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5-5 95年5月TOFEL听力(Page300-304)A1. (A) Laura is used to trying hard.(B) Laura once had a red car.(C) Laura wants to buy a used car.(D) Laura uses her credit card often.2. (A) I wish I had gotten some gas.(B) I wasn't the only nervous student in class.(C) I wouldn't have paid for that tent.(D) I wish I had been a more attentive student.3. (A) I think Beth wrote her letter.(B) I didn't hear what Beth said about her letter.(C) Beth finally let her write what she wanted.(D) Beth used the correct address.4. (A) My pets react differently to the rain.(B) Because it's raining, I couldn't take my dog for a walk.(C) Both my pets enjoy spending time outside.(D) My dog doesn't get along with my cat.5. (A) He was too timid to speak.(B) He talked to the boy in the hall.(C) he wouldn't stop crying.(D) He stopped running in the hall.6. (A) Isn't Michael growing quickly?(B) Why does Michael complain so much?(C) What is Michael going to bring?(D) How is Michael's health?7. (A) That job doesn't seem suited to me.(B) It's impossible to find out about that job.(C) I can't wait to start my new job.(D) It's not a job that one person can do alone.8. (A) Diane is going to improve her swimming.(B) Diane is on her way to a swim meet.(C) Diane is going to meet her brother at the pool.(D) Diane practices more than any other swimmer.9. (A) My cousin doesn't like to watch documentaries.(B) My cousin failed his driving test.(C) My cousin left the documents in his car.(D) My cousin wasn't able to get his license.10. (A) The stereo had to be repaired, so Larry did it.(B) The electrician repaid the money to Larry.(C) The electrician fixed Larry's stereo.(D) The electricity in Larry's house was turned off.11. (A) Do you realize how expensive it is to go to that school?(B) You know about the increase in school expenses, don't you?(C) Are you aware that you can go to that school at a minimal cost?(D) How much did you pay for school fees?12. (A) How many things do you own?(B) Can you possibly do that?(C) What did you pay for that?(D) What could have made you do that?13. (A) I thought about getting a second workbook.(B) I'm sorry I didn't borrow the workbook as well.(C) I plan to finish the workbook tomorrow.(D) I don't know why I need two workbooks.14. (A) It took forever to resolve the problem with the account.(B) It was difficult to calculate the balance.(C) This math work is difficult and time-consuming.(D) It is hard to get help with these problems.15. (A) I never seem to be able to finish a project.(B) I prefer unfurnished places.(C) I would like to leave early, but I can't.(D) I must complete everything I begin.16. (A) I wasn't supposed to receive my bills in the mail.(B) I don't want to file all those letters.(C) I was expecting to find a pile of mail on my desk.(D) I ought to catch up with my correspondence.17. (A) Several bills were stapled together.(B) We paid the bill in cash.(C) The bill included an extra charge.(D) The cashier put the bill onto a charge card.18. (A) I think the architecture department is in that building.(B) I like modern buildings better than older ones.(C) I don't like any new buildings.(D) I don't' think modern and older architecture go together.19. (A) Warm weather is expected after the storm.(B) Forecasts have been wrong several times lately.(C) Weather conditions have improved since the last forecast.(D) We are expecting bad weather to come soon.20. (A) I don't want to be a veterinarian anymore.(B) Do you think it's a good idea to become a veterinarian?(C) I once met a very interesting veterinarian.(D) Will you become a veterinarian after college?21. (A) She thinks the time has passed quickly.(B) She thinks it's after midnight.(C) She doesn't believe the man.(D) She doesn't care what time it is.22. (A) She's sorry there's no cake left.(B) She'll stay for dessert.(C) The host asked her to leave.(D) She has to go.23. (A) He was wrong about the wedding date.(B) Car's wedding has been postponed till July.(C) He can't remember when Carl got married.(D) Carl has only been married since June.24. (A) If he earned more money, he'd be able to save more.(B) He didn't save much of his salary.(C) He spent his savings on summer housing.(D) His summer job didn't pay well.25. (A) He'll return the following week.(B) He'll be back immediately after the holiday.(C) He's coming back for the holiday.(D) He'll begin his vacation next week.26. (A) He may not answer the woman's question.(B) He doesn't know the answer to the woman's question.(C) He doesn't like to ask personal questions.(D) He's already promised to answer the question.27. (A) Catch a later flight.(B) Put the telephone near the bed.(C) Wake up as early as he can.(D) Ask the hotel staff for help.28. (A) He doesn't receive letters from Canada.(B) His roommate would like to trade stamps.(C) He can't give the woman the stamps.(D) The woman should ask her sister for extra stamps.29. (A) The meeting was announced today.(B) She'll make the call later.(C) There won't be a meeting tomorrow.(D) She was asked to reserve a room.30. (A) He eats too much when he plays chess.(B) He won't join the chess club.(C) Chess is his favorite game.(D) He doesn't enjoy chess as much as he used to.31. (A) The restaurant wasn't very crowded.(B) The meal was very expensive.(C) The magazine wasn't very interesting.(D) The food wasn't very good.32. (A) He hasn't read the newspapers yet.(B) He wants to save the papers for a while.(C) The woman should pick up the newspapers.(D) He wants the woman to read some interesting articles.33. (A) Nancy hasn't heard about Bill's new job.(B) Nancy won't be pleased by the news.(C) He doesn't think Bill got the job.(D) Nancy has also gotten a promotion.34. (A) She has already presented her research topic.(B) She's not prepared for class yet.(C) She won't be able to attend class tomorrow.(D) She's going to start looking for a research topic tomorrow.35. (A) It doesn't provide much shade.(B) It's taller than the apartment building.(C) It's not an oak tree.(D) It has an unusual name.36. (A) He drives too fast.(B) he plays his guitar too loudly.(C) His radio wakes her children up.(D) His friends are too noisy.37. (A) At midnight.(B) In the morning.(C) When the car is turned off.(D) When the neighbors' son leaves for work.38. (A) She doesn't want to make a bad first impression.(B) She is afraid of getting off the subject.(C) She is afraid they won't listen.(D) She knows that they can't do anything about it.39. (A) Nancy should call the neighbors to complain.(B) Nancy should introduce her children to the neighbors.(C) Nancy should ask the neighbors' son to babysit.(D) Nancy should bring the neighbors a gift.40. (A) The importance of eating a balanced breakfast.(B) The role of minerals in maintaining good health.(C) Calorie counting at meals.(D) Health problems associated with overeating.41. (A) One-half.(B) One-third.(C) One-fourth.(D) One-fifth.42. (A) Plenty of sleep.(B) A variety of foods.(C) occasional exercise.(D) Sufficient body fat.43. (A) How much it has improved in recent years.(B) How reliable long-range forecasts are.(C) How long it takes to become a meteorologist.(D) How the current forecast will affect the speakers.44. (A) The amount of cloud covering.(B) The wind conditions.(C) The amount of snow.(D) The temperature.45. (A) Some forecasting machines do not work well in hot weather.(B) The weather patterns are more changeable in the autumn.(C) Experts spend less time studying autumn.(D) The National Weather Service misplaced its spring and summer data.46. (A) He no longer believes short-range forecasts.(B) He is so fascinated that he decides to study meteorology.(C) he realizes that there is some value in long-range forecasting.(D) He decides to change his forecast.47. (A) Explaining the campus architecture to visitors.(B) Providing orientation for new campus employees.(C) Familiarizing new students with the campus.(D) Advising students about which classes to take.48. (A) Registration forms.(B) A library card.(C) A list of classes.(D) A campus map.49. (A) In the registrar's office.(B) In the library.(C) In the math building.(D) In the cafeteria.50. (A) Move into their dormitories.(B) Find their classrooms.(C) Memorize campus landmarks.(D) Complete their registration materials.95年5月TOFEL语法EXERCISE TWENTY-NINE (Page196-198)B1. _____ Henry Ford first sought financial backing for making cars, the very notion of farmersand clerks owning automobiles was considered ridiculous.(A) How(B) Even(C) When(D) Despite2. The first president of Cornell University, Andrew White _____ the concept of a universityunaffiliated with any religious sect or political party.(A) develop(B) developing(C) develops(D) developed3. In order for information to be easily communicated, _____ must be organized in anunderstandable way.(B) and(C) it(D) how4. Because of record snowfalls in the mountains surrounding Utah's Great Salt Lake, there ismore water in the lake and its salt content is _____ it once was.(A) least as(B) much less than(C) the least what(D) less5. Home movies began to become popular as a hobby in the United States during the 1920's,_____ of low-cost film.(A) the invention followed(B) the invention to follow(C) following the invention(D) invention the following6. Mary Edmonia Lewis, a sculptor who studied at Oberlin College, was _____ by Hrrietffosmer.(A) tutored in the neoclassical aesthetic(B) the neoclassical aesthetic tutored in(C) aesthetic in the neoclassical tutored(D) the aesthetic neoclassical tutored in7. Even though rhubarb is a vegetable, _____ as a dessert.(A) popular also(B) it is popular(C) but it is popular(D) which is popular8. Elizabeth Cabot Agassiz, _____ of Radeliffe College, had worked as both an educator and anaturalist.(A) the first president(B) was the first president(C) she was the first president(D) which she was the first president9. _____ ever developed was celluloid, a combination of natural camphor and cellulose nitrate.(A) The first plastic and(B) Being the first plastic(C) The first plastic(D) It was the first plastic10. Often the design of a scholarly investigation _____ by the question it is addressing.(A) to affect(B) affects(C) affected(D) will be affected11. Though once quite large, _____ population of the bald eagle across North America hasdrastically declined in the past forty years.(A) it is the(B) there is the(D) the12. Plywood was originally manufactured from logs _____ for other purposes.(A) were not suitable(B) that were not suitable(C) which they were not suitable(D) and suitable were not13. Aerobic exercises create a _____ oxygen in the body without seriously disrupting normalbody functions.(A) demand(B) demanding(C) demanding of(D) demand for14. A protagonist of a play is _____ in tragedy as the suffering main character.(A) what known(B) known as(C) what it is known(D) what is know15. The beaver chews down trees to get food and material _____ its home.(A) builds(B) it can builds(C) that it builds(D) with which to build16. The architect rural style of Mannerism used unbalanced proportions nor arbitraryA Barrangements of decoration.C D17. The theater is perhaps the most complex of the arts, requiring a number large of people for aA B C D play's performance.18. Some comets are visibly to the unaided eye, but only for several months, when they passA B C D closest to the Sun.19. Singer, comedienne, and creating of the radio character Baby Snooks, Fanny Buice had anA Bengaging personality that delighted audiences for nearly half a century.C D20. Saccharin is about 300 times as sweeter as table sugar but has no carbohydrates and no foodA B C D value.21. One of the keys to the survival of any animal is its ability adapts to changes in theA B C Denvironment.22. The element bromine is not found in nature in the free state because of their strong tendencyA B Cto take up electrons and form compounds.D23. During dives that may reach depths of almost 5,000 feet, an elephant seal can holds its breathA B C Dfor an hour or more.24. The development of the boiler is closely related to those of the steam engine, to which it is aA B Cnecessary adjunct.D25. The Rodeo Association of America, formed in 1929, set up a system points for determiningA B Cthe national rodeo champions.D26. As the late 1940's, Jackson Pollock's art has been considered the pivotal manifestation ofA BAbstract Expressionism, as his form of it is known.C D27. Stars differ fundamental from planets in that they are self-luminous whereas planets shine byA B C reflected light.D28. In 1973 and 1974 Dr. Sylvia Mead was selected chief scientist and aquanaut for divingA B projects involved the underwater laboratory Hydrolab.C D29. An electromagnet is a device which magnetism is produced by an electric magnet.A B C D30. Almost all human activity alters water quality somewhat, but not necessity as a result ofA B C Dpollution by human materials.31. During periods of heavy rains, a swamp can become a naturally flood controlling device ifA Bexcess runoff can be temporarily stored in its basin.C D32. With the advent of power-driven machinery, home industry began toward give way toA B Cproduction in mills and factories.D33. Liquefied natural gas is the most volatile chemistry explosive in common use today.A B C D34. Historian have been able to calculate the dates of events from long ago by tracing referencesA Bto eclipses that took place at the same time.C D35. In a small community, behavioral norms are more universally understood and accepted, andA Bare therefore more likely being homogeneous than in a large city.C D36. Anthropologists face complex problems of analysis and synthesis when they go about the taskA Bof description the culture of a group of people.C D37. The guilds of the Middle Ages began as associations in merchants established for the purposeA Bof regulating the rules of commerce.C D38. Booker T. Washington viewed as one of the ablest public speakers of his time.A B C D39. The Alaskan wilderness is filled of wildlife, including wolves, foxes ,and such waterfowl asA B Cwild geese.D40. Historically, no artists have presented clearer or the more complete records of theA B Cdevelopment of human culture than sculptors have.D95年5月TOFEL阅读EXERCISE TWENTY-NINE (Page252-256)CPassage 1Before the 1850's the United States had a number of small colleges, most of them dating from colonial days. They were small, church - connected institutions whose primary concern was to shape the moral character of their students.Throughout Europe, institutions of higher learning had developed, bearing the ancient name of university. In Germany a different kind of university had developed. The German university was concerned primarily with creating and spreading knowledge, not morals. Between midcentury and the end of the 1800's, more than nine thousand young Americans, dissatisfied with their training at home, went to Germany for advanced study. Some of them returned to become presidents of venerable colleges-Harvard, Yale, Columbia-and transform them into modern universities. The new presidents broke all ties with the churches and brought in a new kind of faculty. Professors were hired for their knowledge of a subject, not because they were of the proper faith and had a strong arm for disciplining students. The new principle was that a university was to create knowledge as well as pass it on, and this called for a faculty composed of teacher - scholars. Drilling and learning by rote were replaced by the German method of lecturing. in which the professor's own research was presented 'in class. Graduate training leading to the Ph. D, an ancient German degree signifying the highest eve: of advanced scholarly attainment, was introduced. With the establishment of the seminar system, graduate students learned to question, analyze, and conduct their own research.At the same time, the new university greatly expanded in size and course offerings, breaking completely out of the old, constricted curriculum of mathematics, classics, rhetoric, and music. The president of Harvard pioneered the elective system, by which students were able to choose their own courses of study. The notion of major fields of study emerged. The new goal was to make the university relevant to the real pursuits of the world. Paying close heed to the practical needs of society, the new universities trained men and women to work at its tasks, with engineering students being the most characteristic of the new regime. Students were also trained as economists, architects, agriculturalists, social welfare workers, and teachers.1.The word "this" in line 13 refers to which of the following?(A)Creating and passing on knowledge(B)Drilling and learning by rote(C)Disciplining students(D)Developing moral principles2 According to the passage, the seminar system encouraged students to(A)discuss moral issues(B)study the classics, rhetoric, and music(C)study overseas(D)work more independently3. The word "constricted" in line 20 is closest in meaning to which of the following"(A) Mandatory(B) Limited(A) Challenging(D) Competitive4.It can be inferred from the passage that before 1850, all of the following were characteristic of higher education EXCEPT(A)the elective system(B)drilling(C)strict discipline(D) rote learning5.Those who favored the new university would be most likely to agree with which of the following statements?(A) Learning is best achieved through discipline and drill.(B) Shaping the moral character of students should be the primary goal(C) Higher education should prepare students to contribute to society.(D) Teachers should select their students' courses.6. Where does the author mention why many students decided to study abroad?(A) Lines 1-2(B) Lines 7-8(C)Lines 21-22(D) Lines 25-26Passage 2Most of our planet is covered by water. There is so much of it that if all the mountains of the world were leveled and their debris dumped into the oceans, the surface of the globe would be entirely submerged beneath water to a depth of several thousand meters. The great basins between the continents, in which all this water lies, are themselves more varied topographically than the surface of the land. The highest terrestrial mountain, Mount Everest, would fit into the deepest part of the ocean, the Mariana Trench, with its peak a kilometer beneath the surface. On the other hand, the biggest mountains of the sea are so huge that they rise above the surface of the water to form chains of islands. Mauna Kea, the highest of the Hawaiian volcanoes, measured from its base on the ocean floor, is more than 10,000 meters high and so can claim to be highest mountain on the planet.The seas first formed when the Earth began to cool soon after its birth and hot water vapor condensed on its surface. They wore further fed by water gushing through volcanic vents from the interior of the Earth. The water of these young seas was not pure, like rainwater, but contained significant quantities of chlorine, bromine, iodine, boron, and nitrogen, as well as traces of many rarer substances. Since then other ingredients have been added. As continental rocks weather and erode, they produce salts that are carried in solution down to the sea by rivers. So, over millennia, the sea has been getting saltier and saltier.Life first appeared in this chemically rich water some 3.5 billion years ago. We know from fossils that the first organisms were simple single - celled bacteria and algae. Organisms very like them still exist in the sea today. They are the basis of all marine life, indeed. Were it not for these algae, the seas would still be completely sterile and the land uninhabited.1. The word "debris" in line 2 is closest in meaning to(A)fragments(B)decay(C)composition(D)foundation2.The writer mentions Mount Everest in line 5 in order to(A) show how comparatively small underwater mountains are(B)reveal the proportions of the underwater terrain(C)explain how volcanoes are formed(D) identify the largest mountain on the planet3. The word "they" in line 16 refers to(A)ingredients(B)rocks(C)substances(D)salts4. According to the passage, which of the following has contributed to the sea becoming increasingly salty?(A)Water vapor condensing on the surface of the sea(B)Single- celled organisms decaying in the sea(C)Products of erosion being transported to the sea(D)Sterile rainwater falling into the sea5.Which of the following is mentioned as part of the foundation of all life in the sea?(A)Algae(B)Fossils(C)Seaweed(D)Rainwater6.Where in the passage does the author mention the processes that led to the creation of theseas on Earth?(A)Lines 1-3(B) L ines 5 - 7(C) L ines 11 - 13(D) L ines 15-17Passage 3The most striking single fact about chimpanzees is the flexibility of their social life, the lack of any rigid form of organization. It represents about as far a departure from the baboon type of organization as one can find among the higher primates, and serves to emphasize the great variety of primate adaptations. Chimpanzees are more human than baboons, or rather they jibe better with the way we like to picture ourselves, as free - wheeling individuals who tend to be unpredictable, do not take readily to any form of regimentation, and are frequently charming. (Charm is relatively rare among baboons.)Two researchers have described what they found during more than eight months spent among chimpanzees in their natural habitat, the forest: "We were quite surprised to observe that there is no single distinct social unit in chimpanzee society. Not only is there no 'family' or 'harem' organization; neither is there a 'troop' organization-that is to say, no particular chimpanzees keep permanently together. On the contrary, individuals move about at will alone or in small groups best described as bands, which sometimes form into large aggregations. They leave their associates if they want to, and join up with new ones without conflict.The general practice is best described as "easy come, easy go," although there are certain group - forming tendencies. As a rule chimpanzees move about in one of four types of band: adult males only; mothers and offspring and occasionally a few other females; adults and adolescents of bothsexes, but no mothers with young; and representatives of all categories mixed together. The composition of bands may change a number of times during the course of a day as individuals wander off and groups split or combine with other groups. On the other hand, certain individuals prefer one another's company. One of the researchers observed that four males often roamed together over a four-month period, and mothers often associated with their older offspring.1. The author's main purpose is to explain(A) how chimpanzees mate(B) t he differences between baboons and chimpanzees(C) w hy chimpanzees live in the forest(D) the relationships among chimpanzees(E)2. The author implies that the social behavior of baboons is(A) predictable(B) p ractical(C) p olitical(D) primitive3. According to the passage, the researchers were surprised that chimpanzees had such(A) temporary associations(B) h umanlike families(C) v iolent conflicts(D)large harems4. In line 16, the phrase "easy come, easy go" could best be replaced by(A)immobile(B)nonchalant(C)functional(D)aggressive5. According to the passage, the membership of a chimpanzee band may change several times ina(A) day(B) week(C) month(D) year6. Where in the passage does the author concede that individual chimpanzees may have apreference for certain companions?(A) Lines 2-4(B) Lines 10-12(C) Lines 16-17(D) Lines 21-22Passage 4Perhaps no poet S career was more closely associated with the imagist movement than was that of H. D. (Hilda Doolittle). Her verse, with its precise, clear images, typified the imagists rebellion against what they perceived as the sentimentalism and careless techniques of nineteenth century poetryH. D. attended private schools in Philadelphia and then Bryn Maws College. The love of classical antiquity she acquired during these years later surfaced in the many references in her poetry to figures from Greek and Egyptian mythology and in her classical notions of beauty and form. While in Philadelphia she also began rewarding friendships with Ezra Pound. William Carlos Williams, and Harriet Monroe.In 1910.. H. D. sailed for Europe, where her career began. Soon after arriving in London, she renewed her friendship with Pound and met and married Richard Aldington, an imagist poet and novelist who also directly influenced the shape of her writing. She began writing short poems that so impressed Pound with their precise description and diction that he insisted she submit them to Harriet Monroe's Poetry magazine signed "H. D., Imagist." She persisted in using her initials for the remainder of her career, a career, a closely linked to the Imagist rebellion against more traditional poetry.The clear, spare, and energetic lyrics of H. D's early poems, with their classical images, later became fuller, freer, and more "pen" philosophic explorations of the world. By then, the destruction of the Second World War that she witnessed elicited deeper visions of the relationship of ancient truths to modern realities. That vision is expressed in such works as Trilogy (1946), Helen in Egypt (1961), and her last work9 Hermetic Definition (1961).H. D.'s industry and literary achievement are lust beginning to be recognized and appreciated. In addition to her poetry, she wrote several novels, including Palimpsest (1926), Hedyus (1928), and Bid Me to Live (1960). Many of her other poems, essays, and short stories have been published posthumously.1.What does the passage mainly discuss?(A)H.D.'s early works(B)H. D. 's contributions to a literary movement(C)The influence of nineteenth century Poetry on H.D. 's work(D)The role of mythology in H. D. 's poetry2. According to the passage, the Imagists revolted against earlier poets' emphasis on(A)strict technique(B)the classics(C)beauty and form(D)emotion3. According to the passage, H. D. 's interest in the classics was inspired by(A) Imagist poetry(B) the Second World War(C) her travel experiences(D) her formal education4. H. D. was encouraged to submit her work to poetry magazine by which of the following?(A)Richard Adlington(B)Ezra Pound(C)Harriet Monroe(D)William Carlos Williams5. It can be inferred from the passage that H. D.'s work(A) d iscussed personal relationships(B) w as typical of nineteenth century work(C) w as difficult to understand(D) b ecame more widely known after her deathPassage 5Fully outfitted for work on the range, a cowboy, in the days of the western frontier, was covered from head to foot in a protective costume that identified him as distinctly as a knight's armor identified its owner. But every item of dress had a useful purpose, from the broad - brimmed hat that kept sun and rain off his head to the spurs fastened to the backs of his boots. Even the cowboy's ornamental - looking bandanna had various functions-as a mask to keep out trail dust, as insulation against the desert sun when wadded up and stuck in a hat crown, even as。

老托福精选95-05阅读理解原文、真题及答案答案见隐藏文字1999.10Questions 1-10Potash (the old name for potassium carbonate) is one of the two alkalis (the other being soda, sodium carbonate) that were used from remote antiquity in the making of glass, and from the early Middle Ages in the making of soap: the former being the product of heating a mixture of alkali and sand, the latter a product of alkali and vegetable oil. Their importance in the communities of colonial North America need hardly be stressed.Potash and soda are interchangeable for all purposes, but for glass-or soap-making either would do. Soda was obtained largely from the ashes of certain Mediterranean sea plants, potash from those of inland vegetation. Hence potash was more familiar to the early European settlers of the North American continent.The settlement at Jamestown in Virginia was in many ways a microcosm of the economy of colonial North America, and potash was one of its first concerns. It was required for the glassworks, the first factory in the British colonies, and was produced in sufficient quantity to permit the inclusion of potash in the first cargo shipped out of Jamestown. The second ship to arrive in the settlement from England included among its passengers experts in potash making.The method of making potash was simple enough. Logs was piled up and burned in the open, and the ashes collected. The ashes were placed in a barrel with holes in the bottom, and water was poured over them. The solution draining from the barrel was 204 boiled down in iron kettles. The resulting mass was further heated to fuse the mass into what was called potash.In North America, potash making quickly became adjunct to the clearing of land for agriculture, for it was estimated that as much as half the cost of clearing land could be recovered by the sale of potash. Some potash was exported from Maine and New Hampshire in the seventeenth century, but the market turned out to be mainly domestic, consisting mostly of shipments from the northern to the southern colonies. For despite the beginning of the trade at Jamestown and such encouragements as a series of acts "to encourage the making of potash," beginning in 1707 in South Carolina, the softwoods in the South proved to be poor sources of the substance.1. What aspect of potash does the passage mainly discuss?(A) How it was made(B) Its value as a product for export(C) How it differs from other alkalis(D) Its importance in colonial North America2. All of the following statements are true of both potash and soda EXPECT:(A) They are alkalis.(B) They are made from sea plants.(C) They are used in making soap.(D) They are used in making glass.(A) alkali(B) glass(C) sand(D) soap(A) defined(B) emphasized(C) adjusted(D) mentioned(A) convenient(B) identifiable(C) equivalent(D) advantageous6. It can be inferred from the passage that potash was more common than soda in colonial North America because(A) the materials needed for making soda were not readily available(B) making potash required less time than making soda(C) potash was better than soda for making glass and soap(D) the colonial glassworks found soda more difficult to use7. According to paragraph 4, all of the following were needed for making potash EXCEPT(A) wood(B) fire(C) sand(D) water(A) addition(B) answer(C) problem(D) possibility9. According to the passage, a major benefit of making potash was that(A) it could be exported to Europe in exchange for other goods(B) it helped finance the creation of farms(C) it could be made with a variety of materials(D) stimulated the development of new ways of glassmaking10. According to paragraph 5, the softwoods in the South posed which of the following problems for southern settles?(A) The softwoods were not very plentiful.(B) The softwoods could not be used to build houses.(C) The softwoods were not very marketable.(D) The softwoods were not very useful for making potash.Questions 11-21The Origination of BirdsKeywords: pterosaurs, Birds, wing, flight, fossilThe first flying vertebrates were true reptiles in which one of the fingers of the front limbs became very elongated, providing support for a flap of stretched skin that served as a wing.These were the the "winged lizards." The earliest pterosaurs arose near the end of the Triassic period of the Mesozoic Era, some 70 million years before the first known fossils of true birds occur, and they presumably dominated the skies until they were eventually displaced by birds. Like the dinosaurs, some the pterosaurs became gigantic; the largest fossil discovered is of an individual that had a wingspan of 50 feet or more, larger thanand probably without the necessary powerful muscles for sustained wing movement. TheyBirds, despite sharing common reptilian ancestors with pterosaurs, evolved quite separately and have been much more successful in their dominance of the air. They are an example of a common theme in evolution, the more or less parallel development of different types of body structure and function for the same reason-in this case, for flight. Although the fossil record, as always, is not complete enough to determine definitively the evolutionary lineage of the birds or in as much detail as one would like, it is better in this case than for many other animal groups. That is because of the unusual preservation in a limestone quarry in southern Germany of Archaeopteryx, a fossil that many have called the link between dinosaurs and birds. Indeed, had it not been for the superb preservation of these fossils, they might well havebut in the line-grained limestone in which these fossils occur there are delicate impressions of 206 feathers and fine details of bone structure that make it clear that Archaeopteryx was a bird. All birds living today, from the great condors of the Andes to the tiniest wrens, race their origin back to the Mesozoic dinosaurs.11. What does the passage mainly discuss?(A) Characteristics of pterosaur wings(B) The discovery of fossil remains of Archaeopteryx(C) Reasons for the extinction of early flying vertebrates(D) The development of flight in reptiles and birds12. Which of the following is true of early reptile wings?(A) They evolved from strong limb muscles.(B) They consisted of an extension of skin.(C) They connected the front and back limbs.(D) They required fingers of equal length.(A) creating(B) meaning(C) related to(D) simplified14. It can be inferred from the passage that birds were probably dominant in the skies(A) in the early Triassic period(B) before the appearance of pterosaurs(C) after the decline of pterosaurs(D) before dinosaurs could be found on land.(A) illustrate the size of wingspans in some pterosaurs(B) compare the energy needs of dinosaurs with those of modern machines(C) demonstrate the differences between mechanized flight and animal flight(D) establish the practical applications of the study of fossils(A) powerful muscles(B) bodies(C) jaws(D) flying reptiles(A) of their limited wingspan(B) of their disproportionately large bodies(C) they lacked muscles needed for extended flight(D) climate conditions of the time provided insufficient wind power18. In paragraph 2, the author discusses the development of flight in birds as resulting from(A) a similarity in body structure to pterosaurs(B) an evolution from pterosaurs(C) the dominance of birds and pterosaurs over land animals(D) a separate but parallel development process to that of pterosaurs(A) perfected(B) replaced(C) categorized(D) protected20. Which of the following helped researchers determine that Archaeopteryx was not a dinosaurs?(A) Its tail(B) Its teeth(C) The shape of its skull(D) Details of its bone structure21. What is the significance of the discovery that was made in southern Germany?(A) It is thought to demonstrate that birds evolved from dinosaurs.(B) It is proof that the climate and soils of Europe have changed over time.(C) It suggests that dinosaurs were dominant in areas rich in limestone.(D) It supports the theory that Archaeopteryx was a powerful dinosaur.Questions 22-31In July of 1994, an astounding series of events took place. The world anxiously watched as, every few hours, a hurtling chunk of comet plunged into the atmosphere of Jupiter. All of theonce part of the same object, now dismembered and strung out along the same orbit. This cometary train, glistening like a string of pearls, had been first glimpsed only a few months before its fateful impact with Jupiter, and rather quickly scientists had predicted that the fragments were on a collision course with the giant planet. The impact caused an explosion clearly visible from Earth, a bright flaming fire that quickly expanded as each icy massatmosphere, its immense kinetic energy was transformed into heat, producing a superheated fireball that was ejected back through the tunnel the fragment had made a few seconds earlier. The residues from these explosions left huge black marks on the face of Jupiter, some of which have stretched out to form dark ribbons.Although this impact event was of considerable scientific import, it especially piqued public curiosity and interest. Photographs of each collision made the evening television newscast and were posted on the Internet. This was possibly the most open scientific endeavor in history. The face of the largest planet in the solar system was changed before our very eyes. And for the very first time, most of humanity came to fully appreciate the fact that we ourselves live onrealization was a surprise to many, but it should not have been. One of the great truths revealed by the last few decades of planetary exploration is that collisions between bodies of all sizes are relatively commonplace, at least in geologic terms, and were even more frequent in the early solar system.22. The passage mentions which of the following with respect to the fragments of comet Shoemaker-Levy 9?(A) They were once combine in a larger body.(B) Some of them burned up before entering(C) Some of them are still orbiting Jupiter.(D) They have an unusual orbit.(A) respectively(B) popularly(C) also(D) together24. The author compares the fragments of comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 to all of the following EXCEPT(A) a dismembered body(B) a train(C) a pearl necklace(D) a giant planet25. Before comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 hit Jupiter in July 1994, scientists(A) had been unaware of its existence(B) had been tracking it for only a few months(C) had observed its breakup into twenty-odd fragments(D) had decided it would not collide with the planet26. Before the comet fragments entered the atmosphere of Jupiter, they were most likely(A) invisible(B) black(C) frozen(D) exploding27. Superheated fireballs were produced as soon as the fragments of comet shoemaker- Levy 9(A) hit the surface of Jupiter(B) were pulled into Jupiter's orbit the atmosphere of Jupiter.(C) were ejected back through the tunnel(D) entered the atmosphere of Jupiter(A) burned up(B) broke into smaller pieces(C) increased its speed(D) grew in size29. Which of the following is mentioned as evidence of the explosions that is still visible on Jupiter?(A) fireballs(B) ice masses(C) black marks(D) tunnels30. Paragraph 2 discusses the impact of the comet Shoemaker-levy 9 primarily in terms of(A) its importance as an event of-great scientific significance(B) its effect on public awareness of the possibility of damage to Earth(C) the changes it made to the surface of Jupiter(D) the effect it had on television broadcasting(A) Earth(B) Jupiter(C) the solar system(D) a cometQuestions 32-42The year 1850 may be considered the beginning of a new epoch in America art, with respect to the development of watercolor painting. In December of that year, a group of thirty artists gathered in the studio of John Falconer in New York City and drafted both a constitution and bylaws, establishing The Society for the Promotion of Painting in Water Color. In addition tofounded a small school for the instruction of watercolor painting Periodic exhibitions of the members' paintings also included works by noted English artists of the day, borrowed from embryonic private collections in the city. The society's activities also included organized sketching excursions along the Hudson River. Its major public exposure came in 1853, when the society presented works by its members in the "Industry of All Nations" section of the Crystal Palace Exposition in New York.The society did not prosper, however, and by the time of its annual meeting in 1854 membership had fallen to twenty-one. The group gave up its quarters in the Library Societybuilding and returned to Falconer's studio, broke up amid dissension. No further attempt to formally organize the growing numbers of watercolor painters in New York City was made for more than a decade. During that decade, though, Henry Warren's Painting inWater Color was published in New York City in 1856-the book was a improvement over the only other manual of instruction existing at the time, Elements of Graphic Art, by Archibald Roberson, published in 1802 and by the 1850's long out of print.In 1866 the National Academy of Design was host to an exhibition of watercolor painting in its elaborate neo-Venetian Gothic building on Twenty-Third Street in New York City. The exhibit was sponsored by an independent group called The Artists Fund Society. Within a fewThe American Society of Painters in Water Colors.32. This passage is mainly about(A) the most influential watercolor painters in the mid-1800's(B) efforts to organize watercolor painters in New York City during the mid-1800's(C) a famous exhibition of watercolor paintings in New York City in the mid-1800's(D) styles of watercolor painting in New York City during the mid-1800's33. The year 1850 was significant in the history of watercolor painting mainly because(A) a group of artists established a watercolorpainting society(B) watercolor painting was first introduced to New York City(C) John Falconer established his studio for watercolor painters(D) The first book on watercolor painting was published(A) locking(B) creating(C) constructing(D) acquiring35. All of the following can be inferred about the Society for the promotion of Painting in Water Color EXCEPT:(A) The society exhibited paintings in lower Manhattan.(B) Instruction in watercolor painting was offered by members of the society(C) The society exhibited only the paintings of its members.(D) Scenes of the Hudson River appeared often in the work of society members.36. The exhibition at the Crystal Palace of the works of the Society for the Promotion of Painting in Water Color was significant for which of the following reasons?(A) It resulted in a dramatic increase in the popularity of painting with watercolor.(B) It was the first time an exhibition was funded by a private source.(C) It was the first important exhibition of the society's work.(D) It resulted in a large increase in the membership of the society.(A) time(B) group(C) building(D) studio38. Which of the following is true of watercolor painters in New York City in the late 1850's?(A) They increased in number despite a lack of formal organization.(B) They were unable to exhibit their paintings because of the lack of exhibition space.(C) The Artists Fund Society helped them to form The American Society of Painters in Water Colors.(D) They formed a new society because they were not allowed to join groups run by other kinds of artists.39. Henry Warren's Painting in Water Color was important to artists because it(A) received an important reward(B) was the only textbook published that taught painting(C) was much better than an earlier published(D) attracted the interest of art collectors(A) sensitive(B) great(C) thoughtful(D) planned41. The year 1866 was significant for watercolor painting for which of the following reasons?(A) Elements of Graphic Art was republished.(B) Private collections of watercolors were first publicly exhibited.(C) The neo-Venetian Gothic building on Twenty-Third Street in New York City was built.(D) The National Academy of Design held an exhibition of watercolor paintings.(A) wealthy(B) local(C) famous(D) organizedQuestions 42-50Pennsylvania's colonial ironmasters forged iron and a revolution that had both industrialand The colonists in North America wanted the right to the profits gained from their manufacturing. However, England wanted all of the colonies' rich ores and raw materials to feed its own factories, and also wanted the colonies to be a market for its finished goods. England passed legislation in 1750 to prohibit colonists from making finished iron products, but by 1771, when entrepreneur Mark Bird established the Hopewell blast furnace in Pennsylvania, iron making had become the backbone of American industry. It also had become one of the major issues that fomented the revolutionary break between England and the British colonies. By the time the War of Independence broke out in 1776, Bird, angered and determined, was manufacturing cannons and shot at Hopewell to be used by the Continental Army.After the war, Hopewell, along with hundreds of other "iron plantations," continued to form the new nation's industrial foundation well into the nineteenth century. The rural landscape became dotted with tall stone pyramids that breathed flames and smoke, charcoal-fueled iron furnaces that produced the versatile metal so crucial to the nation's growth. Generations of ironmasters, craftspeople, and workers produced goods during war and peace-ranging from cannons and shot to domestic items such as cast-iron stoves, pots, and sash weights for windows.The region around Hopewell had everything needed for iron production: a wealth of iron ore near the surface, limestone for removing impurities from the iron, hardwood forests tointo the furnace fires, and workers to supply the labor. By the 1830's, Hopewell had developed a reputation for producing high quality cast-iron stoves, for which there was a steady market.it became easier to ship parts made by Hopewell workers to sites all over the east coast. Therestove". By the time the last fires burned out at Hopewell ironworks in 1883, the community(A) significance(B) motives(C) foundations(D) progress44. It can be inferred that the purpose of the legislation passed by England in 1750 was to(A) reduce the price of English-made iron goods sold in the colonies(B) prevent the outbreak of the War of Independence(C) require colonists to buy manufactured(D) keep the colonies from establishing new markets for their raw materials.45. The author compares iron furnaces to which of the following?(A) Cannons(B) Pyramids(C) Pots(D) Windows(A) reliable(B) fresh(C) appealing(D) rapid47. Pennsylvania was an ideal location for the Hopewell ironworks for all of the following reasons EXCEPT(A) Many workers were available in the area.(B) The center of operations of the army was nearby.(C) The metal ore was easy to acquire(D) There was an abundance of wood.(A) improvements in transportation benefited the Hopewell ironworks(B) iron was used in the construction of various types of transportation(C) the transportation system of Pennsylvania was superior to that of other states.(D) Hopewell never became a major transportation center(A) links (B) parts (C) workers (D) sites(A) only(B) a maximum of(C) approximately(D) a variety of。

95 年12 月托福听力文字Part A1. A: It’s a beautiful day today. Want to go roller-skating（轮滑）?B: Any other time will be great. But today I’m working on a paper.What does the woman mean?1.(A) She doesn’t like roller skating.(B) She writing a story about roller skating.(C) She’s too busy to go roller skating.(D) The man shouldn’t be going roller skating.2. A: I thought you said you are going to call me last week about that car I’m selling.B: Oh, I’m so sorry. It completely slipped my mind.What does the man mean?2.(A) He already bought a car.(B) He didn’t mean to bother the woman.(C) He didn’t say he would call the woman.(D) He forgot to call the woman.3. A: Before we go to the movie theater, I have to stop at the bank and get some money.B: Don’t worry about that. This is my treat（请客）.What does the woman mean?3.(A) Admission to the movie is free.(B) She’ll lend the man some money.(C) She’ll b uy the tickets for the movie.(D) She paid for the movie the last time.4. A: How did you like the concert? I found it really moving（动人的，感动的）. B: I love classical music. But that conductor seemed a bit inexperienced. What does the man mean?(A) He was surprised the woman didn’t like the concert.(B) He enjoyed the concert more that the woman did.(C) He was not impressed by the conducting.(D) He didn’t like the choice of music.5. A: I can’t find Elm Drive anywhere（在任何地方）on this map. I don’t think there is any such street.B: It’s probably in the new part of town. We’ll have to call for directions. What can be inferred from the conversation?(A) The man and woman live on Elm Street.(B) The directions the woman got were wrong.(C) The man and woman are unfamiliar with the area.(D) The woman already called for directions.6. A: You seem cheerful（高兴的）today.B: It’s nice to see the su n for a change.What does the woman mean?(A) She’s usually in a good mood.(B) She doesn’t feel as cheerful as she looks.(C) She enjoyed her son’s visit.(D) She’s happy because of the weather.7. A: I can’t believe that Prof. Lawrence is going to retir e.B: He’s still going to lead a graduate seminar on each semester thought. What does the man mean?(A) He’ll miss Professor Lawrence.(B) He’s surprised to hear the woman’s news.(C) Professor Lawrence will continue to work part-time.(D) Professor Lawrence has found a new job.8. A: We’re having all kinds of troubles finding a new apartment for next year. What about you?B: My roommate and I decided that this year we’d stay put.（留在原地）What does the man mean?(A) He’s not pla nning to move.(B) He has found a new apartment.(C) He’s looking for a new roommate.(D) He’s also having trouble with his apartment.9. A: I fixed the window, painted（上漆）the bookcase and repaired the desk and chair.B: Been busy, haven’t you?What does the woman imply about the man?(A) He should do more.(B) She’d be glad to help him.(C) He should be paid.(D) He’s done a lot.10. A: Want to go to the library now, Betty?B: How about an hour or so（左右）?What does Betty mean?(A) She’d rathe r go later.(B) She’d rath er sew for an hour.(C) The library is only open an hour more.(D) The library closed an hour ago.11. A: Excuse me. Your menu has so many salads. Could you recommend something?B: I think you will find that the chef salad is particularly good. The dressing （调料，连衣裙）is made with fresh apples.What will the man probably do next?(A) Sit down to eat.(B) Take the woman’s order.(C) Look for some apples.(D) Remove the woman’s unfinished salad.12. A: If this weather keeps up（继续下去）, I’m going to have to bu y a warmer coat.B: Sounds like a good idea. Spring is still a long way off（离开）, you know. What does the man mean?(A) The woman should wait to buy new clothes.(B) The cold weather will probably continue.(C) The weather will warm up soon.(D) He already has a warm coat.13. A: I’m so frustrated（沮丧）. We’re supposed to do our assignments for statistics（统计）on the computer. But the ones on the student center are always tied up.（忙的不可开交的）B: I know what you mean. I’m looking forward to the day when I can affo rd to get my own.（省略了computer）What does the woman mean?(A) She’s happy that the student center is getting more computers.(B) She’ll let the man use her computer.(C) She hopes to take a statistics course soon.(D) She’d like to buy a computer.14. A: Ted, would you be interested in serving（服务）on the membership （会员）committee this year?B: Uhm, can I get back to you on that（回去给你答复吗）?What will the man probably do?(A) Reschedule the meeting.(B) Cancel his membership.(C) Take some time to decide.(D) Talk to the committee.15. A: Larry got a very high mark（分数）on this lab report.B: How he managed that is a mystery to me.What does the man imply?(A) Larry usually gets good grades.(B) He helped Larry write the report.(C) He’s surprised at Larry’s grad e.(D) It’s strange that Larry and Mark are lab partners.16. A: I heard you went to Colorado skiing over winter break.B: It was the most fun I’ve had in years.What does the woman mean?(A) She didn’t go skiing last year.(B) She’s just learning to ski.(C) She doesn’t travel very often.(D) She enjoyed her vacation very much.17. A: I really thought I’d win the match.B: Oh, well, better luck next time, Harry.What can be inferred from the conversation?(A) The man was excited about winning.(B) The man is very lucky.(C) The man is feeling better now.(D) The man felt bad about losing.18. A: I’m going to the store. Need anything?B: Well, I am low（不足的）on laundry（洗衣店）detergent（洗涤剂，清洁剂）.What does the man imply?(A) He doesn’t have tim e to do his laundry.(B) He’d like the woman to buy some detergent.(C) He’s going to the store.(D) He’s going to buy some detergent.19. A: Have you heard? There is going to be a history exam next Friday.B: Just what I need. Another test to study for.What does the man imply?(A) He enjoys the history class.(B) He has plenty of time to study.(C) He wants to take another history class.(D) He has too many tests.20. A: Sam’s voice sounds awful（可怕的，极大的，不舒服的）I could barely hear him.B: Yes, he’s got a terrible sore（a 疼痛的，恼火的n 痛处，溃疡，疮）throat. The doctor said he shouldn’t even attempt to whisper（低声唱,低语）.What does the woman imply about Sam?(A) It’s harmful for him to use his voice.(B) He needs to see a doctor.(C) He hasn’t been taking his medicine.(D) It’s difficult to understand him when he whispers.21. A: If I’m not mistaken, your birthday is coming up. Has your brother sent you anything?B: Not yet. He never forgets though.What does the man imply?(A)The woman is wrong about when his birthday is.(B) He expects to hear from his brother.(C) He bought a present for the woman’s birthday.(D) His brother is coming to visit him.22 A:B: Why worry. We have a vacation coming up soon and you’ll have a lot of time.What does the man mean?(A) They’re going to France for a vacation.(B) The woman d oesn’t need to study now.(C) He’s concerned about the woman’s studies.(D) The woman isn’t worrying about her vacation.23. A: Everyone’s raving（vi.说胡话；极力赞美a.赞扬(性)的，胡说的n 胡说）about the new film at the center theater.B: Yeah, I hear it’s qu iet something.What is the attitude of the speakers toward the film?(A) They’re indifferent to its reviews.(B) They’re convince d that it will be good.(C) They’re puzzled by the criticism of it.(D) They’re glad they saw it together.24. A: I feel so energetic（精力充沛的）since I started that aerobics（有氧运动）class.B: Yeah, I am jealous（羡慕的，嫉妒的）. I’ve got to get into（对…发生兴趣）shape（形状，形态）.What does the man mean?(A) He feels energetic too.(B) He jogs because he doesn’t like aerobics.(C) He just joined a health club to lose weight.(D) He realizes he needs more exercise.25. A: It’s raining again.B: This makes it four days in a row（接连不断的）. Do you think it’ll ever stop? What does the woman mean?(A) She wishes the rain would stop soon.(B) She doesn’t care about the weather.(C) She’ll go out after the rain stops.(D) She expects it to rain for four more days.26. A: I heard Dan twisted（扭）his ankle（踝骨）during basketball practice yesterday.B: I guess that explains why I saw him at the clinic.What can be inferred about Dan?(A) He had a doctor examine his injuries.(B) He was supposed to meet the woman yesterday.(C) He’ll have to explain why he missed practi ce.(D) He asked the woman to take him to the clinic.27. A: You seem on edge（紧张不安，烦躁）this morning.B: I have to give a presentation in class this afternoon.What does the man imply?(A) Public speaking makes him nervous.(B) His final examination is this afternoon.(C) He enjoys classroom presentations.(D) He’s going to miss his afternoon classes.28. A: It says here the next train is due（预定的）in at 6:30.B: I know, but I don’t know whether I can make（赶上）that one. I’d rather call you from the station than have you waiting around for an hour.What does the woman imply?(A) She wants the man to be at the station when she arrives.(B) She i sn’t sure which train she’ll be on.(C) The train will be an hour late.(D) She’ll leave home at 6:30.29. A: I don’t know why we haven’t heard anything from Jane about Sunday. B: We’ve been in and out（进进出出）all week. Maybe we should try calling her.What does the man imply about Jane?(A) She has probably had a lot of free time this week.(B) She’s probably not planning to come on Sunday.(C) She’s probably not at home.(D) She has probably tried to call.30. A: What a gorgeous（华丽的）jacket! It must’ve cost a fortune（大笔的钱）.B: Not at all（根本不）. It’s a hand-me-down（用旧的，别人给我的）.What does the man say about the jacket?(A) He bought it at a well-known store.(B) It was very expensive.(C) He doesn’t con sider it attractive.(D) Someone gave it to him.Part BQuestions 31-34 Listen to a conversation between two students.Hey, Sue. I was wondering if you could fill me in on Monday’s class? I had to go the dentist for emergency and I missed Prof. Smith’s le cture. What was it on（演讲是关于什么方面的）?It was pretty interesting. She talked about volcanoes, active volcanoes, under the-uh-West Antarctic ice sheet（冰盾）.There are active volcanoes under the ice?Apparently（显然地）so. She said they help protect the ice sheet and prevent melting.Flooding will be pretty bad if that ice melted, not only there, but all over theworld.You lost me there. Volcanoes are hot. How can something hot prevent ice from melting.Wait a minute, let me check my notes. Yeah, here it is. Volcanic heat melts just enough ice to create a slippery surface on the bottom of the glacier（冰川）. This water allows ice to follow out into the ocean. So the solid interior ice is protected from the ocean’s warm.Does that make sense（有意义）?Sort of.（有点）You mean that because the ice is flowing out to the ocean, the warmer ocean water can’t flow in.Exactly. And the ice that melts is constantly（不断地，经常地）being replaced by snow. Prof. Smith said that if the ice sheet ever broke up（断裂）and melted, the sea level would go up seven meters. Then we would have those floods（洪水）.Is that really possible? Or is it one of those exaggerations（夸张）you hear all the time.As far as（就…，到什么程度）I can understand, it is possible, because of global warming. I mean if the ocean got a lot warmer that interior ice would be very likely to melt.Thanks for telling me about the lecture. Sounds like I’ve missed a pretty important class.31. Why did the man ask the woman about the lecture?(A) His lecture notes weren’t very good.(B) He didn’t understand the lecture.(C) He couldn’t atte nd the lecture.(D) His research was on the same topic as the lecture.32. What was the topic of the professor’s lecture?(A) Survival strategies for extreme Antarctic cold.(B) Why inactive volcanoes become active.(C) The principal causes of global warming.(D) The effects of volcanoes on the Antarctic ice sheet.33. What information confused（使…困惑，混淆）the man?(A) That a snow cover can cause ice to melt.(B) How heat can prevent ice from melting.(C) How water flows into the ocean.(D) Why volcanoes have a slippery surface.34. According to the woman, what protects the interior ice from the warmth of the ocean?(A) Melting ice.(B) Snowfall(C) Glaciers which serve as barriers.(D) Variations in temperature in Antarctica.Questions 35-38 Listen to a radio interview about cycling.（骑自行车运动）And now here is ou r guest Jane Thomas to tell us about Montreal’s famous yearly island bicycle tour which is coming up in June. Good morning, Jane. What’s the bike tour all about?Well, Peter, it’s an event that’s opened to anybody who’d like to ride a bicycle through the streets of Montreal. The tour covers a standard distance of 65 kilometers. But the route’s quite different every year. So even people who’ve already done it might enjoy doing it again.How long does it take to go the whole distance?It varies. Cyclists are free to go as fast or as slow and do as much or as little of the course as they like.Well, what’s the typical pace（节奏）for a participant（参与者）?Between 12 and 30 kilometers per hour. Some cyclists stop along the way and don’t cross the finish line until early evening. But the whole point is that there is no rush（冲刺）.It’s not a race.I understand last year’s tour had 45,000 cyclists and it was the largest mass （群众）cycling event in the world. How many do you expect this year?The same as last year. And since we regularly（经常地）have so many participants, can I take this opportunity to remind our listeners to sign up early? We filled up（填补）quickly last year and we had to refused lots of applications（申请）.Before we close, any other tips for all prospective（可能的，预期的）cyclists? Yes, take water with you. It is available at the relay（n接力）station. But it helps to have an additional supply. And pack（n 背包v 背）a good lunch with plenty of fruit for energy. Candy and chocolate don’t do the trick（诀窍）.35. What is the main subject of the conversation?(A) How to increase one’s speed in a bicycle race.(B) Major Canadian bicycle races.(C) The contribution of cycling to health.(D) An annual cycling event.36. According to the woman, what is different every year?(A) The length of the course.(B) The route the cyclists take.(C) The number of participants.(D) The month in which the tour is held.37. What does the woman imply about the participants?(A) They are not competing with each other.(B) They have to pay a high fee.(C) They tend to be beginning cyclists.(D) Most of them fail to finish the route.38. What does the woman mention is provided at the relay station?(A) Chocolates.(B) Water(C) First aid.(D) Bicycle repair services.Part CQuestions 39-42 Listen to talk given by a history professor.I’m sure almost everyone of you looked at your watch or at a clock beforeyou came to class today. Watches and clocks seem as much part of our life as breathing or eating. Any yet, do you know that watches and clocks were scarce（稀有的，罕见的）in the United States until the late 1850s. In the late 1700s people didn’t know the exact time unless they were near a clock. Those delightful（讨人喜欢的）clocks in the squares（广场）of European towns were built for the public.After all, most citizens simply couldn’t afford a personal timepiece（时钟）. Well, until the 1800s, in Europe and the United States, the main purpose of a watch, which by the way was off and on a gold chain（金链子）, was to show others how wealthy（富有的）you were. The word “wrist watch”didn’t even enter the English language until nearly 1900. By then, the rapid pace of industrialization in the United States meant that measuring time had become essential.（必需的，必不可少的）How could the factory worker get to work on time, unless he or she knew exactly what time it was. Since efficiency was now measured by how fast the job was done, everyone was interested in time. And since industrialization made possible the manufacture of large quantities of goods, watches became fairly（adv 相当）inexpensive. Furthermore（而且，此外）, electric lights kept factories going around the clock. Being “on time” had entered the language and life of every citizen.39. What does the professor mainly discuss?(A) Reasons for increased productivity.(B) How wristwatches are manufactured.(C) The industrialization of the United States.(D) The development of individual timepieces.40. What was true of watches before the 1850s?(A) They were common in the United States, but not in Europe.(B) Only a few people had them.(C) People considered them essential.(D) They were not very accurate.41. According to the speaker, why did some people wear watches in the1800s?(A) They were a sign of wealth.(B) It was important to be on time.(C) It was fashionable to wear them.(D) They were inexpensive.42. What effect did industrialization have on watch making?(A) Watches were of higher quality than ever before.(B) More clocks were manufactured than watches.(C) The availability of watches increased.(D) Watches became less important because factories had clocks.Questions 43-46 Listen to a guide in an aquarium.This room is devoted to（专心于，专注于）electric fish. The eel （鳗鱼）in the tank behind me can produce a strong jolt（颠簸，震动）of electricity to stun （使震惊）its prey（n被掠食者，受害者）. But most of the fish in here produce only weak electrical impulses（脉冲）that are useful for navigating, locating food and even for communicating.The knife fish is a good example. This fish navigates using tiny receptors（接收器）in the skin that are sensitive（敏感的）to electrical impulses. The knife fish produces an electrical signal and the receptors in its skin let it know when the signal is distorted（变形）by（通过）a tree root or other obstacle, so it can go around（绕过走）it.Fish also use the ability to produce and detective（探知，发现）electrical impulses to communicate.They can tell each other what species they belong to, how big they are and whether they are male or female. We had a tank here that’s specially equipped（配备）to convert the inaudible（听不见的）signals that fish produce into sounds you can hear when you put on（带上）these headphones. I urge（敦促，劝）you all to listen in when I’m done speaking. Now have a look at the electric rays（电子射线）. Rays are specially interesting to medical researchers because of the organs they use toproduce electricity. These organs contain a chemical that carries signals from one nerve ending（神经末梢）to the next, not only in rays but also in people. By studying these organs, scientists hope to learn more about diseases that interrupt（中断）the transmission of impulses from one nerve to another.43. What is the talk main about?(A) The difficulty of breeding electric fish.(B) The medical importance of electric fish.(C) How certain fish use electricity.(D) How fish navigate.44. What does the knife fish use electricity for?(A) To destroy tree roots.(B) To digest its food.(C) To protect its territory.(D) To find its way.45. Why does the speaker suggest putting on headphones?(A) To hear a translation of her talk.(B) To hear signals produced by electric fish.(C) To hear sounds used to train electric fish.(D) To hear a tape about electric fish.46. According to the speaker, what medical benefits might result from studying electrical rays?(A) Improved understanding of diseases of the nervous system.(B) Improved understanding of a type of malnutrition.(C) Improved understanding of some types of bone disease.(D) improved understanding of disease of the internal organs.Questions 47-50 Listen to a lecture given in a dance history class.So why did what is now called “modern dance” begin in the United States? To begin to answer this question I’ll need to back track a little bit and talk about classical ballet.By the late 1800s, ballet had lost a lot of its popularity（流行，名望）. Most of the ballet dancers who performed in the United States were brought overfrom Europe. They performed using the rigid（死板的）techniques that had been passed down through the centuries. Audiences and dancers in the United States were eager（渴望的）for their own contemporary（同时代的）dance form. And so around 1900, dancers created one. So how was this modern dance so different from classical ballet?Almost notably（显著地）,it wasn’t carefully choreographed（精心编舞）. Instead（相反）, the dance depended on the improvisation （即席创作）and free personal expression of the dancers. Music and scenery（舞台布景）were of little importance to the modern dance. And lightness（照明度）of movement wasn’t important either. In fact, modern dancers make no attempt at all to conceal （掩盖）the effort involved in the dance step.But even if improvisation appealed to（对…有吸引力）audiences, many dance critics（评论家，批评家）were lest enthusiastic（极热情的）about the performances. They questioned（怀疑）the artistic integrity of dancers who were not professionally trained and the artistic value of works that had no formal structure. Loi Fore, after performing fire dance, was described as doing little more than turning round and round（越来越圆）like an eggbeater （打蛋器，直升机）. Yet the free personal expression of the pioneer dancers is the basis of the controlled freedom of modern dance today.47. What does the speaker mainly discuss?(A) The origins and characteristics of modern dance.(B) The influence of modern dance on ballet.(C) Pioneer modern dancers.(D) The training of modern dance choreographers.48. Why were ballet performances unpopular in the United Stated in the early 1900s?(A) They were created in Europe.(B) They were conventional.(C) The theaters were crowded.(D) The tickets were overpriced.49. What is the distinguishing feature of modern dance performances?(A) Lightness of movement.(B) Elaborate scenery.(C) Free expression.(D) Rigid choreography.50. Why were early modern dancers criticized（批评）by dance critics?(A) They performed mainly in Europe.(B) They imitated the techniques of ballet.(C) They performed to classical music.(D) They weren’t formally trained.。

97年10月托福听力文字Part A1. A: Have you saved enough to buy that new printer for your computer yet?B: You know money seems to be burning a hold in my pocket latterly. Maybe next month.What does the man mean?(A) He doesn't have enough money to buy a printer now.(B) He's not sure how much a printer costs.(C) He'll buy a computer later this week.(D) He lost the money he was saving.2. A: We need a fourth player for tennis this morning. Do you want to join us?B: I’ve got a class at nine. But Carol’s free and she’s really good.What does the man suggest the woman do?(A) Wait to play until after his 9 o'clock class.(B) Ask Carol to play tennis.(C) Ask Carol if she's going to class.(D) Get a tennis lesson from Carol.3. A: I don’t understand how this budget was calculated?B: Let me have a look, OK?What does the woman mean?(A) They should ask for an increase in the budget.(B) The calculations appear correct to her.(C) She'll try to see what method was used(D) They need to make a copy of the budget.4. A: I’m going to the snack bar for a cup of coffee. Would you like me to bring you back something? B: Not from the snack bar. But could you pick up a paper for me?What does the man mean?(A) He could bring something to the woman(B) He'd be happy to go with the woman.(C) He wants the woman to get him a newspaper.(D) He'd like something to eat.5. A: I’ll be coming straight from work. So I’ll have to pack a change of clothes.B: It’s only a barbecue. Jeans and a T-shirt will be fine.What does the woman imply?(A) The barbecue has been canceled.(B) The weather will probably be cool.(C) The man will not be able to attend the barbecue.(D) Casual（非正式的，随便的） dress will be appropriate.6. A: Man. I’m exhausted! I stayed up the whole night studying for my history midterm exam.B: Why do you always wait till the last minute?What can be inferred about the man?(A) He has had study habits.(B) He sleeps too much.(C) He wakes up early.(D) He's an excellent student.7. A: Let’s go watch the fireworks tonight.B: I have tickets to the theater.What does the woman mean?(A) She dislikes fireworks.(B) She has plans for the evening.(C) She doesn't feel like going out.(D) She has to get theater tickets.8. A: Do you think you could give me a ride to the library tonight?B: I’d like to. But I’m heading in the other direction. I’m meeting Jane tonight.What does the man mean?(A) The library is closed tonight.(B) He doesn't know how to get to the library.(C) Jean is using his car.(D) He won't be able to help the woman.9. A: I want to pay you for that long distance call I made, but I suppose you haven’t gotten your phone bill yet.B: Oh, but I have.What does the man mean?(A) He has received his telephone bill.(B) His calls weren't listed.(C) The woman has already paid for her call.(D) He has received a long distance call.10. A: I’ve had my new stereo for a whole week. But I haven’t yet figure out how to record a cassette. B: Didn’t an instruction manual come with it?What does the woman imply?(A) The man should take the stereo back to the store.(B) The man should refer to the instruction manual.(C) She'll go to the man's house and help him.(D) She'll give the man her instruction manual.11. A: Is there a candy machine in this building?B: Uh-huh. It’s down the hall on your left. But it has an “out of order” sign on it.What does the woman mean?(A) Candy has been ordered for the machine.(B) They still have some candy left over.(C) The machine isn't working right now.(D) The machine was moved to another building.12. A: I’ve had it with being sick in bed. I read most of these magazines twice.B: Well, if it will help, I’ll run to the store to get you some new ones.What will the man probably do?(A) Discuss a magazine article with the woman.(B) Help the woman find a new doctor.(C) Go to the store for some medicine.(D) Buy the woman some magazines.13. A: You know, I’ve been watering my plants regularly. But they are still not doing well in my new dorm room.B: Maybe instead of keeping them in the corner, you should put them directly in front of the window. What does the woman imply?(A) The plants may need more light.(B) The plants should get less water.(C) The area in front of the window is too cold for plants.(D) Plants rarely do well in the dormitory.14. A: I think I’ll take my mother to that French restaurant on Main Street for her birthday. B: I hope it’s not anytime soon. They’re usually booked up weeks in advance.What does the man mean?(A) The restaurant closes early during the week.(B) He thought the woman's birthday was next week.(C) The woman should find out if she can reserve a table.(D) He won't be able to go with the woman.15. A: That famous violinist our professor was talking about is going to be the soloist in next week’s concert.B: Great! I don’t want to miss it. Where can we get tickets?What will the speakers probably do next week?(A) Find out where their professor is going to perform.(B) Go to a concert.(C) Perform in a musical recital（n.背诵, 当众吟诵, 朗诵; 列举; 详述; 独奏会）.(D) Interview the violinist.16. A: So are you going over to Cindy’s after class?B: I’d like to. But she has a pet cat and I’m very allergic.What does the man mean?(A) He has to go home to feed pet.(B) He's expecting Cindy to arrive soon.(C) He cannot go to Cindy's.(D) He must keep an appointment with his doctor.17. A: One of the members of the dormitory council is quitting. Do you know of anyone who’ll be interested in taking her place?B: I’m not sure, but I’ll certainly keep an eye out for you.What will the man probably do?(A) Join the dormitory council himself.(B) Attend the next council.(C) Persuade the other council members not to quit.(D) Help the woman find someone to fill the vacancy（空缺）.18. A: Have you heard about the new fitness center there building downtown?B: Yeah. I can hardly wait for it to open.What does the man mean?(A) The center has just opened.(B) He's looking forward to using the center.(C) The door to the fitness center is locked(D) There are long lines to get into the center.19. A: Hi, I’d like to sign up for the film selection committ ee. Is this the right place?B: Yes, it is. There are a lot of fun people on that committee, but you have to put in alot of hours. I hope your schedule isn’t too tight.What does the woman imply?(A) The film committee is full(B) Being on the committee requires a great deal of(C) It is difficult to be selected for the committee.(D) The man needs to sign up another place.20. A: You don’t seem to be able to sit still today. What’s going on?B: Today they announce who gets the big scholarship for next year.How does the man probably feel?. (A) Disappointed.(B) Surprised(C) Nervous(D) Uninterested.21. A: I’m really looking forward to the picnic tomorrow.B: If we’re lucky, we’ll have some sun this year for a change.What does the man imply?(A) The weather is usually bad at the picnics.(B) He'll need a change of clothes for the picnic(C) He's not looking forward to attending the picnic.(D) He's looking for a new place to hold the picnic.22. A: What a mess for the custodian to clean up.B: You can say that again.What does the man mean?(A) He agrees that the custodian will have a lot of work to do.(B) He doesn't want to mess up the clean room.(C) He wants the woman to speak a little louder.(D) He doesn't think the woman should talk to the custodian again23. A: I wish we had more time for lunch.B: Me too. I get indigestion.What does the man mean?(A) He usually isn't hungry until lunch time.(B) His stomach hurts when he eats too fast.(C) He likes to eat lunch at two o'clock.(D) He needs to run errands（差事） during lunch.24. A: You haven’t seen a blue note book, have you? I hope I didn’t leave it at school.B: Did you check that pile of books and papers you left on the desk last night?What does the man imply?(A) He put some notes on the desk last night.(B) The woman should check with the school(C) The woman shouldn't have moved his books.(D) The notebook might be among some other books.25. A: The berries on this bush look kind of tasty. Do you think I should try one?B: I wouldn’t. Ev en the birds stay away from that bush.What does the woman imply?(A) Somebody frightened the birds away.(B) The berries aren't ripe（熟的） yet.(C) She doesn't like berries.(D) The berries aren't good to ear.26. A: What did you do to you hair?B: I just had to have it cut. It was always getting in my eyes.What does the woman imply?(A) She thought her hair was too short.(B) Her new hairstyle is more practical(C) She cut her hair herself.(D) She has to tie back her hair.27. A: You are on the right track. I just think you need to narrow the topic down.B: Yeah, you are right. I always choose these broad areas when I’m doing a research paper. What will the man probably do?(A) Write his paper on a more general topic.(B) Take the woman's advice about his paper.(C) Choose an entirely new topic for his paper.(D) Retype his paper.28. A: When are you going to have your eyes checked?B: I had to cancel my appointment. I couldn’t fit it in.What does the woman mean?(A) She decided not to cancel her appointment.(B) Her new glasses aren't comfortable.(C) She's too busy to get a checkup(D) She has to check when the appointment is.29. A: Did you notice that Mark shaved off all his beard over the summer?B: Noticed? I didn’t even recognize him.What does the man imply?(A) He hadn't noticed any change in Mark.(B) Mark looks different without a beard.(C) He thinks Mark looked better with the beard.(D) He hasn't seen Mark yet.30. A: I probably should have found out if you like spicy food.B: Oh, but I appreciate all the trouble you went to. I guess I’m just not a very adventurous eater. What can be inferred about the woman?(A) She didn't like the food the man prepared.(B) She's not a very good cook.(C) She's annoyed（愤怒的） with the man.(D) She thinks the man spent too much time cooking.Part BQuestions 31-34 Listen to a conversation at a bicycle shop.Hi, John.Oh, hi, Laura. What are you doing here?Uh, I’m usually here on weekends. It’s my dad’s shop. So, yo u are looking for a bike?Yeah. Now the weather is warming up. I thought I’d get some exercise instead of taking the bus all the time.Well, you came to the right place. Do you know what you’d like?Well, I don’t want a racer or a touring bike or anything.Mostly I’ll just be using it to get me back and forth from work.How far is that?About four miles.Are there a lot of hills on the way?Some I guess. But, um, maybe I should just tell you in front that I’ve only got a hundred and fifty dollars. Can I get anything decent for that?Well, you’re not going to get anything top of the line. But we do have a few trade-insin the back that are in good condition.That sounds good.And you’re right. For the kind of riding you’re going to be doing, the most importan t thing is comfort. You want to make sure it’s the right height for you. Follow me and I’ll show you what we’ve got.31. Why is Laura at the bicycle shop?(A) She's waiting for her father.(B) She's having her bicycle repaired.(C) She wanted to surprise John.(D) She works there.32. Why does John want to buy a bicycle?(A) To replace his stolen bicycle.(B) To begin bicycling to work.(C) To join a bicycle club.(D) To train for a bicycle race.33. What does Laura suggest that John do?(A) Buy a used bicycle.(B) Buy a racing bicycle.(C) Replace the tires on his bicycle.(D) Sell his old bicycle to the shop.34. What does Laura say is most important about a bike?. (A) It must be the right height.(B) It must have several gears.(C) It must have good tires.(D) It must be the right weight.Questions 35-39 Listen to a conversation between two students.Hi, Lynn. I saw you at registration yesterday. I sailed right through, but you were standing in a long line.Yeah. I waited an hour to sign up for a distance-learning course.Distance learning? Never heard of it.Well, it’s new this semester. It’s only open to psychology majors. But I bet it’ll catch on else where. Yesterday, over a hundred students signed up.Well, what is it?It’s an experimental course. I registered for child psychology. All I have got to do is watch a twelve-week series of televised lessons. The department shows them seven different times a day and in seven different locations.Don’t you ever have to meet wit h professor?Yeah. After each part of the series I have to talk to her and the other students on the phone, you know, about our ideas. Then we’ll meet on campus three times for reviews and exams.It sounds pretty non-traditional to me. But I guess it makes sense, considering how many students have jobs. It must really help with their schedules, not to mention how it will cut down on traffic. You know, last year my department did a survey and they found out that 80 percent of all psychology majors were emplo yed. That’s why they came up with the program.Look, I’ll be working three days a week next semester and it was either cut back on my classes or try this out.The only thing is: doesn’t it seem impersonal though? I mean, I miss having class discussions and hearing what other people think.Well, I guess that’s why phone contact’s important. Any way, it’s an experiment.Maybe I’ll end up hating it.Maybe. But I’ll be curious to see how it works up.35. Where did the man see the woman yesterday?(A) On television.(B) At registration(C) In class.(D) At work.36. How was the distance-learning course different from traditional courses?(A) Students are not required to attend regular class lectures.(B) The professor videotapes class lectures for review.(C) Classes are held at various locations throughout the area.(D) Students receive credit for work experience.37. What do the speakers agree is the major advantage of the distance-learning course?(A) It allows them to meet students from other universities.(B) It promotes（促进）the concept of self-learning.(C) It allows more flexibility in students' schedule.(D) It doesn't require any examinations.38. Why did the woman decide to enroll in the distance-learning course?(A) It's a requirement for psychology majors.(B) She wasn't able to get into the traditional course.(C) She lives far from the university.(D) She has to work a lot of hours this semester.39. What does the man think is a disadvantage of distance learning?(A) It requires too much traveling.(B) It limits interaction（交流） among students.(C) It will increase class size.(D) It will encourage students to watch too much television.Part CQuestions 40-43 Listen to a student report in the United States history class.So, uh, as Jim said, James Polk was the elevent h president. And, um, my report’s about the next president Zachary Taylor. Taylor was elected in 1849. It’s surprising because he was the first president that didn’t have any previous political experience. The main reason he was chosen as a candidate was because he was a war hero.In the army his men called him old, rough and ready, I guess because of his rough edges. He was kind of blunt and he didn’t really look like a military hero. He liked to do things like wearing civilian clothes instead of uniform even in battle. And he was so short and plump that he had to be lifted up on his horse. But he did win a lot of battles and he became more and more popular. So the Whig party decided to nominate him for the presidency, even though no one knew anything about where he stood on the issues. I couldn’t find much about his accomplishments, probably because he was only in office about a year and a half before he died. But one thing, he pushed for the development of the transcontinental railroad because he thought it was important to form a link with the west coast. There was a lot of wealth in California and Oregon from commerce and minerals and stuff. Also he established an agricultural bureau in the department of the Interior and promoted more government aid to agriculture.Well, that’s about all I found. Like I said he died in office in 1850, so his vice president took over. And that’s the next report. So, thank you.40. Why was Zachary Taylor chosen by his party as a candidate for president?(A) He was well known on the West Coast.(B) He served as James Polk's Vice President.(C) He supported financial aid to farmers.(D) He was a popular war hero.41. According to the speaker, why is it surprising that Taylor was elected president?(A) He was not interested in political reform（改革）(B) He had an unusual military career.(C) He had no political experience.(D) He expressed many controversial（争论的） ideas.42. Why did Taylor accomplish relatively little as president?(A) He lost the support of farmers.(B) He was opposed by the Whig party.(C) He died early in his term.(D) He came into conflict with railroad owners.43. What will the class probably do next?(A) Listen to a talk about another President.(B) Write a report about Taylor's accomplishments(C) Discuss the differences between Polk and Taylor.(D) Begin working on their reports about Vice President.Questions 44-46 Listen to a talk at a special event.I want to welcome each and every balloon enthusiast in Philadelphia. Thank you for coming here this morning to commemorate the first balloon voyage in the United States. On January ninth, 1793, at ten o’clock in the morning, a silk balloon lifted into the skies above this city, which was at that time the capital of the country. According to the original records of the flight, the voyage lasted 46 minutes, from its departure in Philadelphia to its landing across the Delaware River in New Jersey.Though our pilots today will try to approximate the original landing site, they are at the mercy of the winds, so who knows where they’ll drift off to o.Even the balloonist in 1793 experienced some uncertain weather that day. There were clouds, fog and mist in various directions.Our reenactment promises to be nothing less than spectacular. The yellow balloon directly behind me is five storeys high. It’s inflated with helium, unlike the original, which was filled with hydrogen and unbeknownst to the pilots, potentially explosive. Gas filled models are pretty uncommon n ow because of the extremely high cost. So the eighty other balloons in today’s lunch are hot air heated by propane burners. These balloons are from all over the country.44. What is the purpose of the balloon lunch?(A) To commemorate（纪念） a historic flight.(B) To try out（试验） eighty new balloons.(C) To recruit（回复，吸收） balloonists from all over the United States.(D) To determine whether helium balloons are better than hot-air balloons.45. What problem might today’s pilots encounter?(A) They may not be able to inflate their balloons.(B) There are too many balloons to launch at once.(C) Their flight pattern could be uncertain due to the wind.(D) They'll lose money if some balloons can't take off.46. What does the speaker imply about helium balloons?. (A) They're expensive.(B) They were the first kind of balloon ever used.(C) They're faster than air balloons.(D) They're popular in the United States.Questions 47-50 Listen to part of a lecture in a geology class.I’m glad you brought up the question of our investigations into the makeup of the earth’sinterior. In fact, since this is the topic of your reading assignment for next time, let me spend these last few minutes of class talking about that.There were several important discoveries in the early part of the century to help geologists develop a more accurate picture of the earth’s interior. The first key discovery had to do with seismic waves. Remember, they are the vibrations caused by earthquakes. Well, scientists found that they travel thousands of miles t hrough the earth’s interior.This finding enabled geologists to study the inter parts of the earth.You see, these studies revealed that these vibrations were of two types: compression or P waves and shear or S waves. And researchers found that P waves travel through both liquids and solids while S waves travel only through solid matter. In 1906, a British geologist discovered that P waves slowed down at a certain depth but kept traveling deeper. On the other hand, S waves either disappeared or were reflected back. So he concluded that the depth marked the boundary between a solid mantle and the liquid core. Three years later, another boundary was discovered, that between the mantle and the earth’s crust.There are still a lot to be learned about the earth. For instance, geologists know that the core is hot. Evidence of this is the molten lava that flows out of volcanoes. But we are still not sure what the source of the heat is.47. What is the purpose of the talk?(A) To review what students know about volcanic activity.(B) To demonstrate the use of a new measurement device.(C) To explain the answer to an examination question.(D) To provide background for the next reading assignment.48. What important discovery about seismic waves does the instructor mention?(A) They occur at regular intervals.(B) They can withstand great heat.(C) They travel through the Earth's interior.(D) They can record the Earth's internal temperature.49. What did the study of seismic vibrations help geologists learn more about?(A) When the Earth was formed.(B) The composition of the Earth's interior.(C) Why lava is hot.(D) How often a volcano is likely to erupt.50. What did P and S waves help scientists discover about the layers of the earth?(A) How deep they are.(B) Where earthquakes form.(C) How hot they are.(D) What purpose they serve.。

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.。

1995年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题Section ⅠUse of EnglishSleep is divided into periods of so-called REM sleep, characterized by rapid eye movements and dreaming, and longer periods of non-REM sleep. 1 kind of sleep is at all well-understood, but REM sleep is 2 to serve some restorative function of the brain. The purpose of non-REM sleep is even more 3 . The new experiments, such as these 4 for the first time at a recent meeting of the Society for Sleep Research in Minneapolis, suggest fascinating explanations 5 of non-REM sleep.For example, it has long been known that total sleep 6 is 100 percent fatal to rats, yet, 7 _examinations of the dead bodies, the animals look completely normal. A researcher has now8 the mystery of why the animals die. The rats 9 bacterial infections of the blood, 10 their immune systems—the self-protecting mechanisrn against disease—had crashed.1. [A] Either [B] Neither [C] Each [D] Any2. [A] intended [B] required [C] assumed [D] inferred3. [A] subtle [B] obvious [C] mysterious [D] doubtful4. [A] maintained [B] described [C] settled [D] afforded5. [A] in the light [B] by virtue [C] with the exception [D] for the purpose6. [A] reduction [B] destruction [C] deprivation [D] restriction7. [A] upon [B] by [C] through [D] with8. [A] paid attention to [B] caught sight of [C] laid emphasis on [D] cast light on9. [A] develop [B] produce [C] stimulate [D] induce10. [A] if [B] as if [C] only if [D] if only一、文章结构总体分析睡眠分为浅睡阶段和较长时间的深睡阶段。

托福真题：1995年10月托福阅读全真试题-托福真题1995年10月托福阅读全真试题Questions 1-13Atmospheric pressure can support a column of water up to10 meters high. But plants can move water much higher, thesequoia tree can pump water to its very top, more than 100meters above the ground. Until the end of the nineteenth century, the movement of water in trees and other tall plantswas a mystery. Some botanists hypothesized that the livingcells of plants acted as pumps, But many experiments demonstrated that the stems of plants in which all the cells are killedcan still move water to appreciable heights. Other explanationsfor the movement of water in plants have been based on root pressure, a push on the water from the roots at the bottom ofthe plant. But root pressure is not nearly great enough to push water to the tops of tall trees. Furthermore, the conifers,which are among the tallest trees, have unusually low root pressures.If water is not pumped to the top of a tall tree, and if itis not pushed to the top of a tall tree, then we may ask, Howdoes it get there? According to the currently accepted cohesion-tension theory, water is pulled there. The pull on a rising column of water in a plant results from the evaporation ofwater at the top of the plant. As water is lost from the surface of the leaves, a negative pressure, or tension, is created. The evaporated water is replaced by water moving from inside the plant in unbroken columns that extend from the top of a plant to its roots. The same forces that create surface tension in anysample of water are responsible for the maintenance of these unbroken columns of water. When water is confined in tubes ofvery small bore, the forces of cohesion (the attraction between water molecules) are so great that the strength of a columnof water compares with the strength of a steel wire ofthe same diameter. This cohesive strength permits columns ofwater to be pulled to great heights without being broken.1. How many theories does the author mention?(A) One(B) Two(C) Three(D) Four2. The passage answers which of the following questions?(A) What is the effect of atmospheric pressure on foliage?(B) When do dead cells harm plant growth?(C) How does water get to the tops of trees?(D) Why is root pressure weak?3. The word "demonstrated" in line 7 is closest in meaning to(A) ignored(B) showed(C) disguised(D) distinguished4. What do the experiments mentioned in lines 7-9 prove?(A) Plant stems die when deprived of water(B) Cells in plant stems do not pump water(C) Plants cannot move water to high altitudes(D) Plant cells regulate pressure within stems5.How do botanists know that root pressure is not the only force that moves water in plants?(A) Some very tall trees have weak root pressure.(B) Root pressures decrease in winter.(C) Plants can live after their roots die.(D) Water in a plant's roots is not connected to water in its stem.6. Which of the following statements does the passage support?(A) Water is pushed to the tops of trees.(B) Botanists have proven that living cells act as pumps.(C) Atmospheric pressure draws water to the tops of tall trees.(D) Botanists have changed their theories of how water moves in plants.7. The word "it" in line 16 refers to(A) top(B) tree(C) water(D) cohesion-tension theory.8. The word "there" in line 18 refers to(A) treetops(B) roots(C) water columns(D) tubes9. What causes the tension that draws water up a plant?(A) Humidity(B) Plant growth(C) Root pressure(D) Evaporation10. The word "extend" in line 24 is closest in meaning to(A) stretch(B) branch(C) increase(D) rotate11. According to the passage, why does water travel through plants in unbroken columns?(A) Root pressure moves the water very rapidly.(B) The attraction between water molecules in strong.(C) The living cells of plants push the water molecules together.(D) Atmospheric pressure supports the columns.12.Why does the author mention steel wire in line 30?(A) To illustrate another means of pulling water(B) To demonstrate why wood is a good building material(C) To indicate the size of a column of water(D) To emphasize the strength of cohesive forces in water13.Where in the passage does the author give an example of a plant with low root pressure?(A) Lines3-4(B) Lines5-7(C) Lines10-11(D) Lines12-13Question 14-22Mass transport[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] 下一页[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] 下一页1995年10月托福阅读全真试题ation revised the social and economic fabricof the American city in three fundamental ways. It catalyzed physical expansion, it sorted out people and land uses,and it accelerated the inherent instability of urban life. By opening vast areas of unoccupied land for residential expansion, the omnibuses, horse railways, commuter trains, andelectric trolleys pulled settled regions outward two to four times more distant from city centers than they were in the pre- modern era. In 1850, for example, the borders of Boston lay scarcely two miles from the old business district; by the turn of the century the radius extended ten miles. Now those whocould afford it could live far removed from the old city center and still commute there for work, shopping, and entertainment. The new accessibility of land around the periphery ofalmost every major city sparked an explosion of real estatedevelopment and fueled what we now know as urban sprawl.Between 1890 and 1920, for example, some 250,000 newresidential lots were recorded within the borders of Chicago, most of them located in outlying areas. Over the same period,another 550,000 were plotted outside the city limits but withinthe metropolitan area. Anxious to take advantage of thepossibilities of commuting, real estate developers added 800,000 potential building sites to the Chicago region in just thirtyyears – lots that could have housed five to six million people.Of course, many were never occupied; there was alwaysa huge surplus of subdivided, but vacant, land around Chicagoand other cities. These excesses underscore a feature ofresidential expansion related to the growth of mass transportation: urban sprawl was essentially unplanned. It was carried out by thousands of small investors who paid little heed to coordinated land use or to future land users. Those who purchased andprepared land for residential purposes, particularly land near or outside city borders where transit lines and middle-class inhabitants were anticipated, did so to create demand as much asto respond to it. Chicago is a prime example of this process.Real estate subdivision there proceeded much faster thanpopulation growth.14. With which of the following subjects is the passage mainly concerned?(A) Types of mass transportation.(B) Instability of urban life.(C) How supply and demand determine land use.(D) The effects of mass transportation on urban expansion.15. The author mentions all of the following as effects of mass transportation on cities EXCEPT(A) growth in city area(B) separation of commercial and residential districts.(C) Changes in life in the inner city.(D) Increasing standards of living.16. The word "vast" in line 5 is closest in meaning to(A) large(B) basic(C) new(D) urban17. The word "sparked" in line 15 is closest in meaning to(A) brought about(B) surrounded(C) sent out(D) followed18. Why does the author mention both Boston and Chicago?(A) To demonstrate positive and negative effects of growth.(B) To show that mass transit changed many cities.(C) To exemplify cities with and without mass transportation.(D) To contrast their rates of growth19. The word "potential" in line 23 is closest in meaning to(A) certain(B) popular(C) improved(D) possible20. The word "many" in line 25 refers to(A) people(B) lots(C) years(D) developers21. According to the passage, what was one disadvantage ofresidential expansion?(A) It was expensive.(B) It happened too slowly.(C) It was unplanned.(D) It created a demand for public transportation.22. The author mentions Chicago in the second paragraph as an example of a city(A) that is large(B) that is used as a model for land development(C) where land development exceeded population growth(D) with an excellent mass transportation system.Question 23-33The preservation of embryos and juveniles is rare occurrencein the fossil record. The tiny, delicate skeletons are usually scattered by scavengers or destroyed by weathering beforethey can be fossilized. Ichthyosaurs had a higher chance ofbeing preserved than did terrestrial creatures because, as marine animals, they tended to live in environments less subject to erosion. Still, their fossilization required a suite of factors: a slow rate of decay of soft tissues, little scavenging by other animals, a lack if swift currents and waves to jumble and carry away small bones, and fairly rapid burial. Given t上一页[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] 下一页上一页[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] 下一页1995年10月托福阅读全真试题hese factors,some areas have become a treasury of well-preservedichthyosaur fossils.The deposits at Holzmaden, Germany, present aninteresting case for analysis. The ichthyosaur remains are found in black, bituminous marine shales deposited about 190 millionyears ago. Over the years, thousands of specimens of marine reptiles, fish, and invertebrates have been recovered fromthese rocks. The quality of preservation is outstanding, butwhat is even more impressive is the number of ichthyosaurfossils containing preserved embryos. Ichthyosaurs with embryos have been reported from 6 different levels of the shale in asmall area around Holzmaden, suggesting that a specific sitewas used by large numbers of ichthyosaurs repeatedly overtime. The embryos are quite advanced in their physical develop- ment; their paddles, for example, are already well formed.One specimen is even preserved in the birth canal. In addition,the shale contains the remains of many newborns that arebetween 20 and 30 inches long.Why are there so many pregnant females and young atHolzmaden when they are so rare elsewhere? The quality of preservation is almost unmatched, and quarry operations havebeen carried out carefully with an awareness of the value of the fossils. But these factors do not account for the interesting question of how there came to be such a concentration ofpregnant ichthyosaurs in a particular place very close to their time of giving birth.23. The passage supports which of the following conclusions?(A) Some species of ichthyosaurs decayed more rapidly than other species.(B) Ichthyosaur newborns are smaller than other newborn marine reptiles.(C) Ichthyosaurs were more advanced than terrestrial creatures.(D) Ichthyosaurs may have gathered at Holzmaden to give birth.24. The word "they" in line 4 refers to(A) skeletons(B) scavengers(C) creatures(D) environments25. All of the following are mentioned as factors that encourage fossilization EXCEPT the(A) speed of burial(B) conditions of the water(C) rate at which soft tissues decay(D) cause of death of the animal.26. Which of the following is true of the fossil deposits discussedin the passage?(A) They include examples of newly discovered species.(B) They contain large numbers of well-preserved specimens(C) They are older than fossils found in other places(D) They have been analyzed more carefully than other fossils.27. The word "outstanding" in line 18 is closest in meaning to(A) extensive(B) surprising(C) vertical(D) excellent28. The word "site" in line 22 is closest in meaning to(A) example(B) location(C) development(D) characteristic29. Why does the author mention the specimen preserved in the birth canal (line 26)?(A) To illustrate that the embryo fossils are quite advanced in theirdevelopment(B) To explain why the fossils are well preserved(C) To indicate how the ichthyosaurs died(D) To prove that ichthyosaurs are marine animals.30. The word "they" in line 30 refers to(A) pregnant females and young(B) quarry operations(C) the value of the fossils(D) these factors31.The phrase "account for" in line 33 is closest in meaning to(A) record(B) describe(C) equal(D) explain32.Which of the following best expresses the relationship between the first and second paragraphs?(A) The first paragraph describes a place while the second paragraph describes a field of study.(B) The first paragraph defines the terms that are used in the second paragraph.(C) The second paragraph describes a specific instance of the general topic discussed in the first paragraph.(D) The second paragraph presents information that contrasts with the information given in the first paragraph.33.Where in the passage does the author mentions the variety of fossils found at Holzmaden?(A) Line 1(B) Lines 3-5(C) Lines 12-13(D) Lines 19-21Questions 34-41The Lewis and Clark expedition, sponsored by PresidentJefferson, was the most important official examination of thehigh plains and the Northwest before the War of 1812. ThePresident's secretary, Captain Meriwether Lewis, had beeninstructed to "explore the Missouri River, and such principal streams of it as, by its course and communication with thewaters of the Pacific Ocean …may offer her most direct and practicable water communication across the continent, for the purposes of commerce." Captain William Clark, the y上一页[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] 下一页上一页[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] 下一页1995年10月托福阅读全真试题oungerbrother of famed George Rogers Clerk, was invited to sharethe command of the exploring party.Amid rumors that there were prehistoric mammothswandering around the unknown region and that somewhere in its wilds was a mountain of rock salt 80 by 45 miles in extent,the two captains set out. The date was May 14, 1804. Theirpoint of departure was the mouth of the Wood River, justacross the Mississippi from the entrance of the Missouri River. After toiling up the Missouri all summer, the group winterednear the Mandan villages in the center of what is now North Dakota. Resuming their journey in the spring of 1805, themen worked their way along the Missouri to its source andthen crossed the mountains of western Montana and Idaho.Picking up a tributary of the Columbia River, they continued westward until they reached the Pacific Ocean, where theystayed until the following spring.Lewis and Clark brought back much new information,including the knowledge that the continent was wider thanoriginally supposed. More specifically, they learned a good deal about river drainages and mountain barriers. They ended speculation that an easy coast-to-coast route existed via the Missouri-Columbia River systems, and their reports of the climate, the animals and birds, the trees and plants, and the Indians of the West – though not immediately published –were made available to scientists.34.With what topic is the passage primarily concerned?(A) The river systems of portions of North America.(B) Certain geological features to the North American continent.(C) An exploratory trip sponsored by the United States government.(D) The discovery of natural resources in the United States.35.According to the passage, the primary purpose of finding a water route across the continent was to(A) gain easy access to the gold and other riches of the Northwest(B) become acquainted with the inhabitants of the West.(C) investigate the possibility of improved farmland in the West.(D) facilitate the movement of commerce across the continent36.The river Meriwether Lewis was instructed to explore was the(A) Wood(B) Missouri(C) Columbia(D) Mississippi37.According to the passage, the explorers spent their first winter in what would become(A) North Dakota(B) Missouri(C) Montana(D) Idaho38.The author states that Lewis and Clark studied all of thefollowing characteristics of the explored territories EXCEPT(A) mineral deposits(B) the weather(C) animal life(D) native vegetation39.The phrase "Picking up" in line 23 could best be replaced by which of the following?(A) Searching for(B) Following(C) Learning about(D) Lifting40.It can be inferred from the passage that prior to the Lewis and Clark expedition the size of the continent had been(A) of little interest(B) underestimated(C) known to native inhabitants of the West(D) unpublished but known to most scientists41.Wherer in the passage does the author refer to the explorers' failure to find an easy passageway to the western part of the continent?(A) Lines1-3(B) Lines7-8(C) Lines16-18(D) Lines21-24Questions 42-50For a century and a half the piano has been one of themost popular solo instruments for Western music. Unlikestring and wind instrument, the piano is completely self- sufficient, as it is able to play both the melody and its accompanying harmony at the same time. For this reason, it became the favorite household instrument of thenineteenth century.The ancestry of the piano can be traced to the early keyboard instruments of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries – the spinet, the dulcimer, and the virginal. In the seventeenth century the organ, the clavichord, and the harpsichord becamethe chief instruments of the keyboard group, a supremacy they maintained until the piano supplanted them at the end of the eighteenth century. The clavichord's tone was metallic andnever powerful; nevertheless, because of the variety of tone possible to it, many composers found the clavichord a sympa-thetic instrument for intimate chamber music. The harpsichordwith its bright, vigorous tone was the favorite instrumentfor supporting the bass of the small orchestra of the period and for concert use but the character of the tone could not bevaried save by mechanical or structural devices.The piano was perfected in the early eighteenth centuryby a harpsichord maker in Italy (though musicologists pointout several previous instances of上一页[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] 下一页上一页[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] 下一页1995年10月托福阅读全真试题the instrument). This instrumentwas called a piano e forte(soft and loud), to indicate itsdynamic versatility; its strings were struck by a recoiling hammer with a felt-padded head. The wires were much heavierin the earlier instruments. A series of mechanical improvements continuing well into the nineteenth century, includingthe introduction of pedals to sustain tone or to soften it, the perfection of a metal frame and steel wire of the finest quality, finally produced an instrument capable of myriad tonaleffects from the most delicate harmonies to an almostorchestral fullness of sound, from a liquid, singing tone toa sharp, percussive brilliance.42. What does the passage mainly discuss?(A) The historical development of the piano(B) The quality of tone produced by various keyboard instruments(C) The uses of keyboard instruments in various types of compositions(D) The popularity of the piano with composers43. Which of the following instruments was widely used before the seventeenth century?(A) The harpsichord(B) The spinet(C) The clavichord(D) The organ44. The words "a supremacy" in line 12 are closest in meaning to(A) a suggestion(B) an improvement(C) a dominance(D) a development45. The word "supplanted" in line 13 is closest in meaning to(A) supported(B) promoted(C) replaced(D) dominated46. The word "it" in line 15 refers to the(A) variety(B) music(C) harpsichord(D) clavichord47. According to the passage, what deficiency did the harpsichord have?(A) It was fragile(B) It lacked variety in tone.(C) It sounded metallic.(D) It could not produce a strong sound.48. Where in the passage does the author provide a translation?(A) Lines 4-5(B) Lines 13-15(C) Lines 18-19(D) Lines 20-2549. According to the information in the third paragraph, which of the following improvements made it possible to lengthen the tone produced by the piano?(A) The introduction of pedals(B) The use of heavy wires(C) The use of felt-padded hammerheads(D) The metal frame construction50. The word "myriad" in line 32 is closest in meaning to(A) noticeable(B) many(C) loud(D) unusual <br上一页[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]上一页[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]。

智课网TOEFL备考资料老托福听力题目汇总(1989-2005年附答案解析+MP3) 摘要：老托福听力题目包含了从1989年-2005年的所有真题题目及答案，这些资料往往成为了众多备考生的首选，原因就是他的全面性，基本上包含了所有托福考试的真题，所以有需要的同学就赶快来下载吧!老托福听力题目整理了最全面的托福听力，同学们在练习的过程中，可以结合音频来练习这些托福听力题目，以期达到最好的听力练习效果!老托福听力题目汇总：Section One: Listening Comprehension1. (A) Spend more time working on calculus problems.(B) Talk to an advisor about dropping the course.(C) Work on the assignment with a classmate.(D) Ask the graduate assistant for help.2. (A) Go home to get a book.(B) Return a book to the library.(C) Pick up a book at the library for the woman.(D) Ask the librarian for help in finding a book.3. (A) The woman could use his metric ruler.(B) He'll finish taking the measurements for the woman.(C) The woman's ruler is better than his.(D) He's faster at making the conversions than the woman.4. (A) She wants the man to attend the tournament with her.(B) The tournament begins next week.(C) The man should check with his doctor again(D) She hopes the man will be able to play in the tournament.5. (A) The advisor has already approved the man's class schedule.(B) The man should make an appointment to see his advisor.(C) The man should change his course schedule.(D) The man should sign the document before leaving.6. (A) She didn't teach class today.(B) She noticed that the students didn't do their homework.(C) She usually assigns homework.(D) She usually talks quietly.7. (A) It started to rain when she was at the beach.(B) She'd like the man to go to the beach with her.(C) The forecast calls for more rain tomorrow.(D) She won't go to the beach tomorrow if it rains.老托福听力题目截图：以上就是为大家整理的老托福听力题目(1989-2005年附答案解析+MP3)，希望大家能够通过这些真题的练习，真正的帮助大家提高听力。

95年10月托福听力文字1.W: How is your paper coming along?M: My typewriter is broken.Q: What does the man mean?2.W: Have you tried Susan's apple-pie?M: I got the last piece. And it was out of this world.Q: What does the woman mean?3.W: If you're staying late, will you be sure to lock up the office when you leave?M: Oh. I hope I won't be more than an hour.Q: What does the man mean?4.W: Nancy really wants to ski on Thursday.M: Yes, but she can't. Can she?Q: What does the man say about Nancy?5.M: Let me help you with those packages.W: Thanks. But it is only 3 quarters of a block.Q: What does the woman tell the man?6.M: Did you know that Arthur has three brothers living on three different continents?W: He must get in an incredible phone bill every month.Q: What does the woman imply about Arthur?7.M: This calculator isn't working right.W: I think you've got the battery in upside down.Q: What does the woman mean?8.W: We should buy a good guide book and study it before our trip to Montreal.M: We could. But they're so overpriced. What about the library?Q: What does the man imply?9.W: I always want a little something to eat about this time of day.M: So do I. Let's have a snack now and then have a light lunch later.Q: What are the speakers discussing?10.M: I've just been over to my friend Tom's new apartment.It's much bigger than my place.W: But more expensive I bet.Q: What does the woman mean?11.W: Could you mail these letters for me please?M: More letters? Your friends are going to be very happy to hear from you.Q: What does the man imply about the woman?12.W: Does Prof. Ford always come to class?M: Is ice cold?Q: What does the man imply about Prof Ford?13.W: Would you have some time this week to go over these questions with me?M: How does tomorrow sound?Q: What does the man mean?14.M: Hey? John! John!W: Save your breath. He's out of earshot.Q: What does the woman mean?15.W: You only have water to serve your guests?M: This isn't just water. This is imported mineral water.Q: What does the woman imply?16.W: I see a new bookstore has just opened on Main street.M: It may be a new store. But the books are far from new.Q: What does the man mean?17.W: Alice has been spending a lot of time at the library lately.M: Well. She's got a paper do and two final exams next week.Q: What has Alice probably been doing?18.W: It's going to cost a fortune to get my car fixed.M: Why don't you just trade it in for a new one?Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?19.M: Winter is over at last. Time to pack up my gloves and boots.W: I've been waiting for this for months.Q: What does the woman mean?20.W: How did the game go the other night? Did your team win?M: Are you kidding? That would be a first.Q: What does the man imply?21.W: Danas told us he likes to play cards.M: But we've invited him three times and he hasn't come once.Q: What can be inferred about Danas?22.W: I invited my class home for coffee.M: In this tiny place?Q: What does the man imply?23.M: Excuse me; I don't understand why fight 213 has been delayed. The weather seems fine now.W: I'm afraid New York got three times as much snow as we did here. It should be clear by morning though.Q: What does the woman imply?24.M: Take a look at this gift catalog. Maybe we can find something to get Janet for her new house.W: OK. But remember we can't afford a lot.Q: What does the woman mean?25.M: Are you still waiting for Bob?W: I don't know why I bother. The store will be closed by the time we get there.Q: What does the woman mean?26.M: Would you like to come with us for coffee a little later?W: I'm off caffeine, medical restriction.Q: What does the woman mean?27.W: Mary seems surprised that she got a research grant.M: Well, she shouldn’t have been. Everybody knows that she's brilliant.Q: What does the man mean?28.M: Mind if I leave my umbrella here in the hallway?W: Not at all. But first shake it off outside, would you?Q: What does the woman tell the man?29.W: According to this article, the former boxing champion is going to try again. He's coming out of theretirement for the third time.M: Is a comeback at his age at all likely?Q: What does the man imply about the former box champion?30.W: Don't you think Prof. Morrison's test was too difficult?M: Well, I must admit I had been expecting more than just passing grade in biology.Q: What does the man mean?生词表1.typewriter ['taip,raitə] n. 打字机2.block [blɔk] n. 一批；大宗，大量3.incredible [in'kredəbl] adj. 难以置信的，惊人的4.snack [snæk] n. 小吃，快餐5.earshot ['iəʃɔt] n. 听力所及之范围6.catalog ['kætəlɔɡ] n. 目录7.caffeine ['kæfi:n] n. 咖啡因8.restriction [ri'strikʃən] n. 限制9.retirement [ri'taiəmənt] n. 退役PART B31-34have you made any plans to go away during semester break? I've been thinking of skiing.I really haven't had time to think about my vacation. I've been concentrating on getting ready for my exams, especially Philosophy. But I'll probably go to the beach.Why the beach?Well. It would be nice to get away from this cold weather and just lie in the sun and relax after working so hard. It's true that skiing does require work. And you have to get up early and wait in long lines for the chair leaves. Thanks. I think you help me make up my mind.Sure. Now maybe you can use your mind to think about something else, like your studies.你在学期休息期间做出任何计划了吗?我一直在想着滑雪。

89年10月托福听力文字Part A1 . That's it for today,2. Robert is stopping QJ the bank to cash a check.3. She's left to go shopping.4. Your pen needs a refill, doesn't it?5. Everyone wants to take Professor Stanton's class.6. Why don't we get together for dinner sometime?7. Gary went to the dentist's about his broken tooth.8. Have you ever seen so many people at one of these lectures before"9. You've got to do what is best for you.10. I just arrived, but my suitcases were put on a later plane.11. He said the dormitory wasn't full, and it wasn't.12. Susan asked us to bring the slide projector.13. He lacks discipline in his study habits.14. The report is all ready to be typed.15. We'll pick you up tomorrow at eight come what may.16. I wish the semester were over, but we still get a month to go.17. You mean you paid only ten dollars for that huge stack of books?18. That kind of problem isn't completely unknown.19. Professor Keen made us rewrite our essays in class.20. I can’t .believe you are not a physics major.PARTB21. M: I don't like this book very much.W: Neither do I.Q: What does the woman mean?22. W: I'm going to the bank then to the dentist's, and after that, I have toprepare a presentation for my history seminar.M: I'd say you have a pretty busy afternoon.Q: What does the man say about the woman?23. M: Would it be better to buy a monthly meal ticket or pay for each meal separately? W: What difference does it make? The price per meal is the same either way.Q: What does the woman-mean?.24. W: Where can I have copies made of my application?M: Isn't there a photo copy machine in the post office?Q: What does the man imply?25. M: Michel is the most talented actor on campus.W: Isn't he, though.Q: What does the woman think about Michel?26. W: How is Ann lab experiment coming along?M: I'm not sure. Why don't we go have a look?Q: What does the man mean?27. M: Do you think Prefessor Smith will cancel class on account of the special conference?W: Not likely.Q: What does the woman mean?28. W: Let's drop by the post office again, Fred, and see if there is any mail yet.M: The post office again? It's only been an hour.Q: What does Fred mean?29. M: The math requirements for graduation are being changed.W: Yes. And I'm afraid I may be short one course .Q: Why is the woman concerned?30. M: The doctor told me to quit drinking coffee.W: Shouldn’t you quit drinking tea, too?Q: What does the woman suggest?31. W: Since when do you read the Sunday Times?M: Since I discovered its big help-wanted section.Q: What can be assumed about the man?32. M: Do you mind if I turn the television off?W: I’ m in the middle of watching a program .Q: What does the woman imply?33. W: Randy, how are you finding life on campus this year?M: Much the same as last.Q: What does Rendy mean?34. M: It would be nice if these last few days of vacation were sunny and warm.W: But that's not what they forecast, is it?Q: What does the woman imply about the weather?35. M: We got someone to take over Harry's job.W: Oh, so it has been taken care of.Q: What had the woman assumed?PARTCQuestions 36 ~ 41M: Hi, Janet, where were you at lunch time? I was saving a seat for you in the cafeteria..M: Oh, sorry to miss you. But my thirst for knowledge was greater than my pains of hunger.M: I never had that problem. So where were you?W: My political science class ran overtime.M: That's been happening quite a bit lately, hasn't it?W: I guess so. Actually, what happens is that a bunch of us hang around for a while after class to talk with our professor and ask him questions.M: Who is this twentieth century's Operates?W: Professor Howl. Have you heard of him?M: Mh, he does have a good reputation in the political science departmentW: And a well deserved one. The same students who fall asleep in discussion groups and seminars fight for front-row seats in his lectures.M: Oh, no. I hope this isn’t catchingW: You can joke. But it's great to have a professor who's not only interesting but prepared to giveup time to students.M: I know. They are a rare breed. Maybe I should sit in on his class some time. Do you think he’d care?W: Not at all. Lots of students bring their friends, and he says he feels flattered.M: Well, just to be safe. I think I'll bring my lunch along as wellW: I' II make a good Student of you yet .36. Where was the woman at lunch time?37. What habit has the woman recently gotten into?38. How do the students demonstrate that they really enjoy professor Howl’s classes?39. How does Prof. Howl feel about visitors at his lectures?40. At what time does Prof. Howl's class probably meet?41. Which word best describes Prof. Howl's relationship with his students?Questions 42 – 46Today I'd like to mention an interesting television program that will be shown on October tenth. It's about the brain. It's a new public television show produced in New York city. The program will investigate how the brain functions and malfunctions. Some interesting topics that will be discussed are dreaming, memory and depression. These topics will be illustrated with computer animations to make explanations easy to follow. The show is not for children. But don't worry, it's not intended for scientists either. I think the program will be very helpful with the work we are doing in class on the brain. I hope you'll watch it. Remember, it's on October tenth.42. who is the speaker?43. what will be broadcast on television on October tenth?44. what will be the main purpose of the show?45.wh y does the woman recommend watching the program?46. why should the program be easy to understand?Questions 47-50W: I just read a curious fact. Did you know that people who spend less than ten minutes in a drugstore are five times more likely to make a purchase than those who spend half an hour there? M: I saw that article, too. But think, if someone runs into a drugstore for ten minutes, it's usually to make a specific purchase.W: And someone who spends more time there maybe just looking..M: exactly. Haven't you ever gone into a store thinking that you'd buy something, and then talk yourself out of it?W: Yes, I have. Especially when I thought I could get it for less elsewhere, or I really didn't need it after all.M: Exactly. But if you run in to buy something specific and have very little time, you pick it up, pay for it immediately and then leave.W: That's true. Maybe we should learn a lesson from that. Take your time and you'll spend less money.M: I doubt if that would be true in all stores, though. In a department store, for instance, you may see a sweater or something you never intended to buy and buy it because you have time to look around.47.what prompted the conversation?48.what is the main topic of the conversation?49.what fact have the man and woman learned about the drugstores?50. what does the man say about people who shop quickly?。