92年5月托福听力文字
2002年5月托福听力文字
02年5月托福听力文字Part A1． M: I think I'll run down to the bookstore and get a few thingsW: But aren't we going to meet Shirley at the student center? She is expecting us at 4.And it's almost that now.2． W: Congratulations! I heard about your new job.M: Thanks. Nearly perfect for me. It's really interesting. The hours are ideal and it's an easy walk from home. If only the pay were half as good as everything else.3． W: Do you know anyone who is driving to the conference in Boston next weekend?M: Pete is. I think he has room for another person.4． M: Did I hear you say you are using the newspaper in your political science class? I was wondering if when you finish it, you can pass it onto me?W: Well, we do use it in class. But I always read the copy in the library.5． W: I noticed you haven't been getting along well with your roommate lately.M: You got that right. And it's going to be a long time before I feel comfortable with him again.6． W: How did you ever manage to get through all 1000 pages of that new spy thriller?M: It took a while. But once I had started it, I couldn't put it down.7． M: Hi, XXX, how are you doing? I heard you had an operation over the spring break.W: Yes, XXX, thanks for asking. I was pretty much out of condition for a few weeks. Bit finally I'm back in my feet again.8． W: How about a little tennis? Say Saturday or Sunday?M: It sounds great. I could use a good workout. It seems like all I have been doing lately is sitting in front of this computer.9． W: Did you read today's newspaper? I heard there is something about a new wonder drug.M: I did read an article about medical researchers being on the verge of a major breakthrough.10. M: Where have you been? We were supposed to meet at the library half an hour ago.W: Yeah, I'm really sorry. I guess I just lost track of the time.11. M: I'm sorry. But you can't take your camera inside. You'll have to leave it here and pickit up after the concert.W: Well, I guess it's too late to take it back to the car. Please be careful with it. It belongs to my roommate. She'll never forgive me if anything happens to it.12. M: The application instructions say to enclose a check or money order for twenty dollars.But I don't have a checking account.W: You can just pick up a money order at the post office.13. M: You know, I really think you should run for class president. Everybody knows you andlikes you. And you got some great ideas.W: Thanks. I have thought about it. I'm taking six classes and working a part-time job.That's about all I can handle right now.14. M: I'm having a few friends over for a lunch tomorrow. It'll be great if you can join us.W: I doubt I'll be able to make it. My brother is leaving for Chicago tomorrow afternoon.And I promised to give him a ride to the airport.15. W: My cousin Lisa said she mailed me some books. But they never came.M: Well, you just moved into a new dormitory. She probably sent them out before she had your new address.16. M: Excuse me. Do you have the time?W: Actually I'm not positive. But I'd say it's right around noon.17. W: My dinner tastes kind of funny.M: Then why don't you have the waiter bring you something else.18. W: Did Mary meet you at the airport yesterday?M: Yes. But she sure got tired waiting for my flight to get in. We circled the airport for three hours.19. W: About this survey on the quality of life in the dorm. I feel sort of awkward because,well, I'm not rally comfortable here. Are you sure you want me to fill out this surveyform?M: It's people like you who can help us target areas for improvement.20. M: I'm the only one in class who didn't sign up for the biology trip. Slogging through aswamp in the rain can't gun fun.W: Nope. But I've got the feeling your classmates will come back knowing some things you won't know.21. W: What are you watching?M: Some boring comedy show. But the Channel 6 news is on in a couple of minutes. 22. M: Excuse me, Professor Jones. I was absent from the first class and I heard that's whenyou handed out the course outline. Would you have an extra copy?W: I don't have anyone with me. There are a few left in my office. Why don't you stop by after class.23. W: So, how did Jason's presentation go?M: It wasn't bad. But the topic he chose last time was more interesting.24. M: Would you happen to know somebody who'd like to buy my car?W: Well, I don't know of anyone off hand. But I'll check with some of my friends.25. W: Do you know where the nearest bus stop is?M: Actually I'm pretty new to the area.26. M: Did you hear the weather report says we are going to get at least a foot of snow tomorrow?W: That much! That's incredible. I can't wait to get outside and play in it.27. W: Growing up we never had a TV. Even now I'm not used to watching it much.M: Well, it's kind of like reading. Some things you find are great, But a lit are real waste of time. You have to pick and choose.28. W: I live this hat. And look, it's on sale.M: Yes, but it doesn't do much for you. What about the green one? It's a little expensive.But it really looks great on you.29. M: That's a really interesting shirt. Must be from your vacation.W: No. But you are close. My sister brought it back from Hawaii for me.30. W: Your company isn't moving to the west coast after all.M: Well, not for the time being. But I've been looking into other employment opportunities here anyway. Just in case.Part B31-34W: ok, last night you were supposed to read an article about human bones. Are there any comments about it?M: well, to begin with, I was surprised to find out there were so much going on in bones. I always assumed they were pretty lifeless.W: Well, that's an assumption many people make. But the fact is bones are made of dynamic living tissue that requires continuous maintenance and repair.M: Right. That's one of the things I found so fascinating about the article the way the bones repair themselves.W: Ok. So can you tell us how the bones repair themselves.M: Sure. See, there are two groups of different types of specialized cells in the bone that work together to do it. The first group goes to an area of the bone that needs repair. This group of cells produce the chemical that actually breaks down the bone tissue, and leaves a hole in it. After that the second group of specialized cells comes and produce the new tissue that fills inthe hole that was made by the first group.W: Very good. This is a very complex process. In fact, the scientists who study human bones don't completely understand it yet. They are still trying to find out how it all actually works. Specifically, because sometimes after the first group of cells leaves a hole in the bone tissue,for some reason, the second group doesn't completely fill in the hole. And this can cause real problems. It can actually lead to a disease in which the bone becomes weak and is easily broken. M: ok, I get it. So if the scientists can figure out what makes the specialized cells work, maybe they can find a way to make sure the second group of cells completely fills the hole in the bone tissue every time. That'll prevent the disease from every occurring.35-38M: Hi Diana, mind if I sit down?W: Not at all, Jerry. How have you been?M: Good. But I'm surprised to see you on the city bus. Your car in the shop?W: No. I've just been thinking a lot about the environment lately. So I decided the air will bea lot cleaner if we call use public transportation when we could.M: I'm sure you are right. The diesel bus isn't exactly pollution free.W: True. They'll be running a lot cleaner soon. We were just talking about that in my environmental engineering class.M: What could the city do? Install pollution filters in all their buses?W: They could, but those filters make the engines work harder and really cut down on the fuel efficiency. Instead they found a way to make their engines more efficient.M: How?W: Well, there is a material called XXX. It's a really good insulator. And a think coat of itget sprayed on the certain part of the engine.M: An insulator?W: Yeah. What it does is reflect back the heat of burning fuel. So the fuel will burn much hotterand burn up more completely.M: So a lot less unburning fuel comes out to pollute the air.W: And the bus will need less fuel. So with the saving on fuel cost, they say this will all payfor itself in just six months.M: Sounds like people should all go out and get some this stuff to spray their car engines. W: Well, it's not really that easy. You see, normally, the materials are fine powder. To meltit so you can spray a coat of it on the engine parts, you first have to heat it over 10,000 degrees and then, well, you get the idea. It's not something you or I be able to do ourselves.31-34W: ok, last night you were supposed to read an article about human bones. Are there any comments about it?M: well, to begin with, I was surprised to find out there were so much going on in bones. I always assumed they were pretty lifeless.W: Well, that's an assumption many people make. But the fact is bones are made of dynamic living tissue that requires continuous maintenance and repair.M: Right. That's one of the things I found so fascinating about the article the way the bones repair themselves.W: Ok. So can you tell us how the bones repair themselves.M: Sure. See, there are two groups of different types of specialized cells in the bone that work together to do it. The first group goes to an area of the bone that needs repair. This group of cells produce the chemical that actually breaks down the bone tissue, and leaves a hole in it. After that the second group of specialized cells comes and produce the new tissue that fills in the hole that was made by the first group.W: Very good. This is a very complex process. In fact, the scientists who study human bones don't completely understand it yet. They are still trying to find out how it all actually works. Specifically, because sometimes after the first group of cells leaves a hole in the bone tissue, for some reason, the second group doesn't completely fill in the hole. And this can cause real problems. It can actually lead to a disease in which the bone becomes weak and is easily broken. M: ok, I get it. So if the scientists can figure out what makes the specialized cells work, maybe they can find a way to make sure the second group of cells completely fills the hole in the bone tissue every time. That'll prevent the disease from every occurring.31. What is the discussion mainly about?32. What is the function of the first group of specialized cells discussed in the talk?33. What does the professor say about scientists who study the specialized cells in human bones?34. According to the student, what is one important purpose of studying specialized cells in human bones?35-38M: Hi Diana, mind if I sit down?W: Not at all, Jerry. How have you been?M: Good. But I'm surprised to see you on the city bus. Your car in the shop?W: No. I've just been thinking a lot about the environment lately. So I decided the air will bea lot cleaner if we all use public transportation when we could.M: I'm sure you are right. The diesel bus isn't exactly pollution free.W: True. But they'll be running a lot cleaner soon. We were just talking about that in my environmental engineering class.M: What's the city gonna do? Install pollution filters of some sort on their buses?W: They could, but those filters make the engines work harder and really cut down on fuel efficiency. Instead they found a way to make their engines more efficient.M: How?W: Well, there is a material called the coniine oxide. It's a really good insulator. And a thick coat of it get sprayed on the certain part of the engine.M: An insulator?W: Well, yeah. Actually, what it does is reflect back the heat of burning fuel. So the fuel will burn much hotter and burn up more completely.M: So a lot less unburned fuel comes out to pollute the air, right?W: Yeah, and the bus will need less fuel. So with the savings on fuel cost, they say this will all pay for itself in just six months.M: Sounds like people should all go out and get some this stuff to spray their car engines. W: Well, it's not really that easy. You see, normally, the materials are fine powder. To melt it so you can spray a coat of it on the engine parts, you first have to heat it over 10,000 degrees and then, well, you get the idea. It's not something you or I be able to do ourselves.35. What is the conversation mainly about?36. Why did the woman decide to ride the city bus?37. What is the coniine oxide?38. According to the woman, what may limit the use of the coniine oxide in cars?39-42Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Alice Brown. As you know, we hold a series of events during the school year on various culture topics. I am happy there's such a large crowd of both students and professors, that's it, the second of our time, our city art presentation this year.I see that almost every seat is taken. Tonight, we are lucky to have our guest, the man of considerable fame in the world of music. He began to play the piano at age of 5, by the time he was 10, he was already composing in playing his own pieces. He's a graduate of the famous Juliet School in New York City. Our guest has spent at least 45 years of his very successful career touring the world playing in concert. We are fortunate that he's consented to come share some of his experiences with us. He has had many adventures along the way, lost instruments, miss connections, no hotel room, locked concert halls, and so on. He's played for all of the well-known conductors, not only in North America but all over the world. The title of his talk is the country tour 40 years on 4 continents. Please join me in welcoming Mr. Daniel Robinson, one of the foremost pianists of our day.39. What is the main purpose of Dean Brown's remarks?40. Why does Dean Brown feel pleased?41. When did the pianist begin to play his own composition?42. What will the pianist mainly do?43-45Let's turn our focus now to advertising. We all know what an advertisement is, it's essentially a message that announces something for sale. Now, there is an important preconditionthat must exist before you have advertising, and that's a large supply of consumer goods, that is, things to sell. You see, in the place with a demand for a product is greater than the supply, there's no need to advertise. Now, the early form of advertising going back many hundreds of years with a simple sign there were shop doors that told you whether the shop was a bakery, a butcher shop or what have you, then was the advent of the printing crest. Advertising increased substantially as for products like coffee, tea, and chocolate appeared in newspapers and another periodicals as well as on the side of the buildings. In the American colonies, advertising in communication's media like newspapers and pamphlets became a major factor in marketing goods and services. By modern standards, these early advertisements were quite small and subdue, not the splash sheet whole page spreads of today, still some of them appeared on the front page of newspapers, probably because the news often consist of less and fresh reports from distant Europe, for the ads were current or local. Advertising really came into its own and became a central part of doing business, during the industry revolution, suddenly there was a much greater supply of things to sell. And as we said earlier, that is the driving force behind advertising. People's attention had been drawn to the new product. Let's take a look at some of the advertisements from that time.43. What is the main topic of the talk?44. What does the speaker say is the important precondition for advertising?45. According to the speaker, what was the first advertisement?46-50We know then that in the US, it's the job of Congress to review propose new laws, which we call bills, and perhaps to modify these bills and then wrote on them. But even if the bill passed in Congress, it still doesn't become a law until the president had a chance to review it too. And if it's not to the president's liking, the bill can be vetoed or killed in either of two ways. One is by a veto message. The president has ten days to veto the bill by returning it to Congress, along with the message explaining why it's being rejected. This keeps the bill from becoming a law unless overwhelming majorities of both houses of Congress vote to over-right the president's veto. Something they really do. Often, lawmakers simply revised the vetoed bill and passed it again. This time, in the form the president less likely to object to, and us less likely to want to veto. The other way the president can kill a bill is by pocket veto. Here's what happen. If the president doesn't sign the bill within ten days, and Congress are jurors during that time, then the bill will not become law. Notice that is only the end of entire session of Congress that the pocket veto can be used, not just whenever Congress take the shorter break, say, for a summer vacation, after a pocket veto, that particular bill is dead. If a lawmaker in Congress want to push the matter in their next session, they'll have to start all over with a brand new version of the bill.46. What is the main topic of the talk?47. According to the speaker, what does the veto message explain?48. According to the speaker, what do lawmakers often do after a veto message is issued?49. What happens to a bill as a result of a pocket veto?50.。
92年5月托福听力文字
92年5月托福听力文字92年5月托福听力文字PART A1. We tried calling Ken, thinking he'd be home.2. She doesn't know we finished the experiment.3. Didn't she handle her presentation well?4. I don't know Maxine although we went to the same university.5. At the end of the street is a bookstore where you can buy used books.6. If he'd only asked me for help I'd have done my best for him.7. The shoe polish doesn't match the shoes.8. You'll need to get another chair from the living room.9. I had a piece of Carla's birthday cake although I usually don't like desserts.10. Here, take this pill.Don't chew it.11. I can't finish what I'm working on until I have your research result.12. Never have I heard such an unconvincing explanation13. He used to walk to work when he lived in town.14. I saw the pitcher of water about to full, but I couldn't reach it in time.15. It seems as if the bakery has been closed for months, even though it's only been two weeks.16. I would have gone to the movie if I'd known what was playing.17. I can't see the need for a car.18. Roy asked the dean to waive certain requirements.19. I turned off the lights, all ready for bed.20. It's unnecessary to take tests in a course you audit.PART B21.W:Congratulations!I understand you got a job,when do you start to work?M:You must be thinking of someone else,I'm still waiting to hear.Q:What does the man mean?22.M:Prof.Johnson seems so serious.W:But his lectures are quite humourous,aren't they?Q:What does the woman thinking about Prof Johnson?23.W:Gary,why is it that whenever I open my mailbox lately,I pull out letters addressed to you? M:Because until I find a new apartment,I'm having the post office foreard my mail to yur place. Q:What's happening to Gary's letters?24.M: They said the train won't arrive u until nine.W:Well,what that boils down to is yet another delay in our schedule.Q:What does the woman mean?25.W:If Prof.Thomas's willing to give us a three-day extension to finish the project,maybe he'll give us a few more days.M:Let's not push our luck,Mary.OK?Q:What does the man mean?26.W.How do you like the play?M:Oh,I've seen worse.Q:What does the man mean?27.M:What's happening with the new library building?W:The work crew is just finishing it up.Q:What does the woman say about the library?28.M:I'm not quite sure how to put this,but about thatcalculator you let me use,I dropped it ,and now the on-button doesn't light up.W:Oh,that's okay,it hasn't been working right for some time nowQ:What was the man's problem?29.M:The city is going to tear down those old houses and put up a new shopping center.W:Anothere shopping center,that's nothing new.Q:What does the woman mean?30.W:Do you know anyone who would do some typing on short notice.M:How big is the job?Q:What does the man want to know?31.M:I thunk the whole class is going on the field trip next Friday.W:I'm not so sure,not everyone has paid the transportation fee.Q:What does the woman imply?32.W:I'm taking John to that fancy new restaurant tonight.M:You can't go like that,You'd better change.Q:What does the man advise?33.M:How did you talk with Herry go?W:It never really got off the ground.Q:What does the woman imply?34.M:Hellen,don't forget to put your umbrella in the car.W:Oh,it's just overcast.Q:What does Hellen mean?35.M:Have you seen this postcard from Rom.He's in Florida,W:Oh,so he was able to get time off from work.Q:What had the woman assumed about Rom?PART C36-40W:I'm thinking about transfering out of state college into another school in the spring.M:After a year and a half?How come?I thought you liked it here.W:I do.But our commercial art department doesn't give Bachelor's degrees,only associate.I want a bachelor's.M:So where do you want to go?W:I woundn't mind going to Westwater University.It has an excellent reputation for commercial art,but I have a feeling it's very selective.M:But you've gotten grades in the three semesters you've been in the state college,haven't you? W:Yha,mostly As and Bs.M:So what are you worried about,just ask your professor to write letters of recommendation for you,and you'll be set.36.What is the woman planning to do?37.What field is the woman interested in?38.How long has the woman been studying in state college?39.What concern does the woman have about Westwater University?40.What does the man suggest that the woman do?41-45Several of you have spoken to me about the possibility of make-up labs so that you can complete laboratory work you've missed for one reason or another during the course of the semester.Since this is our last week of class,any such make-up work would have to be done this week.I'm sure you are aware that on-third of your final grade is based on your lab work,So any missing work will vertainly affect your final grade.I've decided toopen the lab for three evenings this week.The lab will be open tonight,tomorrow night and Wednesday night from sisx to ten.I'll be there to assist you with materials and equipment.Since your lab notebooks for the semester are due on Thursday,the first three nights of this week will be your last opportunity to make up incomplete work.41.Who is th speaker?42.What is the speaket's main point?43.At what point in the semester is the talk given?44.How much of the final grade is based on lab work?45.On what day of the week is this talk probably given?46-50M:Welcome back.I didn't see you in calculus calss on Friday.W:I wasn't here on Friday.My geology class on went on a field trip to look at some of the different rock formations here in California.Our last stop was Death Walley,In fact,We camped there last night.M:Death Valley?but that's desert.Wasn't it much too hot for camping?W:No,not really.It gets hot during the day,but it cools off very quickly at night.There is no moisture in the air to hold the heat after the sun goes down.If it were humid,it would stay hot all night.M:Well,did you enjogy the trip?W:It was fascinating.The destert is nicer than you might think.Since there is so little vegetation growing,it's very easy to see different rock layers,folds and such,and the natural colors of rocks are specacular,There is even one part that's called"Artists"Palette",where impurites in the rocks have made brilliant colors,blues,pinks and green,You really should go see itsometime.46.What do the two speakers have in common?47.What was the woman doing on Friday?48.What had the man assumed abut the death valley?49.Why does the woman think that the desert is a good place to visit?50.According to the woman,why is "Artists Palette" particularly interesting?。
1996年5月托福听力文字
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96年5月托福听力文字Part A1. A: Would you like some milk in your coffee?B: Please.Q: What does the woman mean?2. A: Could you help bother me plan a surprise party for Meg?B: Sure. What can I do?Q: What does the woman mean?3. A: Let's jog for another mile.B: I'll try. But I'm running out of steam.Q: What does the man mean?4. A: Should we call Marsha and tell her about the meeting?B: I'm not sure. It's up to you.Q: What does the man imply?5. A: I can't seem to solve this problem.B: Neither can I.Q: What does the woman say about the problem?6. A: Hello. I'm calling to see if the summer position you advertised in the paper is itstill available?B: Uh, yes. Certainly. When could you come to the office for an interview?Q: What will the man probably do?7. A: It took me five days to drive down to Florida.B: Five days? I could've walked there in less time.Q: What does the woman mean?8. A: Excuse me, did anybody find a black umbrella after the last show? I left it under my chair.B: As a matter of fact, we did. Check it at the ticket counter. That's where we turn in the lost-and-found items.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?9. A: I spent the whole weekend totally absorbed in this biography.B: And you still haven't finished reading it?Q: What can be inferred about the biography?10. A: You haven't phoned Harry yet, have you?B: As a matter of fact, I have.Q: What does the man mean?11. A: I can't seem to find my photo album.B: I think Mary is looking at it in the living room.Q: What does the man mean?12. A: Did you hear that Mitchell turned down that job?B: Yeah. The hours were convenient, but she wouldn't have been able to make ends meet （收支相抵）.Q: What does the man say about Mitchell?13. A: Is there a bus I can get to the station?B: There is. But you can't rely on it. I’ll give you a ride if you can wait while I put these things away.Q: What is the woman going to do?14. A: I hate memorizing vocabulary.B: Well, it's part of learning a second language so there’s not a whole lot (=very much) you can do about it.Q: What does the woman tell the man?15. A: Have you had a chance to wear your new shirt yet?B: That reminds me. I've been meaning to exchange it for a larger size.Q: What does the man imply about the shirt?16. A: Did you tell Carl that the concert starts at eight?B: I've tried several times, but the line's been busy.Q: What does the man mean?17. A: I had the brown paper and the strings. Could you hand me the tape and the scissorsplease?B: Sure. Here they are. But remember all this has to be weighted before it goes to.Q: What is the man probably doing?18. A: Andrew likes his new place. But he is not too happy about all the noise.B: What did he expect? He is right next to the airport.Q: What does the woman mean?19. A: I don't remember exactly what the lab hours are. But they are posted on the door.B: I just checked that schedule and it says that the lab opens at ten. But it's all locked up.Q: What can be inferred about the lab?20. A: The subway is running behind schedule, and traffic is backed up for blocks. I don'tknow if we'll make the 7:15 show.B: It's a beautiful night. Let's try to get there on foot. And if we don't make it, we’ll just have dinner near the theater.Q: What does the woman suggest they do?21. A: We've been working on this proposal for so long that my eyes are starting to blur.B: Why don't we get out of here? We can wrap it up（完成） later.Q: What does the woman mean?.22. A: That was a really interesting piece of music. How did you find out about it?B: They played it on the classical station last week.Q: What does the man say about the music?23. A: I spent the whole weekend working on that chemistry assignment.B: Don't tell me. I have to do the whole thing tonight.Q: What does the woman imply?24. A: Come to the movies with us. Everybody needs to take a break every once in a while.B: I guess I might as well. I've been studying so long I can hardly concentrate.Q: What does the man mean?25. A: Pete's really out of it(心不在焉)these days.B: Yeah. I know. Ever since he met Ann, he's been in another world(魂不守舍).Q: What does the woman imply about Pete?26. A: Look at all those cars lined up for the ferry. There must be forty ahead of us.B: Yeah. I think it's gonna be a while.Q: What does the woman imply?27. A: I thought Pam said the math test wasn't until Monday.B: Ellen, you should know better than to take Pam's words for anything.Q: What does the man imply about Pam?28. A: So far the clubs are about three hundred dollars in the red, and we still have fourmonths to go before membership renewal.B: Well, we may have to raise our dues（会费）.Q: What does the man suggest they do?29. A: I hear they hire two more students to work in the mail room.B: They are just a little short of a full staffmen(差一点就满员).Q: What does the woman mean？30. A: Fred is off to the golf course again.B: You’d think he was practicing for the championship.Q: What does the woman imply about Fred?PART B31-34A: Susan, I could really use your help this weekend.B: What is it, John? Another term paper?A: No, no. This is easy compared to that. My cousin is coming on Thursday. She has an interview at the college and I promised my aunt I look after her. We are going to the game on Friday, but Saturday I'm on duty at the library all day and can't get out of it. Uh, I was wondering if you could show her around during the day and maybe we can all meet for dinner later. B: Sure. I don't have any plans. What kind of things does she like to do?A: Actually I haven't seen her for three years. She lives so far away. But this will be her first time on a college campus, she is still in high school. So she’ll probably enjoy anything on campus.B: Well, there is a music festival in the auditorium. That's a possibility. Only I hope it doesn't snow. They are predicting 68 inches for the weekend. Everything will be closed down then.A: Well, how about if for the time being（暂时的）. I'll plan on dropping her off at your place on the way to work, around eleven. But if there is a blizzard, I'll give you a call and see if we can figure something else out.B: Sounds good. Meantime I'll keep Saturday open. We can touch bass（弹奏贝司）Friday night when we have a better idea of the forecast.A: I hope this works out. I feel kind of responsible. She won't know a way around. And I want her to have a good time. Anyway I really appreciate your help. I owe you one. B: No problem I'll talk to you tomorrow.31. What does John ask Susan to do?32. What will John do on Saturday?33. What does John say about his cousin's interests?34. What can be inferred about John's cousin?35-37A: I see you are having a fish for lunch.B: That's right. Fish sticks（涂有面包粉的鱼条）and tomato soup, my favorites.A: I bet they were frozen.B: What?A: The fish sticks.B: Of course they were frozen. We are hundreds of miles from the ocean. The cafeteria can't afford to fly in（空运）fresh fish.A: I just mentioned it because an anecdote Professor Chambers told in class this morning. B: Which class?A: My American social history. It's a lot of fun.B: He talked about fish sticks?A: Not exactly. Bur he did talk about frozen fish. OK, this is back in 1912, right? It's20 degrees below zero. And this guy Clarence Birdseye's out ice-fishing.B: Where is this, Antarctica?A: No. Massachusetts I think. Anyway he catches a fish and drops it beside him on the ice and it freezes solid.B: So?A: So, later at home he thaws out（解冻）the fish in a bucket（桶）of water and it's alive.Of course Birdseye is amazed. But he eventually figures out that the fish froze so fast that no large ice crystals formed.B: What do you mean?A: Look, usually when a plant or animal cell freezes, large ice crystals form inside and eventually tear the cell walls. That's what kills the frozen plant or animal. And also what changes the taste of something that's been frozen. But if you freeze something quickly, only very small ice crystals form. So Birdseye invented the process of quick freezing food.B: And that was the beginning of the frozen foods?A: Right.35. Why does the woman tell the man the story?36. Why is it important to quick freeze fresh food?37. What was Clarence Birdseye surprised to learn?PART C38 - 41At the beginning of the century the railroads were used to haul（拖运）everything. Powerful railroad barons(巨头) made fortunes without having to be accountable to the public or considerate of the customers. But cars and trucks changed all of that. And by 1970, the rail industry was beset（困扰）with problems. Trucks were taking all the new business. And even so the rail industry remained indifferent to customers. Also many regulations keptthe rail industry from adjusting to shifting market. But in 1980s, the rail industry entered the modern era when a deregulation（反常）bill was passed that allowed railroad companies to make quick adjustments to fees（费用）and practices. Companies reduced their lines by 1/3 and used fewer employees. They also took steps to minimize damage to product. And to increase their shipping capacity by stacking（堆）freight containers on railroad cars. To accommodate these taller loads,underpasses（高架桥下通道）and tunnels were enlarged. The image of the rail industry has changed dramatically. Today companies are very responsive to customers and are gaining increasing market shares in the shipping industry. The railroad safety record is also strong. Freight trains have an accident rate that is only 1/3 that of the trucking industry. Trains also come out ahead of(领先) the trucks on environmental grounds because they give off only 1/10 to 1/3 the pollution that is emitted by trucks. And railroading（铁路建设）does not wear out(消磨) highways as trucks do.38. What does the speaker mainly discuss?39. What development caused a decline in the use of railroads?40. What is one reason why the railroad industry is gaining public support?41. According to the speaker, what expense does trucking public support?42 - 45This coffee can（铁罐）contains soil from my garden. And I prepared slide samples to show you that it is alive. This ordinary backyard dirt is crawling（表面涂布不均的）with microbes. “Microbes” is not a very specific term. There are hundreds of thousands of different species called microbes. What they have in common is that we can't see them with a naked eye. They are microscopic. Look at this slide. You should see some round cells. Those are yeasts(酵母). Yeasts are fermenters（发酵桶）. And they are necessary for making bread, beer, yogurt and so forth. Now look for an irregular shape with hairs coming out of it. That's a mold. Molds are decomposers, and they are responsible for the decomposition of my mycoplastlees. You should also see some protozoa（原虫）. Some protozoa, like the one causes malaria, are harmful to people.A microbe causes disease is called a pathogen(病原体). Finally you should see a lot of squiggly（弯弯曲曲的）lines. They are bacteria. The oldest form of life on earth. Like these other microbes, bacteria are single-cells, but they are even more simple structure, because their cells do not have nucleus. So I've got about a teaspoon（荼匙）of soil in my hand. In that teaspoon are about ten thousand protozoa, 200 thousand mold cells, a million yeasts, and probably a billion bacteria.42. What is the main purpose of the talk?43. Why did the speaker take a soil sample from his garden?44. What does the speaker imply about yeasts?45. What does the speaker ask the class to look at during the talk?46-50Ten years ago, the eccentric(古怪的) cyclist pedaling(蹬) furiously though the first snowstorm of the year was rare sight, often captured on film for the evening news. Today however, it estimated that 4-5% of cyclists bicycle year-round. The increase popularity of winter cycling can be attributed to the creation of mountain bike and its subsequent imitation. Outfitted(配备) with part more sturdy than those of yesterday, equipped with their more stable bicycle, nothing seem to stop the new breed of winter cyclist. We straight dry and clear on those winter days. Many winter cyclists wear running shoes and protect themselves form the cold by wearing down-hill-skiing clothes. On wet days, cyclists can wear special water-proof over their shoes, but for all of its popularity, there is downside(下降趋势) to winter cycling. Even mountain bike can withstand winter snow and rain without extensive upkeep(维修费) , but one bicycle store owner is in the final stages of developing a year-round bicycle with innovated complete chain cover, with bicycle chains covered, cyclists would need clean and oil their chains only once every six month instead of once a week. Despite her invention, however, she still advises cyclists to take a taxi or bus when it’s snowing heavily. Not because conditions are too arduous for bicycle, but because she believes bikers can’t have confident in the people who drive car on days of reduced visibility.（能见度低）。
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97年5-月托福听力文字97年5月托福听力文字Part A1. A:B:(N/A)2. A: My cousin Bob is getting married in California. And I can’t decide whether to go.B: It’s a long trip. But I think you’ll have a good time.What does the man imply?3. A: Excuse me. Could you bring me a glass of water please?B: Sorry. But I am not a waiter.What does the man mean?4. A: Got the time?B: It’s a little after ten.What does the woman mean?5. A: You did an excellent job on that presentation.B: Thanks. I put a lot of time into it.What does the woman mean?6. A: Are you ready to go jogging?B: Almost. I have to warm up first.What does the woman mean?7. A: I’ve been calling David for the past half hour, but I keep getting a busy signal.B: Well, if you don’t get him soon, we’ll just have to go to the movies without him.Why are the women trying to call David?8. A: If I don’t find my wallet pretty soon, I’m going to have to report it stolen.B: Hold on. Before you call the campus security office, have you checked you car, all your jacket pockets, everywhere?What does the woman suggest the man do?9. A: I notice you don’t buy your lunch in the cafeteria any more.B: When prices went up, I decided to bring my own.Why doesn’t the woman buy food in the cafeteria?10. A: You know my car hasn’t been the same since I bumped into that telephone pole.B: You’d better have that looked into before you drive to Florida.What does the woman mean?11. A: Hello. I’d like two seats for this evening show.B: Sorry, but the performance is already sold out. Would you be interested in something later this week?23. A: I want to take comparative anatomy this year, but according to the requirements, I have to have taken the introductory biology course first.B: Ask the professor if you can take them simultaneously. All he can do is say no.What does the woman suggest the man do?24. A: If I can get Brian to pay back the money I lent him last week, I could get that new tennis racket.B: I hope you have better luck than I did.What does the woman imply?25. A: I hear you’re quite proficient on the violin.B: I’m pretty rusty after all these years.What does the man mean?26. A: I really want to see the play at the outdoor theater tonight. Would you come with me? B: You know I hate battling all those mosquitoes, but if you have your heart set on itWhat can be inferred about the man?27. A: Have you visited the new exhibit?B: Not yet. But it’ll be at the student center until June.What does the man imply?28. A: I have to be at the dentist’s at 7:30 tomorrow morni ng.B: Then you won’t miss any classes.What does the woman imply?29. A: I am taking up a collection for the jazz band. Would you like to give?B: Just a minute while I get my wallet.What will the woman probably do next?30. A: Your cousins just called. They are stranded at the beach.B: So they didn’t manage to get a lift after all.What had the woman assumed about her cousins?Part BQuestions 31-34 Listen to a conversation between two students.Hey, Karen. Looks like you got some sun this weekend.Yeah, I guess so. I spent the weekend at the beach.Oh, yeah? That’s great! Where did you stay?Some friends of my parents live out there. And they invited me for as long as I wanted to stay. So, what are you doing back here already?Oh, I have a paper I need to work on. And I just couldn’t do any serious studying at the beach.I don’t blame it. So, what did you do out there? I mean, besides lie out in the sun, obviously.I jogged up and down the beach and I played some volleyball. You know, I never realize how hard itis to run on sand. I couldn’t even get through a whole game before I had to sit down. It’s much easier to run on the wet sand near the water.Not to mention cooler. Did you go swimming?I wanted to, but they said the water isn’t warm enough for t hat until a couple of months from now. So I just wetted in up to my knees.It all sounds so relaxing. I wish I could get away to the beach like that.It looks like you could use it. Don’t tell me you spent the weekend in the library again.31. How did the woman spend last weekend?32. Why did the woman come home so soon?33. Why did the woman have to stop playing in the volleyball game?34. Why didn’t the woman go swimming?Questions 35-38 Listen to a conversation between a graduate student and her biology professor. Thanks for stopping by, Ann. I’d like to talk to you about a research project that I thought you might be interested in. A friend of mine is working in Yellow Stone National Park this summer. Yellow Stone! I’ve always wanted to spend sometime o ut Wyoming.Wait till you hear what the project is. She’s working with the buffalo population.The herds have been increasing in size latterly which is good in theory.Yeah. But I though they were in endanger of becoming extinct.Well, apparently, because of all the winter tourists, paths are created in the snow.More buffalo survived in the harsh winters because the paths made it easier for the buffalo to move around and find food. But it turns out that some of the herds are infected with the bacteria. Oh, yeah. I heard about that. A blue…A blue seller aborders.Right. It’s been around for quite a while.Yes, it has. And because the buffalo population is increasing, they’ve been roaming more than usual. And the disease’s begun to spread to the cattle ranch es that border the park.That’s bad news. Isn’t that the disease that causes animal to abort their young?Yes. And it’s caused a lot of controversy. Some of the ranchers even want to destroyed the buffalo herds.That’s awful! Have they made much progress w ith the research?So far, they’ve been collecting tissue samples from dead buffalo to see if the bacteria is present. I’ll really be interested in working on this. You know I’ve been researching diseased animal population.That’s why I thought of you. I to ok the liberty of mentioning your name to my friend.She’s hoping you’ll be able to spend the whole summer out there.Well, I was going to work on my thesis a lot in July. But I’m sure my adviser wouldn’t want meto pass up this opportunity.35. What did the professor want to talk to Ann about?36. According to the professor, why is the buffalo population increasing?37. Why does the professor think Ann would be interested in going to Yellow Stone?38. How will Ann probably spend the summer?Part CQuestions 39-41 Listen to a talk given by a tour guide.Welcome to Everglade’s National Park. The Everglade is a watery plain covered with saw grass that’s the home to numerous species of plants and wild life. And one and half million acre is too big to see it all today. But this tour will offer you a good sampling. Our tour bus will stop first at Tailor Slue. This is a good place to start because it’s home to many of the plants and animals typically associated with the everglade. You’ll see many exotic birds and of course a world famous alligators. Don’t worry. There’s a boardwalk that goes across the marsh, so you can look down at the animals in the water from a safe distance. The boardwalk is high enough to give you a great view of the saw grass prairie. From th ere we’ll head at some other marshy and even jungle-like areas that feature wonderful tropical plant life. For those of you who’d like a close view of the saw grass prairie, you might consider running a canoe sometime during your visit here. However, don’t do this unless you have a very good sense of direction and can negotiate your way through tall grass. We hate to have to come looking for you. You have a good fortune of being here in the winter, the best time of the year to visit. During the spring and summer the mosquitoes will just about to eat you alive. Right now, they are not so bothersome, but you’ll soon want to use an insect repellent.39. What is the main purpose of the tour?40. What does the speaker imply about pedaling across the water in a canoe?41. Why is it good to visit the everglades in the winter?Questions 42-46 Listen to a talk given by an astronaut.Thank you. It’s great to see so many of you interested in this series on survival in outer space. Please excuse the cameras. We are being radio taped for the local TV stations. Tonight I’m going to talk about the most basic aspect of survival—the space suit. When most of you imagine an astronaut, that’s probably the first thing that comes to mind, right? Well, without space suits, it would not be possible for us to survive in space. For example, outer space is a vacuum. There’s not gravity or air pressure. Without protection, a body would explode. What’s more, we’d cook in the sun or freeze in the shade with temperature’s ranging from a toasty 300 degrees above to a cool 300 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. The space suit that NASA has developed is truly a marvel. This photo enlargement here is a left side’s image of an actual space suit worn by astronauts on the last space shuttle mission. This part is the torso. It’s made of seven extremely durable layers. This thick insulationprotects against temperature extremes and radiation. Next is what they call a bladder of oxygen. That’s inflatable sack filled with oxygen to simulate atmospheric pressure. This bladder presses against the body with the same force as the earth atmospheric sea level. The innermost layers provide liquid cooling and ventilation. Despite all the layers, the suit is flexible allowing free movement, so we can walk. Another really sophisticated part of the space suit is the helmet. I brought one along to show you. Can I have a volunteer come and demonstrate?42. What is the speaker’s main purpose?43. What will cause an unprotected human body to explode in outer space?44. Where is the bladder of oxygen located?45. What does the speaker show the audience as she describes the main part of the space suit?46. What will probably happen next?Questions 47-50 Listen to a talk about a program sponsored by a student organization.Goo d evening. My name is Pam Jones and on behalf of the modern dance club, I’dlike to welcome you to tonight’s program. The club is pleased to present the TV version of the Catherine Wheel, Twyla Tharp’s rock ballet. This video version of the ballet has been even more successful with audiences than the original theater production. It includes some animation, slow motion and stop action phrases that really help the audience understand the dance. The title of the piece refers to Saint Catherine, who died on a Wheel in 307 AD. Nowadays, a Catherine wheal is also a kind of firework that looks something like a pinwheel. Any way, the dance is certainly full of fireworks. You’ll see how Twyla Tharp explores one family’s attempt to confront the violence in modern life. The central symbol of the work is a pineapple. But exactly what it represents has always created a lot of controversy. As you watch, see if you can figure it out.The music for this piece is full of the rhythmic energy of rock music. It was composed by David Burn of the rock band Talking Heads. And the lead dancer in this version was Sara Radnor who is perfectly suited to Tharp’s adventurous choreography. Following the video, dance teacher Mary Parker will lead the discussion about the symbolism Mr. Tharp used. We hope you can stay for that. So, enjoy tonight’s video and thank you for your support.47. What is the purpose of the talk?48. Why was the video version of the dance more successful than the theater production?49. What kind of music is the dance performed to?50. What will probably be included in the discussion after the program?。
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19. A: Could I look at your bus schedule? I don’t want to drive to work tomorrow if it’s snowing. B: You would be better off calling the terminal. It’s been a long time since I’ve used my schedule and I’m sure it was out of date. What does the woman mean? 20. A: That’s a pretty thick book. Are you sure Fram will want to plough through that? B: Are you kidding? She’ll be through it in two days. What does the man imply about Fram? 21. A: If I send this package third class, how long will it take to arrive? B: About two weeks. But, hmm, many people don’t realize that first class is only a dollar fifty more and it would get there in just a few days. What does the woman suggest the man do? 22. A: Surely, you don’t want to eat at the expensive restaurant. B: Not much I don’t. They have the best food in town. What does the man mean? 23. A: Like usual the lecture hall is complete mess this afternoon. Newspapers, soda cans, used issues, all of it, just thrown all over the floor. I can’t understand how people can be so thoughtless. B: Well, your professor should have the authority to get something done about it. What does the woman imply the man should do? 24. A: How about going on a camping trip next week with us? We are planning on hiking and canoeing in the state park. B: That sounds great. But I’d better warn you: I’ve never been in the canoe and I am not much the swimmer either. What does the woman mean? 25. A: I heard that the pre-turn-out for the opening of the new sculpture exhibit was a kind of disappointing. B: I guess a lot of other people feel the way I do about modern art. What does the woman mean? 26. A: We’d better make sure we get to the presentation early tomorrow morning. The dean said that there would be bagels and pastries in food. But I have a feeling that they are going to go quickly. B: I guess I’ll bring my appetite. What will the man probably do? 27. A: Isn’t it great about Ruth’s community service award? B: She deserved it What does the man mean? 28. A: I’m driving downtown this afternoon. I have to stop by Deluxe, the art supply store, to get some paints for my art class. B: Deluxe? They moved to Smithville. What does the woman mean? 29. A: You were right about the puzzle you lent me last week. It really is a challenge. I want to try to get it myself though, so I am going to work on it a little longer. B: Well, if you get really stuck, remember, I’m only a phone call away. What does the woman mean? 30. A: I’m new in town and I need to find a doctor. Do you know anything about Joyce Brown? B: I’ve been going to her for years. I don’t see how you could do better.What does the man say about Dr. Brown? Part B Questions 31-34 Listen to a conversation in a college dormitory. Hmm, hi. Hi, I am going door to door tonight to tell people about the student action coalition. Do you have a few minutes? Sure. You know, I think I read something in the newspaper last week. Yeah, there was an article about us since the last issue. See, we are trying to protect and conserver some of the open spaces on campus. That’s right. You are thesgroupsthat’s opposing the extension of the parking lot next toSmith Hall, right? That’s us. We just feel it is important to save some of the natural beauty of the campus,like Over-by Swing. Some of those trees are hundreds of years old. It is a pretty spot. My friends and I had picnics over there by the creek. Then you understand how we feel. We are organizing a rally on Thursday afternoon to get the administration to reconsider the parking lot plan. Well, I have a class on Thursday afternoon. But maybe you could sign this petition. We’re going to summit it to the administration to demonstrate how the students feel about this. Sure, let me get a pen and I’ll sign it.。
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99年5月托福听力原文Part A1. A: I need to go across town, but the traffic is so heavy this time of day.B: When you take the subway, you don’t have to deal with traffic. I never drive any more.What does the man imply?(A) The woman doesn’t drive often.(B) Traffic is better than it used to be.(C) Taking public transportation saves time.(D) The subway is crowded.2. A: I’ve got two tickets to today’s game. Do you want to come along?B: It’ll be on television. Besides, it’s really too cold for me.What will the man probably do?(A) Wear a heavy sweater to the game.(B) Exchange the tickets.(C) Take care of his cold.(D) Watch the game at home.3. A: You had met Professor Johnson before, right? How would you describe his lectures?B: Well, let me put it this way: I could never stay awake in one of his classes without first drinking at least two cups of coffee.What does the man imply?(A) He dropped out（逃离）of Professor Johnson’s class.(B) He’ll probably take another class with Professor Johnson.(C) Pr ofessor Johnson’s lectures were boring.(D) Students weren’t allowed to bring drinks into Professor Johnson’s class.4. A: Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the post office?B: Your guess is as good as mine. I’m new around here.What does the woman mean?(A) She hasn’t received any mail yet.(B) She doesn’t know where the post office is.(C) She thinks the post office is nearby.(D) A new post office has just opened.5. A: I forgot to tell you that Fred called last night to borrow your sleeping bag.B: Oh, I saw him at the gym this morning and he didn’t say anything. So he must’veasked somebody else.What does the man imply?(A) Someone else told him Fred had called.(B) The man looked for Fred at they gym.(C) It wasn’t really Fred who c alled.(D) Fred probably borrowed someone else’s sleeping bag.6. A: You must be looking forward to your trip back to Colorado. It should be fun to hike up into those mountains again.B: Well, there might not be time for that. The thing is I haven’t seen my sister and her kids for three years.What does the woman imply?(A) She hasn’t gone hiking in three years.(B) She plans to visit her relatives.(C) Her sister’s children love to hike in the mountains.(D) Her sister may move back to Colorado someday.7. A: Tom’s house is a mess! Doesn’t he ever clean it?B: I guess he just has too much else on his mind with that new job of his.What does the woman imply about Tom?(A) He’s planning to move to a new house.(B) He hopes to change jobs.(C) He likes to keep his house clean.(D) He’s too busy to clean the house.8. A: Hey, that’s a great sweater you’re wearing. It looks really warm.B: Yeah, but I wish I brought a coat like you did. It’s really cold today.What does the woman imply?(A) Her coat is similar to the man’s.(B) She needs to buy a new coat.(C) Her sweater is not warm enough.(D) The man should have worn a sweater.9. A: Hey, George, I can’t get to sleep with the lights so near my bed. Can you study someplace else?B: Sorry, there is a party going on down in the lounge. I suppose I can check the dining room though.What will George probably do?(A) Ask the people in the lounge to be quiet.(B) Try to find another place to study.(C) Move the party to the dining room.(D) Turn on another light.10. A: I wish I didn’t have to make a special trip to the post office to get my package. B: Well, if you call them in the morning, they’ll give the package to your mail carrier to bring out to you.What does the woman suggest the man do?(A) Pick up the package at the post office.(B) Deliver the package in person.(C) Ask to have the package delivered to his home.(D) Find out the hours the post office is open.11. A: Professor, have you graded my term paper yet?B: To tell you the truth, I’ve b een tied up in committee meetings all week.What can be inferred about the paper?(A) The committee is discussing it.(B) It received a low grade.(C) It hasn’t been graded.(D) The woman hasn’t submitted it.12. A: With the cold that bad, I think it is pretty foolish not to see a doctor.B: Don’t worry. It’ll pass in a few days.What does the man mean?(A) He’ll see the doctor if he’s not better soon.(B) He has had worse colds in the past.(C) He’ll feel better once he sees the doctor.(D) His cold will go away by itself.13. A: Do you have hot water in your dorm? Because we haven’t had any for three days andI hate cold showers.B: Oh, sounds miserable. Since the gyms usually open, why don’t you just go over thereto fix the problem?What does the woman suggest the man do?(A) Get his shower fixed.(B) Find out when the gym is open.(C) Take a shower at the gym.(D) Ask to be moved to another buidling.14. A: I just found out the registration of the creative writing class is full. Now I have to wait another whole year to get in.B: Why don’t you check back after the first week? Somebody might drop it.What does the man suggest the woman do?(A) Make sure the registration office didn’t make a mistake.(B) Decide whether to drop the course next week.(C) Find out if a place opens up in the course later.(D) Take the course next year.15. A: Professor Nelson, could you please turn up the temperature in here? I’m havingtrouble concentrating.B: Yeah, I understand, but I don’t control the thermostat. Tell you what, I’ll talk to maintenance about it after class. In the mean time, I suggest you put on a sweater if you brought one.What does the man imply?(A) He doesn’t think the room is too cold.(B) He’s already wearing a sweater.(C) He can’t address（对付） the problem right now.(D) He’ll turn up the heat as soon as class is over.16. A: Hi, Jerry, it’s Beth from the apartment next door. I’m at school right now and I realize Iforgot my keys at home. Could you ask the building manager to put the extra set in mymailbox?B: I don’t think that’s secure enough. I can just drop by y our class later.What would the man probably do?(A) Make a copy of the key for the woman.(B) Give the woman her key at her class.(C) Put the key in the woman’s mailbox.(D) Unlock the woman’s door.17. A: I’m going to Chicago on business and somebody said you were the right person to talkto about what I can do there for fun.B: You bet I am. But I hope you’ve got at least a month.What does the man imply?(A) He recently spent a month in Chicago.(B) He can recommend many things to do.(C) Chicago is an expensive place to have fun.(D) He’s going on the trip, too.18. A: Come on, Sue, I know you have a new camera, but, you just took a picture of a car.B: No, No! Look behind the car.What does the woman mean?(A) She likes the design of the car.(B) Someone famous is riding in the car.(C) She collects pictures of cars.(D) The car is in front of something interesting.19. A: Could I look at your bus schedule? I don’t want to drive to work tomorrow if it’s snowing. B: You would be better off calling the terminal. It’s been a long time since I’ve used my schedule and I’m sure it was out of date.What does the woman mean?(A) The bus is usually late when it snows.(B) She’s not sure where her schedule is.(C) She can’t give the man a ride to work.(D) The times on her bus schedule may no longer be correct.20. A: That’s a pretty thick book. Are you sure Fram will want to plough through that?B: Are you kidding? She’ll be through it in two days.What does the man imply about Fram?(A) She has trouble concentrating.(B) She’ll return the book if she doesn’t like it.(C) She is a fast reader.(D) She’ll lend the man the book when she’s finished.21. A: If I send this package third class, how long will it take to arrive?B: About two weeks. But, hmm, many people don’t realize that first class is only a do llar fifty more and it would get there in just a few days.What does the woman suggest the man do?(A) Pay the extra postage.(B) Send the package third-class.(C) Wait a few days to mail the package.(D) Deliver the package himself.22. A: Surely, yo u don’t want to eat at the expensive restaurant.B: Not much I don’t. They have the best food in town.What does the man mean?(A) He’s not very hungry.(B) He really wants to eat at the restaurant.(C) The restaurant is too expensive.(D) He knows a better place to go for a meal.23. A: Like usual the lecture hall is complete mess this afternoon. Newspapers, soda cans, used issues, all of it, just thrown all over the floor. I can’t understand how people can be so thoughtless. B: Well, your professor should have the authority to get something done about it.What does the woman imply the man should do?(A) Speak to his professor about the condition of the lecture hall.(B) Organize a team of students to clean the lecture hall.(C) Find out who has been making the mess.(D) Wait to see if the problem goes away.24. A: How about going on a camping trip next week with us? We are planning on hiking and canoeing in the state park.B: That sounds great. But I’d better warn you: I’ve never been in the canoe and I am not much the swimmer either.What does the woman mean?(A) She’d like to go although she has little experience.(B) She doesn’t enjoy camping.(C) She’d rather go swimming than hiking.(D) She needs to buy a canoe before the trip.25. A: I heard that the pre-turn-out for the opening of the new sculpture exhibit was a kind of disappointing.B: I guess a lot of other people feel the way I do about modern art.What does the woman mean?(A) She couldn’t get a ticket for the exhibit.(B) She doesn’t like crowded events.(C) She knows a lot of people who went to the exhibit.(D) She doesn’t like modern art.26. A: We’d better make sure we get to the presentation early tomorrow morning. The dean said that there would be bagels and pastries in food. But I have a feeling that they are going to go quickly. B: I guess I’ll bring my appetite.What will the man probably do?(A) Arrive at the presentation after breakfast.(B) Talk to the dean before the presentation.(C) Call the woman early in the morning.(D) Eat breakfast at the presentation.27. A: Isn’t it great about Ruth’s community service award?B: She deserved itWhat does the man mean?(A) Ruth earned the award.(B) Ruth helped plan the award ceremony（典礼仪式）.(C) Ruth should work more for the community.(D) Ruth served as（作为，担当） chairperson of the committee.28. A: I’m driving downtown this af ternoon. I have to stop by Deluxe, the art supply store, to get some paints for my art class.B: Deluxe? They moved to Smithville.What does the woman mean?(A) She cannot go with the man to Smithville.(B) There is a new art supply store downtown.(C) The store’s location has changed.(D) The store went out of business.29. A: You were right about the puzzle you lent me last week. It really is a challenge. I want to try to get it myself though, so I am going to work on it a little longer.B: Well, if you get really stuck, remember, I’m only a phone call away.What does the woman mean?(A) She hopes the man can remember her phone number.(B) She’s willing to help the man solve the puzzle.(C) She hopes the man will call her when he’s finished.(D) She’s going out of town soon.30. A: I’m new in town and I need to find a doctor. Do you know anything about Joyce Brown?B: I’ve been going to her for years. I don’t see how you could do better.What does the man say about Dr. Brown?(A) It is difficult getting an appointment with her.(B) She is a good doctor.(C) She used to be his doctor.(D) She is fairly（相当地）old.Part BQuestions 31-34 Listen to a conversation in a college dormitory.Hmm, hi.Hi, I am going door to door tonight to tell people about the student action coalition. Do you have a few minutes?Sure. You know, I think I read something in the newspaper last week.Yeah, there was an article about us since the last issue. See, we are trying to protect and conserver some of the open spaces on campus.That’s right. You are the group that’s opposing the extension of the parking lot next toSmith Hall, right?That’s us. We just feel it is important to save some of the natural beauty of the campus,like Over-by Swing. Some of those trees are hundreds of years old.It is a pretty spot. My friends and I had picnics over there by the creek.Then you understand how we feel. We are organizing a rally on Thursday afternoon to get the administration to reconsider the parking lot plan.Well, I have a class on Thursday afternoon.But maybe you could sign this petition. We’re going to summit it to the administ ration to demonstrate how the students feel about this.Sure, let me get a pen and I’ll sign it.I have a pen right here. And let me leave you this pamphlet about the student action coalition. Maybe you could come to some of our meetings. We get together once a month.Yeah, I’d like to know more about your group. Let me know when the next meeting is andI’ll try to be there.31. How did the woman first learn about the student action coalition?(A) She attended one of their meetings.(B) Her roommate is a member.(C) She saw them protesting.(D) She read about them in the newspaper.32. What is the student action coalition trying to do?(A) Secure more student parking spaces.(B) Preserve an open space on campus.(C) Get more funding for their group.(D) Schedule a meeting with college administrators.33. What will the woman probably do on Thursday afternoon?(A) Go to class.(B) Go on a picnic.(C) Attend a meeting.(D) Attend the rally.34. What does the woman agree to do?(A) Help the man plan a student rally.(B) Use the student parking lot.(C) Make a donation to support the group.(D) Sign a petition.Q 35-39This food is terrible! I can’t even finish my diner.I know. You think with all the money we paid for room and board, the university could hirea better food service. Where are you headed next?I’m going over to the student recreation center to play some bridge.You are spending your time on a card game?Not just any card game. It’s one of the most strategic there is.So I have heard. Don’t you play with a partner?Yeah! Four people play, two against the other two.So, you try to play in cooperation with your partner?Actually, the cards of one of the four plays are turned face up. That player is called the dummy.I wouldn’t want to be called that. When you are the dummy, what do you do while thecards are being played?Anything you want. Sit there and study, shuffle another deck, get snacks foreveryone… I li ke to stand behind my partner and watch.You know, I’ve heard that bridge is a habit forming. You should be careful not to play so much that you don’t get your studying done.Don’t worry about me. I only play Thursdays after dinner, and sometimes when theyneed a forth player. If you like, I could teach you.Thanks, but I have a pretty heavy workload this semester. I already spend my evenings doing things I don’t really know how to do yet.35. Where does the conversation take place?(A) In the student recreation center.(B) In the campus dining hall.(C) In the university bookstore.(D) In a classroom.36. How does the woman plan to spend her evening?(A) Studying.(B) Preparing snacks.(C) Playing cards.(D) Learning how to play bridge.37. What will the woman probably do if she is the dummy?(A) Watch her partner.(B) Play her cards in cooperation with her partner.(C) Quit the game.(D) Teach the man how to play bridge.38. What does the man warn the woman not to do?(A) Miss her card game.(B) Stay up too late.(C) Take too heavy a work load next semester.(D) Neglect（忽略） her studies to play bridge.39. Why doesn’t the man accept the woman’s offer?(A) He already knows how to play.(B) He doesn’t like to play games.(C) He doesn’t have a partner.(D) He doesn’t have enough free time.Part CQuestions 40-42 Listen to part of a talk in an architecture class.Today,we are going to take a look at the development of the skyscraper. We’ll start with some buildings in Chicago. One of the circumstances that led Chicago to become home to some of the buildings now considered the prototypes for later skyscrapers was this: In 1871, there was a great fire that destroyed much of the city. It was that tragic fire that cleared the way for a new kind of city that used the new building techniques and new materials developed during the early 1800s.One of these new structures was the Home Insurance Building, completed in 1885. It was ten storeys high. Now granted, that’s no higher than some of the earl y skyscrapers in New York City. What made Chicago’s Home Insurance Building important is that it had true skyscraper instruction with an internal metal skeleton that carried the weight of the brick exterior. This metal-support system along with the earlier development of the elevator were the two innovations that made the later very tall industrial buildings possible.Chicago’s Reliance Building was another important building in the development of the skyscraper. It showed the architects’ understanding of the possibilities of mental frame construction byeliminating walls and opening up the sides as a glass box. It was the first expression of the skyscraper as the glass shelf framed in the metal grid.40. Why does the professor mention the fire of 1871?(A) To emphasize the hazards of wooden buildings.(B) To explain why certain building techniques started in Chicago.(C) To warn against building skyscrapers close together.(D) To explain how Chicago’s early skyscrapers were destroyed.41. What was important about the Home Insurance Building?(A) It was constructed without bricks.(B) It was the tallest early skyscraper.(C) It contained offices where victims（牺牲者） of the fire could get help.(D) It had an internal metal skeleton.42. What point does the professor make about the Reliance Building?(A) It was the first skyscraper with walls of glass.(B) It did not have enough support for its height.(C) It was not built by an architect from Chicago.(D) It was the tallest skyscraper built in the 1800’s.Questions 43-46 Listen to a lecture given in a mass communications class.It was an Italian inventor who created the first wireless device for setting out radio signals in 1895. But not until the American inventor Lee De Forest built the first amplifying vacuum tube in 1906 did we get the first radio as we know it. And the first actual radio broadcast was made on Christmas Eve of 1906. That’s when someone working from an experimental station in Brand Rock, Massachusetts, arranged the program with two short musical selections of poem and brief holiday greeting. The broadcast was heard by wireless operators on ships with a radio through several hundreds miles. The following year, De Forest began regular radio broadcasts in New York. These programs were similar to much what we hear on radio today. In that, De Forest played only music. But because there were still no home radio receivers, De Forest’s audiences consisted only of wireless operators on ships in New York Harbor. There is no doubt that radio broadcasting was quite a noveltyin those days, but it took a while to catch on commercially. Why? Hmm, for the simple fact that only a few people, in fact, only those who tinkered with wireless telegraphs as a hobby owned receivers. It wasn’t until the 1920s that someone envisioned mass appeal for radio. This was radio pioneer David Sarnoff who predicted that one day there would be a radio receiver in every home.43. What is the talk mainly about?(A) The mass production of communications devices.(B) The early history of a major communication medium（媒介，方法）.(C) The life of a famous inventor.(D) The impact of radio broadcasting on the music industry.44. Why were early radio broadcasts heard by such a small audience?(A) Few people owned（拥有） the necessary equipment.(B) The music selection was not very popular.(C) Few ships came into New York harbor.(D) The radio signal was too weak to reach a mass audience.45. According to the talk, who owned the receivers in the early days of radio?(A) Military communications officers.(B) People who treated radio technology as a hobby.(C) People who lived in big cities.(D) People with an interest in music.46. According to the talk, what did David Sarnoff predict about radios?(A) They would get smaller in size.(B) Their signals would travel further.(C) They would become less popular than television.(D) They would be common household items.Questions 47-50 Listen to part of a talk in an astronomy class The origin of Earth’s moon, the largest moon in the solar system, is still something of a mystery. There are some theories about its origin however.Now, keep in mind that a theory of the moon’s origin has to be consistent with two important facts. The first fact is that the Earth contains a lot of iron, most of it has an iron core. But the moon contains practically no iron. The second fact is that other than the difference in iron content, the moon and Earth arecomposed of accentually the same minerals, a similarity not shared with any other planet or moon in our solar system. One of the earliest theories of the moon’s origin, I called it the Capture Theory, proposes that the moon was somehow captured by Earth’s gravitational force. This theory is improbable, however, because it assumes that the moon and Earth formed in different parts of the solar system. If this was true you would expect the moon’s composition to be much different from Earth’s composition, just as all the other planets in the solar system are so different from Earth.A second theory of the moon’s origin is more promising. It is sometimes referred to as the Mars Theory, because according to this theory, when Earth was still molten, it was struck by a planet about the size of Mars. The impact caused the cores of the two planets to melt together and chunks of Earth’s crust to be thrown out into space. These chunks came together to form the moon. Now, remember, Earth’s crust is low in iron, because the iron is in Earth’s core, but high in various other minerals. This then accounts for why there is little iron but lots of other minerals on the moon.47. What is the talk mainly about?(A) Differences between the planets in the solar system.(B) Methods of determining the composition of Earth and the Moon.(C) Why Earth has an iron core.(D) The origin of the Moon.48. According to the professor, what characteristic of Earth’s moon shoulda theory of its origin be able to explain?(A) The Moon has no water.(B) The Moon contains almost no iron.(C) Thy Moon is the largest moon in the solar system.(D) The Moon does not have a molten core.49. Why is the second theory sometimes referred to as the Mars Theory?(A) Earth’s moon used to orbit Mars.(B) Mars was captured by the gravitational field of the Sun.(C) A planet the size of Mars collided（碰撞） with Earth.(D) Mars is larger than Earth.50. According to the Mars Theory, why does the moon contain little iron?(A) The Moon formed from pieces of Earth’s crust.(B) The Moon was struck by another planet.(C) The Moon’s composition resembles（相似） that of Mars.(D) The Moon’s mineral content has changed over time（久而久之）。
89-95老老托福听力单句文本与答案对应汇总
1989年1月托福听力文字及对应答案PART A1. I lent him a book. (B) He borrowed my book.2. Bob wanted to be a doctor, but he became a teacher instead. (D) Bob is a teacher.3. No one ever listens to a word I say. (C) People don't listen when I speak.4. Gary's beginning to come around to my point of view. (A) Gary's starting to share my opinion.5. Get to the movie theater by seven and you won't have to wait in the ticket line.(C) If you go early, you can buy your ticket right away.6. This biography isn't half as well - written as the last one I read.(A) The last biography I read was much better than this one.7. What a wonderful story! (A) The story is very enjoyable.8. George helped himself to another piece of pie. (C) George took another serving of pie.9. On the bookshelf in the office is a dictionary for everyone's use (A) Anybody can use the dictionary in the office.10. I'd like a larger suitcase than this one. (D) This suitcase isn't large enough.11. Bill and Mary were enraged when their meeting was cancelled. (D) Bill and Mary were angry about the cancellation.12. How about keeping the noise level down in here? (A) You must try to be quieter.13. They are getting along fine in their new school (C) They are doing well in school.14. Typing the essay is the least of my worries. (D) Typing the essay is only a minor problem.15. I didn't discourage Pamela from doing her art project. (A) I wanted Pamela to continue her project.16. I suggest we keep the party for Beth as a surprise. (D) I don't think we should tell Beth about the party.17.Sarah wanted to take a makeup exam. (B) Sarah hoped to take the test another time.18. Are there enough assignment sheets to go around? (A) Does everyone have a copy of the assignment?19. Wasn’t that the city bus th at'd just pulled away! (A) I think that was the city bus, don't you?20. No one knows more about the subject than Polly. (C) She's well acquainted with the subject.1989年5月托福听力文字及对应答案PART Al. I've ordered a radio and the company is supposed to ship it this week. (B) The radio I ordered should be sent this week.2. Laura has to make up the examination. (C) Laura must take the test.3. You know who is going to be at the convention? (D) Have you any idea who will attend the convention4. Because Susan was accepted by the state university, her brother Ben applied there too.(B) Ben applied to the state university because Susan was accepted there.5. It's lucky Tommy's ball didn't go through the window. (D) Fortunately, the ball didn't break the window.6. You want me to make just one copy of this, right? (D) I understand you'd like a single copy of this.7. How cheerful the room looks with so many colorful posters. (D) I understand you'd like a single copy of this.8. Mike's coffee was cold. (A) Mike's drink was cold.9. I can run this projector There’s really nothing to do it. (A) Running this projector is very easy for me.10. We haven't enough flour to make bread. (D) We need more flour.11. I’ve just got to get a new car. (C) I really need a new car.12. Sandra set up a display for the town's local history week. (A) Sandra arranged an exhibit for history week.13 There is no one who doesn't have an opinion about something. (C) Everyone has an opinion on something.14. If I had the money to spare, I'd be happy to lend it to you. (D) I'm sorry I can't lend you the money.15. The aroma of fresh pastry came to us from the kitchen. . (A) Someone was baking in the kitchen.16. Bob usually gets along with us. (A) We find Bob agreeable most of the time.17. Never before have I heard the professor gave such an interesting physics lecture.(B) This was the professor's best lecture yet.18. Barbara read so much that she can talk intelligently about almost any topic.(A) Barbara is interesting to listen to because she reads a lot.19. I don't expect he’ll get the job. (C) Someone else will probably get the job.20. How do you account for it? (B) What's the explanation?1989年8月托福听力文字及对应答案Part A1. She never wakes up before her alarm goes off.(D) She always sleeps until the alarm clock wakes her.2. There is a tax on clothing in some states. (C) In certain states clothes are subject to tax.3. The training program was difficult, but she got a lot out of it. (B) She learned a great deal from the program.4. He should be here in no time at all. (B) He'll probably arrive soon.5. Only if she gets her scholarship, can Karen afford to go to college. (C) Without a scholarship, Karen couldn't go to college.6. Ronald has to renew his passport because it is expired (B) He has to apply again for a passport.7. I thought I was late, but my watch was ten minutes fast. (A) I was actually on time.8. Answers to the math test came easily to everyone except Jerry. (C) Jerry had difficulty with the test.9. I think you should avoid taking that course this term. (A) It would be better not to take the course.10. I suspect that shopkeeper may be dishonest. (D) I don't think that shopkeeper is trustworthy.11. There is a fine if the reserved library books are even one hour overdue.(A) A fee is charged for reserved books returned even an hour late.12. Leslie wants to graduate early, so this semester she is taking as many credits as her department will allow her to.(B) Leslie has a heavier course load than usual this term.13. How busy you've been the last a few days! (B) You've had a lot to do recently.14. I wasn't given a copy of the catalog. (D) No one gave me a catalog.15. Mike informed Susan about the school's NO SMOKING policy. (B) Mike talked to Susan regarding the new policy.16. The president's speech was thought-provoking, wasn't it? (C) Don't you think the speech was stimulating?17. Before long, we’d all gotten to know one anoth er. (A) We became friends quickly.18. She didn't want to undo the work she had started. (D) She didn't want to start all over again.19. The professor introduced himself to the new students. (C) The students met the professor.20. That's the last thing I needed(C) I certainly didn't need that.1989年10月托福听力文字及对应答案Part A1. That's it for today; (C) That's all we'll do today.2. Robert is stopping by the bank to cash a check. (B) Robert is going to the bank to get some money.3. She's left to go shopping. (D) She's gone to buy some things.4. Your pen needs a refill, doesn't it? (A) Don't you need a refill for your pen?5. Everyone wants to take Professor Stanton's class. (A) Professor Stanton's course is very popular.6. Why don't we get together for dinner sometime? (C) Let's meet for dinner one of these days.7. Gary went to the dentist's about his broken tooth. (D) Why are the lectures held at four o'clock?8. Have you ever seen so many people at one of these lectures before" (C) This lecture is really crowded.9. You've got to do what is best for you. (A) Do what is most appropriate for you?10. I just arrived, but my suitcases were put on a later plane. (D) My baggage will arrive on another flight.11. He said the dormitory wasn't full, and it wasn't. (B) There are still vacant rooms.12. Susan asked us to bring the slide projector. (D) We were supposed to bring the slide projector with us.13. He lacks discipline in his study habits. (A) His study habits are poor.14. The report is all ready to be typed. (B) The report can be typed now.15. We'll pick you up tomorrow at eight come what may. (A) No matter what, we'll come for you tomorrow.16. I wish the semester were over, but we still get a month to go. (B) I want the semester to end now.17. You mean you paid only ten dollars for that huge stack of books? (C) You got a lot of books for your money.18. That kind of problem isn't completely unknown. (A) That isn't a totally new kind of problem.19. Professor Keen made us rewrite our essays in class. (A) We had to write our compositions over again.20. I can’t believe you are not a physics major. (B) You certainly know a lot about physics.1990年1月托福听力文字及对应答案PART A1. I must have left my keys at my sister's house. (C) My keys are probably at my sister's house.2. We need to arrive early for the graduation ceremony. (D) it’s necessary for us to arrive at the ceremony early.3. Sarah spent twice as much time on computer as I do. (C) I use the computer half as much as Sara does.4. Let's listen to what Robert has to say. (B) We should pay attention to Robert.5. I told you two to cut it out. (A) Stop that!6. No one in the world could you expect to find a harder worker than Lois. (C) Lois works very hard.7. Dean Williams was invited by the college president to address the faculty.(B) The president asked Dean Williams to speak to the faculty.8. I'll have this finished in a little while. (A) Soon I'll be finished.9. He's sick of his job. (A) He doesn't like his work.10. Framed posters make interesting decorations, don't you think? (B) I believe framed posters are good for decorating.11. That's precisely the kind of camera I brought with me. (A) I brought a camera just like that one.12. If he’d only give our quizzes back. (C) We wish he would return our quizzes.13. I didn't mean to cause you so much trouble. (A) I'm sorry to have inconvenienced you.14. It's fun to sit in the students' section at the football game. (D) I enjoy sitting with the students at the game.15. There will be someone at the airport to meet us, won't there? (C) I believe that we'll be met at the airport.16. When will you ever learn! (C) Why do you keep on making the same mistakes?17. I don't recall locking my suitcase. (D) As far as I know, my suitcase should be open.18. To pay to see that movie would be foolish, when you can see it on television for nothing.(A) If you can see the movie on television, why pay for it?19. I didn't know that both reports were due today. (B) I thought only one report was due.20. The classes should have shorter sessions. (C) The classes are too long.1990年5月托福听力文字及对应答案PART A1. Frank rented a car and drove to Dallas. (B) Frank drove to Dallas in a rented car.2. I saw her practicing the violin. (B) She was practicing the violin when I saw her.3. He came over to our house just the other day. (A) He recently visited us.4. Sidney has a tooth removed. (C) The dentist pulled out Sidney's tooth.5. How on earth can you believe that? (D) You don't really believe that, do you?:6. The shop's closed for the night. (D) The shops are closed until tomorrow.7. I thought you wouldn't come to class today. (A) I didn't think you would be in class.8. Don failed physics and had to take it over. (D) He took physics again because he failed the first time.9. No sooner had the storm started than all the lights went out. (C) The lights went off just as the storm began.10. He's planning a graduation party for his sister on the 20th of the next month. (D) Next month on the twentieth is the party.11. The bookstore is out of textbooks for French 102. (B) There are no more textbooks for French 102 in the bookstore.12. I really need to brush up on my math. (B) I need to improve my math skills.13. There is nobody on campus who doesn't know Irene. (B) Almost everybody knows Irene.14. He has a job on the side, preparing the laboratory every day for the next experiment.(A) He has part-time work in the laboratory.15. I can't deny that I was awful in the play. (A) I must admit that my performance was bad.16. Gloria has been knocking herself out on the project. (C) Gloria has been working very hard on the task.17. You are going to finish school this semester, aren't you? (A) Won't you be finished with school after this semester?18. Prof. Jenkins suggested that I use her name as a reference. (C) Professor Jenkins will recommend me.19. Shouldn't we be thinking about leaving for work? (A) Isn't it time we went to work?20. Lorraine's family was pleased by her thoughtful gift. (A) Lorraine gave her family a gift they liked.1990年8 月托福听力文字及对应答案PART A1. She used to live in a dormitory, but now she has her own apartment(B) She has moved out of the dormitory.2. We'll probably be late for the concert, won't we? (D) I think we'll miss the beginning of the concert.3. I' d better not go to bed because I haven* t finished my chemistry assignment. (B) I have to stay up to finish my chemistry.4. 1 always forget people's names at parties. (C) It's hard for me to remember a person's name at a party.5. You gave me the right address for Bill's apartment, didn't you? (B) I hope you gave me Bill's correct address.6. Just down the street is a nice little gift shop. (D) There is a gift shop nearby.7. The snack bar has fresh fruit, right? (A) Doesn't the snack bar sell fresh fruit?8. There are big sales going on in the department stores downtown this week according to Charlie.(C) Charlie told us about the sales in the stores downtown.9. There is not a single cloud in the sky this afternoon. (B) It's sunny day today.10. Not one student in my class has studied painting before. (C) Nobody in the class has ever had any painting lessons.11. Behind the lecture hall is a small parking lot. (C) The lecture hall is in front of a parking lot.12. Lucy was offered a scholarship by the university that was her first choice.(A) Lucy got a scholarship to the University of her Choice.13. Barbara discovered she was ineligible for the song contest. (D) She found out she couldn't enter the contest.14. Ted once worked there but no longer does. (D) He doesn't work there anymore.15. She replaced the broken pane of glass. (B) She fixed the window.16. I guessed the right answer. (B) I got the correct answer by chance.17. I've promised to take Cathy some of this delicious tea. (A) I said I'd take some of this tea to Cathy.18. Mary Ann, that's who makes the best soup. (C) Mary Ann makes outstanding soup.19. The last person I want to see Is Jeff. (A) I don't want to see Jeff at all.20. Sarah used to teach psychology, but now she is a corporate statistician (D) Sarah has a different job now.1990年10月托福听力文字及对应答案PART A1. Pat dropped the letter in the mailbox. (C) Pat mailed the letter.2. Fred gave the right answers to the question the instructor asked. (C) Fred's answers were correct.3. The trip was a wonderful experience, don't you agree? (B) Wasn't the trip marvelous?4. He ate two of them. (A) He had two to eat.5. Cheryl rarely goes with the group to the Saturday night dances. (D) Cheryl seldom goes to the dances with the group.6. She has to buy a book bag for school.(A) She needs something to carry her schoolbooks in.7. I’ve decided to hang on to my textbooks form last year. (C) I'm keeping my old textbooks.8. Carol works as a nurse, but she would rather teach. (B) Carol wishes she were a teacher.9. If only this rain would stop. (B) I'm tired of the rain.10. Twelve people came, but half left early. (A) Six people left before the end.11. Through that door, you will find someone to help you. (C) You can get someone to assist you if you go in that door.12. Max felt sick and stayed home from school. (B) Max missed school because he was sick.13. Everyone except Carrie voted for an exam instead of a paper. (D) Everyone but Carrie preferred having an exam.14. This tomato plant is still immature. (D) The tomato plant isn't completely developed.15. I’m supposed to turn south at the corner, right? (C) Shouldn't I turn south at the corner?16. Steve wanted a pair of table lamps, but got a floor lamp instead.(A) Steve bought a floor lamp, though he'd planned to buy table lamps.17. I don't need to tell you to come alone, do I? (B) You know you should come by yourself, don't you?18. He’ll turn his back on me if I ask for money. (A) When I need money, he won't help.19. I signed up for a month long course, but Kary signed up for one, that’s eight weeks long.(B) My course is half as long as Katy's.20. He misread the recipe, so the stew he made tasted terrible. (D) He didn't follow the recipe for the stew.1991年1月托福听力文字及对应答案PART A1. I couldn't hear her name clearly. (C) It was hard to hear her name.2. I wouldn't mind having a roommate. (D) Having a roommate is all right with me.3. Little did she realize that the present was for her. (D) She didn’t know that the present would be for her.4. I wonder if you could shut the door. (A) Could you please close the door?5. We just can't get over the fact that Ted and Margie got married. (B) The fact that they got married still amazes us.6. I wish I had more time to spend with you. (A) it’s too bad we have so little time together.7. I used to watch a lot of TV, but now I can't stand it. (A) Although I used to watch television a lot, I hate it now.8. On your right is the information booth. (D) You can get information over on the right.9. He fell down and hurt himself. (C) He was injured.10. What a long bus ride this is! (C) This bus ride takes a very long time.11. Jane wants to buy that painting? (B) Does Jane really wish to purchase that painting?12. Ruth liked Henry's watch so much that he bought himself one exactly like it. (D) Russ got a wat ch just like Henry’s13. You’ll come right on time, won't you? (C) Please try to be prompt.14. Carrol was told that she had gained the top score. (A) Carol did better than anyone else.15. Students outnumbered teachers at the rally. (A) Carol did better than anyone else.16. No one could keep him from speaking. (C) He couldn’t be prevented from speaking.17. The sea's very calm. (B) The water isn't rough.18. She stopped feeling the ducks at the park. (D) She no longer gives the ducks food.19. I can't risk not telling him. (B) I have to tell him.20. Jeff and Alan share a common outlook or life. (A) They think alike.1991年5月托福听力文字及对应答案PART A1. Emily and Joe are medical students, aren't they? (A) I think Emily and Joe are studying medicine.2. The conductor of the symphony orchestra was terrific. (B) The orchestra's conductor was excellent.3. Ned wasn't invited to the party. (D) No one asked Ned to the party.4. I have the store deliver the packages to my house. (C) The store sent the packages to my house.5. There is no sport I enjoy more than swimming. (A) Swimming's my favorite sport.6. You’llfind her number listed in the telephone book. (C) Her number is in the directory.7. Too bad you didn't make a hotel reservation. (A) You should have reserved a room.8. The editor should have completed their work earlier. (B) The editors were late in finishing.9. The dormitory laundry service gives out clean sheets each week, doesn’t it?(D) Aren't clean sheets provided in the dormitory weekly?10. If I'd remembered to check the mailbox, I might have found your note.(A) Since I forgot to look in the mailbox, I missed your note.11. Irene’s grades enabled her to earn a scholarship. (D) She received a scholarship because of her grades.12. John doesn't think they've left the office yet. (D) He thinks they're still at the office.13. No sooner had I started to type my paper than the telephone rang. (C) Someone called just as I started to work.14. The fire was prevented from spreading because of Sandra's quick action. (A) Sandra stopped the fire from spreading.15. I went for a walk to wake myself up. (C) I was feeling sleepy and so I took a walk.16. Don’t you think it would be wise to review how much we've spent to date? (B) We should total our expenses up to now.17. The committee was selected by the college faculty. (B) The college faculty chose the committee members.18. Standing next to Paul is the dean of admissions. (C) The dean is standing beside Paul.19. The door banged shut. (D) The door closed loudly.20. Peter’s job search was unsuccessful. (B) Peter was unable to find a job.1991年8月托福听力文字及对应答案PART A1. The bank granted her loan to cover her school expenses. (C) She borrowed money from the bank to pay her school fees.2. Bill thanks for picking up the books for me. (D) I appreciate your getting my books, Bill.3. She said the demonstration begins at 8 o’clock, didn’t she? (C) I understand the demonstration will be at eight o'clock.4. Linda took night classes for ten years and eventually got her degree. (C) It took Linda ten years to earn her degree.5. Automobile pollution is a far greater problem than industrial waste. (B) Cars pollute more than industry does.6. I’m used to getting up early. (C) I usually get up early.7. Mary said she wanted to live by herself. (A) Mary doesn't want a roommate.8. Red lettering on signs is much more noticeable than blue. (B) Blue print is less eye-catching than red print.9. He stood up for what he thought was right. (B) He defended his point of view.10. I’d like to skip the meeting, but I can't just not go. (C) I'll go to the meeting even though I don't want to.11. I couldn't get David to tell where he's going on vacation. (A) David wouldn't tell me where he will spend his vacation.12. The radio is too loud only for Ben. (D) Just Ben thinks the radio is too loud.13. Let’s leave the ear at home and walk to town for a change. (D) I'd rather walk than drive today.14. Kevin raced through the station, afraid he'd miss the train. (B) Kevin didn't want to miss the train, so he ran to catch it.15. If we hadn't made the wrong turn, we’d have been on time. (D) We're late because we went the wrong way.16. Better than half the class was absent. (D) More than half of the students were not in class.17. People from the television station have requested the viewers to send in their suggestions.(A) The television station staff has asked for viewers' ideas.18. Although John would never believe it, I did try to return his telephone call. (C) I really tried to call John back.19. Lunch wasn't at all appealing today. (C) I didn't think today's lunch looked very good.20. Robert tends to keep his opinions to himself. (D) Robert seldom tells people what he's thinking.1991年10月托福听力文字及对应答案PART A1. The radio works well only in clear weather. (C) The radio doesn't work in bad weather.2. Actually, I don't think Jane's busy now. (A) I believe Jane's free at the moment.3. Gary has to face the facts. (B) He had to accept the truth.4. If I'd known the bank would be closed today. I would have gone there yesterday. (D) I didn't go to the bank yesterday.5. In computer programming, Susan is head and shoulders above the rest of us.(A) Susan is much better than we are in this subject.6. She is a first-year law student. (C) She's just begun her legal studies.7. For the next half hour, we will work out in the gym. (C) We will be exercising in the gymnasium for 30 minutes.8. When will these pictures be ready? (A) I've waited too long for the pictures.9. Jane was taught to drive by her brother. (B) He taught her how to drive.10. Philip's never been seen wear a tie. (D) He doesn't seem to ever wear a tie11. I must have left my office keys at home because I can't find them anywhere. (B) I forgot to bring my keys.12. Wasn't it the best meal you ever ate! (C) The food was delicious, don't you agree?13. We won't start a new lesson before next week. (D) There will be no new lesson this week.14. You took the bus to get here right? (B) I understand you came by bus.15. I am afraid that Alan is not up to such a difficult task. (D) I doubt that Alan can do the job.16. My cousin, who is a geography teacher, helped us plan out trip. (C) We received advice about our trip from my cousin.17. Dian was too excited to sit quietly and kept pacing the floor. (D) She couldn't hide her excitement.18. Robert wants to take up drawing. (A) He's interested in learning how to draw.19. He got bored playing cards last night; so he left early. (C) He did not stay for the entire evening.20. May I have a package of safety pins please? (C) Would you please give me safety pins.1992年1月托福听力文字及对应答案PART A1. Jack introduced us to his parents (D) We met his mother and father.2. I finished the assignment a week ago. (B) My assignment was completed last week3. We didn’t think you would mind C) We didn't expect it to bother you..4. Do go ahead with your dessert. (A) Please eat your dessert.5. He was extremely angry but didn't let it show. (B) He was hiding his feelings.6. Aren’t your clever to figure that out! (A) How smart you are to find the answer to that!7. Ann rides her bike to work to save money on bus fare. (B) Anne saves money by riding her bike to work8. My marks are higher than I thought they’d be. (B) I didn't think my marks would be this good.9. Alex will call before he comes, won’t he? (C) Will Alex phone before coming?10. The club president announced that each member has a quota of ten tickets to sell for the talent show.(B) Everyone in the club should sell at least ten tickets11. We should include these figures in the report, I think. (C) I believe the report ought to include this information.12. Now that I finally turned in my thesis, I plan to take it easy for a while. (C) I'm going to rest after all that hard work13. I don't think I heard her name mentioned before. (D) That name isn't familiar to me.14. No one came to the school play. (C) Nobody went to see the play.15. If only you told me sooner. (B) You should have informed me earlier.16. I’ve got to get going on my research project. (D) It's time to start my research project17. The actors received a standing ovation for their performance. (C) The audience stood up and applauded.18. A friend bought Doris's painting. (D) Doris' friend bought her painting19. Everyone thinks Carlo is a very outgoing fellow. (D) He's very friendly.20. I was late coming back from lunch today. (D) I look a longer lunch break today1111111992年5月托福听力文字及对应答案PART A1. We tried calling Ken, thinking he'd be home. (B) We expected Ken to answer the phone.2. She doesn't know we finished the experiment. (A) She thinks we haven't finished.3. Didn’t she handle her presentation well (B) She gave a good presentation4. I don't know Maxine although we went to the same university. (C) I never met Maxine when we were at college.5. At the end of the street is a bookstore where you can buy used books. (B) You can get secondhand books in that store.6. If he'd only asked me for help I'd have done my best for him. (A) I'd have been happy to help if he'd asked me.7. The shoe polish doesn't match the shoes. (A) The shoe polish is the wrong color.8. You’ll have to get another chair from the living room. (C) You'll have to bring another chair in here.9. I had a piece of Carla's birthday cake although I usually don't like dessert. (D) It was unusual that I ate some cake.10. Here take this pill, don’t chew it. (D) Swallow this tablet.11. I can't finish what I’m working on until I have your research result. (A) I need your data before I can finish my work.。
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90年5月托福听力文字PART A1. Frank rented a car and drove to Dallas.2. I saw her practicing the violin.3. He came over to our house just the other day.4. Sidney has a tooth removed.5. How on earth can you believe that?6. The shop's closed for the night.7. I thought you wouldn't come to class today.8. Don failed physics and had to take it over.9. No sooner had the storm started than all the lights went out.10. He's planning a graduation party for his sister on the 20th of the next month.11. The bookstore is out of textbooks for French 102.12. I really need to brush up on my math.13. There is nobody on campus who doesn't know Irene.14. He has a job on the side, preparing the laboratory every day for the next experiment.15. I can't deny that I was awful in the play.16. Gloria has been knocking herself out on the project.17. Y ou are going to finish school this semester, aren't you?18. Prof. Denkins suggested that I use her name as a reference.19. Shouldn't we be thinking about leaving for work?20. Lorraine's family was pleased by her thoughtful gift.PART B21. M: It's almost midnight, why don't we leave those dishes until tomorrow?W: A good idea, I'm beat.Q: How does the woman feel?22. W: I don't think you can build your model in less than a week.M: Catherine made he's in three days.Q: What does the man say about Catherine?23. M: These oranges are good.W: Good? They are the best I've ever had.Q: What does the woman mean?24. M: Are men's suits on the seventh floor?W: No, they are here on the sixth. Seventh is house-ware's.Q: Where does this conversation take place?25. W: Have you made any plans yet for summer vacation, Brad?M: Not really. What I'd like to be able to do is to find a decent job.]Q: What does Brad mean?26. M: I hope I haven't made this chili too hot for you.W: Too hot for me, it couldn't be. I love spicy food.Q: What does the woman mean.27. M: Have you run up against any problems in getting your visa renewed.W: Not yet.Q: What does the woman say about her visa.28. W: Kari, did you turn in your locker key?M: No, I got Sam to do it.Q: What does Kari say about the key?29. M: Can you see the lake today?W: Y ou could if this fog would only clear.Q: What does the woman mean?30. M: I don't think Jim particularly likes his cousin.M: There have been hard feelings between them for years.Q: What does the woman say about Jim and his cousin?31. W: All of your classmates seem so enthusiastic about running in the race.M: But in the end only three of them actually took part.Q: What does the man say about his classmates.32. M: I'm no surprised you didn't care much for horror movies as a rule?W: I did too. I don't care much for horror movies as a rule?Q: What does the woman mean?33. W: Did you find the tie you wanted?M: No, I didn't have any luck at all.Q: What does the man mean?34. M: Should I buy this new exercise record for Linda for her birthday?W: She already has the cassette.Q: What does the woman mean?35. W: What's this I hear about your appearing on the six o'clock news.M: Oh that, Some people were filming something on campus and I just happened to pass in front of the camera.Q: What does the man mean?PART CHi, I'm Roris Rily, and I'm the president of the college environmental awareness Club. Before we get started, I'd like to thank everyone for coming down to the lake today to help with the cleaning up project. As you probably know, we're going to be cleaning up all of the garbage here at the lake area. We'll begin by dividing into two ten-person teams, one team will pick up litter in the picnic are and jogging trail, and one will dig out garbage found in the shallow waters of the lake itself. We'll be putting the litter in these plastic trash bags. Toss any aluminum cans you find into these boxes, and we'll take them to the recycling center later. A local business has donated these "Do Not Litter" signs to the club. So we'll need a couple of people to place them around the lake when we are through. Ok, everyone who wants to clean up around picnic tables and along the jogging path, raise your hands.36. How will the club members work to clean up the area?37. Where will the club members put litter?38. What will the club members do with the aluminum cans?39. Where will the club members put up the "Do Not Litter" signs?W: David, you play the cello, don't you?M: I did it for about six years. But I haven't practiced much since I came to college. Why do you ask?W: I'm, signing up for a non-credit string ensemble course that meets once a week on Wednesday night. We have several violist, violas and two bass players, but only on cello.M: Who's directing the group?W: Janit Hanson. Maybe you've heard of her. She plays violin in the city orchestra, and she also directs three other small local music groups.M: Mh, I have my cello here, but I think I would need to do a lot of work before my playing would sound any good at all.W: Miss Hanson will give individual instruction as well as teach us as a group. There are only ten of us now. Try to join us. We are all on the intermediate level. And anyway you won't get a grade for the course.M: I'll tell you what. I'll play a little this evening and see how it goes.W: I'm sure you'll be fine, I'll expect to see you at seven o'clock tomorrow in room 14 at the fine arts building. I hope you can come to our regular meeting.40. Why does the woman want David to sign up for the course?41. Why is David not sure that he wants to sign up?42. How often will the group meet?43. What instrument does the director of the group play in the city orchestra?44. What is the level of musical proficiency of the most of the group members?45. What will David do this evening?Today, I'll be talking about the invention of the camera and photography. The camera if often thought to be a modern invention. But as early as 1727, a German physicist discovered that light darkened silver salt, a chemical compound. Using as a camera, a big box with a small hole to let the light in, he made temporary images on the salt. Silver salt is still the base of film today. Then a French scientist made the first permanent picture by using a special piece of metal sensitized with silver salt. A photography he made in 1826 still exists. The painter Dagera improved on the process by placing common. Salt, the kind we eat, on the metal. This was in 1839, the official date of the beginning of photography. But the problem was the printing of the photographs. And it wasn't until other scientists developed the kind of paper we now use that good printing was possible and photography became truly modern. In 1860's, Matthew Brady was able to take his famous pictures of the American Civil War, thus making portrait poses very popular. In the 20th century, George Eastman of the United States simplified film developing, and Edwards Land invented the so-called instant camera with self-developing film. If we say that the photography came into existence in 1839, it follows that it has taken more than one hundred years for the camera to reach its present condition of technical refinement.46. What discovery was the basis of photography?47. How was the first prominent picture made?48. What does the speaker regard as the official date of the beginning of photography?49. According to the speaker, why was Matthew Brady remembered today?50. What did Doctor Edwards Land invent?。
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92年5月托福听力文字PART A1. We tried calling Ken, thinking he'd be home.2. She doesn't know we finished the experiment.3. Didn't she handle her presentation well?4. I don't know Maxine although we went to the same university.5. At the end of the street is a bookstore where you can buy used books.6. If he'd only asked me for help I'd have done my best for him.7. The shoe polish doesn't match the shoes.8. You'll need to get another chair from the living room.9. I had a piece of Carla's birthday cake although I usually don't like desserts.10. Here, take this pill.Don't chew it.11. I can't finish what I'm working on until I have your research result.12. Never have I heard such an unconvincing explanation13. He used to walk to work when he lived in town.14. I saw the pitcher of water about to full, but I couldn't reach it in time.15. It seems as if the bakery has been closed for months, even though it's only been two weeks.16. I would have gone to the movie if I'd known what was playing.17. I can't see the need for a car.18. Roy asked the dean to waive certain requirements.19. I turned off the lights, all ready for bed.20. It's unnecessary to take tests in a course you audit.PART B21.W:Congratulations!I understand you got a job,when do you start to work?M:You must be thinking of someone else,I'm still waiting to hear.Q:What does the man mean?22.M:Prof.Johnson seems so serious.W:But his lectures are quite humourous,aren't they?Q:What does the woman thinking about Prof Johnson?23.W:Gary,why is it that whenever I open my mailbox lately,I pull out letters addressed to you? M:Because until I find a new apartment,I'm having the post office foreard my mail to yur place. Q:What's happening to Gary's letters?24.M: They said the train won't arrive u until nine.W:Well,what that boils down to is yet another delay in our schedule.Q:What does the woman mean?25.W:If Prof.Thomas's willing to give us a three-day extension to finish the project,maybe he'll give us a few more days.M:Let's not push our luck,Mary.OK?Q:What does the man mean?26.W.How do you like the play?M:Oh,I've seen worse.Q:What does the man mean?27.M:What's happening with the new library building?W:The work crew is just finishing it up.Q:What does the woman say about the library?28.M:I'm not quite sure how to put this,but about that calculator you let me use,I dropped it ,and now the on-button doesn't light up.W:Oh,that's okay,it hasn't been working right for some time nowQ:What was the man's problem?29.M:The city is going to tear down those old houses and put up a new shopping center.W:Anothere shopping center,that's nothing new.Q:What does the woman mean?30.W:Do you know anyone who would do some typing on short notice.M:How big is the job?Q:What does the man want to know?31.M:I thunk the whole class is going on the field trip next Friday.W:I'm not so sure,not everyone has paid the transportation fee.Q:What does the woman imply?32.W:I'm taking John to that fancy new restaurant tonight.M:You can't go like that,You'd better change.Q:What does the man advise?33.M:How did you talk with Herry go?W:It never really got off the ground.Q:What does the woman imply?34.M:Hellen,don't forget to put your umbrella in the car.W:Oh,it's just overcast.Q:What does Hellen mean?35.M:Have you seen this postcard from Rom.He's in Florida,W:Oh,so he was able to get time off from work.Q:What had the woman assumed about Rom?PART C36-40W:I'm thinking about transfering out of state college into another school in the spring.M:After a year and a half?How come?I thought you liked it here.W:I do.But our commercial art department doesn't give Bachelor's degrees,only associate.I want a bachelor's.M:So where do you want to go?W:I woundn't mind going to Westwater University.It has an excellent reputation for commercial art,but I have a feeling it's very selective.M:But you've gotten grades in the three semesters you've been in the state college,haven't you? W:Yha,mostly As and Bs.M:So what are you worried about,just ask your professor to write letters of recommendation for you,and you'll be set.36.What is the woman planning to do?37.What field is the woman interested in?38.How long has the woman been studying in state college?39.What concern does the woman have about Westwater University?40.What does the man suggest that the woman do?41-45Several of you have spoken to me about the possibility of make-up labs so that you can complete laboratory work you've missed for one reason or another during the course of the semester.Since this is our last week of class,any such make-up work would have to be done this week.I'm sure you are aware that on-third of your final grade is based on your lab work,So any missing work will vertainly affect your final grade.I've decided to open the lab for three evenings this week.The lab will be open tonight,tomorrow night and Wednesday night from sisx to ten.I'll be there to assist you with materials and equipment.Since your lab notebooks for the semester are due on Thursday,the first three nights of this week will be your last opportunity to make up incomplete work.41.Who is th speaker?42.What is the speaket's main point?43.At what point in the semester is the talk given?44.How much of the final grade is based on lab work?45.On what day of the week is this talk probably given?46-50M:Welcome back.I didn't see you in calculus calss on Friday.W:I wasn't here on Friday.My geology class on went on a field trip to look at some of the different rock formations here in California.Our last stop was Death Walley,In fact,We camped there last night.M:Death Valley?but that's desert.Wasn't it much too hot for camping?W:No,not really.It gets hot during the day,but it cools off very quickly at night.There is no moisture in the air to hold the heat after the sun goes down.If it were humid,it would stay hot all night.M:Well,did you enjogy the trip?W:It was fascinating.The destert is nicer than you might think.Since there is so little vegetation growing,it's very easy to see different rock layers,folds and such,and the natural colors of rocks are specacular,There is even one part that's called"Artists"Palette",where impurites in the rocks have made brilliant colors,blues,pinks and green,You really should go see it sometime.46.What do the two speakers have in common?47.What was the woman doing on Friday?48.What had the man assumed abut the death valley?49.Why does the woman think that the desert is a good place to visit?50.According to the woman,why is "Artists Palette" particularly interesting?。