2016年托福写作真题及解析
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2016年托福阅读真题及解析1托福阅读第一篇欧洲人口增加原文回顾：欧洲经济发展相关，工业化和食物的增长促进了人口的增长。
高速城市化：人们开始从乡下往城镇转移，因此带来了工作，生活资料等一系列的变化。
细节讲到了熟练工和普通人的区别，考了两个题。
最后讲到了人口的增加导致人均工资下降的问题。
学习：After a century of virtually no population growth, the countries of WesternEurope experienced dramatic population increases between 1750 and 1800. Manycountries doubled in size. In some countries, the growth continued through thenineteenth century. The population of Great Britain, for instance, doubled between 1750 and 1800 and then tripled between 1800 and 1900.There were several reasons for the sudden increase. Medical advances andimproved hygiene limited the devastation caused by epidemic diseases andplagues. The introduction of new food crops, most notably the potato, provided abetter diet for the poor and reduced the incidence of famine. The combination ofgreater public order and fewer civil wars meant that life was less hazardous.The net result was a lower death rate and soaring populations.The growing population, with a rising proportion of children to raise andolder people to care for, put increased pressure on every aspect of society. Many peasants were no longer able to provide land for their children, who wereforced to look for other ways to make their living. Small artisans in the citiessuffered similar problems, unable to provide places for their children in theirown workshops.The exact relationship between population growth and industrialization isunclear, though the two are clearly intertwined. (Even countries that were lateto industrialize shared in the general population increase, and its relatedproblems.) What is clear is that the growth in population increased the demandfor both food and manufactured goods and provided an abundance of cheap labor toproduce them.托福阅读第二篇非洲铁技术的发展原文回顾：非洲铁的发展，非洲曾经是被殖民的地方，殖民者大量开采非洲的铁矿资源，并且他们在非洲大规模的用铁矿资源冶炼金属，牵扯到起源，谁把铁的技术引进非洲，以及铁技术之后的发展和改变。
2016年托福阅读模拟试题及答案解析(2)
2016 年托福阅读模拟试题及答案解析 (2)托福阅读试题1.What can be inferred from paragraph 1 aboutBritain's short supply of wood in the eighteenthcentury?A.Wood from Britain’s great forests was beingexported to other countries for profit.B.A growing population had required cutting down forests to increase available land forfarming.rger families required the construction of larger homes made from wood.D.What was left of the great forests after the medieval period was being strictly protected.2.Select TWO answer choices that, according to paragraph 1, are true statementsabout Russia’s iron industry in the eighteenth century. To obtain credit, you mustselect TWO answer choices.A.Russia reached its maximum production of iron at the same time as Britain.B.Russia exported much of its iron production to Britain.C.Russia’s appetite for iron increased rapidly after 1740.D.Russia’s energy resourceseventually became insufficient and limited the growth of its iron industry.3.The word "abundant" in the passage is closest in meaning toA.reliableB.plentifulC.well-preservedD.existing4.Why are "beer, glass, soap, and other products" mentioned in the discussion ofBritain’s energy?A.To help explain why the energy crisis was so severeB.To show that despite the energy crisis and as early as 1640, London homes were advancedand well suppliedC.To emphasize that after 1640, British homes required energy for more than heatD.To indicate that coal had been used for the production of certain products before theeighteenth century5.According to paragraph 3, all of the following are ways in which the Savery andNewcomen engines were similar EXCEPT:A.Both became relatively inexpensive after the 1770s.B.Both produced steam by burning coal.C.Both were used to operate pumps.D.Both were very inefficient.6.The word "gifted" in the passage is closest in meaning toA.independentB.talentedC.famousD.ambitious7.According to paragraph 4, what was James Watt’s major achievement?A. He was able to apply his understanding of physics to invent a variety of scientificinstruments and tools for skilled crafts workers.B.He taught university physics courses to outstanding students whose observations led tomany patented inventions.C.He improved the efficiency of Newcomen’s engine by preventing energy from being lost.D.He redesigned Newcomen’s engine so that it no longer needed a separate condenser.8.The word "splendid" in the passage is closest in meaning toA.originalB.necessaryC.magnificentD.popular9.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 5 as a development thatgreatly changed the production of iron?A.The use of coke in the smelting of pig ironB.The invention of a furnace that used coke to refine ironC.The discovery of a method for increasing the production of charcoalD.The invention of powerful machinery that could shape, form, and finish iron10.In paragraph 6, why does the author compare British iron production in 1740 withthat of 1844?A.To contrast the amounts of iron needed in Britain in two different centuriesB.To illustrate how easy it was to make money using Cort’s inventionC.To demonstrate the tremendous growth of the iron industry in BritainD.To demonstrate how inexpensive coal had become11.The word "indispensable" in the passage is closest in meaning toA.advantageousB.essentialC.less costlyD.highly stimulating12.According to the passage, which of the following is true about the development ofsteam power?A.The steam engine’s basic technology can be traced back to medieval Britain when steam-powered machinery was being tried in farming activities.B.Although Russia and Britain developed steam-power technology simultaneously,Britain wasfirst to try it in a large-scale industry due to a greater need for iron.C.Steam-power technology was largely the result of improvements developed to increase thesupply of coal as a primary source of energy.D.Adaptations to steam engines required for their use in cotton-spinning mills led to radicaldevelopments in machinery used in the iron industry.13. Look at the four squares [■] that indicate where the following sentence could beadded to the passage.Where would the sentence best fit? Energy had not been aproblem for Britain in the past because it relied on a rich source of energy: its vastforests.By the eighteenth century,Britain was experiencing a severe shortage of energy. ■【A】 Because of the growth of population, most of the great forests of medieval Britain had longago been replaced by fields of grain and hay. ■【B】Wood was in ever-shorter supply, yet itremained tremendously important.■【C】It served as the primary source of heat for allhomes and industries and as a basic raw material.■【D】Processed wood (charcoal) was thefuel that was mixed with iron ore in the blast furnace to produce pig iron (raw iron). The ironindustry’s appetite for wood was enormous, and by 1740 the British iron industry wasstagnating.Vast forests enabled Russia to become the world’s leading producer of iron,much ofwhich was exported to Britain.But Russia’s potential for growth was limited too,and in a fewdecades Russia would reach the barrier of inadequate energy that was already holdingEngland back.14. Directions: An introductory sentence for a brief summary of the passage of thepassage is provided plete the summary by selecting the THREE answerchoices that express the most important ideas in the passage.Some answer choicesdo not belong in the summary because they express ideas that are not presented inthe passage or are minor ideas in the passage. This questions is worth 2 points.By the eighteenth century,Britain was experiencing a severe shortage of energy.A.The development of blast furnaces for the manufacture of pig iron made the Britain lessdependent on wood.B.After the medieval period, both Russia and Britain began to look for alternative sources ofenergy, such as steam power, in order to maintain the growth of their iron industries.C.Two inventors designed the first steam engines in order to overcome the disadvantages ofrelying on horses to power the pumps used in mining coal.D.James Watt was able to improve upon the efficiency of the steam engine and make it usefulto several industries.E.The puddling furnace increased the availability of charcoal to a variety of industries fromcotton to iron production.F.Steam power increased coal production,which in turn allowed extraordinary growth of theiron industry and the British economy.托福阅读答案1.B2.BD3.B4.D5.A6.B7.C8.C9.C10.C11.B12.C13.A14.CDF。
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2016托福真题汇总2016.11.26
201601.09Do you think it is a good idea to let students keep pets in dorms?Do you agree or disagree that celebrities are good examples foryound people.201601.23Which one of the following history courses should be added: history of science, art history or modern history of the 20th century?Some people prefer to make a plan with their friends about social activities, while others prefer to decide about what to do when they meet their friends. Which one do you prefer and why?201601.24If you were to do a volunteer job in the community, which one of the following jobs would you like to choose? Clean up the park, planttrees or build a bicycle lane.Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Schools and universities are successful because they hire experienced professors.201602.27What hobby would you suggest your friend who is busy with his or her work to take up?Which one of the following two factors is more important to the success of an artist? natural talent or hard workher work to take up?201602.28Many people move to new places for work and education. What are the disadvantages of this?Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Schools should encourage students to be creative and imaginative in order for the students to be successful.201603.11What is the biggest challenge for university students and why?Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is moreimportant to maintain relationship with family members than withfriends.201603.13Which one of the following should be done in order to improve the quality of life and study for the students? repairing the swimmingpool, building a new cafeteria, or improving laboratory equipment?Some people tend to judge a person on the basis of the first observation, while other people believe that it takes a long time to know a person well. Which approach to knowing people do you think is better and why?201603.19If you are a member of a tutor group, which of the following places would you like to take the students to go on a field trip? a sciencemuseum; a local farm; a theater Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Students should be allowed to take additional courses to graduate as soon as possible.201603.26What do you think of the school you went to for the first time? Was ita good school and why?Some students prefer to study alone, while others prefer to study with a group of students. Which do you prefer and why?201604.09Describe one of the most popular websites in your country?Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Leavingsome time for group discussion in class is beneficial for study.201604.23What is the most important habit that parents should teach their children? And why it is important?Some like to spend a lot of money to get unique experience on vacation, while others prefer to spend little money on vacation. Which one do you prefer and why?201605.07Do you agree or disagree that it is a good idea for universities to aska student to leave school if he or she was caught cheating inexams? Explain your response in details.Some college students like to join clubs and enjoy club activities, while others like to spend their time studying another courses or doing schoolwork. Which one do you think is better and why?201605.22When visiting a new city, which of the following would you choose to better learn about the place? Visiting a museum, walking throughstreets, or taking an organized trip Some people like surprise visits from their friends, while others prefer to be informed of such visits. Which one do you prefer and Why?201605.28Some schools require students to finish forty hours of community service each year. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages ofdoing this.Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should be forced to retire after the age of 65.201605.29What kinds of effects would there be if mobile phones were forbidden in school?Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents should use money as an incentive for kids to behave well in school.201606.04Describe two ways in which your life will be different in five years.Some managers like to closely watch their employees, while othersprefer to give their employees more freedom. Which do you think ismore effective?201606.18One of your friends wants to drop out of college. Do you think it is a good idea or not? Why?Your professor is asking you to help with some research work on the weekend, but you have planned to go to your sister’s birthday party. Which would you choose to do? Explain why?201606.25Describe a time when an impolite behavior in public annoyed you.And explain why you were annoyed.Your community has been donated a piece of land. Should it be used to build an amusement center or grow trees and flowers?201607.02What are the disadvantages of shopping on the Internet?Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Experienceddoctors are better than young doctors.201607.03One of your foreign friends is coming to your country for studying, but he or she is worried about the cost. What are the suggestionswould you give to him or her?Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It’s impolite to make calls or send text messages on a dinner table.201607.09Talk about one thing that makes your country different from other countries.Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It's easier to teach children in primary schools than students in universities.201607.10Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is important to learn the history of the city you live in.Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: It is important to spend time learning about the history of the place where you live.201607.16Many students are asked to evaluate their professors at the end of the semester. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?Do you agree or disagree with following statement? It is okay for people to use surgery to change their appearance.201608.20In every culture, there are some customs or traditions young people no longer follow. Describe a custom or tradition from the past that isno longer common but you wish still popular today.Some people prefer to watch entertainment programs on television, while others prefer to watch educational programs. Which do you prefer and why?201608.21Which one of the following period do you consider is the most difficult one? childhood, teen period and adulthood Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? If you want to be successful in running a business, being outgoing and friendly is very important.201608.27Talk about the advantages of moving to a new place to study or work.Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Students should learn to draw or paint.201609.03Which of the following ways is the best in getting to know the Italian culture?1. Watching the Italian movies2. Learning the Italian cooking3. Attending the Italian lectures or history classes Some people prefer to buy a product as soon as it is in the market. Other people prefer to purchase a product when it has been in the market for some time. Which do you prefer and why?201609.10Which one of the following classes would you choose? 1. science history 2. art history 3. European history S2: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is good for students' learning if teachers assign a lot of homework.201609.10V2Your city is going to build new places to attract more visitors. Amongthe following three options, which do you think is the best? A localhistory museum; a modern art and film museum; a children sciencemuseumS2: If you have some extra money, which would you prefer to spendon? 1). some practical things, like clothes or electronic products 2).some experiences, like vacations and concerts201609.11Describe a common mistake that the experienced teachers often make.Which do you prefer when you were a child? Playing indoors or playing outdoors201609.24Describe a change in your school that was initially considered by students as having negative effects on their life but later was provedto be positive.Which of the following do you prefer: doing exercise everyday or only when you are free?201609.25Which of the following would you choose to do in the summervacation? working at the front desk of a public library, a painter in acommunity art center, or a life guard in a community swimmingpool?Which do you prefer: start a project as early as possible or wait until the due time?201610.15Which of the following functions of smart phones most beneficial to students?1. taking photos2. listening to the music3. recording lectures Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: a boss or manager should not form close friendship with their employees?201610.16There are many disagreements between friends. Which is one of the effective ways to resolving the disagreements. Use your examplesand details to explain. Some students think it is good to choose the future career before entering the university. Others think it is good to take a few university classes before choosing the future career. Which is better for you and explain.201610.22Describe a time that disappointed you. What happened and what's your respond. Do you agree or disagree: Government should not allow violence and bad language in television program.201610.29Some people suggest students eat and drink during classes. Do you think it is a good idea?Some people learn more in the morning. Some others learn more in the afternoon. Which is better for you?201611.05Which of the following technological developments have made the greater impact on students' lives?1. electronic books2.online classes3. smartphones Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? One of the best ways to learn about a country's culture is through watching television shows in that country.201611.12If university plans to add a new course that is not being offered to students, which of the following courses, in your opinion, woulldattract most students?1. Sound engineering and recording2. History of rock music3. Filmstudies Some are willing to own and manage their own company, and some prefer to work in others' company. Which do you prefer and why?201611.13If you are going to choose a roommate which of the following quality is more important to you. 1. Cleanness 2. Friendliness 3. Quietness Some people prefer to buy new books while some people would like to buy used books, what is your opinion?201611.19Nowadays traffic congestions are increasing, what can we do to reduce the cars in the city?Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: it is never too late to get a degree in university.201611.26Do you agree that your friends are planning to take a part-time job while attending the university? And explains why.There are two invitations. One is from a party with your friends and the other is that having a dinner party with your parents. Which one would you prefer and why?。
托福考题重复率分析!考情回顾全解读，考题重复率竟如此大
托福考题重复率分析!考情回顾全解读，考题重复率竟如此大托福考试题目重复率有多大?托福考试旧题对我们的复习有多重要?下面小编就给大家分享一下!托福考题重复率分析!考情回顾全解读，考题重复率竟如此大阅读1. Parental Care by Frogs重复2016.11.13, 2017.10.29, 2018.06.30文章主要讲了 10%的青蛙有常见 4 种 parental care 的方式(其中最常见的是attend eggs)，以及这些如何能够帮助提高幼蛙的survivorship。
有时也会使 parents 更容易被捕食者吃掉。
2. The Arrival of Humans in the Americas重复2016.03.19, 2017.11.26, 2018.09.16主要讲以前生活在Asia(现在是Alaska)的人怎么到达北美的，最开始认为是通过Beringia。
提出了3 个理论，前两个是讲有2 great ice sheets, 一个是 Cordilleran, 另一个是 Lauratide ; 第三个理论是coastal routine。
前 2 个都是会形成 ice free corridor, 便于通行;但是地质证据显示那时的整体条件(冰川融化等)会难通过。
最后一个理论比较靠谱。
3. Accounting for the high density of planet Mercury重复2018.03.24文章关于水星的密度，给了一个剖面图。
主要就是展示水星和其他类地行星的不同，它的core 是非常大的，总量占到体积的60%，所以 diameter 也很大。
而且它的 mantle 是 static 的，和地球等流动的 mantle 不一样。
上面有不少 iron 和 silicate 的化合物，这些物质在特定条件下会聚合、反应成铁化合物，然后陷入到 core 当中。
水星上也有微弱的磁场，以上种.种，使得它的密度非常大。